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Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites Volume 10 • Issue 6 • June, 2018 AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall At Tri-C This Month by Jeannie Roberts of Hurt: Between Innocence Mayor Tim DeGeeter. “We cifically honors those who gave The American Veterans and Arrogance in Vietnam.” respect and honor those who their lives in the Vietnam War, Traveling Tribute (AVTT) is Sgt. Hack volunteered for have served and are currently and we are humbled to host an 80-percent scale version of Vietnam in 1968, joining the serving in our country’s armed this recognition.” the Vietnam Memorial Wall 1st Infantry Division and was forces. The Traveling Wall spe- in Washington D.C. Across its wounded in Lai Khe in1968, 360-foot length, the wall con- and subsequently awarded the tains every single name etched Purple Heart. He spent a full on the original. The Traveling calls for the truck to arrive at year in a U.S. Army hospital in Wall will arrive in Parma on 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June Fort Knox. Wednesday evening, June 27 27 and to be escorted from mile Powell was an Army and will be escorted to the cam- marker 225 on I-71, then north Nurse at the 24th Evacua- pus by the Rolling Thunder, on I-71 to Pearl Road, then to tion Hospital in Long Binh.

a motorcycle advocacy group Bagley Road and into Tri-C. She says now, "I am the per- photo by Jim O’Bryan that seeks to bring full account- The Wall will open for son I am today because I went through that experience.” ability for prisoners of war viewing at 1 p.m. on Thursday, We found Parma residents down at Burke Lakefront Airport tour- The visit of the AVTT (POWs) and missing in action June 28 and then continuously ing “Doc” one of two flying B29 Bombers in the world. “Friends of Traveling Wall is sponsored by (MIA) service members of all 24/7 until the Wall is dissem- Doc” brought it to Cleveland on a fund raising and awareness tour American Legion Post 703 in U.S. wars. The Wall will also be bled at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July and will be back soon. escorted by a helicopter from 1. The Wall will be lit in hours Parma, with additional sup- UH-Parma Medical Center. of darkness, and security will port from Tri-C West and the Parma Gets Additional Public Members of the public be present 24 hours a day as City of Parma. The event still who are interested in lining well. Official opening ceremo- needs volunteers, and those Input On Town Center the streets for the Wall’s arrival nies will commence at 3 p.m. on who wish to participate are by David Schniegenberg goals. should look for more spe- Thursday. Keynote speakers for encouraged to send an email to Receiving public feedback Over 250 responses and cific details at https://www. the opening ceremonies are Sgt. [email protected] on the Parma Town Center over 300 comments were pro- facebook.com/AVTTParma/ David Hack, author of “The Life “We are so honored to Strategic Master Plan is heav- vided on the online survey about the timing of the Wall’s of a Warrior,” and Mary Reyn- have the AVTT and Traveling ily important in making the made to yield public feedback. arrival. The tentative schedule olds Powell, author of “A World Wall in Parma,” said Parma Parma Town Center a reality. A wide range of positive feed- With the use of the public’s back was provided online and input, it becomes possible to in the meeting as well. The May Citizen And Business Of the Month In Parma update, modify, or eliminate online survey and the meet- different actions and aspects ing were structured around from the plan to reflect the pub- the goals of the Master Plan lic’s wants for the Town Center. such as: making the district Parma along with the Cuyahoga more connected and walkable, Planning Commission held increasing the amounts of open a second public meeting on spaces, making a more sus- Tuesday, May 1st regarding the tainable area, adding vibrant current state of the Master Plan. entertainment districts, as well This meeting was two of three as defining the district and meetings being held to obtain giving it an identity. Based on public feedback on the emerg- the public meeting and online CT Logistics President, Allan Miner, with Mayor Joe Gramuglia with Mayor DeGeeter and Ward 8 ing plan. The meeting focused survey, it became evident that DeGeeter and Ward 1 Councilman Vito Dipierro Councilman Dennis Kish on a numerous goals for the the public prominently sup- by David Schniegenberg in the Army, and for his service and transportation manage- Town Center and the action Read this story online at, At a recent Council meet- in WWII and the Korean War, ment consulting. Although CT steps being taken to meet those ParmaObserver.com ing, Joseph Gramuglia and CT he earned two Bronze Stars. Logistics was incorporated in Logistics were honored for being In his retirement from Cleveland, they built a new head- 14th Annual Firefighters named the Mayor’s Citizen of the serving, Joe spends his time quarters and made Parma their Month and the Mayor’s Business making beaded key chains and new home in 1979. Memorial Day Ride, 2018 of the Month respectively. desk flags for veterans and pub- CT Logistics has provided Joseph Gramuglia, known lic officials. He made desk flags more than 95 years of expe- around town as “GI Joe,” was for every police officer and rience with comprehensive, chosen for Mayor’s Citizen of the firefighter in the City and per- broad supply chain accounting Month for his exceptional work sonally delivered the flags and and business intelligence solu- on behalf of veterans. When Joe key chains to all five fire stations. CT Logistics has been was 18, he joined the Merchant tions. He has made key chains trusted by small firms to For- Marines and was sent out with for the doctors, nurses and tune 100 corporations across the Army Transportation Corps aides who have cared for him the country, and around the to the Pacific Islands during throughout the years. globe, to assist them in mak- World War II. Being home for The Business of the Month, ing solid informed decisions just three years after his WWII CT Logistics, was established regarding their freight bill photo by Jim O’Bryan service, Joe was drafted by the in 1923, and is one of the largest audit and payment challenges. Army and served in the Korean global third-party service provid- Congratulations to both Riders go by the Parma Heights Fire Station on Memorial Day. War. He was able to work his ers of freight related post audit, Joseph Gramuglia and CT You can see every rider in video and photos at the Parma Observer way from PFC to Staff Sergeant pre-audit, Business Intelligence, Logistics! website and Facebook page. Page 2 The Parma Observer Vol 10, Issue 06 June, 2018

