City of Macedonia
october 2013
Mayor
Don Kuchta
Economic Development
Safety Director
[email protected]
Diana Augustine, Exec. Asst.
330-468-8322
[email protected]
Mayor’s Court 330-468-8379
Mary Ellen Foster, Clerk
City Council
330-468-8341
Ken Martin, President
Nick Molnar, Vice President
Shane Barker
Rita Darrow
Dave Engle
Michael Miller
Josephine Arceci, Clerk
City Directory
Building 330-468-8360
Mike Hlad, Commissioner
Finance 330-468-8359
Scott M. Svab, Director
Fire 330-468-8339
Tim Black, Chief
Human Resources 330-468-8353
Betsy McCafferty, HR Admin.
Police 330-468-1234
Jon Golden, Chief
Recreation 330-468-8370
Angela Gmerek, Director
Service 330-468-8324
Jim DeGaetano, Service Director
Mayor Delivers
"State of the City"
Address....
On September 12th, Mayor Don Kuchta was invited to give a 'State of the
City' communities address to the Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce along with
Northfield Village Mayor Jesse Nehez, Northfield Center Township-Trustee Rich
Reville, and Sagamore Hills Township-Scott Gall. Attendees were given an
overview of the City's accomplishments for the past year and goals for the near
future. A delicious breakfast was served and enjoyed by all at the Clarion Inn Hotel
and Conference Center.
Mayor’s Message
Don Kuchta, Mayor
october 2013
F ollowing are bullet points from the Mayor's State of the
City Address held on September 12th....
Very proud of our City
Takes a team effort businesses, residents and employees pulling
together to keep Macedonia strong and a place to be proud of!!
Increased Communication Efforts in 2013
Launched...
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Nixle - police effort to inform constituents of bulletins by t ext. Go to your
Messages in the ' TO' line type in 888777 in the M essage line type in
'44056' ; hit send...it is that easy!
City unveils 'MyMacedonia' APP, contact departments with ease; send the
building department a picture of an exterior housing concern, etc.
Iphone users: go to Iphone APP store; type in mymacedonia (one word all
lower case); For Android users: Go to Google Play Store: search for
myMacedonia (no spaces).
New website re-design forthcoming in the next months
Engineering Updates...
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Continuing to improve city infrastructure
South Bedford; recycling and overlay, sidewalk installed - donated bike
rack
Highland Road Bridge construction complete: approx. $13M; 95-5% Federal
Grant
Shepard Road resurfacing; joint project with the City of Twinsburg through
AMATS funding (started week of August 19); project in close out stage
I-271 widening project; scheduled for construction in Summer 2014; est. cost
is $65 million: an add'l lane will be added to the North and South
lanes...expanding to 3 lanes in each direction. Noise walls are being
evaluated.
Opening I-271 ramp closure (Oct. 1st) extended
Service Department...
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Has done over 4,500 ft of ditching to date
replaced/installed120 feet of sidewalk
Laid over 46 tons of cold patch to date on our streets
All new lighting has been installed at the Rec Ctr. Over 48 new fixtures,
providing 100% more lighting than the old fixtures, safer and will save the
Rec. Ctr. $256 per/month on the electric bill. Done by our certified
electrician.
New street signs throughout the City. Government standards for
luminescence.
Tree City USA - 7th year
Old City Hall torn down - now a green space area; park like benches to be
installed
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Mayor’s Message
Don Kuchta, Mayor
october 2013
Stormwater Improvement Efforts...
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Stormwater improvements at 82 and Shepard have been completedwhich has stopped flooding issues for home owners in that whole
area...more coming with Rt. 82 Phase III road improvement efforts
There are also no more storm water complaints on Shepard Hills and
Brookpoint because of what we did there.
Stormwater improvements have been made at Valley View Rd across from
the old Fire house that will eliminate run off problems for the Church and 2
home owners
Phase 1 North Bedford completed - storm water project
Phase 2 storm water project to start soon
Fire Dept News...
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Excited about our AUTO AID Pact with Northfield Ctr/Sagamore Hills and
Northfield Village. We AUTO response for all fires and alarms plus for
interstate highways.. Now Up to 15 people on staff to respond!!! No
longer wait for our guys to respond coming from home...I am thrilled we are
working together!!!
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Has responded to 1,107 emergency calls this year, 60 calls ahead of last
year!!! Did a ROCKCINO walk thru with Northfield Ctr/Sagamore Hills Fire
District AND Northfield Village Fire Dept. The City of Macedonia will be
AUTO RESPONDING on calls to the ROCKCINO!!!
Building Dept News...
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New home starts this year: 24!!!.... homes under construction...51!!!
Over 3 23 Point of Sale inspections done this year!
NEORSD settlement - regional stormwater management program being
implemented for the community. Macedonia is getting back 24% toward
our stormwater efforts.
Police Department News...
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eight (8) new police cars on the road
hired 4 FT policemen; currently interviewing for add'l police force
we have regionalized dispatch (dispatch for Northfield Village police and
fire and Macedonia)
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Mayor’s Message
Don Kuchta, Mayor
october 2013
S enior Center News...
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Senior Center - complete with staff and includes an additional 1200 s.f. of
space to accommodate our seniors...Program offering include a variety of
weekly hot lunches, Bingo parties, potluck socials, informative speakers to
name a few! It is open to all Nordonia Seniors!!!
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In 2013 we had a Fireworks display with guests in the hundreds as well as a
'Summer in the City' event, outdoor concerts and Movies in the Parks
Replacement of furniture, game tables & fitness equipment are also in
process at this time, in another effort to being the best services to our
patrons that we can!
Legislation is being considered to bring back a Festival in 2014. Naming
contest for those 14 and under. Applications can be picked up at City Hall
or at the Recreation Center.
Recreation Center News...
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Economic Development...
• Over 21 new Businesses have come to the City of Macedonia; just to
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Discount Tire located across from the Crossings
Menchies Frozen Yogurt
7-Eleven
Ohio Truck Repair SC Fastening
Superior Sealcoating
WIT Transmission
AND Over 8 Exterior REMODELING and expansion efforts...one such effort
is Design Molded Plastics
There are only two very small store fronts open in the whole city!
Coming in 2014 a new Assisted Living complex behind Girl Scouts; which will
include an Alzheimer and dementia quarters.
Financial ...
In 2017, the Recreation Center building will be fully paid off; REDUCDING debt per
year by $600,000. The city income tax will fall even further to 1.75% in 2017 when
the final payment is made. RITA report indicates we are 17.8% higher in revenue
than we were last year this month. We are expecting to surpass last year and
exceed our predicted revenue from city income tax.
Macedonia has one of the very lowest rates of property taxation in the
northeastern Ohio area. The city enjoys a strong fiscal position, with solid
operating revenues and a substantial amount in its 'rainy day-fund'.
We even Received a grant for our annual fishing derby.
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Mayor’s Message
Don Kuchta, Mayor
october 2013
Macedonia Wal-Mart Celebrates 20 years in the City
Mayor Don Kuchta attended Walmart's 20th year celebration on
Saturday, September 21st. Store Manager gave accolades to 20-year
employees with pride. Karate exhibitions, raffles and games made this
event all the more exciting!
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Monthy Update
october 2013
Diana Augustine, Executive Secretary
Congratulations to October Employee of the Month
Dennis Saxe
Assistant Building Commissioner
Dennis began his employ with the City of
Macedonia in 1989 as our City Architect doing
residential plan reviews. Then in March of 2010 he
became our Assistant Building Commissioner.
