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Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites Volume 5 • Issue 8 • August, 2013 Parma Hospital Announces Plans To Integrate With University Hospitals by CJ Sheppard as a major benefit to the new University Hospitals agreement including expanding The facade on the Parmatown Plaza strip (UH) and Parma Commu- the presence of UH Rainbow nity General Hospital (Parma Babies & Children’s Hospital Hospital) have signed a letter that currently provides neona- of intent to officially explore tal care at Parma Hospital. UH, A Preview Of The an integration that will add with its nationally recognized Parma Hospital to the Univer- academic medical center – UH sity Hospitals health system. Case Medical Center – will also Shoppes At Parma “We completed a very com- provide strong clinical research, by Jeannie Roberts still thousands of details to trict and the port authority. prehensive process to evaluate leading-edge technology, inno- Phillips-Edison executive work out, though, in this com- Work has already begun on six potential organizations that vative practices and initiatives Roy Williams told Parma City plicated project. But recently out-lots along W. Ridgewood could best support our mission that will complement and Council that turning Parma- released architectural render- Drive and the Parmatown to provide the highest quality grow Parma Hospital’s highly town Mall into The Shoppes ings offer a sneak peek at what Plaza strip. of personalized health care regarded medical programs. at Parma could take three or is to come. “It’s a significant People are beginning to to our patients and the com- Additional commitments four years and cost about $70 investment and a project of wonder and dream about how munities that we serve,” said will bring programs from inter- million. He also estimated considerable size, magnitude it might turn out. Parma resi- Terrence G. Deis, President nationally recognized centers dents are excited to see the and Chief Executive Officer of excellence such as UH Seid- work that has begun - there are of Parma Hospital. “It is our man Cancer Center. “Parma cordoned-off areas, construc- belief that University Hospitals Hospital is a vital anchor insti- tion vehicles and actual piles is most compatible with that tution in the communities that of dirt in the parking lot. Ini- mission, our medical staff and they serve,” said Thomas F. tial phases of development are the commitment to remain a Zenty III, UH’s Chief Execu- confined to the Parmatown vital resource for our extended tive Officer. “We are honored Plaza strip and the out-lots. communities.” to have the opportunity to sup- When the entire project is University Hospitals will port and share in their mission New exterior entrance to The Shoppes at Parma done, though, Williams says work closely together with the to provide the highest qual- the property will be “pedes- Parma Hospital medical staff ity patientcentered care and to trian friendly.” He added that that in addition to 700-800 and complexity,” Williams to ensure that their patients join with them and their physi- The Shoppes at Parma will construction jobs, the project said. Phillips-Edison is explor- continue to receive the highest cians in advancing the vision of have less indoor store space could eventually add about ing financing options that quality personalized care. It is valuedriven, affordable care.” than the current Parmatown 2,000 retail and office jobs. include partnering with the anticipated that UH will bring Parma Hospital employs Mall incarnation, but that will Good news. There are city, the county, the school dis- investments and new services continued on page 8 be supplemented by the out-lot buildings. Overall, Williams Gather Family/Friends for West Creek Conservancy’s Second Annual said, the Shoppes will be a mixture of retail, restaurants and office space. “Tails for Trails” Dog Walk-a-thon. What seemingly everybody by Dave Lincheck day, August 24, 2013 on the Keystone Shelter, located R e g i s t r a - wants to know is what stores This year's event will trails of the new West Creek on West Ridgewood Drive, tions are now open at will be in the new Shoppes at be will be held on Satur- Reservation, starting at the between Broadview and State http://2013tailsfortrails. Parma. Williams said Phillips- Road in Parma. eventbrite.com/ or contact Edison isn’t ready to divulge Everyone is welcome to West Creek Conservancy at that information yet, saying participate with or without 216-749-3720 ext.10. Sign in they will do so only after the a canine. The registration fee will start at 10:00 am and tenants have signed a lease. He is $20 per dog, $30 for 2 or the walk will begin at 11:00 did say that JCPenney, Dick’s, more dogs and humans are am with an optional one or Walmart and Marc’s will free. Participants are invited three mile walk. Following remain as anchor stores. to obtain pledges and/or the walk, participants will Williams has gotten donations. All donations will celebrate with refreshments, quickly up to speed with what help West Creek Conservan- vendors, demonstrations by Parmatown Mall once meant cy’s efforts to protect land Parma K9 unit, and raffles. to the city and residents. “We and build trails in our com- To register and download respect that and we want the munity. For every $20 raised pledge forms or to obtain community to have this type of in pledges, you will receive a more information on the connection with the shopping ticket for a chance to win a event, please visit www.west- center for many generations to Canines and humans will raise funds for conservation as they walk 19" LED Flat Screen TV. creek.org. come,” he said. the new trails at West Creek Reservation at Tails for Trails on Aug 24 Page 2 The Parma Observer Vol 05, Issue 8 August, 2013

Parma Business

can receive a credit of 25% off of their to 8:30 pm. The $60 cost of the work- stormwater fee by taking steps to con- shop includes the rain barrel that you The President’s Corner trol stormwater, such as installing rain will leave with at the end of the presen- by Sean Brennan, and save precious treated water for bet- barrels, creating rain gardens, reducing tation! To reserve your spot and to find Parma City Council President ter uses. Finally, I am planning to take impervious surfaces, etc. To find out out more visit http://www.cuyahog- As a follow up to last month’s col- advantage of the stormwater fee cred- more about stormwater fees and credits aswcd.org/RainBarrels.htm or call umn, I want to thank Congresswoman its being offered by the Northeast Ohio visit http://www.neorsd.org/stormwa- 216-524-6580, ext. 22. Marcy Kaptur and Congressman Jim Regional Sewer District (NEORSD). terprogram.php or call 216-881-6600. I hope that you find this month’s Renacci for adding their names as co- As you are probably aware, If you are interested in install- column informative and helpful. As sponsors to H.R. 543 – The Blue Water always, if you have suggestions for Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2013, future columns, please feel free to after I contacted them about the bill. contact me at (440) 885-8091 or coun- Thanks to them, we are getting closer [email protected]. to protecting the rights of our Viet- nam Vets who did not serve on land, but are still suffering from the harmful effects of exposure to Agent Orange as a result of their service to our nation. Please contact Congresswoman Kap- tur at www.kaptur.house.gov or (800) 964-4699 and Congressman Renacci at www.renacci.house.gov or (330) 334- The Parma Observer is a com- 0400 to thank them for supporting munity owned and operated our Vets through this excellent legisla- citizen based news source. The tion.To keep an eye on the legislation views and opinions expressed please visit http://beta.congress.gov/ do not necessarily reflect the bill/113th-congress/house-bill/543. Parma City Council President Sean Brennan and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur views and opinions of The Parma Observer Recently, I installed two more discuss legislation. staff or our rain barrels at my home for a grand advertisers. total of three. I did this for several rea- NEORSD