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by Mary Louise Jesek Daley above all the students of the school. Waterloo Arts Fest is June 24th On Thursday. May 25, 2017 after two years The new school, estimated to cost $16 by Northeast Shores of planning, we finally broke ground for the million, is planned as a 57,000 square foot The 15th Annual Waterloo Arts Fest will building of the new Oliver Hazard Perry El- state-of-the-art school and should be a great take place on Saturday, June 24, 2017 and ementary School. Well, we held the celebra- asset for our young scholars as well as for will feature an exciting mix of innovative tion of the ground breaking and construc- the community. The histiry of the old school art and music experiences for all ages, the tion launch in the old school gym because as well as some of the appertunences of hippest local art vendors, CLE’s best food it was pouring rain outside. Regardless, the the old school building, considered a land- trucks, and our newest and wildly success- event kicked off by the Perry Drum Corps mark, will be featured in the new building. ful Arts Alive program, which encourages was a beautiful day in Ward 8 and we were It will be an opportunity to look forward to attendees to roll up their sleeves, get their joined by school staff, CMSD Administra- greater educational opportunities, a chance hands dirty and give art a try. tors, Councilman Michael D. Polensek, the to speak about the history more, and invite This community event is produced by Design Team, community residents and (continued on page 5) Waterloo Arts, a nonprofit art center whose (continued on page 5) The Big Clean = Big Success

by Stephen Love O’Hare, Marty Miller. Thanks also to VASJ Despite the cold, drizzly weather, Collin- Students who helped guide volunteers into wood and Euclid neighbors came out in the school and cleaned up litter around New Dealership Opens on 185th force Saturday May 6th to clean up their campus. Big thanks to Court Community not on becoming millionaires but on simply streets! The Big Clean was the first two Service and the Euclid Service Department helping their community with their auto- city cleanup with a competitive twist -Col- for collecting trash bags and throughout mobiles. Flash forward 68 years and count- linwood and Euclid would compete to col- both cities and running a Euclid street less owners and North Coast Auto Sales & lect the most bags of street litter! While sweeper along Lakeshore down to East Service has come to revive this building competitive, the Big Clean was also col- 140th Street! back to its former purpose; to be a neighbor- laborative and wouldn’t have been possible After three hours of cleanup, bags were hood shop for the people. Beginning about without so many partners and supporters! piling up and hands were beginning to feel a year ago, NCAS completely renovated the Thanks to Villa Angela- St. Joseph High numb. Volunteers returned to VASJ to The new and improved North Coast Auto Sales desolating old building into a retro blue car School (VASJ) for hosting the event and warm up and enjoy refreshments donated dealership. With over 67 years of combined giving volunteers an opportunity to get out by Dave’s Supermarket, Marco’s Pizza, by Maggie Zawatski experience the team at NCAS has knowledge of the rain and warm up over some coffee VASJ, and Ganley Subaru of Wickliffe. They often say all things come full circle at in every field of the automobile industry and donuts donated by Black Water Roast- WINT/1330 radio provided background some point and on this little corner of Euclid whether it be mechanical, appraisal, sales ers and Dunkin Donuts and pick up sup- music and helped welcome special guest and Cleveland, things sure did. In 1948 on or financing. Joe Zawatski, the proud owner plies donated by Keep America Beautiful, speakers Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, the corner of Cornwall and 185th St. a garage has had a lifelong passion for cars and since Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Euclid Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail, and car dealership was born, formerly called developing NCAS Joe’s mindset has always HandsOn Northeast Ohio, QRS Supplies, Councilman Michael Polensek and VASJ Zaller’s. This new business built a great rep- been placed on helping the neighborhood Shore Cultural Center, Euclid Hospital, President Bill Cervenik. utation and sense of community in this up get exceptional car service for a fair price. Enviro Chemical, and Euclid residents Jim and coming neighborhood. The two broth- Formerly, North Coast Autos was mainly a (continued on page 6) ers were reliable, reasonable and focused (continued on page 5) Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 9 • Issue 6 June 2017 June 2017 The Collinwood Observer Volume 9 • Issue 6 Page 3

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Collinwood Strong COMMUNITY MEETINGS Machine-Tool Company Retrofits Equipment for Amish Use by Michael D. Elementary School (OHP) to be constructed COLLINWOOD HOMEOWNERS MEETING The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based news Polensek just off East 185th Street between Schenely 1st Wednesday of the month source published by Collinwood Publishing Inc., a local and Harland Avenues just east of the current 7:00 PM business dedicated to the development of grass roots As I said last month, school. The new state-of-the-art building will St Mary Church media and increased connectedness of the citizens, 15519 Holmes Avenue civic groups, non profits, businesses and institutions in we are Collinwood be around 57,000 square feet in size and cost

and around Cleveland Wards 10 and 11. Strong! And I want approximately $16 million. The building is MyCOM MEETING to thank all the not only designed to provide the best educa- 1st Thursday of the Month THE COLLINWOOD OBSERVER residents, merchants tional environment for our students but has 5:30 PM TH 650 E. 185 STREET and citizens city- design elements to compliment the East 185th Salvation Army Temple Corp CLEVELAND, OH 44119 17625 Grovewood Avenue wide and beyond for Street corridor. This is the third preK-8 el-

Copyright 2014—Collinwood Publishing Inc. the show of support ementary school in Collinwood which I have EAST 185th STREET NEIGHBORHOOD All rights reserved. Any reproduction is for the family of Michael and Trina, late own- had the pleasure and honor to be a part of the ASSOCIATION forbidden without written permission. ers of Mr Cars II located on East 185th Street. design and planning process. We started the 2nd Tuesday of the Month 6:00 PM On Friday, May 26, 2017 I was briefed by Po- planning process for OHP in early 2015. I PUBLISHER Lithuanian Hall John Copic, [email protected] lice Commander James McPike, the officer wish to thank all the Community Core Team 877 East 185th Street – next to Post Office in-charge of the Homicide Unit. Obviously, members who volunteered their precious time ADVERTISING John Copic, 216.505.0185 the investigation is still ongoing. They have and talents to be a part of the design of this DEMOCRATIC WARD CLUB 2nd Wednesday of the Month processed over a hundred pieces of evidence. unique school. I cannot wait for the opening WRITERS: Bob Payne, Pat Brady, Matthew (September to June) Orgovan, Gina M. Tabasso, Rita Kingsbury, Once again, anyone having any information day when our Ward 8 “young scholars” will be 6:30 PM Fr. Joseph Fortuna, Pastor, V. McGraw, Joe or knowledge of what happened at Mr. Cars able to enjoy the fruits of our labors. Go O.H. Collinwood Slovenian Home on Friday, April 14, should call the Homicide Perry Eagles for they will join the new Han- 15810 Holmes Avenue Valencic, Rina Catena, Nan Kennedy, Heidi PRESIDENT: Councilman Polensek Shenk, Melissa Gleeson, Peter Brown, Unit at (216) 623-5464 or Crimestoppers at nah Gibbons – Nottingham, Memorial, and Michael D. Polensek, Allison Lukacsy, Gail (216) 252-7463. Again, a reward is being of- East Clark Elementary Schools in the greater FRIENDS OF COLLINWOOD RECREATION Greenberg, Erica Marks, John Horton, fered for any information leading to an arrest Collinwood community. 2nd Thursday of the Month Courtney DeSchepper, Nicole English, Julia and conviction of the violent perpetrators. Look forward to seeing everyone at the 6:15 PM Collinwood Recreation Center DiBaggio, Marilyn Ottato, Sr. Madeline In difficult times like these, whether it be Euclid Beach LIVE Concert series which be- Muller, Susan Brandt, Laurie Henrichsen, 16300 Lakeshore Boulevard in our own neighborhood or county-wide, gin June 9 and run through August 11. The Marguerite DiPenti that we as concerned citizens need to make it concerts start at 6:00 PM. Please bring a lawn 5th DISTRICT COMMUNITY RELATIONS MEETING real clear that individuals involved in violent chair, blankets and your picnic baskets (Food PHOTOGRAPHY: John Copic, Liz Copic, 3rd Wednesday of the month Stephen Love, Sarah Gyorki crime MUST be pursued and prosecuted to Trucks are also slated to be there). The crowds 6:00 PM the fullest extent under the law. We see and have traditionally been large so plan on being Collinwood Five Points Community Center The views and opinions expressed in this read daily about the increase in violent crime there early. Get ready to sing and dance. East 152 Street except for: publication are those of each writer, and not May (Murtis Taylor), throughout the county, yet, when perpetra- Finally, we all know the problem we are those of the publisher, editor or any other entity. July (St Clair Superior Dev Corp), tors are apprehended we see that they have experiencing with abandoned homes and October (Cleveland Job Corps Annual Dinner), The Collinwood Observer is powered by: a long “rap-sheet” and in some cases are out vacant lots in the city with regard to high November (Glenville Rec Ctr.) on bond from previous criminal activity. All grass and sometimes illegal dumping. If EAST 156th STREET NEIGHBORHOOD of us must demand from our officials in Co- there is a home on your street, vacant and/or he started doing repair work. Sometimes, ford drill press that he bought from HGR, Sunday socials. ASSOCIATION lumbus, stiffer penalties for those involved occupied, with high grass or other related is- 3rd Thursday of the month rather than repairing a piece of equipment, a small press and a car lift, plus all the When shopping HGR, Timothy watches

