State of the City 2015

Wickliffe, Ohio - The Gateway to Lake County Volume 31, Issue 2 May 2015 State of the City 2015 Annie’s Blinds & Window Treatments After a very col...
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Wickliffe, Ohio - The Gateway to Lake County

Volume 31, Issue 2

May 2015

State of the City 2015 Annie’s Blinds & Window Treatments After a very cold and snowy winter, it appears that things are warming and greening up. This winter has really played havoc with the roads throughout northeast Ohio and that includes Wickliffe. Many water breaks, along with pot holes, have made the roads somewhat difficult to maneuver in places. We have contacted the Lake County Water Department with a list of repairs that need to be made in the City. Our Service Department has worked to fill the pot holes with cold patch, which is a temporary fix until they can permanently be repaired with asphalt or concrete this spring. On April 8 I presented the State of the City Address at the Community Center. I have outlined below a few of the key points of the presentation, but be sure to watch the entire video for full details. It can be viewed on the City website and cable channel 12 and ATT Uverse. Finance Director Germ reviewed the current financial status of the City. What was presented showed a net operating loss of $1.9 million in 2014. Lower than anticipated income tax collections, along with higher than expected expenses, attributed to the loss. The General Fund account balance now stands at $3.2 million. Income tax collections alone have decreased from a high of $13.5 million in 2011 to the total of $9.5 million in 2014. This, along with the cuts in the Local Government Fund and the elimination of the Estate Tax, is the cause of the recent deficits. I am sure you will agree that this downward spiral cannot be sustained. As you can see, changes will need to be made soon to stop the decline. Again this year there are two courses of action that need to be undertaken. One is to increase revenue and at the same time reduce expenses to the General Fund. If you remember, last year we faced a similar slide in the fund balance and we then reallocated more income tax dollars to the General Fund and less into the Capital Improvement Fund. There will be a need again this November to ask the voters to make a change to our income tax allocation. This will not be a tax increase but a reallocation of

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approximately $1.4 million of already collected income tax. By doing this, we will continue to fund $500,000 annually in the Capital Improvement Fund. This move will allow City Council to be able to allocate funds annually to the Capital Fund from the General Fund for projects as needed. In order to accomplish this, we need to change the language in the City Charter. I would like to see this requested change on the November 3rd ballot for voter approval. We will also need to cut expenses to get our budget back on track. I have asked all of the department administrators to reduce their expenses by five percent during this calendar year. This expense reduction will equate to approximately $500,000 by year end. This will by no means be an easy task. This will eventually mean a reduction of some services and reduction of staffing by the departments. We have already begun a hiring freeze in the City by not replacing four full-time employees that retired at the end of the year. We will also begin contract negotiations with all bargaining units to address employment issues. We are investigating the possibility of offering our Police and Fire dispatch services to a few surrounding communities. We are continuing discussions with these in the hopes of saving a considerable amount of dollars for all communities. By making these changes, we will be on our way to get back on track of balancing the budget. My goal is to spend all collected tax dollars wisely before having to ask for more while maintaining the highest level of services in our Police, Fire, Service, and Recreation Departments. If you have not heard already, it has been decided to not have fireworks this year at Coulby Park on the Fourth. Instead, Wickliffe residents will be joining Eastlake and Willowick residents at Classic Park in Eastlake on the Fourth of July. This move will be a savings of $26,000 to $28,000 to the City. The City has pledged to contribute $3,000 to the event and will be soliciting contributions from local businesses. Green Ridge Golf Course continues to do well financially. How its year goes always depends heavily on the weather. Last year, the course finished with revenues of $143,000 and expenses of $186,000. The course did some major parking lot repairs at a cost of $70,000 that has made it much safer. The course continues to maintain a balance of $170,000. If you have not been to the course lately, please stop in and take a look. Lornie Rotondo and his staff take great pride in this recreational asset to the City. Remember -- a new way to follow what is happening in Wickliffe is to like me on Facebook at Mayor Bill Margalis or on Twitter @WickliffeWAM. As always, if you have any questions or concerns that I may be able to help you with, please feel free to give me a call at 440-943-7103 or email wmargalis@ cityofwickliffe.com. My cable TV program, Mayor’s Corner, can be viewed on Time Warner channel 12, ATT Uverse or the City website, www. cityofwickliffe.com at your convenience, to hear the latest of what is happening in our City.

People who love their jobs say they don’t really work. That’s something that Annie D’Alessandro agrees with – she doesn’t consider what she does work. Custom drapery and blinds - fabric, design and installation - is work she has done and has loved doing for over 20 years. Annie has always had a creative bent and enjoyed working at home when her two sons were little. That grew into a viable cottage industry and then developed into her own business in Wickliffe two years ago. Annie rents a small building on the Avenue and visiting it you’ll find it a showcase for her light and colorful design ideas. Walls are a clear but definite blue, floors lightwood, and accents crisp white, creating a very cheerful, bright and welcoming ambience. Her beagle, Maggie May, welcomes you too. You’ll also note the medals she and her husband have won over the years in four half marathons they have run. Annie herself is a friendly and approachable person, easy and fun to talk with. A resident of Highland Hts., she received her education at John Carroll University and Ursuline College, majoring in business with a minor in English. She is not a designer, but is very happy to share her ideas and experience with you. And that experience is the extra that Annie offers. She knows trends and, very importantly, what is safe in fabrics and materials. She is a small business owner, the backbone of our economy. Annie says she supports small businesses as much as she can and encourages others to do so. Now if you wanted some redecorating

done, how would you go about working with Annie? You would set up an appointment with her to come to your house and she would give you an estimate after you have told her how you want your room or windows or table or whatever to look and she would put it together for you. There is no charge for the estimate. Annie is located at 29942 Euclid Ave. Phone her at 440-725-8998 or email her at [email protected]. Her website, anniedalessandro.com, is under construction. Annie says “I passionately enjoy what I do and feel blessed that I get to indulge my creativity every day. My most satisfying moments come from my wonderful clients.” Stop by and say hello to one of our newest businesses in Wickliffe.

