Inside this Issue - Brecksville, Ohio

Volume 24 Issue VI Holiday 2011 

Bicentennial Memorial Dedication 

Brings the Celebration to a Close 

A C i t i z e n ’ s U p d a t e f r o m t h e C i t y o f B r e c k s v i l l e 

On Sunday, October 23, the City unveiled the 

new Bicentennial Memorial in front of City Hall. 

The program was followed by a spectacular fireworks 

display. 

The obelisk is 20 feet high and is engraved with 

three slogans that describe our community, “A Bird 

Sanctuary,” “Building Our Future with Respect 

for Our Past,” and “A Community of the Western 

Reserve.” The obelisk is set in the center of a 

garden area, which in the spring will be filled with 

beautiful plantings and six granite benches. 

A time capsule will be buried in the spring of 2012 

in the area directly in front of the monument. The 

capsule will not be opened until 2061 during the 

Sestercentennial. 

As part of the Bicentennial Memorial Project, residents 

and members of the community had the 

opportunity to place their name or family name 

on the monument or to purchase a bench. There 

are still approximately 19 spaces remaining on 

the monument for additional benefactors. The 

Bicentennial Memorial Project not only includes 

the Obelisk Garden area created on City Hall 

property in honor of our 200th birthday, but 

also gifts that the Bicentennial will give to our 

city school district for scholarships and funds for 

the Brecksville Historical Association and the 

Broadview Heights Historical Association for the 

purchase of new technology. 

The Committee is still asking residents to help 

defray costs and raise funds for these projects. 

The Friends of the Brecksville Bicentennial is a 

registered 501c(3) non-profit, and your contributions 

are tax deductible. Anyone donating $1,000 

or more will have their name placed on the obelisk. 

Anyone making a donation of any kind will 

be listed in the time capsule. 

Checks can be made payable to: 

Friends of Brecksville Bicentennial c/o 

City of Brecksville, 9069 Brecksville Road, 

Brecksville, OH 44141 

Inside this Issue 

A Message from Our Mayor....................................................... p. 2 

City Council Reports................................................................p. 4-5 

Human Services, WWII Group, Brecksville Travelers, 

Restaurant Trips, Feast and a Flick and More.......................p. 6-9 

Holiday Events......................................................................p. 10-11 

Safety and Service, Natural Gas News, Leaf Pickup........p. 12-13 

Community Center, Athletics, Fitness, & Aquatics.............p. 14-17 

Around Town Events............................................................p. 18-19

As the year end approaches, City Council 

and the Administration will be considering 

the 2012 budget. Our anticipated revenues 

and expenditures for 2012 will be presented to 

City Council by the Finance Director, Service 

Director and the Mayor, who by Charter are 

responsible for preparing the budget for City 

Council’s review and approval. Because of the 

economic development efforts of the City, 

we are forecasting that we will have adequate 

dollars to continue our services at their current 

level as well as make continued improvements 

to our infrastructure and City facilities. 

Although there is still an uncertainty about this 

economy and revenues to be gathered in 2012, 

we will do as we do each year. We will use fismayor’s 

message 

The Bicentennial 

Committee dedicated 

the Bicentennial Obelisk 

and Garden in front of 

Brecksville City Hall 

to City Council, the 

Mayor and the citizens of 

Brecksville in a ceremony 

held on Sunday evening, October 23. For 

decades to come the monument will be a lasting 

tribute to our City’s first two hundred years 

and for generations to come it will be a reference 

point to all of us who have been fortunate 

to live here during Brecksville’s 200th year. 

In the spring, plantings will be added along 

with six benches and flagpoles to complete 

the walkway garden area. It is the City’s plan 

to then erect bollards with plaques depicting 

historical events that make up the history of 

our community. A time capsule will be buried 

in the spring. This time capsule is to be opened 

in 50 years and the Bicentennial Committee 

is still accepting ideas of what items should be 

placed in the time capsule. Suggestions should 

be made to the Mayor’s Office either in writing 

or with a phone call. There is still space for the 

engraving of 19 additional names on the obelisk 

for those who wish to donate toward the 

cost of this Bicentennial Memorial. If you are 

interested in making a donation, please contact 

the Mayor’s Office. Although the Bicentennial 

year will conclude at year’s end, the committee’s 

commemorative book will be published in 2012 

and there will be some other events, most likely 

at the time of the 2012 Home Days, which 

will complete the celebration. Again, thank you 

very much to all who participated in any way in 

making this Bicentennial year the success it was. 

Honoring Gallant Men 

and Women 

On November 11, Veterans Day, the 

Chippewa Garden Club will present to the City 

the Blue Star Memorial which will be erected 

on Public Square naming the Square as a Blue 

Star location in honor of our veterans. The City 

truly appreciates the efforts of the Chippewa 

Garden Club. City Hall will be closed that day 

but the ceremony will begin at 2:00 pm on 

Public Square; all are invited. 

Thanks for the Good Times 

Congratulations to the Recreation 

Department for a successful BooVille 

Halloween party at Blossom and Brecksville 

Center for the Arts for Heartfelt Holidays presented 

at the Community Center. Both events 

could not have happened without a lot of hard 

work by many people. 

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On to the Holidays!!! 

City Hall will be closed on Thanksgiving, 

November 24 but then the holidays will get 

into full swing beginning with the City’s annual 

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony 

on Sunday, December 4 with the parade stepping 

off at 4:00 pm. The Annual Children’s 

Christmas Play will be held on Saturday and 

Sunday, December 10 and 11 at Old Town 

Hall. The play is a production of the City staff 

as a gift to the community. Following the 

production, children are welcome to visit with 

Santa at which time a commemorative picture 

will be taken and a holiday ornament will be 

given to the children. This tradition dates back 

to 1971 and is always one of the highlights for 

the staff and the community. Please make your 

reservations early by calling the Community 

Center at 546-2300. We ask that a donation 

at the door of a non-perishable food item for 

our local Brecksville Pantry food bank be your 

admission fee. 

Our annual Yuletide Hunger 

Program is underway. Food and 

monetary donations are being 

accepted and will be distributed 

to families in need from 

Brecksville, Broadview Heights, 

Seven Hills and Independence. 

It is a joint community effort along 

with our Brecksville-Broadview Heights City 

School District. Those interested in volunteering 

for this program should contact our Human 

Services Department at 526-2499. 

There is still space 

for the engraving of 

19 additional names 

on the obelisk 

Winter Already?! 

As winter approaches and the snow fall is 

upon us, please keep in mind your neighbors 

who are elderly or have special needs. The 

efforts of those who year after year are willing 

to assist their neighbors with snow removal are 

very much appreciated. The National Weather 

Bureau is predicting a winter of colder than 

average temperatures and heavy snow falls. We 

ask all residents to please pay attention to the 

snow removal guidelines in the City calendar. 

Please do not push your snow onto the street 

as it creates an unsafe condition and could be 

the cause of a traffic mishap. It is the property 

owner’s responsibility to clean their sidewalks 

and we ask your cooperation. Any concerns or 

comments regarding our snow removal efforts 

should be directed to the Mayor’s Office or 

Service Director Ron Weidig. We welcome 

your calls. Please avoid driving too close to the 

snowplows to avoid damage to your vehicle and 

to give the drivers space to maneuver the large 

trucks. 

A Good Joe 

On November 11, Police Patrolman Joe 

Grzelak is retiring after 34 years of service with 

our Police Department. We wish Joe the very 

best and express our appreciation for his service 

to this community. City Council passed a 

Resolution of Appreciation and Commendation 

to Officer Grzelak. 

Larry Potla Steps Down 

City Council President Larry Potla decided 

not to seek re-election this year to another term 

in office. For 13 years and 3 months, Larry 

has served City Council demonstrating his 

dedication to the community and performed 

his responsibilities in an outstanding, professional, 

tireless manner. In the 24 years I have 

been fortunate to be the Mayor of Brecksville; 

I consider Larry Potla to be one of the most 

outstanding City Council members I was 

fortunate enough to work with. His leadership, 

ability, knowledge of the community 

and his true concern for the residents 

of this community were certainly 

paramount. Larry has always 

been a gentleman and has given 

of himself as I know he will 

continue to do volunteering for 

our Human Services Department. 

He began his career as a member of 

our Charter Review Commission and was first 

appointed to City Council to fill a vacancy and 

won election thereafter. On behalf of the City 

Administration, I express my sincere appreciation 

to Larry for the courtesies and the cooperative 

manner in which he worked with all of our 

Department Heads and City staff. We will all 

miss him but wish him well as he moves on to 

other things. City Council will recognize his 

service to the community at either a December 

or January meeting of City Council. With the 

retirement of Larry Potla, City Council will 

have a new President beginning January, 2012 

and a new member of City Council.

cal restraint in our budget and be conservative 

in both spending and predicting revenues. We 

are pleased that during the past 24 years we 

have not found it necessary to ask the voters of 

Brecksville to increase property taxes and we 

continue to fund all City facilities with those 

dollars we receive annually through income tax, 

property tax and other revenues. As the budget 

develops, we always take into consideration 

our Capital Plan, budgeting on a 5 to 10 year 

projection. We will make it known with our 

budget the projects anticipated for 2012 along 

with the day-to-day operation of running this 

government. 

Help with Your City’s Direction 

City Council and the Administration are 

reviewing the expiring terms of boards and 

commission members and are interviewing 

candidates for appointment at the first meeting 

of City Council in January. Those interested in 

applying should contact the Mayor’s Office or 

City Council Clerk, Mary Scullin. 

Blossom’s Future 

I want to personally thank those residents 

who served on the Blossom Hill Master Plan 

Study Group. Their efforts should be commended 

as they spent numerous hours reviewing 

and compiling information that led to 

their recommendations to the Mayor who 

will in turn pass on those recommendations 

to the Recreation Commission and ultimately 

to City Council. I thank them for their service 

to our community and for being part of 

the future of this City’s development of the 

Blossom property. They were: Chairman, Joe 

Kosek, Ray Andrews, Ken Cunningham, Renee 

Csuhran, Ken Ganley, Tim Harwood and Laura 

Redinger. 