COMMUNITY NEWS

ations, which will take place in Parma’s The President’s Corner industrial parkway. Parma also approved North Coast gal to smoke and will be available in by Sean Brennan Therapeutics, LLC and Great Lakes oil, tincture, vaporizer, patch and edi- House Bill 523 was signed into law Medicinal, Inc. to dispense medical ble forms. Only those with one of 21 by Governor John Kasich in September, marijuana at 5341 Pearl Road. The site chronic pain medical conditions, such 2016, legalizing medicinal marijuana in is a former bank that later became Para- as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, the state of Ohio. The law allows patients dise Flower Shop. The building has been multiple sclerosis, or post-traumatic with certain medical conditions to pur- vacant for several years. The company stress disorder, can qualify. Medical chase and use medical marijuana with is on track for approval by the Ohio marijuana may not be grown by the a doctor’s recommendation. The law Board of Pharmacy once all of the appli- patient and will be regulated arguably also permits cities to decide whether or cants whom have been preliminarily more stringently than alcohol by several not to allow the cultivation, processing, approved throughout the state creden- state agencies. and/or dispensing of medical mari- tials are verified. The city is requiring Only physicians who complete juana within their jurisdictions. Soon that there be security on premises and the required training and are awarded after the passage of the law, Parma’s offi- Sean Brennan, will receive $5,000 annually, as well as a “certificate to recommend” will be Parma City Council President cials began studying the issue, and after 5% of net profits. In a show of commit- allowed to recommend medical mari- months of debate, approved vendors for Parma Wellness is permitted to operate ment to the community, the company juana to patients. As of this writing, all three stages of production. Over the a 25,000 square-foot facility and will be has already relocated a non-medical only 36 of these certifications had been past several weeks, many residents have the only one in Cuyahoga County at this marijuana manufacturing business to issued. The patient registry will be asked me what the status of medicinal point. Following Parma’s approval, the Parma with more than 35 employees. implemented beginning in July. It is marijuana is in Parma. state awarded 12 provisional licenses to To find out more about Ohio’s estimated that approximately 200,000 Let’s begin with a few facts about approved cultivators. However, lawsuits medical marijuana program visit med- patients will be eligible in Ohio for medical marijuana in Ohio. First, only filed by companies not selected slowed icalmarijuana.ohio.gov. Best wishes medical marijuana. The program is set patients with an electronic identifi- the process for several weeks earlier this for a wonderful beginning to summer! cation card issued by the state, based by law to begin this fall. year. Recently, a judge threw out these upon the recommendation of a physi- Parma approved Parma Wellness lawsuits and the program is now back cian, will be allowed to visit a medicinal Center, LLC to cultivate and process on track. Should Parma Wellness pass a marijuana dispensary to purchase the medical marijuana. Cultivation may only full inspection, they will be awarded a substance. Medicinal marijuana is ille- take place in an indoor, secure location. permanent license and may begin oper- Strawberry Festival Signals That Summer Is Here The Parma Observer is a community owned and operated by Rick Haase and a health fair with blood pressure dish, I side dish, beverage and a small citizen based news source. The This sounds like some good old screenings and other information and dessert. Meat dishes are hot dog, ham- views and opinions expressed fashioned fun! Parma-South Presby- tests with area health professionals. burger or “veggie” burger. Side dishes do not necessarily reflect the terian Church will host their annual Parma-South organist Greta Pasz- are baked beans, mixed green salad, views and opinions of The Parma Observer staff or our Strawberry Festival and Bake Sale from tor will entertain, playing a variety of potato salad, or a bag of potato chips. advertisers. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June piano music for your listening plea- Beverages will include soda, bottled 10. The church is located at 6155 Pearl sure. Proceeds from the bake sale will water, coffee, ice tea and lemonade. P.O. Box 29030 Road, just north of the intersection of go to the Parma-South Caring Team. A For additional information, call Parma, Ohio 44129 Ackley Boulevard. large part of the event, naturally, cen- 440.885.2652, or visit www.parma- 440.884.7625 • This year there’s something new. ters on food.Adult meals will be $10 south.org. http://parmaobserver.com and include one meat dish and two Rev. Mark Juengel is Head of Staff, You’ll be able to see the “Rocket Car,” Advisory Board a restored 28- foot car from the old side dishes, beverage and dessert. Chil- while Rev. Sheryl Swan is Parish Asso- Craig Czepczynski Euclid Beach Amusement Park. There dren’s meals will be $5 (for children age ciate at the church. Lisa Zaremba will be craft activities for children, 10 and under) and include one meat AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Visit George Salo the Parma Heights Library for an ice Bill DeMarco Penny Schultz 8th Annual Parma cream social from 2-3:30 p.m. Sat- urday, June 2, and kick off the 2018 Publisher Run-Walk for Pierogies Daniel P. McCarthy Summer Reading program for all ages. 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk THE FAB FOUR – Author Dave Editor-In-Chief Saturday, June 30, 2018 - 8:30 am Schwenson will take you behind-the- Stefan P. Stefaniuk Tri-C Western Campus - 11000 Pleasant Valley Road Design and Production scenes with The Beatles in a special AGS Design program which will feature rare films and never before published photos. Advertising Sales CHIP TIMED RACE!! 440-884-7625 The program begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7, also at the Parma First 600 pre-registered are guaranteed a t-shirt. Writers All will receive post-race pierogies, drinks and snacks!! Heights Library, located in the Green- Ruth Barnum Facebook: www.facebook.com/pierogie5k - Twitter: @pierogie5k brier Commons complex at 6200 Pearl Lizabeth Braskie Road. For more information call Sean Brennan 5K Run Award Age Groups: Top overall male and female 11 and under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25- Rick Haase 29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 Over – Pierogie awards 440.884.2313 or visit www.cuyahogali- Lee Kamps to top three male and female finishers in each division. Gene Lovasy brary.org/parmaheights. Mail entries must be received by Wed., June 27. *Pre-Registration $25 EVERYBODY INTO THE POOL Kathryn Mabin Make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events *Day of Registration $30 Jean Micklewright 2425 W. 11th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 *Ages 11 and Under: $15 – The City of Parma Heights Pool and Harry Peck

Waterpark open June 1 at Noon for the Any Popik Register online at: www.hermescleveland.com On-Site Registration/Check-In: Jeannie Roberts Online registration closes Friday, June 29 at 9:00 am. 7:00 am – 8:15 am summer season. David Schniegenberg Race Director: Parma City Council President Sean Brennan: 440-885-8091 [email protected] CJ Sheppard AT THE CASSIDY THEATRE – st nd rd Daniel Taddeo Best pierogie costume contest – Prizes for 1 , 2 and 3 places! From June 8-24, the Cassidy Theatre Kathie Zippo Proceeds benefit local charities. Sponsorship opportunities available! ------will be presenting “Joseph and the Photography Run/Walk for Pierogies Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Ruth Barnum Rick Haase First Name: ______with lyrics by Tim Rice and Music Kathryn Mabin Last Name: ______by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Celebrat- Jim O’Bryan Race Day Age: ______; Gender: M F Harry Peck Date of Birth: ______ing its 50th anniversary in 2018, as Amty Popik Address: ______one of the most enduring shows of all Jeannie Roberts City: ______David Schniegenberg State and Zip: ______time, Joseph and the Amazing Tech- CJ Sheppard Phone: ______nicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of Kathie Zipp E-Mail: ______Signature (Parent/Guardian, if under 18): ______the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Shirt Size: YS YM YL S M L XL XXL XXXL Circle One: 5K Run, 5K Walk or 1 Mile Walk The Parma Observer is powered by: Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of I hereby understand that upon my entry into the Pierogies 5K race/walk or 1 mile fun walk, I waive any and all claims for damages that I may have against University Hospitals, Cuyahoga Community College, Perla Pierogies, the City of Parma, the Parma Charitable Fund, Hermes Sports & Events, promoters, sponsors or anyone involved in the production of this race, regarding any and all injuries suffered by me while running, traveling to and from, or participation in this event, for myself, my You can read the rest of this story heirs and/or assignors. I also understand that refunds will not be available for entry fees. online at parmaobserver.com