Dennis holds a Bachelor's degree from Kent State
University. Dennis participates in the annual
continuing education certification requirement of 12
hours for architectural licensing and 10 hours for
building inspection. Dennis represents the Building
Department in our Mayor's Court for zoning
violations within the City.
What Dennis enjoys most about his job is helping
people; he stated "Having been on the other side of
the counter, he knows what their needs are. He
enjoys problem solving and tries to have an answer for everyone. Putting someone's dreams down on paper is
fulfillment."
Architecture itself has evolved from drawing on paper to the current CAD (computer assisted drafting) system
used. Dennis also maintains a database of city properties and respective data.
Dennis has been married to his lovely wife for almost 40 years and has two grandchildren, ages 6 and 9. He has
had his own architectural firm since 1981. He has two rescue dogs, Pixie and Charlie.
Dennis is an avid BROWNS fan and an auto racing fan. He enjoys attending car cruises and owns a 1991
Toyota MR2 sports car!
Thank you Dennis for your dedication to the City and being part of our Macedonia team!
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Monthy Update
october 2013
Diana Augustine, Executive Secretary
Congratulations to the Business of the Month…
The Emergency Assistance Center
9199 Olde 8 Road
The Emergency Assistance Center (TEAC) is a 501 c3 nonprofit charitable organization. The center
exists to provide emergency food assistance, personal hygiene items and clothing to our neighbors in
need. Many area corporations help to provide added value to the clients shopping experience. Giant
Eagles of Macedonia provides frozen meat products weekly and various breads and pastry. Panera of
Twinsburg also provides bakery items. In addition Pizza Hut of Macedonia, provides pizza and pasta for
the clients. Several churches, Good Shepherd, of Macedonia and Christ the King Lutheran of Twinsburg
provided fresh vegetables from their community gardens. Several area residents provided fresh plums,
pears, apples, corn and eggs. Burlington Coat Factory donated hundreds of gently used coats last winter.
In July of 2013, The Emergency Assistance Center served an all time high amount of clients in its 21
year history of the organization, with 761 individuals. The total value of nonperishable foods, meats,
hygiene items and clothes that were given to clients in the months of June, July and August were
$284,499.00. The total operating expense in order to do that was $21,797.92. This means that client
goods were 92.3% and expenses were 7.7%.
The Emergency Assistance Center is a member agency of the Akron Canton Food Bank. As such,
inspections and strict documentation are required. TEAC earned the highest level of achievement during
the most recent site inspection. In addition, the Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce gave the center
the prestigious Hometown Hero Award. They are a member in good standing with the Better Business
Bureau.
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Monthy Update
Diana Augustine, Executive Secretary
october 2013
Joyce Hunt, executive director, and part time staff members
Lori Babik, social media specialist, and Bonnie Horsfall,
client service specialist, would like to invite the public to
tour the facility Monday – Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.
Staff members can be contacted via the
websitewww.teaccenter.org. The center has a face book
page and twitter account also. Monetary donations can be
made on the website through Pay Pal or by mailing a
check to The Emergency Assistance Center (TEAC 9199
Olde 8 Road, Northfield, OH 44067)
The most needed food items are canned meat, canned fruit, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, vegetables, peanut
butter, jelly and cake and brownie mix. The most needed personal hygiene items are shampoo,
conditioners, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, tooth paste, toothbrushes and toilet paper. The center
appreciates our local community for their support! Please note that The Emergency Assistance Center is
not affiliated in any way with any other pantry, nor do they send drivers to pick up donations from
residences.
On October 5th TEAC will host its first Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at The Nordonia High School from
5pm to 7pm Tickets can be bought at the door $6.00 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. In
February 2014 the center will host a Polar Bear Plunge at the Macedonia Rec Center. Fight Hunger in a
new fun way…bring your swim suit and come jump into ice cold water!
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Monthy Update
Diana Augustine, Executive Secretary
october 2013
Congratulations to Boy Scout,
Josh Cingel
Local Boy Scout Completes Eagle Project at Sugarbush Park
Local Boy Scout, Josh Cingel, is currently working on
earning his Eagle Scout Award. For his Eagle Scout Project,
Josh added 4x6 timbers to each side of the foot bridge in
Sugarbush Park. On the south side of the bridge there was a
little more of an erosion issue so he made that side 6 feet
long instead of 4. Each retaining wall consists of 2 timbers
stacked on top of each other secured with 2 foot long spikes.
They are also attached to the bridge with 8 inch lag bolts.
The dirt between the retaining walls was removed and back
filled with chicken wire and landscape felt and topped off
with gravel to allow water to flow by the bridge without
eroding the soil. The project was made possible with
materials being donated by Lowes and City of Macedonia.
The team was feed by a donation by Northfield Village Fire
Fighters Association. The entire project took about 80-90
hours to complete.
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Building Department
Mike Hlad, Building Commissioner
october 2013
FALL SAFETY REMINDERS
Winter is approaching and there are a myriad of things you should be
considering that can keep your family safe and more comfortable when
winter does arrive.
1. Walk around the outside of your home and see if there are any items that
need to be taken care of prior to cold weather: fascia boards that might be
showing some rot, gutters that need to be cleaned, and windows that need
to be caulked along with door frames and around utilities entrances. Cut or
trim back any shrubbery that might be concealing a window or entrance
area. Those places let burglars work in private.
2. Check door sweeps and weather stripping for wear and replace as necessary.
3. Ensure your chimney has been cleaned and inspected. Repair any loose mortar around bricks and install a chimney cap
if you don't already have one.
4. Add insulation in the attic and/or increase ventilation. Pay particular attention to this area if you experience ice dams
in winter.
5. Look for areas of insect infiltration. Cooler nights can cause insects to move inside so be alert to activity in and around
the foundation.
6. Heat pumps and central air units should be cleaned and the area around them free of debris and plants for proper
ventilation. Remember that heat pumps are only effective to around 35°F. Check your owner’s manual for the ratings on
your unit and switch to emergency heating when your manual recommends.
7. Check your basement or crawl space for the presence of mold and mildew. Now is the time to deal with it rather than
during winter months or waiting until spring. Being trapped inside your closed up home all winter with mold is not a
healthy thing.
8. Wrapping your water heater with an insulating blanket will reduce your annual water heating cost by 4% - 9% per year
and pay for itself within the first year. Make certain the air inlet and exhaust hood are not covered on a gas or oil fired
water heater.
9. To reduce convection between the hot water in the pipe and the surrounding air, you can insulate the hot water pipes at
least three feet from the water heater. It's not a bad idea to insulate them as far along the run as you can.
10. Repair leaky faucets inside and out.
11. Make certain your furnace has been inspected and is in good working order.
12. Finally, don't forget to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors when the time
changes November 3, and inspect your fire extinguishers to ensure they are still charged and ready to go.
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Building Department
october 2013
Mike Hlad, Building Commissioner
COMMERCIAL UPDATE
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
BENNETT SUPPLY – 8170 ROLL & HOLD
DISCOUNT TIRE – 583 E. AURORA RD.
FUN-N-STUFF – 661 E. HIGHLAND RD.
HANSON PIPE – 7925 EMPIRE PKWY.
NORDONIA HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM & FIELDS
NORDONIA HIGH SCHOOL TICKET BOOTH
WALMART – 8160 MACEDONIA COMMONS
RENOVATIONS
7-ELEVEN – 316 E. HIGHLAND RD.
BOB EVANS – 266 E. HIGHLAND RD.
