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Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites Volume 6 • Issue 7 • July, 2014 Carol Vanek Inducted Into Ohio Senior Citizens Hall Of Fame by Jeannie Roberts Donna Smallwood. Carol began her career When her health permits she Carol Vanek changed many Vanek was recently hon- as an escort driver at Parma’s comes in as often as possible to lives in her 31 years working at ored by Parma City Council, Senior Center in 1983. After 31 lead the group. the Donna Smallwood Activi- Law Director Tim Dobeck, years, she can be proud of start- To keep older adults active, ties Center. Her co-workers City Treasurer Tom Mastroi- ing two programs that touch Vanek often taught craft classes saw it every day. Now every- anni and Mayor Tim DeGeeter. many people in numerous and other groups, always find- body knows it. Vanek has been During the reading and presen- ways. She started a program ing new and exciting activities inducted into the Ohio Senior tations of her proclamations, called AMRAP for those older to stimulate students’ interest, Citizens Hall of Fame for con- she was given multiple stand- adults who are legally blind and their creativity and their well tributions toward the benefit of ing ovations from the crowd, severely handicapped. And also being, including senior exercise humankind after age 60, or for which was made up largely of before her retirement in 2011, and walking groups. a continuation of efforts begun Councilman Allan Divis and people who came to honor her. she began the popular ‘Heal- As a bonus, Vanek was able before that age. Mayor Tim DeGeeter honor “That’s an impressive ing Hearts’ support group. This to train all new Center employ- This year, there were 144 Carol Vanek group that Carol joins in the group is open to anyone who is ees in their position, because nominations; Carol was one Hall of Fame,” said Mayor in need of sharing something she had held every position. of 12 inducted. In that honor, Erma Bombeck, Phyllis Diller, Tim DeGeeter. “And that’s pressing on their hearts. Her Said Jo Ann Mason, Direc- she joins some great Ohioans Dorothy and Lillian Gish, only fitting because she is an kind heart and gentle nature tor of the Smallwood center: - Bob Hope, Paul Newman, Alice Weston, and Parma’s own impressive woman.” was the perfect mix to assist “Carol’s loving nature and so many that were in despair. warm smile, her delightful Three years after her retirement humor, kindness and cheery Polish Village Is #1 the group is still going strong. continued on page 2 by Kathryn Mabin Seven Hills And Universtiy Hospitals The votes are in and Pol- ish Village in Parma, Ohio was Announce Opening Of Therapy voted #1 in Channel 5's Build- ing Better Neighborhoods. The Services At Recreation Center Building Better Neighborhoods by Kathy Holland two hospital board members, program began in the spring The City of Seven Hills Eric Moore and Nino Seritti of this year, when Channel 5 held a June 10, 2014 ribbon for keeping the proposal alive chose 25 cities at random in cutting ceremony to announce while the Parma Community the 5 counties in their view- the opening of the new Uni- General Hospital was contem- ing area. A Community Safety versity Hospitals (UH) Parma plating a merger with UH. He Forum, sponsored by Channel Medical Center Therapy also thanked Council President 5, was presented in each com- Services unit at the city’s Rec- Mike Barth and former Ward munity. Five neighborhoods or reation Center. In attendance 4 Councilman Pete Draganic, streets were chosen within each were a number of representa- stating that the concept of a to compete. Residents from the Leon Bibb during presentation to Polish Village. tives of the hospital, the local hospital physical therapy unit viewing area were given the business community and the within the Recreation Center opportunity to vote their choice Village for the number one slot To complete the cel- Murray. Carole by Photo city. stemmed from a conversation on NewsNet5.com. The winner in Parma. ebration, two Polish Village After thanking every- the three of them began in 2011 is featured on a Channel 5 news On Friday, June 13th, businesses - Colozza's Bakery one for what he called the while they served together on segment. Polish Village won by newscaster Leon Bibb met with and P. Jay's Pizza - donated “team effort” in finally bring- City Council. a slight margin over Ukrainian representatives of Polish Village pizza and cake for the festivi- ing the program to fruition The Mayor said the new to present the Building Bet- ties that followed. after years of work, Mayor facility will open many more ter Neighborhood's sign. The Polish Village is in Par- June's Citizen And Richard Dell’Aquila cited for possibilities for future wellness festivities commenced in the ma's Ward 2 and runs along Business Of The special recognition the city’s parking lot adjacent to St. Charles Ridge Road between Pearl continued on page 4 Month Honored Church. Accepting on behalf of Road and Thornton Avenue. It Polish Village was Ward 2 Coun- is the heart of Parma’s historic cilwoman Debbie Lime. On downtown, which encom- hand were many residents of Pol- passes the business district ish Village, Boy Scout Troop 221 on Ridge Road, where shops from St. Charles Church, Miss offers a variety of international Pre-Teen Ohio, Mika Smith, as food delights, as well as a large well as Detective Sergeant Kevin number of medical offices. Riley, Public Information Officer Did you know that the City for the Parma Police Depart- of Parma recently ranked 3rd in ment, Ward 4 Councilman Brian the 2014 Neighborhood Scout's Day, Parma City Treasurer Tom Top 100 Safest Cities in Amer- Mastroianni with wife Kelly ica for cities with a population Cyndee Bratz is congratulated Schurdell Mastroianni, City of over 25,000? This is based on by Councilman Allan Divis Director of Communications statistics collected by the FBI. Pictured from Left to Right are: Seven Hills City Council President and Mayor Tim DeGeeter after Jeannie Roberts, as well as a Parma is safer than 90% of the Mike Barth, Parma Hospital VP-Operations Kathi O’Connor, being named Citizen of the group from the upcoming 2014 cities in the U.S. Movoto Real Parma Hospital President and CEO Terry Deis, Seven Hills Mayor Month. Read the full story on Flamingo Fever committee, and Richard Dell’Aquila, Parma Chamber of Commerce CEO and page 10! others too numerous to list. continued on page 8 President Dave Nedrich Page 2 The Parma Observer Vol 06, Issue 7 July, 2014
