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On Our CoverRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer made a stop at the Inde-pendence Holiday Fest on his way to the North Pole. He was surrounded by local children who were thrilled to see his red nose. Photo by N. Johnson

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3 ........... Mayors Discuss Regionalism, Economic Development and More

4 ........... Selig Drive Spending Increased to Nearly $2.7 Million

6 ........... Check In With the Building Department Before Tackling Household Projects

11 ........ Health Fair Speaker Compares American Health Care Costs

13 ........ Holiday Polish Kielbasa-Making Tradition Cased in Special Meaning

14 ........ Plan a Family Reunion in Winter

15 ........ Sledding, Skating and Skiing in the Parks

16 ........ Reading Warm-Ups, Pick-Me-Ups and Cuddle-Ups

18 ........ Historic Hall Has Tales to Tell

19 ........ Business Briefs

20 ........ Grass Roots Volunteering Goes On

24 ........ Future Filmmaker Started Young

26 ........ Yoga Instructors Are Certified

27 ........ Graduate Becomes a Brewer

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I13 INDY CELEBRATESBrandon Stralka sold cupcakes to benefit the Independence High swim team.

Independence Celebrates Annual Holiday Fest

I11 INDY HOLIDAY FESTKelly, CJ and Kylie Hanobik admire one of the many Christmas trees at the Holiday Fest.

I12 OPT INDY CELEBRATESBill and Billy Johnson met Frosty the Snowman. Photos by N. Johnson

I14 INDY CELEBRATESLana Blaze, along with Hannah Blaze and Mason Fink, sold handmade crafts to benefit the Animal Shelter of Independence.

by Nancy JohnsonThe Independence

Civic Center was trans-formed into a Winter Wonderland for the Annual Holiday Fest on Dec. 4. Twinkling Christmas trees, giant candy canes and festive garlands were just some of the merry decorations. Bouncy houses, a hula hoop contest and craft stations kept the chil-dren busy while parents shopped for unique gifts from the holiday market. The annual event is an Independence holiday tradition. ∞

CorrectionA story in the December 2011 issue

about the Independence High School cross country teams contained an error. The boys cross country team, which won the state championship in 2010, did compete at the state meet this fall, finishing second. ∞

Recreation department employees Jim Machniak and Lizzie Czyzyk get in the spirit with snowflake scarves.

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I06 GUESTS CHAMBERThe mayors who took part in the panel at the Cuyahoga Valley Region Luncheon included Jack Bacci (Cuyahoga Heights) Rick Dell’Aquilla (mayor-elect of Seven Hills) Kevin Hurst (Walton Hills), Greg Kurtz (Independence), Mike Procuk (Brooklyn Heights) and Randy Westfall (Valley View). Photo by K. Scott Sowinski

Mayors Discuss Regionalism, Economic Development and More

I05 OPT GUESTS TAKE CHAM-BERThree of the guests at the annual State of the Cuyahoga Valley Region luncheon were Jim Gibbs, Independence IT direc-tor; Natalie Buc, Independence Commu-nity Services director; and Independence Councilman-elect Peter Nelson. Photo by K. Scott Sowinski

by Kim Scott SowinskiGuests at the Cuyahoga Valley Cham-

ber of Commerce’s annual State of the Cuyahoga Valley Region luncheon in November were able do more than sit and listen this year.

Instead, attendees of the event, held Nov. 16 at the Independence Holiday Inn, actively participated in several polls

topics such as regionalism, economic development, maintaining and upgrad-ing infrastructure, and efforts to improve real-estate values for residential and com-mercial properties in the region.

The event also included a performance of the national anthem by award-winning barbershop quartet Men of Indepen-dence, followed by a video, produced by Charlene Paparizos and the Ohio Center for Broadcasting in Valley View, high-lighting the six communities.∞

taken on some of the areas of discussion by using clickers provided by Advantiem and SMART technologies. Advantiem is the new corporate division of Cleveland Corporate Services, with an inventory of lighting, audio, video and staging tech-nologies available for rent.

Mayors from the villages of Brooklyn Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, Valley View, Walton Hills and the cities of Indepen-dence and Seven Hills (mayor-elect) sat on a panel sharing their opinions on


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Selig Drive Spending Increased to Nearly $2.7 Millionby Rachael ZimlichNov. 22 special council meeting

Council approved what hopefully will be the last change order for the Selig Drive realignment project at its Nov. 22 special meeting, bringing the total cost of the project to nearly $2.7 million.

The Nov. 22 special meeting was conducted in lieu of the regular meet-ing, scheduled for Nov. 8, which was cancelled due to the election.

Vice Mayor Anthony Togliatti voted against the change order, and council member Jim Riley left the special meet-

ing prior to the vote on this resolution. The measure passed 5-1.

The resolution increased the previously approved contract amount with Fabrizi Trucking and Paving by almost $250,000, from the $2.3 million total approved by council in March 2011. Last January, when the Selig Drive project was still in the planning stages, city leaders had estimated the total cost of the project at $1 million to $1.5 million – all of which will be paid by tax incremental financing dollars, or so-called “free money” from the county, according to city administrators. The project was undertaken to accom-

modate an anticipated 600 new jobs at the Independence Technology Center in 2012 that are expected to bring in about $420,000 annually in new municipal income tax.

City Engineer Don Ramm said some of the cost increases are due to delayed utility pole relocation and overtime costs associated with making up for the delay to keep the project on track for completion before winter.

Mayor Greg Kurtz said AT&T is the primary utility that held up the project, along with some cable companies, and the city is exploring its options to recoup some of its cost related to construction delays caused by the utility companies.

Kurtz also requested that a contract for city services with AT&T be put on first reading until further discussions with the utility could take place.

Along with approving additional spend-ing for the Selig Drive relocation, council also approved expenses for a related project. Council passed a resolution for $32,195 worth of work to move the gazebo formerly located at the corner of Selig Drive and Brecksville Road by a vote of 4-1, with Togliatti voting against the measure and council member Jim Crooks abstaining because he does business with some of the companies involved in the project. Since Riley left the special meet-ing early, he did not vote on this item.

The gazebo was moved near the Civic Center to make way for the relocated Selig Drive. The cost includes tree clear-ing, landscaping, lighting and the price of physically moving the gazebo.

Another measure that passed with some opposition was the acceptance of bids for the 2012 municipal lot and senior snow-plowing program. Council mem-ber Jim Crooks said he would still like to consider a complete overhaul of the program – an idea he raised during last year’s winter season. Piteo agreed, but the bids were accepted by a vote of 5-2, allowing this year’s program to move forward.

The bids of six companies were accept-ed – Marek Builders of Independence, New Heights Tree Service of Broadview


Heights, Wise Construction of Inde-pendence, F.P. Allega of Independence, Buyansky Bros. Landscaping of Indepen-dence, and L&S Concrete of Mentor. At least two companies that demonstrated a poor performance in the past were dropped from the bidding process.

Last year, the city paid $8,491 for snow plowing services per storm. With this year’s prices, the cost is estimated at $8,651 per storm. Assuming the city responds to 12 storms and there are at least 800 driveways plus city parking lots on the list to be plowed, the estimated cost for the 2012 snow plowing program is $103,812, according to a memo ac-companying the resolution approved by council.

A measure to purchase a new side-load-

ing rubbish packer for recycling was left on first reading and referred to the next council workshop for further discussion at the request of council member Jim Piteo. The packer would be used for improve-ments to the recycling program, and new recycling bins – similar to the new rubbish bins – would have to be ordered for use with the new packer.

Council also voted unanimously in favor of continuing a moratorium on In-ternet cafés. Law Director Greg O’Brien explained that the state is currently considering licensing requirements for Internet cafés, which may negate the need for the city to take any action at all. He suggested council continue the morato-rium until state lawmakers conclude their debate on the issue.

Council also voted unanimously in favor of the creation of a compensated absences fund to pay departing city employees for unused time off, as well as a leave dona-tion program that will allow city work-ers to donate unused time off to other employees. Also receiving unanimous approval were contracts for group health insurance and drug coverage for city em-ployees, a contract for claims administra-tion for worker’s compensation claims, a contract for public health services with the Cuyahoga County Health District, and a $9,000 year-long contract with In-dependence resident Mary Dolansky to provide design and composition services for the Community Spotlight newsletter and other materials for the community services department. ∞

We encourage letters to the editor. Letters are limited to 250 words and must be signed and include an address and phone number for verification (not for publica-tion). The street name will be printed. We reserve the right to edit all letters for clarity and length only. We might not use letters for space reasons or those that have appeared in other publications or letters on a single topic submitted multiple times by the same individual or group.