Losses So Great 

The year 2011, just as one’s life, was filled 

with celebration and happiness but also sadness 

and mourning. We lost a very fine public official 

in the untimely death of Law Director Paul 

A. Grau. Paul truly became family to many 

of us and we miss him. We also suffered the 

tragic news last summer of the death of Marine 

Sergeant Dennis Kancler in Afghanistan. The 

outpouring of support from this community 

over the death of both Law Director Paul Grau 

and Marine Sergeant Dennis Kancler made 

us all reflect upon the goodness and the caring 

of our community. Some of the proudest 

moments I have had as Mayor were witnessing 

the concern for the families of Sergeant Kancler 

and Law Director Grau and the many gestures 

of goodwill expressed by the business community, 

our residents and those who took it upon 

themselves to be part of the remembrance of 

Law Director Grau and Sergeant Kancler. 

Looking Back and 

Looking Forward 

There was much happiness and celebration 

during our Bicentennial events. Seeing 

the young people of our community walking 

in the Bicentennial Parade interlaced with 

some of our older and historic families gave 

me pause to reflect upon the fact that generations 

have combined to make Brecksville the 

wonderful community it is. The pride we all 

share in our community and the volunteerism 

by those who put together all of the events 

throughout the year was absolutely heartwarming 

and remarkable. 

There were many milestones that took place 

over the Bicentennial year, from our children’s 

success in scholastics to athletics. We can be 

proud of the youth of our community. The 

many volunteers who come forward day after 

day to help our older residents or those with 

special needs continues to grow – you certainly 

make the lives of those who benefit from your 

volunteerism far better than they would be 

without you. I could go on and on praising 

and expressing my gratitude for all of you who 

volunteer. 

I wish you all the very best in the New 

Year, may you continue to find happiness and 

prosperity, may you all have a very Merry 

Christmas. Please continue to pray for our 

troops and think of neighbors that you may in 

some way reach out to and help. 

Mayor Jerry N. Hruby 

Bicentennial 200th Birthday 

Book Project 

It’s not too late for kids to celebrate the Brecksville Bicentennial by entering the 200th Birthday Book art 

project. 

Young people 8 -18 years are encouraged to enter their artwork through November 30, 2011, they must be 

residents of Brecksville or Broadview Heights to enter. 

8-14 years of age: 

Create a painting or drawing of a historical building or landmark 

Create a Poem, a Crossword Puzzle, or a Word Puzzle 

15-18 years of age: 

Create a futuristic painting or drawing of what Brecksville-Broadview Heights will look like in the 

next 50 years. 

Create an essay on what you think Brecksville-Broadview Heights will be like in the future. 

(100-300 words) 

Children can pick up the 200th Birthday Book flyer containing rules at the Brecksville Library, the 

Brecksville Community Center, Brecksville Human Services Center and the Broadview Heights City Complex. 

Bring your artwork to the receptionist at Brecksville City Hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30 and 

receive a gift. After November 30, 2011 the artwork will be put into a book and placed in the Brecksville 

Bicentennial Time Capsule. 

Citizens living in the future will also enjoy the children’s artwork when the Time Capsule is opened in the 

years ahead. Perhaps these future parents will also encourage their children to create a “birthday book” when 

celebrating the next big Brecksville Birthday. 

Pictured with the Mayor are Leah Griesmer, Trev Smith, Jacob and Issac Luther, who submitted 

their artwork for the Time Capsule. Also pictured are Margaret and Frank DeWolf 

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council corner 

The City is well along in the process of developing its 2012 budget. This exercise 

begins with the department heads submitting their “wish list” of expenditures and projects. 

The Mayor will then review the proposed budget and prioritize all requests before 

making his final recommendations to Council. Prior to yearend City Council will 

have a number of discussions about next year’s budget and it is expected that the 2012 

budget will be finalized and passed by Council by our last meeting in December. 

As we wind down 2011, I would personally like to thank the many residents who 

have served on a number of City Boards and Commissions. If you have an interest in 

getting more involved in some capacity with the City, do not hesitate to let us know, as there will be various 

open positions. 

Tuesday November 8th is Election Day and locally on the ballot we have candidates for both City 

Council and the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School Board. I urge you to research the positions taken 

by the candidates and exercise your right to vote. 

This has been a memorable year with numerous bicentennial activities. I extend my sincere thanks to 

dozens of unselfish individuals who have worked so hard planning all the bicentennial events. 

Holidays in Brecksville are always special. This Bulletin identifies a number of outstanding seasonal 

events that are planned. I hope to see you around town during this joyful time of year. 

This marks my last report to you as I have elected not to run again for Council. Since joining Council 

in 1996 I have enjoyed my service to the residents and I thank you for voting for me and giving me this 

wonderful opportunity to serve the town that I love. I also appreciate the confidence placed in me as 

Council President for the last 6 years. I leave my position assured that the Administration and Council 

will continue to effectively lead the City and keep Brecksville the envy of Northeast Ohio. 

Happy Holidays to everyone! 

Larry Potla, City Council President 

finance Greg Skaljac 

The August and September 

professional service bills were 

approved by the committee 

and council in the amounts of 

$39,512.17 and $35,827.17 

respectively. These bills include 

services for legal, architectural, 

building and engineering. 

The Ohio Public Works 

Commission (OPWC) notified the City that they 

have authorized the City to obtain a $233,800 loan 

from the OPWC to be used for the Wiese Road 

Retaining Wall Improvement Project. This project 

is scheduled to start in early 2012. 

Working in conjunction with the Purchasing 

and Finance Departments, the committee reviewed 

and subsequently recommended to City Council 

that the City continue to participate in a worker’s 

compensation group rated pool in order to maximize 

rate savings. Three separate group pools submitted 

proposals this year. Once again this year, 

the recommendation was to remain with the same 

group pool from last year, Ohio Association of 

Public Treasurers, for an estimated annual premium 

of $202,765. In addition, Integrated Consultants/ 

CareWorks Consultants was selected as our third 

party administrator for an annual fee of $3,000 

which is a $2,300 reduction from the previous year. 

We continue to see the positive results of our 

economic development plans as our City income 

tax revenue is up nearly $500,000 (6%) compared 

to September 2010. The new Brecksville 

Healthcare facility located at the site of the former 

Pilgrim Inn opened for business in September 

and we look forward to working with our newest 

business resident. The Tru North headquarters 

building is also nearing completion just south of 

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R e p o r t s f r o m c o m m i t t e e c h a i r p e r s o n s 

Snowville Road on Brecksville Road. Various commercial 

building renovations and expansions have 

recently been approved by the Planning Commission 

and City Council and we anticipate additional jobs 

being added with these expansions. 

Here in the fourth quarter, the Finance 

Committee is working with the Finance Department 

and the rest of the Administration to establish the 

2012 budget. 

buildings & grounds 

Louis N. Carouse, Jr. 

As this busy Bicentennial 

year comes to a close, many 

projects have come to fruition. 

New windows were installed in 

City Hall, Old Town Hall and 

the Fire Station. Additionally 

at City Hall, the cupola was 

removed, refurbished and 

reinstalled and the building trim and gutters were 

replaced. Inside, the Clerk of Courts office was 

remodeled and updated. Numerous repairs and 

maintenance projects were completed on building 

roofs and boilers. An energy audit was completed 

on 18 City buildings that will assist us in prioritizing 

future projects. At Blossom Hill, a new gas well has 

been installed and many improvements were done in 

preparation of lighting the new synthetic field. 

For the remainder of 2011 and looking to next 

year, many projects are ongoing. Master plans are 

underway for the Stadium Drive property (the old 

school bus property) and the Blossom Hill/Tree 

Farm property. Updating the entrance signs for the 

Community Center and Human Services Center are 

nearly complete. The 2012 flower and planting program 

design has already been contracted. 

Council has authorized $25,200.00 to Dimit 

Architects to do architectural and engineering plans 

for the expansion of the Service Department Boiler 

House Building at Blossom. This space will allow 

the City to house and maintain the vehicles and 

equipment that are specific to the property on site 

and allow several old storage buildings on the property 

to be removed. 

A fitting memorial to commemorate the last 100 

years has also been completed, the Bicentennial 

Memorial Obelisk with a dedication ceremony on 

October 23rd. The monument was paid for by the 

Bicentennial Committee and many donor families 

and organizations and is prominently located 

between City Hall and the Fire Station. Completion 

of the project will come in the spring with the plantings, 

benches, and flags and the placement of the 

time capsules. We certainly thank all of those that 

contributed to this wonderful project. 

Thank you to the Administration for all of their 

hard work and planning to make this Bicentennial 

year so special. The Bicentennial Committee and 

its members have worked hard for over two years to 

make the events ones that we will never forget. As 

winter and the holidays approach, the committee 

will be preparing for many more projects…Think 

Spring! 

Happy Holidays 

safety-service 

Nora Murphy 

The Safety-Service 

Committee recommended 

and City Council passed an 

ordinance authorizing via State 

contract the purchase of one 

2012 Ford F-20 pick-up truck 

and one 2012 Ford F-350 

pickup truck totaling an expenditure 

of $42,057.70. These are replacement vehicles 

for the Service Department. 

The Purchasing Director was authorized to advertise 

for bids for a rear loading replacement rubbish 

packer. The rear load waste disposal packers continue 

to be the preferred equipment for our methods of 

collecting solid waste and recycling material. The 

Service Director also requested that the Purchasing 

Director seek bids for two AERCO Water Heating 

Boilers for the Community Center. 

The Police Department in cooperation with the 

Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District 

have received a grant in the amount of $60,914.00. 

The COPS Grant entitled “Secure Our Schools” 

will enable the City and schools to work together in 

upgrading security and safety. The BBHCSD will 

match that amount so the total for this project will 

be $121,828.00. The school district had the money 

set aside for this program. The grant includes all 

schools and the Board of Education. 