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Center (formerly Parma Hospital). The for the community as a whole are end- The President’s Corner members are also interested in touring less. the Shoppes at Parma and finding out Let me take this opportunity to say to the volunteer participants who want by Sean Brennan, more about the renovation project, as how impressed I am with the members to make Parma an even better place for The 2014-2015 school year will be well as the Parma General Motors Plant, of the Youth Commission already and young people to live. my 20th year as a schoolteacher. After among others. They also wish to pur- how I look forward to working with I am pleased to report that the teaching middle social studies for 14 sue shadowing opportunities. In fact, them in the future. You will, no doubt, Youth Commission held its first meeting years and high school American govern- one member is already in the process see us out and about in the community. last month at City Hall. The impressive ment and world history for five years, of setting up a shadow of Sari Feldman, In closing, as always, if you have sug- members range in age from 14 through going on six, my love of working with Executive Director of the Cuyahoga gestions for future columns, please feel 17 and hail from Padua Franciscan, our youth is as strong as ever. I am very County Public Library System, which free to contact me at (440) 885-8091 or Parma Senior and Valley Forge High blessed by the fact that almost every day is based in Parma on Snow Road. The [email protected]. Schools. Our meeting began with intro- when I get up, I look forward to going members of the Commission have also Best wishes for a wonderful and fun- ductions and visits from the Mayor, to school and being with my students. committed to working on community filled summer! Treasurer Tom Mastroianni, Tax Com- This is why I was so happy that Mayor service projects. missioner Michael Mason, Law Director Timothy DeGeeter asked me earlier this The ultimate hope of the Youth Timothy Dobeck and Ward Four Coun- year to lead up the City of Parma Youth Commission is to ensure that city lead- cilman Brian Day. Next, we toured Commission. ers from government to business to the various departments at City Hall, The Youth Commission was created non-profits become more in touch with including the City Council office and in order to give young residents, in grades the city’s youth and to build a corps of chambers, Purchasing and Personnel, 9 through 12, the opportunity to take a youth leaders. “Our youth are impor- Service and Safety 9 The Parma Observer is a com- more active role in and learn more about tant members of our community – its At the end of our meeting, the munity owned and operated our community. For instance, students future. However, often they do not feel members held a “power lunch,” in which citizen based news source. The will be given opportunities to participate that they are valued. The Youth Com- in local government, network with com- they reflected on what they learned and views and opinions expressed mission will give our youth a stake in do not necessarily reflect the munity business and non-profit leaders, began planning the direction of the the community to help make them real- views and opinions of The plan and implement community service Commission. Unanimously, the mem- ize that they are important residents Parma Observer staff or our bers agreed that they would like to tour projects,etc. However, where the pro- and have a responsibility to get involved advertisers. University Hospitals Parma Medical gram goes from its inception is really up and to make a difference,” states Mayor 11180 Snow Road, Parma, DeGeeter. I wholeheartedly agree with Ohio 44130 the Mayor’s vision for our youth. By giv- 440.884.7625 • http://par- ing young men and women a voice and maobserver.com empowering them, the potential new
ideas, opportunities and positive results Advisory Board Craig Czepczynski Carol Vanek Randi Hansen David Lincheck Inducted Into Lisa Zaremba George Salo Ohio Senior Bill DeMarco Publisher Citizens Hall Daniel P. McCarthy Editor Of Fame Patty Knox Members of the City of Parma Youth Commission with Councilman Brian Day, Mayor [email protected] Timothy DeGeeter, and Council President and Advisor Sean Brennan. continued from page 1 Managing Editor Stefan P. Stefaniuk disposition, was shared with everyone Design and Production Parma Police Department Joined By who came through the Center’s front AGS Design Newest K-9 Officer, Coney door. Her challenge was to put a smile Advertising Sales on the most difficult person’s face. And 440-884-7625 by Brian Furda her success rate is still 99.9% Parma’s newest K-9 Officer, Coney, Writers “Even when she was dealing with was sworn into the Parma police force Sean Brennan her husband’s bout with cancer and by Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter on Ken Ehlert eventual passing, her tireless dedication June 7th at Veterans Memorial Park. Brian Furda to our Center and our seniors never fal- Coney was accompanied by his han- Kim Heisel tered,” Mason continued. “This unique dler, Patrolman Nick Schuld. Citizens Kathy Holland gift and rare quality will be embedded of Parma joined at the park to watch as Lee Kamps in the hearts and minds of so many Leo Lampeter Coney, Parma’s third K-9 officer, was older adults. This remarkable person Kenneth Lavelle sworn in. The ceremony concluded never turned away an opportunity to Gene lovasy with taking Coney’s paw print and make someone’s life better.” Kathryn Mabin stamping it on the official paperwork. In addressing the assembled crowd Ruth Revecky Coney joins K-9 Officers Felix and at City Council, Vanek gave credit to her Jeannie Roberts Tyson on the force. Shortly after this, Patrolman Nick Schuld, K-9 Officer Co- CJ Sheppard parents for teaching her to live by the Mayor DeGeeter was joined by Offi- ney, and Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter Stefan Stefaniuk Golden Rule. “I treat people the way I’d cer Schuld, Coney, Police Chief Robert at Coney's swearing in ceremony Irene Toth like to be treated,” she said. “If you lead Miller, as well as other residents and Mayor Tim DeGeeter expressed with your heart, your head will follow.” Illustrations their dogs, on a walk around the park his pride in the Parma Police Depart- Julia Cindric which kicked off the Adopt-A-Thon ment and the K-9 Officers, “We are very at the Parma Animal Shelter. Just two proud of our police force, and now we Health Insurance Photography short weeks after Coney’s swearing in, have three fine K-9 officers for the first Brian Furda he was involved in his first arrest. Sat- time in our history,” he said. “Coney Turning 65? Kathy Holland urday morning, June 21, Coney had I can help you understand Kenneth Lavelle has already proven to be a great asset your Medicare options and enroll. his first taste of success, defending his Jeannie Roberts and addition to that team. Just two No payment for my services...ever. city. A bank robbery suspect–fled from weeks after he was sworn in, he was in the scene, being pursued by the Parma on his first felony arrest.” The arrest Call Joyce O’Malley Police Department. The suspect fled to of the bank robbery suspect came one 440-877-0999 The Parma Observer is powered by: the woods by foot shortly before being day after Parma Police apprehended O’Malley Health Insurance Agency thwarted by K-9 Officers Coney and three suspects in an armed robbery at North Royalton Felix. a Parma bar the week before. Resident and Business