Independence Works With County To Offer Hazardous Waste Disposal


Cuyahoga County residents now have more opportunities to get rid of oil-based paint, pesticides and automotive fluids. The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management District has part-nered with the 59 communities in the county to offer more frequent collection events locally for disposal of household hazardous wastes.

In April, the Solid Waste District opened a facility to receive household hazardous waste collected by Cuyahoga County communities. Household hazardous waste and materials that are marked dangerous, caustic or flammable are collected from residents by their city service department and are delivered to the district’s year-round Special Waste Convenience Center. The new program makes it more convenient to recycle unwanted household chemicals and protect the environment.

Collection events are held only at city service departments; the district’s facility is not open to the general pub-lic. In Independence, special curbside collections are held on Fridays. No latex paint is collected but dried out paint and/or empty paint cans are not hazardous and should be placed in the regular rubbish. For more information

call (216) 524-9191 Ace hardware, Lowe’s, The Home

Depot and TrueValue Hardware of-fer compact fluorescent light bulb recycling.

In accordance with federal law, the county district can only accept mate-rials that originated from a household and not a commercial source. ∞



Check In With the Building Department Before Tackling Household Projects

by Rachael ZimlichWith tax refunds just around the corner,

residents may be thinking about checking some items off their home improvement checklist.

It is important to note that a number of home improvements require permits from the city’s building department before work can be started.

The Ohio Revised Code (ORC) man-dates that any construction projects that result in the enlargements, alteration, movement or change in occupancy of a residential structure require approval by local building officials. Electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing and a number of outdoor projects also are subject to gov-ernment approval, according to the ORC.

In Independence the building depart-ment headed by Building Commissioner Carl Opatrny handles approval requests. He recently gave a sample list of projects

that require prior city approval. They include: any plumbing or electrical work; any structural or foundation changes; waterproofing; closet additions where structural or electrical changes are made; garage door improvements that include electrical changes; splitting an interior room, such as finishing a basement, to make more than one room; installing a new or replacing an old water heater, air conditioning unit or furnace; adding insulation; replacing a roof; replacing or adding gutters; building a fence, deck or outdoor shed; adding a swimming pool; or installing or replacing a concrete drive-way or other permanent concrete feature. Exterior house painting, new windows and new exterior doors do not require permits, but new siding does, according to the building department.

Permits can be obtained from the build-ing department office at 6335 Selig Dr. during business hours, but a number of

forms are now available online, as well. To find and download the forms, visit inde-pendenceohio.org/departments/building/residential.aspx. Forms available online include concrete, plumbing, electrical, new dwelling, addition, HVAC and mis-cellaneous permits for items like fences, sidings and accessory buildings.

Permit fees vary depending on the proj-ect, with HVAC permits ranging from $14 for a replacement unit to $30 for a new unit, to $.06 for each linear foot of fencing, to $10 as the starting point for an electrical permit. Costs may increase for each permit depending on the amount of work that is to be completed. Also available from the building department is a registration form for contractors per-forming work in the city.

For more information about building permits or the residential building code, call the building department at 216-524-1019. ∞

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Save the DateFEBRUARY23-24 - St. Michael Drama Club

presents “Flapper”26 - 8th Annual Tropical Beach

Blast

MARCH10 - St. Michael School’s Night at

the Races

To have your future event included on this list, e-mail a one-sentence date and title to [email protected].

Jan. 14Inaugural Ball

The City of Independence Inaugural Ball is Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Inde-pendence Embassy Suites Hotel. Tickets are $85. For information, call Maggie at 216-524-9713 or e-mail [email protected]. ∞

Music Boosters’ Annual Pasta Dinner FundraiserJan. 21

The Independence Music Boosters will sponsor its annual Pasta Dinner Fund-raiser on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Independence High School cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children, 12 and under. Dinner includes pasta with homemade tomato sauce, meatballs, breadstick, salad, bever-age and dessert.

Throughout the evening, members of the Independence High School Chorus and Orchestra will perform selections they have prepared for the Ohio Music

Education Association competition under the direction of Matt Schatt, instrumental director, and Megan Campbell, vocal director.

Proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit the instrumental and vocal music programs at Independence High School.

To order tickets, send check, payable to IHS Music Boosters, to Independence High School, c/o Music Boosters, 6001 Archwood Ave., Independence, OH 44131. For information contact 216-524-3898. ∞

Jan. 12Career Center High

School Information NightCuyahoga Valley Career Center

(CVCC) will host an Information Night on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., for high school students and their parents to learn more about the specialized career and college preparation opportunities available through the center’s nearly 30 career-technical programs. CVCC Infor-mation Night offers program visitation and additional details to help with the decision-making process. Snow date is Thursday, Jan. 19.

Most CVCC programs have Tech Prep options, enabling students to earn college credit while at CVCC. Many CVCC programs also offer industry certification opportunities.

High school students in Brecksville-Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, Garfield Heights, Independence, Nor-donia Hills, North Royalton, Revere and Twinsburg school districts utilize the Career Center campus.

CVCC is located at 8001 Brecksville Rd. in Brecksville. For information, call 440-746-8286. ∞


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St. Michael School Plans Info Night, Open House

St. Michael School will hold Preschool and Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m., in the St. Basil Parish Education Center, 8700 Brecksville Rd.

The events allows parents to gain infor-mation on Catholic elementary educa-tion for their children. It will include a history of the school, the preschool and kindergarten philosophy, an overview of the curriculum and information on screening procedures.

An open house also will be held on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at St. Michael School, located at 6906 Chestnut Rd. in Independence. Families are also invited to the St. Basil education center from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. that day to view the preschool, junior kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade campus.

Families interested in receiving a per-sonal tour of the St. Michael School campus can call Margaret Campisi at 216-524-6405. To receive a tour of the St. Basil campus, call 440-717-0398.

Re-registration week and sibling regis-tration will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the week of Jan. 17 at the main campus.

New student registration week will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the week of Jan. 23 at the main campus. Kindergarten and students transferring from other schools may register at the main campus. Pre-school and junior kindergarten registra-tion is at the St. Basil campus. ∞

Jan. 26

The third annual Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce Impact Awards will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26, during a dinner program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Independence. Area businesses and organizations are invited to attend and celebrate all of the incredible individuals and businesses that help make the Cuyahoga Valley region a great place to live and work.

“This event is always one of our favor-ites because we see a room filled with so many individuals from our local businesses, cities and villages, and local schools – all wanting to honor busi-nesses and individuals that care about this area and want to see it continue to prosper and grow,” said Executive Director Eileen Hawkins.

The chamber promises this year’s event to be even more spectacular since the Ohio Center for Broadcasting, Holiday Inn and Advantiem have partnered to “roll out the red carpet” and put on a spectacular showcase event. Staging, lighting, decorations, video montages of the honorees and a delicious dinner will be just some of the evening’s highlights. The emcee for the program is Michael Cardamone, WKYC TV3’s co-host of Good Company.

Tickets are $35 each and are avail-

able by calling 216-573-2707. Online registration is available at cuyahogaval-leychamber.org. Click the EVENTS tab.

The 2011 Impact Award Winners are Business Executive of The Year Achieve-ment Award, Charlene Paparizos, Presi-dent, CMP Communications (Spon-sor - Indiana Wesleyan University); The Green Award, Geis Companies, Hemingway at Tuxedo Development, Brooklyn Heights (Sponsor – Western Reserve Bank); New Business of Year, Melt Bar & Grilled, Independence (Sponsor - Walthall, Drake & Wallace); Achievement in International Busi-ness, CSA International, Independence (Sponsor - Novolyte Technologies); Innovation through Technology, Ohio Center for Broadcasting (Sponsor – Kurtz Bros); Educational Outreach, Stanek Windows (Sponsor - Education-al Service Center of Cuyahoga County); Excellence in Customer Service, Center for Specialized Women’s Health, Cleve-land Clinic, Dr. Holly Thacker, director (Sponsor DigiCom Printing).

The Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce represents six communities: Brooklyn Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, Independence, Seven Hills, Walton Hills and Valley View. For information on upcoming events visit cuyahogaval-leychamber.org. ∞

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Fixing Your Knitting Mistakes: Bring a small swatch of knitting already on your needles. Class size is limited. Thursday, Jan. 26, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration re-quired.

Keller Brothers Concert: Saturday, Jan. 28, 2-3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Targeting Companies for Your Job Search: Monday, Jan. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration required.

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G2P: Teen Gaming Club: Wii open play. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 3-4 p.m. Registra-tion requested.

Programs for ChildrenTwilight Treats: Ages 2-5 with their

parents. Thursday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m.Snuggle Bugs: Ages birth-35 months

and their families. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. (beginning Jan. 2); Wednesdays, 10 a.m. (beginning Jan. 4).

Preschool Storytimes: Ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten. Wednesdays, 11 a.m., (beginning Jan. 4); Thursdays, 10 a.m. (beginning Jan. 5).

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Programs for Mixed AgesMiddle School Book Club: Grades 5-8.

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Health Fair Speaker Compares American Health Care Costs by Judy Hein Terrigno

What do weight gain and job loss have in common? According to Dr. Michael Roizen, quite a bit – and Americans are feeling the effects of both.

Roizen is the chief wellness officer and chairman of Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. In a speech given on Saturday, Nov. 12, at a Health Fair at the Independence High School, Roizen presented the impact of America’s obesity epidemic on the economy.

“The United States is out front of other countries in obesity,” he said. “The U.S. once held industrial jobs, and they went overseas. The service industry we once thought would sustain America is now going elsewhere as the cost of health care rises,” he said. According to his research, companies pay twice as much in health care cost for an American employee as they would for a European employee and four times as much as a Mexican employee.

“It is our patriotic duty to change,” Roizen said. “We can save $600 to $825 billion a year by performance testing Medicare. (Weight loss) is the best deficit reduction and job creation.”

As an example of the cost of obesity on America, Roizen showed a clip of himself on the Dr. Oz Show. In it, he helps a cowboy named Rocco. “He had an eating disorder (overeating, eating the wrong items) and needed to change his behavior. It is just like drinking alcohol or drug addiction,” he said.

When he began working with him, Rocco had type 2 diabetes (which is the result of choices, not genes), high blood pressure and osteoarthritis. In 28 short days, with Roizen’s guidance, Rocco was able to turn his life around. “He was 10 years younger (health statistic wise) in two months, and his medical costs were reduced by 90 percent,” Roizen said.

“America has two choices: 1) get healthier or 2) ration care, which means some Americans won’t get care,” Roizen said. “Eighty-one percent of hospital ad-missions are the result of obesity related illness – hypertension, heart disease, dia-betes and chronic diseases. The average cost to Americans is $6,032 a year per person.”

He cited four factors that cause 75 per-cent of the trouble: 1) tobacco; 2) food choices and portion sizes; 3) physical inactivity; and 4) stress. “Since we are the problem, we can solve it,” he said. “The side affect? Feeling better.”

“The health choices you make de-termine if the U.S. can compete for jobs. We are being given a ‘do over’ by

I03 AMERICAN HEALTHCAREMore than 600 people attended the free health fair for residents at Independence High School. Pictured are (l-r) Sari Feldman, Cuyahoga County Public Library; Cathy Lutz, Cleveland Clinic; Councilman Jim Crooks; Dr. Michael Anderson and Dr. Michael Roizen.

turning (our health) around,” Roizen said. “You can con-trol your genes by your activities.”

Roizen outlined three simple steps to begin turning one’s life and health around. “One, elimi-nate five foods. Two, walk 10,000 steps each day. Three, mediate 15 minutes each day and night (to reduce stress),” he said.

The five foods he said to avoid are: 1) saturated fats (found in palm, coco-nut oil, four-legged animals’ meat and two-legged skin); 2) trans fats found in hydrogenated oil; 3) sugar; 4) simple carbohydrates; and 5) syrup (corn – any added ingredients ending in –ose).

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I04 OPT AMERICAN HEALTH-CAREThe Independence Health Fair drew a big crowd.

tant for us to be competitive as a state and country,” he said. He cited the Cleveland Clinic as an example of improved health and wellness and the affects it had on employee well-being and cost.

“No corporation had pushed on em-ployees to make it easy to do healthy things and hard to do unhealthy things,” he said. Through a series of steps – provid-ing smoking cessation classes, eliminating smoking from campus, removing 43 fry-ers from company kitchens, providing yoga and on-site exercise facilities – the employees lost a combined 252,000 pounds and lowered health care costs.

Roizen suggested people use friends or social media (such as realage.com, you-beauty.com or clevelandclinicwellness.com) to help with their weight loss and keep them motivated.

It is the second time that Roizen spoke at a Health Fair organized by the Indepen-dence Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL). He spoke for an hour and then answered questions from the audience for another 30 minutes. Afterward, he remained in the lobby to sign copies of his recent book You Los-ing Weight: The Owner’s Manual to Easy, Simple and Healthy Weight Loss.

“Dr. Roizen was incredibly generous with his time. After speaking, he stayed to sign books, pose for pictures and answer attendee’s personal questions,” said Valerie Kocin, branch manager of the Indepen-dence Branch of the CCPL. “We’ve had him speak before at a Health Fair, but this was a completely different speech. He revamps it, stays current and you always learn something new from him.”

The fair was sponsored by CCPL’s community partners the City of Indepen-

dence, Independence Schools, Cleveland Clinic-Independence, Cleveland Clinic-Marymount, The Fedeli Group and Medical Mutual.

“We had 900 registered attendants. The screenings provided by the Health Fair are a great opportunity for those without health insurance to find out where they are and what they need to do to change,” Kocin said.

More than 60 exhibitors participated including Cornerstone of Hope, Inde-pendence schools and fire department. Free screenings were available through the generosity of Cleveland Clinic-Indepen-dence and Cleveland Clinic-Marymount. Representatives provided such testing as blood pressure, cholesterol screening, grip strength screening, fall screening, bone density testing and podiatry screening.

Dr. Ronan Factora of the Cleveland Clinic specializes in geriatric medicine and was on hand to assist with the falls screening. “Falls are a real concern for people over 65 (years of age),” he said.

“If someone does not do well on the

fall screening, we send them over to the bone density testing. That test looks for osteoporosis,” he said. “The fair is well ar-ranged. They did a nice job of organizing it. A person can test for all these things in one place then take the information to their doctor for further diagnosis,” he said.

“The Cuyahoga County Public Library system received a Five Star Library rat-ing for the third row in the year,” said Director Sara Feldman. “(The CCPL) receives the highest points through out the nation in visits, program attendance, computer usage and book circulation.” Feldman gave special thanks to Kocin for

“It is our patriotic duty to change...

(Weight loss) is the best deficit

reduction and job creation.”

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her effort and hard work in organizing the Health Fair.

Kocin is busy planning another program through the Independence Library. “On Wednesday, Jan. 11, we have Regina Britt speaking about her new book, Be the Miracle: 50 Lessons for Making the Impossible Possible. We have space for 200 participants in the Independence Civic Center. It begins at 12 p.m., and lunch is not served so participants should plan their lunch before or after the program,” Kocin said.

Go to cuyahogalibrary.org to register online or call 216-447-0160 to reserve a seat. ∞

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Holiday Polish Kielbasa-Making Tradition Cased in Special Meaning

by Calvin JeffersonIt would not be Christmas for Inde-

pendence resident Victoria Mousty if her home were not filled with the scent of kielbasa. But it is not the pending meal of the Polish sausage that Mousty antici-pates each year; instead, it is the special memories of making kielbasa before every Christmas with her father, using a pork grinder used by her great-grandmother for the same holiday tradition.

“It was nice making the kielbasa with my father. I’m glad I got to do it with him,” Mousty said. “We had some great conversations. It was the whole experience that made it so special.”

Mousty’s father, Joe Jenke, passed away on Christmas Eve 2010, but she was able enjoy their traditional sausage-making one final time just four days earlier. As always, he talked about making kielbasa with his mother and sisters years earlier, just like when she first started making sausage with him at age 10 in the early 1980s.

“It was is his mother’s recipe that we still use,” Mousty said. “She passed away in 1969 and he did not know the recipe, so he tried different things and had his sisters taste-test it. He got it on the second try.”

