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Valley Save-a-Pet Annual Meeting Celebrates Senior PetsThe 39th Annual Meeting for Valley

Save-a-Pet will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2015, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Mayfield Regional Library, 500 SOM Center Road, Mayfield Village.

The speaker will be Deborah Workman from Sanctuary for Senior Dogs, who will give an overview of her organization and its work on behalf of canine senior citizens.

Valley Save-a-Pet’s own senior

pet, 16-year-old shop cat Rosie, fully endorses this event in support of her canine counterparts. She mews, “We seniors all need to look out for one another.”

The business portion of the meeting will include VSAP accomplishments from 2015, a financial update, and a preview of a very special year for us

ahead. “2016 – Valley Save-a-Pet, 40 Years of Caring.”

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Learn in advance about the special joys a senior pet can bring. All are welcome. Refreshments, a raffle and surprises await. Hope to see you there!

Valley Save-a-Pet is a nonprofit, all volunteer humane organization, dedicated to alleviating suffering and

mistreatment of animals since 1976. Well known throughout Northeastern Ohio, we invite you to learn more about our mission, our members, our programs and volunteer opportunities at our website, www.valleysaveapet.org. Thank you for helping the animals!

For additional information call 440-232-1991

Cornerstones of the CommunityGarfield Heights Woman’s Club annual

Salad luncheon is October 10, 2015 at the Civic Center. The six ladies being honored are Evelyn Hubert, Joann Ridenour, Lenore Muller, Pat Harmon, Amy Tomon and Pam Wilkes.

The first female clerk of council in Garfield Heights, Evelyn Hubert, was born in Garfield Heights and still lives here. She recorded the minutes of the council

meetings using shorthand for 18 years. Evelyn is the founder the Garfield Heights Jr. Women’s League and organized the first women’s league at Astorhurst Golf Course in 1977. As president of the Garfield Heights High School Student Council during her senior year, Evelyn along with the faculty advisor Norma Wilker, founded the National Honor Society in 1940.

Small town gal, Joann Ridenour was a

princess in the court of the Coronation Ball and has been a member of the GHWC since it started in 1967 when her neighbor dragged her to a meeting. Joann has some great stories to share about the Parliamentary Law Club meetings downtown where she met Bob Hope’s sister, the Secret Service Men in black at the Knights of Columbus Hall when Mondale was running for President, and going out with a guy on

a dare, only to marry him a year later. She has been President of AARP #3644 and the Woman’s Club.

Come learn more about these remarkable ladies as the GHWC recognizes Evelyn and Joann as the “Cornerstones of the Garfield Heights Community.” Advance tickets by calling Joan at 216 587-7018.

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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

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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 rpollack@garfieldhts.org. For information about recycling, call Pat Salemi at 216-475-1100, ext. 2425 or e-mail psalemi@garfieldhts.org.

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Cuyahoga County Announces LEED Gold Certification & $100,000 Annual Savings with New Electricity Contract

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish announced that the Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters received LEED Gold certification. In addition, due to a new electricity contract, the County will save $100,000 annually, while increasing the use of renewable energy resources from 50% to 75%.

“The growth that the Department of Sustainability has made since the beginning of the year is terrific,” said Budish. “One of our priorities here in the County is creating a sustainable future. We wish to make sure that we leave a healthy environment for our children and grandchildren.”

The collaboration between Cuyahoga County’s Department of Public Works and the Department of Sustainability has allowed the County to reach an agreement with AEP Energy, to sign a new 32-month electricity contract for close to 90% of County buildings. The new contract with AEP Energy provides 75% of electricity, which comes from renewable resources. The County’s previous contract with First Energy provided only 50% of electricity from renewable resources. The agreement with AEP Energy allows for the County to continue its mission in becoming more environmentally sustainable.

“At a time in history when there is great need for reduction in dirty sources of energy, Cuyahoga County is trying to do our part,” said Mike Foley, Director of the Department of Sustainability. “We are building green and using renewable fuels to power our buildings. We all have a long way to go, but this is a good start and we know we will be making more announcements in the future about clean energy projects throughout Cuyahoga County.”

