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December 2011

Sherm MicsakSuperintendent

Bedford City Schools

LIBERTY NEWS & Views

Christmas the most fun season of the year! Lights on Bedford Commons, Bedford Heights City Hall and Walton Hills Village Hall are an enjoyment for everyone. Come and see all the beautiful displaces of Joy and Peace!

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Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

B & M Bar-B-Que opens in Oakwoodby Gary V. Gottschalk, Mayor of Oakwood Village

On December 1, 2011 Beckham’s opens its sixth location throughout Northeast Ohio at 23840 Broadway Ave. next to Sam’s Club in Oakwood Village. To help celebrate the opening Wayne Dawson of Channel 8 along with Mayors Gary V. Gottschalk and Kevin Hurst gathered to taste the foold and have a great time. Since 1958, the Beckham family has been dedicated to serving the most scrumptious Southern Cookin’ made from scratch. Beckham’s B & M Bar-B-Que is famous for cooking their ribs on a real charcoal pit built inside each of their locations. The soulful flavors arrive from their award winning, lip smackin’ sauce, that is carried in all Dave’s Super Markets and Bi-Rite Chains in the Cleveland area.

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Sonya Beckham, Gary V. Gottschalk, Wayne Dawson, Greg Beckham & Kevin Hurst

Community provides help and hope during holidays Greg Skocic, an Oakwood Village resident, has been battling MS for the past 14 years. Up until recently, he has been fortunate enough to be able to drive his handicapped van to places such as doctor’s appointments and family gatherings. However, he has recently become a victim of theft. His only method of transportation, his 1986 Ford handicapped van, was stolen from his own driveway around noon on November 5th. This van had handicapped equipment specially installed for Greg’s needs, including automatic door hinges and a lift, a hand controlled gas and break device, and a special handicapped chair. There were also ramps and a walker in the stolen van which he depended on to get around. In response to this unfortunate event, Greg’s friends and family have decided to host a fundraiser in order to compensate for the costs of the stolen equipment, valued at several thousand dollars. This fundraiser is an effort

Bedford Heights Update I would like to thank the residents of Bedford Heights for their vote of confidence in me on Election Day November 8th. It has been my great honor to serve this community as your Mayor for the last 4 years. Receiving 71% of your vote is validation by the residents that the work we’re doing, the accomplishments we’ve made and the direction we are taking the city in are in the best interests of the community and in keeping with what Bedford Heights residents have come to rely on. I look forward to the opportunity to continue the vision of creating a Premier Community that we all can be proud to call home. Thank you to our military veterans who came out to our annual

Wishing All “Merry Christmas” & “Blessed New Year”!!

Nowhere else can a community come together, work and play together and support each other better than in the Village of Walton Hills. Our family has been happy to live here and to keep with the tradition of living in a community with high principles and family values. This is the place to live and raise a family and make wonderful memories. Every year has new challenges and next year will not be an exception. But working together as a community with your council and administration we will all work to keep Walton Hills the best community to live, work and play in.May 2012 find your family in good health and blessed. Theresa and I would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

NEWS FROM GLENWILLOW– DECEMBER 2011 The Village is winding up its activates for 2011 and completing our preparations for the Winter season. Under the direction of our Service Director, Sam Scaffide, we are putting the final touches on the snow plow trucks, securing staff to plow the snow and awaiting delivery of a new 2 ½ ton Snow Plow Truck. Our Village is fortunate to have a dedicated, loyal staff in the Service Department that works hard under adverse weather conditions to make our roads safe for residents and motorist. In spite of the poor economy, the Village finances have been very stable and we are hoping to finish the year with a healthy carryover balance in the General Fund. Due to strong fiscal management, we look forward to continue to provide quality services to our residents in 2012. On behalf of the entire Village, we wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year in 2012.

Holly Ball Promises a Fun Night Out!By Sherm Micsak,, Superintendent of Schools

Are you looking for something to help get you into the “holiday spirit?” How about a great evening out, filled with good company, delicious food, music, dancing and a chance to bid on some terrific items? You can enjoy all of this, while benefitting the students of the Bedford Schools, by joining us at the annual Holly Ball and Silent Auction. This year’s event will be on Friday, December 9, 2011, from 7 p.m. to midnight at Catered Elegance Party Center, 1160 Broadway Ave., in Bedford. The Bedford City Schools Foundation sponsors the event. The Evening Extravaganza includes music and dancing to the sounds of “AKA”, a silent auction featuring more than 125 items for bidding, and a raffle prize drawing for a beautiful diamond necklace. Tickets are $50 per person and include an assortment of elegant food

My Holiday Wish: Move Ohio Forward by State Senator Nina Turner

The holidays are finally here. Though some may fret – those Christmas lights can be as frustrating as they are beautiful – the season would last all twelve months if it were up to me. Throughout the next few weeks, everyone will be full of the holiday spirit: a little more kind, a little more patient and a little more willing to lend a helping hand to a neighbor in need. This year, unfortunately like the last four, feelings of joy are once again tempered by the gray clouds of hardship hanging overhead. The nation’s unemployment rate has, thankfully, begun to come down, though for less than desirable reasons. Numbers just released note that the number of unemployed persons has fallen by almost half a percent, though much of this decrease is due to people giving up their job searches instead of finding work. In the land of opportunity – a land where immigrants once heard stories of streets paved with gold – people giving up on the possibility of a job and a decent life for themselves and their families is unacceptable. This year, I am sure that Santa will again receive countless letters to his workshop at the North Pole. But this time, I fear that too many of them will be for a job, some leniency on the next gas bill or a way to meet the next mortgage payment instead of the latest gadget. The

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Gloria TerloskyCouncilwoman

Walton Hills

WALTON HILLS FIFTY PLUS CLUBMeeting: 12 (Noon) - December 12th at La Casa Bella Party Center

Nancy Krul, Publicity

As we prepare for the Christmas holidays, we look forward to our December meeting and our Christmas Luncheon. The luncheon will be on Monday, December 12, 2011, at La Casa Bella where the food is always delicious and we receive first-class treatment as we enjoy each others’ company. Please mark your calendar for December 12th, and join us for our holiday celebration. As we celebrate, may we also remember our Armed Forces who diligently guard our country to preserve our safety and freedom. A box is provided in the Village Community Room for those who wish to donate travel-size articles for our troops to help brighten their holidays. If you are in need of transportation, you may call Carol at 786-2964.

Happy Holidays !We send our sincere sympathy to the Denny Linville Family

on the loss of their wife and mother, Ronile Linville.

Mary BrennerCounlwoman

ElectWalton Hills

Breakfast with Santa at South Haven Church! At South Haven United Church of Christ, located at 415 Northfield Road in Bedford.Parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles and kids of all ages are invited to a pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 3 from 9am until noon! All-you-can-eat pancakes are $5 for adults and $3 for elementary children (kindergarten through grade 6). There will be story-time at 10:00 and 11:00 with Mrs. Claus, crafts, games, face painting, pictures with Santa and a Secret Santa Shop where children can purchase gifts for their families! South Haven is a welcoming church in our community that is very involved in service activities in our local community. Five days a week the Meals on Wheels program for Bedford, Bedford Heights, Walton Hills and Oakwood Village operates from the church’s fellowship hall. The Southeast Clergy Hunger Center is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and the last Saturday of each month and is located in the basement of the fellowship hall. South Haven also gets involved on a more global level, both with the United Church of Christ and beyond. Nearly every summer a group of young people and adults have visited various communities to build and repair homes. They have helped in the storm-ravaged bayous of Louisiana, low-income neighborhoods in New York, and many places in-between. They have donated money, blankets, food, clothing, and many other items to local charities and Bedford City School children. South Haven’s motto is “Alive With Joy.” Sunday morning worship begins at 10:30. Nursery and children’s programs are provided during the service. Sunday school programs for all ages begin at 9:30. Come see what they have to offer you and your family! Pastor Terry Bartlett can be reached at 440-232-4711 or [email protected], or visit the webpage at www.southhavenucc.org.

