Coventry Village Becomes Unglued

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INSIDE 5 Coventry Village becomes unglued UH’s Francine Goldberg wins Deanna Bremer Fisher primary Coventry Village Special Improvement District (CVSID) is fed up with the unsightly gum and stickers that cover the sidewalks, benches, signs, trash cans and other surfaces in the district. 14 “It’s become an epidemic,” said Heights High Steve Presser, owner of Big Fun and celebrates active CVSID member. senior prom In May, CVSID purchased a Dr. Gum machine, which uses steam heat and an environmentally friendly solution to remove gum, stickers, graffiti and other stubborn substances from public spaces, a Bremer Fisher without damaging painted surfaces. 15 Tommy Fello, owner of Tommy’s D ea nn Fairfax student Karl Benz of Downtown Cleveland Alliance checks the machine as CVSID’s Jason Wanska operates the restaurant, oversees the CVSID main- Kenji Sakaie cleaning wand and Walberto Lemus, Tommy Fello and Steve Presser look on. tenance crew. He said CVSID had visits Ohio purchased the machine for $5,700, but statehouse for two years to keep its streets clean. is effective for both and also removes would also need to purchase a portable Karl Benz, training manager for DCA’s some graffiti.” generator, an industrial cart and a step 25-person cleaning crew, came to Cov- Benz cleaned a small patch of side- ladder to enable CVSID’s crews to reach entry on May 14 to show CVSID rep- walk in front of Tommy’s restaurant, and all areas of the district. resentatives how to use it. then turned his attention to the trash can, 25 The Downtown Cleveland Alliance “We’ve been using it more for stick- which had several stickers on it. Jason continued on page 7 Heights High (DCA) has been using the machine ers,” said Benz, “rather than gum, but it alum opens Noble Road Make Your Mark engages residents in Residents express deli creative way to strengthen local economy concerns at Wiley swing space meeting Mary Ryan

Heights Arts, the organization behind Dondreya Allen local art initiatives such as the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Arch, murals in the Cedar A community meeting about transform- Lee and Cedar Fairmount business ing Wiley Middle School to swing space districts, and the Heights Youth Club during high school and middle school mosaic, has launched Make Your Mark construction was held on May 20 at the for the Arts, a new public art program n ya school. District staff and consultants designed to tap into the creative spirit of discussed building design, safety and the community and encourage increased security, traffic flow and modular class-

support of local businesses. R M ary courtesy rooms. Community members were able Rachel Bernstein, executive direc- Cleveland Heights High School senior intern Davon to ask questions and offer input. Brantley refines details on his personal stamp. tor, explained, “it’s a way to bring our In November 2013, Heights residents passed a $134.8 million bond

Deliver to addressee or currentDeliver resident entire community together with a fun, artistic activity [to] help build relation- businesses has been beyond my expec- issue to fund renovations of Cleveland ships with residents and businesses. I tations so far, and I’m really looking Heights-University Heights schools, in- am especially thankful to the Cleveland forward to seeing this program spread cluding the high school and Monticello Foundation and Cyrus Eaton Founda- as we celebrate our creativity together.” and Roxboro middle schools. tion, Shawn Paul Salon, and Elizabeth Beginning at the end of May and At the end of the 2013–14 school Gevelber of Simply Charming for their running through September, Heights year, Wiley will be shut down so that early investment in this idea, and to residents can participate by creating a construction can begin to expand the Heights Arts board members for pound- personal symbol on a rubber stamping building to house Heights High stu-

FutureHeights FutureHeights Blvd. #105 Washington 2843 Heights, OH 44118 Cleveland ing the pavement. The response from continued on page 4 dents. “The master facilities plan will completely renovate and revitalize our CH council member Boyd wins primary for Ohio House seat district,” said Nylajean McDaniel, superintendent. Dondreya Allen for District voters for Ohio House District 9 have “The population of students [using 9, which chosen to put their faith in me and give Wiley] will quadruple, going from ap- Janine R. Boyd, Cleveland Heights includes me the opportunity to fight for them in proximately 400 to approximately 1,600 City Council member, won the May 9 Cleveland Columbus. As their State Representa- students,” said Andrea Celico, assistant

Democratic primary election for state Heights, oyd tive, I will hit the ground running and superintendent. representative for Ohio’s 9th District. University use my experience to ensure the 2015 Krista Hawthorne, executive direc- Boyd garnered slightly more than 65 Heights a n i e b biennium budget is reflective of our tor of Reaching Heights, who attended percent of the vote to defeat fellow and Shaker community’s best interests. the meeting, said, “There are clearly Democrat Sean P. Malone, a Shaker j courtesy Heights. Janine Boyd “It is a privilege to be granted the concerns about traffic flow with the Heights attorney, by a vote of 8,460 to Barbara opportunity to continue my mother, increased number of students who will 4,431. Boyd will now face Republican Boyd did not seek re-election due to State Representative Barbara Boyd’s be in the building. It was difficult to -un Charles Hopson in the Nov. 6 general term limits. Her term is up at the end legacy,” Boyd added, “while also fol- derstand the jargon about traffic lights, election. of this year. lowing my own path to make a positive so I am interested in seeing how it will Boyd’s mother, Barbara Boyd, In a press release, Janine Boyd stat- impact on the lives of our citizens.” flow.” is currently the state representative ed, “I am honored that the Democratic continued on page 3 continued on page 8

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They are also YOGA FOR EVERY BODY council vote on Cedar- Coventry development Coventry project concerned that allowing the extreme vari- would fill a need 30 DAYS UNLIMITED ances to the zoning code sets a precedent and encourages development of high-density To the Editor: YOGA & SPECIAL To the Editor: housing in a traditional single-family neighborhood. BEGINNERS’ PROGRAM - Kathleen Tark’s informed comments At its May 5 meeting, Cleveland Heights Residents have also voiced their outrage [In a May letter to the editor] on the $59 City Council voted 5-2 to confirm the vari- that the CH Planning Department did not development of the Cedar-Coventry (NEW LOCAL STUDENTS ONLY) ances granted by the CH Board of Zoning engage or inform the community of the city’s intersection’s southwest property give Appeals to Kertesz Enterprises, a developer intent to develop multi-unit housing at this everyone a desirable goal in the area’s from Orange Village, for a four-unit complex signature Cleveland Heights location. development. At the same time, Tark at the vacant lot at Cedar and Coventry One neighbor expressed his opposition gives us no tangible and imminent roads. Council members Jeff Coryell and to CH City Council’s decision by displaying means to [reach] that goal. Addition- Melissa Yasinow voted against the measure. a sign on his house which read, “We oppose ally, [her letter] ignores the existing Neighborhood residents and oth- City Hall threatening our historic neighbor- situation with respect to the immediate ers have expressed concern over the pro- hood character.” Experience the Atma Center difference! posed development since it was announced area along Cedar Road where properties 2319 Lee Road 216-371-9760 atmacenter.com are being used as transient, multifamily, in March. They point out that the size and Kathleen Fant rentals. mass of the building is out of scale with the Cleveland Heights The proposed development is designed to accommodate multiple families on a compact property where there Protect your family. is, obviously, a need that the adjacent PO Boxproperties 198 are filling. 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Vince Reddy hoods’ assets. What would I like to see from More than 150 people attended our city government? I think the first a meeting on April 29 regarding step was taken at the April meeting. problems in the neighborhoods of Though no one came out and said it, Cleveland Heights’s north side. The I think the meeting indicated city meeting took place at the Martin government’s open acknowledgment G. Lentz Police Academy on Noble that there are problems in the north. Road. Mayor Dennis Wilcox opened I was grateful that no one tried to put the meeting by expressing the city’s a positive spin on a grim situation. sincere desire to hear from neighbor- I know that we will never go back hood residents. Five of his six city to the days when the city’s Heights council colleagues also attended, Housing Service did a remarkable job as did several city officials. Tanisha of contributing to the stability of city Briley, city manager, took comments neighborhoods. The city doesn’t have REPRINTED FROM FUNNY TIMES / P0 BOX 18530 / CLEVELAND HTS OH 44118 / FUNNYTIMES.COM from the audience and ran the meet- the financial wherewithal it once did, boyd continued from page 1 ing. but it can still participate in rebuild- As a neighborhood homeowner ing the north side and not simply Cleveland Heights City Council nity to serve, and I am grateful that my since 1999, and someone who has address problems by removing them members appointed Boyd to council in parents taught me that, in fact, service witnessed with alarm what seems to here and there. 2012, to fill the seat vacated by the late makes life full,” added Boyd. be the north side’s accelerating de- I despair every time I see another Phyllis Evans, who resigned for “personal Boyd, 43, grew up in Cleveland cline in recent years, I found myself home being demolished in my neigh- reasons” on June 4, 2012. Boyd was sworn Heights and attended Beaumont agreeing with most—not all—of the borhood. From my front door, I can in on Oct. 3 of that year, and then, in No- School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts commentary. The topics of my neigh- see three empty lots that had houses vember 2013, was elected to a two-year degree from Hillsdale College and a bors’ complaints—crime, vacant on them not too long ago, and from term, for which she ran unopposed. Master of Arts degree from Michigan homes, a perceived lack of interest on my backyard, I can see two. I am not “In terms of campaigning for the State University. the part of city government, empty someone who is opposed to demoli- November election,” said Boyd via Boyd lists as her top priorities storefronts, problems with certain tion at all costs, and would bulldoze e-mail, “I plan on doing more of the “protecting early voting rights, quality businesses, greatly diminished prop- certain properties myself if I could, same. Knocking on doors with any of early care and education, workforce de- erty values, misbehaving youths, and but a neighborhood full of vacant lots the available and amazing volunteers velopment for the under-employed and on and on—are all concerns I have is only marginally better off than one I’ve had the honor of campaigning with unemployed, protecting women’s health lost sleep over. full of vacant houses. so far, hosting events with the help of care choices and supporting health and Many commenters made a point The neighborhoods have assets I gracious supporters, my family and human services.” of commending some city services, hope can be built upon. A still-sturdy wonderful friends, and taking the time For more information visit www. such as the police department’s, but housing stock would be impossible to answer any questions that District 9 janineboyd2014.com. the feeling that this part of town has to replace with comparable quality. residents may have regarding my posi- been written off by the city, justified Public transportation—the 41 is the tion on various issues, as well as what Dondreya Allen is a senior at Cleveland or not, is not something I alone have city’s only 24-hour bus service—is my priorities are and why. Heights High School and a Heights Observer experienced. relatively good, and the numerous “I am grateful for every opportu- intern. I left the meeting somewhat apartment buildings are assets as hopeful, partly because I got the long as they are well-managed. There impression that city government may are also many good businesses in our be willing to be an active partner in threadbare commercial districts. working to turn things around up I hope the city will work with its Fresh north. It’s not that the city has done nonprofit community and emerging nothing for the north side. By taking neighborhood groups to revitalize its some businesses to court and ad- northern extremes. Air,Fresh dressing some of the neighborhoods’ There is a lot of work ahead blighted properties, for example, the if Cleveland Heights is going to Fare! City of Cleveland Heights has indeed prosper as a diverse community and been working on some of our prob- once again set a standard for Greater lems. Cleveland in this regard. A new THE What is needed, however, is the phase of this work may have gotten city’s participation in making the started. neighborhoods great again. No one is asking the city to come in and solve Vince Reddy was the Cleveland Heights Our patio is now open for dining al fresco. every problem. It is essential that the zoning administrator from 1996 to 2005. city be involved, though, and not only He is a former board member of Future- 2267 Lee Rd • Cleve, OH 44118 #",&3:t$"'& in addressing problems, but also in Heights and is an 18-year resident of the 216-932-3003 • stone-oven.com helping to build upon the neighbor- city.

