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Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 6 • Issue 1 February 2014 Neighborhood Nights gain steam 2014 is going to be an exciting year at the Beachland for Euclid Beach and our Lakefront by Stephen Love It’s never too cold to start think- ing about spring and summer at our lakefront parks. And this year, things are already heating up with all of the excitement and potential around the ownership transition to Cleveland Metroparks and the passage of the Metroparks operating levy. Already we are seeing the difference in what Metroparks management means for Euclid Beach, Villa Angela and Wild- wood parks: regular beachcombing, rangers patrolling the parks by car, by foot and sometimes by horse, dedicated maintenance staff routinely emptying Manhattan Beach, an all-star collection of Shore Acres residents led by husband and wife team Scott Stettin trash and recycling bins and land- and Meredith Pangrace. scaping once overgrown flowerbeds, teams of structural engineers assessing Euclid Beach Blast volunteers Joann and Jeff Kristoff by Cindy Barber of Dan Bode, a Shore Acres resident and park infrastructure and Urban Beach posing in front of the ‘Once and Future’ Euclid Beach The North Collinwood neighbor- lead singer/harmonica player for the Ambassadors educating park visitors Pier at Euclid Beach Blast 2013! hood has a rich tradition of musician band Moko Bovo. Dan has been regu- about the importance of taking care of residents and performance spots. We larly offering the jazzy blues of Moko our Great Lake. have the Frank Yankovic square at E. Bovo. which also includes guitarist Al Looking ahead to 2014, the Euclid 152nd and Waterloo in honor of the Moses, bass player Rick Kodramaz and Beach Adopt-a-Beach™ Team welcomes legendary polka man who took his drummer John Stebal, as a centerpiece the opportunity to collaborate and Cleveland Slovenian-style ethnic music for these nights. support Cleveland Metroparks as we up the pop charts in the ‘50s, and in Other regular performers have been: work together as a community to rei- ‘60s era the neighborhood drew music bassist Albert Dennis, a longtime resi- magine and reshape the future of our fans to the pavilion at Euclid Beach dent of Overlook Park street, who Lakefront parks. and the dances at the Green Darby on has retired from his day job and now ™ Lakeshore. At the Beachland, we are spends much of his time playing with Looking ahead to 2014 we hope to: Dedicated Euclid Beach Adopt-a-Beach Team volunteers Leila Jackson and David Saja strike a trying to keep that tradition alive by blues singer/guitarist Mary Martin • Merge and collaborate activities and ‘trashy’ at our October beach cleanup and costume once a month showcasing some of the and others; Maura Rogers, who moved programming with the Friends of Euclid contest! Despite the costumes, we still managed to collect 597 pounds of trash and recyclables from musicians who currently live in North into a house rehabbed by Northeast Creek Watershed Organization. Collinwood and inviting all of our Shores Development Corporation not the newly cleared hillside and beach by the Euclid Beach Club Apartments! neighbors to sample this experience far from the Beachland a couple years • Explore program and event fundrais- for free. We are celebrating the success ago, but is also one of Cleveland’s stron- ing and partnership with the Cleveland of this monthly gathering on Sunday gest up-and-coming singer/songwriters Lakefront Parks Conservancy night February 16 in the tavern with an on the scene; and Mike Uva, another • Continue monthly beach cleanups but extra special lineup of performers. Shore Acres resident who created his also expand activities to include neigh- The tradition started about a year borhood and Euclid Creek stream Continued on Page 12 ago but picked up steam with the help cleanup/planting activities • Collaborate with Upstage Players to grow the pilot summer internship program iMedia coaches program allows our youth, ages 13-18, • Partner with Collinwood Recreation Cen- to explore career opportunities associ- ter to hold several outdoor fitness events Volunteers from John Carroll University worked dil- rising stars ated with radio, media and the arts. in the parks this spring/summer ligently last spring to repaint all of the parks benches Devon Merritt, a rising R&B singer, at Euclid Beach! • Partner with Cleveland Metroparks to who was discovered at the iMedia class Collinwood Rec expand and grow Euclid Beach Blast 2014 by music executive and radio person- by Darece Daniels ality Darvio “Kingpin” Morrow of The • Begin dialogue with Cleveland Metroparks 2014 has brought new and exciting Avenue Radio Show, on WHK 1420am and community stakeholders about iden- Lakeshore opportunities to the digital media class performed at the Cavaliers vs. the Chi- tify focus areas and opportunities for Intergenerational School community input in park programming that meets at the Collinwood Recre- cago Bulls game during Primetime on will have an information and improvement plans. ation Center on Wednesdays at 4:30pm. January 22. session for interested First, we have a new name, our pro- Rakim Huff, aspiring actor and We as a community have a historic community members and gram is now known as iMedia. This director, is up for an audition at a opportunity to continue to support prospective parents on local Westside theater. One of our and shape the amazing transformation new opportunities is an online maga- of our Lakefront parks that began this Tuesday, February 25 zine called Volume Magazine, which past summer! In 2014, let’s show Cleve- from 5:30 to 7:00 PM is a Cleveland-centric entertainment land Metroparks and decision-makers & pop culture online magazine, with at the Collinwood Rec Center that we are engaged and excited about the following subjects: music, fashion, located at 16300 Lake Shore Blvd. creating a world-class Lakefront! film/tv/radio, sports, arts and culture. Attendance can count toward enrollment For more info email adopt.euclid- We need inspiring writers, if you are requirements. [email protected]. Like the Euclid interested contact us at volumemag- Beach Adopt-a-Beach Team on facebook For more information, [email protected]. Volume Magazine was - facebook.com/adopteuclidbeach and contact Tiarrah Kent at co-funded by Neighborhood Connec- don’t forget to like Euclid Beach Blast (216) 721-0120. tions and the Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. too– facebook.com/euclidbeachblast. Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 6 • Issue 1 February 2014 February 2014 The Collinwood Observer Volume 6 • Issue 1 Page 3
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samples from some of the most recent Councilman’s Corner: Difficult January It’s time again additions to the list of wonderful res- taurants in North Collinwood. by Councilman Mike Polensek at the Clinic in the wee morning hours let them define our city and our neigh- In addition to the delicious offerings Wow!! What a winter. It is hard to of January 11th in the 15300 block of borhood. We cannot let the hoodlums for Taste the 1/16 Page Horizonal from our neighborhood restaurants, believe that it is February already and Lakeshore Boulevard. The community and thugs win; nor will we. Stephen is The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based news there will be a cash bar and an auction that our temperatures are colder than demands justice for Stephen and the a symbol of what a young man should source published by Collinwood Publishing Inc., a local Neighborhood! of baskets donated from neighborhood business dedicated to the development of grass roots many cities in Alaska. Please watch out Halton family. The Police continue their be; going to school and working to pro- businesses and organizations. media and increased connectedness of the citizens, for the ice; EMS has reported numer- investigation at this time. Anyone hav- vide for his family. He did all the right by Margaret Craig civic groups, non profits, businesses and institutions in Tickets for the event are $25 in ous individuals who have sustained ing any information pertaining to this things and yet lost his life through a Taste the Neighborhood, the annual and around Cleveland Wards 10 and 11. advance and $30 at the door and can be fractures and head injuries from falling case are encouraged to call the Homicide senseless act of violence. We cannot fundraiser for Northeast Shores Devel- purchased at Northeast Shores Develop- The Collinwood Observer on the ice. I don’t want you to be one of Unit at (216) 623-5464 or Commander let him die in vain and I will not rest opment Corporation, will be held on th ment Corporation 317 E. 156th Street or 650 E. 185 street those statistics. Also, please watch out Drummond at the 5th District at (216) until the monsters who perpetrated this February 18 at the Lithuanian Club, you can mail a check to secure your res- Cleveland, OH 44119 for the potholes; they can be extremely 623-5505. Stephen’s father, Bishop Ste- crime are brought to justice. 