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into 

an agreement with Cuyahoga County regarding the 

FY08 Urban Area Security Initiative and requesting 

reimbursement for costs associated with the Police 

and Fire Departments participation in training exercises 

was approved. 

City Council passed a Resolution authorizing 

the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of 

Understanding with the Emergency Management 

Agency of the Ohio Department of Public Safety and 

to participate in Ohio Region 2 Collapse Search and

city offices closed 

City offices and the Service 

Department will be closed in 

observance of Veterans’ Day on Friday, 

November 11 and Thanksgiving Day, 

Thursday, November 24. The City will 

be closed on Monday, December 26 

in observance of Christmas Day, and 

Monday, January 2 in observance of 

New Year’s Day. 

All trash and recycling collections 

scheduled on the above dates will 

occur on the next business day. 

Whenever trash and recycling pick up 

falls on a City holiday, service will be 

provided on the next business day. 

Rescue Team. 

Congratulations to Stan Korinek and Robert 

Johnson who were recently promoted to Police 

Sergeant. We’re fortunate to have these fine men in 

our Police Department. 

Please be safe this Holiday season. I wish all our 

Brecksville residents a very blessed Christmas and a 

prosperous and healthy New Year. 

streets & sidewalks 

Gerald F. Broski 

Ongoing excessive 

amounts of rain throughout 

the year and extremely low 

temperatures during the 

winter months continue to 

take a heavy toll on our roads 

and other infrastructure. As 

a result, and upon the recommendation 

of the Streets & Sidewalks Committee, 

City Council authorized the additional amount of 

$100,000.00 for concrete repairs in 2011. 

Through the years, City Council has supported 

the purchase of equipment which enables the Service 

Department to perform various road program tasks, 

such as asphalt repairs, that had previously been 

contracted. A considerable amount of money has 

been saved by performing the work in-house. We 

commend the Service Department for doing an outstanding 

job of maintaining and improving our roads 

under difficult weather conditions and in spite of the 

department being understaffed. 

The Ohio Department of Transportation has 

completed or is in the process of completing bridge 

repairs throughout Brecksville. 

The City Engineer reported that a 24” storm 

culvert under SR-82 has failed causing a slope slippage 

affecting the northern edge of the paved berm. 

City Council authorized Donald G. Bohning & 

Associates, Inc. to work with ODOT to create the 

required improvement plans for construction repairs 

that are estimated to cost $250,000.00. 

The Streets & Sidewalks Committee works closely 

with the Administration to continually assess the 

condition of our roads throughout the City and to 

set priorities for the annual road program. Please be 

aware of construction projects and use caution as you 

travel through the City. 

utilities Michael Harwood 

It is important again to 

thank you, the residents, for 

your patience during this 

past construction season. A 

number of our scheduled 

projects have come to successful 

completions. We will 

continue to monitor those 

that are still underway and 

provide updates. 

We would like to provide the following scheduled 

status as of Monday, October 24, on the current 

projects under construction at various locations 

throughout our community. 

1) Snowville Road sanitary sewer improvements 

project; the underground utility work has been 

completed; the right of way and roadwork reconstruction 

also have been completed. The lawn 

areas have been seeded and will be revisited in the 

spring for any areas that require re-seeding. The 

pump station component of the project is scheduled 

for a November start date, with completion estimate 

for mid-January of 2012; once the installation is 

complete, the testing and system acceptance will take 

place. Upon acceptance of the system, the existing 

waste water treatment plant will be demolished. 

2) Riverview Road sanitary sewer improvements 

project; construction is underway. The progress 

of work has been slower than the contractor originally 

anticipated due to a number of factors. The 

City will continue to monitor, meet, and enforce 

the contractor’s contractual obligations. 

3) Miscellaneous storm sewer and slope repair 

projects; the scope of work for the projects at 

Old Royalton Road, Glen Forest, and Timber 

Trail are completed, with the Gatewood project 

under construction and scheduled for completion 

November 1. 

4) The storm sewer repairs at the Valleybrook development 

have been completed, and improved performance 

of the system during the past storms. 

The following projects are currently in various 

stages of design and subject to the review and 

approval of the Utilities Committee, City Council, 

and the City Administration. 

1) Meadow Lane, Chippewa Road, and North Court 

storm outfall and slope repair projects; the design 

of each of the individual projects is approximately 

85% complete; easement acquisition is required 

and currently in process. The project’s construction 

is anticipated for the 2012 construction 

season. 

2) Old Quarry Lane Pump Station Replacement 

Project; the project is in the early stages of design 

and requires easement acquisitions, as well. The 

project’s construction is anticipated for 2012. 

3) State Route 82 Culvert Repair/Replacement 

Project; the project is in the engineering investigation 

and early design stages and is another project 

anticipated for the 2012 construction season. 

4) Chippewa Creek Utility Line Abandonment 

Project; the City Engineer and County are 

working together to establish the design for the 

temporary support system and final installation 

modifications. 

5) Chippewa Creek Spoils Study; CT Consultants, 

an outside consultant is in the process of finalizing 

their report and recommendations for the 

spoils material in the Chippewa Creek. 

In conjunction with this study and five other documents, 

a presentation package was prepared by the 

Administration and City Engineer that was presented 

on October 13 at the Ohio Emergency Management 

Facility. Mayor Hruby and City Engineer Wise 

made a presentation regarding flooding events along 

the Chippewa Creek to representatives of the U.S. 

Geological Society, the National Weather Service, 

ODNR, OEMA, USACE, FEMA, NRCS, and 

HUD. Through the Mayor’s request, the Army 

Corps of Engineers provided the forum for presentation, 

but then followed up with a site visit on 

Monday October 24. Representatives of the Army 

Corps and U.S.G.S. were present to walk along the 

Chippewa Creek at various locations, including two 

locations upstream in the City of Broadview Heights. 

We will continue to pursue the Army Corps Section 

205 Study, as well as continue communications with 

all agencies that can potentially provide assistance. 

In 2011, we have all witnessed the highest precipitation 

in recorded history. This year to date, we have 

received over 53.83 inches of rain, with the month 

of September being the wettest month of the season. 

We continue to monitor storm systems throughout 

the community that maintain and service storm 

water. We have noted in the past the importance of 

private property and commercial property retention/ 

detention basin maintenance requirements, and continue 

to do so. 

Any time that you have general questions regarding 

utility matters or a specific utility project, please 

do not hesitate to call. 

legislation Rex Mack 

Election Day is Tuesday, 

November 8th. As a General 

Election, there will be State 

and Local Issues as well as 

Municipal, Judicial, and 

School Board Candidates 

on the ballot. The polls are 

open for you from 6:30 am 

to 7:30 pm. If you wish to 

verify your voting location, please feel free to call the 

Voter Information Hotline at 1-216-443-3298. 

The 2011 State Issues Report, which includes 

the official ballot language, explanations, arguments 

for and against and the full text of the proposed 

constitutional amendments and referendum, is now 

posted prominently on the Secretary of State’s website 

at www.OhioSecretaryofState.gov (click on the 

“Statewide Issues Information” button at the bottom 

of the page). 

For those of you that like to vote by mail, please 

be advised that ballot applications are no longer 

automatically mailed to voters prior to each election. 

If you do wish to vote by mail this election or in the 

future, ballot applications are available at www.boe. 

cuyahogacounty.us, at the local public library, or by 

calling 1-216-443-3298. 

Should you ever wish to review any legislation, 

a computerized version of the Brecksville Code of 

Ordinances is available for you for reference at the 

Brecksville Branch of The Cuyahoga County Library. 

The Code of Ordinances is also available for reference 

at Brecksville City Hall by contacting City 

Council Clerk Mary Scullin at 526-2609 or mscullin@brecksville.oh.us. 

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human services center 

Brecksville Handcrafters 

Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 – Learn how to make greeting cards, 

place cards and almost anything using all sorts of things including 

wallpaper. Or knit, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, tat and scrapbook. 

Oh yes, a little bit of chit chat goes on too. You’ll make new 

friends. Free to registered members. 

Watercolor with Judi Roszak 

Mondays from 10:00 to Noon – It doesn’t matter if you’re a 

beginner or have been painting all your life. Classes are small 

enabling Judy to give one-on-one personal instruction regardless of 

your ability. 

A punch pass for 6 sessions is $30 for Brecksville residents, $40 

for non residents. 

Walk-ins are $7 for members, $9 for non members and $11 for 

non resident, non members. 

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Arts & Crafts 

Fitness Programs 

Yoga with Denise Clement 

Mondays from 9:15 am to 10:15 am 

Wednesdays from 7:30 am to 8:30 am 

Stretch, tone, build strength and work the heart. Dress comfortably, 

bring a mat and water bottle. 

A punch pass for 6 sessions is $30 for Brecksville residents, $40 

for non residents. 

Walk-ins are $7 for members, $9 for non members and $11 for 

non resident, non members. 

Tai Chi with Ken Owen 

Tai Chi for Arthritis - Wednesdays from 11:00 to Noon – FREE 

class with paid membership in either the Community Center or 

Human Services Center - A specialized version to help you deal 

with those aches and pains. It really works! 

Tai Chi is the ancient Chinese exercise experience that is the just 

right exercise for people who are looking to stretch and tone without 

getting sore! A great way to loosen up those tight muscles. 

Armchair Exercise with Daga Moroz 

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 to 11:45 – Totally free! 

You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll be able to do sitting down 

that will make you feel better! 

Armchair Yoga with Joyce Barchet 

Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:45 to 11:45 – Totally free! 

A relaxing class concentrating on alignment of poses creating 

strength, flexibility and tone. 

Cards and Games 

Free for registered members 

Canasta – Wednesdays from 12:30 to 3:30 

Dominoes – Thursdays from 1:15 to 4:30 

Duplicate Bridge – Mondays and Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00. – 

Bring a partner or just bring yourself. 

Intermediate Bridge group on Tuesdays from 12:30 – 3:30. 

Thursday Night Bridge from 7 to 9:50. Bridge lesson from 6:15 

to 7:00. 