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Wickliffe Connection Did you know that there is a special collection of photos on display at the Community/Senior Center? As a special project in 2009, then-Mayor Tom Ruffner reproduced a number of interesting photos taken in the City throughout the years. Shown here are just a few of the many that you are welcome to view any time during normal operating hours at the Center. 1: Formal Garden on Coulby Estate 2: Senator John F. Kennedy campaign drive through Wickliffe 8: Nickel Plate Station in Wickliffe 9: Green Ridge Golf Course 10: Police Officers at Municipal Offices on Euclid Avenue

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Fuel savings creates opportunity to restore Laketran service On January 26, 2015, Laketran’s Board of Trustees voted to restore local, in-county fixed route bus service on Saturdays for Lake County residents. The service will begin Saturday, May 2, 2015 and operate from 8 am until 7 pm. Restoring local fixed route service on Saturdays was not planned when Laketran developed the agency’s 2015 operating budget, but by committing to purchase fuel with the consortium of five northeast Ohio transit systems in December, Laketran is now saving

$581,000. The fuel savings will fund two years of Saturday bus service. To remain cost-effective, the restored service will begin operating Routes 2, 3, 5, and 6 with smaller buses until ridership warrants a larger bus. Route 1 will operate with a standard 35-foot bus. Buses serving all the routes are equipped with electronic destinations signs, bike racks, pull cords and are ADA accessible. Since the service cuts of 2009, Laketran’s goal has been to find funding to restore service to the community, which meant

finding new, unique ways to fund the local public transportation service. “While our traditional sources of revenue have been lagging or uncertain, like state and federal funding, we have been able to restore service through many new revenue streams,” explained Laketran general manager, Ray Jurkowski of Laketran’s funding situation. Laketran restored Saturday Dial-a-Ride service with the assistance of a federal grant program designated to provide service for seniors and people with disabilities, but the

grant only offers a two year funding fix. “While we’re grateful for the fuel savings today, no one is certain how long the fuel costs will remain low. Given the uncertainty of state and federal funding, we cannot guarantee Saturday service beyond two years.” said Jurkowski. For more information or give public input, Laketran will hold two public hearings about the restored service with dates to be set soon. For more information contact Laketran at 440-350-1012.

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Major Strides in Protecting our Lakes, but More Work to Be Done By: State Senator Kenny Yuko

In today’s political climate, there are seldom times when you hear about both political parties putting their differences aside to address a major issue affectState Senator ing citizens across the state. Last year’s water crisis in Kenny Toledo was a wakeup call for policymakers in Ohio to either take action or continue to risk the health of Yuko hundreds of thousands of Ohioans and the stability of our local economies. That is why the Ohio General Assembly made it a priority to pass legislation to protect Lake Erie, fight the spread of toxic algal blooms and ensure that Ohioans never lose access to clean drinking water again. Senate Bill 1, jointly sponsored by Senators Randy Gardner (R-Bowling Green) and Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) passed with unanimous, bipartisan support in both chambers, and was signed into law by Governor Kasich. Some of the highlights of the bill include requiring the applicators of fertilizer or manure to comply with specified requirements, establishing requirements for the governing of dredged material, as well as requiring phosphorous testing by publicly-owned treatment works. What is truly incredible about this piece of legislation is how all relevant stakeholders came together to address the Lake Erie issue in a swift, yet inclusive manner. Members of the agricultural community openly acknowledged that manure and fertilizer runoffs had contributed to the Lake Erie problem. And, while additional regulations for farmers may be burdensome, they were committed to being a part of the solution. The sponsors of the bill also made sure to include members from our side of the aisle, including Senator Edna Brown (D-Toledo), who has been advocating for stricter regulations on nutrient management systems in Ohio even before the Toledo water crisis occurred and where many of her constituents lacked access to clean water for three days. As residents of Wickliffe, you know all too well how important Lake Erie’s vitality is to the communities across this state. Our local economies have grown and thrived due to the increase in visitors to the region. While Senate Bill 1 is a good first step in addressing the ever important need to protect one of our state’s most precious resources, there is still work to be done. We must remember that this is not just Ohio’s fight, but all of our neighboring states, including Canada. Without their cooperation, our valiant efforts to curb these toxic algal blooms could be thwarted. Discussions between all relevant parties are therefore needed to create a comprehensive approach to protecting Lake Erie. I applaud my fellow lawmakers for their willingness to tackle such an important issue in a bipartisan way. Through open dialogue and communication, we struck a balance that will ensure Ohio’s agriculture industry continued success and while also protecting the state’s water systems. This is a small, but necessary step to preserve the natural beauty of our lake.

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Grand Boulevard Waterline and Pavement Reconstruction Project Phase I is underway. Phase II should be complete by July of 2016. The Senior Center is having a Car Show in conjunction with the Concert in the Park on June 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Eddy and the Edsels will provide the entertainment for this first concert. Food will be available for purchase. Cars start arriving after 4:30 pm. Contact the Senior Center at 440-373-5015 for information or stop in to fill out forms to enter your car. Additional concert dates are: July 8, August 5, and August 27. That 70’s Reunion. All WHS classmates graduating from 1970–1979 are welcome to attend each year on the last Saturday of July at Deeker’s Sidetracks on Station St. in Mentor. This year it will be held on July 25 at 7:00 pm. Spring is finally here and the Service Department is really hoping that they will not have to look at our snow plows until much later in the year. While our roads took a beating, they are still in relatively good shape compared to a few local communities and some of those monstrous potholes featured on local TV news stations. Despite all the brutal cold and snow, construction on the first phase of Grand Boulevard remains right on schedule. With road projects on my mind, I want to update everyone on some of the items that may have gone unnoticed in the recently passed City budget. Capital Improvements In addition to the second phase of Grand Boulevard, Council’s Finance Committee also approved money to redo Sunset from Ridge to Ashwood. This committee also budgeted money for concrete paving joint repair and crack sealing. Other significant items budgeted from our capital improvement fund include: the purchase of two new police patrol cars; a new Sterling dump truck; a new pickup truck; a new wood

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Matthew Jaworski chipper for the Service Department; and construction of a second pavilion for Orlando Park. This is the final year our capital improvement fund must repay a loan to the general fund. If no additional money is removed from the general fund next year to pay for salaries, benefits, and other operational costs, 2016 could be a great year to catchup on street construction, especially since there are no large road or sewer projects before council.

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Visitors Welcomed! Would you like to give back to your community? Call Dave Krych at 943-0559

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Wickliffe Public Library Friends of the Wickliffe Public Library 1713 Lincoln Road Wickliffe, Oh 44092 440-944-6010 Contact Persons: Co-Presidents, Barb Powell and Lois Sherlock

Did you know? The Wickliffe Public Library has a Foundation? The Wickliffe Public Library Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit and is looking for new board members. If interested please email wkplmain@ gmail.com. Donations to the foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable. Check may be made to Wickliffe Public Library Foundation and mailed or dropped off at the Library.

you prefer fiction or non-fiction, we will try to fill your request. Just call the library to begin your service. There is no charge for this service. We will bring you books (regular, large print or paperback). Or if you prefer we can bring audio books. Movies are available in DVD and Blu-Ray formats.

Ohio Mobile Technology Training Center Coming to Wickliffe Public Library! Tuesday, May 26 in our parking lot. Hands-on training using their computers and devices. Classes open to the public: Cloud Computing at 11:00 am iPad Audiobooks and eBooks at 1:00 pm Register: 440-944-6010

Join Friends! Membership rates: Individual/$8, Seniors/$5, Family/$12. Friends raise funds that sponsor many library programs. Next Meetings: May 19, July 21 at 5:15 pm. Congratulations to the winners of our Friends bags: Ronald & Wendy Busch and Rebeca Santillian-Nava.

