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Cleveland Violins moves to the Heights

Kim Steigerwald experienced musicians, and carries a wide range of cases and accessories. Patience is a virtue in the development Goronok String had been an anchor business. Patience paid off ten fold in on Magnolia Drive in University Circle the case of 2917 Mayfield Road, just for nearly ten years. Chen’s clientele west of Honda Motorcars. The build- includes young students as well as mu- ing, vacated by In House Furniture a sicians from the Cleveland Orchestra few years ago, sat forlornly, watching and beyond. As his business grew, Chen the thousands of cars make their daily searched for opportunities to purchase commute downtown. Its patience was his own building. His was one of those rewarded when Cleveland Heights thousands of cars that passed 2917 May- resident Yanbing Chen purchased the field Road daily. Chen’s patience was re- building in January 2008. warded when he acquired the building. Chen is the president of Cleveland As well as renaming the company, Violins, formerly Goronok String Instru- Chen had to reinvent the building and

ments. The full service violin shop spe- turned to the city of Cleveland Heights’ Mark Majewski cializes in the sales, rental and repair of Department of Planning & Develop- Yanbing Chen, owner of Cleveland Violins, is thrilled with his building’s location and the community’s response. violin family instruments and their bows. ment for assistance. He worked with It carries a large selection of handmade the city’s design consultant, Tim Barrett, Armed with Architectural Board of not only about what Yanbing Chen can instruments and bows. Cleveland Violins throughout the spring on various façade Review and Board of Zoning Appeals offer his customers, but what he offered offers instruction space for budding and elevations and sign designs. It was agreed approvals for the sign size, construction his community and home. He changed that the building needed special awnings on the exterior of the building began in the image of the city along the western and signage to highlight Chen’s unique August. The city provided Chen with a stretch of Mayfield Road. storefront grant and zero-percent loan for Cleveland Violins’ hours are 9:30 A member of the Observer business. Chen was also concerned about sunlight from the large windows along the significant investment on the exterior, a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Media Group and an Official Mayfield Road negatively impacting his and he utilized his own equity for signifi- and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Visit Google News Source display instruments. The design team cant improvements on the interior. online at www.clevelandviolins.com. a project of agreed that a window film with solar The transformation of the building control would protect his instruments this fall is impressive. The renovations Kim Steigerwald is the assistant director and still retain the storefront glass. add vibrancy and interest to the street. of planning and development for the city of Cleveland Violins’ home is a statement Cleveland Heights. Maintaining Cleveland Heights’ roads is no easy task

Allan Kuntz PAID declining population and the number of Major road projects (such as the US Postage Permit No. 920 Permit

Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, vacant homes. Funds collected through recent Fairmount Boulevard and Wa-

Nonprofit Organization Nonprofit If you spend time in your automobile the state and federal gasoline taxes are rensville Center Road repavings) are in Cleveland Heights, you may wonder allocated by the State of Ohio. funded by federal, state, and county how the city decides which streets to Another source is Community De- continued on page 2 maintain and when. Carl Czaga, assis- velopment Block Grant funds. A citizens tant to the city manager, capital proj- advisory committee reviews all requests for CH offers down ects, is responsible for any city project these funds and recommends disbursement exceeding $25,000. Czaga offers some through the approval of city council. The payment assistance enlightenment. capital projects office often bids for some Sources of funding of these funds. If obtained, these funds Heights Observer Staff No annual dollars are provided from are restricted to streets located in low and Cleveland Heights City Council passed a the general fund budget to maintain moderate income census tracts of the city. resolution at their Sept. 15 meeting to es- Still another source is the State of our city’s 128 road miles. Instead, funds tablish an Owner-Occupant Down Payment from license plate and vehicle registra- Ohio Public Works Fund, through which Assistance Program for the purchase of tion fees are designated proportionately the state annually makes millions of dol- one- or two-family homes and condomini- by zip code. The amount has been con- lars available for bid by municipalities. ums in the city. sistent over the years at $1.6 million, The bid process must include all engi- the program is funded in the amount of but this is expected to drop because of neering studies and is very competitive. $266,778 through an agreement with the FutureHeights, 2163 Lee Road, Suite 103 Suite 103 Lee Road, 2163 FutureHeights, Heights, OH 44118 Cleveland ome delivery now available! H ome delivery now or email Call 320-1423 [email protected]. Cuyahoga Housing Consortium and runs in this issue Free lot to become from Oct. 1, 2008 through Sept. 30, 2010. Opinion 2 New year, Applicants may receive up to $15,000 for green space same struggles for CH purchase of an existing home and up to Heights Library 3 $20,000 for a newly constructed home. Pre-purchase counseling and maintenance Deanna Bremer Fisher Tobias Rittner training is required for participation. Cleveland Hts. News 4 For more information contact Lori An empty lot on Lee Road, will become With the new year fast approaching, Sanford, housing counselor for the city of University Hts. News 5 green space until a new development Cleveland Heights leaders are once Cleveland Heights, at 216-291-4869. project becomes available. again facing the prospects of a tough the city also offers a Lead Safe Pro- Heights Schools 6-7 Situated between Meadowbrook financial year. The national economic gram that offers a grant of up to $9,500 and Tullamore roads, the empty lot was crisis has wreaked havoc on local gov- for families with children under the age of Heights Shops 8-10 planned to be the site of the Terraces ernment budgets and the mortgage six. Both new and existing homeowners are eligible The program is federally funded Heights Community 11 on Lee, a mixed use condominium and foreclosure challenges have further retail development, by Al Neyer, Inc. plagued many communities. and participants must meet low/mod income requirements, which are currently The project fell through when not In March, Heights residents struck Heights Arts 12-13 $39,750 for a family of two or $49,700 for enough condominiums were presold. down Issue 29, which would have raised a family of four. Contact the city for more Heights Neighborhoods 14 The current housing slump and eco- the city’s income tax rate from the cur- information: 216-291-4444. nomic downturn makes finding a new rent 2% tax to 2.4%. Home and Garden 15 continued on page 3 continued on page 14 heights observer DECEMBER 2 1 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org opinion HEIGHTS OBSERVER Heights High production of “West Side Story” Dominion East Ohio: The Heights Observer is a citizen-based news source pub- an unwitting accomplice? lished monthly by FutureHeights, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organi- showcases top notch talent of area youth zation dedicated to civic engagement and quality of life. Anita Kazarian 2163 Lee Rd., #103, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. Michael Zapawa supporters who made the production 216.320.1423 possible. As the director said, “It takes Dominion East Ohio Gas is a trustwor- Copyright 2008 FutureHeights, All rights reserved. thy company. Do not be so sure when Any reproduction is forbidden without written permission. I had the honor of attending the a village.” It seemed like there were hun- Height’s High production of Leonard dreds of parents and others dedicated to buying their water heater repair and PUBLISHER replacement plan for $4.95 a month. Deanna Bremer Fisher Bernstein’s “West Side Story” on Nov. the arts on hand. These folks sacrificed 7 and 9. I came to the show to support their time and worked almost as tire- You may end up spending more than if ADVERTISING you hired a private plumber. 216.320.1423 my son in his first performance. My lessly as the cast in ensuring everything [email protected] son attends Oxford Elementary School was just right. The pageantry of the The plan shows you receive $750 of and was a member of the choir. The protection a year. But, when phoning ADVISORY BOARD moment, the realistic costumes, the Carrie Buchanan, David Budin, Richard Henderson, choir provided vocals for “America” stage design and the meticulous nature to find out what “a year” meant, three Eleanor Mallet, Bob Rosenbaum and “One Hand, One Heart.” I came of getting a hundred and one things to different answers were given on three different phone calls: #1 said $750 per Editorial Board expecting to see the typical high school sync must have been a Herculean task Daniel Adiletta, Maryann Barnes, Jeff Bendix, Meryl play, what I saw was a Broadway quality for the director, cast and crew. It was calendar year; #2 said $750 per year Borato, David Budin, Deanna Bremer Fisher, Laura from the contract date and #3 said $750 Crawford, Greg Donley, Jane Flaherty, Tonya Gibson, production. the best $40 I have ever spent. Brenda Gray, Gillian Irwin, Mark Majewski, Marilyn I work in the Military. As such, The director left us with a message per occurrence. McLaughlin, Fran Mentch, Charlene Morse, Holly Is this important? Dominion does Pangrace, Courtenay Roberts, Bob Rosenbaum, Jessica my nomadic lifestyle has allowed me about the next generation of Americans: Schreiber, Afi Scruggs, Sarah Wean to live all over this great nation. I have We often read or hear about kids who are not do the work, but contracts an always been fond of attending plays. I independent company. The contract Photography not doing the right things. It is an odd Beth Brandt Sersig, Chela Crinnion, Deanna Bremer have seen Broadway and off-Broadway custom that we judge entire generations company will bill you when their labor Fisher, Jane Flaherty, Tonya Gibson, Lita Gonzalez, productions. What the high school did by the most mislead young men and and materials charges exceed the $750 Joy Henderson, Anita Kazarian, Christina Kleonotic, limit. Once over the $750 limit, you are Jay Levan, Mark Majewski, Hannah Metzger, Dan was nothing less than spectacular! The women. However, it was self-evident Milner, Barney Taxel, Sarah Wean orchestra was superb, the vocals were we lucky few saw some of the very best obligated to pay their rates. This happened to a UH resident; webmaster pitch perfect, and the acting was first of then next generation. I am certain Dan Ott rate. I was especially fond of the players we are leaving the care of our future in be careful it does not happen to you: You phone for service. The contract design and PRODUCTION who filled the roles of Tony, Maria, Ber- very capable hands. It was, and will be, Temma Collins and Ruth D’Emilia nardo and Doc. These fine people did Cleveland Height’s finest hour (or at least company plumber arrives and says he more than act as players in their roles, already checked your record. Since you Contributing Writers until next year’s production). Mazie Adams, Tylynn Alexander, Maryann Barnes, they became them. In essence, their act- had a service call over a year ago with David Budin, D. B. Fisher, Adele Cohn, Jared Earley, a problem, they charged your account ing, singing and costumes teleported us Michael Zapawa is a 12-year member of the Carol Gibson, Tonya Gibson, Lita Gonzalez, Joy $300. You used $300 of the $750 warran- Henderson, Kay Heylman, David Huffman, Anita all to 1950’s New York. Tony’s rendition U.S. Coast Guard who moved to Cleveland Kazarian, Christina Klenotic, Allan Kuntz, Kathleen ty leaving only $450 in your account. of “Something’s Coming” and the duet Heights in July 2008. As a military member, Larue Dorsey, Anne S. McFarland, Fran Mentch, The plumber decides you need Sue Pardee, Tobias Rittner, Beverly Simmons, Loren of Maria and Tony in “Tonight” were he moves every four years. He moved to the a new tank, which costs $750 with Sonkin, Judithe Soppel, Tricia Springstubb, Rebecca nothing less than Oscar worthy perfor- Heights expecting to find a house and nothing Stager, Kim Steigerwald, Blanche Valancy, Ronald installation. But, since your account Werman, Michael Zapawa mances. It was poetry in motion. else, but what he found here was a home and a has only $450 left, you will have to pay The views and opinions expressed in this publication After the play was complete, and community that he quickly grew to love. do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of after a 10 minute standing ovation, I the additional $300 for the work to be the Heights Observer, its publisher and staff, or of was surprised to see the large cast of completed. FutureHeights, its staff and board of trustees. Seed funding for the Heights Observer You do not think the plumber is generously provided by the Cyrus Eaton Foundation, ROADS continued from page 1 correct. You know you should not pay. the Dominion Foundation, and the Katherine and Lee Chilcote Foundation. dollars with the city’s portion normally road; which is why, if the original stone But a hot water tank problem is an 10% (sometimes raised by issuing bonds). curbing is intact it is not replaced. emergency. You are pressed for time, stressed, and finally assume Dominion Government-funded projects take a long In the pipe line East Ohio has correct information. So time because EPA and engineering studies Repaving Taylor Road from Euclid you write a check for $300. must be completed before final approval. Heights Boulevard to the East Cleveland Regardless of how Dominion de- A look back line is planned for 2009. The concrete fines the “year,” calendar or contract, Back in the 1970s and ‘80s, the chip-and- section along Severance Town Center Bring in this ad you still have the $750 in your account. tar method was used to pave residential will be reduced by one lane on the east and receive You do not owe a dime. But you fell for streets. More recently, according to Czaga, side of the road. This will be a “green” $5 off your next it anyway. You were talked into giving the city switched to asphalt because of a project in which the existing concrete yoga purchase! away $300. OB rise in costs and the cleaner approach of will be ground smooth, covered with two The person this happened to One coupon per purchase. Offer valid only on regularly asphalt. The chip-and-tar method allows layers of membrane material, and topped priced classes. May not be combined with other discounts. questioned the plumber and would EXPIRES 3/31/09 covering a lot of pavement in a short with a final coat of asphalt. Monticello not agree to the additional $300 bill time, but it can take some weeks for all Boulevard is in the bid process and will be by the contractor. But then, it was not the loose gravel to bond to the tar. The done in three phases beginning with the an emergency. The plumber left and Our Students Say: more time-consuming asphalt method section from Noble to Taylor. Mayfield “No hype, no lycra." phoned back a few days later to say the allows repaving only the worst streets and Road was on the docket for 2010, but “Life-transforming!" customer was right. applying cold patch, or just paving, the ODOT removed it from the schedule. A Dominion manager was eventually Now in our 12th year! curb troughs of selected streets. Mayfield Road was last repaved in contacted. Dominion said the additional 1979 and 1994. In 1994 the concrete bus 2319 Lee Rd. 216-371-9760 Other concerns $300 was related to something else, not www.atmacenter.com [email protected] pads were added to save on maintenance Some cities complete a road project city the amount in the account. Dominion also costs. The jury is still out on how concrete limit to city limit (for example, Lee Road explained as long as they replace the gas and asphalt mix; concrete wears longer, in Cleveland and Shaker Heights). Lee tank with a comparable size, they could The Chilcote Law Firm but it costs more and takes longer to Road in Cleveland Heights was planned do it with the cheapest tank made. install, causing more traffic disruption. as one project, but the plan was altered Also unusual for Dominion, docu- Solutions for Real Estate Today, the intersections of Warrens- to accommodate the library renovation. mentation or receipts for the work com- and Corporate Transactions ville Center/Mayfield and Monticello/ Major streets may be done in segments pleted is not provided to the customer Noble both stand out for their smoothness due to budget constraints or to avoid mass at the time of service, or in this case, and serve as reminders that street mainte- inconvenience to merchants and residents. ever. Without a receipt, the warranty nance reflects on the condition of a city. Lee A. Chilcote Few people are aware that a linear foot of on the tank is based on the date the Attorney at Law curbing costs the same as a linear foot of Allan Kuntz is a resident of Cleveland Heights. tank was manufactured, not the date of installation in your home. The Cedar-Grandview Building As consumers, we need to find out 12434 Cedar Road, Suite No. 3 what the plan covers and how it works. Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 Rosmarin Landscape Design 2986 Coleridge Road, And, Dominion may need to review how

Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 its contractors are actually implement- Main Phone: 216 795 4117 ing what, originally, sounded like a good Direct Dial: 216 795 9859 216.932.4859 idea for its customers. Cell: 216 496 6646 Fax: 216 795 4245 Fax 216.932.3752 Email: [email protected] Anita Kazarian is a resident of University www.annrosmarin.com Heights and enjoys being an active citizen. heights observer DECEMBER 2, 2008 2 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org HEIGHTS Library

Don’t miss the new web trend classes at the Lee Road Library Heights Libraries

Tonya Gibson web trend classes

The World Wide Web is a great source All classes take place in the Lee of information, entertainment and Road Library’s community office services to people of all ages. But the and require advanced registration. plethora of sites can make navigating it Blogging 101: time consuming and confusing. Monday, January 5, 7 p.m. This winter the library is offering a series of programs designed to introduce Google Calendars: you to some of the best services the web Wednesday, January 14, 7 p.m. has to offer. The library’s web trends classes highlight free services you might Flickr Photo Sharing: be curious about, including blogging, Monday, January 26, 7 p.m.

wikis, digital photos and downloadable G ibson onya T music. Come to the Heights Libraries for Web Trends classes that highlight all the web has to offer. Wikis: In Blogging 101 you will be intro- Wednesday, February 4, 7 p.m. duced to the world of blogs, or web on free and easy to use tools you can use and learn about music websites Pandora, based journals, that offer you a chance Google Docs: to edit, store and share photos. Deezer and Last FM. Wednesday, February 11, 7 p.m. to discuss and share information on a Almost everyone is familiar with Not sure which of these services you wide range of topics and interests. Wikis Google! Did you know Google also of- may need or want to learn about? Join Music Channel 101: are similar to blogs, but have a focus on fers free calendar and document services? us for Best Free Stuff on the Web for Wednesday, February 18, 7 p.m. collaboration. Wiki participants have an Learn about all Google has to offer in a demonstration and discussion about opportunity to add and edit the Wiki, Google Calendars and Google Docs. many of the great free, useful and fun Best Free Stuff on the Web: contributing their ideas and thoughts to If you like listening to music, then services the web has to offer. Monday, February 23, 7 p.m. the community. Both tools are easy and the web is the place for you. The web To register for a class, call the fun to learn. has become the most popular source to Heights Libraries at 216.932.3600 or reg- Do you want to do more than just explore new genres of music, download ister online at www.heightslibrary.org. Free Lot from page 1 snap a picture with your digital camera? your favorite artist and listen to your fa- The web offers several tools for you to developer unlikely in the near future. vorite selections. Attend Music Channel Tonya Gibson is an employee of the Heights enhance and manage all your digital Since the project’s demise, the 101 to learn how to create your own music Libraries who enjoys writing and photogra- photos. Flickr Photo Sharing will focus semi-paved lot has become free park- station, share music with your friends phy in her free time. ing used by workers and retail patrons. Meanwhile, a new $6.2 million parking garage located behind the Cedar Lee Lights, brushes, action! Theater building, which the city had built to serve the new development, has Judithe Soppel were joined by Dobama Board President remained underutilized since it opened Bill Newby and his wife, Barbara, and in the fall of 2007. “Why would I pay Life upon the stage may seem glamor- Dianne Boduszek, managing director to park in a far away garage, when the ous, but life behind the curtains doesn’t of the theater. empty lot is much closer and is free?” really look all that glitzy. The change from ‘naked’ drywall said a free lot patron. volunteers spent the weekend of to ‘dressed’ office walls is amazing. Cleveland Heights City Council Nov. 15-16 readying Dobama Theatre’s Dobama expects to take residency in voted to seed the lot with grass after newly completed office space in the their offices by mid-December. Dobama considering other options according to Heights Library’s Activity Center. expects to begin performances in their Carl Czaga, director of public works. “The Grabbing paint brushes, left to right, new space in the fall of 2009. deciding factor,” said Czaga, “was that

eights L ibrary H eights Courtesy are Library Director Nancy Levin Amtrust Bank could develop their new Nancy, Spencer and Sura are getting the job done and Dobama board members Spencer Judithe Soppel is public relations coordinator branch location on the half of the site that at the new Dobama space Caress and Sura Stevastopolous. They for the CH-UH Public Library. they own when their current lease at Lee and Washington expires. This possibility would prohibit the city from making the larger investment to pave the lot properly, restripe it and install meters.” CH-UH Public Library Board Czaga said the city will shut down the lot in February 2009 and begin seed- Meeting Highlights of October 20, 2008 ing as soon as weather permits. Costs for tear up and seeding were not available. MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008 Video games branches on the weekends. Director Short-term paid parking is available All board members present. The library now has a selection of video Nancy Levin said that during the week in the garage and in Lot #5 behind the games circulated through the Northeast there were police officers at Noble and Cedar Lee Theater building for $0.25 Dobama Ohio Chapter of the Ohio Library University Heights and there had just per half hour. Lot #5 also contains A contract with Dobama has been signed. Council on video games. The Technol- been an all-staff training for dealing with some permit parking. “We could explore With a 6-1 vote (board member Kevin ogy Committee will set policy. incidents. The library suspends offend- permit parking within the garage if the Ortner abstained) the board approved ers from service. About 50 people are demand were there,” said Czaga. The Julia Criscione, AIA, who worked on Reader’s Advisory Team currently suspended. city currently offers permit parking for the Main Library renovation, to be the Noble Library Manager JoAnn Vicarel $30 per month at the garages it owns on project manager of the Dobama project. spoke about the Reader’s Advisory Team. LWV Observer: Anne S. McFarland. Coventry and at Surrey and Lennox in Criscione will oversee the legal require- The team fulfills the traditional role of the Cedar Fairmount district. ments of the building code, insurance librarian in helping readers find books. Disclaimer: These reports contain member and the guarantees of the contractors. The team does book talks at retirement observation and selected highlights of public Deanna Bremer Fisher has lived in the homes and has a blog that has been “hid- meetings and are not official statements of Heights for 15 years and is executive director Opening on library board den” on the website, but will be featured the League of Women Voters-Cuyahoga Area, of FutureHeights. Board President Gerald Blake’s term ex- more prominently in the future. The Heights Chapter. This disclaimer must ac- pires this year. The Cleveland Heights- blog has reviews, recommendations and company any redistribution of these reports. University Heights School Board will pictures of librarians along with their appoint his replacement. Blake asked subject specialties. From July 1 through To receive email postings of full reports, send an board members to encourage anyone Oct. 16, there were over 4,500 visits to email to [email protected] who might be interested to apply. the page. The team has received compli- with the word “subscribe” in the subject line ments from authors who are featured. Portrait of Jennie Levey Meeting summaries have been edited and A painting of former librarian Jennie Library security prepared by Charlene Morse, Marilyn