DRAYER PHYSICAL THERAPY – 746 E. AURORA RD. #9
HOLLYWOOD TANS – 746 E. AURORA RD. UNIT 10
NATIONAL BUSINESS FURNITURE – 1261 E. HIGHLAND RD.
RELIABLE SNOW PLOWING – 8020 HIGHLAND POINTE
T-MOBILE – 9683 VALLEY VIEW RD.
WINKING LIZARD – 511 E. AURORA RD.
W.W. GRAINGER – 8211 BAVARIA RD.
XTRA LEASE – 1211 E. HIGHLAND RD
RESIDENTIAL UPDATE:
• New home starts this year: 31
• Homes under construction: 55
• Additions: 12
• Alterations: 38
NEW BUSINESSES
7-ELEVEN – 316 E. HIGHLAND RD.
84 LUMBER CO. – 250 HIGHLAND RD.
AMERICAN SECURITY– 1410 E. HIGHLAND RD. #5 & 6
BILZ VIBRATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
BUSY BEE RESTORATION – 489 HIGHLAND RD.
DISCOUNT TIRE – 583 E. AURORA RD.
DOB CONSOLIDATED – 7792 CAPITAL BLVD.
ELEMENT DANCE STUDIO – 822 E. AURORA RD.
ELITE MANUFACTURING – 7792 CAPITAL BLVD.
EVERSTONE FLOORS – 1221 E. HIGHLAND RD.
FAMILY FIRST AUDIOLOGY SERVICE – 852 E. HIGHLAND #5
HOLLYWOOD TANS - 746 E. AURORA RD. UNIT 10
MENCHIES FROZEN YOGURT – 663 E. AURORA RD.
MOLON LABE CROSSFIT – 9100 VALLEY VIEW RD. UNIT A
MOTIONSOURCE INTL’ LLC – 1410 E. HIGHLAND #10
OHIO TRUCK REPAIR – 9426 N. FREEWAY DR.
PACE TIRE SUPPLY – 487 HIGHLAND RD.
PREMIER EMBROIDERY – 420 HIGHLAND RD.
RESTORED IMAGES – 895 E. HIGHLAND RD.
SC FASTENING – 8531 FREEWAY DR.
SEMCO EQUIPMENT – 8581 FREEWAY DR.
SUPERIOR SEALCOATING – 400 HIGHLAND RD.
TRITON MARINE – 826 E. AURORA RD.
URBAN FOOD CO. – 223 E. HIGHLAND RD.
WIT TRANSMISSION – 8515 FREEWAY DRIVE
EXTERIOR REMODELING AND ADDITIONS
BOB EVANS RESTAURANT – 266 E. HIGHLAND RD.
DESIGN MOLDED PLASTICS – 8272 BAVARIA RD.
GET GO GAS STATION – 265 E. HIGHLAND RD.
HEADSTART – 852 E. HIGHLAND RD.
PANERA BREAD – 8233 GOLDEN LINK BLVD.
TACO BELL – 577 E. AURORA RD.
WINDMILL GOLF CENTER – 1511 E. AURORA RD.
WINKING LIZARD – 511 E. AURORA RD.
ZONING UPDATE:
• 362 point of sale inspections have been
performed this year to date.
• 416 zoning letters have been issued this
year to date.
• 99 noxious weed citations have been sent
out and 20 lawns have been cut this year
to date.
PLANNING UPDATE:
Our October 14th meeting was cancelled in observance of Columbus Day; however, the Planning
Commission has tentatively rescheduled that meeting
to TUESDAY, October 15th to accommodate possible
applicants. If held, the submittal deadline for that
meeting will be Friday, October 4th. Please visit
http://macedonia.oh.us/2013-agendas-and-minutes/ or
call (330) 468-8363 for a copy of the meeting agenda.
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Building Department
Mike Hlad, Building Commissioner
october 2013
Political Signs
Elections season is here! Please be aware of the following regulations when placing political signs in your yard.
Political signs are permitted in all zoning district provided that they:
1. Shall not be in place more than sixty-five days prior to nor more than five days following the
elections they are intended to promote.
2. Shall only be placed on property with the permission of the owner.
3. Shall be maintained in good condition and replaced immediately upon deterioration.
4. Each such sign shall bear the name of the Campaign Chairman or Treasurer, and the address
and phone number of such person who, together with the candidates, shall be responsible for
compliance with these regulations, and for the payment of any fines.
5. Shall be placed out of the right of way.
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Council Notes
october 2013
Ken Martin, Council President
REPORT FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT KENNETH MARTIN
Judge Thomas Teodosio visits Macedonia
Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas Teodosio visited Macedonia last month to speak at a
meeting of the Silverdonians in the community room in city hall. The event and lunch was sponsored by City
Council President Ken Martin, who also delivered a brief presentation on the city’s road construction projects
and the budget.
Judge Teodosio talked about a new program at the court, namely, the “Turning Point Program” which allows
people with substance abuse problems to enter a program for rehabilitation and counseling in lieu of prison.
Judge Teodosio said the results of the program have been encouraging. He detailed the cases of several people whose lives have been
turned around, who have given up drugs and alcohol to lead productive, useful lives.
Council President Martin talked to the Silverdonians about how the city has emerged from the recession with close to $1million in
surplus funds. He also explained at the end of 2013, the income tax rate will drop from 2.25% down to 2.0%. Martin further empathized that when the rec center is paid off in 2017, the income tax rate will drop further to 1.75%.
Of the approximately 60 persons who attended the event, the reaction was positive and many residents had questions for Judge
Teodosio regarding the criminal justice system and substance abuse.
Stow Municipal Judge Kim Hoover to speak
Stow Municipal Judge Kim Hoover will be speaking to Macedonia residents on October 10, 2013 at city hall in the Community
Room. The event will be sponsored by City Council President Ken Martin. Judge Hoover is expected to speak about the Stow
Municipal Court, and some of the programs that the court has instituted for people who violate the law.
The Stow Municipal Court serves the City of Macedonia, and Judge Hoover is the administrative judge for our area.
Silverdonians Lunch Planned for October 17
City Council President Ken Martin will be sponsoring another lunch for the Silverdonians at the Macedonia City Center Community
Room at 12 noon with a speaker from the Summit County Court of Common Pleas.
“Our senior center has become a very lively and popular place for the residents of our community.” Martin said. “I have been
working Cheri Kuczma to sponsor events, especially events that bring our summit county judges and courts closer to the people of
Macedonia.
“A lot of our residents in Macedonia don’t have the opportunity to meet our Judges and work in our courts, “ he said, “and this is an
effort on my part to make these people more accessible to our residents.”
CITY COUNCIL 2013
Council Office: 330.468.8340
Ken Martin, President
(term expires 12/31/13)
330.467.3442
[email protected]
Nick Molnar, Vice President
(term expires 12/31/15)
330.647.4728
[email protected]
Rita Darrow, Councilwoman
(term expires 12/31/15)
216.409.4029
[email protected]
Mike Miller, Councilman
(term expires 12/31/13)
330.468.2334
[email protected]
Shane Barker, Councilman
(term expires 12/31/13)
330.908.2810
[email protected]
Dave Engle, Councilman
(term expires 12/31/13)
330.467.5229
[email protected]
Josephine Arceci, Clerk of Council
330.468.8341
[email protected]
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Fire Department
Tim Black, Fire Chief
october 2013
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that
killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than
2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871.
