Winter 2012 - Brecksville, Ohio

Volume 25 Issue I Winter 2012A 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 eMayor Hruby to Deliver theState of the City AddressBrecksville Mayor Jerry N. Hruby will review theCity’s 2011 highlights and accomplishments and detailplans for 2012 when he delivers his annual State of theCity Address on Wednesday, February 22.Part of the Mayor’s speech will center on the closingof the Veterans Administration Hospital and the impactthat will have on the City plus future plans for theproperty.The Brecksville Chamber of Commerce will again sponsorthe event at the Brecksville Human Services Center. Doorsopen at 6:00 pm.At 7:00 pm the program will begin with the presentationof the Chamber’s annual Citizen of the Year Award and theBusiness of the Year Award.Following the presentations Mayor Hruby will deliver hisaddress which will include a question and answer session.2012 Inaugural BallPut on your dancing shoes!The Brecksville Inaugural Ball Committee iswrapping up preparations for a big celebration partythat only happens every four years as we honor MayorJerry N. Hruby and City Council. This special event isSaturday, January 21 at Carrie Cerino’s on Ridge Roadin North Royalton. Cocktails are at 6 pm and dinnerat 7 pm, followed by the inaugural program. Thenthe party continues with music and dancing with thegroup, Aretifex.And, that’s not all; one of the annual crowd pleasergroups at Home Days, The Edsels, (yes, the originalEdsels) will do a show at 10 pm.Tickets were nearly sold out at press time because theInaugural Ball is historically the hottest ticket in town.The cost is $80 per person. Call City Hall at 526-4351for ticket availability.Mayor Hruby begins 25th Year in OfficeMayor Hruby takes his oath of office from the HonorablePamela A. Barker, Judge of the Cuyahoga County Court ofCommon Pleas. Pictured with the Mayor is his wife Pattyand daughter Anna.A Message from Our Mayor.................................................................................... p. 2City Council Reports............................................................................................. p. 4-6Around Town Events............................................................................................... p. 7Safety and Service, Natural Gas News............................................................... p. 8-9Free Wellness Day at the Community Center, Gingerbread Houses......... p. 10-11Human Services, WWII Group, Brecksville Travelers,Restaurant Trips, Feast and a Flick and More............................................... p. 12-15Community Center, Athletics, Fitness, & Aquatics....................................... p. 14-17

mayor’s messageCity Council and theAdministration began thisyear on the evening ofJanuary 2nd with the Oathof Office being administeredto the Mayor andCity Council MembersMike Harwood, Laura Redinger, Gerald Broskiand Lou Carouse by Brecksville resident anda Judge of the Cuyahoga County CommonPleas Court, Pamela A. Barker. These officialswere elected in November. Thereafter, as ourCity Charter mandates, the City CouncilOrganizational Meeting was held during whichCity Council elected Greg Skaljac and MikeHarwood its President and Vice Presidentrespectively. Council also adopted legislationconfirming their appointments, and that of theMayor, to various Boards and Commissionsof the City. We thank all who have agreed toserve this city government by assuming theresponsibilities that have and will be placedbefore them. See the list of appointments inthis Bulletin.Highlighting City Council Leadership,Present and PastOn behalf of the Administration I lookforward to, as do all Department Heads, workingwith City Council in this next term led bywhat I have referred to as the “next generationof leadership” for Council and the City. GregSkaljac and Mike Harwood have clearly demonstratedtheir leadership abilities; Greg as immediatepast Vice President of Council and Mikeas Chairman of the Utilities Committee. TheUtilities Committee has overseen many majorprojects and has planned or begun many others,but none more challenging than storm waterand sanitary related matters facing our communitywith the record amount of rainfall in2011. Council President Skaljac was mentoredby out going Council President Larry Potlaand as Finance Committee Chairman, Gregprovided the leadership in working with theAdministration facing the challenging economicconditions facing communities throughout theregion and nation. Council and I acknowledgedthe very dedicated service of Larry Potla as hewas honored at the final regular meeting of CityCouncil in 2011.2The Holidays are Over Already?!Thank you to all who participated in theChristmas holiday seasonal events. We certainlyenjoyed the various festivities and the decorationsthroughout the City. Our Chamber ofCommerce and Beautification Committeewere instrumental in promoting and decoratingour beautiful City. Our appreciation goesto our Service Department which decoratedour city properties and facilities aided by theBeautification Committee volunteers. Thankyou to those businesses and residential ownerswho added their magical touch to theirproperties.The City calendar should have arrived atyour homes. If you did not receive one, pleasecall City Hall. We hope you find the informationregarding City services helpful. Please feelfree to share your thoughts about this year’s calendar.Thank you Jinny Farr for the design ofthis year’s edition dedicated to the BicentennialYear 2011.It’s Time to Celebrate Once MoreComing up is the Inaugural Ball honoringCity Council and the Mayor to be heldon January 21 at Carrie Cerino’sRistorante & Party Center inNorth Royalton. Ticket salesand corporate sponsorships areprogressing, so much so thatthe event may be sold out by thetime you read this. If you are interestedin attending, please call City Hall andcheck if tickets remain. My thanks to MargaretDeWolf, Chairperson of the Committee andmembers Becki Burlingham, Ellen Weiss, AnnHamski, Dianne Hutchison, Laura Ciresi, JinnyFarr, Jeanie Travaglianti, Debbie Harwood, DanJenks, Debbie Jenks and Bonnie Longo.City StaffingThe City has continued its hiring freeze afterwe established a “critical number of employees”necessary to perform the functions and servicesfacing the City each day. With the recent retirementof Patrolman Joe Grzelak after 34 yearsof dedicated service to our community, we findthe need to replace this position and prepareone or two additional patrolmen for service inanticipation of other retirements within thePolice Department. Therefore Civil Service,which just enabled us the ability to hire twopolice dispatchers, is in the process of preparinga certified list of Patrolman candidates so thatwe are able to appoint additional police officers.We welcome Sharon Vasickanin and ChesterJ. Ashton who were appointed as dispatchersfor the Police Department. We thankedJoe Grzelak by honoring him at a recent CityCouncil meeting. Best wishes to Joe for ahappy and healthy retirement. We also foundit necessary to add to the complement of parttime Fire Fighters/EMT/Paramedics and addedSergio I. DiGeronimo, Jr. who just graduatedfrom Akron University and is now attendingParamedic School as a Part Time Fire Fighter/EMT. We also added Jason D. Kaye as a parttimeFirefighter Paramedic. These fine youngmen will add much to the department withtheir talents and dedicated service.Please Attend One of My TwoAnnual Reports to Our ResidentsI hope you will attend one or both of my twoaddresses to residents coming up in February.My annual “Conversation with the Mayor,”CityCouncil electedGreg Skaljac andMike Harwood its Presidentand Vice Presidentrespectivelywhich is designed for our olderand disabled residents will beTuesday, February 21 at 2:00pm at the Human ServicesCenter. Please call 526-2499if you need transportation.And my State of the CitySpeech, sponsored by the Chamberof Commerce will be in the Gathering Roomof the Human Services Center on Wednesdayevening, February 22. There will be a socialhour beginning at 6, followed by the Chamber’spresentation of their Citizen of the Year andBusiness of the Year awards and then myaddress. Hope to see you there.The Rain, the Park andOther ThingsThis year we experienced record rain fall inour area. Riverview Road south of Rt. 82 wasone of the areas most problematic during eachmajor rain fall causing threat to life and property.Road closings and debris requiring cleanup after flooding subsided, were of constantconcern. We have completed and submitted anapplication to the 2012 Public Lands Highway