Recently, Cuyahoga County received the plaque for The Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters achieving LEED Gold certification. Highlights of the LEED Gold achievement include:

Site •Brownfield redevelopment

(former building at site was contaminated with asbestos proper removal was achieved prior to demolition)

•Access to public transportation •Parking spaces for low emitting

and fuel efficient vehicles •Bicycle racks •Reduction of Heat island effect

– green roof/reflective white EPDM

roof/tree planting in park •Lower heating and cooling

energy… results in lower air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

Water Efficiency •42% reduction in water usage

achieved •Dual Flush Toilets – gives two

different flush options – one for a light flush at 1.1 gal, one for complete flush at 1.6 gal

•Water efficient landscaping installed on roof garden. Species requiring minimal water selected (no irrigation)

•Solar powered lavatory faucets with controlled flow rate and temperature…designed to deliver energy and water savings

Materials and Resources

•88% of construction was recycled

•20% of materials utilized were composed of recycled materials

•20% regional materials (located within 500 ft. of site)

•Low and no VOC paints, adhesives, sealants, coatings and carpet

• C o m p o s i t e wood products and FSC certified wood (Forest Stewardship Council- ensures product comes from well managed forests that provide e n v i r o n m e n t a l benefits)

Heating and Cooling Systems

•High energy efficient heating and cooling systems

•AC system utilizes evaporative condensing to cools the supply air at a higher energy efficiency than a typical air cooled chiller system

Lighting System •Designed with motion sensors

•Light sensors dim/brighten lights

depending on amount of natural light coming through glass curtain wall Elevator System

•Destination dispatch system utilized for elevators

•Reduces waiting times and travel times

•Passengers touch a keypad indicating the floor they wish to travel to and are immediately directed to the appropriate elevator car

As the County continues to make strides to increase sustainability, Cuyahoga County recently partnered with Ohio State University’s Extension program to be a part of the 2016 Summer Sprout Program. The Summer Sprout Program will allow for the County to create a community garden on the rooftop of

the Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters. The program provides gardens with soil testing, seeds, starter plants, tilling services, soil, humus, educational resources and workshops.

The Department of Sustainability promotes economic development to support businesses that provide environmentally sustainable products and services; educates the public about environmentally sustainable practices; and collaborates with businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to develop programs incorporating environmentally sustainable methods into accepted practice.

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

MOST PEOPLE DON’T THINK ABOUT CARE IN A NURSING HOME UNTIL A CRISIS HAPPENS. THAT MEANS MEDICAID! WILL YOU BE READY? OR WILL YOU BE OVERWHELMED?

WHAT CAN YOU DO NOW TO PREPARE FOR MEDICAID IN THE FUTURE? Learn what legal documents are crucial for a health crisis. “Medicaid planning” does NOT mean that anyone will be

forced into a nursing home! Rather, it means making the best of a bad situation.

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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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Habitat for Humanity collecting tools, materials during local drives in September

The Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ReStore will have Tool Drives in local communities to accept contributions of materials and furniture. The next Tool Drives will be held on September 19 (Rocky River) and September 27 (Beachwood).

Donations collected during the drives help their mission of providing suitable housing in northern Ohio. Habitat will accept furniture, building supplies, windows, doors, kitchen and bath cabinets, lighting fixtures, sinks,

tubs, showers, plumbing, electric, HVAC items, lumber, tile, full rolls of wallpaper, toilets, vanities, doors, garden tools and supplies, tools (hand, power, yard), appliances, counter tops, wood (6/8ft), drywall, landscaping items, and more.

Items must be in good, usable condition and can be as small as cabinet handles or as large as a Jacuzzi. No mattresses, paint, clothing, screens, window treatments, or blinds. For more information, contact the Habitat ReStore at (216) 429-3631.

Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration and FallFest: 18th Century Festival

Discover the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of Ohio’s frontier days during Cleveland Metroparks annual Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration & Music Festival, a free event, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, September 20 at Frostville Museum in Rocky River Reservation.

Guests will get a sense of what life was like when Ohio was the frontier of America while trying out pioneer crafts and skills, such as learning how to braid a rug, dip candles and make apple cider, checking out bicycles from the 1800s and interacting with characters and storytellers in pioneer costumes.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live folk and Americana music on the main stage from Syrup from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nu Blu from 1-2:30 p.m. and Northwest Territory from 3-5 p.m., or stop by the dance tent to hear Foster Brown from 11 a.m. to

noon and try contra dancing with Mud in Yer Eye from 2-3:30 p.m.

