Barb Szabo's Blog: Ohio: Broadview Heights

For several years now, the parishioners of Assumption Church in Broadview Heights Ohio have been helping the people of Thomazeau Haiti. Several people in our parish have traveled to Haiti, to help bring water and electricity to these truly destitute people.

The recent earthquake in Haiti had people fleeing to Thomazeau and therefore, more than ever, supplies are needed. Our mission continues as we take up a collection of desperately needed items. This Saturday and Sunday,March 20th and 21st, Assumption church will be accepting donations of the following items:

OVER THE COUNTER MEDS:
Children's vitamins
Prenatal vitamins
Acetaminophen/Tylenol
Ibuprofen/Advil/Aleve
Miconozole/anti fungal cream
Pepto Bismol-tablets ONLY (liquid is too heavy)
Anti-diarrheal tablets
Neosporin cream/ointment

INFANT FORMULA
Liquid canned formula- NO glass please) Dry formula is O.K., liquid is preferred
Plastic baby bottles and nipples

TARPAULINS
New packaged tarpaulins of any size
New packaged tents of any size
Flat bed sheets and blankets

Please, all donations must be NEW and UNOPENED

Thank you! The friends of Haiti website is www.friendsofhaiti-bg.com

New Hampton Broadview Heights Ohio Real Estate Market Update Jan/Feb 2010

Below is the market activity for condos, clusters, and single family homes for January and February 2010. The numbers for pending and closed sales are low, which is to be expected at this time of year and coming out of 4th quarter. The activity in recent weeks has improved and I would expect a nice increase in the number of pending and closed sales as we end the first quarter and head into second quarter.

It is estimated that close to 90% of home buyers and sellers begin their search on line, making it critical that your home have a strong on line presence. I can give that to you through the internet sites seen below:

Below is the market activity for condos, clusters, and single family homes for January and February 2010. The numbers for pending and closed sales are low, which is to be expected at this time of year and coming out of 4th quarter. The activity in recent weeks has improved and I would expect a nice increase in the number of pending and closed sales as we end the first quarter and head into second quarter.

MacIntosh Farms Broadview Heights Ohio Jan/Feb 2010

It is estimated that close to 90% of home buyers and sellers begin their search on line, making it critical that your home have a strong on line presence. I can give that to you through the internet sites seen below:

Texas Hold 'Em Tournament at Assumption Church in Broadview Heights Ohio

My husband and I have been parishioners of Assumption parish in Broadview Heights Ohio for 20 years. Our daughter was baptized there, made her First Communion and then was confirmed there. I've been in the choir since 1991 and Lou joined shortly thereafter. For about 5 years I directed the choir too and loved it. I always say Erin came out of the womb singing and those of you who read my blog know she's blossoming into quite the singer.

We have been so blessed over the years so we try to help out at as many fund raisers as we can but find it's easy to do. From the church picnic in August, to the Lenten fish frys, to car washes by the teens, it never seems like a fund raiser. It's just is a good time. The people of Assumption Parish are like a second family to me so when we volunteer for something it feels more like a party than work.

So all you poker playin guys and gals, grab some friends and plan to attend this year's

Broadview Heights Ohio City Council PASSES Deer Hunting Ordinance

The passage of this ordinance has been a hot topic in Broadview heights Ohio for quite some time now. You could not pick up a copy of the Broadview Journal or the Sun Star Courier without reading about this issue. And of course, you could read about it on line. The ordinance, which will be placed in its entirety on Broadview Height's website, will allow for bow hunting of deer. There have understandably been many comments from those that are strongly opposed and those that are strongly for this ordinance. Please check the website in the upcoming weeks to read the written ordinance. I could not find any information as to when it will be posted so check periodically and I will do the same.

The ordinance passed 4-3 .

Those FOR were:

Helen Dunlap

Tom Pavlica

Roy Stewart

George Stelmaschuk

Those AGAINST were:

Robert Boldt

Jennifer Mahnic

Joe Price

According to an article by Ed Hightower, carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the US  with more than 20,000 people hospitalized and nearly 500 killed each year. In addition, carbon monoxide poisonings have been on the rise, increasing 36% between  2001 and 2006. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas, which is why it can kill so quickly.

Many people may think, myself included, that the only possible solution is a plug in carbon monoxide detector, which will sound an alarm if CO is detected at that location. The problem with this is that the detector may be in  a location, such as a basement, which may be furthest from the bedrooms, and those sleeping in those bedrooms may not hear the alarm. Some detectors use batteries....need I say more?

