September 2020

Newsletter Message from Mayor Cyril Kleem Trash pickup changes begin Aug. 31

COVID-19 will present The City’s new trash hauler, Kimble Recycling & some unique challenges for Disposal, will begin collection of trash and recycla- Election Day 2020 on Nov. bles curbside during the week of Aug. 31. 3. Residents should have received a letter from Kimble To ensure the safety of vot- and a mailing from the City outlining the changes. ers and election officials, The two major changes to note: some of the usual polling locations will not be availa- 1.) The City has been divided into five trash collec- ble – schools and some tion zones. Each zone has a designated trash pickup churches, for example. And day, Monday-Friday. because more people are ex- 2.) Bulk trash will be picked up every week. pected to use the Vote By Mail option, fewer loca- Kimble trash and recycling carts were stored temporarily at Jason tions may be available. Plus, the lack of poll work- Malone Park before they were distributed to homeowners. The dark ers will likely cut down on the number of polling The last day for trash collection by Republic Ser- green carts are for trash. The light green carts are for recyclables. vices is Friday. Aug. 28. Leave the Republic carts stations. Expect a mailing from the Cuyahoga at the curb; do not store them. Republic will pick Yard waste will be picked up weekly throughout the County Board of Elections to notify where you can up the carts. Those carts marked with a yellow X will year. Place yard waste in brown yard waste bags or vote in person. be dismantled by Republic and used to repair other in bins clearly marked yard waste. Put yard waste carts. containers with bulk items. Recruiting sufficient numbers of poll workers is a major challenge this year. In the past, many of Kimble will deliver dark green 96-gallon trash carts Recycling guidelines remain essentially the same. those workers were older adults, who now may feel and light green 65-gallon recycling carts before Aug. Do not bag recyclables. Place all items loosely in the uncomfortable spending a day at a voting location. 31. DO NOT use the Kimble carts before Aug. 31. If light green recycling bins. Acceptable recyclables you prefer a smaller 65-gallon trash cart, please noti- include: To help pick up the slack, Ohio is recruiting profes- fy the City Service Garage, (440) 826-5816. • Plastic jugs and bottles, clean and empty. Do not sionals such as accountants and lawyers to serve as crush. election officials. The Accountancy Board of Ohio Bulk items can be left at the curb every week. Bulk • Papers and newspapers. No glossy paper or foil. and the Supreme Court of Ohio have ruled that items include appliances, furniture and carpeting, for • Cardboard, clean and dry. Flatten. CPAs and attorneys can earn Continuing Education example. All mattresses, box springs and upholstered • Metal and aluminum cans. Empty, clean and dry. credits for serving as precinct officials on Election furniture must be wrapped and sealed in plastic. This • Glass bottles. Empty, clean and dry. Keep lids Day. is a health and safety measure required by Kimble on. No glassware, mirrors, windows or light and most other trash haulers. The plastic wrap can be bulbs. Younger voters, college students, perhaps those purchased at big box discount stores and home stores Any questions, contact Kimble at voting for the first time are also encouraged to con- such as Lowe’s and Home Depot. Place bulk items at www.kimblecompanies.com where live chat is avail- sider working at the polls. It can be a learning expe- least 3 feet from the trash and recycling bins. able, call (800) 201-0005 or email customerserv- rience. Watch democracy in action. See how the [email protected]. process works at the grassroots level.

Secretary of State Frank LaRose says Ohio needs TRASH COLLECTION 35,000 poll workers. If you can spend Tuesday, MAP Nov. 3 helping to ensure that your neighbors can vote safely and efficiently, please sign up. Poll workers can earn up to $275 for the day.

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections will pro- vide protective equipment such as face masks and hand sanitizer. All polling locations will be marked for social distancing. Poll workers attend a two- hour training meeting the day before the election.

To apply or to learn more about the responsibilities, go to boe.cuyahogacounty.us or to the Ohio Secre- Please go to this link for tary of State’s web site, ohiosos.gov. a better view of the map: https://bit.ly/trashcollectionmap

