Wickliffe, Ohio - The Gateway to Lake County Volume 31, Issue 1 Changes Coming in 2015 BY MAYOR BILL MARGALIS The start of the New Year brings several changes for the City. I would first like to thank the residents for their support last November for the passage of the Charter change. This affirmative vote helps greatly with the financial challenges facing us. As 2014 came to a close, several retirements took place in the City work force. Retiring in December was our Service Director Don Kerniskey with 27 years of service with the City. Don’s leaving opened new opportunities for others in the Service Department. Starting January 1st, Joe D’Ambrosio, who has been with the City since 1992 and has most recently served as Assistant Director of the department since 2008, was appoint- February 2015 Winterfest 2015 Mayor William A. Margalis ed to the position of Director. Taking Joe’s place as Assistant Director is Ron Strauser. Ron has been with the department since 1989 and has held the position of Certified Mechanic during that time. Both Joe and Ron are proven dedicated employees and will do an excellent job in their new positions. Also retiring in early January from the Fire Department was Captain Jerry Blackburn. Jerry has been a member of the department for the last 35 years and we wish him the best in his retirement. Taking over as Captain in Jerry’s place is James Wickliffe City Schools Superintendent, Joe Spiccia; Mayor Bill Margalis; and Mark Hopton served as judges for the Chili Cookoff. Mayor Bill Margalis presented Wickliffe resident, Paula Stiles, the 2015 Chili Cookoff trophy. Congratulations to Paula and thank you to all the participants. See MAYOR page 2 Newly appointed Assistant Service Director Ron Strauser (l) and Service Director Joe D’Ambrosio (r) look forward to their new positions and responsibilities with the City of Wickliffe Service Dept. What’s inside Wickliffe Hall of Fame p5 Community News & Events p8 Wickliffe City Schools p10-12 Wickliffe Public Library p4 Mt. Carmel Players Celebrating 45 Years A little over 45 years ago, four energetic Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parishioners had the idea to create a musical variety show and perform it in the Wickliffe Junior High Gym. It consisted of various acts: singing, dancing and skits. With the encouragement of the pastor, Msgr. Andrey, they created a governing board and made the bold decision to produce an annual Broadway musical. They hired directors, found both cast and crew members, and the Mt. Carmel Players group was born. The first seven shows were also performed at Wickliffe Junior High. Lake Catholic High School in Mentor was the setting for the next seven. But since 1985, the Players have called Lakeland Community College home. The first production, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific was performed in 1971 with a cast and crew of more than 100 talented parishioners. With the exception of the directors, the Players have remained a volunteer organization. The production staff designs, builds, and paints the set on the grounds of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Wickliffe and moves it to Lakeland the weekend before opening night. Our costumes are designed and created by a talented committee working in their own homes. Somehow it all comes together. Our commitment in 1971 was to promote a spirit of togetherness among the parishioners See MT. CARMEL PLAYERS page 7 Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 33 Wickliffe, OH Postal Patron Wickliffe Connection The Aluminum Cans for Burned Children (ACBC) Program of Northeast Ohio BY TONY ZORKO Here’s hoping your Christmas was merry and your holidays were happy. With the start of 2015, many set resolutions to improve upon their previous year. Here is one resolution that’s easy to keep: Helping others while helping the environment. What this refers to is the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children (ACBC) drop off site located behind YOUR Wickliffe Fire Department. Here are some reasons to support ACBC by recycling your cans at our fire station. (The following information was excerpted from their website, www.acbcohio.org.) The mission of Aluminum Cans for Burned Children (ACBC) of Northeast Ohio is to prevent burn injuries through fire education and to aid in the rehabilitation of pediatric burn survivors. The Northern Ohio Fire Fighters, the Northeast Fire Chiefs Association, and Metro Health Medical Center of Cleveland started the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children Foundation to help children who suffer severe burn injuries. The ACBC program serves pediatric victims of fire, ages 5 to 16 years who have been treated at Metro Health Hospital. ACBC pays for special medical equipment and other miscellaneous items not covered by insurance. The program provides a summer and winter camp for burn survivors annually. Additionally, ACBC promotes fire safety education for school children in Lake, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Wayne Counties. And the program makes scholarships available to survivors as well. Burn survivors are able to enjoy a free, four-day retreat at Camp Phoenix. Located at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville, the camp MAYOR experience brings together children who have suffered similar burn injuries. Held in the winter and summer, the aim is to create a secure environment, provide an atmosphere to promote interaction, and help the children to better cope with their injuries. They also hear from other burn survivors who have successfully recovered. Wickliffe’s firefighters volunteer to cook breakfast for grateful children and staff during the summer camp sessions. The ACBC program provides Fire Safety See CANS page 3 From page 1 Isom. James has been with the department since 2001. Taking his place as Lieutenant is Nicholas Mann who has been with the department since 1999. Both men are excellent firefighters and I look forward to working with them in the department. One of the other changes coming next month is the change to the city trash, recycling and yard waste programs. Starting in February, residents will now be responsible for paying for these services. This was not an easy decision for council to make but is a much-needed action to take in to help in stabilizing the City’s finances. The new program from Kimble will begin in February. Letters have been sent to all residents explaining the program. There is also a copy of the resident letter and program details outlined in this month’s Wickliffe Connection. Please take the time to read the letter to better understand the program. As always, if you have any questions or concerns that I may be able to help you with please feel free to give me a call at 943-7100 or email at wmargalis@ cityofwickliffe.com. Also, note that my Mayors Corner can be viewed on Time Warner channel 12, ATTuverse or the City website, www.cityofwickliffe.com, at your convenience to hear the latest of what is happening in the City. State of the City Meeting Wednesday, March 25 - 7:00 p.m. at the Community/Senior Center - 900 Worden Rd. All are invited to attend this informative meeting. Thirty-one years of providing good news to the residents and businesses in the City of Wickliffe, Ohio. Executive Editor: Mayor William A. Margalis Advertising Manager: Loretta Dakes Assistant Editor: Susan M. Iafelice The Wickliffe Connection is published quarterly and is mailed to Wickliffe residents and businesses. Editorial rights reserved. The Wickliffe Connection is not responsible for advertising content. The Wickliffe Connection is available at www.cityofwickliffe.com. City of Wickliffe - 29440 Ridge Rd. Wickliffe, OH 44092 - 440.943.7100 Contact us via email: [email protected] The City of Wickliffe recently approved a new agreement with Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc., which includes significant enhancements to the residential rubbish, yard waste and recycling collection service. Each resident is responsible to pay for their combined collection service. The City of Wickliffe will no longer pay for these services out of the General Fund. Each residence will be invoiced $45.87/ quarter ($15.29/month) for weekly unlimited curbside rubbish, yard waste and recycling collection services. Instructions on how to make payment will be enclosed with the invoice you will receive. Bag-only service for trash collection is available using bags purchased from Kimble Recycling & Disposal for $2.30/ bag. Residents interested in this option are to call Kimble to purchase rolls of ten bags for $23.00/roll. After receipt of payment, a roll of 10 bags will be sent through the mail to the residence. Each residence selecting bag service will be invoiced $25.50/quarter ($8.50/month) for weekly curbside yard waste and recycling collection services. Only trash in 30-gallon bags purchased from Kimble will be collected. RUBBISH COLLECTION - Each resident is to continue to use their rubbish cart as usual. If you cannot fit all household rubbish in your cart, please place excess rubbish in separate containers or rubbish bags for collection on your regular collection day. Do not use your yard waste cart or recycling cart for extra rubbish, otherwise the carts will not be emptied and will be tagged to notify the resident of improper use. On your collection day, pull your carts within two to three feet of the street with the lid openings facing the street. The carts should be at least three feet from one another and other objects. Free ates Estim CURBSIDE RECYCLING - Each residence will receive a recycling cart which will be picked up every week. The bright green cart includes information regarding what can be recycled. Please start using your new recycling cart as soon as it is delivered. Though recycling service is provided every week, it is only necessary to place your recycling cart to the curb when it is full. Kimble is accepting plastic containers labeled with a recycling symbol enclosing the number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. Plastic containers that can be recycled include salad dressing bottles, peanut butter and jam jars, juice bottles, squeezable bottles, clam shell food containers, microwavable food containers, yogurt containers, margarine tubs, shampoo bottles, cooking oil bottles, hand soap bottles, cool whip containers, and plastic flower pot containers. Plastic items not acceptable include plastic bags, shrink wrap, Styrofoam, toys, motor oil, and antifreeze containers. YARD WASTE - Each residence will receive a dark green yard waste cart, which includes information regarding what can be recycled and provides a more convenient way for residents to recycle large quantities of yard waste. Please start using your new yard waste cart in March. Though yard waste service is provided every week, it is only necessary to place your yard waste cart to the curb when it is full. Collection days remain the same. Please remember to set all your residential rubbish, yard waste and recyclable materials at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. If at any time you have a question regarding your rubbish, yard waste and recycling service, please call the Kimble Customer Service Team at 1-800-201-0005. 