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Heights Observer Concert Series.indd 1 4/22/2014 3:41:36 PM Heights Observer June 1, 2014 3 www.heightsobserver.org Opinion/Letters mark for the arts continued from page 1 block, then using the stamped image locations include the Wine Spot, the Club Diner, Mac’s Backs, Moto Photo on communities to express our individuality (their mark) throughout the Heights at BottleHouse Brewery, Katz Club Diner Cedar, PC Handyman, Simply Charming, and celebrate living and working in this member businesses and organizations. and B Side Lounge, with many business- Quintana’s Barber and Dream Spa, Mister diverse community. I hope all residents The result will be a collective creative es offering evening specials. Daytime Brisket, the Music Settlement, the Nature will be a part of this community archive endeavor for local economic develop- workshops will be held weekends at Center at Shaker Lakes, Shawn Paul Salon, and legacy project and join me in creat- ment, and a visual archive of the par- Heights Arts gallery and Dewey’s Pizza. Sing and Swing, the Stone Oven, and the ing their stamps and leaving them in our ticipating individuals. The artist-led workshops are free Wine Spot. local businesses this summer.” “Heights Arts has been instrumen- for Heights Arts members and $15 for “I am thrilled to be a part of the For more information contact tal in solidifying Cleveland Heights’s others. Registration and a workshop Make Your Mark for the Arts public Heights Arts at 216-371-3457 or visit reputation as Home to the Arts,” said schedule is available online at www. art program,” said Douglas Katz, owner www.heightsarts.org/makeyourmark. Mayor Dennis R. Wilcox. “Now, Make heightsarts.org or in person at Heights of Katz Club Diner. “Make Your Mark Your Mark is the latest embodiment of Arts, 2175 Lee Road. for the Arts is an incredibly creative Mary Ryan is a member of the Heights Arts this, using art and creativity to celebrate For residents unable to attend a opportunity for all of us in the Heights staff, and has been a Heights resident for 25 years. all of us as individuals who make up this workshop, Make Your Mark kits are incredible community—including our available for purchase at Bliss Health thriving local businesses.” and Healing Center, City Buddha, Fair- Career teachers strengthen education Residents create their personal mount Cleaners, the Grog Shop, Mister capacity stamp in one of two ways: through Brisket, Katz Club Diner, the Wine a Create Your Mark workshop at Spot and Wood Trader. The kits are free select Heights businesses, or using a for Heights Arts members if picked up seasoned professionals. Good teachers the common do-it-yourself kit. Evening workshop at the Heights Arts gallery and $15 for are always becoming better teachers. good others at all locations. They are always learning and improv- Once residents have created their ing and finding what works. Every mark, they can visit member businesses year they invest in teaching represents to stamp their mark and collect the busi- growth in the capacity of the educa- 216-371-5944 nesses’ stamps in a passport-style book- Susie Kaeser tion system to deliver. It takes a career to build an accomplished educator. • Slate and tile repairs & replacement let. The booklet outlines participating Uston• Custom copper flashings installed It’s June. Another school year comes As a community and a society, we businesses by themed “tracks,” such as • Gutters and downspouts installed “food and drink” and “arts and culture.” to an end. Joy, regrets, successes, new are fortunate that there are creative, • Chimney and step tuck-pointing friends, new skills, a broader world patient, gifted people who make • Flat roof specialists Once a track is filled with five stamps, view, frustrations, fears, failures—it’s teaching their profession and their MASTERCARD/VISA passport booklets can be presented at Heights Arts, and participants will a complicated mix of emotions. life’s work. Together they are a force receive coupons to businesses listed on When I was young, this festive for good. It is time to recognize teach- that track. moment—the end of the daily grind, ers for their remarkable work and Almost 50 founding Make Your Mark early to rise and early to bed, control- support them in becoming their best. business participants have signed up so far, ling my temper, paying attention, It is hard for me to understand the including Big Fun, Bremec Garden Center, books, pencils, chalk—was accompa- thinking that has infected education Dewey’s Pizza, Luna Bakery Café, Cedar nied by this joyous chant, “School’s policy and made blaming teachers a Lee Theatre, Heights Libraries, the Bottle- out, school’s out, teacher let her substitute for improving education. Uston Roof Restoration Inc. House, Fairmount Cleaners, Fire Food and bloomers out.” Legislators continue to propose ir- [email protected] Drink, the Grog Shop, Jakprints, Katz For teachers it is a well-earned rational and unacceptable teacher- respite from the ever-increasing pres- evaluation schemes designed to catch sures to produce results, and the grow- teachers being bad, rather than using ing distrust and disrespect for their our greatest education resource to crucial role in shaping our future. This make schools great. year, 19 seasoned Cleveland Heights- My worry is that the policy envi- University Heights teachers, who have ronment will discourage goodhearted dedicated their careers to the educa- people from making teaching their tion of our children, will walk out of life’s work. How can they put up their classrooms for the last time. A with the abuse from ideologues who community asset of immeasurable distrust anything that is public? value—developed over time—will be Trust, respect, high expectations, lost forever. strong support, adequate resources While it is easy to blame teachers for doing the job, fair pay and hav- for problems in our schools, it doesn’t ing a voice are what make teaching hold up when you think about these an attractive career. These ideas are Join Us This Summer familiar stalwarts of innovation and missing from public policy. excellence in our buildings: Betsy Thirty years from now I wonder First Friday & Saturday of Each Month Neylon, Belinda Farrow, Gary Swidar, how many veteran teachers will be re- Kathy Gill, Glenn Brackens, Sue Hood, tiring from a satisfying career because Kathy Pahys, Diane Ferri, Lorraine we knew how to support them in for Turner, Linda Smith Peterson, Peter bringing out the best in our children. A SIDEWALK SALE Tuttle and many more! Many taught This is a dangerous time for public my children, used Reaching Heights education and democracy. Sweet Savings Await grants to improve learning and pushed As teachers release our children to children to learn in new ways. the freedom of summer, we can com- Over their careers, they developed pensate in small ways for the failures and honed the complex skills needed of our elected officials by reaching Perennials Galore to manage large groups of young out to our educators. Express your Homegrown • Beautiful • Unique people, inspire a diverse set of learners, gratitude and respect. Write that note. differentiate their teaching to connect Make that call. Say goodbye. Let them to the specific individuals who popu- know their work is crucial to a positive Spend $50 lated their classrooms and respond to future. We need them to stay at this Get a FREE Perennial! the hearts and minds that were put work, continue to build their skills in their care by parents who want the and keep replenishing the wellspring Coupon good June 1 - 15, 2014. best for their children. They created of learning that career educators bring One coupon per customer. Retail Customers Only. safe and respectful mini-communities to the classroom and retiring teachers Customer must spend $50 to receive FREE perennial within the walls of our schools. take with them. Coupon good at Bremec on the Heights location only. Teachers are the core resource 13410 Cedar Road ◊ Cleveland Heights ◊ 44118 ◊ 216.932.0039 of our education system, and there is Susie Kaeser is a longtime resident of no shortcut to re-creating within new Cleveland Heights, former director of 13410 Cedar Road ◊ Cleveland Heights ◊ 44118 ◊ 216.932.0039 teachers the accumulated experiences Reaching Heights, and serves on the na- and wisdom that reside within our tional board of Parents for Public Schools.