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Monthly Berean Page 2 Trash collection delayed Girl Scout project supports non-profits, businesses because of Labor Day Looking to earn their Silver Award, a troop of seventh- Curbside trash pickup will be delayed by one day grade Girl Scouts from Berea-Midpark Middle School because of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. decided to help out local non-profits as well as local small businesses. 7. If your regular trash collection day is Monday, your trash will be picked up on Tuesday. If your reg- The Scouts of Troop 70568 called their project Raising ular day is Tuesday, your trash will be picked up Awareness of Service Programs and Small Businesses. Wednesday, and so forth throughout the week. They set up information booths at the Cuyahoga Coun- ty Fairgrounds during flea markets and at Igloo Frozen Yogurt and Treats in downtown Berea. The girls passed Recycling Tip of the Month out information for Berea Animal Rescue Friends, Scouts of Troop 70568 display the posters they made to support Maryssa’s Mission, Catholic Charities Foster Care, Be- local organizations. The girls are Miranda Fitzsimmons, Kiara Free webinars for businesses, schools rea K-9 Officer Vader and Working Animals for Giving Hill, Anastasia Rauscher, Lizzie Reams, Adriana Spraggins, Oliva Free webinars on recycling for businesses, schools Service for Kids (W.A.G.S. 4 Kids). At the fairgrounds, Wall-Eastridge and Sophia Wise. and nonprofits will be offered by the Cuyahoga the girls were helped by Morgan Fitzsimmons, a Berea- County Solid Waste District in September. The Midpark High School and Polaris Career Center culi- The aluminum cans are going to ARF, pop tabs to presentations will be noon on Wednesday, Sept. 16 nary arts student who had set up her own bakery booth. Maryssa’s Mission, bedtime bags to children in foster and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. For more infor- care and animal treats and toys to ARF and Vader. The mation and to register, please visit Scouts shared information on how to volunteer for W.A.G.S. Wonder Run entries will go directly to these organizations and offered chances to win a raffle www.cuyahogarecycles.org/business_recyling_seminars. W.A.G.S. basket for donations of dog or cat treats and toys, small stuffed animals, children’s books and pop tabs. An ad- Members of the troop are Miranda Fitzsimmons, Kiara ditional booth offered a basket for entering the Hill, Anastasia Rauscher, Lizzie Reams, Adriana Deadline for voter registration W.A.G.S. Wonder Run 5K. Spraggins, Olivia Wall-Eastridge and Sophia Wise.

is Oct. 5 The girls purchased gift cards and items from local “The girls wanted to not only collect donations but also The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 General businesses to fill the raffle baskets. They spent approxi- inspire others to volunteer, too,” said Troop co-leader Election is Monday, Oct. 5. mately $700 at Eastland Inn, Rivals Sports Grille, Angela Fitzsimmons. Mike’s Bar & Grill, Mootown Creamery, Three Girls You can register at the Berea Branch Library, 7 Berea Cupcake Shop, Igloo Frozen Yogurt, Luna Team Shop, “During these unprecedented times, I think these girls Commons; at the Berea Board of Education, 390 Fair Berea Nutrition, Café Ah Roma, Cotton Candy Krea- have shown that we can still accomplish great things St.; or at Baldwin Wallace University, 275 Eastland tions, Kathy’s Kreations and The Cleveland Caramel during difficult times,” she said. Road. Corn Co.

You also can register online at the Ohio Secretary of NEWS BRIEFS State’s web site, www.sos.state.oh.us or call the Cuya- hoga County Board of Elections at (216) 443-8683. A Police enforcing overnight ing staff. This the second time the Main Campus ER voter registration card will be mailed to you. parking bans has received the Lantern Award and the first time for Brunswick. The Berea Police Department will begin enforcement To register, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old by of the overnight parking ordinance again starting on the election and must be a resident of Ohio for at least Aug. 31. As a reminder, section 751.02 (m) of the Be- State offers Medicare webinars 30 days. rea codified ordinances prohibits parking on any street Virtual Medicare Check-up Days will be offered by or thoroughfare within the City between the hours of 3 the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Pro- All registered voters in Ohio will receive Vote By Mail a.m. and 6 a.m. gram (OSHIIP) beginning in September. Webinars request forms. For the past decade, the Ohio Secretary will be scheduled daily Monday-Thursday from Sept. of State’s office has mailed the request forms ahead of Waverly house to be torn down 14 to Oct. 14. Sessions are available 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. presidential and gubernatorial elections. The mailing of with an additional session at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Planning Commission has approved the demolition To sign up, go to the OSHIIP web site, insur- the request forms will begin around Labor Day. of a house at 288 Waverly St. The owner, Christina ance.ohio.gov. Barta, lives next door to the house, which she said is in Voters also can obtain Vote by Mail request forms bad condition and would take a great deal of effort to from the Board of Elections web site, bring up to code. She said she would keep the barn and First Energy warns about scam www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us or call the board at (216) eventually would like to consolidate the two properties. First Energy Corp. is warning customers about a tele- 443-8683. All Vote By Mail ballots must be post- She will salvage the hardwood floors before the house phone scam that involves threats to turn off power if a marked by Nov. 2 and received at the Board of Elec- is razed. payment is not made. The utility said phone callers are tions by Nov. 13. All voters are eligible to vote by mail posing as First Energy employees and demanding that in Ohio. immediate payment be made via a pre-paid debit card Southwest earns such as a Green Dot card. First Energy said it will call Because of the large volume of Vote By Mail ballots emergency room award customers if payments are past due and will explain a expected this year due to the pandemic, it is suggested Southwest General Health Center’s main campus in variety of payment options. If customers receive a call that voters return ballots quickly. Middleburg Heights and its Brunswick Emergency demanding immediate payment with only one specific Room have received the Lantern Award from the Emer- option, contact First Energy at (800) 589-3101. For Voters also can vote early at the Board of Elections gency Nurse Association. The award highlights the hos- further information, visit www.firstenergycorpl.com/ offices, 2925 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, from Oct. 6 – pital’s commitment to caring for patients and the nurs- paymentoptions. Nov. 2. For a schedule of dates and times, go to www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us. City sells rehabbed house on Seminary A former rental property on Seminary Street has been flooring and window and sold by the City for $238,000. door replacements. The Berea Service Department The house at 115 Seminary St. was one of five rental did landscaping. The homes donated to the City in 2016 by developer house comes with a deed DiGeronimo Companies in exchange for a small park- restriction that it must be The Monthly Berean is published monthly by the City of Berea and ing lot on Front Street next to Kulas Hall. The develop- owner occupied and never is distributed to residents, organizations and businesses in Berea. er wanted the parking lot property as part of plans to rented. Mayor Cyril Kleem build the University Marketplace – a mixed use project The sale closed on Aug. 5 Linda G. Kramer, editor of businesses on the ground floor and Baldwin Wallace and the new owners have Megan Pochatek, design editor University dormitory space on the top floors. The five moved in. houses were rented to BW students and were in poor To submit information, contact: condition. One of those five original rental properties has been [email protected] or (440) 274-5608 demolished. Proceeds from the sale of the Seminary Please submit stories and information The City hired Wallmack Properties to rehab the house home will be used to fix up the remaining three houses by the 10th of every month. at 115 Seminary. That included electrical, plumbing, the City received from DiGeronimo.