Texas Hold ’Em – Fridays from 10:00 to noon. Bring a canned 

food item to “buy” chips. You might win a free lunch. 

Mah Jongg – Wednesdays from 9 to Noon 

Blood Pressure Screenings 

Every Monday from 9 to 11:45 – Free! Lower Level in the 

Nurses Station. 

Recovery 

Recovery, Inc. meets Fridays from 10:00 to noon. Having 

trouble dealing with your emotions? Recovery, Inc. is a self help 

program that will help you cope in a friendly, small-group atmosphere. 

Meetings are held in a private room. Free coffee! 

Meals on Wheels 

The Human Services Center is the headquarters for the local 

Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers deliver a warm lunch and 

cold supper Monday through Friday mornings. Cost is $25 per 

week. Call 526-2499 for enrollment information. 

Brecksville Pantry 

The Human Services Center distributes food once each month 

to families of all ages who are in need. If you or someone you 

know needs assistance please contact the Human Services Center 

at 526-2499. 

Food Donations 

The Brecksville Pantry is always in need of food donations or 

gift cards to Giant Eagle and Heinen’s to buy fresh meat and produce. 

We especially need canned tuna, canned pasta, canned vegetables 

and fruit, peanut butter and jelly, boxed cereal and paper 

products and bar soap. Please bring your donations to the Human 

Services Center at 2 Community Drive. 

Senior Transportation 

Need a ride? Transportation is available for residents 60 and 

over, Monday through Friday from 9 to 4. Our cars will take you 

to a medical appointment anywhere in Cuyahoga County. Our 

van will take you on errands on Tuesday and Thursday. Our bus 

will take you to a restaurant on Wednesday and a shopping mall 

on Friday. An application on file is necessary. Call the Human 

Services Center for more information at 526-2499.

Technology 

Brecksville Computer Users Group 

Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 in the old school at Blossom. If your 

computer is sick with a virus or whatever they can help. Call for 

more info at 526-8836. Or join up if you love tinkering with 

computers. 

General Computer Use 

The Human Services Center has three computers with printers 

and e-mail and Internet capability just waiting for you. Walk in 

anytime except Thursday from 1 – 3:30 and sit right down. Free! 

World War II Memories 

WWII aviators Ben Jeremiah and Homer Farr lead a monthly 

storytelling of memories and experiences from War II. We share 

stories from the front and the home front remembering the support 

given toward national defense and personal reflections on 

travel experiences and knowledge of other cultures. 

The sessions are free and open to anyone of any age. The 

group which averages 40 strong meets on the third Wednesday of 

the month at 10:30 am in The Gathering Room at the Human 

Services Center. Free coffee! 

Next Meeting November 16, Harry Guinther, a gunner on a 

B-26, 9th Airforce in England. 

No Meeting in December, Have a Merry Christmas! 

Medicare Advantage Plans Info 

AND FREE Cookies! 

The Department of Human Services is proud to present an 

informational seminar for you to learn about Medicare Advantage 

plans. 

It’s Wednesday, November 16 from 10:00 to 11:00 in the 

Human Services Center’s Gathering Room. Yes, there will be free 

cookies and coffee! 

The dates for changing Medicare Supplemental and Advantage 

plans and beginning or changing a 

Part D prescription drug plan have been moved up and consequently 

the last day to make changes is December 7. This information 

is for the 2012 year. Remember, with regard to part D coverage, 

do not wait to sign up after becoming Part D eligible because 

there is a permanent cost penalty for not doing so. 

An expert from Aetna Insurance will guide you through the 

information you need at the seminar. 

BRECKSVILLE 

R AV T T 

E L E R S 

La Cage Aux Folles 

Tuesday, November 15 at 6pm 

6:00 pm Bus Departs Muni Lot 

7:30 pm La Cage Play, featuring: 

George Hamilton 

10:00 pm Return to Brecksville 

La Cage tells the story of George, the owner of a glitzy 

nightclub in lovely Saint-Tropez, and his partner Albin, who 

moonlights as the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. when George’s 

son brings his fiancee’s conservative parents home to meet the 

flashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the test as the feather 

boas fly! La Cage is a tuneful and touching tale of one family’s 

struggle to stay together..stay fabulous... and above all else, stay 

true to themselves! Cost: Resident $52, non-resident $62 

Save the Date!! 

Friday, January 13 “Ten Chimneys” at the 

NEW Play House Theater. 

Resourceful Information at the 

Human Services Center 

Every day folks call the Human Services Center for information 

about a variety of subjects. If you have a moment to browse, visit 

the lobby of the Human Services Center and explore our rotating 

pamphlet rack containing a wide range of helpful brochures. 

There are answers about, veterans’ benefits, home health care givers, 

assisted living and skilled nursing locations, persons who help 

with cooking, cleaning and home repairs, and so many more. 

And while you’re here, sign up for the next Thursday luncheon. 

The food is fabulous. 

Low Income Heating 

Assistance 

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) applications are available 

at the Human Services Center. With this one form you may 

apply for HEAP, the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) 

and the Home Weatherization Assistance program. 

Income limits for HEAP are up to $21,780 for a single person 

household and up to $29,420 for a two-person household. The 

application provides income guidelines for homes with more than 

two residents. 

For more information call 1-800-282-0880 or go to energyhelp. 

ohio.gov on the internet. 

Seniors 70 and over should be aware that the HEAP qualification 

letter from the Ohio Department of Development is the only 

means of qualification for City snowplowing in 2011-2012. 

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human services center 

Jump in, the Water’s Fine 

That’s good advice. A study suggests that working out in 90-degree 

water for three hours a week for eight months may help ease fibromyalgia 

symptoms. Aquatic therapy is less stressful on the body and heated 

water may help relax muscles. Where can you do this? In the warm water 

therapy pool at the Human Services Center of course. 

Pick up a detailed pool schedule at the front desk. 

t h e r a p y p o o l s c h e d u l e 

monday 

8:30-9:00 Doctor Approved Self-Directed Therapy 

9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength 

10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class 

6:30-7:30 Nora’s Water Exercise 

11:00-6:30 

7:30-7:50 

Self-Directed Therapy 

tuesday 

8:30-1:00 Self-Directed Therapy 

1:00-1:30 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed) 


6:00-7:00 YogAerobics 


wednesday 






6:30-7:30 Nora’s Water Exercise 

12:00-6:30 

7:30-7:50 

Self-Directed Therapy 

thursday 




friday 




11-Noon Water Yoga 

Noon-4:30 Self-Directed Therapy 

saturday 

9:00-10:00 YogAerobics 


sunday (pool is closed) 

Therapy Pool 

open Christmas Eve 

8:30-noon 

November 

10 Garden salad, pasta Carbonara, broccoli, garlic bread, 

chocolate mousse 

17 Thanksgiving Dinner! Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, 

vegetable, pumpkin pie!! Sponsored by Nosek-McCreery 

Funeral Home 

21-25 Kitchen closed for Thanksgiving 

December 

1 Lasagna, Italian green beans, ciabatta bread, romaine salad, 

cannoli. 

8 Macaroni and cheese, broccoli, broiled tomato, dinner roll, 

chocolate cake. 

15 Christmas Party! Stuffed pork loin, potatoes, vegetable, dinner 

roll, salad, Holiday Dessert. 

22 & 25 Kitchen Closed for the Holidays! 

Cost is $5 for residents and $7 non-resident guests. 

Please Note: There are no meals served during the week of a 

City holiday. 

November 

Tuesday Brunch 

8 Eggs, Canadian bacon, cheese muffin, potatoes, fruit. 

15 Pancakes, sausage links, applesauce, fruit. 

22 Kitchen closed. 

29 Eggs Benedict, potatoes, fruit. 

December 

6 Ham and cheese frittata, potatoes, toast, fruit. 

13 French toast, bacon, potato smiles, fruit. 



January 

3 Eggs, sausage links. potatoes, toast, fruit. 

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estaurant and mall trips 

november 

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 

8 9 10 11 

Brecksville Errands 

Little Polish Diner- 

Parma 

Office Closed Office Closed 

15 16 17 18 


Sara’s Place-Gates 

Mills 

Brecksville Errands Great Northern Mall 

22 23 24 25 

Brecksville Errands No Restaurant Trip Office Closed No Mall Trip 

c h e e r s f o r o u r 

d r i v e r s ! 

Carol Schroder, Brad Shipp, and Diane 

Spencer are three of our loyal drivers 

who take seniors to appointments. Bob 

Tschannen, Earl Waltz and and Helen 

and Ron Alplanalp are faithful Meals on 

Wheels drivers. We always need more drivers 

for both programs, especially mini van 

and mini bus drivers. Volunteer please by 

calling 526-2499. 

29 30 

Delmonico’s- 


Independence 

december 

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 

6 7 8 9 


Ken Stewart’s Lodge- 

Bath 

Brecksville Errands Beachwood Mall 

13 14 15 16 


Blue Canyon- 

Twinsburg 

Brecksville Errands Summit Mall 

20 21 22 23 

Brecksville Errands No Restaurant Trip Brecksville Errands No Mall Trip 

27 28 29 30 

Brecksville Errands No Restaurant Trip Brecksville Errands No Mall Trip 

F o r Y o u r I n f o r m a t i o n ? 

Human Services Holiday Hours 

Friday, November 11, Veterans Day.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

Thursday, November 24, Thanksgiving Day.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

Saturday, December 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

The Therapy Pool is open from 8:30 to noon. 

Monday, December 26.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

Saturday, December 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

The Therapy Pool is open from 8:30 to noon. 

Monday, January 2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 

Low Income Snow 

Plowing for Seniors 

The Human Services Center offers driveway 

snow plowing for low income seniors. The program 

is solely for low income seniors 70 and 

over who have no one to clear their driveway. 

All residents must apply regardless of whether 

you have qualified in the past. 

The only proof of income document 

acceptable is an official letter from the Ohio 

Department of Development indicating household 

eligibility for the 2010-2011 or 2011- 

2012 Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly 

referred to as HEAP. Proof of age is also 

required. 