Commemorating a conflagration
According to popular legend, the fire broke out after a cow - belonging to Mrs. Catherine O'Leary - kicked over a
lamp, setting first the barn, then the whole city on fire. Chances are you've heard some version of this story yourself;
people have been blaming the Great Chicago Fire on the cow and Mrs. O'Leary, for more than 130 years. But recent
research by Chicago historian Robert Cromie has helped to debunk this version of events.
The 'Moo' myth
Like any good story, the 'case of the cow' has some truth to it. The great fire almost certainly
started near the barn where Mrs. O'Leary kept her five milking cows. But there is no proof that
O'Leary was in the barn when the fire broke out - or that a jumpy cow sparked the blaze. Mrs.
O'Leary herself swore that she'd been in bed early that night, and that the cows were also
tucked in for the evening.
But if a cow wasn't to blame for the huge fire, what was? Over the years, journalists and
historians have offered plenty of theories. Some blamed the blaze on a couple of neighborhood
boys who were near the barn sneaking cigarettes. Others believed that a neighbor of the
O'Leary's may have started the fire. Some people have speculated that a fiery meteorite may
have fallen to earth on October 8, starting several fires that day - in Michigan and Wisconsin, as
well as in Chicago.
The biggest blaze that week
While the Great Chicago Fire was the best-known blaze to start during this fiery two-day stretch, it wasn't the biggest.
That distinction goes to the Peshtigo Fire, the most devastating forest fire in American history. The fire, which also
occurred on October 8th, 1871, and roared through Northeast Wisconsin, burning down 16 towns, killing 1,152 people,
and scorching 1.2 million acres before it ended.
Historical accounts of the fire say that the blaze began when several railroad workers clearing land for tracks
unintentionally started a brush fire. Before long, the fast-moving flames were whipping through the area 'like a
tornado,' some survivors said. It was the small town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin that suffered the worst damage. Within an
hour, the entire town had been destroyed.
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Fire Department
Tim Black, Fire Chief
october 2013
Eight decades of fire prevention
Those who survived the Chicago and Peshtigo fires never forgot what they'd been through; both blazes produced
countless tales of bravery and heroism. But the fires also changed the way that firefighters and public officials thought
about fire safety. On the 40th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Fire Marshals Association of North America
(today known as the International Fire Marshals Association), decided that the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire
should henceforth be observed not with festivities, but in a way that would keep the public informed about the
importance of fire prevention. The commemoration grew incrementally official over the years.
In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire
Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. According to the
National Archives and Records Administration's Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest
running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation
proclaiming a national observance during that week every year since 1925.
Home Fires
• In 2011, U.S. fire departments responded to 370,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,910 civilian injuries,
2,520 civilian deaths, $6.9 billion in direct damage.
• On average, seven people die in U.S. home fires per day.
• Cooking is the leading cause home fires and home fire injuries, followed heating equipment. Smoking is a leading
cause of civilian home fire deaths.
• Most fatal fires kill one or two people. In 2011, 12 home fires killed five or more people resulting in a total of 67
deaths.
Cooking
• U.S. Fire Departments responded to an estimated annual average of 156,600
cooking-related fires between 2007-2011, resulting in 400 civilian deaths, 5,080 civilian
injuries and $853 million in direct damage.
• Two of every five home fires start in the kitchen.
• Unattended cooking was a factor in 34% of reported home cooking fires.
• Two-thirds of home cooking fires started with ignition of food or other cooking materials.
• Ranges accounted for the 58% of home cooking fire incidents. Ovens accounted for 16%.
• Children under five face a higher risk of non-fire burns associated with cooking than being
burned in a cooking fire.
• Microwave ovens are one of the leading home products associated with scald burn injuries not related to fires. Nearly
half (44%) of the microwave oven injuries seen at emergency rooms in 2011 were scald burns.
• Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1% of home cooking fires, but these incidents accounted for 16% of
the cooking fire deaths.
Heating
• The leading factor contributing to heating equipment fires was failure to clean, principally
creosote from solid fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.
• Portable or fixed space heaters, including wood stoves, were involved in one-third (32%) of
home heating fires and four out of five (80%) home heating deaths.
• Half of home heating fire deaths resulted from fires caused by heating equipment too close to
things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses or bedding.
• In most years, heating is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries.
Fixed or portable space heaters are involved in about 4 out of 5 heating fire deaths.
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Fire Department
Tim Black, Fire Chief
october 2013
Smoking Materials
•During 2007-2011 smoking materials caused an estimated 17,900 home structure fires, resulting in 580 deaths, 1,280
injuries and $509 million in direct property damage, per year.
•Sleep was a factor in one-third of the home smoking material fire deaths.
•Possible alcohol impairment was a factor in one in five of home smoking fire deaths.
•In recent years, Canada and the United States have required that all cigarettes sold must be “fire safe,” that is have
reduced ignition strength and less likely to start fires.
Electrical
• About half (49%) of home electrical fires involved electrical distribution or lighting
equipment. Other leading types of equipment were washer or dryer, fan, portable or
stationary space heater, air conditioning equipment water heater and range.
• Electrical failure or malfunctions caused an average of almost 50,000 home fires per
year, resulting in roughly 450 deaths and $1.5 billion in direct property damage.
Candles
• During 2007-2011 candles caused 3% of home fires, 4% of home fire deaths, 7% of home fire injuries and 6% of
direct property damage from home fires.
• On average, there are 32 home candle fires reported per day.
• Roughly one-third of these fires started in the bedroom; however, the candle industry found that only 13% of candle
users burn candles in the bedroom most often.
• More than half of all candle fires start when things that can burn are too close to the candle.
Escape Planning
• According to an NFPA survey, only one-third of Americans have both developed and
practiced a home fire escape plan.
• Almost three-quarters of Americans do have an escape plan; however, more than half
never practiced it .
• One-third of Americans households who made and estimate they thought they would have
at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. The time
available is often less. And only 8% said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm
would be to get out!
Smoke Alarms
• Almost two-thirds (62%) of reported home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no
working smoke alarms.
• Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.
• In fires considered large enough to activate the smoke alarm, hardwired alarms operated 92% of the time, while
battery powered alarms operated only 77% of the time.
"Reproduced from NFPA's Fire Prevention Week website, www.firepreventionweek.org. ©2013 NFPA."
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Fire Department
october 2013
Tim Black, Fire Chief
Summit County Public Health
1100 Graham Road Circle, Stow Ohio 44224
SEASONAL FLU VACCINATION CLINICS
Attention all Public Employees Servicing Summit County:
Summit County Public Health will be offering both injectable and the Flumist vaccine to public
employees. Twenty-one (21) clinics will be held throughout the county where public employees of any
political sub-division may go to receive their influenza vaccine. Cost $15.00 *check with your human
resource department, some organizations are paying for their employees vaccine. If you have Medical
Mutual Insurance please remember to bring your card, Medical Mutual will cover the $15.00 cost.
Please make sure to bring your government issued ID.