Levey has been installed next to the Board member Audrey Cole expressed McLaughlin and Maryann Barnes. Deanna B re m er F isher The empty lot between Meadowbrook and Tullam- meeting room named in her honor. concern that there is no security in the ore roads on Lee is often full during the day. heights observer DECEMBER 2 3 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org Cleveland Heights news Cleveland Heights City Council Highlights of October/November 2008 meetings

Monday, October 6, 2008 MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008 which time Cleveland Heights won an All council members present. All council members present. All-American City award. Zoning code amendments Ordinances amending the city’s zoning code Tribute to Oliver Schroeder Dissolution of Cable Commission Barriers installed by businesses were introduced. Public hearings on these Mayor Edward Kelley asked for a mo- Director of Finance/Clerk of Council A citizen communicated her concern ordinances will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 ment of silence for Oliver Schroeder, Thomas Malone reported that the Cable with the various types of barriers in- and at the Planning Commission meeting who passed away recently. Schroeder Television Commission had submitted stalled by businesses for protection. She at 7 p.m. on Dec. 10 in council chambers. had served on city council from 1956 to a resolution to dissolve itself, subject to claimed that they suggested criminal ac- Two of the proposed amendments call for 1977, including one term as mayor. Kel- reconstitution by Council should the tivity and did not send a good message. specifying minimum yard requirements ley pointed out that Schroeder’s leader- commission’s services again be required. for free standing air conditioning and ship helped keep the city viable when it Council later passed an ordinance dis- Natural gas supplier other machinery in multiple family districts chose to be integrated and diverse. solving this commission. Before the vote City Manager Bob Downey urged all resi- and for limiting the size of instructional was taken, Councilman Dennis Wilcox dents to consider the options in choosing signs to 10 feet. Another seeks to amend Heights Youth Club explained that a state law now required a natural gas supplier. Because the city the zoning code to designate automobile Council granted a request to change the that local cable programs be addressed at had to commit to a supplier during the sales and rentals and gasoline stations as original zoning permit for the Heights the state level. The commission delayed summer months when rates were higher, conditional uses in C-3 Districts and to Youth Club to allow all students enrolled in requesting disbandment until they were the city’s aggregation program may not prohibit automobile rentals in C-2 Dis- CH-UH schools to join the club. Earlier in sure the State was responding well to local provide the least expensive option. tricts. Another proposes a new subsection the meeting, Joel Borwick, owner of Seitz- questions and complaints. Wilcox thanked to permit occasional garage and yard sales, Agin hardware and Heights Youth Club Assistant Law Director Bill Hannah and Yellowstone Road water main a maximum of two a year, lasting no more board member, and Roscoe Morgan, Youth commission members, Jonathon Gold- Council authorized contracting with than three consecutive calendar days, and Club director, addressed Council extoling man, James Castello, and Stephen Titch- Mackay Engineering & Surveying for restricted to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with only one the club’s successes. Borwick pointed out enal for their consistently excellent work. services associated with the Yellowstone sign advertising the sale. that 72% of club members who regularly Councilman Ken Montlack thanked Law Road Water Main and Resurfacing Proj- participated in Project Learn, an academic Director John Gibbon for the expertise ect at a cost not to exceed $17,911. The LWV Observer: Kay Heylman program at the club, completed the final in telecommunication that got the com- entire cost would be paid through the See disclaimer on page 3. grading period of the 2007-2008 school mission going in the first place. Council city’s block grant fund. year on the honor or merit rolls. Repre- members unanimously expressed regret senting the club and its board, Borwick over shuttering the commission as, “an maintained that all students attending all-out assault on Home Rule.” CH-UH schools should be given the same Looking for a church family? opportunity to join the club. [Under condi- Public Health Services We invite you to worship with us this Sunday at 11:00 am. tions of the original zoning permit, only Council authorized the renewal of an students residing in Cleveland Heights had agreement with the Cuyahoga County Look for one of these people been permitted to participate.] General Health District for public health who will be sure to greet you! services at an annual cost of $184,845. CDBG Funds This agreement provides residents with Council authorized the submission of the a wide spectrum of services including flu Community Development Block Grant ap- shots, health screenings, pest control and plication for the year beginning January 1, school health inspections. 2009. Should the application be successful, Council would apportion funds ($1,550,893 Financial legislation requirements for 2008) among community organizations Council approved two resolutions required according to recommendations of the annually. The first requested the County Citizens Advisory Committee. Council- Auditor to advance taxes from the pro- man Mark Tumeo advised nonprofits that ceeds of the 2008 tax year collection. The block grants could be wiped out if the city’s second accepted the amounts and rates as 3031 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Hts. 216.321.2660 www.fhcpresb.org population fell below 50,000. determined by the Budget Commission, authorized the necessary tax levies, and Boarded up houses certified them to the County Auditor. Council passed an ordinance requiring that Northcoast Geothermal*, Inc. boards on all boarded-up houses be painted Paper shredding and leaves Design and Construction Services in the color of the house or trim within five Councilwoman Bonnie Caplan an- The energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home or days. Tumeo noted that this practice made nounced that Paper Shredding Day business. We specialize in retrofitting Heights homes! “a very big difference,” leadingc ouncilman scheduled for residents had been post- Call 216-906-1300 or email [email protected] for more information. Ken Montlack to comment, “There are poned until spring because the company times when you can put lipstick on a pig.” contracted did not have a shredder avail- *Noun 1. energy derived from the heat in able. Also, after November, leaves should geothermal energy the interior of the earth Federal foreclosure program be placed in yard bags for pick-up. To address foreclosures and vacant housing, Congress passed the Neighborhood Stabi- Congratulations to Delisle lization Program Grant to distribute about Councilman Wilcox praised Deb Delisle, CITY OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS $3.9 billion to states and other local entities superintendent of the CH-UH City DECEMBER 2008 MEETINGS for housing rehabilitation and homeowner School District, for her appointment as MEETINGS ARE HELD AT CITY HALL, 40 SEVERANCE CIRCLE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. assistance. Councilman Montlack noted that Ohio’s superintendent of schools and Mon 1 5:45 pm Council Committee of the Whole Executive Conference Room the city would be working on this diligently Mayor Edward Kelley wished her the best Mon 1 7:30 pm City Council Meeting Council Chambers and that Kim Steigerwald, director of plan- in her new position. Tue 2 4:00 pm Architectural Board of Review Council Chambers Tue 2 5:30 pm Landmark Commission Superior Schooolhouse 1 ning and development for the city, had done Mon 8 5:45 pm Council Committee of the Whole Executive Conference Room a masterful job analyzing the criteria. LWV Observers: Mon 8 7:00 pm Public Hearing Council Chambers Carol Gibson and Blanche Valancy Wed 10 7:00 am Administrative Services Commission Executive Conference Room Wed 10 7:00 pm Planning Commission Council Chambers “Green” efforts Mon 15 5:45 pm Council Committee of the Whole Executive Conference Room Councilwoman Bonnie Caplan pointed MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008 Mon 15 7:00 pm Public Meeting Council Chambers out that the city’s efforts to be “green,” Bonnie Caplan excused. Mon 15 7:30 pm City Council Meeting Council Chambers by fitting diesel vehicles with pollution Tue 16 4:00 pm Architectural Board of Review Council Chambers Wed 17 8:00 am Financial Institutions Adv. Committee Executive Conference Room controls and implementing a no-idle Tribute to Marjorie Wright Wed 17 7:30 pm Board of Zoning Appeals Council Chambers policy for drivers, were rewarded with Mayor Edward Kelley asked for a mo- Fri 19 9:00 am Commission on Aging Senior Activity Center 2 a $5,000 grant from the Ohio Envi- ment of silence in honor of Marjorie Thur 25 Christmas - City Hall & Community Center Closed* ronmental Council to purchase Diesel Wright, who died Oct. 23. A member of Mon 29 5:45 pm Council Committee of the Whole Executive Conference Room 1 The Superior Schoolhouse is located at Superior Road and Euclid Heights Boulevard. Emission Controls. City Council from 1966 to 1981, Wright 2 The Senior Activity Center is located inside the Community Center, Monticello & Mayfield. *Refuse & recycling collection will be delayed by one day following the holiday. served as mayor from 1976 to 1979 during Visit www.clevelandheights.com for any changes or additions. For more information on the above meetings, call 291-4444. LWV Observer: Kay Heylman. heights observer DECEMBER 2, 2008 4 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org University HEIGHTS news University Heights City Council Highlights of October/November 2008 meetings

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008 hood property values had fallen and JCU Sheila Hubman of Ashurst Road Frank Consolo voting no. They felt that Council members Peter R. Bernardo, renters were not neighborly. felt that the denial of a backyard fence postponement would only prolong the Frankie Goldberg, and Kevin Patrick Councilman Steven Bullock noted elsewhere in University Heights could in- dispute without learning much more. Murphy excused. that he expected university representatives terfere with her right to erect a fence. On the first vote Vice Mayor Adele to “sit down with us,” but in the meantime, Lisa Barrett, representing JCU, said Zucker voted for the appeal and Sims Quorum “we have to live by our own rules.” that the university was looking forward passed. Since three votes were needed Law Director Ken Fisher noted that Patrick O’Shaughnessy, a Kerwick to working with Council on the task for a majority vote and resolution of the four members of council were sufficient Road resident, applauded City Council force. However, she noted that the issue, Sims relented and voted to deny to do business and could vote on items for forming a committee to talk with fence in question was code compliant the appeal. Thus, the appeal was denied that required a simple majority. JCU but implored Council not to “for- and consistent with other fences. Denial with a 1-3 vote. get the residents.” O’Shaughnessy said of the fence solely because it was JCU Appeal to deny fence permit that putting a moratorium on fence that asked for it would constitute an Ordinance to repeal moral claims The bulk of the meeting involved an building would send a message to the “arbitrary and capricious” ruling. Without discussion, Council voted appeal of a fence permit, granted by university. Bullock appealed for patience Maria Alfaro-Lopez, JCU employee unanimously to repeal the section of the the Board of Zoning Appeals on Oct.8 to allow Council to address this with the and renter at a property named in an- city code granting moral claims. for a John Carroll University (JCU)- process that had already begun. other fence dispute, claimed adverse owned property at 2580 South Belvoir Several other residents extolled the effects from the absence of a fence when LWV Observer: Maryann Barnes. Boulevard. neighborhood openness. Behind the homes, children at play invaded her privacy. She Mike Kirincic, of Carroll Blvd., property lines were not closed in creating further emphasized that the area to be MONDAY, NOvEMBER 3, 2008 filed the appeal claiming that erection an open space where children played and fenced in was not a common area; it was All council members present of a fence by JCU across the backs moved freely from yard to yard. private property. of properties would have an adverse Both Mayor Beryl Rothschild and Councilman Sims made a motion Road salt effect on his property. He asked that Councilman Steven Sims expressed to postpone the decision in order to A resolution authorizing the city to Council take action for the good of the sympathy for the residents who were study further the situation and JCU’s participate in the NEO/SO’s 2008-2009 neighborhood. He complained that the appealing the fence with the mayor actions. The motion failed with both salt program passed at an earlier meeting. university was land-banking, neighbor- suggesting that a moratorium on fences Councilman Bullock and Councilman NEO/SO, the Northeast Ohio Sourcing may be a good idea. Office, pools the orders of municipalities, county government, schools and univer- sities to obtain favorable contracts. Due The flu vaccination clinic used the University Heights CERT to road salt scarcity, NEO/SO was unable national CERT protocol as a drill to to secure a contract this year. University ensure its team is prepared. University Heights is attempting to negotiate its Heights Emergency Response Organi- own contract, a challenging task because zation, under Fire Chief John Pitchler, of the relatively small amount of salt Uni- performed flawlessly. Peter Bernardo, versity Heights needs. To further reduce president of the CERT team, calls pe- salt usage, Service Superintendent Chris- riodic meeting for ongoing training. topher Vild reported that the Service and The CERT concept was developed Utilities Committee was discussing the and implemented by the Los Angeles use of a “sensible salting” policy. City Fire Department in 1985. Since . K azarian

