April 2017
Established in 1836
Message from Mayor Cyril Kleem
Earth Day is Saturday,
April 22. That means it’s
time for EarthFest at the
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
Space.
Put on by the Earth Day
Coalition, EarthFest will
run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
offer more than 270 exhibits. The theme this year is
The Year of Vibrant Green
Celebrating our planet and learning how to care for
it is more than a one-day event, however. As beneficial as EarthFest is, we need to carry those lessons
with us throughout the year.
Berea celebrates Vibrant Green Space every year
with plantings recommended by our Shade Tree
Commission and upgrades to our parks. This year,
the Service Department will be planting seedlings
at the schools and the Rotary Club of Berea is
handing out seedlings to second-graders at St.
Mary’s and St. Adalbert’s Schools on April 28 in
honor of Arbor Day.
Recycling is a key part of taking care of Earth. Recycling has expanded since we converted to automated curbside trash pickup in 2012. The City has
seen a 300 per cent increase in recycling. Residents
have taken advantage of the green recycling bins
provided by Republic Services and the Simple Recycling bags for clothing, shoes and other fabric
items.
On April 28-29 there will be a hazardous household
waste roundup at the Berea Service Garage. Another one is planned for September that will include a
Shred Fest and a Computer Disposal. The Rotary
Club of Berea also will conduct a Shred Fest and
Computer Roundup this summer.
Congratulations to the AP Environmental Science
class at Berea-Midpark High School for conducting
a very successful rain barrel workshop last month.
Recycling is not only good for the environment, it’s
good for the City’s budget. The City is saving
$12,000 to $15,000 a month in tipping fees at landfills because we deposit less trash. The more we
recycle, the more we save.
For some handy tips on recycling, visit the Cuyahoga
County
Solid
Waste
District
at
cuyahogarecycles.org and the Cuyahoga Soil &
Water Conservation District at cuyahogaswcd.org.
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Grindstone Award celebrates 50th Year:
Dave Purdy named 2017 winner
As the Grindstone Award observes its 50th anniversary this year, retired school guidance counselor Dave Purdy has been named the recipient for
2017.
Purdy’s father, the late Robert Purdy, a teacher
and coach at Berea High School, received the
award in 1978.
The Grindstone Award is given by the Berea
Chamber of Commerce and recognizes outstanding citizens for their contributions to the community, especially as volunteers.
The first Grindstone Award was presented to Otto
Mahler in 1967. Mahler owned Gray’s Candy
Kitchen in downtown Berea and was a significant
contributor and benefactor to the community. The
Berea Historical Society’s Mahler Museum and
History Center is named in his honor.
The Chamber reinstituted the Courtesy Awards
last year to recognize employees who go above
and beyond to make customers feel welcome. The
2017 winners are Melissa Chuha, head teller at US
Bank; Alycia Esson, clerk of Berea City Council;
Edward Knowles of Northwestern Healthcare Center; and Ken Pettry of Aristocrat Berea.
Purdy and the Courtesy Award winners will be
honored at the 50th annual
Grindstone Banquet at 6 p.m.,
Thursday, May 4 at the
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Middleburg Heights. Tickets can
be purchased by contacting
the chamber at (440) 2438415 or by email at
[email protected].
Dave Purdy was born and raised in Berea. He
graduated from Berea High in 1964 and was an
elementary school guidance counselor and coach
with the Berea Schools for 32 years. Purdy has
been a member of Berea Kiwanis since 2008 and
is active with several Kiwanis projects, including
Flags Over Berea and the Berea Relays. He is a
civilian member of Berea’s new Community Engagement Unit, which works to form better relationships between police and the community, especially with youth. He helped start All-Pro Dad at
Grindstone Elementary School. This group cultivates good relationships between fathers and their
children. He also is a character consultant with
Lou Groza Football and is involved with Realizing
Your Potential, which matches community members with minority students at Berea-Midpark
High School to build self-esteem and promote excellence.
Cavs cheerleaders highlight Dinner fundraiser
The Cleveland Cavaliers cheerleading squads will
perform at a fundraiser for Dinner To Your Door –
the new home-delivered meal option for seniors
and disabled residents.
The fundraiser will be 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, April
1 at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility on
Lou Groza Boulevard.
Performing will be the Cavaliers Girls, the Scream
Team, Q Spirit Squad and the junior dance and
cheer teams. The cheerleaders also will offer
demonstrations and be available for photograph
and autograph sessions.
Dinner to Your Door, sponsored by the City’s Berea Community Outreach office, replaces Meals on
Wheels, which ceased delivery to Berea as of Dec.
31. Berea has contracted with Collaboration Station of Cleveland to provide the meals.
There is no admission charge to the fundraiser.
Collaboration Station, a non-profit started 14 years
ago, will provide soups and desserts through its
Soup’s On program for the fundraiser. Proceeds
from the sales of the food will support Dinner To
Your Door and those residents who might need
some assistance paying for the service.
There also will be a 50/50 raffle, crafts, and nailand face-painting stations with Cavs staffers.
The Cavaliers spirit squads have a close relationship with the City of Berea. The teams practice at
the Berea Recreation Center. Cavs Girls also will
help deliver the Dinner To Your Door meals as
part of their community service requirement.
For more information, contact Daune Jaynes of
Berea Community Outreach, [email protected]
or (440) 826-4891.
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Bulk Trash Collection
Friday, April 21
Bulk trash includes large items such as
furniture, appliances, carpeting & any large
objects that will not fit into the regular blue
trash container.
Doors must be removed from refrigerators and
placed next to the refrigerator at curbside. If the
refrigerator contains Freon, a special pickup
should be scheduled.
Questions: Call Republic Services,
(800) 433-1309
Yard waste collection
begins April 21
Republic Services will pick up yard waste at
curbside beginning on April 21 and continuing
through Dec. 1.
Grass clippings, leaves and other yard waste
should be placed in brown paper yard waste
bags, which are available at discount, drug and
hardware stores. Yard waste also can be placed
in specially marked garbage cans. The bags and
cans should not weigh more than 40 pounds
when fully loaded. The yard waste will be recycled.
Yard waste in plastic bags should be placed in
the blue trash container. Yard debris in plastic
bags will not be recycled but will be placed in a
landfill.
Leaves should not be raked to the curb.
Cut small branches to no more than 4 feet in
length and bundle them with string. Place them
at curbside alongside the yard waste bags and
cans. Do not place yard waste in the green recycling containers.
Questions, call Republic Services at (800) 4331309.
The Monthly Berean is published monthly by
the City of Berea and is distributed to residents,
organizations and businesses in Berea.
Mayor Cyril Kleem
Linda G. Kramer, editor
Megan Pochatek, design editor
To submit information, contact:
[email protected]
(440) 274-5608
Please submit stories and information
by the 10th of every month.