September
9/30 Summit County
9/30 Summit County
SC Engineer Office
538 E. South ST.
Akron, Ohio 44311
7:30-9:00 am
Board of Elections
470 Grant St.
Akron, Ohio 44311
10:00-11:00 am
October
10/1 Stow
10/17 Cuyahoga Falls
Stow Council Chambers
3760 Darrow Rd.
Stow, Ohio 44224
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium
2345 Fourth St.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
7:30 am-11:30 am
10/1 Akron
10/17 New Franklin
CitiCenter
146 S. High Street, 5th Floor
Akron, OH 44308
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 am
12:30 pm-3:00 pm
New Franklin Council Chambers
5611 Manchester Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44319
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
10/2 Summit County
10/22 Fairlawn
Environmental Services
Fairlawn Fire Meeting Room
1035 Sweitzer
3525 S. Smith Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44311
7:30-9:00 am
Akron, Ohio 44333
7:00 am-9:00 am
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Fire Department
october 2013
Tim Black, Fire Chief
Summit County Public Health
1100 Graham Road Circle, Stow Ohio 44224
10/02 Richfield
10/22 Summit County
Richfield Fire Station meeting Room
4410 W. Streetsboro Road
Richfield, Ohio 44286
4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Summit County Sheriff
205 E. Crosier
Akron, Ohio 44311
3:00 pm-4:30 pm
10/03 Akron
10/22 Summit county
1436 Triplett Blvd
Building 1, conference room
Akron, Ohio 44306
7:30 am-3:00 pm
Dept. of Job and Family
37 High St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
11:00 am-1:00 pm
10/8 Summit County
10/29 Summit County
191 S. Main St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Job Center
1030 Tallmadge Ave.
Akron, Ohio 44310
7:30 am-9:30 am
10/9 Summit County
10/30 Summit County
Summit County Sheriff
205 E. Crosier
Akron, Ohio 44311
7:00-9:00 am
Children’s Services
264 S. Arlington St.
Akron, Ohio 44306
8:00 am-12:00 pm
10/16 Akron Police
10/31 Barberton
Akron Police Division
217 S. High Street
4th Floor Roll Call Room
Akron, OH 44308
6:00 am-3:30 pm
Lake Anna YMCA
500 W. Hopocan Ave
Barberton, Ohio 44203
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
November
11/1 Summit County
11/14 Akron
Courthouse
209 High St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
11:30-am-1:30 pm
Fire Department
Morley Health Center
177 S. Broadway
Akron, Ohio 44308
8:30 am-12:30 pm
11/13 Akron
Fire Department
Morley Health Center
177 S. Broadway
Akron Ohio 44308
8:30 am-12:30 pm
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Human Resources
Betsy McCafferty, HR Admin.
october 2013
New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage
When key parts of the health care law take effect in 2014, there will be a new way to buy health insurance: the
Health Insurance Marketplace. To assist you as you evaluate options for you and your family, this notice provides
some basic information about the new Marketplace.
What is the Health Insurance Marketplace?
The Marketplace is designed to help you find health insurance that meets your needs and fits your budget. The
Marketplace offers "one-stop shopping" to find and compare private health insurance options. You may also be
eligible for a new kind of tax credit that lowers your monthly premium right away. Open enrollment for health
insurance coverage through the Marketplace begins in October 2013 for coverage starting as early as Jan. 1, 2014.
Can I Save Money on my Health Insurance Premiums in the Marketplace?
You may qualify to save money and lower your monthly premium, but only if your employer does not offer
coverage, or offers coverage that doesn't meet certain standards. The savings on your premium that you're eligible for
depends on your household income.
Does Employer Health Coverage Affect Eligibility for Premium Savings through the Marketplace?
Yes. If you have an offer of health coverage from your employer that meets certain standards, you will not be eligible
for a tax credit through the Marketplace and may wish to enroll in your employer's health plan. However, you may
be eligible for a tax credit that lowers your monthly premium or a reduction in certain cost-sharing if your employer
does not offer coverage to you at all or does not offer coverage that meets certain standards.
If the cost of a plan from your employer that would cover you (and not any other members of your family) is more
than 9.5 percent of your household income for the year, or if the coverage your employer provides does not meet the
"minimum value" standard set by the Affordable Care Act, you may be eligible for a tax credit. (An
employer-sponsored health plan meets the “minimum value standard” if the plan’s share of the total allowed benefit
costs covered by the plan is no less than 60 percent of such costs.)
Note: If you purchase a health plan through the Marketplace instead of accepting health coverage offered by your
employer, then you may lose the employer contribution (if any) to the employer-offered coverage. Also, this
employer contribution—as well as your employee contribution to employer-offered coverage—is often excluded
from income for federal and state income tax purposes. Your payments for coverage through the Marketplace are
made on an after-tax basis.
How Can I Get More Information?
To learn more about the exchanges and your eligibility, access the government’s website at www.healthcare.gov.
The Marketplace can help you evaluate your coverage options, including your eligibility for coverage through the
Marketplace and its cost. Please visit HealthCare.gov for more information, as well as an online application for
health insurance coverage and contact information for a Health Insurance Marketplace in your area.
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Human Resources
october 2013
Betsy McCafferty, HR Admin.
From
Health Care
Reform:
Enrolling in
Health
Insurance
Marketplaces
With enrollment in the health insurance
marketplaces (Marketplaces) rapidly
approaching, there are several steps you
can take to be ready to sign up when the
time comes.
more. This will help the Marketplace find options that meet your needs.
3. Compare your options. You’ll be able to see all the options for you and your
family, including private insurance plans and free and low-cost coverage through
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Marketplace
will tell you if you qualify for lower costs on your monthly premiums and out-ofpocket costs on deductibles, copayments and coinsurance. You’ll see details on
costs and benefits before you choose a plan.
4. Enroll. After you choose a plan, you can enroll online and decide how you pay
your premiums to your insurance company. If you or a member of your family
qualifies for Medicaid or CHIP, a representative will contact you to enroll. Help is
available if you have questions along the way.
Open enrollment starts Oct. 1, 2013, and medical
coverage begins as early as Jan. 1, 2014.
Marketplace Application Checklist
Open enrollment starts Oct.1, 2013, and
medical coverage begins as early as Jan. 1,
2014. Open enrollment ends March 31,
2014.
Starting in October, there will be four steps
to obtaining coverage through the
Marketplaces.
1. Set up an account. You'll provide some
basic information to get started, like your
name, address and email address.
2. Fill out on online application. You’ll
provide information about you and your
family, such as income, household size,
current health coverage information and
When you apply for coverage in a Marketplace, you’ll need to provide some
information about you and your household. It is a good idea to get this information
together now so that you are ready when the time comes to enroll. Items required to
enroll include:
•
Social Security Numbers (or document numbers for legal immigrants)
•
Employer and income information for every member of your household who
needs coverage (for example, from wage and tax statements such as pay
stubs or Forms W-2)
•
Policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering members of
your household
•
A completed worksheet—called an Employer Coverage Tool—for every jobbased plan you or someone in your household is eligible for. You’ll need to
fill out this form even for coverage you’re eligible for but don’t enroll in.
This Know Your Benefits article is provided by Huntington Insurance, Inc. and is to be
used for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of an
insurance professional. Visit us at https://www.huntingtoninsure.com. ©2013 Zywave,
Inc. All rights reserved.
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Human Resources
october 2013
Betsy McCafferty, HR Admin.
Health Care Reform: Enrolling in Health Insurance Marketplaces
Note on Different Marketplaces
Some states run their own Marketplace. In
other states, the Marketplace is run by the
federal government. Either way, you get the
same access to all of your Marketplace
coverage options. Be sure to find out who
runs your state’s Marketplaces for specific
instructions on enrollment.
Getting Help
The launch of an entirely new system for
obtaining health insurance is an extremely
complex undertaking. The Marketplace will
offer several kinds of assistance to help you
apply for coverage and choose a plan that
meets your needs:
•
Online questions and answers
•
Online chat
•
A toll-free call center
Insurance agents and brokers can also help you with your application and choices.
When open enrollment starts Oct.1, 2013, the Marketplace Help Center will assist you
in finding the kind of help that works for you.