now charges a quarterly ing a rain barrel, I invite you to attend 11180 Snow Road, Parma, sons. First, my flowers and plants love stormwater fee. The monies collected the upcoming rain barrel workshop Ohio 44130 rainwater! I am always amazed at the from this fee are being used to address sponsored by the City of Parma and 440.884.7625 • http://par- growth and blooms I get with rainwa- stormwater related challenges, includ- being conducted by the fine folks at the maobserver.com ter, as opposed to treated water. Next, I ing flooding, polluted waterways, Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conserva- erosion problems, etc. in our region. tion District. The workshop will take am doing my part to divert storm water Advisory Board (and the harmful things carried by it) The amount one pays is based upon the place in the beautiful, new Stewardship Craig Czepczynski from entering our sewers and streams amount of impervious surface, such as Center in the Cleveland Metroparks Randi Hansen during storm events. Further, I will the driveway or roof, on one’s prop- West Creek Reservation right here in David Lincheck save money on my quarterly water bill erty. Customers of the Sewer District Parma on September 12 from 6:30 pm Lisa Zaremba George Salo Bill DeMarco Mayor Paul Cassidy 1919-2013 Publisher Daniel P. McCarthy by Mike Byrne and was awarded the Distinguished Fly- Editor Longtime Mayor of Parma ing Cross with oak leaf cluster, the Air Patty Knox Heights Paul W. Cassidy passed away Medal with four oak leaf clusters and [email protected] on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. He had the European Theater of Operations Design and Production served the community as mayor for with three battle stars. AGS Design 43 years and, after his retirement from He returned from the war to finish Advertising Sales that office, continued on as magistrate law school and was admitted to the bar 440-884-7625 of the mayor’s court for nine years. in 1947. He was a candidate for Con- He will be remembered for his unfail- gress in the 20th District of Ohio in Writers Alisa Boles ing devotion to faith and family, his 1950, was called up in Army Reserves Sean Brennan unabashed pride in his Irish heritage, during the campaign and in Septem- Mike Byrne his courage, honesty, loyalty, selfless- ber of 1950 was stationed at Porter Air Brigitte Gerard Force Base, Greenville, South Carolina. Anne Hribar ness and patriotism. He touched so Lee Kamps many people and I feel fortunate to Cassidy returned to Cleveland in Patty Knox have been one of them. August of 1951 and moved his law prac- Tricia Kuvinen Cassidy began his long and distin- tice to Parma in 1952. He was a founder Dave Lincheck Christopher Lobas guished service to the City of Parma Mayor Paul Cassidy 1919-2013 of the Parma Bar Association and its first Gene Lovasy Heights when he was elected to Parma President, a founder of the Parma Com- Kathryn Mabin Heights City Council in 1953 and was munity General Hospital and served as its Lucy Mckernan (Lindsey), Patricia Kyle (Chuck), and Wayne Mesker then named the Law Director in July, General Counsel for 42 years, a founder Ruth Revecky 1954. He was elected Mayor of the Steven Cassidy; 12 grandchildren: of the Parma Heights Library, the Fore- Jeannie Roberts City of Parma Heights in November of Patrick Foran (Kristen), Daniel Kyle man of the Cuyahoga County Grand Jury CJ Sheppard (Jessie), Maureen Kyle MacDougall during the 2001 Summer Term, a mem- Debbie Sillett 1957, a position he held continuously Daniel Taddeo through December, 2000, as he guided (Mark), Kara Schwabauer (Matt), ber of “Convening The Community” for the community’s growth from rural Michael Foran, Margot Tomer (Adie), the Cleveland Art Museum, founded the Illustration hamlet to modern suburb. Anne Kyle, John Cassidy, Meghan Greenbrier Community Theater, which Julia Cindric Cassidy was born on May 30, 1919, Foran, Alexandra Russo, Bridget Kyle was later privatized and named the Cas- Photography the third of six children, in Pittsburgh, and Jillian Cassidy; and two great sidy Theatre in his honor, was a Trustee Sean Brennan Pennsylvania, and the family moved to grandchildren: Dylan Patrick Kyle and of the Cleveland Bar Association from Anne Hribar Michael Cormac Foran. Dave Lincheck Cleveland’s Glenville area in 1928. He 1973 to 1976 and was a member of the Christopher Lobas graduated from Cathedral Latin School Cassidy entered the Army Air Corps Ohio Public Defender Commission. Lucy McKernan in 1935 at the age of sixteen, went on in February 1942, and was a navigator According to Ripepi Funeral Wayne Mesker Jeannie Roberts to attend John Carroll University and stationed with the 447th Bomb Group Home, in lieu of flowers, contribu- enter the Cleveland Marshall College at Rattleston, England from November, tions may be made to Parma Hospital The Parma Observer is powered by: of Law in the fall of 1938. Cassidy mar- 1943, to August, 1944, where he flew 28 Healthcare Foundation, 6681 Ridge ried Elise A. Romano in August, 1942, missions over occupied Europe during Road, Parma OH 44129; or St. Ignatius and they have four children: Maureen World War II, was the lead navigator on High School, 1911 West 30th Street, Foran (Richard), Michael Cassidy the first Daylight Air Raid on Berlin; Cleveland OH 44102.

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Parma Health Fresh, Healthy Summer Cooking Featured At Aug. 15 HealthiHer Event, Farmers' Markets by CJ Sheppard good health in women. Membership On August 15, Parma Community in HealthiHer is free and includes General Hospital's HealthiHer pres- benefits such as: reduced-price health ents “Spice Up Your Summer,” an event screenings, advice from trained health at Maria Gardens in North Royalton and wellness coaches, a complimen- featuring cooking with fresh herbs and tary nutritional analysis by a registered a 20 percent shopping discount for all dietitian, members-only e-newsletters who attend. and discounts on all classes at Parma From 6-8 p.m. at the garden center Hospital’s Health Education Center. at 10301 W. 130th, the experts at Maria To register, go to www.parmahos- 2012 MP9K Runners at The Cleveland Zoo Gardens will explain how to plant, cul- pital.org/programsandclasses or call tivate and prepare fresh herbs. Parma 440-743-4900. 4th Annual Race For Maggie’s Place Hospital Dietitian Becky Hakenson As you gather your ingredients for will provide a cooking demonstration those fresh and healthy summer meals, (MP9K) To Be Held October 12 while discussing the different herb don’t miss the Farmers’ Markets held by Tricia Kuivinen Race registration includes one all-day Zoo combinations that complement foods outside the main entrance of Parma Runners of all levels and families admission ticket, redeemable on Race day. and help reduce sodium in the diet. All Hospital every Tuesday afternoon all who love the Cleveland Zoo are invited Register online at www.race4maggies- guests will receive a potted herb and summer long. Choose from a wide to lace up their sneakers and run/walk in place.com; online & pre-event registration extra shopping time at Maria Gardens, variety of local vendors in the shaded support of pregnant women served by The closes Friday, Oct. 11 at noon. as the store extends its hours and offers covered patio outside the front doors. Zechariah House in Cleveland. The 4th Events: a generous 20 percent discount just for Products will include seasonal fruits Annual Race for Maggie’s Place, presented 7:00 a.m. Packet Pick-Up/Same- HealthiHer members. and vegetables and pasture-raised beef, by Spectrum, will kick off at 8:04 a.m. at day Registration The event is just $10 and is exclu- pork, chicken, turkey and eggs. Markets the Fulton Road entrance of the Cleveland 8:04 a.m. 9&5 K Runs (Babies sively for members of HealthiHer, will take place every Tuesday through Metroparks Zoo on Saturday, Oct. 12. arrive late!) Parma Hospital’s program promoting September 24 from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All event proceeds benefit The Zechariah 9 a.m. 1M Fun Run/Walk for House- a nonprofit, faith-based hospital- Families ity home for pregnant women who may Costs For 9K/5K Runs & 1Mile Friends of Parma Theater be alone, homeless or facing other difficult Walk: by Wayne Mesker circumstances. The 4th Annual Race for $20 before August 12 As part of our continuing Maggie’s Place will include both 9K & 5K $25 before October 11 effort to raise funds for the mis- races on a Hermes-designed course inside $30 on race Day at the Zoo sion of Friends Of Parma Theater the Zoo, and a 1-Mile Fun-Run/Walk for $60 Family Rate (all events, up to and to spotlight some of the types Families. Post-race family picnic will fol- 4 persons; $10 each additional person, of programs we plan to bring to the low at the Primate Pavilion.Each paid mail-in only). Community when that mission is accomplished we would appreci- Youth Rowing In Cleveland ate your support at our next Special Event on Sunday August 18th from Friends of Parma Theater at the St. 3:30pm until 9:30pm at the Rock Charles Carnival during July. City Tap House ( formerly the Hive ) 5324 State Rd Parma, Ohio. Price includes choice of "Din- Dinner & A Show w/ Frank ner Selection" from "Special" Menu, (Damion Fontaine ) & Dean (Scott includes non-alcoholic beverages, draft Brotherton). beer & "Well" liquor. Tickets are $25 ea. / 2 for $40 in Doors open at 3:30 P.M. advance Recorded music during dinner / $30 ea. / 2 for $50 at the door- Courtesy of Worldstock Entertainment Tickets can be reserved by calling Dinner from 4 P.M.- 6P.M. Wayne Mesker @ 216-316-2379 or Cash Bar after 6 P.M. E-mail: parmatheaterfriend@gmail. Show starts at 6:15 P.M. by Anne Hribar and surrounding states in crews of four com Proceeds to benefit Friends Of Cleveland Scholastic Rowing Asso- to eight as either a novice or varsity Need name , phone number , Parma Theater ciation (CSRA), Cleveland’s oldest member. If you have an interest in being e-mail if available & number of tick- https://www.facebook.com/ existing rowing club for high school on the great Cuyahoga, please contact ets events/201245199999496/ students, is currently preparing for the us to visit the boathouse and learn more upcoming fall rowing season. Striv- about the unique sport of rowing and ing to be a premier competitive junior its scholarship opportunities. We even rowing program, the mission of CSRA encourage you to try out the sport to get Your choice for quality is to provide a competitive rowing expe- a feel for it before committing through short-term rehabilitation rience to positively impact the mind, registration. Not yet in high school? Providing quality health body, and spirit of young athletes in Please inquire about our Learn-to- care services for seniors since the Greater Cleveland community. Our Row programs designed for students in 6765 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134 the seventh and eighth grade. Further 1953, we are pleased to offer rowers are comprised of girls and boys www.mountalvernavillage.com/np from numerous high schools and com- details can be found soon on our web- short-term rehabilitation (440) 843-7800 munities throughout the Cleveland site at www.csrarowing.org. Questions services and programs. Sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Metropolitan area. Rowers train for may be directed to: Lauren Raycher at three-four regattas per season in Ohio [email protected].

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Parma Schools

visit often. You can also keep abreast of Collab/MyCom offerings by vis- iting their page on the Community section of Parma City Schools web site – www.parmacityschools.org. Also, Collab events and activities are now being listed on the Cuyahoga County Events calendar. Go to www. cuyahogacountyevents.com and click on the “Newsletter Sign Up” link on the top right hand corner of their Collab and CBS Partner KIKS Office home page. Complete the form and & have teamed up to provide back- Asset Corner #44 take advantage of the ability to tailor packs filled w/school supplies for at the Calendar based on your specific by Gene Lovasy you’re learning on the job, and con- least 400 deserving kids in our school interests. Click “Submit” & you’ll Show Kids You Care: Send sider taking a community education district. For details on how you can begin receiving the calendar every Them A Letter Or Postcard. class to show that learning is a life- help call Phil Kish at 440.884.8000. Monday. If you’d like to post an event Developmental Assets – 40 indi- long activity. l Immanuel Assembly of God for your own organization simply vidual assets in 8 Categories…. Socialize: Make playdates with on W. 130th is hosting their 4th click on the “Post an Event” tab....if Since schools will be starting other parents of preschoolers, or annual Wild Wild West extravaganza you’re a non-profit, it’s free; if a for- this month, for a change of pace, I find out if your local library or com- on Saturday, September 7th. Call profit, there’s a nominal charge. thought I’d share with you a piece munity center offers free events for 216.676.0252 for details and/or if you’d For more information regard- I came across in Search Institute’s young children. Spending time with like your group/organization repre- ing Developmental Assets and about ParentFurther web site (www. other children will help your child’s sented. Proceeds to benefit students at programs & services offered by Com- parentfurther.com)..... social and emotional development Ridge-Brook, Parma Park, Pleasant Val- munity Ambassadors, visit their web Preparing Young Children for and prepare her for the school envi- ley, Brook Park Memorial & Big Creek site at www.comamb.org. School: ronment, and spending time with Elementary schools. This is a huge Share Your Asset Building Ideas Preparing kids for school is a chal- other parents will prepare you for local event w/upwards of 1,000 people And/Or Thoughts About The Devel- lenging, but necessary task for parents. being involved in your child’s school attending. Mark your calendars now. opmental Asset Concept By Visiting All parents want their children to do and education. - Repeating some important The “Asset Corner” Facebook Page. well in school, but starting school is Do: Start saving for college: information from last month…. I’m Looking Forward To Hearing a huge milestone in a child’s devel- There are many ways to make college Check out & LIKE the Parma From You. opment, and not every parent knows affordable. Even the smallest savings Area Family Collaborative’s Face- Visit www2.parmacityschools. how to help their kids with school suc- can add up if set aside regularly over book page for up-to-date information org/assets or www.search-institute. cess. Even if your children aren’t yet a long period of time. about their Little Free Libraries, org/assets for more information in school, you can still have a positive Make Learning Fun: You can the Summer Free Lunch program, about the 40 Developmental Assets effect on their education and prepare incorporate learning into your child’s Summer Dayz, their Community and ideas for helping young people them for school success. Your child’s day in many ways—try using music, Garden, the Mobile Food Pantry, the build them. Or go here http://www. educational experience in preschool or puzzles, early literacy books, blocks, Clothing Center and MyCom Youth parentfurther.com/ for great asset- kindergarten will be better if he or she and games to add variety to your Leadership/P.A.T.C.H. activities. based parenting tips, tricks, activities is well-prepared to start learning. By child’s day. Many of these activities Add the link to your Favorite Places & using some of the strategies below, you include educational content. and ideas. can ensure that your child is equipped Do: Bring kids to different places to begin her or his academic career. to stimulate learning. Taking a trip to Everyday Tips: the beach to play in the sand, going Consider Mediation For Community Support Early Literacy: Read to to a playground on the other side of your child every day. As she grows town, or visiting a children’s museum And Family Disputes older, ask that she read to you. Always are all ways to engage your child by Alisa Boles have also been successfully mediated keep plenty of books around (on intellectually. According to Mary