440-773-0161 www.msa247.com Se wer/Dy e Testing Sew er/Dye Stamped P atios Patios Fire Pits Steps & More! ST OP B ASEMENT STOP BASEMENT FLOODING with a Back Flow Preventer “Lo west Pr ice Guaranteed” We meet or beat pr ices! “Low Price prices! 2 February 2015 • Wickliffe Connection Financing available on all our services with approved credit. Wickliffe Connection COMMISSIONER AUFULDISH’S RETIREMENT BY ROBERT AUFULDISH As an elected official, there are only two ways to finish your elected term of office. You could run for re-election and either lose in a primary or lose on Election Day. The second possibility is to either not run for re-election or retire in mid-term. I decided to retire in mid-term and December 31, 2014 was my last day serving as Lake County Commissioner. My term ends January 3, 2017. On January 17, the 125 members of the Lake County Democratic Party Central Committee will meet and vote on someone to become my replacement. And then that person must run for that office in 2016. After serving the City of Wickliffe as Councilman at large for four years, Council President for five years, and Mayor for eight years; and finally as Lake County Commissioner for 18 years, it was time to spend more time with Dee and my family. It has been an honor and privilege to represent the residents of Wickliffe for 17 years and Lake County for 18 years. I have enjoyed every minute of it. Campaigns have changed over the years. My first win in 1979 was based on knocking on every door in the City and explaining why I felt I could represent Wickliffe in a positive manner. Today, no one is interested in anyone coming to their door Lake County Commissioner Robert Aufuldish and seeking a vote. So many households have both parents working and when they finally get home from work are too tired to talk politics. So to attempt to get our message across direct mailers and cable TV spots are the cornerstones of campaigns. And this, of course, becomes very expensive. I have spent $150,000.00 in a re-election campaign and this means asking the same folks over and over again to attend a fundraiser to help. This is one of many reasons I have retired in mid-term but certainly want to thank each and everyone of you who have supported me these last 35 years – but especially Dee and my family. Again, I am looking forward to spending more time with my family and continuing to go on some wonderful trips. I look forward to seeing you around! God Bless and have a wonderful 2015. Residential Summer Sprinkling Program The City of Wickliffe has authorized a program for eligible homeowners, which could reduce the costs paid for sewer charges each year during the months of May through September. With your water bill, you are charged sewer fees that are based on your total use of water. With the Residential Summer Sprinkling Program, if you use more water during the summer months for sprinkling and other seasonal usage, your summer water bill will reflect sewer charges based on the amount of water you used during the winter. You may estimate your savings by comparing your summer water usage to the past winter water usage. This program applies to sewer charges only. You still must pay the Lake County Water Department for all the water used. Residents are eligible who own and occupy one, two, three or four family residences within the City of Wickliffe and use more water during the summer months for sprinkling or other seasonal uses. A onetime administrative fee of $20.00 (check or money order payable to City of Wickliffe) must be submitted with the completed Residential Summer Sprinkling Program Application below. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2015, to qualify. PLEASE NOTE: If you have previously applied for the Summer Sprinkling Program you do not need to reapply. Once you are on the program, you are automatically renewed every year. - - - - - - - - - - - Clip form and send with payment check - - - - - - - - - - - - It’s hard to believe I’ve been back on council for one year. With 2014 in the books, I’m looking ahead to 2015 and hoping this year is even better than last year. Let’s begin with an update from my last article – power problems on the north end of town. The Illuminating Company conducted a complete circuit inspection of lines around the Talmadge Road area in early October. Power Quality Engineers determined there are no issues with the current lines and equipment. Engineering tests showed no loading issues on transformers that feed Talmadge. Trees were trimmed near these power lines to prevent possible damage. Several repairs were made to feeders to the Lorenzo line that may have cause momentary power interruptions. If you lose power, please notify First Energy. Report all power outages to 888-LIGHTSS (544-4877). Also, if you have frequent power outages, please let the City know. Do not hesitate to call your Councilman or the Service Department. Grand Boulevard: Thanks to an uneventful December, construction is progressing on the Grand Blvd. waterline replacement. The project remains on schedule and work to replace road should begin in the spring. 2015 Potential Projects: City Council and the Mayor asked our City Engineer to conduct a pavement evaluation of all the streets in Wickliffe. The pavement evaluation allows us to identify the worst streets in the city for potential replacement. Depending on the capital project budget, Council may add another street to our list in 2015 construction list. Currently, one Council at Large Matthew Jaworski massive project is scheduled - the second half of the Grand Blvd. waterline replacement. Work between Talmadge and Lloyd should begin in August. As mentioned before, the second phase will cost around $1.3 million to complete. If there is project you want the City to consider for this year, please contact your councilman. Service Department: I look forward to working with both our new Service Director Joe D’Ambrosio and Assistant Service Director Ron Strauser. Joe D’Ambrosio takes over as head of the department and I believe his experience will lend to better communication between the Service Department and City Council. Road Salt: A mild December helped the City cut down on overtime and use of road salt. However, this mild weather will probably not last. It is my understanding, the City will continue to plow and salt the roads the same way as we did in last winter. Please remember the Lake County Engineer’s Office will only be salting the right hand lane on Route 2. Drive carefully when it snows. CANS From page 2 Houses to fire departments to help support and promote home fire safety. Taught by firefighters, the houses are actually large trailers built to resemble typical homes. The goal of ACBC is to educate young children about the dangers of fire, dialing 911 for help, practicing exit drills in their home (EDITH), and other important fire safety tips. Wickliffe’s safety town school children tour the Fire Safety Houses as part of their visit to the fire station each summer. And ACBC offers a scholarship program open to those who have been a patient at the Burn Center. The program annually awards scholarships to qualified recipients at an accredited school or university. If you recycle, please consider bringing your aluminum cans to the fire station. The collection bin is located in the marked area of our back parking lot. For more safety information visit our website www.wickliffefire.org, “like” us on facebook “Wickliffe, OH Fire Department,” and follow us on twitter @wickliffefire Thank you and be safe. Rotary Club of Wickliffe RESIDENTIAL SUMMER SPRINKLING PROGRAM APPLICATION Homeowners Name ___________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________ Weekly Meetings Call 943-6900 for information Telephone __________________________________________________________________ SERVICE ABOVE SELF Circle type of residence: Single family Two family Three Family Four Family Lake County Water Department Account Number as printed on water bill. I hereby certify that I own and occupy this property and I further declare that under Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday at noon at Petti’s Pizza Richard A. Solwitz, D.V.M. Visitors Welcomed! Would you like to give back to your community? Call Dave Krych at 440-655-8296 or 943-0559 Office Hours by Appt. 440-943-5120 30125 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe Financial Success is a journey with many potential detours... when was the last time you looked at the “map”? penalty of law, the information provided by me in this application is the truth to the best John A. Barbish, LUTCF, of my knowledge and belief. 