Discretionary Program for a grant of $1.9 million.If received, the grant would provide fundingfor the following projects; Riverview Roadat the National Park Maintenance Garage,Riverview Road at Vaughan Road, VaughanRoad at the Cuyahoga River and the SnowvilleRoad Culvert west of Riverview Road. Wereceived the total cooperation of the NationalPark Service in making this application. Wethank the National Park Service and their localrepresentative for assisting us in applying forthese funds. I would also like to recognize thegood work of our City Engineer Gerry Wise,Service Director Ron Weidig and UtilitiesChairman Mike Harwood who worked directlywith the National Park Service.The City has purchased three parcels onStadium Drive just west of Patton Drive thatwill, in part, be utilized for storm water retentionand other municipal uses under discussion.We also continue to work with our engineeringconsultants regarding many other stormwater, storm sewer and sanitary sewer projects.We appreciate the support of Council’s UtilitiesCommittee.The Building and Grounds Committeecontinues to review the Administration’s recommendationsregarding a Master Plan for theStadium Drive Service and Horticultural facility.We propose the construction of a Storagefacility, new Horticultural facility and otherrelated features. The first structure recommendedis a salt and all purpose storage building.Two other projects advocated by theAdministration is a Master Plan for theBlossom Hill complex being completed by theCitizen Advisory Board. We are also recommendingthe replacement of three outdated servicestructures at the Blossom Hill facility withone multi-use Service Department building in aseparate project.We are also continuing on going planningfor a new Police complex delayed by the uncertaintyof the national, state and local economy.We appreciate the support of the Buildings& Grounds Committee and Chairman LouCarouse as 2012 will be a busy year of relatedissues.The 2012 Road Program has been submittedby the Administration and reviewed andaccepted by Council’s Streets and SidewalksCommittee as well as all of Council. 2012Budget, Revenues and Expenditures weresubmitted by the Finance Director, ServiceDirector and Mayor to City Council whoafter much review and discussion, adoptedthe Budget by legislation.Economic Development2010 and 2011 were two of the mostsuccessful Economic Development yearsin our history. In 2010 we welcomedthe Sports Construction Group, AppliedMedical Technology, Progressive Book, CrossCountry Mortgage and NVR Mortgage. In2011, True North Corporate Center (Shellgasoline stores,) The Oaks of Brecksville,Air Compliance and the Cleveland ClinicData Center arrived. In 2012 the RambusCompany will complete a major expansion,and Clinical Technologies will begin constructionof a new building. Discussionsare ongoing which would indicate that theyear 2012 will be equally successful. OurEconomic Development Director, FrankLaRose has done an excellent job and hasbecome one of the City’s greatest assets. Allof these economic development additions arenon-retail commercial and office development.In the next issue of the Bulletin, I willaddress the retail development over the pastfew years.As the Veteran’s Administration Hospital,Brecksville unit, closes totally this winter andspring, these new companies become so vitallyimportant to our local economy and its taxrevenue. We certainly appreciate their investmentin our city and we will do all we can toaccommodate their needs with the intent thattheir presence in Brecksville will be long andsuccessful.Old Man WinterWith winter now upon us, we ask that youadjust your speed when driving on snow andice covered roads. Adjust your drive time anddon’t drive unless absolutely necessary duringmajor winter storms. Please comply withour snow removal code and parking ban. Bydoing so you can help us help you have a safewinter driving season.“ConversationWithThe Mayor”Brecksville Mayor Jerry Hrubyextends an invitation to City residentsto his “Conversation with the Mayor”at the Human Services Center onTuesday, February 21 at 2 pm.The event will be hosted by theDepartment of Human Services.A Conversation with the Mayor isan opportunity for residents, especiallyolder and physically challengedresidents, to hear directly from MayorHruby about current and future issuesfacing the City as well as current andfuture City projects. It’s also a chanceto get on the spot answers to citizenquestions.The Department of Human Serviceswill provide transportation for olderand physically challenged residents.The Department asks that residentscall in advance for transportation toand from the Human Services Center.Call 526-2499.Happy New Year and a wish for good healthand prosperity for you all. May you also enjoyValentines Day with those special people inyour life. Continue to pray for our Troops. Andthank you for allowing me to serve you againas Mayor in this new term in office. I continueto dedicate this Administration to a cooperativeeffort between City Council, our staff, and allboards and commissions in order to serve ourcitizens in a professional manner addressing theneeds of our residents and business community.Jerry N. HrubyMayor3

council corner4On January 2, City Council held their annualorganizational meeting in which Mayor Hrubytook his oath of office to begin his seventh term asMayor. In addition, re-elected City CouncilmenLou Carouse, Gerry Broski and Mike Harwoodtook their oaths of office. Council’s newly electedmember, Laura Redinger, began her term of office as well. In addition,my fellow peers elected me to serve as City Council’s President for2012. I am grateful and honored to accept this leadership positionand I look forward to continuing the collaborative work environmentthat has been established between the Mayor, Administration, CityCouncil and our residents. Mike Harwood was then elected byCity Council to serve as Vice President. Mike’s effort, passion anddedication during his first two years on City Council have beenexemplary and I look forward to serving in a leadership positionalongside him.At the organizational meeting, many resident volunteers were swornin to begin their terms on our various City boards and commissions.These volunteers graciously offer their time and knowledge for thebetterment of our community and I thank them for doing so.2011 included many Bicentennial events throughout the year forour residents to enjoy. On behalf of City Council, I would like tothank all of the volunteers and sponsors who helped organize theseevents and make our Bicentennial celebration one for the ages.During City Council’s last meeting in December, the 2012 budgetwas approved. This approval followed lengthy discussions throughoutNovember and December regarding the budget proposal. Once again,Council has approved a very conservative budget knowing that thecurrent economic environment is still tenuous at best.Finally, I would like to acknowledge and thank former Councilmanand President, Larry Potla, for his outstanding service to ourcommunity during his 14 years in office. His dedication to ourresidents and community, calm demeanor and professionalism arequalities that were admired and respected by all who have had thepleasure to work alongside him.Sincerely,Greg Skaljac, City Council PresidentIf your organization participates in Home Days,or you just want to fill in your calendar,Brecksville Home Days this year isJune 29, 30 and July 1.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 sfinance rex mackAs was budgeted for in 2011, the Committeeapproved the final quarterly transfer resolution. Inaddition to the transfer ordinance, the Committeeand City Council approved two appropriationordinance requests. With the recent changes in ourLaw Department and the ongoing North East OhioRegional Sewer Case, there were several expenseadjustments included for legal for both salary andprofessional servicesIn the fourth quarter of 2011, the Finance Committee recommendedand City Council approved Purchase Requisitions for the following:$5,400 to Color Bar Printing for the 2012 City Calendar, $17,750 toProforma Park Place for the printing and mailing of the 2012 BrecksvilleBulletin, $20,000 to Mattes Landscaping for supplementary snowplowing,$35,012.48 to Sunguard Public Sector Pentamation for softwaremaintenance through 10/31/2012, various amounts to Vermont Systemsfor annual software maintenance of RecTrac ($4,636.40) , WebTrac($1,747.60), and FinTrac (6,384), and $3,150 to Polygraph Consultantsfor polygraph testing for 18 police officer candidates. The expenditureof $6,500 to be paid to Western Reserve Psychological Associates forthe psychological exams of 13 police department candidates was alsoapproved. To provide for necessary replacements needed to upgrade ourPolice computers, $8,570.65 was paid to Dell Computer for the purchaseof five computer systems.The professional services bills for the fourth quarter totaled$142,966.45. These bills included services for legal, architectural,building, and engineering. With an increase in natural gas billings, it wasalso approved that the City allowance for natural gas be increased from$200,400 to $213,580. In addition, the allowance for water and sewerexpense was increased from $95,275 to $99,150. For annual maintenanceof our City’s phone systems, $9,745.92 was approved to be paid to BlackBox Network Services.Renewal of the City’s contract with Medical Mutual of Ohio formedical care administrative services at the rate of $58.54 per employee permonth for 2012, renewal of the City’s dental coverage with Assurant at arate of $27.76 per single and $86.02 per family per month for 2012, andrenewal of the second year of the life insurance contract with Assurant ata rate of $138 per person annually for 2012 were approved. In addition,Medical Mutual of Ohio’s proposal for the City’s stop loss protectionportion of our self-funded hospital health benefit plan for the cost of$47.23 per month per single coverage and $105.82 per month per familycoverage was considered and authorized and accepted for 2012.In concurrence with the Administration’s recommendation, Councilpassed a Resolution to amend Resolution 2116 to increase the allocationto the City’s Road Repavement Fund by $10,000 per month. This annualincrease of $120,000 will help the City to better keep up with neededmaintenance and improvement of our roads.In December, City Council worked together with the CityAdministration and the budget for 2012 was passed. With the overallrevenues projected to be lower in 2012 and expenses continuing toincrease, planning for next year’s budget was challenging. Income taxcollection is expected to be 1.43 million dollars less than our 2011budgeted revenues by roughly 13.1 million dollars. As advised bythe Cuyahoga County Budget Commission, property tax collectionis expected to be slightly less than 2011. It is expected to be under 5million dollars. Estimated to be 1.6 million dollars, medical expenses areprojected to be 33% higher in 2012. While there are no other changes to

