A Call With My Parents:

Part II

Mom, Dad, and Walter (photo courtesy of Walter Checefsky)

A Call With My Parents: Part II

by Bruce Checefsky

            I worried about visiting my parents for the Memorial Day weekend because of COVID19. I hadn’t seen them since last December. They live in northeastern Pennsylvania.   We weighed the risks, watched the weather forecast carefully so any visit would remain strictly outdoors. I rented a hotel for two nights nearby in a renovated 1930s train station. A few days before driving the seven hours east to visit, I still had my doubts. I was uncomfortable knowing that I might have been exposed to the virus and not know it. Both my parents are 89-years old and their health is what you might expect at that age.

            I phoned dad to ask him what he thought.

            “I have old A.G.E,” he said with humor uniquely his own. “Whatever you decide is fine.”

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Public Meeting on First Energy severe tree trimming 5:30pm TONIGHT at Rose-Mary Center 2346 W. 14th St. (formerly OLA-St. Joseph Center)

From: Kerry McCormack <kmccormack@clevelandcitycouncil.org>
Date: August 2, 2018 at 1:10:34 PM EDT
To: Cory Riordan <coryriordan@tremontwest.org>
Subject: Email for Block clubs please

Good afternoon,

After meeting with First Energy this morning regarding the severe tree trimming in the neighborhood, at my request they have agreed to come and speak with residents and to hear community concerns TONIGHT from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at Rose-Mary Center 2346 W. 14th St. (formerly OLA-St. Joseph Center). Please attend this very important meeting.

Thank you,

Kerry

Kerry McCormack
Cleveland City Councilman, Ward 3
(216) 664-2691

‘Do Not Feed The Tremonster’

This “Do Not Feed The Tremonster” photo was submitted by Anthony Pinzone, taken on July 1, during the Ukrainian Heritage Festival.