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS Timothy Boyko To Chair UH Parma Medical Center's Restructured Board Of Directors by CJ Sheppard representing Nursing. Other members members departing the Board after The Board of Directors of Univer- of the Board as currently comprised many years of service: Jack C. Krise sity Hospitals Parma Medical Center are: Douglas J. Keller, Vice Chair- Jr., Parma, 12 years; Sharon Mar- is restructuring to meet the changing man (Brooklyn Hts.); Julius Ciaccia tin, Parma, 13 years; JoAnn Mason, needs of the hospital in the commu- (Broadview Hts.); John H. Bundy Parma, 13 years; Louis D. Ripepi Jr., nity. Led by new Board Chairman (Brooklyn); Claudio Zanin (North Parma, two terms for a combined 17 Timothy Boyko, the Board will have Royalton); Donna Thomas (Parma); years; Therese Safranek, Brooklyn three members from Parma and one Lesley DeSouza (Parma Hts.); Eric Hts., four years; Nino Seritti, Seven from each of our other founding com- Moore (Seven Hills); Paul G. Tait Hills, six years; Andrea Wittine, munities of Parma Heights, North UH Parma Medical Center President (UH); Angelo Pimpas (Foundation); Brooklyn, two years; Jennifer Wurst, Royalton, Seven Hills, Brooklyn and Peter Bergmann, right, welcomes Timo- and Gerald Burma, MD (Physician MD, Medical Staff, three years. Brooklyn Heights, as well as one from thy Boyko, left, as the new Chairman Trustee). Broadview Heights. of the Board of Directors and thanked Bergmann also thanked those Boyko, an attorney with the law Dave Nedrich, center, for seven years as firm Mansour Gavin, also serves on the Chairman. City of Parma Civil Service Commis- sion and as Magistrate in Broadview pivotal time for the hospital. Nedrich Heights Mayors’ Court. He takes the chaired the Board when UH Parma helm from Dave Nedrich, President & aligned with the UH system, which CEO of the Parma Area Chamber of occurred in January 2014. Welcome Commerce, who concludes 27 years “UH mirrored our organization of dedicated service to the hospital and gave us the best chance to keep through the Parma Hospital Health care in the community rather than to Summer Fun! Care Foundation Board and a decade send cases downtown,” Nedrich said. on the Board of Directors represent- “Our plan was to keep this hospi- ing North Royalton. Dave has served tal available to our patients for many as Board Chairman since 2011. years to come. At a recent Service Awards Dinner “I am quite confident of the honoring more than 100 employees strength UH gives us.” for milestone anniversaries of 10 to Two new members are join- 40 years of service, UH Parma Medi- ing the Board: Donna Imhoff, PhD, cal Center President Peter Bergmann President of Cuyahoga Community MAYOR DEGEETER AND FAMILY welcomed Boyko and thanked Ned- College’s Western Campus, represent- rich for serving as chairman during a ing Parma; and Brenda Tayfel Spear,

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OBSERVER The Blossom And Cleveland Museum Sail Into History by Harry Peck Coney, Nassau Grouper, and oth- The events leading to "Sail- ers. Additional specimens include ing Through Science: the Voyage a Southern Giant Petrel and a huge of the Blossom" at the Cleveland turtle shell. The captain’s desk dis- Museum of Natural History, began play fires imagination with a map of with a map. Museum Librarian and South Trinidad, drawn based on sur- Archivist Wendy Wasman was hunt- veys and photographs by Simmons ing more cabinet space when she and Biologist Kenneth Cuyler. A found a 1923-era map--“Base Map captain’s log, complete with detailed for Plotting Route of the Schooner observations on latitude, longitude, Blossom South Atlantic and Indian thermometer readings on water Ocean Expedition”. Intrigued, Was- and air temperatures, courses and man searched deeper into museum weather, gives meaning to the day- archives and found such good mate- to-day experience of these sailors and rial that the museum elected to scientists. mount its own exhibit. She also found Other artifacts of interest: a the voyage was a tactic for the then- ship’s clock, a sextant, a mariner's new museum to stock its collections. compass, an artificial horizon finder “The expedition was incredibly well- and a chronometer, a collectors field documented for its time, “ Wasman Ahoy! Kids can turn the wheel and sight the telescope on this Blossom model, with book. The Blossom’s ship’s bell was says in a exhibit, including the base backdrop. donated by Simmons’ family. After map, now on display in the muse- the Blossom’s return, the collections um’s Fawick Gallery. The map shows allowed the museum to become an the expedition crossing the Atlantic two weeks out of the New London, som, only four finished the entire established institution and grow to four times, totaling 22,000 miles, CT departure on October 29, 1923, 31-month journey, even though none show its guests the current exhibit. touching land in Africa and South which nearly capsized the undersized died. Sickness and personal situa- “This is our legacy,” Wasman said America, plus numerous islands. The ship, flooded the hold, soaked clothes tions caused turnover amongst the of the expedition and the specimen’s effort collected 13,000 specimens of and bedding and spoiled much of the scientists and crew. collected. fish, birds, lizards, etc. Plans calling water and food supplies. Expedi- A mounted fish display reminds For more information on the for side trips to the Indian Ocean and tion leader George Finlay Simmons, of the collections nature of the Blos- museum, including additional Antarctica were cancelled by neces- a Texas ornithologist was also bed- som’s trip, with 10 fish specimens exhibits, go to www.cmnh.org sity, as the trip stretched out well past ridden with sea sickness during this unfamiliar to most Clevelanders: its original two-year plan. period. Blue Parrotfish, Hogfish, Old Wife, The Blossom’s journey comes to The romance of the high seas life through numerous maps, col- shines through the artifacts and lection displays, a small model of media materials, as do the challenges the Blossom, complete with wheel of being at sea for prolonged periods and spyglass, that kids play on, plus of time. In one photo, Simmons eats dynamic photos, from 95 years ago. on deck, while standing. He’s heavily The original Blossom was a 106 feet, tanned and flat bellied, telling pos- three-masted wooden sailing schoo- sibly of long days, short rations and ner. Though steam power would have abundant chores. Another shows allowed a quicker, safer trip, the plan- a four-man Blossom crew with a ners went old school. The expedition whale boat, having run aground on was funded by Elizabeth Bingham an island’s reef. Shoes and cloth- Blossom for $125,000, about $1.8 ing were lost and the whale boat was million today. Exhibit materials abandoned. Of the sixteen men who refer to a giant wave during a gale, left Connecticut onboard the Blos- Parma’s #1 choice for interior and exterior painting

