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Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites Volume 11 • Issue 04 • April 2019 A Message From The Parma City School District Superintendent by Charles Smialek This May, the Parma City School District will have on the ballot a request to renew an operating levy of 4.2 mills. This renewal is NOT a new tax and will NOT cost taxpayers ANY additional money. The levy that we have placed on the ballot for renewal generates approximately $9.2 million per year for our district and costs the owner of a $100,000 home $10.72 per ing on administrative month. Passage of Issue 3 will personnel costs at Central Office keep these amounts the same, by approximately $920,000 UH Parma Medical Center has broken ground on its $27.5 million expansion and renovation yielding no increase in rev- from this current school of its Department of Surgery. Celebrating this momentous occasion are, from left: Richard Hanson, enue nor costing homeowners year to next. This reduc- President, UH Community Hospitals West; Julia Mason, Chief Nursing Officer, UH Parma; Tim any further expense. tion will allow us to dedicate Boyko, Chairman, UH Parma’s Board of Directors; Kimberly Togliatti-Trickett, MD, Chief Medical Operating funds are used these funds to school-based Officer, UH Parma; Brian Monter, President, UH Parma; Kathi O’Connor, Director of Operations, to support our general fund, resources, including Family UH Parma; Angelo Pimpas, Chairman, Parma Hospital Health Care Foundation Board; Kim Monaco, which pays for the day-to-day Liaisons, Deans of Students, Director, Clinical Operations, UH Parma; Tim DeGeeter, Mayor of Parma. operations of our school dis- and the Parma Alternative Sec- trict. ondary School, a program that UH Parma Medical Center Breaks Ground Specifically, expenditures helps non-traditional students from our general fund break- graduate. On $27.5 Million OR Expansion, Renovation down this way: Increase Student Achieve- by CJ Sheppard continue to enhance the hos- and post-operative areas for Classroom Instruction ment University Hospitals pital’s ability to be the choice outpatient procedures. The 66% On the 2018 Ohio State Parma Medical Center has for high-quality care, a hos- patient experience will be fur- Support Services (Speech Report Card, we improved our broken ground on the larg- pital where doctors want to ther enhanced, with greater Therapists, Psychologists, “Gap Closing” grade, which est construction project in the practice, patients want to privacy for surgery patients, a Counselors, Administra- shows how well our schools main hospital in more than 30 come and employees want to more spacious waiting room tors, Curriculum Materials, are meeting performance years. The $27.5 million reno- work.” An increasing demand for family members and larger Transportation, Maintenance, expectations for vulnerable vation and expansion of the for outpatient surgery will Utilities, etc.) populations of students. This Department of Surgery was prompt the expansion of pre- continued on page 10 31% “Gap Closing” grade improved boosted by the Parma Hospi- Other (Extra-curriculars, from an “F” last year to a “B” tal Health Foundation, which Architecture/Engineering this year. Our performance announced a $2 million lead Services, etc.) index increased from 81.2 in gift to support this transfor- R,I,P, Honey - 2007- 2019 3% 2016 to 83.9 in 2018, indicating mational project. Fencing has Total 100% that our students are perform- been constructed in a large The Parma Observer Dog We have made much ing better on state tests. section of the main parking lot progress this year toward Our four-year gradua- for the first phase of the proj- implementing our three goals tion rate also increased from ect, a new addition of 7,700 to improve our school district. 85.5% in 2016 to 88.1% in square feet to the building that These are the highlights of our 2018, indicating that more of will modernize and alter the efforts: our students are graduating front of UH Parma Medical Practice Fiscal Responsi- on time. Four of our schools Center. The project will pro- bility ceed in multiple phases over We are reducing spend- continued on page 9 a two-year period, including a complete renovation of the existing Department of Sur- Safety Town Registration gery, to avoid disruption to by Daniel P. McCarthy whose child will be entering surgery operations. Safety Town of Parma, kindergarten, public or private, “This massive expan- now in its 47th year, will be in the fall are eligible. Registra- sion and renovation of our offering four two week ses- tion will be Saturday April 6th entire surgery department sions at Greenbriar Middle 2019, 9:00am to 12:00 noon, at positions UH Parma Medical School Annex, 11810 Huffman Four Star Insurance Agency, Center for long-term growth,” Rd, Parma, Oh. Safety Town 5835 Pearl Road. Parma. Regis- said President Brian Monter, “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then teaches children home and tration fee is $28.00. Questions beginning his first month as when I die I want to go where they went.” – pedestrian safety. Residents of will be answered business the leader of this 332-bed hos- Will Rogers the Parma City School District hours at 440-882-2014. pital. “We are determined to Page 2 The Parma Observer Vol 11, Issue 04 April, 2019

COMMUNITY NEWS The President's Corner by Sean Brennan, Parma City Council President Like you, I am so happy with the warmer temperatures we have been experiencing after a long, cold win- ter. As an avid runner, this weather is much more conducive to being active. Along those lines, I have been very busy preparing for the 9th annual Parma Run-Walk for Pierogies, which will take place on Saturday, July 6 at Cuyahoga Community College’s Parma Western campus at 8:30 am. There is no better time to sign up than now. The now-famous Run-Walk for Pierogies has become one of Parma’s package. The top three females and com or call me at 440-885-8091 to be premier family-friendly summer events. males in the following age group divi- mailed a form. Questions about the Sponsored by University Hospitals sions win one of the very popular Run-Walk, including sponsorship Parma Medical Center, Tri-C West pierogi necklace awards: 11 and under, opportunities, can be directed to piero- (11000 West Pleasant Valley Road), the the Parma Charitable Fund, the Parma 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, [email protected] or by calling. Check Parma Observer, and Perla’s Pierogies Senior High School Hockey Team, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 us out on Twitter and Facebook @piero- (5380 State Road), among many other Parma Boy Scout Troop 221, and the and 70 Over. The first 600 participants gie5k. See you on July 6! Parma businesses and elected officials, Cuyahoga Community College Gap to sign up are guaranteed our signature participants are treated at