Get help filling out an application online
The Marketplace website walks you step by step through the online health coverage
application. It keeps track of where you are and guides you through to the end. If you
have to stop your application and come back later, the Marketplace lets you re-start
where you left off.
Useful information on each page explains the questions being asked, how much time
each step might take, and whether you'll need any forms or other documents. If you
want live help while you apply, you can call the toll-free support center or chat with
someone online.
Get news and updates by email or text
You can sign up for Marketplace emails and texts now to learn about key dates, news
and updates that will prepare you to enroll.
Source: Healthcare.gov
Help from people in your area
In all states, there will be people trained and
certified to help you understand your health
coverage options and enroll in a plan.
Though all will provide similar kinds of help,
they will be known by different names,
depending on who provides the service and
where they are located:
•
Navigators
•
Application assistors
•
Certified application counselors
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Law Offices
Joseph W. Diemert, Jr.- Director
october 2013
Do Your City Officials Pray Legally?
Before each Council meeting one of your elected officials, and, on occasion, local ministers, stop for a
few moments of prayer before proceeding with the Council meeting. This fall, the United States Supreme Court
will hear arguments in Greece v. Galloway, a case that will examine the invocation of prayers at governmental
meetings, and ultimately could decide the scope of involvement between government and religion. It is the first
time in three decades that a case dealing with legislative prayer will be before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Since 1999, the Town of Greece, located in upstate New York, has begun its meetings with a prayer.
From 1999 through 2007, Christians delivered every invocation prayer, which tended to have identifiably
Christian language and often referenced Jesus Christ. In 2008, prompted by complaints from several residents
and the filing of the current lawsuit, Greece began inviting non-Christians to deliver invocation prayers.
Although the head of a Baha’i congregation (a monotheistic religion emphasizing the spiritual unity of all
humankind), a Jewish layperson, and a Wiccan priestess have since given the invocation, the speakers have
remained largely Christian.
The Plaintiffs, Susan Galloway, who is Jewish, and Linda Stevens, an atheist, are long-time residents of
Greece who frequently attend Town meetings. They filed this lawsuit because they felt offended and excluded
by the sectarian prayers that they regularly heard at the meetings, and because after initially complaining they
were accused at the next Board meeting of being part of an “ignorant minority.”
At the first stage of the trial that took place in U.S. District Court, the Judge ruled that the plaintiffs
failed to prove that Greece officials were intentionally excluding non-Christians, and that the prayers did not go
so far as to “establish” Christianity in violation of the Constitution. Later, the United States 2nd Circuit Court of
Appeals unanimously ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, writing that, under the totality of circumstances, including
the selection process used to select individuals to deliver an invocation, the content of the prayers, and the
contextual actions (and inactions) of prayer-givers and town officials, the town was essentially associated with
the Christian religion. The judges did clarify that they weren’t opposed to non-denominational invocations, and
weren’t even opposed to sectarian prayers as long as it was made clear that the speakers’ beliefs were not
representative of the towns’, and as long as non-Christians were also allowed to deliver them.
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Law Offices
Joseph W. Diemert, Jr.- Director
october 2013
In May, after considering briefs submitted to them by religious and non-religious groups alike, the
Supreme Court granted certiorari to the case, meaning they would consider and render a final judgment on the
case. The Supreme Court will now address whether, considering that Greece officials didn’t openly discriminate
against non-Christians or purposely use the prayers as a tool for proselytization or disparaging other faiths, was
the prayer still an unconstitutional violation of the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution?
The last time the Supreme Court examined legislative prayer was nearly 30 years ago in the case Marsh
v. Chambers (1983), where the Court was tasked with deciding whether it was unconstitutional for Nebraska to
open its legislative sessions with a prayer from a permanent chaplain. The Court ruled 6-3 that the practice was
not unconstitutional because the chaplain was not advancing any one religion or disparaging another. The Court
wrote that “[t]o invoke divine guidance on a public body entrusted with making the laws is not, in these
circumstances, a violation of the Establishment Clause; it is simply a tolerable acknowledgment of beliefs
widely held among the people of this country.” The Court further supported its decision by noting that the
Founding Fathers authorized the appointment of paid chaplains during the First Congress.
The Town of Greece is arguing that although a majority of prayer-givers were Christian, that fact does
not support the conclusion that Greece exploited the invocation to proselytize or to advance or disparage any
faith. The plaintiffs argue that Greece arranged to have an invocation, chose the prayer-givers, and required
everyone to listen respectfully, thereby establishing Greece’s identification with, and favoring of, Christianity.
So how might the Court rule? And what are the potential ramifications?
The Court could rule that legislative prayers are unconstitutional, essentially putting an end to all prayers
before local, state, and federal legislative bodies. Then again, the Court could rule narrowly, so that its decision
only applies to the factual scenario presented by the Greece case, leaving many questions unanswered, and
keeping the door open to further court challenges in the future.
The bottom line is no matter what the Supreme Court decides in this case, there is simply no way for the
government to act in a way that satisfies everyone because when the government makes religious choices,
disagreement, and conflict inevitably will follow, especially in the United States where there are so many
diverse and passionate opinions on the subject.
Rest assured that your law department will be watching this case closely, and will advise your City
officials how the decision impacts their pre-Council meeting prayers, or invocations, and will guide them
so that they do not go outside the legal restrictions as determined by the United States Supreme Court.
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Police Department
Lions
Club
Jon Golden, Chief
october 2013
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Police Department
Jon Golden, Chief
october 2013
With all the excitement of trick-or treating, it's easy to forget certain
safety precautions that are important when celebrating the upcoming
holiday. Here are some reminders that can help prevent unnecessary
problems and ensure that Halloween is happy and safe for everyone.
About Halloween costumes:
• Costumes, wigs and accessories should be bright and reflective, and be
labeled flame resistant. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes
are short enough to prevent tripping.
• Non-toxic makeup and decorative hats are safer than masks, which can
limit vision.
• Reflective tape added to costumes and trick-or-treat bags ensure greater
visibility.
• Include emergency information (name, address, phone number) inside the costume or on a bracelet.
• Avoid hard plastic knives, pitchforks, guns or swords to prevent injury.
Before trick or treating:
• Assign a parent or responsible adult to accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
• Provide flashlights with fresh batteries for children and escorts.
Remind trick-or-treaters to:
• stay in a group, walk, and tell their chaperone where they are going.
• visit only well known neighborhoods at homes that have a porch light on.
• remain on well-lit streets and use the sidewalk; don't cut across yards or use alleys.
• never enter a stranger's home or car for a treat.
• do not run across a street.
• be sure that all cars are stopping before crossing the street.
• never eat unwrapped items or open beverages, and although tampering is rare, every trick-or-treater should bring candy
home to be inspected.
Older children without adult supervision should:
• know where to reach parents and when to be home.
• plan a route with parents beforehand and stick to it.
• do not bicycle, roller-blade or skateboard.
• carry coins or a cell phone to make a phone call if necessary.
• be reminded that 9-1-1 is a free call from any phone.
Remove tripping hazards on your porch and walkway before trick-or-treaters arrive. Check your property for flower pots,
low tree limbs, support wires or garden hoses that may prove hazardous in the dark. Keep pets safe in the house on
Halloween, when costumes and noises can cause alarm. If they must be outside, be sure that your pets are wearing collars
and proper identification tags.
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Recreation Department
Angela Gmerek, Recreation Director
october 2013
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Recreation Department
Angela Gmerek, Recreation Director
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MACEDONIA SENIOR CENTER
9691 Valley View Road
330.468.8300 ext. 432
10:00AM – 4:00PM
$3.00 Hot Lunch on Thursdays at 12:00Noon.
