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in this issue Four parishes may be one Observations 2 News 4 Merger plan means Saint Louis in Cleveland Heights will most likely close Heights Eats 6 Carol Staiger Local Business 7 On April 30, teams of volunteers from Sustainability 8 four area Catholic churches simultane- ously presented the first draft of a plan The Arts 9 to merge their congregations. Parishio- Schools 10 ners from Saint Ann and Saint Louis of Cleveland Heights and Christ the King Library 12 and Saint Philomena of East Cleveland gathered at their respective churches to Neighborhoods 14 hear the report. Those at Saint Ann were generally receptive to the recommenda- tion that all four churches combine to form one parish. The parish would have two campuses, one at Saint Ann and the A member of the Observer other at Saint Philomena. Saint Louis and Christ the King would close and the Media Group and an Official number of priests currently serving the

Google News Source four parishes would be reduced from G . M. D onley Saint Ann Church may become the locus of a four-church consolidated parish. four to two.

The Catholic Church in Cleveland with aging infrastructure and stagnant, the issue. The diocese’s 231 parishes were a project of and its nearby suburbs has been losing often declining, financial support. The to self-select into 69 clusters. Once the members to the growing, and sometimes number of priests serving the diocese clusters were approved by the bishop, new, parishes in farther-flung suburbs and continues to decline and their median age each was given a mandate that indicated cities as many Cuyahoga County residents continues to rise. the number of churches, the number of have migrated to these outer-ring cities About two years ago, the Most Rev. schools, and the number of priests that and the counties beyond. Left behind are Richard Lennon, head of the diocese of should serve each cluster, beginning in many proud congregations who struggle Cleveland, announced a plan to address 2010. Bishop Lennon had implemented continued on page 4

Roots of American These old houses

music has roots in Deanna Bremer Fisher Register. The city of Cleveland Heights Landmark Commission also recognizes As Heights citizens join thousands of historic properties and has recognized Cleveland Heights people across the country to celebrate 51 such properties since its inception in National Preservation Month this 1973 (see map page 14). May they join a growing movement of Benefits of listing a property in the David Budin from its roots in blues, R&B, bluegrass individuals who are working to protect National Register include recognizing and country music. It was during those the unique character of their neighbor- the property’s historical, architectural Soon after graduating from CH-UH programs that Richards realized how hoods. and cultural significance, consideration High School, Kevin Richards started many kids had no idea that there was “I’d estimate at least 90% of our in planning for federal or federally as- giving guitar lessons at Dick Lurie’s any other music besides what they heard housing stock and at least 50% of our sisted projects, potential eligibility for Cedar-Lee studio. Eventually, Richards at home, whether it was hip-hop or commercial buildings are over 50 years federal and state tax credits and qualifi- opened his own school, the Fairmount rock. And, they certainly didn’t know— old and may be eligible for listing in the cation for federal assistance for historic School of Music, where he continued or have any reason to care—that the mu- National Register of Historic Places,” preservation when funds are available. to teach, while also playing in rock and sic they listened to had roots in other, says Kara Hamley-O’Donnell, historic National Register listing does not bluegrass bands. earlier forms. So, Richards launched preservation planner for the city of prevent an owner from doing anything When the Rock and Roll Hall of the Fairmount Music Education Fund, Cleveland Heights. they wish with their property, provided Fame and Museum opened, its educa- which was soon renamed Roots of Nominating a neighborhood or an that no federal license, permit, or fund- tion department tapped Richard to help American Music (ROAM). The non- individual building to be listed in the ing is involved, nor does it require an present some of their school’s programs, profit organization, is headquartered in National Register of Historic Places is owner to open a property to the public, which illustrated rock music’s evolution a storefront on Fairmount Boulevard, one of the ways that citizens work to restore it, or maintain it in any particu- continued on page 9 preserve the city’s character. In 1966 the lar manner. Case in point: although the National Historic Preservation Act cre- old Cleveland Heights City Hall was ated a national list of cultural resources listed in the Register in 1986, it was worthy of preservation. The program subsequently demolished. ourtesy ROAm ourtesy C was designed to coordinate efforts to Although anyone can write a identify, evaluate and protect historic National Register nomination, it is properties and is administered by the not an easy task. Individual citizens National Park Service, a part of the have completed the last three National U.S. Department of the Interior. The Register nominations in Cleveland register contains over 80,000 listings. Heights. Diana Wellman recently wrote Cleveland Heights contains, in the nomination for the Inglewood His- whole or in part, seven National Regis- toric District, an area of historic homes Rootsy American ter Historic Districts and will soon add north of Severance Town Center. “I’m musicians can be found and heard an eighth when the Inglewood District hoping that being in a historic district at the Fairmount is listed later this year. Nine buildings will increase property values or at least School of Music. are individually listed in the National hold them steady in the market today. continued on page 14

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More on the movie One is her reference to Fred Taub as a Heights High kids ace HEIGHTS OBSERVER single member of the community making screening that wasn’t demands on the library. Mr. Taub took the spelling bee and more The Heights Observer is a citizen-based news source published monthly by FutureHeights, initiative and acted as a spokesman for 2163 Lee Rd., #103, many others. Dear Observer, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. Dear Observer, Within the first minute of the video The good news of the Reaching Heights 216.320.1423 I take note of the recent criticism of the Copyright 2008 FutureHeights, All rights reserved. in question, I took note of distortions of Spelling Bee is in: Students from Any reproduction is forbidden without written permission. Cleveland Heights University Heights Li- the situation. The video is objectionable Heights High placed second in the com- brary Board over the cancellation of a film PUBLISHER because it serves to promote the concept petition [a team of CWRU faculty won about the conflict in the Middle East. Deanna Bremer Fisher that terrorists are victims and that the after three tiebreaker rounds]. Kids, Years ago, in a concurrence in the case ADVERTISING Israelis are equal perpetrators of violence our kids at our high school, from our called Whitney v. California, U.S. Supreme 216.320.1423 and injustice. The video itself shuts off school district defeated bankers, musi- [email protected] Court Justice Louis Brandeis observed free speech because it imbues the minds cians, librarians, and teachers. This was that in the face of troubling speech “the Editorial Board of the untutored with falsehood. I am no kid-on-kid competition. The annual Jeff Bendix, D. B. Fisher, Jane Flaherty, Mark remedy to be applied is more speech, not aware that people are uncomfortable with event was a free-for-all tumble amongst Majewski, Fran Mentch, Holly Pangrace, Jessica enforced silence.” It appears that was the Schreiber, Sarah Wean, Matthew Williams the label of anti-Semitism, yet that is ex- spellers of every age, race, gender, and original intent of the Library Board, to actly what it is, and we had better wake up academic background. My goodness, Photography show a film containing assertions some G. M. Donley, Hugh Fisher, Tonya Gibson, Mark and recognize it. Centuries ago, Jews were that is good news and we should rejoice. would find objectionable and then carry Majewski, David Wasserstrom, Sarah Wean persecuted for being Christ-killers, then After the magnificent “Fiddler on the out a panel discussion exploring the truth design and PRODUCTION accused of being usurers and for the libel Roof,” the choral tour of New Orleans, or falsity of the claims—exposing them to G. M. Donley of using Christian blood for matzos. More and the wave of acceptance news from the test of the marketplace. recently they have been described as hav- students getting into every imaginable Contributing Writers It’s disappointing that the board Carla Bailey, Maryann Barnes, Charlotte Bifulco, ing big noses, speaking with odd accents college and university, something good Lynne Breitenstein-Aliberti, David Budin, Joanne didn’t stay the course, but understandable and having odd names. Israel-bashing is and wholesome is going on. And, on top Campbell, G. M. Donley, Hailee Dorflinger, Michael in the circumstances in which the library’s Dougherty, Gay Eyerman, Esther Feldman, D. B. simply the new face of the old hatred. of all this, children who go through our Fisher, Tonya Gibson, Lita Gonzalez, Kathryn Lad, future financial needs are on the ballot. View the increase in attacks against Jews, public schools are not only getting a Fran Mentch, Chuck Miller, Myra Orenstein, Carol We see that free speech, a core value in a Provan, Denise San Antonio Zeman, Judithe Soppel, synagogues and Jewish cemeteries over great education but are participating in democracy, has been diminished by fears Peggy Spaeth, Carol Staiger, Alice Stratton, Patti the past fifteen years—ever since Israel an experiment in grassroots democracy. Substelny, Allison Urbanek, JoAnn Vicarel, Sarah about the willingness of people to tax Wean, Matthew Williams decided to make concessions for the sake Because our schools will not turn any- themselves to sponsor it. of peace. one away our children also experience WEBMASTERS Yes, a program such as this one does America at its best. D.L. Meckes, Dan Ott Richard Hendrickson, Ph.D. need to be balanced as it can easily serve Congratulations students, teachers, The views and opinions expressed in this publication Associate Professor to incite hatred against Jewish members administrators, custodians, coaches, do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions John Carroll University of the Heights Observer, publisher and staff or of of our community. The right of free aides, school board members and su- FutureHeights, its staff and board of trustees. speech does not entitle citizens to become perintendent. Keep up the good work! Seed funding for the Heights Observer Hendrickson is Ohio First Amendment co-chair generously provided by the Cyrus Eaton Foundation, hate-mongers, and if a library shows such for the Society of Professional Journalists. the Dominion Foundation, and the Katherine and a video, it does not deserve the respect it John Lentz Lee Chilcote Foundation. now enjoys. Pastor, Forest Hill Church Dear Observer, Presbyterian I take issue with several statements made Chaya Tabak, by Fran Mentch in the April 10 issue of Cleveland Heights Note: Letters to the Heights Observer the Heights Observer. should be 200 words or less. Send letters to [email protected].