the finish with Scholarship Fund. We have also com- t-shirt, pierogies and other snacks and Perla’s homemade pierogies, courtesy of mitted $1,000 to assist former Mayor drinks at the finish, as well as a goodie owners Daniel and David Serban! Dean DePiero in his efforts to build a bag. There will also be many door prizes Nine years ago I combined my love learning studio in memory of his late awarded randomly. for running and pierogies and came up wife Kathleen Cochrane-DePiero who Pre-registration is $25 (ages 11 and with the Parma Run-Walk for Piero- was a news anchor at Fox 8. under $15) and can be done by mail by gies. Thanks to the help of many friends Participants may choose to com- July 3 or online by July 5. Onsite, day-of The Parma Observer is a com- and sponsors, we host approximately pete in the 5k run, which is a chip-timed registration is $30 and can be done from munity owned and operated 800 runners and walkers each year and race, or they may walk the entire 5k (3.1 7:00 am to 8:15 am. citizen based news source. The have been able to donate thousands miles) or the shorter 1 mile course. The Registration for 9th Annual Parma views and opinions expressed of dollars to local charitable causes. In top male and female win the Golden Run-Walk for Pierogies can be com- do not necessarily reflect the fact, this year’s charity partners include Pierogie Award, as well as a $100 prize pleted online at www.hermescleveland. views and opinions of The Parma Observer staff or our Our Family Caring For Yours: advertisers. P.O. Box 29030 New On-Site Hemodialysis Unit At Pleasant Lake Villa Parma, Ohio 44129 by Divna Majstorovic 440.884.7625 • Pleasant Lake Villa will be open- http://parmaobserver.com ing an on-site hemodialysis unit in Advisory Board collaboration with the Centers for Craig Czepczynski Dialysis Care. The dialysis unit sched- Lisa Zaremba uled to open early April, will have 6 George Salo Bill DeMarco chairs for residents. “We are very Penny Schultz excited to be able to provide this service to our residents and community, Publisher Daniel P. McCarthy shared Sharon Santoli, Administrator at Pleasant Lake Villa. “Residents will Editor-In-Chief benefit by having the convenience of Stefan P. Stefaniuk the dialysis center on site which will Design and Production AGS Design reduce travel time and a more effi- cient time to dialyze. A reception was Parma Mayor Timothy J. DeGeeter with Pleasant Lake Villa Administrator Sharon Advertising Sales 440-884-7625 held at Pleasant Lake Villa on March Santoli on 3/21 at the event to introduce the community to the new Hemodialysis Unit at Pleasant Lake Villa. 21st to highlight the unit. Writers The needs of the community are in-house peritoneal dialysis program, with a full-time respiratory therapist. Sean Brennan always being considered as the facility a cardiology program led by Dr. Raju The facility also offers a wound care Rick Haase John Horton evaluates and expands its medical ser- Modi and a pulmonology program program and a Pinnacle High Obser- Lee Kamps vice lines. Pleasant Lake Villa offers an led by Dr. Gregory Hickey and staffed vation Unit designed to meet the needs Carolyn Kovach Dave Kozak of individuals with complex medical Gene Lovasy conditions Divna Majstorovic Jean Micklewright Pleasant Lake Villa, proudly serv- Felicia Naoum ing the community for over 31 years Davidione Pearl Thank you focuses on serving Parma and the sur- CJ Sheppard Charles Smialek rounding cities. Family owned and Daniel Taddeo operated, the facility staff takes great Deborah White for pride in their positive impact on the community as a premier healthcare Photography Sean Brennan provider. Rick Haase Pleasant Lake Villa offers a warm John Horton voting Carolyn Kovach and comfortable environment with a Divna Majstorovic dedicated team that provides rehabili- Felicia Naoum tation, long term care, assisted living CJ Sheppard on and hospice care. For more information, call 440-842-2273 or email May 7 [email protected] The Parma Observer is powered by:

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS UH Seidman Cancer Center At UH Parma Unveils $3 Million Renovation by CJ Sheppard ship at UH. Her specialty areas are University Hospitals Parma breast cancer, chronic leukemia and Medical Center invites the public lymphoma, myeloma and cancer to the reopening of the Radiation genetics. Oncology Department at its UH A new cancer patient naviga- Seidman Cancer Center following a tor will guide patients through $3 million renovation. At a commu- referrals, scheduling and obtaining nity open house on Saturday, April pre-certification for procedures and 27 from 9 a.m. to noon, visitors can treatment, and connecting patient tour the facility, enjoy breakfast with supportive services needed to and meet two new oncologists and alleviate anxiety for the patient try- a cancer navigator to guide patients ing to navigate themselves through through their cancer journey. Visi- the system. tors also can participate in health In Medical Oncology on the screenings and see the state-of-the- second floor, Specialty Pharmacy art linear accelerator that delivers is undergoing major updates to radiation treatments to patients. advance its focus on patient care. Radiation Oncologist Kevin Kelley, MD, surrounded by members of the Seidman UH Parma has had a cancer cen- Specialty Pharmacy is pivotal in staff at UH Parma Medical Center. ter since 2000. As part of the UH helping patients obtain answers to Seidman Cancer Center’s expan- sites that offer cancer care close to radiation treatments. questions about their cancer drugs. sive network in Northeast Ohio, home. The new Elekta VersaHD lin- Two new full-time oncologists This renovation is prompting a the UH Seidman Cancer Center at ear accelerator brings the center the are joining the medical staff: noticeable change to the layout of UH Parma is among 18 community latest state-of-the-art technology for Kevin Kelley, MD, Board-cer- the waiting area on the second floor. tified in Radiation Oncology. The “Our Seidman Cancer Cen- Five Stars For UH Parma Medical Center Cleveland native attended medical ter provides dedicated oncologists, school at Wright State University nurses and caregivers, state-of-the- and completed his residency train- art radiation therapy equipment ing at Hofstra University. He is and other multi-disciplinary ser- proficient in all major modalities of vices on our UH Parma campus,” modern radiation oncology, includ- said Maruja P. Heiselman, MBA, ing intensity-modulated radiation BSN, CNOR, Clinical Manager of therapy (IMRT), image-guided the UH Seidman Cancer Center at radiation therapy and brachyther- UH Parma. “We can provide highly apy, and stereotactic radiosurgery. skilled, compassionate care for Jennifer Muller, MD, patients from diagnosis to treatment Board-certified in Hematology & without a need to travel downtown Medical Oncology, who comes to or to another location. We encour- UH Parma from Southwest Gen- age our community to bring family eral Health Center. She went to and friends to learn more about the medical school at Northwestern latest cancer care available in their community.” UH Parma Medical Caenter earned a Five-Star quality rating from CMS, the gov- University, completed her residency ernment agency that adminsters Medicare & Medicaid services. at Duke University and her fellow-