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Health/Culture UH Plans New ED, Health Center In Broadview Heights by CJ Sheppard primary and specialty care physician respond to heart and stroke emergen- “We are pleased that UH continues to University Hospitals plans to services. Services will be provided to cies with remote EKG monitoring and build upon that commitment and to break ground on a $28 million state- meet an entire family’s medical needs, the latest clot-busting medications. In strengthen and improve the health of of-the-art outpatient health center and including UH Rainbow Babies & Chil- addition, we can provide critical care our communities for years to come.” freestanding emergency department in dren’s Hospital pediatric services, transport for patients needing a higher The parcel of land is owned by the Broadview Heights later this year with women’s health, orthopedics, pain level of care, such as interventional Dalad Group, an independent com- a projected completion date in fall of management, general surgery, allergy catheterization and hospitalization if mercial real estate developer based in 2016. The proposed 52,000-square-foot and immunology, and cardiology. necessary at UH Parma or UH Case Independence, Ohio. ambulatory health center and free- “We welcome University Hospitals. Medical Center.” “We are honored to have an standing emergency department will This is an exciting opportunity for sig- Parma Community General opportunity to work with Univer- sit on more than six acres of land highly nificant and positive investments that Hospital became part the UH health sity Hospitals on this project that will visible from I-77 and easily accessed will keep our community vibrant and system in January of this year after a benefit so many residents throughout from the Route 82 interchange. healthy,” said Broadview Heights Mayor rigorous process to evaluate the ben- western Cuyahoga County,” said Neil “The new health center will allow Samuel Alai. “As one of the most for- efits to patients and the six founding Viny, Principal of the Dalad Group “We us to meet the increased demand ward-thinking health care systems in communities. look forward to assisting them in the for outpatient services and provide the country, University Hospitals will “Meeting our community’s health land development and join the excite- primary and specialty care in the provide extraordinary benefits to our care needs has been an unwavering ment in overseeing new construction communities surrounding Univer- community for years to come.” commitment of Parma Hospital,” said in Broadview Heights.” sity Hospitals Parma Medical Center,” A major component of the new Board Chairman, David Nedrich. said Eric Bieber, MD, President of UH facility, a freestanding emergency Community Hospitals-West. “The department will be operational 24 Volunteers Needed To Tend To planned new construction exemplifies hours per day, 365 days per year. The our commitment to improving access ED will be fully integrated medically Patients' Spiritual Needs to the highest quality care in an effi- and operationally with UH Parma by CJ Sheppard ing sessions. Training covers techniques of cient patient-centered environment.” Medical Center and provide leading- Recruiting is underway for volun- communication, professionalism, confi- The new health center will comple- edge technology and imaging. teers to address the spiritual needs of dentiality and medical ethics. Volunteers ment the services at UH Parma Medical “Residents in the Brecksville University Hospitals Parma Medical will become familiarized with UH Parma Center. The design is being finalized and Broadview Heights region and Center patients and families. Now in Medical Center and its programs and and initial plans include a freestanding beyond will have immediate access to their 20th year at UH Parma Medical will gain a greater understanding of the emergency department, outpatient lab- life-saving technology and medical Center, spiritual care aides work in the emotional and spiritual needs of patients oratory services, and physical therapy, treatment,” adds Dr. Bieber. “We will Emergency Department and the Sur- and their families during hospitalization. gery Waiting Room, providing comfort Volunteers generally work two four-hour Hummingbird Pointe And Infinity Healthcare Present to patients and their families. They also shifts per month, including time for a A Free Health And Senior Resource Fair July 10 visit patients in their rooms, provide meal provided by the hospital. directions and information to visitors Please contact Jim Mayer at (440) by Kim Helsel Massage and the Parma Heights Fire and and stand in for clergy when the fam- 845-1856 to register by August 1. The The community is invited to a free Rescue ambulance. ily’s priest or minister is unavailable. 