This Christmas, just as she did last year, Mousty made the kielbasa in her own basement with her daughter, Gracie, 10, and son, Joey, 8, using the 100-year-old meat grinder handed down within her family. Even her husband, Kevin, is begin-ning to embrace the tradition, she said.

“It really is a family tradition,” Mousty said. “It’s starting to grow on my husband now, too.”

She still follows the same recipe they used when making kielbasa in the Inde-pendence home of her father and mother, Anita, where the family would gather each Christmas. While Mousty only uses three pounds of pork, her father used to make enough to hand out kielbasa as Christmas gifts that were well received.

“We cut it, grind it, season it, mix it, let it sit and then stuff it into the casing,” she said. “Just like we always did.” Mousty said kielbasa is a mix of pork meat, spices including garlic, mustard seed, salt and pepper and margarine. “That’s the kiel-

I08 KIELBASAGracie Mousty stuffed her great-grand-mother’s meat grinder, which is over 100 years old.

basa flavor. That’s what the house smelled like on Christmas Day,” she said.

Mousty and her own family now carry on the special tradition, using the centu-ry-old family meat grinder. “That’s what my dad wanted,” she said. “He always said, ‘I hope when I’m gone, you keep on doing this.” ∞

I09 KIELBASAVictoria and Kevin Mousty carry on the tradition of making kielbasa.

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Arranging a reunion can be a massive undertaking, and it is easy to become overwhelmed. However, with a little planning, anyone can pull off a successful family reunion.

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Create a family reunion committee. Recruit at least two people to plan loca-tion, food, activities, budget, mailings, payments and recordkeeping. The bet-ter organized the committee, the more smoothly the reunion will run. Start planning at least a year ahead of time.

Pick a theme. Designing the reunion around a theme can make planning activi-ties, food and decorations more creative. Winter gatherings offer a different set of activities for family members to enjoy, such as sledding or skiing. Family history

themes, such a celebrating an anniver-sary, a birthday or a cultural heritage – a Mexican fiesta, for example – are always popular.

Develop a budget. Budget will influ-ence the rest of the decisions regarding housing, food and activities. When in doubt, plan for affordability.

Plan housing. If possible, choose a loca-tion that offers a range of lodging choices. National parks, for example, often have hotels nearby and may have cabins or tent camping available, giving guests plenty of options. Keep in mind that lodging rates may be lower during off-peak times.

Keep the kids entertained. Do not presume that the grandparents or teen-agers will act as babysitters for the whole reunion. Ask for volunteers, and rotate babysitting duties. Arranging competi-tions, like three-legged and costume races, will keep kids happy.

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Give family members DNA kits, which will allow them to discover their ancient ancestry. Through a simple cheek swab DNA test, they can connect with distant genetic cousins and learn the story of their genetic past.

Create a personalized family recipe book to organize favorite recipes. Dress it up with photographs, memories and stories.

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Sledding, Skating and Skiing in the ParksWhen temperatures fall below freezing

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Hinckley Reservation: sledding hill (lighted) off State Road in Hinckley and ice skating near the boathouse at Hinckley Lake.

Brecksville Reservation: sledding in des-ignated areas of driving range; cross-coun-try skiing at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, 9445 Brecksville Rd. in Brecksville.

Cascade Valley Metro Park: cross-country skiing at Chuckery Area, 837 Cuyahoga St., Akron; lighted sledding at Oxbow Area, 1061 Cuyahoga St., Akron

Furnace Run Metro Park: cross-country skiing, ice skating (lighted) and sledding: Brushwood area, 4955 Townsend Rd. in Richfield.

Goodyear Heights Metro Park: cross-country skiing: Alder Trail, 550 Frazier Ave. in Akron; sledding (lighted): Main Entrance, 2077 Newton St. in Akron.

Gorge Metro Park: ice skating (light-ed): Main Entrance, 1160 Front St. in Cuyahoga Falls.

Sand Run Metro Park: ice skating (lighted) at Big Bend Area, 1337 Merri-man Rd. in Akron; sledding (lighted) at North Hawkins Area, 800 N. Hawkins Ave. in Akron.

Mill Stream Run Reservation: sledding hill (lighted) at Paw Paw Picnic Area, off Valley Parkway in North Royalton; ice skating at swimming area of Wallace Lake, south of Bagley Road in Berea.

Tobogganing is available at the public ice chutes at the Chalet Recreation Area in the Mill Stream Run Reservation in Strongsville. Call 440-572-9990 for hours and pricing.

Munroe Falls Metro Park: cross-country skiing and sledding (lighted) at Lake Area, 521 S. River Rd. in Munroe Falls; cross-country skiing at Meadow Trail, 1088 North Ave. in Tallmadge.

Silver Creek Metro Park: cross-country skiing: Pheasant Run & Chippewa trails, 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton

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Reading Warm-ups, Pick-Me-Ups and Cuddle-Ups When the cheery holidays are past and

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Children’s Suggested TitlesAges 4-8:

The Whistle on the Train by Margaret McNamara – Using the tune from “The Wheels on the Bus” and Richard Egielski’s pop-up pictures, this train story delights both children and adults.

There’s a Wolf at the Door retold by Zoe B. Alley – Five classic wolf fairytales are told in graphic format, with a modern spin on the characters in question. It is

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Pete & Pickles by Berkeley Breathed – This picture book, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of Bloom County, is both a visual treat and a delightful revisiting of that age-old theme – how do opposites attract? Ages 8-12:

The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder – In this Little House book, the Wilder family is threatened with starvation as early blizzards cut off supplies, until young Almanzo and his friend begin a dangerous journey across the prairie in search of food.

Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan – Based on a true story about a group of Norwegian children who smuggled mil-lions of dollars worth of gold past Nazi soldiers during World War II.

The Calder Game by Blue Balliett – When seventh-grader Calder Pillay disap-pears from a remote English village along with a famous sculpture, his friends Petra and Tommy fly from Chicago to help his father find him.

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Teen Suggested TitlesBlue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz – In

this novel, de la Cruz explores the pos-sibility that some of the pilgrims who came on the Mayflower in 1620 were not coming here to escape religious persecu-tion but were vampires.

Devilish by Maureen Johnson – In ex-change for popularity, Jane’s best friend sells her soul to a cupcake-eating demon.

King Dork by Frank Portman – While creating outrageous album covers and try-ing to name his band, 14-year-old Tom grapples with his father’s death.

Winter’s Bone by Daniel Woodrell – To save her home and family, 17-year-old Ree sets out on a perilous search for her missing father.

Adult Suggested TitlesThe Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth

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The caller explained that they needed to verify the information they had regarding the consumer, such as name, address and age, was correct. When the consumer con-firmed the information, the caller asked for bank or credit card account numbers.

One consumer was hesitant to provide account numbers and was given a number to call for additional information on how to receive his grant.

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The government will never telephone, e-mail or mail any offers for grants. To receive a legitimate government grant, one must apply in writing and there are no fees for the application process. To learn more about the types of government grants and their requirements, visit grants.gov.

Just because callers knows a name, ad-dress and telephone number does not mean they are legitimate. Be wary of names such as “federal,” “stimulus pack-age,” “government” or “grant.” Even if the caller’s name sounds official or legitimate, the caller is not.

Do not trust anyone who requests up-front payments or advance fees. Never send money to a stranger through a wire transfer, courier service or allow anyone access to a bank account.

Consumers should always check out companies offering government grants, guaranteeing a loan or offering sweep-stakes or lottery winnings. These are financial scams solely designed to take one’s money or identity. ∞

brother shows up at the orphanage to take him away, 12-year-old Ren is intro-duced to a life of crime and adventure in 19th century New England.

Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and An-nie Barrows – The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was born as a spur-of-the-moment alibi when its members were discovered breaking curfew by the Germans occupying their island during WW II.

The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner – What makes people from some parts of the world seem happier than others? Find out in this fun-filled read from this NPR foreign correspondent.

Ladies of Liberty: The Woman Who Shaped Our Nation by Cokie Rob-erts – Political commentator Cokie Roberts makes the stories of women who helped make our country what it is today come alive via their letters and diaries.

Hot, Flat and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution – and How It Can Renew America by Thomas L. Friedman – Friedman presents a fresh approach to the crises of climate change and the rising competition for energy.

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely – This book challenges the assumption long held by econo-mists that people and markets behave rationally. In a series of experiments involving everything from office theft to beer tasting, MIT professor Ariely uncovers the patterns in our seemingly erratic behavior.