A 1993, CERT training has been available Waterline replacements Walter Stinson, community coordinator of University Heights, two CERT volunteers, and Fire Chief John Pitchler. nationally by FEMA. The uniform proto- City Engineer Joseph Ciuni reported that col ensures professional response teams waterline replacements on University from any place in the Unites States will Anita Kazarian Parkway, Silsby and Groveland were to CERT teaches resident volunteers find a uniform and effective community have been completed by Oct. 14 and con- to understand potential disasters in their organization to offer support. The Community Emergency Response tractor Noce Enterprises was incurring area and trains them in basic response University Heights residents are Team, CERT, was used to conduct a flu daily late charges. The Cleveland Water skills. When an emergency happens, welcomed to apply as volunteers to vaccination clinic at Wiley Middle School Department will test water on Silsby professional responders may not imme- CERT. Anyone 18 years old and older on Sunday Nov. 9. The city’s annual se- Road before hooking up residents. diately be available. When they are, they may apply by contacting City Hall. nior flu shot program vaccinates a few may need assistance. University Heights hundred people per year. University Square garage CERT volunteers are an organized group, Anita Kazarian is a resident of University Ciuni said that critical supports for Uni- trained for such an event. Heights and enjoys being an active citizen. versity Square garage have been repaired and less critical supports were now in

 the process of being fixed. View and submit community events anytime FREE at heightsobserver.org, your online community newspaper. DATE TIME EVENT ALL ABOUT WHERE City Watch Atma Center - Yoga for Every Body, 2319 Lee Dec 4 4:45 PM Yoga Demo Relieve holiday stress with beginner’s yoga. FREE Fire Chief John Pitchler described City Road, CH "University Circle: Chris Ronayne, University Circle, Inc. will speak. A League of Watch as a reverse 911 service. City Dec 4 7:00 PM Building the Women Voters Community Forum. $5 general/$3 student Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Knowledge District" door. Watch will inform residents of emergen- "Real: The Truth about cies, evacuations, and non-emergency Dec 4 7:00 PM Being Single” with Book signing. FREE Borders, Severance Towne Center, CH Kelly Chapman information by telephone (both land line and cell), fax or email. Residents can sign Gift, food, crafts, music. Admission free with canned food for Dec 6 9 AM-1 PM Advent Festival Benefit Cory Hunger Center. Bring mittens, gloves, scarves and Church of the Saviour, 2537 Lee Road, CH socks for donation to West Side Community Center. up on the University Heights website.

Festival of Enjoy your favorite Christmas music in a Sanctuary decorated Dec 7 10:15 PM Church of the Saviour, 2537 Lee Road, CH Lessons & Carols with traditional evergreens and red poinsettias. FREE LWV Observer: Sue Pardee Holiday concert by the River Valley Ringers, an auditioned Dec 7 1:00 PM Ringing in the Holidays Judson Manor, University Circle community hand bell choir. FREE See disclaimer on page 3. Preventing FREE workshop for CH residents. Home Repair Resource Center, 2520 Noble Rd., Dec 8 7:00 PM Plumbing Disasters Reserve: 381-9560 CH Amahl & the Night Arts In The Cathedral presents Amahl and the Night Visitors Dec 12 & Dec 14 7:30 PM by Gian Carlo Menotti on December 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Church of the Saviour, 2537 Lee Road, CH Visitors December 14 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: $8 adults and $4 youth. Holiday concert by the River Valley Ringers, an auditioned Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mayfield Road at Dec 12 7:30 PM Ringing in the Holidays community hand bell choir. Canned food collection. Crest, CH Apollo’s Fire performs. For tickets call 216.320.0012 or visit St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Dec 12 & Dec 13 8:00 PM Handel’s Messiah www.apollosfire.org. Boulevard (at Coventry, CH A morning of food, crafts and fun! Santa will arrive promptly at 9:45 a.m. $5 per adult; $3 per child; Children 2 and under 9 AM – 12 FREE Maximum $20 per family (includes grandparents) All Beaumont School Dining Room, 3301 North Park Dec 13 Breakfast with Santa PM are Welcome. Reservations and payment by Dec. 5th to Boulevard, CH Mary Ebner: [email protected] 216-321-6265 X242 Holiday concert by the River Valley Ringers, an auditioned Dec 13 2:30 PM Ringing in the Holidays community hand bell choir. FREE CHUH Main Library, 2345 Lee Road, CH Dec 14 7:30 PM Holiday Concert Western Reserve Chorale performs Choral works with brass Grace Lutheran Church, 13001 Cedar Road, CH accompaniment. FREE 2163 Lee Road #103, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Oddy Fest December: Four short dramatic works performed. Adult content. All Heights Arts Studio, 2340 Lee Road (on the west Dec 17 8:00 PM 216–320–1423 • www.futureheights.org The End tickets $10 side of the CH Library), CH heights observer DECEMBER 2 5 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org HEIGHTS schools Alumni return to their roots Graduates go away to great things, but many come back Lita Gonzalez Courtesy of Miles walker Courtesy Miles Walker with his Japanese host family. Left to right: Obaasan (grandma), Okaasan (mom), Miles, Otoosan (dad), Hiro (cousin). Heights Students on Cultural Exchanges ita G onzalez L ita G onzalez L ita Joy Henderson and became friends with amazing peo- ple, both German and other exchange Steven Haynie ‘91 always had fond Allison Byrd ‘95 went through the CH- Heights High has a successful American students,” Hannah said. memories of Cleveland Heights even UH school system—Belvoir, Wiley, and Field Service (AFS) program that of- “My German family was very patient when his family moved to Cincinnati af- Heights. In her sophomore and junior years fers summer, semester, and school year with teaching me vocabulary and the ter he finished fourth-grade.i ndeed, af- at Heights she worked as a junior instructor exchanges to over 50 countries for high ways of German society,” said Hannah. ter eighth-grade he asked to move back for the IMOTEP program (Instructional school students and recent graduates. AFS “The most exciting thing for me was to attend Heights High. “It was almost Mathematics Helping Our Teens Excel is a 61 year old program with over 30,000 as if I had never left,” says Haynie. “I program), the brainchild of Heights’ math volunteers worldwide and has a goal of walked through the doors and so many teacher Mark Wessels. It was this experi- “building a more just and peaceful world people came over to say hello.” He went ence that inspired her to become a math through international student exchange.” on to study mass communication at the teacher. She graduated from Florida A & Recently, two Heights students went on University of Cincinnati (“Dick God- M with a BS in mathematics. AFS foreign exchanges. Senior Miles dard was my idol”) but his career path Like many alumni who leave for col- Walker went to Japan for a six-week sum- took a major turn when he took part lege, she was sure she would only come back mer program. Hannah Kohr graduated one in the summer re-shelving program at for visits. She was teaching in Tallahassee year early to attend school in Germany. the university’s library. “Library Science when she received a call from Wessels. Was Miles lived with the Nawa family just became my new love,” he says. she interested in teaching for the exapnding outside of Nagoya, the fourth largest city He obtained a Masters in Library IMOTEP program? In 2000 the onetime in Japan . He slept on a futon and rode his Science at SUNY Buffalo, did an in- National Merit and Presidential Scholar bike past rice patties to catch the train to ternship for the National Library of found herself back at her alma mater. “IM- school, which was located in a skyscraper. Medicine in Bethesda Maryland, and OTEP had been such an important part of Miles’ host mother and father took then landed back in Cleveland. “It was my life that it just felt natural to come back him to several public baths –one, natural of hannah kohr Courtesy a twist of fate,” he says. “I was coming to Cleveland, to work with the program hot springs on a cliff and the other, a Hannah Kohr with her host sister Jana Hameister back to Cincinnati for a job but had to and teach math,” Byrd says. She became in Hamburg with the Lemon Lady statue. According green tea bath. One of the most excit- stop in Cleveland to attend a funeral involved in the recent transformation to to a German legend, if you rub the statue’s finger ing moments for Miles was a ceremony it will bring good luck. and ended up getting a volunteer job five Small Schools and attended the First where families carry a rock and place it at doing out reach with elementary to high Ring Leadership Academy at Cleveland a mountain top shrine. Each family also when people would ask me what part of school-age youngsters. I guess I always State where aspiring administrators could placed a flag with the names of their fam- southern Germany I came from. They knew this was home –where I wanted to earn a Masters in Education Administration ily members. The Nawa family included could hear a slight accent but did not grow old and raise my kids.” Today he in nontraditional situations. Miles’ name on their family’s flag. think it was American.” is the young adult services coordinator Today she is the assistant principal at “My Japanese parents were very lov- Hannah is currently working and at the Cleveland Heights-University Roxboro Middle School. She admits to miss- ing and kind,” Miles said. “I saw many plans to major in international studies at Heights Public Library. ing teaching at times. “Teaching is special. unique things about another culture but Long Island University in the future. The CH-UH Public Library has You can see the moment when your students also saw how similar people are.” The AFS program doesn’t just send welcomed teens by designating a space get it, the instant when you know you have Miles plans to study electrical engineer- students to other countries. The program called the Spot (open from 2 to 5:30 made a difference.” Alison credits her ap- ing or computer science at MIT, Boston also allows students from other countries p.m.), hosting the annual Poetry Slam, preciation of education to the support and University, or the University of Maryland. to experience American culture at Heights helping teens with homework, and de- motivation of her family and Wessels. “They Hannah Kohr lived with the Hameis- High. Six exchange students from Ghana, veloping intergenerational programs. never expected anything but the best from ter family in the port city of Hamburg. Japan, Hong Kong, Italy, Sweden, and Tur- Haynie observes that “for every one kid me and believed in me even when I didn’t.” When she first arrived, Hannah spoke key participated in the program this year. who isn’t behaving, there are 10 who are This is the message that she now brings to her little German. “It was so hard!” she said. For more information about AFS, busy doing homework and taking part job every day, because “you never know what While everyone was polite, it was diffi- visit afs.org or call Krista Hawthorne in programs.” type of impact you will have on a child.” Like cult to make friends when she could not at 216-932-4081. He is looking for volunteers to many graduates, she found that moving away communicate well. After three months, mentor the teens that come to the led to an appreciation of what Cleveland has her German was strong enough to engage Joy Henderson is the parent/community Spot. “Retirees or college students can to offer. Reach her at [email protected]. and connect with other students. “I met liaison for Heights High. help build these important relationship Keep that information about our bridges between generations.” Inter- Heights graduates coming! Email me at ested? Contact him at 932-3600 x 292 [email protected]. Heights students rake leaves for senior citizens or [email protected] Advertise in the Lita Gonzalez, a long time community Joy Henderson was a good feeling just to be able to help Heights Observer volunteer, lives in Cleveland Heights with someone else. her husband Mark. Both her daughters are Thirty three Heights High students Call 320-1423 Heights High graduates. spent the morning of Saturday Nov. Joy Henderson is the parent/community 1 raking leaves for Cleveland Heights liaison for Heights High. HOLLIS AUTOMOTIVE senior citizens. 2857 Noble Road The city of Cleveland Heights Cleveland Heights, OH 44121 identified 15 senior citizens who needed (216) 472-6443 their leaves raked and the six groups of Heights students, rakes in hand, rang Complete Mechanical Repairs doorbells ready to help. 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CH-UH Board of Where will you be Looking this Christmas for a churchSeason? home? Wondering what goes on inside that brick Education We invite you to join us... all are welcome! church at the corner of Monticello & Lee? Meeting Highlights of October/November 2008 December 7  11 am ServiceCOME & Lunch, AND CraftSEE! Workshop December 14  All11 aream invited Service to Worship & 10,000 at Villages 11:00 am Shopping with us. 4 pm Ohio BoyChoir Advent Concert December 21  11 am Service of Lessons & Carols Tuesday, OCTOBER 21, 2008 Board President Michael Cicero December 24  5 pm Family Service stated that the board would decide 11 pm Candlelight Service & Reception Five-year forecast on an interim superintendent by the Scott Gainer, district treasurer, present- December 28  11 am Informal Service end of November; that person would ed the five-year forecast. The 7.2 mill not be a candidate for superintendent. operating levy that passed in November When it is time to choose a permanent 2007 will not bring in the anticipated Forest Hill Church,3031 Monticello Presbyterian Blvd.,Cleveland Hts. replacement the community would be 216.321.2660 www.fhcpresb.org amount. Real estate property tax collec- 3031 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Hts. 216-321-2660 www.fhcpresb.org involved. tion rates dropped from a typical 97% to 92%. In addition, a 5% decrease in state Student field trips funding was assumed for the purposes The board approved the following of this forecast. trips: The FunnyTimes Coventry School building • The High School Varsity Basketball CARTOONS | FUNNY STORIES | POLITICS | WEIRD NEWS Director of Business Services, Stephen team to Dayton, Shergalis, reported on the following let- • The Monticello seventh/eighth grad- “Absolutely essential” ters of interest for the Coventry prop- ers’ African American Experience Tour erty: Day Cares R Us, Little Italy Pres- to Atlanta, Georgia, –WASHINGTON P OST ervation Partners, The Cleveland Music • The High School Spanish Students to 1-YEAR / $25 (12 issues) ext.HO School Settlement, and The Intergen- 216.371.8600 Spain, and WWW. FUNNYTIMES. COM erational School. None of the groups • Sixth-grade Wiley Middle School Out- supplied all the necessary information. door Education to Malabar Farm and Shergalis will inform the respondents Mohican State Park. that the rest of the financial information Cisco Academy 1763 Coventry Road must be submitted by Nov. 17. The Lay The Computer Networking Technology Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 Finance Committee will then meet to www.pacificeastcoventry.com (Cisco Academy) course of study was examine all of the information and pres- approved. Mon. - Thurs. :11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. ent their findings to the school board at Fri.: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. the Dec. 16 meeting. One to one computer instruction Sat.: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Joseph Micheller, director of education Sun.: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. LWV Observer: Adele Cohn. services, gave an update on the One to Japanese and Malaysian Tuesday, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 One (computer) teaching and learning Restaurant Tel: 216-320-2302 Fax: 216-320-2306 at Monticello. There has been great Merit scholarship awards ® The National Merit and Achievement support from Apple for professional Scholarship Semifinalists were honored. development. The teachers are using Also, Commended Students of these the technology in more ways than WASHINGTON & LEE tests were recognized. planned. Alumni to restore clock tower Deferred compensation AUTO SERVICE Eric Silverman, Alumni Foundation pres- The government made changes in how school districts handle deferred com- ident, informed the board of the founda- We service domestic and tion’s plans to raise money to restore the pensation. Consequently, the board clock tower on Heights High. approved a resolution adopting a plan import vehicles and light and appointing the treasurer to admin- ister it. duty trucks. Administrators endorse Fowler- Mack for superintendent Coventry School building James Reed, principal of Renaissance The Lay Finance Committee will meet School, presented the board with a on Nov. 25 to go over the proposals for letter signed by many administrators Coventry. Come in and guess items in our stained praising Superintendent Deborah Del- glass window and enter your name in isle and asking the board to consider LWV Observer: Adele Cohn. our drawing for a FREE Oil Change! Assistant Superintendent Christine See disclaimer on page 3. Fowler-Mack as her replacement. 2080 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights (216) 371-2850

