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Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 4 • Issue 4 May 2012 ODOT agrees to replace I-90 noise walls What’s going on by Councilman Michael D. Polensek tem from Edgewater to Wildwood. As I am pleased to announce that after a result, even some of the most basic at Collinwood a great deal of discussions and nego- maintenance items are becoming more High School tiations the Ohio Department of difficult to obtain. The only hope, in Transportation (ODOT) has agreed my opinion, is for the Greater Cleve- by Crystal Maclin to replace the deteriorated and failing land community to really move toward In an effort to appeal to the interests existing I-90 noise walls between East a metropolitan park system. of students throughout the City of Cleve- RECORD STORE DAY ANOTHER 140th Street and East 185th Street, both Obviously, the Cleveland land, Cleveland Metropolitan School GREAT SUCCESS north and south sides. This is great MetroParks, who have an outstand- District (CMSD) has adopted an academy After waiting in line outside MUSIC SAVES for up news for the community and I wish ing track record for administration model for many of its high schools. There- to 3 hours, happy customers shopped the array to personally thank ODOT District 12 and recreational opportunities, is the fore, Collinwood High School has been of limited, exclusive Record Store Day releases Deputy Director, Mr. Myron Pakush, way we need to go. Just imagine our in the store. Photo by Cari Thornton. restructured in such a way as to offer the for his commitment to our commu- parks with day-to-day maintenance, students of the Collinwood community, nity. He saw firsthand how bad the on-site Park Rangers and additional as well as others throughout the city, pro- existing walls have become and agreed capital improvements, with possi- gramming centering around three specific Euclid Hospital that they needed to be replaced. The bly the reconstruction of the historic themes. These themes are the foundation project is set to go out to bid in June Euclid Beach fishing pier. Just think for the three academies that now make up celebrates Earth Day with construction to begin later this what this could do for our entire neigh- the Collinwood Campus: The Advanced Placement Academy, STEM Teaching by Angela Smith year with completion scheduled for late borhood. Not only from the standpoint Since its inception more than 40 years summer 2013. This is another example of recreational opportunities but job Professions Academy, and The Academy ago, Earth Day has become an impor- of the fact that when we as a commu- creation as well. of Interior & Fashion Design. Each academy has its own principal, tant reminder of the human impact on nity join together we can and will make Indentifying vacant property staff and location within the building; the ecosystem. Euclid Hospital proudly a difference whether it be local or deal- Finally, the high grass season is upon however, all students have access to gen- celebrated this special day as a way to ing with the State. us already. If there is a yard on your eral courses, programs, clubs, sports and remember that everyone can contribute Incorporating our lakefront parks into street or in the neighborhood that is extracurricular activities throughout the to a healthy environment. On April 20, the Metroparks unkempt please call Environmen- campus. By choosing one of the three over 100 people stopped by the cafeteria On that note, another project that tal Health at (216) 664-2300. Please academies to attend, Collinwood students to learn more about saving energy and is dear to this Councilman is to see continue to monitor any vacant or focus their studies based on that choice. reducing waste at both home and work. our Cleveland Lakefront State Parks abandoned home on your street. Call The Advanced Placement Academy, Hosted by the hospital’s Green Team, incorporated into the Metroparks Sys- these complaints in to the Housing which is led by Principal Kevin Payton, the event also featured a light bulb tem. On Thursday, April 19th I was Code Hotline at (216) 664-2007. Both focuses on providing students access to giveaway, coloring contest and other given the opportunity to address the of our development corporations have culturally relevant advanced placement educational activities. three Commissioners and the staff attempted, along with my office, to courses. These courses allow students of the MetroParks System to present identify every vacant property in our to experience project-based learning my thoughts and ideas for our lake- ward. We will continue to press for while earning college credit. This acad- front. Quite frankly, I was absolutely meaningful and effective code enforce- emy is housed primarily on the first impressed with their knowledge of the ment so as to abate these ongoing floor of the building. parks and our community and what nuisance properties. If you have any Principal Marnisha Brown is at the they thought needed to happen in the questions, please feel free to contact my helm of the STEM Teaching Professions interim. office at (216) 664-4236 or email me at Academy. This academy concentrates on It is clear that the Ohio Department of [email protected]. careers in education with an emphasis Natural Resources (ODNR), the present I’m looking forward to seeing you on science, technology, engineering and operator of the parks, has significantly at all the summer activities in the math (STEM). Students in this academy, reduced their support and funding for Ward 11 community! which is located on the second floor, have Over a hundred people participated in Euclid the entire Cleveland lakefront park sys- the opportunity to participate in experi- Hospital’s Earth Day. ences like Robotics and Student Teaching. On the third floor of the building, The Academy of Interior & Fashion Design led Convince the Sewer District to green Lakeshore Boulevard May 10 by me, uses design concepts and tools as a way to deliver instruction to students. by Nan Kennedy Green Initiative remakes – the Rec together and revitalize that stretch of DO Save this date: Thursday May 10 Center itself, with its reused building the neighborhood. (I pause to swear Through classes in interior design, art and fashion design, students build upon their for The Green Initiative on Lakeshore – materials, swale gardens and plant- that revitalize, excited and passion- interests in fashion, environments and A Neighborhood Meeting.Be at the Rec ings, is as green as Kermit, and right ate are words I very, very rarely use.) design to prepare for life after high school. Center at 6 pm on Thursday May 10 across the road is one of the area’s prize NEORSD has us on their list – along Collinwood High School is still the to help convince NEORSD that Lake- green spaces, in the park. Greening with others. Come and persuade them! home of the mighty Railroaders. Our shore Blvd is a natural for one of their Lakeshore Blvd will tie the whole thing three-pronged approach to learning will ensure that we remain that mighty pres- ence on E. 152nd Street and St. Clair Ave. 50+ volunteers brave the chill to clean Euclid Beach Park! Join Adopt-a-Beach Volunteers on May 19th at 10am for our next beach cleanup...and Chilli Peppers! SANDY’S IS OPEN! by Stephen Love ton purse with a diary! A huge thank you to 7 days, now in its 43rd year! Adopt-a-Beach™ cleanups are in full Steve Newman, owner of Chili Peppers for cleanups are in full swing at Euclid Beach taking 50% off delicious tacos and burritos State Park with Global Youth Service Day after the cleanup! and Earth Day on Saturday April 21st, when Beach cleanups are from 10am-12pm over 50 volunteers including middle school on the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month at students from University School in Shaker Euclid Beach Park. Heights, Accenture, CBCG Incorporated, Next is Sat May 19, 10am-12pm. We’ll CWRU Environmental Law Society and meet in the park pavilion at 10am! Prizes the community braved the cold, wind and for most trash collected will include Chilli rain to collect 150 pounds of trash (an Peppers Gift Cards. For info contact Ste- Students from University School were eager to do improvement over last month’s 226 pound phen Love: [email protected] their part to clean the beach and participated in a of trash!) and 20 pounds of recyclables! or facebook.com/Adopteuclidbeach. Summer is almost here. water testing demonstration. Unique items included a faux Louise Vuit- Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 4 • Issue 4 May 2012 May 2012 The Collinwood Observer Volume 4 • Issue 4 Page 3