Samples of freshly churned butter and slow-cooked, tart apple butter will be available, and don’t miss the colonial magician’s show as well!

Frostville Museum is located off Cedar Point Road in Rocky River Reservation between Valley Parkway and Columbia Road in North Olmsted. Suggested parking: Rocky River Nature Center (24000 Valley Parkway) or Lagoon Picnic Area (off Valley Parkway south of Cedar Point Road). A shuttle will be provided between Lagoon, the nature center and the museum.

For more information, call (440) 734-6660, visit clevelandmetroparks.com or call (216) 635-3200.

Experience a day in the life of Ohio’s pioneers at FallFest: 18th Century Festival

Picture a day and time with no radios,

televisions, video games, microwaves, not even telephones! Discover how 18th century colonial people lived day-to-day at Cleveland Metroparks free FallFest: 18th Century Festival on Sunday, September 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Meadows Picnic Area in Brecksville Reservation in Brecksville.

Experience a day-in-the-life of Ohio’s yesteryear. Discover how early Ohio pioneers lived, cooked and even entertained themselves by trying a variety of hands-on early settler life skills, including: candle dipping, two-person saw, dying wool with natural dyes and playing with pioneer toys including tin soldiers. Then sample a variety of 18th century traditional foods, such as fresh pressed apple cider and popcorn.

Learn about that era’s military life through demonstrations performed by the Brigade of the American Revolution. In this

encampment, see cooking demonstrations at 11 a.m., the 18th century soldier parade at 1 p.m., followed at 3 p.m. with the role of the 18th century women and their clothing, and at 4 p.m. watch the Brigade perform a mock battle. Camp tours will be held all day.

Throughout the day, tap your toes to live music and entertainment from the Mud-in-Yer-Eye band, hear a variety of storytellers and watch an awesome colonial magician. And, don’t miss the pony rides (nominal fee) for the kids.

A shuttle bus is available from Oak Grove Picnic Area and Brecksville Nature Center parking lot.

Meadows Picnic Area is located off Meadows Drive in Brecksville Reservation, off Chippewa Creek Drive, off the Route 82 entrance in Brecksville – just east of the Rt. 82/Rt. 21 intersection.

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“In some ways, the role of a primary care physician can be compared to that of the quarterback on a football team. We are on the offense against things that can affect your life-long good health,” says Clarence Taylor, MD, a Cleveland Clinic internal medicine physician who practices at the Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center.

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Dennis Hale Remembered: Sole Survivor of the Shipwreck Daniel J. Morrell

If you ever met Dennis Hale, you would never forget him. If you ever heard his story of survival, you would never forget it. If you read his book “Shipwrecked”, you would always remember the description of his harrowing ordeal. His audiences were spellbound as they hung onto every word spoken by a man who survived a death-defying experience. Dennis Hale was the only survivor of the shipwreck Daniel J. Morrell that sank in a storm on Lake Huron, Nov. 29, 1966.

How can anyone possibly relate what happened to him after spending 38 hours on a raft in high waves, snow and covered in ice, along with three of his dead shipmates? How can anyone cope with the loss of 28 shipmates? It took Dennis Hale more than 20 years after being rescued by the U.S. Coastguard helicopter at Harbor Beach, Michigan, to talk about his ordeal.

In 1988, Bay Area Divers scheduled its 5th Shipwrecks and Scuba Banquet at the

Sheraton Hotel in Sandusky, OH. The founder and organizer of the Shipwreck Banquet had acquired two guest speakers, Stephen Bielenda, who gave a talk about the Andrea Doria, and Larry D. Coplin, who spoke about the discovery of the 586.5 ft. long freighter, the Daniel J. Morrell. Coplin, along with David Trotter, discovered the bow of the Morrell many years after the rear portion was found on Jan. 6, 1967. The vessel had split in half and the stern steamed away into the night

before it sank five miles away from its bow. Dennis Hale did not return to his life as a

deck hand on the Great Lakes ships and did not share his experience with anyone until he was asked to be a guest of honor at Lake Superior State College event organized by Larry Coplin. Coplin had produced a movie of the shipwreck and Dennis was unexpectedly asked to stand and say a few words. He found the shipwreck ordeal very difficult to talk about and he was unable to open up for many years after the event.