Stop by the Independence Library for additional suggestions. And remember that during these difficult economic times, the library also has DVDs, books on CD, music CDs, computers and more, which can be borrowed for free. The library is located at 6361 Selig Drive 216-447-0160 ∞

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Historic Hall Has Tales To Tell

by David BaranResidents who wander into Indepen-

dence Historic Hall at 6675 Brecksville Rd. find that a few highlights of the mu-seum stand out more than others. The old fire engines parked in the garage, the antique home décor, the collection of 19th-century farming equipment and the musty jail cell are tough to miss. However, tucked away in a little known corner of the second floor is much of Independence’s history waiting to be uncovered.

Take a short climb up the stairs to the second floor, enter the room on the right and stand in what used to be the council chambers. There one can find an odd assortment of items on the table around which council used to debate, bookcases filled with pages of history and a few filing cabinets huddled in a corner.

With just a few minutes at the old council table, one can uncover some of the museum’s gems. Take a look at who owned a plot of land where one’s house stood in 1927 in the Plat Books of Cuyahoga County Volume 6. It is a huge book with a series of maps that shows all of the streets of Independence that existed at the time and lists every parcel of land with its acreage and own-ers. On the same table one can find a report on Hemlock Cemetery, a picture of the old “Welcome to Independence” sign, and a 1930 pamphlet commemo-rating the conversion of Brecksville Road from a humble two-lane brick road to a four-lane highway that served as one of the most important north-south routes in the country.

Teeming with history, the file cabinets can tell the story of Independence in bits and pieces for those willing to do a little digging. Read about the original inhabitants of the city with reports, articles and maps on Indian burial grounds. Follow high school students’ perspective of the last century with old issues of the Independence High School’s yearbook and student news-paper, The Spectator. Grab some laughs with pictures and programs from the Independence Minstrels, an all-male theatrical group that performed for the village on an annual basis.

Leaf through clippings from old news-papers – the Cleveland Press and the Plain Dealer, reliving all the big local news stories.

Looking for a good murder mystery? Check out the story on the supposed corpse of Black Patsy found in what some called a haunted house at the bottom of Hemlock Road. Look fur-ther and find the story of the infamous 1930s counterfeiter Jim Brown, who made his living in the Erie Canal cor-ridor and hid from authorities in a log cabin on Brecksville Road.

“He was a counterfeiter, and he swin-dled everybody up and down the (Erie) canal, and from what I’ve read, the guy was really a smooth operator,” explained Historically Speaking author and histori-cal society member Wes Gaab.

Fast forward to the second half of the 20th century and find pictures of historic landmarks throughout the decades, like the Old Saloon on the corner of Rockside and 21, the burned out Willow Theatre, the construction of the I-77 highway, and an early Elm-wood Park. Sprinkled throughout are a few historic aerial shots of the city as well. Read the 1964 plans for city development and find out which of former Mayor Pete Wisnieski’s visions

I09 HISTORIC HALL (BCK PGS)The second floor of Independence Historic Hall holds many interesting records. History buffs could spend a lot of time there. Photo by M. Palik

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for the city came true and which are still unfulfilled.

“Pete Wisnieski, he just had vision. I can’t tell you enough about how he envisioned,” recalls Gaab. “For instance, when they put 77 through there, right away he said, ‘Rockside Road is going to be developed.’ He was a visionary.”

So when can the public make their way to Historic Hall to explore the history filled, but oft-forgotten old council chambers on the second floor? Outside of the special open houses held for Home Days, the city Christmas lightening ceremony, and the antique car show (which will be held on Sunday, July 10 this year), the Historical Society holds regular open houses throughout the year. Historic Hall is open every Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. and the second Sunday of every month, from 2 to 4 p.m.

“The doors are open and the lights are on so come on in.” invited Historical Society President Patty Crooks. ∞


I02 NEW FLOWER SHOPNikki Clancy, owner of the new florist shop in Independence, is able to bring her four-month-old baby, Giovanni, to work. Photo by D. Jansik

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by Dick JansikHometown girl Nikki Clancy has

opened a new flower shop in town.Clancy is the lead designer at Nikki’s

21 Blooms, 7081 Brecksville Rd., which

opened Oct. 31. She brings 13 years of experience creating beautiful floral bouquets and specialty arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, get wells, new babies, thank yous, funerals and other special occasions.

She started working in a flower shop when she was 15 years old. When asked what her specialty was, she said, “I like to make my floral arrangements unique by using a variety of different colored flowers, and I use decorative vases that the recipi-ent can use afterwards.” Clancy said she also likes to design silk and artificial floral arrangements.

Nikki’s offers plants and small statuettes,

angels and crosses that people can keep as a remembrance after the event is over. The store also has a large selection of candles, room scents, holiday containers, orna-ments, stuffed animals, and an impressive selection of Nutcracker figurines ranging from five inches to two feet tall.

Clancy said her store delivers to Cleve-land and all surrounding communities. She can also arrange to send flowers to any location in the country and inter-nationally.

The new proprietor grew up in Indepen-dence and graduated from Independence High School. Her parents still live here as well. ∞

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Miami-Jacobs Career Center has leased the entire building at 6400 Rock-side Rd., which joins Ohio locations in Columbus, Dayton, Sharonville, Springboro and Troy.

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Grass Roots Volunteering Goes Onby Charles Cassady

On Jan. 29, 2002, President George W. Bush, months after the September 11 ter-ror attacks, asked Americans to volunteer their services at grassroots levels to assist in the event of catastrophe. Now, nearly a decade later, two results, VIPS and CERT, are active and thriving, an unsung spin-off of the “Homeland Security” climate.

VIPS are Volunteers in Police Service, while CERT signifies Community Emer-gency Response Team. Together, they form a crucial civilian complement to area safety forces.

Joe Vanecek, an Independence patrol-man who trains VIPS volunteers, said that the function of the VIPS is to support the police department, acting as a supple-ment. VIPS members report to him, and he serves as liaison with the police chief.

The CERT corps does the same for fire-men. Its members report to Independence Fire Chief Peter Nelson. “I’ve been with CERT since the beginning,” Nelson said.

Vanecek and Nelson agreed that the 2006 floods in Valley View were the most extensive deployment – so far – for local VIPS and CERT personnel. “I think it was during the night when the water came up high,” said Vanecek, whose VIPS members detoured motorists around the inundated roads, relieving an overtaxed police force. “Rather than pull two po-licemen off a road, we could call out the VIPS, and they could serve that function.”

In more recent Valley View flooding, VIPS and CERT volunteers went door-to-door, checking on residents’ situations and reporting back to the Valley View Fire Department.

VIPS and CERT groups started in Cali-fornia and can now be found across the nation. In the mid-1980s, groups were formed to bring earthquake relief, and the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) initiated a program to train nonprofessionals in disaster response. The LAFD training model was adopted and spread by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 1993.

The 9/11 attacks underscored that earthquakes and natural disasters were not the only things to worry about, and more CERT and VIPS groups were formed under the FEMA-approved model.

Some the assignments are precautionary

in nature. “We have them (VIPS) coming up in

the Memorial Day Parade,” said Vanecek. “They are going to help direct traffic and help out with the pedestrian factor.”

The VIPS/CERT situation in Indepen-dence is rather special. In 2003, the same year as the launch of the war in Iraq, it was decided to consolidate the CERTs in Independence, Seven Hills, Brooklyn Heights and Valley View under one um-brella organization, Quad City CERT.

“We had the first one in the country,” said Nelson of this multi-city CERT program that pooled resources of adjacent towns. “More and more of the commu-nities are getting into them. It’s actually better regulated. You don’t need as many instructors. You don’t need as many team leaders to organize.”

The Quad City CERT now has its own dedicated website (quadcitycert.org), nearly a dozen certified instructors, 280 members and over 500 “reserve” volunteers. In 2005, the group rehearsed a mass-inoculation in the event of an epidemic.

Furthermore, Quad City CERT volun-teers who had completed the appropriate training have had the chance to join CERT teams from across the country for large-scale disasters. “A couple of our volunteers were activated by FEMA and went down to Florida to help in the hur-ricanes,” Nelson said.