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Household hazardous waste
roundup is April 28-29
The Berea Service Garage is collecting household hazardous waste from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29.
Quadstar is a digital ER
for Macs
This service is for Berea residents only. Proof of
residency is required. It is not open to businesses.
Material can be dropped off at the Berea Service
Garage, 400 Barrett Road.
Tires will not be accepted during the April Hazardous Waste Roundup. However, tires from
passenger cars will be accepted during the Fall
Roundup on Sept. 15-16.
These household materials will be accepted:
Oil or solvent-based paint, sealers, primers or
coatings (aerosol or liquid), varnishes, polyurethanes, shellacs, paint thinner, mineral spirits,
turpentine, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides,
caustic household cleaners, pool chemicals, automotive fluids, motor oil, car batteries, adhesives, roof tar, driveway sealer, kerosene, gasoline, lighter fluid, mercury fluorescent bulbs (6
feet in length maximum).
These materials will NOT be accepted:
Latex paint, explosives, gun powder, ammunition, flares, medical waste, pharmaceuticals,
medicine, radioactive waste (smoke detectors),
electronics or appliances.
Latex paint is comprised mainly of water. It can
be solidified by placing cat litter in the can.
Once the litter is absorbed, the can may be
placed in the blue rubbish container for disposal.
For more information, call the Berea Service
Garage at (440) 826-5853 or go to
www.cityofberea.org.
Hydrant flushing continues
through April 20
Service Department crews began to flush fire
hydrants in March and will continue through at
least April 20, depending on weather conditions.
Hydrants will be flushed from 11 p.m. through 7
a.m. Sundays through Thursdays. Signs will be
posted in neighborhoods to notify residents
when flushing will begin. If there are questions
or concerns about water quality, call the Water
Plant at (440) 234-5652.
Recycling Tip of the Month
Shredded paper can be recycled in the green and yellow Abitibi bins located at various churches and
schools in the area. Do NOT place shredded paper in
the curbside recycling bins provided by Republic
Services.
The Quadstar staff includes, from the left, Paul
Steinbrenner, office manager; Ed Vennetti, Jerry
Godec, technician; Monica Schneck, front desk;
and Kelly Vennetti. Not pictured are technicians
Andy Bognar and Dan Kalemba.
Ailing Apple computers can find a cure at Quadstar Digital Guidance, Ltd., a new Berea business
at 109 Front St.
Owned by Ed and Kelly Vennetti of Berea, Quadstar services and sells Apple products including
the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Mac Mini, among
others, plus accessories.
At any one time, the shop has 20 computers on the
floor for fixes and 40 others waiting for estimates
or pickup.
Clients arrive from throughout the area and include school districts, businesses and individual
Mac owners, Ed said. There are only three such
service centers in the Greater Cleveland area, and
50 percent of his business is referrals from Apple
stores, such as the one in Westlake, Ed said.
Formerly located on an industrial parkway in
Broadview Heights, Quadstar now gets walk-in
customers, Kelly said. “We love the location,” she
said. The couple live nearby and can walk to work
– a huge plus.
While Ed is the computer guru, Kelly is the graphic designer. In fact, she designed the new logo and
lobby area. The store used to house a bicycle shop
and needed extensive renovations. “We did most
of the work ourselves,” Kelly said. They opened
for business in December.
Ed began working with Macs in 1984 and started
Quadstar in 1994 with former business partners. “I
always liked to fix things,” he said. That started
with TVs and VCRs and graduated to Apple computers. Although he does service PCs, Ed said the
business focus is Apple. “MACs are more userfriendly,” he said.
Quadstar also can provide on-site IT services to
businesses and its technicians do make house calls.
Because of their many years of service, Quadstar
is an Apple Premium Service Provider, Ed said.
Quadstar is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Contact
the store at [email protected] or call (440) 5469911. On the web, visit www.quadstar.com.
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Police sponsor art contest
for children
In recognition of Police Week from May 14-20,
the Berea Division of Police is sponsoring an art
contest for students in kindergarten through Grade
6.
The theme of this year’s Police Week is “How
Police Help People.” Children are invited to submit artwork reflecting that theme using any medium. Deadline for entries is 4 p.m., Friday, May 5.
Submissions may be dropped off at the Building
Department counter in the basement of City Hall,
beginning on April 17.
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MEET YOUR POLICE OFFICERS
This new monthly feature will introduce you to Berea’s
police officers. They come from various backgrounds
and had to take several written tests, pass physical exams and interviews before taking the Oath of Office to
join the Berea Police Department. They are graduates
of the Ohio Peace Officer Academy or other police
training academies. Once they obtained their Peace
Officer Certifications, they trained with a Field Officer
for 18 months. The Officers you will meet worked hard
to get this opportunity to serve you. They continue to
work every day to deserve the honor and responsibility
you have given them.
Prizes will be given to the 1st and 2nd place winners in each grade level. Winners will be recognized at the City Council meeting on May 15.
The contest is open to Berea residents attending
any school in the city, any school within the Berea
School District or outside the district. Nonresidents may enter if they attend any school within the city or within the Berea City School District.
Projects should be no larger than 12 inches by 18
inches and must be flat and one-dimensional. No 3
-D projects will be accepted. Students may use
crayons, chalk, colored pencils, charcoal, water
colors, oil pastels or markers. Projects should be
completed by students only. A completed entry
form must be attached to the back of the art.
Forms are available for download at
www.cityofberea.org (click on the Police icon) or
may be picked up at the Berea Recreation Center.
The contest is sponsored by the Community Engagement Unit. For questions, contact Officer
Dave Kammerman at (440) 274-5009.
Elks host support group
for families of addicts
A support group for families affected by drug
abuse meets twice a month at the Berea Elks Hall,
620 N. Rocky River Drive. The group is an outgrowth of the Safe Passages program sponsored
by the Berea and Olmsted Falls Police Departments. Safe Passages connects addicts who come
to the police stations with rehabilitation programs.
The Safe Passages support group is free. It meets
6:30-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of
the month.
Berea Baseball Association
Annual Reverse Raffle
6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 1
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
Arts & Crafts Building
Tickets - $40
Sideboards – 50/50 – Basket Raffle – Dinner
Dinner Only - $10
For more information, call (216) 832-3643
Sgt. Tom Walker
Tom Walker grew up in North Olmsted as a member of a close-knit family where he learned from
his parents the values of hard work, commitment
and sacrifice.
His father, Gordon Walker, was a bus driver for
the North Olmsted Municipal Bus Line and
worked part time as an auto mechanic. His mother,
Elaine Walker, worked for an insurance agency in
Rocky River. A member of the North Olmsted
Sports Hall of Fame, Gordon Walker encouraged
his son to participate in sports in order to build
discipline and teamwork skills. It was through
playing football and basketball that Tom was able
to meet many people and gain lifelong friendships.
