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August 20, 2015 Volume 4 :: No. 9 S e r v i n g t h e B e d f o r d He i g h t s c o m m u n i t y www.thestandardpublications.com The Bedford Heights Standard thebroadwaycyclery.com Located less than one mile from the Bedford Reservation singletrack bike trail Bedford continues the Heritage Home Program in 2015 Bedford is proud to announce that it has continued participation in the Heritage Home Program for the 2015 calendar year. The Heritage Home Program is a specialized house maintenance and rehab program for owners of homes that are 50 years old or older. The program is administered by the Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS). If your house in Bedford is at least 50 years old, you have access to: Free Technical Assistance: -A site visit conducted by Heritage Home Program staff to help advise on maintenance or improvement projects -Assistance finding contractors for projects -Help reviewing estimates from contractors -Color consultations for exterior painting Low-Interest Financing to Cover Project Costs -Fixed-rate equity loans as low as 1.85% - Most projects qualify, both interior and exterior The free technical assistance and advice offered by the Heritage Home Program is completely impartial and independent. CRS does not have any products or services that it sells to the homeowners and does not charge the homeowner for the advice. The Heritage Home Loan is based on the equity in your house. These loans are made by either KeyBank (Key) or First Federal Lakewood (FFL) to homeowners that are improving their houses as certified by CRS. The interest rate on these loans is a fixed rate of 2% from Key Bank or 1.85% from First Federal Lakewood. To find out more, call (216) 426- 3116 or visit www. UH Bedford Medical Center to hold Center for Lifelong Health Musical Extravaganza and Health Fair on August 20 The Center for Lifelong Health at University Hospitals (UH) Bedford Medical Center, a campus of UH Regional Hospitals, invites the community to take part in its second Musical Extravaganza and Health Fair from 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 20. The free event, open to all ages, will take place on the hospital’s campus located at 44 Blaine Avenue in Bedford. The Extravaganza will feature outdoor entertainment and a picnic dinner on the west side of the campus near the hospital’s Medical Office Building. A full range of free health screenings, many of which focus on optimizing the wellness of older adults, will be available inside UH Bedford Medical Center. “Our program and this Health Fair celebrate and encourage thoughtful lifestyle choices; knowledge of your medical conditions; the opportunity for social engagement; and the strengthening and support of your mind, body and spirit,” says Anne O’Neill, LSW, Manager of the center at UH Bedford Medical Center. “As a result our goal is to exemplify caring, focus on advocacy, promote safety and increase awareness for older adults.” Wellness screenings available at the event include: •Cholesterol •Blood pressure •Lower extremity/vascular •Osteoporosis •Grip strength •Balance and grip strength •Memory •Hearing •Vision Medication reviews with a licensed pharmacist and same-day mammograms for eligible women will also be offered. The UH Bedford Medical Center Musical Extravaganza and Health Fair is free, but the optional, all-you- can-eat picnic dinner is $3.00. No reservations are required.

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August 20, 2015Volume 4 :: No. 9

Serving the Bedford Heights community

www.thestandardpublications.com

The Bedford HeightsStandard

thebroadwaycyclery.com

Located less than one mile from the Bedford Reservation singletrack bike trail

Bedford continues the Heritage Home Program in 2015

Bedford is proud to announce that it has continued participation in the Heritage Home Program for the 2015 calendar year. The Heritage Home Program is a specialized house maintenance and rehab program for owners of homes that are 50 years old or older. The program is administered by the Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS).

If your house in Bedford is at least 50 years old, you have access to:

Free Technical Assistance:-A site visit conducted by Heritage

Home Program staff to help advise on maintenance or improvement projects

-Assistance finding contractors for projects

-Help reviewing estimates from contractors

-Color consultations for exterior painting

Low-Interest Financing to Cover Project Costs

-Fixed-rate equity loans as low as 1.85%- Most projects qualify, both interior and

exteriorThe free technical assistance and advice

offered by the Heritage Home Program is completely impartial and independent.