enefit levels, a 2% salary increase is budgetedfor 2012. General Fund expenditures arebudgeted at $17,550,386 and it is actually areduction of 2.6% ($476, 825) from the 2011budget. Most of the reduction comes fromtrimming down operating expenses.Your City Council has worked over theyears to maintain a conservative budget and tosafeguard our City’s financial integrity. Withthe City now spending roughly 4 milliondollars less per year than it once did, theCity administration should be commendedfor continuing to provide the high qualitycity services and protection that we allenjoy. Thank you to Mayor Hruby, to allour department heads, and to all our Cityworkforce for all the hard work and extra effortsto provide our outstanding city services.buildings & groundsLouis N. Carouse, Jr.City Council acceptedthe recommendationsof the Buildings andGrounds Committee onmany projects that will becontinued into 2012. AtBlossom, authorization to seek bids for thebases to the synthetic field lighting was granted.Also at Blossom, a purchase requisition to repaira deteriorated portion of the electrical systemat the main school building in the amount of$10,450.00 was approved.The back-up battery system for the lightingin the Human Services Therapy Pool wasapproved for replacement in the amount of$3,069.44 to United Power Service Co. Newchairs for the Human Services dining roomwere purchased to replace the existing 190chairs for $31,920. At the Community Center,two new AERCO boilers were authorized forpurchase from R.L. Deppmann Co. in additionto $28,950.00 for installation materials andservices. The new boilers will provide a backupsystem in the event of a failure to providehot water to the building.Legislation was proposed and passed toaccept the bid of Hess Corporation for thepurchase of natural gas for the 2012 calendaryear with the option of renewing in the nexttwo years.The Committee continues to work onmany projects that have been reported onpreviously with the anticipation of makingrecommendations later in 2012.safety-serviceNora MurphyThe Safety-ServiceCommittee recommendedand City Council approvedthe following expenditures:Replacement of receiversand reprogram radiosfor compliance with FCC NarrowbandingMandate for the Police, Fire and ServiceDepartment. The cost is $14,565.00 for thePolice Department, $7,427.50 for the FireDepartment and $2,680.00 for the ServiceDepartment.An expenditure of $6,103.50 for repairs andreplacement parts for Fire Department Truck141.An Ordinance accepting the bid of BestEquipment Co., Inc for a rear loading rubbishpacker for use by the Service Department wasapproved.Legislation was passed by City Councilauthorizing the purchase of two Bobcat Skid-Steer Loaders in the amount of $35,626.19.The equipment is necessary for the ServiceDepartment operation.An Ordinance has been approved to purchasea Hyster Lift Truck for the Service Department.A motion was approved for an expenditureof $5,684.00 for the purchase of trees for Fallplanting.An Ordinance accepting the bid of TriadStaffing for temporary general labor staffing forthe Service Department was approved.An Ordinance authorizing the purchase ofvarious grades of gasoline and diesel fuel for theCity of Brecksville through a Joint MunicipalImprovement Consortium was passed.A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enterinto an agreement with Cuyahoga Countyregarding FY10 State Homeland SecurityProgram Community Emergency ResponseTeam Buildout was approved.A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enterinto a Memorandum of Understanding withthe Cuyahoga County Department of Childrenand Family Services was passed.An expenditure of $6,425.00 to ClevelandVicon Company for the replacement ofthe south side door leading into the PoliceDepartment was approved.The Safety-Service Committee continues tobe very active. I look forward to continuingto chair the Committee this coming year. Andmay I wish as we begin 2012 that all Brecksvilleresidents be blessed with good health and greathappiness.streets & sidewalksGerald F. BroskiCity Council adoptedOrdinance No. 4663 atthe December 20, 2011regular meeting to acceptthe following bids forthe Service Department2012 Road MaintenanceProgram, as listed and in accordance withthe specifications on file in the office of theDirector of Purchasing:• Crossroads Asphalt Recycling for partialdepth joint repairs, crackfilling, partialplanning, and for certain equipment rentalfor various amounts.• J. D. Striping & Services, Inc. for paintstriping of various City streets in an amountnot to exceed $39,138.80, and for auxiliarymarkings in an amount not to exceed$39,895.70.• Specialized Construction, Inc. forpulvamixing, partial depth joint repairs,asphalt utility repairs, asphalt placement,single pass pavement treatment, and forcertain equipment rental in various amounts.• Pavement Technology, Inc. for reclamitetreatment of various City streets in theamount of $0.78 per square yard.• Konstruction King, Inc. for various types ofconcrete repairs, in various amounts.• TC Construction Co., Inc. for concreteutility repairs, in various amounts.• PS Construction Fabrics, Inc. in variousamounts.City officials toured City streets in November2011 to establish priorities for the 2012 RoadMaintenance Program. Another tour will beconducted early in 2012 to determine if therehave been any damages to City streets over thewinter months that would require a change inthe 2012 Road Program, as proposed.utilities Michael HarwoodAs we complete the 2011construction season, wewould like to take this timeto thank you the residentsfor your understanding,patience, and the everydayadjustments you make toallow for these projects to be successful. Theadministration continues to take a proactiveapproach in applying for any and all potentialcontinued on page 65

