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Volume 23 Issue III
A C i t i z e n ’ s U p d A t e f r o m t h e C i t y o f B r e C k s v i l l e
Memorial Day Ceremonies
Most people look forward to Matt Dolan who is a candi- Homer Farr, long time that steps off at City Hall and ends
Memorial Day because it’s the first date for the new position of Brecksville resident and a much at the cemetery. The parade will
holiday weekend of the summer County Executive. The County decorated WWII aviator and Ben include the Brecksville-Broadview
season, but in Brecksville Memorial Commissioners are being replaced Jeremiah, also a WW II aviator, Heights High School Marching
Day is truly what it was meant to by a County Executive and a who was awarded the Purple Heart, Band and the carrying of the City’s
be. It’s a time when the community Council. will participate. 20’ X 38’ American flag. It takes
comes together in large numbers to Each year Brecksville Mayor Homer and Ben are the coordi- 30 people to carry the flag. If you
honor those brave women and men Jerry Hruby takes special pride in nators of the monthly gathering would like to carry the flag please
who have given their lives in the honoring Brecksville soldiers, sail- of WW II veterans every third call 526-2606. Residents tradition-
service of our country. Once again ors and airmen by inviting all vet- Wednesday of the month at 10:30 ally follow the end of the parade
this year Memorial Day continues erans to walk in the parade wearing at the Human Services Center. to the cemetery for the program of
to be especially meaningful because all or a portion of their uniforms. remembrance. Refreshments will
Playing a prominent role in the
of our present day heroes who have At the Highland Drive Cemetery be served at the fire station after
parade and cemetery service each
unselfishly made the ultimate sac- observance all veterans and present the program and the Chippewa
year are members of Brecksville’s
rifice in the towns and deserts of day military personnel are asked to Garden Club will have a flower sale
American Legion Excelsior Post
Iraq and Afghanistan. step forward and be recognized by there as well.
196 and the Women’s Auxiliary
This year’s featured speaker will those attending. They are always unit. Mayor Hruby urges community
be former State Representative met with warm applause and groups to join the parade. Contact
The Memorial Day observance
appreciation by the audience for Bonnie Longo at the Mayor’s office
will begin at 9 am on Monday,
InsIde thIs Issue their service and dedication to our at 526-4351 to participate.
May 31 with the traditional parade
A Message from Our Mayor ... p. 2 country.
City Council Reports............p. 4-5
Human Services, WWII Group, Shred Your Documents Day, May 8!
Brecksville Travelers, Restaurant
Trips, Feast and a Flick and More The very successful Shred a voluntary contribution of canned Here are the shredding guidelines:
..............................................p. 6-9 Your Documents Day returns goods for “Brecksville Pantry,” Do include:
on Saturday, May 8 from 9 to which supplies food monthly to
Home Days, Bicentennial and more (small paper clips and staples do
..........................................p. 10-11 Noon at the rear of the Municipal people who have been hurt by
not have to be removed)
Parking Lot on Brecksville Road. the economic times. The Pantry
Safety and Service, Natural Gas • Accounting ledger paper
Gateway Recycling will be there to is always in need of canned tuna,
News, Census Workers at your door • Adding machine tape
..........................................p. 12-13 securely shred all those confiden- soups, pasta, vegetables, juices and
tial documents that should not go fruit and paper products. We even • Advertisements • Booklets,
Community Center & Recreation in the trash. Plus, it’s a great way accept gift cards to Heinen’s and brochures
Athletic, Fitness, & Aquatic
to recycle paper. Giant Eagle to buy fresh meat and • Copy machine paper
Programs .........................p. 14-18
And once again the City is ask- produce.
• Colored paper –20 lb.
Activities and Events............ p. 19 ing everyone who attends to bring Continued on page 12
mayor’s message
Our unpredictable year taking advantage of our department’s abilities ing the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s
Mother Nature has thank- to do much of the repairs in-house and getting Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award.
fully brought us what we a “bigger bang for our buck.” We ask that our City Council will also recognize our outstand-
hope is an early summer. residents use extreme caution in their neighbor- ing wrestling team and the individual efforts of
And now that the snow is hoods while their roads are being repaired, and I Billy Vaughn and Josh Linden who placed sec-
gone I will simply say thank also remind you to be extremely cautious on I-77 ond in their weight classes at the Division I state
you for your patience, espe- as the state continues to widen the roadway from wrestling tournament at the Schottenstein Center
cially in February, as the Oakes Road north to the improvement area with- in Columbus. Kyle Roddy finished sixth in his
Service Department coun- in the City of Independence. Please use caution weight class. Our wrestlers and gymnasts con-
tered the major snowfalls. Also thanks to those of when driving through any construction areas and tinue to demonstrate all that is wonderful about
you who sent kind emails, notes and other forms pay close attention to the speed, signs and direc- our athletic programs within our school district.
of correspondence to the City thanking our safety tions throughout the project. Please acknowledge It is a great effort that is expended by these fine
forces and Service Department for the work they that when there is a sign “Road Closed” it is young people in achieving such excellence in these
did this winter. closed, and unless you are waved through you are two very difficult areas of competition. This com-
to detour around the construction area. We will munity is extremely proud of them as well as all
shreddinG day is CominG uP do everything we can to timely notify residents of our athletes and those who support our athletic
Now for the job at hand - spring clean-up has regarding construction area progress, recognizing programs such as the cheerleaders, our band and
begun. Our grinding of limbs and branches was that at times in the past our signage and notifica- other organizations that compose our school pro-
quite successful. As a matter of fact, we were tion could have been better. A notice regarding grams.
amazed at how many of you took advantage of construction will be posted in the specific areas
the early spring and produced great quantities of and letters will be sent to residents if construction
We Give the honor that is due
materials that will become the City’s mulch for occurs on their right of way areas. A complete list
of our construction programs can be seen on the Memorial Day, a very important day in our
our summer planting programs. You have another community, our state and our nation, will be
opportunity to continue your spring clean-up by Service Department’s webpage at brecksville.oh.us
as well as some video and photographs depicting celebrated with a parade that will begin at 9:00
bringing your confidential materials you would am stepping off at City Hall. As in the past, we
like destroyed to the Municipal Lot on Saturday, the type of work that will be done. The Service
Department webpage provides information are asking for citizen volunteers to help carry
May 8 from 9:00 am to noon. Please feel free “Old Glory” our large American flag in the
to stay and watch your material as it is destroyed regarding our summer programs.
Please parade. It is your way of being part of
by the grinder. Last year we set a record just shy The City of Brecksville was proud
of 10 tons on one of the two Saturday morn- to receive its fifteenth annual Tree
and your grati-
acknowledge the paradethose expressing died for this
tude for who have
ings. We encourage our residents to dispose of City USA designation. Thousands of ThaT when nation and our individual freedoms.
documents this way, and we offer this service to new trees have been planted in our There Is a sIgn We always appreciate the large crowd
you at no charge. We have asked in the past and community since we have been rec- “road closed” that attends both the parade and
do request again, for you to please bring a non- ognized in this category and it is our cemetery services. This year Matt
perishable food item that will be put in the City’s goal to plant additional foliage on City IT Is closed
Dolan, a former member of the Ohio
Food Pantry for those families we support each properties and City right of ways. Legislature, will be our key note speaker.
month of the year. Please check your items to Mr. Homer Farr, a veteran of WWII and a long
ensure they are not outdated. The Pantry always Great PeoPle, Great Job time resident, accompanied by Ben Jeremiah,
needs peanut butter and jelly, canned tuna, veg- Congratulations to our Volunteer Man and also a WWII veteran and long time resident will
etables, fruit, juice, cereal and paper products. If Woman of the Year, John and Shirley Galik, who lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All who have
you bring your shredding materials in a cardboard will be honored at a luncheon on May 18 at our served their country will be recognized at our
box and no longer need it, we will recycle the box. Human Services Center. The City recognizes ceremony. We appreciate the participation of
Please remove any metal objects from your docu- their dedicated and tireless efforts to our Human the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
ments; most of all please remove them from three Services Department and the community in Marching Band and American Legion Excelsior
ring binders or any type of holder that contains general. They have literally cooked thousands of Post 196 and the Women’s Auxiliary, along with
metal. It is not necessary to remove staples. meals for our Human Services Department and the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts who combine to
Please continue your fine efforts in participat- have made many lives richer by their labors and make this a very special morning. Refreshments
ing in our recycling program. We are proud that also their friendship and outgoing personalities. will be served at the fire station following the
we are able to provide two new rubbish packers For many years Shirley managed the kitchen for ceremony.
to the fleet and they are marked with the words the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School Relay for Life will take place on June 12 and 13
Reduce Reuse Recycle. We have also recently pur- District. John was a Brecksville volunteer fire- this year in the City of Strongsville. This program
chased a new street sweeper to clean our road sur- man for over 32 years. In recent times they are is supported by Brecksville, Broadview Heights,
faces throughout the community. Help us keep the chief cook and bottle washer at our Human North Royalton and Strongsville. Next year it will
Brecksville tidy and at the same time support our Services Center. Thank you John & Shirley so return to Brecksville-Broadview Heights High
recycling program by following the instructions much for all that you do for our community. School.
that are listed on-line or in the City calendar. If
you are a new resident, please review our recycling our Kids do it aGain!!!
video on-line or call the Recycling Department if
CountdoWn to the biCentennial
Congratulations (AGAIN!!) to our BBHHS home days
you have any questions. We take recycling very state gymnastics champions and to Coach Joan
seriously in our community and appreciate your Home Days weekend, Countdown to the
Ganim and her family of coaches! Brecksville City Bicentennial, will be held on Friday, Saturday and
support. Spring is a fine time to clean up those Council will honor the team for its
unwanted items; be sure to recycle those that can Sunday, June 25, 26 and 27. This year’s Home
7th consecutive State Championship and its Days theme begins the countdown to the begin-
be.