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y jahn turkey platter, a grandmother’s vase, a any glaze, antique or new. Morse uses

c in d souvenir of a honeymoon--it has a story only professional, conservation-grade Missy’s glamour shot doesn’t due her justice! She lights up the room at Abstract. (More photos online.) attached,” says Morse, founder of H.S. materials. A common challenge of her Morse Conservation Services. “I listen job is restoring things that people have Fran Mentch times an hour. By Sunday evening Missy to a lot of wonderful reminiscing.” repaired with hardware store glue, was at a veterinary emergency clinic and Morse grew up in Shaker and Cleve- which can actually absorb clay. Often The little shi-tzu was only supposed to was diagnosed with a bladder infection land Heights, and began learning restora- she has to re-break something in order stay with Cindy Jahn for a weekend. But she apparently contracted from being tion while still in high school—not that to fix it right. that was two years ago. Now "Missy" is confined in filthy quarters. this was her idea. She comes from a long “Sometimes people bring me china very much a part of Jahn's life. Jahn has a theory about the first line of eccentric artists and entrepre- that is still being manufactured, and A visit to Jahn's salon, Abstract on six years of Missy’s life. She thinks her neurs, and was only helping out with the could easily be replaced,” says Morse, Fairmount Boulevard, shows just how dog had two previous owners. The first family business, Senders Gallery. who works out of her home studio. “But the dog has affected Jahn. In addition one made her into a well-mannered After receiving her B.F.A. in sculp- if I suggest that, they look at me. ‘It just to shampoos and products for humans, and wonderful companion. That owner ture from the Tyler School of Art, a wouldn’t be the same,’ they say.” the salon now features a grooming taught Missy to sit, and to shake. She division of Temple University, in Phila- Morse is a fixer, but also a creator. line for dogs and cats along with pet was housebroken and knew how to walk delphia, she returned to Cleveland. Dur- She makes unique clay sculptures of apparel and fashion accessories like on a leash. ing the ‘80’s, while raising two daughters, people in their favorite settings. Work- jewelry. Jahn has had displays at the Something happened, however. she began doing some restoration work ing by commission, she conjures whim- Bark in the Park, Woofstock at Holden Missy ended up with another owner on her own. As her reputation spread sical yet detailed and unique portraits, Arboretum, and held a cut-a-thon who fed her, but kept her confined in among antique dealers and private col- catching happy moments forever. to raise funds for the Geauga County small quarters. Jahn thinks the second lectors, she soon found herself with as By the way, she mended that broken Humane Society. owner neglected the dog, and finally much work as she could handle. It wasn’t keepsake she found on her front porch. One might say fate joined the two. dumped her. long before she received her first really And, she hopes, the heart, as well. Missy was wandering around in Shaker With Jahn, Missy has gone from an big commission: repairing the china and To reach H.S. Morse Conversation Heights, when she was almost hit by a abandoned pet to an adored companion personal effects of President Garfield for Services call 216-371-4758 or e-mail bus. One of Jahn's friends saw the fright- who brings joy to others. the National Historic site at Lawnfield. [email protected]. ened dog and rescued her. The friend Every Monday, Missy volunteers as “I told my friends, ‘guess what I’ve called the authorities, who told her to a greeter dog at the Cleveland Clinic. got down my basement? President Gar- Tricia Springstubb is a librarian and writer. take the dog to a shelter or the APL. Jahn feels the greeter dogs add a lot field’s toothbrush holder!’” Her book reviews appear regularly in the Instead, she brought the dog to Jahn. of pleasure and comfort in that envi- She’s got stories, all right. On assign- Plain Dealer. Missy needed a bath; she reeked ronment--to the staff and families, as of urine and her fur was badly matted. well as the patients. She also has plans Eight shampoos and four conditionings to train Missy to become a certified holiday> Simply Great Gifts... for teachers, the hostess later the dog still smelled, so Jahn cut therapy dog. & don’t forget yourself! the animal's hair. "People light up when they see Simply That's when she noticed the red, Missy," Jahn said, adding folks often irritated skin. Missy's nails were badly stop to talk. “Everyone has a story.” Charming Baubles, Bijoux & Bibelots overgrown, pulling her toes over to one 2265 Lee Rd. ~ Cleveland Hts. (next to The Stone Oven) side. Over the weekend, the dog drank Fran Mentch is a resident of the Severance (216) 932-2500 ~ www.simplycharmingboutique.net water and asked to go outside several neighborhood. “Great gifts for the women in your life!”