Startup funding for the Heights Observer CLEVELAND HEIGHTS provided by May 1, 2008 DearDear FutureHeights,Deanna, Congratulations on the success of the inaugural edition of the Heights The Cyrus Eaton Observer! Foundation Cleveland Heights is such a diverse and creative community that I am sure you will have many citizen journalists who are interested in report- ing on events in our city. The Katherine & Lee Each of us on City Council has always believed that communication Chilcote Foundation and dialogue are necessary to keep a community vibrant and proactive. The Heights Observer will offer yet another voice for the residents of Cleveland Heights to express themselves. I know how much work a The Dominion project like this entails behind the scenes, and I appreciate FutureHeights Foundation for creating this project. I would like to encourage your readers to also check out our City web site, www.clevelandheights.com. Important information regarding City Thank you for Departments, ordinances and upcoming meetings can be found on the web. In addition, there are links to 40 agencies and organizations, your generous including FutureHeights. support of this citizen On behalf of Council and our staff, I want to wish you much success in journalism project! the future with this exciting new venture. Sincerely,

Edward J. Kelley Please recycle Mayor this Cleveland Heights Council: Phyllis L. Evans, Vice Mayor publication. Bonita W. Caplan, Nancy J. Dietrich, Kenneth Montlack, Mark A. Tumeo, Dennis R. Wilcox Pass it on! Robert C. Downey, City Manager 40 S E V E R A N C E C I R C L E C L E V E L A N D H E I G H T S O H I O 4 4 1 1 8

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It would defeat question last because it’s a rather dull one say, “Punctuation marks nearly always go the purpose to homogenize those into a to start off an interview. inside quote marks,” not outside. single editorial voice, yet there are some Either ask ahead of time if you can A note about tone: civility is impor- standard procedures we suggest to our bring a tape recorder or digital gizmo to tant. In part this is to encourage open writers. record the interview, or just take notes. In conversation and the exchange of ideas Before you start planning your story, interviews, the main rule of thumb is to so that, together, we can strengthen consider how long you want it to be. phrase your questions so that they cannot our community. But it also serves the This can save a lot of trouble later on in be answered with a simple “yes” or “no.” individual writers. Unless your objective making the story shorter to fit the space Instead of asking, “Was it fun starting up is simply to scold somebody, you’ll have available. A full column of uninterrupted your business?” and getting a monosyl- a much better chance of persuading a text in the Heights Observer is about 500 labic “No,” ask something like “Tell me reader who disagrees with you to con- words, and there are four columns per what it was like starting up the business.” passengers overboard. Write in the active sider your point of view if you can express full page—which can seem like a lot of This will probably generate a few specific voice—it’s more space-efficient and more your argument in a level and carefully capacity until you subtract space for the anecdotes, which will be much more in- interesting reading. reasoned manner. headline, photos, and advertisements or teresting to read than generalities. Then send it to us. 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Now the bad news: are about 650 (half a page with a photo) or sue” added. That’s your first draft. If body area. Write a suggested headline and your deadline is tomorrow. 1,200 (full page with a couple of photos). your intended story length is 500 words include any appropriate notes, use the “at- Long Op-Ed pieces are 500-600 words, and you now have 750, that’s perfect. It’s tach photos” box at the bottom to browse G. M. Donley lives in Cleveland Heights with letters to the editor should be 200 words great if your first draft is 25% or a third your computer for images to attach, then his darling wife and two darling offspring. or fewer, and brief blurbs about upcoming too long. Go over the story and cut out hit “submit,” and you’re done. A copy edi- events are 150 to 300. inessential material until you’re down to tor will go over the article for grammar, Become part of the Heights Observer Stories must have a Heights connec- 500 words. This tightening-up process punctuation, etc., and will contact you if writing team! Attend an informational meet- tion: please emphasize that. An effective will usually make the story a lot better. there’s some question. Our approach is ing on writing about Cleveland Heights or University Heights, Saturday, May 10 at strategy can be to interview an interesting Maybe two quotes reiterate a single point. to be as hands-off as possible, in order to 9:30 a.m., Phoenix Coffee House, Coven- person who is active in the Heights. For Maybe you’ve composed an overly flowery preserve the individual character of each try Road. We also seek photogs, editors, an article of 650 words, you’ll get plenty description. Be ruthless. Throw a few article. delivery volunteers, and great ideas. London, Paris, Cleveland Heights

Matthew Williams a large part of the lessons consisted of meet one person who didn’t enjoy work- started working with Americans: be cultural coaching which proved a lot ing with their transatlantic cousins. polite, be direct and turn it up. The first Cleveland Heights has been my home of fun for an Englishman working with So, how does Cleveland Heights two are obvious; the third takes a little for the last eighteen months. Previ- cosmopolitan French professionals. differ from Paris? Architecture not- more explaining, so here goes. ously, I was living in Paris, before that Among the many things to distinguish withstanding, the first difference is the When I got married in August, in London. France and England respec- the French, for better or worse, is their reception. Visit most cafes in Paris and my best man flew in to Michigan from tively, not Texas and Canada. In Paris, willingness to share their opinions. And it’s a fight to get the attention of the Edinburgh. He’d decided to come to I was working as an English teacher. for the last few hundred years, they have staff. On my first visit here, I received the U.S. for three weeks, and for some Most of my students were profession- been particularly opinionated about the the most polite rude awakening I can reason, decided that he did not want als, learning English for professional USA. George W. Bush’s statement ‘the remember. I wanted to see my soccer to spend all this time in Detroit. So he reasons, many of whom were readying French don’t even have a word for “en- team (Liverpool if you’re interested) flew to Vegas and drove through Utah themselves for their first work-related trepreneur”’ certainly raised eyebrows. in the Champions League. My search to the Grand Canyon. Along the way, he meetings with Americans. So, naturally, But I must say that in five years, I didn’t for a sports bar led me to the Winking fell in love with the American diner. He Lizard on Coventry. Peering through was very surprised by the attention he the window, I saw a Manchester United received from the waiters. Asked how game was being shown. Despite this, he was enjoying his meal, he gave what I went in to ask about the next day’s would be an acceptable British reply: match. Within seconds an incredibly “it’s OK, thanks.” The response gener- enthusiastic waitress had pounced and ally caused an amount of consternation asked ‘Hi! How are you? Would you like on the part of the waiter, “oh, really, a table?’ what’s wrong?” Still in a jetlag funk, I found this So I always advised Parisians to ‘turn a little intimidating. But I pulled my- it up’ when working with Americans. self together and asked if they would If something is OK, make it good. If be showing the game the next day. In something is good, make it excellent. Paris, I would expect a Gallic shrug If something is excellent, make it awe- followed by the vague suggestion that some. If something is awesome, make I might come back tomorrow. But she some noise. By any standards, Paris is an told me that she didn’t know, and then awe-inspiring city. This is why Parisians scampered off to find out. A minute or often hear American tourists before see- so later, she was back, apologizing for ing them. not knowing, handing me a business card and saying I should call back. I Matthew Williams is a professional freelance think she even told me her name and she English language trainer living with his wife definitely told me to have a nice day. in the Heights. I generally offered three pieces

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PARISHES from page1 Celebrate World Fair Trade Day a similar process when he headed the archdiocese of Boston. For the past 11 months, a cluster plan- in the Heights May 10 ning team, consisting of five volunteer and staff representatives from each parish, met numerous times. Cleveland Heights resident and Saint Ann parishioner Chris Charlotte Bifulco Larson served as chair. Team members visited each other’s campuses, attended each other’s services, and examined the

On almost every continent there are revive courtesy celebrations planned for May 10, 2008 ministries, finances and facilities of the in honor of World Fair Trade Day. four churches. Parishioners from all four The celebrations aim to “increase the congregations were urged to visit their awareness of the campaign for justice neighbor churches and to pray for the in trade.” Fair trade is an alternative team. Attendees at the Saint Ann meeting way of doing business that ensures the acknowledged the depth of data analysis producers earn a living wage. This makes performed by the team in order to pose a tremendous impact on the producer five different scenarios and recommend communities. Children’s school fees are the one deemed best for all. paid; nutritional needs are met; health The new one-parish entity would be headquartered at Saint Ann. Two priests care costs are covered; the poor, espe- Lisa Dunn accepting cially women, are empowered; and the 2007 Award from would operate from there and the existing environmental impact of production, FutureHeights for Best Saint Ann elementary school would serve New Business sourcing, and transport is mitigated. the entire cluster. None of the other three We are fortunate to have many Laurel Brandstetter grew up in Shaker will also co-host the Cleveland World parishes currently has a school. Larson talented Cleveland natives who support Heights, and their eclectic fashion ac- Fair Trade Day event held at the Inde- acknowledged that many details remain fair trade: Lisa Dunn opened her own cessories, handmade in Madagascar, pendence Civic Center from 5 p.m. - 8 to be worked out. fair trade fashion boutique, Revive, on have appeared in O Magazine, Lucky and p.m. The festivities include a fair trade Over the next several months, the Lee Road. Heights High graduate Ruth Glamour and have also been seen on fashion show featuring students from congregations will respond to the cluster DeGolia, who founded Mercado Global, E!News and the Early Show on CBS. 13 area high schools. Enjoy the fashion planning team. The team must then submit to “lift families in rural Guatemala out How is Cleveland celebrating World show, music, poetry, speakers, and edu- their recommendation to the bishop in of poverty” through marketing their Fair Trade Day, May 10th? Here are two cational displays. The Fair Trade Fair September of this year. By February 2009, handcrafted jewelry, accessories and fun events not to be missed! Participate will also include: Ten Thousand Villages, the bishop will provide his response. If the ceramics, has been featured on the Tyra in the “world’s largest fair trade coffee Equal Exchange, Heartbeats Catalog, cluster receives the go-ahead, implementa- Banks Show and the cover of Newsweek! break.” Enjoy a cup of fair trade cof- INTO, IRTF, and Phoenix Coffee. tion must occur by July 2010. Cleveland native Andy Krumholz cre- fee and receive a complimentary dark ated Escama Studio working directly chocolate and espresso chip bar with Charlotte Bifulco works with Revive, and Carol Staiger was raised in Cleveland Heights with artisans in Brazil who produce any $25 purchase. Revive Fair Trade lives in her Heights home, originally pur- and returned almost 10 years ago. Her paternal sleek, modern handbags made of re- Store located at 2248 Lee Rd. in Cleve- chased by her great grandmother in 1912. grandparents were among the first settlers of the cycled pop tabs. Mad Imports founder land Heights from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Revive area. She is a marketing consultant who also enjoys staying connected to the local scene.

Heights residents flip for Foreclosures in the Heights pancake breakfast Grey skies and a few rain drops didn’t League of Women Voters Heights Chapter presents June 12 meeting keep a record number of attendees from the 12th Annual Cleveland Heights High School Alumni Founda- Community Action, at its annual spring the International Code Council in the tion’s Pancake Breakfast. Over 500 meeting, Thursday evening, June 12. International Property Maintenance guests dined on all you can eat pan- Rick Wagner, manager of housing pro- Code and the Lead Safe Renovation cakes and then took tours of Heights grams for the city of Cleveland Heights, requirements. High, taking in the latest in renova- and Kathryn Lad, executive director Ms. Lad, a Heights homeowner, tions. Proceeds from the breakfast help to support scholarships the Foundation of the Home Repair Resource Center moved to Cleveland Heights from awards to graduating seniors, with (HRRC), will speak and answer ques- Southeast Ohio in 2006 to take her nearly $20,000 to be awarded this tions. The public is welcome to attend present position at HRRC. She began spring. both the preliminary chapter gathering her career in the Cleveland area, and Attendees also enjoyed copies and meeting at 7:15 p.m. as well as the specifically in Cleveland Heights, as a of the print edition of the Heights program, which will begin around 8 p.m. retail manager and buyer. In 1987, she Observer. This new community news The meeting takes place in Council moved into nonprofit work, which has source debuted on April 10 and is sarah wean sarah Boarded-up duplex on Cottage Grove Road Chambers at Cleveland Heights City become a life-long passion for her. She now available at local businesses and Hall, 40 Severance Circle. is, of course, committed to the mission other community venues throughout Maryann Barnes Mr. Wagner, dubbed by many as a of HRRC, which empowers Cleveland Cleveland Heights and University “walking encyclopedia” on foreclosure Heights residents to keep their homes Heights. Neighborhood blight, home values, lost and housing issues, has been housing in good repair and in turn builds a strong tax revenues and city services, copper programs manager for the city of Cleve- community supporting our diversity. theft - the housing crisis and resulting land Heights since 1998, directing the Over the years and especially in address- rampant foreclosure rates affect ev- operations of both the city’s housing ing the current housing crisis, the city eryone. The city of Cleveland has one inspection department and housing and HRRC have collaborated exten- of the highest foreclosure rates in the preservation office. In this capacity, he sively on housing issues in Cleveland country. The crisis has been moving into oversees the administration of federal Heights. Cleveland suburbs, affecting Cleveland funds from the Department of Hous- The evening’s agenda: 7:15 p.m. re- Heights for a number of years and now ing and Urban Development for grant freshments and chapter meeting. 8 p.m moving into University Heights and and loan programs offered by the city. program: Foreclosures in the Heights: beyond. Working with the First Suburb Con- City and Community Action, Rick This is a problem that all com- sortium, he was instrumental in forging Wagner, Manager, Housing Programs, munities need to address aggressively. a partnership between the Cuyahoga City of Cleveland Heights, Kathryn hugh fisher How are City Hall and the community Metropolitan Housing Authority and Lad, Executive Director, Home Repair Heights High parent Shelley London and confronting this problem? To answer the suburbs for maintaining relations Resource Center. Presentations will be daughter Ayla, who will be a Heights fresh- this question the Heights Chapter of with CMHA’s Housing Choice Voucher followed by questions and answers. man next year, peruse articles in the Heights Observer after enjoying pancakes. the League of Women Voters Cuya- Program. He has also contributed to hoga Area is hosting a presentation, the County’s Lead Safe Renovation Maryann Barnes is Chair of the League of Foreclosures in the Heights: City and Program. Mr. Wagner is certified by Women Voters-Heights Chapter. heights observer may 6, 2008 4 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org news