Applications are available at the Human 

Services Center. 

Senior snowplowing is just $10 for the entire 

season! 

Bicentennial 

Bit 

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City of Brecksvill 

The following is a listing of holiday events 

for the whole family in Brecksville. Mayor Jerry 

Hruby encourages residents to participate in 

these activities this Christmas holiday season. 

Salvation Army Bell Ringing 

The Salvation Army kettle will be outside the 

Brecksville Giant Eagle store again this year. 

All the money collected will be used in the 

South Suburban Salvation Army unit that serves 

Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Independence 

and Seven Hills. The bell will ring on November 

25 and 26, December 2 and 3, 9 and 10, 16 and 

17 and 23 and 24. And thanks to Giant Eagle 

and the Snider Company for permitting the 

Salvation Army bell to ring in front of the store. 

If you would like to ring the bell we need you, 

especially on December 23 and 24 when the most 

money will be collected. Call the Human Services 

Center at 526-2499 to help. 

The money collected helps people in Brecksville, 

Broadview Heights, Independence and Seven Hills. 

Yuletide Hunger Program 

For more than 25 years the Yuletide Hunger 

Program has been reaching out to those who are less 

fortunate. 

The program began in 1983 following the death 

of Brecksville resident Rusty Mansbery. Rusty’s 

brother Dave wanted to thank his community for 

the outpouring of help and concern for his family 

during Rusty’s illness and he wanted to do so in a 

meaningful way. And so Dave created the Yuletide 

Hunger Program. 

Preparations are underway for the Yuletide 

Hunger Program as the cities of Brecksville, 

Broadview Heights, Independence and Seven Hills 

and the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School 

District are collecting food and monetary donations. 

Please bring non-perishable food to the Human 

Services Center in any of the four participating 

cities or send it to school with your young people. 

Collection in the schools w 

through December 2. The 

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and 10. Volunteers are nee 

backs! Please call 526-5206 

Last year more than 100 

Annual Parade 

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to sign up, 546-2300. 

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December 10 and 11 at 11 

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families were served. 

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annual Brecksville 

Lighting Ceremony on 

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Children’s Christmas 

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to the 1800s. 

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pecial gift to the com- 

, the elves, Frosty the 

Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and 

others will delight the children, and the play is a 

unique experience for the kids to see, meet and sit 

on Santa’s lap to whisper their special Christmas 

wish. 

One of Santa’s helpers will capture each child’s 

visit with Santa on film. The photograph is free 

along with a special tree ornament that will be a 

memento of the play. 

There is no admission charge but you are urged 

to bring a canned good for the Brecksville Pantry 

program. There is limited seating so please call the 

Community Center soon at 546-2300 to make your 

reservation. 

Adopt A Family 

The holiday season is all about giving and Adopt 

A Family is a chance to give directly to a family in 

need. Your family, or perhaps a group of people 

who work together or worship together, will receive 

a wish list from a family that lives in Brecksville, 

Broadview Heights, Independence or Seven Hills 

by way of the Human Services Center. Then you go 

shopping! It’s a lot of fun! Adopt a family by calling 

the Human Services Center at 526-2499. Call 

now because items for the families must be in by 

December 9. 

Breakfast With Santa At The 

Community Center 

A visit with Santa and a yummy breakfast? What 

more could you ask for right before the holidays. 

Monday, December 19 and Tuesday, December 20 

from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Call 

546-2300 for reservations and more details. 

North Pole Connection… 

Santa’s Calling 

Our telephone lines will be hooked up to the 

North Pole on December 13 and 14 between 6:00 

and 8:00 pm. Your child will be able to talk to Santa 

directly. There is no fee but parents must complete 

an instruction sheet at the Community Center. Call 

546-2300 for more information. 

Heartfelt Holiday 2011 

Circle the dates of November 5 and 6 on your 

calendar so you don’t miss Heartfelt Holiday’s 20th 

Anniversary, presented by Brecksville Center for the 

Arts. 

This annual festival of art and hand crafted gift 

items will be held from 10-5 Saturday, Nov. 5 and 

11-4 Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Brecksville Community 

Center. Parking is free. 

The show features work of more than 70 local 

and regional artists, live music, a café and a raffle. 

Returning to the show will be the Art of the Tart 

offering made from scratch sweets and savories, 

decorated miniature Christmas trees, gift baskets and 

wreaths, hand woven baskets, jars of hot fudge sauce, 

pottery and hand painted Christmas ornaments. 

Back by popular demand will be the Collectibles 

Corner featuring one of a kind, formerly loved home 

décor and collectibles. 

Admission is $5 for adults; $4 for seniors and $3 

for students. Children younger than 12 who are 

accompanied by an adult and members of BCA will 

be admitted free. 

For more information, Call Brecksville 

Center for the Arts at 526-6232 or visit 

www.brecksvillearts.org. 

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest 

Celebrate the holiday season by entering the 2nd 

Annual Family Gingerbread House Decorating 

Competition. Houses can be as simple as being 

made out of graham crackers or as elaborate as a 

homemade gingerbread house from scratch. Houses 

may be made with kits, however, the complete house 

cannot be store bought. Your family’s entry can be 

turned in during normal hours of operation at the 

Community Center the week of December 19th. 

1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be chosen between 6am 

and 10am on Friday, December 23rd. No 

fees for submissions.

safety & service 

Natural Gas and Electricity News 

GAS 

We have been blessed by some of the lowest prices in years. So low 

in fact that it is recommended that you have a variable rate. No one 

should be on a fixed rate. If you are you’re paying too much. 

Check your November bill. If your rate is higher than $4.75 you’re 

paying too much. 

If your current supplier is IGS Energy call them at 1-800-280-4474 

and tell them to switch you to their “Capped Variable Rate.” You’ll pay 

approximately what Dominion East Ohio’s monthly variable rate is. 

If you are with NOPEC call them at 888-848-7914 and tell them 

you want to be sure you are on their variable rate. 

If you have any other supplier call them and ask them to cancel 

your service which will send you back to the original gas company, 

Dominion East Ohio and then you are eligible to go with NOPEC. 

WARNING: Whenever you request any sort of change check with 

your current supplier to be sure you will not incur an early termination 

fee. They can be as high as $100! 

Other facts to be aware of: 

If you are on budget billing check how much credit you have. Many 

people have more than $1,000 in credit built up! Typical consumers 

don’t need that much for the winter. It’s your money and you may 

request all or a part of it although that will kick you out of budget billing. 

ELECTRICITY 

You are getting a small discount if the first page of your bill has 

a line that reads, “NOPEC – First Energy Solutions” or just “First 

Energy Solutions.” If your bill does not mention either of the above 

call NOPEC at 800-292-9284 to enroll. Sorry, but the Illuminating 

Company does not permit budget billing if you buy your electricity 

from an Energy Choice provider. 

The Brecksville web site, brecksville.oh.us now has a page for natural 

gas and electricity news. Updates are also posted on the City’s cable 

channel 20. 

It’s Leaf Removal Time! 

Again this fall the City of Brecksville is picking up leaves at curbside. 

Please rake the leaves into neat rows along the edge of the road, BUT 

NOT ONTO THE STREET. 

Crews begin on the north side of the city and work to the south making 

as many rounds as possible. Signs will be posted about three days in 

advance to alert residents when workers will be in their neighborhood. 

Leaf pickup will end on Friday, December 2. 

The city asks all property owners to observe the following guidelines so 

that the Service Department can serve you better. 

Residents are strongly urged to refrain from parking on City streets 

that are scheduled for leaf collection since it is impossible to collect piled 

leaves that are near or beside parked cars. 

All leaves must be located within three feet of the street pavement edge. 

Leaves must NOT be placed in ditches, over loose/decorative stone 

or in the roadway. Care should be taken to ensure that storm drains are 

kept free of leaves. Also, please keep leaves away from mailboxes and fire 

hydrants. 

Try not to place leaves at the street edge until 3-4 days before scheduled 

pickup. “Fresh” leaves placed in a row are much easier for the 

Service Department to collect. Collecting piles of leaves that have been 

compacted by rain or snow over several days slows the collection process 

considerably. 

ABSOLUTELY no tree branches, bricks, lawn clippings, or other debris 

may be mixed with leaves. Contaminated piles will not be collected. 

Property owners are responsible for leaf disposal after the curbside campaign 

is completed by the Service Department. 

If you have any questions please visit the Brecksville Service 

Department web site at http://members.core.com/~brecksvc/refuse/leaf. 

htm or call the Service Department Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4:00 

at 526-1384. 

Avoid Natural Gas Shut Off 

Dominion East Ohio works with customers to help them maintain 

service during the winter months. Customers who are concerned that 

they will not be able to maintain regular bill payments should contact 

Dominion East Ohio immediately! DO NOT WAIT until you receive 

a shutoff notice. It is easier and less expensive to maintain service rather 

than to have it reconnected. Call 800-362-7557 for help and to learn 

about government energy assistance programs. 

Also, if you are under the impression that gas will not be turned off 

during the winter for non payment please know that that is a MYTH! 

Do not wait to do something if you have fallen behind in your payments. 

Neighborhood Watch 

If your neighbor has had a death in the family keep an eye on their 

house during the funeral and calling hours. Homes have been burglarized 

while the residents were attending calling hours or the funeral. Burglars 

watch the paper for those times and enter the house knowing the occupants 

will be gone during those publicized hours. If you see someone 

near the house please DO NOT HESITATE to call the police. DON’T 

WAIT! 

Also, as we approach the holidays DO NOT let gifts in plain view of 

burglars who may case your house. 

And, DO NOT leave your car unlocked in the driveway or items in the 

car that may tempt a burglar. 

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Heating Your Home Safely 

Proper installation, use and maintenance of 

winter heating devices are essential for reducing 

the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Home heating fires are often caused by human 

error, particularly through the misuse of portable 

heaters, wood stoves and fireplaces. 