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EDUCATION

What is your favorite family tradition? In your school or youth program: As a group, list questions young people can ask their adult role models to learn more about choices they made. Then, have students or participants interview that person. Discuss their findings. Visit www.parmacityschools.org/ assets or www.search-institute.org/ assets for more information about the 40 Developmental Assets and ideas for helping young people build them. Or go here http://www.parentfurther.com/ In your neighborhood and com- for great asset-based parenting tips, munity group: Don’t be afraid to start tricks, activities and ideas. Asset Corner #102 a conversation with a young person in by Gene Lovasy ple are more likely to exhibit positive, your neighborhood. Begin by asking: June’s Asset Category: BOUND- responsible behavior when they have How did you meet your best friend? ARIES AND EXPECTATION parents and other adults in their lives Boundaries are important to young who model positive, responsible behav- people because they give clear mes- ior. Having good role models is one of sages about what’s expected, what is the greatest desires of most young peo- approved and celebrated, and what ple. However, only 27 percent of young deserves censure. By the same token, people, ages 11–18, say their parents and caring adults who expect young people other adults model positive, responsible to do their best help them to learn good behavior, according to Search Institute judgment. Every day young people face surveys. Let’s all try a little harder to many options and choices. Boundaries “practice what we preach.” and expectations provide young people Tips for building this asset with the support they need to choose According to experts, what most wisely. This column’s focus will be young people need more than any- by Jean Micklewright on…..Asset 14 Adult Role Models thing else in their lives is positive social May Highlights Young eyes are watching you….. interaction with adults. These interac- The spring session of Maker Sometimes adults do things they tions expose young people to real-life Club at the Parma branch of the aren’t proud of—swear, watch too heroes. Be a role model for the young Cuyahoga County Library ended much television, abuse alcohol, argue. people around you, and help them find May 9. One of the May programs Making mistakes is understandable, other responsible adults to be part of featured a choice of stations includ- but remember young people look up their lives as well. The more positive ing Duct tape, Green Screen, Builder to adults. They see you—especially if role models young people have, the and Art. At the final session, Youth you’re a parent—as the type of person better! made Everbloom art pieces with dif- they want to become someday. They Also try this ferent materials including fabric, want heroes. That’s why it’s so impor- In your home and family: Do your gems and markers that they could tant to be the best person you can be. best to model appropriate behavior at give for Mother’s Day or keep to dec- We are hoping that many youth have Here are the facts all times. When you make mistakes, orate their rooms. success in their jobs this summer! Research shows that young peo- admit them. Apologize for missteps. The R Rules career and life Looking Ahead: Summer Days skills program at the Valley Forge at the Hanna Building 11212 Snow and Parma Senior Discovery Centers Rd. Parma, Oh 44130 Free Skin Cancer Screening Event ended May 24 with a family dinner The Summer Days drop in and a youth presentation on the R ACTIVITY program is back! This Held At Apex Skin Parma Location Rules curriculum and homemade FREE drop in youth program will beach ball ice cream. start on Monday, June 4 and run And Across Northeast Ohio MyCom Youth Council held a through Friday, August 10, 2018. summer planning meeting on May The program is from 11:00am until by Ruth Barnum ness month. Our providers volunteer 21. Students gave input on activities 2:00pm, Monday through Friday, In honor of Skin Cancer aware- their time to grow awareness about the for the summer, including visits/ except for July 4th. This fun pro- ness month, Apex Skin held a free importance of skin cancer screenings tours to the Young Adult Resource gram provides activities, social and skin cancer screening on May 23rd and as it happens each year, together Center, the Safety Training Facility emotional learning, a free lunch and at all 5 locations successfully screen- we may spot a few melanomas and save at Tri-C West and Cleveland State is for youth ages 5-14 (younger if ing 160 patients. 1in 5 Americans will people’s lives.” University. Youth are in the initial accompanied by parent). have skin cancer during their lifetimes, Apex Skin is the premier der- stages of planning the second annual MyCom Quarterly Meetingat and skin cancer screenings are cru- matology practice in Northeast Ohio MyCom Moves! event which was the Hanna Building 11212 Snow cial to diagnose and treat quickly and specializing in medical, surgical and held at Anthony Zielinski Park last Road, Parma, Oh 44130 Monday, effectively. The most common type is aesthetic dermatology. With five loca- year. This FREE community fitness June 11, 2018 from 1:00 – 2:00pm in Basal cell carcinoma, while the deadli- tions in Northeast Ohio, same-day event will again feature Zumba and the cafeteria. All are welcome, espe- est type is Melanoma, often found in appointment scheduling, short wait Yoga lessons. cially parents and caregivers who young patients. times, and a staff that prioritizes patient Youth Opportunities Unlim- want to learn about summer pro- Dr. Jorge Garcia, founder of Apex experience, we are the best option for ited is processing youth registrations gram activities in the area. Join us Skin says, “Since we opened in 2011, any skin care needs. Our purpose is to for jobs all over Cuyahoga County. for summer program updates and Apex has offered free skin cancer transform lives through healthy skin. 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INSPIRATION The Blessings Of Spring I Believe by Daniel Taddeo things for their parents. It is better to Thomas. They try to help their little by Lizabeth Braskie A person of God, doing the will make a child stretch to reach your high brother navigate around toys and sit The month of May certainly holds of God, is immortal until his or her opinion than stoop to match your dis- and play with him when they can. He some reasons for celebrating. Not only work is done. After a reasonable time, respect. No bees, no honey; no work, has quite a lot of patience so some of is the weather reflecting a positive it is best to let go of certain things in no money. their interactions last for a while. What improvement, but the calendar reveals life. All things in God’s time. Be cou- Once we realize we do not have to melts my heart when I see him is his opportunities for lots of family gather- rageous about doing what is right and be wrong to apologize, we will experi- loveable grin on his cute little face. He ings. Aside from the holidays that focus take responsibility for your actions. Be ence a new power. Our expressed words is quite a ladies man and can charm on picnics and outdoor activities, my one who looks for the best in others are either helpful or harmful; seldom, the cookies right off the plate. Since