Volunteer Heights Emergency Parents protest cuts Food Center wants you Many volunteers help feed the hun- match gry of Cleveland Heights, University at council meeting Heights, South Euclid, and Lynd- Submit your organization’s volunteer needs hurst, but more are always needed. Lita Gonzalez Councilman Wilcox pointed out that at heightsobserver.org or call the Future- The Heights Emergency Food Cen- by law, Cleveland Heights must have a Heights office at 320-1423. ter (HEFC) needs your assistance. balanced budget. Even though almost Opened in October of 1981 with the Extra chairs were set up to accommodate 50% of the budget goes to police, EMS, aid of the Heights Interfaith Council, parents attending the Cleveland Heights Thumbs wanted and fire departments, the city is trying HEFC provides more than 575 families City Council meeting on Monday, April to spread out the impact of cuts as much (green) with a three-day supply of food once 2. Most were there to protest the city’s as possible. Councilman Tumeo com- Fledgling Severance Neighborhood Orga- a month. The nonprofit, volunteer- decision to discontinue paying for cross- mented that council was trying to look nization needs your green thumb: Clean-up staffed and led agency is supported ing guards and to cancel the community at all options for making $2 million in May 10 at 10 a.m. Meet at corner of South through gifts from religious institu- center’s after school program, budget budget cuts during this fiscal year. He Noble and Mayfield roads. tions, service and social organizations, cuts in response to the March defeat of said that council looked at raising fees Last fall neighbors in the Severance public, parochial and private schools, a proposed income tax increase. for the after school program but felt area began working with the presi- federal grants and supermarket settle- Cara Kless, a parent of children at that would have made it unaffordable. dent of the Cleveland Heights Citi- ments, and individuals. Noble Elementary School asked city Council is also looking at what services zens Advisory Committee, Jim Cull, The Center uses the resources council members to reconsider cutting other cities provide for their residents, to clean-up and beautify the area’s of the Northeast Ohio Food Bank, the crossing guards, pointing out that and pursuing other “creative solutions.” streetscape. The Severance Neighbor- a purchasing agent for nonprofit “the safety of children walking on public Councilwoman Caplan said that hood Organization (SNO) was formed agencies. This enables the purchase streets is a council issue.” council did not tell citizens what cuts to improve the street aesthetics in the of five dollars worth of food for each Yvonne Dowell, an after-care ex- they might be facing if the income tax neighborhood that includes the newly dollar donated. 100% of donations to aminer with Cuyahoga County Family levy were to fail because “they were formed Inglewood Historic District HEFC is spent on food. Community Services and mother of children at Noble hopeful the community would see the and is served by Noble and Oxford Development Block Grants from the Elementary School, knows professionally importance of passing the income tax Elementary schools, and the Noble City of Cleveland Heights currently about day care. “The quality of child increase and that it would pass.” Some Neighborhood Library. cover overhead expenses and Dis- care offered by the community center’s of the additional cuts the city is making Anyone interested in developing ciples Christian Church (formerly after-school program matches or sur- include reducing the Focus magazine to this organization and/or working on Euclid Avenue Christian Church) on passes more costly programs,” she said, two issues a year, eliminating the Hous- the streetscape this summer, please Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights, stressing that the program offers “quality ing Service, cutting by attrition by not email [email protected] houses the program. programs that keep children engaged and filling open positions, cutting the Senior or contact Fran Mentch, 381-5356, or Interested in volunteering? help them with their homework in an program and raising fees, eliminating Teresa Ciz-Madia, [email protected]. Please contact Heights Emergency atmosphere of caring.” Student Services, reducing the hours the And, please contact us if you would Food Center at Disciples Christian A letter from the parents to coun- community center is open, eliminating like to be added to our emailing Church, 3663 Mayfield Road Cleve- cil members questioned what kind of pay raises for city employees and elimi- list. —Fran Mentch is a resident of the land Heights, OH 44121. 381-0707 message this was sending to families nating overtime, and cutting five police Severance neighborhood. who might be considering moving to Cleveland Heights. Ranelle Huber, a officers, three firefighters, and one build- Noble area resident warned, “cuts like ing department person. these send a message that families with Many of the parents though felt that children are not a priority to the city.” cutting programs that impact the safety Mulch ado about These kids are Vice Mayor Evans responded to the and wellbeing of our most vulnerable helping for kicks concerns and stated that their opinions residents, the children, needed to be and comments were valued by council. reconsidered. Tracy Adognravi pointed Now through May 23, a mulch sale is The Heights area’s local travel soccer She said that since March 4 council and out as she left the meeting “cutting currently underway to benefit Home club, the Eastside Kickers, is changing staff have reviewed all the city’s programs crossing guards jeopardizes the safety of Repair Resource Center (HRRC), a non- its name to Heights United Soccer, but and services to determine which areas to all our community’s children regardless profit organization serving Cleveland it’s still the same great parent-run non- cut. She pointed out that the after school of where they live or what private, paro- Heights, in partnership with Heights profit organization supporting youth program costs $140,000 per year to run chial, or public schools they attend.” Garden Center. A portion of the pro- soccer. Watch for a future article. but only brings in $87,130 in revenue. The ceeds will benefit HRRC. after school program will be open until the Lita Gonzalez, a long time community If your child is interested, tryouts for the end of the school year and the city manager volunteer and an aspiring writer, artist and For more information or to request an order fall 2008 season are May 12 and 13 at Forest and Superintendent Delisle are looking at gardener, lives in Cleveland Heights with form for the mulch sale, call Home Repair Hills Park. To register and find out more, visit the issue of crossing guards to see if there her husband Mark. Both her daughters are Resource Center at 381-6100. www.eastsidekickers.org are any reasonable alternatives. Heights High graduates. Crimes irk Superior Park residents

Esther Feldman and their cellular telephones. Then on prevent future criminal activity. One our residents. If anything, these rob- Wednesday, April 16, on Superior Park tenant went door-to-door, reminding beries have encouraged me to renew If residents living near Superior Park Drive, a pizza delivery man was sitting tenants and residents of the meeting relationships with my neighbors and Drive in Cleveland Heights have felt in his car counting money when he was and listening to suggestions they might to build a stronger connection with my dormant, recent criminal activity has approached at gunpoint in the same have. Prior to the meeting, the tenant city—Cleveland Heights. Superior Park been enough to produce some unpleas- manner as had occurred two nights went out every night around 11 p.m. is a vibrant street with good neighbors, ant wake up calls. before. The delivery man attempted to to survey the parking lots, streets and a beautiful park and street block par- On Monday, April 14, around 10:15 flee, and was then shot in the leg. alleys, alerting the police to anything ties in the summertime. Superior Park p.m., a female tenant of Superior Park Two robberies and a shooting were remotely suspicious. will continue to operate as a street was exiting her car in the parking lot more than enough for some residents A neighborhood watch is one of the where everyone knows your name, and with a family member in tow. Nothing of Superior Park Drive. A group of ideas being discussed for a safer street. to maintain constant vigilance against appeared out of the ordinary, including tenants took it upon themselves to Information of recent criminal activity any unpleasant characters or activity the van facing them across the way. Sud- say: “Enough is enough.” The tenants has been written, not as a scare tactic, that tries to get in the way. “An ounce denly, two young individuals in hoods took flyers to every home, apartment, but as a note of caution. of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” sprang from the van. These young as- car and storefront near Superior Park On a personal note, I have lived Benjamin Franklin. sailants placed guns at the head of the Drive, alerting people to the crime and on Superior Park Drive for almost five woman and her family member and giving a description of the criminals. years and, thank G-d, have never felt a Esther Feldman lives on Superior Park Drive made them lie down on the pavement. They arranged a meeting at Cleveland sense of fear for the neighborhood. It in Cleveland Heights, Ohio The woman and her family member Heights City Hall to discuss the armed is a pity that the wrongdoers’ actions were robbed of approximately $70 robberies and to share ideas on how to have violated the sanctity of some of

