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Seniors: Oakwood Golden Age Center Reopens, February 2nd

by Mayor Gary Gottschalk, Mayor Oakwood Village On December 31st, the Golden Age Centers of Greater Cleveland shut

its doors at its Oakwood location due to funding issues. Oakwood Village Council has unanimously approved the necessary

funding to reopen the Golden Age Center under the new name of the “Oakwood Community Center.” In addition to the low-cost (60 cents as a donation) meals will continue to be available, new, specially designed activities and other program enhancements will make days at the Oakwood Community Center even more meaningful and will assist area seniors in maintaining their health and wellness.

The Oakwood Community Center will run in cooperation with Golden Age Centers of Greater Cleveland, Light of Hearts Villa Community Social Services Center, the UHHS Bedford Medical Center Senior Network and Heritage Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers.

Oakwood Community Center will be open four days per week (Monday thru Thursday) from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm and Cynthia Clark will be its executive director. In addition to providing meals and van service to participating area seniors (as had been the practice), the Oakwood Center will provide the following weekly program activities associated with the noon meal:

Monday “Steppin’ into 2009" - Live Musical Entertainment as well as starting a Wii bowling league

Tuesday “Mayor’s Movie Classics & Munchies.” The main multipurpose room will be equipped with a 16’x10' drop-down screen from the ceiling for DVD classic presentations starring Spencer Tracy, Kathryn Hepburn, Cary Grant, William Holden, Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, Jennifer Jones, etc. with free popcorn and light refreshments.

Wednesday: Light of Hearts Villa Community Social Service Center will provide a licensed, social worker to access the essential needs of participating area seniors along with UH Bedford Medical Center Senior Network providing educational programs on topics from senior health and wellness, finance and travel to volunteering and aging.

Thursday: Bingo Day - an extra $100 of weekly prizes. Questions may be anwered by calling 440-232-9988 during the day.

February 2009 Serving Walton Hills and Adjacent Communities

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Your Letter Carrier needs your Help! During winter months, ice and snow become common hazards,

especially for your Letter Carrier. Many of our Postal Carriers suffered injuries resulting from slips, trips or falls off icy porches or steps. What can you do to help us reduce some of these types of injuries?

Keep your Porch and steps free of snow and ice. Make sure that your steps have handrails that are securely attached. Salt or sand the walks, paths and stairways leading to your mailbox. Thanks,

Andrea Marshall, Postmaster BedfordStation ~ 440-786-9013

Sometimes, It Is Your Fault by Jeff Greene, CPA

As human beings we tend to try and find someone to blame for our problems. When something goes wrong with our lives it is easier to find a cause outside ourselves than to evaluate our potential responsibility for the troubles. I don’t want to minimize the Bible principle that “time and unforeseen occurrence befall us all” however, I think that often if we took a step back and objectively looked at the situation, we would find that we did something that was, if not the direct cause, at least contributed to the situation.

In my last column, I talked about the current disaster in the housing markets. In this instance, there are a lot of culprits and certainly an abundance of blame to go around. The government adopted what is ostensibly an admirable goal, increase home ownership by easing the eligibility rules for government insured loans. Unfortunately, they did not foresee the creative ways that people in the lending business and all of its associated parts would come up with to profit from the government’s largesse.

It seems that everyone got in on the act. The first line was of course the banks, mortgage brokers, title companies, appraisers, home inspectors, credit agencies and surveyors who were engaged as a result of the loan. The homebuilders and all of the tradesman and suppliers who contributed to the construction process were also primary beneficiaries as the purveyors of the product that everyone wanted. Then too, the furniture retailers,

HISTORY MADE WITH THE FIRST AFRICAN

AMERICAN PRESIDENT

We all wish President Obama the very best in running our government, government by and for the people. During the past several years, I have developed a

real interest in the Civil War and have read numerous books and visited as many of the battlefields as possible. Until you have visited Gettysburg,

Fredericksburg, Manassas, Antietam or many of the other battlefields scattered throughout Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and many other states, comprehending the tremendous sacrifice is just hard to imagine. In the three day battle at Gettysburg, 53,000 men died. Had it not been for General John Buford’s decision to fight at Gettysburg on the first day of battle, America as we know it wouldn’t have happened. Buford set the stage for the battle between General Lee’s Confederate army and General Meade’s Union men

Joseph V. Mestnik

Editor

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Federal Issues Affecting Our Local Schools

Andrew C.M. Mizsak, M.A.P. Member of the Board of Education ~ Bedford City School

District

One of my favorite aspects of serving as one of your elected Board of Education Members is the immense privilege I have in being able to serve as not only our Legislative Liaison on the Bedford Board of Education, but also because I get to serve as a member of several statewide committees, including the Ohio Delegation of the National School Boards Association’s Federal Relation Network. From January 31 through February 4, 2009, I will be in the nation’s capital, lobbying on behalf of our

School District, but the other twenty-nine school districts that are within the 10th and 11th Congressional Districts of

Andrew Mizcak Bedford School Board Member

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Walton Hills Men’s Club The Sixteenth Annual Reverse Raffle hosted by the Walton Hills Men’s Club is scheduled for Saturday, March 14th at the Pipefitters Hall in Valley View.

Tickets for a fun-filled evening include a generous Buffet, an open bar, music and dancing, and a chance at the $1,500 Grand Prize.

This is the largest fund raiser for the Club. Proceeds from this event help support the sponsorship in the children’s baseball program, and also fund the scholarship program.