Dialogue Naturally Collinwood Walking clubs Interested in becoming a Park Ambassador The Great Euclid Creek Invasive Plant Join the Collinwood Nottingham History by Dennis Freeman at Euclid Beach Park this Summer? Pull at Wildwood State Park The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based news With summer approaching, many are by Mary Louise Jesek Daley source published by Collinwood Publishing Inc., a local by Stephen Love eager to take the steps towards getting in by Carol Ward Be sure to watch for our sum- There is a lot going on with the Col- business dedicated to the development of grass roots shape. Our new Collinwood Recreational The Euclid Beach Adopt-a-Beach Team The month of March gave us an mer schedule at our local website: media and increased connectedness of the citizens, is looking for people to be Park Ambas- linwood Nottingham Historical Society. Center, which is a great facility by the way, early taste of spring weather and sights. www.clevelandlakefront.org civic groups, non profits, businesses and institutions in sadors this Summer! Ambassadors will We are doing research, making contacts and around Cleveland Wards 10 and 11. has a walking club that takes those steps Nature invited us out to feel the warm spend 1-2 hours volunteering every 1-2 Carol Ward is the Park Naturalist for and moving forward. We invite you to towards health every Wednesday and Fri- breezes and observe the arrival of many THE COLLINWOOD OBSERVER weeks (time slots will be flexible) to Cleveland Lakefront State Park. join us on our journeys. TH day at 8am. spring plants. And not that our winter 650 E. 185 STREET help make Euclid Beach Park a cleaner First, we will be visiting numerous CLEVELAND, OH 44119 It would be great to see this sort of was so bad, but here in Northeast Ohio, activity become more widespread in our and more inviting place to visit. Some historic sites in the Downtown Cleve- Copyright 2012—Collinwood Publishing Inc. Ambassador duties may include light we welcome any chance to get out and land area related to Collinwood and All rights reserved. Any reproduction is community as many people may not be maintenance and talking to park visitors enjoy our surroundings. Nottingham history and settlement forbidden without written permission. able to make it to the rec center due to Now that the calendar has finally NT A FITTNG WLCME photo by Erin Randel obligations. I think it would be great for about not littering, proper waste disposal on SATURDAY, JULY 7 beginning at PUBLISHER and litter’s impact on beach and water Park Ambassadors educating the next generation of caught up with the weather, here are 9:00 a.m. as a part of our History Dis- John Copic, [email protected] our community to form walking clubs in beach goers. some opportunities for you to get out I’d like to buy a vowel their particular sections of our neighbor- quality. Ambassadors will participate in a covery Series. We will be visiting the EDITORIAL COORDINATOR training session at the Collinwood Recre- and enjoy your local Ohio State Park: hood that could meet on maybe a couple If you’re interested contact Stephen Love Lorenzo Carter Cabin in the Flats fol- Betsy Voinovich, [email protected] ation Center (Date TBA-Likely mid May. by Erin Randel evenings out of the week or weekend at [email protected] or call May 12 from 10am-Noon: lowed by a visit to the Superior Viaduct/ ADVERTISING John Copic, 216.531.6790 Check www.collinwoodobserver.com The Great At the April meeting of the North- afternoons. It would be a great way for (216) 571-0685. Euclid Creek Invasive Plant Pull at Bridge Tour, Huntington Park/Court- EDITOR Liz Copic front page for announcement.) east Shores marketing committee, everyone from the young to the elderly to Wildwood State Park. We’ll be pull- house Square to discuss the story of Pulling Garlic Mustard at Wildwood. residents and business owners in atten- WRITERS: Kathy Adams, Yolanda Anderson, burn off some calories with like minded ing Garlic Mustard, an invasive plant Oliver Hazard Perry and then onto the Seth Beattie, Pastor Jimmie Booze, Reverend dance pressed the agency to act upon people while encouraging a social atmo- The Lady Luck Review Sloppy Joe’s and Fried bologna sandwiches that out-competes native species and Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sail- Damon P. Dillard, Monica Doyle, Ron Emser, sphere amongst our neighborhood. any day of the week. a request to order a new set of move- Dennis Freeman, Victoria Hudson, Mary Louise isn’t a good food source for wildlife. ors Monument on Cleveland’s Public If you are interested and/or have any The drink specials at The Lady Luck able letters for the LaSalle Theater’s Jesek-Daley, Charlie Kamen, Nan Kennedy, by Jennifer Walker This event is co-sponsored with the Square. Afterwards we will visit Erie Gregory Kita, Denise Lorek, Stephen Love, locations or routes you think should be The Lady Luck is a dying breed of bar. can’t be beat! From 3PM to 6PM it’s Happy marquee. NSDC, whose mission is to Street Cemetery and then Woodland Crystal Maclin, Richard Osborne, Councilman Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conserva- organized, please visit www.collinwood- Unpretentious in every aspect of the word, Hour, that means dollar domestic drafts develop a better neighborhood “for Cemetery. If time and energy permits Mike Polensek, Erin Randel, Emily Robinson, and $2 shots. Vodka and cranberry, or Jack tion District. Meet at the Wildwood Jerry Schmidt, Angela Smith, Jennifer Walker, observer.com click on observation deck when you step inside at about 3:00pm it everyone to live, work and visit,” owns we may make another stop at Lakev- and Coke would run you about $2.50 each. entrance parking lot. Bring garden/ Carol Ward on the left side, create a log-in, and submit puts you in the mood for a quiet beer with the building and has been marketing it iew Cemetery. Regardless we will end the buddies on a Thursday afternoon while Not to mention the fact that they do serve work gloves if you have ‘em. PHOTOGRAPHY your ideas on the forum. as a brewpub/entertainment venue for the day at our unofficial sponsor, Mul- you keep an eye on the game. Spacious and their draft beer in mason jars. You heard me John Copic, John Kompier, Carl Thornton Or you can visit and make your sugges- May 26 from 10am-Noon: Fishing more than 18 months. doon’s. If you would be interested in clean on the inside, this unique space seems right...mason jars. When asked, Mary said The views and opinions expressed in this publica- tions at one of the monthly neighborhood If everyone who has cringed with that sometimes the ladies are a bit put off Fun at Wildwood State Park. Meet at joining us on this day, transportation on tion are those of each writer, and not those of the meetings, at the following times: Col- a bit intimidating on the outside. Wedged embarrassment at the marquee’s when you hand them one for the first time, the west end parking lot. Equipment your own, email the Historical