12-week training begins September 4 Health & Senior Resource Fair on Thurs., Door prizes, raffles, and lunch Volunteers must attend special train- for those accepted to the program. July 10 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Humming- donated by Save-A-Lot will take place bird Pointe Apartments Grand Room, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Infinity Seven Hills And Universtiy Hospitals Announce 6871 Ames Road, Parma. A variety of Healthcare has been providing home Opening Of Therapy Services At Recreation Center local health and senior service vendors healthcare in Northeastern Ohio since will offer information about the services 1997 and is committed to helping the continued from page 1 haps even a future brick and mortar and programs available for the commu- residents of Hummingbird Pointe and addition.” He went on to also thank nity. Highlights include blood pressure Forest City campus remain safely in services at the Recreation Center, espe- UH for its $50,000 grant to be used for and blood sugar screenings by Parma their homes by offering nursing care, cially since UH has now taken over. wellness programs in Seven Hills. Hospital, massages from Gold-in-Touch therapy, and other services on site. “This will allow us to continue our Mayor Dell’Aquila concluded, efforts to bring the Recreation Center “This is another example of finding to profitability after 12 years of strug- innovative means to collaborate with gles, and to make it what was originally our business and community partners promised to the voters who approved in the region. We welcome the Univer- building and funding it,” he said. sity Hospitals Parma Medical Center “I see it also as an opportunity Therapy Services program to Seven for more dialogue with UH to explore Hills and we look forward to sharing expanding our new relationship into an exciting future together.” other areas of wellness planning, per-
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this year, outside funding has been prac- tically eliminated so donations of any amount are absolutely essential for the program to be successful. Please make your check payable to Parma Area Col- laborative & drop it off or mail to Parma Area Family Collaborative 11212 Snow Rd, Parma OH 44130. Or, if you’d rather support the school’s Education Founda- tion/KIKS Office Backpack drive make your check payable to Parma City Schools riculum or program. Start the day with a Foundation & mail to Parma City School bit of classical music, followed at lunch by Foundation – Backpack Drive, 5311 Asset Corner #55 rock and roll or jazz, and end the day with Longwood Ave. Parma OH 44134. Note opera. Discuss everyone’s preferences and also that a number of area churches & by Gene Lovasy up healthy. Only 21 percent of young invite students and participants to help various other organizations are holding All work and no play can be bor- people, ages 11–18, do so, according select songs for the next day. their own events to support this cause. ing and stressful The pace of everyday to Search Institute surveys. It’s impor- ASSET RELATED NEWS Call the Collab at 440.887.4873 for more life varies depending on the activities tant to help young people find creative • If your kids are still looking for information on how your group can help. young people participate in. These fluc- outlets that are fun, teach them about something to do give the Collab a call – • If you or if you know of anyone tuations are normal, even healthy. As themselves, and provide a way to 440.847.4873. Summer Dayz is up and who’s circumstances have changed, i.e.: long as young people don’t consistently relieve the stresses of everyday life. running at Hanna & Walter’s Grove gotten married/divorced, had a baby, have too much to do or not enough to Tips for building this asset Park, the Summer Café has all sorts of moved, lost coverage you had through do, they’re right on track. Problems Everyone is an artist in some things going on and don’t forget about your job, turned 26 & lost & lost your arise when the balance begins to tip too way. Think of how you may create the Summer Meal Program, which, by parents coverage, & who needs help, far to one side or the other. Too much a new way to surprise someone on the way, needs volunteers. is confused about the federal health involvement can lead to stress or anxi- her or his birthday, hum along to the • There’s still some plots available insurance program (Obamacare) or ety. Too little involvement can be a sign radio, or dance when you’re in a good at the Collab’s Community Garden. It’s has questions about Ohio Medicaid, of depression or isolation. Ensure that mood. These small bursts of artistic never too late….give it a try. Call the visit Parma Health Ministry’s web site young people constructively use their expression are important ways people above number for details. And, don’t at www.parmahealthministry.org or time for both fun and learning. communicate individuality. By bring- forget about the Collab’s monthly phone: 440.843.8087. Their Health This column’s focus will be on….. ing more art and music into young Mobile Food Pantry scheduled for Care Navigator should be able to help. Asset #17 Creative Activities people’s lives, caring adults can help to Thursday, July 10th. Mark your calen- Share your asset building ideas The arts for fun and learning develop another side of their personali- dar now – volunteers are always needed and/or thoughts about the develop- Whether it’s Mozart or the Rolling ties, talents, and skills. for the Pantry as well as the other pro- mental asset concept by visiting the Stones, Picasso or graffiti, most people Also try this grams. “asset corner” facebook page. I’m like some type of music or art. Being In your home and family: Play • It’s Backpacks/School Supplies For looking forward to hearing from you. creative—singing, playing the piano, magnet art. Here’s how: Visit an art Kids time again. Unfortunately, however, drawing, or acting—can be fun, and museum as a family. Have each per- helps young people improve basic and son walk toward the first painting that advanced thinking skills. Performing catches her or his eye (drawing you to and creating works of art helps young it like a magnet). 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Inspiration Each day we live is a priceless gift of our house, so why would we allow The Month of July Is I Believe God, loaded with possibilities to learn thoughts that steal our joy to make by Daniel Taddeo something new and to gain fresh insight. them at home in our house. A Firecracker Month “A new commandment I give you: Either people believe in Jesus for sal- Where we have been, what we have by Ruth Revecky Love one another as I have loved you.” vation or they do not. There is no middle done, and where we are now matters On the 1st of July, we observe National Each of us is called to follow the exam- ground between heaven and hell. far less than where we are headed. Postal Worker Day; and on the 4th of ple of Jesus. Five major warnings from God’s With God’s help we have the power July, we celebrate Independence Day, Beauty in our culture is in major Word are the following: do not be to encourage or discourage, to moti- Which began in the year 1776, the day transition. It is moving from an internal, deceived by culture proclamations; vate or deflate, to