440.669.5254 or [email protected] Homeowner’s Signature _______________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________________________________ Investment Advisor Wick-Willo Professional Building 30432 Euclid Ave., Suite 202, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Rockside Square, Building 2 6133 Rockside Road, Suite 303, Independence, Ohio 44131 CHECK PAYABLE & RETURNED TO: City of Wickliffe 28730 Ridge Road – Wickliffe, OH 44092 ATTN: Summer Sprinkling Program Deadline is April 30th. Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through Ameritas Investment Corp. (AIC). Member FINRA/SIPC. AIC and Westpoint Wealth Management, LLC are not affiliated. Additional products and services may be available through John Barbish or Westpoint Wealth Management, LLC that are not offered through AIC. February 2015 • Wickliffe Connection 3 Friends of the Wickliffe Public Library 1713 Lincoln Road Wickliffe, Oh 44092 440-944-6010 Contact Persons: Co-Presidents, Lois Sherlock and Barb Powell Join Friends! Our membership drive is going on through the month of February.. All those joining or renewing memberships will be entered into a drawing for gift baskets containing Sweetberry gift certificates. Drawing will occur at the end of February. Next Meeting: March 17 at 5:15 PM Did you know? The Wickliffe Public Library has a Foundation? The Wickliffe Public Library Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit and is looking for new board members. If interested please email [email protected]. Donations to the foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable. Check may be made to Wickliffe Public Library Foundation and mailed or dropped off at the Library. Want To Get Free eBooks, Music, and Magazines? Device help with Sarah! No appointment necessary. Stop in on Tuesdays between 11:00-1:00 PM. Remember to charge your device before coming! Please note if others are waiting, session will be limited to 30 minutes. Online Resources From Your Library The Wickliffe Public Library offers several online resources. Through our partnership with Clevnet, the Library has access to Zinio Online Magazines. With your Wickliffe Public Library card you can Adult Programs Registration required for the following programs: Ever Heard of Euclid Beach Park? Tuesday, February 17, 7:00 PM In the Late 1800’s, two amusement parks were founded in Northeast Ohio—Cedar Point and Euclid Beach. Since you didn’t need a car to get to Euclid Beach, most Clevelanders were able to make frequent trips there, especially on “nickel day.” Join us for a slide presentation that walks you through the park. A member of the Euclid Beach Park Now group (EBPN) will also have table displays and talk about his group and its involvement in the installation of the park’s Grand Carousel at the Western Reserve Historical Society. Sponsored by The Friends of the Wickliffe Library. Call 944-6010 to register. Wickliffe Public Library check out current issues of magazines. There are no waiting lists, the magazines never expire, and no late fines. We also now offer NextReads, an online eNewsletter that delivers reading recommendations based on your reading interests. You can choose from 26 different newsletters covering bestsellers, mysteries, biographies etc. Please see our website www.wickliffe.lib.oh.us or speak to a Reference Librarian for more information. HOMEBOUND SERVICE If you are elderly, or disabled at home, either temporarily or permanently we can help. Whether you prefer fiction or nonfiction we will try to fill your request. Just call the library to begin your service. There is no charge for this service. We will bring you books (regular, large print or paperback). Or if you prefer we can bring audio books. Movies are available in DVD and Blu-ray formats. Early Literacy 1,000 Books before Kindergarten This independent, self-paced program is designed to develop and encourage good reading habits and develop early literacy skills in children from birth to Kindergarten. Call or stop by the Children’s desk for more information. Pay your fine online! Go to: http:// wickliffe.bibliocommons.com 1. Log into My CLEVNET 2. Click on fines 3. You can use Mastercard, Visa, or Discover You will have the option to select certain fines or use the Pay All button. At the end of the payment process, print the confirmation screen for your receipt. If an email address is given, a receipt will be emailed. Questions? Call Wickliffe Public Library. Spend An Evening With Harriet Beecher Stowe Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 PM Charleen Connors of Women in History will portray Harriett Beecher Stowe. Ms. Stowe will discuss her life, her activism in the abolitionist movement, how she ended up writing “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” and her meeting with President Abraham Lincoln. This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Library of America, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Call 9446010 to register. Channel Five’s Andy Baskin Talks Cleveland Sports Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 PM Andy Baskin will talk about covering sports in Cleveland. Join us for an entertaining evening filled with behind-thescene anecdotes about the Cleveland sports teams and athletes. Call 944-6010 to register. Young Adult Programs Easter Craft Grades 5 and up Registration is required. Sign up at the information desk or call (440) 516-READ to register by phone. *These programs made possible by the Friends of the Wickliffe Public Library. To learn more or become a Friend, please see www.wickliffe.lib.oh.us/Friends.html or call the Wickliffe Library. Wednesday, March 25 at 2:30 PM Learn to make a unique Easter basket filled with Easter treats. These DIY Easter baskets make festive decorations and great gifts too! Valentine Craft National Public Health Week Wednesday, February 11 at 2:30 PM Come to the library and make a valentine for someone special! Supplies will be provided. 4 April 6 – April 12 Check with the library for health related young adult programs and activities all week long! Organizations such as Fitness 19 and Blue Sky Yoga & Healing Arts will be participating. February 2015 • Wickliffe Connection Director’s Corner Please excuse our dust as our expansion project is in full swing! We are working closely with our architect so you will have the least amount of disruption while using our library services. In a few short months the project will be complete and the Library will have doubled its meeting room space for library programming and community use! Stay tuned because the Library is planning several special events to celebrate the completion of the project. In the meantime, I thank you for your patience and welcome any questions you may have about the project. I’m excited to announce that the Library has been awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for 2015. This grant will focus on literacy for kindergarten through third grade over the summer. Please contact Jen Grill, Children’s Services Manager, for more information. March 2015 will mark my third year as Director of the Wickliffe Public Library. I’ve had such a wonderful time that I find it difficult to believe that three years have passed! Thank you again for your support; it is truly a joy to serve the people of the Wickliffe Public Library community! And thank you for making Wickliffe Public Library a ‘Star’ Library! Feel free to contact me at [email protected] or at 440-944-6010. Cheryl Kuonen, Director Mission Statement The Wickliffe Public Library serves all people, addresses informational needs, and provides opportunities for lifelong learning. We are open during construction! Please stop in to check out our progress and while you are here help keep our circulation numbers high by checking out a few books and movies! Due to our building project, please contact the library for program locations. Many of our programs will be held at 29176 Euclid Ave. (Chase & C Pearson Plaza). WANT TO BE NOTIFIED OF YOUR AVAILABLE LIBRARY HOLDS BY TEXT MESSAGE OR E-MAIL? To sign up, follow these steps: -Log onto www.clevnet.org -Click on Sign up for NetNotice -Click on either Edit Your Account or Set-up an Account. -Fill out the information and add your 10 digit cell phone number or e-mail. Children’s Programs Registration required for all Children’s programs, call 944-6010 to register. If the Wickliffe City Schools are closed due to weather, Children’s Programs will be cancelled on that day also. *Programming made possible by Friends of the Wickliffe Public Library. Winter/Spring Story Times Weeks of January 12 through May 4 No Story Times Weeks of February 16, March 30, April 6 0-2 Year Old Story Time Wednesday @ 10:00 AM Thursdays @ 6:30 PM 3-6 Year Old Story Time Monday @ 6:30 PM Thursdays@ 10:00 AM Seasonal Story & Craft for 3-5 year olds Thursday: February 5, March 5, April 2 @ 3:15 PM Stuffed Animal Sleepover Friday, February 20 @ 7:00 PM An After Hours Family Program geared toward children 6 years old and under! Limited Space is available! After School Adventures: (K-4th grade) Tuesdays @ 3:15 PM with the following themes: Fun with Flight! January 13 Act It Out! January 20 Bead n’ Fuse! January 27 Love It! February 3 Abracadabra! February 10 I Like To Move It! February 17 Kids in the Kitchen! February 24 Follow the Clues! March 3 LEGOs! March 10 Irish Fest! March 17 Minute to Win It! March 24 Yoga! March 31 Solve It! April 14 Game Day! April 21 Unbirthday Party! April 28 Grand Slam! May 5 Tales for A Dog: K-4th grade Saturday: March 14, 21 & 28 @ 10:30 or 11:00 AM Children read to therapy dogs! Seed, Plant, Read! Friday, May 15 @ 7:00 PM An After Hours Family Program geared toward children Kindergarten through 4th grade! Limited Space is available! Wickliffe Public Library 1713 Lincoln Road, Wickliffe, OH 44092 440-944-6010 www.wickliffe.lib.oh.us Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am-9pm Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday (November-May) 1pm-5pm (June-October) Closed A FIVE-STAR LIBRARY! According to the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services 2013! Wickliffe Hall of Fame Hall of Fame 2014 Inductees Honored On September 7, 2014 eleven persons and the American Legion Post were inducted into the Wickliffe Community Hall of Fame. These remarkable people also received proclamations from Mayor William Margalis, the Lake County Commissioners, Congressman David Joyce and State Representative John Rogers. 