What’s InsideSummer Festival Photos pg 3

City Council Updates pg 4-5

Fall Events at Warrensville Heights Branch Library pg 6-7

A Message from Our Schools pg 6

Leaf Pick-Up Schedule pg 10

Building Department Reminders pg 12

Community Shred Day Ridgewood Muni Park Sept. 26 11 am - 2 pm

Meet the Police Night at Civic & Senior Center Sept. 30 6 pm - 8 pm

Mobile Food Pantry Oct. 10 Nov. 14 Dec. 12

City-Wide Trick-or-Treat Oct. 30 6 pm - 8 pm

Election Day Nov. 3

City Hall Closed Nov. 26-27

Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1

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Fall 2015

From the Mayor’s DeskPublic Service ImprovementsSince 2012, the City of Warrensville Heights has actively focused on improving the City’s public service offerings and roadways The City’s Council and Administration worked together to upgrade the service department’s vehicles, including its snow plow fleet; unveiled new boundary and estate signs, and restored hanging flower baskets throughout the city

The City established a city-wide assessment of our streets using a Pavement Condition Rating, or PCR, to create a roadmap for infrastructure repairs in Warrensville Heights in 2014 The PCR system resulted in the restoration of several neighbor- hoods last year, and continued into 2015 Additionally, the City partnered with ODOT and Cuyahoga County to resurface Emery Road - one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares The $1 8 million project began this summer and is slated to be completed in October

Although we’ve made great strides, the City knows there is still more to be done Last fall, I hosted two community forums about the privatization of rubbish collection in Warrensville Heights Both conversations were well attended and overwhelmingly supportive of privatizing the City’s rubbish collection This fall, the City will begin to accept bids from sanitation companies to enter into an agreement to launch private trash and recycling collection in 2016

The City is excited about all the public service improvements completed thus far, and will work diligently to build upon what we’ve accomplished It is our hope that we can continue to provide upstanding services to taxpayers and make this community one residents are always proud to call home

Remember, Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day We once again have several contended positions throughout the City including the school board and council Please make sure that you vote – by mail or on Election Day Every vote counts

Please continue to visit the cityofwarrensville.com, ‘Like’ the City on Facebook and ‘Follow Us’ on Twitter for the most up-to-date information from City Hall.

Thank you and have a great fall!

Mayor Bradley D. Sellers

Mayor Sellers at Summer Festival, photo courtesy of the Dark Room Company

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Warrensville Heights Summer Festival

On Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, thousands from Warrensville Heights and neighboring communities joined Mayor Brad Sellers, City Council, City Administration and Staff at the Warrensville Heights 2015 Summer Festival at Green Road Park.

This year’s event, hosted by Warrensville Heights’ own, Darren “Earl” Roberts, featured performances by Hubbs Groove Band, FORECAST,

The Rockin’ Robots, The Spirit Plus Band, WHHS Marching Band, The Michael Cady Band, and The White House Band.

The City would to thank this year’s Wine & Beer Garden volunteers, the Warrensville Heights High School Alumni Association and Northeast Ohio African American Library & Cultural Center, and all of this year’s sponsors:

Gold Level Contributors: Calfee, Halter & Griswold, LLP • Car Parts Warehouse Inc. • Cuyahoga Community College

Geis Companies • Great Lakes Petroleum • Infinity Construction Co., Inc • ORG Portfolio Management South Pointe Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic Hospital • Tim Lally Chevrolet • University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center

Patron Level Contributors: Arslanian Bros. • Gino’s Jewelry & Trophy Manufactures

Kondik Advertising & Union-Label Printing • Marcus Thomas, LLC • William Griswold

In-Kind Sponsors: BJ’s Wholesale Club • Buffalo Wild Wings – Harvard Park • Chick-fil-A Harvard Park

Dibella’s Old Fashion Submarines • Dunkin’ Donuts • Pizza Express Speedy Gas • Teresa’s Pizza • Winking Lizard

A SPECIAL THANK YOU IS EXTENDED TO ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS!Thank you to all the Senior Police Academy members who volunteered their time and

talents for the Bingo Games, Children’s Village, the City’s table, Dessert Contest, Parking Lots and Ticket Booths. Your help was greatly appreciated!

Warrensville Heights 2015 Best Dessert Contest Winners:1st Place: Nishua Bishop Strawberry Cheese Cake2nd Place: Betty Bell Pound Cake3rd Place: Danielle Calloway Sweet Potato Cupcakes

Thank you to all of the contest participants and the volunteer judges!