877 E. 185th Street. Please join us as we ervation. Tickets sell out fast so it is best hazardous and in this freeze/thaw cycle phen Halton, Sr., has been moved by the In 2014 all of us should recommit sample foods from North Collinwood’s Copyright 2014—Collinwood Publishing Inc. to purchase them as soon as possible. it is almost impossible for crews to fill show of support from our community ourselves to stand up for what is right. finest restaurants as well as honor indi- All rights reserved. Any reproduction is For more information please contact them and to have them last for any and wishes to thank everyone for their We have a great community and with viduals and organizations that have forbidden without written permission. Margaret Craig at (216) 481-7660. extended period of time. Street repair, donations, kindness and prayers. your continued help and support we made a difference in our community PUBLISHER We look forward to seeing you at this chuckholes and snow plowing concerns As the Councilman representing the will keep it that way. As always, if you over the past year. John Copic, [email protected] year’s Taste the Neighborhood! may be called into (216) 664-2510. Drive new Ward 8, it is very clear to me that have any questions please feel free to We truly are fortunate to have some EDITORIAL COORDINATOR with extreme caution! Stay warm! after all the good we have accomplished call or email me. My office number of the finest restaurants and eateries Margaret Craig is the Community Betsy Voinovich, A problem we continue to experi- all it takes is one mindless and godless hasn’t changed and is still (216) 664- in Cleveland, and at Taste the Neigh- Organizer for Northeast Shores [email protected] ence is motor vehicles which have not act by individuals who respect nothing 4236. My email though has changed borhood there is always something Development Corporation. been moved on primary and secondary to set our community back. However, and is now simply mpolensek@cleve- for everyone. This year there will be ADVERTISING John Copic, 216.531.6790 roadways which have caused a severe we will not be set back and we refuse to landcitycouncil.org. Coit’s Growing in your neighborhood WRITERS:Cindy Barber, John Boksansky, problem for trucks trying to plow the Jeanne Coppola, Margaret Craig, Darece streets or to clear them of the snow. If Open Saturdays Year Round – 8:00AM to 1:00PM be provided. Arrangements can be made Wednesdays April thru November February: Celebrating Presidents, Daniels, Mary Louise Jesek-Daley, Jennifer there is a vehicle on your street which Save the Date: to pick up large furniture or fragile dona- 10:00AM to 1:00PM Elting, Gail Greenberg, Sarah Gyorki, Ginger has not moved within 72 hours, you tions from anywhere in Northeast Ohio Healthy Produce. Healthy People. Healthy Connections. Hannah, Dana Heil, Laurie Henrichsen, Love and Black History owe it to yourself and your neighbors to Hospice of the TM Katherine Gluntz Holmok, Nan Kennedy, at no cost to the donor. Those interested Call 216-249-5455 or go to www.coitmarket.org call the 5th District Police at (216) 623- and all the Presidents who have ever John Kompier, Todd Kwait, Stephen Love, in contributing items should contact the 15000 Woodworth Rd near East 152nd and Noble by Mary Louise Jesek Daley 5505 to report it with the make, model, Western Reserve Learn what’s available. Join our e-mail list by e-mailing February is an extremely busy month. served these United States. Allison Lukacsy, Dora Milavec, Richard Warehouse Sale Team at (216) 486-6881. [email protected] or join “The Coit Road Farmers Market” on Facebook. color and plate number of the vehicle. It is Black History month and then there Finally, don’t forget to delve into Osborne, Councilman Mike Polensek, Warehouse Sale NOTE: The agency is unable to accept bedding, Josh Usmani, Douglas Utter, More snow is on the way and we need to books, clothing, cribs and car seats, small electron- is Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. the myriad of African Americans Sborn Williams-Jackson, Frank Zalar get these vehicles off the streets. by Laurie Henrichsen ics, small and major appliances, medical supplies, Carabel Beauty Salon & Store Take a moment to think about all well-known and not so well-known In addition, frozen pipes and broken Collinwood residents with an eye sporting goods, children’s toys and games, com- The Best Home “Suite” Home this. Take time with the one you love who have left a mark on our history, Photography: John Copic, Liz Copic, water lines have become a daily occur- for a bargain and a taste for style have puters and related hardware, mattresses and box on Valentine’s Day – forget the com- our community and our world, and Stephen Love, Anastasia Pantsios, springs, televisions and stuffed animals. In North Collinwood! rence. Never use an open flame on any a new place to treasure hunt. Hospice White Stone Manor Apartments mercialization of the holiday and celebrate achievement, tenacity and Betsy Voinovich Hospice of the Western Reserve ware- frozen pipe – use a hair dryer, heat gun of the Western Reserve is hosting peri- 18009 Lakeshore Blvd. celebrate the sentiment of it. courage during Black History Month. The views and opinions expressed in this house sales will be held periodically or electric heater to thaw the pipes. If you odic warehouse sales. The next sale is 1 & 2 bdrm suites - $540 and up Then remember George Washington publication are those of each writer, and not see water running in the street or from scheduled for March 14, 8 am–4 pm, throughout the year. To receive news of and Abraham Lincoln on their birth- Mary Louise Jesek is an antiquarian and the Chair of Collinwood those of the publisher, editor or any other entity. a hydrant or valve call the Division of and March 15, 9 am–3 pm, at Hospice upcoming sales, please email: warehous- Call today: (216) 481-1604 days and reflect on our government Nottingham Historical Society The Collinwood Observer is powered by: Water at (216) 664-3060, immediately. of the Western Reserve Headquarters, [email protected], or visit hospicewr. Nasvytis Enterprises, Inc. It has been a month since I was 17876 St. Clair Ave. The sale features org/warehousesale for a schedule. www.mysuitehome.com Read more online at www.collinwoodobserver.com. installed as the Councilman of the new high quality, gently used furniture, Ward 8. My sincere appreciation to all accessory pieces, antiques and collect- of you who continue to be involved in ibles, garden/patio decor, pottery and Want to get hired by our neighborhood’s clubs and organi- glass and decorative accessories – all To submit a story, go to www.collinwoodobserver. the City of Cleveland? com, click on Member Center, sign in, click on zations. I look forward to working with at rock-bottom prices. The proceeds Submit Story, and start writing. each and every one of you in our ward to not only support seriously ill patients by Dr. Valarie J. McCall Next deadline: Marcvh 25, 2014. make our community the best it can be. and their families, but veterans in need Chief of Government & International Taste The Neighborhood You can mail your stories to the Collinwood There is no substitute for an active of specialized care, grief, trauma and Affairs, Office of the Mayor Observer office at 650 E. 185th Street, and engaged citizenry. On that note I bereavement counseling in schools and Mayor Jackson is hosting a “How Cleveland, OH 44119. have extended, on behalf of our com- other community-based programs. to Navigate the City of Cleveland’s Hir- FEBRUARY 18, 2014 munity our deepest condolences to the Cash and major credit cards are ing Process” informational session for family of Stephen Halton, Jr., who was accepted for payment (no checks). the public to help educate and spread th viciously murdered on his way to work Ample parking is available in the Hos- LITHUANIAN HALL, 877 E. 185 St. 6pm- Food, 7pm- Program COMMUNITY MEETINGS the word for people looking to join the pice of the Western Reserve parking lot. City’s great workforce at Cleveland Let’s make a neighborhood resolution for the (Follow the “Warehouse Sale” signs.) Public Auditorium, 500 Lakeside Ave, new year – check out the block clubs. It takes Join Northeast Shores for a chance to sample foods from our neighborhood’s many restaurants and eateries and just one evening a month, it often involves Sewer District Donations of Furniture and Household Cleveland, OH 44114 on Saturday, honor local residents, block watches and businesses for their accomplishments making this a better community food, you get an up-close view of neighbors Goods Sought for Sale FEBRUARY 15 from 9 am to Noon. you didn’t know, you hear what’s going on to live in. and you can seize the moment and ask why. Meeting Feb. 11 Donations of furniture and household Or why not. Stick this list on the refrigerator. goods are still actively being sought. Fur- Find out about how you can get a job Or on your iPhone. by Jennifer Elting niture items will be previewed prior to working for the City of Cleveland. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer Tickets $25.00: Amazing Block Watches: acceptance for donation; tax receipts will FOOD & DRINK Collinwood Homeowners’ & Tenants’ District will hold a community meet- Buy your tickets at Northeast Shores Neighborhood groups that have Association First Wednesday, 7 pm, ing on Feb. 11, to discuss the Lakeshore Local Restaurants: office or from any employee of made great achievements throughout St. Mary’s School, 15519 Holmes Ave. Boulevard Relief Sewer. This meeting Taste from many local restaurants Northeast Shores. To order by mail, the year. E185 Street Block Watch will begin at 6 p.m. at the Memorial- and eateries. From ribs and wings to send a check to Northeast Shores, 317 Second Tuesday, 6 pm, Lithuanian Nottingham Branch of the Cleveland Village Hall, 877 E185 (rear entrance). sausage to soup and pasta. E. 156th St., Cleveland, OH 44110 by Best Businesses: Public Library (17109 Lakeshore Blvd.). Jay Dee Cleaners February 10th. ($20.00 of the ticket Celebrate the achievements of your The Lakeshore Boulevard Relief Nottingham Civic Club price is tax deductible). favorite local businesses and their Sewer will extend from Euclid Creek Cash Bar: Third Tuesday, 7 pm. Nottingham United Meth- nd There will be a cash bar. owners. odist Church, 18316 St Clair. and Triangle Park to Rosecliff Road 878 E. 222 Street Euclid OH 44123 in Cleveland. A portion of this project E156 Street Block Watch originally planned for later this year has AWARDS Collinwood Hall of Fame: Third Wednesday, 6 pm. M&M Bar-B-Que, 216-731-7060 15116 Lakeshore Blvd at E152. been added to the current Euclid Creek Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:30pm Saturday 8:00 – 5:00 TICKETS ETC. Recognition of one person’s Tunnel project. This phase of the project We offer pick-up and delivery service. Outstanding Residents: dedication and devotion to the Northeast Shores Development Corp will occur near Triangle Park and will NSDC holds its quarterly meetings, open to all, Send us your E-mail at [email protected] for monthly specials like this one. Reservations and Questions: Regular folks who go that extra mile. betterment of the neighborhood. members and public, on the third Tuesday of impact traffic along Lakeshore Blvd. Or…visit our website at WWW.JAYDEECLEANERS.COM Tickets are moving fast, so make your January, April, July and October, at 6:30 pm, at Join the Sewer District at this meet- reservation today! Call Margaret at our lovely new rec center. These meetings are ing to learn more about the project, well worth attending, all kinds of neighborhood- 30% OFF ANYTHING 216-481-7660. wide initiatives come up for discussion. construction and traffic impacts, and Clean out your closets. Bring in all you can! All at once ! residential benefits including reduced Present this offer with your next INCOMING order. Collinwood/Nottingham Historical Society basement flooding. Second Thursday of the month, St Mary’s Bring in as much as you wish. Cannot be combined with other offers. Church Hall, 15519 Holmes Avenue, beginning Jennifer Elting is the Public Information This offer valid thru February 2014 at 6:30 pm. Specialist for Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.
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Schmidt created the parking lot “P”sign. Waterloo Road parking lots placed in service The Outdoor Theatre Lot, located at Cleveland Metro Parks agree the east entry point to the Waterloo Road by Katherine Gluntz Holmok and ing plan will help to support the growth includes 21 total parking spaces and District includes a new 30 car parking to continue Euclid Beach Feral John Boksansky of the Waterloo District and continue will be utilized for “pop up” art per- area, green infrastructure incorporat- NESDC is the recipient of funding the job and business creation plan for formances including the interpretation ing a sun bio-swale, a moon infiltration from multiple sources for green parking the area. The NEORD funds helped to of storm-water infiltration using the basin and the stars landscape meadow. Cat Project lots within the Waterloo Arts and Enter- leverage the City of Cleveland Economic artistic design of the water collection A portion of the parking lot’s stalls will cat is 10-12 years and there are no sanc- tainment District located in the North Development Vacant Properties Initia- through a blue drain, the use of col- utilize permeable concrete for additional by Ginger Hannah Shore Collinwood area. Grant funding tive as well as the funding to help defray ored blue glass mulch and a permanent storm water infiltration. Public art sculp- The Euclid Beach Feral Cat Project tuaries around town for feral cats. includes $17,117 from the Northeast Ohio the cost of the parking infrastructure. interpretive panel. The permanent edu- ture made possible by funding from the has been practicing TNR (trap, neu- In June, 2013, the State of Ohio Regional Sewer District’s (NEORD) The city funding will help to develop cational panel will inform the public 2013 Artists in Residence Program will ter, release) since its inception in April and City of Cleveland gave steward- Small Scale Storm Water Demonstration the parking areas ASAP to capitalize about the green measures and will be be contributed to the team of Louis S. 2009. To date, the Project has assisted ship of the lakefront to the Cleveland Program, $58,602 from the Ohio EPA on private investments, and were com- highly visible along Waterloo Road. The Ross and Jerry Schmidt entitled “Wheels over 1,200 cats from the streets of Metroparks. Euclid Beach is part of the and the US EPA under the 319(h) Grant pleted in October 2013. The parking collaboration of stained glass artisans on Waterloo” and will be placed on site as North Collinwood, including Wild- Cleveland Metroparks project but they Program, $93,930 from the City of Cleve- will come online just in time to support Mary Zonik and Ben Parsons, as well as well as educational signage for the green wood Marina, The Euclid Beach Mobile do not have a program to care for aban- land Economic Development Vacant needed parking during the construction Waterloo 7 Gallery Metal Sculptor Jerry infrastructure elements. Home Park, the Euclid Beach pier, and doned domestic animals. EBFCP’s wish Properties Initiative Fund and $15,000 of the Waterloo streetscape project,” Euclid Beach Villa Apartments. These is to continue with its program of car- from Cleveland Neighborhood Progress. The parking area plans, developed by numbers also reflect the spay and neu- ing for the 17 feral cats, which reside at These funds were utilized to construct Katherine Holmok, Landscape Archi- Adjusting Techniques Used: tering of over 400 cats. Euclid Beach lakefront, for the rest of two new parking areas and a planned tect at URS Corporation, and her team The primary focus of the Proj- their natural lives, while monitoring the retrofit of one existing parking area with will leverage sustainable techniques of *Palmer Package *Thompson Drops ect is the historic Euclid Beach area area for any new abandoned cats and the goal to minimize storm water run- bio-swales and infiltration basins to *Gonstead where cats and kittens are routinely kittens. This is the ideal solution with off into the combined sewer system, and utilize storm-water runoff as landscape *Flexion –Distraction “dumped”. EBFCP provides care and no cost to Cleveland Metroparks. With- assist with the health of our creeks, rivers irrigation, art and place making. A PROVEN LEADER safe housing for over 100 now-healthy out Brian and Ginger’s monitoring, the and ultimately the lake. Accepts Most Major Insurance* New Parking Lots 216-938-7889 residents of the Euclid Beach Mobile area’s numbers could revert back to Brian Friedman, Executive Director The Azure Stained Glass Studio lot Cash BWC * Personal Injury * in a continuum of care of Northeast Shores, stated “this park- 21898 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid Auto Accidents. Digital X-ray. Home Park. EBFCP works closely those of four years ago when over 100 located at East 156th and Waterloo Free Consultations with the Cleveland Animal Protective free roaming, sick, starving, shelter-less Euclid resident owned and operated League to find homes for those friendly cats reproduced, unabated. Right now, enough to be adopted. 