6:00 PM in violent crime, whether a minor or adult. sues please call these into the Mayor’s Action it was easier to buy it from HGR and haul machinery he is converting and tools in a and purchase online unless there is some- Collinwood Recreation Center Anyone, especially a teenager or young adult, Line at (216) 664-2900. Every unmaintained it home. So, Timothy began to buy equip- 26-feet-by-30-feet pole barn. He transports thing he needs to come up in order to check 16300 Lakeshore Boulevard To submit a story, go to www.collinwoodobserver. can make a mistake in their life. We all know property needs to be reported. Don’t assume ment, fix and resell it, as well as haul equip- equipment he purchases in an F450 dump the condition. Then he makes the trip to com, click on Member Center, sign in, click on that. However, when you use a gun or other that someone else has turned it in. Let’s make EAST 140TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ment for the Amish in his community. truck and trailer with a moveable gantry transport an entire truckload at once. Cur- Submit Story, and start writing. weapon to assault, rob, or murder someone all Ward 8 a model for the rest of the city. Be ASSOCIATION Since Amish do not use electricity, they crane and engine hoist. rently, he has his eye on two gear hobbing 4TH Wednesday of the Month bets are off. If you want to do the crime then proactive. adapt all electrical shop equipment to run He says that an Amish machine shop machines that he will either use to make his Next deadline: June 25, 2017 (March to November) be prepared to do the time; that is my posi- I look forward to seeing you at all the up- 6:00 PM off a line shaft with a belt drive. Some of down the road runs a 17,000-pound shear own gears or sell to his Amish customers. You can mail your stories to the Collinwood tion. All of us in Ward 8 need to pay more coming neighborhood events including the Collinwood Five Points Community Center the most common pieces of equipment (purchased from HGR), an ironworker, a The units are not complete; so, he is trying Observer office at 650 E. 185th Street, attention to our surroundings and report any East 185th Street Sidewalk Sale and Event East 152 Street that Sullivan Machine Tool has adapted press brake, lathes and a radial arm drill to solve the problem as to how to complete Cleveland, OH 44119. suspicious activity or incidents of crime to the (June 3), the Waterloo Arts Festival (June 24) CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL include lathes, drill presses that carpenters press, all nonelectrical. It has a tub on the them to make them functional. He pur- Police if our community is going to remain and the Glenville Festival (August 12) and Monday night at 7:00 PM and metal workers use, and pantographs roof to collect rainwater that is gravity- chased a tool grinder with no attachments, one of the safest areas wards on Cleveland’s other exciting events throughout the ward Please note – this is a public and an open designed to engrave jewelry that they con- fed into a faucet sink since only well water pulled the motor off, and mounted a shaft meeting but does not take public commentary by Gina M. Tabasso eastside. this summer. Check the Scoop on Summer vert into finish sanders for carpentry use with a pump would be used. A sawmill in for a drill press. He enjoys repurposing On Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 11:30 AM HGR Frequent Shopper Steve Timothy flyer and online for Scoop on Collinwood for Any questions about these meetings with a rotary orbital head fit into a column his town uses a $20,000, three-sided planer equipment for use as something other than works full time as a millwright at Charter we experienced another milestone in the his- additional information about community please feel free to call with a moveable arm. Timothy says he has for flooring and molding. It can plane flat what it was intended. Mary Louise Jesek Daley, Steel. Sullivan Machine Tooling is his “side tory of our community. A large gathering of events. used a drill press for the same thing. In an surfaces, profiles and relief cuts. The planer Timothy lives on 2.5 acres with his wife. Councilman Polensek’s office, (216) 664-4236 job” that he started in 2013 to build as his administrators, community leaders, contrac- As always you may reach me at my office Amish shop, a diesel engine powers a line had separate motors but the owner built His father-in-law lives on the property next future retirement job. It all started in 2009 tors, and above all the students, were present at (216) 664-4236 or via email at mpolensek@ shaft that runs the length of the shop under belt drives and uses a diesel engine to drive door. He has a daughter who is a vet tech to “break ground” for the new O. H. Perry clevelandcitycouncil.org. when he bought a 1977 Lincoln Electric the floor and runs on V-belts. Diesel fuel is the line shaft. and a son who is a business major at The doghouse welder, his “newest” piece of used because it is more efficient than gaso- Sullivan Machine Tool does not adver- University of Akron. This man loves to equipment, to make repairs for himself. line. tise in local newspapers or online. All of his keep busy and says he probably never will Darkest Before The Dawn Since he lives in Sullivan, Ohio, a heavily In Timothy’s shop, he has a 1926 South business is in the Sullivan and Homerville retire. Gina M. Tabasso, marketing com- by By Robert Gatewood getting to see it with my own eyes on a level I This reality isn’t the fault of any one person, the worst of it is over. We have amazing mer- Amish community, his Amish neighbors Bend lathe, a 1937 South Bend lathe, a 1954 area and done by word of mouth as one munications specialist, HGR Industrial Sur- Board Member of Northeast Shores hadn’t previously been fortunate to warmed and hopefully no one thinks that we believe chants on East 185th, Waterloo, and in other knew he could weld and asked him to fix Bridgeport mill, a 1954 Cincinnati Bick- person tells another person during their plus, www.hgrinc.com By nature, I’m an optimist. I’m realistic, but my heart and made me more confident than that the staffing changes reflect those people’s growing areas on both sides of I-90. We have farm implements for them. That’s when if ever possible I look to see any silver lin- ever in our future together, as a neighbor- responsibility in our situation. The organi- community stalwarts at Salvation Army and ings, any positive potential in situations I’m hood. I have friends for life thanks to North- zation had to eliminate two staff positions: our Libraries. We have education partners affected by or involved in. Even for me, I can east Shores and my Collinwood, ones I am Community Engagement Manager and Com- dedicated to preparing our youth. only describe the last few months as truly fortunate to have ever met. mercial Projects Manager. In a better circum- Very soon we will have a renovated LaSalle challenging. At times, heart-wrenching. And that reality was what made the recent stance, we would all still be working together, Theatre Complex to join the growth on East Since I was elected for the Board of Direc- decisions to change Northeast Shores’ staff in the same capacity we were before, towards 185th. More merchants are investing here. Fresh Cut Landscaping tors at Northeast Shores, I was privileged to so difficult for me, and all involved. No one a better neighborhood. Unfortunately, the East 152nd will be repaired, making areas get to know people I’ve seen around more affected were ineffective, uncaring people. situation didn’t allow for any option other south of the freeway more accessible and, if deeply than before. I could see their effort and Everyone on all sides of the recent changes than the ones chosen. I have any say, more involved in our progress. Low Prices devotion and care for Collinwood up-close. care about Collinwood and I wouldn’t have The current staff, Executive Director, and The Waterloo Arts Fest will be the best yet. * Cutting * Edging * Weeding * Blowing * Commercial While I (and no one I’ve talked with) have stepped forward to join our Board otherwise. the Executive Committee have been work- The coming months will require all hands High Quality Residential ever questioned the passion and dedication The hard reality is that Northeast Shores ing to get the best information and options on deck at Northeast Shores, and because our * Mulching * Fertilizing * Reseeding * of staff or board members current or former, was in an incredibly tight financial situation. possible from community partners so that staff and board are ready, I’m optimistic. Be- Northeast Shores could continue its work in cause our neighborhood has faced challenges * Bed Cultivation * Tree and Shrub Care * the community. Our goal is clear: serving and come out better on the other side, I’m Collinwood, working with the residents and optimistic. * Light Hauling * Top Soil * Sod Lawn * merchants, and improving our abilities to do I want us to keep this in mind as we move so. In working to this goal we had to make forward together. some of the hardest decisions as an organiza- Also, keep contact with everyone who has For Info Call Greg tion I’ve ever been in. In having the resolve to helped get us to where we are. Collinwood Piano Lessons from Rob make them, I gained a profound respect for feels like family, and even in difficult times everyone tasked with such a heavy burden. we stick together. I don’t see any reason that 216.376.8485 Master’s Degree with over 30 yrs Experience While the financial situation was incred- should change now. ibly tight, and the decisions made almost Pub. Note: Long time beloved staff members Beginners Welcome! (216) 357-3034 unbearably difficult, I do believe there is John Boksansky and Julia Dibaggio were laid Senior Citizen Discounts great hope for our neighborhood now that off Wednesday, May 31st.