Silver Level Contributors: Marcia L. Fudge for Congress NSL Analytical Services, Inc.

ThistleDown Racino

Bronze Level Contributors: Alter Care

Burton Scot Contractors Porath Print Source

3photos courtesy of the Dark Room Company and student, Eddie Jones

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from left to right: Councilman Stanley Anderson, Councilwoman Ruby Nelson, Councilwoman Kimberly Hodge Edwards, Council President Dorise Hagwood (center), Councilwoman Andrea Mitchell, Councilwoman Elona C. White, Councilman Matthew Howard; photo courtesy of Bruce Mitchell On Location Photography

Warrensville Heights City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 7 pm. Caucus for Council begins at 6 pm. For more information about City Council and its meetings, please contact Deborah Hutton, Clerk of Council, at (216) 587-6516.

City Council Update

Ward 1 | Council President Dorise Hagwood dhagwood@cityofwarrensville.com

Greetings!

Summer should get a speeding ticket for going so fast. I hope you had a safe and enjoyable one.

On November 3, 2015, I will be interviewed at the ballot box for another four year term to represent the residents of Ward 1. I’d like to thank the many residents who helped me while I worked my plan and planned my work on this journey.

Becoming a leader is a lot like investing successfully in the stock market. If your hope is to make a fortune in a day, you’re not going to be successful. What matters is what you do day by day over the long haul. I believe that the secret of leadership is found in my daily agenda. I continually invest in leadership development, letting my “assets” compound, the inevitable results has been growth over time. Leadership is complicated. It has many facets: respect, experience, emotional strength, people skills, discipline, vision, momentum, empathy and timing — the list could go on and on. Leaders require so much seasoning to be effective. As long as a person doesn’t know what he/she doesn’t know, he/she doesn’t grow.

I’m reflecting back on one of my first campaign slogans - “A FRESH START FOR COUNCIL”, this holds true for me years later — every day is a fresh start for me to be a better leader, you deserve the best.

Please mark your calendar for Ward 1 PARTY IN THE PARK on Saturday, September 12, 2015, 12:00–4:00 pm. The event will be held at Ridgewood & Warrensville Ctr. Road.

As always, your encouragement and support is appreciated. I may be reached at (216) 244-4664.

Ward 2 | Councilwoman Andrea Mitchell amitchell@cityofwarrensville.com

From fabulous fireworks on the Fourth of July to a Spectacular Summerfest, summer 2015 in the Friendly City has been amazing.

Keep the energy surging! Mark your calendar and plan to attend the next:

• Ward 2 Community Meeting– 11:00-12:30 pm on Saturday, Sept. 26• Fourth Annual Ward 2 Spa-Liday Holiday Celebration

on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 2:00-6:00 pm.

Both will be in Classen Auditorium at South Pointe Hospital (B Building).

As always, if you have questions feel free to call or email me. 

Neighborly, Andrea | (216) 339-1279 “A Friend in the Friendly City”

Ward 3 | Councilwoman Elona C. White ewhite@cityofwarrensville.com Greetings to the caring and concerned neighbors of Warrensville Heights! September 22, 2015 is designated for Ward 3 family game night, (bid whist, bingo, Monopoly and Scrabble). Tuesday, October 2 7, 2015 at 6:30 pm will be the last Ward 3 meeting of the year. Please come out and join us as we wrap things up. Meetings will resume April 2016.I encourage you to read your newsletter where there is a wealth of information available to you. Also, please be the eyes/ears in your community and remember you can always call the police department at (216) 587-1234 non-emergency and 911 for emergencies.Please feel free to contact your Councilwoman at 216-581-3899 or 216-587-6516. Check us out on the City’s Website, Facebook & Twitter for City Events.