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Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School V Faith. Family. Future. V Faith. Family. Future. Over $250,000 awarded to VASJ students Storey named 2013 Coach of the Year Viking Villa Angela-St. Joseph High “This is my favorite event of the School’s spectacular turnaround from year,” said VA alumnae Ann (Iffarth) one win in 2012 to a 9-2 campaign Views this past fall came to an end in early Hirsch ’64 during a reception after by Richard Osborne November after qualifying for an Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School’s Those of us who grew up in appearance in the Division VI playoffs. annual Founders Day Celebration on Cleveland (and are of a certain vintage) In January, the honors for Vikings Thursday, January 23. She isn’t the fondly remember the Smythe, Cramer Coach John Storey ’59 continued. only one who feels this way. real estate company’s popular “Take The Liberty Ford High School Each year, VASJ’s Founders Day Another Look” television advertising Coach of the Year program, presented is a well-attended event. Parents, campaign. The memorable series was by ESPN Cleveland and Time Warner alums, friends, board members and designed to give Clevelanders a fresh Cable, honored 10 Cleveland-area high representatives of both the Ursuline perspective on the city they knew and school football coaches at a banquet Sisters of Cleveland and The Society loved – and too often took for granted. at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, and of Mary gather in the VASJ gym to Visitors to VASJ are having the awarded Storey the Liberty Ford celebrate its founding orders. same reaction those ads conjured so Coach of the Year. In addition to celebrating the long ago. Some recent changes and Determined from an online vote school’s co-sponsorship by the upgrades at our school are providing via Liberty Ford’s Facebook page, Ursulines and Marianists, Founders a new sense of enthusiasm and Storey was presented with $10,000 Day also celebrates the lives of VASJ Athletic Director Nate Zavorek ’94 and football Coach John Storey ’59 display the excitement to match the thrills provided for his school and also received a $10,000 check awarded to the school after Storey won Liberty Ford Coach of the Year. Ursuline foundress St. Angela Merici by our student scholars and athletes. television from Time Warner Cable. and Marianist founder Blessed William Elsewhere on these pages are The nine other finalists for the It was the latest of many Vikings were unbeaten in six home Joseph Chaminade. stories about our Founders Day Liberty Ford Coach of the Year: postseason honors for Storey, who games at Sparky DiBiasio Stadium It is also a time to recognize and celebration and a grant we received • Jeff Fox (Nordonia High School) guided the Vikings to a 9-2 record and in Euclid and lost once on the road at honor student scholars. “It’s a great from the Rooted in Faith – Forward • Ted Ginn Sr. (Glenville High a spot in the postseason one season Cleveland Central Catholic in Week day to be in the Viking Village,” VASJ in Hope campaign of the Diocese of School) after finishing 1-9 in 2012. 9 before qualifying for the postseason Chaplain Fr. Jim Bartlett, SM, said. Cleveland. The Founders Day story VASJ senior Connor Gail shakes hands with Principal David Csank after being named the recipient of the Sr. Naomi Schreiner • Tiger LaVerde (Kirtland High He was also named one of four as the No. 6 seed and falling to No. 3 And it certainly was. Some 100 reports that we recently awarded some Scholarship. VASJ President Richard Osborne and President of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland Sr. Susan Durkin, OSU, look on. School) Associated Press co-coaches of seed Mogadore in the first round of the VASJ students received more than $250,000 in scholarships. The story • Al Martin (Cuyahoga Heights the year in Division VI, the D-VI playoffs. $250,000 in scholarships. about our $100,000 grant explains how High School) Northeast Lakes District Coach of This is Storey’s second stint as During Mass, Fr. Jim’s homily the funds will allow us to make more • Doug Miller (Richmond Heights the Year, and a finalist for theNews- head coach at his alma mater. He focused on the need for a new improvements to our physical plant. High School) Herald Coach of the Year award. coached the Vikings from 1991-1993 perspective and the fact that no The two stories are parallel. We • Joe Schaefer (Benedictine High VASJ started the season with eight after serving as a longtime assistant one is entitled to anything in life. continually refurbish and refresh our School) straight wins and finished the regular under legendary Coach Bill Gutbrod. “Everything in our life is a gift,” he physical surroundings in order to keep • John Tanksley (Norton High season at 9-1 to qualify for the D-VI He returned to lead VASJ in 2009 said. “God cares. God is love. He is pace with the academic environment School) playoffs. and just completed his fifth season compassionate and, like a good parent, that has been the incubator for our • Sean Williams (Bedford) It was a major turnaround for since coming back to E. 185th and God never gives up on you.” students’ success. Our latest grant VASJ’s faithful donors likewise • Joe Yost (Ellet High School) a junior-laden team from a one-win Lakeshore. Storey also led the Vikings campaign the previous fall. The to the playoffs in 2011. enables us to maintain the tradition of never give up on supporting the progress that keeps us vibrant. school and its students. Founders Day In everything from restroom wouldn’t be possible without their upgrades to technological advances, we generosity and commitment to helping VASJ receives $100,000 grant from Diocese seek to make our physical environment students have the gift of a VASJ VASJ Chaplain Fr. Jim Bartlett, SM, celebrates Mass at the annual Brittany Shumar ’14 and John Henry Posey ’16 were recipients of reflect and enhance our 21st century education. Founders Day celebration. the Tim Misny ’73 scholarship. Villa Angela-St. Joseph High standards of quality education. Gym School has been awarded a $100,000 improvements this summer will grant from the “Rooted in Faith – echo our academic success. We also VASJ Teen Leadership Corps wins video contest Forward in Hope” campaign of the continually emphasize the spiritual Diocese of Cleveland. The grant underpinnings of our school, hence the The members of Villa Angela-St. was made through the “Expanding restoration of our school chapel. Joseph High School’s Teen Leadership the Educational Landscape with Even as we celebrate the present Corps (TLC), a class devoted to Innovation” component of the and future, we give honor to our past. teaching students the importance of campaign. Evidence of this dual mission is found service leadership, recently won first “We are very grateful to the in the Villa Angela Heritage Room, our place in a video contest among 20 diocese for its commitment to keep transformed second-floor library. We schools. us ahead of the curve,” said VASJ salute and thank the “VA girls” of years The contest charged TLC students President Richard Osborne ’69. “The past who are gathering items to fill the to produce a video demonstrating funds will be used to continue our room with reminders of the former VA. service in action, highlighting a service ongoing facility enhancements, all Lake Erie in the historic Collinwood/ For the past two years, 100 percent of Visitors who attended school here initiative, or showcasing how the focused on maintaining the highest- Euclid neighborhood, the school’s the school’s graduates moved on to often remark that VASJ is a beautiful program is impacting