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Events Events Underground Classical Euclid Beach Snack Bar to Open Holy Redeemer’s 93rd Feast of St. Made in Collinwood-Makers’ Market by Northeast Shores from 5:30-8:30p.m. throughout the sum- June 9th Anthony June 10th & 11th In Collinwood, the neighborhood’s 140- mer. The upcoming dates include: June 8th, year legacy of making is alive and thriving. June 22nd July 6th, July 20th August 3rd, Made in Collinwood unites, amplifies August 17th, and August 24th. In an effort and centralizes the makers and artisan to promote greater attendance to the Mar- businesses of the greater Collinwood com- kets and provide an improved marketing munity in Cleveland, Ohio. The program opportunity for our participating Makers, is the newest offering of Northeast Shores our NEW location is at the East Shore Park Development Corporation, the 501(c)(3) Club - 17217 Dorchester Drive Cleveland, non-profit working to make North Col- 44119. Project Trio linwood a better place for everyone to live, Makers’ Markets will take place in con- by Northeast Shores Tickets? Nope. Free, but donation is work and visit. junction with the East Shore Park Club Weaving music with art at Praxis Fiber appreciated! PARKING is free, check out As a part of Made in Collinwood, Mak- (ESPC) Summer Concert Series. These free, Workshop in the Waterloo Arts District, these locations. ers’ Markets are a marketing and pop-up community concerts draw large crowds Underground Classical is excited to bring Hungry? Here’s what we suggest. vending opportunity for artisan businesses from both the North Collinwood area and to you these extraordinary artist-musicians Have more questions about what we’re - both from Collinwood and the greater greater Cleveland. Parking for the Markets’ from around the country and Cleveland! doin?Click here for interesting answers Cleveland community. Our inaugural and Concert Series is available along the They’re fueled with passion and exude a Project Trio-June 10, 2017 8:00 Markets last summer featured vendors of nearby streets. Join us for some local shop- savviness only to be seen and heard live. Harpeth Rising-July 7,2017 8:00 all sorts, from chic jewelry, nerdy t-shirts, ping and live entertainment! and colorful watches, to organic soaps, cus- Are you a local Maker? Registration for tom gifts, and handmade ceramics. You’ll vendors is still open. Visit our Eventbrite Rock Solid Program by Miss Carr with cheeseburgers, hamburgers, fried cat- Procession down Ivanhoe Road find a little of everything at the Makers’ page for details and to register: MICMak- peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and Markets. Browse amongst long-time neigh- [email protected]. Contact In conjunction with Cleveland Metroparks fish, salads, tacos, and wings. There are also by William McCulloch There will be concession stands featur- connect musical artists with up and com- borhood businesses and Cleveland’s next Lauren Calevich, Makers’ Market Coor- a local family-owned business will open many kids favorites including chicken ten- Holy Redeemer Church will celebrate the ing traditional Italian food favorites with ing talent from Tri-C’s Recording Arts & generation of creators. dinator at [email protected] with a snack bar located at 16301 Lakeshore ders, walking tacos, and hotdogs. Catering Feast of St. Anthony Saturday June 10th musical entertainment along with games Technology program. Artists ranging from Makers’ Markets are on select Thursdays additional questions. Blvd in the Euclid Beach Park. They will and daily specials will be available. Let’s all from 5:00 pm till 9:00 pm in the gymna- of chance, various cash raffles, and Chinese Maura Rogers and the Bellows to Marcus be open Wednesday through Sunday from support this new local business! sium and outside in the courtyard between Auction of different donated gift baskets. Alan Ward participated in the inaugural Noon to 8PM. The menu looks wonderful the church. Then Sunday morning follow- This year will also include a Morra Tourna- programming. ing Mass there will be a procession with the ment Sunday at 3:00 pm. Hope to see you Construction Launch at Oliver by Northeast Shores This summer, Rock Solid will once again statue of St. Anthony through the streets of there. (continued from front page) North Collinwood’s highly successful Rock feature hyper local bands performing at neighborhood finishing back at the church. Holy Redeemer Church is at 15712 Hazard Perry Elementary Solid program is back this season with even neighborhood events around North Col- Collinwood Neighborhood Catholic The Feast will then continue afterwards till Kipling Avenue. Parking in back of church. the community to become more involved in In fact, I encourage the community to get more performances from local bands and linwood. Rock Solid bands will perform 8:00 pm. (216) 531-3313 their schools. involved in all of our schools. There are op- community roundtable discussions. at the Waterloo Arts Fest on June 24, then Ministries Summer Events It was a great day with the students and portunities galore from participating in the A collaboration between Cleveland again on July 22, August 26 and Septem- by Sr. Madeline Muller the look on their faces and the inclusion in creation of a new school to working in the Rocks: Past Present and Future, Northeast ber 16. For participating artists and more Collinwood Neighborhood Catholic Min- Crocheting and Knitting GardenWalk Cleveland 2017 comes the “groundbreaking” was quite special. Memorial School Garden to supporting the Shores Development Corporation, and information on venues, visit the Cleveland istries is offering a variety of programs this We meet every Friday afternoon from 2:00 As this project moves forward we will diversity of education we have in Ward 8. Cuyahoga Community College, the Rock Rocks: Past, Present and Future website or summer. We hope that you will be able to – 4:00 at the Collinwood Neighborhood to NorthShore Collinwood continue to update the community through Get involved. Solid program launched in 2015 as a pro- Facebook page. join with some of your neighbors for some Catholic Ministry House 15706 St. Clair by Teri Dew from gardeners in a large variety of gardens articles and at neighborhood meetings. We To get further involved or if you have any gram to incubate Cleveland bands, create of these relaxing and informative offerings. Ave The 2017 Gardenwalk Cleveland Tour will and farms in our community. look forward to opening day. I hope our questions pertaining to OHPerry Schhol, take place on July 8th and 9th from 10 am students have a safe and happy summer and please feel free to contact me in the office Healthy Moms – Healthy Babies Community Garden to 5 pm. This year there will be a special focus on when you return in the fall our scholars will at (216) 664-4236 or via email at mdaley@ Participants will meet at the Collinwood Summer months. Bring your own tools. GardenWalk Cleveland is a free, self native plants that promote regional diver- be involved in watching a new school being clevelandcitycouncil.org. Neighborhood Catholic Ministries House Enjoy the fruits of your labor and start guided tour of more than 200 private and sity, attract wildlife and pollinators, thrive built. 15706 St. Clair Ave. and the CNCM Com- on the way to healthy living. 794 E. 154th community gardens in four neighborhoods under natural conditions, and connect munity Garden 794 East 154th St. Mondays Street. (between Aspinwal and School) throughout the city of Cleveland. This year people to nature in their own back yards. (continued from front page) and Wednesdays from 11:00am – 1:00pm. garden tours will be featured in Slavic Vil- The Headquarters to check in and receive Orientation begins June 26th at the Collin- Art for the Soul lage, Detroit-Shoreway, West Park, and, the guide for our tour will be at the Euclid Waterloo Arts Fest is June 24th wood House. Join us for six Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - for the first time, right here in NorthShore Beach picnic area. The table will be deco- mission is to enrich the neighborhood ages. In addition to orchestrating this festi- 12:30 p.m., beginning Saturday, June 17th, Collinwood. rated with festive GardenWalk banners. culturally and economically by creating val, Waterloo Arts manages an art gallery, Reiki at Siggy’s Studio 15416 Saranac. The mission of GardenWalk is to build On Saturday, the tour is collaborating with a stimulating arts environment through public art projects, a community arts center Summer, 2017 at the Collinwood Neigh- community, beautify neighborhoods, and a Collinwood Community Potluck which is exhibits, performances, special events, and and artist studios. borhood Catholic MiniseriesHouse 15706 Expungement Clinic encourage civic pride. This once a year tour scheduled from 4-8 pm in the Picnic Pavil- educational programming for people of all St. Clair (across from the Dollar General June 10th at the Collinwood Neighborhood is organized by volunteers from the city of ion, where visitors and gardeners can share Store Catholic House 15706 St. Clair. Reserva- Cleveland and surrounding communities. dishes, and bounty from their gardens. tions are required 216.408.214 GardenWalk Cleveland is made possible A variety of generous gardeners have Graduation – Shower – Picnic Birth Certificates and ID’s For more information regarding any of due to the generous sponsorship of organi- volunteered to share their efforts with not We are available every Thursday morning these offerings, please contact: Sr. Mary zations and individuals committed to con- only neighbors, but with visitors who quite TAKE AWAY LITHUANIAN FOOD from 11:00 am – 1:00 pmat the Collin- Ellen at mebrinovec@ursulinesisters. necting people with each other and with possibly have never been to our amazing 48 hour notice 216 531 8318 (after 12 pm) wood Neighborhood Catholic Ministries org or (216)481-8182 or Sr. Madeline at nature in our beautiful neighborhoods. and unique community. Don’t miss it, Kugelis ½ pan $ 25 Full pan $35 House15706 St. Clair Ave.(on the corner of [email protected] or (216)408-0214 Visitors can tour at their own pace and will there are sure to be some surprises. Sausage & Sauerkraut (feeds 10-15) $50 St. Clair and Royal, across from the Dollar get a unique opportunity to meet and learn Chicken Piccatta OR Chicken Marsala EVERY FRIDAY • LIVE MUSIC General store) OR Chicken Parmesan OR Roast Beef (continued from front page) (feeds (10-12) $48 $4 pp over 12 FOOD TRUCKS New Dealership Opens on 185th Edita‘s Party Chicken Wings 50/$40 100/$70 lease-to-own company, but upon this new eyes are drawn to this bright new sight, so Cheesey Potatoes ½ pan $30 Full pan $40 6 - 9 p.m. endeavor has placed an emphasis on service stop on in, have a cup of coffee or sweet treat Full pan VEDARAI (Potato Sausages) $40 Auto - Home - Life - and Business Insurance work. 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Events Bands Needed to ‘Rock’ the Rock Friends of Euclid Creek Announces Hall Half Marathon Fourth Annual Day in the Life of Euclid Creek

11:45am, for aquatic invertebrate sampling and a plant identification hike at the Dusty Goldenrod Preserve. The last stop will be at Euclid Creek Reservation in Wildwood Park from 12:30- 1:15pm. A demonstration will display local fish, which reflect the water quality and spe- cies diversity in the area. A wetland restora- tion tour will highlight progress of the 2013 restoration and showcase other important water quality projects in the area. The day will end with music, games and by Claire Posius lunch at Wildwood Park and a Water Qual- Friends of Euclid Creek (FOEC), Cleveland ity Quest wrap-up of the day’s results from Metroparks Watershed Volunteer Program 1:15-2:30pm. Exhibitors will highlight by John Horton • Rock Hall Half Marathon T-shirts for up and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer Dis- community and water focused initiatives. Get your band on the to two band members trict are pleased to announce their fourth Cleveland Metroparks will host a special road to the Rock & • Rock Hall-themed pint glasses for up to annual Day in the Life of Euclid Creek celebration of their 100-year anniversary Roll Hall of Fame. two band members event on Saturday, July 15th from 9am to with a centennial dessert! And the day The Rock • Access to a generator and 10x10 pop-up 2:30pm. This family friendly event provides will wrap up with a free raffle. Come get Hall Half Marathon tent at course location a snapshot of a typical day in Euclid Creek, involved, observe and celebrate the Euclid has issued a call for com/bands and fill out the registration highlighting water quality in an urban wa- Creek watershed! musicians to enter- form. Contact angela@rockhallhalfmara- tershed through a variety of monitoring To register for this event online go to tain the thousands of thon.com for additional information. demonstrations and tours of restoration www.EuclidCreekWatershed.org/events, or runners, walkers and spectators along the The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame serves as projects from the headwaters to the mouth for questions call 440-473-3370 by July 1, 13.1-mile course Sunday, Aug. 20. The race title sponsor of the race, which is presented at Lake Erie. 2017. — now in its third year — starts and ends at by Greater Cleveland XC and Second Sole The day will start at Cleveland Me- Friends wishes to recognize and thank the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. with the generous support of a growing list troparks Acacia Reservation from 9-10am. the following companies and organiza- Selected bands and DJs will receive the of community sponsors. Participants can choose between a water tions whose contributions make this event opportunity to showcase their talent while The event includes a half marathon and quality monitoring demonstration to see possible: Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd., powering runners to the finish line. We’re half marathon relay in addition to a 10K what is tested in the watershed or a behind- Haynes Construction, Highland Heights looking for acts that rock hard enough to and 5K, offering runners multiple distance the-scenes tour of the extensive restoration Green Task Force, Ohio Prairie Nursery carry every racer to a personal best time. options on a loop course that highlights underway. A new feature this year includes and Ohio Stream Preservation. Acts chosen to play the Rock Hall Half downtown, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens a Water Quality Quest led by researchers The Friends of Euclid Creek’s mission is Marathon will receive: and the lakefront. Register today by visiting and students from Kent State University. to raise awareness about and preserve the • Publicity through the Rock Hall Half • • • www.rockhallhalfmarathon.com. We will then head to the Highland natural features of the Euclid Creek water- • Marathon website and social media chan- Heights Community Park from 10:45- shed. nels

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Library St. Jerome Church Announcing Registration for Fun in the Sun, Summer has Begun Collinwood’s Catholic School Summer Reading Club 2017 at the Library! 15000 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44110 at the many events around Collinwood. by Kiaira Jefferson Tuesdays, June 6th, 13th, & 27th @1:00pm Summer Reading Club ‘Read Up! Rise Up! Cleveland Public Library - Collinwood Branch Thursday, June 22nd @1:00pm By Design’ begins on Monday, June 5th at Library 856 East 152nd St, Cleveland, OH “A Visual History of Recording Technology”- Confirmation 2017 My How Time Flies! all Cleveland Public Library Branches. 44110 216-623-6934 Presented by Ben Ferrari Hold on, this summer is just heating [email protected] Travel through time to see (and hear!) the his- YOUTH PROGRAMS: tory of recording devices, learn about the dif- up! The Collinwood Branch has designed Free Summer Lunch ferent music genres, and create some cool mu- three unique programs to showcase our Visit the Collinwood Branch Library for free sic of your own. This musical journey is good community partners and artists of Collin- summer lunch provided by the Cleveland Food for all ages. wood: Bank!! Tuesday, June 20th @1:00pm Tuesday, June 20th at 1:00pm Ballot **FIRST DAY for Summer Lunch is Monday, You are Camera Ready! Box winner Ben Smith will be guiding us June 5th ** Cameras are everywhere, not just in your through a Visual History of Recording Monday – Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm phone! Learn the diverse history of photogra- Technology that will be fun for all ages. Cleveland Museum of Natural History phy and get camera-ready to create the perfect Tuesday, July 18th at 1:00pm Ballot Box (CMNH): CMNH Vouchers are provided to shot! Thursday, June 29th @4:30pm winner Linda Zolten Wood and the Coit the branch every month and are available to ADULT PROGRAMS: Road Farmers Market will be ‘teaming up’ check out with your Library card! Each voucher Free Computer Classes- Computer and In- allows FREE admission for two adults and four ternet Basics Learn all mouse and keyboard Collinwood Library Children’s Librarian, Adam to showcase Veggie Superheroes: Healthy Tully, signing up two eager participants for summer children. Vouchers must be redeemed within techniques by completing a wide variety of Eating. reading club. 30 days of checking out. meaningful, everyday computer tasks. These Tuesday, August 1st at 1:00pm Twelve Make Your Own Music classes will also explain how to start basic win- Beloved former St. Jerome Pastor, Francis Walsh, We will gather as a parish to celebrate the Priest by Adam Tully Literary Executive Director Daniel Gray- Celebrate African American Music Month by dows programs such as Word, Paint and a Web shown here in 1979 preparing to celebrate the 60th hood of Father Walsh, on June 25th after 10am My name is Adam Tully and I’m the Chil- Kontar will host our first ever poetry Anniversary of St. Jerome Parish observed his own Mass. God bless you Father Walsh! learning about what your favorite musical art- Browser. You’ll even learn how to save and find 60th anniversary in May, the anniversary of his dren’s Librarian at the Collinwood Branch. lounge. The Art of Poetry: Your Voice in ists listen to, and what makes them creative. files to help you organize your computer. ordination to the priesthood. Spoken Word is a guide through different Then be creative yourself! Create beats with the Saturdays, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th, I would like to invite children of all ages by Adele Markert long enough to have a 60th Anniversary.” styles of poetry, different authors, and how ‘Drum Pads 24’ app and work on your freestyle. 11:15am-12:45pm to participate in our Summer Reading Back in 1979 when then Pastor Francis P. We are very glad he did and hope to cel- you can find your unique voice. Thursday, June 1st @4:30pm Block Watch for Wellness in partnership with Club - ‘Read Up! Rise Up! by Design’. This Walsh celebrated the 60th Anniversary of ebrate many more anniversaries with him! summer we are celebrating STREAM: Sci- Looking for more information? Grab the Read Up Rise Up: by Design! Cleveland Clinic Do you have High Blood Summer Reading Club 2017 begins Mon Pressure or does it run in your family and you St. Jerome Church he never imagined he We will gather after 10am Mass on Sunday, ence, technology, reading, engineering, print edition of The Scoop on Summer or - day, June 5th. This is to continue the popu- want to prevent it? Join us at Cleveland Public would be back here again for the 60th An- June 25th for cake and coffee to celebrate arts, and math all coming together in a visit www.collinwoodscoop.org, visit us lar, engagement-focused Read Up! Rise Up! Library – Collinwood Branch for our Block niversary of his Ordination to the priest- his many years of service and friendship for grand design that makes learning fun. at the branch or on the web at readinclub. theme and incorporates design thinking that Watch for Wellness Program! This is a small hood which was May 18, 2017. As Father the people of St. Jerome. cpl.org. Cleveland Public Library - Col- This 9-week program is free and for all encourages our youth participants to create, group program that meets once a week for 6 Walsh noted, “I never thought I would live ages. Children and teens complete reading linwood Branch Hours: Mon-Tues-Thurs innovate, problem solve and explore. Infus- weeks. Learn how to manage your health, stay logs, earn weekly prizes and compete with 10:00am-7:00pm, W-Fr-Sa 10:00am- ing a S.T.R.E.A.M focus throughout the sum- well, and meet friends in the neighborhood other readers in our grand prize drawings! 6:00pm mer program, participants will enjoy a variety that can support your wellness journey! This Registration can be done by visiting us at 856 East 152nd Street Cleveland, Ohio of enriching activities, contests, challenges class will be led by Caroline Peak, Manager of Holy Name Society Honors Moms the Branch, online (readingclub.cpl.org), 44110 216.623.6934 and events that enable learning and fun with the Collinwood Branch. Caroline was trained and Provides Scholarships or by finding us out in the community reading, writing and other forms of creative as a Community Coach through Cleveland expression. Join us at Collinwood Library for Clinic! Wednesdays, June 14th, 21st, & 28th, fun, weekly programming. **Call or visit the 4:00pm-6:00pm branch for registration details.