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At the Library Family supports free pantry on Prospect Street Thanks to a couple of Facebook posts, a new free pan- The pantry itself was found Library offers craft projects try on Prospect Street is thriving. on the Buy Nothing Berea to take home page – a site that offers items Sara Simpson and her family set up the Prospect Pantry at no cost. The family painted Looking for a creative outlet? Nurture your inner artist on Aug. 10 and it was stocked with donations the next with the September Take-and-Make project. The library it and created the signs. day. will provide materials and instructions for this at-home The pantry contains canned craft. Stop by the information desk. Projects are availa- “With everything happening right now, we wanted to and packaged food, paper ble for children of all ages plus teens and adults. give back to the community something that wasn’t po- products and little hand- litical. We wanted to do something positive,” Simpson printed signs of encourage- Free Tutoring: Visit cuyahogalibrary.org for free ac- said. cess to Tutor.com – a back-to-school resource that fea- ment – “Don’t Give Up,” for example. tures video help as well as live chat tutoring. The site Usually Simpson and her partner, John Franklin, and offers subject-specific help for grades K-12 in math, their son, Cole, 4 ½, volunteer with their dogs at Kem- Simpson said she plans to add Sara Simpson and her reading, science, social studies, Spanish and writing. It per House. “We can’t do that right now,” Simpson said, a small box with paper and family opened the Prospect also provides help for adult learners and job-seekers, “so we looked for something else to do.” Pantry to serve those in pencils so users can leave need during the pandemic. SAT/ACT test prep and links to Khan Academy. Use notes and wish lists. If some- your library card and PIN to access. Simpson said she noticed that the Little Free Pantry by one is in need of diapers, for example, they can leave a the Berea Library is well-used and often low on food so Library Hours: All Cuyahoga County Public Library note. she thought another pantry in her neighborhood might branches are open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday be helpful. The family moved to Berea two years ago. “We love it and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Masks must be here,” Simpson said. “The neighbors are great.” worn. Curbside pickup is available at the Berea Branch. The sign out front says “For People and Pets. Take Just park your car, call the branch and a librarian will what you need. Give what you can.” Look for the Prospect Pantry at 482 Prospect St., at the deliver materials to you. corner of Prospect and Jacqueline Drive. Providing for pets was Cole’s idea. “He wanted to For more information, contact the Berea Branch at make sure pets were taken care of,” she said. (440) 234-5475 or visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org. Train watching featured Library walk takes kids on a on WVIZ ‘ducky’ adventure A popular pastime in Berea is settling into a lawn chair Berea Arts Fest goes virtual on Depot Street and watch- th ing the trains whiz by. The Berea Arts Fest will celebrate its 30 anniversary this year by offering 30 days of art and music online. Berea resident Dennis Knowles is a producer for Because of COVID-19 and the need to maintain social WVIZ PBS Ideastream so distancing, the Arts Fest will not be held in downtown he took his camera to the tracks. What followed was a Berea as usual. But as of Sept. 13, the virtual online 10-minute video history of locomotives in Berea and festival will feature artists, performers and some sur- the Berea Depot. Joe Kurilec of the Railway & Loco- prises with the theme Art Changes Everything. motive Historical Society provided the commentary.