the community. quality and most modern, safe and main buildings were built in 1950. college. The school’s enrollment has blend of old and new. There is no “Our kids took the creative route,” secure environment for our students.” In 1990, the all-boys St. Joseph High steadily risen during the same period, mistaking the traditions the school says VASJ Campus Minister and TLC VASJ is one of 59 schools that School merged with the all-girls making it the fastest-growing private represents. At the same time, however, teacher Jill Latkovich. “They used received awards totaling $1.9 million Villa Angela Academy, which was high school in Ohio. VASJ is clearly a facility designed to Daesha Cook ’14, Sierra Blackmon ’15 and Jaelyn Rogers ’14 will be featured on a billboard in Sandusky, Ohio, headquarters of the video to market the Toys for Tots the Teen Leadership Corps organization for VASJ’s first place win in the program’s video contest. through the diocesan grant program established in 1878 near Euclid Beach “It is important that our facility bring the best in modern education to drive that they were involved with in this year. Last year, the school received park. reflects our growth, vitality and the students of today and tomorrow. conjunction with the Cleveland Cavs were pleasantly surprised when they Teen Leadership Corps Executive spirit and passion to make a difference $41,500 for facility and technology “When we reach the quarter- tradition of academic excellence,” So if you haven’t visited VASJ and Lake Erie Monsters.” The video found out they had received first place Director Mary Ann Creamer has been has been an incredible contribution to upgrades that are now complete. century mark as VASJ next year, it Osborne said. “The generous support lately, it’s time to “take another look.” was student-written, directed and in the contest. “Our focus was more impressed with the implementation of not only the VASJ community but the VASJ’s impressive campus gives will be a celebration not only of our of our donors as well as donors Richard Osborne ’69 is president produced. on the toy drive than winning the VASJ’s program. “I think it’s important Teen Leadership Corps program as a testimony to both its long history and proud past but of our 21st century throughout the diocese makes this of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School. The students in VASJ’s TLC class contest,” said Sierra Blackmon ’15. to note that the positive enthusiasm, whole,” Creamer says. recent past. Situated on the shores of leadership in education,” Osborne said. possible.” Villa angela-St. JoSeph high School Villa angela-St. JoSeph high School 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard • Cleveland, OH 44119 • 216-481-8414 • www.vasj.com 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard • Cleveland, OH 44119 • 216-481-8414 • www.vasj.com Catholic education in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions Catholic education in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions
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Collinwood High School Libraries 15210 St. Clair Avenue • Cleveland, Ohio 44110 • tel: (216) 451-8782 Memorial-Nottingham Library My Collinwood/ are: Charlotte Iafeleice; Joe Bruzas, and All the pain we endure each day this happens it Your Art Meet Collinwood COMPUTER CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY teachers Lawrence Mahone, LaTanya seems February events These Classes are for Adults and Seniors. Regis- by Allison Lukacsy Johnson, and Carmella Napoleon. High School poet, That no one can do anything only to give promises that tration for these classes begins on Monday, Janu- There’s a new stop on next month’s CHS Anyone who would like to add to this Sborn Williams-Jackson Won’t be kept and lies that continue on in front of ary 27, 2014. To register, call (216) 623-2980. “Walk All Over Waterloo” first Friday’s Collinwood High School archival his- those fearful by Jeanne Coppola art crawl. Join your neighbors at Mac’s Railroaders tory project can contact Gail Greenberg by Gail Greenberg Eyes. GED CLASSES E-MAIL BASICS Lock Shop - the oldest business on the Why must this rage be taken out on me? at (216) 541-7120. Collinwood High School senior, Sborn Every Tuesday and Thursday, at 10:15am Wednesday, February 5, at 3:15pm street - at 15702 Waterloo Road for Williams-Jackson began writing creatively Who will really help me? This class will teach you how to “set up your own history is on FREE GED classes will be taught at the library “LOCKS of Love, from Waterloo.” The Mac’s Lock Shop on Waterloo will be hosting a when she was in the third grade. She likes I feel that there’s nothing more to do but to take through a partnership with Tri-C. What you need to email account and how to send and receive email FREE event on March 7 from 5-8pm as part of the Dora Milavec’s essay: FREE event will be held from 5-8pm on, to write about those things she observes my vengeance do: Sign up for orientation. Attend the orientation. messages.” Collinwood Rising Vibrancy Grant program. In my weak hand I cross your face with my knife the net around her. In addition to poetry, she also And return for the classes. Call the Memorial- March 7 and is open to all. “What Collinwood Means” leaving a mark so they won’t forget what they’ve writes screenplays. Poet Langston Hughes Nottingham Library at (216) 623-7039 to register. COVER LETTERS Thanks to generous support from YOU want to make art? Come on down Commencement - time to remember what done to me. by Gail Greenberg is one of her inspirations. Ms. Williams- Wednesday, February 12, at 3:15pm the Collinwood Rising Vibrancy Grant to Mac’s for a chance to make your Collinwood has meant to us–the 12A’s It didn’t have to go this far but when you have WRITE THE PRESIDENT This class will teach you the “tips and tools Since the beginning of this school Jackson is a member of the girls’ basketball been frightened and beaten in a place people call made possible by North East Shores mark on the Waterloo art scene. Wednesday, February 12, at 11:30 am needed for writing an effective cover letter.” year, a research team led by Gail Green- and even more–the time to think about what team and plans to enlist in the U.S. Navy safe from the outside you must realize that the Development Corporation and the Post 9-11, TSA security standards berg, media specialist and Michael after graduation. outside can also be in Students: If you want to get a chance to write to Kresge Foundation, Mac’s will be host- Collinwood means. RESUME WRITING evolved so that they no longer permit Rotman, historian and technical Having to look around every corner President Barck Obama and “share your con- ing one of many FREE grant-funded Collinwood means Republicans and Weak body, Strong Mind Wednesday, February 19, at 3:15pm the use of certain luggage locks. Mac’s consultant, have been tracking the Having to peek in every bathroom stall cerns,” you can learn how to do this at the library. events popping up along Waterloo dur- Democrats arguing the housing situation in It’s that moment where you have to make a Having to leave your class 5 min late or early all You will also be able to tell Obama “your experi- This class will teach you how to prepare a has a ton of these very locks, and what Collinwood Railroaders history. This choice ing the massive streetscape renovation. Modern Problems–learning together. day ences and your dreams for the future.” TEEN resume and get tips on writing objectives. better way to make use of an otherwise project, which is a work in progress, That moment in which you hear an intense voice Do you not see me in fear? VIOLENCE AWARENESS, Teen Violence Aware- Myself and one of Mac’s employees, useless lock than through art?! Not to help you in this trouble but to rant on with it. has entailed finding images, newspa- Collinwood means black hands throwing Do you not see me in danger? ness, Wednesday, February 19, at 4:00 pm. Be IMPROVE YOUR JOB SEARCH Perry Prine, have been brainstorming On March 7, all guests will be invited per articles and other artifacts from the balls to white hands in Commando gym– Fighting for your life just to have it all go down Do you not see me fighting? Wednesday, February 26, at 3:15pm. this event since I needed to make use No one around to stop this violence, this cause aware. Stay safe. “Join experts from the Domestic to stamp their name or other short mes- My scars are no longer hidden. “Take this personalized Job & Career Accelerator school’s extensive archives. Highlight- playing