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meeting highlights Dondreya Allen “We worked hard to win the pri- either a solution or a temporary place to live. mary election and we will work even April 23, 2014 Francine Goldberg, former Univer- All council members were present. He presented statements from two doctors, harder to win the general election in and a petition signed by representatives of sity Heights coun- November,” said Goldberg. Public comments cilwoman and vice Rick Creger of Saybrook Road expressed almost every home on the street. A number “Our campaign message has always concern about the plan to move Heights of fellow residents were present and spoke mayor, won the May 6 been that being a Domestic Relations High students to Wiley during the renova- in support of his request. Zucker noted that Democratic primary patching small areas of the street would Judge will be more than a job for me—it tions to the high school building. He felt the for Cuyahoga County will be a mission,” Goldberg explained. “I proposal was not fair to the students, retailers not present a problem, just the hot-cooked asphalt. Domestic Relations believe that I can make a significant con- and residents of the neighborhood. There Judge. Goldberg won would be 1,200 full-time students, 300–400 Councilwoman Nancy English assured tribution to the families of our County.” transient students, plus teachers. He felt the Zucker that he had been heard. She favored 72 percent of the For more information on Francine delaying the repaving of Allison Road, and proposal to use Purvis Pool for the students vote, defeating John Goldberg, visit www.goldbergforjudge.com. other council members concurred. Francine Goldberg would create undue wear and tear on the McIntyre, a lawyer For more information on Janet Rath facilities, which the taxpayers paid for. He Delinquent debt and Lakewood resident, 59,536 to Colaluca, visit www.colalucaforjudge.com asked council to not approve the construction Council approved having the Ohio Attorney 22,867. General’s office handle delinquent debt col- and installation of trailers requested by the She will next face incumbent Re- school board. Mayor Susan Infeld noted that lection. Councilwoman Susan Pardee asked Dondreya Allen is a senior at Cleveland Heights although the board had presented its propos- Larry Heiser, finance director, to make a full publican Judge Janet Rath Colaluca in High School and a Heights Observer intern. als to council, there have been no formal review of the collection process in six months. the November general election. plans nor requests brought before council. Street resurfacing contract “I am absolutely delighted and Delinquent debt collection Council authorized an agreement with The overwhelmed by this show of support,” An ordinance proposing that the city use Shelly Company for the 2014 street resur- Goldberg said via e-mail. “I am grati- the Ohio Attorney General’s office to pro- facing program. Seven contractors submit- fied that the voters entrusted me with vide delinquent debt collection service was ted bids for this joint proposal with Shaker the responsibility of representing the presented on first reading. Currently, the city Heights. The Shelly Company was the low is using First Federal Credit Union, which bidder at $518,186.25. Most of the streets Democratic Party for this important keeps 65 percent of what it collects. The to be repaved have not been paved since judicial position.” attorney general’s office will most likely use 1994 or 1995. The Shelly Company has Goldberg was a University Heights an external collection firm, which will use the previously done work in the city under the councilwoman for 12 years, serving attorney general’s letterhead. This is a new names of companies acquired by Shelly. Al- as vice mayor for four of those years, lison Road was excluded, and Joe Ciuni, city option in Ohio, but it has been used success- until term limits brought an end to her fully in other states. The city would receive engineer, will select another street at a cost 90 percent of the funds collected, and the not to exceed the cost allocated for Allison service to the city in December 2013. contract can be ended with a 45-day notice Road. Allison Road will be patched using Goldberg earned her undergradu- if the city is not satisfied. funds from the street-patching fund. ate degree at The Ohio State University Councilwoman Susan Pardee was Repaving project and her J.D. at Cleveland-Marshall Col- concerned that coercive measures might be City Engineer Ciuni reported that the Belvoir lege of Law. She served as a Cuyahoga used, but it was noted that the attorney gen- Boulevard repaving project has begun, work- eral’s office includes the Office of Consumer County prosecutor for 22 years before ing between Cedar and Mayfield roads first. resigning in February to run for election Protection Services, which should help to [Crews] will move to the section by John maintain a balance. Carroll University (JCU) on June 19, closing as a judge. Yard waste that block for one month. The remainder of Council approved an agreement with Cleve- the project will allow through-traffic, reduced land Heights for disposal of yard waste. The to one lane in each direction. Only the JCU Spring Specials city’s contract with J. Jack Mulch ended Jan. portion will require complete closure of the Shore 2 room $599 (up to 333 sq.ft.) 1, and the company’s facility in Cleveland block. The entire project should be com- has been closed. University Heights will pleted by Oct. 31. Carpet II 1 room $299 (up to 180 sq.ft.) pay Cleveland Heights $7,000, which is LWV Observer: Wendy Deuring. Includes Installation $500 less than it was paying to J. Jack, and w/ Premium Pad with only the cost to transport the waste to 216-531-9105 Cleveland Heights. [Cleveland Heights will Mon-Tue 10-6 In Store Payment Plan transport the waste by truck to Newbury.] Look for earlier, and often expanded, Wed 10-5 The cost is a lump sum for the year, based postings of meeting summaries online (No Credit Needed) Thu 10-7 on average quantities for the past five years. at www.heightsobserver.org. *See Store For Details* Fri 10-4 Deer management These meeting summaries are Sat 10-3 Councilwoman Pardee announced that she abstracted from LWV observers’ Bring this ad and had attended a workshop on a regional written reports. The summaries have program of deer management. There was been edited and prepared by Anne recieve a discount! no specific plan in place, but the communi- McFarland, Charlene Morse and Discount NOT valid on specials! ties in the region are working together to Maryann Barnes. 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Heights Observer June 1, 2014 5 www.heightsobserver.org Cleveland Heights News Heights chicken keepers to host June 21 tour

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Cleveland Institute of Art Real estate agency dubs Cleveland Heights a Creativity Matters foodie paradise

Dondreya Allen

Real estate agency Movoto has ranked Cleveland Heights the third most exciting place in Ohio, following Lake- wood and Oxford, calling it a “foodie The Katz Club Diner, owned and operated by Cleveland Heights resident and chef Douglas Katz, paradise.” is one of the many locally owned, independent Movoto, an online real estate eateries that contribute to the city’s foodie status. brokerage based in San Mateo, Calif., Do what operates in 36 states and in Washington, Deal Score.” The cities with the lowest D.C. scores were ranked the highest. Cleve- you love The agency ranked each of 173 cities land Heights scored a total of 39.14. in the state of Ohio with a population Cleveland Heights’s eclectic, non-fast of more than 10,000. It scored each city food eatery choices pushed it to the third based on seven criteria: nightlife per spot, with a helping hand from its rank- capita (bars, clubs, comedy), live music ings for young population, population venues per capita, active life options per density, and music venues. The only thing capita (parks, outdoor activities), fast keeping Cleveland Heights from ranking food restaurants per capita (the fewer higher, according to Movoto, is its active the better), percentage of restaurants life ranking, which was a low 139. that are not fast food (the higher the To view the full report, visit www. better), percentage of residents ages 18 movoto.com/blog/top-ten/most-exciting- to 34 (the higher the better), and popu- places-in-ohio. Register today! lation density (the higher the better). Summer classes begin June 9 After ranking each city from 1 to Dondreya Allen is a senior at Cleveland 173 for each category, Movoto added Heights High School and a Heights Observer the rankings together into one “Big intern. CIA’s Continuing Education program includes a wide range of courses in art and design taught by accomplished faculty, in a dynamic, friendly and well-equipped learning environment.