Brotzki, through this program. Types of fam- shelves and bedside tables, in the car, Stay Involved: Parent involve- Mediation Advocate for Cleveland ily issues that can be mediated include and anywhere else you spend time) ment in school is important, even Mediation Center (CMC), mediation issues between spouses or custody and and make regular trips to the library in preschool. Talk to your child’s is a way for two parties to discuss a visitation issues. Issues between par- for more. preschool teacher (or child-care conflict with a neutral third party and ents and their children have also been Do: Add variety. Ask your librar- provider) regularly about his edu- work together to create solutions to successfully mediated as have issues ian for suggestions on a variety of cational and social development. resolve their issues. It is a confidential between siblings. Even adult siblings books and music that might be suit- Many preschools offer developmental way to communicate where no one is can benefit from mediation when try- able for your child and encourage assessments, which can also provide blamed. In mediation, everyone has ing to resolve conflicts such as care of early literacy. Expose him to many insights on your child’s development. a chance to talk confidentially about elder parents. different types of reading and listen- Do: Attend open houses and what they think is happening. They Cleveland Mediation Center is ing. other school events as often as possi- then can work together to develop a located just west of downtown in Ohio Turn Learning Into Play: Young ble to help your child begin bonding plan for reducing future conflict. City catty-corner from the West Side children love to count, name colors, to the educational system. By being Ms. Brotzki runs the Commu- Market at W. 25th and Lorain. For and find letters of the alphabet in involved in schools, parents show nity and Family Mediation program more information about Community funny, unexpected places. Help your great support for their children and at CMC. Types of community issues and Family Mediation, call Ms. Brotzki child find them on billboards, sham- their children’s education. that can be mediated through this at (216) 621–1919 ext. 108. Info about poo bottles, cereal boxes, and other By beginning your child’s edu- program include neighbor issues such other programs and services offered at places. Even things like the ABC cation early—even before he/she as property, fence and noise disputes. CMC can be found at http://cleveland- game can help your child’s early lit- begins school—you’ll be preparing Landlord/tenant issues including mediation.org/. eracy and learning skills. her for success. If you’re intentional lease violation, eviction and back rent Explore Your Options: If you about including educational experi- choose to enroll your child in a pre- ences in your family’s everyday life school, visit several local schools and being involved in your child’s "Correct the Cause and the Pain goes away Naturally!" with your child. Talk to teachers, stu- school, you will be setting your child dents, and parents about how they up for a successful educational career Dr. Robb J. Baker, D.C. like the program, if it’s been success- through the establishment of your 5810 Pearl Rd. ful in preparing their students, and child’s literacy and a commitment whether they would recommend it to to learning. For additional, related Parma, Ohio 44130 others. information visit the ParentFurther 440-888-6979 Be a Role Model: Model your web site at www.parentfurther.com. http://docbaker.net own ongoing learning—read regu- ASSET RELATED NEWS larly, talk to your child about what l For the forth year in a row, the Honesty, Integrity, Honor, and Clinical Excellence

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Inspiration I Believe by Daniel Taddeo Life is too short to waste time hating. All that truly matters in the end Love is patient, kind, helpful, is that we loved. Appreciate and enjoy trusting, and persevering. Love is not today rather than dwell on yesterday boastful, arrogant, envious, hateful, or and tomorrow. resentful. Pay off your credit card(s) Better to have loved and lost than every month. never to have loved at all. Children Sometimes people just want us to have no business having children. be there, listen and understand. There Check with those that have! is no real purpose to life without God; Don’t compare yourself to others. otherwise, it is all about “me.” There is You have no idea what their journey is nothing so inevitable as changes in our all about. Each person should have a lives. formula that defines his or her limita- Unavoidable priorities are spiri- tions. tual, family, neighbors, health, work, Envy is a waste of time. We already education, money and material com- have all we need. Feed our souls and we fort. We are not only to receive God’s will never go hungry. grace for ourselves, but also we must From the Annual Harvest Festival at Stearn's Homestead in 2012 Forgive everyone everything. Get dispense it to others. rid of anything that is not useful, beau- We are more inclined to follow or Stearns Homestead Farmers' tiful or joyful. God loves us because of own deeply cherished desires or long- who God is, not because of what we are. entrenched attitudes than the word of Market In Full Summer Season However good or bad a situation God. We can move a ton of bricks, a by Debbie Sillett made sausage, sandwiches, bison and is, it will change. If you don’t ask, you few at a time. We must unlearn what The Stearns Homestead Farmers' much more. Just Nutrolls/Poppyseed don’t get. we learned if it does not make sense Market is now open for the summer rolls is a must have to go with your If we all threw our problems in a now. We need to focus on what we can through October 5th. Come out and cofffee from Buckeye Coffee Roasters pile and saw everyone else’s, we would do, not what we cannot do. When in enjoy our assortment of vendors fea- with their wide range of flavors of fresh grab ours back. In one minute, hour, doubt, just take the next small step. turing Ceclia's Sweet Treats with her ground coffees. For all the right con- day, month or year(s), will this matter? When in doubt, tell the truth. When variety of baked goods, Wildtree Oils tainers to keep your summer bounty Make the most of life now. Most of we are wrong, promptly admit it. offers a array of certified organic in you will need to stop and visit Go us trip over the small stuff. No one is in Self-reflection is always a good healthy grapeseed flavored oils, sauces Green Tupperware , and for light sum- charge of our happiness except us. exercise. What I believe is a work in and packaged meals for anyone who mer time desserts and snacks you can Our children get only one child- progress, not limited to these state- might have special dietary needs and stop by the Cake Let Candies and Sweet hood. Make it a good one. Life is not ments and subject to change. What do more, The Bread Lady Bakery offers a Lorraines Treats booths. fair, but it is still a very precious gift. YOU believe? variety of fresh baked breads that will The Farm Market is open every go well as a meal with any of the pro- Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm and the duce or fruit you would select from RTA does stop right in front. Senior Beginning And Ending Of A Day Don Anna Farms, John Cossel Farms coupons are accepted. Free Parking is by Ruth Revecky Doors began to open and close while or Stearns Homestead Farm Markert adjacent to the field. Bring the family The sky was becoming alive with Humans began to hurry down the and S & R Produce. You will also enjoy for a tour of the homestead and visit Quiet light and hushed colors of silver road, homemade items from Crafty Ladies the animals and the museums and the Grays, soft pinks, pale yellows, and Never glancing at the beauty of the and Scentsational Soaps to brighten up country store. Please visit our web- Timid blues. Morning sky. your home and bath, Fresh the Deli/ site: www.stearnshomestead.com for They, of course, were far Too busy. Butcher will entice you with a broad upcoming events or call 440-882-6234. They seemed to sweep across the sky assortment of