260 guests viewed the induction ceremony held at a luncheon at Normandy Party Center. See the related article about nominations for 2015. Inductees are featured by category: Government: Keith Bennett Military: John Geither Keith Bennett was instrumental in developing the City’s Paramedic program. As Ward 2 Councilman and a member of the Paramedic Task Force Study Committee, he researched and brought before City Council the necessary plan and legislation to implement the program. In addition, he has served on the Board of Zoning Appeals for over 34 years, a majority of that time as its Chairman. John Geither is a decorated Korean War veteran. He was assigned to the 8th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 49th Fighter Bomber Group, at K-2 Air Force Base, and Taegu, Korea. He flew 91 combat missions in a F-84 Thunder Jet. He spent one year in Korea and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He also received the Air Medal and Three Oak Leaf Clusters for his participation in the Korean War. Religion: Grace McCullough The Arts: Michael Benz Michael Benz was instrumental in bringing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to Cleveland and served as the museum’s first director. He is the retired President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. Mike’s career also included 12 years as the Greater Cleveland Growth Association Executive Vice President and seven years as COSE Executive Director. Sports: Robert Calic Robert Calic was a coach and teacher to area youth. He has coached in the Midget League Football for over 40 years. He also coached baseball and helped organize teams. He umpired youth leagues and helped obtain umpire jobs for the youth. He helped out at Wickliffe High School football games by volunteering for whatever was needed. Civic: Les Ciancibello Les Ciancibello’s dedication led to reopening of the Wickliffe Cemetery. Since 2008, twentynine persons have made Wickliffe their final resting place. He was a past president of the Wickliffe Lions’ Club, and a member of the Italian-American Club, Wickliffe American Legion Post #7, Wickliffe City Club, Wickliffe Knights of Columbus #5405 and Fraternal Order of Eagles. Heritage: Richard DiCicco Richard DiCicco enjoyed over 40 years of membership in the Wickliffe ItalianAmerican Club. He served on the Parliamentary Committee and was instrumental in the formation of the club’s bylaws, contract bid work, and development of the Club’s financial policies. He also served as Director of Operations for the Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce. Grace McCullough helped organize Perpetual Adoration in the chapel at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Members of the parish strive to be present seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year. There they can pray and adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Grace and Rev. John Strmac helped organize the “The Divine Mercy Chaplet.” She served as an officer in the Mt. Carmel Society. Health/Medical: Michele Rogers Michele Rogers cofounded Birth Care, which is now called Womankind Maternal and Prenatal Care Center. Her life as a nurse filled her with deep purpose as a caregiver and advocate for pregnant women and their babies. The organization provided free prenatal care and delivery services for pregnant women and treated women with medical needs. During the 35 years Michele served, she and her husband frequently opened their own home to women in need. Education: Herman Rueger Herman Rueger was a park ranger and historical interpreter at Colonial National Historical Park in Jamestown and Yorktown, Virginia. He taught at Gettysburg National Military Park and Century Village in Burton. He was a historic interpreter and director of River’s Bend Parks at the Heritage Parks in Cleveland. He assists in planning educational components of the Annual Wickliffe to New York City Theatre Tours. Business: Maurice Savitt Military: Helen Vespe Maurice Savitt owned and operated Savitt’s Market, a grocery store in Wickliffe, for over 25 years. Morry loved people. If you wanted something that was not on his store shelves, he would special order it for you. If you walked to the grocery store and bought more than you could carry, he would drive you home. If you overspent and didn’t have enough money to pay for your groceries, he would say, “pay me next time.” Helen Vespe volunteered to help the American cause during WW II. She served in the U. S. Coast Guard Reserves from 1944 to 1946. She was a vital part of our war effort. The many women (SPARs) like her, working behind the scenes, were just as important to the war effort as those on the seas and front lines, doing their part in keeping the world free from tyranny and safer for all of us. Organization: Brewer-Tarasco American Legion Post #7 The Brewer-Tarasco American Legion Post #7 was formed in 1944. The post was named in honor of two Wickliffe veterans: Merwin Brewer, the first Wickliffe casualty of WW I, and Dominic Tarasco, the first Wickliffe casualty of WWII. The Wickliffe Post’s tradition has been the annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies at City Hall remembering Wickliffe’s servicemen injured, missing in action or killed in our nation’s wars. WICKLIFFE HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Deadline March 20, 2015 I hereby nominate the following individual or organization as a candidate for the Wickliffe Community Hall of Fame. To qualify, the person needs to have been a resident or worked in a business in Wickliffe for over 10 years and has reached the age of 60. Please describe the personal achievements or outstanding service the individual has made as a contribution to Wickliffe in one or more of the categories listed below. The Hall of Fame Nominating Committee will GHWHUPLQHWKHEHVWTXDOLÀHGFDQGLGDWHVIRUWKHEDOORW,QWKHHYHQWDQLQGLYLGXDOTXDOLÀHVIRUPRUHWKDQRQH category, the Nominating Committee will determine the actual category for the ballot. 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If deceased, please list birth/death dates. Please send completed form and biographical information by March 20, 2015 to: -RDQQH%HDO(PSLUH5G:LFNOLIIH2+)RUPRUHLQIRFDOO-RDQQHDW For more informationabout the Hall of Fame visit: WickliffeHOF.com Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Welcomes You Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. (440) 585-0700 • www.olmcwickliffe.org The Evangelization Welcoming Committee February 2015 • Wickliffe Connection 5 Keep ickliffe Beautiful Annual Awards Banquet MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN DEDICATIONS The Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission hosted its 29th Annual Awards Banquet on October 29, 2014. Security Self Storage, Fulton & Associates and IWI Inc. received Bright Spot Awards. Outstanding Commitment awards were presented to ABB Inc. and The Lubrizol Corporation in appreciation of their donation and support of the 2014 Tree Planting project. Jeff Walsh and John Duff were recognized as Volunteers of the Year. A slide show featured some of the winners of the 2014 Beautification Awards. Thanks to all who attended this recognition event! The Memorial Rose Garden was established by the Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission as a special way to remember departed relatives and friends. For a one-time donation of $35.00, the Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission will plant and maintain a rose bush and an engraved memorial nameplate will be added to the Rose Garden plaques located in City Hall. Our annual Memorial Ceremony will be held on June 24th in memory of those who had a rose bush dedicated this past year. Submissions for this year’s dedication service must be made by June 15, 2015. Great American Cleanup April 1 – May 31 The 2015 Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup kicks off on April 1 in Wickliffe. Public parks, open lots, parking lots, neighborhood streets - all can be part of this litter pickup event. Keep Wickliffe Beautiful will provide free trash bags and collected bags of trash can be taken to the Wickliffe Service Garage for free disposal or placed on your tree lawn on your regular trash pickup day. Call 440-943-7100 to register and to select a street, park or open area that needs to be cleaned. Please take a few minutes from your busy schedule to transform your neighborhood into a cleaner, safer, and healthier place to live and work. Freeway Ramp Cleanup – April 25 Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission will host its annual Freeway Ramp Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, at 9:00 AM as part of a statewide Clean Up Ohio event held in cooperation with Keep Ohio Beautiful and the Ohio Department of Transportation. Your help is needed to remove the litter and debris that have accumulated over the winter at the freeway ramps at Euclid Avenue & Bishop Road exits off of I-90, gateways to Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Wickliffe. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Future ramp cleanup dates are scheduled for June 13, August 1, and October 3, weather dependent. Call Patty Fowler at 440-943-7100 to volunteer or to register your group. KWB KWB wins President’s Circle Award An affiliate member of Keep America Beautiful (KAB) since 1986, Keep Wickliffe Beautiful fulfilled all good standing requirements to receive the KAB 2014 President’s Circle Recognition Award. The requirements include: maintaining an active Board/ Advisory Council; hosting projects in the areas of recycling, litter prevention and beautification; attending six hours of training annually; paying a nominal network service fee; and completing the annual Litter Index Survey. 