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Sunday at Cain Park Heights historical photo of the month We Are Cleveland Heights, an organization that comprises both residents and business owners, is hosting a Sunday in the Park event at Cain Park on June 1, 2–4 p.m. We Are Cleveland Heights encourages park visitors to bring their families, fly kites, play instruments, bring a picnic, read a book, meet neighbors, and enjoy time in the park event, and about We Are Cleveland with others. Heights, visit www.facebook.com/ For more information on this weareclehts. Cleveland Heights city o f cle v elan d hei g hts This is what the southwest corner of Cedar and Taylor roads looked like during the 1930s. The City Council building is the same but the tenants, of course, have changed since then. In the photo, Miller’s Pharmacy and soda fountain is on the corner, next to the Boulevard Fruit and Vegetable Market. Before the advent of the supermarket, residents did their produce shopping in small neighborhood meeting highlights shops such as this one. This photo was selected by the Cleveland Heights Historical Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated APRIL 23, 2014 Lad, executive director of HRRC, commended the to preserving and promoting the diverse character and traditions of Cleveland Heights. For more in- All council members were present. city for its work on housing and thanked the city formation, and to view additional historical images, visit www.chhistory.org or www.facebook.com/ clevelandheightshistorical. New law director for its nearly 43 years of partnership with HRRC. Council approved hiring Anthony Farris to be During that time, HRRC has helped homeowners coventry continued from page 1 the new law director. Farris was formerly law make more than $14 million in improvements. know what our operating costs are.” director for the City of Youngstown, where he Three Cleveland Heights residents described Wanska and Walberto Lemus, members Fello said CVSID also plans to how HRRC’s services helped them become better made contributions in city response to housing of the CVSID cleaning crew, then took purchase a hydraulic broom for its plow, stewards of their property. foreclosure. He is a graduate of Case Western charge of the machine to clean stickers which would enable it to brush snow Reserve University Law School. During his report Cedar Coventry development: Several off one of the district’s unique benches. from neighborhood sidewalks, and that at the end of the meeting, Mayor Dennis Wilcox residents spoke about the proposed four-unit expressed appreciation for Jim Julian’s contribu- development by Kertesz Enterprises at 12800 The final demonstration project the crew it would probably ask nearby property tions as interim law director. Cedar Road (corner of Cedar and Coventry completed was removing several stickers owners to chip in to help cover the costs. roads), which is city-owned property. The from a pedestrian-crossing sign. “We are a walkable neighborhood,” Consulting firm to review city operations proposal requires two zoning variances, which Council approved a $102,000 contract with would permit reduced development space and Fello said CVSID would consider he said. “We want to keep our district Cincinnati-based The Novak Consulting Group higher density. sharing the machine with other busi- accessible in all kinds of weather, and to review delivery of city services to ascertain if Six residents from the neighborhood adja- ness districts in the Heights once its make it a pleasant place to shop.” the city is using its resources effectively. cent to the project spoke against the plan and crew was comfortable operating it. “We Taxation of live entertainment venues the variances, which they described as extreme. would provide it as a package,” he said, Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- They noted traffic issues and claimed that the Council revised language of 1947 legislation “We’d provide the machine, labor and tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the governing the taxation of live entertainment plan design was inappropriate for the scale of venues. Additionally, the amendments clarify the site and not in keeping with the neighbor- cleaning solution for one price, once we Heights Observer. the tax rate for different venues depending on hood. audience size. Speaking in support of the variances, Randy Kertesz, the project developer, explained Bidding and purchasing changes that safety issues had been checked by the Council changed sections of the city code gov- police, and that he had already changed the erning competitive bidding by outlining three design and placement of the units in response conditions where competitive bidding is not to design suggestions by the city. required: when contracts for goods or services Jordan Burns, the developer’s attorney, said are less than $50,000; if the service can be the variances were needed to make the project 4 obtained through a state, federal or munici- feasible. He argued that this is not the place to pality purchasing program; or if it is less than vote on the design. There are other opportunities what is available through several cooperative for input. purchasing programs. Council also authorized Harmonious Services the city’s enrollment in two cooperative purchas- Community Development Block Grant ing programs: Cuyahoga County Cooperative Council approved amending the Community De- Under Purchasing and Sourcing Alliance Network velopment Block Grant (CDBG) application to Purchasing. increase the request by $100,000. This increase represents a small improvement after three years New trees One Elegant Roof! of cuts in federal funds. The forestry department will start planting a recent shipment of trees. Zoning variances Council granted zoning variances to several resi- ►Rental Apartments for 55+ Curfew Penalty Review Board dents, and two variances to Kertesz Enterprises Council revised the timeline for holding meetings for its new development project at 12800 Cedar ►Furnished Extended Stay/Corporate Housing of the Curfew Penalty Review Board. The 21-day Road. The first variance would reduce from three timeline was changed to “reasonable time” and acres to 0.3347 acres the land required for a ►Bed & Breakfast Getaways with a minimum of three days notice. The old four-unit planned residential development. The timeline was not workable. second variance changes the maximum density ►Unique Event Venue Lead remediation for the property from 6.7 units per acre to 11.95 In order to give the city time to help more families units per acre. These two variances were ap- through the highly successful Lead Hazard Re- proved, with Council Members Mellissa Yasinow mediation Agreement with Cuyahoga County, and Jeff Coryell voting no. Yasinow explained How May We Serve You? council added 30 days to the program agree- that she felt council members should take the ment, which was set to expire July 31. two weeks that are available to them to consider Please call 216•321•5400 Six new firefighters sworn in other solutions. or visit us @ www.thealcazar.com Mayor Wilcox said he was pleased to be part of Noble neighborhood community meeting

the swearing-in ceremony for six new firefighters Mayor Dennis Wilcox thanked Noble Neighbor- held prior to the council meeting. The positions hood residents who participated in a community are funded through a two-year safety grant. meeting with council held at the police academy. Eric Coble More than 35 people shared their concerns and Mayor Wilcox congratulated Cleveland Heights ideas for the short- and long-term improvement author Eric Coble [on] his play being performed of the neighborhood. Conveniently located close to University Circle on Broadway. LWV Observer: Susie Kaeser. at the top of Cedar Hill in LWV Observer: Susie Kaeser. Cleveland Heights’ vibrant Cedar Fairmount neighborhood Look for earlier and often expanded MAY 5, 2014 postings of meeting summaries online www.heightsobserver.org All council members were present. at . 2450 Derbyshire Road, Cleveland Heights 44106 See disclaimer on page 5. Public comments Home Repair Resource Center (HRRC): Kathryn

Heights Observer June 1, 2014 7 www.heightsobserver.org community news CAC supported Vote for Best of the Heights 14 Heights arts organizations in 2013 Deanna Bremer Fisher awards will be available in the June, July and August issues of the Heights Residents can vote for their favorite Observer, at the many Heights in- Heights businesses in the 10th annual dependent businesses and at www. Dondreya Allen FutureHeights Best of the Heights futureheights.org. awards program. The 2014 survey FutureHeights will announce the In its Report to the Community, opens May 31 and runs through Aug. 31. winners at a celebration on Tuesday, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC) an- Since 2005, FutureHeights—a Sept. 23, at the newly renovated Tucker nounced that 196 arts organization nonprofit dedicated to promoting civic Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, received grants in 2013, including 14 engagement through information, edu- 2747 Fairmount Blvd. based in Cleveland Heights or Univer- cation and advocacy—has conducted One lucky survey respondent will Heights at 216-320-1423 or visit www. sity Heights. this public opinion survey to recognize win a FutureHeights gift package, in futureheights.org. CAC is a political subdivision of the unique attributes of locally owned a random drawing that will be held the State of Ohio that administers Heights businesses, and their contribu- during the award event. Survey par- Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- public funds from cigarette taxes and tions to the local economy. ticipants need not be present to win. tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the grants them to eligible organizations in Ballots for Best of the Heights For more information call Future- Heights Observer. Cuyahoga County. The 14 Heights organizations wiley continued from page 1 that have received grants are: Apollo’s Wiley renovations will be completed Fire, Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland for the 2015–16 school year, and the (Heights Youth Center), Cedar Fair- school building and property will house mount Business District, Choral Arts the high school students until the end of Society of Cleveland, City of Cleveland the 2016–17 school year. After the high Heights for the Cain Park Arts Festival, school work is completed, renovations to Coventry Village Special Improvement Monticello and Roxboro middle schools District, Dobama Theatre, Ensemble will begin and those students will be Theatre of Cleveland, Heights Arts, housed in the swing space for two years. Heights Youth Theatre, Lake Erie Ink, Details of how the campus will be Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Open expanded and programs that will and Doors Academy, and Roots of American will not be offered were presented at the Music. meeting. The swing space site will have CAC has donated more than $112 seven buildings, which will include a Ang ee S haker million to 237 local arts and cultural Residents listen to consultants and district staff talk about the proposed changes to Wiley. temporary, free-standing music building, organizations in Cuyahoga County since administration building, and an auxiliary because they’ll have modern climate Jeff Henderson, ThenDesign architect. its inception in 2007. Its vision is to gym. It will also include additional park- control and state-of-the-art science University Heights Mayor Susan build stronger and more resilient arts ing for staff and a one-way drive that will labs,” said Hawthorne. “These buildings Infeld said she had no comments at the and culture organizations, create vibrant go around the perimeter of the campus. seem like a positive solution—economi- meeting, as the school district has not and energetic neighborhoods infused Football will be played at the reno- cally and geographically—for the high yet made a formal presentation to UH with culture, and establish Cuyahoga vated high school football field, but other school and middle schools.” City Council regarding its plans for the County as a hub of creative activity and competition sports, such as basketball, “I think that Wiley’s community Wiley site. a destination for artists. will be cut due to lack of space and neighbors will have the opportunity to For more information about the For more information on CAC and traffic concerns. The district is talking see the amazing students that attend Wiley swing space, visit http://tinyurl. to view the report, visit www.cacgrants. with Lutheran East about using its gym, Heights,” she added. com/ockkz7t. org/index.php. and with the Warrensville City School ThenDesign Architecture, a design District about using its pool for swim firm based in Willoughby, will undertake Dondreya Allen is a senior at Cleveland Dondreya Allen is a senior at Cleveland programs. Some Career Tech programs, the swing space construction work. Heights High School and a Heights Observer Heights High School and a Heights Observer such as auto tech, cosmetology, nursing, “Our goals are to provide an equiva- intern. intern. and pharmacy tech, will be moved to the lent educational experience, enhance Delisle Center on Taylor Road. safety and security, manage environmental FutureHeights and Reaching Heights move to “The modular classrooms will be conditions, and continue to be good neigh- an upgrade in physical classroom space bors to the surrounding community,” said the Coventry Village neighborhood