he family has a few birthdays to celebrate and give them the best you have. Bless if ever, are they neither. Parents need to lives in Columbus, the visits are not as that add to the festivities. those who curse you. Think what they be cautious about trying to make their often as I would like, but are very spe- The Birthday Bunch will all be would say if they knew the truth. children carbon copies of themselves. cial when they do happen. Luckily, Jim blowing out their candles at various Faith in God provides the power Patience is a form of action. People keeps me up to date on what’s happen- times during the month. But our lit- to love others unconditionally. For a need more to be reminded than to be ing with our little bundle of energy. He tle miracle baby, Aaron, will have two marriage to be peaceful, the husband instructed. Reprove a friend in secret tells me of the doctor visits and therapy big candles on his cake this week. He should be deaf and the wife blind. but praise him or her before others. that occur regularly, and how progress was born prematurely and has endured Forgiveness is the highest and most Resentment diminishes and devours is being made. Jim lets me know when- many serious procedures. According beautiful form of love. Have faith and the self. Self-reflection is the school of ever a breakthrough occurs or another to speculation by his doctor, he might pursue the unknown end. wisdom. Success is leaving the world a triumph is achieved. I’m hoping that soon be giving up the oxygen unit that In the beginning was the Word, better place than we found it. when Aaron is relieved of his oxygen has been his constant companion since and the Word was with God, and the Self-reflection is always a good unit and sees how fast he can get from birth. This little guy is a born fighter Word was God. In the grand scheme of exercise. What I believe is a work in one place to another, there will be no that has overcome many operations things, we have to learn to take what- progress, not limited to these state- stopping him. It will be like watching a and procedures that stood in his way. ever life brings and deal with it. It is a ments and subject to change. What do flower grow and burst into bloom right He walks around the house carefully good thing to encourage children to do YOU believe? to accommodate his oxygen compan- in front of our eyes. ion, is learning a variety of words and It’s times like these that remind gives special hugs to all. His captivat- us of our blessings that we sometimes ing smile can melt your heart. His dad, take for granted. It’s hard to imagine Faith Community Directory Jim, also has a birthday this month and life without these gifts and how they Christ the Saviour American Orthodox Church change our lives for the better. I don’t has Aaron help with blowing out the 10000 State Road N. Royalton, OH 440-237-9196 candles. Jim also agrees that this little wonder why our lives are what they All Faiths Pantry are, but try to appreciate what we have bundle of blessings seems to bring an P.O. Box 34239 Parma, OH 44134 216-496-4329 and why. 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which went to Craig Lindsley. The Peo- category at the International Godzilla Parma's May Art Show ple's Choice Award is voted on by the Fest in Chicago, for her ceramic coil by Kathryn Mabin attendees to the event. pot painted in acrylic. This annual art show is open to art- Friday, May 18th, a small group of It is interesting to note that Domi- ists and craftsman, age 16 and up, and volunteers, from the Parma Area Fine nica Zampedro, is a 16 year old student does not require residency. Parma Area Arts Council, gathered at the Donna at Normandy High School. She entered Fine Arts Council, Inc., is a qualified Smallwood Center, located at 7001 three items in the show, and won a first, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. They W. Ridgewood Drive. Working fran- second and third place award, one for have served this area for over 50 years, tically, in three hours they installed each entry. She is the daughter of Joya & offering low cost arts and crafts classes the display screens, set up numerous Dominic Zampedro and granddaugh- for ages 7 through senior citizens. Visit tables and chairs, covered the tables ter of Jane Zampedro, life member their web page www.parmafinearts.org with tablecloths, set up food tables, of Parma Fine Arts. In July of 2017, or follow them on Facebook. and Chinese Auction item table, all Dominica won 1st place in the adult in preparation for the May 19th's art show. Additionally nearly 70 pieces of Dominica Zampedro - 1st Place Graphics art work, created by local artists and UH Parma Wins Award For Reducing craftsman, was dropped off, checked Through Rose Colored Glasses. First in, sorted, tagged, labeled and set up place in watercolor went to Marianne Its Environmental Footprint for display. The three judges arrived Legaza, second and third to Emery by CJ Sheppard must demonstrate that they are recy- shortly thereafter and began the pro- Bogardy. Craig Lindsley took first place UH Parma Medical Center cling at least 15 percent of their total cess of reviewing each item in the six in Acrylic/Oil/Mixed Media, with sec- has been recognized nationally for waste, have reduced regulated medical different categories. Care was taken in ond and third to Kathy Kijek. Kathy its successful program to reduce waste, are on track to eliminate mer- order to not reveal the artists name, Kijek won first place in Photography its environmental impact. Practice cury, and have developed successful age or gender to the judges. Nearly two http://i.with second and third to Anthony Greenhealth, the nation’s leading orga- sustainability programs in many areas. hours later the winners were revealed.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_ap DeMarco. Dominica- Zampedro won Across the UH system of 18 hos- prove/17380971/2/stock-illustration-17380971-fitness-icons.jp nization dedicated to environmental Best in Show went to Anthony first and third in Graphics, and second sustainability in health care, awarded pitals, UH is recycling 36 percent of DeMarco for his enamel and ceramic went to Michelle Behal. Laurie Sak won the hospital with a Partner for Change its waste. Expensive regulated medi- mask titled Flawed But Still Looking first and second in Three Dimensional, award. UH Parma was among four UH cal waste – including biohazard waste, with Dominica Zampedro taking hospitals recognized, with awards also trace chemotherapy waste, and sharps third. This year a new category was going to UH Cleveland, UH Geauga bins – should be no more than 10 per- added, Fiber Arts. Fiber Arts, first and and UH St. John medical centers. cent of the waste stream, and UH is at second place winner was Jane Zampe- The Partner for Change Award 5.7 percent. Earth Day/Week celebra- dro, and Billie Branning took third. recognizes health care facilities that tions at various UH campuses centered Numerous honorable mention awards continuously improve and expand upon around educating staff on disposing of were given. Cash prizes were awarded programs to eliminate mercury, reduce recyclable materials and waste in the to Best In Show, all first place win- and recycle waste, source products sus- proper bins. Anthony DeMarco - Best In Show ners and the People's Choice Award, tainably and more. Winning facilities