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Paper Shredding / Computer & Cell Phone Collection – May 9 Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission will host a recycling collection at the Service Department parking lot, 28730 Ridge Road, on Saturday, May 9, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Residents can watch their confidential files be shredded at an on-site shredding van. Up to six paper grocery bags or three small boxes will be allowed per household. Cell phone, computers, monitors, printers and other computer related accessories will also be collected during this event. For more information, call the Wickliffe Programs Coordinator at 440-943-7100. KWB Annual Golf Outing Start off your golf season by golfing with friends in the 29th Annual Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Golf Outing, at St. Denis Golf Club on Sunday, May 31, 2015. The outing is a four-person scramble and includes a round of golf, cart, lunch at the turn and dinner and prizes after the event — all for only $85 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are available at $100 or $50 for a co-sponsored hole. This fundraiser helps Keep Wickliffe Beautiful fund its projects throughout the year. Get your foursome together and call 440943-7100 to register. You won’t want to miss this fun event! MT. CARMEL PLAYERS of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, thereby building a closer Christian community. We also believed we had a responsibility to bring “good theatre” to the larger community of Lake County. Our commitment has not changed. Right now, our Board is working hard on show selection and our annual production. We are thrilled to bring back three of our FRIDAY ALL YOU CAN EAT Pollock $9 25 Exp. 4/30/15 GUARDIAN ANGELS FAMILY CARE BY DEE AUFULDISH We all know about guardian angels, those little creatures that sit on our shoulders, telling us the good thing to do and watching out for us? But Wickliffe has a very special guardian angel, life size, helping in situations that call for more than telling us the right thing to do – they do the right thing for us! These guardian angels are from Guardian Angels Family Care. Let’s learn a little about them. Guardian Angels Family Care was formed three years ago by owners Dina and Chris Vanjo and co-owners Gia and Carmen Cefaratti to offer reliable, non-medical care to those who need it. Some of their services are Companionship, Bathing and Hygiene, Dressing, Feeding/Eating Assistance, Light Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Transportation, and Errand/Shopping Services. First they start with a free in-home consultation to help determine needs and then they match needs with an experienced caregiver to provide those needs. They are available from a few hours a day to 24 hours a day. The head angel is Dina who was born and raised in Wickliffe. Dina has a degree in education from Kent State University and taught for a number of years at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (now Mater Dei Academy) before she and Chris started their family that includes five children. She eventually learned medical skills as a nursing assistant at Lake Health during her three years there – skills of how to care for people. Dina also is a certified dementia practitioner and her coowner Gia is certified as a medical assistant. Dina’s skills as a teacher and a caregiver have equipped her to form and train a group of 60 women and three men who, in addition to practical skills, have personal skills to care for someone needing extra help or attention. Dina says she looks to hire people with a warm and giving personality, believing she can train them with the other skills needed. A background check on all hires is automatic, making sure safety concerns are met. The philosophy of the company is that to serve others is a privilege and that their first and foremost responsibility is to treat those they serve with love, dignity, and professionalism. Guardian Angels Family Care is located in Wickliffe at 29311 Euclid Ave., Unit 1. The phone number is 440-221-3845 and the web site is www.ga-fc.com. Do call them if you have any questions. When it comes to the care of a loved one, many of us need help giving help. After meeting with Dina and talking with her, I would have no hesitation in having her take care of my loved one, or myself, were it needed. From page 1 past directors: Rick Bocchieri (stage director), Jen Boehmer (choreographer) and David Coxe (musical director). Show dates are July 17, 18, 19, 24 and 25. SAVE THE DATE. You won’t want to miss the celebration! Watch for more information. Contact Mary Bilyk 440-944-5593 if you have any questions. SATURDAY www.pettispizza.com ALL YOU CAN EAT Rigatoni w/Meatballs $945 Exp. 4/30/15 Wickliffe Country Place 1919 Bishop Road, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 • PHONE A LEGACY HEALTH SERVICES FACILITY 440-944-9400 • FAX 440-944-0955 Take a virtual tour of our website www.lhshealth.com • Private, Spacious Rehabilitation Suites • Secure Memory Care Unit • Full-Time Nurse Practitioner • Specialized Cardiac Program • Therapy Offered 7 Days a Week Our Medical Directors are Dr. Harigopal Balaji, Dr. Beejadi Mukunda and Dr. Marinela Turc February 2015 • Wickliffe Connection 7 COMMUNITY EVENTS Fast Pitch Registration Holiday Open House a Success! The Wickliffe FastPitch League’s primary mission is to provide all participants an enjoyable, safe, team-oriented, and community-based experience while promoting good sportsmanship and learning to play fastpitch softball in a competitive environment. Our commitment is not only to teach softball, but to build character, self-confidence, and leadership in the young ladies of Wickliffe. We will begin accepting early registrations for the 2015 season beginning in mid-February. Please go to wickliffefastpitch.org or visit us on Facebook for details and discount information. Questions or concerns may also be directed to the league’s executive committee. Summer Time is Water Devils Time BY LINDA SOWKO After a record number of swimmers registered for the team last spring, and a successful season culminated in the hosting of SSL Championships, it would be hard to imagine a better year of swimming for the Wickliffe Water Devils, but the team is confident that 2015 will be that year. WWD is a recreational summer swim league that invites swimmers of all ages to get fit and have fun as they participate in a great sport. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of Coulby Pool. Lauren Pevec, a new swimmer last year for the eight and under group, is joining again for the 2015 season because she loves “hanging out with (her) friends and feels confident and pumped up at the swim meets.” Meets take place at local pools each Saturday morning and practices are on weekday mornings, with evening practice opportunities available. Lauren’s mom, Danette, feels that parents also benefit from “the great sense of community with the other swim parents and it’s a great way to meet other people in the community.” If your child would like to join the Water Devils, sign-ups will be at the Recreation Hall above the old fire station on Ridge Road on Saturday, April 4, 11am2pm (a $5 discount on this date), and Wednesday, April 15, 6-8pm. The cost is $50 for one swimmer; $75 for two, and $95 for three or more swimmers per family. For more information, contact Joe Turi at 216-272-2829 or Laura Musgrave at 440-478-4044. Topsoil 100% Bark Mulch Screened All Purpose Double Ground Natural Dark Brown Color FREE Delivery Hardwood Mulch Custom Organic 3 yards and up Double Ground, Available in Black & Auburn Brown Wood Chips Compost Mulch Triple Ground 10 OFF $ ALL ORDERS Wickliffe residents only. The 2014 Holiday Lighting & Open House was held on November 29 at City Hall. Guests toured the decorated rooms of the mansion and viewed the beautiful Christmas tree decorated by Wickliffe Flower Barn. The Mt. Carmel singers serenaded with beautiful Christmas carols and Santa visited with the children. A craft area was hosted by Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission who also supplied hot chocolate and cookies. The horsedrawn wagon rides were a huge hit! The Christmas tree on the front patio of City Hall was donated by Lois and David DiBiase of Mapledale Rd. Four bicycles were raffled off, courtesy of Wickliffe Italian & American Club and Auxiliary; American Legion Post #7 and Auxiliary; Wickliffe Eagles Aerie #4086; and Wickliffe Rotary Club. Winners were: Young Boys Bike: Jacob Peklay-9 years old. Teen Boys Bike: Chris Smith-10 years old. Young Girls Bike: Amanda Peklay-7 years old. Teen Girls Bike: Lindsey Washburn-15 years old. Winner of the Children’s Cookie Contest was Lindsay Hillyard, age 10 – who received a $25 Target gift card for her delicious Caramel Apple Pie Cookies. Congratulations and thanks to all of our cookie contest competitors. A special thank you to all the volunteers who helped to create a very special event for the City of Wickliffe and the Wickliffe Service Department for setting up the wonderful lighting display! Scholarships Available to Wickliffe Resident High School Seniors BY DEE AUFULDISH The Wickliffe Scholarship Foundation will be awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Wickliffe. Information on applications for college, technical or trade school scholarships will be available February 15 through your Guidance Office and at the Wickliffe Public Library. Scholarships are available to any high school senior living in Wickliffe and attending any of the area high schools. Applications must be received by the Foundation by April 15, 2015. Funding for the scholarships comes from proceeds of the Victorian Tea and from a grant from the Michael and Helen Talty Charitable Trust. We are especially grateful to our Tea