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Hailee Dorflinger was dressed in uniform, serving water loppini covered in a creamy mushroom and clearing plates. He even switched on sauce, was rich and full of flavor. The There are times when I have a taste for the bathroom light for me. Talk about meat was tender, and the sauce was a culture. When this happens, I head for service! perfect blend of flavors and textures. a wonderful ristorante italiano owned by My dinner date for the evening had The pollo alla calabrese was just as deli- Antonino Calandra, Il Bacio. over 20 years of extensive experience in cious. A tender piece of chicken smoth- The small but classic ristorante the wine business (dads make the best ered in olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, red offers a menu filled with contemporary dates because they always pay). He de- wine, and parsley. The addition of capers Italian dishes and desserts. Inside, the scribed the wine list as mediocre. The and olives are an excellent update to the sound of Italian music fills your ears, traditional Italian recipe. the smell of Italian food fills your nose, Il Bacio Our stomachs were full, but we and soon, the taste of delicious Italian 2181 Murray Hill Road could not pass up the chance to try recipes will fill your mouth. Little Italy the dessert. The waiter stopped by and The low lighting and Italian music 231-5977 described a list of tempting choices. We www.ilbaciorestaurant.com provide a mellow, romantic feel. What decided to split the tiramisu. Tiramisu it lacks in size, the restaurant makes up was the perfect ending to an enjoyable for in atmosphere. Upon entering, you selection of wines by the glass was lim- evening. Calandra himself created the are transported from the long winter of ited and overpriced. However, the bottle decadent dessert from a traditional Cleveland, Ohio to the streets of Sicily, selection was a much higher quality and family recipe. It’s just as our waiter said, Italy, where love is in the air. Perhaps better priced. “it’s hard to believe that it’s cheese.” A that is why the restaurant name trans- Our visit began with a glass of wine light dusting of cocoa powder covered lates into “the kiss.” Calandra’s sister, and a couple of appetizers. We chose the rich, smooth dessert. No words can brother-in-law, and nephew just arrived Montepulciano from the wine list. do it justice. N’awlins from Palermo, Sicily to help out with It was medium-bodied and dry with The ristorante is located just down the business, which just celebrated its subtle fruity hints. At $7 a glass though, the hill from the Heights in Little Italy. one-year anniversary in February. the quality was not very impressive. It is on Murray Hill Road, the last brick Night on The small staff talks amongst them- The caprese was a nice way to start off road in Cleveland, at the intersection of selves in Italian, stopping by the table the meal. The tomatoes were ripe and Edgehill Road just a few steps from the every so often. I went to dinner on a slightly sweet and the fresh mozzarella Cleveland Heights border. I recommend Coventry Monday night, and shared the restau- made the perfect pairing. The scallop a trip to Antonino Calandra’s place if rant with just one other couple. I was appetizer was a bit less pleasing, slightly you have a taste for culture. Go for the surprised to see Calandra, the restaurant gritty and bland. Our appetizer dishes tiramisu, if nothing else. Myra Orenstein owner, make frequent visits to the table, were collected, leaving us less than satis- pour the wine, and talk and laugh with fied with our visit so far. Aspiring journalist Hailee Dorflinger is a ju- On the bayou, they call this a Fais Do- the guests. Even the young nephew, who This all changed, however, with the nior at John Carroll University with a double Do. Cleveland Independents is calling it I estimate had just begun high school, entrées. The scaloppine ai shitaki, veal sca- major in English and Communications. N’awlins Night. Whatever you call it, it’s going to be one heck of an evening. Here’s the breakdown. The B Side Lounge, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd. (cor- Culinary Heights Stir Fried Asparagus Pasta ner of Coventry and Euclid Heights) in with Garlic Mustard “Pest”-O Cleveland Heights, will host the first 1 cup garlic mustard leaves and upper fundraiser for Cleveland Independents Alice Stratton stems. Use only the ragged leaves; the on June 1 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Af- round ones are too bitter. (optional- half garlic mustard and half fresh basil) ter that, the audience will be ushered New Cleveland Heights residents eat their upstairs to the Grog Shop for some veggies. Lucinda Stevens’ culinary chal- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove of garlic legendary music. lenge is her husband Carl Goldstein, 1/2-tsp. salt Who is playing? None other than a vegetarian. Originally from Flint, 1/2-tsp. ground black pepper the legendary Buckwheat Zydeco. Look Michigan, Carl and Lucinda moved 1 generous handful pine nuts or walnuts what the New York Times has to say: from Ann Arbor to Cleveland Heights a “Buckwheat leads one of the best party year-and-a-half ago. “When I first visited Combine all ingredients in a food proces- bands in America; he can pump out Cleveland Heights, I immediately fell in sor or blender and process to a coarse zydeco two-beats or shift into rolling love with the urban character, friendly consistency. Do not over blend. 12-bar blues, steaming all the way.” In a wok or large skillet, saute one bunch people, small businesses, landscaping, and Cleveland Independents will fea- of asparagus cut into one-inch pieces with cultural offerings. Ann Arbor was getting ture Cajun cuisine from some of its alice stratton one small chopped onion and one cup of too pretentious,” says Stevens. most popular restaurants. The menu “I have a counterculture back- chopped grape or cherry tomatoes in olive Lucinda’s Salad Vinaigrette oil. Saute until tender and then toss with half will include dishes such as Chicken and ground, so it was easy for me to address 2/3-cup extra virgin olive oil a pound of fine cooked spaghetti. Dress Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Buttermilk Carl’s vegetarian needs and win his 1/3-cup white balsamic vinegar with the pesto sauce, garnish with parmesan Fried Okra with Homemade Root Beer heart. I cut my teeth on Adele Davis’ 1/4-cup orange juice (secret ingredient) cheese, and serve. Makes 4 servings. Serve Rice, Crab Cakes Remoulade, Banana 1 tsp. crushed garlic Diet for a Small Planet, Laurel’s Kitchen, with salad for a fine spring dinner. Praline Bread Pudding and Bourbon 1 tsp. salt Moosewood Cookbook and The New York Pecan Bars. Times Natural Foods Cookbook. I just 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Alice Stratton is a Shelburne Road resident. Tickets are on sale now for $50. Send bought a copy of the new bestselling 1 tsp. oregano Culinary Heights is an occasional column on check or money order made payable to vegan cookbook Skinny Bitch in the Kitch. Ground pepper to taste food and cooking. Cleveland Independents to 2533 Euclid I would have to say the Moosewood Cook- Mix all ingredients in a shaker jar and Heights Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106- book is still my favorite”, says Stevens. shake. Combine torn leaf lettuce, grated 2709. Tickets also available on www. Husband Carl, who owns duplexes carrot, shredded red cabbage, chopped clevelandindependents.com. Based on in Cleveland Heights, says, “My first flat leaf parsley, green onion, cucumber and availability, tickets will be sold at the door wife couldn’t boil water and mashed tomato. Pour vinaigrette over salad to taste. for $60. potatoes came from a box. When I met Lucinda, she made pizza from scratch. Lucinda took a nature hike in Forest Cleveland Independents is a not-for-profit I was blown away. But I married her for Hills Park last week. The naturalist group of locally owned and operated, indepen- her salad dressing.” pointed out copious areas of garlic mus- dent restaurants located in Northeast Ohio. “I really learned how to make salad tard, a highly invasive weed that makes Log on to www.clevelandindependents.com when I was a waitress at a Greek restau- a pretty good pesto sauce. Lucinda for more information about the organization rant in Ann Arbor,” says Stevens. was inspired. She picked a bunch and or to sign up for e-blasts. To get in a cooking zone, Lucinda created Garlic Mustard “Pest”-O. “Just Orenstein is the executive director of recommends: 1) Turn on the radio; 2) look in your backyard—you might find the Coventry Village Special Improvement get a glass of wine; 3) cook. a bunch for dinner,” says Stevens. District. heights observer may 6, 2008 6 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org local business