FRIENDLY 50+ CLUBJimmy Dimora Community Center

5615 Perkins Road - Bedford Heights, OhioNext Meeting - December, 15, 2011 @ Noon

Shirly Smith, Publicity/Program Director Here it is December already and our last meeting of the year. Our Christmas Party will be held on December 15th. (Since there are 5 Thursdays this month, please don’t get confused if you are also a 60+ Club member. Our party will be 1 week earlier than the 60+ Club (Still the third Thursday). Please bring your favorite bakery to share. Party trays will be provided. NO GUESTS PLEASE! Our trip on December 11th will be to Westerville, Ohio to see a heartfelt and warming program “The Living Christmas Tree”, dinner at Hometown Buffet and a ride through Richland County Fairgrounds to see the Christmas Light Display. For information, call Dorothy at (440) 232-9297. On behalf of the 50+ Club Board, we would like to wish you all a very Blessed and Merry Christmas. Remember, all are welcome, please join us next year.

Oh Little Town of BedfordBy Councilwomen Gloria Terlosky

I love driving into Beautiful Down Town Bedford; there is sooo much history to absorb. Not just the Civil War history, but memories of the different businesses that have come and gone over the years. Remember the Stillwell show? I spent many a Sunday afternoons at the movies there. And the old Howard Johnson restaurant on the curve on Broadway which is now a U-hall store. Things come and go, even our memories. Life is uncertain but one thing is for sure, there will always be change. Sometimes change is good and sometime it is not so good, the pendulum always seems to swing back to the past. For some reason the past seems to bring a kind of comfort to us as we think about things that happen back in the day. The one thing that stands out for me is Christmas time and the decorations in the Little Town of Bedford. Driving home in the wee hours of the morning through the center of town with the snowflakes coming to rest on my windshield gives me a sense of peace. It is quiet, it is magical and I have a feeling I am not alone in the car, for it is full on past Christmas memories that I cherish, like window shopping, picking out just the right size tree or walking through the park as my children would run along the sidewalk laughing with glee as they stuck out their tongues to catch a snowflake dancing on the wind. When my family comes to spend Christmas with me, on their way home, they always drive into Bedford to view the lights and decorations and rekindle their own favorite memories, it is a tradition that will be passed down to their little ones for years to come. So Little Town of Bedford, your Auto Mile is not your greatest asset, or your claim to fame, it is the memories you create in the minds of travelers who come to visit that Little Town and leave with a smile on their lips a twinkle in their eye and peace in their heart. Peace Be With You and Yours and God Bless!

Thank You and Merry Christmas!by Mary Brenner, Councilwoman Elect

The holidays are upon us and for most the memories of the November 8th, , 2011 election have faded; but not for me! The excitement of that day is still vivid in my mind. So many wonderful neighbors and friends came to say hello at the polls! It was an exceptionally pleasent day in Walton Hills on Election Day, sunny and warm, almost summer like. Thank you for exercising your cherished right and privilege by casting your vote and helping to determine your local representatives at our Village Hall. Your votes have elected me to the Walton Hills Village Council. You’ve put your trust in me for the care and future direction of our beautiful Village; thank you. The real work is about to begin, and I am anxious to be your voice and advocate.

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The Village of Walton HillsWalton Hills is a community with a rich history, where people come together to live, work and play!

Seniors Enjoying Lunch and Learning about Aviation History

Walton Hills seniors got together on November 28th for their monthly senior luncheon in the Village Community Room. Besides enjoying a delicious lunch, they were entertained by guest speaker Amelia Earhart (played by Julie Warren) from Women in History. This organization believes it is their responsibility to tell women’s stories and foster an appreciation that all things are possible. The theme of the luncheon was to be nice to one another, especially during the holidays. They were informed how to be aware of their surroundings and keep their purses and wallets safe during this busy shopping season.

Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus (Madalin Timms and Ray Tinter)Merry Christmas Everybody!

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He Loved Me UnconditionallyKelli Kay Perk, Esq.

I have been writing a monthly column on issues facing seniors for over a year now. Every month as I try to come up with an idea for a column, it strikes me that just when I think I cannot think of another new idea, an idea presents itself. I just lost my beloved dog Buddy, a 12 ½ year old golden retriever, who succumbed to arthritis and other age-related ailments. He was my constant companion when I was home and, as dogs do, he loved me unconditionally. It then occurred to me to write an article about seniors and animals.

First, I am going to tell you’re a story that was related to me by Anna, a friend of mine. Anna is Jewish and her mother is a holocaust survivor. When Anna’s mother was young, she was chased by the Nazis’ dogs and bitten repeatedly. As a result of that experience, she was deathly afraid of dogs her entire life. Until two years ago, that is, when Anna‘s family adopted a dog. Anna’s mother, at first wary of the dog and afraid to even pet it, now allows the dog to crawl in her lap and (I can hear the germophobes groan now) lick her in the face. There is much research on the health benefits of owning a pet, aside from the obvious: companionship, which cannot be underestimated, especially for an older person. There are social and psychological benefits to pet ownership. Animals give seniors a needed outlet for physical affection and a sense of purpose—someone to care for and about. And the animals return that love. As for physical health, there is a link between pet ownership and a reduced risk of developing heart disease. Pet owners tend to have lower blood pressure and exercise more, as they have to exercise their animals. Also, having a pet around can reduce stress. Dogs have been used for years as service animals for the blind and other disabled persons. Recognizing the social and physical benefits of pets, many hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities allow “therapy” dogs and cats to visit their patients on a regular basis. It was found that when nursing homes brought in animals, the residents smiled and talked more and became measurably more alert. This is not to say that grandma should go out and adopt a Great Dane, or an active puppy that still needs to be house trained. Obviously, a senior’s physical capabilities and living situation must be considered when decided on an appropriate pet. However, the right fit can mean that grandma lives many more happy, healthy years. Back to Anna’s mother’s story. The moral of the story (which is true) is that the love of a pet can help someone overcome a very real fear—even if that fear is of the animal itself. Almost magic, huh?

Bearcat Wrestlingby Adam Hoon, Coach

This is it. The team has been busy lifting, running, tackling, throwing and kicking this fall. Now it’s time to WRESTLE! The longest season and most grueling sport are upon us. We will now find out how hard these young student/athletes have been working. November 11th was the first day of official practice. The pre-season team dinner will be was J November 2nd from 4:30-6:00pm and will include(d) a small presentation from our fund raising coordinator, our team athletic trainer and myself. This coincides with the mandatory O.H.S.A.A. parent meeting on the same night at 6pm in Bedford Stadium. Hopefully this is a help to parents so that they do not have to make an extra trip to the school that week. With that I must say that I am very excited about this upcoming season. Never have we had so many wrestlers participate in off-season lifting/conditioning, freestyle/Greco wrestling and fall sports. I am anxious to see what each of us will be bringing to the table. The schedule is markedly tougher and we will need to be TOUGH if we are to compete and WIN! Come out and support the team!

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selections, delicious desserts, beer and wash (BYOB), complimentary martinis, and a flashing-light martini glass to take home. Employees of the Bedford City Schools are showing their support for the Foundation by donating themed gift baskets for the Holly Ball’s silent auction. Baskets ranging in value from $100-$300 have been donated to help to make this year’s event a success. Don’t miss out on a chance to win one of these fabulous baskets:

· Bed, Bath & Beyond Spa Basket—Columbus Intermediate School· Movie Night Basket—Heskett Middle School· Food & Spirits from around the World Basket—Administration Center· Chocolates/Sweets Basket—Carylwood Intermediate School· Wine & Cheese Tasting Basket—Transportation Department· Auto Care Basket—Maintenance Department· Family Game & Fun Night Basket—Glendale Primary School· Wine and Dine Basket—”The Cabinet” (Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Treasurer & Business Manager)· Wellness Basket—Bedford High School· Kitchen Gadgets Basket—Nutrition Services Department· Night at the Theatre Basket—Central Primary School· Home for the Holidays Basket—Central Primary School· And many more items such as tickets to the Cleveland Indians games, cookware, restaurant certificates, office items, and much more.