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PERSPECTIVE How Many More Must Die Before The United States Enacts Sane Gun Control Laws? by Lee Kamps Everyone attending the concert had to and killed answering a domestic distur- shootings. Other countries have passed There has been another school go through security and no firearms bance call. The man who shot them has laws that have worked. So why can't the shooting in the United States with more were permitted. Fine, but this secu- a long criminal record and cannot own United States pass sensible laws that "thoughts and prayers" for the victims rity only prevents honest people from or buy a gun. But another man in the might prevent such killings? We just of this latest mass shooting. But as sure bringing in a Swiss army knife, like I Cleveland area bought the gun used in lack the political courage and will to as the sun will rise tomorrow morning, carry as a handy dandy tool and not as the killing for his friend at a gun store in just do it. there will be another mass shooting a weapon. But a sniper or gunman with the Cleveland area. He is facing criminal Ordinary citizens could get this in the United States. Whether it is at an assault weapon or just a deer rifle charges for buying that gun illegally for done by voting sensibly. First go vote, another school, or a place of business, could easily commit mass murder from someone else. But shouldn't someone then reject any candidate who is under a church, a shopping center or just outside the security perimeter. Such who buys or provides a gun to another the control of the NRA. Vote for can- out in public; this is an epidemic that security procedures wouldn't have pre- person and that gun is used to commit a didates who pledge to enact sensible must stop! Most of the time when mass vented the mass shooting at a concert crime face the same charges as the per- legislation to prevent mass shootings shootings happen in other countries, in Las Vegas last October. son who pulled the trigger? and pass sensible gun control laws. they are usually isolated incidents or But the question that must be After all, if someone drives the get Then after the election, hold our are acts by terrorist groups. asked is when will our elected officials away car for a bank robbery, they are elected officials accountable. But here in the United States these actually do something to prevent such charged as an accomplice in the rob- You could bet the farm that if it mass shootings are done by ordinary mass shootings? When will they stand bery. So shouldn't the man who illegally were some international terrorist group people who may be troubled individu- up against the gun lobby? We don't bought the gun used to kill two police that took responsibility for a mass shoot- als carried out with legally purchased have to repeal the second amendment officers be facing the same charges as ing with that many killed, our elected or owned firearms. The latest school or take guns away from anyone who the man who pulled the trigger? Would officials and the people would demand shooter used guns legally owned by his hasn't broken the law or isn't crazy. But such a law have stopped that killing? I something be done right away. But when father to kill 10 and wound another 10 I challenge anyone to give me a reason don't know, but it may make people it is one of our own using a legally pur- people just going about their business why any civilian should own a working think twice before buying a gun for chased and owned gun that commits a of education. So far in 2018, more peo- AR-15 military assault weapon with a someone else. Of course that man with mass shooting, we just offer "thoughts ple have been killed in school shootings 100 round magazine. the criminal record could have pur- and prayers" until the next mass shoot- than all of our troops on active duty One start could be to hold gun chased that gun at a local gun show ing. It is time to do much more before the around the world. owners both criminally and civilly where there are no background checks. next mass shooting incident. What is it in the United States about liable should their guns be used in a We can do a lot to prevent mass our fascination with guns? Earlier this crime. The Chardon school shooter month a recent female graduate of Kent back in February 2012 used guns State University walked around the owned by his grandfather to kill three Strengthening the community campus openly carrying an assault rifle, students at Chardon high school. He of Parma through networking, supposedly to make a political point. was 17 years old at the time. Shouldn't activism, and local pride. For what? Ohio's crazy and cowardly guns be kept under lock and key and legislators have allowed concealed carry not be where anyone else could have ParmaYPs.com permit holders to carry their weapons access to them? Shouldn’t ammunition #ThisIsParma into bars, restaurants, sporting events be stored separately from the guns and and on college campuses unless specifi- the guns stored unloaded? The suspect ParmaYPs @YPParma @follow_floyd_of_parma cally posted by the establishment. Has in the latest school shooting is a 17 year the United States gone back to the wild old boy. Shouldn't the parents be held west of the 19th century? responsible for his actions? Last week I attended a concert at Earlier this year two police offi- a popular outdoor venue in Cleveland. cers in the Columbus area were shot meet. share. network. change.

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IMPRESSIONS Parma Natives Doing Cool Things In Cleveland by Kathie Zipp As Cleveland’s biggest suburb, it’s not surprising that many Parmidians have gone on to do some pretty cool things. For example, did you know that Ferris Bueller’s best bud Cam- eron (Alan Douglas Ruck) graduated from Parma Senior High School? More locally, Browns player Jamie Meder is from Parma Heights. There are plenty Parma-area natives (from left to right), Matt Fish, Natasha Pogrebinsky, Dave Bumba, Amanda Montague. of other Parma-area natives doing great things in the Cleveland area, What do you do when you come that work ethic certainly resonates and Lakewood thrives because it has too. We’ve reached out to some to hear back to Parma? motivates me. affordable housing, it’s accessible to more about their thoughts on growing The new Metroparks off Grantwood Being from Parma Heights, what do alternative forms of transportation up in Parma and the city’s future. have become a regular hiking area for you like about the Parma area? and the small business community is Matt Fish, owner and founder of me, my wife and our two Great Danes. It’s a safe, affordable and friendly vibrant and in touch with a younger Melt Bar and Grilled The backyard of my father’s house where community. There’s a good amount of generation. Having a lot of bars is a What do you love about Parma? I grew up dumps out into the eastern end green space and parks. I grew up going nice neighborhood perk, but I don’t I love Parma mostly because it of the park. I grew up in those woods, so I to Parmatown Mall; I was big mall rat. I think people move to Lakewood just is my hometown and it is where life still love them. They are an amazing part like how Parma is starting to redevelop because of the bar scene. began. All my formative years were of the Parma landscape. space (such as Parmatown) to better fit So how can Parma stay relevant? spent in Parma so I have a ton of great What would you like to see happen the needs of the community. My par- By creating affordable, smaller self- and not-so-great memories. Every in the city? ents still live in Parma Heights and I sustaining communities with the city good and bad early decision was made I would like to see more younger visit on a regular basis. We still order and re-purposing abandoned retail in Parma. All my early important people and families moving into the Godmother’s Pizza fairly regularly. space into more relevant usage. Parma friendships (some I still have today) city; more people who did not grow What would you like to see happen needs to take some chances on redevel- were all forged in Parma. I frequented up there appreciating what Parma has in the city? opment and carve out a new identity. Parmatown Mall, specifically Aladdin’s to offer. And more neighborhood ice Suburbs across the country are Otherwise it will just fade into the Castles arcade, Camelot Music and the cream shops, my secret favorite part facing a crisis in general. Younger gen- background as another generic com- food court. I remember hanging out at about Parma! erations are moving back into the city munity. I would try and attract artists Space Invaders and Peaches. I played Was being close to Parma a consid- and redeveloping urban landscapes and musicians to the area; they tend baseball for nine years at Forestwood eration in opening Melt locations? while abandoning outer-ring suburbia. to care more about the communities and State Road fields, and frequented The Independence location was This urban renaissance is triggered by they live in and are active participants the pool at Walter’s Grove. a great opportunity presented to me a few things: practicality, affordability in cleaning up and improving their My love for music and cook- in 2011, and just so happened to be so and accessibility. neighborhood. ing were both born in Parma. I fell in close to the areas of Parma I know and Cleveland neighborhoods like Would you ever consider opening a love with music and rock & roll at the grew up in. It felt like a homecoming Ohio City, Gordon Square, Tremont business or working for a business in the Parma Snow library. Each week I took when I opened the third Melt Bar and and Lakewood offer accessibility and Parma area? out a new record and got turned on Grilled location. I knew the area could relative affordability. They also boast Definitely, if the opportunity arose. to so many bands that I likely had no potentially be a good area for us, but trendy, in-touch local small busi- Parma is in need of a few young entre- business listening to at such a young it has definitely exceeded our expecta- nesses. Meanwhile much of suburbia is preneurs to pump some new blood and age. My love for cooking and restau- tions. cookie-cutter, copy-and-paste chains, new ideas into the community. rants came from my first job out of Dave Bumba, owner Yuzu, which offer no unique social currency. Natasha Pogrebinsky, executive high school at Rocky’s Pizza. It really Lakewood So what does Parma have to do to chef of both South Side and the Hi shaped me and pushed me down that Did growing up in Parma shape stay relevant? It needs to develop smaller, & Dry in Tremont, and independent path. If I had not gotten my first real what you do now at all? self-sufficient neighborhoods that boast hospitality consultant job at Rocky’s Pizza, I am not sure what It’s quite possible. Parma is a hard- the same attractions as many trendy What do you love about Parma? or where I would be today. working and humble community, so urban communities. Growing up in Parma, I loved our Lakewood seems to have done a small-town-big-world feel. We could great job turning dive bars into some- run to State Road park, ride our bikes thing that attracts young people. How to Honey Hut and all our schools and do you think neighborhood bars in churches were right there. I loved our Parma can market or make changes to libraries. I was at one at least five times NOW OPEN attract a younger crowd? a week. It always felt like a really tight I don’t think the dive bars them- community, but at the same time we selves necessarily attract a young crowd had so many cultures and ethnicities in Lakewood. They are a cataclys- all living together―opening their stores, What inspires You?... mic byproduct of the city’s success in restaurants and other businesses. It’s a Let our devoted staff curate it for you! attracting a young, vibrant crowd and You can read the rest of this article staying relevant with the times. online at parmaobserver.com Catered Living Assisted living Memory Care