around townBLT presents…Li’l AbnerMarch 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31Musical based on Al Capp’s comic stripcharactersTrouble begins in backwoods Dog Patchwhen the government, looking for somewhereto do atomic testing, decides the town is themost unnecessary place in the country. Beforethe townsfolk are to be evacuated there is afrantic attempt to find some reason for thetown to be necessary and save the annual“Sadie Hawkins Day.”BTOTSpresents…August: Osage CountyFebruary 3-5 & 10-12The story of the Weston family ofOklahoma...a pill-popping mother, a vanishedfather, and three unique sisters harboring secretswho gather at the family home when Daddisappears. Directed by Terrence Kelly. Fridayand Saturday performances will begin at 7:30,with Sunday matinees at 2:00. Tickets are $14for adults, and $12 for seniors and studentsthrough college.All performances will be held at the historicOld Town Hall.Father DaughterGrandfather/GranddaughterDanceSaturday, February 11from 7 to 9 pm at the Community CenterThis will be a very special evening thatfathers, daughters, grandfathers andgranddaughters will rememberfor a very long time! There will bea DJ for music and dancing andeach couple will receive a digital photograph that will$25 per couple$5 ea. additionalpersonbe taken and email them the evening of the dance.Pizza, pop, punch and cookies will be served.This is the perfect way to show your lovedone how much you care.Ages 3-12.Register in advance at the CommunityCenter. Call for details 546-2300.$5 discount for CommunityCenter membersAn Evening at the RacesThe Brecksville Firefighters Association presents “An Evening atthe Races” at St. Sava, 2151 W. Wallings Road inBroadview Hts. on Friday, February 3. The doors open at 7:00 pm.A buffet dinner will be served before the Races, post time 8:00 pm.The event is BYOB, beer and soda will be provided. The “races” willbe shown on video and are for entertainment purposes only. Therewill be trophy winning horse owners.Tickets are $20 per person (adults only) and can be purchased inadvance at the Fire Department. For more information contact theBrecksville Fire Department at 526-2640.Brecksville City Hall ClosedCity Hall, the Service Department and the Human ServicesCenter will be closed in observance of Presidents Day on Monday,February 20. The Community Center will be open from 10 amto 5 pm.Rubbish and recycling pickups will be on Tuesday, February 21.Whenever there is a City holiday rubbish pickup will be the nextbusiness day.Have YouReceived Your2012 Calendar?The City calendar has beendelivered to residents. If you didnot receive your copy, you maypick up one at the front desk atHuman Services or the Community Center or City Hall.Please let them know what street you live on, so we can find outwhy you are not receiving your calendar in the mail.We are considering the 2012 calendar to be the last annual printededition of the Brecksville City Calendar.Perhaps you will want to save this calendar at the end of the yearas a keepsake because it reviews the Bicentennial.Beginning in 2013 the calendar will be available on the City’swebsite, www.brecksville.oh.us and bi monthly in the BrecksvilleBulletin.If you wish to comment, please call City Hall at 526-4351.7

safety & serviceFrigid temperatures are asharmful to seniors as heat wavesin summer. Follow these guidelinesand precautions to ‘winterproof’ senior homes and safeguardhealth.When outsideT Dress warmly in loose fittingclothes, layering when possible.Favor mittens over gloves asfingers generate warmth asthey rub against each other.During cold weather alwayswear a head cover, as 30-50%of body heat is lost throughthe head. A scarf or mouthcovering will help to protectlungs against cold air.T Frostbite and hypothermia aretwo of the biggest dangers thatface seniors. Most susceptiblebody parts are fingers, toes, earlobes and noses. Symptomsof frostbite include numbnessand a white cast to the skin inthe affected area. Warm bodyparts quickly, but be carefulnot to scald.Winter Safety Precautions for SeniorsT Keep hydrated. Many findit difficult to drink adequateliquid when it’s colder, butseniors are more susceptibleto dehydration than youngerpeople. As in warmer weather,try to drink 6-8 glasses ofwater a day.T If forced to shovel snow, tryto take frequent breaks. Theexercise, combined with coldertemperatures adds more strainto the heart. Every winter,people succumb to heartattacks while shoveling snow,so listen to your body. Ifyou’re tired, rest!T Make sure shoes have a goodrubber tread to avoid slips andfalls. A broken hip or leg canbe a devastating injury to asenior. If canes and walkersare utilized, make sure rubbertips are in good condition.InsideT Keep thermostat set at least65° to prevent hypothermia.Inexpensive plastic sheetingover windows will help insulatethe home. These windowcoveringkits are available at“big box stores” as well asmost hardware stores.T Make sure smoke detectorsare in good working order andreplace used batteries withfresh ones. For seniors whoutilize fuel-burning heaters,fireplaces and appliances, beon the safe side and purchasecarbon monoxide detectors.Remember, carbon monoxideis colorless and odorless.T It’s best for seniors to stayindoors as much as possiblein cold winter conditions.The most common signs andsymptoms of hypothermiaare: uncontrolled shiver, slowor slurred speech, a senseof exhaustion, stumbling,memory loss, drowsiness, disorientation.If you or someoneyou know is experiencingthese signs, get medical helpimmediately, but if that’snot possible, try to warmthe victim gradually, helpthem change into warm,dry clothing and then coverwith a blanket, making sureto cover the head and neckas well. Hypothermia candevelop in days or weeks, sokeep an eye on loved ones.T Finally, ensure that you ora loved one is fully stockedwith medications, medicines,food and water, inaddition to making surethey have adequate heat.Following these winter precautionswill help ensure thatyou and your loved ones stay ascomfortable and healthy duringthe winter season as possible.Seniors should take advantageof the hot nutritious mealsat the Human Services Centeron Tuesdays and Thursdays.Be PreparedT Make sure your vehicle is in good repairT Replace worn tiresT Check all fluidsT Never let your gas tank get below ¼ fullT Keep some extra supplies in your vehicle in the event of an emergency(see Winter Auto Supply Check List)DrivingT Allow extra timeT Always completely clear your windshield and all windows beforemoving your vehicleT Increase the distance you would normally follow another vehicleT Remember the roads may be slippery or icy – Slow DownT Turning and stopping will be greatly affected8Winter Driving TipsT Remember, bridges and overpasseswill freeze before the roadwayT Although 4 wheel drive vehicleshave better traction in slipperyconditions, it doesn’t mean theywon’t slide on ice or snow whenbrakingWinter Auto Supply Check List Blanket Extra gloves and hats Small shovel Bottle of water Granola bars First-aid kit Extra windshield washer fluid FlashlightT Use your low beam headlights during snow storms or otherinclement weatherT If visibility becomes poor, find a safe place to pull over untilconditions improve. Driving at a crawl often causes chain reactioncrashesT If your vehicle becomes stuck or disabled, wait inside until helparrives. Use a cell phone to call for help. If you’re in the City ofBrecksville, call 526-8900 on your cell phone, not 911.

Natural Gas and Electricity UpdateGASWe have been blessed by some of the lowest prices in years, and theycontinue to go down! So low in fact that it is recommended that you havea variable rate. No one should be on a fixed rate. If you are, you’re payingtoo much.Check your December bill. If your rate is higher than $4.52 you’re payingtoo much. Your January bill should be no higher than $4.36.Those are Dominion East Ohio’s monthly variable rates and they arethe bench mark.Many people have IGS Energy’s variable rate. It’s time to cancel becausetheir rate has been going up instead of down. They are now more than adollar higher than Dominion. If you have IGS call and cancel but be surethey will not charge you an early termination fee. You will automaticallybe switched back to Dominion.If you are with NOPEC call them at 888-848-7914 and tell them youwant to be sure you are on their variable rate, not their fixed rate.If you have any other supplier call them and ask them to cancel yourservice which will send you back to the original gas company, DominionEast Ohio and then you are eligible to go with NOPEC. If you do cancelmake sure there is no early termination fee. It will take one to two billingperiods to return to Dominion and then you are eligible to go toNOPEC. In fact, call NOPEC AT 888-848-7914 right now and ask ifyou are eligible to be put on their variable rate.If you are a customer of Direct Energy it is very important to checkyour rate. They are charging some customers a variable rate that has beenas high as $8.99!!!!! If your rate is that high call them immediately andcancel.WARNING: Whenever you request any sort of company or rate changecheck with your current supplier to be sure you will not incur an early terminationfee. 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. Manypeople have more than $1,000 in credit built up! Typical consumers don’tneed that much for the winter. It’s your money and you may request all ora part of it.ELECTRICITYYou are getting a small discount if the first page of your bill has a linethat reads, “NOPEC – First Energy Solutions” or just “First EnergySolutions.” If your bill does not mention either of the above call NOPECat 800-292-9284 to enroll. Sorry, but the Illuminating Company does notpermit budget billing if you buy your electricity from an Energy Choiceprovider.Regarding the Duke Energy offer sometime back for all electric homes,we do not have an opinion because the amount of savings from Duke isdisputed. The Duke plan does have a $50 early termination fee. Any earlytermination fee, be it gas or electric should be avoided.Thursday January 19Wednesday February 15Thursday March 22Saturday May 19 - DrillMeeting DatesAll meetings are at 7pm, in the HumanServices Gathering RoomWednesday September 19Thursday October 18Wednesday November 28w h a t ’ s o n t h e c i t y c a l e n d a rjanuary15 Brecksville Community Centeropen to all residents for Free!See Page 10 for details16 MLK Day City office open17 City Council 8 pm18 Telecommunications Commission 7pm21 2012 Inaugural Ball 6 pm23 Recreation Commission 7:30 pm26 Planning Commission 7 pmfebruary7 City Council 8 pm8 Advisory Board to the Department ofHuman Services 3 pmHuman Services Center9 Planning Commission 7 pm11 Father/Daughter Dance, CommunityCenter 7-9 pm13 Board of Zoning Appeals15 Telecommunications Commission7 pm20 President’s Day, All City OfficesClosed, Community Center Open10 am-5 pm21 Conversation with the Mayor 2 pmHuman Services CenterCity Council 8 pm22 Mayor Hruby’s State of the CityAddress6 pm Human Services Center23 Human Services Volunteer TeaNoon, Human Services CenterPlanning Commission 7 pm27 Recreation Commission 7:30 pmAll meetings are at City Hall unless noted otherwise.9

