City's Road Repair Program Set to Get Under
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July 2018 Newsletter Message from Mayor Cyril Kleem City’s road repair program set to get under way The City’s renovations to Berea has targeted 10 residential streets for resur- Coe Lake Park began in facing, repairs and patching. Eight also will re- 2014. We’ve built a new ceive new sidewalks. pavilion, enhanced the walkways with additional Streets to be resurfaced are Longfellow Drive from flowers, shrubs and trees, North Rocky River Drive to The Burns, Holly improved the lighting and Drive from the cul de sac to Nobottom Road, Race sound system, created an Street from Edgewood to the Longbrooke line, upgraded entry. This year, Louis Drive from Robin to Wendy and Aaron we installed amphitheater Street from Prospect to Fair. There may be some seating using Berea sand- traffic delays in these neighborhoods but traffic stone. We reseeded. We will be maintained in at least one direction. have a moveable stage ready to put in place for large musical groups. Concrete slab repairs are scheduled for Shake- Longfellow Drive in Ward 1 will be totally resurfaced this speare Drive from North Rocky River Drive to summer from North Rocky River Dr. to The Burns. Emerson, Fern Drive from Buckeye to Butternut Now Coe Lake is ready for you. The Berea Service Department is scheduled to re- and Robin Drive from Louis to Eastland. The official grand opening will be 5 p.m. on Mon- pair and replace sidewalks on Shelley Parkway, day, July 2 when we’ll cut the ribbon and get Be- Asphalt patching will be done on Crossbrook and Walnut, Woodmere from Wyleswood to Race, Ad- rea’s signature Grindstone Festival under way. Merrimak in the Longbrooke development. ams and Baldwin from Fair to Woodmere. The Festival will run 4-10 p.m. July 2-4 with the The budget for the 2018 road program is $650,000 The sidewalk program was begun last year as a Grindstone parade stepping off from the Fair- with $550,000 for road repairs and $100,000 for pilot project with the City making some repairs grounds at 6 p.m. on July 3. The Festival will cul- sidewalk repair and replacement where needed. and contractors working on roadways making oth- minate with spectacular fireworks at 10 p.m. on Contractors will do sidewalk repairs and replace- ers. ments on Holly Drive, Aaron Street and Race July 4. Work is expected to begin by mid to late July. Street. Our beautiful Coe Lake will remain the highlight of the summer with free Live at the Lake concerts on Fridays and movies on Saturdays. Berea battles drug addiction on several fronts There were 743 fatal drug overdose deaths in Cuya- dicts but most people don’t know about them. That’s Coe Lake may be the focal point for entertainment hoga County in 2017, according the county medical where Safe Passages can help. but it’s also a warm and inviting park for family examiner. That compares to 663 in 2016. picnics, walks through the Nature Trail, bird watch- Safe Passages is partnering with SOAR, a program in ing or fishing off the new piers. Enjoy an afternoon Of those 2017 deaths, 151 were carfentanil related Lakewood that pairs addicts with those who have swim at the municipal pool. Take your kids and compared to 56 such deaths in 2016. Over the past already gone through rehab. The peer support system grandkids next door to the enlarged John Mucklo 25 months, 867 people have died countywide from can help addicts through the rough spots and stave drugs laced with fentanyl. off relapses. Playground, which comes with a child-size zip line. “People don’t know what they’re using,” Berea Po- Berea also has a Rapid Recovery Team sent to the The Coe Lake project is the result of many hours of lice Sgt. Patrick Greenhill told residents during the homes of addicts that have been recently revived hard work and planning by city workers, contrac- latest Inspiration Information speakers program at with Narcan. A police officer, a paramedic, a counse- tors and volunteers. We thank you for your patience Smith School in June. Fentanyl is a legitimate pain- lor from Guidestone and a representative from and we think you’ll find this beautiful venue was killer used by hospitals. “That used by drug dealers SOAR will help addicts connect to help. well worth the wait. is home-made. It’s added to cocaine or heroin and lately in marijuana. But you don’t know what’s in “Recognizing that there is a problem is the first step to recovery,” Greenhill said. it,” he said. “A lot of it comes from China.” COMMUNITY Greenhill heads up the Berea Police Department’s “We can’t make anyone stay sober,” said Mandy, a Community Engagement Unit