St. Jerome was delighted to welcome Bishop Roger Gries who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation for two of our eighth graders, Ebele Amujiogu and Kyle Didnoa, shown here with Bishop Gries and their sponsors. STORAGE SPACE FOR LEASE Congratulations Kyle and Ebele! photo by Marguerite DiPenti 20001 Euclid Ave. Season Finale Euclid, OH 44117

Storage Space For Lease The Hockenberry and Daly families enjoyed a delicious breakfast of pancakes, bacon and eggs in honor of Mother’s Day. Mom’s ate free, and enjoyed a respite from cooking and cleanup. Looking for storage? provide scholarships for our school chil- dren who will be going on to Catholic high school. Last year Holy Name gave a $250 $3/SF/Year Appreciative attendees take advantage of the Music lovers came from near and far to enjoy scholarship to one boy and one girl from opportunity to interact with the musicians after the Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and Beethoven’s final CityMusic Cleveland performance of the sea- Symphony No. 7 performed by CityMusic Cleveland the 2016 St. Jerome School graduating class son, which was held at St. Jerome church in May. under the direction of renowned British conductor, to be used toward Catholic high school tu- 20’ x 40’ for $200/month Paul Watkins. ition. This year, Holy Name president, Jim by Adele Markert vide a unique opportunity for people to Nugent, announced that are expanding the CityMusic Cleveland wrapped up their experience marvelous concerts in intimate program to provide a scholarship to every 30’ x 50’ for $375/month thirteenth season with the final perfor- neighborhood settings and to interact with 2017 St. Jerome School graduate who will mance recorded live at St. Jerome Church the musicians themselves at intermission be attending a Catholic high school in the 50’ x 50’ for $625/month on May 21st. Music lovers from as far away and after the performance. They will be fall. Proceeds from the annual raffle which as Kirtland and Parma packed the church returning to St. Jerome in the fall for per- Pancake flipper extraordinaire, Joe Talarico, made sure no one went home hungry on Mother’s Day! will be held June 25th at the parish picnic for a delightful afternoon of music which formances on October 18th and December will go toward this effort. Call the rectory There are more options available. featured the Cleveland debut of British 6th at 7:30pm, and in 2018 on March 15th at (216) 481-8200 to get your tickets and by Adele Markert conductor, Paul Watkins, and the superb and May 16th for 7:30pm concerts. The support this great cause and have a chance St. Jerome Holy Name Society sponsored Contact for more information. musicianship of clarinetist Daniel Gilbert concerts are free and family friendly, dona- at the $500 top prize. We are very grateful a Pancake Breakfast on Mother’s Day both and the members of CityMusic Cleveland tions are welcome. to the Holy Name Society for everything to honor our Moms and to raise money to Ron Tiedman Chamber Orchestra. These concerts pro- they do for our parish and our school! Cell 216-618-0104 [email protected] CONTACT US | stjeromecleveland.org | Follow us on Facebook | Phone: 216-481-8200 Location: Located 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland in Euclid, Ohio. From I-90 (Lakeland Freeway) Take Exit 182A [East 185th Street] and head South. [East 185th turns INDUSTRIAL SURPLUS into Nottingham then Dille] Pass St. Clair Avenue. Proceed to Euclid Avenue. Turn Right on Euclid Ave. and proceed 1/4 mile. HGR is located on the righthand side.

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Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Pre-K through 8th Grade V Faith. Family. Future. Faith Academics Community OLL Celebrates Memorial Day OLL Student Goes to State for Power Congratulations to the VASJ Class of 2017 of the Pen! by Mrs. Millett, 7th grade teacher Faculty, staff, friends, and family Melana Blase, a seventh grade student at of the Villa Angela-St. Joseph High Our Lady of the Lake School, has had an School Class of 2017 gathered at Ss. impressive year with Power of the Pen, a Robert and William Church in Euclid national program that helps students be- for the commencement ceremony on come powerful writers through coaching Thursday, May 25. and competitions. While the whole team at As of this date, 38 members of the Our Lady of the Lake has had good success, class of 2017 have reported to us grants and competed at the Regional tournament, and scholarships. These 38 students had Melana has really gone above and beyond. a total award amount of $5,720,400! Of 101 competitors at Regionals in the sev- The weather did not cooperate but enth grade level, she came in 16th -- with the graduates were all smiles (and a one piece being ranked first in her entire few tears). Nothing was going to rain category, scoring above all other seventh on the parade of the Class of 2017. grade participants. She succeeded in ad- Longtime religion teacher and vancing to represent Our Lady of the Lake VASJ’s Coordinator of Mission at the State tournament in Wooster on May Effectiveness Bill Raddell ’68 opened Our Lady of the Lake had a fun crew Chris McGrath sure knows how to work 26, one of 700 students chosen from a field the ceremony by welcoming guests and walking in the Memorial Day parade, and a crowd! And Fr. Joe gave a wonderful of 7,000 writers state-wide. It’s a significant giving the invocation. it was great to see so many Our Lady of the invocation and benediction in the final accomplishment in a highly competitive Four students were selected from a Lake friends and families along the way. ceremony to cap off a great afternoon. field, and while she didn’t bring home the group of more than 10 who auditioned award from State, it made for an impressive to speak at graduation. Those students finish to a great year. Melana Blase was recognized for outstanding work were William Vidmar, Andre George, OLL Students Support Veterans with Power of the Pen. Vincent Mauceri, and Kennedi Combs. They spoke of how VASJ has The Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Class of 2017 pose for a picture at Ss. Robert and William Church after receiving their diplo- mas on Thursday, May 25. As of that date, the class had reported over $5.7 million in college scholarships. become their second home, and how First Communion and Confirmation their classmates and teachers have over the past four years. become their second family. They VASJ Principal David Csank then spoke about how much they have addressed the Class of 2017. grown and matured over their four “It is my honor and privilege to years at VASJ, and the tremendous confirm to you that the young men and amount of pride that comes from being women we are about to call forward a Viking. have successfully completed all The speeches also included a requirements as required by the State special “thank you” to those who of Ohio and by Villa Angela-St. Joseph OLL Volley for Vets team raised funds to make care packages for veterans. helped them get to their graduation day, High School to earn their high school by Mrs. Zigman Catholic War Veterans to make care pack- including parents, family, faculty and diploma,” says Csank. “It is with great Our Lady of the Lake School students have ages for homeless veterans in the Cleveland staff. pleasure that I now present to you the been showing their support for veterans. Area. Vidoes of the speeches as well as graduates of the class of 2017.” Each year, the 8th grade students visit Along with this good cause, the eighth pictures from graduation can be viewed After all diplomas were Washington, DC, and learn about civic af- graders also participated in a writing com- on VASJ’s website at vasj.com. distributed, those in attendance raised fairs. After visiting several monuments and petition sponsored by the Catholic War Awards were presented to the their right hands to bless the graduates memorials this year, the eighth graders Veterans. The patriotic essay theme was members of the class of 2017 for their before the class sang the alma mater decided they wanted to take action. They “What America Means to Me”. The fol- excellence in academic achievements together one last time. Kennedi Combs was one of four students selected to address the Class of 2017 with a speech at graduation. planned a double elimination volleyball lowing students were recognized for their tournament, through a program called Vol- outstanding essays: Noah Brazytis Placed ley for Vets. The eighth graders gave their 3rd and won $20 Tyler Hein placed 2nd and teams names and colors and invited the won $30, and Larry Osborne placed 1st and entire school to cheer them on! The proj- won $50. Larry has been invited to celebrate ect was a big success, and they raised $280. the Memorial Day mass at St. Vitus and This money will transfer over to next year’s read his essay in the celebration after mass. eighth grade class. They will work with

Adam’s Saints Club May is such an important month for our young people who celebrate their First Communion and Confirmation at Our Lady of the Lake. Congratulations to all of you and to your families. We are so glad you are part of our faith community, and look forward to seeing you grow in your faith in the years to come! Confirmation retreat with Mrs. Testa and Mr. Witmer helps prepare youth and families for this important rite.

by Dana Heil, Pastoral Minister am’s Saints Club. Adam knows a lot about (216) 392-1335 Summer Specials [email protected] Our Lady of the Lake Parish is active in the saints, and loves to share his knowledge The Class of 2017 Valedictorian, William Vidmar and Salutatorian, Nikkia Schady. William Genevieve Aiello, Amber Miller, and Cianna Hodge lead their classmates and fellow will attend The Ohio State University and Nikkia is headed to Hiram College. graduates out of Ss. Robert and William Church after graduation on Thursday, May 25. community in many ways, and one of the with OLL parishioners – and more recently Class 1 Pavers & Remodelers  Residential Driveways  Roofing benefits we reap is wonderful relationships, students. In honor of the two children who A+ sometimes in unexpected places. For many saw visions of Our Lady of Fatima, and were  Asphalt/Concrete/Masonry  Sealcoating VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL years, Pastoral Minister Dana Heil has had recently made saints, Adam made a presen-  Kitchen & Baths  Siding and Windows 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard • Cleveland, OH 44119 • 216-481-8414 • www.vasj.com a rewarding relationship with the Euclid tation to Our Lady of the Lake’s third grade  Sit-In Tubs/Handicap Showers our specialty Adult Activities Center, which culminated classes. Everyone learned a lot – and we Ask for Gary or Mike Need money? 1481 Warrensville Ctr. Road Catholic education in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions over the past year in the formation of Ad- continued to grow a wonderful relationship. (216)397-6349 Great Financing www.class1pavers.com

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Mrs. Gamble addresses the 6th grade class at promotion as families and Imagine Bella staff recognized the Here are some of the fastest runners in our school! It’s time for students from the house of Ujima to cel- students for their hard work this year. We wish you the best next year as you move on to your new schools! They beat competitors in their grade level in a race ebrate with a dance party, pizza, pop, and cupcakes Congratulations! on field day. with black frosting.