followed by a gentle foot massage with Shave and a haircut hot stones. The usual pedicure routine was next, and the lavender-scented paraf- fin treatment left my feet baby-soft and and a pedicure and a facial and a massage . . . sandal-ready. The finishing touch was a new nail color from an exotic Indian Denise San Antonio Zeman vest in the future of our community by collection. completely renovating the entire Taylor Following my pedicure, I was es- tiara. I have personally hosted two pre- As an “almost lifetime” resident of the Road facility from top to bottom, and in corted to the sun room where the mas- wedding private spa parties for friends Heights area, I have seen businesses February of this year moved all services sage table was warmed and welcoming. and family. Every detail has been expertly come and go, but rarely have I had the into Quintana’s Barber and Dream Spa. First was a clarifying back treatment that handled to ease the pre-wedding tensions opportunity to witness the birth, devel- The result is the stunning transformation included elements of a facial and a mas- for all. The best part of having a dream opment, evolution, and reinvention of of an older Cleveland Heights home into sage on my back. Not knowing what to party is that the set-up and clean-up are a family-owned-and- an upscale sanctuary from the hustle and expect, I was delighted with the entire all performed by the staff, leaving the operated full service bustle of the outside world. Quintana’s/Dream Spa hostess and guests free to enjoy one an- facility. This is exactly The first floor features a comfortable 2200 South Taylor Road other and the pampering they receive. the case in Quintana’s waiting room and the barber shop. The 321-7889 I have personally enjoyed services Barber and Dream decor blends traditional and classic chic, www.dreamspainc.com from almost everyone on the spa staff, Spa which recently reflected in over-stuffed chairs, gleaming www.quintanasbarbershop.com and I find them to be highly skilled, expanded into an ex- dark woodwork, and rich, masculine slate professional, courteous, and delightful. quisitely renovated accents throughout. The second floor process. Not only did the procedure leave Many of them have worked together for three-story facility on South Taylor Road is dedicated to manicure and pedicure my skin feeling totally refreshed, but the years and they seem to convey a genuine in Cleveland Heights. stations featuring the latest in relaxing gentle massage that followed worked out spirit of camaraderie and teamwork. In Starting life in the Cedar-Fairmount foot baths and even a toe nail dryer. Here the residue of a busy work week. I relaxed fact, I have referred so many people that neighborhood above the Mad Greek in the floor plan is open and bright, allow- on the warm, comfortable table under a my usual recommendation includes a 2000, Dream Spa was the realization of ing natural light to enhance the relaxed heated down comforter until it was time description of a visit as being just like the dream of owner Dawn Mongelluzzi ambience. A cozy massage/facial parlor for my deep cleansing facial. This was spending time with one’s girlfriends. and her dedicated team of professional occupies a sun room. The third floor is a very special experience of cleansing, Quintana’s Barber and Dream Spa nail technicians, aestheticians and mas- a private massage room that can accom- clarifying and moisturizing, and my skin, offers convenient hours, online book- sage therapists. There, Dawn and her modate one or two people for individual which had suffered the effects of a cold, ing, special package pricing and gift staff created the welcoming environment or couples massage. The front porch of- windy winter, was absolutely glowing. My certificates. Ample free parking is readily that earned them several well-deserved fers a pair of comfortable chairs for use final service of the day was a women’s available, and the best part is that Alex FutureHeights awards as well as na- before or after receiving treatments from manicure, and again, the experience was and Dawn are dedicated to building tional acclaim from Salon Today and Nails the vast menu of pampering options. meticulous, professional and satisfying. and growing their business in Cleveland Magazines. As her business grew, Dawn On a recent Saturday morning, I The new salon and spa is also the Heights, their neighborhood of choice. married well-known Cleveland Heights sampled four spa services, and each perfect place to host a party for women Do yourself or someone you care about barber Alex Quintana, who renovated delighted my senses and left me feeling of all ages. During a recent visit the staff a favor and make an appointment. part of a Taylor Road buiding, hung an completely rejuvenated. 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Chuck Miller there to see it. As bad as this seems, offer ‘leasing’ of carpet products so for earth the good news is that large parts of that at the end of a carpet’s useful Every generation in human history the American and European economy life, the carpet company recycles it to has faced seemingly greater and more are converting to green products and make new carpet. This saves energy in Lynne Breitenstein-Aliberti difficult challenges than any previous. technology. The building industry in manufacturing and reduces the need We have all heard of the difficult times particular is quickly embracing more for landfills. In 1870, Julia Ward Howe, a social justice during the Great Depression. We know recycled and sustainably sourced prod- • New Lighting Source After over a cen- activist, suggested honoring mothers about the ‘Greatest Generation’ that re- ucts. Today, building construction, tury of using high energy ‘Edison’ on their own special day as a way to sponded to the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack. operation and maintenance consumes bulbs, LED and compact fluorescent promote a peaceful and sustainable fu- Within months, Detroit’s auto industry between one third and one half of all the lamps greatly reduce energy use. ture. Today, moms have the very same was transformed into a war-fighting in- energy consumed. So changes in building dreams. The biggest threat to those dustry producing military vehicles and construction and operation can have a • Adaptive Reuse Well constructed older dreams is global warming. But if we act equipment to face the Axis Powers. huge impact on global warming. Here buildings can be adapted for new uses, now, it’s not too late. And mothers can Cleveland Heights residents made are some of the examples of how things rather than face demolition. This part play a powerful role in reminding us sacrifices in everyday life with food and are changing in the industry: of the historic preservation move- what’s at stake. gas rationing. Children collected metal ment has been with us for some time, Here’s a family friendly way to put for recycling munitions, iron fences and • Solar Windows Tinted windows with a but it has taken on new relevance as a face to the future that’s impacted by gates were taken down and contributed thin silicone film reduce the heat gain we recognize the value of the energy global warming. Mommy Meetups are to the war effort. No new cars or trucks inside buildings, generating electricity embodied from the original manufac- being organized across the country this meant alternatives were necessary. Dean when demand is highest for air-condi- turing and construction of these older Mother’s Day weekend. Moms and kids Dairy went back to horse drawn wagons tioning. structures. And there are many, many of all ages will gather for group photos to deliver milk. Cleveland’s public transit more examples. • Solar Energy Solar panels now are and to record short messages calling system had the highest rate of use in its cheaper and more productive than • Waste Equals Food This is the basic for climate action. The messages and entire history. More women than ever ever. This promises to become an ever concept of nature. Nothing is wasted. photos will be featured as an audio col- entered the workforce, blackout drills improving product, useful far from the Everything breaks down into elements lage so that Congress, the press and the were a common exercise, war was prior- grid in remote locations. that generate something new. The public can see and hear from families ity one and it succeeded in defeating the construction industry is leading the across the country. Not a mom? Not a common enemy. • Wind Energy While solar panels only way in this. Manufacturers currently problem. Do it in honor of your own This generation faces a similar, generate energy in daylight, wind tur- produce over 30 cubic yards of waste mom or to honor Mother Earth! We maybe greater, worldwide challenge. It bines work 24/7. Vertical axis turbines for every cubic yard of finished product will meet at Ruffing Montessori School will mean the very survival of human are cheaper and operate at lower wind sold. The true cost to our economy of a on May 10 at 3 p.m. It is located at 3380 species on the planet. From the begin- speeds than larger propeller-type wind product is not represented in its price Fairmount Blvd. in Cleveland Heights. ning of homo sapien existence, roughly generators. A good option for urban as long as we subsidize manufacturers Please contact Lynne Breitenstein- 160,000 years ago to about 6,000 years locations. by allowing waste like this that rots into Aliberti at 721-0405 or sign up on the ago humans lived a ‘stone-age’ life, col- • Soy-based Foam Insulation Sprayed-in- methane gas and further pollutes the web: members.greenpeace.org/event/ lecting food, hunting and creating the place foam insulation, with R-values planet’s atmosphere. hotseat/launch/1084. Help protect the first tools. From about 6,000 years ago around 7 per inch of thickness, also future for our children! until the late 1700s, an agriculture-based tightly seals walls and roofs preventing society dominated the world. Some so- As we look at the larger picture, real Lynne Breitenstein-Aliberti is a mom who cieties remain so. But the western world change will only take place when po- works with children in Cleveland Heights. transitioned to an industry-based society litical leaders from all over the world that dominated until about the mid confront the multi-national corporate Editor’s note: another Mommy Meetup 1970s. At that point in time, a knowledge structure that resists shifting energy event in the Heights will be at Cumber- and communication-based revolution technology away from gas, coal and oil land Park, May 10 at 10 a.m. emerged, breaking worldwide across all to renewable energy sources including political boundaries. solar, wind and other new sources such Before the Industrial Revolution as coastal tides and ocean currents. human societies lived in an ecological Geothermal energy systems also use balance with the natural world. Pollution natural underground temperatures to existed, but mostly in densely populated moderate heating and cooling systems. Become an Observer! cities. It had no significant impact on More is certainly on the way as a new the environmental balance of food, renewable energy manufacturing base The waste and regeneration, the balance of struggles to take hold in Ohio and other nature. With the Industrial Revolution, Great Lakes states (all rich in fresh water originally powered by water driven and and wind). Somewhere out there, the Bill HeIGHTS OBSERVER coal-fired machinery, the demand for Gates and Steve Jobs types are awake inexpensive energy grew as well. With tonight working in their garage-shops is looking for people the development of the oil industry, on other innovative solutions, and they ages 16 to 100 the prominence of carbon-based energy will emerge, as they always do. (figuratively) courtesy chuck m iller courtesy took off. Over the last 150 years the most Just as the World War II “Greatest to become volunteer significant side effect has been the satu- Vertical axis wind turbines offer renewable energy Generation” met the worldwide chal- writers, editors, ration of the earth’s atmosphere with on smaller urban sites. lenge, this generation needs to feel a photographers, carbon dioxide, trapping the heat pre- personal responsibility for the survival designers, illustrators, viously radiated back into space. Since air-infiltration, a major factor in heat of future generations. The difference and delivery people the earth only has one atmosphere, the loss. this time is that the response will be less (a.k.a. newsies). impact is worldwide. Now that China about sacrifice and more about living • Rapidly Renewable Building Materials In has emerged from their own industrial smarter. The Knowledge and Commu- lieu of old growth forest lumber, build- Amateurs and revolution, they are already the number nication Era will carry the movement ings are being framed and covered with professionals alike are one gross producer of carbon dioxide worldwide. A consensus among all po- products made from grains and small welcome! pollution, the United States being num- litical affiliations has already begun in waste wood chips combined with res- ber one in terms of emissions per head. support of this cause and it will become ins to create super strong lumber and Get involved—if you have China and the U.S. are planning to build a common issue for people around the building panels. This reduces the need a story idea or know of many new coal-fired power plants. world. Just as happened even in the to destroy mature forests, a sponge for one, we want it! While the resulting threat to the Stone Age, the human brain will work carbon dioxide. Flooring products are world is often illustrated by the loss this out and emerge even stronger…and also now made from fast-growing and [email protected] of animal species, polar ice packs and smarter. harvested bamboo, hemp and other rising coastlines, the bottom line is the grasses. 320–1423 real threat to the human species. Planet Chuck Miller is principal of Doty and Miller Earth will survive, and eventually clean • Recycled Carpets Interface Carpets, Architects and a longtime resident of itself. The problem is we may not be among other carpet manufacturers, Cleveland Heights. heights observer may 6, 2008 8 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org the arts

MUSIC from page 1 Public art reflects the just east of Taylor Road, downstairs from the music school. Its mission, “ensuring that our diverse communities creative spark of the Heights remain connected to the history and spirit of our country through preserva- tion, performance and education using traditional American music,” does many Peggy Spaeth artist Robert Muller won a Heights Arts have suggested repetitive iconic designs things. But mainly, ROAM provides contest to design the mural. replacing the traditional generic green two types of programs, both of which One of the simple ideas behind Heights Mike Occhienero, owner of the and white street signs. For Coventry, use American roots music as a way to Arts is that the way our community looks historic Heights Center building in the Bugelski designed colorful signs refer- personalize and teach American history can express the creativity of our resi- Cedar Fairmount business district, com- encing the district’s tie-dyed past. For and geography. dents. Many who live here are trained in missioned Jesse Rhinehart to paint the Cedar-Fairmount, we are currently in Residency programs are custom- the arts, work in the arts, or simply love trompe-l’oeil mural representing historic the process of obtaining city approval designed for the classroom and provide the arts—so it is natural that our public storefronts for the side of his building. for street signs that evoke the Tudor interactive lessons in which a group of spaces would be enlivened Cleveland Heights May- architecture of the district. ROAM musician-educators works for as with creativity. And many or Ed Kelley answered a There are many elements that make long as a whole school year with elemen- of us love our older homes call from Heights Arts to up the texture and flavor of a public tary school classes. The students learn because of the craftsman- install temporary sculp- place. Thanks to the efforts of our com- various forms of roots music—including ship of the moldings, the ture on the ring road at munity to make these public art projects blues, zydeco, folk and others—while unique architecture, the Severance Town Center, possible, the creative spirit adds a lively they learn about American history, ge- extra attention paid to so you can encounter art spark to daily life throughout our city. ography and other related subjects. The details for purely aesthetic reasons. by Laila Voss, Brinsley Tyrrell, Barry students write lyrics about what they’ve There have been many opportunities Gunderson, and Carol Hummel while Peggy Spaeth is executive director of leaned and set them to various styles of over the last several years to apply cre- you’re on your way to the post office or Heights Arts. songs. The songs are then recorded with ative ideas in our public spaces, beginning city hall. The pieces, which have been on the kids singing and ROAM’s musicians with the Coventry Arch commissioned view since 2005, will be deinstalled this playing. by Coventry P.E.A.C.E. in 2001. The summer and will be missed! (P.S., they are The assembly programs are single Arch, believe it or not, was incorporated for sale…) performances designed for larger groups into fundraising for a nearby soccer field! Coventry Village is the first district of students. The performance provides Where else but here would soccer and in the Heights to incorporate public art a 45-minute history lesson in an enter- public art join forces in the same part of concepts into streetscape furniture. After taining musical context. Both types the brain? major street renovations, funds reserved of programs open up opportunities to Other public art projects have been for generic, pre-fabricated fences and students who would otherwise be very requested by business owners. Jon Forman benches were instead directed to artists unlikely to receive any music education of Cleveland Cinemas asked for a mural Brinsley Tyrrell and Raymond Bugelski or performance experience in school. for the back of the Cedar Lee building, to design and fabricate unique pieces. ROAM has recently begun a Mas- transforming a cold asphalt parking lot Most recently, we have been helping ters of Guitar series at Nighttown. The and a massive brick wall into a lively, col- business districts brand themselves with series features guitarists from around orful, well-lit, and welcoming entryway to “in-character” environmental graphics. the country who perform a wide variety the movie and restaurant district. Local Instead of grand entryway signs, we arts heights courtesy of musical styles. ROAM will host a benefit at Nighttown on May 15 called “Tangled Up in Bob” -- a celebration of the students continue their studies in we at FOCP think that May 21 might be Bob Dylan’s 67th birthday. The benefit Who are the Friends those fields; the Artists’ Award at the a good day to do that, and that Whole will feature a group of musicians, includ- annual Cain Park Arts Festival; the Foods might be a good place to do it. of Cain Park? ing Richards, playing an evening of all Friends of Cain Park “Good Friend of Just a suggestion. Dylan songs, with several guest artists, the Arts” Award, presented to people And if you’d like to join FOCP plus a full dinner buffet. For more infor- David Budin who have made significant contribu- while shopping at Whole Foods on mation, call 321-9353. tions to the local arts scene; and the May 21, we’ll have a table where you can beautiful brass plaques that are on sev- sign up. We’ll also have a table at Cain I joined the board of Friends of Cain David Budin is a freelance writer living in eral of the park’s’buildings, containing Park where you can sign up on the days Park (FOCP) in 1994, three years after Cleveland Heights. the group was founded by Chessie brief histories of each structure. the box office opens for this season: Bleick. After a couple of years, I made We raise funds through the sale of Saturday, May 17, for Cleveland Heights the mistake of missing one meeting. At memberships to Friends of Cain Park; residents, and Saturday, May 24, for that meeting, I was elected president the sale of engraved bricks in the Cain everybody. For more information about of the board. Now, apparently, I am Park Memory Path (in the courtyard the Friends of Cain Park, call 791-5149 president-for-life. That has served as a near the main box office); an almost-an- or 229-4516. good incentive for other members to nual benefit dinner and concert during attend meetings. But, of course, it’s a the Cain Park season; a raffle during the worthy endeavor and Cain Park is one Cain Park season (this year it will be a of my favorite places in the region. 50/50 raffle held during the Arts Festival People often ask us what FOCP is weekend); and the sale of bottled water and does. The first thing you need to at our booth during the Arts Festival. know, because there’s often confusion Why do people join Friends of about this, is that we are not Cain Park. Cain Park? We’d like to think it’s be- That is, we don’t book the shows or sell cause everyone just wants to support tickets to the shows or perform any the park and make sure it keeps going official function there. But, we do help forever. But, we know that the main support Cain Park. Friends of Cain Park reason most people join is to get the is a non-profit all-volunteer support best seats in the house to Cain Park group that works to raise funds for and shows. We have about 200 seats in awareness of the park. We have about the first few rows reserved for our 200 members every summer, including members (on a first-come, first-served the 10-person board of trustees. basis), so members can request those We provide funds for such things as: seats when they buy tickets. This year concerts at Cain Park, some of which we are honored to have been selected are presented free to the community, by the Whole Foods Market at Cedar and many family-friendly shows; two or Center to have a Friends of Cain Park three $1,000 scholarships to graduating Day there. On May 21, Whole Foods is 2163 Lee Road #103, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Cleveland Heights High School stu- donating five percent of its profits for dents each year – in the areas of visual, the day to FOCP. If you’re thinking of 216–320–1423 • www.futureheights.org musical and performing arts — to help shopping for food ever again in your life,