Generosity Evident inFour Local ComunitiesThe 29th Annual Yuletide Hunger Program and its companion program, Adopt-A-Family,distributed food and gifts to a record 146 families totaling 459 people in need in Brecksville,Broadview Hts., Seven Hills and Independence.Of the 146 families, 71 participated in the Adopt – A – Family program.The Yuletide Hunger Program was founded by Brecksville resident Dave Mansbery, a lifetimehonorary member and past president of the Advisory Board to the Brecksville Department ofHuman Services.The two programs are indebted to individuals, organizations and companies for their donationsand to the countless people who give their timeand energy to make this immense task happen, especiallyYuletide Week Coordinator, Ken Orchard.The committee would also like to thank the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools. The schools are theprimary collection points for the food, and the students,faculty and administrators donate a tremendous amountof money to the program. This year the schools donatedmore than $3,500!!! (Please remember that at levytime!!!!!!)Thank you everyone very much!!!!!New Year, NeBrecksville Residents – FreeSunday, January 15, 2012 | 10 a.m.–2Brecksville Community Center, One Community Drive,Admission: FREE all day with a canned/non-perishable food item per personFree fitness demonstrations, screenings, nutritioninformation, massage therapy, and access to theswimming pool. Bring swimsuit, towel and lock.Open to all Brecksville residents.Community Creativity Sparkles Like a SugarEvery Christmas season, the Community Center holds a Gingerbreadcontest. As you can see, contestants come up with some pretty great ideas.The houses can be your own creation or from a kit. Judging is done byCommunity Center members who wish to participate. The first place winnerthis year is the Angry Birds house (top left), created by the Popielskifamily. Second place goes to Sarah Mutch for her Brecksville City Hall(top middle). Last year Sarah created the Old Town Hall in honor of the# 1 #2Bicentennial year. Third place goes to the Gerbino fThe bottom row shows more of the houses entered,entered did a fantastic job. Congratulations to all. Ienter a house next year, it is open to all ages and thethird place winners take home a prize. Your creationBulletin! Look for information around Thanksgivinbrecksville.oh.us and at the Community Center.10

w YouHealth Eventp.m.BrecksvilleBROUGHT TO YOU BYPlum!amily (top right).everyone whof you would like tofirst, second andmay end up in theg 2012 on www.#3Oath of Office for City Council andCity AppointeesContinued from Page 6Municipal Facility Registration and Use Review BoardNora L. Murphy–Council Representative for a2 year term.Laura C. Redinger–Council Representative for a2 year term.Louis N. Carouse, Jr.–Human Services Representativefor a 2 year term.Rex E. Mack–Recreation Commission Representativefor a 2 year term.John Adams–Citizen Member for a 2 year term.Larry J. Potla–Citizen Member for a 2 year term.Planning CommissionMichael T. Harwood–Council Representative for a2 year term.Kirk Roman–Citizen Member for a 5 year term.Recreation CommissionRex E. Mack–Council Representative for a2 year term.Brian Stucky–Citizen Member for a 4 year term.Telecommunications CommissionGerald F. Broski–Council Representative for a2 year term.John S. Shott–Citizen Member for a 3 year term.James Steiger–Mayor’s Designate for a 3 year term.Volunteer Firemen’s Dependents BoardGerald F. Broski–Council Representative for a1 year term.Nora L. Murphy–Council Representative for a1 year term.City EngineerOrdinance No. 4550–provide a new rate schedule forthe services of Donald G. Bohning & Associates asConsulting EngineersGerald M. Wise–City Engineer.Mayor Hruby administers the Oath of Office to CouncilPresident Greg Skaljacand the Oath of Office toCouncil Vice-President Michael HarwoodJudge Pamela Barker administers the Oath of Office to councilmembers Louis Carouse, Jr., Michael Harwood, Laura Redingerand Gerald BroskiPlaying Cards Still AvailableThe cards feature 54 historic photos and educational facts aboutthe City of Brecksville and were sponsored bycommunity members.The decks sell for $10 a piece at the Human Services Center,the Community Center and online at www.brecksville.oh.us.11

human services centerBrecksville to be Site forSight Center Traveling StoreThe Cleveland Sight Center is beginning a traveling EYE-dea shop that will stop atthe Brecksville Human Services Center every three months. The shop will be in thelobby of the Human Services Center on Thursday, January 26 from 10 to 2.People who are visually impaired will be able to shop for products and get informationright where they live, solving two major issues; the need for transportation andlearning about products to best meet their needs.Arts & CraftsBrecksville HandcraftersMondays from 1:00 to 3:00 – Learn howto make greeting cards, place cards andalmost anything using all sorts of thingsincluding wallpaper. Or knit, crochet, crossstitch, needlepoint, tat and scrapbook. Ohyes, a little bit of chit chat goes on too.You’ll make new friends. Free to registeredmembers.Watercolor with Judi RoszakMondays from 10:00 to Noon – Itdoesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or havebeen painting all your life. Classes are smallenabling Judy to give one-on-one personalinstruction regardless of your ability.A punch pass for 6 sessions is $30 forBrecksville residents, $40 for non residents.Walk-ins are $7 for members, $9 for nonmembers and $11 for non resident, nonmembers.Fitness ProgramsYoga with Denise ClementMondays from 9:15 am to 10:15 amWednesdays from 7:30 am to 8:30 amStretch, tone, build strength and work theheart. Dress comfortably, bring a mat andwater bottle.A punch pass for 6 sessions is $30 forBrecksville residents, $40 for non residents.Walk-ins are $7 for members, $9 for nonmembers and $11 for non resident, nonmembers. No class February 20.Tai Chi with Ken OwenTai Chi for Arthritis - Wednesdays from11:00 to Noon – FREE class with paidmembership in either the CommunityCenter or Human Services Center - A specializedversion to help you deal with thoseaches and pains. It really works!Tai Chi is the ancient Chinese exerciseexperience that is the just right exercise forpeople who are looking to stretch and tonewithout getting sore! A great way to loosenup those tight muscles.Armchair Exercise with Daga MorozTuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 to11:45 – Totally free!You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll beable to do sitting down that will make youfeel better!Armchair Yoga with Joyce BarchetMondays and Fridays from 10:45 to11:45 – Totally free!A relaxing class concentrating on alignmentof poses creating strength, flexibilityand tone.Cards and GamesFree for registered membersCanasta – Wednesdays from 12:30to 3:30Dominoes – Thursdays from 1:15 to 4:30Duplicate Bridge – Mondays and Fridaysfrom 1:00 to 4:00. – Bring a partner or justbring yourself.Intermediate Bridge group on Tuesdaysfrom 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 tonoon. Bring a canned food item to “buy”chips. You might win a free lunch.Mah Jongg – Wednesdays from 9 toNoonBlood Pressure ScreeningsEvery Monday from 9 to 11:45 – Free!Lower Level in the Nurses Station.RecoveryRecovery, Inc. meets Fridays from 10:00to noon. Having trouble dealing with youremotions? Recovery, Inc. is a self help programthat will help you cope in a friendly,small-group atmosphere. Meetings are heldin a private room. Free coffee!Meals on WheelsThe Human Services Center is the headquartersfor the local Meals on Wheels program.Volunteers deliver a warm lunch andcold supper Monday through Friday mornings.Cost is $25 per week. Call 526-2499for enrollment information.Brecksville PantryThe Human Services Center distributesfood once each month to families of all ageswho are in need. If you or someone youknow needs assistance please contact theHuman Services Center at 526-2499.Food DonationsThe Brecksville Pantry is always in needof food donations or gift cards to GiantEagle and Heinen’s to buy fresh meat andproduce. We especially need canned tuna,canned pasta, canned vegetables and fruit,peanut butter and jelly, boxed cereal andpaper products and bar soap. Please bringyour donations to the Human ServicesCenter at 2 Community Drive.Senior TransportationNeed a ride? Transportation is availablefor residents 60 and over, Monday throughFriday from 9 to 4. Our cars will takeyou to a medical appointment anywherein Cuyahoga County. Our van will takeyou on errands on Tuesday and Thursday.Our bus will take you to a restaurant onWednesday and a shopping mall on Friday.An application on file is necessary. Call theHuman Services Center for more informationat 526-2499.12