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OBSERVER Righteous Brother Bill Medley Talks About The Time Of His Life by Felicia Naoum made a difference." He is one of the voices behind And The Righteous Brothers are the most played record in the history still here. Two on stage and one in spirit of American radio: "You’ve Lost That performing at the Hard Rock Rocksino Lovin’ Feelin.'" If you’ve had the time Northfield Park May 5. of your life, you may have been danc- The Rocksino is known for its ing with Patrick Swayze, but the track’s Vegas experience albeit its Ohio address. timeless male vocals belong to none Coincidentally, The Righteous Brothers other than Bill Medley of The Righ- have performed many times in Sin City, teous Brothers. Today, Bill Medley and have a current residency at Harrah’s never thought he would be performing Showroom in Las Vegas, so the Rock- without his original second half, Bobby sino should be like a second home to the Hatfield, who passed away in 2003. The stars. With all the talk of Vegas, I won- blue-eyed soul brother once believed der if the upcoming show will have any his singing career would be put to rest “old” Vegas influence to it. We all know with the passing of Hatfield. "I thought that the best things in life are from back I was pretty much done, but fans and in the day, right? friends convinced me that people still “The Righteous Brothers kind of wanted to hear that music," Medley came up admiring the Frank Sinatra, says in a phone interview. Dean Martin, and Jerry Lewis [kind],” And while Medley knows that his Medley answers. It is then safe to assume longtime, original partner is irreplace- that any old-time Vegas influence has able, he credits his current partner, long been flowing through the perform- Bucky Heard, with doing a “phenom- ers' blood. Rest assured because Medley enal job” filling the big shoes that says The Righteous Brothers “know why Hatfield left behind and keeping The connotation to it, does that bother songs, he chooses “Just Once In My the audience is there” and yes, they per- Righteous Brother's sound alive. Med- you?" I ask. Life,” as his favorite. In all fairness, the form all of the hits. ley hopes that Hatfield is looking down "No. It was a huge honor that the legendary hit maker says that choosing All those hits were not born with- with pride at the redesigned Righteous black audience was accepting us, and a favorite song is always tough because out wise lessons and old fashion grit. Brothers. Medley believes that Hatfield playing us. We were emulating the it is like your children and you do not Bill Medley is a classic, but certainly would understand his reasons to carry great black acts." like any of them, he chuckles.\ not an antiquated performer, who is on The Righteous Brother's music due The Righteous Brothers expanded With the hits we spoke of and the unafraid to mimic the advice of con- to the original pair parting ways in 1968 upon the talent of iconic African Amer- ones we did not, the longevity, and the ventional stars like Lady Gaga. I ask Mr. and Hatfield then reforming the group ican artists early in their career, and the withstanding of tumultuous grounds Medley to offer his guidance on how on his own, according to Medley. success saga continued including big throughout a career spanning gen- dream chasers can make their dreams Looking back, Medley does not screen soundtracks. A solo Bill Med- erations, The Righteous Brothers come true because we all know he did regret the time the original group spent ley’s pipes lent to mega box office titles rightfully earned a spot in the house of just that...in one of the most significant apart. "I think it was good for both of like “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” Rock and Roll royalty as 2003 Rock and ways possible. After all, it is 2019 and us. I think we both grew a lot. We were with Jennifer Warnes in Dirty Danc- Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Accord- so many fans have not lost their loving separated for six years." Medley con- ing (1987), and together The Righteous ing to Medley, though, The Rock and feelings for The Righteous Brothers. tinues to say that the separation caused Brothers topped charts with influen- Roll Hall of Fame was a door that once “I think it is pretty simple as tough both of the original Righteous Broth- tial tunes like “Unchained Melody” in looked bleak in opening for the blue- as it is,” the original Righteous Brother ers to grow and reunite in 1974 with a Ghost (1990) and “You’ve Lost That eyed soul vocalists. says. “I think Lady Gaga just said this… more "comfortable feel." Ebb and flow Lovin’ Feelin’” in Top Gun (1986). “We did not think we would get in you have to believe in yourself and made the two stronger together and “Two of your hit songs are tied the hall of fame because we were kept believe in that dream and just do not the hit record "Rock and Roll Heaven" to the late Patrick Swayze and his out [in the past]. It was a political thing stop, keep going after it, keep going made its debut. Two years after the renowned blockbusters. Did you have that five or six of us were hung up in.” after it. And if you are true to yourself original duo reunited, tragedy struck, any relationship with the late actor?” But when the doors of rock and and true to your talent, good things and Medley's ex-wife passed away. The “I got to know him during award roll royalty eventually swung open for will happen.” singer had to change hats from musi- shows. I certainly got to know that he The Righteous Brothers with induction While the Grammy winner wants cian to full-time father. was a wonderful guy,” Medley remi- from Billy Joel, the soul trailblazers everyone to pursue their dreams, he nisces. could not have accepted the honor also sprinkles realistic expectations on Despite trials and tribulations, Medley’s positive sentiments for with more gratitude. The induction his sound advice. “It does not necessar- audiences of various cultural back- Swayze are similar to his view on the came the same year Hatfield passed ily mean you will be a big star, but good grounds welcomed the group warmly, very song that is the American anthem away and may have been the only silver things will happen.” especially at a time in history when a for a life lived, “(I’ve Had) The Time of lining Medley saw in 2003. “When it I jokingly say to the singer, “Not heated political climate allowed for My Life," his song. came around, it was really