organic meats, home- Like Monet’s paintbrush. As the day slowly waned, the sky Darkened to the deepest depths of the Parma Heights Welcomes Ohio Flags Of Honor Birds were beginning to twitter, Ocean. by Mike Byrne mons in front of the library building Sheltered by the crisp new leaves of The glorious birth of spring. Birds and squirrels were quietly This year, the city’s Weekend in until the Closing Ceremony for the Nesting in the leafy branches of a the Commons Celebration will bring display on Sunday, August 11th at Plump robins hopped about on the Swaying tree. a deeper meaning to the concept of 12:00 p.m. Damp, new grass. Frequently stopping, community with the presentation of The Flags of Honor features over They cocked their heads and listened Then the humans began to return to the Ohio Flags of Honor, courtesy of 550 United States flags, with over 250 For the movement of the awakening Their Homes--doors, once again, the Ohio Flags of Honor Foundation. of them representing the brave Ohio- and began This memorial display honors the ans that lost their lives. Individual Unsuspecting earthworms. To open and close. men and women from throughout flag poles are inscribed with each our state that paid the ultimate price service member’s name. Additional Then the sun’s stretching fingers Sadly, they never bothered to glance protecting our freedom in the service information is available at the Ohio Began to snatch the racing white At the sky. Alas! they had missed the of our country in Iraq and Afghani- Flags of Honor Foundation’s website Clouds flying by, placing them hither Glowing moonlight, the millions of stan. www.ohioflagsofhonor.org. And thither in outer space. Blinking five-pointed stars, and now The Opening Ceremony for the I ask all our residents and mem- And then a zooming and descending display will be held on Friday, August bers of the surrounding communities Squirrels began to hurry and scurry, Flaming shooting star! 9th at 7:00 p.m. with the posting of to join us as we remember and honor Hoping to discover a stray acorn or the Flags of Honor. They will remain our Fallen Heroes. Two. on display in the Greenbrier Com-

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Parma’s City Beat Flocks Of Flamingos by Kathryn Mabin artists. The applicants have received Flocks of Flamingos have been their flamingos and are in the process sited entering the Parma area. Polish of completing them. Local businesses Village's Flamingo Fever!, has created are being contacted to display them all a frenzy among artists and local resi- throughout Parma. A banquet/auction dents alike. Most have commented on will be held in October as a culmination the sense of nostalgia these creatures to the event. One hundred percent of bring forth, like manicured lawns, the net proceeds will benefit Polish Vil- children at play, and fond memories of lage, and help to fund those programs their youth. that make Polish Village a community Deadline for the entries and designs to be proud to live in. was July 24, 2013 for the first time ever The City of Parma is undergo- Parma Public Art Exhibit. No age or ing a suburban revitalizaion with residency restrictions for the appli- The Shoppes at Parma, new busi- cants prompted many to apply. Whole nesses entering the community, and families have entered, making this a the recently announced renovation of fun family project. Deadline for the the old fire station on Snow Road by completed flamingos is August 9, 2013. the Southwest Italian American Club, Southwest Italian-American Club Shortly thereafter the embellished plas- as well as the beautification projects tic flamingos will be on display at various ongoing all around the City. Polish To Renovate Former Fire Station locations throughout Parma. Co-Chairs Village is the downtown corridor to Terri Snider and Kathy Mabin have Parma. Support your local businesses, by Jeannie Roberts Club’s (SIAC) was the last in a line of been overwhelmed at how this event has and make a difference in your commu- Old World Parma will add an Italian inquiries into the property – previous taken flight. Many locals have called to nity by volunteering. social club to the ethnic flavor of its neigh- interested parties ended discussions volunteer their services to Polish Village, Details will follow next month borhood. Parma’s former Fire Station #1, when they determined that the mon- a community development organiza- on where to locate and view the com- at 7504 Snow Road, has been leased to the etary investment to bring it up to code tion, and to Friends of Parma Theater, a pleted flamingos, as well as details on Southwest Italian-American Club with was not viable for them. The SIAC came group of volunteers dedicated to restor- the upcoming banquet/auction. Lots terms for ownership after five years. forward approximately four months ing and re-purposing the Parma Theater of fun and excitement are in store. City officials are supportive of the ago and agreed to all terms. into a multicultural arts center. Over 30 Flamingo Fever! Soon to be at an project for both economic and histori- Last month, the SIAC signed a lease artist applications were received. Appli- establishment near you! cal reasons. The new occupant allows a agreement with the PCIC and agreed to cants are both amateur and professional city property with historical significance bring the building up to building code that has been vacant for six years to be standards within five years. The cost of returned to being a productive property. doing so is estimated at $250,000. In Neighborhood residents are the meantime, the lease cost is $1 per Celebrate Summer! apparently supportive of the project as year. If the building is not up to code by Kathryn Mabin for over 50 years, bringing art in well, judging by the reception the new within five years, ownership reverts Sidewalk Chalk Drawing Event various forms, through its offering owners have received from neighbors back to the PCIC. If the property meets 11212 Snow Road Saturday - August of free art shows, very affordable dropping by to say “welcome.” building standards, it will be perma- 10, 2013 10:00AM to 12:30PM classes, annual arts scholarship, and “This neighborhood’s residents, nently transferred to the SIAC. Refreshments (hot dogs & drink) participation in various other events along with Councilwoman Debbie The structure needs a litany of MYCOm - Youth Group Bake Sale within the community. Their main Lime, have worked hard to establish repairs - roofing, electrical upgrades, Parma Area Fine Arts Council focus is arts education and family an identity for Polish Village and Old waterproofing, extensive plaster repairs and Parma Area Family Collabora- entertainment for the community. World Parma,” Mayor Tim DeGeeter and a new HVAC system is on the list. tive are combining efforts to present Parma Area Family Collabora- said. “The Southwest Italian-American Additionally, the SIAC agreed to main- Celebrate Summer!, a sidewalk chalk tive was created to build a stronger Club is an ideal fit here.” tain the Tudor exterior of the building drawing event. Participants will have and more connected community by This latest development has been and will maintain full insurance on the the opportunity to express them- nurturing youth and strengthen- years in the making – the City, with property. selves on sectioned off areas of the ing families. They offer numerous Council’s approval, transferred the “The Italian-American Club is driveway at Hanna, using sidewalk programs of interest to families to property in 2009 to the Parma Com- engaged in charitable causes, and has chalk. Moms, Dads, and children are suport their mission. Stop by and munity Improvement Corporation agreed to be cognizant of being part all welcome to participate. join in on the Free Family Fun! (PCIC). That was the first step in of a neighborhood and wants to be a Parma Area Fine Arts Coun- aggressively marketing the property to good neighbor,” Lime said. “This is a cil has been serving the community keep it viable, in the neighborhood and big win-win. I look forward to seeing it off the demolition list. fully repaired and restored to viability The Southwest Italian-American in this part of town.”