Proceeds from the Holly Ball provide college scholarships to Bedford City School District students, grants to teachers for classroom projects and programs, cultural programs in art, music, and the performing arts, and other activities to enrich the overall learning experience of Bedford District students. I’m proud of the staff and the work of the Foundation members who sponsor this event. So come out for fun and bring a friend. Tickets for the Holly Ball sell quickly. For ticket information or to make a reservation, call 440-439-4777.

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CHANEL TO HOLD SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

St. Peter Chanel High School will be hosting a Scholarship Exam on Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 9:00am-Noon. This exam is the first requirement in applying to St. Peter Chanel and students can earn an Academic Scholarship based on the score they earn. These scholarships are renewable 4 year awards with keeping a 3.0 grade point average. The program is as follows:Those students who score in the: 96% and above will qualify for a $3,000 scholarship;

90-95% will qualify for a $2,000 scholarship;80-89% will qualify for a $1,500 scholarship;

Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. Please call the Admissions Office at (440) 232-5900 extension 133 or 144 for more information.


Joseph V. MestnikEditor

Phase 2: Job Training/Placement ProgramBy Joseph V. Mestnik, Editor

I want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Secondly, I want to thank all of you who voted for me in the past election. I really do appreciate your vote. I want to congratulate Merry Anne Hilty for being elected to the school board and I know Merry Anne will do a fine. Now on to the most important part of the editorial, which is describing Phase 2 of Liberty News and Views, establishing in the Bedford Communities A Job Training/Placement Program that overlays all four communities and assists people with training and employment. The objective is to place anyone wanting a job within 48 hours. This program will also assist those inspired to go into

business for themselves. This program is specifically designed to protect those companies that have chosen to locate here as well. As a community we must protect the people and businesses that create jobs. Until you are out of work, been out on the street, you just don’t know what a disaster this is until it hits you that there are bills to pay and no income! The Bedford Court is processing 250-300 evictions per month. Isn’t it time we do something about this? The average person looking for a job in 2011 as measured by the United States Labor Department is out of work is over 39.7 weeks, over 9 months. This is the longest unemployed measurement has been since 1948. Isn’t it time we organize to prevent this? The businesses in the Bedford School District, with the aid of the school board, have created thousands of jobs in the past 5 years. There are nearly 40,000 people working within the boundaries of the Bedford School District. With an attrition rate of 5% for retirement and relocation there are approximately 2,000 jobs available every year or 40 per week. We need to fill these jobs with people living here. This program will have a series of job fairs and fund raisers over the year. Please attend. There will be more about this in following additions of Liberty News. Are you unemployed? Call Joe Mestnik at 440-232-2080.

Ohio investment fund retains top rating while others are downgraded

As many of you may know, a couple months ago as the U.S. credit rating was sadly downgraded for the first time in American history, Ohio was one of only a handful of states where the credit outlook was actually upgraded. This was due to the fiscally responsible fashion in which our Treasurer’s office manages investments and debt, and of course due to the fiscally conservative approach the Governor and Legislature took in balancing a challenging budget with a multi-billion dollar deficit. I am proud to announce to you today that the Treasurer’s office recently received some more good news. One of the main funds we manage on behalf of over 2,700 school districts, cities and other local governments, a $4 billion pooled investment fund named STAR Ohio, just received the highest possible credit rating one of these funds can receive. This “AAAm” rating occurred just as Standard & Poor’s downgraded at least 14 similar funds throughout the country, including funds in other large states such as California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. STAR Ohio is the seventh largest local government pooled investment fund in the nation. I am blessed to have strong staff in my office, who understand the markets, prioritize the security of Ohioans’ hard-earned dollars, and work as a team in making tough decisions in such a challenging and volatile economic environment. They also appreciate that the money we’re managing ultimately pays for important services such as educating our children and protecting our neighborhoods, which we take very seriously. This credit rating news was recently reported by numerous national and local publications, including Bloomberg Businessweek, CBS Money Watch, Forbes, USA Today, Akron Beacon Journal, The Columbus Dispatch, Dayton Daily News and Toledo Blade.

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The Bedford High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association has been hosting annual talent shows at Bedford High School for well over a decade. This year was no exception. Parent volunteers ran auditions and rehearsals. The BHS PTSA Talent Show took place the Monday before Thanksgiving break. There were 20 acts with nearly 70 students participating - performing on stage, helping as part of the stage crew and/or announcing acts. A capacity crowd of more than 500 people came to see the magic act, modern dancers, live bands, singers, the latest dance moves, and a variety of rappers. According to BHS PTSA Member and School Board President Phil Stevens, who has attended the talent show for several years, “The students really did a fine job!” “PTSA President Mathews and all of the parent volunteers really put together a well-received event.” Proceeds from the talent show (after expenses) help to fund the BHS PTSA’s annual scholarship fund. Established in 1940, BHS PTSA is part of National PTA and Ohio PTA. PTSAs have student membership options and involvement. As a 501 (c)(3) organization, donations are encouraged and tax deductible to the extent of IRS rulings. Membership is open to anyone who cares about children and youth. The cost is only $5.00. For more information and a membership form visit http://www.bedfordhighschoolptsa.blogspot.com/ We had many positive comments about the talent show. Bedford High School students are very talented indeed. I am so very thankful for the dedicated volunteers on the talent show committee – Mrs. Clements, Mrs. Polk, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Exum, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Stewart, and Mrs. Ferrell. Look for an article about the talent show in the community paper (Liberty News and Views) next month. Many thanks to the wonderful custodial staff and Mrs. Macklin, Mr. Howard, Mrs. Glyde, Mrs. Bierman, and administrative liaison/Assistant Principal Elder for all of their support. In addition, thank you BHS administrators and many teachers for attending the talent show. BHS PTSA member and School Board President Phil Stevens came out to support our annual event, too. I have included a talent show program link and final financial (talent show committee) report link as a FYI for all BHS PTSA members. Our officer, bonding, and liability insurance have been renewed through November 2012. In addition, here is a link to our recently filed tax return - covering July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. The next Bedford Board of Education meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2011. Our general membership meeting is next year – Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 6:30pm, location to be announced. During this meeting, we will elect a nominating committee to look for 2012-2013 PTSA Officers – president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Please mark Tuesday, January 10, on your calendar now and plan to attend. A light dinner will be served. Check out our blog for the next meeting location and the latest news about Bedford High School PTSA. Friend us on Facebook and/or follow us on Twitter, too. Anyone can join PTA (PTSA). Please encourage others to join the BHS PTSA today.




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Signs That Loved Ones Need Help at Homeby Maria Dubnicka

Whether you live near you parents and see them often or you live farther away and see them just a few times a year, there are signs you can look for which indicate they may need some help to continue living independently in their home. Safety issues – If either parent suffers from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, wandering could become a habit. If there are balance, mobility or vision problems or if the home is untidy, there could be the risk of falling. If medication is not being taken regularly or at the correct times, there could be a risk of over or under medicating. Nutrition concerns - Is there an appropriate amount of nutritious food in the house? If the kitchen is stocked with only processed or snack foods, they may not be getting adequate nutrition. Little or no food in the house or a noticeable weight loss is an indication of a poor appetite. Grooming and hygiene issues - Are they dressed appropriately in clean

clothing. Can they button, zip and snap their clothing? Has bathing or toileting become difficult for either of them? Mobility Situations - A lack of active behavior and an increase in the amount of napping or television watching can be an indication of a person experiencing difficulty moving about. While it can be difficult to talk to parents about their aging issues, the earlier they are addressed the better. Early intervention provides independent living options such as bringing in home care services. When talking to your parents, it is important to calmly discuss your concerns and ask for their opinions on how to best resolve them. ComForcare offers a free “sofa” visit so we can meet and talk about the possibilities of in-home care with you and your loved ones.


