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Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Announces Explorer Program Open House

Interested in a career in Law Enforcement with a hands-on approach to learning? The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Explorer Post #701 invites young adults ages 14-21 to an Open House demonstration and recruitment seminar.

Sheriff’s Department Explorer Post #701 is committed to helping students better prepare themselves for the real world of Law Enforcement. More than 200 Explorers have become deputy sheriffs, corrections officers, police and other agency officers, EMTs, firemen, and military personnel.

During the school year, students meet from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on

Thursday evenings, for as long as they choose to stay in the Explorer program or until they reach age 22. Some of the classes taught during weekly sessions include: Range Instruction, Radio Procedure, Warrant & Hazmat Instruction, K9 & SWAT Demonstrations, Handcuffing & Arrest Techniques, Ohio Laws of Search and Seizure, and Corrections Center and Medical Examiner’s Office tours.

For students, taking the first step as an Explorer to further understand the field has led to advancement in achieving career goals, and has given many young men and women the tools needed to succeed in their future.

Harvest Fest Scheduled for October 24

The 2015 Harvest Fest to benefit the Garfield Heights Community Gardens program is set for 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road.

The event includes pumpkins, hayrides, crafts, children’s games and face painting, prize raffles and refreshments.

Tickets will be sold for all the activities, food and prizes at the door. Festival tickets are $1 each, seven for $5. Cost for food and activities ranges from one to five tickets.

Raffle prize tickets for themed gift baskets will be sold in advance at Civic Center as well as during the Harvest Fest.

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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.

Call the Help Line, 216-475-1103, or e-mail [email protected] for assistance.

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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

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2015 Heroin-Related Deaths Slightly Decrease

Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Thomas P. Gilson reports that 124 heroin related overdose deaths occurred in Cuyahoga County in the first eight months of 2015, a slight decrease from 2014 (130 deaths) and 2013 (133 deaths). However, fentanyl related deaths continue to rise, increasing to 59 deaths in the first eight months of 2015. Fentanyl deaths are up 321% from the same time in 2014 (14 deaths through August) and just 5 deaths for all of 2013.

“So far we have seen a slight slowing in the number of heroin deaths. At the same time, unfortunately, there has been an increase in the

number of deaths from overdose with fentanyl, a narcotic several times more lethal than heroin.” said Dr. Gilson. “We continue to strongly encourage addicts and their families to make use of Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Naloxone) and obtain the medication naloxone, the antidote to narcotics like heroin and fentanyl. DAWN has saved hundreds of lives and can be the difference between life and death.”

Fire Prevention Week: Learn the Dos & Don’ts of House Fire Safety

Remember these dos and don’ts to help you and your family protect against the dangers of a house fire:

• DO keep a smoke alarm on every level of your home. Half of home fire deaths happen between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Stay safe with smoke alarms outside of every bedroom and each separate sleeping area.

• DON’T forget to test your smoke alarm every month. The risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke alarms. If your alarm doesn’t sound when tested, it’s time to replace it.

• DO address your needs. If you require eyeglasses, hearing aid, cane or a wheelchair, ensure they are next to your bed to quickly grab if necessary. If there is a fire, you may have less than three minutes to get out of your home. Be ready to act immediately.

• DON’T assume you’ll hear the fire alarm if it sounds. If you test the alarm and can’t hear it, consider getting a strobe light that will flash or a bed shaker that will shake when the

smoke alarm sounds.• DO make a fire escape plan

that shows at least two ways out of every room. Identify a meeting place in the front of your home, to verify that everyone is safe and help firefighters ensure everyone exited safely.

• DON’T stop to call 911 until you’re safely outside and away from danger. Stay outside until the fire department says it’s safe to go back inside.

For even more fire safety tips, visit the U.S. Fire Administration’s webpage at www.usfa.fema.gov. You can also follow FEMA Region V at twitter.com/femaregion5 and www.facebook.com/fema. Individuals can always find valuable preparedness information at www.Ready.gov.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

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Maple Heights Library SpotlightToddler StorytimeBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Thursday, October 15, 2015

10:30 AMCaregivers and their children ages 19-

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

Play Learn and Grow WorkshopBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24,

31 11:00 AMAges 1 to 3 with caregiver: Play, Learn

and Grow Workshop is a five week series for parents and children ages one to three. A 60 minute program each week offers opportunities for children to play

with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere and for parents to meet and question community experts in the areas of child development, speech and language, nutrition, play, movement and music.