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event is wonderful. I like that we are all here able to celebrate with each other.” PTA Scholarship Dinner Celebrates Maddison Thompson received two community scholarships at the Students' Scholarships And Successes dinner: Rotary Club of Parma’s “Ser- vice Above Self” Scholarship for $1,200 by Amy Popik and the Alpha Delta Kappa – Alpha The Parma Council of PTAs Schol- Nu Chapter Scholarship for $750. “It is arship Dinner is always a special night really rewarding because all the hours for Normandy, Parma and Valley Forge I put into community service people seniors. This year, 115 students were are appreciating and noticing every- celebrated for their achievements and thing I have accomplished so far,” she received scholarships to continue their expressed. “It’s exciting that the Parma education at the 65th annual event, held City School District is appreciating all at LaVilla Conference and Banquet Cen- the hard work we have done over the ter on May 10, 2018. Almost $100,000 years. I’m definitely grateful and maybe was awarded to students through the one day I will be able to give away one PCPTA Scholarship Program. “This is of these scholarships.” The Normandy the culminating event, and I wish we senior plans to double major in early could do this every week because when childhood and middle school educa- you hear about where these students are tion at Miami University of Ohio and going to school and what they are doing, is looking forward to all the new expe- you will be amazed,” PCSD Superin- riences college has to offer. “I didn’t tendent Carl Hilling said at the event. Superintendent Carl Hilling congratulates Valley Forge senior Savanna Birch at the realize how many scholarships they are “These students are the future, and our PTA Scholarship Dinner on May 10. giving out, so it’s really cool to see that future is in good hands.” University of Akron to study nursing. “I Hakki, who will be studying education and to see people you have grown up After dinner, students received an think all the students really appreciate all at Marietta College. “I’m very grateful, with, even if you don’t go to the same award for their accomplishments, and the hard work they did for this because and I really appreciate being able to do school together anymore, where they scholarship sponsors read each student’s every little bit helps when you are going this and all that my parents did for me are going to college,” she added. name, what scholarship they received, to college.” She added that she’s excited to get me here,” she shared. “I think this how much they won, where they will to get out into the world after gradua- be attending school in the fall and what tion and use the skills she received in they plan to major in. Valley Forge school, as well as met new people and Senior Amanda Pawlus received the Val- just explore. “I think this event is great,” ley Forge High School Student Council Pawlus expressed. “Not only do we get a Leadership Grant for $750, along with scholarship, but we also get recognized in classmates Maria Bobrowski-Artola, front of our parents and family. It makes Emily Laudo and Lily Nelson. “It feels you feel appreciated and that your hard honestly awesome to win a scholarship work really does pay off.” and it’s so cool that the school district Receiving the Snowden-Small- and the PCPTA put this together for us,” wood Setting an Example Scholarship shared Pawlus, who will be attending the for $500 was Parma High Senior Laila