As a youth, Tom delivered newspapers for The
Plain Dealer and worked at Dairy Queen. His family instilled in him a respect for the rule of law and
the police officers sworn to enforce those laws. He
gained admiration for police officers holding criminals responsible for their actions and at the same
time treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Tom’s grandfather, Roy “Red” Walker, was a
farmer and a police officer. As a North Olmsted
police sergeant, Roy Walker often worked night
shift patrols and used his communication skills to
mediate disputes within the community. He was a
role model and inspiration for Tom.
Tom graduated from Cleveland State University
and began taking police civil service exams. After
marrying his longtime girlfriend, Tom attended the
Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy in 1994
and began his career with the Berea Division of
Police. Tom’s early exposure to automobiles and
sports has been a constant in his career and family
life. Tom received specialized training in traffic
accident investigation and his two children enjoy
participating in athletics and team sports.
Tom worked as a patrol officer for 20 years. For
the past two years, he has been a patrol sergeant
and detective bureau sergeant.
It has been a privilege to work with the professional and well-trained officers of the Berea Division
of Police and an honor to serve the great community of Berea.
Delinquent water, sewer charges due by June 30
The Berea Water Billing Department reminds
homeowners that all delinquent water and sewer
charges are due by June 30. Unpaid bills will be
assessed to 2018 property taxes. This includes all
invoices with services through April 30.
Once the amounts are certified, a penalty of 20
percent and an interest rate of 18 percent will be
added to the unpaid balance. Cuyahoga County
will add an administrative fee of up to 2 percent.
The total will be reflected on property tax bills.
Partial payments are accepted year-round but the
unpaid balance must be paid by June 30.
Payment options include:
Mail a check to City of Berea, P.O. Box 64456,
Cincinnati, OH 45264. Include the remittance stub
or write the account number on the check.
Place checks in the drop box at City Hall.
Pay at the Building Department counter in the
basement of City Hall, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday –
Friday. A kiosk is available for credit card payments but there is a charge of $2.95 for this service.
Pay online through a bank. Please note that it may
take the bank up to 2 weeks to submit the payment
to the City of Berea.
For more information, call (440) 891-3308 from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday – Friday.
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MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Please note: On City projects construction is permitted to
take place Monday through Saturday. In order to complete the project faster and more efficiently, contractors
will often choose to work four 10-hour days. Work may
begin each morning as early as 7 a.m.
Fair Street Reconstruction
Project – Phases 1 & 2
Budget: $750,000
Timeline: Project is due to start in April 2017
and completion date is August 2017. This project will be complete before Phase 2 of the Fair
Street project is begun.
Location: Phase 1 - Fair Street from West to
French.
Description: Complete pavement reconstruction
including upgrades to sidewalks, aprons and
drainage.
Phase 2 - Fair Street from French Street to Sprague Road.
Impact: Access to driveways and streets may be
prohibited for certain periods of time.
which contributed to flooding issues. The city
will repair the public system deficiencies to reduce the risk of flooding. More than 1.5 miles of
public sanitary sewer lines will be rehabbed and
some sewers will be replaced to correct deficiencies and increase capacity. Manholes will be replaced and lined.
Impact: There will be minimal disruption to
traffic and resident access.
North Rocky River Drive
Resurfacing – Phase 3
Budget: Phase 1 - $3.5 million.
Phase 2 - $2.8 million.
Location: North Rocky River Drive from Wesley to Riveredge Parkway.
Ohio Public Works Commission grants and
loans will defray most of the costs.
Budget: $425,000. The City has received a
$150,000 Community Development Block Grant
to pay for part of the project.
Timeline: Phase 1 is due to be complete by August 2017.
Timeline: Summer 2017
Phase 2 is scheduled to begin in fall 2017 after
completion of Phase 1 and the Jananna, Vivian
& Kaye project. Phase 2 should be complete by
summer 2018.
Description: In both phases, the concrete pavement is being reconstructed with replacement of
sidewalks, aprons and ADA curb ramps. New
water lines and sanitary sewers will be installed.
Storm sewers will be rehabilitated. Trees will be
removed and replaced when necessary.
The City tested public and private sewer systems
in this area following flooding issues in 2011.
The testing identified the infiltration and inflow
of storm water into the sanitary sewers, contribution to the flooding. This project will help
mitigate the public portion of the deficiencies.
Description: The roadway will be resurfaced
from Wesley to Riveredge, which will be the
final phase of resurfacing.
Impact: Traffic will be maintained but minor
delays should be expected.
West Center Street Bridge
over the Rocky River
Location: The bridge spans the Rocky River
between Park Street and Front Street.
Budget: $3.9 million, which will be covered by
a $2.5 million grant from the Ohio Department
of Transportation and a $926,500 grant and
$423,500 zero percent interest loan from the
Ohio Public Works Commission.
Impact: Portions of Fair Street will be closed to
through traffic for extended periods of time.
Traffic will be detoured using surrounding
streets. Access to driveways will be prohibited at
times.
Timeline: Construction began in the fall 2016
and is due to be complete by the summer 2017.
Jananna, Vivian &
Kaye Road Reconstruction
Impact: Traffic will be detoured along Front,
Bagley Road, Bridge Street and Prospect Street
(State Route 237).
Description: The bridge will be totally replaced.
The new structure will include decorative lights,
rails and walls and a river overlook.
North End Sewer Rehabilitation
Location: 10 streets, including Shakespeare,
Shelley Parkway and Emerson.
Budget: $1.25 million with a $735,000 grant
from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District covering half of the costs.
Timeline: Work will begin in the summer 2017
and be complete by the fall 2017.
Location: Jananna, Vivian and Kaye streets off
West Street.
Coe Lake Master Plan – Phase 2
Description: This project is in response to basement flooding experienced during major rain
storms. The City tested private and public sewer
systems. The tests identified infiltration and inflow of storm water into the sanitary sewers,
Location: Coe Lake area
Budget: $850,000
Timeline: Summer and Fall 2017
Description: Development of the Coe Lake area
has been done in phases. Preliminary work included relocating the pavilion and reforesting
the area in 2014 and 2015. Phase 1 included the
construction of a new pavilion and enhancements to the gazebo last year.
Phase 2 will see the installation of amphitheater
seating on the hillside, a new park entrance, construction of a lower plaza area that includes an
area near the gazebo where a temporary stage
can be set up when needed, upgrades to electrical and landscaping. The shoreline also will be
regraded and stabilized with stone blocks installed.
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MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
North End Streetscape
& Gateway Enhancement
2016 Completed Projects
Blue Grass – Phase 2
Major streets in the Blue Grass Development,
including Trotter, Yearling and Bridle Lane
were completely reconstructed. A new stone
base, concrete curbs and gutters and asphalt
pavement were installed. There also were storm
sewer improvements and sidewalk and aprons
replaced. Phase 1 included complete reconstruction of the cul de sacs and Starlite Drive. Phase 1
was completed in 2015. Total cost of both phases was $1.15 million.
