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American Legion donates $1,000 to Commission on Aging; students showcase bicentennial Lego project; resident urges multiple myeloma awareness
Summary
The council received a $1,000 donation from American Legion Post 572 for Parma Commission on Aging, a presentation by Old Brook Parma High School students on a bicentennial Lego fundraiser, and a public comment from resident Beth Case describing her diagnosis and urging awareness of multiple myeloma; council adopted a related awareness resolution under suspension of rules.
Several community items and public comments were part of Parma City Council’s March 2 meeting.
Joseph J. Jakubic of American Legion Post 572 presented a $1,000 check to the Parma Commission on Aging. "On behalf of the American Legion, Joseph J. Jakubic, post 572, we'd like to present this check for 1000 dollars to Department Commission on Aging," Jakubic said, and commission representatives said the gift will help make bathroom renovations handicapped-accessible and support programming for senior veterans.
Renee Chapel, president of the Parma Area Historical Society, and Pat (the society historian) introduced a bicentennial fundraiser centered on Stearns Homestead. Students from Old Brook Parma High School’s advanced manufacturing team — including Remy Alvarez and Shannon Williams — described their role packaging custom Lego kits for the fundraiser. "These types of projects show that students and schools don't have to keep their ideas about different projects inside," Shannon Williams said, adding that the hands-on work connects classroom learning to career skills.
During public comment, resident Beth Case described her diagnosis and treatment for multiple myeloma and urged awareness. "Multiple myeloma affects 1 in 6000 people and often goes undiagnosed for long periods of time," she told council, and she thanked local treatment centers and physicians who have helped her reach a maintenance milestone.
Council later adopted, under suspension of rules, a resolution recognizing March as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month (Resolution 21-26) alongside several other ceremonial resolutions.
Council and attendees also presented certificates of appreciation to school volunteers and foundation members and highlighted fundraising efforts that support educator grants and student programs.
