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Parma Heights Recreation Spring Programs And Sports

Before long, we’ll be hearing the sweet sounds of spring when the ump says, “Play Ball!” The Parma Heights Recreation department is gearing up for spring and summer programs, events and leagues. New in 2024, the Parma Heights Recreation Department launched a new user-friendly website for online registration.

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Denbrook DeMolay Posts Flags At Veterans Memorial Park

Denbrook DeMolay members met at the Veterans Memorial Park on Sunday February 11th, In observance of Patriots Day. DeMolay International defines the Patriots Day Observance as a day convenient to the Chapter during the month of February, where the Chapter arranges a special observance featuring the nation's great patriotic events and the great patriots who participated in them. 

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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial In Washington, D.C.

Maya Ying Lin, born (October 5, 1959) is an American Designer and Sculptor. In 1981, while an undergraduate at Yale University she achieved National recognition when she won a National Design Competition for the planned Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. It was dedicated in 1982.

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Seven Hills Health Fair

On February 24 Seven Hills Recreation Center was the location of a fabulous Health Fair, where all kinds of providers and other extremely useful information was made available to residents all in one place. Outstanding events like this one are what make our community such a great place to live and grow. 

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Hometown Heroes.....A Grateful Welcome Home To Vietnam Veterans

The Vietnam War was one of the most Challenging and controversial chapters in our country’s history. The Vietnam War began on November 1, 1955, and ended April 30, 1975, and claimed the lives of over 58,000 Americans with many still unaccounted for. The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition act of 2017 established March 29th as the annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day. March 29th is a fitting choice to honor Vietnam Veterans, as it was the day United State Military Assistance Command Vietnam was disestablished and the day that the last of American troops left Vietnam.

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Arts In Parma

Figure Drawing Session

*The 25th Annual Valley Forge Spring Craft Show hosted by The Valley Forge Cross country Team will be held on March 16th, 2024 at Valley Forge High School, 9999 Independence Blvd, 10am to 3pm. Team led concessions will be available for breakfast and lunch, Vendors include holiday décor, ceramics, jewelry, knits, wreaths, candles, purses, kitchen items, embroidery, soap, beauty products, Easter items and more. 

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Fireworks Are Coming To Parma Again!

The last two years the non-profit We Are Parma Proud has brought the fireworks to the Parma Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Rib & Rock. Which will be held on June 6th through the 9th this year. The organization has just begun soliciting businesses and individuals to donate the funds necessary to fund the fireworks display. 

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Should You Buy Your Child An Ebike?

Should You Buy Your Child an Electric Bike? With the Spring around the corner, many parents, family or friends are considering buying an electric bike (ebike) for their favorite child, or maybe they got one for Christmas. If you search the internet for advice on whether an ebike is safe for your children, you'll see that there aren't a lot of concrete studies on the topic. Before doing so, the pros and cons of an ebike (versus traditional bikes) should be considered:

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Coming Soon To Stearns!

Scale Model by Jack Dacek

Last year The Parma Historical Society was contacted by a very talented Jack Dacek indicating he was interested in building a model replica to scale of the Stearns house. He proceeded to take measurements and photos. Several hundreds of hours of work later, the scale model has been completed. The next step is to build a plexiglass box for it to be displayed in. Kuddos to Jack for sharing his talent with us. Watch the Parma Observer and Stearns Homestead Facebook Page for when you can view this in person

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Parma Seminoles Youth Football & Cheer: Registration Is OPEN

Parma Seminoles Youth Football & Cheer, a non-profit organization that provides a place for the youth of Parma, Parma Heights, Seven Hills and the surrounding cities to strengthen their leadership abilities & personal discipline while learning about life, the game of football & competitive cheer. We are part of the Ohio Gridiron Youth Football Association, with all our coaches being USA Football certified. We offer flag football (K-1st gr.), tackle football (2nd-6th gr.) and cheerleading (K-6th gr.). REGISTRATION IS OPEN. www.parmaseminoles.squarespace.com

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Judge Kenneth Spanagel Has Retired

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody Steward and State Representative Sean Patrick Brennan honor former Parma Municipal Court Judge Kenneth Spanagel for his 36 years of service to the community.

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The Representative's Corner

I have always considered myself a consumer watchdog. From my nearly twenty years on Parma City Council and, now, as your state representative, I am constantly on the lookout to protect consumers. My focus on consumer costs, no doubt, dates back to the days of my childhood. Our family of four lived a normal middle-class lifestyle until my dad abandoned us. My mom lost the house and we would have been homeless if it weren't for family members that helped out. My mom hesitantly applied for food stamps and other public assistance until she sort of got back on her feet because dad never paid a dime of child support and her take home pay was very low.