North Rocky River Drive – Phase 2
Location: At northern entrance to the City by
North Rocky River Drive from Sheldon Road to
Front Street.
Budget: $200,000
Timeline: Summer and Fall 2017
Description: The two current gateway signs will
be combined into one prominent gateway at the
intersection of Front Street and North Rocky
River Drive. This gateway will be similar to the
three other major gateway signs installed in
2014. The streetscape will be enhanced including the installation of new canopy trees, ornamental trees, decorative shrubs and decorative
ground cover.
North Rocky River Drive was resurfaced from
Karen to Wesley, including new ADA compliant
ramps. The cost was $300,000 partially paid for
with a $150,000 Community Development
Block Grant. Phase 1, from Bagley Road to Karen, was completed in 2013. That project also
received $150,000 in CDBG funds.
2016 Road Program
Thirteen streets were repaved with asphalt and
repaired with asphalt and concrete at a cost of
$650,000. Major streets included East Bridge,
Beeler, Wesley, Chestnut, Sherry Lane, Fairpark
and Ellen.
Coe Lake Phase 1
Impact: Minimal disruptions to traffic can be
expected.
2017 Road Program
Budget: $650,000
Timeline: Summer 2017
Description: Each year, the city schedules
streets for maintenance and repairs. That includes asphalt and concrete repairs and crack
sealing. The final list will be announced later
and will depend on the costs of asphalt and concrete.
Impact: Traffic will be maintained in at least
one direction. Access to driveways may be temporarily disrupted.
Eastland/Fowles Resurfacing
Location: Eastland/Fowles Road from Bagley
Road to the city limits
Budget: $875,000 with all costs paid by Cuyahoga County.
Timeline: Spring 2017
Description: Cuyahoga County project that includes resurfacing and repairs to the roadway.
Impact: Traffic will be maintained but delays
should be expected.
A new pavilion was constructed and dedicated.
Upgrades were made to the gazebo and to electrical. An upper walkway was installed and improvements were made to landscaping. Cost was
$1.05 million.
BW Sport Management
Capstone presents
Alumni Golf Tournament
Hickory Nut Golf Course
Saturday, April 22
Registration – Noon
Shotgun Start – 1 p.m.
Proceeds will provide scholarships for
BW Health & Physical Education Sports
Sciences Department
For more information, contact
[email protected]
Open to students – alumni –
community members
School district to honor
distinguished alumni
The Berea City School District will induct five
alumni and two former staff members into the
Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 27.
Graduates of Berea High School to be honored
are Donald Jaworske, ’75; Richard Vaculig, ’57;
and Herbert A. Stein II, ’77, who will be inducted posthumously.
Jaworske is an electrical engineer with NASA’s
Glenn Research Center. He has a bachelor of
science degree from Heidelberg College and a
Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Maryland. He is an expert on film coatings and thermal control coatings used in the space program.
He volunteers in the local schools, encouraging
students to study science and mathematics. He is
a member of the American Chemical Society
and past chair of the Cleveland Chapter. He
lives in Columbia Station.
Vaculig is a pioneering rock ‘n roll musician
who was honored by the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of
Fame. In 1954 while still a student at BHS, Vaculig founded Ricky Vac and the Rock-A-Ways.
The band was Cleveland’s first rock band and
they recorded Cleveland’s first rock ‘n roll record. After a stint in the Army, he opened King
Vac Productions, which booked and managed
entertainers. He is retired and living in Arizona.
Stein passed away in 2016 at the age of 57. He
was one of the original storm chasers. He was
an expert on extreme weather, especially tornadoes. He was part of the Storm Chasers TV series on The Discovery Channel and appeared on
The Weather Channel and the National Geographic Channel. He worked with Sean Casey
and the Tornado Intercept Vehicle and was featured in the IMAX movie “Tornado Alley.”
Stein built and maintained the Doppler On
Wheels radar system for chase teams. He was
also the lead driver on many of those teams.
Staff members to be inducted include Tom
Madzy, the late Berea High football coach; Delores Astor and Barbara Mihuta.
Midpark alumni to be inducted are Suzanne
Hanselman, MHS ’81; and William Lind, MHS
’65.
Alumni to be inducted into the Hall of Fame are
selected by the Berea High and Midpark High
alumni associations. Nomination forms can be
found at www.berea.k12.oh.us.
The ceremony and dinner will be at Middleburg
Heights Junior High, 7000 Paula Drive, Middleburg Heights. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. RSVP by April 10
to the Berea City School District, Community
Relations Office, (216) 898-8300.
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Residents asked to contribute
to historical society exhibit
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BW students introduce Quarrytown
residents to the digital age
The Berea Historical Society will reopen in April
with a new exhibit – “The Houses of Berea: Residential Architecture from the 1830s to the Present.”
Charles Tolliver, who lives in the Quarrytown
apartment complex, said he used to have a laptop.
He didn’t have much use for it so he gave it away
to someone who needed it for school.
Residents are asked to provide information for this
exhibit, which will highlight the architectural features and items that make our city distinctive. The
exhibit will explore the history of Berea’s homes
from the oldest to the newest, largest to smallest.
Now Tolliver is the proud owner of a Dell desktop
computer courtesy of CMHA, HUD and five Baldwin Wallace University students, who taught Tolliver and 16 of his neighbors how to set up and use
their new devices.
Residents can help in several ways. They can contribute stories about their houses and the families
that have lived in them. Perhaps famous and/or
infamous people visited or historical events took
place there.
“I’m going to use it to look for a job,” Tolliver
said.
Unique objects can be loaned for the duration of
the exhibit or photographed for display. Examples
might be windows, doors or decorative devices
such as molding, finials, doorknobs or drawer
pulls. Wallpaper, linoleum or kitchen counter material like Formica or granite can reflect the styles
of the times.
Many homes in Berea were “kit” or catalog homes
from companies like Sears, Aladdin or Montgomery Ward. These houses were sometimes part of
tracts or housing developments designed and marketed by a specific person or company. The catalogs, plans, invoices, sales brochures, advertisements and similar items would be valuable for the
exhibit.
A sample of “Before and After” photographs is
being assembled. Pictures showing an open porch
that is now enclosed, all the phases of additions to
a home, or a house with a tiny sapling in the yard
that is now a huge tree. Images of houses that have
been torn down or moved to a different location
are important. Family pictures, birthday parties or
holidays, are a good source for interior changes.
If you have a question, interesting story, photograph, or item please email M.L. Moore at
[email protected].
EMPTY BOWL SUPPER
Graduation ceremonies were March 2.
The 17 computers, which include monitors, mice
and keyboards, are refurbished equipment no longer needed by CMHA offices. They use Windows 7
as the operating system.
