From My Desk to Your Inbox
Welcome to the May edition of the Community Connection. This month's edition begins with a business highlight of Apex Skin, a growing business in Landerbrook's Corporate Park. Apex Skin is a dermatology and skin surgery center committed to doing business with integrity and excellence. I am happy to report that this growing business chose to stay in the city and build a new headquarters on Landerbrook Drive, next to the post office. Read more about Apex Skin and what they are doing below.
The Mayfield Heights Police Department has been named the Police Agency of the Month by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. Our police department is committed to building relationships with the residents and businesses through community outreach programs. I am proud of our police department, its leadership, and the commitment of every officer to make this city safe so it can thrive. Read more about the police department below.
Many youth, family, and senior activities begin this month. The Parks & Recreation brief features fun activities for each category that you will not want to miss. Something else you do not want to miss is the Summer Fun edition of City Focus. Look for it in mailboxes in mid-May. The Summer Fun edition has a pull-out calendar with all the programs and events for the season. There is something for everyone to do this summer in the city!
Please join me for the annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 30th, at 10:00 AM with special guest speaker Michael Harvey, Chief Bailiff for Lyndhurst Court. Michal will be speaking about his experience as a sergeant in the army and now as a chief bailiff. The Police Department Honor Guard will also participate in this special service to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Lastly, we said goodbye to the Ross C. DeJohn Community Center on April 26th. The community center served our residents well over the past 45 years. Although it was sad to see the building razed, I can not help but be excited about the new aquatic & community center that will begin construction soon in the same area. See the video below of the DeJohn Community Center, and look for updates on the new aquatic & community center project on the city's website.
Have a great May!
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Anthony DiCicco, Mayor/Safety Director |
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Here's What's Happening at City Hall |
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Diversity & Inclusion
and Economic Development
Business Highlight
Apex Skin
5800 Landerbrook Drive, Suite #250
Phone: (440) 443-0427
Dr. Jorge Garcia, Founder/ President of Apex Skin Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center
Apex is a special place to practice dermatology. Our culture is unique because we have drawn caring individuals into the practice who are driven by one common purpose: to empower patients through healthy skin. Our Core Values center around commitment, collaboration, compassion, integrity, excellence, and appreciation.
Commitment - We are committed to partnering with patients to deliver exceptional, urgent, and compassionate care experiences.
Collaboration - We collaborate to achieve our shared goals, respecting each other’s contributions and importance and remaining accountable to one another.
Compassion - We care for our patients and for each other, seeking to sustain vital, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
Integrity - We act with integrity, fulfilling our promises and preserving open, honest dialogue with one another, our patients, and our suppliers.
Excellence - We proactively pursue innovation and continuous improvement to ensure that we are delivering the best possible, highest quality care through the most efficient and pristine operations.
Appreciation - We attract and retain talented people by appreciating each person’s unique talents, by empowering everyone to deliver exceptional patient experiences, and by cultivating creativity, teamwork, and optimism.
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Apex Skin Breaks Ground on a New Headquarters
Apex Skin broke ground on an $8 million headquarters on April 28, 2022. The new 18,000-square-foot, single-story facility will be located at Landerbrook Drive next to the post office. The new headquarters will open summer of 2023.
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Human Resources.
Happy Retirement
Tom Jamieson, Building Department
Building Director Thomas Jamieson retired from his position on March 31, 2022, after 15.5 years with our City. Tom came to us with years of experience as a union Plumber, Building Inspector, and Building Commissioner in other northeast Ohio communities.
The department saw many changes and oversaw countless large and small projects during his tenure. Some of the changes included a building software upgrade, payment by credit card, return of the sidewalk inspection program, and enhancement of the rental property and exterior home maintenance programs.
The City of Mayfield Heights thanks Tom for his dedicated service to our community and extends our best wishes for many years of good health and happiness in his retirement.
Welcome
Braden Thomas, Building Department
It is a pleasure to announce that Braden Thomas was appointed as Building Director on April 11, 2022. From his work in other northern Ohio communities, Braden brings years of experience and vision essential to meeting the challenges of managing a Building Department. He is committed to effectively establishing departmental policies that will accurately meet the needs of the community and will maintain the highest level of safety standards.