Independence serves as the training location for all VIPS and Quad City CERT volunteers, with classes offered throughout the year in such special areas as helping animals in the event of emergencies, possible terrorist weapons, first-aid techniques and search-and-rescue

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Age is not a barrier to CERT train-ing. “We don’t have any set age,” said Thea Guilfoyle, who coordinates CERT courses. “We prefer that people are 18 and over, but if people are 14 or 15 and up and can come with a parent, that’s fine.”

Moreover, said Vanecek, CERT and VIPS are not exclusive.

“You can be in both. You can be in VIPS and be a CERT member. And I would encourage you to do both. There is more formalized training in CERT than there is in VIPS.”

Enrollment is ongoing. Currently CERT is seeking additional volunteers especially to assist with fundraising for high-school scholarship programs and provide an

outreach to the local business community. Achieving a higher profile and community recognition of CERT is most crucial as the grant-funded effort may face a threat next year – not in terms of earthquakes, floods, fires or tornadoes, but in the seismic after-shocks of Ohio state budget cuts.

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The Independence Middle School cel-ebrated Grandparent and Special Guest Day on Nov. 22. More than 200 special grandparents and guests enjoyed a morn-ing filled with performances from the middle school choir and band, as well as a school tour, and finished with pie and donuts with their student.

If you see a small vehicle driving around the municipal campus area, it is the city of Independence test-driving a Zero Emission Electric Vehicle called a Club Car LSV (Low Speed Vehicle). This LSV can reach speeds of 25 miles per hour and operate for about 30 miles per charge. The car could be used as an internal mail carrier, for custodians or for technical services.

Word has it that Councilman Jim Riley has been doing substitute teaching in In-dependence schools, and he is planning

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What a grand trip Annette and Dale Babla, Peter and Marsha Nelson and Joann Kniola and Art Jacobson had to Italy in the fall. Joann did the planning (something she loves to do). They vis-

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I10 GRAPEVINE (MUST USE - SHE MADE A SPECIAL ATTEMPT TO DELIVER PICTURES)Independence residents Annette and Dale Babla, Peter and Marsha Nelson and Joann Kniola and Art Jacobson had a memorable trip to Italy in the fall.

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have missed something special. Through diligent fundraising and hard work from the music boosters, students, families and the Independence Board of Education, the band has 110 new uniforms. Each complete uniform includes pants, coat, hat, plume and raincoat, and costs ap-proximately $450. The old uniforms were almost 20 years old. From a distance, the band looked respectable, thanks to the countless hours donated by volunteers armed with needles and thread. Up close, however, the uniforms were showing their age and had been worn for more than 275 performances.

At least two local residents participated in September’s Akron Marathon: Larry McSweeney and Nicole Rusnaczyk.

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Future Filmmaker Started Youngby Linda Niro

Many people wish they could experience the glitz and glamour of major film festi-vals. The festivals feature movie premiers and screenings, and allow people to rub shoulders with directors, producers and celebrities. Independence resident Ga-briella Gesicki has had this opportunity twice this year.

Gesicki, a 2008 graduate of Indepen-dence High School, is currently a senior at Denison University in Granville. Her major in film and cinema has opened the door to exciting opportunities for her. She first became involved in theater at the age of five when she began perform-ing in productions at the Independence Community Theater, Independence High School and Brecksville Little Theater.

At first she focused on acting, but as time went on she began to watch movies, particularly Oscar-nominated movies, as a critic. “I realized my love was for film and chose Denison University because of

their film program,” she said. She went from film critic to realizing

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held a greater interest for her.In May, she was an intern at the Cannes

Film Festival in France. She joined over 100 other interns, chosen from thou-sands of applicants. This experience began with a three-day orientation that provided information about the indus-try. Gesicki worked in the food section of the American portion of the festival. While she worked, she met film distribu-tors, directors and production company executives, many of whom she still keeps in contact with. They told her she could ask them anything about the business, so she did.

Because interns only work six hours per day, they have plenty of time to view the films. One must have a pass at Cannes to see the films, and the passes are not given out freely. Gesicki saw several films that she recommends. She said she loved We Need to Talk About Kevin, starring John C. Reilly and Tilda Swinton. She said, “It is a challenging

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While in Cannes, Gesicki saw three red carpet films. There are 20 red carpet events held in a large theater. Her festi-val pass got her into a stand-by line for the films. The standbys are allowed into an area where they can watch the stars arrive on a big screen. The standbys are then allowed into the theater, if there is room, after the stars have been seated. Gesicki added that if a standby does not follow the dress code, for example high heels and dressy clothes for women, they are removed from the line. She said the tension in the theater was high because this was the first time the films were be-ing seen by an audience. Gesicki saw We Need to Talk About Kevin, This Must be the Place, starring Sean Penn, and Pirates of the Caribbean 4, after which she exited the theater behind Jane Fonda.

The experience in Cannes led Gesicki to apply to attend the Student Symposium at the 38th Annual Telluride Film Festival in Colorado in September. She was one of 50 students chosen to attend. The Telluride festival differs from Cannes because the films that are screened are not everyday ones, but artistic and foreign films.

The students began each of their five days by having discussions with direc-tors, screenwriters, documentary writers and actors. Gesicki said it was a unique experience that taught her a lot about filmmaking. Listening to directors discuss how they poured 12 years of work into two hours of film helped her to better appreciate the art form.

Gesicki will graduate in May and plans to contact the people she met at the film festivals as she prepares to go job-hunting for something that will allow her to work in the field of children’s film or television.

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Prana owner Kathleen Kossman, along with Rowan Silverberg and Holly Clem-ens, were the instructors for the program, teaching all aspects of yoga, including alignment, postures, assisting, anatomy and physiology, CPR and AED certifica-tion, philosophy and required service proj-ects. The certification requires 200 hours.

Some of the community service projects done by the class included volunteer work at the Hunger Pantry in Berea, Make a Wish in Cleveland, Hope for God’s Children (which treats neuroblastoma patients) based in Kentucky, Lakewood Hospital, Holy Family Hospice in Parma,

A class of 11 women completed the 200-hour yoga certification program at Prana Yoga in Broadview Heights. Pictured are (front, l-r) Constance Jelen, Natalie Ber-ridge and Zoe Sively; (middle) Kammy Shuman, Elissa Ziccardi, Jill Pawloski and Mary Becka; (back) Melissa Nemeth, Kimberly Engel, Robin Griffin and Kim Scott Sowinski.

Camp Cheerful’s therapeutic riding pro-gram in Strongsville, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s “Go Crew” program for inner city kids in Akron, Trinity Cathe-dral Garden’s “A Place at the Table” pro-gram in Cleveland, the Special Olympics, St. Michael’s Church in Independence and St. Columbkille Church in Parma.

Kossman has been the director of Prana Yoga for the past seven years and also teaches classes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) and corporate facilities. Silverberg has been a student of yoga since 1965, specializing in Anusara, Ashtanga Vinyasa and Kripalu Yoga. Clemens is an associate professor at Tri-C, with a Ph.D. in health education/health promotion, and has completed the 500-hour yoga alliance certification. ∞


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Graduate Becomes a Brewerby Nancy Johnson

Garin Wright graduated from Indepen-dence High School Class in 1990.

NJ: Where did you go to college?GW: I went to University of Akron. My

degree is in communications and mar-keting.

NJ: How did you get your start in the Buckeye Brewing Company.

GW: In the early ’90s, I was working part time at UPS and full time in construc-tion. We were building homes out of styrofoam – it was like living in a giant cooler. Then my dad, Robert Wright, took a trip to Maine and got excited about brewing beer. I quit my other jobs and went to Seattle and Toronto to take crash courses in brewing. In ’96 we opened The Brew Keeper in Bed-ford Heights. It was a “brew on prem-ise” business, where consumers could come in and make their own beer. The trouble is, we did not have enough people coming in to make their own beer. So to make money, we started a little brewery called Buckeye Brewing Company. I had about 10 home-brew batches under my belt at the time. I was freaking out. I did not even know what I was making! I would make a stout and think, is that what a stout should taste like? It was a very anxious time.

NJ: How did you learn?GW: I worked long hours every day of

the week. I took good notes, wrote down all my recipes, and was absorbed by the process. It was repetition, trial and error. I made every different style of beer I could think of. I got to a point where I could smell if a beer was good or bad. By ’98 I was ready. We started

selling draft beer to accounts all over Cleveland.