Pam Ashby, Cleveland field office director for
HUD, said the federal digital learning program
called Connect Home was started two years ago as
an option for CMHA clients.
“We wanted to enhance the lives of residents and
bridge the digital divide,” she said. “Today computers are a necessity.” Ashby congratulated the
17 Quarrytown residents who volunteered for the
program. “You were not afraid to tackle the technology,” she told them.
CMHA set up a computer lab on the first floor.
The link to finding instructors was Daune Jaynes,
Berea’s Community Outreach coordinator. She
suggested the agency contact BW’s Brain Center
for Community Engagement. There Julie Robinson, the associate director, connected Quarrytown
with BW Professors Frank and Amy Lebo, who
teach an honors course called Invisible America.
The students are required to balance classroom
work with community service.
“They relate directly to what they are learning in
the classroom,” Robinson said. Many low-income
people have unequal access to technology, she
said. “At BW, it’s important that we be good
neighbors. We already had a strong relationship
with Quarrytown. The stars were aligned.”
Frank Lebo said about 20 high-achieving students
5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 20
Berea-Midpark High School cafeteria
Tickets, $20 adults; $10 children 7-14
Soup – Salad – Rolls – Water – Dessert
Souvenir Bowl
Proceeds to benefit Berea Community Outreach
– Church Street Ministries –
SCAN – People’s Community Church Pantry
Food donated by Mike’s Bar & Grille, Café AhRoma, Perk-cup! Café & Grille, Berea Union
Depot Tavern, Olive Garden, Maya, Eastland
Inn, J’Bella, Polaris Career Center
For tickets, call (440) 665-4034 or (440) 234-6070
Baldwin Wallace University students join Quarrytown residents for a graduation ceremony, celebrating the completion of a computer class.
are selected for the Invisible America class, which
emphasizes social justice for underserved members of society. Most of the students are freshmen
and sophomores. Amy Lebo heads BW’s honors
programs. She said the students volunteer at various local sites, including SCAN Hunger Pantry,
Boys and Girls Clubs and Church Street Ministries.
The five BW students got high marks from their
older protégés. The students are Ali Alramzi, Kate
Cendrowski, Jacob Davis, Amani Saleem and Jessica Villacres.
Davis said the Quarrytown residents were quick
learners. Cendrowski said the BW students would
introduce one function “and they would just jump
ahead and take it from there.” Both students and
teachers said that with so many instructors “one-on
-one teaching was possible and much appreciated.”
Donald Butler of CMHA said this was the first
time the computer class had been offered at Quarrytown. It might be repeated if there is enough interest, he said.
“We want to encourage the residents to take what
they have learned and teach others,” he said.
Resident Marilyn Schultz said having her own
desktop computer will open a whole new world for
her. “I want to explore,” she said. “I want to look
around and see what’s happening.” That includes
opening a Facebook account and seeing where she
might volunteer in the community.
And that’s the point, said Tyler Scott, the IT coordinator for CMHA. “Technology can enrich lives,”
she said. “It can connect us to the world we live
in.”
SPORTS SHORTS
Rec center basketball
teams are champs
and came away with 10 All-Ohio performances
and two indoor school records.
Three Berea Recreation Center youth basketball
teams scored big in the recent Southwest Suburban
League play-offs. The 7th-9th-grade boys team
went undefeated during the season and finished as
league champions at their grade level. The 5th-6th
grade boys team also won their division. The 7th9th grade girls basketball team were runners-up to
Brook Park in the finals. Congratulations to all the
players for a great season.
All-Ohio honors went to Jordan Hiatt, high jump;
the 4x800 relay team of Sean Peterson, Ben Howard, Isaac Lucas and Adam Wade; Sean Peterson,
800 meters; and the 4x400 relay team of Matt
Eble, Alex Delgado, Ben Howard and Adam
Wade. The 4x800 relay team shattered the Titans
indoor school record with a time of 7:52:99. Hiatt
tied his school record with a leap of 6’4”. The Titans as a team finished in 7th place.
BMHS Titans take home track honors
Girls earning All-Ohio honors were Lindsey Scarton, 800 meters; and Brittany Elkins, weight
throw.
The boys and girls indoor track teams competed in
the state championship at the University of Akron
NEWS BRIEFS
Berea Youth Works begins April 17
The Berea Youth Works program sponsored by
the North End Foundation is scheduled to begin
on Monday, April 17. The program provides
work experiences for young men and women 1621. Jobs vary from yardwork and painting to
cleaning and office duties. Work may be requested by businesses, non-profits and homeowners. Youths earn $8.20 an hour and lead students can earn as much as $9 or $10 an hour.
Supervisors train and coach the students. Application forms for employers and employees can
be found online at www.northendfoundation.org
or by calling (440) 243-2988 or (440) 668-9518.
Berea Youth Works ends for the season on Aug.
18.
St. Thomas Church
hosts Socrates Café
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 50 E. Bagley
Road, hosts a Socrates Café to discuss philosophical issues. Socrates Café is a worldwide
network of discussion groups that were started
by Christopher Phillips, author of “Socrates Café: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy.” The group is
open to all for free and open discussions on philosophy and life twice a month, on the second
and fourth Tuesdays. For more information, call
the church at (440) 234-5241 or visit
www.stthomas-berea.org.
Historical Society presents
program on Amish
Dr. Von M. Smith will present “The Greatest
Challenges Facing the Amish Community in Today’s World” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 26 as
the Berea Historical Society’s first program of
the new season. The program will be at the Mahler Museum, 118 E. Bridge St. and is free and
open to the public. Donations will be accepted at
the door.
Southwest General Receives awards
Southwest General has earned a distinguished
three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic
Surgeons for its patient care and outcomes in
isolated coronary artery bypass grafting procedures. The three-star rating, the highest category,
places Southwest among the elite for heart bypass surgery in the U.S. and Canada.
Southwest also received designation from the
Cigna Centers of Excellence for joint replacement and cardiac cath and angioplasty. The
Cigna designations are based on evaluation of
the hospital’s quality and affordability.
No Community Garage Sale this year
The City’s Community Garage Sale, usually
held in May, has been put on hold. The sale impacted businesses in the downtown area, and
vendor space for 2017 would have decreased.
The status of the garage sale will be re-evaluated
for next year.
Other recipients have included World War II
Army vet Robbie Robinson, Marine Lance Cpl.
Billy Wade, who received the award posthumously; Navy veteran John Kickham, and Navy
veteran Clyde Albergottie, who was honored
posthumously.
Nominees can be officers or enlisted but must
have been honorably discharged.
Nomination forms are on www.cityofberea.org.
Click on “Government” and then on “City Council.” The link to the form is on the lower right
side. Forms also are available from the Clerk of
Council at (440) 826-5822 or
[email protected].