Tickets are available in three flavors:

- $70 donation includes one entry into the raffle plus dinner and cocktails for two

- $50 donation includes one entry into the raffle and one dinner with open bar

- $30 donation includes a non-attending entry into the raffle

Tickets are available now by calling

Steve @ 440-232-5554

WALTON HILLS FIFTY PLUS CLUB Nancy Krul, Publicity

Meeting: Monday February 16, 2009 1:00 p.m. Walton Hills Community Room

Our January meeting included a most interesting and informative program. We were privileged to have our speaker, Shannon M. Nanne, a Registered Dental Hygienist of Ohio who is a national and international speaker, a Professional Health Care Educator, and a published author in her field of expertise. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and has been practicing since 1994. In addition to her excellent information, she provided us with generous samples of dental products as well as coupons and excellent handouts.

In honor of Presidents’ Day, the program for our February meeting will be “Honesty is the Best Policy!”; A Visit from Abe Lincoln. If you need van transportation, please contact Lisa or Carol at 440- 786-2964. Advance notice is required. Please join us to learn about our sixteenth President of the United States...New members are always welcome.

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Reserve Special Valentine Strawberry dipped Chocolates 330-467-8728

Cupid used golden tipped arrows for love, but today he would give chocolates fashioned by Lori and Linda!

Don’t forget! Valentine’s Day, February 14th!

Our family is now in our 96th year of funeral service, four generations tracing back to 1913. We have always strived to provide the finest services for all families and we continue to enhance our facilities for the convenience of those we serve.

To us, service is a ministry, a vocation that we are very proud of. We provide the finest service and we are available with information and guidance. Compassion and kindness are our trademarks. We help, we serve.

THE ST. JOHN FAMILY

Chuck, Lois, Sue & Chris St. John

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WALTON HILLS CO-OP PRE-SCHOOL

January has gone by fast!. We have been very

busy, since we started learning a new letter and sign language every day. Our weekly themes have included: snow, winter fun, counting and let’s pretend. We got to play with snow indoors, we’re making snowman books, a bowling field trip is planned and we will end the month by earning $0.25 in order to shop on our own. Stay warm!!!

The picture was done by Tuesday Photography.

Walton Hills

Registration for 2009-2010 will begin in February. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors about our school. An Open House will be scheduled in February. Please check our voice mail for details.

440-735-5001 #4561

Co-op Pre-school 7166 Dunham Road

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Big Change for Investors (Starting in 2011)

Under today’s rules, securities brokers must report gross sales proceeds on Fonns 1099-B. The. new iaw will require brokers to maintain cost basis information so that they can calculate gains and losses, classify them as short-term or long-term, and report this additional information to both investors and the IRS. The expanded reporting requirement will be. phased in over a three year period beginning in 2011.

Note: The Act also extends the brokerage firm deadline for giving Forms 1099-B to investors to February 15.

Alan Urbancic Sr. Manager


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EUCLID SR. HIGH SCHOOL • 711 EAST 222nd ST. TICKETS: $1300 Main Floor & Upper Balcony

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SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009 • 3:00 PM

The Duquesne University Tamburitzans’ Mission Statement is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the cultural heritages of Eastern Europe and its neighbors through performance, while awarding scholarships to talented and deserving student performers.

The Tamburitzans History The Tamburitzans began in 1937 as a musical group of twelve young

men who played the tamburitza. Intrigued by the culture surrounding this traditional East European stringed instrument (similar to a mandolin), the group’s founder, Dr. A. Lester Pierce brought his “Slavonic Tamburitza Orchestra” from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he garnered support for his ensemble from the multitude of ethnic communities and fraternal societies residing in the culturally diverse city. Equipped with this affirmation of the viability of his ensemble in Pittsburgh, Dr. Pierce negotiated a work scholarship arrangement with Duquesne University, and the Tamburitzans began a spirited tradition heralded as “unique in all the world.” Today, these young men and women perform the music, songs, and dances of Eastern Europe and neighboring cultures under the direction of Managing Director Paul G. Stafura.

The Tamburitzans’ numbers have tripled since those early days. The students who comprise the Tamburitzans performing ensemble come from across the country, across the border, and across the sea. Contrary to popular supposition, Tamburitzans performers are not professional; they are college students who receive grant consideration for their participation in the ensemble.

Each Tamburitzans performer is concurrently a full-time student at Duquesne University, studying in the academic field of his or her choice. Tamburitzans students at Duquesne major in everything from Accounting and International Business to Pharmacy and Nursing. Attending classes during the week and performing an average of eighty shows from coast to coast on most weekends and breaks during the academic year is a hectic schedule which many college students would find impossible to keep. Yet, the Tamburitzans accomplish this feat with the bravura of seasoned professionals, despite the fact that no performer has tenure with the ensemble for more than four years. And, most admirable, Tamburitzans also achieve academic excellence, placing on the dean’s list often during their unconventionally busy college careers.

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How do Tamburitzans become Tamburitzans? Most Tamburitzans saw their first concert as children, belonged to a

children’s performing group, took private lessons, had parents who took a keen interest in their artistic progress, and most important, worked hard at perfecting their talents prior to auditioning for a position in the ensemble. After a general audition, either in person at the Tamburitzans Administration Building, or via video (many applicants live across the country or overseas, and cannot travel to Pittsburgh), those applicants who meet the academic and talent criteria necessary to fill vacancies in the ensemble are chosen to compete in an all-day session similar to the rigors of a day of Tamburitzans production camp. Just as in the sports world, the judging panel (comprised of Tamburitzans staff and local experts in the fields of musical, vocal, and dance performance) scrutinizes all hopefuls, and makes the next round of selections. Interviews with the finalists are held, and final selections are made, transforming those chosen into TAMBURITZANS — members of one of the world’s most unique groups of performing artists.As Tamburitzans, we work to enrich lives by entertaining and educating our audiences. As students and ambassadors of Duquesne University, we serve as role models for young people everywhere — a vibrant symbol of hope for future generations. Cultural Center

The Tamburitzans is much more than a performing ensemble.To support the work of this unique group of performers, the Tamburitzans maintain a library of over 9,000 volumes of books and journals relating to the music, songs, dances, customs, and traditions of the peoples which the ensemble artistically represents. The Tamburitzans’ film library contains more than 300 films depicting the various cultures of Eastern Europe. This collection has been recently transferred to video, making them even more accessible to the general public. Rare 78 rpm recordings and long-play albums, as well as more recent audiocassette and CD recordings are also housed in the Tamburitzans record library for the public to hear and research old and new music from Eastern Europe and neighboring cultures. In addition to the ensemble’s performance wardrobe and collection of authentic working folk instruments, the Tamburitzans possess a special museum-quality costume and instrument collection that began over fifty years ago with the first acquisition.