and he also is one of recovering addict with SOAR. “Everyone’s willing- MEMORIAL SERVICE the mainstays of the Safe Passages drug interdiction ness point is different. The vast majority of people 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13 program. Started in 2016, Safe Passages has seen who come to us are scared to death. Their friends are dying.” Coe Lake Gazebo 106 addicts come to the Berea police station for help. The addicts are evaluated and, if accepted, are sent to Interdenominational Supportive families are an important part of recov- rehabilitation facilities. There also is follow-up care. ery. The Safe Passages Support Group for families Readings – Music and friends of addicts meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Flowers placed in Coe Lake “It’s too bad we have to have a program like this,” Greenhill said, “but it makes you feel good when and third Thursday of the month at the Elks Lodge, in memory of loved ones 626 N. Rocky River Drive. they come back in six months to a year ands say, RSVP to Veterans Outreach Office ‘Here is where I am now’.” Drug-related deaths in Cuyahoga County actually (440) 973-4567 “The whole idea is helping people,” he said. The declined slightly in the past month, Greenhill said. Hosted by the City of Berea problem often is that there are programs to assist ad- “Is this trend? We don’t know. We’ll have to wait and see.” Monthly Berean Page 2 Bulk Trash Collection Delinquent water, sewer Berea CERT Friday, July 20 charges due by June 29 recruits volunteers Bulk trash includes large items such as furniture, The Berea Water Billing Department reminds Berea’s Community Emergency Response Team appliances, carpeting & any large objects that will homeowners that all delinquent water and sewer not fit into the regular blue trash container. (CERT) is looking for volunteers. A new train- charges are due by June 29. Unpaid bills will be ing course begins in September at Southwest assessed to 2019 property taxes. Questions: Call Republic Services General Health Center. (800) 433-1309 Once the amounts are certified, a penalty of 20 CERT is supervised by the Berea Division of percent and an interest rate of 18 percent will be Fire. CERT members assist Berea safety forces added to the unpaid balance. Cuyahoga County in emergencies and at local events. They regu- Trash collection delayed will add an administrative fee of up to 2 percent. late traffic around downed power lines and at Because of the Fourth of July holiday, curbside The total will be reflected on property tax bills. festivals and parades and help with search and trash pickup in Berea will be delayed that week. Partial payments are accepted year-round but rescue, for example. Trash will be picked up on Saturday, July 7. Trash and recyclables should be placed at the the unpaid balance must be paid by June 29. Training includes eight, three-hour sessions and curb no earlier than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 6. Payment options include: a drill. Courses include disaster preparedness, Containers should be removed and stored by 10 Mail a check to City of Berea, P.O. Box basic disaster response skills, fire safety, light a.m. on Sunday, July 8. 64456, Cincinnati, OH 45264. Include the search and rescue, team organization and disas- remittance stub or write the account number ter medical operations. on the check. Those interested can contact Fire Lt. Terry Led- Recycling Tip of the Month Place checks in the drop box at City Hall. well at [email protected] for more infor- Curbside recycling is designed to collect five Pay at the Water Billing window in the base- mation. types of materials – cans, cartons (milk, soup, ment of City Hall, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday broth, juice), glass bottles & jars, paper and – Friday. cardboard (remove food), plastic bottles, jugs, Pay online through a bank. Please note that Jason Malone Scholarship jars & tubs. Improper recycling threatens the it may take the bank up to 2 weeks to submit viability of the program. DO NOT place these the payment to the City of Berea. Golf Outing items in the recycle bin – syringes, propane Pay online through the City website tanks, scrap metal, clothing, plastic bags, rubber www.CityofBerea.org Saturday, July 28 hoses, hangers and non-recyclable plastics. For more information, call (440) 891-3308 6:30 a.m. Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday – Friday. 7 a.m. Check-in 7:30 a.m. Shotgun Start Noon Lunch & Prizes Cruisin’ for Heroes Car Show Coppertop at Cherokee Hills 2-6 p.m., Sunday, July 29 5740 Center Road, Perk Cup Café & Grille Valley City 571 W.