generate joy or repel We separated from British rule and invisible beauty, such as heart-felt con- believers will suffer persecution of some it. These are very realistic possibilities. Created our own new nation. cern, mannerly conduct, and spiritually kind; be aware of false prophets; do Your beauty should not come from Throughout our 50 states, many directed, to a physical, visible, and external not believe those who say when Christ outward adornment, such as braided Families gather to celebrate this day beauty, such as extreme body decorations, will return; and avoid becoming overly hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and By enjoying outdoor picnics. indiscreet dress, and arrogant presenta- occupied with the cares of the world. fine clothes (acceptable in good taste but Grills are hot–hamburgers, chicken tion. This “beauty-battle” rages between No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor not required); instead, it should be that And hot dogs are sizzling, just self-centeredness and God-centeredness. the human heart conceived what God of your inner self, the unfading beauty Waiting to be eaten. Because of the culture, a small has prepared for those who love Him. of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of Children run and play, dad and the minority of us consider ourselves as There is nothing hidden that great worth in God’s sight. Boys have a game of baseball, and beautiful or handsome. The large will not be disclosed, and nothing Self-reflection is always a good exer- The girls play a game of volley ball. majority of us are considered plain, concealed that will not be known or cise. What I believe is a work in progress, Grandparents sit in the shade and unattractive, or ugly. God views us all brought out in the open. not limited to these statements and sub- Talk about the good old days. as being beautiful and handsome. We would not invite a thief into ject to change. What do YOU believe? After eating a delicious meal, almost Everyone just relaxes; no one wants To eat another morsel of food! Tales From The Tollgate House When the evening drops its curtain, by Kenneth Lavelle Families go to nearby parks to watch The Tollgate House is a replica of The fireworks–colorful explosions in the one operated by the Brooklyn & The darkened sky; after the sky has Parma Plank Toll Road Company from Dimmed and everybody has climbed 1876 to 1907. It was originally located at Into their van or four-door car- the intersection of Olde York and Pearl -homeward Road. Horses, local farm wagons, and Bound--children fall fast asleep in the stagecoaches rode on the wooden planks Backseat, only to be carried upstairs to to avoid the mud. The wooden planks Their tiny beds; then they get a kiss, a that were secured to the ground along Tollgate House at York Road (Olde York Tollgate House Replica in Greenbriar Good-night and pleasant dreams, the route were replaced by brick pavers Road, today) and Pearl Road sometime Commons with 14 ft. obelisk street Parents then tiptoeing back down the and the Tollgate was no longer neces- in the late 19th century. Photo courtesy marker formerly located at the corner of Stairs! sary as the cost and maintenance went of the Parma Heights Historical Society. Huffman Road and Old Stumph Road. On July 27th, the Korean war ended. from private investors to local county We fly our flag to honor those government control. Several interurban 2004 and 2009. The new Parma Heights for elevation above sea level and accu- Veterans. electrical train routes were proposed Historical Society has been maintaining racy for area land parcels surveyed. In July, as you can see, is a Red, White along the Wooster Pike and Olde York the tollgate house since 2013. And Blue firecracker month! Rd. starting in 1897 to 1915. None were A 14-foot tall cement rural road continued on page 10 HAVE FUN! ever built. The Tollgate House replica street sign monument from Stumph was built in 1980 with donated supplies and Huffman Rd at G. Huffman’s farm and labor from the members of the His- was relocated near wooden planks at torical Society of Parma Heights. During the tollgate house replica June 28, 2013. BLUE LINE BAR & GRILL the 2011 Centennial celebration held for Our walking tour handout includes a the establishment of Parma Heights Vil- local 2002 Cuyahoga County road map Now Open Daily 11:00 A.M. lage from the Parma Township in 1911, of existing county highway road num- bricks were purchased by residents. bers and a 1953 U.S.G.S. map. The rural Food and Drink Specials Each brick had the purchaser’s name county highway boundary marker 4305 Brookpark Road inscribed in it and placed in a walkway O.M. 0695 is the last remaining origi- 440-799-4305 created leading to the wooden planks nal one in area whose use dates back securely laid in front of the replica of the to 1908 at local township boundary tollgate house in the Greenbrier Com- points and crossroads. The tall rural mons. The Parma Morning Kiwanis road obelisk marker was a horizontal took care of the tollgate house between control point on a 1953 U.S.G.S. map
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Our Neighborhoods The Gannett Woods And Herbst Corners by Irene Toth to this area from Germany in 1795. His rejected owning land along the lake. blacksmith shop were located at the The Gannett Woods comprise a land extended up Broadview Road, They preferred the stability of land far- base of Herbst Hill. The blacksmith large part of West Creek Reservation. then known as Town Line Road, and ther inland. shop is gone, but the tavern is still Prior to the ownership by Gannett, the along Ridgewood Drive. He was the The tavern became a rural cen- there. For many years it was known as hilltop area was a plant nursery. But first tavern keeper at Herbst Corners. ter with picnic grounds and a dance Tommy's Tavern but now it is called even earlier the area was called Herbst According to legend, John moved his area. It was a meeting place for early Nice Place Cafe. Hill and the intersection at Broadview tavern from Whiskey Island, carting it settlers and hunters. There was also a These historical facts came from and Ridgewood was called Herbst Cor- on his wagon. Its true "salt box" con- small lake according to many who have A History of Seven Hills prepared by ners. It was named for the original struction indicates an early origin. And lived in this area. The lake area is now the students and teachers of Hillside settler, John Herbst. John Herbst came it was known that many early settlers a wetland, and probably is the result of Junior High