Call 330.468.8300 ext.432 to reserve your hot lunch.
Friends and Gamers enjoy free coffee & tea Daily.
BINGO. FRIDAY OCTOBER 18. 11:30am-1:30pm featuring $2.00 picnic lunch&prizes. Please RSVP
**OMLET DAY RETURNS!!**
MADE TO ORDER ~ ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21 AT 12:00Noon.
Call 330.468.8300ext 432 to reserve your spot.
Currently available: Cable TVs & Wii game console, Movie Library, Board Games & Cards,
Puzzle Library, Magazines, books, resource literature
New Pool Table… Thanks to the Great Escape of Macedonia
In the works: donations, classes, speakers, free-bees, free lunches, and crafts.
We are looking forward to seeing you again or meeting you for the very first time.
OCTOBER LUNCHEON TOPICS:
OCT 3: VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION ~ Chicken Paprikash $3.00 Lunch
OCT 10: FREE LUNCH KEN MARTIN w/ JUDGE HOOVER
FREE LUNCH: OCT 17: ATTORNEY KEN MARTIN & special guest Judge answering questions about Elder Law
OCT 24: AAA SENIOR DRIVING SAFETY
OCT 31: HALLOWEEN PARTY
$3.00 Hot Lunch every Thursday at noon. Call 330.468.8300 ext 432 to RSVP
NOVEMBER LUNCHEON TOPICS:
NOV 7: Mark Erdelyi Painting Instructor
NOV 14: Free Lunch Featuring Signature Remodeling specializing in Aging in Place Design
NOV 21: Crossroads Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
***Special thanks to luncheon sponsors Ken Martin & Signature Remodeling***
WELCOME TO THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION!!!
THURSDAY OCTOBER 3RD ~ $3.00 LUNCH AT NOON FOLLOWED BY A SPEAKER FROM THE
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION TALKING ABOUT BENEFITS FOR VETERANS & WIVES OF VETERANS.
Call Cheri K to RSVP 330.468.8300 ext 432
MEADOWS CASINO BUS TRIP
TUESDAY OCTOBER 29 ~ REGISTER BY OCT 15 AT THE MACEDONIA REC CENTER
RECEIVE $25 TO SPEND AT SLOTS!!
FREE MOVIE THEATER DAY
Includes: FREE POPCORN
MONDAY SEPT 30 12:00noon ~ Featured Movie: Parental Guidance Billy Crystal & Bette Midler
MONDAY OCTOBER 28 12:00noon ~ Featured Movie: The Great Gatsby Leonardo DeCaprio & Tobey Maguire
**Special thanks to: KIMPTON PRINTING, Ed&Pat Lachowski, and ComForCare Senior Services**
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Service Department
Jim DeGaetano, Service Director
october 2013
MACEDONIA LEAF COLLECTION
The City of Macedonia will start the Autumn Leaf Collection Program on October 21,
2013. The following is a list of guidelines to follow that ensures an efficient collection of your leaves:
LEAF PILES IN WINDROWS: Place leaves into long windrows, not big piles, along
your tree lawn on curbed streets, or along the street side of the ditchline or berm. If
you have no berm, you can place the leaves on the house side of the ditchline.
NOT IN THE STREET OR DITCH: Under all cases, DO NOT PLACE LEAVES
INTO THE STREET or DO NOT FILL THE DRAINAGE DITCHES in that this
causes safety and drainage hazards. Blocked water flow has the potential to cause
flooding.
ALL WINDROWS WITHIN 10 FEET FROM ROAD EDGE: All leaf windrows shall be placed no further than 10 feet from the
roadway edge, which is the maximum reach of the leaf vacuum hose. Crews will not go further than 10 feet from the roadway edge
to collect leaves.
ONLY LEAVES, PLEASE! Do not place sticks, twigs, trash, rocks, grass clippings, or other foreign material in the windrows, in
that these materials can clog or cause damage to the vacuum machines. If these items are found in your windrow, the crew will stop
collection and not return until the debris is removed.
ALL WINDROWS 10 FEET AWAY FROM OBSTRUCTIONS: Place leaf windrows a minimum of 10 feet away from obstructions
such as; mailboxes, utility poles, fire hydrants, and landscaping features. These items make leaf vacuuming more time consuming
and difficult.
**COLLECTION SCHEDULE: Leaf crews follow a collection schedule based on a list of streets in the city. Crews start with the
first neighborhood and street on the list, then work their way through each area until the entire city has received a collection. Once
complete with a full round, crews will start again at the top of the list. Crews will not return to a previously-collected area until the
entire list has been collected. As a general practice, crews start with the streets South of Rt. 82 and work their way North. The exact
list of neighborhoods and streets in the order of collection as well as crew where-a-bouts can be viewed at www.macedonia.oh.us
RAKE LEAVES EARLY AND OFTEN: Rain and / or snow cause delays to our collection efforts, so the earlier you rake your leaves
out for collection the better the job the City can do to get them picked up efficiently. The same workers and trucks that are used to
collect leaves are also used to plow snow and spread salt, so inclement weather will cause delays.
END OF COLLECTION: The last day to place your leaves out for collection is Monday, November 25, 2013 AT 7:00 A.M., weather
permitting. On this date, the City will start one final round of leaf collection throughout the city. If your leaves are placed out after
this date and after we passed by, you will not receive collection.
If you have any questions about the leaf collection service, or would like to know what area our crews are working in, please call the
Service Department office at 330- 468-8324 or see www.macedonia.oh.us
SPECIAL NOTE - TREE & BRUSH DEBRIS: Please remove all branch debris from roadside areas. Brush can either be bundled in
3-4 foot lengths weighing no more than 40 lbs. for collection by your refuse hauler, or can be dropped off at the Service Garage
Drop-Off Site, located at 9000 Valley View Rd. The drop-off site is open during normal business hours from MON-FRI 6:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. All brush that is dropped off is mixed with leaf humus and ground up to make a high-quality free mulch for residents. The
refuse hauler will also collect any bagged leaves or trimmings left out with your refuse on your regular refuse day, year-round.
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Service Department
Jim DeGaetano, Service Director
october 2013
MAILBOXES AND THE WINTER SEASON
As Winter approaches, the Macedonia Service Department is asking residents to examine their mailbox and
post to determine if it is stable and within the requirements of the United Postal Service. It is the responsibility
of each resident to ensure that their mailbox is sturdy enough to withstand snow and slush being plowed off of
the road by City trucks.
In addition to making sure a mailbox is secure to a sturdy post, residents can also construct a small shield out of
plywood that would block the forces of plowed snow and slush from hitting and possibly damaging the
mailbox.
The City is not responsible for damaged mailboxes that are the result of plowed snow and slush, boxes that are
too close to the street as defined by postal regulations, or boxes that were not sturdy to begin with. The Service
Department will only replace a mailbox that has evidence that it was physically struck by a City snow plow.
The City has the right to judge whether or not mailbox damage was caused by a snow plow truck or not.
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Service Department
Jim DeGaetano, Service Director
october 2013
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Jim DeGaetano, Service Director
october 2013
Rain Barrel Workshop
October 23, 2013
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Macedonia City Hall
(9691 Valley View Road, Macedonia, Ohio 44056)
A complete rain barrel system only $50!
Complete system includes: a white 55 gallon barrel,
diverter, and spigot.
Participants can put together their rain barrel at the
workshop, help and tools are provided.