sponsors, Martha and Steve Hale, Lake Health, Lubrizol Corp., North Coast Perennials, Stanley Steemer, Classic Auto Group, CT Consultants, Dominion East Ohio, Nancy and Bruce Fisher, Lake County Visitors Bureau, Park Avenue Valet, Wickliffe County Place, and to our restaurants and caterers, Alesci’s, Dino’s Catering, Giant Eagle, James Catering, Matt’s Pastry & Bakery, Normandy Catering and Vittorio’s Buon Appetito. And of course to our wonderful committee, “maids” and “butlers”, and to all who attend our Tea. Special thanks to the ladies and fashions of the Christ Child Clothing Cottage – lovely clothes and great prices – and to Council President Dave Krych, our volunteer DJ – who gave us some grand background and modeling music. Commissioner and Butler Bob Donations to the foundation, a 501-C-3 Aufuldish, Tea Chair Dee Aufuldish, organization, are gratefully accepted at any time Council President and Tea DJ Dave and are tax deductible in accordance with IRS Krych regulations. Checks made payable to the Wickliffe Scholarship Foundation may be sent care of the Wickliffe Public Library, 1713 Lincoln Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092. The 25th Anniversary Victorian Tea will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Pine Ridge County Club. For further information, to attend or to volunteer, call Dee Aufuldish, 440-944-4921. Visit us at MazzolaSupply.com Easter Egg Hunt – Visit with the Easter Bunny For Wickliffe children up through 7 years old. Some children will find a special egg with a special prize. Meet at the Coulby Park Gazebo on Saturday, March 28 at 11:30 sharp. Held Rain or Shine. Visit with the Easter Bunny! We are planning 2015 bus tours through the Recreation Department. Tentative Tours: May -“Amish Country Theater”, Walnut Creek OH, Tuesday May 19- $71 per person – Includes: the hilarious “Amish Country Theater” with lunch. June -“Cryin’ In Your Beer” Tour, Erie PA, Monday June 22, $57 per person - Includes: Gaming at Presque Isle Downs (with casino bonus), Pulakos Chocolate, Erie Brewing Company, Union Station (tour and meal). July -“Made in USA” Coshocton OH, Thursday July 30, $63 per person- Includes: Pearl Valley Cheese, Raven’s Glenn for Wine tasting/tour and lunch, Annin Flag Gospel Hill Lighthouse, Unusual Junction. Contact Karrie Hopton, if interested in any of the trips. Lunch, tax and gratuity included. (440) 943-7120. 8 February 2015 • Wickliffe Connection ##!%&&$%%" Recreation LOOKING AHEAD TO SUMMER Co-Ed Softball League needs teams for the 2015 season. If you have a team and a sponsor, please call the Recreation Department at 440-943-7120. A meeting will be held in March. Winter Activities at Green Ridge Golf Course Enjoy sledding and cross-country skiing at Green Ridge at no cost during the winter months. There is no outdoor supervision, so caution should be taken at the course. All activities are weather dependent. Call 943-0007 or 943-7120 for course conditions Leagues at Green Ridge Golf Course It’s never too early to think about golf! Green Ridge Golf Course is now forming its league schedule for the 2015 season. Groups are returning from last year, so don’t hesitate to secure a playing time for your group. Call the course at 440-943-0007 and speak with Lornie Rotondo. Advertising at Green Ridge Golf Course Green Ridge Golf Course is now offering sponsorship opportunities on each tee to advertise your business or for your family name. We will work with you to design a 6”x24” metal reflective sign that will best display your business information. This sign will be located on one of the nine hole markers on one of the nine tees. These signs will be seen by every golfer that plays the course every day for one year. Act fast for a full summer of advertising. Cost is $200 per year. $350 for a two year contract. Eleventh Annual Green Ridge Golf Course Tournament will be on Saturday, June 6 scramble with a shotgun start at 8:30 am. Registration and donuts at 8 am. Give aways, skill shots and lunch included in the $30 fee. “Hole Sponsorships” are available for $100 with a complimentary golfer. Give Tim Stopp a call at 943-7120 or Lornie Rotondo at 943-0007 to register. Wickliffe Community/Senior Center 900 Worden Rd. – 440-373-5015 Director Judy Tegner invites seniors from the area to join the Center. Wickliffe residents 55 and better may become a member for $5 per year while non residents can join for $10 per year. Membership is required for use of the fitness room, billiards, craft room, library, computer room and other daytime programs and activities. Wickliffe residents 18 to 54 years old may also purchase a membership for $10 yearly and are able to use the facility Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Nutrition Site Wickliffe Community Senior Center is designated as a nutrition site by the Lake County Council on Aging. LCCOA serves lunch daily at noon for a donation of only $1.50 for those 60 and better while those under 60 are asked for a $3.50 donation. Call Nutrition Coordinator at 373-5017 to reserve a lunch at the center. Senior Activities Members can participate in low impact exercise classes on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m., Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Enjoy Wii bowling at the Center on Mondays and Wednesdays. A very dedicated group plays pinochle several times a week with evening games once a month. Bingo is played on Thursdays while “Corn Hole” is played on Fridays. A good game of billiards can be played just about anytime at the Center. Mary Ann Boos leads the Savvy Seniors Book Club on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Trips and special events are planned throughout the year. Call the Center for more details or check our website at www.cityofwickliffe.com . There are many new things being introduced at Wickliffe Senior Center in 2015. Alina Romano is introducing REFLEXOLOGY. Alina has ½ hours sessions for $25 from Noon to 3 PM the first Thursday of each month. Reflexology can help by working specific reflex points on the feet. This improves circulation and lymph flow, cleanses the body of impurities and revitalizes energy, which will encourage the body to naturally restore its own healthy balance. Additionally, Reflexology can bring soothing stress relief and relaxation to the mind, body and spirit. The treatment can be pleasurable and extremely relaxing to receive, as well as invigorating and energizing. Friday, February 13 - Valentine Party. We are going to have Dave Krych, Council President to be our own disc jockey to play 50’s and 60’s songs to either listen or dance to! Cost is $2 with light refreshments being served. JKL Tours are sponsoring a series of trips for the New Year. Friday, March 6 – Historic and Ethnic Cleveland Part I: Bus will leave Wickliffe Senior Center @ 8:30 AM. COST is $65. Arrival back here around 5 PM. We will learn the history of how Cleveland started by seeing the actual landing site of Moses Cleveland and his band of Connecticut investors. We’ll travel to Irishtown Bend and up to Ohio City, seeing the oldest Church of Cleveland (1836) that was part of the Underground Railway as “Station Hope”. We’ll stop at the Westside Market but see the site of its predecessor, The Pearl Street Market. Lunch will be at Sokolowski’s and then we’ll travel to “Big Italy,” before we visit sites on the eastside including University Circle, Little Italy and our own Asia Town. Monday, April 17 – Historic Houses of Worship: We will leave Wickliffe Senior Center at 8:30 AM. COST is $59. This will give you a chance to explore some of the beautiful and historic Churches & Houses of Worship in the greater Cleveland area. You will be taken to each Church/Synagogue where we’ll be met by a Congregation member or Clergy who will make a presentation on its history, how it has served its community over the years, its current standing today and highlight the area that make it special- be historical, architectural and/or spiritual in nature. We will visit 3 sacred sites in the morning before we enjoy a wonderful home cooked lunch at “Sokolowski’s University Inn of Tremont (cafeteria style). There is much more to see. Please stop in at Senior Center to get flyers and information to sign up! There will be much more for the next Wickliffe Connection! Blessings and good health in 2015. Dial-A-Ride Program Weekday transportation to and from the Community/Senior Center and to various appointments is available to Wickliffe residents 55+ or residents of any age with a disability. Regularly scheduled trips to local retail and grocery stores occur on Wednesdays and Fridays. Other appointments must be made several days in advance. Contact Tim Stopp, Recreation Director, at 943-7120 to make a reservation. and development of physical and mental well-being. It is enjoyed by people of all ages. Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm $30 a person or $39 for husband and wife, parent and sibling if signing up together (8 week session). Sessions: Jan 5 through Mar 9 (No class Feb 16), and Mar 16 through May 4. Aerobics - Instructed by Kathy Brown A low impact aerobics class which strengthens and tones muscles, reduces body fat, reduces stress, improves cardiovascular endurance and feels good all over. Bring water, a mat and weights. Tuesdays, 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm and Thursday 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm. $56 for 12 classes, $30 for 6 classes or $7 for drop in (6 week session). Tuesdays: through Feb 10, Feb 17 through Mar 24 (no class Mar 31) and Apr 7 through May 12. Thursdays: through Feb 12, Feb 19 through Mar 26 (no class Apr 2), and Apr 9 through May 14. Polynesian Dance Classes - Instructed by Dahmia Learn the modern and ancient hula to enhance your grace and poise, as well as strengthen and tone your body. Thursdays, 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm, $40 (8 week session). Sessions: Feb 5 through Mar 26 and Apr 2 through May 21. Turkish Dance Classes - Instructed by Dahmia Learn exotic Turkish dancing while you tone and tighten your muscles. This is a fun way to exercise and learn to dance at the same time. Thursdays, 7:45 pm to 8:45 pm. $40 (8 wk. session). Sessions: Feb 5 through Mar 26 and Apr 2 through May 21. Chair Yoga Class - Instructed by Cassandra Shofar This is a modified form of yoga on or around a chair, gently stretch and strengthen, with proper breathing, all the major systems. All glands of the body get a workout to function more efficiently; you will increase strength and flexibility which will distress your life. Wednesdays, 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm. $35, $8 drop in. (6 wk. session). Sessions: through Feb 11, Feb 18 through Mar 25, and Apr 1 through May 6. Yoga Class - Instructed by Cassandra Shofar An ancient approach to health and well-being. Through guided yoga postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation, you will experience increased energy within a relaxed body and quiet mind. Come experience the effects of bringing body, mind, and spirit into harmony. All levels of yoga are welcome. Wednesdays, 6:30 pm-7:30pm. $40 per person, $8 drop in rate (6 week session). Sessions: through Feb 11, Feb 18 through Mar 25, and Apr 1 through May 6. Zumba Class - Instructed by Vida Thorington Fitness routine combining cha-cha, salsa, reggae, and hip-hop. Great for teens and adults. Bring water bottle and towel and wear good exercise shoes. Tuesdays, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. $35 per person; $8 for drop in (7 week session). Sessions: through Feb 17, Feb 24 through Apr 7, and Apr 14 through May 26. Ballroom Dance I - Instructed by Andrew Calori and Rhonda Root Class teaches the beginning to intermediate bronze stage of Dance. Fee: $50 per couple, $40 per single for 6 weeks or $8 drop in, per person rate, Mondays, 7:45 pm to 8:45 pm. Sessions through Feb 23, 2015 (Cha Cha) (No Feb 16), Mar 2 through Apr 6 (Tango) and Apr 13 through May 18 (Bolero). *Enroll in both Ballroom I and Ballroom II for $75 per couple. Ballroom Dance II - Instructed by Andrew Calori and Rhonda Root Dancing is a profound yet practical exercise for people of all ages. Advanced class. Wednesdays 7:45 pm to 8:45 pm, Fee: $50 per couple, $40 per single for 6 weeks or $8 drop in per person rate. Sessions: through Feb 11 (Rumba), Feb 18 through Mar 25 (Waltz) and Apr 1 through May 6 (Swing). *Enroll in both Ballroom I and Ballroom II for $75 per couple. Line Dance Class I (Beginner) - Instructed by Rhonda Root and Andrew Calori Easier dance steps for those who are just starting to learn line dancing. Fee: $40 per person or $8 drop in rate. Mondays 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm; 6 weeks: through Feb 11, Feb 18 through Mar 25 and Apr 1 through May 6. Line Dance Class II (advanced) - Instructed by Rhonda Root and Andrew Calori More challenging for those who have been line dancing for a while. Fee: $40 per person or $8 drop in rate. Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm; 6 weeks: through Feb 11, Feb 18 through Mar 25 and Apr 1 through May 6. Wickliffe Dispensary Clinic 28864 Euclid A ve. Wickliffe ~ 440-944-1088 Ave. FREE services for Wickliffe residents. Assistance with health & medical needs for adults & children. Immunizations for infants, children, and 7th graders needed before entering 8th grade. Wheelchairs and walkers are available to borrow. Staffed by a pediatrician and a registered nurse. Call for an appointment. Instruction at Wickliffe Community/Senior Center Tai Chi Ch’uan - Instructed by Paul Wallace A century’s old classic form of Chinese exercise practiced worldwide for health, longevity February 2015 • Wickliffe Connection 9 Education Third grade students read ‘Third Grade HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT WES BY: DIANE WIELAND, WES PRINCIPAL Angels’ with Wickliffe Public Library The holidays were a busy time for students and families at Wickliffe Elementary School. What do Jen Grill, Wickliffe Public Library’s Children’s Librarian and Oprah have in common? They both had very successful book clubs! This year, the Wickliffe Public Library and Wickliffe Elementary School partnered to create a year-long book club for interested third grade students. Selecting five books for the students to read this year, Mrs. Grill is hosting lunch-time book chats with students who just finished reading the first book, Third Grade Angels. Munching on sandwiches and sipping milk, the students shared their favorite parts of the book and discussed the plot and what they thought of the book. Mrs. Grill was excited to welcome 38 students to the initial program and looks forward to offering a book club to more students next year. She notes, “Connecting the library to our district schools is an opportunity to encourage students to choose reading as a leisure activity. A good book can provide more excitement than video games and movies. Our children are discovering that when they have a chance to talk with their friends about what they have read.” The library and elementary school also work together to have monthly visits with all students in grades K-2. LIVE, WORK, WORSHIP OR GO TO SCHOOL IN WICKLIFFE? JOIN US. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! Savings • Checking • Loans Mortgages • Commercial Lending 1460 Rockefeller Road • Wickliffe 28954 Chardon Road • Willoughby Hills 333 Babbitt Road • Euclid 216-920-2000 • 800-845-5446 www.EatonFamilyCU.com Concerts by the fourth grade choir and band, and a holiday program presented by the first grade class filled the middle school gymnasium with the joyful sounds of children singing and sharing their talent with family and friends. In addition to the holiday performances, community partners helped to further brighten the season for local families. Thank you Parker Hannifin and WES students for 2014 Good Neighbor Drive The annual Thanksgiving Good Neighbor Drive, coordinated by the WES PTO brought employees from Parker Hannifin to school to support the collection and distribution of pantry and essential items to families during the holiday season. With a financial contribution from the Parker employees and their gift of time, the WES community was able to donate enough non-perishables and household goods to stock the pantries of nine families. One of the recipients of the community’s generosity simply expressed her family’s thanks with, “our holidays will be merrier and we are so very grateful.” Wickliffe Police Department helps WES students “play Santa.” On December 17th, nineteen WES students were selected to participate in the second annual “Shop With a Cop,” coordinated by Patrolman Dan Sabruno. Patrolman Sabruno brought the event to the district last year, and through the generosity of the Wickliffe Eagles Club and participating officers, students were able to shop for family members and enjoy a post-shopping pizza dinner. The students were delighted to share their purchases and eagerly helped wrap each gift before parents arrived. For the afternoon, the boys and girls were able to feel like Santa and joyfully prepare to surprise their families with holiday gifts. THANK YOU MR. CANTERBURY Longtime Wickliffe Elementary School custodian, Chuck “Elvis” Canterbury will “leave the building” for retirement in early January. Mr. Canterbury has worked for the Wickliffe City School District since the late 1980s having served in transportation, buildings and grounds, maintenance and most recently, head custodian at WES. 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The major takeaway is that: By 2020, 64% of Ohio jobs will require a postsecondary credential. Currently, only 43% of residents, 25 years and older have some college or earned bachelor’s or associate’s degree. (Note- Only about 29% of residents in Cuyahoga County has a college degree and only about 22% of residents in Lake County have a Bachelor’s Degree or better) Section 2- Job Demand Job demand evaluates 41 key professional and technical occupations using four key variables: level of demand; earning potential; share of total jobs and projected growth. The major takeaway is that eighteen of the 41 professional and technical occupations reviewed meet all or the majority of criteria. Most require some postsecondary credential. Section 3- Talent Supply Talent supply reviews student enrollment and completion data at the secondary level and the postsecondary level. The major takeaway is that local secondary and postsecondary institutions are producing too few students with the credentials needed in many high-demand technical fields (i.e. only 108 of a total of 4,334 associate degrees awarded in 2012 were in IT- the demand for IT workers was over 11,000 in 2013). Section 4- Demand/Supply Alignment Demand/Supply alignment data produced on demand across key occupational areas with data on credential output form postsecondary institutions. The major takeaway is that there is a substantial misalignment between the demand for In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Wickliffe Middle School students and staff collected non-perishable food, household items, and turkeys to prepare care basket for needy families in the Wickliffe community. Sara Hall, WMS School Counselor, spearheaded the project. The WMS School Council members helped collect items as students and staff brought them in to homeroom classes each day. Mrs. Fall’s students sorted, organized, checked all of the items, and created gift baskets. On Tuesday prior to thanksgiving WMS students and parent came together to deliver the baskets to families. Nine Wickliffe families were able to benefit from the generosity of our students, staff, and community. Thank you to all for your help! Fitness on Demand comes to WMS Wickliffe Middle School and the Wickliffe City Schools are the recipients of a Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grant. The grant provides for equipment for our physical education classes as well as professional development for