Ward 4 | Councilwoman Ruby Nelson rnelson@cityofwarrensville.com

Thus by their fruit you will recognize them. Matthew 7:20COMMUNITYThank you for your service to the Summer 2015 Feeding America Food Program: Elizabeth A. Sealy, Mike Perry, Walter Stewart, Bettye Winston, Pearlie Jones, Ernestine Holloway, Dorothy Ranch, Daisy Dickerson, Naomi Wells, Brenda McCants, Raysene Lindsey, Gail Cox, Martha Thomas, Pearline Morrow, Diane Coman, Douglas Martin, Haili Taylor, Jayla Beckelle and Wesley Beckelle.Thank you to the Honorable Judge Brian Melling, W.H. Middle School Principal Constance Rudolph, Shakira Diaz ACLU and Attorney Robert L. Smith for your contribution as panelist at the June 18, 2015 Ward 4 Community Meeting. Presentations concerning your roles in building a safe community for our youth, adult and elderly citizens was well received by all in attendance.Congratulations to Kayla Briskey, as she begins this semester’s studies abroad in London, England. Kayla is a student at Skidmore College located in the State of New York. Jean Thomas a long time resident of Ward 4 is the proud grandmother of this awe inspiring young lady.

FIRST MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED & VOTE NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Ward 5 | Councilman Matthew Howard mhoward@cityofwarrensville.comGreetings Residents,I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer. I would like to thank everyone who participated and supported our summer events. The Ward 5 meeting will be in October. Signs and notifications will be out in advance with the date and time. I encourage everyone to come out to our caucus, council, and community meetings this fall. There is no community without “unity”!!! Special thanks to our school board, and administration for a new and productive school year with the many changes that had to be made. We are definitely on track to success. Thank you everyone for your encouragement and support to better our community. Councilman Howard | (440)561-7990

Ward 6 | Councilman Stanley Anderson sanderson@cityofwarrensvillle.com

Councilman Anderson advises Warrensville Heights residents who have not voted in a Primary Election in several years will be listed not by party, but as UNAFFILIATED due to changes in state law. Tens of thousands of Cuyahoga voters will listed as Unaffiliated.

As of August 5th, 6,826 of 9,505 Warrensville Heights registered voters are listed as Unaffiliated with 912 of those residing in Ward – 6.

IMPORTANT VOTER INFORMATION• October 5th - Close of voter registration for the upcoming

November election• October 6th - Opening of Vote by Mail (Absentee) voting• October 31st 12:00 noon - Deadline for applications by mail for an

absentee ballot to be mailed.

Please check your overall voter status with The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections prior to the October 5, 2015 registration deadline.

CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (440) 719-9444 | Council Office: (216) 587- 6516

Ward 7 | Councilwoman Kimberly Hodge Edwards kedwards@cityofwarrensville.com

Greetings to all Ward 7 and Warrensville Heights residents! Please be a little more watchful as our youth in the community return to school. Let’s all make a pledge to do something to enhance and improve our school district’s performance.

Remember! November 3, 2015 is Election Day. Check your voter registration status and know where you are to vote. You must contactthe Board of Elections at (216) 443-8683 for Absentee Ballot Application.

New Codified Ordinance for Open Burning in Warrensville Heights 1513.06 Portable Outdoor FireplacesPortable outdoor fireplaces are permissible; provided they meet the requirements herein contained and must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and safety guidelines.

Outdoor fireplaces must be used upon the rear ground floor level of the premises, no less than 15 feet away from any dwelling, garage or other structure or part thereof, and placed upon a non-combustible surface. ONLY natural seasoned firewood or commercial logs may be burned; no other combustible materials are permitted. The portion of the portable outdoor fireplace that is used to burn firewood or commercial logs, shall be 48 inches or less in diameter.

Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended by the owner or resident of the building premises until the fire is extinguished. At least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating, or other approved on-site fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.

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Warrensville Heights Family YMCAVisit www.clevelandymca.org/warrensville-heights.html for more information.

Join the Warrensville Heights Family YMCA in September and “Pay The Day”From September 1-30, 2015, Join the Warrensville Heights Family YMCA! On September 1 you pay $1. On September 15, you pay $15. On September 30, you pay $30.

The earlier in the month you join, the more you save!

Contact Membership Director Carla Turner for details at (216) 518-9622, or via e-mail at cturner@clevelandymca.org.

Junior Cavaliers Youth Basketball ProgramRegister NOW for the Junior Cavaliers Youth Basketball program. Visit www.clevelandymca.org for details.

Fall GalaThe Warrensville Heights Family YMCA will host its annual Fall Gala on Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Mediterranean Party Center, 25021 Rockside Road, Bedford.

• The event takes place from 6-11 pm • Pre-Sale Tickets are $25 through August 31, 2015. After that date, cost is $30. • Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of the event for $35. • All proceeds benefit the Warrensville Heights Family YMCA Annual Campaign.