Participants MUST pre-register and pay for the
barrels by October 15, 2013 to reserve a spot
and a barrel.
Contact Babette at 330-963-6243 or
[email protected] to register
or for questions.
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Cuyahoga Valley
Career Center News
october 2013
Cheer For Careers 5K Run/2 Mile Walk
Sat, Oct 5, 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Are you ready to run? Walking is good too! Help Teaching
Professions fund CLIP aka Children Literacy Interactive Programs, Benjamin Saves the
Books and curricula activities. Cost is $25. Register online at www.HMAPromotions.net.
C U YA H O G A V A L L E Y
CAREER CENTER
On-line Tech Club for Kids grades 4-6th
Sat, Oct 5- Nov 16, 9:00-10:30 a.m.- Onsite orientation on Oct 5, thereafter, weekly
lessons provided on-line. Students will learn digital animation and cartooning, movie
making, 3D modeling and audio creation. Cost is $45. Register online at
http://tinyurl.com/CVCC-KidWorkshops2013-14. To learn more email
[email protected] or call 440.838.8851.
College Night
Wed, Oct 9, 6:00-7:30 p.m.–Representatives from nearly 135 colleges will be available to answer your questions during our 19th
annual event. Free. No registration necessary.
The Valley Inn Restaurant
Wed, Oct 9, 11:30 a.m-1:00 p.m.- Grand opening for the school year! This student operated restaurant is open WednesdayFriday when school is in session. Reservations are highly recommended. Call 440-746-8293 to reserve your table.
Web Design for Girls Only grades 6-8th
Sat, Oct 19, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.-Girls will learn how to build a fully-functional website, on a topic they pick, that will be posted
to the web for the rest of the world to see!
This is the first in a series of three workshops, attend one or all three! $50 each workshop or $120 for all three. Register online
at http://tinyurl.com/CVCC-KidWorkshops2013-14. To learn more email [email protected] or call 440.838.8851.
Job Seekers: Resume and LinkedIn Profile Building
Sat, Oct 26, 9:00-11:00 a.m. – Learn how employers use LinkedIn. Meet one-on-one with a career specialist to review your
resume. Free. Contact Patricia Coyne at 440.746.8233 to register or email [email protected].
College & Career Planning Seminar for Parents & Teens
Tuesday, Oct 29, 7:00-9:00 p.m.- Prepare now for educational and career success. Two concurrent programs.
Freshman/Sophomore: Learn how to develop a self-reliant student, create a solid academic portfolio and earn college credit
while in high school. Junior/Senior: Learn what to do
the last 2 years of high school, find the right-fit college,
scholarships, funding sources and financial aid. Free.
Register online at http://tinyurl.com/CVCC-CCP2013.
CRAFTERS SOUGHT for CVCC’s holiday show
Saturday, Nov. 9. For details, call 440.746.8259.
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Library News
october 2013
NORDONIA HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY UPCOMING EVENTS!!!
9458 Olde Eight Rd., Northfield, 44067 • 330-467-8595 • http://nordoniahillsbranch.akronlibrary.org/
Please sign-up in advance for each program.
MONTHLY CHALLENGES
For grades K-5. Complete the challenge for a
chance to win a small prize.
October-Draw a fall scene
Family Night
Wear your old clothes. We’re pumpkin painting.
Monday, October 21, 6:30 pm
TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Cafe
For students in grade 5 and up.
Anna from Legacy Hair Studio will show us
a few great hair styles for the fall.
Monday, October 7, 4 pm
ADULT PROGRAMS
Halloween Crafts
Make ‘em scary - or not-so-scary.
Saturday, October 26, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
STORY TIMES
Baby Time
For children 24 months and under with a parent or
caregiver.
Thursdays, 10:15 am, September 12-October 17
Or,
Tuesdays, 5:45 pm, September 17-October 22.
Toddler Story Time
For children 2-3 years old, with two-year-olds
accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Thursdays, 11 am, September 12-October 17
Preschool Story Time
For children 3-5 years old, not yet in Kindergarten.
Wednesdays, 2 pm, October 9-November 6
SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS
After School Club
For children in Kindergarten – 2nd grade.
Flubber Fun!
Wednesday, October 16, 4 pm
3rd-4th Grade Book Club
STICK DOG by Tom Watson
Wednesday, October 9, 4 pm
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The Crossroads of Northeast Ohio
Book Discussions:
Thursday, October 10, 2 pm THE KILLER ANGELS
by Jeff Shaara
Monday, October 14, 2 pm Monday Casual Reads.
TRAIL OF BLOOD by Lisa Black
Wednesday, October 16, 7 pm Mystery Book Discussion
Group. SUPREME JUSTICE by Phillip Margolin
Thursday, October 17, 7 pm Cookbook Club.
PILLSBURY APPETIZERS
Wednesday, October 23, 7 pm SHANGHAI GIRLS by
Lisa See
Pinterest Crafting
Join us for an evening of creating and crafting from projects on
Pinterest. For all patrons 15 & over. This workshop is limited
to 20 participants. Wednesday, October 2, 6:30 pm
Toys and Toy Collecting
Steve Presser of Cleveland’s Big Fun regales us with a look at
pop culture toys of your childhood. Take a look at those toys
you loved with someone who knows all about it.
Thursday, October 3, 7 pm
Nordonia Hills Scrapbookers
Join your fellow scrapbook enthusiasts for daylong fun. Bring
your own supplies.
Saturday, October 5, 10 am - 4 pm
Five Million Steps: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Bob Grau describes his attempt to thru-hike the entire length of
the Appalachian Trail. Hear and see some of the highlights of
this six-month, 14-state, 170-day adventure, with the last 380
miles trekked on a broken ankle.
Monday, October 7, 7 pm
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Stitch Clique
Join us for crocheting/knitting tips, friendship, advice and
more.
Tuesday, October 8, 6:30-8 pm
Socrates Café
A regular gathering of adults engaging in great conversation,
exploring current events, thoughtful ideas, and reasoned
debates.
Wednesday, October 9, 6:30 pm
Shades of Blue & Gray: Ghost Stories of the Civil War.
Sara Showman and Mark Dawidziak conjure up the season
with ghost stories from South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee
and Ohio (with a special section about Abraham Lincoln).
Thursday, October 10, 7 pm
Getting Started in Family History
This lecture-based class will include an overview of genealogical resources available at the library, suggestions for
getting started and tips for organizing your research.
Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 pm
Nordonia Hills Game Time
Meet and join in with players of various games. All ages
welcome. No sign up necessary.
Saturday, October 19, 10 am–5 pm
Outsmarting Investment Fraud: Smart Tips for Investors
If you are thinking of investing now or at any time in the
future, find out about fraudsters, the key risk factors, and most
common tactics they use. Learn tips for protecting yourself
from financial fraud. Presented by the Akron BBB.
Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 pm
The Holidays Begin with the West Side Market
Authors Marilou Suszko and Laura Taxel offer a festive look
at Northeast Ohio’s beloved food destination for the holidays.
Explore the ethnic foods and traditions that are central to so
many families’ seasonal celebrations.
Thursday, October 24, 7 pm
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A Message from
City Hall...
october 2013
City Hall will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Columbus Day.
Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New
World on October 12, 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the
18th century but did not become a federal holiday until 1937. For many, the holiday is a way of both
honoring Columbus' achievements and celebrating Italian-American heritage.
City of Macedonia Halloween Trick-or-Treat will be held on
Thursday, October 31st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
ELECTION DAY....Tuesday, November 5th...Your Vote Counts...
Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and closed at 7:30 p.m.
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