together. What it is they don’t like about you? Violence and Child Advocacy Center as they share of Mac’s wonderful locksmith service sage onto the body of one of these locks ing this effort are oral history interviews My words are no longer broken. straight talk on teen dating violence and how to workshop, where we will assist you in setting up back in December. Perry and I got to Collinwood means Catholic, Protestant, Who can you go to for help? My heart still beats even in this fear. and attach it to a chain link fence-like with teacher/graduates and community avoid it. Interactive activities and media reveal a LearningExpress Library account, a personal In our reality no one helps us or stops this My innocence is not here. talking over a can of WD-40 and the sculpture. The sculpture hopes to find a and Jew enjoying the senior play side by side– types of abuse, warning signs, who experiences profile, and in filling out the Occupation Matcher, members. In order to share the photos We walk with fear in our veins, hearts, and eyes Please Help Me! partnership was born. permanent home on Waterloo Rd where and unique stories, Greenberg and Rot- laughing together. In every lonely corner we see we shout in abuse, impacts of abuse, cultural influences and all of which will assist you in a successful job Our event will be unique because one search. See the variety of online practice tests to it can continue to grow as more com- man have created a website, “Tracking Collinwood means commercial, academic fearful cries the resources available for those who need help.” art installation will be built that night succeed in academic or licensing tests.” munity members participate over time. the Collinwood HS Railroaders,” which and technical brains and talent producing HELP SIGNING UP FOR THE by ANY and ALL guests of the event. This idea mimics an art project can be accessed from collinwood. Class Day and Commencement–working AFFORDABLE CARE ACT RUSSIAN BOOK CLUB That’s right, you too can be a “Water- started in Paris where lovers come to omeka.net. together. Every Wednesday, 10:00am – 2:00pm Saturday, February, 22, at 3:00pm loo Artist.” No advanced registration place locks on the Arts Bridge, symbol- Recent additions to the Collinwood required – just show up! Collinwood means those of English, Ital- Career Training There will be Enrollment Assisters available every There will be a discussion, in Russian, of the book izing a permanent connection. It has HS Railroaders website include a com- Wednesday at the library to answer your questions “Tsiniki,” by Anatolii Mariengof. Turns out, if you ask a group of So, do been replicated around the world, but mencement poem. “What Collinwood ian, German, Scotch, Slovenian, Irish and about the Affordable Care Act, and help you with The Memorial-Nottingham Library is located at: never in Cleveland. Means” by Dora Millavec, class of 1945, Polish heritage standing in line to buy war the enrollment process on the government web 17109 Lake Shore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44110; In addition, from 5-8pm Mac’s will site: www.healthcare.gov. No appointment is and a view of the school library, circa stamps–being good Americans together. That Works! (216) 623-7039. Open: Monday, Tuesday and At Collinwood provide expert demonstrations includ- June 1926. Among the oral history clips required, and there will be help one-on-one help, Thursday, 10am - 7pm, and Wednesday, Friday Collinwood means clubs and organizations for people who attend. and Saturday, 10am - 6pm. Closed Sunday. ing explaining about the inner workings that anyone may join, a shining white health Library of a cam lock, how to crack a safe’s dead bolt, and how a key is cut. Valu- center that anyone may use, tower steps that by Nan Kennedy everyone must climb, a pink pass that everyone able giveaways and incentive coupons African American History Month Bingo featuring service discounts from Mac’s must have. Wednesday, February 5 Locks will be passed out throughout That’s the best of Collinwood. At Cleveland Job Corps, students Adinkra Art Learn about famous African-Amer- the evening alongside complimentary At graduation that’s all we 12A’s want to receive the skills needed to succeed icans as you make your matches in our heavy refreshments. remember–the best. To us who are leav- Project–Feb 16 fun Bingo game. 3 pm. Last but not least, admire my own ing, Collinwood means a bit of the good of in today’s workforce - at no cost creative stamp on the street - a perma- Ylleya Fields Author Visit nent mobile titled “Key to the Street” America. by Jeanne Coppola Saturday, February 8 to them or their families! ND Adinkra art symbols come from and made of upcycled scrap locks, LA Lleya Fields shares her book, “Prin- knobs, and keys. It will be installed in “What Collinwood Means” by Dora Millavec, class Gail Greenberg is the library media spe- S the Asante tribe in west Africa. These cess Cupcake Jones and the Missing of 1945. I Mac’s front window and be visible from cialist at Collinwood High School. symbols are used on fabrics, and Tutu,” followed by a book signing and If you are looking for a better quality SALOON printed from woodcuts, and also used the street day and night; because while a cupcake decorating party for all royal Mac’s closes at 5pm daily, Waterloo 830 BABBITT RD. in designs on pottery, and on the walls readers. 1:30pm. Register Today! of life and are willing to dedicate of buildings. stays open late into the night. 216-732-7101 At the library art session, you will The Ohio Benefit Bank – Tax Clinics Don’t miss the opportunity to sup- yourself to our life changing program. “explore the meaning and history Call 211 to register- Free tax returns port your neighbors, grab a bite to eat, Live Bands behind these beautiful symbols and use filing for individuals with adjusted and MAKE ART. Every Weekend them to make your own art project.” gross incomes of $65,000 or less (single Be sure to bring your mobile devices February 16, at 11:30am-1:00pm. filing/married filing separately) and and tag your creation on Instagram Cleveland Job Corps Please call for more information at: $95, 000 or less (joint filing/head of or Twitter using the tag #lockslovewa- Daily Lunch (216) 623-7039, and sign up for this household filing). 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Waterloo Arts Independent Pictures and “Frequency”: propaganda- Pre-K through 8th Grade Faith Academics Community Waterloo Arts present the haunted realism: Jan 29–Feb 21 Exploitation Film Classic Series by Douglas Utter Cleveland-based painter Mike Meier’s by Todd Kwait liquor, etc. Come on down and have a paintings and drawings explore a mys- School Open House successful start to Catholic Schools Week Independent Pictures, the parent blast!” Admission is free!!!! teriously potent visual realm, balanced organization of the Ohio Independent All Films Will Start at 8:00 PM. Enter between depiction and abstraction. Fol- Our Lady of the Lake School kicked derful work their students are doing. Our Lady of the Lake students. Princi- With a packed house and lots of Film Festival, announces the screen- at the Café located on the corner of East lowing in the footsteps of contemporary off Catholic Schools Week with an open And parishioners got to show their sup- pal Rita Kingsbury shared plans for the exciting new programs and offerings to ing of rare exploitation films from the 156th Street and Waterloo. Hosted European painters such as Michael Bor- house on January 26 that drew school port for this important parish school, new Pre-K program that will begin in showcase, Our Lady of the Lake School 1930s at Waterloo Arts 15605 Waterloo by Todd Kwait and Robert Banks of remans, Luc Tuymans, and Gerhardt families, friends and visitors inter- which has been an anchor in the com- fall 2014. And the PTO set up a table to started off Catholic Schools Week with Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110 (216) 692- Independent Pictures: Friday, March Richter, Meier combines a propaganda- ested in learning more about the many munity for more than 80 years. offer free popcorn and a friendly greet- a bang. All of our families extend a 9500. “This is the perfect film festival 7: “Marihuana” (1936) 60 Minutes. haunted realism with a sense of the good things that are happening here. Highlights of the tour included the ing, along with information about the warm welcome to our new visitors, for the Waterloo Arts entertainment Directed by Dwain Esper. Friday, April abstract, dehumanizing force of