Deanna Bremer Fisher building with a number of like-minded neighbors is an ideal complement to the Two Heights nonprofits—Future- mission of Reaching Heights, remind- Heights, the community-building ing us that we focus on making public organization that publishes the Heights education a pillar within our commu- Observer, and Reaching Heights, the nity. We anticipate an exciting cross- organization that supports public pollination of ideas and opportunities education in the Heights—are the with FutureHeights in particular, due newest tenants at the Coventry Build- to the many parallels in our goals.” ing, 2843 Washington Blvd., the former The groups plan to make some Coventry Elementary School. The two renovations to the space over the next organizations have both moved in to several months and will hold an open Suite 105, formerly occupied by the house later in the year. They join exist- Brennan’s Colony Open Office. ing Coventry Building tenants Lake Erie “Our strategic partnership with Ink, Family Connections, Ensemble 2299 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights Reaching Heights enables us to share Theatre, Cleveland Heights High resources, reduce expenses and use School Alumni Foundation, Urban Oak more of the dollars invested in us to School and Coventry Children’s Center. Patio Season... fulfill our mission of creating a more Both organizations will retain their Voted Best of the Heights! vibrant community,” said Clare Taft, current phone numbers and e-mail ad- president of the FutureHeights Board dresses. To reach FutureHeights, call of Directors. “We have more space at 216-320-1423 or e-mail info@future- brennanscolony.com the Coventry location than we did be- heights.org. To reach Reaching Heights, fore, and are looking forward to work- call 216-932-5110 or e-mail krista@reach- 216.371.1010 ing with Reaching Heights on some ingheights.org. joint programming.” John Hubbard, president of the Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- Reaching Heights Board of Directors tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the said, “Working out of a former school Heights Observer.

Heights Observer June 1, 2014 8 www.heightsobserver.org community news Heights foodies to speak at welcome event on June 26

Deanna Bremer Fisher

Three Heights civic organizations will host Welcome Home: Heights dreya A lle n D o n dreya Bob Votruba on his bike in front of the Kindness Bus. Foodies, a reception to welcome new and potential residents of Cleveland Heights and University Heights, from Kindness Bus visits the Heights 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, at The Wine Spot, 2271 Lee Road. Dondreya Allen Island.” The free event will feature a The positive quotes written on the panel discussion by Heights food- One Million Acts of Kindness, an or- exterior of the bus were contributed by ies and entrepreneurs about why ganization whose goal it is to spread people who have come in contact with it. they like living and working in the kindness and love in the world to end “The Blue Bird [bus] was contrib- Heights. Panelists are Chef Jonathan violence, visited the Heights in May, and uted by the Blue Bird Corporation after Sawyer, owner of The Greenhouse and school officials, will be on hand on May 15, the Kindness Bus was parked I donated the original bus to Virginia Tavern and Noodlecat; Tommy Fello, to welcome residents and provide in Coventry Village. Tech,” said Votruba. “It took me three owner of Tommy’s restaurant; Keith information. Heights schools, busi- Founder Bob Votruba tours the months to copy the writing from the Logan, owner of Sweetie Fry; and nesses, cultural institutions and other country in his bus along with his dog original bus on to the new one.” Adam Fleischer, owner of The Wine organizations will also have materials companion, Bogart. “I have ridden over 19,000 miles on Spot. available. “Three days after the Virginia Tech my bike tours. You really find out a lot “This is an opportunity for The event is presented by the shooting, I drove down there and stayed about yourself by spreading kindness. It newcomers to meet some of our Friends of the Heights Libraries, Fu- for four days,” said Votruba, “I saw so is up to us to spread love.” outstanding chefs and entrepreneurs tureHeights and Reaching Heights. much pain and suffering caused by one Every year there are several events and find out what attracts them to It is sponsored in part by Keller person. I wanted to overcome the pain held in support of the kindness cam- the Heights,” said Clare Taft, board National Insurance. and hurt by spreading kindness.” paign: One Million Acts of Kindness president of FutureHeights, one of To RSVP, call the Friends office “I sold everything I had and, along Week, which takes place during the the presenting organizations. “They at 216-932-3600, ext. 234, or send an with Bogart, started traveling on The second week of February; Spring into can also learn about the two cities’ e-mail to [email protected]. Kindness Bus,” he said. “I believe in four Kindness Day, held on the first day of civic and cultural assets, meet neigh- The groups plan another wel- values: kindness, compassion, respect spring; and One Million Acts of Kind- bors and feel at home.” coming event in October. Welcome and gratitude.” ness Day, held April 27. Participants can enjoy an option- Home: Heights Authors will take “The Kindness Bus has been running For more information about Votruba al wine tasting for $10 per person, and place on Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Lee for seven years since the Virginia Tech and One Million Acts of Kindness, visit complimentary nibbles. Wine, beer Road Library. shooting. I have been to many places, www.onemillionactsofkindness.com. and spirits can also be purchased by from Florida to California. I’m going to the glass. Door prizes will be given Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- do a bike tour in London for 63 days, and Dondreya Allen is a senior at Cleveland Heights out to new residents. tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the after I come back I’ll be going to Long High School and a Heights Observer intern. Civic leaders, including city Heights Observer.

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We will... Angela Hetrick Finance The Repairs Every year on June 21, skateboarders around the globe gather to celebrate Declutter & Organize the spirit of skateboarding on Go Skate- boarding Day. Feng Shui for Staging This year, Coventry Village encourages the community to come out for a Market & Advertise day of fun, to experience what skateboarding is all about. Kick off the summer Let Us Take The Burden With the help of Public Square on June 11 at HYC’s Group, a Cleveland nonprofit “dedi- Off Your Shoulders cated to skateboarding, art and civics,” Taste of the Heights Parking Lot 15 (located between Heights Cleaners and Marc’s on Coventry Road), Louise Khayat will be transformed into a one-day pop- up skate park on June 21,3-7 p.m. The It’s time for Taste of the Heights, the Pilates, yoga and hip-hop inspired dance moves pop-up skate park, equipped with ramps annual Heights Youth Club (HYC) to great music PLuS core and strength training! and obstacles is free and open to skaters fundraising event that brings together of all ages. great tastes from many local Heights After the pop-up park closes, roll restaurants. The event takes place at Full-Time Students: on over to the B Side Liquor Lounge the club, 2065 Lee Road, on Wednesday, 3 Months for only & Arcade for an all-ages party that will June 11, 6–9 p.m. $75.00! include classic skateboarding videos, Sample specialties from Anato- arcade and pinball games, and special lia Café, Barle Soup and Sandwich, M/W/Th. 9:30 a.m. discounts on food and drinks. the BottleHouse Brewery, Brennan’s South Euclid Methodist Church The daylong celebration of skate- Colony, Café Tandoor, Dewey’s Pizza, M/T/W/Th. 6:30 p.m. boarding concludes with a free outdoor Joey’s Bistro, Katz Club Diner, Lopez, SaT. 8:45 a.m. Sun. 9:30 a.m. showing of the popular skateboard- the Mad Greek, Mister Brisket, New Cleveland Hts. Community Center ing documentary, “The Bones Bri- Heights Grill, Nighttown, O’Rielly’s gade, An Autobiography,” in Coventry Pub, Pacific East, Pizzazz, the Rib Cage, Contact Mary Beth: (440)655-5394 P.E.A.C.E. Park (at Euclid Heights the Stone Oven, Sweetie Fry, the Tavern [email protected] Boulevard and Coventry Road) at 9 p.m. Company, Taste, Tommy’s and Zagara’s The film, featuring Tony Hawk, Sta- Marketplace. cy Peralta and The Bones Brigade team, The event is an opportunity to visit www.facebook.com/JazzerciseClevelandHeightsSouthEuclid is a personal story of how talent, skill, HYC and see how the club is making passion and the belief that anything an impact on Heights kids through is possible transformed skateboarding after-school and summer programming. from a pastime to a billion-dollar action There will be live music from Otis and sport industry. the Shoreway Saints, and a chance to Episcopal Community Vince Frantz, executive director of win prizes, such as a cruise, Indians St. Alban’s Public Square Group, said, “Go Skate- tickets and gift certificates from local www.saintalbanchurch.org boarding Day is now an internationally restaurants. recognized holiday and this will be the Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 first time someone in Cleveland has at the door. Taste of the Heights is Worship organized something for this day—we’re sponsored by the Cedar Lee Special excited to be a part of it! There are so Improvement District, Fairmount Wednesday Presbyterian Church, St. Paul’s Epis- 6 p.m. – Agape Community Meal (students welcome) many skaters from Cleveland Heights, copal Church, Forest Hill Presbyterian 7 p.m. – Neo Monastic Evening Prayer and it will be great to finally do an event Church, Frantz Ward LLP, Liquid Crys- June 4, 11, 18 and 25 in this part of the city.” Now in its 11th year, Go Skate- tal Images and KPMG. Sunday boarding Day continues to grow, but the HYC is a nonprofit organization 10 a.m. – Community Eucharist mission remains the same: Have fun, go serving Heights youth. To purchase June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 skateboarding. This year, help celebrate event tickets or learn more about the it in Coventry Village. club, visit www.heightsyouthclub.org.