Society publisher, editor or any other entity. linwood Homeowners’ and Tenants’ between residential homes on Notting- so-called welcome sends a dollar to but most people just crack a big smile and and bait provided for the first 15 par- at [email protected] or Coll- Association: First Wednesday, 7 pm, St ham it sprawls in the middle of a mostly Northeast Shores to help defray this The Collinwood Observer is powered by: empty parking lot during work hours on laugh before tipping it back and chugging it ticipants under 16 years of age. Catching the ‘Big One’ at Wildwood. [email protected] or call Mary Mary’s School, 15519 Holmes Ave, E 185th $400 purchase, Executive Director St Block Watch: Second Tuesday, 6 pm, week days. However, the quiet lunch time down. The bar wants to keep it’s local down- Louise at work at (216) 664-4236. hour is perfect if you want some great, tra- to-earth profile. “This bar is more like how Brian Friedman will be well on his Second, we are working with Lithuanian Village Hall, 877 E 185th St, way to the Bonus Round. Contribu- Nottingham Civic Club: Third Tuesday, ditional bar food with fast and friendly the bar on Cheers was,” said Mary, “we Cleveland State University and their tions can be sent to 317 E. 156th Street, 7 pm, Nottingham United Methodist service. When asked what the most popu- know everybody’s name!” Cleveland Historical Project which is Cleveland, 44110, Attn: AEIOU. Church, 18316 St Clair Ave, East 156th lar thing on the menu was, our barmaid, The Lady Luck boasts pool tables and a associated with the Cleveland Mem- To submit a story to the Collinwood Observer, go new Touch DJ system as well as their own St Block Watch: Third Wednesday, 6 pm, Mary, suggested the wings and the burgers. ory Project held at the CSU Library to www.collinwoodobserver.com, click on Member Both were exceptional. She took the time schedule of events on the weekends. Satur- Center, sign in, click on Submit Story, and start writ- B&M BBQ, 15116 Lakeshore Blvd. and Archives. As a part of this project, day nights the DJ spins Old Skool hits along ing. Next deadline: May 25, 2012. You can mail your out to explain that both the ground sirloin working with Dr. Mark Tebeau of CSU’s with any requests and the place is packed to Hatha Yoga at stories to the Collinwood Observer office at 650 E. Dennis Freeman is a young adult interested for the burger and the large-sized chicken History Department and Neighbor- 185th St. Cleveland, 44119. in the advancement and sustainability of the gills, but be careful there is also a stan- wings are never frozen, plus the sauces, sides NuLife Fitness for hood Connections representatives, we Collinwood and it’s youth. and marinara that most bars buy in a can dard here. On the weekends it’s only 30 and will be able to get our neighborhood’s or jar are all home-made and fresh here. It’s older allowed inside. The Lady Luck doesn’t Euclid Beach every stories on-line as well as having them be not hard to see why this “hole-in-the-wall” tolerate trouble, they just want people who Helping Hands local bar has the reputation for some of the are there to have a great time and some great Sunday 7-8:15 pm a part of a Cleveland Historical Smart- most affordable and best bar food around. food. So the next time you want to try a new phone application for even greater You won’t find filet mignon here, but you local hotspot, try The Lady Luck. You won’t by Stephen Love access. Find us now not only on our own will find fun, nostalgic, homestyle food like be disappointed. A PROVEN LEADER That’s right! Nulife Fitness (15430 website at https://sites.google.com/site/ Waterloo Road, Cleveland) is offering collnotthistsoc but also at www.collin- Daycare and Preschool in a continuum of care hatha yoga classes every Sunday night woodhistory.cordpress.com. We would love to hear your opinion and have you COMMUNITY MEETINGS Cleveland Metroparks at 7pm for FREE! A suggested donation of $5 will go to the Euclid Beach Adopt- share with us on either site. A few of the Professional, caring staff wants to hear from stories we will be sharing in the months Let’s make a neighborhood resolution for • Post-Hospital a-Beach Team for cleanup supplies and the new year – check out the block clubs. ahead will be the Collinwood School Hands-on learning YOU on May 22 to fund the 3rd annual Euclid Beach It takes just one evening a month, it often Skilled Nursing & Fire, The Railroad, Nottingham Village, Pre-school curriculum involves food, you get an up-close view of by Councilman Michael Polensek Blast (Saturday, August 4th 5:00-8:30 Euclid Creek and our own homegrown neighbors you didn’t know, you hear what’s For more than two years, Cleveland Rehabilitation pm)! So get over to Nulife and stretch hero and historic figure in Councilman going on and you can seize the moment Metroparks has been working on Cleveland for the beach! More info: Contact 798 East 185th street and ask why. Or why not. Stick this list on Michael Polensek. the refrigerator. Or on your iPhone. Metroparks 2020: The Emerald Necklace • Wound Care Ivana Medukic ivanamedukic@yahoo. We are working on other tours and (216) 383-9671 Centennial Plan to outline the future of com, or visit: https://www.facebook. continuing the research about the vil- Collinwood Homeowners’ and the Park District. Many of the topics were com/events/322598097805284/ lages that make up our community as Tenants’ Association brought to the Park’s attention by you, the • Cardiac Services First Wednesday, 7 pm, St Mary’s School, a whole. We are also planning on par- 15519 Holmes Ave. enthusiastic users of Cleveland Metroparks. ticipating in several community events We invite you to attend an Open House • Hospice Care coming up this summer, namely the E185 Street Block Watch to have your say about the future of Second Tuesday, 6 pm, Lithuanian Village “Waterloo Arts Festival” as well as the Cleveland Metroparks. Time-Out Grille 1-16 Pg Hall, 877 E185 (rear entrance). “Remembering the Sights and Sounds Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:28:07 AM May 22, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. www.hcr-manorcare.com of Euclid Beach” in September. Stop by Nottingham Civic Club Third Tuesday, 7 pm. Nottingham United Collinwood Recreation Center and say hello. Methodist Church, 18316 St Clair. 16300 Lake Shore Boulevard ManorCare Health Services – Euclid Beach Mary Louise Jesek-Daley is a lifelong E156 Street Block Watch Topics concerning Cleveland Metroparks’ 16101 Euclid Beach Boulevard resident of Collinwood community. She is the Councilmanic Aide to Councilman Third Wednesday, 6 pm. M&M Bar-B-Que, Euclid Creek and North Chagrin Reser- Cleveland, OH 44110 15116 Lakeshore Blvd at E152. vations and the Park District’s lakefront Euclid Beach Polensek as well as an historian for the 216.486.2300 Collinwood/Nottingham community. Northeast Shores Development Corp initiatives will be displayed in an open NSDC holds its quarterly meetings, open to house format at the Recreation Center. all, members and public, on the third Tues- Drop by any time between 5:30 and 7:30 day of January, April, July and October, p.m. to learn and comment on the Park Dis- at 6:30 pm, at our lovely new rec center. trict’s plans, which are designed to make These meetings are well worth attending, all kinds of neighborhood-wide initiatives Cleveland an even better place to live. We come up for discussion. will have maps and written materials for you to review and staff will be present to answer Collinwood/Nottingham Historical Society your questions. Second Thursday of the month, St Mary’s I look forward to seeing you at this open Church Hall, 15519 Holmes Avenue, house. If there are any further questions beginning at 6:30 pm. regarding this please feel free to call. I may be reached at my office at (216) 664-4236.