More than 8,000 costume pieces and 400 musical instruments are part of the Tamburitzans collection, and additional acquisitions are made each year. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. To view collection pieces or arrange to use the library facilities, please call (412) 396-5185 for an appointment, or e-mail [email protected]

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Weekly Service Schedule Sunday Service 9:30 AM

Child Care available: Nursery through age 3 AWANA Club for children: Age 4 through 6th grade

Bible Hour at 11:30 AM Teens & Adults

Our Bible hour offers studies in the fundamental teachings of the Christian Faith!

Sunday School Classes For Nursery through 6th Grade

The Gospel House Rap EVANGELISTIC SERVICES

Every Thursday Evening At 7:00 PM “Always On The Cutting Edge of Both

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Presented Nightly at 7:00 Sunday 2/8/09, Monday 2/9/09

Tuesday 2/10/09 Free Admission

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pier w The perfect place for a special evening!

Poised on a cliff, this very popular, fine dining restaurant offers sweeping views of Lake Erie and the Cleveland skyline. It is highly regarded for its warm hospitality and elegant, casual ambiance.

The real attraction is Chef Regan Reik’s great fresh fish and primarily seafood menu. Signature offerings include Wild Stripped Bass Tacos; the famous Bouillabaisse loaded with fresh fish, top neck clams, shrimp and mussels in a saffron tomato broth; Great Lakes Walleye; Cedar Plank Salmon and Hibachi Tuna.

Non-seafood diners may choose from USDA Prime Strip Steak, Hearth Roasted Chicken, and Roasted Berkshire Pork Chop. Pier W also offers a special vegetarian menu with items such as wood-roasted beet salad, a vegetable plate of tempura asparagus, haricot verts and meyer lemon with ginger aioli, ponzu and jasmine rice with fresh mango salsa.

To compliment the menu, Pier W prides itself in its reserve wine list while the lively lounge includes a well-stocked bar, special bar menu, and live piano music Friday and Saturday evenings.

Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm. Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5-10pm and Fri-Sat 5-11pm. Sun Brunch: 9:30am-2:30pm and dinner 4:30-9pm. Check our website: www.pierw.com

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CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SOUTHEAST BRANCH Jeanne A. Sapir, Branch Manager

The Southeast Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library is the place to be on a cold winter’s day. In addition to books (of course!), story times for the little ones (naturally!), there is much to see and do. Coming in February are some fun and interesting programs for all ages. All programs are free, register by phone or online at www.cuyahogalibrary.org Check out our webpage for more exciting, interesting information, programs, and to use the library’s catalog. Did you know that the library has wireless internet access? And that you can borrow DVDs, magazines, books, CDs, all for free? In these times, what better deal is there? Not only that, but did you know that you can also borrow toys from our Toy Library? Great for your little ones, or when you have little visitors. The Southeast Branch is located at 70 Columbus Street, Bedford. For more information please call 440-439-4997 or check our website. See you at the library!

ADULTS 2/14 2:00 pm Ecumenical Disciples Choir The Ecumenical Disciples Choir, under the direction of Gerald Harris, will present a dynamic performance of old time gospel music and spirituals in honor of Black History month. 2/21, 9:30 am A Taste of Mardi Gras Drop in for our own version of the Vieux Carré as Chef Dave cooks up a batch of homemade beignets and chicory coffee. We’ll talk about the history and customs of Mardi Gras. Laissez les bons temps rouler! Friends of the Southeast Branch - Ongoing Book Sale We have a great selection of materials at fantastic prices. Check it out.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS - Thursday for Books Join us for lively discussion on a variety of titles. Copies of the book are available a month in advance for check-out 2/19 7:00 pm Dive from Clausen’s Pier By Ann Packer African American Authors Book Discussion Explore works by diverse authors. Copies of the book are available a month in advance for check- out. 2/24 7:00 pm Emperor of Ocean Park By Stephen L. Carter

Mon-Fri: 4-10 PM • Sun: 1-7 PM

18000 Alexander Road (SE Corner of Alexander & Walton Roads across from City Hall.)

Homemade Pizza & Italian Cuisine by Carla

440-786-9902

Now available for Private Parties on Saturdays!

Call Carla 216-218-1790

Catering available. Talk with Carla.