NJ: How did the bar come about?GW: Buckeye Brewing was the best kept

secret in the city. I decided to add a bar to the brewery, so people would get to know us. The bar was a hit – it had a great atmosphere – like being in some-one’s basement. Our draft beer was ex-cellent and we carried a wide selection of guest beers. Then I got the idea to host a Hoptoberfest Weekend. Next we did a Christmas in Belgium promo-tion. I made a special brew for that – Christmas Girl – which is still popular. Word started spreading and the bar kept growing. Those promotions were a huge part of the Bedford Heights bar and they continue to this day at The Beer Engine in Lakewood.

NJ: Tell me about The Beer Engine.GW: We sold The Brew Keeper in 2006

and moved Buckeye Brewing Compa-ny to West Boulevard. We opened The Beer Engine using the same draft beer concept as the Bedford Heights loca-tion. We carry 27 drafts and 200 bot-tled beers. We developed a great menu – our food is carefully selected and pre-pared to work with our beer selection. We carry many vegetarian options, too.

We are also open every day of the year – even Christmas. It has been a success. We have a loyal fan base; I am very grateful.

NJ: Tell me about your Buckeye Brew-ing Company beers.

GW: Hippie Beer is our longest-run-ning selection. We also serve a Hippie Burger to go with it. Some of my favor-ites are Summer Girl, Hipster, Wheat

Cloud, Pumpkin Dead. Sage O’Bryant (IHS grad 1991) designed several of our beer labels.

NJ: Do I have to go to The Beer Engine to get your beer?

GW: Our beer is sold at Heinen’s, Hap-py Dog and throughout Ohio.

NJ: What’s your favorite Buckeye brew?GW: PawPaw was the most difficult to

brew but the one I am most proud of. PawPaw is Ohio’s designated fruit. It looks like a mango and tastes like a ba-nana. And yes – it grows in Ohio during a short two-month season. I was at the PawPaw Festival in Athens, Ohio, with 10 kegs of PawPaw. It sold out. I think it is a beer I’ll make again in the fall.

NJ: What is in the future for Buckeye Brewing?

GW: We are releasing Cleveland IPA soon. It will be our first beer in a six-pack format. The label was designed by David Helton, the artist who created the WMMS Buzzard.

NJ: Do you like what you do?GW: I love it. I got thrown into it af-

ter that trip my dad took to Maine. I never expected this career, but I love everything about it. Come to think of it, I was making fermented beverages in eighth grade, so I guess I must have known all along that brewing beer was my calling. ∞

I07 GRADUATE BECOMES A BREWERIHS graduate Garin Wright, is brew-master and owner of Buckeye Brewing Company. Photo by N. Johnson

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of chicken soup in crock pot. Cover and cook on low for eight to 10 hours or until potatoes are tender. Add cream cheese and blend. Top with bacon and chives before serving.

Yogurt Can Reduce Fat in Holiday Cooking

Pasta E Fagioli Soup2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped3 carrots, chopped4 stalks celery, chopped2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, und-rained1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained3 (10 ounce) cans beef stock3 teaspoons oregano2 teaspoons pepper5 teaspoons parsley1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)1 (20 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce8 ounces pasta (Boswell uses small shell pasta)

Brown beef in a skillet. Drain fat from beef and add to crock pot with everything except pasta. Cook on low seven to eight hours, or high four

to five hours. If on high, add the pasta during the last 30 minutes; if on low, add the pasta an hour before serving. ∞

NewsUSA – As the holiday season stretches on, one might start feeling a stretch in his or her waistline. While a decadent meal or two will not hurt, weeks of cakes, pies, cookie trays and homemade fudge definitely take their toll.

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Use fewer eggs. If cholesterol is a con-cern, try substituting a quarter cup of yo-gurt per egg, for up to two eggs per recipe.

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Christmas Toys and Eye Safety

Every year, over 6,700 children suffer eye inju-ries from toys, many of these injuries occur-ring during the holiday season. F o r t u n a t e l y, most of these injuries can be prevented if a few guidelines are followed:

Avoid poorly designed toys with sharp, pointed or rough edges that can cut or poke.Avoid poorly constructed toys made of a brittle material that can shatter, sending sharp pieces into a child’s eyes.Choose toy brooms, mops, sweepers and push toys with sticks that have rounded edges.Select toys appropriate to the child’s age. Children under two should not have toys with stick handles. Those under six should not play with darts, arrows, other missile-throwing games, or toys that eject missiles. Even those with suction cup tips can be unsafe in their hands.Require older children and teens to wear safety goggles when working with chemistry sets, hobby kits, and workshop tools. Also, children should wear proper goggles when skiing or snowmobiling.

If a child should suffer an eye injury, parents should administer emergency care immediately and then seek professional treatment promptly.For blows to the eyes, cold compresses should be applied for 15 minutes. For chemical splashes, the eye should be flooded non-stop with low-pressure water for 15 minutes to dilute and remove the chemical.Never wash an eye that is cut or punctured. Bandage it lightly with a gauze pad and seek professional care. If material is stuck in the eye, leave it there and get professional help immediately.After an eye injury has healed, your eye doctor should perform a complete eye health evalu-ation to determine if any further treatment is necessary.

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Triune Lutheran Church4810 W. Mill Rd., Broadview Hts., 440-526-3676. triunelutheran.org David Kukelhan, Pastor. Sunday Worship 1 1 a . m . w i t h 9 : 1 5 a . m . S u n -day School for al l ages. Saturday 5 p.m. Praise Service with live music, Multi-generational, relaxed and casual. triunepraiseworship.com Come learn, renew & rejuvenate in Christian Wor-ship. Wheelchair accessible. Hall for Rent. We Welcome – We Worship – We Witness

Independence Presbyterian Church6624 Independence Square, 216-524-6307Worship: 10:30 a.m., family friendly, child care; Christian Ed., all ages: 9:15 a.m. Summer worship 10 a.m. We’re family centered, community concerned, focused on faith, outreach, world needs. Celebrating 175 yrs., Leroy Ford, Pastor. [email protected]

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Organizations: We are happy to print your articles. We ask only that they be typed, with a limit of 250 words, and submitted by the 5th of each month. They may be e-mailed to news@scriptype. com or mailed to our office.

South Hills ACE (Adult Catholic Education)

What are the rewards or trials of a Chris-tian living in the “Holy Land”? Who are these people who constitute 2 percent of the Palestinian population and what hardships must they face daily? Many think of the “Palestinian problem” as one that concerns only Muslims and Jews. However,

this Christian minority has a legitimate historical and spiritual claim to this land as well. To gain a better understanding of these Christians and the struggles they face, come to the ACE presentation Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at St. Basil Parish, 8700 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville.

Jeff Abood, chair of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation of Inter-national Speakers and co-chair of Global Solidarity for the Diocese of Cleveland, will speak on these topics. Abood was knighted by the Vatican in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. For information, call St. Basil’s at 440-526-1686. ∞

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House for Rent: Brick bungalow in Parma, near mall, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, clean, no pets, no smokers, references checked, $895, 440-310-6179, from 9-9 p.m.Help Wanted: Snowplow driver with own truck. Very good pay. Please call 330-659-3396.

For Sale: Maytag Neptune gas dryer, excellent condition, $200, 330-668-2210.For Sale: Invacare MVP folding aluminum wheel-chair, seat 20"Wx18"D, 7" casters, 24" wheels, seatbelt, wheelie bars, new $2,043+, sell $675, 440-237-2966.For Sale: office equipment: Dell computers (will sell separately), Brother Fax Machine, HP color printer. Can e-mail photos/detail. 330-659-2136.For Sale: security system, Acuity Digital Security Controls, master control panel box, keypad, siren, infrared motion sensor, 4 glass-break detectors. 330-659-2136.For Sale: flower girl dresses, matching shoes, headpieces, girls' party dresses/coats, sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, can e-mail photos, 330-659-2136.For Sale: flat-panel TV wall mounting bracket. Two new Samsung LCD flat-panel stands. In-cludes hardware, instruction manual. Can e-mail detail. 330-659-2136.For Sale: grizzly bear rug, head, claws, large 5'6" long, 6'2" wide, Alaska, small repair, bargain priced, rare, $2,700, 440-526-6088.For Sale: Hooker brand computer work station/armoire, $400; power center & wire access to all compartments, solid hardwood, [email protected] for photos/info.For Sale: Eden Pure heater, model Gen 3 w/remote, as seen on TV, slightly used, w/packing box, $250, 216-598-6835.For Sale: oak loft bed with twin mattress, full desk and closet, attached ladder, originally from Basista, $150 OBO, 440-526-5528.For Sale: Czechoslovakian Victoria China, 12