For additional information, or to purchase your tickets, please call (216) 518-9622.

Teen ProgramsThe Warrensville Heights Family YMCA offers a wide array of programs for teens, and yes the branch has an area especially designated as a “Teen Center.”

Visit us in person at 4433 Northfield Road, Warrensville Heights, or call (216) 518-9622 for additional information.

Fall Events at the Warrensville Heights

Branch Library4415 Northfield Road

Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 (216) 464-5280

Visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org/ WarrensvilleBranch.aspx for a complete

listing of upcoming events!

Family Storytimes September - November | Mondays at 6:30 pm Tuesdays at 10:30 am No registration necessary!

The Homework Center Late September | grades K-8 Parents or the legal guardian must fill out paperwork at the library.

Online Africa Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, Oct. 6th at 6:30 pm | grades 4-8Africa is a wildly diverse continent, and most people’s knowledge just scratches the surface. Kids can discover Africa beyond what you hear in the news with local educator Jacqueline Dukes.

Fall Festival Thursday, Oct. 29th at 6:30 pm All are invited to come to celebrate the season.

Auntie Grandma Monday, Nov. 30th at 6:30 pm | all agesAuntie Grandma is a delightful representative of loving aunts and grandmothers everywhere. She shares lots of games, giggles, and attention, while telling stories of old, and singing songs that she probably just made up. Children are invited to this storytelling adventure with local storyteller Jacquelyn Battle.

Teen ProgramsTeen Programs, grades 6-12App Explorers Thursdays, Oct. 8th & Nov. 12th.Use our iPads to produce, direct & star in your own digital creation. We’ll show you how to animate, code and make music after school.Fall events continued on page 7

A MessAge FroM our sCHoolsMr. Donald J. Jolly II, Superintendent

“One Team, One Vision, One Goal” is the theme for the 2015-2016 school year at the Warrensville Heights City School District. Our Team is our scholars, teachers, principals, board of education, alumni, support staff, community, local governments and businesses. Our vision is to provide this community a thriving, dynamic and inspiring educational environment. Our Goal is that the Warrensville Heights City School District will be one that our parents and community believe in and empower our students to be ethical, productive, successful and contributing members of our global society. This will be achieved by excellent ratings, increased enrollment, and full community support.

As a product of this community and its schools, I have an appreciation of the sacrifices that were made for us to live in a safe community and receive a quality education. The foundation this community provided me has inspired my work as an educator. As your Superintendent, I understand what this community expects from our schools and will work tirelessly to ensure it receives that. I know it will not be easy, but with your support our schools will again be considered one of the “Best in the State of Ohio”.

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eConoMiC DeveloPMenTPequita Hansberry, Director of Economic Development

Cuyahoga County Property Demolition ProgramThe Cuyahoga County Property Demolition Program is used to fund demolition of unsalvageable residential and commercial properties throughout the county to strengthen existing communities, accelerate property value growth and restore neighborhoods.

In April 2015 the City was awarded funds from the Demolition Program to demolish sixteen houses in the community. The houses targeted for demolition have been unoccupied and blighted for several years. The removal of these properties, which could potentially be used for illegal activities, restores a sense of safety to residents. One of the most frequently cited strengths of City residents is the quality of its housing stock. Demolition of blighted houses in our neighborhoods will increase pride in the area for the homeowners. Removal of blight, well maintained streets, and beautification not only improves homeowner pride, but it improves the market for the sale of houses in these neighborhoods.

Did you know the County Land Bank has three Vacant Lot Reuse Programs?The Side Yard Program allows homeowners with Cuyahoga Land Bank owned vacant land adjacent to the right or left of your home, the opportunity to purchase the property as a side yard for a nominal cost. Applications and more details about the program and requirements can be found online at www.cuyahogalandbank.org/sideYard.php.

Clean, Green and Beautiful supports the efforts of innovative community groups and organizations to clean, maintain and beautify Land Bank owned properties.

Urban Agriculture, more commonly known as urban gardening, includes the growing of both plants and forestry in and around cities. The Land Bank partners with private organizations to use property in its inventory to support urban gardening where practical. They also assist community groups that want to develop and maintain gardens in targeted areas.

If you are interesting in any of these programs please visit the Cuyahoga Land Bank website, www.cuyahogalandbank.org/demolition for more detail.