This was apparently the case on Nov. 19, 1988, as Joyce Hayward found out that the Morrell’s lone survivor was an attendee in the audience at the 5th Shipwreck and Scuba Banquet. Hayward approached me with this news, as I was assisting her with the Shipwreck Banquet. Hayward asked me to go with her to meet Hale and ask him if he would say a few words to the audience. Hayward asked Hale, but he refused because he came to see the presentation of the Morrell by Larry Coplin. I then asked if he would stand and be recognized and he said he would. And he did!

That was the first time I met Hale and thereafter, he started making public appearances and shared more details of his experience as the sole survivor of the Morrell’s sinking.

I saw Hale’s public presentation a few times, including one at the Port Clinton Library on Sept. 13, 2003. It was there that I bought his first book, “Sole Survivor”, which was authored by him in conjunction with Pat and Jim Stayer.

Hale made many public appearances since the Bay Area Divers Banquet in 1988, including the Oprah Show, Today Show, and he told his story on the Discovery Channel. Hale liked to go to home town-type venues, such as speaking at the Great Lakes Coffee Shop in Port Clinton on Nov. 11, 2006.

In 2007, Hayward was unable to organize a shipwreck program, since she had been diagnosed with cancer (Hayward died Aug. 26, 2009). However, with her guidance, I prepared the shipwreck program for that year.

After soliciting Ralph Wilbanks to be the main speaker concerning his discovery of the H.L. Hunley, I organized the afternoon program on the topic “Shipwreck Survivors”. I invited Dennis Hale to speak as part of the program on Nov. 17, 2007. Hale told his tale of how he survived the Morrell shipwreck to an audience so attentive you could hear a pin drop. Hale had indeed come a long way in sharing his experiences since I first met him in 1988.

Hale began working on his second book “Shipwrecked” which was published in 2010. In fact, I was one of the first customers, as I unexpectedly found him selling his book for the first time in a public venue during the Sandusky Wine Festival on Aug. 10, 2010.

Hale was invited to be a sponsor at the Shipwrecks and Scuba Banquet where he could sell his book and other items. He became a sponsor and this year, in preparation for the Shipwreck Banquet on Nov. 21, 2015, he sent his sponsorship money, however, word came from David Trotter that Hale had cancer and a short time later he died on Sept. 2, 2015. We will miss his story telling, but he will finally be with his 28 shipmates from the Daniel J. Morrell. (fleming-gillman.com and starbeacon.com).

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Graveyard of the Great Lakes: A Shipwreck Hunter’s Quest to Discover the Past

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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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GH CERT Volunteers at Airport DrillGH CERT (Community Emergency

Response Team) participated in the Cleveland Hopkins international airport TRI-Annual Mass Casualty Drill was on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Four members ( Shelia Roman, Dave Kolenc, Diane Lapars and Debra Sarnowski) did moulage and Wayne Williams was a victim.

Moulage is the art of applying mock injuries for the purpose of training Emergency Response Teams. Moulage may be as simple as applying pre-made rubber wounds to a healthy victims limbs, chest, head, etc. or as complex as using makeup to provide elements of realism such as blood and open fractures to the training simulation.

CERT members reported at 5:30 am to a Fedex hanger at the International Airport Saturday morning to volunteer their time and talent to make up over 150 victims for a drill involving the Cleveland Airport System Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting. After applying fake burns, bloody cuts, and broken bones to the victims, their job was done while the

exercise just begun. As they exited the area, a voice on the loud speaker called out, “This is a drill, I repeat, this is a drill. A United Airlines Aircraft has crashed on runway …….there are 160 souls on board. All emergency personal respond.”

Light of Hearts Villa 26th Annual Fall Fest: October 11By Ida Stanley

Mark your calendars for Sunday October 11th as Light of Hearts Villa celebrates their 26th annual Fall Fest. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a delicious dinner of either turkey or pork and homemade stuffed cabbage prepared by our very own Chef Raymond. Servings are at three convenient times: 12:00, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Come out and browse our craft fair, bake sale, basket raffle, and pumpkin patch. Call

the Villa at 440-232-1991 to make your reservation today. Deadline to reserve your dinner is October 1st.

This celebration has become the Villa’s flagship event showcasing our long legacy in the Bedford community. Residents, families, staff and volunteers come together to lend their hands and hearts to raise funds that supports the Sr. Helen Therese Scasny, SC benevolent fund. The fund upholds Light of Hearts Villa mission by providing funding to support those residents who have

outlived their financial resources. The participation of vendors, volunteers and community members who purchase dinners and/or raffle tickets directly enhances our benevolent fund.