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Green Jobs Award Building on its growing reputation for excellence in sustainable practices, The Taylor Companies has been named a recipient of the 2011 SJF Green Jobs Award. Taylor CEO Jeffrey Baldassari will receive the award this evening in New York at a reception keynoted by Jonathan Greenblatt, the Director of the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation. The Green Jobs Award program celebrates privately-held U.S. businesses that are making valuable contributions to both the economy and the environment. Applicants were judged on their contribution to environmental quality, the quality of their jobs and benefits, the diversity of employment opportunities and their level of community engagement. “These seven exemplary companies show you can have true sustainability while creating real, quality jobs at all levels,” said Bonny Moellenbrock, SJF Institute executive director. “By acknowledging the tremendous work these companies are doing, we hope to both support their efforts and inspire other businesses to follow their lead.” The SJF empowers companies that provide sustainable solutions and build workplaces where employees can grow and thrive, and works with investors, foundations, and corporations who believe in the power of entrepreneurship to change the world for the better. “Sustainability presents a business opportunity that has transformed our company’s identity, and it has become embedded into the culture of our organization,” said Baldassari. “It enriches the lives of our employees and also offers an extraordinary value proposition for our customers.” Earlier this year, Taylor was named the Green Plus Sustainable Enterprise of the Year, the top honor at the North American Sustainable Enterprise Awards from Institute for Sustainable Development. Taylor is also the recipient of numerous other awards including the 2010 Crain’s Cleveland Business Emerald Award. In addition to Taylor, the other 2011 Green Jobs Award honorees are: Better World Books, Pacific Biodiesel, Power Partners Inc., Sacred Power Corporation, SolarCity and Sungevity. These firms represent diverse industries - from traditional industry innovators, to renewable energy and energy efficiency, to consumer products. Together the companies employ more than 2,540 people and their aggregate revenue exceeds $150 million. ABOUT THE TAYLOR COMPANIES Established in 1816 and privately-held for seven generations, Taylor is the oldest furniture manufacturer in the United States. With roots stretching back 195 years, Taylor is the oldest business enterprise in Ohio. Its two manufacturing plants are located in Bedford, Ohio and Lynwood, CA, with roots in Southern California dating back to 1923. The manufacturer builds all furniture (upholstered wood seating and wood casegoods) from scratch using domestically sourced raw materials. Each factory has approximately 200 raw material suppliers or supporting vendors based in its respective state. Taylor creates sustainable value for its customers, employees and community through land revitalization, conservation of natural resources, waste diversion and GHG emission management.

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Oakwood Village Exciting December Milestones!

Mayor Gottschalk presents Key to the City to the Peter and Rose Simone and proclaims December 4 Pete and Rose Simone Day in Oakwood Village.

Mayor Kevin Hurst and Walton Hills Councilmen Denny Linville and Don Kolograph congratulates the Simones with a Proclamation.

Greg Beckham and his family pictured with Elvis. Beckham’s B & M Bar-B-Que are the exclusive caterers to all Oakwood Summer Concerts. After blessing the food by Pastor Larry Macon Sr. of Mt. Zion, and a blessing prayer by

Assoc. Pastor Larry Macon Jr,, Mayors Gottschalk and Hurst along with Wayne Dawson of Channel 8 and the Beckham family cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the restaurant.

Greg Beckham took over operations from his dad Eddie in 1993 and together with his wife Sonya are dedicated to always making your visit to a Beckham’s Bar-B-Que a memorable one with their tender cuts and signature side dishes that make you glad you are alive! Additionally, Greg and Sonya Beckham are exceptional community partners as they employ over 20 Oakwood teenagers to assist in their Oakwood operation. The Beckhams reside in Oakwood Village.

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The Simones hold their Key to the City

to aid in the financial aspect of repurchasing the essential handicapped items Greg needs. We are asking for your help today so we can keep our family together during this holiday season by helping Greg become mobile again. The fundraiser for Greg will be the Blue Willow Lounge in Macedonia on December 16, 2011. The event will include a spaghetti dinner, several Chinese Auctions, a Booze Bucket raffle, which will include approximately 15 bottles of various types of alcohol, a 50/50 Raffle, and a LG 42” LCD TV raffle! There will be a spaghetti dinner served from 6-8 pm. The dinner includes rigatoni and meatball pasta, salad, and a roll. Tickets for the benefit spaghetti dinner are $20 and this ticket will also give you one entry in the raffle to win the LG 42” LCD TV raffle. If you cannot attend the dinner but would still like to be entered in the raffles, you can buy tickets for the TV Raffle or the Booze Bucket at $10 per entry. During the dinner, there will also a Chinese Auction, where we will raffle off various prizes donated by friends, family and local businesses, as well as a 50/50 raffle. There will be many great prizes at this event, including gift cards for Evolutions Hair and Body Spa, Wellness Defined, Sam’s Club, Auto Zone, O’Riley’s, Sign-O-Rama, and numerous local restaurants such as Giuseppe’s Ristorante, Chick-fil-A, and Romito’s Pizza, just to name a few. If anyone would like to buy tickets for the event or for either of the raffles please do not hesitate to contact us! Also, if you would like to help in any way from helping us sell tickets to making donations for the Booze Basket or the Chinese Auction, please let us know! Please email us at [email protected] for ticket orders and event information. Thank you in advance for your kindness.

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5 Reasons to use Your Dental Insurance Before the End of the Year

Did you know that you could actually save hundreds of dollars by using your dental benefits before the end of the year? While some dental insurance plans run on a fiscal year, most run on a calendar year. If your dental insurance plan is on a calendar year, these 5 reasons will show you why you should make a dental appointment now. 1. Yearly MaximumThe yearly maximum is the most money that the dental insurance plan will pay for your dental work within one full year. This amount varies by insurance company, but the average is around $1,000 per year, per person. I’ve seen as low as $500.00 per year and some higher than a $1000.00 The yearly maximum usually renews every year (on January 1 if your plan is on a calendar year). If you have unused benefits, these If you have unused benefits, these will NOT roll over. 2. DeductibleThe deductible is the amount of money that you must pay to your dentist out of pocket before your insurance company will pay for any services. This fee varies from one plan to another and could be higher if you choose an out-of-network dentist. However, the average deductible for a dental insurance plan is usually around $50 per year. Your deductible also starts again when your plan rolls over after year end.3. PremiumsIf you are paying your dental insurance premiums every month, you should be using your benefits. Even if you don’t need any dental treatment, you should always have your regular dental cleanings to help prevent and detect any early signs of cavities, gum disease, oral cancer and other dental problems.4. Fee IncreasesAnother reason to use your benefits before the end of the year are possible fee increases. Some dentists raise their rates at the beginning of the year due to the increased cost of living, materials and equipment. Don’t waste the benefits that you paid for.5. Dental Problems Can WorsenBy delaying dental treatment, you are risking more extensive and expensive treatment down the road.


From Couch to 5K On November 20th Marilyn Swartz along with hundreds of others ran a 5 K race sponsored by the Cleveland West Road Runners Club. Marilyn joined a Couch to 5K group organized by Angie Kovacs. The group met three times a week over a nine week period providing each other support and motivation. Angie began the Couch to 5K training program as a result of knowing how difficult it was to start running alone in an effort to lose weight. She vowed that no one would ever have to run alone if they did not want to and organized the group, along with the support of her husband Chris and friend and trainer, Tom Guta. Marilyn set the personal goal to do a 5K in September. At 62, she was the oldest participant in the group. It was difficult but watching her progress each week was extremely fulfilling and motivating. “I now have so much more energy and have met the most wonderful, supportive group of people. I could not have achieved this accomplishment without them.” Marilyn continues to train with Angie and is planning to run a half marathon in the Spring of 2012. The Couch to 5K running program can be found online for anyone that is interested in beginning to run. http://coaching.angiekovacs.com

Michael Swartz and Michael’s fiance Katie Albrecht congratulate his Mom, Marilyn Swartz!