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NORTHEAST SHORES Open Mic gives Collinwood High School students a voice St. John Nottingham: open to everyone Open Mic Friday at the Cleveland Pub- chance for the students of Collinwood Northeast Shores announces Replace your roof with a 0% loan up to lic Library’s Collinwood branch, in High School to showcase their poetic by Gregory Kita Celebration of National Poetry Month. abilities. “I enjoyed it,“ said sopho- St. John Lutheran School is proud that Cleveland Arsenal Award Winners $10,000 – No matter how much you make In the tradition of Nikki Grime’s more, Imani Hudson, who participated it has, over the years, admitted students of any race, color, national and ethnic by Charlie Kamen tough economic times, not to create more Bronx Masquerade (a young adult by reading her own original poetry. “I origin to all the rights, privileges, pro- by Seth Beattie nearly 11 years. While running her Need help replacing your old, battered debt while we wade our way through these novel about a group of students whose got a change to see the talents of my grams, and activities generally accorded Northeast Shores is pleased to locally-made clothing store Yellowcake roof? Do you live in the 44119 zip code? very real issues. stereotypical views are challenged and fellow peers, and the staff was nice to or made available to students at the announce the 2012 winners of the Cleve- in the Gordon Square Arts District, Are you are up-to-date with your current You may have previously self-deter- changed through poetry), students us.” As in Grime’s novel, sophomore school. It does not discriminate on the land Arsenal award designed to honor Valerie also heads a budding intern- mortgage, tax payments and your home mined that you don’t qualify for other read original lyric, narrative, haiku, L’Dejah Orr found that some of her basis of race, color, national and ethnic the achievements of individuals who ship program and a developing sewing is owner-occupied? Then you may qualify Northeast Shores housing programs, but I Am, and love poems. The agenda classmates were more than meets the for the 0% Loan offered by Neighborhood it is critical to note that this initiative does origin in administration of its educa- share their love of Cleveland on a grass- workspace for other designers. included remarks by branch manager eye. “Open Mic shows a different side Housing Services in partnership with not operate under the same economic Students from Ms. Horton’s Collinwood High School tional policies and admissions policies. roots level:singing the praises of our Gina Prodan runs the popular Unmis- English class read poetry for National Poetry Month. Ms. Jeffries, young adult librarian, of people. Some people try to act tough, Northeast Shores. This program has no guidelines. Ms. Peak, and Collinwood Teaching but they’re really not.” city’s unique neighborhoods, including erable Cleveland blog and is an urban income qualifications. The loan amount is I’m here in our office and excited to help by Shanita Horton Professions Academy principal, Mrs. Ms. Peak organized the event in St. John Nottingham North Shore Collinwood. These indi- cycling-enthusiast and triathlete. She a maximum of $10,000 for roof and gut- you get the ball rolling on getting your new On Friday, April 20, 2012, selected viduals are actively changing people’s is a web developer at CWRU by day ter repairs. There are NO PAYMENTS roof! Once you discuss your needs with Brown. Sophomore Anthony Jackson collaboration with me, I am Shanita incorporating technology minds about Cleveland’s future. and an all-over Cleveland adventurer DUE upon the loan until sale or transfer of me, I will guide you through applying and students from Collinwood High School served as the master of ceremonies. Horton, Collinwood High School participated in the first collaborative Open Mic presented the perfect English teacher. My classes have all by Gregory Kita The program is part of the Artists after work. Gina has volunteered with the property. To enroll into the program, the documentation that is needed. I can be St. John Nottingham Lutheran School read Bronx Masquerade and were in Residence initiative, a 2-year effort Cleveland literacy programs for the income documentation and application is reached at (216) 481-7660 or via email at has been serving the Collinwood area excited to have an Open Mic of their to make North Shore Collinwood an past decade and is a fan of the city’s required though it will not disqualify you [email protected]. for over 118 years. We are pleased that in any means from the loan. own. Ms. Peak saw this as an oppor- even better neighborhood for artists to entrepreneurial spirit, shops, restau- Want more information? Go online at the Christian ideals have remained Again, while this is a loan program, you tunity to work with students from live and work, organized by Northeast rants and neighborhood movements. www.collinobserver.com, and read: How unchanged for that time period; the will not have any payments until you SELL Career Training Collinwood. “It was a pleasure part- Shores and the Community Partner- Rick Stockburger is co-creator of do I get a new roof? FAQ’s answered. teaching style sure has changed. OR TRANSFER your home. This program nering with Collinwood High School ship for Arts and Culture. Saving Cities and a former Non-Com- We are blessed to incorporate technol- is designed to help us all through these students and teachers to celebrate missioned Officer in the US Army. He ogy to enhance the quality education that The 2012 winners are: National Poetry Month while sharing was the audio engineer for the highly- That Works! we have offered for over a century. Our Sam Allard is a journalist and fic- library resources. The self-expression school buildings are completely wireless anticipated documentary Red, White Once the parade has ended, local mer- tion writer from the Detroit-Shoreway “Alive on East 185” through poetry by the students was and have two mobile laptop carts available and Blueprints. Rick’s love affair chants will set up a street-wide sidewalk neighborhood. He is the editor of Family-friendly parade & sidewalk sale very inspiring and I look forward to for students K-8th grade. In addition, each with Cleveland started at an early age sale/party, allowing everyone to enjoy Whiskey Island literary magazine and what E. 185th St. has to offer. Alongside doing it again next year!” classroom has at least two Internet-accessi- ingrained in him through his father’s by Denise Lorek a book critic for the Plain Dealer. He the merchants will be local groups and ble computers that share network printers. love for the Browns. He can often be On May 19, the E. 185th Street commu- loves Cleveland for its culture and organizations providing information Shanita Horton is a mother of four, We have a distance-learning lab which spotted at Harland’s Pub on E. 185th Street. nity will be hosting “Alive on East 185,” a courtesy, its spunk and pluck, the about their many activities and programs. teaches at Collinwood High School and allows students to take high school classes Each of the five recipients of the family-friendly event featuring a parade At Cleveland Job Corps, students small-town aromas and big-city sports. There will also be an Inflatables area set