our PE teachers, Mr. Bob Gency and Mr. Steve Gribovicz. One of the major items purchased with our PEP grant funds was the Fitness on Demand interactive group fitness training See DEMAND page 12 system. The Fitness on Demand system was installed in the former industrial arts space in the 6th grade hall of the middle school. The space Are you familiar with those plastic, rectangular cartridges that provide ink for your is currently under renovation, but PE home computer printer? Don’t throw them away; they can provide funds for Wickliffe classes have already been able to use the space for group fitness classes. The results and Elementary School’s educational needs. responses from students and staff are very positive. The program allows for classes to WES has partnered with Empties4cash, an inkjet recycling company. By recycling participate in a variety of exercise programs, including specialized programs like yoga empty cartridges, the school will receive up to $4.00 for each cartridge by simply collect- and cycling, which will be fully functional with the addition of exercise bikes in the near ing and turning them in. future. WMS would like to commend and recognize the efforts of Mr. Jim Cahoon, PEP The money raised through this program will help fund items such as new technology grant director, Mr. Len Forinish, facilities manager, and other district employees who and educational field trips for students. helped to renovate and prepare our facilities for this program. Follow these simple steps to recycle empty cartridges: 1. Put the empty cartridge in a zip-top bag. (The print head must still be attached. If you are unsure, bring it in anyway.) 2. Bring the cartridge to one of the following locations and deposit it in the green A long established Wickliffe tradition continued this year with 6th grade students recycling box provided by the PTO. packing their bags and traveling to - The Recreation Department Camp Fitch near Erie, Pennsylva- Wickliffe Public Library nia for the week of October 20-24. - Wickliffe Senior Center Just over 100 students spent the 3. 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A ribbon cutting ceremony attended by students, families, community A group of Wickliffe and Kirtland high school teachers are teaming up to become members, school officials and local industry mentors in assessment development. According to educational expert Robert Marzano, members was conducted. High school students “Major reviews of the research on the effects of classroom assessment indicate that it were present to demonstrate the new equipmight be one of the most powerful weapons in a teacher’s arsenal.” Marzano further ment and discuss how the fitness center was asserts that data suggests student achievement can increase from the fiftieth percentile to already changing their perspective on health the eighty-third with strong assessment practices. and fitness. The fitness center is a dream of the According to Superintendent Joseph Spiccia, “There are several goals related to the physical education department that was made assessment training: (1) to train teachers to effectively use formative assessment and real through the support of the Wickliffe Board formative instructional practices to improve students learning, (2) train teachers to of Education as well as the Carol White develop quality assessments that effectively measure what students know and are able to Physical Fitness Grant. do, and (3) develop a cohort of teachers in the district to serve as experts in assisting other The new fitness center boasts state of the art teachers in using assessment to inform and improve student learning. Once fully impleequipment including twenty large cardio mented, the assessment training will assist teachers and students in understanding enhancing machines. Treadmills, elliptical assessment, its value, and its ability to help students and teachers understand what machines, upright stationary bicycles and decisions they need to make to continue improving learning.” recumbent stationary bicycles are part of the The mentor teachers will roll out training to the entire staff starting in January. Focus new cardio-enhancing lineup. New weight will be on formative assessments – a type of measure that helps teachers better understand equipment including free weight stations as student strengths, weaknesses and areas or misconception. Formative assessments also well as hand-weights will help students allow teachers to provide students immediate feedback to improve their learning and develop strength. Superintendent Joseph understanding as well as better prepare them for assessments that impact their achieveSpiccia stateted, “The fitness center is a state of ment. A second component of the assessment training will provide teachers with the the art facility designed to provide a full-range of fitness activities for students and staff. The expertise necessary to select the best type of assessment, question and ensure tight linage center will serve to improve wellness for all who use it, improve athletic skill and conditioning to state and national standards by grade or content. for athletic teams and individual athletes, and will serve as a teaching station where students will Kirtland and Wickliffe teachers are working together to provide collegial opportunities actively learn about the advantages of a lifetime of fitness.” The whole project is designed to and professional insights into best practices in instruction as well as assessment. increase current health as well as develop lifelong healthy lifestyles that include fitness as part of students daily routines. Physical education instructors Mark Arrigo and Steve Gribovicz have already incorporated the fitness center into weekly physical education courses. They are Thank you to OMCO and Mr. Clint Cassese, CEO for donating utilizing individualized fitness programs with students to help the students develop the ability an iPad and also making a donation to the Wickliffe to understand their personal needs to reach High School Volleyball Team. We appreciate your support! specific goals. Mark Arrigo stated, “This place is incredible. It doesn’t even look like it belongs in a high school!” From page 11 The fitness center is just one part of the Carol White Physical Fitness Grant. Other areas where students across the district will benefit workers and supply of appropriately credentialed workers in key areas including IT, include new physical fitness programming at advanced manufacturing, and health. all grade levels, professional development of This study is important as we shape our educational program for the future of our the physical education department, new students. It is clear that we need to help prepare our students for the opportunities that equipment for all physical education programs, exist now and into the future in northeast Ohio and we need to help them to make and dietary training provided by a dietician decisions about their future that will put them in a position to find success. According to provided entirely by the grant. the report, there are many occupations in the area where the demand is high, the prevailing wage is above the sustaining wage for a family, and the projected growth of the occupations is high. The list of such occupations include: • Computer and IT Workers • Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners • Business Operations Specialists • Health Technologists and Technicians • Advanced Manufacturing • Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers • Metal and Plastics Workers • Construction Trade Workers • Health Therapists Aides and Support Workers • Engineers and Engineering Technicians • Nursing • Architects • Life Science Workers • Financial Specialists and Clerks • Front-line Supervisors of Skilled Workers • Managers Almost all of these occupations require some type of professional and/or technical training, and/or postsecondary credential. As we shape our educational program to help our students become competitive with their peers in the area, in the country, and internationally we must consider what parts of the current program remain valid, what parts need to be improved, what parts need to be dropped, and what needs to be added. Such decisions are difficult in that they may break with long-standing tradition. Pride and tradition and good and important parts of all organizations, are meaningful as we think about institutional history, and must not be lost because that make an organization what is it is. However, we cannot let programs that are no longer valid or important to the future success of students continue to operate in the ways they have operated in the past. An organization and community, we must balance the past with the future to establish programming that instills and keeps the pride and tradition of the district with the forward thinking and future focused needs of students in its forefront. To that end, the district is introducing a Strategic Plan to the community that will prepare students for that future by engaging them in STEM programming, more advanced coursework, and workforce development programming balanced with an emphasis on foundational skills, instructional and technical improvements, and early childhood programming. The plan will continue to emphasize the pride and tradition of the Wickliffe City School District and the community and it will help establish Wickliffe as a premier school district in a premier community in northeast Ohio. As the plan is implemented beginning in the spring of 2015, we ask that you partner with us in support of the program and the young people of the community because together we will help our students become learners, leaders, and community servants in the most positive manner possible. Side Note- If you are interested in a copy of the Cleveland Foundation Report, please contact me and I am happy to send it to you. DEMAND 12 February 2015 • Wickliffe Connection
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