Enroll now in the high school that will best prepare The last week of school was also Spirit Week! The house of Ujima won the annual Imagine Bella Students dressed up for different themes including House Party! Students and staff from the house of “Twins Day”. Ujima celebrated outside! you for your college or career path. Students from the house of Ujima celebrate with our Way to go Ujima! Here a student is ready to party favorite DJ. wearing this year’s Class Dojo T-shirt design. Please check out some awesome photos on more about why Imagine Bella is the place this page from the end of the year fun at to be and pick up an enrollment packet. Imagine Bella! We are enrolling students Our summer office hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in grades K-5 for the 2017-2018 school year. Call 216-481-1500 today! Dance Show Stop by the school for a tour and to learn

Zoo Field Trip Memories By Kerri Snyder sharks. Some people got to go to the gift At the zoo field trip the 3rd graders had so shop. They got to ride the train up hills and much fun! They had lunch before they did go to the rainforest. They complained and anything. They got split into groups so the said “Our feet are sore!” The last animal boys were with Mr. Gamble and the girls they saw was a leopard. They just had so were with Ms. Port. They saw elephants, much fun! monkeys, and tigers. They saw fish and

Our Thoughts and Prayers go Imagine Bella students performed at the Shore Cultural Centre to a packed audience of family to cheer classroom and small group spotlight performances. We can’t wait to see the show next year! to the Mama Catena Family during your recovery and By Jour’Don Cooper Note of Appreciation: Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School Bard High School Early College Cleveland At my school dance I did a good job. My Thanks so much for the hard work of Mr. remodel. Looking forward to … from the waters of Lake Erie to the skies of Cleveland, students East Campus Mom was so happy! I did my dance and we Ford, our Dance Teacher, for preparing stu- having you back soon! made it as a team. I was so happy! dents for the show with the support of Ms. are immersed in the action and prepared for college or careers. … earn a high school diploma and an associate of arts degree in just four years—tuition free! Grimes, Mrs. Heston, Mr. L, Mr. Gamble, and Campus International High School the rest of the amazing Imagine Bella Team! … housed on the CSU campus, students receive an education Rhodes College & Career Academy  based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) model—as they … a technology-rich learning environment where students  engage internationally with a global community. work with educators to create a personalized career path,  building on their individual strengths and interests. Rhodes School of Environmental Studies   … an innovative school with a focus on life sciences, social John Adams College & Career Academy   sciences and business. … students connect learning with their career and occupational  interests to prepare for the workforce that awaits them.    

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Schools Community Collinwood HS Science Project Wins STEAM Award CNVDC connects Collinwood: Keys to Housing Resource Fair Recap

Students who performed and presented at the “Rock Your World with STEAM” Festival. From left to right: Front: Chavia West and Jennae Taylor 2nd Row: Jamarie Sanders and Decionia Overton 3rd Row: Kristiana Johnson, Marcus Bell, Armonte Washington, and Deonday Carter City of Cleveland Housing Court Judge O’Leary and colleagues attends the First Annual Keys to Housing Vendors fill the gymnasium of St. Mary’s Church at the Keys to Housing Resource Fair Students Marcus Bell and Kristiana Johnson pre- Ervin Gulley performing at album launch party “Straight Outta the Milky Way” Album Art 4th Row: Keith Woolfolk, Essence Lewis, Ervin Resource Fair senting the “Straight Outta the Milky Way” project at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in Gulley and Dean Bryson (teacher) to guests at the STEAM Showcase. February. Collinwood & Nottingham Villages Devel- source Fair on Saturday May 6, 2017 held Villages Development Corporation. Doyle opment Corporation in the gymnasium of St. Mary’s Church on added, “This is part of our on-going effort by Dean Bryson the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. tival. We participated as both performers ownership of content, insecure students Collinwood & Nottingham Villages Devel- Holmes Ave. The fair focused on providing to be more visible in the community and On Saturday, May 20, 2017 my students at In the New Tech Network, we teach all of and presenters of our project itself. A select grew confidence and students generally opment Corp in partnership with St. Clair local residents and community stakehold- work with residents provide programs of New Tech at Collinwood High School lit up our content through project-base3d learn- group was chosen to perform a mash-up took pride in a job well done. Initially, I Superior Development Corp organized ers with information for first-time home- interest to them. “ 2 major museums with their greatest hits ing (PBL), but this is the only project that of our greatest hits and they voluntarily thought I may have overdone it this year the First Annual Keys to Housing Re- buyers, existing homeowners, tenants, and Ward 8 Councilman Polensek and from “Straight Outta the Milky Way” at left me with bittersweet feelings in the end attended practices after school to prepare. because their exit ticket (daily quiz) data source Fair on Saturday May 6, 2017 held landlords, and covered topics including Cleveland Housing Court Judge O’Leary, CMSD’s “Rock Your World with STEAM” (normally, its relief and a little reflection for Their hard work paid off, because in front was worse than it was when I ran this in the gymnasium of St. Mary’s Church on homeownership, home repair, weatheriza- was among the 50 people who attended Festival! In January, my 9th grade physical next year). Since the launch party, students of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, strang- project last year. But when it came to their Holmes Ave. The fair focused on providing tion, financial literacy, foreclosure preven- this event. Organizations in attendance Vendors fill the gymnasium of St. Mary’s Church at science students wrote lyrics to songs about have revisited the experience in conversa- ers milly rocked to hip hop songs dropping final exam, they performed BEST in the local residents and community stakehold- tion and much more. included Dollar Bank, Cuyahoga County the Keys to Housing Resource Fair the universe. These lyrics were aligned to tions, desires to perform again, and in technical knowledge on the cosmos! Be- universe benchmark. We saw, we dropped ers with information for first-time home- “The purpose of our event was to con- Treasurer Office, City of Cleveland Dept the Ohio physical science indicators: the helping them remember information. Our fore the performance, two other students bars, we retained and mastered! buyers, existing homeowners, tenants, and nect Collinwood residents with the various of Aging & Housing Court, FASS Realty, history of the universe, galaxy formation scholars have not only remembered the lyr- presented our project in the STEAM Show- You can listen to our music on Sound- landlords, and covered topics including housing resources available to them that Cleveland Tenants Organization, Heritage and stars. Once their lyric drafts were ics to their own songs, but to each others’ case at the Great Lakes Science Center. We cloud: https://soundcloud.com/math-in- homeownership, home repair, weatheriza- they may not be familiar with. Whether Home Program,North Coast Pest Con- written with scientific accuracy, students songs as well! were thrilled when we were notified that we motion/sets/straight-outta-the-milky-way tion, financial literacy, foreclosure preven- you are a renter, looking to buy your first trol, Upcycle Parts Shop, and Habitat for collaborated with DJ Phatty Banks and The project was technically over in Feb- won the Best in STEAM School Showcase Here is a video of their performance at tion and much more. home or maybe just researching informa- Humanity Restore. The fair also included Reading RAMM to tweak and perfect their ruary according to my grade book, but it Award for High School! the STEAM festival: https://youtu.be/sR- by Collinwood & Nottingham Villages De- tion to make home repairs, this event was a four informational workshops: first-time lyrics. They then recorded their songs on wasn’t over in the hearts of many students I am so proud of my students for all of VTGAsCFI velopment Corporation way to bring a variety of housing resources homebuyer, senior resources, homeowner top of beats made by Khalil Barrett, a se- or myself. As fate would have it, we were their hard work and dedication to this Collinwood & Nottingham Villages Devel- and organizations together in one place for resources and financial literacy. The work- nior at CHS and released their music to the asked by Maria Carlson, our principal to project over the semester. Shy students opment Corp in partnership with St. Clair our community, and the feedback has been shops were presented by Neighborhood public at our launch party in February at represent Collinwood at the STEAM Fes- performed, lower achieving students took Superior Development Corp organized wonderful,” explains Jamar Doyle, Manag- Housing Services of Greater Cleveland Local residents gathering housing resources the First Annual Keys to Housing Re- ing Director of Collinwood & Nottingham (NHS), ESOP, Home Repair Resource Cen- Join Lakeshore Intergenerational School for Summer Fun!

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Wednesday Cookouts Have Returned! Students say goodbye to their Reading Mentors Students say goodbye to their Reading Mentors before they begin Summer Break. They helped host before they begin Summer Break. They helped host Chef George will grill up UPCOMING SALES a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to say ‘Thank a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to say ‘Thank You for Going Above and Beyond!’ You for Going Above and Beyond!’ hot dogs and hamburgers Saturday for HGR’s customers. June 10 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday June 29 Every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 7 to Oct. 18 Saturday Our Spring Celebration of Learning went off without a hitch! Music teacher Mrs. Witt directed our students July 8 during our Granny Awards Musical. It was a perfect way to end the year! 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Yoellie Perez ration, the Salvation Army, and the Cleve- (weather permitting) Thursday The school year may be over at Lakeshore land Transformation Alliance, will serve as July 27 Intergenerational School, but there’s still a venue for schools in the Collinwood area Quantities are limited. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. much fun to be had! The Collinwood area to reach out to families and residents. If you hosts a bevy of events during the summer are looking into school options for your months and we are excited to serve as sup- own children or are interested in learning porters and participants for a few of these how you can support our local schools, occasions. Saturday, June 3rd, come find please be sure to stop by! There are many our table at The 200th Street Stroll between ways for residents to become a part of our 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.! We will be handing out caring school community here at LIS and goodies, spreading the word about LIS, we’d love to tell you all about them. Enjoy and supporting local organizations and food, fun and entertainment, while visiting businesses. Can’t make it to The Stroll? No our table and learning about our unique problem! Intergenerational approach. Staff members We will see our neighbors again Thurs- will be on hand to greet visitors and answer day, June 22nd at the Collinwood School questions from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fest held at the Salvation Army on Grove- We look forward to seeing all of our wood Ave. The event, which is supported friends and neighbors out supporting these by Northeast Shores Development Corpo- events next month!