How I lost 35 Pounds since September 9thBy Joseph V. Mestnik, editor

On Friday, September 9, 2011, my son Steven saw me sitting on my living room chair and said “you are really getting fat!” I told him to mind his own business, but this was a real strong motivator for me! I decided to go back to my previous training exercises while at Purdue, just as I did when I was wrestling Varsity! While in college, when I really needed to lose a few pounds to make weight qualification, I used a stationary bike. In my basement gathering dust was a stationary bike. I brought it up from the basement and placed it right in my office. On Saturday, September 10, 2011, when I started my program, I weighed 263#. My cholesterol was 220. On the first day, I rode the stationary bike for 2.7 miles and was huffing and puffing! But it felt good, just getting started and getting into motion. From September 9 until December 5th I have lost 35 pounds and weight 228! I have a personal goal to reach 195. Each morning I am doing 30 minutes, which is about 7 miles on the stationary bike and try to do 20 minutes or 4 more miles in the evening around 9 PM. By doing the exercise late, all night long I am pulling calories from fat. Every day I was losing ½ to ¾ of a pound! Because of the exercising, my body has gotten used to changing the levels of insulin and has reversed the process from storing surplus calories to pulling and burning them. I have noticed that I no longer have cravings for food! Just seems like the exercise has totally reversed this process. What I have learned from this has been the body is enormously efficient in storing surplus calories. When I eat three full meals, even with the exercise, I will gain weight. I have had to not only cut back on the quantity of food, but I have changed my diet. I now eat Cheerios with blue berries and banana in the morning. I have cut out one meal and reduced the portions of food. Cheerios reduced my cholesterol count from 220 to 165! The exercise has further reduced this cholesterol level to 123. My good cholesterol is up as well. I have blood work done at the VA pretty regularly and have been able to measure the results. Blood pressure went down to 125/78 and heart rate is in the mid-50’s. Before starting an exercising program you should also check with your doctor and have a physical. Always use common sense before beginning an exercising program. Dr. Robert Whetstone of Wellness Defined has a program for a free examination if you bring in 10 cans of food for the South East Clergy Hunger Center during the month of December. Why the stationary bike? I check around our community and please to find out Yukon Equipment sells stationary bikes. I like it, because it is a very small piece of equipment and easy to move. The ones at Yukon are priced from $359- $800. Yukon Fitness Equipment located at 23700 Aurora Road, Bedford Heights. Make sure you have a really good seat that gives your dupa good support and does not put pressure on any vital points. Greg Haehn is the owner and is very helpful 440-439-0000.

Stepping Up before the HolidaysYour Health Coach, Leslie Elia

Wow! I have been getting quite a few calls about people wanting to start a new program after the Holidays. I applaud ANYONE wanting to change their lives for the better, and am excited about helping new clients find their way in this crazy maze of diets and food choices. I am a bit concerned, however, about why they want to wait until after the Holidays. Are they thinking that they will never be allowed to eat another cookie or pumpkin pie again? I am here to let everyone know that there will NEVER be a perfect time to start your new life. There will always be a Birthday, business meeting, fundraising dinner, party and busy day where driving by the fast food joint will be a huge temptation. That sounds harsh, but take it from a lady who has been everything from an adult weight of 136 to 179. The time is NOW. A typical health coach (especially one trained at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition) will NOT put you on a restrictive diet. I always think that diets never worked for me because of the first three letters in the word......”D-I-E-” Health coaches look at each and every client as a unique and special person, with specific foods they are not willing to give up. They may be attached to a particular food for cultural reasons, or simply because it brings up a fond memory of their childhood. In my case, there is nothing like the smell of fresh baked bread. When I smell it, I am that little girl again, visiting Grandma and Grandpa in the hills of Pennsylvania. Grandpa always let me pinch off a bit of the dough beofore it went in the oven. He also taught me how to braid the dough into loaves. Memories like that are forever. A good health coach will meet you where you are and help you discover your true essence. If you are thinking about waiting until after the Holidays, think again. How amazing would it be to have a head start on all of the people who will be writing crazy New Years Resolutions on January 1st, while you are being blessed with better digestion, more energy and a new vitality. So, Step Up to better heath today. Step Up to learning about new food choices and ways to enjoy traditions as well as shed pounds and have more vitality. Call your health coach today. Call for information 440-591-8750



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POLAR TRAIN EXPRESS RIDE WHEN: DECEMBER 10, 2011

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Depart the Rockside Station in Independence to the City of Akron – creating lasting memories with

your family and friends every step of the way! Once in Akron, a trolley will pick us up and take us

to LOCK 3 for ice skating and shopping at the outdoor German Village. We will

Have lunch at the BARLAY HOUSE at 12:00p.m. The trolley will then return you to the station, and

once back on board the train, you will be visited by Santa himself, to share your holiday wishes.

OAKWOOD VILLAGE HEALTHLY EXERCISE SESSIONS Please take the opportunity to take advantage of the sessions that are being offered in Oakwood to get healthy . When you start loosing the weight your glutes will start looking sexy…… All of the news stations have been discussing obesity .

TAI-CHI- TUES - THURS – 6:30-7:30pm ZUMBA – – MON: 7:-8:00P.M.

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THERE IS NO AGE LIMIT, SO COME ON OUT

Obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is more than just a cosmetic concern, though. It increases your risk of diseases and health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

The heart is a muscle, and any muscle needs to be used regularly in order to be strong and fit. Exercise is the best way to strengthen the heart muscle and can help prevent heart attacks and other serious cardiac disease. People who do not exercise are more likely to have higher blood pressure. Also, not exercising can decrease the body's ability to control the insulin levels and glucose metabolism.

You may find that you are severely out of shape when you start, but do not give up. Soon you will find that your fitness level has drastically improved. So start exercising today to protect your body now and for years to come. OAKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER FOR SENIORS

Mondays thru Thursdays Time: 9:30am.- 4:00p.m. Socializing with family and friends & neighbors Join in on the festivities: Chair Volley Ball, Wii Bowling, Card Games, Luncheon, Senior Exercises & Bingo, shopping ,sharing stories, music and dancing, movies. Take time from your busy schedule to sign up with Cynthia Clark

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Wrong Way Truck on I-271 in Oakwood Village A female motorist called Oakwood dispatch and advised of a pickup truck travelling South in the North bound lanes of interstate 271. While in route to the location an Oakwood officer passed a pickup truck on Forbes Rd along with a damaged van following behind. The officer had a brief conversation with the van’s occupants who told the officer that the truck he just passed was the vehicle travelling the wrong way on 271 and struck them on Forbes Rd. The officer located the vehicle travelling South on Richmond Rd. where he failed to stop at intersections and was far exceeding the speed limit. The driver refused to stop continuing on Richmond Rd. where he lost control after blowing through the intersection at Richmond, Shepard and Broadway Ave. The driver crashed into cement barriers on the East side of Shepard Rd. which caused his vehicle to launch to the West side of the roadway crashing through a fence and striking the Cleveland Water pump building. A rescue squad was summoned for the driver, 29 year old Joseph Hahn, who was transported to Bedford hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. Hahn was charged with OVI, Fleeing and Eluding, Driving Under Suspension, Resisting Arrest and is awaiting a Bedford Municipal Court date. 11/30/2011 Approximately 11pm.