wonderful. everyone can be as big as The Righ- races to be divided rather than united. “It is remarkable,” the bari- Going into the hall of fame was a stamp teous Brothers.” Medley and I spoke about the musi- tone singer says on the success of the of approval,” the California native con- In a fashion that is all heart and all cians being coined blue-eyed soul famous song. “It is the song that keeps tinues. The Righteous Brothers bring humble, Mr. Medley responds: brothers, a designation that was given on giving. It is always a real blessing to their fans joy through the univer- “No they do not [have to be as suc- to Medley and Hatfield by African be coupled up with that song. It is just sal language of music; Medley knows cessful as The Righteous Brothers] as American disc jockeys and one that remarkable, just remarkable.” that The Righteous Brothers did their long as you are happy and feel success- Medley looks to with honor. Surprisingly, if Medley’s musical job. To Bill Medley, being a household ful in your mind and heart.” "Being that the label has a racial heartstrings tug hardest at any of his member of the Rock and Roll Hall of And there you have it. Fame means: "You were here, and you

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EDUCATION

issue important to you and gather the opinions of both young people and adults. When the time for action arrives, enlist the help of those who share your passion. In your school or youth program: Ask students and participants to find newspaper stories or images that grab their attention. In groups, talk about the topics they identified. Brainstorm ways for them to get involved and use their voices in positive ways, such as writing or e-mailing a letter to the you see children and youth as valuable editor, calling a legislator, attending a Asset Corner #112 resources, they feel more empowered meeting, or forming a group. by Gene Lovasy munity, according to Search Institute to contribute to the community, and Visit www.parmacityschools.org/ April’s Asset Category: EMPOW- surveys. Allow all young people to have at school, and home in meaningful, assets or www.search-institute.org/ ERMENT. Young people are a voice in issues and decisions at home, thoughtful ways. assets for more information about the empowered when they feel valued, school, and in the community. Also try this 40 Developmental Assets and ideas for valuable and safe. They need to believe Tips for building this asset In your home and family: Invite helping young people build them. Or go that adults like and respect them. Building this asset means valuing your child to help you plan a party or here http://www.parentfurther.com/ Finally, they need plenty of opportuni- young people’s talents, skills, inter- other event. Ask for her or his opinions for great asset-based parenting tips, ties to contribute to their communities ests, and opinions. It means setting about the theme, menu, and guests. tricks, activities and ideas. through volunteering, working in paid aside the belief that adults know more In your neighborhood and jobs and sharing their ideas, knowl- than the younger generation. When community: Choose a community edge and creativity. One of these days, the young people in your home, school, neighborhood and workplace will be school youth. in charge – in charge of their own lives LOGOS, The Ridgewood United and in charge of the world. You can Methodist Church Youth program help young people get ready for their held their celebration dinner with future role by empowering them now. family and friends on March 13, 2019. This column’s focus will be on….. The program will return in September Asset #8 – Youth as Resources. Give of 2019. young people meaningful roles. Looking Ahead …. “Having a voice” means more than MyCom Youth Council: making a sound when you sing or shout. MyCom will be providing Advo- by Jean Micklewright hour of science programming pro- The ways people express ideas, energy, cacy Day Training before our youth The NEW MYCOM website is up vided by Mad Science and one hour of and insights make each person unique. meet with local legislators and/or leg- and ready to view! Check out what SEL (social and emotional skill devel- Helping young people find their voices islative aides to advocate for issues MyCom is and does on MyComCLE. opment) activities integrated into is one of the best ways to help them be a of concern for all youth. Remember, org. Summer Jobs 2019: Are you 14-24 water conservation learning on alter- positive force in their families, schools, Global Youth Service Day is April years of age? Looking for a sum- nating days. clubs, teams, or neighborhoods. This 12—14, 2019. mer work experience? Apply today R Rules: This career develop- is good for them—and for your com- Maker Club, our hugely popu- for the Y.O.U. Summer Employment ment program is being provided by munity. Young people have a lot more lar STEAM (Science, Technology, Program. The Youth Opportuni- OhioGuidestone MyCom staff at the to contribute when their opinions are Engineering, Art and Math) pro- ties Summer Jobs Registration Site is Parma Senior High School Discovery respected and their talents are tapped. gram started their Spring session on open. Go to youthopportunities.org Center on Mondays and Wednesdays Listen closely to the opinions of young Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the and register for summer jobs. through May 23, 2019. The curricu- people around you, and you’ll all ben- Parma Branch. Go to cuyahogali- Every Drop Counts!: This six lum provides a framework for setting efit. brary.org to register for this event. Here are the facts week out of school time program and attaining smart goals for high Research shows when young is taking place at Greenbriar and people have useful roles in their com- Hillside Middle Schools. Cox Com- munity they feel good about themselves munications and MyCom have and their future, do better in school, provided funding for this hands on and get into less trouble. Everyone STEM (Science, Technology, Engi- deserves to have their voice heard and neering and Math) opportunity with appreciated. Only 26 percent of young an hour of intensive math taught by people, ages 11–18, report that they’ve Parma City School District teachers been given useful roles in their com- twice a week. This is followed by one