CRS does not have any products or services that it sells to the homeowners and does not charge the homeowner for the advice.

The Heritage Home Loan is based on the equity in your house. These loans are made by either KeyBank (Key) or First Federal Lakewood (FFL) to homeowners that are improving their houses as certified by CRS. The interest rate on these loans is a fixed rate of 2% from Key Bank or 1.85% from First Federal Lakewood.

To find out more, call (216) 426-3116 or visit www.

UH Bedford Medical Center to hold Center for Lifelong Health Musical Extravaganza and Health Fair on August 20

The Center for Lifelong Health at University Hospitals (UH) Bedford Medical Center, a campus of UH Regional Hospitals, invites the community to take part in its second Musical Extravaganza and Health Fair from 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 20. The free event, open to all ages, will take place on the hospital’s campus located at 44 Blaine Avenue in Bedford.

The Extravaganza will feature outdoor entertainment and a picnic dinner on the west side of the campus near the hospital’s Medical Office Building. A full range of free health screenings, many of which focus on optimizing the wellness of older adults, will be available inside UH Bedford Medical Center.

“Our program and this Health Fair

celebrate and encourage thoughtful lifestyle choices; knowledge of your medical conditions; the opportunity for social engagement; and the strengthening and support of your mind, body and spirit,” says Anne O’Neill, LSW, Manager of the center at UH Bedford Medical Center. “As a result our goal is to exemplify caring, focus on advocacy, promote safety and increase awareness for older adults.”

Wellness screenings available at the event include:

•Cholesterol•Blood pressure•Lower extremity/vascular•Osteoporosis•Grip strength•Balance and grip strength

•Memory•Hearing•Vision Medication reviews with a

licensed pharmacist and same-day mammograms for eligible women will also be offered.

The UH Bedford Medical Center Musical Extravaganza and Health Fair is free, but the optional, all-you-can-eat picnic dinner is $3.00. No reservations are required.

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The Bedford Heights StandardAugust 20, 2015

2015

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Smile for the Cameras: Bedford Schools Picture DayFall school picture days are upon us.

Here are dates for each school:•Bedford High School: Underclassmen

only: Thurs, August 27th.•Bedford HIgh School: Seniors only

(for Yearbook): Tues., Oct. 6Yearbooks may be ordered online at

www.jostensyearbooks.com or in Room V-111. Cost is $65 until December 1st. For questions, contact Ms. Pozz at [email protected] or call 440-786-3539.

•Heskett Middle School: Tuesday, September 15th.

•Columbus Picture Day: Monday,

September 21st.•Carylwood Picture Day: Monday,

September 28th.•Glendale Picture Day: Monday,

September 21st.•Central Picture Day: Tuesday,

September 29th.

Information about Picture Day will be sent home. At Bedford High School, the information will be included in the back-to-school forms packet. For other schools, look for a picture form in your student’s bookbag or ask them about it.

Linda Lehmann Masek’s Seventh Novel, Intrigue on Kelleys Island Was Just Published By Fireside Books

Linda Lehmann Masek has penned a thrilling mystery novel, guaranteed to keep readers enthralled titled Intrigue on Kelleys Island. The action is set on Kelleys Island off of the Marblehead Peninsula, close to Cedar Point. When archeologist Maggie Graham returns to the island to take photographs of the hieroglyphics on Inscription Rock, her plane, the Tin Goose, crashes into Sandusky Bay. The pilot manages to float the small aircraft to the island where oil tycoon, Michael Shane, an old love of Maggie’s offers to put them up for the night at his vast estate, Sunnyvale. The island’s Lovers’ Lane, starlit skies and warm sultry nights are the perfect place to reignite strong

passions, but how can love survive the mystery surrounding Michael’s brother and the truth regarding his death several years earlier. Set in the 1930’s, the novel takes the reader into the glory days of Cleveland to the mansions of Millionaire’s Row and the elite Stockbridge Hotel.