Veteran’s Day celebration. We were pleased that so many Veterans came out to allow us to honor their service to this country. There were more Veterans present this year than at last year’s event. We cherish the opportunity to honor all Bedford Heights residents actively serving, those who have served and those families who have lost a loved one. Santa Claus is coming to the Bedford Heights Community Center on Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 9am until noon. This is a FREE event for Bedford Heights youths 12 years of age and younger. Parents/ guardians must register their children by December 10th at the community center (440-786-3290). Be sure to bring your cameras so that you can take pictures of your children with Santa! Our community center has a number of activities scheduled for the month of December and beyond. In order to keep track of “what’s happening” visit their webpage (www.bedfordheights.gov/community-life/whats-happening). As we come to the end of our 50th year as a city, we wanted to highlight a few of our long-time residents and share their thoughts about their Bedford Heights experience. Olive Troutman has been a resident since 1959 and her family is one of the longest living in the area. The house owned by her grandfather still stands on Columbus Road across from Columbus Intermediate School. Irene Giaco moved here from Slavic Village in 1959. Irene said that when she first arrived there was nothing but woods and trees in her area, and folks still got from place to place on horseback. Vi Mihalich has been a resident since 1960. In search of a new home Vi and her young family came to Bedford Heights. Back then, as she recalls, a new home in The Ridge went for about $13,000. Jean Turner has been a resident since November of 1960. She recalls riding her bicycle up and down what is now Interstate 271 long before it opened. Erma Monson has been a resident since 1963, having moved here on her 40th birthday. She has fond memories of the city through her involvement with the Bedford Heights’ 60+ club. Dolores Kondik has been a resident since 1965. She was a charter member of Holy Trinity Church since 1970. Dolores and her late husband (Norman) owned their family business (Kondik Advertising) on Miles Road, which is now operated by their son Dave Kondik. We shared this with you in last month’s edition, however it bears repeating with winter snow on the horizon. The no parking on city streets ordinance will be enforced to help keep our community safe and beautiful. It also enables service providers such as, police, fire, street cleaning, branch chipping, leaf collection, snow removal, trash collection, mail delivery and others to perform their duties unobstructed. Congratulations to Lloyd Anderson who was elected Councilman for Ward 1. Congratulations to our elected Charter Review Commission members: Melva Berger (1,671), Thaddeus Jackson (1,650), Beverly Chappell (1,499), Denise Ellis (1,406), Kevin Jones (1,378), Barbara Youngblood (1,325), Michael Willis (1,149), Darrel Carter, Sr. (1,141) and Mary Pace (1,122). The Bedford Heights Sixty Plus Club is an independent social club for Bedford Heights Residents Sixty Years or Older. The club is self governed and is not affiliated in any way with the City of Bedford Heights Senior Office or the City of Bedford Heights. Meetings are held at the Bedford Heights Community Center and the City of Bedford Heights provides 1 meal per month to its senior residents (January through November - no meal is provided in the month of December). All meetings are directed by the club’s president under the by-laws established by the club. Any Bedford Heights Senior who is not a member of the Sixty Plus Club and wishes to receive a city sponsored meal (which is provided the first Wednesday of Each Month Except December) must make prior arrangements 1 week prior to the Wednesday that they wish to attend by making reservations at 440-786-3207.

Melva and I wish all of our residents and neighbors in surrounding communities the very best this Holiday Season.


Enjoy the beauty that surrounds us all year long, but especially during the Holdiay Season. Liberty News travels far and wide to find beauty. This is in the Bedford Glens.

The Mestnik family wishs you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May you and yours enjoy life, love, prosperity and happiness throughout the year!


capacity of St. Nick’s sleigh is legendary, but I am not sure whether it would be up to the task of hauling a few million help wanted ads on December 24th. Unless you’re an elf or a red-nosed reindeer, Santa will probably not be bringing any jobs for Christmas. This is why we must act. From Congress to the Statehouse to the street club in your neighborhood, we must come together and help put our state and nation back to work. Some claim that if we sit back and wait, the economy will eventually fix itself. This may be true, but at what cost? How many years will the unemployed have to sacrifice before the market self-corrects? I argue that we cannot afford to wait because the longer we do nothing, the further our state, our country and our fellow citizens fall behind. It will not be easy, and it will take cooperation from both the public and private sectors, but this is what has to happen. At the beginning of November, I and Senator Eric Kearney from Cincinnati unveiled Forward Ohio, a plan to jumpstart our state’s economy and put people back to work. Through a wide range of policies, we propose that government partner with private industry to help small businesses compete and expand, provide pathways to employment for veterans, young people and the long-term jobless, revitalize our communities and position Ohio’s economy for future growth. It is by no means a cure-all, but it would provide a necessary jolt to get Ohio’s stalled economy humming once again, from the ground up. Preliminary estimates have concluded that Forward Ohio could directly create up to 16,000 jobs statewide, doing things like retrofitting our schools to make them more energy efficient, building the infrastructure of tomorrow and making our neighborhoods vibrant once more. Moreover, this figure does not account for these workers spending their wages in their communities, creating spin-off benefits for local small businesses, or the thousands of laid-off workers that could utilize Forward Ohio programs to learn new skills to leverage existing employment opportunities. As I have stated before, the path to prosperity begins with a job. Since St. Nick will not be sending them down the chimney this year, it looks like we will have to take the first few steps down that road on our own. Happy Holidays, Northeast Ohio. May we all have a prosperous New Year.

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A DIFFERENT PRESIDENT IS NEEDEDby Quentin D. Ponder, PhD Economics

It is less than a year until the most important election in the lives of Liberty News Readers is held. Voters in the state of Ohio may very well determine who will be the next President.

Ohio is considered a key swing state, and how Ohio votes may determine whether we continue down the road to Socialism and almost total governmental control of our daily lives, or whether we will turn the nation around and head back down the road with less government interference and a market oriented free enterprise system. Fortunately, to help Ohio voters make a decision there is a comparison. European Countries have a Socialist political and economic system, so how has is it working. They have very low economic growth with the resulting very high unemployment and unsustainable government debt. Europe has found they simply cannot afford to pay for everything the politicians have promised. President Obama, and those who support him, believed in this European system based on their concept of “social justice” and they want to convert the USA into the European model. This was what President Obama meant by “change” during his campaign. How he and his supporters view Europe as a model for the USA

is beyond my comprehension. Another comparison is China who had both a Communist political and economic system with the stated goals of “social justice”. It was a total failure. With a population four times the size of the USA, they could not even feed their people. The Communist leaders found that rather than “social justice” and a prosperous and happy population, they were faced with severe social unrest. So what was their solution? The Chinese are smart, and the Communist leaders faced the fact their system of government ownership of almost all economic activity was not working, and if they wanted to stay in power, they had to change. These Communist leaders looked around world for an answer to their problem, and would you believe it, they decided to copy the most successful economic system the world has ever known—the USA free enterprise system. They kept the Communist political system but started working on converting government ownership to private ownership and at the same time reducing governmental regulation and providing greater personal freedom in the economic arena. Instead of Communist bureaucrats making decisions they allowed a free market to make the millions of decisions that have to be made daily. What was the result? China now can feed all 1.3 billion of their population. They have the fastest growing economic system of any major country. Our small consulting firm has some personal experience to illustrate what has happened in China. My business partner has made numerous consulting trips to China over the past twenty years and has personally seen the change. One company he worked with was a small government owned electric motor company some 400 miles west of Shanghai selling some $30 million annually in US dollars. The general manager of the company, whose boss was a communist official, was offered the opportunity to purchase the business with a government loan. This general manager accepted and then converted the company into an employee owned company by giving employees shares. What was the result? The company in less than ten years now has sales of $170 million. The general manager’s new boss is no longer a communist official. The general manager’s new boss is his employee shareowners and his customers that they as a group have to please. This sounds much like the USA to me. And how about personal freedom? While they do not have the level of freedom that we enjoy in this country, it is gradually becoming more and more like the USA, which naturally occurs when the country has a free enterprise economic system. I am not a great supporter of China for other reasons, but their success economically by implementing economic policies that are the exact opposite of what President Obama wants to implement is simply a fact. The economic system that President Obama wants for the USA will not result in “SOCIAL JUSTICE” but will result in “SOCIAL MISERY”. We need a new President who understands that “SOC IAL JUSTICE” cannot be provided by redistribution of wealth and government handouts, but by concentrating on a climate where the private sector is allowed to function with appropriate but limited regulation. Creation of wealth in this manner also allows for the creation of safety nets for the less fortunate. Our free enterprise system has provided a higher standard of living for more people than any country in the world. To me that is “SOCIAL JUSTICE”. We need a President and Congress that understands it is the private sector that creates wealth, and only by creating wealth can we ultimately achieve “SOCIAL JUSTICE”. After observing Socialism in England, Winston once remarked, “The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery”. In the year 1764 a French author and philosopher Voltaire remarked, “In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other”. Not much has changed in 247 years.

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St. Peter Chanel HighlightsAs the first week of Advent comes to a close and the second begins, the school has been busier than ever.