Want To Get Free eBooks, Music, and Magazines? Device help with Sarah! No appointment necessary. Stop in on Tuesdays between 11:001:00 pm. Remember to charge your device before coming! Please note if others are waiting, session will be limited to 30 minutes.

Computer Classes at the Library Please call 440-944-6010 to register 9:00-10:00 am at the Wickliffe Public Library (general public) on the following dates: Basic Computer Monday, May 4, June 1 and July 6 Basic Internet Monday, May 11, June 8 and July 13 Basic Email Monday, May 18, June 15 and July 20 Basic Word and Travel Drives Monday, June 22 and July 27

HOMEBOUND SERVICE If you are elderly or disabled at home, either temporarily or permanently, we can help. Whether

Adult Programs Registration required for the following:

League Park Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 pm The authors of League Park: Historic Home of Cleveland Baseball, 1891-1946 will tell us about the $6.3 million refurbishing project of this Cleveland historical gem, which is baseball›s oldest existing Major League ball park. Copies of the book will be available for sale after the presentation. Call 440-944-6010 to register.

Plant-based Diets Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 pm  Join us for a talk by Dee Dee Bober, a gourmet and vegan cook, on how to prevent and reverse heart disease through a plant-based diet. Call 440-944-6010 to register.

Cleveland— Superman’s Metropolis Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 pm The Library welcomes Michael Sangiacomo for a program on the creators of the Superman character and comic strip and their Cleveland roots. Mr. Sangiacomo is a reporter and comic book columnist for the Plain Dealer, comic lecturer at CWRU and author whose works include Phantom Jack and Chalk. He will also discuss the Siegel & Schuster Society and the new Superman sculpture by Lakewood artist David Deming. Call 440-944-6010 to register. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Online Resources From Your Library The Wickliffe Public Library offers several online resources. Through our partnership with Clevnet, the Library has access to Zinio Online Magazines. With your Wickliffe Public Library card you can check out current issues of magazines. There are no waiting lists, the magazines never expire, and no late fines. We also now offer NextReads, an online eNewsletter that delivers reading recommendations based on your reading interests. You can choose from 26 different newsletters covering bestsellers, mysteries, biographies etc. Please see our website www.wickliffepl.org or speak to a Reference Librarian for more information. The Wickliffe Public Library also offers Freegal, a service allowing patrons to download up to five songs a week. Simply go to Freegal on our website, enter your library card number, search the music catalog, and download! All you need is a PC and an internet connection. Now, you can even use the Freegal Apple or Android app to download your free songs from anywhere!

Deep Cover Cleveland & Lake County Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 pm Local author Laura Peskin will talk about the history of Cleveland and Lake County -- from geologic time and the last ice age to the financial depression of 1893. Copies of her book will be for sale. Call 440-944-6010 to register. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

The Ups and Downs of Being an Air Traffic Controller Wednesday, July 15, 7:00 pm A representative from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association will join us as we explore air traffic control from the inside. We’ll discover challenges and rewards of the profession, experience some behind-the-scene operations of an air traffic control tower, and learn what’s really going on when we see TV and movie scenes of darkened control tower action. Call 440-944-6010 to register.

Ice Cream Social and Musical Wednesday, July 29, 6:30 pm Join us for a sweet end to our Summer Program. Ice cream and toppings will be provided and this program is open to all ages. Enjoy your ice cream while listening to Tom Todd’s variety of music that includes light rock, folk and oldies. Bring your lawn chair! Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 440-944-6010 to register.

1713 Lincoln Road, Wickliffe, OH 44092 440-944-6010 www.wickliffepl.org Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am-9pm Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday (November-May) 1pm-5pm (June-October) Closed

A FIVE-STAR LIBRARY! According to the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services 2013!

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The Wickliffe Public Library has exciting things planned for the summer! As part of our LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Literacy Grant from the state of Ohio we’ll be offering a Reading Buddy program on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Elementary aged students will be able to practice their reading skills with a middle or high school student volunteer. Thank you goes to the Wickliffe Rotary for helping with this wonderful program. Also with our grant we’ll have Tales for a Dog on Saturdays. Elementary-aged students will read to therapy dogs to gain confidence in their reading skills. Thank you goes to Gail Willis for being a community partner for this activity. Finally, we’ve introduced a new ‘game’ computer for elementary students called the ‘AfterSchool Edge’. The content covers all curriculum areas, including math, art, science, and vocabulary and has over 60 fun and engaging educational programs with hundreds of activities. Our summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults is a great way to spend the summer reading and possibly winning some wonderful prizes. Thank you for making Wickliffe Public Library a ‘Star’ Library! Feel free to contact me at [email protected] or at 440-944-6010. Cheryl Kuonen, Director

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The Wickliffe Public Library serves all people, addresses informational needs, and provides opportunities for lifelong learning.

We are open during construction!

Please stop in to check out our progress and while you are here help keep our circulation numbers high by checking out a few books and movies! Due to our building project, please contact the library for program locations. Many of our programs will be held at 29170 Euclid Ave. (Chase & C Pearson Plaza).

Young Adult Programs Completed grades 4 and up. Registration is Weekly Superhero required. Sign up at the information desk or call Quizzes and Activities 440-516-READ to register by phone. *These proDrop by the library to fill out our weekly sugrams made possible by the Friends of the Wickliffe Public Library. To learn more or become a Friend, perhero quizzes and activity sheets. Those with the most correct answers will be put into a drawing to please see www.wickliffe.lib.oh.us/Friends.html or win a prize! Begins June 4. Drawings will be held call the Wickliffe Library. on Fridays.

Science Fun!

Wednesday, May 13 at 2:30 pm Spark a reaction with science fun at the library!

Unmask! @ Wickliffe Public Library Young adults are invited to join in the Summer Reading Program fun with their very own theme: “Unmask!” The fun starts June 4.

Summer Reading Drawings Enter our weekly summer reading drawings to win prizes. Summer reading begins on June 4. Drawings will be held on Fridays.

Eat Like a Superhero Wednesday, June 17 at 2:00 pm Learn to make super healthy and delicious snacks that require no cooking. Taste-test all of the recipes! Yum!

Unmasking Teen Talent Wednesday, July 8 at 2:00 pm Join us for our first-ever talent show at the library! Show off your talent, whatever it may be! A microphone will be available for anyone who would like to use it during their act.

Make a Superhero Mask!

Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 pm Use the library’s craft materials to make your Pick up a comic book template in the Young own superhero mask! Adult Department. Create a title, dialog, and Templates will be illustrations for your book, and see if your story available, or you can has what it takes to win a prize! Templates will be make yours from available on June 4 and entries must be turned in no scratch! later than August 1.

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Children’s Programs *Programs sponsored by Friends of the Wickliffe Public Library

EVERY HERO HAS A STORY Summer Reading Children Birth - Completed 5th Grade Thursday, June 4 - Saturday, August 1, 2015 Register and read every day to earn prizes and chances for our grand prize raffle baskets!

Wickliffe Heroes Friday, June 5, 6:30-8:00 pm Children and their families will meet some of our community heroes for an evening of discovery! Everyone is welcome!

3-6 Year Old Story Time Monday at 6:30 pm, begins June 8 and ends July 27 Thursday at 10:00 am, begins June 11 and ends July 30 Drop-in, no registration required

0-2 Year Old Story Time Wednesday at 10:00 am, begins June 10 and ends July 29 Thursday at 6:30 pm, begins June 11 and ends July 30 Drop-in, no registration required

Friday Fun: completed K-5th grade June 12, June 26, July 10 at 10:30 am

Join us for stories, games and fun! Registration required, space is limited.

Tales for A Dog: completed K-5th grade Saturdays: June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25 at 10:30 am or 11:00 am. Children read to therapy dogs! Registration required, space is limited.

Reading Buddies Help your child combat the summer reading slide! Short literacy instruction followed by reading with teen volunteers and fun phonics games. This program runs six weeks long and is for children COMPLETED 1st grade - 4th grade. Two choices of sessions. Tuesday at 10:00 am, begins June 23 and ends July 28 Wednesday at 6:30 pm, begins June 24 and ends July 29 ***We are looking for middle school or high school young adults to volunteer for this program. Contact the Children’s Department if interested. 440-944-6010 or [email protected]

Superhero Training Friday, June 26, 7:00-8:30 pm Join the Children’s staff for an after-hours library family night! Families must register, space is limited.

Magician, James Smith Friday, July 31 at 10:30 am Join us for an amazing magic show to end the summer program!

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Narcotic Overdose Emergencies

Spring Home Inspections

by tony zorko Firefighter/Paramedic Cases of narcotic use, misuse, and overdose are prevalent in the media. This is nation-wide problem that we’ve seen in Wickliffe too. Its origins, present circumstances, and future can be debated, but we at YOUR Wickliffe Fire Department are prepared for the reality of overdose emergencies. We respond quickly, rapidly identify the event, and treat patients promptly with appropriate life-saving interventions. Opiate (narcotic) drugs are classified as pharmaceutical (prescribed) or street drugs. Commonly prescribed narcotic medications include morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, fentanyl, codeine, and hydrocodone. Percocet combines acetaminophen and oxycodone. Vicodin combines acetaminophen and hydrocodone. The most common opiate street drug is the narcotic heroin. Opiates work by binding to chemical receptors found in the central (brain) and peripheral (body) nervous system. Once connected to receptors, opiates depress the nervous system causing decreased perception of pain, decreased reaction to pain, and increased pain tolerance. The side effects of opiates include sedation, respiratory depression, and a strong sense of euphoria. When prescription narcotics are taken, people experience the decreased sensation of pain (effect) or a feeling of a high/euphoria (side effect). This is nervous system depression, affecting control of bodily movements and functions. That’s why prescription bottles are marked with warning labels instructing you to avoid driving, operating equipment, etc. while taking narcotics. Narcotics are prescribed by physicians to have a desired pharmaceutical effect. However, if taken more often than prescribed, a larger dose than prescribed, mixed with other medications, or combined with alcohol (another nervous system depressor) narcotics can have dangerous results referred to as an “overdose.” First, you become unconscious. Next, you stop breathing. Finally your heart stops beating. Simply stated, this is “clinical death.” Street drugs are dangerous because no one knows for sure what a substance is or how concentrated (pure) it really is. An experienced drug user may know that a certain amount of a particular drug will have the “desired” effect. But when the drug is different or more powerful than expected the result is an overdose. YOUR Wickliffe Fire Department is prepared for such emergencies. We have the resources available to quickly respond, evaluate, and treat overdose patients. Our emergency intervention includes the medication Naloxone (Narcan). Narcan blocks the nerve receptor sites to prevent the opiate (narcotic) drug from binding to the receptors and having its dangerous, depressive effect. Since the opiate no longer suppresses the nervous system, patients may start breathing and regain consciousness. We see this effect typically within 5 minutes of administration. So what can be done to prevent overdose emergencies? Use only your own medication as prescribed. Keep medications secure; away from children and others. For information on safe disposal of unused medications, contact the Lake County Opiate Task Force www.lakecountyopiatetaskforce.org. If an overdose occurs, early recognition of the emergency and fast notification of the Fire Department (Dial 911) can be the difference between a successful or tragic outcome. The sooner EMS intervenes, the greater the chance for survival. “Like” us on Facebook: Wickliffe, OH Fire Department. Stay Safe.

by Raymond F. Sack Building Commissioner A Building Permit from the Building Department is required for anyone performing construction in residential districts prior to beginning work on new dwellings; dwelling additions and alterations; demolitions; garages; tool sheds; decks; patios; fences; reroofing; residing; concrete driveway, apron, sidewalk; and curb cut at the street. Permits are also required for heating/air conditioning; sewer and plumbing including hot water tanks, and waterproofing. Please be reminded that any of the work performed requires all contractors and subcontractors to be registered, bonded, and insured to work in the City of Wickliffe. Any work performed by homeowners and members of immediate family not receiving compensation does not require registration, but does require a permit. If you are selling a home, please go to http://www.cityofwickliffe.com/departments/ building-department.html for Change of Ownership procedures. Spring home inspection checklist: • Chimneys should be inspected for loose and deteriorated bricks or mortar. • Roofs/shingle rood should be inspected for damaged loose or missing shingles • Gutters/downspouts should be checked for blockage, leakage from rust holes or leaking joints • Soffits and fascia should be inspected for loose and rotted areas as well as areas damaged by vermin. • Walls: Masonry walls should be checked for deteriorated brick or mortar. Metal and vinyl sidings and shingle sidings should be inspected for mechanical damage and loose or missing components. • Exposed foundation walls should be inspected for deteriorated brick, block, mortar or parging. Cracking due to settlement should also be noted and monitored. • Grading immediately adjacent to the house should be checked to insure a slope of one inch per foot for first six feet away from the house. Catch basins should be cleaned and tested. • Doors and windows: Caulking and weather stripping should be checked. • Porches and decks: Wooden components should be checked for rot and insect infestation. • Garage roofs should be checked for wear. Structure should be inspected for evidence of movement. • Driveways and sidewalks should be checked for cracks or deterioration. Settling will result in surface wear run-off towards the house and need to be corrected should uneven sections pose a safety hazard to pedestrians. • Retaining walls and fences should be checked for rot and insect infestation. Retaining walls should be checked for evidence of movement. • Trees/shrubs/vines: Limbs overhanging the house or garage should be cut back. Dead limbs should be removed. Vines should be trimmed back from all wood surfaces. Feel free to contact the Building Department at 440-943-7115 regarding required drawings, procedures, permit fees, and any other matters of concern.