TechnologyBrecksville Computer Users GroupThursdays from 6:30 to 9 in the oldschool at Blossom. If your computer is sickwith a virus or whatever they can help. Callfor more info at 526-8836. Or join up if youlove tinkering with computers.Seniors of the YearIt’s time for nominations for the Senior Volunteer Man and Woman of the Year sponsoredby the Department of Human Services and the Brecksville Kiwanis Club. Pick upa nomination form at the Human Services Center. Deadline for nominations isMarch 16. The annual Volunteer of the Year luncheon is Tuesday, May 15 at noon atthe Human Services Center.The 2011 Senior Volunteers of the Year were Sylvia Fowler and Bob Petrushka.General Computer UseThe Human Services Center has three computers with printersand e-mail and Internet capability just waiting for you. Walk inanytime except Thursday from 1 – 3:30 and sit right down. Free!Human Services Needs DriversThe Human Services Department’s award winning volunteerdriving program for seniors is experiencing depleted ranks. Moredrivers are needed, especially during the winter when some driversgo south.Typically drivers volunteer a day a month driving from 8:30 amto 4 pm. Some drivers are so committed that they drive once ormore a week.We use City cars to transport seniors to medical appointmentsMonday through Friday throughout Cuyahoga County. OnTuesday and Thursday our mini van takes seniors on errands suchas the grocery store and drug store.Most importantly we need drivers for our 14 passenger buswhich transports seniors and wheel chair users to medical appointmentsand to our Wednesday restaurant trips and Friday mall trips.No special license is required including the bus. We do ask thatthe bus drivers be physically able to strap in the wheel chairs onthe bus and we ask that all drivers are comfortable traveling on thefreeways and in inclement weather.For more information please call the Human Services Center at526-2499.Grow Your Family TreeWe’ve all thought about tracing the roots of our familytree and now you’ve got a chance to finally do it.Genealogist and Brecksville resident, Wally Huskonenhas created a program to help residents trace their familyheritage.Two-hour sessions will start Wednesday, January 25and run every Wednesday through May from 6 to 8 atthe Brecksville Human Services Center. You’ll work withWally on creating your own ancestor chart and familygroup sheet. Each session is limited to six people to enablehands-on instruction employing the Center’s three publiccomputers. And it’s free!Register by calling the Human Services Center at526-2499. Bring any basic family tree information thatyou possess especially names of relatives who were probablycounted in the 1930 or 1940 census.BRECKSVILLER T TAV E L E R SPlay Poker!Learn how to and play Texas Hold ‘Em on Fridays from 10:00 toNoon. Costs just a can of tuna or a box of spaghetti for BrecksvillePantry to play. Person with most chips wins a free lunch.Drug Discount CardCuyahoga County is providing a free Prescription DrugDiscount Card available at the Human Services Center.This is a 15% to 30% savings and cannot be used in conjunctionwith any insurance plan to increase savings.World War II MemoriesWW II aviators Ben Jeremiah and Homer Farr lead a monthlystorytelling of memories and experiences from War II. We sharestories from the front and the home front remembering the supportgiven 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.Meetings are every 3rd Wednesday of the month starting at10:30 am at the Human Services Center in the Gathering Room.Free coffee and goodies!Next meetings are January 18 with Florence Roseman, guestspeaker and February 15 with G. Peter Ertel, guest speakerRembrandt in America:Cleveland Museum of ArtTuesday, February 219:15 am Bus Departs Brecksville Muni lot returns toBrecksville at 3 pm. Rembrandt in America will be the first major exhibitionto explore in depth the collecting of Rembrandt paintings inAmerica. Consisting of approximately fifty works, many autographed bythe artist. This is a unique and rare opportunity to examine the evolvingopinions and methods of scholars as to what constituted an autographedRembrandt painting.Cost $13 for residents.Call Human Services at 526-2944 for more information.Registration in progress.13

human services centerJump in, the Water’s FineThat’s good advice. A study suggests that working out in90-degree water for three hours a week for eight months may helpease fibromyalgia symptoms. Aquatic therapy is less stressful on thebody and heated water may help relax muscles.Where can you do this? In the warm water therapy pool at theHuman Services Center of course. Pick up a detailed pool scheduleat the front desk.t h e r a p y p o o l s c h e d u l emonday8:30-9:00 Doctor Approved Self-Directed Therapy149:00-10:00 Liquid Strength10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class6:30-7:30 Nora’s Water Exercise11:00-6:30Self-Directed Therapy7:30-7:50tuesday8:30-6:00 Self-Directed Therapy6:00-7:00 AQUAfit7:00-7:50 Self-Directed Therapywednesday8:30-9:00 Self-Directed Therapy9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class11:00-11:30 Self-Directed Therapy11:30-12:30 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed)6:30-7:30 Nora’s Water Exercise12:30-6:30Self-Directed Therapy7:30-7:50thursday8:30-6:00 Self-Directed Therapy6:00-7:00 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed)7:00-7:50 Self-Directed Therapyfriday8:30-9:00 Self-Directed Therapy9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class11-Noon AQUAfitNoon-4:50 Self-Directed Therapysaturday9:00-10:00 AQUAfit10:00-1:00 Self-Directed Therapysunday (pool is closed)Tuesday Brunch BunchBrunch is served in the Human Services Gathering Room onTuesday’s from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $3.00 and all agesare welcome. Meals include coffee, decaf coffee, hot tea, mainentree, fruit and juice.January17 Sausage gravy over biscuit, sausage patty, scrambled eggs,lettuce and tomato.24 French toast casserole, bacon, fruit.31 Ham and eggs, red skin potatoes, muffin, fruit.February7 Breakfast quiche, bacon, potatoes, fruit.14 Strawberry stuffed French toast, bacon, smiley potatoes.21 Egg-Canadian bacon-cheese muffin, hash brownpotatoes, fruit.28 Egg Fritatta, potatoes, sausage, lettuce and tomato.january19 Spaghetti and meatballs, romaine salad, ciabatta bread,cookie and lemon ice.26 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, dinnerroll, cheesecake.february2 Cole slaw, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, carrots,dinner roll, peanut butter pie.9 Valentine’s Day Celebration! Chicken cordon bleu, ricepilaf, vegetable, dinner roll, salad, Lovely dessert.16 Salad, chicken Parmesan, penne pasta, Italian green beans,garlic bread, Surprise dessert.23 Applesauce, roast pork with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes,rye bread, spiced apple ring, peach pie.Cost is $5 for residents and $7 non-resident guests.Please Note: There are no meals served during the week of aCity holiday. Remember to reserve your seat by calling HumanServices the Monday before the lunch.