Angela Hetrick is executive director of Cov- Louise Khayat is the administrator for the 2555 Euclid Hts. Boulevard, Cleveland Heights (at the corner of Edgehill) entry Village Special Improvements District. Heights Youth Club board of directors.

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Live Music on Tuesdays (6–9 vants, the live cast from the Cedar p.m.) Lee Theatre (R) • June 10: Revolution Brass Band (New Orleans-style brass band) Sundays in the Park • June 17: These Knees (rock) Wind down the weekend every • June 24: Old Boy (rock) Sunday at P.E.A.C.E. Park, and pre- • July 1: Cellar Door Records Song- pare for the week ahead with free writers Round (rock/folk songwrit- yoga classes from SpyngaFlows at ers) 6 p.m. (all levels are welcome), and • July 15: Carrie Ryan (rock/folk) a community drum circle at 7 p.m. 13429 Cedar Road Cleveland Heights • July 22: School of Rock (covers per- Bring your own drum or percussion 216-397-7671 formed by students) instrument. • July 29: Vernon Jones Blues Cartel Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 • Aug. 5: Heights Jazz Group Angela Hetrick is executive director for woodtraderframing.com the Coventry Village Special Improve- Mac’s Backs book signings by lo- ment District. cal authors (6:30–8:30 p.m.) • June 10: Charles Ramsey • June 17: Shelley Costa and Les Roberts • June 24: Joe Baur and Douglas Trat- tner • July 8: Gail Bellamy • July 15: Bryan Fritz and Vince McKee

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Heights Observer June 1, 2014 11 www.heightsobserver.org Heights Sports Why walk the Heights if you can run? Free Wheelin’ Wednesday Bike Rides Mary Dunbar RoxEl Run on May 31 helped Roxboro Aug. 18, at Lakeview Cemetery: A Elementary School raise funds for 1-mile walk at 8:30 a.m. and a 5K run A strength of the Heights is its walk- playground equipment and enhance- at 9 a.m. both start from the cem- life cycle ability. Ubiquitous sidewalks lead to ments. etery’s Mayfield Gate (at the corner coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, Also in May, University Heights of Kenilworth and Mayfield roads). libraries, schools and religious institu- held its annual Memorial Day Run, a Pre-registration is $15 for the walk and tions—all sorts of attractions. 1.5- or 4-mile route, starting at John $20 for the 5K; race-day registration The Heights is also a great place Carroll University to benefit a school is $20 and $25. Heights bicycle Coalition for runners, who can enter numerous in the city. Miles for Smiles, Monday, Sept. races without ever leaving the com- Races usually provide t-shirts to 1: Both the 1-mile walk and 5K run This popular series of Wednesday-eve- munity. entrants, awards for top finishers in begin at 9 a.m. at Nighttown,12383 ning bike rides returns this year and is Races often support worthy various age groups, water stops and Cedar Road. and benefit Operation a great way to spend summer evenings. causes. Already this year, the Break timers at every mile, and police con- Smile and Cleveland Heights Youth The rides are easy, casual, meander- Out of the Bubble 5K at Forest Hill trol on roadways. Scholarship Fund. Operation Smile ing routes through the Heights, and Park on April 19 benefited the CWRU For race registration information, provides free surgeries to repair showcase the community. Student-Run Free Clinic; the Earth use Google or another search engine cleft lip, cleft palate and other fa- Free Wheelin’ Wednesday rides Day 5K at Forest Hill Park on April to find events online. Here are some cial deformities for children around are free and start at 6:30 p.m. at the 23 raised money for youth recreation upcoming Heights races: the globe. The Cleveland Heights Coventry P.e.a.c.e. Arch (corner of scholarships; and the 4- or 2-mile A Most Excellent Race, Sunday, Youth Scholarship Fund helps kids Coventry Road and Euclid Heights June 22, to support recreation pro- pay for youth recreation programs. Boulevard). Each ride features a differ- grams for children with disabilities Pre-registration costs $16; race-day ent theme. After the rides, the group at the Achievement Centers’ Camp registration is $20. often visits a bar on Coventry. Cheerful: 5K or 10K runs and a 5K Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, walk start at 9 a.m. at Beaumont 5K and hikes, Sunday, Sept. 21: This year’s lineup includes: School, 3301 North Park Blvd. Pre- Hikes begin at 9 a.m. from the • June 4: Meandering Ride. No des- registration is $25; race-day registra- Nature Center at 2600 South Park tination, just a mind-clearing tour tion is $30. Blvd. and include a 12-mile hike of Heights neighborhoods. Leader: Thunder Run, Saturday, July 19, to to Lake Erie, a 4-mile hike along Mary Dunbar. benefit Lake Erie Ink: This 5K run/ Doan Brook Gorge, and a 1-mile • June 18: Forest Hill History. Ride walk in Forest Hill Park (2370 Lee pet-friendly family hike. The cost through Forest Hill Park and neigh- Blvd.) starts at 9 a.m. Registration is of the hikes is $15 for adults; $10 borhood, the former summer home Washington & Lee Service, Inc $20 for individuals or $15 for school for children under 12, scouts and of John D. Rockefeller. Leaders: Joy 2080 Lee Road, team members. school club members; and $40 for Henderson and Michael Rotman. Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 B’nai B’rith Health Run, Sunday, families. The 5K Race begins at 9:15 • July 2: Kid-Themed Ride. Ride to July 20: The 1-mile walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is $20; race- some of the Heights’s best des- (216) 371-2850 tinations for kids. Leader: Sarah Chip Ramsey Owner a.m. and the 5K run begins at 9 a.m., day registration is $25. starting at Rascal House Pizza, 2255 O’Keeffe and family • July 16: Pub-Crawl Ride. Ride to a Warrensville Center Road. Mary Dunbar is a member of Cleveland few of the Heights pubs; for adults Run Through History, Sunday, Heights City Council and a runner. 21 and older. Leader: Tom Ligman. • July 30: Park Synagogue and En- virons. Learn about this historic synagogue. Leaders: Bert and Alice Stratton. • Aug. 13: Family-Paced Shaker Lakes Ride. 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CavottasSpringAd 5-2014 v1.indd 1 4/16/14 3:23 PM Heights Observer June 1, 2014 12 www.heightsobserver.org Heights Home and Garden Meet Vivian, HRRC annual meeting is June 3 the garden Kathryn Lad The annual meeting of the Cleveland coach Heights-based, nonprofit Home Repair Resource Center (HRRC), will take Stacey Rippner place on Tuesday, June 3, 7 p.m., at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, Vivian Vail’s gorgeous garden is at the 1 Monticello Blvd. The public is invited and remain in, their homes; lectures on corner of Somerton and Radnor roads in to attend this free event. product choices, contracting repairs, Cleveland Heights. It’s a rambling home After a brief review of the past year and making homes more sustainable; to luscious peonies, poppies, gladiolas, and election of new HRRC board mem- and assistance for those facing fore- zinnias, sunflowers, sage, dahlias and bers, staff and clients will share stories closure. All of HRRC’s programs and many varieties of sedum. Her garden of HRRC and the community it serves. services impact both individuals and features huge rocks, sculptures and inter- Since its inception in 1971, HRRC neighborhoods, and strengthen the esting objects, such as a carved wooden has offered an ever-expanding mix of housing stock of the entire community. Don Quixote head. Perhaps you’ve seen programs to help people at all stages For more information about the her out working in her full-length signa- of home ownership. HRRC programs annual meeting, or HRRC’s programs, ture sundresses. Watching her jump on a include classes for prospective home call 216-381-6100 or visit www.hrrc-ch. shovel (with dress billowing) to get down buyers; hands-on workshops that teach org. deep into the dirt is a dramatic treat. basic home repairs; classes and con- Vail opened her gardening business ripp n er stacey courtesy sultations that help seniors maintain, Kathryn Lad is executive director of HRRC. Vivian Vail in her Heights garden. (called Vivian the Garden Coach) last spring, after helping a friend start a have to kill a lot of plants before you garden and loving the experience [dis- build the confidence to garden your own The Dog Days of Summer... closure: I am that friend]. One of her way,” she said. first clients had lots of beautiful plants Vail describes herself as a gardener are for the DOGS. that she hadn’t tended to in several who does not discriminate and believes NOT YOU! seasons, and was overwhelmed about all flowers just need the right neighbors what needed to be done. Vail helped to set off their beauty. Her garden is Schedule your her prune, divide and relocate plants so an informal cottage-style garden, but Air Conditioning Tune-Up Now: Only $92 that their beauty was revealed. 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Krista Hawthorne