PCSD Opening Kick-Off Returns On August 18 Even Bigger Thanks To Drive For Your Students Veronica Coyne, left, and Jordyn Piotrowski, right, plate their Asian inspired Chilean by Amy Popik done with Cosmetology or see a 3D Sea Bass at the National ProStart Invitational on April 28 in Rhode Island. The Parma City School District printer in action thanks to Engineer- will once again celebrate the begin- ing. In all, there was over 15 Career ning of the school year with the PCSD and Technical programs present and PCSD Culinary Arts Program Opening Kick-Off. This year, the it was one of the main attractions of event will be held on Saturday, August the day. Finishes Seventh In The Nation 18 at Byers Field in Parma. “The 2018 PCSD athletic teams from PCSD Opening Kick-Off will provide throughout the district practiced on At ProStart Invitational our parents, students and anyone in the turf at Byers Field. Over 17 differ- by Amy Popik of the PCSD were seniors Javier Boras, the community the opportunity to ent teams participated. Finally, the The Normandy Culinary Arts Veronica Coyne, Kaylee Headrick and come and learn more about the Parma marching bands from the three high program has always been a source of Jordyn Piotrowski along with junior City School District,” Dan Rajkovich, schools finished out the day as each pride for the PCSD and for our three Kristine Zajac. All of these students Supervisor of Public Relations said. performed music from their upcom- communities. Now, the Culinary Arts attend Parma Senior High School. “It’s a fun and relaxed setting where ing football season. “Of course, every program has another reason to cel- The Culinary Arts students chose “A parents and kids can meet their prin- year we want it to be bigger and bet- ebrate, as they were recently named a Taste of Asia” as their theme for their cipals, meet the administrators, meet ter, and this year it certainly will be,” top 10 team at the National Prostart three-course meal. According to Chef our staff, meet our great students and Rajkovich added. Invitational, sponsored by the National Instructor Iann Johnson, the dishes really find out what the district truly This year’s Opening Kick-Off Restaurant Association. The Invita- included “a play” on Peking Duck, a is about. We’re proud of our schools will feature the Drive For Your Stu- tional was held this year in Providence, Chilean Sea Bass dish, a fig and pista- and we want to show that to every- dents fundraiser, hosted by Barry Rhode Island, from April 27-29. Get- chio salad along with Chai Tea Panna one.” Last year’s all-day event featured Axelrod Buick GMC and the Parma ting to the National Invitational was Cotta for dessert. students, programs, schools and City Schools Foundation. “This event not easy. Teams from across the United The judges literally ate it up. The departments from around the PCSD. enables each school to earn money States first competed in a statewide Normandy Culinary Arts team was Over 40 tables featured information for their school,” said Barb Filipow, a ProStart competition. Only the top awarded first place in Ohio for their and engaging activities for students. trustee with the Parma City Schools finishing teams from each state are Asian inspired creations. Culinary Arts Every department in the PCSD was on Foundation. “Adults driving for granted the opportunity to compete at also beat out Polaris Career Center from hand so parents could have questions their student can earn $10 per drive the National Invitational. In Ohio, the Middleburg Heights, who had won the answered. for their school. When we reach 500 state ProStart competition was held in state competition the last eight years in In 2017, Career and Technical drivers, we will receive $10,000 for Columbus at the end of February. a row. Polaris also was also the defend- Education students showed off their our schools.” Drive For Your Stu- The Normandy Culinary Arts ing, back-to-back national champion. “I skills, equipment and programs. For dents isn’t a new event at the Parma competition team featured five PCSD was going into nationals kind of unsure example, attendees could get a painted Schools. Over the past few years, the students who were tasked with creating of what the competition level was going temporary tattoo with Visual Com- a three-course meal for the ProStart munications, have their hair or nails continued on page 12 judges. Competing this year on behalf continued on page 12

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PCSD Opening Kick-Off Returns On August 18 News You Can Use Even Bigger Thanks To Drive For Your Students continued from page 10 Students event raised $7,420. Barry (And Where To Find It) Axelrod then donated another $5,000 by Gene Lovasy employees, members of your organiza- annual event has also been held at to the school district. Significant progress continues tion, or you personally, for that matter, Byers Field. “This is the first time we Over the past seven years, the re. the Parma Town Center Strategic can safely & effectively respond in an will be able to have a captive audience Parma City Schools Foundation has Master Plan. Project details to include active shooter situation? To be sure, of many participants as all schools donated over $125,000 to the Parma renderings of various options were consider scheduling a presentation by will have booths or teams participat- Schools. That money helped fund presented and feedback solicited dur- representatives from Tri-C’s Security ing,” Filipow added. “Help us help technology, materials, activities ing the 2nd Public Meeting that took Services on A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lock- our students. The drive is all right- and more for students. That money place on May 1st. A special shout-out down, Inform, Counter, Evacuate). hand turns, in a car of your choice also included over a total of $12,000 to students from the 3 district high This free, community outreach service and takes approximately 10 minutes directly donated to individual schools. schools and Tri-City MyCom for tak- can be tailored to your specific needs & or less.” Drivers must be 21, insured More information about the 2018 ing the time to attend and sharing their time available. To schedule a training and have a valid driver’s license. Drive PCSD Opening Kick-Off will be com- unique perspective. Go to www.coun- session call Ptl. Tom Wieczorek at 216- For Your Students and the Parma City ing in the early summer. For more typlanning.us/parma to follow this 987-5326, email thomas.wieczorek@ Schools Foundation have both pro- information, visit the website at www. project’s progress. You can read the rest of this article vided money for PCSD students. For parmacityschools.org/kickoff. Are you confident that your online at parmaobserver.com example, in 2015, the Drive For Your PCSD Culinary Arts Program Finishes Seventh In The Nation At ProStart Invitational continued from page 10 team doubled down and continued to some unique logistical challenges. In really proud of how they did.” painstakingly practice. Johnson esti- the end, the team settled in for compe- In the end, the Normandy Culi- to be,” Johnson said. “I felt rather con- mates they spent at least 100 hours tition as they would square off against nary Arts team finished seventh overall fident though because Polaris had done practicing. “For states, we definitely 46 other schools from around the U.S. in the nation. The top ten finish is a so well in the past. And that gave me were really serious and really focused. In a random drawing, the Nor- testament to the talent, commitment a pretty good gauge of what the other We knew what our goal was,” Johnson mandy Culinary Arts team was one of and perseverance of both the students teams might look like, how they cook, added. “When it came to the national the first to compete. For Johnson, the and the instructors during the course how they might work.” competition, we just took everything early drawing was both a positive and of the entire year. The students walked Leading up to the Ohio competi- we did and tightened it up...Everything a negative. A positive was that the team away with over $100,000 in scholar- tion, the Culinary Arts program spent is just at a higher level.” could just go out and cook, as opposed ships from the state competition and numerous hours after school prepar- The team had to bring their own to seeing the competition ahead of $3,500 in scholarships from their fin- ing and practicing the process to create equipment and some ingredients to the time. However, a negative was that the ish at the National Invitational. “This their dishes. After their state win, the national competition which created judges still had many dishes to taste is one of the most dedicated groups and would have higher expectations as that I’ve had over the last ten years,” the competition went along. However, Johnson said of his seniors. “The time, Johnson felt the team performed very the effort and their attention to detail. well and set a very high standard for How much they care about not only others to follow. “I think the kids came the competition, but it’s evident when out and set the bar really high for all the program is up and running. When the other groups,” Johnson said. “I had the restaurant is busy and the kitchen a lot of instructors coming up to me at is going, they’re always the ones that the end and comment on how well they will do that little extra stuff. They’ve did and how impressed they were to see been very impressive and I’m definitely them work. Especially since we were a going to miss this group, for sure.” first year team at nationals. So I was

(L-R) Chef Instructor Christie Gibbons, senior Veronica Coyne, junior Kristine Zajac, senior Kaylee Headrick, senior Jordyn Piotrowski, senior Javier Boras and Chef Instructor Iann Johnson at ProStart National Competition in Rhode Island. STOP UNWANTED DOOR-TO-DOOR SALESMEN.

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