10th championship since 1994. A special note of ning of our Bicentennial celebration that will
congratulations to Leah Miko and Diana Moock. commence in December of 2010 and continue
oranGe barrels Leah earned All Around Champion honors with through December 2011. A list of the Home
City Council and the Administration are fine Diana placing second, just .225 of a point behind Days events will be featured in the Bulletin next
tuning the list of projects that will make up this Leah! And congratulations to Ron Ganim, mem- month and will be posted on the Square as well as
year’s Road Program. We anticipate an aggressive ber of Joan Ganim’s family of coaches for receiv- in the media. Great entertainment, food, rides,
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and of course, fireworks on Saturday and Sunday our committees, please volunteer, I assure you a 16 years. He is a graduate of Brecksville High
night highlight the weekend. The Brecksville fun-filled rewarding time. I am overwhelmed by School and a graduate of the United States Air
Alumni will have their pancake breakfast, the the history we are gathering. Force Academy. He and his family are Brecksville
Gazette will sponsor the Little Miss Brecksville residents.
pageant, Hudec Dental and Brecksville Recreation summer Will soon be here Kathy Neforos has retired from the Building
Department will sponsor the Entertainer of the Registration for City summer programs has Department where her current duties were
Year Award and various city organizations will been ongoing. Some of our programs filled up in those affiliated with the Planning Commission.
provide an array of information and opportuni- two days. Remember, your Community Center Kathy began her career in 1985 as secretary
ties to learn of their roles within this community. and Human Services Center offer many fine to Mayor Jack Hruby. she then became secre-
Dancing will be in front of the stage and adequate programs throughout the summer, please watch tary, and then administrative assistant to me
seating is available on Public Square. closely in our Bulletin and webpage so you don’t and when a staff change was made creating an
This year we will hold the first annual 5K miss out on the many activities we provide. Many IT Department for the City, Kathy took over
race and fun walk sponsored by the Brecksville improvements have been made to our playing the position of Administrative Secretary of the
Recreation Department and headed by Brian fields and soon we will be dedicating our new Building Department replacing Kathy Haystrick
Stuckey and Nanci Schlabig of our Recreation synthetic turf field at our Blossom property. This who moved on to the IT Department. Kathy’s
Commission. This race will benefit the Cuyahoga field will be our premiere field for soccer. Based talents and expertise were needed in the Building
Valley Youth Organization which will be estab- upon our growing program of nearly 30 teams Department where she continued to provide
lishing a family running program in our com- and our soccer academy, this field will become excellent service to our community in that capac-
munity. Please support this event by participating a very important addition to our programs that ity. Kathy’s husband, John Neforos, is also a
in either the run or the fun walk. The race will are really bursting at the seams. I want to thank Brecksville retiree having served our Brecksville
be conducted by Hermes, known as the premiere Soccer Academy Director Tony Niccoli, Jerry Police Department as a patrolman and thereafter
race coordinator in the greater Cleveland area. Shutway and Brian Stuckey. I also thank the a detective for over 31 years. We wish Kathy the
Applications can be obtained at the Community Brecksville Travel Baseball Association members very best in her retirement and thank her for her
Center or on line on the Recreation Department and staff especially Meg English for the fine job service to the community.
webpage. they do operating their baseball program at our Summer safety is so very important. Most
This Countdown to the Bicentennial Home facilities. injuries happen in the home. We again ask you
Days will include a glimpse of the many events to Congratulations to our graduating seniors and to be careful with power equipment and tools,
come during the Bicentennial year. There will be to those of you who will move on to the next use of ladders and electricity. We also encour-
a Bicentennial information booth at Home Days grade having completed yet another successful age you to be safe in traveling; driving safety is
and we encourage you to stop by and learn about academic year. We are very proud of the excellent so very important. You should also remember
the activities that you can be part of, as we cel- ratings our Brecksville Broadview Heights City your personal safety and that of your family when
ebrate this milestone in our community’s history. School District receives, and I want to thank out- traveling. There is a criminal element who often
Our neighbors, and once part of our community, going school Superintendent Tom Diringer who takes advantage of travelers. Make sure that you
the City of Broadview Heights, will be part of is retiring after 30 years in education and educa- are not a “good victim” but a “bad victim” by pro-
our Bicentennial celebration. There will be many tion administration. Tom did many excellent tecting your valuables and, of course, yourselves
events in the City of Broadview Heights as well as things for our school district and I appreciated his when on either a short or long trip. Safety tips
the City of Brecksville. reasonable yet firm management style. We were are available on line from our Police Department
Also at Home Days there will be a special fortunate to have him these past few years, and and if you are traveling through a strange area,
unveiling of a new war monument honoring although it would have been to our benefit if he especially a foreign country, you should always
those who served in all wars since and includ- would continue as our school superintendent, we check homeland security for bulletins for travel to
ing World War II. We will also rededicate the must wish him well and offer him our very best specific countries.
war monument that recognizes all wars from the in all of his future endeavors. I am sure Tom will I wish you all a very wonderful summer, enjoy
Revolutionary War through World War II as we take on the leadership of another school district the good weather. Again, please take advantage of
expand the Veterans Memorial Corner of Public very soon. On behalf of the City of Brecksville, our City events and facilities – hope to see you all
Square. The date and time for that event will thank you Tom for your fine work, your friend- at Home Days. As always, if there is something
be announced. We are asking the veterans who ship and your support of our community. you wish to discuss, please feel free to call upon
served this country to please attend this event so me. Don’t forget the City web site, Brecksville.
we can honor you in a manner you deserve. The FareWells and ConGratulations oh.us, there is information that can benefit you as
Brecksville community will never forget your After 30 years of dedicated service to the City, you make your plans for the summer.
unselfish service Service Department employee Ted Luty has retired Please remember our troops, pray for their
There has been a great deal of interest in our as Assistant Foreman. Ted was instrumental in well being and remember on Memorial Day to
Home Days as we approach the Bicentennial year our Road Program and supervised the repavement pray for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to
2011. We are asking our current residents to con- of our streets. His claim to fame and something make America the proud and free nation that it
tact their friends and family who once lived in the we will sorely miss is his expertise and talent in is. Please also pray that those who lost their lives
area and ask them to consider visiting during our Christmas lighting as Ted was the overseer of our in service to their country are granted God’s glory
Bicentennial year. There will be so many events holiday decorations. All in all, throughout his and may they rest in peace.
– just about any month of the year. Former career, Ted has provided tireless service to this
Brecksville Mayor Robert Kubicek and long time community. We wish him the very best in his
resident and a member of one of our historic retirement and may he have many days, months Mayor Jerry N. Hruby
families, Midge Cassidy, are acting as Honorary and years of happiness and good health for the
Chairpersons of the Bicentennial. Don Faulhaber rest of his life. Thank you Ted on behalf of the
from an historic family and Frank DeWolf anoth- Brecksville community and of course, your City
er long time resident are acting as chairpersons. A family.
committee of over 90 people has been having a At the same time congratulations to Mark
wonderful time working on the Bicentennial shar- Vajskop who has been promoted to Assistant
ing memories, telling fun tales and talking about Foreman in our Service Department and will
the many people who in some way impacted their assume Ted Luty’s duties. Mark has been
lives in Brecksville. There is room for more on employed by the City of Brecksville for more than
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council corner r e P o r t s F r o m C o m m i t t e e C h a i r P e r s o n s
council president larry Potla
Administration and City Council continue to stress
the importance of economic development opportuni-
Every year the City recognizes the Senior Man and Woman Volunteers of ties within the City.
the Year. This year’s deserving recipients are John and Shirley Galik and they We are encouraged by the future expansion plans of
will be recognized at a luncheon on Tuesday, May 18. I hope you can join current local businesses in addition to new construc-
us to recognize the accomplishments of John and Shirley. Seating is limited, tion plans for companies relocating to our commu-
and it is always a well-attended event so I encourage you to call the Human nity.
Services Department to make your reservations. In addition to thanking our
two Volunteers of the Year, I would be remiss if I did not thank the dozens
and dozens of volunteers who give so freely of their time to help their fellow buildings &
residents. grounds
As you might suspect the warmer weather causes us to focus on the condition of our roads
and the necessary fixes that will need to take place to repair the damage from winter. As you louis n. Carouse, Jr.
drive through town you will undoubtedly see a number of road repair projects taking place in With the conservative budget
the coming months. for 2010, many of the projects
If you are like me you welcome the warmth of spring and are happy to say goodbye to the for Buildings and Grounds have
winter weather. Thanks are in order to our Service Department who worked exceptionally hard been put on hold; however,
to keep our roads safe and drivable this past winter. I had a number of residents mention to me there will be many projects that are moving forward.
that as they drove through Northeast Ohio during any one of a number of winter storms, you The completion of the new synthetic turf athletic
saw firsthand the favorable condition of our roads compared to other communities. This was field at Blossom Hill will be completed this spring
especially noteworthy considering we purchased about 20% less road salt this year than last year. and we will be able to begin scheduling for its use.
