Wickliffe Connection State of City Address: April 16 By Mayor Tom Ruffner As your mayor, it is my honor to again host the Annual State of the City Address at the Wickliffe Community/ Senior Center on April 16. This year’s topics include: the City’s budget and services, home foreclosures, a report from the Wickliffe City Schools and a Red Cross presentation on disaster preparedness. Also scheduled is information from our Recreation Department including events and activities in our parks and the Community/Senior Center. The program begins at 7 p.m. and will be video taped for Channel 12 for those that can’t attend the meeting. 2008 was balanced budget year for our City’s finances. 2009 will be a challenging year. With the economy in decline, City Council and I have reviewed the 2009 budget and reduced our expenses as much as possible to minimize the need to take money from our carry-over account. Bill Margalis, Council President and Finance Committee Chairman, will discuss in detail the City’s 2008 results and projections for 2009. City services have been reviewed and, where deemed not absolutely necessary, eliminated. The use of City-owned picnic tables will be delivered only to City-sanctioned functions, not home or business parties. Also, animal traps will be available for pick up and residents responsible for cost to remove animal. Some part-time employees have been cut. Where possible, tasks done by parttime employees have been absorbed into full-time employees’ work load. Streamlining work efficiency is critical Spring 2009 Vol. 25, No. 2 Wickliffe Public Library earns 5 Star rating Thanks to your loyal patronage, Wickliffe Public Library has been ranked as a FIVE STAR LIBRARY by ‘Library Journal’ (the undisputed authority when it comes to America’s Libraries). We are on a very exclusive list of 256 libraries who distinguished themselves from public libraries nationwide. Statistics were compiled from 7,115 libraries from across America using numbers reported to their respective state agencies. This index of public library service output used indicators such as: visits, circulation, program attendance, and public internet use. We were then scored in relation to other peer libraries based upon total operating expenditures. The end result is your Wickliffe Public Library was given the top ranking of five out of a possible five stars. OLMC CHURCH OUR 19TH LADY PARISH ANNUAL OF MT. CARM FESTIVAL to the future expenses of the City. The Building Department, represented by Building Commissioner Ray Sack, will describe the home foreclosure issue and advise residents regarding how the City is maintaining abandoned, bank-owned properties. Kathleen Cintavey, school superintendent, will give an update on the school system’s building improvements and an overall report on the school system. This past winter, a presentation was made by the American Red Cross on disaster preparation. Due to heavy snow, the first presentation was cancelled and a subsequent meeting was held. At that meeting there was much valuable information that I would like them to share again with a larger audience. Community Hall of Fame JUNE 26— JUNE 27 — JUNE 28, 200 inductees announced Our Recreation Department has been FRIDAY, 5:00 PM - MIDNIGHT The Wickliffe Community Hall of very active over the past year addFame has selected the following persons ing new programs and classes. Their SATURDAY, 5:00 PM - MIDNIGHT for induction in categories listed below. involvement includes park activities SUNDAY,Frankie Mullec - 10:00 PM The Arts: 1:00 PM and Community/Senior Center classes and programs. The adoption of these new programs will carry over to 2009. An update of future events will be presented. They will also discuss our upcoming Health and Wellness Fair and Community/Senior Center Open House scheduled for May 16. The City of Wickliffe continues to be in good financial shape. Coupled with wholesome, healthy and family events, we can be proud of our accomplishments and look forward to happy and safe times for our families and community. *CASINO* Raffle Prizes! Grand Prize Winner’s CHOICE of Friday: 6 PM-1 Wellness Fair: May 16 Recreation and Health and AM Circle May 16 on your calendar for our first ever Recreation, Health and Wellness Fair. Here is your chance to see what is happening in Wickliffe. Stop by the Community/Senior Center on Saturday, May 16 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to talk with experts in the health and wellness and recreation fields. The goals of this fair are to highlight the many different classes and programs in the City and at the Community/Senior Center and to get helpful health information. Lake Hospital System will be the main exhibitor. Their nurses will be on hand to offer several different FREE health