School in 1980. We at West runoff from the hillside, especially after Creek Conservancy are grateful to have the development of the area to the south access to the history of this area. New Dunkin Donuts Open For Business with its many homes and businesses. The mission of West Creek Con- John Herbst died in 1856. His servancy is to enrich the lives of people son, Henry, took over the tavern. His in Greater Cleveland by conserving mother helped him run the tavern until natural habitats, restoring the ecologi- her death. Henry continued to operate cal value and sustainability of urban the tavern until prohibition laws were lands, and expanding neighborhood passed, forbidding the sale of alcohol. opportunities to experience nature. When prohibition ended, a nephew, WCC is a non-profit 501[c]3 organi- Eddie Herbst reopened the tavern. zation. For more information about Conrad Herbst, another son of WCC and its projects, check on line John Herbst, had a blacksmith shop at www.westcreek.org or call 216-749- across from the tavern. The tavern and 3720.
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During the 1950s and early 1960s, Conservatives Usually On The Wrong Side Of History African Americans marched in the by Lee Kamps slavery into new territories in the west. One hundred years ago, suffrag- streets demanding that they be treated Health care reform, increasing the But they believed that northern aboli- ettes marched in the streets demanding the same as whites; that they be allowed minimum wage, reducing carbon emis- tionists were treasonous and trying to that women be granted the right to to sit anywhere on the bus, dine at the sions and global warming, reducing destroy their way of life. Led by South vote. Conservatives believed that only same lunch counters, use the same interest rates for college student loans; Carolina, they seceded and began a four men should have the right to vote, that bathrooms and drinking fountains. the list of current issues goes on and on year bloody civil war that devastated women could not make wise decisions The conservatives in the United States where the conservatives in congress have their whole region and economy. Even- on whom to elect to run the government. believed that this was a threat to the blocked legislation from being passed. But tually the 13th amendment was passed “Give women the right to vote and we “order of things” and resisted, some- throughout history, conservatives have abolishing slavery in the United States. will soon have them actually running for times violently. But fifty years ago this usually been on the wrong side of history. Even earlier, conservatives were on office and working, deserting their home month, the Civil Rights Bill was signed In 1776, conservatives were called the wrong side of history. In the 16th and family!” said one conservative sena- into law guaranteeing equal treatment loyalists. They opposed making a century, Galileo had used the telescope, tor. But eventually the 19th amendment and rights under the law. break from England and believed that a recent invention, to discover the moons to the constitution was ratified and now Medicare was signed into law on the colonist’s grievances against King of Jupiter and postulate the theory (now women vote in greater proportions than July 30 1965. At the time, conserva- George III could be addressed peace- proven) that the earth revolves around men with many holding office. tives railed against Medicare, calling fully without resorting to rebellion. the sun. This went against the conven- Almost eighty years ago, FDR it “socialized medicine”. Future presi- When war broke out some even sup- tional thought that the universe was proposed a radical new idea that a gov- dent Ronald Reagan made a speech ported the British and even fought earth centered and the sun, moon and ernment program can be established against Medicare, saying that “in the against their neighbors. Of course we stars all revolved around the earth. For that could provide pensions for the future we would tell our grandchildren all know how that turned out. Today saying that, Galileo was threatened with aged and those widowed as well as help about how we were once free men and we call their descendants Canadians. being burned at the stake as a heretic to the poor. Conservatives in congress women”. Hear this at this link: https:// In 1861, southern conservatives saw unless he recanted. To save his life, he railed against the “dole” saying that it www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRdLpem- the election of an anti slavery president as recanted. But his writings were smuggled would reward laziness. But the Social AAs . Today Medicare has become a life a threat to their way of life that was based out of Italy to England where they were Security Act passed and today is an line for those over age 65 or disabled on slavery. The truth was that Lincoln, at published and changed our concept of important part of our economy as well and Medicaid has become a life line for first, was only against the expansion of the universe. as a lifeline for many. many people with low income. Today, the ACA is the law of the land and is firmly established. It is When Is This Going To Stop? working as intended and no doubt will by Ken Ehlert ful weapons off our streets and out of our nation's schools? These kids who become a fixture in the United States. I turned the TV on today, and the hands of people who are not stable were killed or injured are our future; Eventually, the minimum wage will be again I see another shooting, this time enough to have them? we need to protect them! increased and indexed to the cost of liv- at an Oregon school. Yesterday, a cou- In schools alone since 2000 there My wife and I are retired, but I am ing. Something will be done about the ple in Las Vegas went crazy and killed have been over 190 deaths, and over really scared for not only our families but college student loan crisis. No doubt, three innocent people, including two 230 injuries. In most of these cases a everyone in our world. If we don't put a conservatives will be ranting and railing police officers. When is this going to young student was doing the shoot- stop to weapons that are so powerful, or against these all the way. But as history stop? When will our country, states, ing. Why and how did they get a gun? people that should not have weapons, it has often shown, conservatives will and cities impose laws to keep power- Why don't we have more security in will be a bleak future for our society. again be on the wrong side of history.
