Santa Visits Children click to view more photos Santa, Mrs. Claus and their helpers visited the children in our community on Sunday, December 20, 2009. They visited newborn babies; other children were a mixture of ages, the oldest being 12 years of age. Santa’s sleigh departed the Village Hall with the goodies at precisely 11:00 a.m. and visited those children that were home that day. It was a chilly and blistery day, and only a slight coating of snow had fallen on the ground. It was such a joy to see the children’s faces light up as Santa and Mrs. Claus approached their homes. Dedication Ceremony of the New Monumental Sign click to view more photos On September 25, 2009, Cuyahoga Heights Village officials, residents and friends came together for a dedication ceremony of the new monumental sign; located at the East 71st Street and Route 21 exit ramp in the Village.  Over 100 individuals turned out that evening for the event. Angelo Bertolone, music teacher from Cuyahoga Heights Elementary School played the electric piano while several of his 4th and 5th grade students sang various patriotic songs during the raising of the flags.  Veteran Vic Duber raised the American Flag, Anne Aguzzi and Felicia Piasecki raised the Ohio flag and Tyler Hughes raised the Village flag.  In addition, the Beautification Committee was on hand to cut the ribbon for the dedication ceremony.  Mayor Jack Bacci thanked everyone for attending the event, as well as the Village Council and administration for being supportive with the project.  He acknowledged, “When we started this project, three words came to mind…pride, commitment and ownership.  Pride which is a personal commitment, it’s an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity; ownership is human instinct, and our Village will have a new sense of ownership in itself.”  He finished by stating, “This monument is dedicated to the people of the Village of Cuyahoga Heights; past, present and future, insuring a long-time sense of pride and ownership revisited today and into the future.”   Senior Citizens Annual Summer Picnic click to view more photos On Tuesday, August 25, 2009 our senior citizens organization held their annual summer picnic at Klima Gardens. Hamburgers and hot dogs were provided by the organization; members brought side dishes or desserts to complete the meal. As usual, the homemade items were “out of this world.” Everyone had a great time and it was a perfect day for a picnic. Arbor Day Celebration click to view more photos The Beautification and Go Green Committees sponsored the Village of Cuyahoga Heights’ second annual Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 24, 2009 at Bacci Park.  The weather cooperated; it was a beautiful and warm evening for our event. On April 25, 2008, Mayor Bacci and the elected officials of the Village of Cuyahoga Heights proclaimed their first Arbor Day and declared to celebrate this holiday every April thereafter.  At that time, the Village put a program into place for its residents to honor departed family members through the planting of memorial tress in Bacci Park.  On April 25, 2008, five (5) trees were planted by various residents in memory of their departed family members.  At this year’s event, fifteen (15) trees were planted by residents for the following individuals: John & Gemma Adorni; Albert & Anne Aguzzi The Baracz Family Harry J. Blue Carl Casavecchia Sr. Lester & Lois Davis Patrolman Ray Spagnola Sister Mary Adelicia Joseph M. Lipiec James Masek Anne H. Rakauskas Stanley “Red” Schab, Lino & Antonette Billi, Rita Larkin Toji Sonoda Tomio Sonoda, Togoro Sonoda, Wai Sonoda Patricia Ruth Stefanski Leona “Lee” Vanek   Santa Visits Cuyahoga Heights: View Photos... Click to view more photos Scouts Raking Leaves On Saturday, November 8, Cuyahoga Heights Boy Scout Troop#28 and Brownie Troop #929 raked the yards of thirteen of our village senior citizens who qualified to have their leaves raked. To qualify for the program, the individual needed to be 65 years of age and older and reside alone or with a spouse of like age or older.  In addition, the household does not have any able-bodied person(s) less than 65 years of age living with them. The weather held up for the troops as the rain held off until laterthat evening.  In addition to the boys and girls from Troops #28 and #929 there were several adults on hand that helped.  Thank you to Mayor Jack Bacci,Councilman Frank Schoeffler, Brownie Troop #929 Leader Heather Davis,Wendy Santiago, Lee Ann Schoeffler, Jennifer Spears, Erin Spicer and Sandy Sturgill who donated their time and helped raked leaves with the kids.  After the group was done raking, Mayor Bacci treated the kids to pizza and pop back at the Village Hall. 2008 Halloween Party! Click to view more photos The Youth Committee held their annual Halloween party on Saturday, October 25th at Klima Gardens from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  The weather was great and everyone had a wonderful time.  A very big “Thank You” to all the committee members that worked so hard in organizing this event and making it possible.   A Celebration to Remember Click to view photos Charter Amendments for the November 2008 ballot At the August Council meeting, the Village Council passed five charter amendments that will be on the November ballot for you the residents to consider.  During recent months the Charter Review committee examined our charter and made the following recommendations to Council. 1)      Provide four year terms for the Mayor and Clerk.  The committee stated that the office of Mayor and Clerk are significant positions in the daily operations of the Village. Each position requires adequate time to implement and administer the Village’s day-to-day and financial operations as well as long-term planning. 