heights observer May 6, 2008 9 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org schools Not just another summer vacation H - U h S chool district courtesy c courtesy Heights High junior Miles Walker Japan-bound

Carla Bailey have a small child in the home. You do not have to have a high school child to Songs for the While most of the students at Heights host a student. governor High will be breathing a sigh of relief for By opening your home and sharing summer vacation in June, Miles Walker, your family with a high school student Gubernatorial selected this year for state and national an 11th grader at Heights High School from another country, you can help to serenade recognition, Monticello has had 10 stu- will be packing his bags for a seven-week build bridges of intercultural under- dents recognized by the Congressional The Cleveland Heights High School stay with a host family in Japan. He will standing at a time when the world really Youth Leadership Council since 2004. Singers performed at the Ohio Federa- attend school to study Japanese language needs it most. “We are so pleased to have two tion of Teachers Convention in Cleve- through the AFS Student Exchange Pro- Most students come to Cleveland students representing Monticello at the land in April, which included keynote gram. AFS (formerly the American Field Heights for the school year, but they state and national levels for academic speaker Governor Ted Strickland. The Service) is a leader in intercultural learn- may also come for a six-month semester achievement and leadership character- Singers received a great reception after ing and offers international exchange stay. Enjoying daily family life, meals istics,” Monticello Principal Sheldon their performance before over 300 programs in more than forty countries together, activities like going to the mov- Smith said. “Brandon and Lauren per- delegates at the convention. –Michael around the world through independent, ies and other social events help make a sonify the excellence in our school, and Dougherty, coordinator of communications nonprofit AFS organizations, each with world of difference to a young visitor we could not be prouder to see their for the CH-UH School District a network of volunteers, a profession- who is eager to experience what it’s like hard work acknowledged by such an ally staffed office, and headed up by a to live as a member of a family, school, esteemed organization.” –MD volunteer board. AFS-USA works to- and community in the United States. ward a more just and peaceful world by Host families provide a bed and Monticello students providing international and intercultural meals for the student, and the same guid- recognized as National US students volunteer learning experiences to individuals, fami- ance, love and support to the student as lies, schools, and communities through they would to their own son or daughter. Young Leaders at HRRC a global volunteer partnership. Host families and students receive sup- Two Monticello Middle School students Home Repair Resource Center re- When speaking with Miles’ mother port from local AFS Volunteers. Host are among a select group recognized by cently benefited from the efforts of a about how she felt about her son go- families are not required to provide the the Congressional Youth Leadership group of University School students. ing to Japan, she expressed that this is student with clothing or medical cover- Council to honor and inspire the most Approximately forty students, grade the chance of a lifetime for Miles. The age as each student will be responsible exceptional middle school students nine through twelve, spent several foreign exchange students in the AFS for his or her own clothes items and in Ohio and across the nation, distin- hours mulching, pruning, weeding, and club, and the Japanese club at the high AFS provides medical coverage for each guished by their academic excellence, otherwise beautifying the landscape school piqued Miles’ interest. It has student. leadership potential and maturity. around HRRC’s office/teaching center also been helpful that this year Heights Our partner countries screen each Sixth grade student Brandon Brown on Noble Road. According to Andrew High currently has a Japanese exchange applicant to ensure that the students attended the Junior National Young Swank, Senior Prefect for Hawley student. She and her host family have come here interested and ready to learn Leaders Conference in Washington, DC, House (one of ten organizational divi- been supportive and helpful with Miles our culture and language and about your earlier this month. Teacher Marian Kopp sions among the student body at the regarding Japanese culture and other tips family. recommended Brandon for this honor. school), each house takes on a number to make his foreign exchange experience There are also strict rules that all Eighth grade student Lauren Thompson of volunteer activities each year. The a positive one. This is perfect timing as AFS students agree to follow while here joined a select group of distinguished students of Hawley House previously as- Miles’ trip fits right in with our district’s in the United States: no driving and no Ohio middle school students at the end sembled and distributed food baskets at P.A.S.S.A.G.E. vision of preparing our abuse of illegal drugs. Disciplinary action of March for the National Young Leaders Thanksgiving and worked with Habitat students to become global citizens. is taken against students who choose to State Conference (NYLSC) in Colum- for Humanity. AFS has been an active extracur- break these rules, up to and including bus. Lauren was nominated by teacher Both Swank and Nolan Thompson, ricular club at Heights High for over being sent back to their home country. Diana Goroncy-Sheppard. Junior Prefect for Hawley House, live in fifty years. The AFS club has evolved However, for most host families, the “The aim of NYLSC is to inspire Summit County, but several members of into a dynamic place for the students toughest part is saying good-bye — that students to recognize their own leader- the group are Cleveland Heights resi- of Heights High to intermingle with is, until they learn that the friendship ship skills, measure their skills against dents, as is their Housemaster, Gordon young people from around the world isn’t over, it just takes a new form. those of their peers, and return home Loveland. In addition to enjoying the who attend Heights High as exchange Another way to assist AFS is to with new-found confidence in their abil- opportunity to work outdoors in the students. volunteer as a liaison family. Each hosted ity to serve as future leaders,” Executive spring weather, the young men were Most families have no idea how student and his/her family are assigned a Director of the Congressional Youth happy to be giving back to their commu- much they’ll gain by sharing their lives liaison family. These liaisons are not re- Leadership Council Michael Lasday nity. —Kathryn Lad, Executive Director with a young person or teacher from an- lated to the host family and meet about said. In addition to the two students of Home Repair Resource Center. other country until they become an AFS once a month to work as a link between Host Family. Imagine what it would be the hosted student and the host family, like having an AFS brother or sister from if any need should arise. The liaison is another part of the world. Participants available for support or as a resource in create friendships that last far beyond AFS policy and procedure. H - U h S chool district the time shared together. We are currently seeking families

This experience forever changes that may be interested in hosting a stu- c courtesy the lives of not only individual families, dent for the 2008-2009 school year or but so many other people as well. What maybe sometime in the future. If you are begins as an exchange of kindness, interested, or know of any family that customs, and culture within a family may make a great host family or liaison extends throughout a high school and family to a foreign exchange student, community to touch thousands of please email me at: AFShosts@yahoo. lives. com. In the past fifty years, the Cleve- land Heights community has hosted There will be an AFS host family infor- hundreds of students from countries mational meeting for anyone that may be around the world. We are currently interested now or in the future to host a seeking families in the Heights and the student or to get more information. The AFS

Cleveland area to host future students. hosting meeting will be held at 3 p.m. in the Monticello Middle You can be single or married; you can Levey Room of the CH-UH Main Library School’s Lauren live in an apartment or a single family on Saturday, May 10. Carla Bailey is Heights Thompson (left) home. You can be a retired couple or High PTSA co-president a n d B r a n d o n Brown heights observer may 6, 2008 10 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org schools

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May Meetings and Events

City Council Meeting Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Conference Room Memorial Day Parade Committee Meeting

H - U h S chool district Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 7 p.m. Conference Room Joint Meeting, Service & Utilities Committee and Finance Committee Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7 p.m. Council Chambers courtesy c courtesy Pictured from left to right: Students Emma Bartz wrote to Anne Frank, Sterling Brown wrote to Jordan City Beautiful Commission Meeting Sonnenblick, and Ellen Posch wrote to Jerry Spinelli. Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7 p.m. Conference Room Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7 p.m. Council Chambers Students awarded for The book is the first in a series of four. City Council Meeting Monday, May 19, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers The publisher is expected to continue Stormwater Committee Host Talk on Local Watersheds letters to authors using Ari’s illustrations for the upcoming Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7 p.m. Council Chamber Three Roxboro Middle School sixth sequels. 42nd Annual University Heights Memorial Day Parade Monday May 26, 2008 at 11 am grade students were recognized as semifi- Ari is the son of Carolyn Gadiel War- From Silsby near Farland to S Belvoir to John Carroll University. Soldiers, stilt walk- nalists in “Letters About Literature.” This ner and Stephen Warner, both members ers, classic cars, drill teams, marching bands, musicians, boy & girl scouts, popular is a contest for students where they write of the Cleveland Orchestra.—LG cartoon characters, pipe bands, youth challenge. Follow the parade to JCU Family to an author explaining how that author’s Fun Program: patriotic address, inflatable rides, pony rides, petting zoo, classic cars, work changed the student’s way of think- Ruffing student is and more ing about the world or themselves. The students were selected from over 1,200 Power of the Pen entries from across Ohio.—MD Finalist Ruffing seventh grader Caroline An- derson-Nhok advanced to the State CITY OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Finals of the 2008 Power of the Pen MAY 2008 MEETINGS Interscholastic Competition for Young Meetings are held at City Hall, 40 Severance Circle, unless otherwise noted. Writers. In Ruffing’s first year in the Mon 5 5:45 pm Council Committee of the Whole Executive Conference Room popular program, two teams of six writ- Mon 5 7:30 pm City Council Meeting Council Chambers ers represented Ruffing and competed Tue 6 4:00 pm Architectural Board of Review Council Chambers Tue 6 5:30 pm Landmark Commission Superior Schooolhouse 1 with students from area public and inde- Tue 6 7:30 pm Cable Television Commission Council Chambers pendent schools at the district event. Mon 12 5:45 pm Council Committee of the Whole/ From there, two seventh grade Administrative Services Committee Executive Conference Room 2 students and two eighth grade stu- Tue13 7:40 pm Recreation Advisory Board Community Center Wed14 7:00 pm Planning Commission Council Chambers dents were named regional qualifiers, Fri 16 9:00 am Commission on Aging Senior Activity Center 3 H - U h S chool district competing at Hudson Middle School Mon 19 5:45 pm Council Committee of the Whole Executive Conference Room against 200 other writers. Represent- Mon 19 7:30 pm City Council Meeting Council Chambers