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Perspective Be Responsible When Walking Your Dog Mayor Tim DeGeeter Treated To by Leo Lampeter between the owner and the dog. They One of the most wonderful crea- also have no idea of the disposition of Tour Of Basista Furniture either. How could they if they have never tures ever domesticated has to be the by Brian Furda dog. Why else would there be such a seen either before. The people don’t Basista Furniture has been a hidden proliferation of them? They come in know if either owner or dog has a specific gem in Parma for almost 60 years. Parma such a variety of sizes colors attitudes movement, odor, or word that may trig- Mayor Tim DeGeeter was recently and dispositions, similar to man. ger an unexpected reaction. invited to tour the store, along with Ann Nothing can be as warming as when With this in mind, it would be Marie Powers and Randy Carpenter of you come home and there, at the door, responsible for the dog owner to COSE, and President of the Parma Area is the dog wagging its tail so hard its shorten the leash so as not to risk any Chamber of Commerce, Dave Nedrich. entire body is wagging along with the negative occurrence. Dog owners often Basista Furniture got its start in 1941 tail, saying” I’m so glad to see you.” reply that the dog is friendly and never when Stan Basista Sr. bought out West How can anyone not be filled with joy does anything negative. How many Park Appliances. In 1957, he started to have that type of reception? stories are there of friendly animals selling furniture rather than appliances. Mayor Tim DeGeeter presenting Basista The dog owner has a responsibil- that never bit before? After Basista had moved the business brothers, Stan Jr. and Tom, with a Proc- Let’s be responsible dog owners ity, then, to protect the dog just as the to 5296 State Road, its current location, lamation honoring their business. dog would protect the owner. You feed and shorten the leash when approach- he changed the name from West Park Amish-made furniture that is only about the dog daily, take the dog to the vet ing a stranger. After all, there is no way Appliances to Basista Furniture. an hour and a half away from here.” with some regularity, and show the dog the stranger can know that your dog In his sophomore year of col- Basista will also deliver furniture a similar affection as the dog has shown never bites. And remember, it is the dog lege, Stan Jr. was certain he wanted and pick up old furniture. What do they you. This is a wonderful relationship that may be euthanized for something to become a stockbroker or a CPA, he do with old furniture? Take it to Cleve- for both the dog and the owner. the owner could have prevented. We joined his father’s business after gradu- land’s Furniture Bank. The Basistas Surely, the owner provides exercise are euthanizing the dog who doesn’t ating college in 1973. A few years after, donate old furniture to the Furniture for the animal at some point mostly by know any other way because the dog his brother Tom joined him. To add to Bank as well as other charities. taking the dog for a walk, for city dwell- hasn’t been instructed. Possibly we are their business success, an exit ramp Mayor DeGeeter presented the ers. People who see you on the street have punishing the wrong creature. Let’s from I-480 was finished in 1987 which Basista brothers with a Proclamation no concept of the relationship that exists keep our dogs alive and happy. made it easier to draw in more busi- honoring them for their services in their ness. “We were very fortunate to have business as well as their work with the the I-480 exit ramp at State Road open City of Parma. “Basista is one of the in 1987,” Tom explained. “Once that cornerstones of Parma’s small business exit opened it took our business to a community,” he said. “This place is the new level.” ultimate customer-oriented business. I’m Stan and Tom pride themselves on proud their business calls Parma home.” selling a majority of USA-made furni- Both Stan Jr. and Tom say they will ture while many chain furniture store continue serving the citizens of Parma competitors use furniture made in and beyond until the day their prede- China. Tom explained, “We carry a lot of cessors take over.