full place settings and serving pieces, excellent condition, $100 OBO, 440-526-5528.Wanted: used cars & trucks in need of repair, will pay cash, 330-523-0154.For Sale: 09-12 Dodge Ram Crewcab seatcover and window vent shades, $50 each, 330-659-9624 after 4pm, Ken.For Sale: Christmas floral arrangments, vari-ous styles & sizes; handmade American Girl Doll clothes, many outfits to choose from, 330-225-4440.For Sale: lighted Nativity yard display, $150; arched hutch, stainless double sink w/formica counters, double-door vertical blinds, stereo equipment/speakers cabinets, 330-273-1031.For Sale: rowing machine, concept 2 with all literature, never out of the box, $900 new, asking $600, 216-906-1900.For Sale: chrome step rails w/rubber inserts for 2007 Dodge Dakota, on truck 2 months, EC, $400 new, asking $300, 216-906-1900.For Sale: large oak entertainment ctr., 32" TV opening, glass doors on side shelves, storage, $50, great for kid's room, 330-467-8578.For Sale: antique pine trunk 29x13x11, square nails, 330-908-3222.For Sale: black walnut logs, 14"x9', 18"x16', 14"x15', 9"x12', 8"x8', make offer; pine logs, 20"x20' to 30', free, 330-659-9687.Wanted: cash paid for unwanted vehicles, etc., call 440-654-8329.Wanted: Toy trains, model railroad enthusiast interested in purchasing trains for collection, call 330-310-1016.

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FIREWOODSplit and clean seasoned mixed hardwoods. Ready to burn. No pine, poplar, or willow. Delivery available. 440-526-8291

FUNERAL HOMEVODRAZKA FUNERAL HOME6505 Brecksville RoadIndependence 216-524-3900

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SERVICE DIRECTORYFORTUNA FUNERAL HOME7076 Brecksville Road, Independence 1/2-mile north of Pleasant Valley Road. 216-520-7335

FURNITURE REFINISHINGVICTOR LIA & SON REFINISHERSOver 40 years of professional refinishing of fine furniture and antiques. Insurance work, fire, water, moving. Reupholstering. All types of repair. 440-838-4210

LANDSCAPINGROSA LANDSCAPING, INC. 216-328-8922Independence resident. Owner always on site. Member of Ohio Landscape Association since 1986. Commercial/Residential. www.rosalandscaping.com

LAWN MAINTENANCERICE'S LANDSCAPINGWeekly service, spring cleanup, mulching, bed edging, shrub trimming, landscape maintenance & renovation. 440-582-7669.

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ROOFINGWEST SIDE ROOFING INC.Established in 1931. Full Service Roofing Contractor. Residential and Commercial. Specializing in tear-offs and re-roofs. 216-898-1900 or call toll-free 877-881-ROOF.

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Independence Today, January 2012

Seconds count in a medical emergency. And so do knowledge and experience. That’s why, for

more than 20 years, families have counted on the Emergency Department (ED) at Marymount Hospital Medical Center, Broadview Heights, for everything from a broken bone to a heart attack.

Located on East Royalton Road, (Rt. 82 near the Broadview Road intersection), the Emergency Department sees more than 10,000 patients a year from Broadview Heights, Brecksville, Independence, North Royalton, Richfield, and other surrounding communities.

Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the ED staff treats patients with minor to critical injuries and illnesses. A 30-minute guarantee ensures that patients will be seen by a physician within 30 minutes of registration at the ED. This new guarantee allows for faster service, easier access to care, and the elimination of long wait times.

Staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians and nurses, the eight-bed ED is fully equipped to provide diagnosis and treatment including x-ray, CAT scanning, electrocardiography (ECG) and laboratory services. All emergency physicians are certified in advanced life support, advanced trauma life support and pediatric advanced life support.

Patients needing more specialized care may be easily transferred to specialty physicians and services at Marymount Hospital or another Cleveland Clinic facility.

Backed by the vast resources of Cleveland Clinic, Marymount Hospital Medical Center, Broadview Heights, is also home to leading physicians and specialized care in: family practice, internal medicine, medical/surgical spine care, neurology, pain management, and podiatry. The Center also has convenient laboratory and imaging services.

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and resolution. January seems to be the month for starting diets and joining the local fitness club. The biggest challenge, of course, is stick-ing to those New Year’s resolutions further into the year. If you have resolved to get healthier in 2012, your heart and your waistline won’t be the only parts of you that benefit – your eyes will also be healthier and your long term vision will benefit from this. Your eyes are organs that depend on a healthy cardiovascular system and healthy diet for optimum performance. As you age, you can prevent or slow the progression of age-related diseases in your eyes through healthy lifestyle choices. The following “typi-cal” New Year’s resolutions can help you main-tain healthy vision.

The Gym MembershipOkay, you did it. You joined the gym

that you have been driving past every day for months. Now, of course, the real work begins. You know that if you follow a regular exercise regimen you can ward off heart disease and diabetes. But aerobic exercise has also been shown in various studies to lower intraocular pressure (IOP), or the pressure of fluids in the eye. Short term studies also show that aerobic exercise can improve blood flow to the retina and optic nerve as well. A brisk 20-minute walk several times a week can benefit those with glaucoma to support their therapy. It’s

important to be consistent, however, as the lowered IOP benefits continue only while the exercise regimen continues. Glaucoma is not the only eye condition that can be improved through regular physical activity. A University of Wiscon-sin study also found that regular walkers were 30% less likely to develop Age-Related Macular Degen-eration (ARMD), which is the number-one cause of blindness in people over 55. While ARMD is an inher-ited disease, studies show it can also be controlled with a healthy lifestyle. Finally, as diabetes can have devas-tating affects on the eyes, any lifestyle choice that helps to prevent the devel-opment of type 2 diabetes

will also benefit your eye health. The Diet

At the start of a new year many of us look back on the holidays, recall the many delicious indulgences we allowed ourselves, and resolve to get back to healthy eating. Just as exercise has beneficial effects on eye health, so too does a healthy diet. The tissues of the eyes are suscep-tible to oxidative damage just like other tissues in the body, and antioxidants such as vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin can slow the effects of such damage in the eyes. Vitamin A, occur-ring naturally in carrots, is essential to prevent night blindness and poor vision in low light. Lutein and zeaxanthin, found in egg yolks and dark green leafy vegetables, concentrate in the retina and lens of the eye and seem to protect the eye from damaging UV radiation. Some studies have shown these antioxidants help pre-vent age-related macular degeneration and pos-sibly cataracts. Another study has shown that consuming omega-3 fatty acids by eating three or more portions of oily fish per week could re-duce the risk of developing ARMD by as much as 70%. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown in other studies to reduce the risk of glaucoma by decreasing IOP. Finally, researchers at the University of Wisconsin found that users of vitamin C and E supplements had a decreased risk of diabetic retinopathy. Whether vitamins taken as supplements are more effective than vitamins absorbed through diet is undecided – some researchers state that supplements won’t work as well as naturally-occurring vitamins,

and others state the opposite. However, the im-portant thing to remember is that your diet can and will affect your long-term eye health, and if you are at risk for certain diseases based on your genetics, it’s important to think long-term when making diet choices.

The SmokingYes, the smoking. If you don’t, great. If

you do, you may have resolved this year to cut down or quit completely. However, if you need more motivation for your resolution, know this: quitting smoking will have a profound ef-fect on your eye health. The risk of cataracts is considerably lower in non-smokers. As smok-ing is harmful to your cardiovascular perfor-mance, and as your eyes are dependent on a healthy blood supply for their optimum health, any disease stemming from smoking can have negative affects on your eye health. Smok-ing releases dangerous substances such as tar and carbon monoxide into your bloodstream, which is just as harmful to your eyes as to the rest of your body. Smoking also causes dry eyes from the smoke’s irritating effects on the sur-face of the eye.

A good rule to follow is that what is ben-eficial to your heart will be beneficial to your eyes. This means that if a lifestyle choice is bad for your heart, be it diet or smoking, it won’t be good for your eye health either. Talk to your doctor about starting an exercise program, es-pecially if you are currently being treated for an eye disease, and also get guidelines from your doctor about maintaining a proper balance of nutrients in your diet.

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