February Weekly Specials: Monday: Buy one 2 topping pizza and receive

2nd cheese pizza ½ off. Tuesday: Small 2 topping pizza & 10 wings ....................... $1199

Large 2 topping pizza & 12 wings ...................... $1499 Extra Large 2 topping pizza & 15 wings ............ $1799

Wednesday: ½ pound mussels .................................................... $395 Hot Stuffed Peppers .............................................. $695

Thursday: Sausage & Peppers over penne pasta Salad & Roll .......................................................... $995

Friday: Penne, Riccota & Meat Lasagna Salad & Roll .......................................................... $695 $1 off any small, large or extra large pizza

Sunday: All you can eat pasta ..................................................... $395


Interested in Investing in Gold or Silver? by Joe Carol

With the gold and silver markets near all time highs, and the economy in recession I have been receiving many questions about investing in precious metals. One question I get all the time is how can the average person invest in gold or silver? There are really only a couple different solid ways to invest in these metals safely. The first is to buy junior mining shares in a mine that

activly unearths and refines the metal. These shares will gain or lose value as the value of the metal invested in fluctuates from the time of purchase. This is

a good way for a beginner to start out and get familure with the workings of the market, the only drawback is that you are investing in the mining company and not necessarily the metal itself, which means if the company does poorly

in production, it will adversly effect your profit. Another way to invest is in futures. Investing in futures allows you to purchase

shares of the metal of you choice for around market price. The value of your share will correlate directly with the value of the metal. The good thing about futures is there is no minimum amount you can purchase. All it takes is a computer to buy and sell your shares at any time so you can buy and sell when the market is right for you. The only drawback to futures is that you do not physically own any metal, so if the market collapses you might have a hard time cashing in your shares.

The last way to invest in precious metals is to buy the metal physically from a reputable dealer. I believe investing in the metal physically is the best way to go because there are currentally no limits to how much you can buy or sell and no paper trail as to how much you own. Plus when you physically own the metal you can be sure you have what you pay for. The metal is allways there in times of uncertainty, so it can be used as barter or even exchanged for cash at the nearest dealer.

Precious metals are very dense and heavy for their size so storage is relatively easy. If you decide to invest in the physical metal, I would recomend storage in a personal safe hidden in your home or a safety deposit box at a local bank, some dealers will offer storage in their vault for a fee. The drawback to buying physical metal is that due to high demand for presious metals, there is a premium for physical coins and bars so you will not be able to purchase the metal at the spot market value. Ohio is one of only two states that requires a sales tax on gold and silver coins and bars which can add up to a rather large premium in the end. If you do decide to go the physical route of investing I would recomend investing in coins backed by reputable governments like the United States Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, and Chinese Pandas, or bars backed by reputable refiners like Engelhard, Johnson Matthey, or Credit Suisse. The better the quality of your coin or bar, the easier it will be to sell or barter with so stay away from one produced by smaller governments and refiners if possible.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me at Richfield Coin and Collectibles Independence at 216-524-3520, or stop by the store at 6495 Brecksville Rd, Independence, Oh 44131.

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Open Daily 8:00 - 6:00 • Saturday until 5:00 p.m.

The Bedford/Walton Hills Democratic Party Meeting information: Second Tuesday of the Month (except July and August) 7:30 PM Ellenwood Recreation Center, 124 Ellenwood Drive, Bedford, Ohio

Contact information: Andrew C.M. Mizsak, Democratic Leader, City of Bedford and Village of Walton Hills E-Mail: [email protected]

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Then it’s too Late . . . Why is it?

A man wakes up in the morning after sleeping on an advertised bed, in advertised pajamas, he will brush with ad-vertised tooth paste, wash with advertised soap, shave with an advertised razor, have breakfast of advertised orange juice, cereal, and toast, sip his advertised coffee, put on advertised clothes and glance at his advertised watch.

He will ride to work in an advertised car, sit at an ad-vertised desk, smoke advertised cigarettes or chew advertised gum, write with an advertised pen. Yet this same man hesi-tates to advertise saying advertising does not pay. Finally when his unadvertised business goes under, he will advertise it for sale.

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When the James Egbert Family Tilled the Soil From Bedford Village Views by Dick Squire @ Bedford Historical Society 1992

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Time, nature and the works of man have combined to erase nearly every landmark that would have been familiar to the occupants of that old homestead on a hill, during the days when the James Egbert family tilled the soil.

In the Bedford Historical Society museum is a copy of the Bedford Township census of1850. Here, listed among the Dunhams, Benedicts, Marbles, Flicks and Taylors, may be found the Egbert family. James Egbert, occupation farmer, was 41 years old in 1850. His wife, Jane, was a year younger, and they were both born in Pennsylvania. Seven names were listed follow!ng theirs, as occupants of the same dwellIng and all born in Ohio (probably Bedford Township). These were James and Jane’s children. Four boys and three girls, Nathan A., 17 years of age; Nancy A., 16; John M., 14; William A., 8; Mary J.,6; Sarah J., 4; and Ransom B., 2.

Down in Bedford Cemetery in Section Three is the Egbert lot. There, weathered white marble markers stand, now almost undecipherable, in the burial plot just off the driveway behind the upright water pipe with a spigot at the top. Near the center of the plot is a tall four-sided granite marker. Here, in deeply incised lettering, are vital statistics of the Egbert offspring. Engraved in the cold smooth granite is the bare unadorned story of years of compounded tragedies thrust upon Jane and James Egbert.

Two of the children listed in the 1850 census died just eight days apart only two years later. On October 5, 1852, three-year- old Ransom died, and on October 13 his sister, Sarah, six, also died. The marker tells us that two unnamed sons died in 1838 and 1839. Here also is listed the name of Hannah J. Egbert, the unfortunate three year-old, whose supposed gravesite and crude sandstone marker occupied a little burial plot on the old Egbert homestead for more than a century. The date of death is here given as May 13, 1843. It is unlikely that the remains were removed from the farm to the cemetery, but that the stone was engraved as a memorial to her, along with the rest of the family.