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Perspective The Law of Unintended Consequences, A Law That Is Not Subject To Repeal Or Judicial Review by Lee Kamps risk to the mother as well. In a regu- sequence of those restrictive abortion result in more unwanted and unintended There is a law that cannot be leg- lated situation, late term abortions are laws may be that many women will pregnancies which could result in more islated nor judged by the supreme only done where the fetus is non viable seek out an illegal abortion on their abortions. court. That is the Law of Unintended and carrying it to term may endanger own where there are no regulations or What would make much more Consequences and I believe that those the mother. Very often when there is safeguards. sense would be to promote adoption cave man caucuses that passed those a non viable fetus, it spontaneously Another unintended consequence rather than abortion. There has been a restrictive abortion laws fail to under- aborts and the result is a miscarriage. of the defunding of Planned Parent- severe shortage of adoptable infants in stand that law. That is why late term abortions are hood may be more abortions than the United States. It is so bad that many When legal abortions become seldom performed and usually with before. Under the law no government families unable to have their own chil- almost impossible to obtain or there some compelling medical reason. funds can be used to finance abor- dren often have to adopt infants from are too many roadblocks to getting Usually if carrying the fetus to term tions. So all the abortions performed foreign countries. To someone who may a legal (and safe) abortion; people endangers the mother and the fetus is by Planned Parenthood are financed be overwhelmed or not ready to face the will seek out illegal abortions. When viable, labor is induced or a C - section through their private donations and responsibilities of a child, adoption is a abortions were illegal, there were no is performed and the child is delivered no government funds are used. What great alternative. Adoption agencies do regulations or safeguards. Nor were prematurely. Modern neo natal units the government funds are used for a good job of screening adoptive families there any restrictions on just when an can save many premature infants who are the family planning services and and the child can be placed with a loving abortion could be performed. would not have survived when Roe v low cost or free contraceptives that are family. Somehow all this gets lost in all Late term ("partial birth") abor- Wade was decided. mostly directed to low income women. this anti abortion debate. tions are quite rare. Not only could But when abortions are pushed The loss of those government The Law of Unintended Conse- they kill a viable fetus and pose ethi- back underground, there are no regu- funds could cause many women to quences is like the Law of Gravity. It is cal questions for the doctors and health lations on late term abortions or any be removed from their programs and not subject to repeal or judicial review. care personnel; but there is significant abortions at all. The unintended con- many centers to close. The results of It is also self enforcing. But it is there no that could be that many low income matter what. When ideology and politi- women and families would no longer cal posturing are more important than be receiving the family planning and actually legislating sane laws, the Law of Better Than The Real Thing low cost contraceptives. This could Unintended Consequences will take over. by Brigitte Gerard tures online in an effort to blackball Even though the Strongsville them for future teaching assignments, Parma Hospital Announces Plans teachers’ strike ended a few months and yell vulgar names and questions ago, it has left a lingering bitterness in like, “How does it feel, wrecking kids’ To Integrate With University Hospitals the community, like an artificial sweet- lives?” continued from page 1 recognized Rainbow Babies & Children’s ener’s aftertaste. We performed our jobs with pro- Hospital consistently ranksamong the The Strongsville substitutes were fessionalism and integrity. We kept our 2,000 Northeast Ohio residents and best children’s hospitals in the nation. treated like we were the problem. The students focused on their work, help- has more than 500 physicians on Mr. Deis said an evolving health care real problem was full-timers’ greed. ing them to be on time, courteous and its medical staff. Its care extends industry has made it more challenging If greed makes you work harder and cooperative with us. These are my usual far beyond its six founding cities of for independent hospitals throughout smarter, so you can earn and achieve requirements of students, regardless of Parma, Parma Heights, Brooklyn, the country to prosper and grow. “As an more in life, that’s great. If greed turns why I’m subbing. Most of our students Brooklyn Heights, Seven Hills and independent hospital, we – like many you into a demanding bully, that’s lived up to this admirably, which was North Royalton. Becker’s Hospital other independent hospitals – have faced monstrous. hard, because the strike took its toll on Review consistently names Parma increasing challenges and cost pressures Substitutes were never the bad them, too. Hospital as among the top 100 best- that have made our mission more difficult guys, just the whipping boys. That I had some great experiences community hospitals and Consumer to fulfill,” said Mr. Deis. “The possibility isn’t unusual. In a nutshell, our job is working in Strongsville, but I’m skepti- Reports named them among the top of this integration is exciting and holds to run a classroom with a business as cal about going back to the classroom. I three safest hospitals in Northeast an opportunity for significant and posi- usual attitude, to the best of our ability. get the same problems with none of the Ohio. tive investments ensuring our long-term We work in the same tough situations benefits of full-time teaching. I’ve paid University Hospitals employs viability. As one of the most forward- that full-timers face: wild, disorderly into the same retirement system, but 18,000 Ohio residents and its health thinking health care systems in the kids, ineffective administrators, apa- I’ll never get to use any of my pension system includes 10 hospitals and 20 country, University Hospitals will pro- thetic staff, prima dona parents, and money. Full-timers can buy service outpatient health centers located vide extraordinary benefits immediately undisclosed special needs students. credit, allowing them a more generous throughout the region. UH Case and for years to come.” The evaluation Subs work hard to implement their pension, which my contributions make Medical Center is one of only 13 hos- process is expected to last several months educational and administrative duties, possible. I don’t want to pay another pitals in the country to rank in 12 of and hospital leadership anticipates reach- teaching, coaching and encouraging penny to finance someone else’s retire- the U.S.News & World Report spe- ing a final agreement by the end of this students to do their best, and then go ment. cialties for best outcomes in complex year. home at the end of the day. People Personally, I’m more than a little medical cases. UH’s internationally don’t think much about any of this soured on substitute teaching. We’re unless they have a complaint. not second-rate educators, even though Subs get bullied. Little bullies we’re treated like we are. We won’t bring throw desks, chairs and punches. Big a second-rate attitude to work; that’s as bullies throw things at substitute teach- contagious and unwelcome as pink eye ers’ windshields on the freeway, throw and strep throat. Bad attitudes lead to chunks of asphalt at glass doors where strikes. We’re better than that. 