Church hosts Meet & Greet
for veterans
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 50 E. Bagley Road,
hosts a Meet & Greet for veterans on the last Friday of each month. The next meeting will be 11
a.m. on April 28. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
The event is free and is open to veterans and
spouses. A guest speaker will be a representative
from Visiting Angels, a Berea organization that
ministers to people in their homes. Several clients
are veterans. According to the church, “We’d like
to get to know area veterans better and express our
thanks for your service. No obligation or commitment is required. Our goal is to meet with local
veterans for friendship, connection and conversation.” For more information, email Clint Anderson
at [email protected] or call the church at
(440) 234-5241.
Library hosts Military Resource Fair
A Military Resource Fair will be 9 a.m. to Noon
on Monday, April 3 at the Independence Branch
Library, 6361 Selig Drive. Agency representatives
and local businesses will help with benefit questions, employment agencies and other militaryrelated matters. The resource fair is open to veterans, spouses and their families. It will be co-hosted
by State Rep. Marlene Anielski and the Independence Community Services Department.
Veterans Service Commission
answers questions
A representative of the Cuyahoga County Veterans
Service Commission will be at the following locations to answer questions about VA benefits and
claims, temporary financial assistance and transportation for VA medical appointments. The service commission rep will be available from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. April 10-12 at the North Royalton
Branch Library, 5071 Wallings Road; and April 24
-26 at the Fairview Park Branch, 21255 Lorain
Road.
Nominations due May 5
for City Council’s
veterans’ award
The deadline is May 5 for submitting nominations for City Council’s William H. Beyer Commendation for Outstanding Military Service.
Council presents the award twice a year at meetings close to Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day.
The award is named for the late Bill Beyer, a
Berea businessman and Marine Corps colonel
who was the first recipient of the award in May
2014.
Veterans’ Corner is a monthly listing of activities and
resources for military veterans.
Submit items to [email protected].
Saturday, May 6
Grindstone Elementary School
8 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. Race Start
Pre-registration adults - $25/ Race Day $30
Pre-registration children 11 & younger - $15/
Race Day $20
Pre-register by April 28
Sponsorships due by April 21
[email protected]
SignMeUp.com/118361
#rocknrun2017
Sponsored by Grindstone PTA
& Grindstone All Pro Dad
National Guard, Reserve
earn veteran status
The Miller-Blumenthal Act recently passed by the
114th Congress last year confers veteran status on
National Guard and Reserve members of the
Armed Forces. Previously, Guard and Reserve
members were considered veterans only if they
served in a federalized capacity for more than 179
days other than training. Now Guard and Reserve
members will be recognized as vets if they serve
honorably for 20 years. The status change does not
provide an increase in benefits.
Sons of the American Legion
offer scholarship
American Legion Post 91’s Sons of the American
Legion is accepting applications for its Bear Hof
Memorial Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is
awarded annually to any student planning on attending college or trade school. Deadline is April
17. Application forms are available in the canteen.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Bach Festival
celebrates its 85th year
Baldwin Wallace’s 85th annual Bach Festival continues to broaden its scope with a fresh, artistic
fusion of events that celebrate Bach’s music and
legacy. Events include performances, master classes and lectures. For details, visit www.bw.edu/
bachfest or call (440) 826-8070. Friday-Sunday,
April 7-9 at various locations.
All events are free unless otherwise indicated.
For a complete listing of events, visit www.bw/
edu/events or call (440) 826-2325. Other events
in April include:
Percussion Ensemble: Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m.,
Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St.
Brahms and Friends Lyceum: Works by Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, Clara Wieck
Schumann, Joseph Joachim and others. Sunday,
April 2, 3 p.m., Fynette Kulas Music Hall, Boesel
Musical Arts Center, 49 Seminary St.
Music Theatre Senior Showcase: Presenting
their 40-minute New York showcase. Event is
free. Entrance tickets required. Sunday, April 2, 6
p.m., John Patrick Theatre, Kleist Center for
Art & Drama, 95 E. Bagley Road.
“Intimate Apparel”: Esther, an AfricanAmerican woman living in the dawn of the last
century, makes an uncommon living sewing exquisite lingerie. Her skilled artistry allows her rare
access into the private lives of others. Play by
Lynn Nottage. For tickets, go to www.bw.edu/
tickets. Wednesday-Friday, April 5-8, 7:30 p.m.;
Sunday, April 9, 2 p.m.; William Allman Theatre,
Kleist Center for Art & Drama, 95 E. Bagley
Road.
Burrell Observatory Open House & Lecture:
Dr. Tom Giblin of Kenyon College will present
“Cosmology.” Friday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., Center
for Innovation & Growth, 340 Front St.
“A Life in Music”: Marc Weagraff, baritone, and
David Pepin, piano, present a biographical story of
one man pursuing his dreams told through music
theater selections from Golden Age to contemporary. Tuesday, April 18, 7 p.m., Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St.
2017 Student Art Exhibition: A juried exhibition
of the best of BW student work. April 18-May 5.
Opening reception Friday, April 21, 5-8 p.m.,
Fawick Art Gallery, Kleist Center for Art & Drama, 95 E. Bagley Road.
Marting Humanities Lecture: Dean Yoder, conservator of paintings at the Cleveland Museum of
Art, will lecture on the recent conservation efforts
behind Caravaggio’s “Crucifixion of St. Andrew.”
Wednesday, April 19, 7 p.m., Room 114, Marting
Hall, 50 Seminary St.
“Latin Longings”: Symphonic Band & Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Friday, April 21, 7 p.m., Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96
Front St.
Big Band: Featuring the music of Maynard Ferguson, Cole Porter, J.J. Johnson, Rodgers & Hart,
Sonny Rollins and more. Saturday, April 22, 7
p.m., Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts
Building, 96 Front St.
A 40th Anniversary Celebration: Robert Mayerovitch, piano, recreates his BW debut recital of
1976-77. Sunday, April 23, 3 p.m., Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front
St.
Voices of Praise Gospel Choir Spring Concert:
Sunday, April 23, 4 p.m., John Patrick Theatre,
Kleist Center for Art & Drama, 95 E. Bagley
Road.
BW Celebrates Talent: Symphony Orchestra and
Treble Choir, featuring Camilla Yoder, oboe, winner of the 2016 BW Concerto Competition. Sunday, April 23, 7 p.m., Gamble Auditorium, Kulas
Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St.
Jazztet Student Composers Concert: Featuring
the works of Conservatory student composers.
Wednesday, April 26, 7 p.m., Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St.
Testing Ground: Dance Works in Progress. New
dance works in the developmental stage. Audience
members can offer written feedback to encourage
the artists in their editing process. Thursday, April
27, 6 p.m., William Allman Theatre, Kleist Center
for Art & Drama, 95 E. Bagley Road.