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INSPIRATION Dementia: I Believe by Daniel Taddeo to every other vice; it is the complete A Mother's Final Stages A mature person thinks twice anti-God state of mind. Repentance is before offending someone over a a change of mind and direction and a by Davidione Pearl ing since age 3 for churches, weddings, personal issue. A small group of turning away from sin. Seek God and Mother...Born March 3rd 1933. funerals, and the Tri-C Jazz Band of thoughtful, committed citizens can call upon Him regarding all matters. Reached 86 years of age one month ago. which was my first introduction in 1982 change the world; it is the only thing The sooner parents expect respon- Pictures of her have long since reached to our now world renowned Tri-C Jazz that ever has. Avoid looking backward sible behavior from their children, the a point of remaining best left away Fest. I would watch her soft inviting smile or forward and try to keep looking sooner they will come through. Use from the public eye, as she is calmly as the band director would count off and upward. God can restore us and does what we have. Start doing it. Expect and quietly facing the final stages of kick in the tune - 2/4, 3/3, 4/4, 6/8... In not count our trespasses against us. it to happen. (USE) We are not stuck neurological departure. A mother now those moments my mind would set God instructs, we obey, and He per- with our attitudes. We learned them. fully bed bound; a once full world now adrift in tapestries of sound and dreams forms. It is a deadly mistake to follow We can “unlearn” them. We can all lessened to that of mere inches. to one day perform and inspire audiences those who choose worldly ways over benefit from God’s patience. We can Every March 2nd I am relieved and myself. Her work as a journalist is never Godly ways. It is possible that the most lose the reality of the forest because we grateful. Every March 4th I experience far from my center, for her style of passive significant acts of all are carried out in are looking too closely at each tree. We feelings of deep anxiety yet again for the voice I now see is the unequivocal struc- secret, seen by no one but God. live in a dishonest (cheating) culture, year to come, for she is at the final indigo tural root of my own. Life is short; enjoy it now! Love is unfortunately. We should live our lives - tangerine rays of her transitioning twi- Yet in all of this, what remains most fulfilling God’s law because He is Love. knowing that what we do is observed by light. I often reflect on her rounding the vivid, is the moment I finally grew big Most of the choices we make require others. When parents spend time with corner in the ‘80s, both hands clasped enough and responsive enough to halt waiting. their children, they pay them the high- and resting on her back, with a dangling the wrist of her advancing hand meant to People often make faulty judg- est compliment they will ever receive. bag or two of groceries for us to enjoy a slap me for reasons I no longer remem- ments based on minimal information Self-reflection is always a good little before putting away. Or the quiet ber. It was in the basement doorway or hearsay. People who keep God’s exercise. What I believe is a work in moments we would have together as she leading into the laundry room. I will commandments dwell in Him and He progress, not limited to these state- would ready herself for the day - I would never forget her eyes in that moment for in them. Praying for people who treat ments and subject to change. What do watch her in the mirror and always as long as I live.. They were confused, us with contempt is one way to do YOU believe? request that she curl her bangs because temporarily disoriented, and hurt. For good to those who hate us. Pride leads it looked so pretty to me when she did. me, it was a mere rapid reflex response, I too often reflect on our afternoons out yet in my adulthood I often return to in old downtown, dipping french fries rather saturnine feelings of desire to have in our milkshakes at the Woolworth then just closed my eyes and allowed the cafe counter. My thoughts return to her slap to reach my face, in order that I may Faith Community Directory undying protection and safety that cov- instead recieve her naturally sweet moth- ered me when facing adults that had little erly eyes to those of loving matriarchal Christ the Saviour American Orthodox Church to no empathy towards me as I grew into command in my memory, that I may no 10000 State Road N. Royalton, OH 440-237-9196 my own as a child. 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PERSPECTIVE Why Am I Not Surprised By This? by Lee Kamps vard's graduate school of Business credits toward a degree. While state students using loans to finance their The recent scandal regarding wealthy because of his father's influence. Prob- universities back then had to accept education, money can't be wasted. If a people and celebrities bribing people ably this is how Donald Trump was anyone, they didn't have to keep them. student takes out loans to pay college and gaming the system to get their chil- able to get into the Wharton School of The fallout rate back then was over tuition, then drops out without get- dren into prestigious colleges has made Business at the University of Pennsyl- 50% of incoming freshmen didn't ting a degree, those loans still have to the news. Wealthy families were paying vania. return the next year. Some flunked be repaid. That makes it much harder “consultants” to help their children take Back when I was in college dur- out, but most dropped out, unable to for that person to get a college degree the exams, even going so far as to hire a ing the 1960s, state universities in handle college coursework. later in life. “ringer” to take the exam for their child. Ohio had an open admissions policy. It was easy to get in, but much If the son or daughter from a Others were trying to portray their child They had to admit any graduate of an more difficult to stay in college back wealthy family gets into Harvard or as an athlete when they never played the accredited high school in Ohio regard- then. Men who enrolled in college to Stanford because their family buys sport. This doesn’t surprise me one bit less of their test scores or high school avoid military service usually didn't their way in through a donation or that this scandal hit the news. grades or courses. Back then colleges last long. Women who went to college as a legacy, and that student might Wealthy parents have been bribing taught remedial courses for students mainly to get a Mrs. also didn't stay not even be able to get into Kent State their kid's way into prestigious colleges who lacked the proper high school either. The college coursework and life University on their test scores or mer- and universities for a long time. Don- grades or coursework. Those reme- weeded a lot of students out. its, doesn't that cheapen the value of ald Trump’s son in law Jared Kushner's dial courses were a waste of time and Today colleges, including state a degree from an exclusive college or father gave a $2.5 million donation to money. The student had to pay full universities, are much more selective university? Should a degree from a Harvard and his son got in. No doubt tuition for those courses and they took in who they admit. With the cost of a state university such as Kent State or George W Bush got into Yale and Har- up valuable class time, but offered no college education