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Perspective Clowns To The Left, Jokers To My Right . . . by Lucy Mckernan allies they pointed at and made uncom- One unnamed resident on Park- ple of knuckleheads in Seven Hills will Recently, I spontaneously attended fortable is the son of the man who gate Oval has requested a “permit to make a difference? another Seven Hills caucus meeting. designed the very building in which kill.” The biggest complaint from Lec- When I walked through the front door, they sat? I wonder if the freakishly tall With virtually every day for 2.5 znar’s survey was browsing; there were 18 to 20 angry residents, several of whom man who kept snapping at me and my years seeing calls to dispatch regard- 200 survey responses -- out of 13,000 led me to believe I could not walk down friend, “I’m ashamed of you” knew this. ing some animal complaint or another, residents. Based on this, and bolstered the hall or gain access to the meeting Numerous insults were hurled my how is it that there are both six-week by the lynch-mob mentality at last – deceived me by telling me they were way; I said nothing, but videotaped the and two-month gaps with no calls? week’s meeting, Lecznar intends to put there because they “really care about entire tirade. At the end, when I tried to One Hillside Road call involved forth a proposal sometime in Septem- the deer.” The ringleader insisted I sign speak, was repeatedly interrupted and a beheaded fawn. A fawn. ber, when council resumes meetings. the sign-in sheet 30 feet from the meet- was not permitted to refer to hunters The February 2013 meeting saw North Royalton leaders voted ing entrance. She put her hand atop my as “knuckleheads.” It’s okay to merci- Division of Wildlife “biostitute” Geof- down killing. Broadview Heights resi- shoulder, cocked her head to the side, lessly slaughter sentient beings, violate frey Westerfield repeatedly admitting dents repealed an ordinance. These looked at me with puppy dog, soft eyes freedom of speech, and break all the NO lethal method has effectively con- people know that hunting causes egre- and asked, “Why are you here?” When I rules, but it’s not okay to use the word trolled deer populations anywhere, and gious emotional harm to the majority explained that I had no idea any discus- “knuckleheads.” that every community faces unique of peace-loving people, and death and sion of deer was on the agenda, and that, Facts: challenges regarding deer-human con- horror to the sentient beings with fam- yes, I do care about the deer, she angrily Police dispatch and other city flicts. Yet, Westerfield, in a private ilies of their own who’ve nowhere else shot at me, “I was just saying that, to find records spanning the past 2.5 years meeting with Lecznar and the rest of to go. Remember this when you vote. out your position on the issue. We hate revealed over 65% of dispatch calls council said, “There was no good way Remember that deer don’t care about the deer, and want hunting!” It was mere yielded mostly dogs at large, dogs bark- to ‘thin the herd’ except for actually party lines or property boundaries. chance I went that night. ing and nine moderate to serious dog hunting them.’” Why the complete The Public Trust Doctrine claims that Not one to argue with 20 deer hat- attacks over a 2.5 year period – NOT contradiction? The Ohio Division of wildlife belongs to everyone; we have ers, I left, then returned 10 minutes deer complaints or accidents. The postal Wildlife is desperately attempting to an equal stake, and I for one will not be later, followed by some allies. Here’s service actually threatened to stop deliv- maintain its dropping 50% annual rev- threatened and bullied -- especially as what happened: ering mail to East Dartmoor because of enue through deer permits and licenses a protector -- anymore. Upon entering caucus, the ring- attacks. Dogs are NOT the problem; by increasing urban/suburban hunting. leader comman”deer”ed the meeting caretakers who REPEATEDLY AND Lecznar and the juvenile, hateful, for well over 10 times the normally per- WITHOUT BEING FINED OR PUN- deluded ringleader at the July meet- mitted time. ISHED allow their dogs free roam on ing admitted they want to allow BOW At the end of her diatribe, which Pleasant Valley during rush hour at HUNTING AND ONLY BOW HUNT- included that she has friends who hunt major intersections are. ING here. Knowing that one quarter who would love to come here so they Most every deer call to dispatch of a million deer are killed annually don’t have to go to southern Ohio, she related to residents’ backyards; inter- in Ohio, and that it has done nothing said, “We don’t want to hurt the deer; esting, considering the same method to control their numbers, what makes we just want to stop them from eating of research for N. Royalton, found 90% anyone of these losers think that a cou- our plants.” were where one would expect, in or Caryl Lecznar asked for a raise of near the street. Why are so many deer hands to see how many attending were in Seven Hills found dead in the BACK residents; most were. Then she went yard? H-m-m. on to explain that when I filled up the There are poachers. Lecznar said room with protesters in February, I it herself; there have been over 45 deer brought mostly non-residents. Upon killed here. Deer have been found hearing this, an anti-deer man with the suffering and/or dead with arrows lynch mob said that people who don’t through them on Gale Drive, Maplev- live in Seven Hills had no business iew and other areas. Crossview and coming here to protest deer hunting. Rockside, a poaching hot spot, was He said this immediately after both actually investigated by the Division Lecznar and the ringleader admitted of Wildlife, which no doubt stood to that they have friends from other areas profit from fines. No dispatch records who want to bow hunt here. indicated this, so it appears the city Bentkowski challenged their did nothing about it, in spite of a resi- “logic,” citing mounting evidence that dent finding a hunting blind and blood lethal methods do not reduce browsing. trails in the woods there – not 100 feet Did these killers know that one of the from thousands of daily commuters. 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This rendering represents what the Parma Theater and surrounding area could look like. The Parma Theater: A Cinema And A Sense Of Place Paula Nelson & her amazing band by Christopher Lobas including fast food restaurants and by Wayne Mesker on August 20th & August 21st . http:// The populous Cleveland suburb of chain drugstores. (It should be noted Once upon a time there were Rock paulanelsonband.com/thenews.cfm Parma, Ohio once held its downtown, that the nearest fast food joint is three Concerts at Byers Field with headliners Tuesday August 20th, they will be an present before any mall or civic build- hundred fifty feet away, and no less like Peter Frampton & the James Gang. addition to the scheduled Open Mic ings ever defined it, in its geographic than four chain drugstores are within It has also come to my attention that in night at the Rock City Tap House . center, at the cross streets of Snow Road a two mile radius). 1971, Mayor John Petruska "pulled the http://www.rockcitytaphouse.com/ and Ridge Road. At this nexus one still Basically, all fast food restaurants plug" on a scheduled Deep Purple con- Wednesday August 21st they finds a tudor-esque two-story storefront and drugstores are without character. cert at Pleasant Valley Lake for fear of a will be the featured headliner for building, another set of shops of similar They look exactly the same. They pro- dreaded "Hippie Invasion", apparently Bike Night @ BrewCo Parma . vintage across the way, a bustling floral vide the same basic services. If Parma he didn't want a ParmStock on his https://www.facebook.com/pages/ boutique, and a modern church with a receives an additional one of either, no hands. Let's see how "Ready" you are Brew-Co-Parma/327276777378438 campanile. Also, there is a theater. An one is going to get any service they do to support Top-Quality musical events Additional "Local" supporting acts Art Moderne theater, built in 1936, with not already have, much less any inspi- featuring amazing touring artists sup- TBD.In deference to the the hard- its original streamlined details and deco- ration. Were our hero journalist Philip ported by "Local" acts. Although the working music fans of the area, there's rative metal panels hastily removed and Winter to visit Parma, an additional Father Of Woodstock, Artie Kornfeld is no cover charge for either of these cheaply replaced with synthetic stucco Burger Doodle or Drug-O-Matic would a dear friend & ParmStock may some- shows but donations will be accepted in the 1980s. A victim of ever-expand- provide no literary epiphany about the day be a reality, for now we will start on to help the efforts of the Friends Of ing multiplexes, the Parma Theater people, the territory, the spirit of place, a smaller scale. Locally-based World- Parma Theater . https://www.face- sunk into a commercial decline and had of Parma. Rather, he would experience stock Entertainment has painstakingly book.com/FriendsOfParmaTheater closed on September 9th of 2012. Arson- existential ennui, great despair, and no developed relationships with some Prove to Worldstock Entertainment & ists set fire to it on November 16th. The article would be written. "Legendary" artists as well as some up both of these venues that you are will- owner has since collected his insurance In our film, “Alice in the Cities,” & coming artists, their agents & man- ing to support these type of shows & we money, and the unknown firestarters Mr. Winter goes back to his home conti- agement. At times we have the chance pledge to continue to bring them to you were never brought to justice. Now the nent, and eventually his home country. to bring them in, when they're touring ! They say Cleveland Rocks,well theater is vacant, but numerous hands He finds a renewed sense of connection, this area of the country. We received a let's show them that Parma rolls! are staking claim on its territory. At this and his path becomes intertwined with call from our friend Brandon, manager https://www.facebook.com/Par- crossroads our story begins. that of other individuals. The places he of the Paula Nelson Band & are bring- maRolls The fateful story of a forgotten visits have character and depth, and