Just in time for spring cleaning, on May 8th the City will be holding another document As part of the construction of the new field, the City
shredding day (9:00 to noon). This gives our residents an opportunity to bring any confidential is planning ahead and installing fiber optics and
or sensitive documents to be shredded as they watch. The shredding vehicle will be located at underground phone service to the boiler building
the Service Department. A donation of a canned food item for the food pantry is encouraged. and comfort station at Blossom. This will enable
the City to provide future service to outlying areas
The City’s Bicentennial will be celebrated in 2011. There is still plenty of time to get such as the baseball fields. The committee has hired
involved with all of the planning that the Brecksville Bicentennial Committee is doing in prepa- the services of Bill Platten to do engineering analysis
ration for the year-long celebration. This group has numerous subcommittees that are working of the pool drain sumps for all city pools and to
on dozens of projects. If you would like to get involved, look for more information contained make recommendations for their redesign. This is
within this bulletin. being done to comply with the requirements of the
Every year one of the special events in Brecksville is the Memorial Day parade. I hope you Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. It is
will be able to join me and other Brecksville residents as we meet at Highland Cemetery to hoped that the changes needed will be done without
remember those who have given so much for our freedom. This event marks the kickoff of a major reconstruction and be completed before this
number of traditional and memorable summer events like Home Days. I hope to see you at a year’s swimming season. Repairs to City Hall gutters
number of these events over the next several months. and soffits will be done this summer.
Let me close by wishing you a happy Memorial Day and a very pleasant summer. Discussions with architect Norm Cassini have
taken place on several future projects. We expect
that the planning for a new Police Station will com-
finance GreG sKalJaC
and Ab-Crunch machines from Commercial Fitness
Solutions for $11,006; LifeFit Bikes from G&G
mence in 2010. Other facilities under discussion
are the replacement of the storage building at the
As mentioned in the pre- Fitness for $4,223 and a StarTrac Bike from Design Highland Drive Cemetery, the construction of a salt
vious Bulletin update, the Fitness for $1,740. storage facility at the Stadium Drive property and a
Finance Committee had previ- The committee also recommended Northcoast Service Department storage building at Blossom Hill.
ously authorized the Purchasing Computer Supplies’ quote of $6,800 for the 2010 As the City continues to grow it is necessary to pro-
Department to begin to adver- copy paper supply from April 8, 2010 to April 8, vide adequate storage for all of our assets.
tise for bids for the annual 2011.
purchase of recreation supplies
for our many recreational pro- Every five years, the City is required to renew its safety-
grams. During the committee’s
first meeting in March, the bids of several vendors
depository agreements with the banks it uses for
active and interim funds deposits. There are twelve service
banks selected for the agreement. Since the last nora murPhy
were received and reviewed. With the committee’s
recommendation, City Council accepted the bids agreement in 2005, the only changes being made are The Safety-Service
of Adler Team Sports, National Screen Productions, the removal of Bank One and National City with the Committee had several recom-
Cannon Sports, Kessler Team Sports and Riddell/ addition of Dollar Bank and PNC Bank. The other mendations to City Council:
All American for the purchase of recreation equip- banks included in the agreement include Key Bank, Council passed
ment and clothing for the City of Brecksville. US Bank, Fifth Third, Independence Bank, STAR an Ordinance accepting the bid of Vasu
Ohio, Charter One, Lorain National, Huntington Communications for the Police Department
A new, full floor mat was ordered for Room 15 National, FirstMerit and TriState Capital Bank.
at Blossom Hill in the amount of $6,700 from Dispatch Console Replacement Project. They are
Adler Team Sports. This floor mat will replace the Finally, when preparing the 2010 budget, the the lowest and best bidder at $81,259.19. The cur-
existing flooring in the room and will allow for the Administration and Council estimated our commer- rent police dispatch consoles are antiquated and in
continued improvement of the various recreation cial income tax revenues would decrease by 6% this disrepair.
programs that utilize this space such as wrestling year. Through the first quarter of 2010 our income An Ordinance was passed authorizing the pur-
and karate. In addition, the committee recom- tax collections are down $149,000 or 4% compared chase of various computer related equipment from
mended and Council approved the purchase of to this time last year. We will continue to carefully the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative
new fitness equipment via state contract pricing monitor our revenue collections and balance those Services, State Purchasing. The amount is $5,187.50
for the Community Center. The following fitness collections with our anticipated and budgeted expen- for five Optiplex 780 computers from Dell
items were budgeted for and purchased: Treadmills ditures. The Finance Committee along with the
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Marketing LP for the Police Department Detective
Bureau, Patrol Office and Jail.
utilities legislation rex maCK
miChael harWood Since our last bulletin,
The Police Department requested authorization
several City Council mem-
and Council approved the request to purchase five The Administration, bers and a number of our
police vehicles via state contract in the amount of Council and Utilities city’s employees attended the
$107,890.00. An expenditure of $17,561.50 was Committee welcomes Donald recent House Bill 9 Public
approved for vehicle changeovers and to replace old G. Bohning and Associates Records Training session.
and worn equipment on six police vehicles. The con- Consulting Engineering The session was very infor-
tractor for the changeover and equipment replace- firm to the position of City mative and provided an in
ment is Hall Public Safety. Engineer. Gerry Wise will be representing the firm in depth discussion regarding
The Service Department requested and Council providing consulting engineering services to the City. compliance requirements and accessibility of records
approved the purchase of an Alliance VT650 Pure We look forward to this relationship and the suc- to enable transparency of information to our citizens.
Vacuum Sweeper Truck Mounted on GMC Cab-over cessful impact to our upcoming projects. As a reference for you, the City of Brecksville Public
Chassis. The cost is $201,000.00 and will be pur- Since the last Utilities report, we provide the fol- Records Policy is displayed in our city buildings and
chased from State of Ohio Contract. lowing status and general summary of pending utility can be viewed on our city website.
We have received a grant from the County Solid projects: With recent incentives for installation of renew-
Waste District for the purchase of water bottles. The Riverview Road sanitary sewer extension project; able energy sources, interest in solar energy systems
Bicentennial logo and our recycling logo will be on the project is in the early stages of identifying the has grown. As our resident inquiries regarding solar
the bottles. Congratulations to Service Director Ron scope of work and appropriate engineering team to energy systems increase, the Committee has begun to
Weidig and Purchasing Director Becki Burlingham start design. meet jointly with the Utilities Committee to review
for successfully securing this grant. Hopefully, many and discuss potential code revisions for alternative
of our residents have used the brush pick up service Snowville Road sanitary sewer improvements proj-
energy and energy efficient projects within our city.
and the shredding of confidential documents pro- ect; a contract award recommendation and approval
to begin design has been provided to Chagrin Valley As technology increases convenience, more and
gram.
Engineers. The consultant team along with the City more self-employed have opened or moved their
Welcome to Robert Kollar Jr.. He has been Engineer will be working closely with the Cuyahoga business into their own homes. To proactively
appointed to the position of Part-time Firefighter/ County Engineer to prepare the required construc- accommodate this growing trend and to address
Paramedic. Summer vacation is fast approaching. tion documents for the project. potential concerns of our residents, the Committee
Please drive safely and enjoy our beautiful weather. has made a request that our Planning Commission
Glen Forest stream and channel project; the proj-
examine and report if modifications need to be made
ect’s scope of work includes two components, the
streets & stream channel repair and the culvert. Each of the
regarding residential and commercial zoning codes as
they relate to home based businesses.
sidewalks components is in the design and construction docu-
ment preparation with the bidding process to follow. With the above in mind and to provide more clar-
Gerald F. brosKi ity in our code, the Legislation Committee is also
The following projects are in preparation for the
reviewing our current regulation of accessory build-
Spring has arrived and start of construction this spring; 8485 Timber Trail
ings on one-family lots, considering uses of those
the Service Department has storm sewer repair and extension, and the various
buildings, and discussing allowable number of acces-
changed gears to repair our storm sewer and slope repair projects (Chippewa
sory buildings on residential property.
streets as opposed to keeping Road, Hollis Court, Meadow Lane, North Court,
them clear of snow. and Whitewood Road), and the sanitary sewer lining Should you ever wish to review any legislation,
projects. a computerized version of the Brecksville Code of
As approved by City Council, the 2010 Road Ordinances is available for you for reference at the
Program includes full width milling, tackcoat, The two current gas well locations continue to be
Brecksville Branch of The Cuyahoga County Library.
asphalt, and reclamite application on Cardinal Lane, very productive. The Building Commissioner met
The code of ordinances is also available for reference
Amber Lane, Highland Drive from SR-82 to Oakes with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to
at Brecksville City Hall by contacting City Council
Road, and Barr Road from Oakes Road to Valley finalize the second gas well location at the Blossom
Clerk Mary Scullin at 1-440-526-2609 or mscullin@
Parkway, and tackcoat, asphalt, and reclamite appli- Hills Complex. brecksville.oh.us.
cation on Blossom Drive. Concrete, slab, curb, and
sidewalk repairs are planned for numerous streets
throughout the community. Asphalt patch, paint
striping, auxiliary striping, equipment rental and roll-
er rental are also included in the 2010 Road Program
budget of $1,153,480.20. city offices closed
City officials continue to be fiscally cautious and
have cut back in every way possible without reducing
the level of services that our residents have come to
City Hall, the Service Department and the Human
expect. The Streets & Sidewalks Committee com-
mends and thanks the Service Director and Service
Services Center will be closed in observance of
Department staff for continuing to provide outstand-
ing services with significantly fewer employees.
Memorial Day on Monday, May 31. The Community
Center will be open from 10 am to 5 pm.
Rubbish and recycling pickups will be on
Tuesday, June 1. Whenever there is a City holiday
rubbish pickup will be the next business day.
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human services center
Brecksville Senior Volunteers of the armChair exerCise
Year to be Honored With daGa moroz
The Brecksville Human Services Center, in conjunction with the Brecksville Kiwanis Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 – 11:45
Club will honor the Senior Volunteers of the Year, Shirley and John Galik, at the 38th Totally free!
annual awards luncheon on Tuesday, May 18 at noon at the Brecksville Human Services You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll be able
Center. to do sitting down that will make you feel
Brecksville Mayor Jerry N. Hruby will present citations to the honorees and Kiwanis better!
President Ethnea Ferguson will present special gifts on behalf of the club.