Tom Olecki of Broadview Heating, Broadview Heights, Ohio offers another solution. A company called CO Authority manufactures a detector that can be mounted by a trained professional in the furnace plenum. This detector constantly monitors the air that comes out of the registers. If CO is detected, this detector actually turns off your furnace and sounds a warning. Power comes from the furnace so batteries are not needed.  The cost to install these detectors is between $400 and $450.

Call Tom Olecki at Broadview Heating 440-526-7310 for more information. Broadview Heating is located at 4111 E. Royalton Rd. in Broadview Heights Ohio.

Always consult a licensed heating professional!

If you've never been to a Lenten fish fry at Assumption Church in Broadview Heights, (9183 Broadview Road)  Ohio, make it a point to come to at least one, and bring a bunch of your friends..you won't be disappointed! Our fish frys have often received coverage by the local t.v. stations.
The dates are as follows and all are from 4:00p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Feb. 19
• Feb. 26
• Mar. 5
• Mar.12
• Mar.19
• Mar. 26

I have been a member of Assumption Church since 1990 and have both worked at and enjoyed the fish frys for many years so I know first hand just how good they are.
Here's what you can expect:

• Broiled orange roughy dinner, with your choice of 3 pierogies or  haluski (cabbage and noodles) or french fries, coleslaw or applesauce, bread  and butter, coffee or tea. $12.00
• Adult dinner which includes 2 pieces of fried cod, or 2 crab cakes, or 10 fried shrimp or 6 pirogies and same sides as above. $8.00
• Senior Dinner, same as above adult dinner. $7.00
• Children's dinners (age 12 and under) are also available and offer 1 piece of fried cod, or 1 slice of cheese pizza, or grilled cheese sandwich with the sides being 2 pierogis, or french fries or mac-n-cheese, plus applesauce or coleslaw, bread and butter. $4.00
• Pop and bottled water are sold for $.75
• Additional sides are $3.00
• Pierogi varieties include potato, cheese, sauerkraut, and prune
  

The pierogis are all handmade by the men and ladies of our church as is the coleslaw. It's my favorite coleslaw ever..and I am very picky.
Take out orders are also available and you can call 440-546-9552 after 4:00p.m.

Desserts are made and sold by the Parent's Club to benefit Assumption Academy. Having worked the dessert table for many years I can tell you that these Moms know how to bake and a great many of these desserts are homemade and because the parents take turns baking, there is always a nice variety of baked goods.

It is mind boggling just how much work goes into these fabulous fish frys. From the homemade noodles, pierogis, and coleslaw, to all the volunteers that serve up the food, and those that do the MAJOR clean up afterwards, to those who set up the tables, and those that put the tartar sauce in those little cups. This is a huge endeavor and all you have to do is

Below you will see the inventory and absorption rate data for  single family homes/clusters (first chart) and condos (second chart) in New Hampton Broadview Heights Ohio. The records for closed sales are only for the past 6 months.  The absorption rate is how many months it will take to sell your home as it relates to the amount of inventory and closed sales. If there have been 30 sales in the past 6 months, that equals 5 sales per month. If there are 50 available listings then it will take approximately 10 months to sell your home. These are averageses and there are other factors that will come into play for every homeowner, such as the condition and specific location of your home, and most importantly, the price you choose. Also note that the absorption rate will typically be higher in the last quarter of the year and in the beginning of the first quarter of the year as sales slow down, thereby increasing the number of active listings on the market and subsequently increasing the absorption rate.

Below you will see the inventory and absorption rate data for condos (first chart) and  single family homes/clusters (second chart) in MacIntosh Farms Broadview Heights Ohio. The records for closed sales are only for the past 6 months.  The absorption rate is how many months it will take to sell your home as it relates to the amount of inventory and closed sales. If there have been 30 sales in the past 6 months, that equals 5 sales per month. If there are 50 available listings then it will take approximately 10 months to sell your home. These are averageses and there are other factors that will come into play for every homeowner, such as the condition and specific location of your home, and most importantly, the price you choose. Also note that the absorption rate will typically be higher in the last quarter of the year and in the beginning of the first quarter of the year as sales slow down, thereby increasing the number of active listings on the market and subsequently increasing the absorption rate.

Below you will see the inventory and absorption rate data for single family homes in Broadview Heights Ohio. The records for closed sales are only for the past 6 months.  The absorption rate is how many months it will take to sell your home as it relates to the amount of inventory and closed sales. If there have been 30 sales in the past 6 months, that equals 5 sales per month. If there are 50 available listings then it will take approximately 10 months to sell your home. These are averageses and there are other factors that will come into play for every homeowner, such as the condition and specific location of your home, and most importantly, the price you choose. Also note that the absorption rate will typically be higher in the last quarter of the year and in the beginning of the first quarter of the year as sales slow down, thereby increasing the number of active listings on the market and subsequently increasing the absorption rate.