The author is an avid lover of mysteries and has been a reader for years. Linda Lehmann Masek has had six books previously published; a children’s book, Mag-ni-fi-cat , The Poison Tree, from Amazon Books and four other books from Fireside Books titled Soul Dance. The Serpent Sea, Kitty Tails and Horses Hooves and a holiday anthology. She has also been a

collaborator on two nonfiction books, AT&T’s Pioneers Celebrating 100 Years of Fellowship,Loyalty, and Service and The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. The author always knew she wanted to be a writer; she penned her first �horse� novel at ten years of age and hasn�t stopped writing since then! Her best creating is done at home surrounded by her four kitty �children�, who are often featured in her books or articles.

A native Clevelander, the author enjoys such activities as gardening, traveling and supporting area animal shelters, where all four of her kitties originally called home. Besides novels, Linda also writes historical articles

and poetry for several organizations; the noted publisher, Dr. Tim Morrison, interviewed her about the writing process on national radio at http://writeherewritenow.businessradiox.com on January 3, 2012.

Books can be ordered from Amazon at http://www.amazon.com. in print or on Kindle, from ellenkerrymysteries.com and Luxbooks.info. Books are also available at The Purfect Place (715 Broadway in Bedford), the antique and collectable store run by the nonprofit animal foundation Valley-Save-A Pet and local bookstores.

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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.

Chagrin Falls8/17/2015: 12:30

p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center, 551 East Washington Street

Independence8/18/2015: 11 a.m.

- 3 p.m., VHA Service Center, 6150 Oak Tree Blvd

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.

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.

Free and Reduced Meals Information for 2015-2016 School YearThe Bedford City School District today

announced its 2015-2016 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

The Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose annual income is at or below the Federal Guidelines are eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk if the school participates in the Special Milk Program.

Application forms are being

distributed to all homes in a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free and reduced-price benefits, households should fill out the application and return it to the school. Additional copies are available at the principal’s office in each school. A complete application is required. Households which currently receive Special Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits (SNAP, formally known as food stamps) or Ohio Works First (OWF) funds for a child must provide the child’s name, the SNAP or OWF case number and signature of an adult household member on the application. Households which do not receive SNAP or OWF funds must provide the names of all household members, the last four digits of the Social Security Number of the adult signing the

application or state “none” if the adult does not have a Social Security Number, the amount and source of income received by each household member, (state the monthly income) and the signature of an adult household member. If any of this information is missing, the school cannot process the application.

FREE HEALTH CARE: Families with children eligible for school meals may be eligible for FREE health care coverage through Medicaid and/or Ohio’s Healthy Start & Healthy Families programs. These programs include coverage for doctor visits, immunizations, physicals, prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, substance abuse and more. Please call 1-800-324-8680 for more information or to request an application. Information

can also be found on the web at http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/familychild.stm. Anyone who has an Ohio Medicaid card is already receiving these services.

The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program official. To discourage the possibility of misrepresentation, the application forms contain a statement above the space for signature certifying that all information furnished is true and correct. Applications are being made in connection with the receipt of federal funds. Schools or other officials may check the information on the application at any time during the school year.

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Columbus & Ohio4 The Bedford Heights StandardAugust 20, 2015

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

Fall Cleaning Time!

Bedford Dental AssociateMychael Davis, DDS

88 Center Rd. Bedford #330, 44146 (Next to Bedford Hospital)In the University Hospital Health Center- 3rd Floor

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“Every day, I work hard to keep you safe, save you money, and make Ward 4 the best place to live in Bedford. I respectfully ask for your vote.”

- Councilwoman Paula Mizsak

YOUR COUNCILWOMAN ALL THE TIME. NOT JUST AT ELECTION TIME.

RE-ELECT COUNCILWOMAN PAULA MIZSAK.

Community Meals Last Thursday of Each MonthThe Lutheran Church of the Covenant

and Hope United Methodist Church continue to host community meals on the last Thursday of each month. Please note that there is a time change. The

meals will now be served from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Join us on Thursday, August 27, 2015 and every last Thursday of each month for a delicious, hot and free meal.