As is the case of practically all Senior Volunteers of the Year, Shirley and John have
considerable resumes as volunteers down through the years. One of their most important
contributions currently is to the Tuesday and Thursday meal program at the Brecksville Cards and Games
Human Services Center. Both are integral members of the cooking staff. They are especially Free for registered members
known for their strudel and roast pork dinners. Shirley brought her expertise as a cook at Canasta – Tuesdays from 1 to 4
the schools for many years to the start up of the kitchen and to the menus. John, a former Dominoes – Thursdays from 1:15 to 4:15
Brecksville volunteer fireman, and legendary cut up, has entertained the lunch crowd by Duplicate Bridge – Mondays and Fridays
appearing in costume and leading the singing at the annual Oktoberfest luncheon.
Tickets are $15.00 each and can be purchased at the Human Services Center at from 12:45 to 4.
2 Community Drive next to the Community Center. Call 526-2499 for more Bring a partner or just bring yourself.
information. NEW! Bridge After Dark!! – We’ve added
bridge every Thursday night from 7-9:50.
Arts & Crafts General Yoga - Beginner Bridge – Tuesdays 1-3
Fridays from 1:30 to 2:30 pm Texas Hold ‘Em – Fridays from 10:00 to
the handCraFters This class will not meet on the second noon. Bring a canned food item to “buy”
Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 – Learn how Friday of each month. chips. You might win a free lunch.
to make greeting cards, place cards and Stretch, tone, build strength and work Mah Jongg – Wednesdays from 9 to Noon
almost anything using all sorts of things the heart.
including wallpaper. Or knit, crochet, cross Dress comfortably, bring a mat and
stitch, needlepoint, tat and scrapbook. Oh water bottle.
yes, a little bit of chit chat goes on too. You’ll A “punch pass” for 6 sessions is $30 for Health Programs
make new friends. Free to registered mem- Brecksville residents, Take Care of Yourself! Use The Human
bers. $40 for non residents. Services Center’s Health Programs in the
Walk-ins are $7 for members, $9 for non Downstairs Clinic
WaterColor With Judy roszaK members and $11 for non resident, non Blood Pressure Screenings – Every Monday
Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 – It doesn’t members. from 9 -11:45. Free!
matter if you’re a beginner or have been Hearing Screenings – Every second
tai Chi With Ken oWen
painting all your life. Classes are small Tuesday of even numbered months (Feb.-
Tai Chi is slow and rhythmic in nature.
enabling Judy to give one-on-one personal April-June-Aug., etc.) 12:30 to 1:30.
Everyone can participate in Tai Chi at their
instruction regardless of your ability. Call 1-800-916-1972 for an appointment. -
present level of fitness. It is enjoyed by peo-
A “punch pass” for 6 sessions is $30 for Free.
ple of all ages. Athleticism is not as impor-
Brecksville residents, $40 for non residents.
tant as perseverance and patience. Discover
Walk-ins are $7 for members, $9 for non reCovery
what millions of people in China have
members and $11 for non resident, non Recovery, Inc. meets Fridays from 10:00
known for centuries, Tai Chi is refreshing,
members. to noon. Having trouble dealing with your
challenging, and a great all around activity
Notice: Watercolor will take a hiatus. emotions? Recovery, Inc. is a self help pro-
that promotes wellness and health.
Classes will resume on May 10. gram that will help you cope in a friendly,
Tai Chi for Arthritis - Wednesdays from
small-group atmosphere. Meetings are held
11:00 to Noon
in a private room. Free coffee!
Fitness Programs FREE class with paid membership
in either the Community Center meals on Wheels
yoGa With denise Clement or Human Services Center - A spe- The Human Services Center is the head-
General Yoga - cialized version to help you deal quarters for the local Meals on Wheels pro-
Mondays from 9:15 to 10:15 am with those aches and pains. It really gram. Volunteers deliver a warm lunch and
General Yoga - works! cold supper Monday through Friday morn-
Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 am Look for Beginner Tai Chi 24 Movements
returning Fall 2010
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ings. Cost is $25 per week. Call 526-2499 for enrollment informa-
tion. Brecksville-Broadview Hts.
2nd Annual Joint Health Fair
breCKsville Pantry The Brecksville and Broadview Heights Human Services
The Human Services Center distributes food once each month Departments will be hosting their second annual joint Health Fair.
to families of all ages who are in need. If you or someone you know It will take place at Broadview Heights Community Center, 9543
needs assistance please contact the Human Services Center at Broadview Road on Saturday, June 5, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
526-2499. There will be many physicians, hospitals and other health care pro-
fessionals to perform screenings from blood glucose, cholesterol, pul-
Food donations
monary function, bone density, hearing and many others too numer-
The Brecksville Pantry is always in need of food donations or gift
ous to mention. You can tour Metro Hospital’s Life Flight, get a chair
cards to Giant Eagle and Heinen’s to buy fresh meat and produce. We
massage and even find out the value of your home. There will be
especially need canned tuna, canned pasta, canned vegetables, cereal,
pharmacists to answer your questions about drug interactions and so
canned soups, bar soap and paper products. Please bring your dona-
much more. Refreshments and healthy snacks will give you an added
tions to the Human Services Center at 2 Community Drive. And
treat. Please attend, you will be glad you did. For questions, contact
thank you very much to our regular donors!!
Amy Washabaugh in Broadview Heights 440-526-4074 or Ted Lux in
Brecksville at 526-2499.
senior transPortation
Need a ride? Transportation is available for residents 60 and over,
Monday through Friday from 9 to 4. Our cars will take you to a
medical appointment anywhere in Cuyahoga County. Our van will
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take you on errands on Tuesday and Thursday. Our bus will take you
to a restaurant on Wednesday and a shopping mall on Friday. An
application on file is necessary. Call the Human Services Center for E
more information at 526-2499.
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Technology
breCKsville ComPuter users GrouP
Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 in the old school at Blossom. If your
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computer is sick with a virus or whatever they can help. Call for more
info at 526-8836. Or join up if you love tinkering with computers. A R
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General ComPuter use
The Human Services Center has three computers with a printer
and e-mail and Internet capability just waiting for you. Walk in any- Celebrate Spring at Kingwood
time except Thursday from 1-3:30 pm and sit right down. Free! Center Gardens
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Celebrate spring at the Kingwood Center Gardens among the
tulips with a knowledgeable tour guide. Have an Amish lunch
and then visit and shop the largest Fuchsia Nursery in the United
World War II Memories States.
WW II aviators Ben Jeremiah and Homer Farr lead a monthly Bus departs at 9 am from the Brecksville Municipal Lot.
storytelling of memories and experiences from War II. We share
Garden Tour begins at 10:30-11:30 am followed by lunch at
stories from the front and the home front remembering the support
Malabar Farm Restaurant.
given toward national defense and personal reflections on travel expe-
riences and knowledge of other cultures. Enjoy the Possum Run Greenhouse & Gifts around 2 pm.
The sessions are free and open to anyone of any age. Cost is $22.00 for residents and $32.00 for non-residents.
Meetings are every 3rd Wednesday of the month starting at Register for this program at Brecksville Human Services Center
10:30 am at the Human Services Center in the Gathering Room. or Brecksville Community Center, deadline is May 4.
Free coffee and goodies! Call 526-2499 for more information.
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human services center
Jump in, the Water’s Fine Mayor Hruby’s “pick flick”
That’s good advice. A study suggests that working out in 90-degree
water for three hours a week for eight months may help ease fibromyal-
is Every Month
By far, the most popular weekly event at the Human Services Center is
gia symptoms. Aquatic therapy is less stressful on the body and heated
“Feast and a Flick,” a full course lunch at noon every Thursday followed
water may help relax muscles. Where can you do this? In the warm water
therapy pool at the Human Services Center of course. by a great movie. Mayor Hruby, a film buff, does a special presentation
complete with his narrative every month. Look for him every fourth
Pick up a detailed pool schedule at the front desk.
Thursday of the month with one of his “specials.” It’s not necessary to
come for lunch first (although why wouldn’t you!?) and the movie is free!
therapy pool schedule
monday
8:30-9:00 Doctor Approved Self-Directed Therapy
9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength
10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class
6:30-7:30 Nora’s Water Exercise
11:00-6:30 Self-Directed Therapy
7:30-7:50
tuesday
8:30-1:00 Self-Directed Therapy
1:00-1:30 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed) May
1:30-6:00 Self-Directed Therapy
6 Chicken, Mashed potatoes, green beans, country gravy, broccoli
6:00-7:00 YogAerobics
salad, dinner roll, Jello dessert.
7:00-7:50 Self-Directed Therapy
wednesday 13 May Day!! May Day!! It’s crazy around here!
8:30-9:00 Self-Directed Therapy Meat loaf, beef gravy, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, dinner roll,
9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength fruit cup, cake dessert.
10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class 20 Roast pork, mashed potatoes, pork gravy, sauerkraut, Harvard beets,
11:00-11:30 Self-Directed Therapy applesauce,rye bread, cherry turnover.
11:30-12:00 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed) 27 Memorial Day Lunch.
6:30-7:30 Nora’s Water Exercise
Chicken drumstick, macaroni salad, deviled egg, vegetables and dip,
12:00-6:30 Self-Directed Therapy old fashioned strawberry shortcake.
7:30-7:50
thursday June
8:30-6:15 Self-Directed Therapy 3 HSC Kitchen Closed.
6:15-7:15 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed)
10 Chicken salad on leaf lettuce, fresh fruit, corn bread muffin,
7:15-7:50 Self-Directed Therapy
tomato and basil salad, cookie and ice cream.
friday
17 Veal Parmesan, spaghetti and sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread,
8:30-9:00 Self-Directed Therapy
Italian salad, cannoli dessert.