• Have a qualified professional check your 

home’s heating system annually. Furnaces, 

fireplaces, wood stoves and their chimneys 

should be inspected and cleaned prior to the 

start of every heating season. 

• Always use alternate sources of heat, such 

as portable and kerosene heaters and wood 

burning stoves with extreme caution and 

according to their instructions. Remember, 

space heaters need space–at least 3 feet from 

anything that can burn. 

• Install at least one carbon monoxide alarm 

near sleeping areas to avoid falling victim 

to carbon monoxide – a colorless, odorless, 

potentially deadly gas produced by fuelburning 

equipment including furnaces, wood 

stoves, fireplaces and kerosene heaters. Call 

the fire department if the alarm sounds. 

• Install working smoke alarms on every level 

of your home and inside each sleeping area 

to alert you and your family in the event of 

a fire. 

You can reduce the risk of home heating fire 

hazards by practicing the safety rules related to 

various types of heating sources. 

Fireplaces and Wood burning stoves 

• Allow enough clearance between a wood 

burning stove and combustible materials. 

• Make sure the flue is open before lighting a 

fire, and never close the flue while a fire is 

still smoldering. 

• Never use gasoline or lighter fluid to start a 

fire. 

• Burn only dry, seasoned wood and dispose of 

the cooled ashes in a closed metal container 

outside and away from your home. 

• When lighting a gas fireplace, strike your 

match first, then turn on the gas. 

Portable Space Heaters 

• When buying a space heater, look for a control 

feature that automatically shuts off the 

power if the heater falls over. 

• Never leave a heater on when you are not in 

the room or when you go to sleep, and do 

not leave children or pets unattended around 

any heating source. Unplug it when you are 

not using it. 

• Don’t use an extension cord with an electric 

portable heater. The current from the 

heater could melt the cord and cause a fire. 

• Never use electric heaters near water – like 

in your bathroom or near a water heater. 

Kerosene Heaters 

• Make sure the room has proper ventilation. 

• Fill your heater with only crystal clear, 

K-1 kerosene. Do not use any fluid that is 

not recommended for your heater. Refuel 

outside and only after the heater has 

cooled down. 

• Check the wick every couple of weeks during 

the heating season. If the wick is dirty, 

clean it according to the manufacturer’s 

instructions. 

• Since a kerosene heater has a constant open 

flame, it should not be used in a room 

where there are flammable solvents, aerosol 

sprays, gasoline or any type of oil. 

If you have any questions contact the 

Brecksville Fire Department at 526-2640. 

w h a t ’ s o n t h e c i t y c a l e n d a r 

november 

1 City Council 8 pm 

Human Services Volunteer Meeting 

9:30 am 

3 Planning Commission 7 pm 

5&6 Heartfelt Holidays Community 

Center 11-4 

6 2:00 am Standard Time Begins Turn 

clocks BACK! 

7 Board of Zoning Appeals 8 pm 

8 Election Day Polls open 6:30 am 

9 Advisory Board to the Department of 

Human Services 3 pm 


11 Veterans Day – City Offices Closed 

Trash Pick up on Nov. 14 

Community Center Open 10 – 5 

Human Services Center Closed 


16 Telecommunications Commission 7 pm 

CERT meeting 7 pm, Human Services 


24 Thanksgiving Day 

All City Facilities Closed 

Trash and recycling pickup on Nov. 25 

28 Recreation Commission 7:30 pm 

december 

2 Last Day of Leaf Collection 

4 Christmas Parade 4:00 pm 

Tree Lighting 


Remember Pear Harbor 

All meetings are at City Hall unless noted otherwise. 


10&11 Annual Children’s Christmas 

Play at Old Town Hall 11, 2 & 4 

12 Board of Zoning Appeals 8 pm 

Recreation Commission 7:30 pm 

14 Advisory Board to the Department 

of Human Services 3 pm 



First Day of Winter 

21 Telecommunications Commission 

7 pm 


Please see City 

Council, Community Center 

and Human Services 

pages for 

Holiday Hours 

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community center 

6:05 am Spinning ® 

Boot Camp 

Fitness Schedule 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 

Spinning ® Spinning ® Spinning ® Spinning ® 

8:05 am Spinning® 

Group Training 

8:15 am Yoga Pilates Blend 

8:30 am Spinning ® Spinning ® 

9:00 am Body Toning Circuit 

9:15 am 


Straight to the Core 

Yoga 

Cardio/Strength 

Spinning ® 

Straight to the Core 

Circuit Training 


Yoga Pilates Blend 

Spinning® 

Power Tone 

Spinning® 

10:15 am Power Tone & Stretch 

Spinning ® 

10:45 am FREE Armchair Yoga FREE Armchair 

Exercise 

FREE Armchair 

Exercise 

FREE Armchair Yoga 


4:30 pm Spinning ® Reps and Sets Spinning ® Reps and Sets 

5:00 pm 

5:45 pm Power Tone & Stretch Group Training Power Tone & Stretch Group Training 

6:00 pm Yoga 

6:30 pm Spinning ® Spinning ® Spinning ® Spinning ® 

6:45 pm 

7:00 pm 

Zumba 

Zumba 

Arm Chair Exercise (FREE) Combination of stretching 

and chair exercises put to music. This class is 

designed 

as a free class for those in the senior population. 

Arm Chair Yoga (FREE) A relaxing class concentrating 

on alignment of poses creating strength, flexibility 

and tone. Designed for the senior population. 

Body-Toning Circuit-Intervals of weights targeting all 

the major muscle groups to sculpt your body. Simple 

cardio drills to burn maximum calories. Finish class 

with ab work and yoga stretches. 

Circuit Training 1 hour of upper and lower strength 

training. 

Group Training 

Combine 2-3 exercises for each muscle group in an 

effective, fun 45 minute strength session. 

Jazzercise When you love your workout, the results 

come easy. That’s why Jazzercise blends aerobics, 

yoga, pilates, and kickboxing movements into fun 

dance routines set to fresh music. All fitness levels 

welcome! Jazzercise is not included in a Community 

Center fee schedule. 

SPINNING ® Spinning is a group cycling exercise 

that simulates an outdoor bike ride. You control the 

amount of resistance and speed with an instructor 

guiding you through a 1 hour session with 40 to 45 

minutes of cycling. 

Straight to the Core Strengthen and tone the core 

with a 45 minute abdominal workout. New moves and 

good results! 

Yoga A challenging yet relaxing class concentrating on 

alignment of poses (asanas) creating strength, flexibility 

and tone. Based on the principles of Iyengar yoga. 

Boot Camp Wake up to a 60 minute strength and 

cardio workout to start your day 


Combination of aerobic and weight lifting to improve 

overall fitness. 

F o r Y o u r I n f o r m a t i o n ? 

The Community Center Holiday Hours 

Friday, Nov. 11, Veterans’ Day Observance 

Thursday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day, 

Saturday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, 

Sunday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day, 

Saturday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, 

Sunday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day, 

Monday, Jan. 2 

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Power Tone & Stretch A high intensity resistance 

training workout combined with traditional stretching 

using yoga poses designed to increase flexibility and 

decrease stress. 

Reps and Sets Join in and strengthen and tone your 

upper /lower body with a great hour of sculpting. Late 

afternoon workout that shapes the muscles and leaves 

you toned! 

10am-5pm 

Closed 

Open 8am-Noon 

Closed 

Open 8am-Noon 

Closed 

Open regular hours 

Yoga Pilates Blend A flowing, unique feel good 

workout combining yoga and pilates exercises focusing 

on the core. Develop a strong, flexible back and 

abdominal wall. 

Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music. 

Zumba is a mixture of body toning movements with 

easy to follow dance steps. Available for all ages. 

Gym Time 

10:30 am-1:30 pm 

Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings! 

Join the fun! Bring your kids in for fun and games and let them burn 

off some energy. Various toys and equipment will be available for use 

in the fieldhouse. Bring your lunch and eat with your friends, too! 

There is no Gym Time when school is cancelled due to weather 

conditions or scheduled school holidays.

Youth Wrestling 

November - April 

Ages 6-12 year olds 

Practice Begins November 1 through April 

Dates 

Time 

Tues./Thurs. 

6:30-8:30pm 

Meets begin early December 

Sunday Meets 

9:00am-1:00pm 

(All schedules are subject to change. Season can go through April.) 

Registration in progress 

Cost 

$60 for BCC members 

$70 for residents 

A $5 cancellation fee 

Additional Costs Participants will need to provide own headgear and 

footwear. 

Description The Brecksville Recreation Youth Wrestling program is a 

developmental program for boys. Boys are divided by their ability and 

practice on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Brecksville-Broadview 

Hts. H.S. Meets are held on Sundays at the Strongsville H.S. and 

allow kids to compete against wrestlers in their weight and abiltiy class. 

Men’s Basketball 

Open Division: Men 18 and older 

Over 35 Division: Men 35 and older 

Over 50 Division: Men 50 and older 

All Divisions 

Dates Sun, January 8-April 22, 2012 

Time Games at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 PM 

Registration Resident begins 11/1/11 and ends 12/17/11 

Non-residents 11/8/11 and ends 12/17/11 

Cost 

$200.00 per team—due at time of registration 

Additional Costs 

$33.00 due before each game for referee and scorer. 

(This cost cannot be incorporated into team fee. Must be paid prior to 

each game.) 

Description 

Come get your game on in the Brecksville Recreation Men’s Basketball 

League! There are 3 divisions this year: Open Division, Over 35 Division, 

and Over 50 Division. Open Division will take 10 teams, over 35 Division 

will take 12 teams, and the Over 50 Division will take 4 teams. Games 

will be played 4 on 4. Start getting your team together and register 

today! 

Location Brecksville Community Center and Blossom Hill Facility 

Contact For more information, please contact Pete Kormos at 

Brecksville Community Center 546-2300. 

Mandatory Managers Meeting Sunday, December 18 at 5:00pm in 

the Brecksville Community Center, Room A. (Teams must be registered 

prior to meeting in order to attend). 