A week of immersion in music exploration can turn beginning instrumentalists into confident performers and inspired learners. That’s what happens each year at the Reaching Heights Summer Music Camp, which will take place for the tenth consecutive year at Wiley Middle School, June 16–21. The public is invited to the camp’s free finale concert on Saturday, June 21

at 10:30 a.m., at Wiley Middle School, n S mith Joshsely ng hei g hts reachi courtesy 2181 Miramar Blvd. Campers, counselors and music teachers rehearse for the camp’s 2013 Finale concert. Prom King Robert Williams and Queen Arianna “Campers learn the life changing Lewis. lesson that sustained effort allows more. It lights a fire,” said Susie Kaeser, any motivated young musician who them to do things they never imagined! camp director. lives in the school district is able to Heights High students After seven hours of music making, Reaching Heights, a community participate. celebrate 007-themed most campers go home and practice support organization for the Cleveland “This is a wonderful community Heights–University Heights school project. We’ve developed a cadre of senior prom district, sponsors the camp and gathers local musicians who are both experts on their instruments, and engaging Perry Auto Center a diverse musical team to create the Dondreya Allen week-long musical experience. Daniel teachers. The campers are thrilled Heim, Heights High orchestra direc- to know their teachers attended the Cleveland Heights High School held Car Sales tor, serves as conductor and music di- same schools they did. The result is its senior prom on May 3, at the Manor Buy Here Pay Here rector. District music teachers Tamar a creative, supportive, demanding, Centre Complex in Euclid, from 6:30 Gray, Betsy Neylon and Bob Adamson fast-moving and fun experience,” said 0% interest p.m. to midnight. are part of the leadership team. The Kaeser, who, along with Tamar Gray Warranties available The James Bond-themed gala was rest of the professional staff includes and Betsy Neylon, founded the camp Body and mechanical complemented by red, white and black alumni of the Heights schools music in 2004. repairs financed decorations. Professional photographers program and local music profession- The camp day includes two full Interested in seeing the car? documented the event, and students could als, including Cleveland Orchestra orchestra and sectional rehearsals, We will bring it to you. take advantage of a free photo booth. member Richard Waugh. master classes, music theory, chamber Students enjoyed appetizers while Up to 90 elementary and middle groups and daily mini recitals. Each the DJ played music to welcome the school instrumentalists participate, camper can elect to explore other incoming guests. Around 8 p.m., a and 20 Heights High School student musical options such as jazz, guitar, buffet-style dinner, which included musicians serve as coaches. Donations African drumming and vocal. Outdoor mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, from individuals make it possible to time, lunch, and arts and crafts com- (440)259-3125 pasta alfredo, chicken breast, and beef offer scholarship assistance so that plete the day. stew, was served. “We are grateful to the families After dinner, the night picked up and donors who support musical learn- as guests finished eating, and the DJ ing. A first-time grant from Cuyahoga turned the volume up to play some of Arts & Culture affirms the value of our today’s popular songs. The dance floor efforts and will help us reach out to was packed with attendees as they include the whole community in our LET ME danced and sang along to the music. finale concert. We intend to make this Robert Williams and Arianna Lewis a reunion event for previous campers. were crowned prom king and queen as The kids deserve a great audience and PUT THIS the clock struck ten. They slow danced concertgoers are guaranteed a great as onlookers watched. performance,” said Kaeser. Line dances, including the Wobble Music education is a priority for and the Cupid Shuffle, and another IN YOUR YARD Reaching Heights, the 25-year-old non- round of dancing topped off the night. profit formed to mobilize community Seniors received a gift bag containing resources to foster highly valued public souvenirs and candy, then made their schools that provide all CH–UH dis- way to the official after-prom event at the trict students a successful education. Corner Alley in downtown Cleveland, or For more information call 216-932- to their own private after-prom events. 5110 or e-mail krista@reachingheights. org. Dondreya Allen is a senior at Cleveland Krista Hawthorne is executive director of Heights High School and a Heights Observer Reaching Heights. intern.

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in the air, water and everyday house- Marnie Urso hold products, such as air fresheners, cleaning and laundry products, lotions, In his third-grade class at Fairfax El- shampoos and lawn chemicals. ementary School, student Kenji Sakaie They pointed out that pediatric had been learning about community health experts have determined that and government. When invited to even low exposures to environmental embrace his role in the democratic chemicals can harm children’s health process with his mother, Joan Spoerl, and are significant factors in the at the Mama Summit in Columbus, he epidemic rises of chronic diseases jumped at the chance. Organized by among American children—asthma Moms Clean Air Force with various rates in children have tripled in the partners, the Mama Summit brought last 30 years (208,000 Ohio children together 50 Ohioans to advocate for have asthma), some birth defects a safer and healthier future for the have tripled, and cancer rates, ADHD, state’s children. autism and food allergies are on the Sakaie made posters to give to his rise. state representative, state senator, and Last fall, Spoerl joined Moms Clean JOan sp o erl JOan the governor, and was even able to Kenji Sakaie, a student at Fairfax Elementary School, on the Ohio Senate floor with Sen. Nina Turner. Air Force and the Safer Chemicals, send posters for U.S. Senators Sher- Healthy Families Coalition (www. rod Brown and Rob Portman, to be able to meet the keynote speaker, Rep. legislators to know that he and other saferchemicals.org) in Washington, delivered in person by a Moms Clean Tracy Heard. Sakaie and his mom met children are depending on their public D.C. for a Stroller Brigade advocating Air Force representative based in with staff in state Sen. Shirley Smith’s servants to develop policies that pro- for a Stronger Safe Chemicals Act. Washington, D.C. office and met Sen. Nina Turner on the mote and protect their health and well- Perhaps you’ll join Sakaie and his mom Moms Clean Air Force (www. Ohio Senate floor. He helped deliver being. He and his mom asked the law- for Mama Summit 2015. momscleanairforce.org) is a community 600 signatures to Gov. Kasich and was makers to promote and protect public of moms and dads united against air part of the group recognized on the health through laws that will reduce Marnie Urso is the Ohio field manager for pollution—including the current floor of the Ohio House of Representa- Ohioans’ exposure to toxic chemicals Moms Clean Air Force. climate-change crisis—to protect tives where he also saw The Ohio State children’s health. University marching band play “Hang FIFTH ANNUAL Spoerl was one of the speakers at on Sloopy!” a press conference where Sakaie was While Sakaie can’t vote, he wants FBC FARMERS MARKET Local, Sustainable, Whole Food For Sale Weekly First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland Lake Erie Ink splashes into 3630 Fairmount Blvd. Shaker Heights 216-932-7480 its fourth summer Wednesdays 4:00—7:00 pm - June 4 — September 24

Christin Van Atta Play: Puppetry and PlayWriting, Comics 12TH SPECTACULAR SUMMER SEASON and Graphic Storytelling, Community Starting its fourth summer of creative Connections and Writing Outside the programming, Lake Erie Ink is excited to Box. GROUNDWORKS be flourishing in the Heights. Co-found- Ongoing relationships with John ers Cynthia Larsen and Amy Rosenbluth Carroll University, Cleveland Institute started Lake Erie Ink three years ago of Art and Hiram College are helping DANCETHEATER to create a safe space to remind young Lake Erie Ink to grow and fulfill its goal writers of the power of expression, and of creating a writing space for youth. enable them to collaborate with youths Anyone interested in volunteering JUNE 12 -14, 2014 throughout Greater Cleveland. with Lake Erie Ink, or in registering Ink Spot, Lake Erie Ink’s popular for a summer program can call 216-320- CAIN PARK after-school program, encourages stu- 4757. For more information visit www. dents in grades four and up to participate lakeerieink.org. ALMA THEATER in a variety of creative projects, includ- “Spring,” a poem by Anthony, a TICKETS $25-$28 ing poetry composition, fiction writing, fifth-grade writer at Lake Erie Ink, ush- 216-371-3000 OR comic strip creation, playwriting and ers in the warm weather season: song writing. WWW.CAINPARK.COM Since its start in 2011, Lake Erie Ink It’s not too cold, has expanded its reach in the community it’s not too hot to offer an exciting lineup of summer the season is changing, programs. New this summer, a teen it’s changing a lot. digital media camp with Dee Jay Doc offers kids the chance to record a personal The grass is growing, narrative using audio and visual technol- the flowers bloom, ogy, and create their own music video. the snow is heading Supported by a Nord Family Foundation to its doom. grant, teens can participate at no cost, but space is limited. Christin Van Atta is a Cleveland writer Lake Erie Ink is also bringing back working as a graduate assistant at Kent State favorite summer sessions such as Word- University, teaching composition. HeigHts frame & art Custom Picture framing

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www.barlesoupandsandwich.com a time limit of 45 minutes, offered to Beaumont School, an all-girls Catho- students on seven levels. Questions on lic secondary school in the Ursuline tra- the exam include grammar, comprehen- dition, is located in Cleveland Heights. Hours sion, mythology, derivatives, literature, Beaumont was founded in 1850, and is Outdoor Dining Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Roman life, history, geography, oral the oldest school in the Cleveland Dio- Latin, and Latin in use in the modern cese and the oldest secondary school in world. Greater Cleveland.