2)      Provide four year terms for Treasurer and four year staggered terms for the members of Council.  The committee stated that members of Council face issues that extend beyond their two year terms and a longer term will allow them to become better educated on the issues and provide the best solution possible. 3)      Provide qualifications for the Clerk and provisions for filling a vacancy in the office during the term of office.  The amendment will require the Clerk to have a minimum two (2) year degree in accounting, finance, or business administration from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of recent and relevant business experience.  If a vacancy occurs with the term of office, the Mayor will appoint, with the approval of Council, a qualified Village resident.  If a qualified village resident is unable to be appointed, the Mayor, with approval of Council, shall hire a person to the position of Finance Director who possessed the qualifications and shall perform the duties of Clerk for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacant office of Clerk.  The committee felt that it is in the best interest of the Village and its residents that a minimum education requirement exists for the position. 4)      Provide a method to fill a vacancy on council.  If a vacancy occurs on Council during the term, the amendment will allow for that position to be filled by appointing the unsuccessful candidate who received the next highest vote total for Council at the most recent regular municipal election.  That candidate must still be eligible and is willing to accept the appointment.  5)      Provide for a two-year residency requirement for the Elective officers of the Village.  Each elective officer shall be a qualified elector of the municipality and shall have resided in the municipality for a period of at least two (2) continuous years immediately preceding the date of election.  The committee recommended that a qualified elector should have knowledge of the community, the issues facing it, and a strong relationship with the residents. All these ordinances will be posted for viewing on the Village’s website or a copy can be made available thru the Clerk’s office during normal business hours .  By law, all registered voters will be receiving a copy of the charter amendments by mail in the near future. The Council wants to recognize all the hard work the Committee did and thank them for their recommendations. 2008 Fishing Derby Click here to see more pictures... Pictures from 2008 Memorial Day Click to view more pictures... Thank you to all those who made our 2008 Memorial Day Parade another wonderful success! If you would like to read the Mayor’s speech that he addressed at our Memorial Day services, click here. Arbor Day – April 25, 2008 The Cuyahoga Heights Beautification and Go Green Committees will be celebrating Arbor Day at 6:00 p.m. at Bacci Park on Friday, April 25, 2008.  The committees will be planting trees in honor of Arbor Day.  Please come and join us (rain or shine.)  Refreshments will also be served. Village of Cuyahoga Heights See Photos The Village of Cuyahoga Heights held their Inauguration on Sunday, January 6, 2008, at the Hall’s auditorium which was standing room only.  Cuyahoga Heights’ own Marisa Bacci and Jessica Munczenski sang the “National Anthem.”  Pastor Shawn Vitu from the Valley View Village Church then gave a heartfelt Invocation. Garfield Heights Municipal Judge Jennifer Weiler administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Jack M. Bacci, son of the late Mayor Louis J. Bacci.  Judge Weiler also had the honor of swearing in Clerk Barbara Biro and Treasurer John Traffis.  Garfield Heights Municipal Judge Deborah Nicastro administered the Oath of Office to Council Members:  Marilyn Duszynski, Ralph Faragone, Lois Henley, Irma Schab, Frank Schoeffler II and George Suhy.  During the brief Council meeting, a Resolution approving the official bonds for the Village were approved.  Ordinances appointing and prescribing the Law Director and the Prosecutor of the Village of Cuyahoga Heights, and Resolutions for general and salary payrolls and general bills were also approved.  Irma Schab made a motion to nominate Marilyn Duszynski as Council President for 2008; it was seconded by Ralph Faragone with a unanimous vote by Council.  Other dignitaries in attendance were Brooklyn Heights Mayor Michal Procuk and Newburgh Heights Mayor Derrick Kinder.  Afterwards, residents, family and friends stood in the receiving line to congratulate the new Mayor.  Appetizers and refreshments were served after the ceremony and everyone enjoyed themselves. DEER PROBLEMS Please be careful driving on Bletch Court in the evening and early mornings as there has been a problem with deer.  The deer are coming up the hill and into the yards of residents who live on Bletch Court looking for food.  Even though some of us think they are beautiful creatures, please do not feed them, as they are becoming a nuisance damaging fences, lawns and shrubbery.  Hopefully, now that spring is just around the corner, the deer will stay together in the woods, as there is more food available for them.  Again, please be cautious and drive carefully on Bletch Court. GRASS CUTTING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS “Spring Time” is right around the corner and once again the Cuyahoga Heights Service Department will be cutting grass free of charge for our Senior Citizens and disabled persons who qualify. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION MISCELLANEOUS: The Village Hall has many applications, which may interest the residents. Voter registrations, absentee ballot applications, HEAP and HELP Applications, and RTA bus schedules are a few of the many miscellaneous services, which we provide. Stop by or call the Hall for your selections.