Teams must provide: 

•Designated team manager and team name. 

•Team uniform (matching shirts) with 8” numbers on front and back. If a 

player does not have his actual team shirt, he will not be permitted 

to play. This will be strictly enforced this year. 

•Completed team roster with up to 12 players per team. (Blank rosters 

will be provided at managers meeting and must be handed in complete 

at first game). 

Winter Camp 

Winter Break will be here before you know it. Plan ahead so you do 

not have to worry about hearing your child say, “There’s nothing to 

do…we’re bored”. Now there is something for them to do. We are 

offering a Winter Camp at the Brecksville Community Center. Enjoy 

fun-filled days of swimming, on-site field trips, crafts, indoor games, 

and outdoor activities. 

Ages for program 

Junior Camp- 6-8 year olds 

Senior Camp- 9-12 year olds 

Day One-Monday, December 19 

Jungle Terry Animal Show, crafts and activities 

Day Two-Tuesday, December 20 

Swimming, crafts, and activities 

Day Three-Wednesday, December 21 

Movie Day, crafts, and activities 

Day Four-Thursday, December 22 

Lake Farm Metroparks – “Constellation Investigation”, swimming, 

crafts and activities 

Day Five-Wednesday, December 28 

Drew Murray Magic Show, crafts, and activities 

Day Six-Thursday, December 29 

Swimming, New Year’s Pizza Party, crafts, and activities 

Dates/Time 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 

December 19-22, 2011 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 

Wednesday, Thursday 

December 28-29, 2011 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 

Registration Resident in progress and ends day before each camp 

day starts. 

Cost $25 per day for BCC members and $35 per day for Residents 

Additional Costs 

Extended Care is for families who need before and/or after camp 

supervision. 

Parents/Guardians can pick up their children at any time during these 

hours. You must register for Extended Care prior to attending each 

camp day. 

Pre Care 8:00-9:00am $2.00 per day 

After Care 4:00-5:00pm $2.00 per day 

For more information, please contact Pete Kormos, Athletic Director, 

at 546-2007. 

NYSCA Basketball Coach Clinic 

November 13 from 5-9pm 

This clinic is for anyone interested in coaching Brecksville Youth 

Basketball for the 2011-2012 season who is not already certified by 

the NYSCA in Basketball. The NYSCA coaches clinic is designed to 

sensitize volunteer coaches to their responsibilities when working with 

children in sports while also teaching sport specific coaching skills and 

techniques. 

Pre-registration is required on November 14. 

Cost $20 check payable to “NYSCA” 

Location Community Room A 

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community center 

NEW!!! Bricks 4 Kidz 

Join the after school Lego club on Mondays November 14 through 

December 5 at Brecksville Community Center. 

Kindergarten - 2nd grade from 4:30 to 5:30pm 

3rd - 5th grade 5:45-6:45 pm 

Cost is $52 per child for 4 weeks. 

For more information go to www.bricks4kidz.com/ohio-brunswickmedina 

Kids n Company I 

This class is designed for children 6 months to 2 years of age. A responsible adult 

participant who is comfortable in the water must accompany each child during all 

class sessions. 

Location Human Services Therapy Pool 

Meeting Day Wednesday 

Meeting Day Thursday 

Class Times 12:00 - 12:30P 

Class Times 6:45P -7:15P 

Class Dates 1/11/12 - 2/29/12 Class Dates 1/12/12 - 3/1/12 

Registration Residents begin December 1 until 2 days before the first class.. 

Kids n Company II 

This class is designed for children 2 years to 4 years of age. A responsible adult 

participant who is comfortable in the water must accompany each child during all 

class sessions. 

Water exploration is encouraged, having fun is mandatory! 

Location Human Services Therapy Pool 

Meeting Day Wednesday 


Class Times 11:30 -12:00P 



Registration Residents begin December 1 until 2 days before the first class. 

NOTE Children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers in the water at all 

times. No child suffering from diarrhea will be allowed to participate in the program. 

Swim diapers are available for purchase at the Community Center front desk if 

needed. 

Adult Learn to Swim 

Adult Swimming Lessons meet the needs of the general public. This class is 

tailored to every individual’s needs and everyone will be progressed in the water according 

to their abilities. All areas of Learn to Swim will be covered in this class from 

water exploration to stroke development. Ages 15 and older. 

Location Brecksville Community Center indoor pool. 

Beginner Class Dates 1/11/12 - 2/29/12 

Please Note: A discount will be given when 3 or more 

children are registered for the same type of program. 

The net cost will be $15 (plus certification fees where 

applicable) for the third child and after. 

This class is for students who are not comfortable in the water. We begin by teaching 

proper body position and use simple, safe exercises to encourage placing the 

face in the water and learning to float. 

Meet Day Class Times 

Wednesday 10:15 - 11:00 A 

Registration Residents begin December 1. 

Preschool I 

This class is designed for children 4 and 5 years of age. Please refer to the website 

for more information. www.brecksville.oh.us/departments/recreation. 

Location BCC–Brecksville Community Center 



Class Dates 1/12/12 - 3/1/12 

Registration Residents begin December 1 until 2 days before the first class. 

Preschool II 

This class is designed for children 4 and 5 years of age. Please refer to the website 

for more information. www.brecksville.oh.us/departments/recreation. 

Location BCC–Brecksville Community Center 

Meeting Day Tuesday 


Class Times 5:10P -5:45P Class Times 6:05P -6:40P 


Registration Residents begin December 1 until 2 days before the first class.. 

Learn to Swim Levels 1-6 

Location Brecksville Community Center 

Session Class Dates Class Times Levels 

Days 

Tuesday 1/10/12 - 2/28/12 5:10-6:00P 1 - 6.1 

Thursday 1/12/12 - 3/1/12 5:10-6:00P 1 - 6.1 

Registration Residents begin December 1. 

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American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training 

The purpose of the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course 

is to provide individuals, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills 

necessary to provide safe and responsible care for infants and children 

in the absence of parents or adult guardians. This training will help 

participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism, basic care, 

safety and safe play and first aid. Students will also be taught what to 

do if an infant or child is choking or needs rescue breathing. 

(No certifications are given) Pencil and paper are required for class and 

bring a lunch to this class. 

Wednesday, December 28, 8:30-4:00 pm 

Friday, January 20 - 8:30-4:00 pm 

Cost: $55 for Community Center members, $60 for non-members 

An additional $30 for supplies and certification fee made payable to the 

American Red Cross is due on the first day of class 

Registration in progress

Competitive Swim Instruction Program 

Ages 7 to 13 

This is a quarterly offered program for Fall, Winter and Spring that will 

focus on competitive swim techniques and endurance for youth. This 

program is considered an extension of the Learn-to-Swim program. 

• Times and days of program offerings will vary from season to season. 

• It is designed for those that have participated in at least the Level 5 

Learn-to-Swim or equivalent. 

• This program is restricted to Brecksville residents only. 

• This program is not offered to high school swimmers during the State 

of Ohio Swim Team season. 

• Sessions will be scheduled for eight (8) meetings. 

• Each offering is considered a separate session with separate fees. 

Participants should only register for sessions that they can attend. 

The program requires participants to perform continuous lap swimming. 

Participants should be able to swim a minimum of ten (10) continuous 

laps before registering. The instructors or other Aquatic Staff may 

recommend participants continue Learn-to-Swim before advancing to 

this program. 

Skills that will be refined throughout the program will include: 

• Freestyle (Front Crawl) 

• Breaststroke 

• Backstroke 

• Butterfly 

• Starts 

• Turns 

• Endurance 

Day D dates time 

Monday 1/9-2/27 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Wedsnesday 1/11-2/29 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Saturday 1/7-2/25 10:30am-12:00pm 

Cost: Brecksville Community Center $20, Brecksville Residents $30 

Lifeguard Training Courses 

Tuesday, December 20 10-5p 

Thursday, December 22 10-5p 

Tuesday, December 27 10-5p 

Thursday, December 29 10-5p 

Friday, December 30 8-3pm review and test day 

The American Red Cross program is designed to be conducted in 

several modules. After successful completion, several certifications may 

be obtained. The core program includes Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and 

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. The program content includes 

patron surveillance, water rescues, and first aid. The program also 

includes training on how to provide care for adults, infants, and children 

suffering from respiratory and cardiac emergencies. Upon successful 

completion participants will receive a Lifeguard Training and First Aid certification 

valid for 3 years and a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer 

certification valid for 1 year. 

It is expected that participants who successfully complete this program 

will receive additional review and facility specific training from facilities 

where they become employed. 

The Lifeguard Training program has been designed to train participants 

as professional rescuers, much like an Emergency Medical Technician 

who may respond to emergencies in an ambulance. As such, the program 

is instructed in a very serious and firm manner. 

** Please bring a lunch, beverage, and snack as needed to all classes 

Lifeguard Training Registration Dates 

Pre-Test Registration 

Brecksville Residents November 1 

Lifeguard Training Registration (Dependent on Pre-test Passage) 

Passed pre-test candidates only are eligible for registration. All participants 

must register for the Lifeguarding class once they have passed 

the pretest. **Pretest registration does not register participants for the 

Lifeguarding class. 

Registration Fees and Material Fees 

Pre-Test Fees $15 

Registration Fee 

Community Center Members $200, $210 for Brecksville Residents 

All fees are due upon registration, Fees include books, materials and 

American Red Cross administrative fees. 

Lifeguard Training Pre-Test 

Monday, December 5 at 2:45 

Tuesday, December 6 at 2:45, 5:00, 5:20 

Wednesday, December 7 at 2:45, 5:00, 5:20, 5:40 

Saturday, December 10 at 11:00a, 11:20a, 11:40a 

By Appointment only, please call 546-2318 

Swim Skills Pre-Test 

All candidates must register for a skills pre-test. The pre-test consists of 

swimming skills that will help the instructor determine if the candidates’ 

abilities are sufficient enough to participate in the program. The skills test 

include: 

1. 300 yard (12 pool lengths) continuous swim. The swim must include: 

• 100 yards front crawl 

• 100 yards breaststroke 

• 100 yards choice of front crawl and/or breaststroke 

2. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to the 

bottom of the pool retrieve a 10lb. brick, return to the surface and swim 

back to the starting point with the object and exit the pool without using 

the ladder. While returning to the starting point, the participant must 

hold the brick in both hands and must keep their face above the water. 