Registration is required beginning Wednesday, August 12, and siblings from birth to age 5 are welcome. Program will run on Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

Stay-n-Play SaturdayBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Saturday, October 17, 2015

11:00 AMCaregivers and their little ones birth-

35 months: For babies and toddlers, playing is learning! Enjoy rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Then stay to socialize and play with toys that foster early literacy skills.

Jedi Training AcademyBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Saturday, October 17, 2015 2:30

PMCan you accept the challenges of a

Padawan and train to become a Jedi? Then travel to a galaxy far, far away and join our Jedi training camp. Channel the force and avoid the dark side to become a Jedi Knight. Get excited for the newest Star Wars movie. Registration required,

beginning Wednesday, August 12th.

Messy MondayBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Monday, October 19,

2015 7:00 PMPreschool children ages 3-

5 and their caregivers: Enjoy stories, songs and a fun activity. Preschoolers and their favorite grown-up can share creative playtime and leave the mess at the library.

Monday Evening Book Lovers

Branch: Maple HeightsDate: Monday, October 19,

2015 7:00 PM

Enjoy sharing good reading. October title Ruby by Cynthia Bond. Books available for check out at desk.

Preschool StorytimeBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 10:30

AMCaregivers and their children ages 3-5

not in kindergarten. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

PrimeTime@theLibrary: Step into Success

Branch: Maple HeightsDate: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 2:00

PMThis workshop introduces participants

to Cuyahoga Works, CCPL Job and Career Services. Career Counselor will discuss how to have meaningful life and work after retirement. Snacks provided by the AARP Foundation.

Autumn Art and MoreBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 7:00

PMRegistration required beginning

Wednesday, August 12thGrades K-2: Come join us for an

exploration of autumn. Children will have an opportunity to learn about why leaves change color in the fall, learn a fun song about trees, and create their very own autumn craft.

As a new school year begins and summer slowly turns to fall, I think about how the world is constant-ly changing. For some people, change is feared and avoided, for others change is exciting and seen as presenting new opportunities. Whichever view you have, change is certainly inevitable.

Those of you who have been patients of Jane L. Dodson, DDS & Associates may have noticed changes in our office.

After meeting your dental needs at 88 Center road for the past 29

years, Dr. Dodson is making a change. She is transitioning into a new career about which she is very excited. We wish her well in her new adventure and know that she will be very successful. I am proud that she has chosen me, Dr. Mychael Davis, to carry on the tra-dition that she has established over these many years. High quality dental care in a caring atmosphere will continue to be the focus of our practice. I have practiced in this area for 29 years, and am honored that you have accepted me as your new dentist.

We’ve had some other staff chang-es as well, all with the never end-

ing goal of improving our service to you. And we’ve made a slight change in the name, to Bedford Dental Associates, to emphasize our commitment to our community and to you.

Thanks for your continuing con-fidence in us and for letting us be a part of your health care team.

Yours in Health,Mychael E. Davis, D.D.S.Dr. Mychael Davis

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Save the Date:South Pointe Hospital Annual Diabetes Fair Friday, November 6 – 1 to 4 p.m.

South Pointe Hospital Building B – Main Lobby20000 Harvard RoadWarrensville Heights

Hosted by South Pointe Hospital’s Diabetes Education Center, the health fair will include cooking demonstrations, physician panel discussions, diabetes patient champion testimonials, foot screenings, “Ask a Pharmacist” table, snacks and door prizes, and more!

Free and open to the public. No reservations required. For more information, call 216.491.7385 or visit southpointehospital.org/diabetes.

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People with diabetes know the importance of controlling their blood sugar level, but maintaining the recommended level is not easy. It takes discipline and commitment to eat the right foods, exercise regularly, and manage medications.

“Uncontrolled blood sugar levels put people with diabetes at higher risk for complications, including nerve damage,” says Jeffrey Stanley, DO, medical director of the Wound Healing Centers at Hillcrest and South Pointe hospitals. “The resulting loss of feeling, particularly in the feet, can make it easy for a person with diabetes to have a foot wound and not know, which in turn can lead to a wound that will not heal, infection, and in some cases even amputation.”