At the top of the monument is the inscription “James Egbert. Died May 31, 1884 Aged 75yrs. and Jane Egbert. Died Sept. 12, 1891 Aged 81 yrs.” John M. Egbert, who was 14 in 1850 lived until November 29, 1906, and was a veteran of the Civil War. He entered service

The James Egbert farm Township, a couple of Shawnee Hills golf coursthat once was a lively fa

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The term “cognitive distortions” refers to erroneous or inaccurate ways of perceiving and thinking that result in erroneous, i.e., inaccurate, feelings or moods that are unpleasant and distressful. In “all-or-none thinking,” the individual typically sees things in a “black-and-white” “either-or” way; there are no shades of gray. On a mental yardstick, an event is perceived as being at one inch or at thirty-six inches. For example, if a person does not do a perfect job, or gets criticized, he or she is a failure. Or, if a problem of some type occurs, it is interpreted as a disaster rather than being viewed in perspective.

“Over-generalization” involves seeing a single negative event as being indicative of a never-ending pattern—it happened once, so it will happen again, and will continue to do so. For example, a person tries to make a new friend but for some reason it doesn’t work out, so concludes that the same thing will happen in the future with everyone else. Another example would be a person going to college part-time who fails a course and then decides it would be best to quit school altogether, because he or she will probably fail any future courses as well. Still another example would be a husband and wife who, experiencing a bad period in their marriage, give up all hope for future happiness together.

If we interpret ourselves and our experiences by using an “absolute” frame of reference, we utilize an unrealistic standard and hence we, and our expectations, can never measure up fully. Our mood will be sad, defeated, depressed, and discouraged. The future will look bleak. In reality, nobody is totally successful, perfectly happy, or equally proficient in all skills. Things don’t always go right. One setback or failure does not necessarily predict the future. Thus, our challenge is to accurately look at things, because our style of perception, information processing, and thinking will play a large role in determining how we feel.

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December 19, 1863, in the 128th Ohio Regiment, lnfantry,and was mustered out July 13, 1865. Beyond the house and outbuildings spread flat open acreage, where generations of Egberts

had cleared the forest and farmed the land. After the farm was abandoned in the early years of this century, the forest slowly took it back, and after a few decades it again became heavily wooded. Now it has been cleared again, and the old Egbert farmland is covered with the mowed lush greenery of golf fairways.

The 1874 map of Bedford Township shows two large parcels or farmland owned by the Egberts. Jane Egbert is listed as the owner of the larger area, which reached from Egbert Road, including the house and barnyard, to the deep gorge of Tinker’s Creek, which was worthless as farm land. J. M. Egbert, who was probably the son, John, the Civil War veteran, owned adjoining property on both sides of Egbert Road, west of Walton Road and next to the farm of Amos Silver. Today the parts of these parcels north and west of Egbert Road are a part of the

Metroparks. The areas that were then cleared for farming are now either heavily wooded or cleared again for the new nine holes of Shawnee Hills golf course.

Today the name Egbert no longer may be found in local or city telephone directories, except in reference to that important roadway running from Bedford through Walton Hills.

In May 1927 Joe Jesensky walked the length of Egbert Road, from Stop 22 on the ABC line on Broadway, making sketches and taking notes as he went. Here is how he described the road and the old Egbert farm sixty years ago, but many years after the Egbert family called it home. “Today, I answered the call of the open road. One of my favorite roads for a rural country walk is old Egbert Road. As soon as I cross the old bridge over the R.R. tracks, I leave Bedford behind. The road is not yet graveled or closely trimmed along its margins, and wild flowers and shrubs line its borders. Elderberry bushes, hazel brush and dogwood crowd the sides with clumps of sassafras and sumac trees. Occasionally a few big elms arch over the road, covered

with Virginia creeper and bittersweet vines. Ahead, Walton Road joins Egbert Road. At the right, upon an open hillside, stands the old Egbert homestead. Around it are thick lilac bushes and several dark green bushes and several dark green cedar trees. An old barn sits higher up on the hill.”

At that time, in 1927, Joe noted that the house had sat open and empty for a long time. He later noted that the land it sat upon eventually was acquired by the park system and a wrecking crew did its forlorn duty. Nature had since reclaimed part of it and the designers of the second nine holes of Shawnee Hills have altered what was left.

Egbert Road in Bedford iles west of the village. now surrounds the hilltop stead.

Bearcat Wrestling The Bearcat Wrestlers placed 4th at the Kalin Invitational held at Normandy High School

December 20th. Individual place winners included: Quemonte Leonard 4th @ 145 lbs.; Kendrell Williams 4th @ 135 lbs.; Damon McIntosh 4th @ 103 lbs.; Donald Bell 3rd @ 160 lbs.; Sean Taylor 3rd @ 189 lbs.; Anthony Miller 2nd @ 130 lbs. Chris Farmer 2nd @ 135 lbs.; David Smith 1st @ 103 lbs.; DeVonte Smith 1st @ 152 lbs. Jerrell Hodge 1st @ 145 lbs. and was the tournament Most Valuable Wrestler. David Smith was named the Bearcats most valuable wrestler as he was competing at 103 for the first time this year.

Bedford practiced long and hard over the winter break in preparation for the Toledo St. John’s Invitational held on December 30th. The hard work paid off and the team placed 5th just a half point from 4th. The individuals who placed were as follows: Sean Taylor 6th @ 189 lbs.; Anthony Miller 5th @ 130 lbs.; Chris Farmer 5th @ 135 lbs.; Justin Williams 4th @ 160 lbs.; DeVonte Smith 2nd @ 152 lbs.; David Smith 1st @ 112 lbs.; Jerrell Hodge 1st @ 145 lbs.

Both Jerrell and David won their second championship this season. David once again was tabbed as the Bearcat’s Wrestler of the Week; David missed making 103 so he had to wrestle up a weight class while being so light. He once again rose to the occasion and came away with the championship.