This must be completed within 1 minute and 40 seconds. 

Age Verification 

All candidates must provide proof that they are 15 years of age. This 

must be presented at the time of the pre-test registration. 

For more information please contact Erin Kubat, Assistant Aquatic Coordinator 

at 546-2318 or edadas@brecksville.oh.us 

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around town 

WE NEED YOUR HELP! 

Handcrafters Need Your Yarn 

The Brecksville Handcrafters who meet every Monday from 1:00 

to 3:00 pm at the Human Services Center put their knitting skills 

into action and create all sorts of warm attire for the residents of 

Harbor Light Hospice in Munroe Falls. 

The women make scarves, throws, walker bags, slippers and miniquilts. 

They are running desperately low on their yarn supplies and need 

your help. You can donate yarn by dropping it off at the Human 

Services Center from Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30. 

“Dressing Up Your Mantle, 

Door and Lamp Post for the 

Holidays” 

Chippewa Garden Club Presents “Dressing Up Your Mantle, 

Door & Lamp post for the Holidays” Featuring Sandra Apidone, 

Owner of Countryside Florist 

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7:00 pm 

(doors open at 6:30 pm) 

Brecksville Community Center, tickets are $10.00 per person 

Chinese Raffle, Free Refreshments and the Christmas Shop 

For tickets call Kathy at 570-4820 or Debbie Schuckert at 740-0030 

Brecksville Handcrafters pose with their warm creations for 

Harbor Light Hospice 

Brecksville Pantry 

Brecksville Pantry is Brecksville’s food bank for people who are having 

difficulty making ends meet. Food is available if you fall beneath certain 

income guidelines. 

We always need canned tuna, spaghetti and sauce, canned fruits and 

vegetables, boxed cereal, peanut butter and jelly, and paper towels, toothpaste, 

tissues and toilet tissue. 

We REALLY appreciate gift cards to Heinen’s and Giant Eagle. We use 

them to buy fresh meat, produce and juice just before the monthly distribution 

day. Buy a gift card and save the receipt because your donation is 

tax deductible. 

Brecksville Pantry provides at least a week’s worth of groceries once a 

month for families in Brecksville trying to make ends meet. 

Please drop off your donations at the Human Services Center, 

2 Community Drive, east of the Community Center. Call 526-2499. 

And thank you VERY much to residents who donate and local 

churches and organizations that hold food drives to benefit the Pantry. 

Yuletide Hunger Program 

Needs Volunteers 

Got a strong back? The Yuletide Hunger Program needs volunteers to 

lift heavy boxes of food for recipients during the week of December 5 and 

especially on distribution day which is Saturday morning, December 10. 

If you can help please call Tim Spieth at 526-5206. 

Chippewa Garden 

Blue Star Memorial Event 

Join us in the dedication of a Blue Star Memorial Marker honoring 

Service Men and Women who have served, those who are serving and 

those who will serve. 

Friday, November 11 at 2 pm at the Town Square. 

Refreshments following at the Old Town Hall. For further information 

please call 582-2453. 

The B-BH High School 

& Middle Schools 

Night at the Races 

Saturday November 19, doors open at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:30 and 

racing starts at 7:15. Tickets are $30 per person and include dinner, 

beer, wine and pop. If you have any questions please contact Kathy 

Moock @amoock@aol.com 

Brecksville Theater On The 

Square presents the American 

classic musical Annie 

November 4-6, 10-13 & 17-20 

Annie is the story of a girl who lives in an orphange run by the 

cruel Miss Hannigan. Determined to find her parents, Annie manages 

to get away from the orphange, foil Miss Hannigan’s plans, befriend 

President Roosevelt and find a new home in the mansion of billionaire 

Oliver Warbucks! It is truly a story and music that warms the heart. 

Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30, with Sunday 

matinees at 2:00. All tickets are $12, and $10 for seniors and students 

through high school. Tickets may be purchased online, by visiting 

www.btots.org or at the BTOTS box office. For box office hours, 

please see the website or call 526-3443. 

All performances take place at Old Town Hall on Public Square. 

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The fifteenth annual “Shop With A Cop” raffle is underway. Police 

officers who are members of the George Murray Fraternal Order of 

Police Lodge #67 which comprises a number of suburbs in Cuyahoga 

County raise funds every year which go directly toward a needy and 

deserving child to help brighten their Christmas season. For every $110 

raised, one child gets to go on a $125 shopping trip with a local police 

officer. Many of the children take this opportunity to buy necessities 

such as clothing and shoes. After the shopping trip the children are 

treated to pizza by the police officers. Last year the police officers took 

nearly 240 children shopping at Walmart. Walmart gave the kids a 20% 

discount on their purchases. 

It’s time to sign up for the Brecksville Christmas Parade. Whether you 

would like to create a float or bring your whole group in holiday attire, 

please submit an application to participate. The application must be 

returned to the Community Center by November 22. Step-off will be at 

4:00 pm on Sunday, December 4. 

Contact Carolyn Jatsek by email, cjatsek@brecksville.oh.us or call the 

Community Center at 546-2300. 

Shop with a Cop 

Schools are encouraged to participate because for every $100 of raffle 

tickets sold by that school they may directly select one or more of their 

students to participate in “Shop With A Cop.” 

The Grand Prize for raffle ticket buyers is a 50" Big Screen TV. 

Second Prize is an AM/FM compact disc player and Third Prize is 

$100 in cash. 

The last day to purchase raffle tickets is December 1. Raffle tickets are 

$1 each and 6 for $5. To obtain tickets or for more information contact 

Ptlm. John Chrisopulos and Sgt. Bill Goodrich at the Brecksville Police 

Department at 526-8900. 

Join Our Christmas Parade Sunday, December 4 

Please detach the form below and return to: 

Brecksville Christmas Parade, Brecksville Community Center 

One Community Drive, Brecksville, OH 44141 or fax to 546-2000. 

More information and the application can also be downloaded and 

submitted from the Brecksville web site. Go to www.brecksville.oh.us 

and click on the Special Events button. 

Christmas Parade Application Form 

Name of Entry:________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Name of Organization:___________________________________________________________________________________ 

Type of Organization: 

c Boy Scouts c Girl Scouts c Community Organization 

c Local Business c Neighborhood c Individual c Other 

Contact Person_______________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________ 

Address:_ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

City_ _____________________________________________________________________ State_ _______Zip____________ 

Email:________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Type of Entry: c Vehicle c Float c Marching Unit 

Features of Entry: 

c Animals/Horses c Dance Group c Color Guard c Antique Vehicle 

c Musical c Seasonal Characters c Band c Decorated Vehicle 

Other (Please Specify):___________________________________________________________________________________ 

Description of Entry:____________________________________________________________________________________ 

Information for you announcement of your entry is presented in front of the grandstand:_______________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Would you like to be entered in the Annual Float Competition? c Yes c No 

Would you like to be entered in the Annual Girl Scout Entry Competition? c Yes c No 

Would your organization like a participation trophy? c Yes c No 

Special Considerations:___________________________________________________________________________________ 

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9069 Brecksville Road, • Brecksville, OH 44141 

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city hall 

City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351 

Mayor/Safety Director 

Jerry N. Hruby . . . . . . . . 526-4351 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .res. 526-7646 

Law Department 

David Matty, Acting Law Director 

526-4351 

City Prosecutor 

Sergio DiGeronimo . . . . 546-9200 

Clerk of Courts 

Shelley Kazimore. . . . . . 526-2620 

Finance Department 

Virginia Price, Director . 526-4351 

Police Department, 

Richard Mannarino, Chief of Police 

non-emergency . . . . . . . 526-8900 

Animal Warden 

Cliffette Thacker . . . . . . 526-8900 

Fire Department, Edwin Egut, Chief 

non-emergency . . . . . . . 526-2640 

City Engineer 

Gerald Wise . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351 

Service Department . . . 526-1384 

Ron Weidig, Service Director 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351 

Building Department 

Scott Packard, Bldg. Commissioner 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-2630 

Department of Recreation 

Tom Tupa, Director . . . . 546-2300 

Department of Human Services 

Ted Lux, Director . . . . . . 526-2499 

Purchasing Department 

Becki Burlingham, Director . . . . . 

526-4351 

Cemetery Sexton 

Kathleen Haystrick . . . . 526-4351 

Brecksville Bulletin 

Jinny Farr . . . . . . . . . . . . 546-2319 

frequently called phone numbers 

Cuyahoga County Library 

Brecksville Branch . . . . 526-1102 

Board of Education Office 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-4000 

Brecksville Center for the Arts 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-6232 

Brecksville Community Center 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546-2300 

Brecksville Historical Association 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-7165 

Brecksville Little Theater 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4477 

Brecksville Theater on the Square 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-3443 

Brecksville Metroparks Nature 

Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-1012 

Brecksville Service Department 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-1384 

Brecksville-Broadview Heights 

Post Office . . . . . . . . . . 838-5191 

Human Services Center.526-2499 

Independence License Bureau 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(216) 642-1373 

Regional Income Tax Agency 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-0900 

Recycling Department . 526-2643 

Get Brecksville Information on the web www.brecksville.oh.us, 

on Time Warner Channel 20 & AT&T Channel 99 

city council 

Larry J. Potla, President . . res. 838-1680 

Greg Skaljac, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . res. 717-0362 

Gerald F. Broski . . . . . . . . . res. 526-2068 

Louis N. Carouse, Jr.. . . . res. 526-4963 

Mike Harwood . . . . . . . . . . res. 546-0521 

Rex Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . res. 740-0715 

Nora Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . res. 526-8655 

Mary Scullin, Clerk . . . . . . . . . .526-4351 

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