9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength
10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class 24 Brecksville Home Days Celebration
11-Noon Water Yoga BBQ chicken breast, smiley fries, cole slaw, dinner rolls, fruit salad,
Noon-4:50 Self-Directed Therapy angel food cake with strawberries.
saturday Cost is $5 for residents and $7 non-resident guests.
9:00-10:00 YogAerobics Please Note: There are no meals served during the week of a
10:00-1:00 Self-Directed Therapy City holiday.
sunday (pool is closed)
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restaurant and mall trips
may
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
3 4 5 6 7
Go Bistro-Mayfield
Brecksville Errands Brecksville Errands Crocker Park
Hts.
8 11 12 13 14
Brecksville Errands Tomato Grill-Hudson Brecksville Errands Parmatown Mall
15 18 19 20 21
McCormick &
Brecksville Errands Schmick’s Seafood- Brecksville Errands Macedonia Commons
Beachwood
22 25 26 27 28
Sweet Melissa-
Brecksville Errands Brecksville Errands Legacy Village
Rocky River
june
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 2 3 4
King Wah-Rocky Aurora Premium
Brecksville Errands Brecksville Errands
River Outlet
7 8 9 10 11
Brecksville Errands Station Tavern-Solon Brecksville Errands West Side Market
14 15 16 17 18
Donauschwaben-
Brecksville Errands Brecksville Errands Broadview Plaza
Olmsted Falls
21 22 23 24 25
Le Petit Triangle
Brecksville Errands Brecksville Errands Hudson Park
Café-Cleveland
28 29 30
Brecksville Errands Table 45-Cleveland
cheers for our
Homestead Exemption and Homestead drivers!
Water Applications Available Bob Mastrobuono, Mike McAllister and
Walt Meyer are three of our loyal drivers
Applications are now available at the in your home. For the Homestead Water dis- who take seniors to appointments. Carolyn
Human Services Center for the Homestead count your household annual income may not Liggett, Bill Long and Tom Martin are
Exemption (to lower your property tax bill) and exceed $29,500. faithful Meals on Wheels drivers. We always
Homestead Water discount. The deadline for applications is June 7, 2010. need more drivers for both programs,
To qualify you must be at least 65, or totally especially mini van and mini bus drivers.
Volunteer please by calling 526-2499.
and permanently disabled, and own and reside
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A Great Way to Immortalize Your Name
Sponsor a Playing Card!
The Brecksville Bicentennial Committee is sored by anyone who is interested. The sponsorships
working to create an historic deck of playing are priced as follows: 2-10 Face cards @ $60 each,
cards that will feature J-K, Wild Face cards at $125 each, Aces at $200
54 historic photos and educational facts each. You can sponsor a card and put “In Memory
about the City of Brecksville on each card. of….” In Honor of….” Or “Sponsored by….”. You
Silent Auction
may select a photo from historic photos, have the
This is a unique opportunity for the com-
Committee select a photo for you or use a photo of
Home Days C
munity to get involved. All 54 card faces (52
normal cards and 2 wild cards) may be spon- your own — but it should be a photo taken prior to Save the date for the Brecksville Bicent
1965. If you choose the latter, the Committee will Old Town Hall during Brecksville Home
scan your original photo and return it to you. June 25-27. Hours for Silent Auction: F
These limited edition playing cards are a great way Saturday June 26, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm;
to highlight our community and have a creative col- Winners will be announced Sunday 6:00
lectible of the area. It is anticipated the deck of cards We are currently soliciting items to be
will be available for purchase late this year at a cost of Sports Memorabilia, Artwork, Gift Certi
$10 each. For more information contact Brecksville sures. Please drop off your items to the H
City Hall at 526-4351 or to June 18th. Thank you in advance for
e-mail bassociation@att.net Brecksville Bicentennial Committee.
Questions please call Human Services
As the seasons see-saw in
weekend
June 25, 26 & 27
an out, it is always fun to see
The City of Brecksville’s biggest gathering of the contest with a First Prize of $500, Second
what MaryAnn’s Homemade
friends and neighbors is June 25, 26 and 27 when Prize, $300 and Third Prize, $200.
Candies has going on in their
Home Days comes back to Public Square. It’s a Entries are now being accepted. Sing, dance,
window display. Easter brought
summer celebration with fabulous food, thrilling tell jokes, (clean of course!) whatever your talent
bunnies and eggs. This summer rides for all ages, tremendous music and the best is and you might walk away with a pocket full of
we will see a patriotic theme. fireworks. Mark it on your calendar that the big cash!
Halloween is filled with pump- fireworks display will be at 10:00 pm on Sunday
There will be three preliminary rounds on
kins, ghouls and witches. And night, June 27. The mini-fireworks preview is
Friday and Saturday night (June 25 and 26) at
the holiday season is burst- Saturday night, June 26 at 10:00 pm.
Home Days with the finals on Sunday night,
ing with Santa’s, presents and
June 27.
candy cane delights. BRAVO to do You Want to be the next
The contest is open to all ages and place of
MaryAnn’s Homemade Candies. Brecksville home days
entertainer of the Year? residence.
They not only provide us with
Are you Brecksville’s American Idol? Home To enter call the Community Center at
locally made, delicious, home-
Days on the Square is once again featuring the 546-2300. An audition prior to Home Days is
made candies, they provide us
“Brecksville Entertainer of the Year” Contest. required.
with “eye candy” all year round
Brecksville resident and dentist, Dr. John Hudec The contest is not open to bands because of
with their tasteful, fun and spir-
and his Hudec Dental Services are underwriting limited set up time.
ited window displays.
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About Our Members
There are approximately 70 members on the
Bicentennial committee and we are looking for more
volunteers. Interested parties are most welcome to
Brecksv
join us and assist in the grand celebration. The com- ille Bicen
mittee meets on the second Wednesday of each
tennial
n Held for 2010 month at 7:00 pm in the Gathering room at the
Celebration! Brecksville Human Services Center. Please call Got a Brecksville
tennial Silent Auction to be held in the Mayor Hruby’s office for more information at
Memory? Post it!
e Days. Home Days are scheduled for 526-4351 or email mayorhruby@brecksville.oh.us. Go to Brecksville Bicentennial on
Friday June 25, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Look for Brecksville Bicentennial on facebook or Facebook! Over 300 fans!
Sunday June 27, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. www.brecksville.oh.us
0 pm. Bicentennial Commemorative Items for Sale
auctioned. Suggested items include; Look for a variety of commemorative items for sale during Brecksville Home Days this
ificates, Vacation Getaways, Other trea- year as we “Countdown to Bicentennial”, stop by the City booths and see what’s available.
Human Services Center anytime prior Captain Breck’s Rum Cakes will return to Brecksville this year in honor of the Bicentennial
your support. All proceeds go the the and will be for sale at the Brecksville Historical Association booth.
at 526-2499.
Mother/Son-Grandmother/Grandson
Gardening Fun for Kids
saturday, May 1 at 10 am
Chippewa Garden Club will have “Gardening Fun for
Kids” at the Brecksville Library. A gift for MOMS will be made
Saturday, May 15
by the children, like decorating pots and planting herbs. There
will be NO CHARGE. For more info, call Carol at 526-8130
6pm-8pm
or visit www.chippewagardenclub.net Cloverleaf Lanes in
Independence
Ages 3 & Up
Celebrate Mother’s day with us! Join
us for the first annual Mother/son-
Grandmother/Grandson bowling bash!
Drive In Movies 2010
25
Summer
per
$ couple
Register in advance at
the Community Center.
$30 Non-resident couple Call 546-2300 for details.
$10 ea. addt’l person
Look for Movies
the fee includes two hours of
every third Friday of bowling or two games with shoes,
the month beginning pizza, pop and cookies.
in June!
safety & service
Use Caution With Grills This Summer
As we prepare for barbecues and backyard • Keep children and pets away from the grill • Always open the lid of a grill before igniting
grilling this summer, the fire department urges area. Declare a three foot “kid-free zone” it with an electric igniter.
families to take safety precautions when using around the grill. • If you smell gas, turn the grill off immediately
their grills. • Periodically remove grease and fat buildup in and do not use it until the problem can be
Last year in Ohio, 103 fires resulted from trays below the grill so it cannot be ignited corrected.
the use of a gas or charcoal grill. Six people, by a hot grill. For charcoal grills:
including one firefighter, were injured as a • Check the metal tubes that lead directly to • Use the proper starter fluid and store the can
result of those blazes. According to reports col- the burner. During storage, insects can block out of reach of children and away from heat
lected from Ohio’s fire departments, 72% of these tubes. They can be cleaned following sources. Never add starter fluid when coals
the grill fires started on the patio or yard while the manufacturer’s instructions, typically by or kindling have already been ignited, and
another 15% started on a porch or deck. using a pipe cleaner or wire to remove any never use gasoline or other combustible or
Most gas barbecue grills are fueled by blockage. flammable liquids in place of starter fluid.
Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas or propane. • Check hoses for cracks or holes and replace
Unburned LP gas accidentally released or leak- any hose that appears to be damaged.
ing from a gas grill can cause a dangerous fire Remove any sharp bends that you find in the New Service from
or explosion. Problems that lead to fires or hoses. the Service
explosions commonly occur at two times: dur-
ing the first use of a grill after a long period of
• Follow your grill manufacturer’s instructions Department!
for checking the connection to the cylinder
storage and when a new cylinder of propane gas need your old appliances picked
every time a new cylinder is connected to the
is attached to the grill. up? or maybe you need to contact
grill. (An easy way to do this is to tighten
Grill users should exercise the following pre- the connection and then apply a soapy the service department for
cautionary measures when using grills: water solution around the connection. If another request, you can now do
• Inspect grills closely prior to the first sum- bubbles appear, the connection is leaking. this on our website.
mertime use. Disconnect the cylinder and reconnect it
www.brecksville.oh.us/
• Keep your grill on a flat level surface 10 feet and check again.)
service department or Breaking
from any building. A grill should not be • Do not attempt to repair the tank valve or news.
used inside or under a carport or breezeway. grill yourself.