repeti- Newcomers got tours from student state-of-the-art computer lab, class- dozens of fun events they organize each and we look forward to lots more good district”, states Todd Kwait, Board 4: “The Cocaine Fiends” (1936) 60 Min- tion. His paintings seem in search of the ambassadors, who enjoyed showing off room technology, quality gym facilities, year. All the visitors also got to take developments in the year to come. Member of Independent Pictures. utes. Directed by William A. O’Conner. vibrating, ghost-like space of the indi- their school. Parents and families got music and arts rooms, and of course part in a raffle and silent auction, with Kwait states “The popularity of our Friday, May 2: “Sex Madness” (1938) vidual, all but dematerialized, haunting “Atomic Luster,” Oil on Canvas, 2011. the opportunity to see some of the won- creative and interesting projects by enthusiastic bidding. December 2013 screening of Maniac 60 Minutes. Directed by the machine of recent history. (1934) has prompted us to dig deep Dwain Esper. Meier was born in Cleveland and Gallery Hours: Tue – Sun 4-10pm or by into our vaults and unearth more For descrip- teaches Foundation Drawing at the appointment. exploitation classics. The so-called Cleveland Institute of Art, where he tions of films Facebook Event: https://www.facebook. Our Lady of the Lake Town Hall “educational” aspects of these films earned his BFA. New Students Welcome~! and more com/events/523548087742501/ allowed the depiction of taboo subjects info go Meeting focuses on School News that were prohibited by The Motion to www. Waterloo Arts Gallery Contact Information: (FKA Arts Collinwood), 15605 Waterloo Amy Callahan, (216) 692-9500 by Sarah Gyorki Ss. Robert and William that addresses Picture Code. Watching these films collinwood- Our Lady of the Lake School Our Lady of the Lake held a town issues such as tuition, families there are today is a real hoot! They are best observer.com. Road, Cleveland, OH 44110 [email protected] Welcomes new students and families! hall meeting on January 22 to answer free to send their students to any school enjoyed as a group activity, primed by questions from parishioners and school of their choosing. Our Lady of the Lake is Call for a tour any time, families about recent school closings in similarly offering in-parish tuition rates the community. A sizable crowd of par- to St John of the Cross families. Music Saves in Lego Form or to get a copy of our latest brochure ents and community members came Further, Finance Council Chair Frank Moon 3 Lands seeking information about the future of Dempsey strongly rebutted any sugges- St John of the Cross School, and how its tion that Our Lady of the Lake School On Waterloo by Melanie Hersh Rita Kingsbury closing might affect other area schools. is at risk. In fact, he reported, finances We are celebrating our 10th year of What began as a conversation focused on are stronger, the reserve for school sup- by Josh Usmani business in 2014, and are planning a (216) 481-6824 Moon3 (cubed) is an invitational, deep community concerns ended with port has exceeded funds required, and slew of special events and surprises in a positive note as attendees got a clear the parish has the resources and com- guerilla-like, public art installation order to celebrate! We hope you will [email protected] message of Our Lady of the Lake’s strong mitment to both sustain and invest in the featuring 38 emerging and established, join us for as many of these as you can! position. school going forward. Statements by both local and regional artists – curated by Thirty-three artists working at one time created Father Joe Fortuna shared a chronol- Father Fortuna and Principal Rita Kings- local artist and gallery owner, Loren MOON 3. Photos by Bridget Caswell. On Saturday, January 18th, Lego man ogy of events leading up to the announced bury clearly demonstrated that the school Naji. Moon3 is the latest public art proj- Ben Shuber completed the building of closing of St John of the Cross, and is not only stable, but growing, with new ect by Naji, whose Satellite gallery will a Lego replica of MUSIC SAVES, right Mini Music Saves. expressed his commitment to maintain- investments in technology, enrichment soon open in Collinwood with exhibi- here in the store! Folks hung out and The Lego MUSIC SAVES is per- Senator Voinovich inspires students ing a strong school in Our Lady of the and academic programs, and additional tion space on its interior and exterior. watched it come together while Mike manently housed in a clear box, and Lake parish both now and in the future. innovative curriculum offerings already by Sarah Gyorki Each artist was provided with a 2ft x Uva played a couple live sets for us! displayed in the store, for all to see! While rumors had apparently circulated in process. Former Senator George Voinovich 4ft piece of plywood to do with whatever that St John of the Cross school was merg- Principal Kingsbury ended the evening visited Our Lady of the Lake School they please. On Saturday, January 18th, ing with Ss. Robert and Williams school, with a slide show of Our Lady of the Lake recently, to learn about some of the the public and the media was invited and Our Lady of the Lake was in some students and staff that brought applause to witness history as all 38 artists will school’s new initiatives. Visiting class- risk of closing, both rumors were soundly from attendees. As one participant said bring their own hammers and install rooms and computer labs, observing refuted. A parishioner with students at St after listening to the updates and watch- their boards in a barn raising-like fash- school election posters lining the main John of the Cross emphasized that, while ing the show: “our school is on the right ion on a room-size skeleton constructed floor, seeing the halls come to life with that school has formed a partnership with track and our families are so awesome.” enthusiastic young students, he got to by Naji. Brooklyn-based artist Julie see first-hand a thriving community Schenkelberg will create an installation school of active, engaged learners. for the interior of the “Moon Cube”. As The students of Mrs. Patterson’s of January 16th, her work will also be James March, Steven Mastroianni, Liz fourth grade class were delighted to tell installed at the Sculpture Center. Maugans, Jim Morano, Betsi Morris, the Senator everything they’ve been A LIFETIME OF Participating artists include Alenka Loren Naji, Rick Novario, Angela Oster, learning about anthropological sci- Banco, Justin Brennan, John Carl- Bob Peck, Angelica Pozo, Melinda ence (it turns out the Senator has quite CHOICE DOESN’T son, Dan Corrigan, Jen Craun, Dana Placko, Ed Raffel, Thom Rossino, Julie a fossil collection himself!). And the Depew, Andy Dreamingwolf, Steve Schenkelberg, Mike Sobeck, Grace seventh grade students working in the END HERE. Ehret, Ali Forbes, Punk Fargo, Hilary Summanen, Omid Tavakoli, Robert new computer lab were eager to share Senator Voinovich checks out seventh grade Gent, Michael Gill, Erin Guido, Ron Thurmer, Josh Usmani, Daive Whaley, their current projects researching and students working in the new computer lab. Johnston, George Kocar, Joe Lanzilotta, Grace Wen and Gadi Zamir. creating videos to document impor- Mike Uva entertains the Lego builders as they create a mini Music Saves. tant environmental issues. While the Choose the hospice of choice. turing one of our next great leaders Senator was impressed with the cut- right here. The students look forward ting edge technology and the students’ Most people think you call hospice when you’re all out of options. That’s to the Senator’s advice and guidance as advanced applications, they in turn not true if you call Hospice of the Western Reserve. As Northern Ohio’s There’s a new stop on “Walk All Over Waterloo” rst Friday’s art crawl. they plan the details of their trip. were impressed to learn of the Senator’s most experienced and most referred hospice provider, we offer more Our Lady of the Lake School is ! own commitment to environmental options to personalize care. We focus on helping patients and their o Waterloo f very fortunate to have tremendous families live their lives where they choose – at our unique facilities, at LOCKS of Love, from n stewardship. i resources like Senator Voinovich Join your neighbors at Mac’s Lock Shop, The project closest to the Senator’s home, at a hospital, at a nursing home or at an assisted living residence. r available in the community, helping o Discover why the hospice of choice is Hospice of the Western Reserve. f heart, however, may have been the @ E157th and Waterloo