The City of Mayfield Heights welcomes Braden to our community. We wish him a long and successful career.
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From Community Partnership on Aging
For more information on CPA programs, please visit their website or call 216-291-3902.
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Exercise is Fun, with Fun with Fitness!
Community Partnership of Aging's weekly Senior Exercise class with instructors from Fun with Fitness will continue to be held at Highland Heights Community Center for a few more weeks. While it looks like we have a full house, don't worry, we'll make space for you if you want to join us! Senior Exercise takes place every Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Chairs are provided, but be sure to bring a stretch band and light weights with you, if you have them.
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From the Parks & Recreation Department |
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Adult Tennis
Have you ever pondered the things you didn’t do? Have you ever had a desire to learn to play tennis? Perhaps you recall how to play but come to find a need for refinement or improvement to your tennis strokes and overall game. Maybe you are thirsty for a different type of workout altogether. David Cole has adults covered. David is the Mayfield Varsity Tennis coach and instructor at numerous facilities, and he is ready to catapult you into the world of tennis. Two classes are offered: Beginning Tennis for Adult & Adult Cardio. Each provides different skills and pace. For more information, contact the Recreation Department at 440-442-2627.
Job Opportunities
Summer fun, it's what we strive for, but can you have summer fun if there are no summer funds? Mayfield Heights Recreation is willing to help those people add to their summer fun fund. The Recreation Department is currently looking for qualified, dedicated, and fund-seeking individuals for the following positions: Day Camp counselor, Teen Camp counselor (strong female preference); Lifeguards; and Safety Town Aides. For more information on these fun and available positions, contact the Recreation Department at 440-442-2627. If you want to sign up for fun without asking questions, fill out the APPLICATION HERE.
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family activities
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youth activities
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senior activities
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From the Police Department |
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Police Agency of the Month
The Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police has selected the Mayfield Heights Police Department as the Police Agency of the Month for May 2022. The Police Department was recognized for the many community outreach programs that have increased police-citizen engagement. These programs include but are not limited to Citizens Academy and C.A.T.S. (Citizens Academy for Teenage Students) Academy, New Driver Safety Class, Neighborhood Watch, and a free Safety Inspection Program for residents and business owners interested in learning how to improve their homes or business safety and security. Contact the Mayfield Heights Police Department's Community Operations Bureau for more information on our programs. 440-442-2323. Read more about the Community Operations Bureau here.
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Citizens Academy
and C.A.T.S. Academy
Congratulations to the 2022 Citizens Police Academy graduates. We are proud of all of our residents and business partners who joined the academy and are now friends and advocates of the MHPD.
C.A.T.S. Academy will commence on May 21, 2022. There is still limited availability if you are a Mayfield City School student attending 8th-12th grade. Apply online to our two-day academy to meet police officers and learn more about what we do. For more information, click here.
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Meet our Police Department Advocates
Every Wednesday in May, from 4:PM to 7 PM, our crime advocates, Alison and Janice will be available at various locations throughout the city to meet with residents, answer any questions, and provide information on programs and assistance. Stop by and say hello at the following locations:
May 11th at Pulp, 5889 Mayfield Road
May 18th at Starbucks, 456 S.O.M. Center Road
May 25th at Pulp, 5889 Mayfield Road
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Honoring the Fallen
and Those Who have Served
In 2021, Ohio lost five law enforcement officers in the line of duty. On May 5, 2022, the 34th Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony took place in London, Ohio, to honor the sacrifices of these heroes – and the men and women who fell before them. The Mayfield Heights Police Honor Guard participated in the Ceremony, along with Attorney General Dave Yost, the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, and law enforcement officers throughout the state.
The Ohio Fallen Officers Memorial Wall, on the grounds of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA), in Richfield, Ohio, bears the names of the 814 law enforcement officers who have died on duty since 1823. The eternal flame at the memorial's center symbolizes our commitment never to forget these officers and is a poignant reminder of the risks that the men and women behind the badge face daily.
The Mayfield Heights Police Honor Guard will participate in the Memorial Day Service at City Hall in the east parking lot on May 30th, honoring those who sacrificed their lives for our country and freedom.
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From the Service Department |
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Thanks for the Memories:
Saying Goodbye to The DeJohn Community Center
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