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Script Parma Picture of the Month

This month's script Parma photo of the month contest winner is Parma's Rachel Baker.  If you have a creative photo of the sign that you would like to have published, email it, along with your address and phone number, to Sean Patrick Brennan at pierogie5k@gmail.com.  You could win a great prize if yours is selected.  
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An Important History Lesson For This Year

There is a favorite quotation that said that those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it. This could be coming true in this year’s election. One of my favorite cartoon programs from my youth was the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show. One segment on that show featured a very brainy dog and his boy, an eager lad named Sherman. Peabody the dog had invented a “way back machine” that could go back in time where they could change history. For this piece, let’s set the “way back machine” to the year of my birth, 1948.

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Battle For The Ballot: Cleveland’s Suffragist Movement

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Battle for the Ballot: Cleveland’s Suffragist Movement on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Learn about the local history of Suffragist movement in Cleveland and the women who petitioned and advocated for the right to vote for women in the United States. With the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920 which legally guaranteed women the right to vote, these dedicated Cleveland women later championed their efforts to help establish an organization known as The League of Women Voters. Registration required. To register, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

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Valentine's Day

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Valentine’s Day on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.in Meeting Room A. Shake off your post Valentine’s Day blues with Lou Armagno and Sinatra Selects! Valentine’s Day may be over but love never dies. Enjoy a music concert program with this local Cleveland Sinatra tribute band performing signature Frank Sinatra favorites.  Sponsored by The Friends of the Parma Heights Branch Library. Registration required. To register, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

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The Disappearance Of Beverly Potts Documentary

Some of you may remember the little girl who disappeared back in 1951 from Halloran Park, just north of the City of Parma. This criminal case stands alone because despite being one of the largest police investigations in Cleveland’s history.The ten-year-old was never found, and no one was ever brought to justice for her disappearance. The search for the missing child even extended into the Parma Area. These areas included Big Creek Metro Park, near the intersection of Brookpark and Hauserman Roads Sewer drains on West 130 Street, just north of Snow Road. After a piece of clothing was discovered, resembling what Beverly Potts was wearing at the time of her disappearance, at one point during the investigation, the area between Stumph Road and West 130 Street, which was underdeveloped back in 1951, was also searched.

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Spring Cleaning For A Healthy Watershed

Spring is the time of year when many of us begin to organize and clean our homes and gardens. Here are some tips for cleaning and disposing of hazardous materials that are friendlier to your sewer system, local watershed, and Lake Erie.

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Global Flavors From Parma Heights Restaurants

Make your way to Parma Heights for a diverse menu of flavors and explore different cultures through food, giving your palate a trip around the globe at the many international restaurants from Pearl Road to W. 130th.   

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PSO Concert 3/10/2024 3:00 PM At Valley Forge High School Auditorium

Mari Sato and Andrew Sords to perform Mendelssohn Concertos with PSO 3/10/24

Parma Symphony Orchestra will perform a LIVE Classical Music Concert on Sunday, March 10 at 3:00 PM at Valley Forge High School Auditorium located at 9999 Independence Boulevard in Parma Heights.

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Michael P. Byrne Appointed To Cuyahoga County Council District 4 Seat

When Scott Tuma was sworn in as Parma Law Director on January 1, a vacancy was created for his seat on Cuyahoga Council District 4, for which the term does not expire for another year. There has been competition within the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party tp be appointed to fill the vacant seat, both in the short term and also for the place on the ballot in November General election. The Democratic Primary Election is March 18, with one candidate, Mark Casselberry, receiving the party endorsement. 

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Winterfest - A New Parma Tradition

Between Christmas and New Year’s Day parents are often looking for something to do with their children.  A new tradition has started in Parma and fills this need called Winterfest.  The second annual Winterfest event was held at the West Creek Reservation’s Watershed Stewardship Center on Friday December 29th. This event was put on by Councilman Rob Euerle, Councilwoman Kelly Zacharias and myself in partnership with the Cleveland Metroparks.  

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Rep. Brennan Announces Body Camera Funding

I am proud to announce that the Parma, Parma Heights, and Cleveland Metroparks Police Departments are set to receive over $125,000 to help cover the costs associated with body-worn cameras. 

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Taste of Polish Village

On Saturday February 24, 2024 from 5 to 7 PM Polish Village Parma, Inc., a non-profit, is holding the Taste of Polish Village, A Festival of Flavors. This very popular event is held at St. Charles Parish Hall Basement, located at 5891 Ridge Rd. For $20 per person you receive a sampling of the various foods the Polish Village business district has to offer and a beverage. With numerous food stations you won’t go home hungry. These are local businesses you may have driven by and not yet had the opportunity to try out. Your old favorites will be there and you may find a new favorite from the among the multiple food stations. In addition there will be raffle baskets and side boards for your entertainment. Enjoy an assortment of good food with your neighbors for a worthwhile cause to help the community thrive. 