In addition to the free delicious meal,

this month we will be presenting the NOT-TO-BE-MISSED NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM HOSTED BY Maple Heights COUNCILMAN RICHARD TROJANSKI.

The Neighborhood Watch is one

of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer. Come join

Councilman Trojanski to get tools and resources to help you start or maintain a Neighborhood Watch Program on your street. You will also have the chance to speak with a Maple Heights police officer.

All members of the community, their friends and family are welcome –there are no restrictions. Just come to the parish hall located at the rear of The Lutheran Church of the Covenant, 19000 Libby Road, Maple Heights OH 44137 and enjoy a deliciously prepared meal, meet and get to know your neighbors. The entrance is handicap accessible. For further information or to register your attendance, please call the church at 216-662-0370 by Tuesday, August 25, 2015.

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For Men Only: A Men’s Health and Wellness Event Saturday, August 29 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

South Pointe Hospital, 20000 Harvard Rd.

• Screenings include: Prostate (by appointment*), blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol

• Assessments include: Stroke, skin cancer, sleep apnea

• Wellness checks

• Heart-healthy cooking demo – Chef Tony (Stonetown)

• Fitness session – John Henry Creel (Mind & Body Fitness)

• Ask the Doctor• Prizes

Free. Men of all ages welcome. Preregister and schedule prostate screenings* at clevelandclinic.org/formenonly or 216.444.7505.

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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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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.

Southeast Library SpotlightThe Southeast branch of the

Cuyahoga County Public Library is located in Bedford at 70 Columbus Road, 440.439.4997

(Programs where registration is required/requested are marked with an *)

ATTN: A representative from The Ohio Benefit Bank is available for in-person assistance at the Southeast Branch by appointment only. Get help with completing applications for SNAP, HEAP, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid and Medicare. Please call 330-217-4513 for to make an appointment.

ADULT

African-American Authors Book

Club: Tuesday, August 25th / 7:15 p.m.

Join us to explore all genres of African-American writing. All adults are welcome. We will read African American classics, historical fiction, science fiction, mysteries, autobiographies, nonfiction, fiction and urban fiction. Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion date. July Title: “David and Goliath: underdogs, misfits, and the art of battling giants” by Malcolm Gladwell.

Excel Next Steps: Wednesday, August 26th / 10:00 a.m.

to 12:00 p.m. Learn how to manage and manipulate large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: Previous

experience with Excel. Registration required.

Afternoon Book Discussion:Wednesday, September 2nd / 1:30

p.m. Monthly book discussion. Books will be available at the Southeast Branch one month before the discussion. September Title: Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Family Storytime: Wednesdays / 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. (For

Caregivers & their children ages Birth - 8 years old) Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

TEEN PROGRAMS

G2P: Animé Club: Wednesday, September 2nd / 7:00

to 8:30 p.m. (Ages 11 – 18). Join us to play video games, board games and Yu-Gi-Oh trading card duels, as well as craft activities.

MIXED AGES

Pen 2 Page Writing Club: Saturday, August 22nd / 3:00 to

4:30 p.m. (Grades 4 – 10) Do you enjoy writing stories, poems or song lyrics? This creative writing club will provide writing activities and exercises to help you improve your skills and have fun sharing ideas. Registration required.

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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.

Bedford High School Varsity Football Schedule 8/21/15 6 p.m. St. Edwards Scrimmage Away 8/28/15 7 p.m. Berea Midpark Away 9/4/15 7 p.m. Nordonia Away 9/11/15 7 p.m. John Adams Home 9/18/15 7 p.m. Warrensville Sr. Parent Night Home 9/24/15 7 p.m. Maple Hts. Home 10/2/15 7 p.m. Garfield Hts. Homecoming Home 10/9/15 7 p.m. Cleveland Hts. Away 10/16/15 7 p.m. Shaw Away 10/23/15 7 p.m. Lorain Home 10/30/15 7 p.m. Copley Home

Friday night football is back!

Experience the excitement of high school football, as you cheer our Bearcats on to

V I C T O R Y!