Ohio University Celebrates New Medical School Campus in Warrensville HeightsHundreds of friends, partners and supporters joined Ohio University and its Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine on Saturday, August 22, to celebrate the college’s new campus in northeast Ohio, located on the site of Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights.

The medical school’s expansion into central and northeast Ohio is intended to help the college better fulfill its mission of training more primary care physicians to provide care where it’s

needed most – in under served urban and rural communities throughout the state.

Warrensville Heights Mayor Bradley Sellers called the collab- oration between the city, the university, the Heritage College and Cleveland Clinic, “a very big deal.” Warrensville Heights, he said, “remains committed to the mission to provide better health care opportunities to underserved communities.”

For more information about the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine visit www.oucom.ohiou.edu/ OUHCOM/Cleveland.htm.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament Saturday, Oct. 24th at 2 pm Think you’ve mastered Super Smash Bros. Brawl? Test your skills against other gamers in this county-wide tournament. The top 2 brawlers from each site will advance to the final championship in the Parma-Snow Auditorium on Saturday, November 21st.

2K Basketball Skills Saturday, Nov. 21st at 2 pm Choose your favorite team and compete against friends to see who can be the King.

Adult ProgramsPrimeTime at the LibraryWednesdays, Sept. 23rd, 30th 2:00 – 3:30 pmThe Library and AARP Foundation have partnered with local community service providers to offer programs for the 50-plus population that address living independently.

Playhouse Square Presents! Friday, Sept. 25th | 10:30 amGet a sneak peak of the 2015-2016 season at Playhouse Square. Guest account rep George McNulty will talk about the season’s Broadway Series.

From Script to Screen Saturday, Oct. 17th | 2:00 pmWriter and director David Manocchio, known for 24 Frames Per Second (1993), Haywire (2003) and La bruja (2009), will discuss writing a script, choosing a crew, casting, producing and marketing a film.

Steps to an Effective Job Search Tuesday, Nov. 3rd | 6:30 – 8:30 pmIn this workshop, learn how to develop a job search strategy and use the Library’s databases to research companies of interest.

Baking for Profit Saturday, Nov. 7th | 10:30 amAttorney Chris Corpus and Ohio Department of Agriculture food safety specialist Joann Dunlevey share the rules and regulations of operating a home-based bakery/cottage food business.

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November 3 General Election InfoTo avoid lines on Election Day, and to allow extra time to study the ballot, all registered voters may Vote by Mail. Vote by Mail ballot applications are available at the Board of Elections website: www.443VOTE.com,by calling the Board of Elections at 216-443-VOTE (8683), and at all public libraries. The voter registration deadline is October 5. New voters and those who have moved or changed their name since they last voted need to complete and return a new Voter Registration Card on, or before, October 5. Voter registration cards are available online at: www.443vote.com or by calling 216-443-VOTE (8683). Registration cards are also available at all public libraries. Voters have the option of updating theirregistration information online at: www.443vote.com.It is important for all voters to be prepared to cast their ballots. Sample ballots are available on the Board of Elections website: www.443vote.com.Voters who are interested in serving as poll workers may call 216-443-VOTE (8683) or apply on-line at: www.443vote.com.

Permanent Improvement Levy

The City of Warrensville Heights has placed an important issue on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot: the renewal of the .50 mill. permanent improvement levy. The issue is a renewal and will not increase your property taxes. The cost of the levy is less than $1 per month for a home valued at $100,000 and it will generate approx. $73,246 annually.Warrensville Hts. residents have supported this permanent improvement levy since 1980, and most of the money generated from the levy will go towards maintaining and improving City buildings such as the Civic & Senior Center and City Hall.The advantage of this renewal is that the State of Ohio will continue to pay 12.5% of the total levy in the form a residential tax credit to property owners. This credit has been eliminated for new or replacement levies passed by voters after December 1, 2013.

Election Day is November 3! Please be sure to vote in person or

by mail by Election Day. Thank you.

FinanceMissionTo protect and to enhance the fiscal integrity and efficient management of the city while maintaining citywide programs and initiatives. The Finance Department is responsible for the accurate accounting of all receipts and disbursements of the City of Warrensville Heights, representing the city in most financial matters and abiding by all laws governing proper municipal financial control. The department records all assets and liabilities, keeps an accurate account of taxes and assessments, collects all monies for the city and makes all necessary disbursements on the City’s behalf. In addition to accounts receivable and accounts payable, the Finance Department prepares payroll, processes purchase requisitions, and oversees fixed assets.