This first panel in a series of 18 introduces children to the The popular festival usually attracts more than 10,000 Kurilec is a particular fan of steam engines. “It was “Swim, Duck, Swim” StoryWalk at Berea’s Coe Lake. visitors from across the region. Now they are invited to almost human,” he told Knowles on the video. “It logon for in-person and pop-up performances every day made noise, the valves, boiler. It hissed, chugged. It Ducks and geese make Coe Lake their home so what for 30 days and a chance to win a piece of original art- was almost alive. It was fascinating.” better place to depict a children’s book, “Swim, Duck, work each week. Kids Creation kits are available for Swim.” home art projects. Kurilec said around 100 trains speed through Berea

Amy Dreger, children’s librarian, at the Berea Branch Arts Fest organizers said they plan to return to Front every day. Rail lines owned by Norfolk Southern and Library, said the picture book was one of the most pop- Street in 2021. CSX pass by the Depot Street location making it a ma- ular during the now suspended storytimes for toddlers. jor train watching spot. To receive updates, sign up at bereaartsfest.org. Eighteen panels featuring the text by author Susan Lu- The video aired on WVIZ in August. View the story at rie and photos by Murray Head are now arranged along this link: https://www.ideastream.org/news-train- a StoryWalk® at Coe Lake. watching-a-popular-pastime-in-berea THE BEREA CITY CLUB The brief story tells the tale of a little duckling who is afraid of the water and how his mom and dad and sib- GOLF OUTING lings help him to overcome his misgivings and dive Little Red Schoolhouse into the water. Saturday, Sept. 12 Mallard Creek Golf Course gets an upgrade Children and parents can walk the path, read the short Columbia Station The historic Little Red story and talk about the questions and activities the Schoolhouse on Bagley Road panels pose. 4 person scramble received a coat of paint and 9 am Tee Off, Check-In 8 am some repairs in August. A few examples: How many ducks do you see? Walk and quack like a duck on your way to the next page. $85/Person (Includes Golf, Cart, Lunch, Dinner, Beer, Pop, Prizes) Areas of the bell tower that What have you done recently that you are proud of? were weathered were repaired Have you ever had to be brave and try something you $100 Hole Sponsorships Available and painted. A new stand was were scared to do? built for the bell to make it (4-Some & Hole Sponsorship - $400 SPECIAL!) more visible. A stained glass Dreger said the StoryWalk® is geared for children from 50/50 Sideboards, Basket Raffles, Skins Game window built by Gary Cole toddlers to pre-school and gets parents involved too. was installed above the front Scramble Prizes/Team: The final panel invites families to visit the library and st th th door. 1 Place ($160), 5 Place ($120), 10 Place ($80) check out the book. Parents also are encouraged to take The building was finished in 1913 by Mayor John photos and post them on social media with the hashtag DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Baesel. He was the town’s first mayor and brother to #StoryWalk and tag @Cuyahogalib. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Albert Baesel, who died in France during World War I

The next StoryWalk® will be “If You’re Happy and and received the Medal of Honor. If questions, contact Bob Bandsuch (440-829-1322) You Know It,” slated for sometime in September. The or Jeff Haas (440-227-9723) The building is maintained by the Little Red School- StoryWalk® series is made possible with support from house Foundation and is listed with the National Regis- Friends of the Berea Branch Library. Visit www.bereacityclub.org or Berea City Club Fa- cebook Page for more information. ter of Historic Places.

Monthly Berean Page 4 Three Girls Cupcakes moves to downtown Berea Wyleswood Drive Three Girls Cupcakes started out in Maria Brenders to be repaved home kitchen in 2014, then to a storefront at 127 West St. And now to the new digs in the former Bo- ca Loca Burrito Factory space on East Bridge Street at the Berea Triangle.

The Three Girls have changed, too. The trio used to include Brenders and her daughters, but they’ve “moved on,” she said. “One wants to work with ani- mals and the other wants to go into cosmetology.”