Never use a grill indoors. • Never attempt to connect a cylinder to a grill look for the service request
• Do not move a grill that is in use. unless they have matching connections. link.
Shred Your Documents Brecksville Residents Are
From PaGe 1 Being Treated to Lower Gas
• Computer paper Do NOT include:
Rates
Natural gas prices are STILL dropping. If you are paying more than
• Envelopes • Newspapers, phone books
$7.99 per mcf for the gas itself you’re paying way too much. Call your
• Faxes • Magazines supplier and ask them to lower your price to a variable rate. DO NOT
• Manila file folders - bleachable • Binders TAKE A FIXED RATE EVEN IF IT SOUNDS GOOD AND
• Greeting cards • Books DO NOT PAY AN EARLY TERMINATION FEE TO MAKE A
CHANGE!
• Laser printer paper • Pendaflex folders
Natural gas futures indicate that prices will start going up but very
• Legal pad paper • Food & candy wrappers
gradually.
• Post-it notes • Waxed paper
However this is not the time to take any fixed rate. Fixed rates are not
• NCR paper • Napkins
a value.
• Receipts • Styrofoam containers
And, this is not a “set it and forget it” scenario. In the fall, as always,
• All types of white paper you should check rates to carry you through the winter. This will always
be something to watch carefully and that is why the City of Brecksville
provides ongoing updates.
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Caution…Highly Flammable
Anyone can be seriously injured by carelessly using flammable liquids, • Don’t store it in basements or enclosed areas where pilot lights or
such as gasoline. Most accidents involve boys and men ages 9 to 35. other heat sources may ignite it.
Though some are due to curiosity, the Brecksville Fire Department says • Don’t smoke while refueling your car or any gas powered appliance.
that most accidents are because children and adults lack knowledge of the
• Keep gasoline in a UL (Underwriters Laboratories) or FM (Factory
explosive power of flammable liquids and vapors. One gallon of gasoline
Mutual) approved container with a tight-fitting lid.
is equal to ten sticks of dynamite. Caution and care is extremely impor-
tant. • Store in a well ventilated area. Never bring gasoline into the house.
Typically accidents happen when gasoline is used to start a fire; mow- • Don’t siphon gas by using your mouth. Use a hand operated pump.
ers are refueled while hot; lighter fluid is sprayed on an already burning • Keep your gas can tightly sealed and out of reach of children.
barbecue; children play with matches and gasoline; paint thinner is stored • Don’t use gasoline to clean anything. It is a fuel, not a cleaner.
in a jar and used in enclosed spaces; gasoline is kept in a jar rather than
• Never refuel power equipment when engines are hot or running.
an approved metal container; and glue, hairspray and nail polish are used
• If gasoline spills on clothes, wash them immediately. Vapors can hang
near heat or cigarettes.
in clothes, even though it appears to dry.
When flammable liquids do ignite, it is explosive, resulting in serious
• Gasoline vapors are heavy and travel along the ground. If it finds a
injuries. Survivors may have permanent scars. Remember to treat gaso-
heat source, it can explode. Use in a well ventilated area.
line like dynamite:
Census Workers In The Neighborhoods
Please be aware that Census workers are now in the area. Valid Census workers will display
an ID card bearing the Department of Commerce logo, employee’s signature and expiration
date. Request to see their badge and ID card before answering any questions. Valid Census hom
e da
workers should not ask for social security numbers, credit card information or banking infor-
is ju ys
mation. They may telephone you or contact you through the mail, but NOT contact you by
25-2 ne
email. If any of these situations occur, it is most likely a scam and do not provide any infor- 6-27
mation. The only information you are required to report is the number of people living at the on
squ
your address. Contact the Brecksville Police Department at 526-8900 if you suspect a scam. are
For advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud visit, www.bbb.org.
w h a t ’s o n t h e c i t y c a l e n d a r
may luncheon, human services Center, noon 10 last day of school
4 City Council 8 pm 19 telecommunications Commission, 7 pm 12-13 rt. 82 relay For life
4 human services volunteer meeting 20 Planning Commission, 7 pm strongsville Football stadium
10:30 am, human services Center 24 recreation Commission, 7:30 pm noon – 7 am
6 Planning Commission 7 pm 31 memorial day Parade and 14 Flag day, Please Fly your Flag!
8 shred your documents day Cemetery Ceremony, starts at 9:00
15 City Council, 8 pm
muni Parking lot, 9 to noon
bring a canned good! 16 telecommunications Commission,
9 mother’s day
june 7 pm
1 City Council, 8 pm 17 Planning Commission, 7 pm
10 board of zoning appeals 8 pm
human services volunteer meeting 20 Father’s day
12 human services advisory board human services Center, 10:30 am First day of summer!
human services Center, 5:30 pm 3 Planning Commission, 7 pm
25-26-27 home days on the square!
15 armed Forces day 5 bbhhs Commencement, Congratulations!
28 recreation Commission, 7:30 pm
Please Fly your flag! 6 d-day, Please Fly the Flag!
16 brecksville Garden tour 7 board of zoning appeals, 8 pm
18 City Council, 8 pm 9 human services advisory board
18 senior volunteers of the year human services Center, 5:30 pm
All meetings are at City Hall unless noted otherwise.
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community center
Fitness Schedule
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
6:05 am Spinning® Spinning® Spinning® Spinning® Spinning®
8:05 am Spinning®
Group Training
8:30 am Spinning®
9:15 am Body Toning Circuit
9:30 am Spinning® Spinning® Spinning® Circuit Training Spinning® Spinning®
Yoga Straight to the Core Cardio/Strength Power Tone
Cardio/Strength Yoga
10:00 am Straight to the Core
10:15 am Power Tone & Stretch
Spinning®
10:45 am FREE Armchair FREE Armchair
Exercise Exercise
11:00 am FREE Tai Chi for Spinning®
Arthritis
4:30 pm Spinning® Reps & Sets Spinning® Reps & Sets
5:45 pm Power Tone & Stretch Group Training Power Tone & Stretch Group Training
6:00 pm Yoga Tai Chi-24 movements
6:30 pm Spinning® Spinning® Spinning® Spinning®
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
Zumba
8:15 pm Zumba
Wednesday, May 5
noon-1pm
Enjoy a healthy lunch and fitness discussion in
the Gathering Room at Human Services with
fitness experts, Erin Dadas, Jamie Glass, Lori
Jake, Steve Paciorek and Rhonda Miko,
Win raffle prizes throughout the event!
Cost is $6 per person
Registration is required and in progress at the
Community Center and
the Human Services Center.
FREE New Class Offered! Coed Softball League
Plyometrics Ages: 18 and over
day date time
What is Plyometrics, you ask? It is a type of exercise training de- sundays June 13-August 29 5:00-11:00pm
signed to produce fast, powerful movements, and improve the Registration: Resident ends May 21
functions of the nervous system, generally for the purpose of improv- Non-Resident ends May 21
ing performance in sports. Plyometric movements, use the strength, Cost: $300.00 per team
elasticity and innervation of muscle and surrounding tissues to jump Additional Costs: $25.00 due before start of game
higher, run faster, throw farther, or hit harder, depending on the description: This is a recreational coed softball league, it will be
desired training goal. It is used to increase the speed or force of mus- played on Brecksville City Fields C and F on Sunday nights between
cular contractions. Our class will concentrate on use of the steps. the hours of 5:00pm and 11:00pm. It will be a 7 week long league,
with a tournament to conclude. There will be two divisions this year,
Every Monday at 11:15 am for six weeks. Although the class is in Division A will be the competitive division with an end of the season
progress you are welcome to step in any time! tournament. Division B will be the less competitive division without
a tournament to conclude the season. If there are not enough teams
Register at the front desk before class. registered in either division, the divisions will be combined.
Mandatory Managers Meeting: Sunday, May 23 at 5:00 pm at
Contact Rhonda Miko for more information 546-2320.
Brecksville Community Center, Room A. Teams must be registered to
attend.
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Tennis Golf
Tennis camps are available for kids and adults ages 6 and up during It’s time to start teeing it up! Beginning in Mid-June through July
six weekly summer sessions in June and July located at the tennis we offer a golf camp for girls and boys. Sessions are taught by an
courts behind Brecksville City Hall. adult instructor, and include range and course instruction at Seneca
Beginner - These camps are designed for the participant who has Golf Course. Separate camp sessions are offered for beginner,
never played tennis or who has had little instruction. Sessions focus intermediate and advanced golfers.
on learning the basics of tennis including footwork skills and eye- Ages
hand coordination through fun, games and activities. 10-14 year old boys and girls
Intermediate - These camps are for the participant who has
completed the Youth Tennis Beginners Camp and still desires Beginner session I June 14 - June 17
further instruction, or has had some tennis instruction or experience. Beginner session II July 12 - July 15
Building on what students have learned in previous classes, students This camp is designed for the participant who has never played golf
will learn more advanced footwork and ball control skills. Forehand, or who has had little instruction. Sessions include basic instruction
backhand, serves, rules and scoring will be taught in this camp. on the practice range the first two days, practice on the course for
Adult - Students will learn more advanced tennis skills on the court the third day, and a tournament on the fourth day.
through drill sessions and game play.