loves to read classic literature. for high school credit. All of the classrooms honor will receive $1,000 to support beginning at 11 a.m. and a sidewalk sale/ He is a fan of the city’s microbrews, up for the children to enjoy free of charge. receive the skills needed to succeed have SMART Boards or will be incorporat- their grassroots marketing of Cleveland party immediately following, until 5 p.m. ing Mimio Interactive technology starting gardens and artists. Please mark your calendar for May 19, neighborhoods, including potential There is no admission charge, and all are with the 2012-2013 school year. Daniel Brown is a Cleveland native at 11 a.m. to join us for this streetwide in today’s workforce - at no cost marketing of Northeast Shores’ artist welcome to attend! Our students use the computers in and recent graduate of DePaul Uni- Celebration of the Community! support programs.They will partici- The parade will begin at Villaview and to them or their families! many ways beyond simple writing. We versity in Chicago. He is currently If your group or organization would pate in a series of educational meetings East 185th (near Muldoon’s Saloon & use an online suite of programs called participating in a year of service at like to participate in the parade or side- to increase their interaction with local Eatery) and will continue down E. 185th “Study Island” for up-to-the-minute Saint Martin de Porres High School in walk party, there is still time to sign up. civic marketing organizations, such as until it reaches Lakeshore. The parade is assessment and practice in math, read- the St. Clair Superior neighborhood. Please contact Denise Lorek at North- If you are looking for a better quality Global Cleveland, LiveCLEVELAND! scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. This year US ing and language arts, all of which are Daniel loves Cleveland for its vast east Shores Development: (216) 481-7660, directly tied into current state standards. and Positively Cleveland. Northeast Representative Marcia Fudge will be our potential, its neighborhoods and its [email protected] of life and are willing to dedicate This gives the students accurate, timely Shores plans to offer the program again parade Marshal! never-say-die mentality. Students read original poetry in the tradition of feedback on exactly how they are doing in in 2013. yourself to our life changing program. Valerie Mayen is a fashion designer, Nikki Grimes, “Bronx Masquerade.” these core subjects: where their strengths David Bowie advocate and a shop Seth Beattie is the Artists in Residence Collect rain, Grow veggies, & save the planet! lie, and where there is need for improve- ment. St. John also implements Jupiter owner. She has lived in Cleveland for Coordinator for Northeast Shores. Summer Rain Barrel Program Grades, the online grade reporting system by Kathy Adams program? Be a homeowner in the City of Cleveland Job Corps that lets students keep accurate track of Free Rain Barrel Program You know Cleveland. Complete required paperwork. work, progress, and current standings in rainy weather is inevitable, so let’s put the Have a 2” x 3” rectangular downspout on any class. (Parents get to use that one, too, Historical Marker rain to good use! Cleveland’s Summer your home or garage that is not visible from is the place for you! much to the chagrin of the student who Rain Barrel Program provides a num- the street. Install the downspout diverter by may be missing an assignment or two…) ber of rain barrels to Cleveland residents the time the rain barrel is delivered. (You There are great things going on right by Denise Lorek FREE. Rain barrels collect rainwater will be provided the downspout diverter) now at St. John Nottingham Lutheran Thank you to those of you who for watering your flowers, veggies, and How do I sign up for a free rain barrel? donated towards the renovation of the general landscaping. And the price of We are waiting on details from the city, School. For more information or to enroll for next year please call: (216) 531-8204. Historical Marker located on Lake- rain won’t increase by 82% over the next but call to be put on a waiting list: Con- five years... tact Kathy Adams at (216) 383-9772 or by Cleveland Job Corps Center shore Boulevard near E. 185th Street. Who is eligible? All homeowners in the e-mail at [email protected]. In March, it was brought to the City of Cleveland. Rain barrels are distrib- 13421 Coit Road Kathy Adams is the project manager at attention of Northeast Shores and uted on a first come, first served basis. Cleveland, OH 44110 What is required to participate in the Collinwood & Nottingham Villages Dev. Corp. the Collinwood Nottingham Histori- Phone: (216) 541-2500 cal Society that the sign is illegible to According to youth librarian Carolyn Peak, the passing traffic. The marker notes that Entering somewhere that begins with “C.” COLLINWOOD NOTTINGHAM VILLAGE self-expression through poetry by the students was Students online and in Moses Cleaveland founded the City of very inspiring. the light. New Collinwood Community and Recre- Cleveland and this area in 1796. “This Looking for an ation Center. Since 1923 marker is our history, and the sign is a Love Your We have several storefronts that we are Looking to Rent • Lease • Buy • Sell way to showcase it,” said Mary Louise opportunity? getting ready to rent out. The sizes range Tr vel Agent! Daley, Historical Society, President. from 1000 sq ft to 6500 sq feet. Commercial, Land, Industrial, Office, Retail Space *Personalized, friendly by Yolanda Anderson We have several houses almost ready to The sign was originally installed in service from Northeast Ohio’s most South Collinwood may have one for you. rent out. Singles as well as some doubles. 1953 as a way to celebrate the State’s experienced travel experts* South Collinwood is a unique blend of We have several houses that we are going Available in Euclid 150th birthday. The sign is now about *Great pricing!* industry, as well as new and older homes to be selling that do not need MAJOR ren- • Daycare/Preschool – 140 Richmond 60 years old which is why it is so worn *Secure credit card transactions* that all sprung up from the Railroad yards ovations and might even be eligble for low *Check our web site back in the early 1900’s. South Collinwood interest rates. • 119,517 sq. ft. Industrial Facility – Sale or Lease out and needs to be replaced. 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Give us a call and Shores Development Corporation, September 8 -22, 2012 www.globalcommercialre.com Advanced Placement currently at Collin- we can see where we might be able to help • 317 East 156th Street, Cleveland, OH Tour hosted by Bob and Gerri Hopkins wood High School, as well as the acclaimed Call us for details! you and what restrictions apply. Collin- 44110. Please write “historical marker” Ginn Academy (boys, K-12). wood Nottingham Villages Development Real Estate Advisors Inc. South Collinwood offers affordable in the memo line. If you have any Kollander World Travel Corporation (216) 383-9772 For more information contact: Neil Sawicki Broker housing in pleasant neighborhoods. 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Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School
Faith. Family. Future...... Faith. Family. Future......