This past week the Bedford Wrestlers did not fair as well. Losses to Nordonia and Brush on Thursday night, along with injuries and the absence of a couple wrestlers led to a 1 and 1 record during Saturday’s snow storm. The team travelled to Olmsted Falls to face the Bulldogs and Avon. The team overcame having to give up 4 forfeits to defeat Avon but could not do the same against Olmsted Falls. This season the team is 3-3 in dual meets and has 2 top 5 finishes. Top records on the team are: Jerrell Hodge 20-1; Anthony Miller 12-5; Sean Taylor 15-7; David Smith 14-5; DeVonte Smith 12- 4; Jerrell has now become the career wins leader at Bedford with 131 victories!! Bedford is host to the Annual Joe Sercy Memorial Tournament.

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So a tremendous boom in housing was created that resulted in prosperity for all. The stock market went crazy as the US economy went on a tear. We were spending money like it was going out of style and as a result the rest of the world was growing too. China, India, Mexico, Indonesia all benefited from US growth and spending. The outlook was actually somewhat scary since the speculators foresaw continued demand and drove up the price of commodities like oil, copper, steel and other metals. The rising price of oil caused a strain on food crops that could be used to make fuel. The price of corn and other oil bearing crops increased causing increases in food since corn and soybeans are ubiquitous in our food supply.

In the housing market, subdivisions popped up everywhere. City planners were having a hard time regulating the growth and “Sprawl” was on the lips of environmentalists. In hot markets like Florida, Las Vegas and the Southwest, condominiums in good buildings were being sold two or three times before they were even finished. People were putting down deposits on condominiums with the expectation of never moving in. They were in the building solely to flip the unit at a profit.

Just like any good Ponzi scheme the early ones made a lot of money. In fact they made so much that it encouraged a whole lot of folks to get into the act. Ordinary people with no experience whatsoever were encouraged to invest in real estate and many of us did. I say us because I’m one of those people who bought a house to get into real estate ownership. Actually I bought two, the first one I still own. It is rented to the woman who lost it. She got sick, fell behind on her payments and had to file bankruptcy. The bank sold the house to me at a loss. Since she was still living in it, I asked her if she wanted to rent. She did and she is. As she works her way out of her bankruptcy, I’d like to sell her the house.

Because I had a good experience the first time, I bought another house. This one was in Brooklyn Heights. The neighborhood was one of the best for resales in Cleveland. The houses had been increasing in value, the neighborhood was stable and safe. I don’t know what the reason was, but this house too was a foreclosure. The bank took an $80,000 hit when they sold it to me. It was not in bad shape, just needed some updating. I bought it in June of 2007, shortly thereafter, houses stopped selling in that neighborhood. I fixed it up as I had planned, but by the time I was done, it was nearly impossible to get anyone to walk through it. I had originally planned to mark it up about $20,000, by the time I sold it I broke even. I consider myself extremely fortunate that I was able to sell it and not lose my shirt. Ultimately, the house sold for $40,000 less than the bank I bought it from had it on their books. Just next door was a nice house, fully furnished that was listed for less than mine that was still for sale when I closed the sale.

Did I make a bad decision in getting the second house? Perhaps. It seemed like a good investment at the time. I had a partner who was going to do the work and it was my credit that bought the house. We had a good arrangement, but as in anything where you don’t have a lot of experience, things go wrong. Inevitably, renovations take longer than they should. Subcontractors don’t always perform up to expectations, more money needs to be spent. The economy falls around your ears. After that my wife and I decided it would be prudent to not take on anymore of this type of risk. We did not have the time or the financial wherewithal to carry another house should things turn sour.

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What about my renter? Did she make a bad decision? I don’t think so. She got sick and didn’t have a cushion to carry her. In our economy many people almost have to have two incomes to survive. Saving for many seems to be out of the question. I am fortunate to have a wife who is prudent and wise when it comes to managing our household. She tries to spend our money frugally and saves money also. We have examined our spending and reduced or eliminated bills. Which is not to say that we haven’t made bad financial choices. I made an investment in a stock picking class which turned out to be a major waste of time and a lot of money. I also spent a week in California at a web authoring seminar. I was going to be a “web site designer.” I came back from that week several thousand dollars poorer but knowing that I was not going to become a web designer. Maybe it was a week well spent since it disabused of a foolish notion.

I feel bad for someone that has lost their home. It must be terrible to experience. But in reality, some of these folks never should have bought a home in the first place. The New York Times ran a story about some mortgage brokers and the lengths they would go to close a loan. One man’s verification of income was a photograph of his pickup truck with his name on the door as a landscaping business. This man bought a house that far exceeded his means using a loan that allowed him to pay less than the interest accrual. Every year his principal balance went up due to the negative amortization.

Whose fault was it when he and his family lost their home? The mortgage broker? He had some responsibility for putting the man into a loan he couldn’t possibly afford. The realtor? She too had some responsibility for putting the notion that this man could live in the big house. What about the man? Did he have some responsibility? I say yes. Just because a thing is possible doesn’t mean it should be done. Perhaps he didn’t understand about negative amortization or the other financing mechanisms used to get him in that house. But I think that just maybe if he had stepped back, looked at the neighborhood, looked at the price of the house, looked at his paycheck, just maybe he would have realized that he was in way over his head. That just maybe this whole mess was his fault.

in blue. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain’s 20th Maine and their sacrifice at Little Round Top saved the day on the second day of battle. During the remainder of the war Chamberlain was wounded 6 times. Chamberlain played a major roll in the last major battle at Five Forks, Virginia and as the Union pursued the Confederates into western Virginia, he maneuvered his division on a hill that out flanked the rebels and forced their surrender.

Bedford Civil War soldiers in a number of regiments from 1860 to 1865, were very much a part of the major battles. In 1860, the population of Bedford Township was about 1,000. During the 5 years of war, 261 of the men volunteered to serve the Union cause of preserving the union and freeing the slaves. They fought at Antietam, Vicksburg, Stones River and Rasaca. In 1860, Bedford was an abolitionist town and the end of the underground railroad was at the Baptist Church on the square.