Beginner schedule
session I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 14-17
session II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 21-24 Monday Practice Range 9:30a – 11:30a
session III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 28–July 1 Tuesday Practice Range 9:30a – 11:30a
session IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 12-15 Wednesday Golf Course 9:30a – 1:00p
session V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19-22 Thursday Tournament 9:30a – 1:00p
session VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 26-29
see class times on line at www.brecksville.oh.us Cost Beginner Camp
Registration: Ends when classes fill $60.00 Brecksville Community Center Members
$65.00 Brecksville/Broadview Hts. Residents
Cost: Camps for 6-14 year olds:
$40 for BCC members Intermediate session 1 June 21 – June 24
$45 for residents Intermediate session II July 19 – July 22
This camp is for the participant who has completed the Youth Golf
Beginners Camp and still desires further instruction, or has had
Camps for 15-18 year olds and Adults some golf instruction or experience. Sessions include instruction
$45 for BCC members on the practice range and golf course for the first two days, golf
$50 for residents course instruction on the third day, and a tournament on the fourth
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Advanced session 1 June 28 – July 1
Advanced session 2 July 26 – July 29
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9:30-10:15 am
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or for those with prior instruction and play. Sessions include
shining suns ses practice range and golf course instruction on the first day, golf
10:15-11:00 am Ju ly 7 n course instruction on the second and third days, and a tournament
on the fourth day. (Participants lacking the needed experience to
Mighty Moons - 28 participate in the advanced camp will be asked to move to the
11:00-11:45 am beginner or intermediate camp.)
Meteorites Registration begins Intermediate and Advanced schedule
11:45 am-12:30 pm May 1. Cost is $40 for Monday Practice Range 9:30a – 1:00p
Community Center Members and Tuesday Practice Range 9:30a – 1:00p
Wednesday Golf Course 9:30a – 1:00p
$50 to non-members.
Thursday Tournament 9:30a – 1:00p
Registration ends when camp is filled
Interested in Coaching? Non-Resident begins April 8 and ends when camp is filled
Coaches Clinic for baseball, softball, or co-ed teeball
Intermediate and Advanced Camp
May 16 from 5-9 pm $70.00 Brecksville Community Center Members
Call the Community Center for more $75.00 Brecksville/Broadview Hts. Residents
*Greens fees are included in the cost of the camp.
information 546-2300. No refunds. Credits only will be given.
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community center
Kids n Company I Please Note: A discount will be given when 3 or more
children are registered for the same type of program.
This class is designed for children 6 months to 2 years of age. A responsible adult
participant who is comfortable in the water must accompany each child during all The net cost will be $15 (plus certification fees where
class sessions. applicable) for the third child and after.
Location Human Services Therapy Pool
Meeting Day Monday Meeting Day Thursday Preschool I
Class Times 5:15P - 5:45P Class Times 6:45P - 7:15P This class is designed for children 4 and 5 years of age. Please refer to the website
Class Dates 06/14/10 - 08/02/10 Class Dates 06/17/10 - 08/05/10 for more information. www.brecksville.oh.us/departments/recreation.
No Class 7/5 (make up class 7/7) Activity 332261-41 Location BCC–Brecksville Community Center
Activity 332261-11 Class Dates Class Times Activity
Session A 06/14/10 - 06/25/10 9:45A - 10:15A 332263-A1
Meeting Day Wednesday Session A 06/14/10 - 06/25/10 11:45A - 12:15P 332263-A2
Class Times 12:00P - 12:30P Session B 06/28/10 - 07/09/10* 10:45A - 11:15A 332263-B1
Class Dates 06/16/10 - 08/04/10 Session B 06/28/10 - 07/09/10* 11:45A - 12:15P 332263-B2
Activity 332261-31 Session C 07/12/10 - 07/23/10 9:45A - 10:15A 332263-C1
Registration Residents begin May 1 and Non-Residents begin May 8 until 2 days Session C 07/12/10 - 07/23/10 11:45A - 12:15P 332263-C2
before the first class. Session D 07/26/10 - 08/06/10 11:45A - 12:15P 332263-D1
Fees: Community Center Member $30.00 and Resident $35.00 Sat II 06/12/10 - 08/07/10 11:00A - 11:30A 332263-61
Registration Residents begin May 1 and Non-Residents begin May 8 until 2 days
before the first class.
Fees: Community Center Member $30.00 and Resident $35.00
*No Class Monday 7/5. Make-up date Wednesday 7/7
Kids n Company II (formerly
aquanauts)
This class is designed for children 2 months to 4 years of age. A responsible adult
participant who is comfortable in the water must accompany each child during all Preschool II
class sessions. This class is designed for children 4 and 5 years of age. Please refer to the website
Water exploration is encouraged, having fun is mandatory! for more information. www.brecksville.oh.us/departments/recreation.
Location BCC–Brecksville Community Center
Location Human Services Therapy Pool
Meeting Day Monday Meeting Day Thursday Class Dates Class Times Activity
Class Times 5:45P - 6:15P Class Times 7:15P - 7:45P Session A 06/14/10 - 06/25/10 10:45A - 11:15A 332264-A1
Class Dates 06/14/10 - 08/02/10 Class Dates 06/17/10 - 08/05/10 Session A 06/14/10 - 06/25/10 11:45A - 12:15P 332264-A2
No Class 7/5 (make up class 7/7) Activity 332262-41 Session B 06/28/10 - 07/09/10* 9:45A - 10:15A 332264-B1
Activity 332262-11 Session B 06/28/10 - 07/09/10* 11:45A - 12:15P 332264-B2
Session C 07/12/10 - 07/23/10 10:45A - 11:15A 332264-C1
Meeting Day Wednesday Session C 07/12/10 - 07/23/10 11:45A - 12:15P 332264-C2
Class Times 11:30A - 12:00P Session D 07/26/10 - 08/06/10 11:45A - 12:15P 332264-D1
Class Dates 06/16/10 - 08/04/10 Sat II 06/12/10 - 08/07/10 11:00A - 11:30A 332264-61
Activity 332262-31 Registration Residents begin May 1 and Non-Residents begin May 8 until 2 days
Registration Residents begin May 1 and Non-Residents begin May 8 until 2 days before the first class.
before the first class. Fees: Community Center Member $30.00 and Resident $35.00
Fees: Community Center Member $30.00 and Resident $35.00 *No Class Monday 7/5. Make-up date Wednesday 7/7
NOTE Children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers in the water at all
times. No child suffering from diarrhea will be allowed to participate in the program.
Swim diapers are available for purchase at the front desk if needed.
Summer Skip the Lines!
Kick Off Register online for all summer Aquatic Programs
Beginning 7 am on May 1. In order to register online you must
Beach Party receive a user name and password.
Email us at webtrac@brecksville.oh.us.
June 11
Call for details!
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Learn to Swim Levels 1-6 Adult Learn to Swim
Location BCC–Brecksville Community Center Adult Swimming Lessons meet the needs of the general public. This class is
Session A-D — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday *(no class July 5; make up tailored to every individual’s needs and everyone will be progressed in the water ac-
class July 7) cording to their abilities. All areas of Learn to Swim will be covered in this class from
Sat I & II— Saturday (no class July 3) water exploration to stroke development. Ages 15 and older.
Session Class Dates Class Times Section # Location Brecksville Community Center indoor pool.
Levels Beginner Class Dates 06/14/10 - 08/09/10
A1 06/14/10 - 06/25/10 9:45A - 10:35A A1 This class is for students who are not comfortable in the water. We begin by
1 - 6.1
teaching proper body position and use simple, safe exercises to encourage placing
A2 06/14/10 - 06/25/10 10:45A - 11:35A A2
the face in the water and learning to float.
1 - 6.1
Meet Day Class Times Activity
B1 06/28/10 - 07/09/10* 9:45A - 10:35A B1
1 - 6.1 Monday 7:00P - 7:45P 322331-11
B2 06/28/10 - 07/09/10* 10:45A - 11:35A B2 No class 7/5
1 - 6.1
C1 07/12/10 - 07/23/10 9:45A - 10:35A C1 Intermediate Class Dates 06/16/10 - 08/04/10
1 - 6.1
This class is for adults who are comfortable in the water but do not have proper
C2 07/12/10 - 07/23/10 10:45A - 11:35A C2
1 - 6.1 technique, find themselves struggling, or are rapidly exhausted. A portion of this
D1 07/26/10 - 08/06/10 9:45A - 10:35A D1 class will be designated to the proper breathing technique for freestyle and learning
1 - 6.1 backstroke. Instructors will also cover the basics in swim training.
D2 07/26/10 - 08/06/10 10:45A - 11:35A D2 Meet Day Class Times Activity
1 - 6.1
Wednesday 7:00P - 7:45P 322332-31
Sat I 06/12/10 - 08/07/10 10:00A - 10:50A 61
1 - 6.1
Sat II 06/12/10 - 08/07/10 11:00A - 11:50A 62 Registration Residents begin May 1 and Non-Residents begin May 8 until 2 days
1, 2, 3, 6.2 before the first class.
Registration Residents begin May 1 and Non-Residents begin May 8 until 2 days Fees Community Center Member $35.00 and Resident $40.00
before the first class. Fees Community Center Member $35.00, Resident $40.00
See complete class listing online.
Belugas Swim Team
Practice Days During practice, swimmers are broken up into the six register early! If you are put on a waiting list an Aquatic
Monday-Friday, beginning June 14 lanes of the pool by age group and skill level. The Staff Member will call you before the first practice if any
Activity Numbers coaches for the specific age groups will develop specific spaces open. Participants should register for their age
Boys – 332443 and appropriate swim practices. Skill refinement and group based on their age as of June 1. Cancellation fees
Girls – 332453 endurance are the basic goals. may apply to withdraw from this program.
NEW Practice Times Program Description Prerequisites
8:45 – 9:45 am for ages 10 and under The Brecksville Beluga Swim is a summer recreational The Beluga’s Swim Team requires participants to swim
age group swim team for Brecksville residents. The in the lap lanes with approximately 8 other children.