to further the commitment to Faith, g newly announced eighth grade trip to ck FRIDAY, MARCH 7th 5-8PM r Academics and Community. We Lo Sh o Washington, DC. Senator Voinovich Visit HospiceOfChoice.org. ’s op . know that educating the whole child, c s t recalled his own first trip to Washing- a to be positive contributors to our soci- r ton as a youth, and the ways in which M a ety, successful scholars and future o that experience formed his personal o With support from the l
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CELEBRATION cont. from Front Page by husband and wife team Scott Stet- Nan’s Notes Mirrors shine own record label and performs his own tin and Meredith Pangrace on guitar and accordion respectively. They have by Nan Kennedy beautifully penned Americana-style songs solo or with a band. ensnared both Dan Bode and Mike At Waterloo Arts at Beachland On February 16, we are putting Uva into this group with Mike taking by John Kompier together a solid lineup of local perform- on the bass duties and added neighbor Clarinet in the Callaloo, Feb 1 and 21 Mirrors reprised their fantastic show ers starting with John McGrail, who Mike Moritz on drums, even though “Yes, it’s still real cold,” admits Bill at the WRUW Studio A Rama in Sep- lives off E. 185th Street and has a rich the neighborhood knows him more for Meyer the hot clarinetist, “but not at tember with an equally outstanding history of performing and recording his his construction of the Waterloo lean- the Callaloo Café and Bar. Every Fri- show at the Beachland Ballroom on the heartfelt folk music. Next up will be Jeff ing tower. This band in many ways is day and Saturday the heat is turned up very snowy night of January 25. The Powers, who currently lives just past the perfect outgrowth of our monthly even more with live music. I’ll be doing line-up for the show was Jamie Klimek the North Collinwood border in Euclid Neighborhood Night gatherings. And my part to raise the temperature this on guitar and lead vocals, Craig Bell and just did his CD release party at the closing out the night is Beachland door- Saturday, February 1, and again on Fri- on bass, Jim Crook on guitar, Tom Fal- Beachland. His special guest will be man and favored singer/songwriter day, February 21. 7-10 pm both nights. lon on guitar, Dave Franduto on guitar, Dolfish (Max Sollisch) who just moved Joey Beltram and his Goodmorning In honor of Black History month, my and Tom Madej on drums. Four gui- to this neighborhood a few months ago Valentine trio. Joey is one of Cleveland’s shows will focus on African-American tars, creating a wall of sound, each very but is a nationally touring artist we are strongest songwriters and has been on artists. In addition to gospel and spir- different guitar player finding his own proud to welcome into our fold. Jeff Mike Uva’s label in the past. itual selection, I’ll also cover tunes by space in a power guitar quartet–in this plays a three string cigar-box guitar and Count Basie, Nat “King” Cole, Billie line-up’s second performance together. is a bluesy singer/songwriter. And then Come join this celebration of neighbor- Holiday, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Mirrors opened each of their two comes Manhattan Beach, an all-star hood and music and cross connections Thelonius Monk, Louis Armstrong, sets with a Velvet Underground cover, collection of Shore Acres residents led in North Collinwood. Ray Charles, and Duke Ellington. To first with “There She Goes Again” and name a few. The Callaloo is located at second with “Venus In Furs.” They 15601 Waterloo Road in Cleveland. I’d also did some songs they didn’t get to love to see you there.“ play at Studio A Rama, such as “How Could I,” “I’m The One,” “Here We Are Music to Lighten Winter’s Gloom, Feb 9 Again,” “Penthouse Legend,” “Another February has the fewest days, but Nail In The Coffin,” and “I Saw You” sometimes it seems the longest month. (not to be confused with “I Saw You Not to worry – the Farinacci String And,” which they also played, or “And Quartet has put together a program of I Saw You” which they did not.) The light, up-tempo works chosen to appeal performance proved why they are fre- to both first-time quartet audiences quently referred to as legendary as they and long-time lovers of classical music. moved easily from punk to pop to jam- On Sunday, February 9, in the gallery ming with the Lord, with a Gospel-like at Waterloo Arts, they’ll play selections appeal to Jesus follwed and “God Says” by Mozart, Beethoven, Dvorak, Haydn, (F*** You.) They were funny, relaxed and Tchaikovsky. with the crowd and obviously had a The concert begins at 4 pm. Audi- great time themselves. Opening band ences are invited to come early, or stay St. Jayne did an excellent job of warm- Mirrors founder Jamie Klimek and Beachland founder Cindy Barber compare notes, pre-show. Celebrate late, to sample the Caribbean flavors of ing up the crowd, doing several Easter Cindy’s birthday at the Beachland on February 16. the adjoining Callaloo Café and Bar. Monkeys songs. Admission is free and the mood is The Beachland is one of my favor- casual; children are welcome for as long ite places to see bands play. The sound as they can sit still. The gallery will be is awesome and it’s a great space. The National Arts showing “Frequency,” recent paintings bar, where you can get some really and drawings by Cleveland artist Mike good food– some say the best chicken Program Beachlandballroom & tavern Meier, so this occasion for chamber ever– some say the best chicken waffles music in an actual chamber will also sat . feb 15 . 7 pm ever– is always a fun place to be. The offer art and refreshments – an appeal- th ing combination. bartenders offer great service and are Waterloo Arts Gallery hosts 15th 5 annual waterloo All the Farinacci members are pro- very friendly and fun to talk to and Annual Exhibit of The National Arts alley cat fundraiser fessional freelance musicians, with often happen also to be musicians like Program® March 3 – 21 benefiting stray/homeless cat on waterloo advanced degrees in music. Violinist Steve Mehlman, drummer for Rocket The Program gives all artists, at silent auction, raffles, & food Joseph Quittner has built a reputation From The Tombs and Pere Ubu, or Per- all levels of skill, an opportunity to djs party sweat, & junky bee, mc the ghoul for producing special events; Bon- fect Guy David Petrovich, who is always exhibit their work in a professional sun . feb 16 . 8 pm free show ! nie Savage-Farinacci, violin, has also up for conversation and who said that manner and to compete for cash free show! worked extensively as a solo soprano. his current band Very Knees is about to prizes and continuing education neighborhood night Bonnie Maky-Rosen, viola, has devoted record a CD. scholarships. & cindy’s birthday party many summers to chamber music sem- If you get a chance to see Mirrors you ja beltram & goodmorning valentine inars in Bennington, Vermont. Robert have to go. They are like no other band. For Rules, Deadlines and Registration manhattan beach / jeff powers & dolfish Rist, cello, has played with The New Meanwhile you should probably be Form go to: http://waterlooarts.org/ john mcgrail Orleans Symphony, Las Vegas Show going to check out shows at the Beach- gallery/call-for-art-national-arts- thu . feb 20 . 8:30 pm Room and MGM Studios, as well as land about once a week or more. It will program/ recording for Barbara Streisand. improve your life. nate jones: This is the first concert in the Music for Miles (M4M) series for the winter cd release womack family band and spring of 2014-15. It will be fol- demos papadimas lowed by the Raleigh Chamber Players on March 9; the Silver Keys Clarinet sat . feb 22 . 8:30 pm Quartet on April 14; and the Eric Char- nofsky and George Pope Flute and kinsman Piano Duo on May 11. All concerts will start at 4 pm. dazz band robert johnson jr. Admission is free. These concerts are line dance king presented with the support of Local 4 Music Fund, the Music Performance Trust Fund, the Arts Collinwood saturday lunch every saturday noon–3 pm Friends’ Committee, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and Ohio Arts Council. sunday brunch every sunday 11 am–3 pm 15605 Waterloo Road, 216/692-9500 • weekly djs! www.waterlooarts.org. 15711 waterloo rd. cleveland, The Legendary Mirrors. call (216) 383-1124 for tickets full calendar at: beachlandballroom.com
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