There are only three civil war monuments in Cuyahoga County and Bedford has one of them. Take some time and visit Bedford Square. Take some time to pray for those brave men whose names are on the monuments. These are the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and who made Presidents Obama’s election possible.

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If your job makes your community better, you can cash in on Wednesdays at Blue Canyon. Every Wednesday, Blue Canyon honors Police Officers, Firefighters, EMT Drivers and School staff with 25% off entrees. That’s quite a savings just for showing your 2009 ID badge, pay stub or business card. Co-Owner and Executive Chef Brandt Evans told me “It’s our way of saying thank you for a job that we are all very thankful you all do every day. We truly appreciate everything you all do. We know it can be a thankless job, so we want to make sure we thank you. Thanks for protecting and serving our families, our friends and our communities.”

The fun and savings continue on Thursdays for Ladies Night at Blue Canyon. Catch up with your pals (a definite reliever of the winter blahs) while you sample half price appetizers and pizzas, discounted (and delicious) drinks, and 10% off all other menu items. I’m feeling warmer already.

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Ohio. Due to our District’s unique position in being a part of two Congressional Districts, the Ohio School Boards

Association appointed me, when there was ironically a vacancy in both Congressional Districts, to serve as one of the two coordinators for both Congressional Districts. I am the only member of the Ohio Delegation who has two Congressional Districts, and have been a Member since my appointment to the Delegation in October, 2007. This year’s conference will be my second opportunity to lobby on Capitol Hill, and I will be working in tandem with my two distinguished colleagues, The Honorable Freda Levenson from the Shaker Heights City School District Board of Education and the 11th Congressional District, and The Honorable Karen Dendorfer from the Parma City School District Board of Education Board of Education and the 10th Congressional District.

During the 110th Congress, the National School Boards Association urged school board members across the country to work with their Members of Congress and get them to sign what was called the “Pledge to America’s School Children,” in which they said they would support additional funding for public education, as well as looking at ways to revise the No Child Left Behind Law. Our Members of Congress at that time, Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich and the late-Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, both signed the pledge.

Also during the 110th Congress, Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska, At-Large) introduced bill H.R. 648, The No Child Left Behind Improvements Act of 2007, that called for the revision of the ways schools were assessed, based upon standardized testing, the measure of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), and funding to help local school districts meet the requirements under the law without placing a financial burden upon them. The bill never received a hearing, and I am proud to say that the late-Congresswoman Tubbs Jones was the last Member of Congress to co-sponsor the legislation. In March of 2008, our Board of Education passed a resolution at the request of the National School Boards Association in support of H.R. 648, and we forwarded it to not only the NSBA, but to the entire Ohio Congressional Delegation, Ohio General Assembly, the State Board of Education, and our municipal partners in this District, among others, because we collectively believed this was a good piece of legislation that could do a lot to help public schools in the Buckeye State.

Over time, you will read a lot in this column about No Child Left Behind, and the areas that are of concern to public school districts across the country. Truly, the biggest issue about NCLB is that, while in concept it is good – it aims to raise the quality of education of all American public school students, it looks to give a “cookie-cutter” education to all students.

Under NCLB, the law looks to a single, standardized means of testing to rate a student’s performance and how they are doing compared to their classmates (not specifically in their school, but their cohort of similar students), how well schools are performing, and if teachers are teaching what the student needs to know to meet the standard. Ok, sounds good, but…there are several operational flaws to this law.

This law does not factor in students with disabilities, or gifted students. It does not factor in those who are economically disadvantaged (poorer, or lower socioeconomic status students), or those who speak English as a second language. A prime example of this is that if a student is an immigrant to the United States, is enrolled in a public school, and does not speak English, they are still expected to pass the standardized examination (in English). While I am not saying that students should be given a free pass from taking standardized exams, and that School Districts should not have their academic progress measured, laws need to be written that have reasonable accommodations within them so that an accurate picture of what is going on in a school district academically may be obtained.

A perfect example is our very own Bedford City School District, and our Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) rating under NCLB. Students are classified into subgroups, and each school district has at least two subgroups: all students and the dominant race. Our school district, because we are so diverse, has six subgroups, and within those subgroups, there are 26 categories (reading and math at certain grade levels). In 25 of the 26 categories, the Bedford City School District met AYP. Because we did not meet AYP in one category, we are classified, under the current NCLB law as not having met AYP as a School District. Our team of very dedicated special education teachers and supervisors work tirelessly to ensure that these precious children receive the absolute best quality education possible, and that they are prepared as best as they can be for life outside of school, and for the Federal Government to say that because an unreasonable standard was not met, our District did not meet AYP is an insult to these educators and to the families of these children. It is also not an accurate picture of what is really going on within the walls of our school buildings as to the hard work of our faculty, staff, students, and families. The real picture is clear: we are making significant academic progress in the Bedford City Schools, our children are succeeding, and we provide high quality education and services to our special needs students.

My FRN assignment places me in a great position to advocate on behalf of the overwhelming majority of school districts in Cuyahoga County, and I get to advocate for school districts from Westlake to Warrensville Heights. Although the 29 school districts I serve all have different wish lists and different goals they seek to accomplish at the local level, we all have some common threads. We all seek to provide top quality education to the children we serve, we all seek to provide excellent public service to our constituents and communities, and we all seek to be responsible stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars. We hope to achieve these means daily, and we hope that the Federal Government will realize the true need to revise the NCLB law so that real standards are in place, and true measurements of academic progress may be taken.

It is a privilege to be able to communicate with you the issues of importance regarding education at all levels of government, and I thank you for the opportunity to serve you. As always, if I may be of assistance to you, or you would like to share some feedback with me, please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]

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Happy 30th Anniversary!