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Artist Spotlight Community Collinwood Author Annie Hogsett’s New Mystery Novel Too Lucky to Live New Sandwich Shop Opens in Euclid A New Community Garden is owner and owner of Jack Flaps breakfast is Set in Cleveland and luncheon bistros, says, “We are proud Sprouting in Collinwood its debut on May 2 through Poisoned Pen while Tom teaches English literature at to support the neighborhood and help the hood Catholic Ministries Community Press,an independent mystery book pub- Case Western Reserve University. community grow to make it a better place Garden. On May 19th they took rake, hoe lisher and one of the largest publishers Too Lucky to Live has received posi- for everyone.” and wheelbarrow in hand to prepare the of hardcover mysteries in the world. The tive reviews in the publishing community After the ribbon cutting, members of the garden for planting. They had the help of book is available at Cleveland bookstores as including Library Journal, and Booklist. community started ordering sandwiches. some of AMERICORPS volunteers and the well as online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Additionally, the novel has received kudos Um, I mean sammiches. And, these aren’t Cleveland Neighborhood Progress Cleve- and Poisoned Pen Press’s website. from online book review sites and blogs. your average sammich. Definitely not land Clean and Green truck. The truck was Hogsett, a former advertising copy- Hogsett was born in West Virginia, and Subway. Carter uses local, fresh ingredi- filled with all sorts of tools and supplies, writer, chose Cleveland as the book’s set- attended West Virginia University where ents and cures and smokes his own meats including poison ivy solution and bad aids. ting for protagonists Allie Harper and Tom she received both her bachelor’s and mas- in-house, including house-made sausage. I A hoop house is being constructed on the Bennington III, who meet by chance in a ter’s degrees in English Literature. She and tried the HOT pickled vegetables with cu- property. This structure will enable gar- crosswalk and are immediately thereafter her husband, Bill, moved to Cleveland in cumber, celery, Spanish onion and carrots, deners to harvest fresh produce until the thrown into a series of perilous circum- 1972 and reside on the shores of Lake Erie as well as the cucumber salad made with AMERICORPS volunteer prepares soil for raised beds end of November. stances and situations, all because of a win- where she finds inspiration. Prior to em- Spanish onion, red bell pepper and dill. My There is still time to stake out a plot and by Gina Tabasso ning $550 million lottery ticket. barking on her writing career, Hogsett had sandwich was Sammich’s version of Viet- by Sr. Madeline Muller plant your favorite vegetables. There is no On May 8, 2017, The City of Euclid, Euclid Cleveland readers will recognize various a career as an advertising copywriter where namese bahn mi called Cung Le. Since I Spring has arrived and Summer is almost fee involved. For more information please Chamber of Commerce and Northeast landmarks like the Cleveland Downtown she honed her writing skills and her dream don’t eat bread, they made mine as a lettuce here. Some of your neighbors have staked contact Sr. Madeline at mmuller68@gmail. Shores Development Corporation hosted Cleveland Author Annie Hogsett Marriott, Rock Hall, Lake Shore Boulevard to become a published novelist. wrap. It was amazing — huge and full of out a plot in the Collinwood Neighbor- com or 216-408-0214. a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand and the Wyndham Cleveland. Allie, is a Several book signings and readings are Vietnamese sausage, roast pork, cilantro, by Stacey Vaselaney Too Lucky to Live – #1 in her Somebody’s opening of Sammich, 651 E. 185th Street, part-time librarian at the Cleveland Public scheduled in May at various book stores fresh-sliced jalepenos — seeds and all — Cleveland writer, Annie Hogsett’s mystery, Bound to Wind Up Dead series – made Cleveland. Mayor Holzheimer Gail opened Library’s Memorial-Nottingham branch and libraries in Cleveland. and house-made kimchi. The sandwiches Artist Live/Work Space Available!!!! the ceremonies with a few words about the by Northeast Shores away from the Waterloo Arts & Enter- are wrapped in butcher paper and usually ongoing 185th-corridor improvements fol- Have you found your art supplies are tak- tainment District, short walk from Euclid served on fresh-baked Orlando hoagies. I (continued from front page) lowed by Camille Maxwell, executive di- ing over the apartment? If so, you need Beach Metro Park, and a 10 minute drive The Big Clean = Big Success was going to take a picture of my food but rector of Northeast Shores, and Sheila Gib- a state of the art live/work space! Join a from downtown Cleveland. Volunteers were also entered into a raffle to tion, and of course the determined neigh- Can’t wait a year to get in on all the October 14 - 10AM – 12PM Street Cleanup I was so busy wolfing it down that I forgot. bons, executive director of Euclid Chamber community of artists at this renovated resi- win some awesome door prizes! A special bors, church congregations, and business cleanup action? You don’t have to! Visit @ TBD – stay tuned! So, how’s this for testimony as to how good of Commerce. Randy Carter, Sammich’s dence. Invite friends over for dinner before Address: 231 E. 156th Street (The Glencove) thanks to Paragon Restaurant & Martini owners of Collinwood and Euclid!! Facebook.com/AdoptEuclidBeach to check November 18 - 10AM – 12PM Street it was? Bar, The Euclid Shade Tree Commission, When all was said and done, over two out how you can get involved with neigh- Cleanup @ Lakeshore Blvd – volunteers walking down to the Waterloo Arts and and the unit features are: Marche-N-Haab Beauty Salon, Garden tons of trash was collected and over 200 borhood street and beach cleanups. See check in at Collinwood Rec Entertainment District without the worries • Newly renovated 1-bedroom apartment PhD, Citizen Pie, Blue Arrow Records, and volunteers donated more than 500 hours our 2017 cleanup schedule below. *If you and your neighbors would like to Spades and Shovels of cleaning up after spending time creat- • In-suite washer & dryer Chili Peppers Mexican Grill and Euclid of service. What a day! In the end, Eu- June 10 - 10AM – 12PM Beach Cleanup @ do your own litter cleanup, let us know so ing your craft. This space gets even better! • Stainless steel refrigerator, range and by Northeast Shores 156th St. residents Dave Lynch and Dave Carlson, clid edged out Collinwood in the litter Euclid Beach Park – volunteers check in at we can hook you up with gloves, bags and Artist tenants will receive the opportunity dishwasher It’s June and that means it’s time to start Daniel Ave. Garden, 15396 Daniel Ave. for donating such awesome prizes! bag count, but both communities were big picnic shelter more! to rent, earn equity and display their work • Fireplace (Non-operable) planting! Whether you lack land or just Darley Ave. Garden, 14110 Darley Ave. The Big Clean would not have been pos- winners. Don’t worry Collinwood, we will August 5 - 10AM – 12PM Street Cleanup For more information or questions about all in the same building, thanks to the lo- • Private studio space in the basement want to garden around friends, community Exseedingly Well, 490 E. 142nd St. sible without financial and volunteer sup- have a chance for redemption at next year’s @ Lakeshore Blvd – volunteers check in at cleanups, contact adopt.euclidbeach@ cal non-profit company Northeast Shores Are you ready to check out this avail- gardens can be found throughout North Pheuma Chapel, 251 E. 156th St. port from the City of Euclid, Keep Euclid Big Clean. Mark your calendars for Satur- Collinwood Rec gmail.com or call 216-571-0685. Development Corporation, in a partner- able Live/Work space? Of course you are! Shore Collinwood. So get out there with To get connected to these gardens, con- Beautiful (Keep America Beautiful Af- day May 5th 2018! For more pics and vid- September 16 - 10AM – 12PM Interna- ship with Cincinnati-based, Cornerstone To schedule a tour, contact Letia Lewis at your green thumb! tact Northeast Shores at 216-481-7660 filiate), Euclid Beach Adopt-a-Beach Team, eos, search #TheBigClean2017 on Facebook tional Coastal Cleanup Day @ Euclid Beach Corporation for Shared Equity. 216-481-7660 ext. 31 or llewis@northeasts- Collinwood Friends Garden, 247 E. Northeast Shores Development Corpora- and Instagram. Park – volunteers check in at picnic shelter This live/work studio is a short walk hores.org. Dive into Your New Home! the freeway with Down- town only 10 minutes away. Designing this rehab we took into consider- ation key features that you will cherish through- out the entire home. You Deciding to will enjoy interior, exte- rior amenities and the savings that you will have go to college with this energy efficient home. • 3 bedrooms can be hard. EAST ACADEMY v2 full baths • 2 Fireplaces by Northeast Shores Tuition-Free, K-8, School of Choice • Eat-in kitchen with an adjoining mud- It’s June and that means it’s time to start room Beat the heat with a lovely house that gives • Office on second floor you warmth, stability and pride of owner- Now Accepting Applications for the 2017-2018 School Year. • Hardwood floors throughout ship. Limited openings in each grade level • 1 car attached garage Are you ready to own your next home? • Large fenced in backyard Then look no further than 1114 Villaview! • All new mechanicals This newly renovated 1,529 sq. ft. red brick • Energy efficient furnace, hot water tank bungalow is walking distance from Cleve- and new windows Why Families choose East Academy: To Learn More, Attend one of our land’s best eateries, a world class music • 10 year Tax Abatement • High academic achievement earning an “A” for student progress upcoming events and open houses! venue, and locally owned shops located in Enrolling shouldn’t be. For more information regarding the the East 185th Retail & Business District from the Ohio Department of Education Own your Own (Build Your Dream) Pro- Register for hands-on express enrollment days! June 16th – 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm and the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment gram or about 1114 Villaview, please con- • Individualized learning on a safe, secure campus Ice Cream Truck at East Academy District. It’s less than a mile from Euclid tact Greg Greco, Realtor with Cutler real Free Ice Cream! Beach Metropark and close proximity to • Small class size providing daily use of technology Estate at 216-269-1562. • Nurturing environment staffed by highly qualified teachers June 19th – 4:00 pm – 6 :00 pm • Family orientated environment with a focus on character education Live Interactive Animal Show Water Conservation tri-c.edu/jumpstartmetro featuring Outback Ray • Free after school tutoring by Northeast Shores [email protected] for more 216-987-6000 • Free breakfast and lunch July 19th 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Summer is in sight, and so are rain barrels. info. The City of Cleveland’s Rain Barrel Pro- Tired of looking at that ugly barrel? 