1. Sister Maria, Mr. Gongos and seniors Allee Keene, John Boykin, and Shannon Rafferty attended the First Friday Club luncheon on Thursday where they heard Bishop Lennon speak.2. Freshmen Alexus Hughley, Victoria Montgomery, and Matthew Duplaga attended the Empowered Leadership Program, hosted by the Boy Scouts, at Ursuline College on Friday.3. Three students received the anthology Acclaimed in which their poetry was published: junior Paris Elba, “Teenage Love”; junior Autumn Frejofsky, “Alias”; and 2011 graduate Lee Houdek, “From Soldier to Son.”4. The Peer Ministry Team hosted a grade school retreat for the sixth grade class of St. Michael’s School on Thursday.5. The winter sports teams were announced and honored at a pep rally for the entire study body on Friday at which the band, cheerleaders, and dance team performed.6. Members of the Japanese Club have been busy making origami figures in preparation for their holiday sale during lunch periods this week.7. The Parent Association hosted its annual Craft Fair on Saturday with 100 vendors, including gifts made by Chanel students, parents, and graduates.8. John Boykin III was nominated and selected to receive the Archbishop James P. Lyke African-American Male Image Award from the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver.9. President/Principal Sister Maria Berlec was featured in an article in the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland Annual Report for her work as Chanel’s amazing leader.

1. Mrs. DeCesare and Students for Peace and Justice fed the hungry of downtown Cleveland on November 27.2. Students for Peace and Justice presented the prayer service for the rest of the school on November 22, highlighting the plight of those less fortunate than we are.3. Alumni contributed to the school by helping with the fundraiser for the theatre company, “Even Stephen” which performed one night only on November 26.4. Alumnus Bob Piskac continuously volunteers his time to keep our technology up to date.5. Mrs. Vega’s homeroom won the NHS Recycling Contest, earning each student in the homeroom $1 off at Tasty Tuesday, and bringing in 190 pounds of paper.6. Mr. Mallis’s and Ms. Geiger’s homerooms spurred the competition and came in second (182 pounds) and third (172 pounds) respectively.7. Chanel reached 100 followers on Twitter.8. Vice-President for Advancement Casey Murphy unveiled Chanel’s new website. Check it out at www.stpeterchanel.com

1. The senior class visited the Maltz Museum on Wednesday as part of their world religions course taught by Mrs DeCesare.2. R.A.C.E. (Respect All Cultures Equally), under the direction of Mr. Coleman, sponsored a Dialogue Day on Thursday with students from Holy Spirit Academy.3. Junior Bria White, a Geiss Scholar, presented a speech in front of other area principals, students, diocesan representatives, and members of the Geiss family on Thursday in appreciation for her scholarship and the generous donations of the Geiss family to students in other schools.4. National Honor Society led the rest of the school in participating in Bonus Recycling Week by engaging homerooms in a competition to see which one could recycle the most paper.5. The student body contributed to preparations for the annual Cerebral Palsy Christmas Party by donating $2 to dress down on Friday.6. The Parent Association, with the assistance of a number of our alums, sponsored the annual Night at the Races on Friday to raise money for the school.7. The Japanese Club, moderated by Mrs. Delciappo, met at Wasabi Restaurant on Saturday to celebrate an early Thanksgiving.8. Chanel alum Mr. Dave Armstrong from Notre Dame College spoke to all of the freshmen on Friday about the importance of grades and maintaining high GPAs.9. Senior Sarah Stewart joined hundreds of students from the Cleveland Diocese at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis over the weekend. She attended with her St. Barnabus Parish Life Teen organization.

1. The Foreign Language department sponsored Trick-or-Treat for Unicef, raising $118 dollars, enough money to immunize 357 children against measles for life.2. The fall play Lie, Cheat, and Genuflect, under the direction of Chanel alum Greg Ward, was presented to area grade schools on Wednesday during a matinee performance and to the general community on the evenings of November 11 and 12.3. The Fall Sports Banquet took place on November 9, with a host of coaches and athletes receiving awards including Matt Sarosy who won the McKenna Award and soccer coach Nick Urban receiving the NCL White Division Coach of the Year. The soccer team also received the All Ohio Scholastic Team Award for the third year in a row (average GPA 3.2).4. The freshmen participated in a Dialogue Day on November 10 with Mrs. Decesare and the Peer Ministry team.5. The second Open House Street Fair for prospective students took place on November 13 with great success.

From rocking with Jesus to hanging out with NASA scientists and engineers, our students did it all this week.

1. Twelve of our students did an amazing job at the NASA Young Astronauts Day on November 5 at NASA Glenn, competing against a number of schools and earning two honorable mentions. They met an astronaut, worked with engineers, and received goodie bags full of great gifts. Mrs. Delciappo, who was accompanied by Mr. Rock, Ms. Geiger, and Mr. Delciappo on Saturday, arranged the trip.2. Fifty-eight eighth grade students from Incarnate Word participated in a retreat at Chanel

CHANEL HOSTS CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

St. Peter Chanel High School will be hosting their Annual Christmas Party for children with Cerebral Palsy. This party was started by Chanel students in 1962.

WHAT: Annual Christmas Party for children with Cerebral Palsy

WHEN: Sunday, December 11, 2011

2:00pm-4:00pm

WHERE: St. Peter Chanel Gymnasium 480 Northfield Road Bedford, Ohio 44146

WHO: St. Peter Chanel students will be providing entertainment, food, and a visit from Santa. Rick Smith, Jr. will be performing his magic show

hosted by our Peer Ministry Team under the direction of Mrs. DeCesare.3. Mrs. DeCesare also brought a number of students to the Rock and Worship Roadshow Concert at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University on November 6.4. Four of our Students for Peace and Justice participated in the diocesan leadership retreat with other area Catholic high schools this weekend.5. Our community celebrated All Saints Day Mass with members of the Class of 1971, who are celebrating their 40th high school reunion this year.6. Lake Erie College freshman Cory Bucur (Chanel Class of 2011) netted a pair of goals that were the difference in a 3-1 victory over the University of Findley, keeping Lake Erie in the driver’s seat for the fourth and final playoff spot in next week’s GLIAC Tournament.

Cardio Kickboxing and Zumba

Proceeds Benefit Chanel Cheerleaders

December 10 2:00 PM—4:00 PM

Doors open at 1:30 PM St. Peter Chanel HS Gymnasium

480 Northfield Rd, Bedford Ohio 44146 Early Bird Special $8.00

before November 23 At the Door $10.00

Students $1.00 Complete registration form

See Trainer Bio on back If you have any questions

Contact Coach Evie Golding at 440-232-5900 ext 164 or [email protected]

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Fall Program Guides are now available at the library and by going to www.cuyahogalibrary.org. All branches of Cuyahoga County Public Library will be closed on December 24, 25 and 31 and January 1. Homework Center Now open! Mondays through Thursdays, 4-5:15 and 5:15-6:30 p.m. Grades Kindergarten – 6th grade. Young people and their families are invited to register for free after-school homework help. The program coordinator and America Reads Homework Coaches (from Cleveland State University) and trained volunteers provide a positive learning environment designed to help students gain life-long learning skills. We offer: Homework assistance, Internet access to educational programs and databases, educational books and games. Reading is a part of each session. (Anyone interested in volunteering please contact Jeanne Sapir or Linda Sleeman)Family Literacy Night: Great Books For Kids Tuesday, December 8, 2011 7:00 PMFamily Literacy Night - Every life should be filled with books - at home, at school, and anywhere they travel. Great Books for Kids will share the best of this year’s books and toys for kids of all ages- and their families. Great for gift ideas. This program is part of the Family Literacy Night series. Registration requestedJob hunting? Changing careers? Our FREE and confidential career services can help! A professional career counselor from the Career Center located in the Maple Heights branch will be at the Southeast branch on Thursday afternoons. Ms. Hogan can provide career assessment and planning, resume and cover letter review, job search and interview preparation. Call the Career Center at 216-475-2225 to arrange an appointment (mention you want to meet the counselor at the Southeast Branch)Are you a Facebook Friend? Join The Southeast Library Friends page on Facebook, become a fan of Cuyahoga County Public Library, and receive news of events and information through Facebook.Library Programs for September: Adult ProgramsBook Discussions Wednesday, December 7, 2011 1:00 PM The Southeast Branch holds a monthly book discussion on the first Wednesday of the month at the library. Copies of the book will be available at the Southeast Branch one month before the meeting. This month we will discuss: A Redbird Christmas, by Fannie FlaggAfrican American Authors Book Club takes a break in December. Check in for January’s selection!Computer ClassesComputer Essentials Wed. Dec. 7, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers and overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.*This class being offered as part of the Connect Ohio Grant.Internet Essentials Wed. Dec. 14, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Learn how to use Internet Explorer, perform a basic Google search, and save your favorite Websites. *This class being offered as part of the Connect Ohio Grant.Email with Gmail Weds. Dec. 21, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Gmail is Google’s email service, and offers spam filters, ways to organize your messages, and more. A free Gmail account can be checked from any Internet computer. Gmail is Prerequisite: Working Gmail account. Don’t have one?? Go to www.gmail.com and click on Create Account. Participants should be proficient using a computer mouse and keyboard.