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Citizen Viewpoint June's Citizen And Business Of The Month Honored by Jeannie Roberts nated by Dianna Kall to receive Citizen events. She has served in various offi- said. “The owners are involved in com- June’s choices for Citizen of the of the Month because of her long and cer and chairman positions in the PTA munity events, and it’s very satisfying Month and Business of the Month extensive community involvement. and for several years on the Board of to see them growing and expanding.” were honored at City Council’s June For more than 30 years, Bratz has Directors of the Ohio PTA. Bratz is the To nominate a Citizen of the 16 meeting. Cyndee Bratz was nomi- been active in community and school creator of the Community Scholarship Month or a Business of the Month, Fund – sometimes known as the “loose please visit www.CityofParma-oh.gov Tales From The Tollgate House change” fund - in which anyone can and find the nomination forms on the donate money throughout the year. Home Page under Community High- continued from page 6 ered in North Royalton at Bennett and That money is then given to a deserv- lights. Edgerton. Photos of a cement monu- ing graduating senior of the Parma ments at Bennett Rd (1908) and State the 1950s, a modern metal street sign City School District. Rd (1968) seen in 1818-1968 Sesqui- was attached atop of marker erected Kall said in her nomination of centennial North Royalton Booklet 1939 at County Rds. No. 266 and 239. Bratz: “It’s the smile that accompanies pages 14,48. Similar to 1939 Stumph BM survey brass plate moved in 1964. her passion for helping others that’s Rd cement obelisk monument Another Cuyahoga County widened Stumph Rd. so endearing. If you are recognizing cement obelisk was found at (S.R. 252) from two lanes to four lanes in 1964 someone who embraces community Columbia and (C.R. 211) No Bottom and rebuilt it during 2011-2012. The spirit, community engagement and Road in Olmsted Falls Twp. obelisk cement monument was a cor- civic pride, then Cyndee Bratz is the Watch for more interesting histor- ner point of the legal political boundary one.” Mayor Tim DeGeeter agrees. ical stories of our area in the next issue. for Parma, Parma Heights. When the “Cyndee is one of those residents any This year, the Tollgate House will be cement monument was moved, the mayor would love to have. She is active open to the public in the Greenbrier cement monument iron box that it sat and engaged, and her enthusiasm for Mayor DeGeeter congratulates Rich Commons in Parma Heights on July 4, in was broken. In 2013, another cement her projects in infectious. She is a well- Eid, who owns Rich's Velero Mini 5, and 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. county road monument was rediscov- deserving Citizen of the Month.” Mart, the Business of the Month. Also The Business of the Month was congratulating Eid is Councilman Brian claimed by Rich’s Valero & Mini Mart, Brochetti. Crime Tip Line (440) 887-7340 a 35-year-old business located on West Want to [email protected] Pleasant Valley Road. Run by husband and wife team Rich and Sue Eid, it is have the www.cityofparmapolice.com a business that offers itself for school Parma Observer delivered to Emergency – 911 organizations to hold car washes and fundraisers. The business recently your home? We work for you Non Emergency - ( 440) 885 -1234 upgraded its pumps and expanded the Call Mini Mart. “We love having businesses 440-884-7625 like this in our city,” Mayor DeGeeter for information. Cleveland Clinic has 16 East Side addresses. One at Marymount Hospital
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St Clair/Superior's Asian Zodiac Sculp- 2013. Look for more information on ture event, with her entry for the Year Flamingo Fever in the coming months. Artist Of The Month of the Dog. She continues to participate If you are an amateur or profes- by Kathryn Mabin annually in both the Cleveland Kennel sional artist, living in the Parma area, Parma is home to a great many Club and the Asian Zodiac event. She or know of someone who is, and would talented individuals, artists and crafts- also donates her time to numerous like to be featured as an artist of the men, both professional and amateur, causes that promote arts and culture month, please contact me by email at who specialize in a variety of mediums. in the area. “I think that modern soci- [email protected]. This article is the first in a series which ety is changing and artists will showcase a Parma area artist and have more of a role to play introduce you to many of your talented in that change than ever neighbors. before. Everyone needs to get involved with their com- Terri Snider munity, no matter what their Terri Snider and her husband relo- Terri Snider with Ed - 2014 Year of the talents; we can all improve cated from Pennsylvania in the 1990s. Horse Asian Zodiac entry. where we live, each in our Her husband works for an IT firm in own way. There is an artist downtown Cleveland. They immediately the Artists Spectrum Magazine. She has in all of us; you just have to fell in love with the Parma area. They shown in the Womanmade Art Gallery find your medium.” enjoyed the small home town feel of the in Chicago. Her oil on canvas titled “A In the spring of 2013, city and the sense of community. They Dish Served Cold” can be seen on the while brainstorming fund felt it was a great place to live and raise a digital MOMA gallery on-line. For a raising ideas for Parma's family. Their daughter attends school in time she was part owner of Vivid Gallery Polish Village Community the Parma City School District. in the Arcade in Downtown Cleveland. Development Corporation, Oil painting was her first love, but She has also completed numerous com- Flamingo Fever was born. while pregnant with her daughter she missioned works, and continues to do With Terri's love of the Parma migrated to acrylics. Terri strives to commissions today. community and her love of invoke an emotional response to the Terri states, “I like surrealism and public art, she was a natural viewer through her use of bold saturated my favorite artist is Salvador Dali. I to co-chair the first ever pub- color and contrast. Much like Terri her- think his compositions are both brave lic art exhibition in Parma. self, her pieces are upbeat and humorous. and bizarre, and he wasn't concerned if Flamingo Fever was so well Her work has been displayed in the public would like them or not.” received by the Parma com- numerous galleries and competitions In 2004 her focus began to shift munity that it took on a life of throughout the Eastern and Midwest- to public art, beginning with the “Art its own last year. In addition ern states, including the cities of Denver, Fur Animals”, an annual event which to the articles printed in the Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and benefits the Cleveland Kennel Club. local press, Cleveland Mag- New York. She was included in a group Also in 2004, House of Blues sponsored azine did a feature story on 2014 Bob the Zombie Dog - Cleveland Kennel Club show at the Agora gallery in Soho, New her guitar “Homemade” for Guitar Flamingo Fever in May of entry. York. Photos of her work were also in Mania. In 2006, she participated in the
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