Dash for Dignity is April 29
The sixth annual Dash for Dignity will benefit
Ashley Martincic, a ninth-grader at Middleburg
Heights Junior High who is recovering from
Stage 2 Neuroblastoma. All proceeds will be
donated to Ashley and her family to help defray
medical expenses. Dash4Dignity 5K run and 1mile walk step off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April
29 at Middleburg Heights Junior High, 6000
Paula Drive. Registration begins at 7:50 a.m. To
preregister, go to SpeedySneakers.com. For
more information, contact race director Amanda
Prok, [email protected] or (440) 4764008.
‘Anything Goes’ is spring musical
The Berea-Midpark High School spring musical
will be “Anything Goes.” Curtain time is 7:30
p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 21-22 and
2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 23.
Committee for Good Schools
hosts Wing Ding
The annual Wing Ding to benefit the Committee
for Good Schools will be 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7 at Old Oak Church in Middleburg
Heights. The committee hosts several fundraisers throughout the year to support bond issue
and levy campaigns. For tickets and more information, contact Cristina Carosielli at
[email protected] or call (216) 8988300.
District earns budget award
BW Beatles Festival: Magical Mystery Tour – a
tribute to the Fab Four with a wink and a nod to
the Bach Festival. An all-student production and
artistic team that draws from every Conservatory
major. Preview concert is free but tickets are required. Tickets are first-come, first-served 15
minutes before the concert. Friday, April 28,
10:30 p.m., Fynette Kulas Music Hall, Boesel
Musical Arts Center, 49 Seminary St.
The Association of School Business Officials
International has awarded the Berea City School
District its Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in budget presentation for the 2016-17
budget year. The award is given only after a
thorough review by professional auditors. It recognize those school districts that exceed the program’s stringent criteria.
Full Album Concert: Event is free but tickets are
required. Tickets at www.bw.edu/tickets. Saturday, April 29, 7:30 and 10 p.m., John Patrick
Theatre, Kleist Center for Art & Drama, 95 E.
Bagley Road.
Kindergarten registration winds down
Music Theatre Freshman Showcase: Sunday,
April 30, 2 p.m., John Patrick Theatre, Kleist
Center for Art & Drama, 95 E. Bagley Road.
Community Music School: Men’s Chorus. For
tickets, go to www.bw.edu/tickets. Sunday, April
30, 5 p.m., Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical
Arts Building, 96 Front St.
Parents can register their children for kindergarten online at www.berea.k12.oh.us or by calling
the child’s home school for an appointment. Berea residents can call Grindstone Elementary
School, 191 Race St., at (216) 898-8563. Appointments will be scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. Saturday, April 8. Otherwise, call the Berea Board of Education offices at (216) 8988300 ext. 6208 to schedule an appointment.
A kindergarten information night for parents
will be 6 p.m., Thursday, May 4 at Ford Intermediate School, 17001 Holland Road, Brook
Park, in the auditorium.
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At the Library
Coloring & Crafts
for Adults meets monthly
Feeling creative or wish you were? Get inspired
at the monthly coloring for adults group. The
library will provide pages from books designed
especially for adults as well as colored pencils
and markers. The staff will highlight new arts
and crafts books that you can browse and borrow. There also will be a craft for you to enjoy.
In celebration of National Library Week, refreshments will be served courtesy of the
Friends of the Berea Library. 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Monday, April 10.
Reservations are requested for all programs except weekly children’s story times. Visit cuyahogalibrary.org or call (440) 234-5475. Other
programs at the Berea Branch during April are:
For Adults
Eat the Words: A discussion of the cookbook
“The Smitten Kitchen” by Deb Perelman. Books
are available for checkout. 2 p.m., Tuesday,
April 4.
For Teens
through Grade 2 learn through the fun of doing.
Each session will introduce a new challenge and
kids will build and create solutions using Lego
blocks and a variety of materials. Registration
required. 2 p.m., Saturday, April 8.
Movement and Music: A high energy session
of music and movement using shakers, bean
bags, scarves and more. Register each child separately. Ages 1-5 with caregiver. 3:30 p.m.,
Monday, April 10 OR 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April
11.
Young Explorers – Fractured Fairy Tales:
After hearing the traditional story of Red Riding
Hood, children and their caregivers can enjoy
some fractured versions where story details are
twisted just a bit. Kids can then make picnic basket treats to take home. Registration is required
and parent/guardian must sign the Release and
Hold Harmless form prior to the program. The
form can be found at cuyahogalibrary.org/parent
-options. For students in kindergarten through
Grade 5 and home-school families. 7 p.m.,
Thursday, April 20 OR 10 a.m., Friday, April
21.
For Kids
Superheroes Unite! – Free Comic Book Day:
Devious villains have taken over the library and
we need your help to take it back. Join us for
superhero-themed activities as we celebrate Free
Comic Book Day. Drop in between 1-4 p.m. for
your chance to defeat those villainous foes and
help save the day! A new game will run every
15 minutes. Come dressed in costume. For ages
2 and older with a caregiver. Free comic books
while they last. 1 p.m., Saturday, May 6.
K-2 Build and Do: Students in kindergarten
Weekly Children’s Storytimes run throughout the month. Call (440) 234-5475 or visit
www.cuyahogalibrary.org for specific times and
ages. Programs are available for children birth
through age 5 as well as children of school age.
Registration is not required.
Tag Tuesday: Teen Activity Group meets on
the third Tuesday of each month. Each session
features a different activity - crafts, games, service, etc. Light refreshments provided. A
parent/guardian must sign a release form before
the program. Registration is requested. This program is for students in grades 6-12. 7 p.m.,
Tuesday, April 18.
Tween Time Tuesday: For students in grades 4
-6. A different activity each month. Light refreshments are provided. Parent/guardian must
sign a release. Registration is required. 7 p.m.,
Tuesday, April 4.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Cemetery Tour
11:45 a.m., Sunday, April 30
St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Eastland Road
(opposite Teamz restaurant parking is available at Teamz)
Tour is culminating activity of St. Paul’s
150th anniversary celebrations.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
was founded in April 1867.
Tour includes stories about
the church’s “Cloud of Saints”
& history of the cemetery.
Celebrate National
Library Week
First sponsored in 1958,
National Library Week
is a national observance
sponsored by the American Library Association.
This year, the Berea
Branch Library will celebrate National Library
Week April 10-15 with a
series of special activities.
Monday, April 10 is
Customer Appreciation
Day. Stop in to borrow a book or movie, use our
Wi-Fi or computers, attend a storytime or adult
craft program. Enjoy a mini sweet treat, courtesy of the Friends of Berea Library.
Tuesday, April 11 is Book Appreciation
Day. Join us as we celebrate books and reading.
Get your picture taken with your favorite book.
Find out about electronic resources to help you
find the perfect book. Enjoy our interactive displays and play a game to test your literary
knowledge.
