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Archives for August 2013

Cleveland Heights Mayor Ed Kelley will not seek reelection

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kelley(Sun Press)

Ed Kelley announced Monday night he will not seek reelection in November after 20 years on City Council, the last 16 as its president and mayor.

Kelley, 56, said today he “didn’t want to be one of those people” who stays in office too long, and decided this was the right time to step away. He acknowledged that while he has been urged by many to enter next year’s Cuyahoga County executive race, it is not something he is seriously considering at this time.

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Annual Community Cemetery Clean-up

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In remembrance of those who came before us, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Commission on Cemetery Preservation are sponsoring the Annual Cemetery Clean Up. This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday August 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Lansing Cemetery, 3933 E. 57th Street, Cleveland OH.

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Help Wanted: CH Fire-EMS Dispatcher

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Fire/EMS Dispatcher
Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate: $18.82
Deadline to Apply: 8/14/2013 5:00 PM

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Joint Dispatch, the Fire Dispatcher will be responsible handling emergency communications for multiple jurisdictions, operating a computer-aided dispatch system, a multi-channel/function radio console, a 9-1-1 telephone system, as well as fire and medical emergency alarm and video monitoring equipment. Knowledge of public safety dispatch is preferred.

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Melas Pantyhose & Tights Available in University Heights at Head Shoulders Toes & Bows

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In time for the start of the school year and yomtov, Head Shoulders Toes and Bows is selling Melas pantyhose & tights at Lakewood and Boro Park prices!

For every $50 of pantyhose or tights you buy, get a $5 gift certificate to HSTB!

Also, don’t forget about our great selection of soft & hard headbands, school uniform socks (with more on the way), fancy socks, girls hairclips and more!

Call Shayna Kessler today: 216-373-3666

Socks, pantyhose, tights, and more at Head Shoulders Toes and Bows

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Cleveland Clinic expands Bikur Cholim room

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Patients, families, doctors and staff at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus now have expanded kosher options as well as a larger room in which to find privacy or seek rest.

The Bikur Cholim Hospitality Room and Kosher Pantry, located in the lobby of Cleveland Clinic’s M Building, opened July 31, and at 450 square feet, is about three times as large as the original pantry, which opened in 2008.

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Home Repair Resource Center Tip of the Week: Lath-and-plaster walls

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(Ed: This is a great article for those with homes built before the early 50’s and who struggle with hanging pictures, etc. Also,  it is useful for those delving into the halachos of z’chur l’churban (leaving a bare spot on the wall to remember the loss of the Temple.))

Lath-and-plaster walls are common in older houses (built late 18th Century until the early 1950’s, when drywall became standard). Whether you want to hang a picture, mirror or kitchen cabinet, securing things to older lath-and-plaster walls can be challenging.

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Former Cleveland Heights City Councilwoman Phyllis Evans dies at 67

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Former City Councilwoman Phyllis Evans, 67, died July 31 following an extended battle with cancer.

Evans served on council from 1993 through May 2012, when she resigned in order to receive healthcare benefits through Ohio’s Public Employees Retirement System. The city’s vice mayor for several years, she worked for more than three decades in the microbiology lab at University Hospitals.

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Deer on the increase, with control left to homeowners for now

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(Heights Observer)

Deer wandering around residential neighborhoods is an increasingly common sight in the Heights as the deer population grows.

Though the City of Cleveland Heights does not track its deer population, Mayor Edward Kelley said he believes there has been an increase in the number of deer inside city limits.

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TLC – Torah 13 Step Recovery Program

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Compulsions, destructive behaviors and addictions are tools that the yetzer hara grabs on to, using them to pull us away from kirvas Elokim (from TLC literature “Food for the Soul” page 2)
TLC (To Learn Control) is a Torah based 13 step recovery program for women dealing with compulsive eating.  Join us to learn the secrets from Rebbetzin Moskowitz (Rabbi Ezriel Tauber’s daughter) for permanent weight loss and how to become the beautiful Bas Melech that Hashem intended you to be.
Meetings are held every Tuesday night 7:30pm – 8:15pm.  Kaiser Permanente Hospital, 10 Severance Circle, First Floor ENT section, Conference C.    For more information please call Yehudis at (216) 315-0666.

Yom Kippur Katan Chodesh Elul & Chizuk for Women By Telephone

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  • Yom Kippur Katan Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul. Mon, August 5th, 6pm, Torah LIFE Kollel.
  • MONDAY, AUGUST 5TH–FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS!  Tehillim for Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul and Chizuk over the Phone. Divrei Chizuk by Rebbetzin Tehilla Jaeger. Time: 1:00PM (NY time). Call-in number: 212-461-5860 Access code: 6060 # (pound).  The following Perakim, will be recited:  #20, 46, 83, 121, 130, 142 and 100.

Help Wanted: Infant Caregiver

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Caregiver needed for University Heights child care program to work from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. daily with infants for coming school year. Experience and references required. Please call 216-932-7664.

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