For many reasons, including the need to prevent or minimize foot injuries, it is important that individuals with diabetes do all they can to control blood sugar levels, including:

• Following a prescribed diabetes meal plan and eating

• Exercising regularly (30 to 60 minutes of physical activity daily)

• Maintaining a healthy weight• Learning to handle stress (stress can raise blood sugar

levels)• Stopping smoking• Always taking medications as prescribed • Monitoring blood sugar as directed

If a foot wound, like a cut or sore, does occur and it doesn’t get any better within a day, it is important to seek medical care for wound treatment.

The Wound Healing Centers use a multidisciplinary approach to wound healing and provide complete outpatient wound care services to those suffering from diabetic wounds, as well as pressure ulcers, infections,

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Minority-Owned Businesses Continue To Grow in OhioToday, minority-owned businesses in the

Akron area met with state officials and the local minority business assistance center to discuss how minority-owned businesses can

obtain business opportunities with the state. For the first time ever, the state recently

announced it exceeded its goal of 15 percent by purchasing 19 percent of all goods and

services from certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) businesses. The most recent report shows $228.5 million was spent with minority-owned businesses across the state, up from $165 million in 2014.

“The state of Ohio has made significant progress to achieve and exceed its goal of purchasing 15 percent with certified minority-owned businesses,” said Jeffrey Johnson, Chief of the Minority Business Development Divisions at the Ohio Development Services Agency. “We plan to continue that momentum moving forward by encouraging more minority-owned businesses to get MBE-certified to take advantage of doing business with the state.”

Every state agency has created a spending plan for 2016 and will continue to include minority-owned businesses for contract opportunities. From IT services to medical service providers to food services, the state needs it all and is looking for minority-owned businesses to provide these goods and services.

“The key to the success of the MBE program is having a strong and diverse pool of talented, MBE-certified businesses that are ready, willing and able to help state agencies meet their program needs,” said Greg Williams, Deputy Director and State EEO Coordinator, Department of Administrative Services.

Minority Business Assistance Centers (MBAC) are strategically placed across the state to help business owners with certification and any other assistance needed to start or grow a business.

“We have been fortunate enough to house a couple major projects in our region, one being right here in the city of Akron. This project has allowed us to advocate for small business owners and fulfill the goals for the City of Akron and the State of Ohio. We look forward to continuing our efforts in assisting small businesses with cer tif ication, procurement opportunities, financial assistance and other services that will help enhance the individual businesses outlined in our region,” said Kimberly A. Irvin-Lee, Director of the Akron Minority Business Assistance Center.

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Graveyard of the Great Lakes: A Shipwreck Hunter’s Quest to Discover the Past profiles David Trotter, who has discovered nearly 100 shipwrecks in his 35 years of exploring the Great Lakes. Filmmaker Eric Seals spent nearly two years documenting the story of the 74-year-old Trotter, Michigan’s maritime history and people’s fascination with shipwrecks. Our special friend and guest, David Trotter will personally introduce Eric Seals, to tell, as only Eric can, the story of Trotter's life long obsession with finding Great Lakes shipwrecks. The program features Trotter's most recent discovery, the Keystone State, plus the Daniel J. Morrell, and many more shipwrecks.

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Reversing a fentanyl overdose is much more difficult, requiring higher and perhaps multiple doses of naloxone and delivery in a much timelier fashion. The window of opportunity for a successful save is very small.

Naloxone, the medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug, such as heroin or fentanyl, can be obtained free of charge through Project DAWN. Project DAWN has been responsible for reversals of over 250 overdoses since March 2013.

Cuyahoga County and its various municipalities, continue to work toward slowing the trend of heroin/fentanyl deaths through efforts such as placing prescription drug boxes at police stations throughout the County; increased arrests and seizures by local and federal law enforcement; more aggressive prosecutions by the County Prosecutor and the U.S. Attorney’s Office; the creation of the heroin death review committee and the heroin community taskforce; and the increased distribution of Naloxone.