he ing them here for two Parma shows movie theater might well be told by rises to a challenging occasion to act in way of analogy…to a forgotten film. a caring, and even heroic way. The film, “Alice in The Cities” was Parma has already begun a heroic Could an Arts Center truly flourish and lighting, talented actors, musicians an early gem by German filmmaker transformation. Recently, civic lead- in Parma, Ohio? One could well envi- and bands, and practicing choirs. Wim Wenders. Wenders was king of ers have identified neighborhoods for sion a studio with well-crafted designs, Tell me what you think: the “Road Movie,” in which travel- their predominant ethnicities, and artistic works of invention and inspira- Christopher Lobas ing characters would strive for greater, have chosen to celebrate this with all tion, and a string of galleries expanding [email protected] deeper meaning within themselves manner of parades, events, decorative to the soon to be vacated Parma-Ridge Tell the City of Parma what you and a “sense of place” in the settings banners, murals, and activities. Ukrai- branch library. This could be an Arts think: they encountered. Wenders would go nian Village and Polish Village are two District, a place for Friday night gallery Mayor Tim DeGeeter on to direct “Paris, Texas,” “Wings of examples, and each have restaurants walks. The theater may well receive a mayorsoffice@cityofparma-oh. Desire,” and “Kings of the Road.” But and grocers and representative busi- proscenium stage, with dramatic sets gov the 1974 film “Alice in den Städten” (its nesses. Perhaps others are in order, too. German title) is particularly poignant So how does the Parma The- and relevant to our story, as it describes ater find its place? The theater, at this a traveler encountering places that are moment, could very well be leveled and Danny's Auto Service on the verge of placelessness. replaced with a rectangular glass box Domestic / Foreign ASE certi ed The traveler and lead character with counters and cash registers and Light Trucks is Philip Winter, a German journal- aisles upon aisles of antiseptic solu- ist who was entrusted by his publisher tions and laxatives. Exactly like every to write an article about the landscape other drugstore. Meyers Snowplow Parts And Service of the United States, the American But this City deserves better. It is Daniel J. Skonezny 5273 Commerce Parkway West “scene.” He is driving about taking in a multicultural suburb, a family ori- (216) 267-1267 Parma, Ohio 44130 polaroids of the ubiquitous gas sta- ented city, a town that is bustling with tions, chain restaurants, motels, blank new families, and a place founded to be flat-roofed modernist buildings, and as beautiful as its namesake, a town in the repetitive commercial signs. The the Emilia-Romagna province of Italy sameness is an assault on his intellect (which also, incidentally, possesses a and he is stultified, blinded by bore- lovely theater). HopkoFuneral Home dom, and as he is unable to write, Artists cry for a real theater, one misses his article deadline. for dramatic productions as well as John C. Hopko Cheryll A. Hopko We return to our theater in Parma, film. 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the house can also help encourage hun- ger in a senior. Easy recipes, what the Each Day Of Life Is Sacred Amish around Ashland call “wash- day” one-pot meals, involve long, low every day of his life, every breath of life by Patty Knox at an answer. Accidents come without and slow simmering and let you get the Lord gave him. Mom taught us well All human life is sacred, including warning. Families put their trust in the the housework done. Dad’s favorite as children, quoting the Biblical com- elderly life. In a series of experiences professionals to do what's best for their bean soup uses already-cooked bottled mandment, “Honor thy father and thy during the past month, I have person- loved ones, but there are mediocre doc- Great Northern beans. Depending on mother,” whenever we didn’t. As adults, ally observed instances of ageism that tors who do only the bare minumum the quantity you want, start with one we did our best to honor them every compel me to warn others of a grow- and don't deserve to be trusted. What small onion, sautéed in a teaspoon of minute of their lives. They loved us ing trend. To be honest, it’s not new. I seems best at an emotionally stress- canola or olive oil until translucent or despite our imperfections, but I believe remember being fresh out of college on ful time may look different from what lightly browned. Add to a big saucepan now from their vantage point they know a new job, hearing the younger people you would want. Write it down, now. and pour in one carton of low-sodium we did not take each day with them for “break me in” to the workplace by giv- This is no time for the family members chicken broth (I prefer Kitchen Basics), granted. ing me their opinion of other employees. to agonize over what you might prefer. one large smoked ham hock from the Life is cause for celebration, and “Deadwood” was the term many used. All of them may have your best interest butcher at the grocery, and enough flavor is the element of food that is the “Management should get rid of all of at heart, and still have totally different water to cover. This will make your difference between nutrition and cel- the deadwood, the gray-hairs. They’re opinions of the right decision. kitchen smell like bacon! Bring to a boil, ebration. It makes food palatable, and not as good as they were when they were Sadly, this society seems to be going then reduce to a simmer and put a lid favorite food distinctive. Umami, a younger. They can’t remember things. in the direction of thinking that fragile on it. Check every 20 minutes, adding Japanese fifth dimension beyond sweet, They’re not as strong, so we always have elderly people are disposable. But that water or more chicken broth if neces- salty, bitter and sour, describes the elu- to help them. What good are they? The is contrary to the wishes of Creation. sary. Once meat is tender and falling sive butterfly of deliciousness. And it deadwood ought to be fired and put out Garrison Keillor, on A Prairie Home off the bone, remove hock and cut meat can be highly subjective. I adore choco- to pasture.” Companion radio show, said, “Each off, then mince and return meat to pot. late. My husband can live without it. I My father endured jeers and insults day is a gift, a precious gift.” I would go Stir in a jar or two cans of cooked Great can’t live without Cleveland Ballpark from younger coworkers the last ten beyond that and say that each person is Northern beans. Heat until all ingredi- Mustard. He prefers Screaming Yellow years before retirement. “Why don’t you a gift, a precious gift. Every breath our ents are hot. Salt and pepper to taste, Mustard. What to do? !Vive la differ- just quit, old man?” So did my father- Creator gives us is divinely ordained. and add a shake of celery salt and a dash ence! in-law, who managed to work until he Our elders deserve to be treasured. of Maggi or Worcestershire sauce for a Intense flavors help senior citizens was past 70, just to prove he could. He Dad was a jewel, a precious gem meatier flavor. Keep soup on low with a enjoy food more, and can help them knew it frustrated the young bucks who in the family crown. He deserved to be lid until slightly thick. Enjoy. coveted his management position. treated as the valuable person he was, avoid overly sugary foods. Aromas in End-of-life issues heighten the sense of defining “What value is human life?” We have created “quality of life” Parma Officials Endorsing Armond Budish For County Executive as a concept to rationalize signing a “Do Not Resuscitate” order, consider when an elderly loved one’s life is no longer worth living, and take a person’s last breath out of God’s hand and grip it firmly in our own hand. Be careful what you do – your children will do the same to you. Between nursing homes, hospi- tals and hospices I’ve become familiar with, I have heard other people’s fam- ily members say, looking for reassuring agreement, “My mother wouldn’t really want that, would she?” Or, “Our dad wouldn’t expect us to do all that, would he?” This is the single most important reason to draw up a will, so that your survivors know exactly what you would want them to do in the event that you are unable to tell them for yourself. Photo of Parma Officials endorsing Armond Budish for Cuyahoga County Executive. From left to right, Ward 7 Councilman Coma, dementia or other mental ill- Brian Brochetti, Ward 5 Councilman Alan Divas, Law Director Timothy G. Dobeck, State Representative Nick Celebreeze, Ward 3 ness, or other debilitating diseases can Councilman Mark Casselberry, State Representative Armond Budish, Mayor Timothy J. DeGeeter, Clerk of courts Marty Vittardi, render a person incapable of expressing Ward 8 Councilman Scott Tuma, Treasurer Thomas Mastroianni, Ward 2 Councilwoman Deborah Lime. Not pictured- Council or reasoning to help their family arrive President Sean Brennan, Ward 5 Councilman Larry Napoli.

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