Financial ReportThe City ended 2014 with positive operating results in 2014, and projects positive operating results at year end due to improved economic conditions and internal financial reviews and controls.

Due to the improved General Fund position and the growth of income taxes, the Moody Investors Services has assigned the City of Warrensville Heights A-1 bond rating.

AuditThe audit for fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 has been completed and The City was issued an unmodified (“clean”) opinion. It was conducted by The Ohio Auditor of State, Dave Yost.

Also, the Finance Department, with the assistance of Ciuni & Panichi Inc., an independent Certified Public Accountant and Business Advisory Firm, has completed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. The report was submitted to the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for review. If the report meets the requirements set forth by the GFOA, the City will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The residents will be kept informed of the results of GFOA’s review in a future newsletter.

BudgetThe Finance Department has completed and submitted the 2016 Alternate Tax Budget Information adopted by City Council to the County Fiscal Officer.

The Finance Department will commence the process of preparing the 2016 Appropriations Budget with a goal of maintaining financial stability and a high level of service.

Rubin Moultrie, Finance Director Lorie Reid, Assistant Finance Director

Warrensville Heights High School Alumni Association

WHHS HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2015 October 2-4, 2015

Come on Home Tigers! A weekend full of fun for everyone! Get details here: http://tinyurl.com/oy9mzng

2015 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION LUNCHEON October 24, 2015 email for tickets and details

WHHSAATigerTimes@aol.com

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2015 SCHEDULED HEALTH & WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

Oct. 6, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Lunch & Learn – “Win For Life”

Nov. 13, 5:00-8:00 pm Holiday Senior Dance

Nov. 18, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Wellness Lunch “Retail Therapy/

Beating the Winter Blues” Dec. 1, 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Lunch & Learn “Investments”

The Senior ClubThe Senior Club (for Warrensville Heights residents 60 years and older) meets twice a month and allows neighbors to meet and socialize with each other. The club travels, has an annual picnic and plans other activities that are fun and informative. Each month, club members receive updates on the current affairs in the City from the Mayor, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, City Council and the Board of Education.

Van Transportation ServicesThe Warrensville Heights Civic and Senior Center provides van transportation services to the senior residents of the City, 60 years of age or older and who are unable to drive themselves. The van is available for medical appointments, dialysis and physical therapy on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am until 2:30 pm. Transportation is limited to destinations within the eastern suburbs of Cuyahoga County and the University Circle area. Wednesday is reserved for grocery shopping from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm. Transportation is provided to the Giant Eagle in Beachwood and Walmart on Northfield and Rockside Road. Trips must be scheduled by noon, two days in advance and scheduling is on a first come basis. Call the Center at 216-587-1250 to schedule and to check on availability.

CiviC & senior CenTerJennifer Lastery, Director | Sandra Noble, Program Coordinator

The Civic & Senior Center, a focal point for activities and services to the community, is located at 4567 Green Road. The normal hours of operation are from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.The Center is a municipal facility whose primary mission is to provide services and activities for the senior and adult community of Warrensville Heights.

The Center has rooms available for rental by residents on Friday evenings and all day on Saturdays for community or adult events.

hChoices Wellness Station Comes to the Civic & Senior Center!Optimal health is being at your best physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and intellectually regardless of the presence or absence of disease. Unfortunately, we face many barriers to maintaining optimal health including: longer workweeks, fast-paced lifestyles, uncontrolled stress, limited physical activity, and unhealthy eating habits. The result is four chronic diseases – heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes – that cause almost two-thirds of all deaths and account for 75% of the money our nation spends on health care (Forbes: In 2013).

The City of Warrensville Heights and hChoices believe the small choices we make every day can significantly impact our future health. We have partnered together to install a Wellness Station at the Civic & Senior Center to enable residents to privately monitor and securely track their basic health numbers, including blood pressure, blood oxygen level, pulse, and weight. In addition to providing health monitoring, healthy recipes, motivational quotes, and wellness presentations, the Wellness Station will function as a digital bulletin board to publicize upcoming activities and services.

The hChoices mission is optimal health through technology, education, and social engagement.