It’s Not Hard to ‘Spring’ Into a Healthy Yard! Spring cleaning and lawn maintenance is probably on the minds of many now that winter is on its way out. Start the season off right and continue into summer with habits to maintain not only a healthy, natural lawn but also the health of your streams, rivers, and lakes! Get your lawn ready for the busy season ahead! Lightly rake your lawn to remove compacted grass and snow mold caused by excess moisture. Let your clippings lie on the lawn as a natural, free fertilizer. Spring Mower Maintenance Checklist Sharpen your mower blades Check filters and replace if necessary Clean spark plugs and replace if necessary Clean the deck Set the blades at 3 or 4 inches DID YOU KNOW? Studies show mowing your lawn to a height of 4 inches prevents crabgrass as effectively as a chemical herbicide. Mow high and let it lie! Taller grass also sends down deeper roots, which improve the quality of your soil and promote stormwater infiltration. To read more about these and other useful residential landscaping tips, you can visit the Chagrin River Watershed Partners webpage at http://www.crwp.org/index.php/homeowners/landscapingsolutions.

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‘Flowers on the Avenue’ Sponsors Recognized The Wickliffe PRIDE in Bloom Committee would like to recognize the following businesses that helped fund the flower plantings for the Euclid Avenue planters: Advanced Psychotherapy Services; Christine Biondolillo; Bryan & Suns Heating & AC; Critical Systems Computer Consulting; DiDonato Tax Service; Inc.; Finish Line Car Wash; Greek House Grill; Robert S. Leach, Attorney at Law; Orlando-Donsante Funeral Home; Drs. Lisa & Steven Petti, DDS; Petti’s Pizza & Ristorante; Plaza Motel; Poklar Power Motion; Chick’s Automotive; Red Wing Shoes; Wickliffe Italian-American Club and The Lubrizol Corporation. More donors will be listed in the next edition of the Wickliffe Connection.

BEAUTIFICATION WATCH AWARDS Last year, Keep Wickliffe Beautiful changed its Yard of the Year awards to a more encompassing Beautification Watch Award program. More than 190 homes were recognized with an award sign. With so many residents taking the time and effort to make their yards beautiful, recognizing just one yard in each ward was not enough. Volunteer teams will be canvassing assigned routes to nominate residences and businesses for this award. A set of five criteria will be used to evaluate each yard and business location. You may see teams driving around your neighborhood conducting their evaluations. Those chosen for a Beautification Award will receive a yard sign, identifying them as a Beautification Watch Award winner. All yards in Wickliffe will be evaluated. EVALUATORS NEEDED! We need interested Wickliffe residents to form two-person teams for the Beautification Award evaluations. There will be a training session for those wishing to volunteer at Wickliffe City Hall on Monday, June 15 at 6:30 pm. You will be put on a team if you are a single, or you may form a team with a friend. To register for the training, please call Patty Fowler, Program Director, at 440-943-7100 or email pfowler@cityofwickliffe. com. Please register by June 12 so that we may have your judging packets prepared. Nominations will be submitted to KWB by the first week in August. Residents may nominate their choice for the Beautification Award by completing the form below. You may make copies of this form to nominate more than one yard. Send the nomination form to Keep Wickliffe Beautiful, Beautification Award, 28730 Ridge Road, Wickliffe, 44092, email to pfowler@ cityofwickliffe.com, or fax to 440-943-7107. Nomination deadline is July 24, 2015.

Beautification Award Nomination Form I would like to nominate the following home for a Beautification Award. Address of Nominee:________________________________________________________

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PLANTING PROJECTS The Wickliffe PRIDE in Bloom committee is asking for volunteers to help with the planting the floral displays in the planters on Euclid Avenue, the city sign planter boxes, and various landscaped areas around Wickliffe. There are 62 planters on Euclid Avenue plus other public areas that will need planting. This is a big project and more volunteers are needed to help plant all the designated areas. If you’d like to help with the plantings scheduled for May 14-24, email [email protected] or call Wickliffe City Hall at 440-943-7100 by May 13 to be assigned a planter. Flowers will be distributed at the Wickliffe Service Garage on Ridge Road and need to be planted by Memorial Day in time for the parade.

SHRED YOUR FILES PAPER SHREDDING & COMPUTER COLLECTION – MAY 9 Keep Wickliffe Beautiful will host a community recycling collection at the Wickliffe Service Garage parking lot, 28730 Ridge Road, on Saturday, May 9, from 9:00 am–1:00 pm. At this event, residents can shred their confidential files and papers at an on-site shredding van. Up to six paper grocery bags or three boxes of paper will be allowed per household. KWB will also be collecting computers and components during this event, including computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and cell phones. No TVs, DVD or CD players, or copy machines. For more information call 440-943-7100. The fall shredding date is September 13.

2015 KWB Annual Golf Outing Start off your 2015 golf season by golfing with friends in the 29th Annual Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Golf Outing, to be held at St. Denis Golf Course in Chardon on Sunday, May 31. The outing begins with a shotgun start at 11:30 am. Prizes for first place team, skill shots and raffle prizes will be awarded. The outing is a four-person scramble and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch at the turn, and a delicious dinner at the course after the event. Register before May 1 and get a $5 discount off your registration fee. After May 1, the registration fee is $90 per golfer, so register early and save! Hole sponsorships are also available at $100 or $50 for a co-sponsored hole. This fundraiser helps Keep Wickliffe Beautiful fund its projects throughout the year. Get your foursome together and call 440-943-7100 to register. You won’t want to miss this fun event!