Wednesday, April 12 is Technology Day. Discover the wealth of digital information available
to you free with your library card. Learn how to
access electronic databases that provide business information, training opportunities, test
preparation, automotive repair and consumer
information, just to name a few. Join us at 2
p.m. for an introduction to Cuyahoga County
Public Library’s digital collection. Learn about
eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, movies and
music. Bring your device and passwords if
you’d like to get started.
Thursday, April 13 is Book-a-Librarian Day.
Call the branch to schedule a 30- minute appointment for one-on-one assistance. Looking
for your next great read? Interested in learning
to use electronic databases, such as Lynda.com
or Mango Language? Want to get started with
ebooks or downloadable music? Give us a call
to set up an appointment.
Friday, April 14 is Toy Day! Did you know you
can borrow toys and games from Cuyahoga
County Public Library? Families are invited to
explore a variety of toys and games from the
Toy Collection. Drop by anytime between 10
a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for some exhilarating games
and activities.
Saturday, April 15 we celebrate Audio-Visual
Materials at the library with Movie Day. Skip
the waiting list and join us at 2 p.m. for the hit
movie, “SING”, newly released on DVD. This
movie is rated PG. Registration required.
Community Events
April 1: Dinner To Your Door. Fundraiser 2-5 p.m.,
Cleveland Browns Training Facility, 76 Lou Groza
Blvd., featuring Cavaliers cheerleaders and spirit
squads.
April 1: Berea Baseball Association. Reverse Raffle, 6:30 p.m., Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Arts &
Crafts Building. Tickets, $40. (216) 832-3643.
April 4: Berea Historical Society. Opens for the
season. Regular hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., TuesdayFriday. Mahler Museum, 118 E. Bridge St. (440) 243
-2541.
April 6: Methodist Church Garage Sale. Pre-sale,
7-9 a.m., $5 per family; open to the public, 9 a.m. to
6 p.m., includes bake sale and café; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
April 7; 9 a.m. to Noon, April 8, United Methodist
Church of Berea, 170 Seminary St.
April 10: Passover begins at sundown.
April 15: Old Oak Run. 5K run and 1-mile walk.
Southwest General, 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg
Heights. Register at www.hermescleveland.com.
April 15: Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt. 11 a.m., St.
Mary Catholic Church, Garrity Center, 250 Kraft St.
April 16: Easter.
April 20: Empty Bowl Supper. 5-7 p.m., BereaMidpark High School cafeteria. Tickets, $20 for
adults, $10 for children 7-14. Kiwanis fundraiser to
benefit local food pantries.
Health & Physical Education Sports Sciences Department. Sponsorships available. For more information, email [email protected].
City of Berea
11 Berea Commons
Berea, Ohio 44017
April 23: Berea Arts Fest. Thirsty for Art, 2-5 p.m.,
The Tap House at Fat Head’s Brewery, 18741 Sheldon Road, Middleburg Heights. Tickets, $35. (440)
570-6923, www.bereaartsfest.org.
April 26: Free Community Meal. 6 p.m., St. Paul
Lutheran Church, 276 E. Bagley Road. The community meal is served on the last Wednesday of every
month and is sponsored by the Berea Ministers Association.
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April 26: Berea Historical Society. 7 p.m., Mahler
Museum, 118 E. Bridge St. “The Greatest Challenges Facing the Amish Community” with Dr. Von M.
Smith. Free.
April 27: Southwest Republican Women’s Club.
11:30 a.m., Colony Room, BW’s Strosacker Hall,
120 E. Grand St. Speaker is Cynthia Davenport, who
will discuss brain health, memory loss, Alzheimer’s
disease and resources for caregivers. Call (440) 2345985 for more information or for reservations.
April 27: Alumni Hall of Fame. Induction and
Community Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Middleburg Heights
Junior High, 7000 Paula Drive. Tickets, $30. Contact
the Berea City School District, Community Relations
Office, (216) 898-8300.
April 28: Veterans Meet & Greet. 11 a.m., St.
Thomas Episcopal Church, 50 E. Bagley Road.
Fundraiser
2-5 p.m., Saturday, April 1
Cleveland Browns Training Facility
Lou Groza Blvd.
Free admission
April 20: Berea Republican Club. 7 p.m., Berea
Historical Society, 118 E. Bridge St. For more information, [email protected] or (440) 532-3442.
April 28-29: Hazardous Waste Roundup. 8 a.m. to
2 p.m., Berea Service Garage, 400 Barrett Road. Berea residents only. (440) 826-5853.
Meet the Cavs Girls – Spirit Squad –
Scream Team
Junior Cavs spirit teams
April 21: Yard Waste Collection Begins.
April 21: Bulk Trash Pickup Day.
April 29: Berea Cares. 9:30 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran
Church, 276 E, Bagley Road.
Buy a $20 plate and donate 5 free meals to a
person in need
April 22: EarthFest. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cuyahoga
County Fairgrounds. “Year of Vibrant Green Space.”
More than 270 exhibits, biodiesel-powered amusement park rides, music on four stages, food trucks.
Earthdaycoalition.org, (216) 281-6468 or email
[email protected].
April 29: Crop Walk & Fun Run. 9-11 a.m. at Coe
Lake Gazebo. Hosted by the United Methodist
Church of Berea. Registration forms at
www.umcb.org or by calling the church at (440) 234
-3525. Day of race registrations begin at 8 a.m. Dogs
are welcome. Proceeds help fight hunger.
Samples of soups & salads will be for sale
April 22: Berea Historical Society. Spring Sale, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m., Mahler Museum, 118 E. Bridge St.
April 29: Family Reading Day. 11:30 a.m. to 1
p.m., Grindstone Elementary School, pizza lunch.
Free.
April 22: BW Sport Management Alumni Golf
Tournament. Registration, Noon; shotgun start, 1
p.m., Hickory Nut Golf Course, 23601 Royalton
Road, Columbia Station. The tournament is open to
BW alumni, students, and members of the community. Proceeds will fund scholarships for the BW
50/50 raffle
Autograph & Photo sessions with Cavs Girls
Face-painting
April 30: Cemetery Tour. 11:45 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery, Eastland Road, opposite
Teamz restaurant.
May 1: National Day of Prayer. Noon to 1 p.m.,
McKelvey Park in downtown Berea.
6th Annual Berea Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 15
11 a.m.
St. Mary’s Garrity Center
250 Kraft St., Berea
Free
The children will be divided
into these age groups:
3 years and under
4-6 years
7-8 years
We ask the children be accompanied by an adult
and that they bring their own basket or pail for
their candy.
There will be a receptacle for recycling the eggs
for next year’s hunt. Be sure to bring a camera,
as the Easter Bunny, Sparky the Fire Dog,
McGruff the Crime Dog and Wally, the Nutty
BW squirrel will be appearing.
This event will take place outdoors rain, shine or
snow! No dogs please!
We will be accepting canned goods for the local
food pantries at this event.