So, the three are now Brenders plus Allison Kimple, shop manager and baker, and Melissa Hancock, baker. Wyleswood Drive from Fair to Woodmere will be repaved beginning in September. This view is at Brenders said the move was due to several factors, The three girls of Three Girls Cupcake Shoppe are, from Woodmere looking east down Wyleswood. including construction on West Street that limited the left, Allison Kimple, owner Maria Brenders and traffic for up to a year and then the coronavirus. Melissa Hancock. They are celebrating the store’s move to the Berea Commons. A portion of Wyleswood Drive from Fair Street to “We had to do something,” Brenders said. (Photo Courtesy of Studio Lott) Woodmere Drive is scheduled to be repaved beginning in early September. The shop received one of the $2,000 grants the City Customers have been very supportive, she said. “We made available to local small businesses and that discovered that we have a huge following and fami- The work will include resurfacing the road, improving helped. The business moved to downtown Berea on lies at the splash pad have been a nice addition.” The drainage ditches and driveway culverts and replacing June 13 and expanded its offerings. “We offer the splash pad at McKelvey Park is right next door to sidewalks and aprons as needed. same menu,” Brenders said, “but we have a new va- Three Girls Cupcakes and kids and parents have be- riety of cookies and stuffed breads.” Pepperoni bread come regular visitors. The existing pavement will be milled and then two lay- is a client favorite but so is ham and cheese. Maca- ers of asphalt will be installed. Asphalt base pavement, roon cookies come with a variety of fillings – like “Berea is so supportive. Berea is so strong,” Bren- concrete curbs and ADA ramps will be replaced as lemon, salted caramel. Allie pies are an oatmeal ders said. needed. Any existing manholes, catch basins, water cream cookie. There also are sugar cookies. valve boxes and monument boxes in need of repair will Carry-out is always available. There also is patio be reconstructed. Roadside ditches will be regraded Cupcake flavors vary each week but can include dining and a booth inside the shop. and driveway culverts will be replaced to establish lemon raspberry, cassata, bubble gum and death by proper drainage. Any sidewalks or aprons in need of chocolate, just to name a few. Three Girls Cupcake Shoppe is at 1 Berea Commons, repair or disturbed during construction will be re- Suite 1. Call (440) 625-0065. You can order online placed. Brenders emphasizes that she uses only fresh ingre- at threegirlscupcakeshoppe.com. dients. All major work should be complete by the end of the year. Some restoration may be necessary in the spring, depending on the weather. The Rotary Club of Berea presents Safety News You Can Use The project has been awarded to D. L. Smith Concrete (Information provided by the Berea Police Department) Lou Groza Charity of Tiffin with a bid of $272,982. The project will be School Bus Safety partially funded with a Community Development Golf Outing Block Grant of $150,000. D.L. Smith is a new contrac- It is September and although many schools are going back remotely, including the Berea City Schools, Thursday, Sept. 3 tor for the City of Berea. The company has done work there are still some that will be in person in our area. Bunker Hill Golf Course in Lorain and Sandusky. There were five bids for the Therefore, it is the perfect time to revisit a safety Wyleswood contract. 3060 Pearl Road, Medina topic that is near and dear to many, which is school Shotgun start 9 a.m. Last year, Wyleswood was repaired from Woodmere to bus safety on our roadways. According to the Na- the Longbrooke subdivision line. tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 18 holes of golf, lunch at the turn, school buses are the most regulated vehicles on the beverages & snacks roadway when it comes to safety. Children are 70 Awards & Prizes times more likely to get to school safely when trav- Comedy Club opens at local elling by bus instead of a car. For more information: (440) 236-9055 restaurant [email protected] Open mic nights at the Grindstone Tap House have How can we do our part to get children to school All proceeds benefit Scholarships for Berea-Midpark turned into a Comedy Club with local stand-up come- safely while on the roadways? For starters, when High School students, Dictionary Project for 4th graders, dians performing on Fridays at the north-end restaurant you are driving, never pass a school bus that is Shred Fest & Electronics Roundup, Food Pantries & and bar. stopped with its red lights flashing. It is illegal to do other community projects. so and you can be cited under Ohio Revised Code COVID shut down the open mic gig when restaurants 4511.75, which comes with a mandatory court ap- Supported by the and bars were closed earlier this year, said Larry Szce- pearance and a fine of up to $500. Your license also Cleveland Browns panski, one of the Comedy Club organizers. But start- can be suspended if found guilty. Keep in mind that ing on Aug. 21, he and co-organizer Brandon Petri if the roadway is divided into 4 or more lanes, like launched the new venture on the Grindstone Tap House deck. Bagley and some areas of Prospect/Henry/Mulberry, traffic coming from the opposite direction does not Szcepanski said the shows will feature five or more have to stop. local comedians each Friday night. Shows start at 8 p.m. He emphasizes that the routines are adult enter- Speak to your children about some safety tips, too. tainment and the comedians are performing for free. Make sure they get to the bus stop at least 5 minutes BY RESERVATION ONLY! “it’s outside so there will be social distancing,” he said. early, tell them to make sure they are at least 3 giant Wednesday, Sept. 9 & 23 Full menu will be available. steps (6 feet) away from the curb, advise them to use Coe Lake Pavilion the sidewalk, never walk behind a bus, and to always The opening night of the Comedy Grind Great Out- make eye contact with the bus driver before crossing Space is limited! doors Edition featured stand-up by Jasmine Pouliot, in front of the stopped bus. For time slots, contact Brian Gallagher, Matt Farkas, Kathy Dice, Tanc and Natalie Guzzo at Iam Chad with Petri as host. Patience is key when on the roadways, especially (440) 826-4891 or when you are travelling near school buses. Please [email protected] Szcepanski said it’s a good spot for aspiring comedi- ans. “We can provide coaching and moral support,” he keep some of these tips in mind when schools re- said. open and we are once again sharing our roadways with our school buses. Grindstone Tap House is at 826 Front St.