so high and so many Ohio State be any less important than a degree from Harvard or Yale? Rather, the old expression that it Your Neighbor Was Attacked is who you know more than what you know that really determines how suc- by Dave Kozak scared crazy and yet strangely com- loved her new job in Oregon. cessful one might be in the United It was a nice summer afternoon posed at the same time. She said: “the I’ve never trusted dogs—I had a States. A college student is much more and I got home early from work. As I dog wouldn’t stop biting…wouldn’t paper route when I was young. Also my likely to make those important con- reached for the front door knob I heard let go…wouldn’t let go. ”She was call- daughter was bitten on her face when tacts at an Ivy League school than at some strange sounds. I went in the ing her friend on her cell phone; I was she was 5 years old by my good friend’s a school in the Mid American Confer- door, kicked off my shoes, but some- calling 911. The Parma rescue squad otherwise good dog. Another friend’s ence. Does a law degree from Harvard thing didn’t sound right. I went back was there in no time flat, but the para- pit bull attacked and killed an inno- make one a better lawyer than a law outside and I listened closer to the medics couldn’t come in the yard until cent dog being walked down the street degree from Cleveland State Univer- strange combination of sounds. There the police came…that was because I by its owner. My barber told me a story sity? Or does a business degree from was a dog barking, maybe two…a lady told the operator that my neighbor about someone who died from a pit bull Yale make one better in business than yelling…and another lady screaming was bitten by a pit bull. The severity of attack. Serious dog attacks are noth- a business degree from Kent State Uni- frantically. I ran in the house, got my Tracy’s wounds kept her in the hospital ing new—insurance companies won’t versity? shoes, my phone, ran back out, grabbed for a week and in bandages for longer cover any dangerous dog for liability. Look no further than Donald a rake, a long sharp stick, and ran like than that. Her parents went through The State of Ohio also has dangerous Trump. He got his degree from one of crazy toward the neighbor’s back yard their own grief as they came from out dog laws. If you Google ‘pit bull attacks’ the most prestigious business colleges where the sounds came from. Tracy, of town to attend to their daughter’s you’ll find many stories and statistics in the world, the Wharton School of my neighbor, was running in the side needs. Tracy moved away 5 months about this rarely reported danger. Business at the University of Pennsyl- door of her house. She was frantic, later because the nightmares of what These dog owners are always so vania. It is not easy to get in, nor is it she was bitten several times, and she happened in her back yard wouldn’t shocked that their dog could do such easy to stay in that college. But does was bleeding. She seemed like she was stop. The last time I spoke to her she a thing; they thought they had con- that degree make Donald Trump a bet- trol of their pet. I never talked to the ter businessman? Gold plated toilets in other neighbor that owned the dog that Trump Tower might give the impres- bit my neighbor, but I’m sure that she sion of success and class. However, must have had some huge regrets that four bankruptcies and a reputation for it happened because she knew Tracy. shady deals is not the measure of a suc- So this is a lose-lose-lose-lose situa- cessful businessman. But beneath the veneer of luxury and "class", Donald Dean DePiero continued on page 11 Trump is still an incorrigible child. 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IMPRESSIONS Self-Defense In The Real World by Deborah White ings is the first step toward self-defense. classes brings a person to the realiza- adults, we owe it to ourselves to learn Open up a newspaper or your People live day to day not paying attention that striking another person has how we are impacted by physical con- search engine and the news is laced with tion to what is around them. If you are an impact on the outcome of an attack tact. This is true in that; crime rates violence and destruction. Walking into walking into a grocery store to shop for situation. Many girls grow up not keep rising and violence has become a a restaurant, attending a University, or dinner the last thing on your mind is knowing the proper way to “punch”, normal part of life around the world. even waking up in the morning can someone coming out of the shadows because they are not programmed to DL White make anyone apprehensive about the and putting a gun to your head. Even hit, even to protect themselves. Boys MBA from DeVry University events that lie ahead. Personal safety though survival is your first instinct, are usually raised to be rough and play 3rd Degree Black Belt. Teaches at has become a priority to everyday liv- how you react is something else. Reac- a lot of sports, including boxing, and Kent State University & Chief Instruc- ing.What can be done about your day tion time is everything when it comes martial arts. Sometimes the excite- tor@Pro Martial Arts to day safety? There are many options to a gun being pointed to your head. ment of a new sport is short lived. As available to those who are looking to Is the assailant standing behind you, improve their safety. Some options beside you, or in front of you? Consider include weapons such as, guns, stun the time it would take to reach for your A Message From The Parma City guns, mace, and knives. There are laws gun or mace. Is it ready in your hand and regulations associated with every while you are shopping? Of course it School District Superintendent type of weapon and weapons are not is not and why would it be ready in continued from page 1 outcomes as 97.4% of recent graduates your hand? The problem is that no one always the answer to your safety solu- earned overall grades of “B”: Dentzler began a job, enrolled in college courses, expects bad things to happen and you tions. For instance, training is needed Elementary, Green Valley Elementary, or enlisted with the military after leav- go on about your day. So, owning a gun, in order to use any weapon. Guns Ridge-Brook Elementary, and Hillside ing our district. stun gun, or mace is the least amount need to be cleaned and taken care of. Middle School. Improve Transparency In Our of “time” you will spend on protecting There is always the chance of prema- We also provide outstanding Communities your life and that of your loved ones. ture discharge or loading the weapon opportunities for students to gain We have worked to consistently Taking self-defense classes, karate les- in time for immediate use. Stun guns credit toward college. 