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Community Community Does Your House Meet Code We’re Working on the Collinwood Job help coming to Collinwood Donate a Dollar and a Dish to the School Fire Memorial Garden by Peggy Kearsey Development Corporation. We have been Standards? New help is coming for residents in and working on this partnership since last fall Collinwood Community Potluck around the Collinwood area that are hop- and I believe that it will go a long way to ing to find jobs. Starting on Tuesday, May address the needs of the residents who are 30, 2017 Five Pointe Community Center seeking employment” and the West Side Catholic Center are part- Last fall, the St. Clair-Superior Develop- nering up to launch a new “Workforce De- ment Corporation invited the West Side velopment Program”. The Workforce De- Catholic Center to discuss forming a part- velopment Program is a two week course nership to address an important need in that runs from 10 a.m.-Noon – Monday this neighborhood, high unemployment. through Friday that will assist those who The West Side Catholic Center, located at are looking for jobs to gain experience and 3135 Lorain Ave. has developed a Work- assistance in navigating their way through force Development Certification Program the maze toward employment. Five Pointe over four years that has a record of help- Community Center is located at 813 E ing people on their path to employment. It by Elva Brodnick Smiley, Emani Baker, Jadon Jackson, Wil- 152nd St. in the heart of Collinwood. starts from the beginning with assessments First 2017 Little Red Cap Project Work liam Smith, and Rashard Willis “We realize that there are folks out there and end with interviews upon completion. Days: May 17 & 18: and our 7th Graders: Jayana McLaurin, that are looking for work and there are em- After completing the two week course at Look at it now! Lashawn Beard Jr, Dalyla Bridges, Jordon ployers who are looking for help but they the Five Pointe Community Center partici- Thanks to the Memorial School Track Burton, Mitchell Braun, Alithia Payne, are not always connecting. This program pants can take further steps by taking ACT Team, & our Seventh & Eighth Graders Jaberi Wright, Ashalia Simmons, Antwon will go a long way toward connecting these WorkKeys Testing. The testing, which is (our Memorial Garden Angels), - the Me- Mikes and DeMeuSac Groggins. two sides,” said Jamar Doyle, Associate Di- part of Ohio Means Job, is a series of tests morial Garden is looking wonderful! And thanks also to Memorial teacher rector. “By bringing the experience of the which allow employers to gage whether These students put in some serious work, Najma Abdur Rahim (who really organized Join us at the Collinwood Community Potluck for food, fun and great neighbors in an awesome neighborhood. West Side Catholic Center here we are hop- or not an individual is suited for their job We are raising funds to put on the event through Ioby.org. Please consider a donation and save-the-date for the clearing the weeds & even trimming things things), and Mary Bronson, Charlotte Iafe- by Collinwood & Nottingham Villages ance and the longevity of the commercial, ing to get people the little extra help to be prior to looking at their resume’. This is Potluck on Saturday, July 8th. up. And, planting our annual red & white liece for coming out and helping as well. Development Corporation industrial, residential properties in the work ready. It is an employer’s market and helpful for those individuals who have gaps geraniums (Memorial’s school colors, of As always, if you’re interested in helping by Allison Lukacsy-Love While the event is absolutely FREE to Spring is in full effect and that means it’s neighborhood. Through street by street if you don’t present yourself in the right in employment or other background is- course) - in both the front & back of our (in any way on this - we’ll definitely need What better way is there to spend a Sat- attend, it does cost money to put on. We time for many to consider improvement to property surveying, code enforcer’s goals way you aren’t going to get an interview.” sues to prove that they are qualified. Most Garden. all kinds of talents and abilities to do this!) urday in July than sharing a good plate of are raising funds through IOBY, a local their homes. As past of your home mainte- are to maintain neighborhood cleanliness The program will give participants help people believe that if they have any serious Do drive by some time, & see what all do contact us (Elva Brodnick at either car- food next to new and old neighbors with a crowdsourcing organization that in part- nance plans this year, Collinwood & Not- and decrease blight and abandonment. with planning and assessing their skills, infraction in their history that they will be their hard work accomplished. The Garden [email protected] or 216 738 0626) view of the Lake?! nership with Neighborhood Connections tingham Villages Development Corpora- We can also help you understand building creating resumes and cover letters. The precluded from even getting an interview. is looking the best it has in quite awhile - & And thanks! Mark your calendars and start brain- will match every dollar donated with a 1:1 tion encourages you to review your home codes and what they mean for you and your course will also give help with networking “We work with companies that have told us the even better news is, these students hope Elva Brodnick storming your best summer recipes for the match. We need to raise $1,000 to make the and make sure it’s not only beautiful but home, and can connect you to resources with others, computer skills classes and that if a person receives the needed score to keep working on the Garden over the Little Red Cap Project first Collinwood Community Potluck. On event a success and every dollar counts – is also up to code. The city routinely has that you may qualify for. Review the adja- mock interviews. The series will culminate on the tests that they will receive an inter- summer. Collinwood Nottingham Historical Society Saturday, July 8th from 4-8pm at the Euclid twice! Please find our campaign on IOBY inspectors in our area, so proactive main- cent image and ask yourself: Does my house with an event that will allow interaction view regardless of what might be in their Our very much appreciated thanks to: Beach Park pavilion, people from across at https://www.ioby.org/ tenance is always best, and CNVDC is here meet code standards? If you want to know with job recruiters and staffing agencies. history,” explained Johanek. He contin- the Memorial Track Team / 8th Graders: CJ the neighborhood will come together to This will be a sustainable, Zero Waste to help. Our code enforcement staff works more or have any questions or concerns, Frank Johanek, the manager of the Eco- ued, “This could include past criminal in- celebrate community over homemade and event with the help of Rust Belt Riders. The closely with many City of Cleveland de- please contact Mike Troha (216)383-9772 nomic Opportunity Program at West Side fractions which is something that hampers restaurant dishes, playing lawn games and Potluck will complement two other Col- partments including: Building & Housing, ext: 205 or Dave Dawson (216)383-9772 Catholic Center, who has worked with oth- many members in every community.” swaying to the beat of local musicians. linwood events on Saturday, July 8— the Health, and the Housing Court. Together ext: 207. Neighborhood Leadership er agencies in collaborative efforts said, “I For more information call Frank Jo- Over the past few months, a group of VASJ Escape to the Lake 5k Run/Walk and we focus on improving both the appear- was excited to partner and offer assistance hanek at 216.631.4741 or Five Pointe Com- Collinwood residents - with the support GardenWalk Cleveland. Development Program Seeks 2017 to this important neighborhood working munity Center at 216.268.2138. of Northeast Shores Development Cor- Come join us for the Potluck anytime hand-in-hand with the St. Clair-Superior Applicants poration - have been planning this event between 4pm and 8pm, and if you are by Norrheast Shores program planning, marketing & commu- based on the popular city-wide Potluck in bringing a dish – the earlier the better. We North Coast Pest Control In 2006, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Man- nications, program fundraising, conflict the Park (perhaps you’ve been to the pre- will have cards on hand for you to write the del Foundation, along with former Cleve- resolution and negotiation, community vious years’ events at Edgewater or League name of your dish and ingredients list (ie, Got Any Creepy Pests for me? land Mayor Michael White, established a engagement methods and more. Park?). is it vegan? gluten-free?). Show off your best leadership training program for engaged Every NLDP participant and NLDP We Buy Houses The concept is simple – every attendee is work - you never know if there will be a pie neighborhood leaders.The Neighborhood graduate also has ongoing access to the ser- asked to bring a dish to share as we dine el- contest! “Satisfaction Guaranteed!” Leadership Development Program is a free, vices of a Program Coach. NLDP coaches bow to elbow at long, communal tables (ap- Want to volunteer, donate food or sup- 16 session community engagement train- give advice and support tailored to the Any Condition petizer, salad, entrée, dessert, it’s all good!). port the event in some other way? Feel ing program for residents of Cleveland, and needs of the participant. Can’t bring a dish? Bring us some veggies free to contact me at ali.alithearchitect@ its inner ring suburbs, who are working on The 16 sessions take place on Saturdays Cash Payment * Fast Close from your home or community garden. gmail.com. Please RSVP to the Face- projects within the City of Cleveland and at Trinity Commons at 2230 Euclid Avenue If that’s still too much to ask, no worries, book event: https://www.facebook.com/ Call Richard at: who are determined to make a positive im- beginning August 26. The deadline for 440.729.2200 bring yourself and be prepared to feast – no events/1331156850301975/ pact on their communities. applications is AUGUST 4, 2017. For addi- one will be turned away. After the application process, 20 com- tional information, the 2017-2018 curricu- (216) 303-2123 mitted individuals are chosen for the pro- lum and an online application, visit www. gram year. NLDP participants and gradu- nldpcleveland.com or call 216-776-6167. Wilke ates are a diverse group with many interests Think you have what it takes? Apply to CARE [email protected] and are working on a wide variety of issues make a difference ! to improve life in their communities. Hardware RESPECT The program will cover topics such as We Repair COMPASSION Screen A Continuing Care North Coast Pest Control Summer Rates Weekdays Weekends Seniors Briardale Greens is Open to the Windows Retirement Community Got Any CreepyPublic Pests and Readyfor me? for Summer! 9 Walking $ 14 $ 16 $ 10 We have a senior living campus 9 Riding $ 21 $ 23 $ 14 809 East 222nd with 3 different buildings, offering Call 216.289.8574 to book a tee time, Euclid, Oh housing from independent living “A community in caring rooted in tradition for over 50 years” “Satisfaction Guaranteed!” 18 Walking $ 23 $ 26 $ 16 and assisted living to treatment or just come in and say hello. 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Senior Page Caroline J Perk: Ward 8’s 2017 Lakeshore Rose Center Enjoys Visit “Senior of the Year” with Preschoolers