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MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN & CEREMONY – June 24 The Memorial Rose Garden was established by the Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission as a special way to remember departed relatives and friends. For a one-time donation of $35, the Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission will plant and maintain a rose bush and an engraved memorial nameplate will be added to the Rose Garden plaques located in City Hall. Our annual Memorial Ceremony will be held on June 24 in memory of those who had a rose bush dedicated this past year. Submissions for this year’s dedication service must be made by June 15, 2015. - - - - - - DETACH FORM HERE AND MAIL WITH CHECK - - - - - - Here is my order for a rose bush to be planted in the Memorial Rose Garden.  My check for $35 is enclosed. I would like the plaque engraved as follows: (Please PRINT information) Deceased First Name & Middle Initial:____________________________________________ Last Name:__________________________________________________________________ Year of Birth:______________________ Year of Death:______________________________ Decreased Spouse’s First Name & MI:____________________________________________ Spouse’s year of Birth:__________________ Spouse’s Year of Death:___________________ Please PRINT the following information: Your Name:__________________________________________________________________ Complete Address:_________________________ Phone Number:______________________ Name of person to send memorial acknowledgement to: ______________________________ Address for acknowledgment:___________________________________________________ Return form and check for $35 payable to: Keep Wickliffe Beautiful, 28730 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe, OH  44092

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WICKLIFFE’S GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP ­— TAKE A BAG ON YOUR WALK! The Great American Cleanup in Wickliffe continues through May 31. Volunteers will be picking up trash and recyclables from city streets, schools and parks. In 2014, 575 volunteers donated more than 290 hours of time and picked up 5,800 pounds of trash in Wickliffe. If you’d like to do a cleanup in your neighborhood, it’s not too late! Are you a fitness or pet walker? Take a small plastic bag on your next walk and pick up any litter you see. Every “litter” bit helps! Many thanks to the makers of GLAD® Trash Bags, donated for use in our community clean-ups and to Niagara Bottling for the donation of bottled water for our cleanup volunteers. We appreciate the support of Keep America Beautiful and the participation of our local volunteers in the Great American Cleanup! Call 440-943-7100 to register your cleanup area and receive free trash bags.

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OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL FESTIVAL by Mary Keiper Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is a vibrant Catholic Church steeped in rich traditions for over 90 years. Multi generations of dedicated, loyal parishioners actively participate in the life of the parish. OLMC has many activities and events that appeal to the parishioners and surrounding communities. One such exciting event this year at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, is the 25th Annual Parish Festival on June 26, 27, and 28, 2015. It is one of the oldest and best Festivals in Lake County, held on the Church grounds at 29850 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, Ohio. People come from all over to enjoy the fun, games, entertainment and delicious homemade food. One of the biggest highlights of the Festival is the Grand Raffle drawing which is done at the close of the festival on Sunday, June 28th. Tickets will be sold on the front lawn of the church during the month of June, as well as at the ticket booth during the festival. There is fun for all ages! Games, Amusement Rides, Air-Conditioned Casino for adults wanting to try their luck at Instants, Blackjack, Poker, Maverick, Over and Under, Money Wheels, and Texas Hold’em. Live entertainment will be in the Main Tent all weekend long. Some of the bands performing are “Stone Pony”, a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band, Disco Inferno and a Polka band will perform Sunday afternoon. Parish volunteers young and old work endless hours together to prepare a wide variety of delicious home-cooked Ethnic Food and drink during the course of the Festival weekend. The amount of time, work, and the number of volunteers for a festival this size, is truly amazing.

The Festival would not be possible without all of the dedicated volunteers. Plenty of parking is available at ABB’s parking lot across the street on Worden Road with shuttle buses (including Wheelchair access) running to and from the festival grounds. Limited parking is also available on the church grounds. You do not want to miss Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church’s 25th annual Parish Festival. It is a wonderful opportunity to come and enjoy a day or weekend filled with fun for the whole family. Spread the word and bring your family and friends to one of the best Festivals in the area!

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The annual Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by American Legion Post #7, will begin at 10 am on Monday, May 25. Stepping off at Worden Road & Euclid Avenue, the parade will continue west to Bishop Road and end at City Hall. The American Legion will conduct a ceremony at the memorial on the front lawn of City Hall. The next Neighborhood Block Watch meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24 at 6 pm at the Police Dept. This very popular event covers interesting topics for neighborhood safety.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Vacation Bible School Join your friends at G-FORCE — God’s Love in Action! July 20 through July 24, 2015 – 9:00 am - Noon Grab your roller blades, skateboard, or bike! Our Navigators will join the “Coach” each day to Discover that a life with God is one of movement both physically and spiritually”—Morning Assembly starts at the Adventure Park; stop at the Scripture Zone for interactive bible stories; discover the Science Zone for memorable science experiments; visit the Craft Zone for inspirational and fun crafts; explore our Games Zone for fun and wacky games; and meet at the Song Studio for songs and music. Together we’ll realize “In God, we live, move, and exist.” Daily Action Words (Themes) are: MOVE! ACT! CARE! FOLLOW! SHARE! No Pre-School Program this year. The regular program will be for children 5 years old by July 1, 2015 through children going into 5th grade. Registration continues until July 10. Obtain a registration form from www. olmcwickliffe.org or the Rectory Office. Cost: 1 child $25; 2 children $45; 3 or more $60. For further information or a registration form contact Roberta DeMell 440-585-0700, [email protected] or Lisa Greger 440-585-0800.

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In 2009, Jaime Trost was born with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and was immediately put on full life support. The doctors gave him only a 20% chance of survival. Now an active 6-year-old, Jaime recently visited City Hall with his parents. Tom, Sheryl, and Jaime thanked Mayor Margalis for signing a resolution recognizing March 31, 2015 as Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Day in Wickliffe and for illuminating City Hall with turquoise lights. Jaime was delighted to meet Mayor Margalis in person and to be treated to a tour of City Hall. A Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is an opening in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal organs to push into the chest cavity. CDH is often a life-threatening birth defect because it limits the growth of the lungs. A CDH occurs once in every 2,500 live births in the United States.

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From the Archives of the Wickliffe Historical Society by Kathy Suglia

The Euclid & Wickliffe Plank Road Company All over the country, roads were being built of pine planks. It was thought to be inexpensive and easy to maintain. The Euclid & Wickliffe Plank Road Company decided that this was needed. Noted in the newspaper “The Independent” of January 29, 1886: “The plank road (to be, it may be) between Wickliffe and Euclid Creek is having another “boom”. A number of those most interested are on the warpath, and the arguments for a road are numerous and valid. In the name of weary horses and profane drivers, let it succeed.” The Independent of April 23, 1886: “Let the hills rejoice and the groves break into song! The Euclid and Wickliffe Plank road is an assured fact. Messrs, J. E. French, R. A. Hunt, David Law, W. T. Carman and Charles F. Brush are the incorporators.” The engineering profession was reluctant to endorse any material that was transient in nature, and they did not endorse these planks. These incorporators were determined to go ahead with the project and move on it quickly. This idea was a craze of this period, especially

in areas where standing timber was abundant. The work of making planks provided work for local saw mills and I am sure this corporation was happy with the idea of charging tolls. Notices were placed in the Willoughby Independent on June 4, 1886 asking for separate proposals to build this road. Bids for road grading, hauling the plank from the depot and laying them was the first proposal. The second proposal was for furnishing the plank and delivering them at the most convenient points on the railroad. These proposals were due on June 12, 1886 at the office of J. E. French in downtown Cleveland where they would be opened. Plank Road commenced at Euclid Creek Bridge or E. 212 on Euclid Road. This was 3-1/4 miles from the Lake County line and/or property line of J. E. French. On August 20, 1886, the Independent stated that “almost a mile was finished and is a good sample of Immense Improvement this new road will be.” Here is a report of tolls collected: 1892 - $1,417.02, 1893 - $1,555.65, 1894 $1,805.75, 1895 - $1,563.63, 1896 - $1,532.69 and 1897 - $1,278.77. It took about ten years for the planks to rot away and wear out and the last year tolls were charged was 1897. The franchise was not renewed and Euclid Road was paved in 1903.