7:45 – 9:00 am for ages 11 and up Brecksville Community Center is a member of the Participants should be able to comfortably swim lengths
5:00 – 6:15 pm on Monday and Wednesday* Cuyahoga Valley Swim League (CVSL). Other teams in of the pool using Front Crawl, Backstroke, and for the
*These optional practice times are assigned by the this league include the cities of Independence, Parma, higher levels Breaststroke and Butterfly. Participants
coaches. These practices focus more on stroke Parma Heights, Greenwood Village, and a Brunswick should be a minimum of 6 years of age and/or have
opportunity for swimmers to get more individualized sub-division team named Forest Hills. completed or have been enrolled for a few sessions in
attention. The team focuses on introducing children to competitive Level IV of the Learn to Swim Program.
Tentative Meet Schedule swimming. The level of
Program Costs
competition is comparatively
Date Time Vs Location low versus other year round Brecksville Residents (Community Center Members)
June 26 8:00am Independence Away programs such as the USA age $55.00
June 29 6:00pm Forest Hills Away group program. Brecksville Residents (Non-Members)
$60.00
July 1 6:00pm Parma Hts. Home Pre Season Swim Clinic
Greenwood We have optional pre-season Additional Costs
July 6 6:00pm Home
*12 & under swim clinic for those swimmers Additional fees may be collected during the season for
Parma who are signed up for the the Championship meet and additional events. Team
July 8 6:00pm (possibly move Home summer Belugas Swim Team. swim suits and t-shirts are not required but they are
to June 22)
The pre-season clinics require a available. We recommend team members have at
July 13 6:00pm Parma Hts. Away separate registration. least one team suit to help them feel part of the team.
July 15 6:00pm Independence Home Goggles and caps are also available. Neither is required
Registration but goggles are highly recommended for comfort. Swim
July 20 6:00pm Parma Away
Registration for the Beluga’s caps are also recommended for swimmers with longer
July 22 6:00pm Forest Hills Home Swim team begins on Saturday, hair.
Greenwood May 1 at 8:00am and ends May Swimsuit orders should be submitted to
July 27 6:00pm Away
*12 & under 15. Space is limited and certain Erin Dadas, Assistant Aquatic Coordinator by
August 7 8:00am Championships§ Parma age levels fill on the first day. June 2.
§In the case that Parma can not host the Championship meet, a back-up It is recommended that you
date is scheduled for Saturday, July 31 at Independence.
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events & activities
Brecksville Little Theatre
Presents…Lost in Yonkers
A NEIL SIMON COMEDY
June 4-5-11-12-13-18-19
A perfect balance between comedy and tragedy, this coming-of-age
tale won Neil Simon a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award. Set above a MOndAY, June 7
BRECKSVILLE-BROADVIEW HTS COMMUNITY BAND,
candy store in New York during World War II, the story tells of two BRECKSVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
young brothers who come to live with their strict German grandmother COMMUNITY CHORUS & YOUTH CHORUS at the
while their widowered father is away earning money to pay off debts. Brecksville Community Center
7:30pm
In addition to their hard-as-steel grandmother, the household the boys
are thrust into includes a lovable child-like aunt longing to be free of sunday, June 13
her intimidating mother, a tough-talking but small-time hoodlum Logan Wells
uncle on the lam, and another aunt with a psychological breathing 6-8pm
problem. The boys face their disruption with wit, pain and an under- sunday, July 11
standing of human differences that go into the making of a family as KB & The Riptides
sweet and as hard as the candy they sell downstairs. 6pm-8pm
sunday, July 25
Playback
Brecksville Theater On The 6pm-8pm
Square presents the classic sunday, August 8
musical Gypsy Straight Six Dixie
6pm-8pm
thROuGh MAY 16
Gypsy is the ultimate story about an aggressive stage mother. Join sunday, August 22
Rose, June and Louise in their trip accross America during the 1920’s, Cooperhead Slingers
6pm-8pm
when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was being born. Jule Styne’s
music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics include the timeless classics Let ALL CONCERTS TO BE HELD AT THE BAND STAND ON
Me Entertain You, All I Need Is the Girl, Everything’s Coming Up THE SQUARE WEATHER PERMITTING
(RAIN LOCATION: BRECKSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER)
Roses, and many more! It all adds up to a gripping story of one of the
most frightening aspects of show business.
Performances are at the Brecksville Old Town Hall, through May16
(Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 2:00).
Tickets are $12, and $10 for seniors and students (through high
school). Group rates are also available.
For additional information or to order tickets, please call the box Safety Town
office at 526-3443, or visit the BTOTS website at www.btots.org.
sessIOn 1
June 21 - JulY 2
sessIOn 2
JulY 6 - JulY 16
Bicentennial
Bit morninG Class times: 9:00 - 11:00
aFternoon Class times: 11:45 - 1:45
Broadview Heights is joining Brecksville in the registration is at the Community Center beginning
celebration of Brecksville’s Bicentennial next year may 1 through may 31.
because prior to 1927 Brecksville included what is now those teenagers interested in volunteering can
Broadview Heights. In fact, Brecksville was founded in contact sergent bill Goodrich or donna rees at
1811 at Broadview and Boston Roads in what is now… the brecksville Police station 526-8900.
Broadview Heights.
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Join our Memorial Day Parade
It’s not too late to sign up for the Memorial Day Parade on May 31. Whether you would like to enter a float, bring your whole group or
decorate your bike and ride along, please submit an application to participate. The application must be returned by May 12. Participants will
assemble by 8:15 am in the parking lot behind City Hall. Step off is at 9:00 am. If you have any questions contact Ashley Kurtz at
546-2321 any weekday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. The application can also be found online at www.brecksville.oh.us/special events
If you would like to help carry the City’s large American Flag in the parade call Ted Lux at 526-2606.
Clip the application below and return to: Ashley Kurtz
Brecksville Community Center
One Community Drive
Brecksville, OH 44141
Memorial Day Parade Application
Organization _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone _____________________________ Business Phone ____________________________________
I would like to help carry the 20'x38' American Flag in the parade.
Method of Participation: Marching Group Float Horseback Other _________________________
Approximate Number of Participants___ ______________
Vehicle/Automobile ___________________________ Year __________Model _________________________________________
15th Annual Beautification Awards for Outstanding
Landscapes Within the City, Nominate Your Favorite!
The Brecksville Beautification Committee is once again looking for properties in Brecksville with outstanding “curb
appeal” to honor in their annual awards program. Potential properties may include private residences, businesses, churches,
and entranceways to residential and commercial developments.
Nominations are open to all business and residences in the city of Brecksville. Nominations must be submitted by
June 29, 2010 to: Brecksville City Hall, 9069 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, 44141,
by email to beautification@brecksville.oh.us or by fax to 526-8379.
Winners will be recognized and presented with an award at an August City Council meeting.
“This award is all about recognizing beautiful properties and the hard work that goes into maintaining them. We look
for stand-out commercial and residential properties and often it is difficult to select the winners with all the excellent nom-
inees we receive. The winners are always excited to be acknowledged for the hard work and when the prominent award
sign is placed on the winning properties it reinforces the value that is placed by the City of Brecksville on maintaining its
charming look and appeal,” said Jennifer Starinsky, Chair of the Beautification Awards.
The Brecksville Beautification Committee is comprised of a group of volunteers who coordinate numerous programs throughout the year that
enhance the city’s appearance. From Earth Day through the holidays they are responsible for educational seminars, renovation projects, and festive
looks to brighten the town.
Address of property nominated: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Property owner’s name, if known: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Their phone number, if known: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Your name & address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ _______
Your phone number & email address: _________________________________________________________________________________
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city hall Finance department
Virginia price, director . 526-4351
Building department
scott packard, Bldg. Commissioner
City hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-2630
police department,
Mayor/safety director dennis A. Kancler, Chief of police department of Recreation
Jerry n. hruby . . . . . . . . 526-4351 non-emergency . . . . . . . 526-8900 tom tupa, director . . . . 546-2300
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .res. 526-7646
Animal Warden department of human services
law department Cliffette thacker . . . . . . 526-8900 ted lux, director . . . . . . 526-2499
paul A. Grau, law director . . . . .
Fire department, edwin egut, Chief purchasing department
526-4351
non-emergency . . . . . . . 526-2640 Becki Burlingham, director . . . . .
526-4351
City prosecutor City engineer
sergio diGeronimo . . . . 546-9200 Gerald Wise . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351 Cemetery sexton
Kathleen haystrick . . . . 526-4351
Clerk of Courts service department . . . 526-1384
shelley Kazimore. . . . . . 526-2620 Ron Weidig, service director Jinny Farr
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351 Brecksville Bulletin . . . . 546-2319
frequently called phone numbers city council
Cuyahoga County Library Brecksville Metroparks Nature
Brecksville Branch . . . . 526-1102 Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-1012 Larry J. Potla, President . . . res. 838-1680
Board of Education Office Brecksville Service Department Greg Skaljac, Vice President. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-1384
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . res. 717-0362
Brecksville Center for the Arts Brecksville-Broadview Heights
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-6232 Post Office . . . . . . . . . . 838-5191 Gerald F. Broski . . . . . . . . . . res. 526-2068
Brecksville Community Center Human Services Center 526-2499
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546-2300 Louis N. Carouse, Jr.. . . . . . res. 526-4963
Independence License Bureau
Brecksville Historical Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(216) 642-1373 Mike Harwood . . . . . . . . . . . res. 546-0521
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-7165 Regional Income Tax Agency
Brecksville Little Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-0900 Rex Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . res. 740-0715
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4477 Recycling Department . 526-2643 Nora Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . res. 526-8655
Brecksville Theater on the Square
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-3443 Mary Scullin, Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351
Get Brecksville Information on the web
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