CHILDRENSSTORY TIMES Family Storytime Mondays 6:30 p.m. A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, finger plays and stories for 3 - 5 year olds not yet in Kindergarten. No registration needed, just come and join us for the fun!Story Station Wednesdays 10:00 AM A 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for 19 months - 5 year olds and their caregivers. No registration needed, just come and join us for the fun!Twilight Tots Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. 25-minute program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for Birth - 35 month olds and their caregivers. No registration needed, just come and join us for the fun!

Learn to Play Chess Tuesdays, 5:00 PM Calling all 1st - 8th graders! Want to learn how to play chess? Want to learn how to play a bit better? You’ll learn some fairly easy chess tactics and openings. Gain hands-on practice playing with other students! Those relatively new to chess will enjoy this introduction to chess and chess strategy. Registration requested.

Money & Investing FUN-damentals: 4:00 PM Are You a Smart Consumer? Monday, December 12, 2011 4:00 PM, repeats at 5:00 PM Participants will learn why shopping around will help them save money. Activities include a game similar to The Price is Right. This program is designed for children K-6th grade. Two sessions are available. 4:00-5:00 p.m. or 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. This program is part of the Money and Investing FUN-damentals series.

39 Clues Club Meeting Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:00 PM Dan and Amy Cahill have completed the mission to find the 39 clues hidden around the world, but who are the Vespers? Read the books then join us for a discussion and discovery of the clues, hidden information, and the internet clues that helps solve the mystery. This program is open to readers ages 9 - 11 years old. Parents please join us in exploring this new mystery series.TEENDuctigami Gifts 2 Saturday, December 17, 2011 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM What does dad want for the holidays? What does mom need? Are you searching for gift ideas but don’t have a lot of cash? Guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone this holiday, learn how to create beautiful jewelry, awesome wallets, and holiday decorations out of duct tape to impress even the person who has everything. Yes, duct tape: waterproof, indestructible, and available in zebra stripes…

even Santa’s jealous. You are also welcome to volunteer to make duct tape flowers to decorate local senior centers for the holidays. Ages 8-18 welcome. Registration requested.Digital Animation for Winter Break Thursday, December 29, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Do you love computers and creative online design? If you’re interested in learning how to create and produce digital animation, register now! We’ll create characters, storylines, streaming cartoons, and talk about the latest in online animation. Join us for a great Winter Break... Ages 14-18 welcome and a guardian must sign a Model Release form to give permission for Teens to be photographed during the program.Anime Club Join other teens who enjoy amine. Wednesday, February 9, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Stop in and say hello to Ms. Jackson! She will be happy to meet you and to talk about what you would like to have happen at the library!Cuyahoga County Public Library consistently ranks as one of the nation’s ten best and busiest library systems. The Library’s mission is to Cuyahoga County Public Library will be at the center of community life by providing an environment where reading, lifelong learning and civic engagement thrive. Its 28 branches serve 47 communities. For further information, visit cuyahogalibrary.org.

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The Ultimate Gift I learned a special lesson recently, one I won’t quickly forget and one I have promised myself to frequently share. I hope this true little story touches your heart the way it did mine. When I am on the road for work, I often have to back my car up to delivery docks that are invariably located next to the most heinous smelling dumpsters. I recently had the misfortune of parking next to one that produced a smell I am convinced could burn nose hairs! Additionally, this dumpster was leaking horrendously foul water teeming with wiggling maggots and frantic fruit flies. Disgusting would have been an understatement. Surprisingly, out of this scene, I caught a glimpse of something beautiful. From behind the dumpster I heard the faint meowing of a cat. Soon a young, silver and white speckled cutie emerged, filthy, and hungry. Saddened, I knew that all I had in my car was a box of crackers and a chocolate granola bar. For some reason I remember hearing that it was not good for animals to have chocolate, so I opted for breaking the crackers into small pieces and put them on the ground for him. When I came back outside, I noticed he had eaten all of my crackers and was now washing them down with the nasty maggot water. I felt terrible, so I went back into the store and bought him his very own jug of cold milk! I put the milk in a bowl from my car and tried to give it to him, but he ran back to the dumpster water. I thought that since we already became friends through crackers that he would definitely want my milk. Strangely, I would put the bowl down and whistle him near, only to have him inch close and then run back to that sickening dumpster water. This went on for some time. Finally, I put the bowl down and walked away far enough to make him comfortable, but close enough to be in his sight so I could see what he would choose. From a distance, I saw him stick his little head into the bowl and take a taste of the fresh milk. He was caught off guard at first and taken aback by its cold goodness. Quickly, he was face planted and indulging in what was probably his best meal in days. This time he did not go back to the maggot water! This incident taught me a valuable lesson. For a long time I was like that cat; I knew that there is something better in this life, a healthier way to live. However, I was often more comfortable swimming around in my own form of maggot water- hurtful habits, bad relationships, terrible attitudes, and an overall lifestyle of dissatisfaction, rather than truly trusting and believing in my heart that there is something better. Then I started thinking about how I offered this cat a free gift, something healthy and beneficial, yet he didn’t want it. When faced with the risk of coming to me and chance drinking what I put in the bowl, he would get frightened and run away. He did not trust that what I offered was good for him. When he finally surrendered and gulped down the milk, he learned that nourishment I offered far exceeded the putrid alternative the dumpster provided. I never forced him to drink that milk. He chose to and he had all he needed. This is how God offers us the ultimate gift through His Son Jesus. We know God is there and we know how to reach Him, yet when it means that we have to make a choice or change a lifestyle to fully experience what He offers, we retreat back to the maggot water or old hurtful behaviors and remain miserably comfortable. That cat did not wish the milk into existence. He had to believe that it was there in the bowl, have faith to try it, and then trust that it was good for him. This Christmas my heart is heavy. I know the pain that the Holidays often bring. I once cringed at the thought of Christmastime because it reminded me of how empty, lonely, and sad my life had become. No gift that I could have unwrapped during that time would have made my heart feel any better. With the economy struggling and with the daily news not making things any brighter, my guess is that this Christmas may be a tough one for most both emotionally and financially. Yet, the gift that most people really want cannot be bought with money. Wouldn’t we all like to have real Peace, Joy, and LOVE this Christmas? When I finally received God’s gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, my feelings and attitudes started to change. The Baby in the manger is not just some cute Christmastime story character. He is a real documented historical figure: One that performed miracles, One that crowds saw crucified, and One that eye-witnesses saw resurrected from the dead and historically documented. Truth is, He did all of this to offer us a free gift. Like the free gift I offered the cat which would make him healthy, happy, and satisfied, he could not receive it until he believed and trusted- God offered us His Son Jesus, if we would just believe and truly trust in Him. “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand,” (John 10:27-28). I did not force the cat to accept my gift. He had to choose to trust me. Jesus will not force us to trust Him; He gives us the choice because love cannot be forced. Just believe and unwrap His splendor this Christmas! His gift will never disappoint.

Yummy Chocolate Bark Recipe. Makes a Great Gift!Ingredients:25 Oreo cookies 3 cups white chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips (can do half of both)1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use with semisweet chips only)

To Make:Line a 9-inch-square baking pan with waxed paper. Coat the paper with nonstick spray; set it aside. Pour the cookies into a large bowl and break them into small pieces. Melt the chips in a large microwave-safe bowl according to the package directions. After chips have melted add extract. Remove from the microwave and quickly fold in the cookie pieces with a spatula. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and spread to about a 1/2-inch thickness. Refrigerate until solid, about 1 hour. Remove the bark from the pan and carefully peel off the waxed paper. Set the bark on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the bark into 12 bars for wrapping or 24 triangles for boxing. Store in an airtight container.


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