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The Budget As I’m sure some of you may be aware, the City’s finances are not in good shape. Council and the Mayor spent many nights meeting on the budget and after three readings, Council approved a budget by a 4-3 vote. This budget will force the City to deficit spend about $1.5 million. By the end of the year, if the projected numbers are correct, the City will have about $1.6 million left in its bank account. If no changes are made to cut expenses, Wickliffe will run out of money in in the not-too-distant future. If you are like my family and plan your 4th of

July around the fireworks at Coulby Park, please take note that one of the items cut from the budget was 4th of July fireworks. There will not be any fireworks at Coulby Park this year and into the foreseeable future. Wickliffe will instead collaborate with several neighboring communities for a special fireworks show at Classic Park. As a way to reduce spending and personnel, the Building Department was restructured. Instead of Ray Sack working with one full-time inspector, he will have one part-time inspector for building inspections and another part-time inspector for property maintenance.

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WES TEACHER, MS. PANDON WICKLIFFE ELEMENTARY AWARDED CRYSTAL APPLE AWARD STUDENTS PROUD TO BE ‘FIT GIRLS’ By Diane Wieland, Principal

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Students and staff at Wickliffe Elementary School gathered for an all-school assembly on February 24th to celebrate a very special accomplishment. Third grade teacher, Denise Pandon was awarded the Crystal Apple Award from the Northeast Ohio Media Group/Cleveland Plain Dealer. Ms. Pandon was selected as the elementary school recipient for the quarter. The Crystal Apple Award is based on nomination essays that are received and reviewed by a panel of judges of NEO Media. Fourth grader, Hannah Zakor who was in Ms. Pandon’s class last year, nominated Ms. Pandon. Hannah’s essay acknowledged the difference Ms. Pandon made in her education by making learning interesting and fun and encouraging Hannah to always be her best. We are proud that both one of our students and the community as a whole have acknowledged Ms. Pandon’s excellence as she receives this award. Well done, Hannah! Well done, Ms. Pandon!

As the Wickliffe City Schools expand the emphasis on health and wellness, girls at Wickliffe Elementary School were given an opportunity to participate in an after school, “FitGirl” program. FitGirl Wellness is a program designed to promote physical fitness, self-esteem and healthy eating. Based on the idea that physical fitness can be achieved through fun and engaging activity, the FitGirl program appeals to girls of all ages and abilities. FitGirl is a training program that enables fitness professionals, teachers and exercise enthusiasts to work with girls at their own locations. Led by WES Physical Education teacher, Karen Cooper, FitGirl participants meet Monday after school to engage in a variety of wellness activities. Through FitGirl, students build selfawareness that encourages good lifestyle choices and develops sound decision-making techniques. Activities incorporate the use of parachutes, “pool noodles,” hoops and balls in age-appropriate ways. A typical session will include activities during which the girls will blend creative thinking, games, sports and

TIME TO REGISTER STUDENTS FOR KINDERGARTEN Kindergarten registration will be held at Wickliffe Elementary School on May 14 and 15. Students must be 5 years old before September 30 and live within the District boundaries. To obtain information about registering a student or to schedule a registration appointment, please call the Wickliffe Elementary School office at 943-0320.

music to build confidence, leadership and a variety of social and physical skills. The girls at WES have worked with Mrs. Cooper and staff members Mrs. Helm and Ms. Murphy. Mrs. Cooper notes, “Our new FitGirl program has a total of 83 girls participating from kindergarten through fourth grade. FitGirl empowers girls to move, learn and have fun.  Everyone fits in at FitGirl and the girls enjoy meeting new friends! It is rewarding to see our older students work with and assist our younger participants. Different skills are being developed and nurtured at each session. Our FitGirls have been great so far this year and are motivated and excited to attend every Monday. We all look forward with anticipation to the next FitGirl lesson.” The FitGirl program is another addition to the wellness and physical education enhancements that have been made possible by the Carol White PEP Grant awarded to the Wickliffe City Schools in the 2013-2014 school year. The program complements the additional equipment that is being used by students in all Wickliffe schools and promotes another avenue for healthful living.

The Changing Face of the Curriculum The District’s Strategic Plan calls for an ongoing evaluation of the curriculum to ensure that students are engaged in a curriculum that best meets their needs and prepares them well for the future. In this process, the District is examining research, best practice, and employment trends. One of the most obvious needs that show up time and time again is for students to have a strong background in technology. To address that specific need the District is shaping a new and more comprehensive technology curriculum. Beginning next school year, students in grades K-6 will have technology every week. The students will be engaged in a curriculum called “Easy Tech” from the company Learning.com. The curriculum is aligned with the new academic standards, is self-paced, and prepares students to take the new state

assessments online. The students will learn how to build and use: spreadsheets, data bases, graphic design programs, presentation programs, word processing programs, do appropriate web-browsing, and includes sections addressing online safety. The K-6 technology curriculum prepares students to apply technology in a variety of academic, personal, and work related settings. The technology curriculum for grades 7-8 is built around the application of technology in the classroom with a focus on the STEM disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students will learn how to solve problems and use technology as a tool within a variety of settings (academic, personal, and work related). By making student proficient users of

See CHANGE page 11 WES students participate in weekly wellness activities through FitGirl sessions.

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WMS 8th Graders Ending Project-Based Learning at WMS the Year on a High Note

Wickliffe Middle School teachers Mrs. Julie Hunter and Mrs. Jennifer Kobylski spent three days in intensive professional development learning how to create, apply, and evaluate students using project-based learning (PBL). PBL involves presenting students with a problem or concern related to the academic content and then allowing students to brainstorm, create, and problem-solve to find proposed solutions to the problem. In Mrs. Hunter’s science classrooms students learned about the amount of electricity consumed each day at WMS. They then set out to design creative solutions to help WMS use less electricity and/or create some electricity to supplement what the district purchases. Students presented their ideas to the class and to WMS administrators Miss Kristan Glau and Mr. Brad Leyrer. Ideas ranged from solar panels, to kinetic energy floor tiles, to generators powered by exercise bikes in the WMS fitness center. Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Kobylski shared these new strategies with WMS staff at a recent faculty meeting.