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by Elva Brodnick don’t know Caroline Peak, then you just Whether you know her from the Col- aren’t getting around Collinwood!) linwood Branch of the Cleveland Public It’s no surprise then, that our own Caro- Library, attend the Ward 8 / Bratenahl line Peak was named the Ward 8 Senior of Ward Club meetings, or just see her at lo- the Year, at the City of Cleveland’s 28th by Ashlee Williman lowed by coloring with the preschoolers. cal Neighborhood Association meetings, Annual Senior Day, on May 24, 2017. Lakeshore Rose Center for Aging Well The children will visit Lakeshore monthly Caroline should be familiar to you. This Congratulations, Caroline Peak, for a participants enjoyed spending time with to partake in activities and socialize with very busy lady is always helping someone very well deserved honor! children from Brilliant Beginnings Pre- the seniors. We are looking forward to their somewhere, here in Collinwood - in ways And thank you for everything you do for School on Monday, May 8. The seniors next visit! far too numerous to list here. (In fact, if you Collinwood. led story-time and sing-a-long songs, fol-

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Grande Pointe Fun Bingo ing COPD. (Chronic Obstructive Pulmo- prescription drug assistance, help paying EDUCATION – a nutritious meal that supplies 1/3 of your Bob’s Corner Euclid Senior Tuesday, June 20th – Leave the Senior Cen- nary Disease) Medicare premiums, help with heating SOCIALIZATION daily nutrition requirements. Our menus ter at 1:15 p.m. and return to the Center bills, phone discounts, and much more. Bible Study – The group meets Tuesday are written by a licensed dietitian to insure Center around 3:00 p.m. Take a ride in our van to Muffins with Superintendent Dr. Call 216-289-2985 to schedule an appt. morning at 10:00 a.m. – Library. you receive a healthy lunch. The suggested donation is only $1.00. Reservations are to All the programs listed are available at Grande Pointe in Richmond Hts. for FUN Charlie Smialek Monday, June 26th – 11:00 a.m. Euclid Podiatry be made Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, Euclid Lakefront Community Center BINGO including prizes & cookies. It’s Arts & Crafts - 10:00 a.m. June 13th & 27th – Fun BINGO FREE – Register at the front Desk. School Superintendent Dr. Charlie Smialek Dr. Bangayan will be here Wednesday – AC BY NOON for the following week. When 1 Bliss Lane, Euclid, OH 44123 will be here at the Euclid Senior Center. onWednesday, June 14th & reserving, please be conscientious and look Bingo for Prizes - 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – FREE 216-289-2985 www.cityofeuclid.com 28th at 9:20 a.m. to 11:00 ahead to make sure you reserve lunch for Sponsored by Bella Care Hospice & Mount Bus Trips with Wickliffe Senior Sewing – 10:00 a.m. – Thursday, AC Prostate Cancer a.m. Call 289-2985 for an the days you know you will be here. St. Joseph. Center. Presque Isle Trip. Tuesday, June 27th Bus Tuesday, June 27th – 11:15 a.m. appointment at the center. Art with Jack - 12:45 p.m. Tuesday We now have to report the number of no- picks up here at 8:00 a.m. Cost $27, but you UH – Seidman Cancer Center will be here Fee - $20.00, with your membership. shows and seconds. Please help us to lessen get $25 in slot play. Make checks payable for a presentation. Learn about prostate American Red Cross Blood Mobile the no shows/seconds. You can help to to Wickliffe Senior Center. Sign-up at the cancer, screening guidelines, signs, symp- HEALTH AND FITNESS Thursday, June 1st 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. make a difference. Thank you! by Bob Payne front desk. See Monica with any question. toms, testing and risk factors. Chair Yoga–Mondays at 9:00 and Dining Room Annex. You will invariably experience the ebb and 10:00 a.m. AC $ 3.00 per class. Get Well Cards flow of life. Good and bad times will come Alzheimer’s Association AARP Meeting We will be glad to send a card to a mem- and go. Neither is permanent. Expect Friday, June 30th – 10:45 a.m. Yoga – Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 5th – 1:00 p.m. ber who is recovering, feeling down or just change. F.F.F. Cynthia Davenport from Alzheimer As- Annex Room $ 3.00 per class. Speaker: Kate McLaughlin, Euclid Com- needs a little boost. Let Sylka know if you sociation Cleveland Area Chapter, will would like a card sent to another member This applies to everything, even relation- Join us Thursday, June 15th – 10:30 in the munity Policing Specialist. present an interactive informative talk on Tai-Chi – Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. to help brighten their day and give a little ships. Library for Fun For Foodies. Sign-up at the I know that there are people in your life Breakfast with Bob “Healthy Living for your Brain and Body”. DR – Six week series - $24, Drop-ins $6.00 Computer Classes encouragement. 216-289-2985. Join us on Thursday, June 8th at Adam’s front desk. who you can’t imagine living without. That per class. Interested in learning Computer Basics? Place at 8:30AM for Breakfast with Bob. being said, you have family, good friends Join us on Monday, June 5th at 1:00 p.m. The “Bob’s Special” will be 2 eggs, breakfast Father’s Day Celebration and people close to you right now who sim- Billie Exercise Class – (Chair) in the computer room. If you have any meat; ham, sausage or bacon, home fries Friday, June 16th – 10:45 a.m. ply may not be a part of your life at this time NAUTICA QUEEN BOAT Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – Com- questions you want addressed, please give Greater and toast for $4.00 without coffee. It’s good Join us for a Father’s Day Celebration in next year. I’m not talking about death. I’m CRUISE puter Room them to Sylka ASAP so that they can be to be part of Senior Programs! the dining room for Fun and Refreshments am talking about changing relationships. Sponsored by Daniel P. Seink Co., Ltd. Wednesday, June 28th - Van leaves at 10:00 addressed at the beginning of the session. Cleveland Food The change can happen for many differ- a.m. & returns at 3:00 p.m. $ 35.00 mem- An Evening Event Line Dance - Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. In addition, a video presentation is also ent reasons including; an argument or a dif- Music Bingo Ohio ber, $ 45.00 non-member Step back in time. Join us on Thursday, June 29th for a Paint No Line Dance on June 1st scheduled. Please sign in early as there are Bank Nutrition Party. Doors open at 4:30PM. Tickets are Free Blood Pressure Checks ference of opinion, the intentional choice to Tuesday, June 20th – 11:00 a.m. Join Kenny Sway to the tunes from the Big Band Era & only six computer terminals available for $20 and includes your painting canvas and Thursdays mornings 10:00-11:00 a.m. follow different paths, or because they have Gilder for Bingo + Music + Fun = A Music enjoy the buffet for lunch. hands on training. Of course there is room Programs at all supplies necessary to create your mas- Please give your name to the volunteer and done something to seriously hurt you and Bingo Party. for much more. See you there!! terpiece. Pizza, appetizers, soft drinks & she will issue you a number. Wait in the you only want to invest yourself into healthy Manor Care of Euclid Beach Fun Lakeshore relationships. Sometimes, you may not even Bingo more are included. This is a B.Y.O.B. event. hallway until your number is called. AARP Driver Safety Course know why. Thursday, June 29th – Leave the Senior See Sylka or Monica. Tuesday, June 6th – 10:00 to 2:00 Rose Center Center at 1:15 p.m. and return to the Center Chair Exercise to Music – 11:00 a.m. Class participants receive course work- I have learned that the relationships in by Ashlee Williman life that matter most are the ones with peo- Breakfast with Grande Pointe around 3:00 p.m. Take a ride in our van to SERVICES: DRA – Wednesday book, class instructions that include de- Wednesday, June 14th – 9:30 – 10:30 Lakeshore Rose Center for Aging Well is ple who want to be with you. That choice Manor Care of Euclid Beach for Fun Bingo. fensive driving techniques, proven safety Breakfast with Grande Pointe. Join us for excited to host Community Nutrition Edu- is what makes all the difference. Having a FREE – Register at the front desk. Silver Sneaker Class – strategies, new traffic laws and rules of the muffins or bagels, fresh fruit, coffee and person who wants to be with you, who is 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. – Dining Room Annex road. No tests to take – simply sign up and cation classes led by the Greater Cleveland tea. Please sign-up at the front desk by June willing to travel the road with you regardless Post Office On Wheels Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. learn. Certificate of completion is given Food Bank. The informative and interac- 12th of what life throws at you – that, has tremen- Friday, June 23rd Free with Silver Sneakers membership. and participants will be eligible for an in- tive nutrition education series will begin on dous value. BIRTHDAY DAY- June 21st 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. No Silver S. Class on surance discount (consult your insurance Tuesday, June 13 at 12:30pm at Lakeshore Conversely, if you being absent from Garage Sale Special Services, Money Orders, Stamps & Monday, June 26th company for details). This class is designed Rose Center for Aging Well, 16600 Lake- Don’t throw away your knick-knacks! We Cup Cakes Sponsored by Comfort Keepers. someone’s life doesn’t matter to them, you Packaging Supplies are available. for drivers age 60 +. Class participants shore Blvd., Cleveland. The classes will be will be having a Garage Sale on Thursday, Ice Cream Sponsored by a generous anony- must seriously consider that your presence FUN AND GAMES will only have to attend one of the 4 hour June 22nd – 10:00 – 2:00 benefiting Senior mous senior. held for six consecutive weeks, and cover didn’t matter much either. If that’s true, SPEAKERS: DPS Tuesday, June 13th BEADING CLASS: Monday, June 5th - classes! Seating is limited, so sign up today Center activities. We will accept items in the following important topics: don’t chase after them. I know it hurts to Community Police Talk 10:00 a.m. to Noon & 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to Noon. FREE to members to get your seat reserved. Lunch and learn good shape. Sorry – NO Clothing. • Healthy Eating 101 realize that you are not as important to Thursday, June 8th at 12:15 p.m. 20 – Minute free consultations. Have a while eating. • Cooking Healthy on a Budget someone as you thought, but in the end you “Cop –a- Question” – Immediately after question for an attorney regarding estate Quilting Class – 2nd & 3rd Thursdays – $15.00 per person – AARP members • Food Safety & Preservation do learn who is there for you, who isn’t, and Entertainment: Lunch. Members from our Police Depart- planning, wills, trusts, Medicaid Eligibil- 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. $20.00 per person – Non-AARP members who you can truly count on. Name That Tune ment update us monthly and will answer ity, Long Term Care Needs, or Veterans • Healthy Cooking Basics Thursday, June 8th @ 10:45 – 11:45 The bottom line - honor the people that all your questions. Can’t be here? Leave Benefits? The attorneys at Daniel P. Seink Pinochle Tournament– Fridays – 1:00 p.m. • Food as Medicine Enjoy music, trivia, light refreshments and are in your life. Generously give them your your questions at the front desk. Also, if Co. offer vast experience in the field of elder Computer Room. • Fuel for an Active Life prizes! Laura Blair from Kindred – The attention. No, they aren’t perfect. No one is. you have old medication that you need to law. Founder and Managing Partner, Dan- The program is provided free of charge Greens/The Fountains is your hostess. But, if they are willing to accept you as you TRIPS: discard, they will take it as long as it is not iel P. Seink, is one of twenty Ohio attorneys Open Card Play–Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. through One Call for Wellness, a coordi- are, perhaps you should do the same. See liquid or needles. certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the Card games, Pinochle, Bridge & Rummy. nated programming initiative from the National Elder Law Foundation. Sign up the beauty in those who choose to journey Hartville Trip Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, City for a 20 – minute time slot (FREE) at front Bingo–Monday,Wednesday & Friday with you, and do not take them for granted. Monday, June 19th Grief Support Group of Cleveland Department of Aging, ESOP, Thursday, June 8th at12:45 p.m. desk. This service will continue on the sec- 12:45 p.m. – Dining Room. In a world of change, appreci- Fairhill Partners, Greater Cleveland Food ate what you have when you have it. This Grief Support Group is for anyone ond Tuesday of each month. Bank, and Rose Centers for Aging Well. The who has experienced the death of a loved Pool Tournament – Friday, June 16th Book Discussion – July 10th initiative is funded in part through a Senior Bob Payne, Manager one whether it was a spouse, child, parent, BENEFITS CHECK-UP – FREE 9:20 a.m. May winner – John Rogoski At 1:15 p.m.in the Senior Center Library. sibling or friend. Please join us for a new Monday, June 19th & 26th Jennifer from the Euclid Public Library will Center Innovation Grant awarded by the opportunity provided by 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Crochet– 10:00 a.m. – Tuesday, AC lead the discussion on the book, “The Doll Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Ice Cream Euclid Senior Programs also coordinates Adult Services through the Health & Hu- Leave the Center at 9:00 a.m. Arrive Hart- Euclid Senior Programs & Hospice of the house” by Fiona Davis. I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice the Benefits Check – Up program at the Adult Coloring - 1:00 Tuesday, AC ville approx. 10:00 a.m. Arrive Senior Cen- Western Reserve COPD Health Talk Please man Services Levy. Cream. Come enjoy FREE Ice Cream at Eu- Lakefront Community Center. Benefits ter approx. 3:30 p.m. Limited seats. Reg- come and join us on Friday, June 23rd at Nutritional Programs Sign up today, you won’t want to miss clid Senior Programs on Friday, June 9th at Check – Up is a program to screen adults Chair Volleyball - 12:45 p.m. ister at the front desk. $ 20.00 member, $ 10:45 a.m. to hear Jackie Moheison, a Li- Euclid Senior Center offers a lunch program this! Please contact Lakeshore Rose Center 12:15 p.m. Sponsored by Gates Mills Club. 60+ for over 70 money-saving programs: Dining Room – Thursdays 30.00 non-member. Eat at the kitchen (cost censed Registered Respiratory Therapist Monday through Friday at Noon. We serve at 216-373-1915 to register. on your own) Lots of walking!!! (RRT), share information with us regard-

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