New 6 Week SessionJan 9,16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13FREE Custom Mini FigureFREE T Shirt with New EnrollmentKindergarten –2nd Grade (5-7 Year Olds) Mondays 4:45-5:45pm3rd-5th Graders (8-10 Year Olds) Mondays 6:00-7:00pmStudents will design & build educational models, including motorized machinesand will build a new model each week. Develop problem solving &critical thinking skills explore science, architecture, engineering Concepts.Encourage creativity & self-confidence. Foster team work & cooperationwith fun & education combined. Learn more at www.bricks4kidz.com/ohiobrunswick-medina.Cost: Brecksville Community Center members $70 and Residents $80.TaekwondoWinter Session II - Tuesday, February 28 thru Saturday, April 21Tiny Tigers Taekwondo (Beginner Class) Boys and Girls ages 4-6The Tiny Tiger program is a specialized program for children 4 thru 6 years of age.The program is geared to develop: Listening and Awareness Skills, Attention Spanand Coordination Skills.DayTimeSaturdays9:00-9:30 amCost $20.00 BCC Members and $25.00 Brecksville ResidentsAdvanced Tiny Tigers Taekwondo Boys and Girls ages 4-6The Advanced Tiny Tigers Program is a specialized program for children 4-6 yearsof age whom have taken Tiny Tigers Taekwondo. The program is geared to develop:Listening and Awareness Skills, Attention Span and Coordination Skills. Class is heldon Tuesdays and Saturdays.DaysTimeTuesdays5:30-6:00 pmSaturdays9:30-10:00 amCost $40.00 BCC Members and $50.00 Brecksville ResidentsKarate for Kids (White, Orange and Yellow Belts) Boys and Girls ages 7-12The Taekwondo for Kids program is faster paced than the Tiny Tigers program. Itshares some of the same goals, which include integrity, perseverance, discipline,honesty, respect,self-control, leadership, self-confidence and self-esteem. These building blocks, alongwith Songahm Taekwondo are intended to develop a more complete person. Class isheld on both Thursdays and Saturdays.DaysTimeThursday6:30-7:00pmSaturdays10:00-10:30amCost $50.00 BCC Members and $60.00 Brecksville ResidentsIntermediate Karate for Kids (Camo, Green and Purple Belts)Boys and Girls ages 7-12The Taekwondo for Kids program is faster paced than the Tiny Tiger program. Itshares some of the same goals, which include integrity, perseverance, discipline,honesty, respect,self-control, leadership, self-confidence and self-esteem. These building blocks, alongwith Songahm Taekwondo are intended to develop a more complete person. Class isheld on both Thursday and Saturday.DayTimeThursday7:00-7:30pmSaturdays10:30-11:00amCost $50.00 BCC Members and $60.00 Brecksville ResidentsAdvanced Karate for Kids (Blue, Brown, Red & Red/Black Belts)Boys and Girls ages 7-12The Advanced Karate for Kids program is for those students who have progressed toa certain belt level. It continues to develop the goals and disciplines of the Karate forKids program. Class is held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.DaysTimeTuesdays6:00-6:30pmWednesdays 6:00-6:45pmSaturdays11:00-11:30amCost $60.00 BCC Members and $70.00 Brecksville ResidentsFirst Degree Black Belt Karate All AgesThe Black Belt program is for those students who have progressed to the level ofblack belt. It continues to develop the goals and disciplines of the Advanced Karatefor Kids program. Class is held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.DaysTimeTuesday (1st Degree)6:30-7:15pmWednesday (1st Degree)7:30-8:15pmSaturdays (All Black Belts)11:30am-12:15pmCost $60.00 BCC Members and $70.00 Brecksville ResidentsSecond and Third Degree Black Belt Karate All AgesThe Black Belt program is for those students who have progressed to the level ofblack belt. It continues to develop the goals and disciplines of the Advanced Karatefor Kids program. Class is held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.DaysTimeTuesday (2nd and 3rd Degree) 7:15-8:00pmThursday (2nd and 3rd Degree) 7:30-8:15pmSaturdays (All Black Belts)11:30am-12:15pmCost $60.00 BCC Members and $70.00 Brecksville ResidentsTaekwondo for Adults and Teens Ages 13 and upTaekwondo for Adults and Teens focuses on teaching Korean Karate techniquessuch as kicking, blocks and self-defense. It also stresses the foundational goals of apositive mental attitude and high goal setting. Class is held on Wednesday, Thursdayand Saturday.DaysTimeWednesdays 8:15-9:00pmThursdays8:15-9:00pmSaturdays12:15-1:00pmCost $60.00 BCC Members and $70.00 Brecksville ResidentsRegistrationResident begins 2/1 until 2 days before the first class17

community centerKids n Company IThis class is designed for children 6 months to 2 years of age. A responsibleadult participant who is comfortable in the water must accompany each childduring all class sessions.Location Human Services Therapy PoolMeeting Day WednesdayMeeting Day ThursdayClass Times 12:00P - 12:30P Class Times 6:45P - 7:15PClass Dates 03/14 - 05/09 Class Dates 03/15-05/10No Class 04/11 No Class 04/12Meeting Day SaturdayClass Times 12:00P - 12:30PClass Dates 03/10 - 05/12No Class 04/07 or 04/14Kids n Company IIThis class is designed for children 2 years to 4 years of age. A responsibleadult participant who is comfortable in the water must accompany each childduring all class sessions.Water exploration is encouraged, having fun is mandatory!Location Human Services Therapy PoolMeeting Day WednesdayMeeting Day ThursdayClass Times 11:30A - 12:00P Class Times 7:15P - 7:45PClass Dates 03/14- 05/09 Class Dates 03/15-05/10No Class 04/11 No Class 04/12Meeting Day SaturdayClass Times 12:30P - 1:00PClass Dates 03/10-05/12No Class 04/07 or 04/14Registration for Kids n Company I & II Residents begin February 1, until 2 daysbefore the first class.Cost Community Center Member 40.00 and Resident 50.00Please Note: A discount will be given when 3 or morechildren are registered for the same type of program.The net cost will be $20 (plus certification fees whereapplicable) for the third child and after.Preschool IThis class is designed for children 4 and 5 years of age. Please refer to thewebsite for more information. www.brecksville.oh.us/departments/recreation.Location BCC–Brecksville Community CenterMeeting Day TuesdayMeeting Day ThursdayClass Times 5:30P - 6:05P Class Times 4:30P - 5:05PClass Dates 03/13-05/08 Class Dates 03/15- 05/10No Class 04/10 No Class 04/12Meeting Day SaturdayClass Times 10:00A - 10:35AClass Dates 03/10-05/12No Class 04/07 or 04/14Preschool IIThis class is designed for children 4 and 5 years of age. Please refer to thewebsite for more information. www.brecksville.oh.us/departments/recreation.Location BCC–Brecksville Community CenterMeeting Day TuesdayMeeting Day ThursdayClass Times 5:30P - 6:05P Class Times 4:30P - 5:05PClass Dates 03/13- 05/08 Class Dates 03/15 - 05/10No Class 04/10 No Class 04/12Meeting Day SaturdayClass Times 10:00A - 10:35AClass Dates 03/10-05/12No Class 04/07 or 04/14Registration for Preschool I & II Residents begin February 1, until 2 days beforethe first class.Cost Community Center Member 40.00 and Resident 50.00NOTE Children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers in the water at alltimes. 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 ifneeded.Level 1 and 2Meeting Day TuesdayClass Times 4:30P - 5:20PClass Dates 03/13- 05/08No Class 04/10Meeting Day ThursdayClass Times 5:30P - 6:20PClass Dates 03/15 -05/10No Class 04/12Meeting Day SaturdayClass Times 11:00-11:50AClass Dates 03/10 - 05/12No Class 04/07 or 04/1418Level 3 through 5Meeting Day TuesdayClass Times 4:30P - 5:20PClass Dates 03/13 - 05/08No Class 04/10Meeting Day ThursdayClass Times 4:30P - 5:20P5:30P - 6:20PClass Dates 03/15 -05/10No Class 04/12Meeting Day SaturdayClass Times 10:00A - 10:50A11:00A - 11:50AClass Dates 03/10 - 05/12No Class 04/07 or 04/14Learn to SwimLevel 6.1Meeting Day TuesdayClass Times 4:30P - 5:20PClass Dates 03/13- 05/08No Class 04/10Meeting Day ThursdayClass Times 4:30P - 5:20P5:30P - 6:20PClass Dates 03/15-05/10No Class 04/12Meeting Day SaturdayClass Times 11:00-11:50AClass Dates 03/10- 05/12No Class 04/07 or 04/14Spaces Still Available forWinter Learn to Swimbeginning January 10Contact the Community Centerfor more info!Level 6.2Meeting Day SaturdayClass Times 10:00A - 10:50AClass Dates 03/10 - 05/12No Class 04/07 or 04/14Registration Residents begin February 1,until 2 days before the first class.Location Brecksville Community CenterCost Community Center Member 45.00Resident 55.00