The WMS 8th grade class has been crisscrossing the state in what has become a Wickliffe Middle School tradition. In December, students traveled to downtown Cleveland to see the production of “A Christmas Carole” in early April students departed for Columbus and toured the Ohio Supreme Court, Ohio Stadium at OSU, and visited COSI before heading home. In May students will travel to Cedar Point for the annual middle school math and science day to learn about engineering and mathematics principles that are used to design and build roller ticipate in their end of the year picnic on June 1st and the first ever WMS Promotion and Awards ceremony on the morning of June 2. This new event will allow WMS coasters. The field trips are funded by students to showcase our 8th graders and welcome them and families and are done at no cost to the into Wickliffe High School as the class of school district. Finally, the 8th grade will par2019!

WMS Students Selected to Perform with Honor Band Four talented Wickliffe Middle School students performed with the Ohio Music Education Association’s District 7 Honor Band in late February. Students Gabrielle Taylor, Rachel Erich, Doug Byrne, and Aliyah Davis spent several days preparing and practicing to present a concert on Friday evening, February 27th at the Mentor Fine Arts Center. Melanie Tennant was also selected, but unable to participate in the concert. The students were selected from hundreds of middle school band students in Lake, Geauga, and eastern Cuyahoga County. The honor band was under the direction of Barry Hartz, a retired educator from the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Schools and current doctoral candidate at Case Western Reserve University. Congratulations to the WMS students for their selection and incredible concert!

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technology in grades K-8, we will change the focus of the 9-12 curriculum from a basic knowledge curriculum to a more highly advanced one. Technology offerings at the high school will shift to programming and coding courses, graphic design courses, Advanced Placement Computer Science, and STEM classes. We are shifting our traditional Industrial Technology course offerings to courses that will require students to use technology to plan, design, engineer, and build, and to solve problems. Students will be expected to think about “real” problems and develop solutions to those problems. The delivery of curriculum is also changing. Students at the high school will be able to select from six courses that are being taught in the high school and are simultaneously offering students college and high school credit. The District intends to add more of these College Credit Plus courses in the future. Online courses are becoming available to students in all academic disciplines. The offering of online courses will assist students in taking

courses that the school is unable to offer. Additionally, the District is working with a consortium of districts and higher education partners to offer distance-learning classes in the near future. As mentioned above, even our students in the elementary and middle schools will be doing some course work online through the K-8 technology plan. Of course, students will still be able to take college courses on the campuses of area colleges as well as select from the traditional courses and electives offered in the schools. Other curricular changes are in the works as well. Each student, beginning in the seventh grade will build a “Ten Year Plan.” Students will work individually with their school counselor to build the plan and twice a year the counselors will meet individually with students to evaluate progress, make changes, and discuss next steps. The idea of the plan is not to “pigeon hole” students into a specific occupation; rather, the goal is to teach students the importance of planning, on-going evaluation of their plan, and to help

them identify the value of their academic program. Students will use the website “Ohio Means Jobs” as they navigate through their plan. The site allows students to investigate specific occupations and occupational clusters so that they can become familiar with the expectations and demands that exist from one occupation to another. The “Ten Year Plan” is a dynamic process that will follow students throughout their educational experience in the Wickliffe Schools. The plan will also coincide with the high school plan to create educational pathways for students. Students will be selecting from a variety of pathways, each one designed to be rigorous and challenging, and will emphasize college and career readiness. The academic tools that students will be using are also changing. Online texts and resources are replacing traditional textbooks. The transition to online texts and resources is being phased in, for example, next year students in grades 7-12 will be provided with online math texts and resources. Over time, many disciplines will be eliminating tradition-

al textbooks and materials all together in favor of free sources available online. Professionals in a variety of academic fields are building these sources. Such resources will be more up-to-date than the sources previously used and will contain a richer variety of resources and materials than were previously available. The District is also in the process of building a STEM Lab. The lab will include the latest software and equipment available. By next school year, students will be using 3D printers, CNC milling machines, laser cutters, and software that will engage students in engineering, robotics, mechatronics, biomedical technology, manufacturing technology, and data logging. The face of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and learning is changing and we believe the changes will assist our students in becoming well prepared for the world outside of school. The Wickliffe City School District is truly “Inspiring Students to Learn, Lead, and Serve.” Follow us on Twitter @wickliffesuper Joe Spiccia

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Spring Sports are Springing Up WHS Student Artwork Selected for Local Exhibit Kira Puchan, a junior at Wickliffe High School had her artwork selected to be featured in the St. Clair Superior Development 2015 Year of the Sheep Exhibition. The project commemorates the Chinese Year of the Sheep, which begins with the new moon February 19, 2015. To kick off the celebration, fiberglass Sheep sculptures featuring unique designs created and applied by Northeast Ohio artists will be on display throughout the area. The sculptures are sponsored by local businesses. “Local artists will apply their talent & creativity to the fiberglass Sheep sculptures to create an assortment of unique pieces of public art. The Sheep will be placed outside local business establishments in Cleveland in May, and will be auctioned in September to help fund next year’s project.” Kira’s design was selected out of hundreds of submissions from novice to professional artists and features the sights and landmarks of Cleveland.

Winter - and, hopefully, all of that snow and bad weather - is behind us. There’s plenty to look forward to this spring on the Wickliffe High School sports scene. The spring sport season is off and running at Wickliffe High School. Be sure to come out and support your Blue Devils this season! Come out to Coulby Park to see the baseball and tennis teams. Be sure to stop by Jindra Park and catch a few softball games. And you can always stop by the Wickliffe Memorial Stadium to watch our track and field team. With the new season comes the opportunity for new challenges, new records and personal bests. Be sure to be there!

College Credit Plus Comes to Wickliffe High School Starting in the fall of 2015 students in grades 7-12 at Wickliffe High School will be eligible to participate in the College Credit Plus (CCP)program. College Credit Plus is a new enrollment option that replaces PSEO. Students participating in CCP will be eligible to simultaneously earn both high school and college credit while in high school. Students will have the option to earn thirty to forty five credits throughout their high school career. We are particularly excited that seven CCP courses will be offered at the high school taught by our own teachers Mrs. Melinda Hotchkiss and Ms. Marlana Mucciarone. College Credit Plus is just one more of the exciting new offerings to provide students with new and different choices at WHS.

Wickliffe City, Community and High School Partner in Beautification Project Wickliffe High School students were given the opportunity to give back to the city in a partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department in a beautification project for our local parks. The students are creating artworks out of trash cans for local parks. Students created concept drawings that were voted on and selected by a panel of school board, administration, local industry and teacher representatives. The idea of the project is to take an everyday object and turn it into something interesting and beautiful. In addition to the art themed concepts, additional projects that reflect the school and the community are being created to be placed in our local parks.

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