screenings including cholesterol, osteoporosis, blood pressure and blood glucose. A Lake Hospital System Registered Dietician will also be on hand to talk about healthy food choices. The cholesterol screen uses blood obtained via finger stick. Total cholesterol, HDL, and a glucose number will be determined by this non-fasting, fifteenminute test. You must make a reservation to receive this cholesterol test. Call the Recreation Department at 943-7120 to schedule an appointment. In OLMC’s Air-Conditioned & Smoke-Free Community Center Friday, June 26th 5:30-6:30 PM— “The Mt. Carmel Players” 7:30-11:30 PM— “Don Wojtila Band Saturday, June 27th 7:30-11:30 PM— “Pieces of Eight” featuring the “Lake Side Brass” Sunday, June 28th 6:00-10:00 PM— “Disco Inferno” Have you ever had the— $1,000 CASH 1st PRIZE itch to take a yoga, tai chi, zumba, low impact aero2nd PRIZE — $500 CASH bics or Polynesian dance class? Our inment is taken. Reservations are not structors 5th, 6th, 7th PRIZES — $10 will be on hand to offer short, 3rd, 4th, needed for this five-minute test. ten-minute demo classes. If Ticket Seller of Grand Prizeyou like Wins — Other organizations will be on hand the class, you can register for their next to talk about their programs. Wickliffe class right on the spot. You will have an Swim Team will be there to sign up opportunity to offer programming sugfamilies for the upcoming swim season. gestions for the Center. Representatives from Wickliffe Soccer Senior Center activities including Wii Club, Wickliffe Midget Football, Wickliffe bowling, billiards, baggo, and bocce will Baseball League and Boy Scouts and Girl be available. Speak with someone about On MAIN STAGE be available to answer your Scouts will Community/Senior Center memberships questions about the many recreation at the fair. Rental information will also opportunities that Wickliffe has to ofbe available. Representatives from the fer. Our Summer Day Camp Director, Lake County Council on Aging will be Michelle Jones, will also be in attendance on hand to discuss the many services to take registrations and answer your available to Lake County’s 55 and better questions about the upcoming summer population. The nutrition program at day camp program. Todd Calic will the Center and the Meals On Wheels answer all of your questions about Tee program that originates daily from the Ball, Pee Wee Baseball and the Lights On Center are two of the main programs Afterschool program. Stop by the Green administered through the Lake County The exercise workout room is available Ridge Golf Course table to sign up for Council on Aging. to members until 9pm, Monday through the City’s 4th Annual Open with proWe hope you can attend this informaThursday at the Community/Senior Center. ceeds benefitting the Lights On Aftertive afternoon and plug in to the many school program. Register to win a free Using ultrasound technology, a bone opportunities that are offered. density test will be offered to screen for round of golf for each month for the rest of the year. evidence of osteoporosis that may be Saturday: 6 PM-1 AM to the possibility of osteopocorrelated rosis throughout Sunday: 3 PM-11 placed into the the body. Aabare foot PM is device and measure- $16,000 Cash OR 2-Door Chevy Cobalt OR 4-Door Chevy Cobalt Business: Bryan LeQuayea Civic: Robert Gould Education: William Kendra Government: Joseph Unetic Government: Mayor Mel Bucheit Health/Medical: Doris Reik Military: Vincent DiMaria Religion: Mark Hannan, Sr. Safety Forces: Tom Schmidt Sports: Tom Rosneck Organization: Wickliffe Eagles The induction dinner and ceremony will be held on Oct. 10, 2009. Join us in recognizing these most-deserving persons. TEXAS HOLD’EM Live Entertainment! Back by popular demand: Hennipin Duck Races Home-cooked Ethnic Made by Our Parishio Take-Out Available What’s inside the Connection City finances: 2009 City budget update. Council President Bill Margalis Community/Senior Center guidelines. Programs, activities, and more. Two golf tournaments support local programs. ADDITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED 2 4 O L M C C H U R C p5 H 5&9 29850 Euclid Avenue 10 14 Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Phone: 440-585-0700 Fax: 440-585-5870 4 Easter Egg Hunt April Web: www.olmcwickliffe.com Wickliffe Night at Captains Game July 13 GAMES & RIDES FOR p8 ALL AGES! Mt. Carmel Festival June 26-28 Great American Cleanup March 28 May16 1330 AM—WELW LIVE Broadcast each da Bulk Rate Parish Postage U.S. Festival Gro PAID -Special Bonus Attrac Permit No. 278 Sponsored by Wickliffe, OH Broadc WELW, The Lake County Capt Talk of the Town Wickliffe receives recognition Laketran announces “Smart Growth Award” Winner off to Washington D.C. 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