K & K Meats! “Where Service & Quality Meat since 1979”

Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6

Sat 9-5 Sun 9-2

Owned & Operated by Dennis J. Kolar, Jr. a Walton Hills resident

216-662-2644

Try our own Fresh Baked Pies! You’ll love them!

! Free

One Dozen Jumbo

Eggs with the purchase of

2 or more pounds Sliced Bacon

Valid with coupon only. K & K Meat Shoppe Expires 2/28/09

K & K Meat Shoppe Expires 2/28/09

1 - Pound Butter Quarters

$269 per lb.

Limit 1 box per coupon

Valid with coupon only.

* Fresh Amish Turkeys * • Capons • Ducks • Roasters

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6172 Dunham Rd. Maple Hts

216-662-2644 Turney-Dunham Shopping Plaza

Dennis J. Kolar, Jr.

• 95% Fat Free • Boneless • Fire glazed with a special

mixture of Honey, Sugar and Spices!

Our Own Holiday Favorite

Fire Glazed Hams!

10682 Main St. Mantua, Ohio 330-274-5322

Dennis J. Kolar, Sr.

Need a Little Road Trip?

Stop and see Dennis Kolar, Sr. at K & K Meats in Mantua!

10682 Main St. Dennis J. Kolar, Sr.

Valid with a $15 purchase,

One Complimentary 5 lb. Box of 20 -Quarter Pound

All Beef Homemade Patties

One Coupon per Customer. Valid with Coupon Only at Mantua K & K Only. K & K Meat Shoppe ¨

Expires 2/28/09

Mantua Rt. 44

Rt.

422

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February brings to us the beginning of Lent: Wednesday, February 25! On Tuesday, February 24th, we will be celebrating “FAT TUESDAY!”

Orders are being accepted now for:

“PACZKI” “Polish Doughnuts”

And of course this day brings the start of our Homemade Sekanice. A Traditional Bohemian Easter Loaf. The Kolar Family recipe is an original consisting of the finest ingredients of pork, veal, cottage ham, eggs and all the secret spices!

COUPON

One dozen eggs - Limit

COUPON COUPON

Fish Fry 2 pcs. Golden Fried Beer Battered Cod 3 Jo Jo Steak Fries

Coleslaw Roll & Butter Tartar Sauce

$599 With the purchase of the

above, receive 2 Pierogies complimentary, smothered in

butter and onions! (Please order 30 minutes in

advance 216-662-2644) One Coupon per Customer.

Valid with Coupon Only K & K Meat Shoppe ¨

Expires 2/28/09

COUPON

Lenten Specialties Shrimp Lobster Macaroni & Cheese Pierogies Crab Legs Cabbage and Noodles Potato Pancakes Krabcakes Fish Fries

Clam Chowder

Large selection of Frozen Fish Filets

Need a Little Road Trip? Just a 30 minute drive to historic Mantua. Take this ad for the ride and redeem any of these coupons as well as this special Mantua incentive Coupon.

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Check us out with your BBBACCREDITEDBUSINESS

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We do minorplumbing

We service andinstall :

Boilers

Hot water Tanks

Furnaces

Air Conditioners

Heat Pumps

Air Handlers

FilterReplacements

Whole HouseGeneratorInstallation

Humidifiers

Air Cleaners

Zone Systems

TanklessWater Heater

HEATING & COOLING, INC.“No-Nonsense” Service Since 1975

RheemTM AmanaTM GoodmanTM AprilaireTM

YorkTM Bryant CarrierTM RuudTM

HoneywellTM Noritz ProTM Bradford WhiteTM

American Water Heaters

FREE ESTIMATES10 Year Warranty Available

DON’T SNAP OVER THE COLD!

$6995 Furnace Clean and Check

½ OFF*

Any other Appliance*with the purchase of a Furnace Clean & Check

Special subject to normal business hours. Weatherpermitting. Must present coupon before contractagreement. Not valid with any other offer. All sales aresubject to local sales tax. Offer expiries 1/1/2010

$639 PlusPermit Fees

WATER HEATER INSTALLEDRheem or Bradford White

40 Gal Gas or 50 Gal Electricand we’ll haul away your old

water heaterSpecial subject to normal business hours. Weatherpermitting. Must present coupon before contract agreement.Not valid with any other offer. All sales are subject to localsales tax. Offer expiries 1/1/2010

$10 OFFAny Service Call

Mention this ad to receivea $10 discount on any

service call.Not valid with any other offer. Must present coupon beforecontract agreement. All sales are subject to local salestax. Offer expiries 1/1/2010

$100 GasCard

With any completeinstallation of a New Furnace

with A/C or New Furnacewith Heat Pump or Air

Handler with Heat PumpSpecial subject to normal business hours. Must presentcoupon before contract agreement. Not valid with any otheroffer. All sales are subject to local sales tax.Offer expiries 1/1/2010

$9900

Boiler Cleanand Check


$50 GasCard

With installation of a NewHeat Pump only or A/C only

or Furnace only or AirHandler only or Package Unit

Special subject to normal business hours. Must presentcoupon before contract agreement. Not valid with any otheroffer. All sales are subject to local sales tax.Offer expiries 1/1/2010

FREE

SERVICE CALLWITH ANY REPAIRMADE TO YOUR

EQUIPMENT


FREEHONEYWELL F-100

MEDIA FILTER CLEANERWith any complete installation of a

New Furnace with A/C or NewFurnace with Heat Pump orAir Handler with Heat Pump

Special subject to normal business hours. Must presentcoupon before contract agreement. Not valid with any otheroffer. All sales are subject to local sales tax.Offer expiries 1/1/2010

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Call Sal

(440) 582-4748A Walton Hills Resident

Since 1998

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