Monthly Berean Page 5 MILITARY MOMENTS Military Moments will highlight members of our community serving with the U.S. Armed Forces. Please send information and photos to The Berean, 11 Berea Commons, Berea, OH 44017 or email [email protected]. Veterans’ Corner is a monthly listing of activities and resources for National Guard offers military veterans. Submit items to [email protected]. Air Force Capt. Christopher tuition assistance Yutzy, D.O., is finishing his Legion Auxiliary awards scholarships The Ohio National Guard offers tuition assistance at last year as chief resident in Albert E. Baesel Unit 91 American Legion Auxiliary more than 150 Ohio colleges for veterans who serve in the emergency room at Cleve- has awarded 16 scholarships to area students. Some an enlisted drilling status with the Guard. The funds land MetroHealth Medical were graduating high school students while others were cover up to four semesters of full-time tuition for a Center. already enrolled in a college. All of the recipients were three -year commitment and up to eight semesters for a required to be relatives of Post 91 members. six-year commitment. Dr. Yutzy graduated from

Scholarship recipients are: Sean Ambrose, attending Berea High School in 2008 Ohio University; Renee Betterson, attending Cleveland State is highest employer of veterans and then attended The Ohio State; Ryan Cunningham, attending Baldwin Wallace The State of Ohio is the largest employer of veterans, State University. He has a University; Sydney Decker, attending BW; Valerie Ku- according to the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. master’s degree from rek, attending CSU; Hanna Lautzenheiser, attending Among state agencies hiring vets are the Department of Georgetown/George Mason Ohio State; Madelyn Masie, attending Kent State; Dan- Rehabilitation and Correction and the Department of and received a degree in oste- ielle Otto, Berea-Midpark High School, will attend Job and Family Services. In private industry, banking, opathic medicine from Ohio CSU; Quinn Sekreta, attending Rochester Institute of insurance and technology sectors also are noted em- University. At OU, he attended officers training school Technology; Maria Viscomi, attending Case Western ployers of vets. For more information, access the Ohio at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama and was com- Veterans Resource Guide at https://dvs.ohio.gov. missioned as a second lieutenant. He was awarded his Reserve University; Molly Weaver, Berea-Midpark High School, will attend Wash University; Carrie captain’s bars after he completed medical school. One-tank trip for vets Whalen, attending Kent State; Joseph Zacharyasz, St. If you’re planning a one-tank trip to visit the National Dr. Yutzy will go on active duty next year after he Edward High School, will attend Ohio State; Lauren completes his residency. Zacharyasz, attending Ohio State; Rosemary Zaleski, Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, stop by the Ohio Veterans Plaza at the Ohio Statehouse. This attending Ohio State; Anya-Lynn Zurawski, St. Joseph large plaza is flanked by two walls of Ohio limestone, He is the son of longtime Berea residents Jim and Mary Academy, will attend Ohio State. Yutzy. His two grandfathers were Army and Navy vet- each inscribed with passages from letters home written by Ohioans who served in combat. By the way, the mu- erans. Entries sought for Veterans Art Gallery seum is hosting a Veterans Film Festival Sept. 11-13. Dr. Yutzy lives in Cleveland with his wife, Hillary, and The museum is at 300 W. Broad St. their young son, Eli, with another child due next year. The North Olmsted Arts Commission invites veterans from throughout northeast Ohio to submit original art- Refill VA prescriptions safely work to the virtual Veterans Art Gallery. Submissions As COVID-19 spreads, veterans who regularly take may be any visual art of any medium or performance prescription medications can safely refill those medi- art such as music or poetry. Veterans are encouraged to cines without visiting a VA pharmacy in person. There submit entries that reflect any aspect of their military are four options: service. Complete an entry form at https:// bit.ly/3jf8CAv by Sept. 11. The gallery will be online Go online to MyHealthVet, download the new RxRe- from Oct. 3-Nov. 13. For more information, contact fillMobile app to