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The Iconic Peace Symbol

Near the end of February in 1958, Gerald Holtom, a Graphic Design Artist and a former conscientious objector, attended an early evening meeting of the Direct Action Committee against Nuclear War (DAC) in South London. The committee's three members--Hugh Brock, Pat Arrowsmith, and Michael Randle--were planning a protest march against Nuclear Weapons. The 50 mile long march was to start in London on Good Friday and end on Easter Sunday at a Nuclear weapons factory in Aldermaston. "So Gerry, let's see what you have for us", said Brock. Holtom opened his portfolio and pulled out his pictures, "I've tried a simple approach," he said, pointing to the three llines in a circle. He explained that when drawing the symbol, he adopted letters from semaphore, the alphabet used by people sending messages by flags. The two lines pointing downward and to the sides came from the semaphore letter N and the center center line represented the letter D. Placed on top of each other enclosed in a circle, the three lines stood for "Nuclear Disarmament." After the meeting, Randle showed the symbol to a colleague in the Peace Movement. "What on earth were you thinking?" said the bewildered man. "It doesn't mean a thing, and will never catch on."

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Welcome To City Hall? Not So Subtle Message To Parma Citizens

Have you been up to Parma City Hall recently? Parma's Municipality has rolled up the Welcome mats and hidden them away. City Hall is now a restricted area.Take your turn and sit in the lobby. While I waited for a member of the Municipality, a resident can no longer knock on an office door or approach council office chambers I witnessed 15 residents go through the metal detector, understanding the gravity of the times, by removing watches, cell phones and the like without hesitation. What's new is that now a visitor is asked to state their business. A side note is that the guard I watched on duty was extremely courteous and professional. Yet those ropes and restricted signs spoke volumes louder. 
 
Mayor Degeeter has had multiple terms yet the walls on the castle grow higher as he continues to distance himself from the townspeople. Between 1:45 -3:00 pm while I waited 15 residents entered city hall not to loiter or stir up trouble but to do something more dastardly. Pay thier taxes. Everyone except the couple with a baby seeking a birth certificate. I wonder if the restrooms are restricted?

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Script Parma Picture of the Month

Nathan Tohati with State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan.  St. Charles Borromeo Boy Scout Troop 221 member Nathan earned his Eagle Scout by installing pavers, LED lighting, and a selfie-stand at the script Parma sign recently.

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Our Favorite Valentine's Day Gifts From Parma Heights Small Businesses

Valentine Postal Puzzles from Village Cards & Gifts, Parma Heights

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. This Valentine’s Day, consider making it extra special by stopping into local shops for some unique gifts that will knock their socks off. I personally think small shops have a better selection than the big places, and you are supporting your community. When you’re purchasing presents for your sweetheart, consider shopping at locally owned flower shops, card shops, sweet shops, gift shops and other Parma Heights businesses. For extra impact, check out the stores highlighted on the Parma Heights 2ND Fridays Facebook page for Valentine's Day promotions!!

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The Representative's Corner

One year ago, January 3, I was sworn in to be your state representative. The past year has been the fastest year and professionally the biggest honor of my life. Serving as your representative at the Ohio Statehouse is a very important role and I want you to know that I take it very seriously. I have worked hard to be a good citizen statesman and to work for all of my constituents, regardless of political affiliation, because that is what my sacred oath requires. This is my attempt to reflect and summarize my first year of service to you.

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No Greater Glory...The Saga Of The Four Chaplains

The subject of this month’s column does not focus on a Hometown Hero, but rather on an account of events that epitomize the act of Heroism. The story of “The Four Chaplains” is paid tribute to by many Veteran and religious organizations on the first Sunday of February. It is a story that deserves special tribute because there can be no greater act of heroism than what took place in the North Atlantic on February 3, 1943, on board the USAT Dorchester, a troop transport ship.

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Love Your Library Used Book Sale: Romances

It's the Love Your Library Used Book Sale. Just in time for Valentine's Day Weekend. Browse the Ongoing Used Book Sale at the Parma Heights Branch Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library for specially priced Romance fiction books at 5 books for $1.00! Sponsored by the Friends of Parma Heights Branch Library.

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Free Heart Test Offered By University Hospitals Finds Lung Mass

Wendy DiDomenico

When Wendy DiDomenico’s sister had a heart attack at 55, she decided it was time for a coronary calcium score to assess her own risk. An avowed believer in preventive medicine, DiDomenico isn’t afraid of screenings like mammograms for breast cancer and colonoscopies to check for colorectal cancer. The coronary calcium score is a simple, low-dose CT scan of the heart, offered at no charge by University Hospitals.

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Fun Run Saturday March 9th!

Run don't walk to sign up! Actually walking is OK during the Leprechaun Chase! Race starts and ends at Fairview High School track, 4507 W 213th St, Fairview Park, OH 44126. Two race options available: 1 mile or 5k. All ages and skill levels are welcome to join the festivities with proceeds benefiting Empowering Epilepsy. Race starts at 9 am with after party to be held right across the street at Gunselman's Tavern, 21490 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126. Live Irish Music all day long, plus great food and drinks.

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