The City of BrecksvilleSoccer AcademySoccer Academy for Spring, Registration begins Feb. 1Pee Wee BasketballBoys and Girls—Kindergarten,1st Grade, 2nd GradeDatesMarch 10 - April 28, 2012*Time9:00 am - 4:00pm*No games April 7 and 14Registration In progress until 2/19.Cost$50 for BCC members$60 for residentsDescriptionThe Pee Wee Basketball program is a 6 week program for bothboys and girls in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. The programtakes place on Saturdays between 9:00am and 4:00pmat the Brecksville Community Center. (We will know exacttimes once the number of teams is determined). The programis broken into three separate divisions: Kindergartners are inone division; 1st graders in another and 2nd graders are in athird division. Every Saturday each team will be paired withanother team in their division to play with and against for 1 hour.The first part of the playing time focuses on skill developmentthrough practice and drills. The second part of the playing timeallows for game time between the two teams. The programfocus is to develop children’s skills in dribbling, passing, shooting,and understanding the principles of the game (positions,offense/defense, etc.).Location Brecksville Community CenterStart SmartBasketball ProgramAges 3-5 year oldsDaysWednesday, Mar. 7-Apr. 18Time6pm and 7pmNo Class on Wednesday, April 11Registration In progressCost $35 for BCC members and $45 for residentsThe Start Smart Basketball Program is a parent-child basedprogram designed to teach children the basic motor skills necessaryto play organized basketball while they work one-on-oneand spend quality time with their parents. The program focuseson teaching children and their parents basic sports mechanicswithout the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. TheStart Smart Basketball classes meet once a week for six weeksat the Brecksville Community Center.Gym Time9:30 am-1:30 pmMonday, Wednesday and Friday mornings!Join the fun! Bring your kids in for fun andgames and let them burn off some energy. Various toys andequipment will be available for use in the fieldhouse. Bring yourlunch and eat with your friends, too!There is no Gym Time when school is cancelled due to weatherconditions or scheduled school holidays.Gym Time is FREE for members and $2 per family for residents.Competitive SwimmingThis is a quarterly offered program for Fall, Winter and Spring that willfocus on competitive swim techniques and endurance for youth, ages 7-13.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 5Learn-to-Swim or equivalent.• This program is restricted to Brecksville residents only.• Sessions will be scheduled for eight (8) meetings.• Each offering is considered a separate session with separate fees. Participantsshould 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 lapsbefore registering. The instructors or other Aquatic Staff may recommendparticipants continue Learn-to-Swim before advancing to this program.Skills that will be refined throughout the program will include:• Freestyle (Front Crawl) • Starts• Breaststroke• Turns• Backstroke• Endurance• ButterflyEach time offering is considered a separate program.Please register only for the days that participants can attend.Meeting Day MondayClass Times 6:00-7:30PClass Dates 03/12 - 05/07No Class 04/09Meeting Day WednesdayClass Times 6:00-7:30PClass Dates 03/14- 05/09No Class 04/11Meeting Day SaturdayClass Times 12:00-1:30PClass Dates 03/10 - 05/12No Class 04/07 and 04/14Registration begins February 1 until 2 days before the first class.Cost $20 resident members and $25 for residents.19

9069 Brecksville Road, • Brecksville, OH 44141Presort StandardU.S. PostagePAIDCleveland, OHPermit #4291DATED MATERIALECRWSSPOSTAL CUSTOMERBRECKSVILLE, OHIO44141printed on recycled papercity hallCity Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351Mayor/Safety DirectorJerry N. Hruby . . . . . . . . 526-4351. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .res. 526-7646Law DepartmentDavid J. Matty, Law Director . . . .526-4351City Prosecutor/Assistant LawDirectorSergio DiGeronimo . . . . 546-9200Clerk of CourtsShelley Kazimore. . . . . . 526-2620Finance DepartmentVirginia Price, Director . 526-4351Police Department,Richard Mannarino, Chief of Policenon-emergency . . . . . . . 526-8900Animal WardenCliffette Thacker . . . . . . 526-8900Fire Department, Edwin Egut, Chiefnon-emergency . . . . . . . 526-2640City EngineerGerald Wise . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351Service Department . . . 526-1384Ron Weidig, Service Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351Building DepartmentScott Packard, Bldg. Commissioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-2630Department of RecreationTom Tupa, Director . . . . 546-2300Department of Human ServicesTed Lux, Director . . . . . . 526-2499Purchasing DepartmentBecki Burlingham, Director . . . . .526-4351Cemetery SextonKathleen Haystrick . . . . 526-4351Brecksville BulletinJinny Farr . . . . . . . . . . . . 546-2319frequently called phone numbersCuyahoga County LibraryBrecksville Branch . . . . 526-1102Board of Education Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-4000Brecksville Center for the Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-6232Brecksville Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546-2300Brecksville Historical Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-7165Brecksville Little Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4477Brecksville Theater on the Square. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-3443Brecksville Metroparks NatureCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-1012Brecksville Service Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-1384Brecksville-Broadview HeightsPost Office . . . . . . . . . . 838-5191Human Services Center.526-2499Independence License Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(216) 642-1373Regional Income Tax Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-0900Recycling Department . 526-2643Get Brecksville Information on the web www.brecksville.oh.us,on Time Warner Channel 20 & AT&T Channel 99city councilGreg Skaljac, President . . res. 717-0362Mike Harwood, Vice-President . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . res. 546-0521Gerald F. Broski . . . . . . . . . res. 526-2068Louis N. Carouse, Jr.. . . . res. 526-4963Rex Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . res. 740-0715Nora Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . res. 526-8655Laura Redinger . . . . . . . . . res. 717-1531Mary Scullin, Clerk . . . . . . . . . .526-4351EMERGENCY: CALL 911