your phone, call the VA Pharmacy Nicole Rambo-Ackerman at rambon@north- nearest you or go online to VA Pharmacy to request olmsted.com or (440) 716-4134. refills be mailed to you. VETERAN SPOTLIGHT Vietnam veteran Jose Guerra enlisted in the Army Guerra married his wife Sherry in shortly after graduating from Lincoln High School on 1973. They met while she was a Cleveland’s West Side in 1968. senior at Berea High School. Their daughter Shelley Schenek “At that time, you either got a college deferment or you also graduated from Berea High. got drafted,” Guerra said. “I enlisted so I could choose Shelley is a former Sun Newspa- the job I wanted.” pers reporter and is now a school principal with the Cleveland Guerra served from 1968-1970 and was deployed to Catholic Diocese. Vietnam in 1969. He was stationed at Long Binh with the 71st Ordnance Supply unit. Guerra chaired the Miss Berea pageant when it was revived by “I was in the arms room,” he said. “I was in charge of Mayor Stan Trupo. Daughter Shelley was the first Miss about 500 weapons.” Guerra and his unit maintained a Berea under the new program in 1993. Guerra also variety of weapons, including M-16 rifles. “We had to served on the Berea Planning Commission for 10 years. make sure they were in tip-top condition and then we issued gear.” Guerra was a member of American Legion Post 91 for many years and recently transferred to Post 12 when After his discharge, Guerra “took some time for my- the couple moved to Elyria. self,” he said. He worked at his father’s business and attended Tri-C. He sold insurance for eight years and He remains a volunteer with Berea’s Veterans Out- worked in manufacturing before landing a job as an reach Office, is a member of the Veterans Security engineering technician at NASA. He retired from there Team and last year was a school guard at Grindstone after 34 years in 2010. Elementary. Message from Chaplain Willie Dear Veterans & Families: The Veterans Outreach Office is recognized as a Vi- special gifts for 100 veterans that reside in five area etnam Commemorative Partner with The United States nursing and assisted living facilities. This is our way of Just a reminder that the Office of Veterans Outreach is Department of Defense. With this recognition we plan letting them know we are thinking of them. open. If you should need to see me in person, I ask that two events yearly for Vietnam Veterans and Families. you please make an appointment. I am also available by Due to COVID-19 we have been unable to plan events. Continue to look forward to several events that will phone and email, which is listed below. In order to continue this partnership, we are having take place in the coming months. Thank you for your Ribbons on The Bridge Ceremony in October. Please understanding and patience. Stay safe and healthy. We launched a new program: Phone Calls 2 Veterans. see the flier on this page for this event. Peace to you and your families, If you know a veteran who would like a phone call from another veteran for support and or conversation, Our visits and support groups to area facilities have Chaplain Willie Springer please call the office. also been postponed. Monthly we continue to make Veterans Outreach Coordinator (440) 973-4567 or [email protected]

Demolition of Berea-Midpark High begins City of Berea PRESORTED STANDARD 11 Berea Commons U.S. PAID BEREA, OH The demolition of the original Berea High School Berea, Ohio 44017 PERMIT #333 building began in August when crews took down the ECRWSS Sports Center on the Eastland Road side of the build- ing.

The Berea City School District had sponsored a final POSTAL PATRON community walk-through of the building in June. Fur- nishings were auctioned online and then asbestos abate- ment began. (440) 826-5800 www.cityofberea.org The Tree of Knowledge on the face of the school was removed in July. It is now in storage. Assistant Super- Demolition of the original Berea-Midpark High School began with intendent Mike Draves will chair a committee that will the Sports Center off Eastland Road. The new school is on the far make a recommendation to the right. Community Events school board about the fate of just to the rear of the original building. The new Berea- Sept. 1: Mootown Creamery Cruise-In. 5-8 p.m., the sculpture. Midpark High School is set to welcome students in West Valley Plaza. 50/50 Raffle to benefit a differ-