courtesy c courtesy ing the seventh grade were Caroline Tue20 4:00 pm Architectural Board of Review Council Chambers Ari Warner Tue20 7:30 pm Citizens Advisory Committee Executive Conference Room Anderson-Nhok and Victoria Martin, Wed21 8:00 am Financial Institutions Advisory Committee Executive Conference Room and from the eighth grade, Erik Thiem Wed21 7:30 pm Board of Zoning Appeals Council Chambers Heights grad Warner is and Joe Eyerman. Caroline placed 18th Mon 26 CITY HALL & COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY 4 among the 88 competitors at Regionals Mon 26 10:30 am Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial/Cumberland Park published illustrator and will compete at the State tourna- Tue27 5:45 pm Council Committee of the Whole Executive Conference Room 1 The Superior Schoolhouse is located at Superior Road and Euclid Heights Boulevard. Ari Warner, a 2007 graduate of Heights ment on May 22 and 23 at the College 2 The Community Center is located at One Monticello Boulevard at Mayfield Road. 3 The Senior Activity Center is located in the Community Center, One Monticello Boulevard at Mayfield Road. High School, is remembered by many of Wooster. 4 Refuse and recycling collection will be delayed by one day following the holiday. For information on any of the above meetings, please call 291-4444. in the Cleveland Heights Community The annual event recognizes cre- as a talented violinist. Now he can add ative writing, publishes student work MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY another achievement to his resume: that and assists teachers in promoting good MONDAY, MAY 26, 10:30 AM of published illustrator! writing in the classroom. In the com- VETERANS MEMORIAL, CUMBERLAND PARK Ari, a 19 year old freshman majoring petition, students are asked to write a Help us honor all who have given their lives for our country and pay tribute to all who have served! in illustration at Pratt Institute of Art and creative narrative, using an unknown Veterans, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church, school and Design in New York City, has been com- prompt, in a forty minute period. community groups are encouraged to attend. missioned to illustrate a map for a fiction Teacher Kathie Freer encouraged Call Community Relations, 291-2323, for more information. novel entitled Shorn by author Larissa students to participate in the creative Niec. The book will be marketed and writing event “to emphasize writing distributed through book stores, Amazon. talent, just as students use their gifts The FunnyTimes com and other marketing avenues. It will to compete in music or sports. I am CARTOONS | FUNNY STORIES | POLITICS | WEIRD NEWS be released nationally in July of 2008 by delighted that we have a State qualifier Mercury Retrograde Press, headquartered our first year in the program. Writing is in Atlanta, Georgia. a skill that improves with practice; this “Absolutely essential” The launch will be held in Atlanta is an important lesson for students.” –WASHINGTON P OST on July 19. Ari has been invited to exhibit —Carol Provan, director of development, some of his other works during the launch Ruffing Montessori 1-YEAR / $25 (12 issues) 216.371.8600ext.HO event and reception. WWW. FUNNYTIMES. COM heights observer May 6, 2008 11 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org library

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Coventry Village Library Wood to retire after 20 years 1925 Coventry Road 216.321.3400 NIA Coffeehouse Tuesdays, May 6 & 20, 6:00 p.m. Judithe Soppel Wood serves on its Board of Directors. Deaf Culture Film Series A former Visiting Professor at Kent Thursday, May 1, 6:45 p.m. Stephen D. Wood, director of the Cleve- State University Graduate School of Step out of Time land Heights-University Heights Public Library and Information Science, Wood Thursday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. Story Stop Library since 1988, will retire effective has been active in its Alumni and Friends Wednesdays, May 7 - 28, 10:00 a.m. August 31, 2008. A nationwide search will Council and has consulted with libraries be conducted for his replacement. throughout the nation on their change- Lee Road Library Wood joined the staff in 1977 as over to automation. 2345 Lee Road 216.932.3600 supervisor of adult services. He planned In 1995, Wood was one of the found- Twilight Tales and implemented the Heights Library’s ing members of the Ohio Public Library Thursday, May 15, 7:15 p.m. successful on-line connection to the Information Network (OPLIN), which Book Time Together Cleveland Public Library’s new automated provides telecommunications and elec- Tuesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. system, known today as CLEVNET. The tronic databases to all 251 public libraries Watch it Grow Heights Library was the first system to in the state. Wood served on OPLIN’s Thursday, May 8, 3:30 p.m. join CLEVNET, which has 31 member board from its inception through May Espanol After School libraries today. Currently, Wood serves on 1999. In addition, Wood served on the Thursdays, May 22 & 29, 3:30 p.m. CLEVNET’s directors’ panel. Cleveland Heights Visioning Committee Noble Neighborhood Library In 1980, Wood was promoted to and its Advisory Council for 211/First Call 2800 Noble Road 216.291.5665 deputy director of the Heights Library for Help, a United Way agency. Great Books Discussion Group System and served in that capacity Wood holds a bachelor’s degree in Tuesdays, May 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m. until 1988, when then-Director Rachel education from Millersville University

Mystery Evening Wayne Nelson retired. Wood was named ch-uh public library courtesy and earned his Master of Library and Thursday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. director. Information Science degree from Drexel Stay and Play Wood served as President of the service. Presently, he serves on the Coun- University. He has published many articles Fridays, May 16, 23 & 30, 9:30 a.m. Ohio Library Association (now Ohio Li- cil’s Government Relations Committee. on library management. brary Council) from 1990-91. He chaired Wood also served on the Cleveland “This library is blessed with a great University Heights Library the Association’s Library Development Area Metropolitan Library System staff. I take my hat off to them,” Wood 13866 Cedar Road 216.321.4700 Committee from 1986-88 and was named said. “It has been a wonderful ride and I’m Masters of Flight (CAMLS) Pilot Delivery Study Task Sunday, May 18, 2:30 p.m. Librarian of the Year in 1998 by that Force, its Automated Circulation Task privileged to have served this wonderful The Senior Spot organization. The award recognizes Force, Interlibrary Loan Policy Task and supportive community.” Wednesdays, May 7, 21 & 28, 12:30 p.m. distinguished service to the profession, Force and Strategic Planning Committee. University Heights Senior Network innovative leadership in the development CAMLS was absorbed into the North Judithe Soppel is public realtions coordinator Wednesday, May 28, 2:00 p.m. of libraries and improvement of library East Ohio Regional Library System where for the CH-UH Public Library Story Stop Wednesdays, March 5–28, 10:30 a.m. Twilight Tales Thursday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Meet your mystery librarian

Jo Ann Vicarel read has lead to a lively sharing of what happened in ways that we may never we liked and did not like. have thought of ourselves. I am Jo Ann Vicarel, the branch manager So who picks the books that we The mystery novel is so diverse of the Noble Neighborhood Library. As discuss? I do! The reason for this is that today that there are endless possibili- a Library employee we wear a number the group likes books that have many ties for a group to read. Please stop in of different hats and certainly do a discussion points. Since I read so many to the Noble Library and feel free to multitude of tasks. Since 2001 one of mysteries, I can find titles and authors ask me what is new in mystery fiction, my many tasks has been leading the who put more than just a story into their which authors are writing new series, or Noble Library’s Mystery Book Discus- books. There is nothing worse than a what the new trends are in the genre. I sion Group. The group meets every story that leaves the discussion group would love to give you a suggestion or second Thursday of the month from with nothing to say. After listening to two about what may be a good book for 7 – 8 p.m. We have read and discussed the members talk about mysteries for you to read. Mysteries that range from gentle reads so long, it became apparent that they like Alexander Smith McCall’s The No. like books with good characters, defined Noble Library’s Branch Manager, JoAnn 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency to Dennis Le- settings, and stories that include depth Vicarel reviews mysteries for literally thou- hane’s Mystic River. We have discussed and many interesting plot lines. sands of librarians across the US. Many of a number of police procedurals from As discussion leader, I find bio- these libraries use her critiques to select titles Henning Mankell’s series set in Sweden graphical information on the author. I to add to their collection. If you are a mystery Paula Sonkin CHHS Class of '75, catches up on the to Michael Connelly’s books which take also research bits and pieces about the lover, we recommend stopping at the Noble hometown news in Los Angeles place in Los Angeles. Every book we setting or the theme of the story. For Library to see what a great collection JoAnn example, we read The Lost Gardens by has created. Anthony Eglin. The main character is a retired professor of botany and now re- THE CHILCOTE LAW FIRM stores gardens in England. My research ◆ on English lost gardens yielded pictures Solutions for Real Estate and Corporate Transactions and lots of facts about gardens all over the British Isles that have been found Lee A. Chilcote and replanted to their original beauty. Attorney at Law When we meet, we are all equal. We each have different work experiences, life experiences and different ways of Main Phone: 216 795 4117 e Cedar-Grandview Building looking at things, yet we all are able to Direct Dial: 216 795 9859 12434 Cedar Road, Suite No. 3 talk about books. Reading has brought Cell: 216 496 6646 Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106 us together. We spend time sharing what Fax: 216 795 4245 we liked; the way an author portrayed a Email: [email protected] character or how something could have