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Deanna Bremer Fisher Fun Lipstick, Pill or ID Cases (Simply Charming, Make a Plate, a family classic since 1969, comes y $12-$17) with special art paper and felt markers for your child to create artwork that is returned to the manufacturer The holiday shopping season is upon us, and I asked A Ticket to Ride by Paula McClain (Mac’s Backs, and made into a sturdy, dishwasher safe plate. (Sun- some of our local merchants to share their ideas for $24.95) beam Shop, $16.50) my extensive gift list. Mom Under $25 Foodie Handmade sweater (Abrash, $390) Salon DM manicure gift cards ($19.40 tax in- Gift certificates to any of your favorite local restau- Some Things That Stay by Sarah Willis (Mac’s Backs, cluded) and French Manicure gift cards ($21.55 rants. The city of Cleveland Heights just came out with $15.00) tax included) an updated restaurant guide in October. Find a copy at City Hall or visit http://www.clevelandheights. First Darling of the Morning and A Space Between Us Pre-packaged Arbonne Ginger Citrus body scrub com/publications.asp. by Thrity Umrigar (Mac’s Backs, $14.95 each) and body butter ($15, Salon DM, $15) Eco-conscious ‘Bout Time by Joan Southgate (Mac’s Backs, OM T-shirts, Atma Center T-shirts, imported OM $14.95) scarves (Atma Center) Arbonne certified vegan herbal foot and hand x creams (Salon DM, $16) Trollbeads or Chamilia Charm Bracelet (Simply Desk or Wall Calendars (Simply Charming, $16- Charming, starts at $23 per sterling bead) $25) Earth Elements eco yoga mats by Hugger Mugger (Atma Center, $41.95 - $44.95) Dad Floral print EMB sling bag from India (Revive Fair Trade, $22) local zine Green Light (Mac’s Backs, $2) ZenR clocks (Atma Center, $109.95 - $119.95) Tin Jack-in-the-box, just like the one you had when Envirosax shopping totes (Simply Charming, $8) King of the Holly Hop by Les Roberts (Mac’s Backs, $24.95) you were a kid (Big Fun, $25) Recycled banner totes (Simply Charming, $40) Knoll’s Chicklet Chair, Santa would be soooooo Under $10 Gift certificate to eco-conscious auto repair, the Lusty comfortable! (BOOM Modern) OM stickers, Hindu comic books, or OM coin purses Wrench (any denomination or to cover a particular (Atma Center) service, such as an oil change) Kids Bendini (Simply Charming, $7) Sports Enthusiast Gift membership to Heights Parent Center’s Toy Lend- ing Library. Over 500 toys for newborns up to age 7. Koonin Pet Keychain (Simply Charming, $10) Yoga gift certificate (Atma Center) ($40 for a full year) Hand-blown glass ornaments from India (Revive Classic Browns: The 50 Greatest Games in Cleveland c Annual pass to Heights Parent Center’s drop-in Play Fair Trade, $9) Browns History by Jonathan Knight (Mac’s Backs, and Learn sessions. ($75 or 12 coupons for $40) $16.95) Paddle ball, Jacks (made in Vienna, OH), Pick Up Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman by Marc Sticks, and Duncan Yo-yo’s (Big Fun, $2.50-$5) Football Guys. Used by coaches for training, the Tyler Nobleman illustrated by Ross MacDonald (ages set’s 30 plus pieces include two football teams, refs, Silly Christmas hats; get in the spirit! (Big Fun, $7.50 10-14, Mac’s Backs, $16.99) goalposts and felt playing field in an easy carry and under) storage box. (Sunbeam Shop, $22.00) Elf on the Shelf, keepsake book and toy. This retro elf Person Who Has Everything can sit on any shelf or perch in your house to watch Pet Lovers over your family and report back to Santa every “Smoke” series vessels by Rene Culler Glass, LLC. Dancing Paws Nutritional Supplement products for night about who has been naughty and who has Each one-of-a-kind object begins with a plate of fused dogs & cats. (Atma Center, $11.20 - $25.40) been nice. (Sunbeam Shop, $32) glass that is rolled up and sealed to make a bubble, which is then twisted to give a smoky effect. (Heights Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the Penelope Peapod. A tiny baby nestles in a colorfully Arts Holiday Store, $600-$625) World by Vicki Myron (Mac’s Backs, $19.99) lined wicker basket. When you flip up the cloth sides and pull the drawstrings the doll bed becomes a Punk Rock and Trailer Parks by Derf (Mac’s Backs, v Donnamarie Brown’s homemade dog biscuits. Stop purse! (Sunbeam Shop, $44) $15.95) by for vegetarian and meat recipes and gift wrap, then buy the ingredients at Zagara’s and box them New Playsam toy cars from Playsam, Sweden. Big Students for a Democratic Society by Harvey Pekar up for a unique gift ($3-$4 per box to make). and small kids love them! (BOOM Modern) (Mac’s Backs, $22) Biodegradable pet waste bags available with hold- Teen Awake at the End: A Heights Poet Laureate Anthology ers in many styles and colors that attach to your leash (Mac’s Backs, $14.00) VIVA clay bracelet; unisex bracelets & necklaces; so they’re ready when you need them. (Abstract Charm It bracelets with charm (Simply Charming, With all of these wonderful gift ideas, maybe you still Hair Salon) $7.50 - $48) can’t find what you’re looking for? Give FutureHeights gift certificates this season. They are available in $5 Art Lover Lego style IPOD speaker. Plug any style IPOD into to $50 denominations and can be used at over 100 Check out the Heights Arts Holiday Store, 2173 Lee this lego style brick and share your music with your local merchants. Purchase at Zagara’s, Mac’s Backs, Road next to the Cedar Lee Theater for many one- friends. (Sunbeam Shop, $24) Heights Arts Holiday Store, the FutureHeights office, of-a-kind items by local artists. Shiny, sparkly lip glosses in six sheer shades (Salon 2163 Lee Road, 216-320-1423. Beautiful Peace Dove vase, Tapio Wirkkala, Rosen- DM, $10 each) b thal, 1070’s (BOOM Modern) Sugar scrubs in four scents to match your personal- Shown right, top to bottom: Coworker/Neighbors ity - Vivacious, Mysterious, Ambitious and Flirtatious (Salon DM) 1. Glass blown ornament from Revive Sarva Soaps handmade botanicals made in the Heights (Atma Center, $5 - $9) Senior Citizen 2. Weller coppertone vase from BOOM Modern Fun Luggage Tag (Simply Charming, $6-$10) Yoga gift certificate (Atma Center, senior dis- 3. EMB Sling Bag from Revive counts!) Luxurious vegan bath bars. Choose from two special 4. Culler Mosaic vases at Heights Arts holiday scents, Black Orchid Cassis or Star Jasmine Frame kid art, family photos, memorabilia, and more. 5. Lip gloss by Salon DM Tuberose (Salon DM, $20 for a set of two) A 5” x 7” piece can be framed into a finished size of 8” x 10” for under $75, including a rag mat and 6. Handmade sweaters from Abrash Decorative Kitchen Towel with cake/cookie mix ultra violet (non-fading) glass, which includes a wide (Simply Charming, $20) 7. German bar cart from BOOM Modern range of frame choices. (Wood Trader) College Student Yoga gift certtificate (Atma Center, student discounts!) n Tutela Fabric Purse (Simply Charming, $38) Hoyden backpack (Simply Charming, $29) Significant Other Yoga gift certificates for healthy New Year’s resolu- tions! (Green Tara Yoga & Healing Arts) One-of-a-kind scarves hand made in the Heights from “up-cycled” vintage linens ($18 each, http:// hiannie.etsy.com) German Bar Cart, 1950’s, great for holiday enter- taining! Happy New Year! (BOOM Modern)

Antique jewelry box (Abrash, $250) m Best Friend Beautiful, modernist enamel pendant any modern girl would love by Miriam Peck. (BOOM Modern) Rescued and Re-loved jewelry by Shannon Morris. Hip and affordable (HeightsArts Holiday Store, $18-60) heights observer DECEMBER 2 9 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org HEIGHTS SHOPS Taste: an inventive addition to Lee Road menu

Christina Klenotic

Taste, Lee Road’s newest restaurant ad- dition in Cleveland Heights, has master- fully revamped the former Wine Room space as a swanky bar and dining area that serves fresh French fusion dishes.

Helmed by French executive chef, c klenoti hristina c Anthony Vicente, who brings extensive The chef’s pastry expertise shines in expressive pastry training to the kitchen, Taste desserts. offers an inventive menu with locally sourced ingredients. Taste Our party was delighted with the 2317 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights prix fixe menu option, which includes 216.932.3170 choice of appetizer, entrée, dessert and Closed Monday two glasses of wine for $45…a good 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday value. On the contrary, we thought the (Kitchen open until 10 p.m.) four pieces of bread ($1.50), was a bit http://www.tastefoodwine.com/ much to ask. The table’s ringing endorsement for an appetizer included the chilled, interesting selection of music provided c klenoti hristina glazed chicken spring rolls ($9), which c a nice backdrop, without overbearing embodied a soft, crepe exterior and a Taste revamped the former Wine Bar space on Lee Road. our table’s conversation. crispy center. The red beet carpaccio Per our server, Taste has no im- salad with goat cheese crumbs, mini scallops were beautifully presented over by the glass and bottle. The restaurant mediate plans for lunch. The menu is prosciutto crisps and curry dressing ($8) leeks and a creamy roasted red pepper utilizes a wine preservation system to expected to rotate every one to two also was quite good. coulis ($18). serve wines by the glass, which elimi- months to highlight seasonal dishes. The staff-recommended rack of Vicente’s pastry expertise shines nates spoiling. Taste is open for dinner Tuesday lamb with cumin mashed carrots ($22) through expressive desserts such as the Staff was very knowledgeable about through Sunday, and the bar offers was a perfect pairing. The lamb was surprising mildly spiced red bell pepper the menu’s offerings, however, timing extended hours until 1 a.m. Parking is tender and succulent, and the carrots cheesecake ($9) and the pistachio ile flot- was very slow…more than 2.5 hours for provided in the back of the restaurant. carried a hint of spice. However, of the tante ($7), which featured delicious me- the prix fixe option, which we’ll chalk On chilly nights, the rear entrance is two people in our party who ordered ringue fluffs in a soupy pistachio cream up to opening week kinks. We did notice particularly convenient. this entrée, one had a normal portion with a caramelized sugar drizzle. that other tables were turned far more and the other longed for more than Servings were more European quickly and made note of our table’s Per her grandmother, Christina Klenotic is a three forkfuls of meat from the bone. portion-sized, than small plates. After timing on the survey form provided with “good eater” who never met a carb she didn’t The veggie chausson (French for sampling an appetizer and entree each, our check. like. She enjoys sampling our area’s eclectic “slipper”) with balsamic sauce ($15) pro- we still had room for dessert. On a snowy Friday night, a mix of restaurants, galleries and neighborhoods. vided a deliciously flaky crust. And, the Taste offers a nice selection of wines clientele filled the restaurant, and an The donut man, Tom Sperl jay levan jay Every year, Tom Sperl, bassist for the Cleveland Orchestra and Scarborough Road resident, invites several hundred of his closest friends, associates and absolute strangers to a donut party on his front lawn. Orchestra folks, church friends, Oberlin bass students, neighborhood pals and an occasional politician turn up to enjoy hot, fresh donuts with delicious toppings, hot cider and coffee. Sperl’s donut machine makes approximately 400 donuts per hour. Photographer Jay Levan took these photos of the Sperl familiy’s jay levan jay jay levan jay annual gift to the community. More photos at phodoz.com. !FFORDABLEHEALTHCOVERAGE TOTHERESCUE Don’t put you or your family at risk by trying to get by without health care coverage.