Students raise Classic Mixer Viking over $4,000 lights up Views by Richard Osborne for charities the Viking We say it all the time: “Once a Each year during Lent, VASJ students Viking, Always a Viking.” We say it so organize a Lenten Mission Collection Village much, in fact, that we run the risk that (LMC) in which the entire student it could become just another slogan, a body raises money for worthy chari- The Viking Village was electric with phrase that could lose its meaning. At table causes. The theme of this year’s excitement on Saturday, April 14, as VASJ, however, the words are as power- LMC collection was: Sacrifice begins the Viking Classic Mixer lit up the gym ful now as they ever were. with you. at East 185th Street and Lake Shore For evidence, we need only look to The students set a goal of raising VASJ students Boulevard. our recent Classic Mixer. The annual a total of $4,000. Not only did the present $1,000 Entertained by Chance, the vener- gala this year netted – after all associ- VASJ student body reach their goal, check to COAR able and popular band whose members but they actually exceeded it by nearly program manager, ated costs – more than $127,000 for our $500. VASJ faculty and staff raised an John Naujoks ‘00, include five St. Joseph High School school. Included in that amount was and president graduates, mixer attendees bid on additional $1,000. of the board, more than $44,000 for “Continuing the The funds raised were donated to five Chris Janezic. dozens of priceless auction items. All Dream,” a special scholarship drive. worthy charitable organizations: the proceeds from the evening will benefit This tremendous outpouring of sup- City of Children Orphanage in Mat- the school. port – the most successful fund-raising amoros, Mexico, founded by alumnus Memories of Villa Angela Academy event in the history of the school – dra- John Shinsky ’69; Comunidad Oscar and St. Joe’s filled the room. matically demonstrates the connection Arnulfo Romero (COAR) in El Slava- The evening concluded with the our graduates from Villa Angela Acad- dor; Our Lady of Nazareth, a Marianist VASJ alma mater sung in celebration of emy, St. Joseph High School and VASJ school in Nairobi, Kenya; St. Aloysius the rich traditions, character and spirit feel with today’s students. Their grati- pre-school, located right here in Cleve- – past and present – that are alive, well land, and the Greater Cleveland Fisher tude for the blessings they had as and flourishing in the Viking Village. House project. students is such that they want to do At an assembly held on Thursday, A night to remember: A richly transformed VASJ gym was the elegant setting for this year’s Vikings Classic Mixer. everything they can to help others “con- April 19, students presented the orga- tinue the dream” of a VASJ education. nizations with the money raised. In turn, we are enormously grate- The Lenten Mission Collection is ful for the confidence our donors have an important part of what makes the placed in us. They see, as we do, that Viking Village unique. The students our students are winners. And every- are reminded daily of the Ursuline and VASJ President Richard Osborne ’69 accepts check on behalf of his Rick DeChant of the Greater Cleveland Fisher House Task Force accepts the one wants to support a winner. Our Marianist traditions of service to others. classmate John Shinsky, City of Children Orphanage founder. $1,000 check from VASJ students. students recognize and appreciate the gift they have been given to share in the rich Ursuline and Marianist traditions that guide us in every lesson, every day. Senior football players play in At the Classic Mixer, we played a video several of our students produced Italy Global Bowl Co-chairs Peter Apicella ’70 and Marcia (Apicella) Kren ’73. Ernie Fisco ’70 and Chuck Giomuso ’70. Bev Moore and Marilyn (Tucci) Belevice ’68. that traced the history of VASJ through the years – the girls of VA, the boys of Eight senior football players from Villa Team Stars & Stripes, which beat St. Joe’s, and the shared spirit of the Angela-St. Joseph High School were the Italian team 50-0, mixed practice merged school. Our graduates, friends selected to participate on the U.S. Stars sessions with cultural sightseeing. and supporters from many years past & Stripes team in the Italy Global Bowl. They visited Florence, set in the rolling were clearly touched by what they saw, The group, along with Coach John hills of Tuscany, Rome via the Basilica of and deeply pleased to see that the char- Storey ’59, who served as the Offensive/ St Francis of Assisi, Ancient Rome and acter of our school has never changed. Defensive Line Coach, left Cleveland the Coliseum and finally The Vatican. It is a theme that also was evident in on Saturday, April 14, and returned on a recent presentation from Tim Misny Sunday, April 22. ’73, who was our keynote speaker for VASJ football players enjoy sightseeing during their trip to Italy for the Global Bowl. this year’s National Honor Society induction ceremonies. He spoke about Bill Raddell ’68 and Gerri Raddell. Michael Santarelli ’69, Peggy (Woyma) Santarelli ’69, Principal Dave Csank and Assistant Principal the moral imperative to reach out to Della (Woyma) Osborne ’68. Megan Scheider. those in need, a principle that has Spring musical entertains guided him in his highly successful law practice and has shaped the personal enthusiastic audiences values he holds dear. Not surprisingly, Tim concluded his The cast and crew of Once on this for the other three performances and presentation with the words that have Island Jr. put on four wonderful perfor- the reviews were extremely positive. come to mean so much to all of us: mances the weekend of April 27-29, 2012, The wonderful choreography, which “Once a Viking, Always a Viking.” including a dress rehearsal performance was completely student-driven, made How fortunate we are that the words for more than 300 local elementary stu- this musical stand out as one of the best are so very true. dents from Our Lady of the Lake, St. productions the Viking Village has Jerome and Sts. Robert & William. seen in years. The hard work of the cast Richard Osborne, St. Joseph High School More than 500 were in attendance and crew did not go unnoticed. Class of 1969, is the president of VASJ. He throughout the duration of the weekend has returned as the author of this column VASJ students perform the closing number of the spring musical Once on this Island Jr. Regis ’62 and Loretta Novitskey, Ken ’62 and Karen Lenardic, Jim ’63 and Cary Kramar. Emcee and Cleveland legend Larry Morrow. after a 45-year absence.
VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard • Cleveland, OH 44119 • 216-481-8414 • www.vasj.com 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard • Cleveland, OH 44119 • 216-481-8414 • www.vasj.com Catholic education in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions Catholic education in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions
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Faith in Collinwood Around Collinwood want, the clothes that no longer fit because Giving something back...and great Mother’s Day gift ideas! “If You Build It, Changing perceptions and reinventing South Collinwood Nan’s Notes you kept your New Year resolution to lose weight – here’s the place to find a home for by Victoria Hudson tion, Dogs Unlimited Rescue. The assistance He Will Come!” X good. This can also be understood when private businesses which would generate by Nan Kennedy by Dennis Freeman ALL-STAR BASKETBALL Sat, May 5 Start- it. Spaghetti Dinner Tues May 29 For only Hi Collinwood! As you might have seen they provided me during the week of Shad- Much is going on in the city, in regards noticing the amount of empty storefronts traffic in our neighborhood if there is no ow’s ordeal was unheard of. They were on ing at noon, the best teams from the city’s $8 you’ll get both a spaghetti dinner (at 6 here, Branches Art Space has opened its How About A Smile? along St Clair, signifying a possible exodus consumer or residential interest. Once this the phone with me day and night, helped get to new development and reinvestment. rec centers will be fighting it out at the Rec pm) and a FREE Concert by the Hillcrest doors. Just like art, the space is ever chang- ing and evolving. her to specialists and emergency care when by Reverend Damon P. Dillard Most notably in areas such as Collinwood’s of some kind, which normally leads peo- interest is sparked, the City may market Center, and the Advisory Board will be Band at 7:30 pm. Paul W Alandt GAC, I am one of the artists at Branches, and I couldn’t take her, met me at the emergency Wow. Can you believe it? Are you relish- own Waterloo neighborhood, University ple to ask the question, what’s wrong that this to the level of a Waterloo or Tremont, selling water, hot dogs, drinks and chips. 16600 Lakeshore Blvd, (216) 481-0631. a Schenely Road resident. You’ve probably hospital and consoled me the whole time. I ing in it? Can you feel it? Are you seeing it? Circle, downtown, and quite a few west caused this? or University Circle, attracting small busi- May the best team win, and may the con- AT THE MARKET Francis has aspara- seen me walking around the water, park and simply can’t thank them enough, for all that Amazing! Unbelievable! Fantastic! Marvel- side areas. Optimism is seemingly climb- This perception can be changed by nesses of the private sector to build upon cessions make lots of money to turn over gus, spinach, lettuce, mushrooms as well ous! Wonderful! You know exactly what I ing and respectability is returning to many educating folks on the good of South Col- the current foundation, which could spawn as carrots and sweet potatoes and turnips pretty much everywhere with my dogs - a they did for us! to the center’s management – which needs But I do want to thank them, and want am referring to Collinwood Family and different neighborhoods. Amidst all of linwood. Remind people of the beautiful 2nd or 3rd waves of businesses to piggy- – aparagus make a welcome change from large black one, Shadow, and a more recent it, because the city refuses to charge admis- addition, white Luna. Yes, I’m the redhead to help other animals get the chance to see beyond. Unseasonably warm temperatures this South Collinwood is often viewed as a stadium near the Five Points intersection. back off of the neighborhood’s momentum delicious roasted root veg, round about sion, even to suburbanites. getting walked by them. a vet, have a home and a chance of escaping and blue sunny skies. I am so excited. I am Remind people of the beautiful newer and also create jobs for our residents. Our now. He also has fat and healthy veggie second-class neighborhood outside of Col- BIKEATHON Sat May 5 The tour starts One of the reasons I love this neighbor- a puppy mill. I donated all of my work (dis- so stoked. I am going out of my mind. I am plants: collards, broccoli, celery and such, linwood, throughout the rest of the city, school facilities that are Hannah Gibbons neighborhood could become one of des- at Gordon Park, E72nd St, south of the hood is because it truly has an identity and playing now at Branches) in April to them giddy like a school kid experiencing his first also onion starts. Redozo Farm is back with from my experience. and East Clark as well as the one and only tination as opposed to one of passing Shoreway; registration is 7:30-9 am, start a real grasp of community. I need the com- and it would mean a great deal to me, and summer vacation. So family, can someone, heirloom tomato seedlings. Gloria has dan- If you talk to people outside the neigh- Job Corps Center, providing young adults through. time is 9:30. Riders wind up at about 12 munity’s help right now, and am appealing to a lot of dogs if you could give a donation anyone answer this question for me? Why delion greens (don’t knock ‘em!) from the borhood about the area south of the CSX with valuable skills so that they can excel. This is not something that could hap- pm at Humphrey Sports Complex Pavil- to everyone to help me give back to others. to Dogs Unlimited by purchasing a GREAT aren’t more people smiling? Why aren’t more Farm across the road. tracks, many view it as some kind of war Inform them of the two businesses in the pen overnight but it starts with us. You ion, 16400 Grovewood, where the fun goes Less than a month ago, my Shadow was gift for Mother’s Day. Many thanks. people laughing? Why aren’t more people zone or crime haven. This couldn’t be neighborhood serving fresh, locally grown are your neighborhood and your neigh- on till 2 pm: music, entertainment, raffle, BTW: Many people don’t know you can taken ill. My healthy 16-month-old Shadow displaying a grateful walk and even more of buy food-bearing plants and seeds with your farther from the truth as Fifth District sta- produce: Cavotta’s Garden Center and the borhood is you. I encourage everyone PlayStation 3, bikes, gift cards, Indians had surgery and although many vets tried, Victoria Hudson can be reached at BeJeweled, a grateful talk? I just don’t understand US. Ohio Direction Card. What better way to tistics prove that South Collinwood is the Coit Road Farmers Market that sits on the that has access to the internet or the Col- tickets. And more hot dogs. Collinwood no one was able to save her. Our other dog, 17516 Schenely,(440) 341-0540, vbejeweled@ Now at the time of this writing this coming feed yourself and your family than growing second lowest crime area on the northeast border our neighborhood shares with East linwood or Nottingham Libraries to visit Recreation Center 16300 Lakeshore Blvd, Luna, came from a great rescue organiza- gmail.com or [email protected]. weekend on the Cleveland calendar means St. it yourself? And starting May 2, EBT/SNAP side(second only to North Collinwood). Cleveland. Tell them of the sidestreets lined www.collinwoodobserver.com and click (420) 8323; Mon-Fri, 7 am-7 pm. Patrick’s Day as well as the “official” begin- MOTHERS’ DAY AT THE LIBRARY recipients will have their purchases matched At the same time, one can almost see how with well-kept properties and people who on Observation Deck on the left column, Branches Art Space ning of Spring. But you know family, rarely Thur, May 10 Join Caroline Peak at the Col- up to $10 – so if you use those funds to buy Kitty consciousness outsiders could come to that conclusion still care about their neighborhood. Invite create a log-in and post your ideas about does Spring show up when the calendar says linwood branch for “Thank You Mom”: A veggie plants, you essentially get free food Open House/Fundraiser considering how the news and the main- people to come and see what the neighbor- how we should advance our neighborhood. continues so. Particularly here in Cleveland. Need I Mother’s Day Commemoration. Mothers all season long. And – if you use your Ohio hood has to offer. Or you can log in to the Member Center remind you that our average high at this time stream local media seem to portray the and mother figures are special – create a Direction Card every time the market is open by Jerry Schmidt by Monica Doyle Branches Art Space Open House - Fund- The Waterloo Alley Cat Project (WACP) of the year is a cold 41 degrees and the average neighborhood with an imbalance of light The city of Cleveland will not waste section on this same site and submit your memorable craft, piece of jewelry or keep- each month, you will get $80-$90 in free raiser Saturday, May 12; 2 pm-7 pm 18322 is a non-profit group caring for abandoned low is 28 degrees? And that is not with blue being shed on bad news as opposed to the their time marketing our neighborhood to response to the newspaper. sake to show them you care. Collinwood food to help your family eat better. I believe Lakeshore Blvd, across from VASJ High and feral cats around the Waterloo Road but grey skies. But now we have Sun and fun Library 856 E152 St. (216) 623-6934. Mon, that’s called win-win. Coit Road Farmers’ School. 2-5 pm: Children’s tent with fun Arts and Entertainment District by using the in Cleveland in the month of March. WOW! Tue, Thur 10 am-7 pm; Wed, Fri, Sat 10 Market Coit Road Farmer’s Market is located crafts and activities, 5 pm: Live auction, 6 humane method of trap-neuter/spay-release I therefore reference a previous article that am-6 pm; www.cpl.org at the corner of Coit & Woodworth Road in Keeping Kids Safe: An Internet & Mobile Safety pm: Chinese auction ticket drawing- ART- to prevent further litters. WACP does not spoke about the benefits of sunny skies. In MAY AT THE GOLDEN AGE CENTER Flea East Cleveland. www.coitmarket. org. Open euthanize healthy cats. All cats are tested for MUSIC- FOOD-FUN! See the art gallery, Blue Skies and Sunshine Everywhere I wrote: Workshop from New Birth Ministries Market Fri & Sat May 4 and 5 Tables are year-round Saturday 8 am to 1 pm; April- FIV, given necessary vaccinations and treat- artists’ studio and student learning space! “So the next time you feel a bit “down” (you $15 for both days, so if you’re clearing November Wednesdays 10 am-1 pm. (216) ments for parasites, then released back where Enter a “Chinese Auction” to win art by probably need an increase of both vitamin D by Jimmie Booze Every attendee will receive: winter clutter – the gifts you didn’t really 249-5455 during market hours. they were found. Once cats are released, a and vitamin B12 [the direct effect of the sun’s Currently: • A clearer understanding of the issues local artists and items donated by area busi- trained caretaker provides food daily and nesses! Talk with Branches artists and check rays provide you the same thing] in your diet) • 1 in 3 kids have been cyber-bullied and their kids are facing. keeps an eye out for newcomers or problems. out the classes being offered. All proceeds It is our aim to create a world-class cat remember that beauty exists all around you many have taken their lives as a result. • Free resources to help them communi- through the snow, the cold and yes particu- will help Branches fulfill its mission and off- sanctuary/garden in Waterloo. This project • 70% of kids receive unwanted obscene cate with their kids about making safer larly the vista “above the hills from which set the cost of art materials for our students. is totally achievable with donations. WACP and pornographic materials. decisions. is investigating the details and we hope to comes your help.” Well now Family you do More info: Meg Garbincus: (216) 482-7085 Jerry • Access to free technology that can be move forward in late Spring. A cat-friendly have the blue skies and sunshine everywhere • 30% have received “sexting” messages. Schmidt (239) 293-9548 Tracy Fuzie: (440) 527-4018 • 63% of kids on the Internet have been used to stay connected to their kids’ garden is a good use of vacant land, increas- so Just Smile. ing community assets with aesthetic appeal. By the way did you know that science has asked to meet in person by a complete online. This powerful workshop has been It’s also a good place to increase local partici- proven that it takes more muscles in your stranger. pation by providing social and educational face to display a frown as opposed to show- Keeping Kids Safe: An Internet & Mobile shared with hundreds of schools, churches opportunities which will increase security. ing those pearly whites? Remember “a smile Safety Workshop™ is is a free, 25 minute, and community organizations across the Tax deductible donations can be made is just a frown turned upside down.” So once multimedia Internet & Mobile Safety pre- country and thousands of parents. through Northeast Shores at 317 E 156th again; How About A Smile? sentation designed for parents. This dynamic Join the movement to keep our childern St. Cleveland, OH 44110. Mark WACP in memo line. Merchandise, and limited edi- By the way, the forecasted average temper- presentation uses the latest statistics, safe in cyber-space. ature for the beginning to end of this coming tion signed posters by Jake Kelly can be resources, videos, and expert tips to convey week is 79 degrees. Believe me, I am smiling. Tuesday, May 8, at 7:30 PM purchased at Blue Arrow Records at 16001 the must-have information parents need in Waterloo Road. Donations are also accepted How about you? New Birth Ministries, 14911 Westropp order to educate, engage with, and protect at Blue Arrow for your convenience. Just thought you might like to know. Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110 Happy Planting Collinwood Family! their children in today’s digital world. Monica Doyle is a North Collinwood resident employed at the Beachland Ballroom, and a lover of cats. For more details about WACP and Kitty Con- Brenda Hartfield (216) 372-1988 sciousness cat sanctuary/garden plan, go to Founder Cell: (440) 339-6170 this story on www.collinwoodobserver.com. [email protected] Today’s Future Foundation Martin’s Men’s Wear Making a difference in the lives of youth through Education, Arts and Athletics Quality Fashion Belvedere T Mezlan T Steve Harvey Upcoming Events Stacy Adams T Giorgio Brutini The 2nd Annual Today’s Future Talent Competition Silver Silk T Lucasini June 23rd 2012 696 E. 185th Street Phone 216.481.4949 Fresh Food Fast Monday-Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm 2:00pm—6:00pm Fresh Food Fast
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