14.6% of our stu- engage our communities and ensure that sons, or any martial arts takes time may have to be charged or need batter- dents, up from 6.6% last year, secured we have open dialogue with our resi- and energy. How important is your life ies replaced in order to ensure effective a score of “3” or higher on an Advanced dents. We hold Town Hall Meetings at to you? How about your family? Your use. Mace has to be in a prime location Placement Exam, translating into local libraries and “Facebook Live” events kids come home from school and they handy for quick access and be pointed course credit at most colleges and uni- at least once per month, to reach higher almost always have homework to com- in the right direction when released. versities. 15.8% of our students, up numbers of our families and neigh- plete. Do you tell them it’s okay if they Knives are weapons that require a pro- from 5.4% last year, earned college bors. We are in the midst of 12 “Master don’t finish it or do you make them do fessional touch, but amateurs try their credit during their high school careers Planning for Strategic Consolidation” it because you know it will benefit them hand at using them. Taking a knife through our College Credit Plus offer- sessions that will result in the develop- as they grow, and they can advance to from an attacker requires professional ings, saving their families thousands of ment of a plan to reduce the number of the next grade? You make them do it training. Considering the chances dollars in tuition. schools we operate. All are welcome to for their own good. The same should be of surviving a weapon attack, tak- Finally, our Career & Technical attend and encouraged to provide their done to protect your life. Self-defense ing some type of self-defense, karate, Education (CTE) programs continue input during this important process. classes should be taken “for your own or martial art should be number one to be a true asset for our students. Our Upcoming Master Planning for good”. on your list. Students not only learn state report card indicates that 1,656 Strategic Consolidation Community The next step is to realize that skills to fend off an attacker, but they students participated in some form of Meetings will be held: something bad could happen to you in gain insight into how to become more career education. Of these, 65% earned Monday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. at your unimpeachable world. Your reac- aware of their surroundings and ways a credential that will help them begin a Normandy High School tion is detrimental to your continued to increase personal safety measures. career after graduation. Our CTE path- Monday, April 29, 6:30 p.m. at pursuit of life and happiness. Reality No matter what type of weapon you ways earned a “B” in post-program Parma Senior High School. use to defend yourself, there is a chance is that many people do not understand of failure. 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AREA WIDE EVENTS News You Can Use (And Where To Find It) by Gene Lovasy at Parma-Snow Branch Library Con- office hours are 9 am to 2 pm Saturday Waste District... From Parma City Schools... ference Room A/B; 2121 Snow Road, & Sunday and it’s open to anyone need- Are you part of the #trashtag The Phase Three – High Schools Parma, 44134. ing care. Learn more by attending their Challenge – the global movement Strategic Consolidation meeting The District has announced the free Health Fair scheduled for Sunday, that went viral on social media ear- schedule is as follows: return of paper recycling bins at all April 28th from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. lier this month? People all over the 6:30 pm, Monday, April 8th at of its schools. Accepted items include, world are participating by cleaning up Normandy H.S.; 6:30 pm, Monday, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, From the Parma Area Family Collab: litter and posting before and after pic- April 29th, Parma Sr. H.S.; phone books, hard & soft cover books, For those providing care for some- tures on social media with the hashtag 6:30 pm, Monday, May 13th at office/school paper, cardboard & mail. one else’s child, consider stopping by #trashtag. Get your program/organiza- Valley Forge H.S.; 1:30 pm, Saturday, Money earned will accrue to the ben- the Collab from 10:30 – 12:00 pm, the tion involved in this clean-up program May 18th, Parma-Snow Library. efit of the individual school. 2nd Monday of each month for KIN- w/a twist. Learn more & request your Providing another opportunity The Parma Heights PACT (Police SHIP KOFFEE. Share your concerns, cleanup kits from: https://cuyahogare- to experience a “21st Century Facili- & Community Together) Youth issues, learn about available support & cycles.org/clean_up_cuyahoga. ties”, see how that translates into real Group... resources, receive encouragement…. The ever popular Parma Safety life by meeting at North Olmsted The group is alive & well, continu- light refreshments are served & free Fair will take place this year on Satur- Secondary Campus (27301 Butter- ing its bi-weekly meeting schedule, childcare is available. Call 440.887.4873 day, May 11th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 nut Ridge Rd.), at 10:30 am, Saturday, alternating between an activity of some for more information. pm. If your organization would like April 6th. type one week with a group discussion The spring session of Teach me to reserve a table call Linda Cross at Go here: https://www.parmaci- of a consensus topic the next. Meetings to Read at Home is full. If anyone is 440.885.8093. Questions regarding the tyschools.org/page/7883 to view the are from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Cassidy interested in signing up for the fall event can be directed to City Council’s schedule of meetings, their minutes Theater. Kids between the ages of 12 – session contact Kira Karabanovs at Safety Chair at [email protected] and other related documents. 17 living in and attending school in the [email protected] or On April 6th, Young Entrepre- city are welcome. 