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Jared Earley zaa Feasts” is the menu for Dec. 23. Reservations are recommended. Whole Foods Market, proud winner of On Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 7-8:30 the 2008 Best of the Heights Award for p.m., budget-conscious quality-minded “Favorite University Heights Business,” shoppers can attend the “Holiday Value has announced a calendar of community Tour.” This event offers tips for bargain events for December at its Cedar Cen- hunting and discovering high-quality ter location. All of the events are free. specials, store brands, and seasonal sav- On Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1 -4 p.m., ings at Whole Foods Market. Attendees Whole Foods will host “Festive Flavors: receive complimentary samples and a Wintertime Edition.” It’s a storewide free goodie bag. Reservations are rec- sampling of seasonal products, from ommended. ar c enter hot cocoa and holiday hors d’oevres To make reservations, visit the to traditional dishes and freshly baked store’s customer service desk, or call desserts. Live cooking demonstrations 216-932-3918. For more information and holiday entertainment will also be visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/ provided. No registration is required. cleveland/storecalendar.php. “Quest for Cooking” will be held every Tuesday throughout December Jared Earley is a marketing specialist at ourtesy of whole foo d s m arket - c e ourtesy from 7-8 p.m. This weekly cooking Whole Foods Market, located at 13998 Cedar c class is a way to freshen up old holiday Road in University Heights. Customers enjoy popular seasonal samples at Whole Foods Market’s store-wide event. traditions. With entertaining instruc- tion and free samples, each class offers a different menu. On Dec. 2, Guest Chef Rare holiday film screening to benefit families in need Eric Colby, from the Osteria, will lead “Holiday Entertaining 101.” On Dec. and Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. 9, actress Elizabeth Ann Townsend, In this charming film, Van Dyke from the Cleveland Play House pro- stars as Fitzwilly, the dedicated butler of duction of “A Christmas Story,” will a philanthropic widow. His employer’s join Whole Foods’ “Demo Dave” for generosity is causing Fitzwilly tremen- “Christmas Feasts.” “Hannukah Feasts” dous grief, however, as she doesn’t real- will be featured on Dec. 16, and “Kwan- ize that she has no more money. Each time she writes a check to a charity, it’s up to Fitzwilly and the house staff to pull off a scheme to get the cash to cover Journey to the expense. Fitzwilly coordinates one final heist to rob a department store on Christmas Eve before he turns over a Bethlehem new leaf. “This is a truly rare chance to Ronald Werman see this film since it’s not available on DVD,” says Ken Young, Cleveland On Sunday, Dec. 14, continuously from Cinemas director of operations. “Not 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Disciples Christian only will people get to see a classic film ourtesy of unite d artists ourtesy c Church will present Journey to Beth- Dick Van Dyke and Norman Fell star in United but they’ll also be helping out families lehem, a walk-through drama that Artists’ FITZWILLY. in need this holiday season.” recreates the sights and sounds of Heights Youth Club is Admission will be $5 or the dona- Bethlehem’s marketplace at the time of David Huffman tion of a new winter hat, scarf or pair of Christ’s birth. a Good Time for Kids gloves. All donated clothing will benefit Before you enter Bethlehem, have Certain films have become true holi- the Center for Families and Children’s an audience with King Herod and then day traditions and are associated with Adopt-a-Family program. Donated be counted in the census. Once in Beth- Tylynn Alexander Christmas almost as much as Santa. items must be new with tags. lehem, interact with street merchants as TV stations hold marathons featuring The Cedar Lee Theatre is located well as view some animals. Watch crafts- The Heights’ Youth Club is a place beloved classics such as “It’s a Wonder- at 2163 Lee Road. Tickets and more men at their work and be prodded along where younger and older kids can ful Life” and “A Christmas Story” while information are available at www.cleve- by Roman guards. Listen while towns- expand their mind. The Heights’ Youth other holiday films from the past have landcinemas.com. Donated clothing people, shepherds and other biblical Club means a lot to a lot of children faded from memory. items can be exchanged at the Cedar Lee characters set the stage for the discovery of all kinds. One of the directors that The Cedar Lee Theatre will be re- Theatre box office for tickets to either of the newborn baby in the stable. As you makes sure most kids are involved is viving the all-but-forgotten 1967 holiday showing now. wait your turn to enter Bethlehem, you Mrs. Williams. For me, basketball was film FITZWILLY starring Dick Van could be entertained by the No Strings my escape - that’s when I met another Dyke and Barbara Feldon with two David Huffman is director of marketing for Attached puppets. You could also listen director, Jeff Haynes, who told me about special screenings on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. the Cleveland Cinemas. to performances by the church’s Chancel the new basketball team they were Choir or soloists and participate in a beginning to start. I slowly made my Christmas carol sing-along. name to the top of the ladder. Some- Disciples Christian Church, 3663 time in the future I would love to play one weekend only Mayfield Road (at Yellowstone across for Roscoe Morgan’s team – Mr. Morgan WED DECRDsTO spa & barber shop THUR DECTHsTO from Severance Town Center), has of- is the club’s director. So really if not gift certificates FRI DECTHsTO fered this free gift to the community for the Heights’ Youth Club I prob- SAT DECTHsTO since 1981. For more information, visit ably would be incarcerated somewhere drop by or call to place your order www.discipleschristian.org or call 216- doing things that would never cross QUINTANA’S 216.421.8380 382-5344. my mind. BARBER & DREAM SPA 220SOUTHTAYLORRDsCLEVELANDHTS So, the experience that I’ve had Ron Werman is a Cleveland Heights resi- with the Heights’ Youth Club has always dent and member, elder, choir member and been brilliant. In ending, the Heights’ communications chairperson of Disciples Youth Club means so much for me and Christian Church. more than likely a lot of other kids who are trying to have a good time.

Advertise in the Tylynn Alexander is 14 years old and a mem- Heights Observer ber of Heights Youth Club. 216-320-1423 heights observer DECEMBER 2 11 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org HEIGHTS arts Ringing in the Celebrate the holidays at CityMusic, holidays Cleveland's free concert

Beverly Simmons

With a mission to build community through the arts, CityMusic Cleve-

t sersig land offers music to please everyone, whether you’re new to classical music

beth bran d or a seasoned concertgoer. That's why River Valley Ringers perform at the 2007 CircleFest. CityMusic's annual wintertime produc- tion is called “Not-Your-Usual-Holiday Mazie Adams Concert." Join the high-energy musicians Ring in the holidays with the River Val- of CityMusic's professional chamber ley Ringers! River Valley Ringers is an orchestra to enjoy delightful music and auditioned community handbell choir meet your neighbors on Tuesday, Dec. 2, of ten accomplished musicians with at 7:30 p.m., at Fairmount Presbyterian long histories of performing throughout Church (2757 Fairmount Blvd., Cleve- CityMusic Cleve- the area. land Heights). Prize-winning maestro l a n d ’ s m u s i c director James Founded in 2006 by Artistic Direc- James Gaffigan, who, according to the Gaffigan con- tor Elizabeth Lucas, the River Valley Cleveland Plain Dealer, "mixes uncom- ducts “Not-Your- Ringers have performed at Severance mon sensitivity with spontaneous- Usual-Holiday” Concert on Dec. Hall, CircleFest, the Jennings Center, combustion energy,” conducts music 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Clinic and a variety of by a wide range of composers, includ- Fairmount Pres- churches in the Heights area. Ringing ing Lully, Gounod, Corelli, Rossini, byterian Church. three octaves of handbells and hand- Beethoven, Schubert and Sibelius. chimes, the ensemble creates wonderful Bring children, family and neigh- music throughout the year. bors. Everyone is welcome; no tickets Join the River Valley Ringers during are required. And during the intermis- their 2008 Holiday Concert series. The sion reception, enjoy the exquisite group will be ringing holiday favorites photography of Diane Schwartz. To ar- familiar to all and beautiful pieces new range for free childcare, call the church to many. You have three opportunities at 216-321-5800. For more information, to catch the holiday spirit. RVR will be visit citymusiccleveland.org. “Ringing In the Holidays”on Saturday, Dec. 7 during CircleFest at Judson Beverly Simmons is marketing director (and

Manor at 1 p.m. and again at 3:15 p.m.; on one of the founders) of CityMusic Cleveland. axel Friday, Dec. 12 at Bethlehem Lutheran She is half of the cabaret duo Rent-a-Yenta, arney T Church (3740 Mayfield Road, at Crest) sings with Quire Cleveland, Apollo’s Fire, B at 7:30 p.m. (please bring a canned and Bethaynu Synagogue, and is a free-lance good); or again on Saturday, Dec. 13 at graphic designer. the Lee Road Library at 2:30 p.m. For more information or additional concert dates, contact Elizabeth Lucas at 216 321-2528 or rivervalleyringers@ New book reveals one woman's journey through pain, abuse and suffering sbcglobal.net. Kathleen Larue Dorsey it is not linked to emotional intimacy or Mazie Adams is a member of the River Valley lifetime commitment. Focus on getting Ringers and a Cleveland Heights resident. Cleveland Heights resident and national right, with yourself, she urges, rather recording artist Kelly Chapman began than getting right with a man. her journey as a young teenager “hookin’ Filled with personal examples of up” in a Detroit hotel room, followed her challenging relationships, some Advertise in the Heights Observer by single motherhood interspersed with readers will identify with every word. 216-320-1423 terminated pregnancies, irresponsible For others, it will be a source of hope an m ilner d use of drugs and alcohol, poor judg- and encouragement, regardless of age or Kelly Chapman found joy and inner peace. ment and abusive men. Now, Chapman situation in life. For all, it will compel is a beautiful, highly successful business us to examine the perils of our own hu- executive who follows her faith, not her man longings and understand that our heart, in choosing the path to healthy deliverance lies in a faith greater than relationships. ourselves. Her recently released book “Real, “This is not a book for those who The Truth about Being Single with are blessed to be able to call themselves Kelly Chapman” and companion debut a ‘satisfied single,’” says Chapman, “this CD, have captured the hearts of singles is a book for those who are struggling

family owned since 193 6 across the US with its personal recount- with the wait.” www.zagarasmarketplace.com ing of her painful experiences with sex Chapman will sing and sign books and relationships resulting in a profound Thursday, Dec. 4 at Borders in Cleveland personal transformation. In this highly Heights, 3466 Mayfield Rd., from 7 to 9 Nela Florist Inc. Stan Soble impassioned account, Kelly reveals how p.m. She will also be in concert Friday, singles can find joy and inner peace in Dec. 26 at Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Rd. Phone (216) 451-8333 1-800-837-8333 their lives despite longing for an inti- The concert begins at 8 p.m. Please visit Fax (216) 451-8336 mate relationship. her web site at www.kellychapman.net. www.nelaflorist.net Chapman shares her journey with candor, humor, and relentless faith. She Kathleen Larue Dorsey is a marketing 2132 Noble Road (Opposite Nela Park) does not preach abstinence, but shares communications professional who resides in East Cleveland, Ohio 44112 the pitfalls of physical intimacy, as often University Heights. She is single. heights observer DECEMBER 2, 2008 12 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org HEIGHTS arts JCC Playmakers Handel’s Messiah with Apollo's Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra

David Budin ety, leaving many of us with a longing for intimacy and individual personality. In the past 16 years, how many Cleve- The fact that Apollo’s Fire performs land orchestras have performed all Messiah on period instruments is not over this country and have been heard what matters. But if we can move you regularly on four countries’ national to tears – if we can make you see ‘All radio networks? One. And it’s not the Heaven before you, and the great God Cleveland Orchestra. It’s Apollo’s Fire. himself’ – then we will have achieved Since its inception in 1992, the real authenticity.” jane flaherty Cleveland Heights-based Apollo’s Fire, “The Pittsburgh Post Gazette called Left to right: Cleveland Heights residents Tamar Fleshler, Sofie Madorsky, and Alee Sonkin, rehearse this region’s Early Music ensemble – Apollo’s Fire’s version “The Messiah with JCC Playmakers Director Sherri Gross for The Sound of Music. Performances are Dec. 11-14 and specializing in music of the Renaissance, we’ve been waiting for.” The Sun Press 18-21. For tickets, please call the box office at 216-831-0700, x1230. $10 General, $8 JCC Members, Seniors and Students. Baroque and early Classical periods – said, “This Messiah sparkled. It danced. has appeared in nearly 15 major North It moved. And it brought the sold-out American cities and has been heard on crowd to it feet.” National Public Radio, Britain’s BBC, Heights History: Picture This! Canada’s CBC, and European Commu- David Budin is a freelance writer living in nity Radio. (The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Heights. which gets around, too, performs fre- quently in Europe, but in this country, The Messiah schedule is: outside of Cleveland, it plays mostly in Miami and New York.) Tuesday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. Apollo’s Fire has also recorded St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and released 13 CDs, including a 1996 1361 West Market Street, Akron. recording of Handel’s Messiah that was recorded in 1994 and 1995. Founding Wednesday, December 10, 7:30 p.m. musical director and conductor Jean- Christ Presbyterian Church al so c iety nette Sorrell will lead Apollo’s Fire in 530 Tuscarawas West, Canton. the Messiah, Parts I, II and III, again (Call 330-456-8113 for tickets for this performance.) this month, in performances that will Thursday, December 11, 7:30 p.m. be recorded for a new CD. This year Trinity Cathedral will mark the 13th time Apollo’s Fire has 2230 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. performed the full Messiah. This year’s c c levelan histori ourtesy d heights c concerts feature the four nationally Friday & Saturday, December 12 & 13, 8:00 p.m. Did you know that John D. Rockefeller’s summer estate, called The Homestead, stood in what is now known soloists who performed the Mes- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Forest Hills Park (right at the top of the great sledding hill)? Find out more at www.chhistory.org. The siah with Apollo’s Fire in 2006: soprano 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights. Cleveland Heights Historical Society promotes the history of our community through public programs, Amanda Forsythe, tenor Ian Honeyman, an informative website and fact-filled newsletters. Join today! mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Shammash Sunday, December 14, 4:00 p.m. and baritone Jeffrey Strauss. Rocky River United Methodist Church Apollo’s Fire’s Messiah may be un- 19414 Detroit Road, Rocky River. like any you’ve heard before because it Tickets, $25-$60, are available at 216-320-0012, probably approaches the original in its 800-314-2535 and www.apollosfire.org. size, scale and timbre. Its authenticity Discounts are available for students, seniors provides a unique opportunity in this and adults under 30. region. “In the two-and-a-half centuries since Messiah was written,” says music director Sorrell, “it has become a monu- ment of western civilization – a musical icon of Anglo-American culture. The aesthetic of ‘bigger is better’ has colored our impression of Messiah for nearly 200 years now. In 1859, for instance, 13429 CEDAR ROAD Messiah was performed with a chorus CLEVELAND HEIGHTS of 2,765 and an orchestra of 460. The 216-397-7671 coldness and anonymity of the high-tech MON-FRI 9-6 SAT 9-5 3.25”age have made their mark on our soci- 2163 Lee Road #103, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216–320–1423 • www.futureheights.org WOODTRADERFRAMING.COM

8th Annual Cleveland Heights High School Alumni Foundation Holiday Cocktail Party & Winter Gala

Thursday, December 11th • 7 to 10 p.m. The Heights Rockefeller Building • Mayfield & Lee $15 in advance • $20 at the door • Cash Bar Join alumni, friends and partygoers at the gorgeous Rockefeller Building for this outstanding event. Enjoy delicious appetizers and amazing desserts while bidding in the silent auction or try your luck with raffle tickets to win an Apple iPod. Be a part of the effort to restore and renovate the clock tower at Heights High.

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9.50” HEIGHTS neighborhoods CH revitalization effort seeks to stabilize neighborhood

Deanna Bremer Fisher The goal is to create a broader mix income rental housing,” explained Rick Consortium converted an up and down of incomes and a higher concentration Wagner, housing manager for the city of double into side by side condos on The city of Cleveland Heights has of owner-occupied homes on the street. Cleveland Heights during an October Beachwood Avenue a couple of years chosen a troubled section of East Der- Currently, only 12 of the 46 homes on FutureHeights tour of its first completed ago gave the city a legal model for condo byshire Road, one block between Lee the block are owner-occupied. unit. “We saw a marked increase in drugs, conversion of its duplexes. Road and Cottage Grove Road, as the Offering $20,000 in down payment violence and police reports.” When the city sells its first reno- focus of a housing initiative that will assistance to qualified buyers, and 100% Decreased housing prices due to the vated unit, the proceeds will be recycled convert existing two-family homes into tax abatement, the city is also offering current economic downturn has enabled into the program enabling the purchase renovated condominiums. $5,000 for landscaping improvements the city, with a budget of $750,000 in of additional homes on the block. The innovative concept converts in the target area. Community Development Block Grant Cleveland Heights has 13,000 single sturdy, well-built 1920s duplexes of ap- “Since 1998 with the introduction of Funds, to purchase three of the two- family homes within its boundaries, 1,260 proximately 2,500 square feet on each Section 8 [the federal housing program family properties and begin renovation doubles and 386 apartment buildings. side and transforms them to modern now known as the Housing Choice and remarketing to owner-occupants. According to Wagner, currently 150 condominiums without losing their Voucher Program], this section of East The condominium agreement housing units are in active foreclosure, historic charm. Derbyshire became primarily low- worked out when the First Suburbs 200 or more have no recorded deed and 373 are bank owned. The city hopes that concentrated programs like the East Derbyshire ini- tiative will turn the street around. If it is successful, there are other areas the city would like to target. “We’ve already seen improvements,” said Wagner. “Police calls are down by half.” For more information about this and the city’s other housing programs, call Lori Sanford, housing counselor for the city of Cleveland Heights, at 216-291-4869.

Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive director

sarah wean sarah wean sarah of FutureHeights and a 15-year resident of Most of the homes in city’s target area are two-family structures. CH Housing Director Rick Wagner leads a tour of Cleveland Heights. city-owned condo conversions on East Derbyshire.

NEW YEAR from page 1 the tip of the iceberg. Council estimates quire vacant properties and is partner- Given this rejection, City Council that city revenues will once again be flat ing with the Home Repair Resource has been forced to make numerous cuts. and perhaps even down in 2009. Center to rehabilitate and sell them. Surprise Visit! Councilman Mark Tumeo has been ac- Over the past several months Coun- This will strategically impact areas with tively involved in the budgeting process. cil has worked to shore up the budget. high vacancy rates. “The tough economic times have Expenditures appear to be less than Council will focus more intently in hurt many people. We’ve been forced to income for 2009 with some caveats. 2009 on redevelopment of the “top of cut non-essential government activities, Fewer resources will be spent in 2009 the hill,” an economic artery for Cleve- including crossing guards and a reduc- on purchasing, as larger items will be put land Heights. Much of the city’s efforts tion in leaf pick-up,” said Tumeo. off until revenues become available. In will go towards developing a plan for The city eventually worked out a addition, the city will be looking into this area. Other economic development compromise with the schools to main- more joint-cooperation models with activities continue.

tain the crossing guards as an issue of surrounding communities, including 2009 will be filled with many of hela c rinnion c public safety. Council has also stopped University Heights. the same struggles of this past year. City pay raises for city employees and in- On the positive front, City Hall Hall will once again be forced to make On Nov. 21, the students of Open Doors creased many fees throughout the city. continues to look to the future. Tumeo tough budget decisions. Academy were stunned by the arrival of a City Hall employees are bearing indicted that Taylor Road will see im- “This has not been a positive expe- surprise guest, movie star Will Smith. the brunt of difficult times. Many are provements and paving in 2010 and 2011. rience for Cleveland Heights and has The students had been told that a very carrying two job duties, including the These projects had been in the pipeline involved too much pain for residents with special guest would be visiting them, but had current assistant city manger. Council before the economic meltdown and are the loss of homes and jobs. It has been no idea who it might be. A hundred students has combined the jobs to help save on scheduled to be executed as planned. very traumatic for many. However, when and alumni of Open Doors gathered in the salaries. To their credit, city employees Future capital improvement projects are this is over, Cleveland Heights will be able basement of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, are doing their part to keep the city also planned for Monticello and other to come out of this downturn quickly and with cameras poised, ready for anything. strong, but this model is not sustainable portions of the city’s infrastructure. strongly and we will be a stronger com- as the city risks employee burn out. In addition, the city continues to munity in the end,” said Tumeo. Read the whole story and see more Dozens of other cuts have been work to address the foreclosure crisis. photos online at www.heightsobserver.org. made throughout city departments. Councilman Dennis Wilcox indicated Toby Rittner lives on Coleridge Road and is Nevertheless, these cuts may only be that the city has been working to ac- an active community volunteer.

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