The Tree of Knowledge was grades 10-12 this fall, although students will be doing ent local charity each week. For more information, designed by local artist Robert virtual learning for at least the first nine weeks due to go to wwwmootowncreamery.com or call (440) 260- the COVID-19 pandemic. 9930. Filous and placed on the build- ing in 1968. The sculpture is The site of the original Berea High will become a park- Sept. 3: Lou Groza Charity Golf Outing. Bunker nationally recognized by the ing lot. Smithsonian American Art Mu- Hill Golf Course, 9 a.m. shotgun start. Hosted by the seum as one of the outstanding Souvenir bricks will be available once the building is Rotary Club of Berea. Supported by the Cleveland works of art in public spaces. down. The school district will alert interested alumni Browns. $95 per golfer. Register at and residents via its web site when the bricks are avail- www.bunkerhillgolf.com. Crews from Cleveland Berea High dates to 1927. It able. Go to www.berea.k12.oh.us. The Berea High Marble & Mosaic remove the was added onto several times Tree of Knowledge from the School Alumni Association is also making bricks avail- Sept. 3: St. Thomas Episcopal Church Food Dis- front of Berea-Midpark High over the years. Voters approved able along with small brass memorial plaques. Cost of tribution. 2-4 p.m., parking lot in rear of church, 50 School. Cost of the removal a bond issue in 2016 to build a was $29,700. The process the plaques is $5. E-mail [email protected] E. Bagley Road. Park in BW Health Center parking took two days. new state-of-the-art high school for more information. lot or BW gym parking lot until called to enter the St. Thomas lot. Cleveland Food Bank fresh produce. SCHOOL NEWS Sept. 7: LABOR DAY Berea School District classes Polaris to offer online, to remain online in person classes Sept. 8: First Day of Classes Berea City School Because of ongoing concerns about the spread of the Polaris Career Center will begin the school year on District. All classes K-12 will be remote. coronavirus, the Berea Schools will conduct all Pre-K Sept. 8 with a blend of in-person classes and online through Grade 12 programs remotely for the first nine learning. Sept. 8: Mootown Creamery Cruise-In. 5-8 p.m., weeks of the new school year. West Valley Plaza. 50/50 Raffle to benefit a differ- Teachers will send students and parents weekly sched- Classes begin on Sept. 8. Remote learning will continue ules of in-person lab and classroom instruction coupled ent local charity each week. For more information, through Nov. 2. Superintendent Tracy Wheeler said with remote learning. Juniors will attend Polaris 8- go to wwwmootowncreamery.com or call (440) 260- district officials and the school board would evaluate 10:30 a.m. Seniors will attend classes noon to 2:30 p.m. 9930. This is the last cruise-in of the season. the situation and determine whether is it is safe reopen. Students who drive to school will receive free parking passes. Face coverings are required in the building. In- Sept. 9: Music Bingo. Coe Lake Pavilion. By reser- Staff have undergone additional training in conducting frared temperature scanners are located at entrances to vation only. Call for time slots. (440) 826-4891 or online learning, and students will be supplied with verify student temperatures. Hand sanitizers and hand [email protected]. Chromebooks. washing stations are at building entrances. A school

Once in-person classes are again offered, parents will nurse provided by Southwest General Health Center Sept. 11: PATRIOTS DAY. Ceremony on the Tri- have the option of the Titans Virtual Learning Acade- will assist students who are feeling ill. A separate clinic angle, 9 a.m., hosted by American Legion Post 91. my if they feel more comfortable with their children area is provided for those experiencing COVID symp- toms. Sept. 12: Berea City Club Golf Outing. Mallard learning at home. Creek Golf Course, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. tee- A school supply list is available on the school district For more information, go to www.polaris.edu. off. $85 per golfer. Deadline to register is Sept. 4, home page, www.berea.k12.oh.us. www.bereacityclub.org.

Sept. 12: Scavenger Hunt. 2-5 p.m., Meet in park- HELP US SPREAD CURBSIDE PICKUP OR DELIVERY ing lot by Berea Library. Safe distancing hunt from KINDNESS IN BEREA! your car. Cost $18 adults, $9 children, includes din- Join the Berea Chamber of Commerce in helping to ner to go. Hosted by Berea Chamber of Commerce. spread kindness throughout our City with a Berea Register at www.bereachamber.org. Kind yard sign! Sept. 13: Berea Arts Fest. Begins 30 days of virtual $10 art & music. Go to bereaartsfst.org. DONATION Friday, Sept. 18 Sept. 18: Senior Picnic. Noon, Coe Lake. Free for Noon residents, $5 for non-residents. Curbside pickup or The chamber will deliver a sign to your home delivery. RSVP to Natalie Guzzo, (440) 826-4891 or or business Coe Lake Park [email protected]. (Berea addresses only)

The proceeds from the Berea Kind yard sign project Free for Berea seniors Sept. 18: POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY. Cer- will go directly toward supporting the small businesses and $5 for non-residents. emony at the American Legion pavilion, 7 p.m. in our community through education, financial re- sources, networking opportunities, grants and more. You must RSVP to Sept. 23: Music Bingo. Coe Lake Pavilion. By res- Natalie Guzzo at ervation only. Call for time slots. (440) 826-4891 or In partnership with Berea Chamber of Commerce, [email protected]. Master Printing Group and Luna Marketing. (440) 826-4891 or [email protected]. To order a sign, visit www.bereachamber.org.