Lighting the way for senior care, Light of Hearts Villa provides premier senior residential living services. We offer compassionate, faith-based, mission-driven care that is individualized to meet the special needs of your loved one. As our mission states: We are devoted to

providing premier senior residential living and community outreach services. Through our faith-based values, we affirm the integrity of each person and encourage them on their journey of aging. Light of Hearts Villa is a Ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System.

The Isabella Guild learns about Uganda

The Garfield Heights Isabella Guild had Debbie Jarorz, President of the GuluHELP Foundation, speak at the September meeting about Uganda. The effects and trauma of over two decades of war has left its mark. People have experienced forced abductions of their children, brutal killings, and destruction of their property causing displacement into camps where the conditions are deplorable. This group works with Archdiocese of Gulu to identify and address the challenges of

the communities in the region. GuluHelp’s primary involvement has been in healthcare - improving the provisions for pre and post natal as well as delivery care. Their ministry is to promote peace, healing, understanding and collaboration among our people. Our motto is “Empowerment through Collaboration.”

The Guild meets the third Wednesday each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 7:00 pm and is open to all catholic women.

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Donate blood with the Red Cross to support organ transplant patients and others needing blood

During Liver Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross encourages the community to give blood and platelets to support liver transplant patients and others needing blood products.

Liver transplants are the second most common type of transplant with more than 6,000 performed in the U.S. each year, according to the American Liver Foundation. Liver transplant patients may require in excess of 30 pints of blood during surgery.

For blood donor Amy Slattery, the need for blood hits close to home. Her mother received a liver transplant and needed more than 70 blood products during the surgery.

“I donate to help others that needed blood like her,” said Slattery. “I donate in thanks to those who donate their blood products to help save lives.”

Volunteer donors like Slattery are the only source of blood for those in need of transfusions during

transplants and other surgeries. Donors with all blood types are needed, and especially those with types O negative, A negative, B negative and AB blood.

To make an appointment to donate blood, eligible donors are encouraged to download the new Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to receive a download link, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Bedford10/4/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Guru

Gobind Singh Sikh Society, 38 Tarbell Avenue

10/12/2015: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Ellenwood Center, 124 Ellenwood Drive

Cleveland Heights10/5/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.,

Cleveland Hts Library, 2345 Lee Road

Garfield Heights10/5/2015: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Garfield

Hts Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, 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.

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The first step to healthy bones and joints – learning about orthopaedics.

University Hospitals invites you to attend our orthopaedic seminar featuring leading physicians. Participants will receive valuable information from interactive physician panels as well as our keynote speaker, J. Martin Leland, MD, orthopaedic sports surgeon.

Topics include:• Orthopaedic surgery

and other subspecialties• Innovative treatments

for foot and ankle problems

• Treatment options for common knee, hip and upper extremity problems

• Techniques to treat back pain

Saturday, October 10 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Doors open at 8 a.m. Breakfast provided.

Marriott Cleveland East 26300 Harvard Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44122

Space is limited. To register, call 440-285-7757 by October 2.

Attend our free Orthopaedic Day seminar and learn about treatments and surgeries.

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Maple Heights Library SpotlightToddler StorytimeBranch: Maple Heights

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2015 10:30 AM

Caregivers and their children ages 19-35 months Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Stay-n-Play SaturdayBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Saturday, September 26,

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.

GED OrientationBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Monday through

Wednesday, September 28-30, 2015

Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (NOON) or 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

**Students must attend first day (Monday). Orientation session for students who are planning to attend the GED classes. These FREE Classes provided by Parma City Schools Adult Education Services Department. For more information, contact: Parma City Schools/ABLE via the website:

h t t p : / / w w w. a b l e . p a r m a -oh.com/GED.htm or by calling 440-885-8797.

Homeschool: Picturing AmericaBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Monday, September 28, 2015

10:30 AMRegistration required beginning

Wednesday, August 12th. Grades 1-5: This program for homeschoolers will combine art history and hands-on creativity.

Messy MondayBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Monday, September 28, 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.

Preschool StorytimeBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Tuesday, September 29, 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, September 29, 2015

4:00 PMGrades K-5: Join us in the Tinker

Space to explore gravity, aerodynamics and other STEM activities.