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HOUSES, from page 1 Everyone in my neighborhood cares for their homes and I want to celebrate our UH historic? U bet! historic heritage,” says Wellman, an ar- chitect with Sandvick Architects, a firm “I don’t know that we would con- current name in 1925 shortly after John work, cornices and prominent chimneys that specializes in historic preservation. sider University Heights historic,” says Carroll University purchased land with- and rooflines. The high quality design Wellman has written over 25 National Walter Stinson, community coordina- in its boundaries and announced plans and building materials distinguish the Register nominations. However, neither tor for the City of University Heights. to move. It became a city in 1940. homes from many other middle class Janet Coquilette, who wrote the Ambler But, according to a study conducted by According to the Urban Coun- homes built during Cleveland’s rapid Heights nomination for the Chestnut the Cuyahoga County Department of ty report, the section of University expansion into the suburbs in the early Hills neighborhood, nor Deanna and Development and released to the city Heights west of Warrensville Center to mid-20th century. Hugh Fisher, who wrote the Euclid Golf in the fall of 2007, 2,261 homes in the Road contains sixteen separate, but The study was undertaken in order for an area of homes in the Cedar-Fair- western section of the city “represent interconnected, subdivisions that were to evaluate areas that are potentially mount neighborhood, had any previous one of the largest collections of early developed beginning in the late 1910s eligible for National Register or local experience. 20th century middle class homes in the and continuing until the 1940s and ‘50s. landmark status in compliance with In Ohio, the Ohio Historical So- suburban Cuyahoga County” and may More than two-thirds of the lots in the the Federal Government’s Community ciety’s Historic Preservation Office ad- be eligible for listing in the National potential district were developed by the Development Block Grant program ministers the National Register program. Register of Historic Places. Currently Rapid Transit Land Company, an orga- (CDBG). The Cuyahoga County De- Locally, Hamley O’Donnell offers city the city has no properties listed in the nization controlled by Mantis and Orris partment of Development administers government assistance to citizens to help National Register and does not have a Van Sweringen and other investors. CDBG funding for 50 cities within them complete the complex process. local landmark program. The architectural styles in the Cuyahoga County that do not admin- Many other neighborhoods across Originally part of Warrensville potential district vary from simple ister their own CDBG programs. For the city are eligible for listing and Township, the City of University bungalows and foursquares to Colonial more information, visit development. some citizens are working actively on Heights was incorporated as Idlewood and Tudor Revivals. Many of the homes cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/urban-coun- nominations. Coventry Village resident Village in 1908. The city adopted its feature decorative brickwork and stone- ty-communities.aspx. —DBF Charles Owen has been pursuing listing for his “Mayfield Village” neighborhood, roughly bounded by Coventry to Su- perior and Mayfield to Euclid Heights. For many years, Leslie Marting has been SELECTED HISTORIC PROPERTIES: working on nominating her neighbor- Cleveland Heights & University Heights, Ohio hood, roughly bounded by Coventry to Ashton and Scarborough to North Park, .ATIONAL2EGISTER(ISTORIC$ISTRICTS which was the Van Sweringen brothers’ &AIRHILL6ILLAGE original Shaker Village. “If there is any- !MBLER(EIGHTS %UCLID'OLF one else who has a bit more time than I &AIRMOUNT"OULEVARD have at the moment I would be happy to &OREST(ILL share my info and help in any way,” says &OREST(ILL0ARK /VERLOOK2OAD#ARRIAGE(OUSES 5 .ATIONAL2EGISTER Marting. )NGLEWOODAPPLICATIONPENDING )NDIVIDUAL,ISTINGS “I have a special affinity for the ! !LCAZAR(OTEL 0OTENTIAL$ISTRICTS 8 *OHN(ARTNESS"ROWN(OUSE Euclid Heights Allotment (bounded by 6 !&OREST(ILL -!9&)%,$ (AROLD""URDICK(OUSE Cedar, Coventry and Mayfield roads) "-AYFIELD6ILLAGE #LEVELAND(EIGHTS#ITY(ALLDEMOLISHED having written my Master’s thesis on it #%UCLID(EIGHTS  %AST#LEVELAND$ISTRICT3CHOOL $3HAKER6ILLAGE  (EIGHTS2OCKEFELLER"UILDING years ago,” says Hamley-O’Donnell. “It %5NIVERSITY(EIGHTS 4EMPLEONTHE(EIGHTS  was the first large scale development  4REMAINE 'ALLAGHER2ESIDENCE created to lure upper class Clevelanders &OREST(ILL2EALTY/FFICE to the Heights. Although the original #LEVELAND(EIGHTS

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Although Hamley O’Donnell does illustration by mark majewski an admirable job, many residents think the City should be doing more. “If you Free local preservation events in May look at a Hopkins map, almost all of Cleveland Heights could be listed,” says Throughout May 2008, the National Trust What’s so unique about Cleveland Cain Park Tour Wellman. “I think the city should be des- (www.nationaltrust.org) and its thousands Heights architecture and why should we Saturday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ignating time for Kara or the Landmark of partners across the country will dem- preserve it? Cain Park Commission to work on nominating onstrate the importance of our nation’s Thursday, May 29, 7:00 p.m., Cleveland Tour Guides: Kara Hamley O’Donnell, City heritage as they highlight the preservation Heights Historical Center at Superior of Cleveland Heights Historic Preservation districts.” movement. The theme of this year’s month- Schoolhouse, 14391 Superior Rd. Speakers: Planner and Dale VanNiel, Cain Park Op- National Register of Historic Places: long celebration is “This Place Matters” Michael Fleenor, Director of Preservation erations Manager. www.nps.gov/nr and the City of Cleveland Heights Land- Programs, Cleveland Restoration Society, Tour will go on rain or shine. Your $5 admis- mark Commission, FutureHeights and the and Kara Hamley O’Donnell, Historic Pres- sion fee will support Friends of Cain Park. State of Ohio Historic Cleveland Heights Historical Society will ervation Planner, City of Cleveland Heights Preservation Office: present a lecture and two tours to celebrate www.ohiohistory.org our community and encourage historic Heights High Tour City of Cleveland Heights preservation of its architectural beauty. Saturday, May 31,10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. www.clevelandheights.org All events are limited to 50 attendees Heights High School (30 for the high school tour). Reservations Tour guides: Lita Gonzalez, P.A.T.H. (Parent are required and are taken on a first come, Ambassadors to Heights) Project Coordina- Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive director of first serve basis. Please call 291-4878 to tor and Stephen Shergalis, Director of Busi- FutureHeights and co-authored the Euclid make your reservation. ness Services, Cleveland Heights-University Golf historic district nomination in 2002. Heights City School District. heights observer may 6, 2008 14 join the conversation at www.heightsobserver.org neighborhoods

of Cleveland Heights, provided the build- ing was razed at a cost to the district of Playground gets spring cleaning $500,000. Under the parkland scenario the city would take over maintenance Thanks to a wealth of Coventry community support costs while the district retained owner- ship for possible future use.

Joanne Campbell helpful advice. Another big thanks goes • Dropped from further consideration to the CH-UH Business Department were re-use as a school of any type, de- It was a perfect day–lots of friends, for letting us use the Coventry all pur- velopment for commercial or business some returning, some new. College pose room to serve lunch and for pro- use, or use as a community center. students, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, viding the building supervisor to open Brownies, and former Coventry stu- the building at 7 a.m. to set up tables, • The District stated definitively that it dents all helped out on Saturday April etc. Many thanks to the John Carroll has no plans to reuse the building for 26th at the Spring Coventry P.E.A.C.E. University students who donated their either educational or administrative playground cleanup. Saturday, and to all the community indi- purposes, but has not made any deci- By 9 a.m. they were munching on viduals who answered the call of “clean sions about selling the property. the continental breakfast donated by up time, rain or shine.” A fall cleanup • Developing the property for commercial Tommy’s, Zoss the Swiss Baker and date will be announced. use is no longer being considered due to Phoenix Coffee. The weather was The P.E.A.C.E. playground was built zoning issues, costly financial and physi- perfect –neither too cool nor too hot, by the Coventry parents and community cal challenges to retrofitting the existing nor too rainy with just a few sprinkles. volunteers during a cold, rainy week in structure, and lack of interest among The sun came out while the weeding, the spring of 1993, although planning developers. raking, shrub pruning and playground started before 1991. Funds were raised equipment repair proceeded at an through many garage sales, donations • Other potential concepts dropped from organized pace with Erick Kauffman, from foundations and individuals, a consideration were a community center P.E.A.C.E president, directing and Community Development Block grant to enjoy. and daycare or preschool program- orchestrating. Interspersed in the from the city, brick sales and bake sales This summer P.E.A.C.E. and Steve ming. Presser of Big Fun will again sponsor laughter and shouts of kids playing for starters. Since that time, Coventry • The committee encourages neighbor- four movie nights. We need volunteers and working could be heard calls for P.E.A.C.E. has organized two work hood input at the next meeting “more bags please” to be filled with days a year to expand and maintain the to help out. Contact email: erick.kauff- the leaves, clippings, and weeds. By gardens and keep the playground equip- [email protected] to participate. The committee is moving forward with lunch time everyone was ready to sit ment in good repair. There is a lot more The P.E.A.C.E. garden and play- three scenarios that hold what they feel down to a delicious meal donated by history about the entire playground area ground is a jewel for the community. are the most realistic options for the prop- Guy’s Pizza, Tommy’s Restaurant, and that can be told in another issue of the Come on, join in the fun, to meet new erty's future use: residential development; Zagara’s Marketplace. Heights Observer. friends and for the satisfaction of par- the creation of a regional arts center; or The wrap up after lunch included P.E.A.C.E. means People Enhance ticipating. razing the building to create new parkland spreading the mulch donated by the A Child’s Environment. Now that the for the neighborhood. CH-UH board of education. A big school is closed the “Child’s Environ- Campbell is a 42 year resident of Cleveland To date, the district has had no seri- thanks goes to the above merchants ment” has been expanded to a “Com- Heights whose children, and grandchil- ous proposals from residential developers. who donated food and to Seitz Agin munity’s Environment.” In 2006 we dren, have graduated from Heights High However, development of the property Hardware for donating supplies and planted over 2,000 bulbs for everyone School. for residential use remains a possibility as the property is zoned for housing. A live-work option was briefly dis- cussed. Although not zoned for that use, committee member and Cleveland Heights Old school: new ideas Planning Director Richard Wong said “the city is always open to zoning exceptions if Coventry Study Committee closes door on International Academy the neighborhood welcomes it.” The committee will meet two more times before making its recommendations Sarah Wean tain of the legalities of co-mingling uses. for that upgrade Heights Arts has con- to the Lay Finance Committee, which will She explained the district has an open tracted with the Renaissance Group to in turn make its recommendations to the The Coventry School Study Committee school in mind to accommodate the new perform an energy audit on May 12. CH-UH board of education. continued to explore use recommenda- program and a site closer to the Cleveland The committee encouraged Heights While previous meetings have not tions for the empty building in Coventry border is preferable. Arts to develop a more detailed plan for allowed the public to speak, the next Village at its April 22 meeting. Heights Arts, a local arts organiza- their ideas and said it will consider a rec- meeting will allow public comment. Committee member Eric Coble, a tion, is discussing the feasibility of creat- ommendation allowing Heights Arts time member of the CH-UH Board of Educa- ing a community arts center with other to prepare the necessary feasibility plan to Sarah Wean is a Coventry Village resident. tion and a resident of the neighborhood, arts and education nonprofits. Director present to the board of education later in presented a draft of the school district’s Peggy Spaeth, who also serves on the the year. innovative new partnership in an Inter- committee, said they are exploring the Superintendent Delisle floated the Next Coventry School national Baccalaureate School, slated to financial and environmental benefits of idea of studying issues associated with begin in August 2009, and proposed the "greening" the energy technology of the an agreement to lease the land as new Study Group meeting, program be located at Coventry. building.To gauge the building’s potential green space for a dollar a year to the city Initially serving 80 students and on May 13, is open to adding a new grade each year, the school the public will offer a Chinese language immersion curriculum and will be run in partnership The Coventry School Study Committee with the Shaker Heights City School Dis- will open its work to public comment trict, the Cleveland City School District, on Tuesday, May 13, at 6:30 pm. The Cleveland State University, and Case committee is working to narrow down Western Reserve University. its recommendations to the board of While saying the district is “going education about future use of the for- forward with it no matter the location” mer elementary school. Citizens are Superintendent Deborah Delisle said invited to review the committee’s work, the program would be a difficult fit for as well as the proposal for a multi-use Coventry. Delisle said using the Coventry nonprofit center, at www.chuh.org. The building would pose a financial challenge, meeting will be held in Coventry El- and the initial student group would be so ementary School Multipurpose Room, small the cost of setting up the school at the corner of Euclid Heights Blvd. and housing them at Coventry would be a and Coventry Road. Info: 371-7171. problem. 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