440.842.7022. From Boy Scouts of America... neurs (students grades 3 through 6) For announcements & detailed Learn more about the Family Visit: https://lecbsa.org/# to learn will be presenting their ideas & related information visit their Facebook page Collaborative, its programs, services, what’s new, upcoming events and business plans developed over the past at: www.facebook.com/parmaheights. events & resources available in the opportunities that are available. several months to a panel of student police; email: [email protected]; community by visiting https://family- judges & the public. A sampling of their ph: 440.884.1235 collaborative.com/ or call the Collab at From Stearns Farm... products will also be offered for sale. Learn how you can help students 440.887.4873. A save the date: WHEN: 1:00 The event sponsored by UH/Parma from Valley Forge H.S. complete an pm, on Saturday April 13th, WHERE: Medical Center is being held at Nor- on-campus memorial to 15 alumni From our Tri-City MyCom Youth Parma Christian Church, 7000 Ridge mandy H.S. from 8:00 am to Noon. killed during the Vietnam war. They’re Group... Rd., WHAT: “Bunny Yoga” – a fund To share general information & hoping to set the actual memorial in For youth/young adults ages 14 – raiser for the Homestead Hoofers 4-H get community feedback, Superinten- May and complete landscaping work 24, registration for the Summer Youth club & their bunnies. Only 30 slots dent Smialek will be hosting a Town shortly thereafter. Checks can be made Employment Program, coordinated available – call 440.864.2021 to regis- Hall formatted meeting, Wednesday, out to Valley Forge H.S. memoed Viet- by Youth Opportunities Unlimited ter. THIS CLASS FILLED ALMOST May 1, 2019 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM nam Memorial or contact Amy Byrne (Y.O.U.), is now open but slots are IMMEDIATELY. WATCH FOR A at [email protected]. filling fast. Go to https://jobs.youthop- REPEAT. Valley Forge High School 9999 Inde- portunities.orgs or call their Hotline @ Let me help with pendence Bl, Parma Hts, OH 44130. 216.776.3900. A couple of unique summer camp your insurance needs. Learn more about the County’s opportunities... From Parma Council of PTA’s... MyCom initiative and it’s programs & There’s a summer “Fashion Their 67th Annual Geranium events by visiting www.mycomcle.org. Sale that supports scholarships for Read the rest of this story online at district students begin March 25th From the Cuyahoga County Solid ParmaObserver.com through April 12th. 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Parma Proud Parma Safety Fair And Shredding Events Moved To May by Carolyn Kovach if we have a windy day,” Wohl said. The 18th Annual Parma Safety Residents should make sure their Fair and Document Shredding & Food paper documents are not bound with Drive were both moved from April to rubber bands or paper clips and bind- Saturday, May 11 this year. Another ers. Also, no plastic folders or sleeves change is the location of the document can be included. "Plastic, rubber shredding, which will be at Parma bands and clips can jam the shredding Senior High School. machine,” Wohl explained. Gateway “We changed the date due to the Products Recycling will be shredding Easter calendar,” said Safety Direc- the documents. A grant from the tor Tom Weinreich. “We relocated the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District document shredding to reduce traf- is covering the cost of the shredding. fic congestion. We also ordered two The Safety Fair will be staged at the shredding trucks this year to keep up same location as last year – the Parma with the demand.” Justice Center on 5555 Powers Boule- The Document Shredding & Food vard. The community family event runs Drive runs 9 a.m. to noon at Parma from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Safety experts Senior High at 6285 West 54th St. will offer advice and safety giveaways, Residents are asked to show proof of including bike helmets, smoke alarms The medical helicopter landing (weather permitting) is a highlight of the free event. residency. A driver’s license, gas bill and gun locks, while supplies last. Sev- Admission is free, and no registra- or electric bill are acceptable forms eral activities are planned, including low the City of Parma Facebook page tion is required. The fair will take place of identification. There is no limit fire extinguisher and grease fire dem- to see posts about the Safety Fair and rain or shine, although some activities on the amount of documents shred- onstrations; free fingerprinting for to share the Facebook Event with are dependent on the weather. ded, but residents are being asked to children; tours of the police station, friends, family and neighbors. The city is asking residents to fol- donate non-perishable food items for firing range and jail; and visits with the the Parma Hunger Center, which will K9 Unit, Metroparks mounted police, be on-site collecting the donations. bomb squad and SWAT team. Chil- Residents are not required to stay dren can climb into fire trucks and see Your Neighbor Was Attacked while their confidential documents are police cars and motorcycles up close. being shredded, but they are expected There will also be face painting and a continued from page 8 You can prevent this from happen- to secure their documents if they climbing wall. New this year will be a ing on your street. Report any pit bull tion; Tracy and the owner both came choose to leave. Community Services drone demonstration. that you know about. And until there is out of this feeling horrible, the dog was Coordinator Gloria Wohl said bagged The highlight of the Safety Fair is a better way to deal with this problem- destroyed, and I still feel angry that documents should be tied, and boxed the medical helicopter landing, weather -please vote to keep Parma’s pit bull something like this could happen. I’m documents should have a lid. “We permitting. After it lands, children and ban (vote NO to repeal this existing angry that there were no warnings and don’t want to risk confidential docu- their parents can explore the chopper. ban) on Tuesday May 7. Why should no signs that said: BEWARE DANGER- ments blowing out of the bags or boxes Also in high demand every year is the you vote or care? Because your neigh- assistance that firefighters provide par- OUS DOG. I never knew that there was bor was attacked and apathy allows bad ents who want to know how to properly a dangerous dog in my neighbor’s back things to continue. God bless this vote. yard. Lakewood’s #1 choice install child safety restraints in their for interior and exterior family vehicles. painting The event is a cooperative effort of the City of Parma; Parma Fire Depart- ment, Police Department and K9 Unit; rime ip ine - and Parma City Council. Organizations represented at crimetipsparmaustice.net the fair include University Hospitals Serving Northeast www.cityofparmapolice.com Ohio Homeowners Parma Medical Center, MetroHealth Parma Medical Center; Safe Kids, Safe ergeny since 1975 Communities; Cleveland Metroparks; Non Emergency - ( 440) 885 -124 Quality Painting. the Parma Animal Shelter; and numer- ous community groups and businesses THAT’S ALL WE DO! focused on safety issues and products. Mayor Tim DeGeeter said the fair is educational for the whole family. Call us at 216-529-0360 “The Safety Fair is a spring event our for a Free Consultation! residents look forward to every year. It is neubertpainting.com a fun way for them to learn how to keep themselves and their families safe.”

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Page 12 The Parma Observer Vol 11, Issue 04 April, 2019

Skilled Nursing · Rehabilitation · Long Term Care · Assisted Living

Five Star Overall Rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services PRESENTS

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