The Wellness Station Features: • Onsite health monitoring with

secure tracking • Touch screen interface • Live and on-demand educational

programming • Wellness challenges with anonymous leaderboard • Digital bulletin board announcing daily activities

and upcoming events • Offsite access from any Internet-ready device

The Cleveland Clinic is the first of five sponsors who will ensure the program is free to all Warrensville Heights residents. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or having a Wellness Station onsite for your employees, please contact Steve Pelton at steve.pelton@hchoices.com. We are challenged to take personal responsibility to maintain our health and retain our independence.

To learn more, go to hChoices.com or stop by the Civic Center to try out the new Wellness Station.

Adult & Senior Activities Booklet Coming This Fall with New Classes & Activities!

Firefighter Spotlight: Mark McCary

Firefighter Mark McCary is a graduate of Warrensville Heights High School and has worked for the City of Warrensville Heights for 16 years. He also serves as the Fire Inspector for the Fire Department.Firefighter McCary likes to help others and considers firefighting a great way to do so. One misconception he had was not being aware of how much education and training this profession requires.“Although firefighting is an exciting career, it is difficult,” Firefighter McCary stated. “The hardest part about this profession is being away from your family for twenty-four hours.”One thing he loves most about this career is that it’s fun and different every day. Some of his most memorable emergencies include a big car crash, flying two people out on helicopters, and delivering a baby all in the same day and everyone was, “All right.”Firefighter McCary is married, with four children. Some of his hobbies include reading, playing basketball, and coaching basketball.

Stroke AwarenessStroke the is fourth largest killer in U.S., so remember the acronym B.E. F.A.S.T. to help recognize Stroke Symptoms:B sudden loss of balance or coordinationEyes any blurred or double visionFacial droopingArms do they have equal gripsSpeech any slurred or strangeTime to call 911If symptoms pass quickly, this could be a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack), a brief blockage of blood flow to brain a beginning stage of stroke. Do Not Ignore These Warnings - seek help immediately.

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PubliC serviCe reMinDersTed Sims, Public Service Director

Rubbish Collection Reminders• All mattresses must be wrapped in plastic and furniture must be placed on your tree

lawn the night before your trash collection. The Service Department does not remove any furniture out of the home.

• Trash weight must be 50 pounds or less. • Trash must be placed on the tree lawn the night before or early morning.

Important Dates• The Chipper Services will end September 30, 2015. • Green Road Park will be closed December 1, 2015 weather permitting.

Leaf Pick-Up ScheduleTo better serve the residents of Warrensville Heights, the Service Department will conduct leaf pick-up from Tuesday, October 1 until first snow fall (weather permitting).

Leaves intended for disposal, must be placed on the tree lawn. Please note: the Service Depart- ment will only pick up leaves; the department will not pick up leaf piles mixed with brush or grass. If cars are blocking the leaf piles prohibiting our workers from disposing the leaves, the Service Department will not dispose of the leaves until your next scheduled pickup day.

Please keep leaves on the tree lawn, not in the street, as this blocks sewers and causes a safety hazard.

Leaf pick-up days will ideally run concurrent with the City’s rubbish pick-up schedule (weather permitting), but look for notifications posted in each neighborhood in the beginning of October. For more information, please call (216) 587-6570.

Thursday Ingleside Road Ridgeton DriveLee Heights Blvd Marvin Road

Glenview Road Sumpter RoadParkton Drive Preston Road

Portland Road Camden RoadAurora Road Green Road Shorts

Wednesday Ridgewood Avenue Mayfair LaneHarvard Road Longbrook Road

Shadywood Lane Meadowlark LaneAscot Lane Butternut Lane

Brookfield Lane Larkspur LaneHoliday Lane Cherrywood Lane

Hathaway Lane Cricket LaneHickory Lane

Wickfield Avenue Sunset DriveLanbury Avenue

Halifax RoadShakerwood Road Amherst Road

Gladstone Road Balfour RoadKings Highway

Friday Clarkwood Parkway Richmond RoadEmery Road

Gary RoadSpringfield Road Belfiore Road

Wolverton Drive

Monday / Tuesday

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Child Seat Guidelines

Children under the age of one should always ride in a rear-facing car seats. There are different types of rear-facing car seat:

• Infant-only seats can only be used rear facing

• Convertible and all-in-one car seats typically have higher height and weight limits for the rear-facing position, allowing you to keep your child rear-facing for a longer period of time.

Your child should remain in a rear-facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by the seat’s manufacturer. Typically this should be from birth to 3 years of age.