For more information about the life-saving program Project DAWN, please visit: http://www.metrohealth.org/ProjectDAWN.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office hereby releases the Preliminary 2nd trimester 2015* statistical report for Medical Examiner-ruled heroin-related deaths** in Cuyahoga County, with the following notations:

*NOTE 1: Cases ruled as of September 30, 2015 for 2015 cases.

**NOTE 2: “Heroin-related deaths” means that heroin or the proper combination of metabolites were present and were a direct or supporting cause of the ruled death.

Medical Examiner-ruled heroin-related deaths for 2015 (January – August)

124 ruled cases in Cuyahoga County.

Projections for 2015 are for 180-

190 deaths related to heroin.

Medical Examiner-ruled fentanyl-related deaths for 2015 (January – August)

59 ruled cases in Cuyahoga County.

Projections for 2015 are for 85-95 deaths related to fentanyl.

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Five Disaster Prep Hacks Disasters can happen with little or

no warning, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be ready for them. Use these five life hacks to help you better prepare for whatever the unexpected may be:

1. Take small steps toward building your emergency supply kit. Pick up a couple of extra bottles of water and cans of non-perishable food the next time you’re at the grocery store. When you buy replacement batteries for the remote control, set aside a few extras along with a flashlight. Small purchases such as these will eventually help you create a robust emergency supply kit that could be vital to survive on your own after an emergency. If you’re wondering what supplies you might need to stock up on, reference Ready.gov’s Recommended Supply List.

2. Get and stay connected with the ones you love. If your family members aren’t together in an emergency and telephone circuits are jammed, does everyone know what to do? If the answer is no, go to Ready.gov’s Family Communications Plan to help you get started collecting and sharing the important information your family may need in the event of an emergency. Make sure everyone knows where to go and who to contact so you never have to worry about your family’s safety after a disaster.

3. Make your smartphone a lifesaving tool. FEMA’s App can be downloaded to keep you aware of impending severe weather for up to five locations across the U.S., along with customized information to stay safe and other readiness resources to help you prepare for potential

disasters. 4. Get smart… Everyone lives

in a flood zone – but do you know whether your home is located in a high- or low- to moderate-flood risk area? If not, FEMA’s FloodSmart page has a One-Step Flood Risk Profile tool where you can enter your address and find out. Learn about all of the disaster risks unique to your community—and any location you may visit or spend time—so you’re not caught unaware if something were to occur. Visit America’s PrepareAthon! page and get educated about the specific hazards in any area you choose.

5. Then act the part! Once you know the type of disasters most common to your community, take steps to reduce your risk. Talk to your insurance agent and verify you’re fully covered – did you know homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover flood damage? What about the fact that sewer backup damage is typically covered by a rider added to your homeowner’s coverage? You can also mitigate disaster risks by taking other simple steps like storing important papers in a safe place, elevating mechanicals off the floor of your basement to avoid potential flood damage and caulking exterior openings where electrical wires and cables enter your home to keep water from getting inside. Learn more about risk reduction techniques by visiting FEMA’s Protecting Homes webpage.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

© 2015 University Hospitals

University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute has a team of

specialists at convenient locations across the Eastside – covering areas from

Cleveland to Ravenna to Conneaut.

Our nationally recognized experts, personalized care, innovative treatments

and leading-edge research are available when and where you need them –

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To learn more about our services, visit UHhospitals.org/Heart.

To request an appointment, call 1-866-UH4-CARE.

EXPERT CARDIOVASCULAR CARE – JUST A HEARTBEAT AWAY.

Among the nation’s leading academic medical centers, University Hospitals Case Medical Center is the primary affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, a nationally recognized leader in medical research and education.

Our Eastside locations include:

University Hospitals Medical Centers

1. UH Case Medical Center2. UH Ahuja Medical Center3. UH Bedford Medical Center*4. UH Conneaut Medical Center5. UH Geauga Medical Center6. UH Geneva Medical Center 7. UH Portage Medical Center8. UH Richmond Medical Center*

University Hospitals Outpatient Health Centers

9. UH Ashtabula Health Center10. UH Chagrin Highlands Health Center11. UH Concord Health Center12. UH Euclid Health Center

13. UH Fairlawn Health Center14. UH Geauga Health Center15. UH Mentor Health Center16. UH Twinsburg Health Center17. UH University Suburban Health Center

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