Once your child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, your child is ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness and tether. Keep your child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness and tether until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit by the car seat’s manufacturer. This typically occurs between the ages of 4-7, at which time they should be ready to travel in a booster seat. Keep your child in a booster seat until he or she is big enough to fit in a seat belt properly. Always keep your child in the back seat at least through age 12.

Ohio’s child passenger safety law requires the following:

• Children less than 4 years old or 40 pounds must use a child safety seat meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards.

• Children less than 8 years old, unless they are at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall must use a booster seat.

• Children ages 8-15 must use a child safety seat or safety belt.

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SaFety Wesley Haynes, Chief of Police Herbert Waugh, Fire Chief

Sergeant Richard Olp Retires after 29 Years

Sergeant Richard Olp has reached an important milestone in his career with the City of Warrensville Heights Police Department. On October 8, he will retire after 29 years of service.

In 1986, Sgt. Olp started his career with the Warrensville Heights Police Department at the early age of 26 years old, while only having been married for three years to his beloved wife Elizabeth (Patty). The two had three beautiful children: Jacquelyn R. Olp, who is now a school teacher for the Euclid School System, Nicole M. Olp, who is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and Douglas J. Olp, who is following his father’s footsteps in the Law Enforcement Field as a Police Officer with the City of Cleveland Heights.

In 2000, Patty was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and lost her fight in 2006 at the early age of 46 years old. Sgt. Olp and Patty were blessed with a happy and wonderful marriage for 23 years.

Sgt. Olp has played a major role in the development of the Warrensville Heights Police Department throughout his career. He was a member of the Accident Investigation Unit (AIU), conducting background checks on potential new officers, a member of the City’s Community Response Team (CRT) holding key positions such as exterior perimeter security, entry team member and leader. Richard was the team’s first sniper prior to the team being dismantled and joining the Valley Enforcement Group (VEG) which is a multi-agency SWAT team. Sgt. Olp developed the department’s first official Field Training Officer Program (FTO) and trained new personnel after being with the department for only three years. Richard continued to oversee the Field Training Officer Program until 2015.

In 1996, Richard was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was also in charge of the Detective Bureau during times of transition.

Sgt. Olp is looking forward to retirement with his wife Elizabeth, who also looks forward to retiring within the next couple of years. The two plan on traveling throughout the country and to other countries during their retirement.

Thank you Sgt. Olp for your hard work, dedication to the law enforcement profession and the City of Warrensville Heights and making the fine residents of this community feel safe.

The City of Warrensville Heights4301 Warrensville Center RoadWarrensville Heights, OH 44128

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builDing DePArTMenT reMinDersNino Monaco, Building Commissioner | Ben Brown, Assistant Building Commissioner

Signs on Right–Of–Way not allowedSection 1553 of the codified ordinance of Warrensville Heights pro-vides rules and regulations for permitting and placement of various types of signage within the City of Warrensville Heights. Please note that any signs found to be protruding into or placed on the Rights of Way, including medians, shall be deemed to be in violation of the City sign regulations, and will be promptly removed by code enforcement officers and will not be returned to the sign owner but be disposed of or destroyed accordingly. At no time shall any sign be placed on or attached to light poles, traffic signs or any other property located within any Rights of Way or easements within the City.

Contracting Licensing VerificationWhether you are a homeowner needing repairs, planning an addition or renovation to your home, a future homeowner shopping for a contractor to build your new home or business or looking to renovate a tenant space, it is extremely important before you sign any contracts that you verify the credentials and licenses of the person or company you plan to hire. All contractors performing work within the City of Warrensville

Heights must be registered within the Building Department. Some contractors such as plumbers, electricians, heating and cooling are also required to hold and maintain state licenses issued by The Ohio Board of Building Standard. It is recommended that the contractor be responsible for obtaining all permits, otherwise the property owner will be held responsible for all work performed and for meeting all code requirements.

Additionally, never hire someone without checking their references and consulting with the Better Business Bureau.

Keep It BeautifulWarrensville Heights is a great community to live, work and enjoy. As residents, we must do our part to maintain our property values and enhance our quality of life. We can help by removing trash from property, cut high weeds and grass, cultivate & mulch flower beds, repair driveways and paint exterior surfaces, replace damaged roofs and worn out windows and doors. Additionally, remove inoperable and unlicensed vehicles and report any vacant or abandoned homes to the Building Department.

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Shred Day

at Ridgewood Muni Park

Sat., Sept. 26

11 – 2 pm