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THE MASTERS OF FIDDLE APRIL 29, 2014 starring NATALIE MacMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY June 22 DIANNE REEVES All board members were present. BLACK VIOLIN June 28 With special guest The Distinguished Gentlemen of Spoken Word Summer school tuition products The board approved summer school tuition • The stadium renovation, which will start EARTH, WIND & FIRE July 9 Co-presented by Live Nation rates for the 2013–14 school year. soon because the bidding process has DIANNE REEVES July 17 been successfully completed Radio One promotion • Consideration of moving the trades pro- NICKEL CREEK July 18 The board approved participation in the gram classes to Millikin or another location JIM BRICKMAN July 19 Radio One promotion, “Bring Sevyn Streeter • A traffic study of Wiley that may include Under the Stars Celebrating 20 Years Co-presented by Live Nation With special guests Anne Cochran and Tracy Silverman to Your Prom” contest. options for one-way traffic and a bus loop • A parking study of Roxboro that may ARLO GUTHRIE July 27 Facilities project include options for a parking area to Updates included: temporarily replace the tennis courts and TORI AMOS August 7 Co-presented by Live Nation • Notice that the project is on schedule establishing a temporary pick-up and MICHAEL STANLEY AND THE RESONATORS • Various group meetings drop-off point August 9 Co-presented by Live Nation • Relocation of the high school staff to Wiley, THE DOO WOPS August 16 with meetings conducted for various depart- LWV Observer: Lillian Houser. ments, such as music JUDY COLLINS EARTH, WIND & FIRE • Relocation of Wiley students and staff to Note: The BOE held a meeting on May 5, Monticello and Roxboro middle schools but no LWV Observer was able to attend • Relocation of the career programs; most to the meeting. be held at Wiley, but some at the Delisle Options Center JIM BRICKMAN • Budget reports, which show lower-than- Look for earlier and often expanded postings of meeting summaries online expected expenditures this month at www.heightsobserver.org. On sale at Ticketmaster 800-745-3000 & Cain Park • Meetings with the design team to em- See disclaimer on page 6. 216-371-3000 For a complete schedule cainpark.com phasize use of environmentally friendly

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Senior Citizen Happenings, sponsored Vi˜noly, to transform a mazelike war- by the City of University Heights, are ren of galleries into an expansive new open to all senior citizens. Events space. take place on Thursdays at 2 p.m. at June 19: Carolyn Pelley, assistant the University Heights Library. For music director at Gesu Parish, high- information, and to suggest program lights the life and accomplishments of topics, contact the UH Office for Se- Cole Porter, and performs a concert nior Services at 216-397-0336 or info@ featuring such hits as “Night and Day,” universityheights.com. “You’re the Top” and “I’ve Got you June 5: Mickie McGraw, pioneer art Under my Skin.” c tivity c enter therapist, contracted polio in 1953, at June 26: Mary Louise Hahn and the age of 11. She studied art and then Mikelann Rensel, consultants, discuss counseling, and helped establish the the achievements and work of The country’s first art therapy studio. She Cleveland Foundation, as it celebrates will discuss her decades of transforma- its 100th anniversary. With an en- tive and healing work with disabled dowment that exceeds $2 billion, the urtesy Cleveland seni o r a o urtesy Heig h ts patients. foundation works to improve lives C June 12: Jeffrey Strean, director of throughout Greater Cleveland, as a Ella Hopkins, 86, enjoys Wii bowling at the Cleveland Heights Senior Activity Center. She usually bowls over 200, but her goal was to bowl 300—a perfect game. On March 26, the day before her birthday, architecture and design at Cleveland catalyst for fair housing and integra- she bowled two perfect games, back-to-back. Way to go Ella! Museum of Art, worked through tion, AIDS care and research, local every phase of the museum’s recently community group empowerment, pub- completed, eight-year, $320 million lic school reformation, and landmark An architectural tour of the Heights expansion and restoration. He’ll talk capital projects, such as University about working with architect Rafael Circle’s development. graph Company. The entrance features two-ton bronze doors, and the interior SENIOR SCENE is decorated with mosaics and stained glass panels by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The chapel is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free. Nela Park, located on Noble Road Judith Eugene in East Cleveland, near the Cleveland Heights border, was the first planned Cleveland and its eastern suburbs are industrial research park in the nation. home to many beautiful buildings, and Built between 1911 and 1921 by the some interesting architectural develop- National Electric Lamp Association, ments occurred here between the mid- Nela Park comprises 20 buildings on 1800s and the 1920s. Many local seniors approximately 90 acres. It was very SHOP LOCAL recall their parents talking about life in advanced in its design of commercial the Heights during that time of transi- mechanical systems and use of as- tion, and some are fortunate enough to sembly line-type construction. Today, have witnessed firsthand the later years Nela Park is the headquarters of GE of this period of development. Lighting, and is known for its creative The Superior Schoolhouse, located holiday light displays. at the corner of Superior Road and Cleveland Heights was originally Euclid Heights Boulevard in Cleveland farmland in East Cleveland and South Heights, is believed to date to 1859. It Euclid townships. In 1895, developers was used as a schoolhouse for approxi- Patrick Calhoun and John Brown cre- mately 65 years. When the farmland ated the Euclid Heights subdivision as around it began to be developed for a planned “garden suburb,” and other 2014 Walk to RemembeR residential use, new larger schools were developments soon followed. In 1921, built. It was last used as a schoolhouse Cleveland Heights was the first city in 1924, and is now home to the Cleve- in Ohio to establish a city zoning or- land Heights Historical Society. It is dinance. Sunday, June 8 open by appointment (216-291-4885), University Heights was originally and admission is free. incorporated as Idlewood Village in 8:00 a.m. to Noon | Rain or Shine Lake View Cemetery, located partly 1908, and was part of Warrensville Cleveland metroparks Zoo in Cleveland Heights, is home to the Township. The name was changed 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio Garfield Monument and tomb. Com- in 1925 when John Carroll University pleted in 1890, it was constructed of moved from downtown Cleveland to $20 for individuals | $60 for families Berea sandstone. The tower is 50 feet the Heights. All Walk proceeds support seriously ill patients in diameter and 180 feet high. The All historical information is courtesy of and their loved ones throughout Northern Ohio. base is decorated with bas relief panels the Cleveland HeightsHistorical Society and depicting President Garfield’s life. The “The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History,” a monument is open daily from 9 a.m. to resource of Case Western Reserve University a fun, leisurely Walk through the Zoo 4 p.m., and admission is free. and the Western Reserve Historical Society. • Full day admission to the Zoo and Rainforest Wade Chapel, also located in Lake • 2014 limited-edition t-shirt View Cemetery, is modeled after tra- Judith Eugene, a native of Cleveland • Complimentary beverages and healthy snacks ditional Greek temples. It was com- Heights, provides classes and activities for • Entertainment and activities for all-ages pleted in 1901 and is dedicated to the senior adults and those with physical and memory of Clevelander Jeptha Wade, mental challenges. 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Sheryl Banks differences, and these programs and champion Eris Dyson, will offer their panel with a performance of theater, This summer, the Cleveland Heights- displays fall right in with our mission insights and perspectives on the LG- poetry and art. University Heights Public Library and values.” BTQ experience. Aug. 13, 7 p.m. at Lee Road Library will offer entertaining and thought- The programs begin in June and Aug. 6, 7 p.m. at Lee Road Library – – Book Talk: Breaking the Surface by provoking LGBTQ-themed (lesbian, end in August, and feature book dis- Personal Narratives of the Local LGBT Greg Louganis. gay, bisexual, transgender and ques- cussions, original art displays, films, Movement: A look at the past, present, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. at Lee Road tioning) programs for adults. The local history talks, and performances and future of the LGBTQ movement Library – Lee Road Movie Night: “Pa- library’s Looking Through the LGBT by local LGBT artists: in Cleveland. John Grabowski of the riah.” In this film, Alike, a 17-year-old Lens programs are planned to coin- June 11, 7 p.m. at Lee Road Library – Western Reserve Historical Society African-American woman who has a cide with, and complement, the 2014 Book Talk: Blue Boy by Rakesh Satyal. will offer an overview of the society’s flair for poetry, and is a good student International Gay Games, coming to July 9, 7 p.m. at Lee Road Library LGBT archives, followed by a panel at her local high school, is quietly em- Cleveland in August. – Book Talk: The Color Purple by Alice discussion with local activists and bracing her identity as a lesbian. “The Gay Games is a huge event for Walker. community members. Presented in Some programs require registration. all of Northeast Ohio, and we’re proud Aug. 4, 7 p.m. at Coventry Vil- partnership with the LGBT Com- Visit www.heightslibrary.org to register to be supporting it with our programs lage Library – LGBT Local Author munity Center of Greater Cleveland. and for more information. t h i s s u m mer,” s a id Na nc y L e v i n , Hei g hts Panel: A diverse panel of local writer- Aug. 7, 7 p.m. at Dobama Theatre Libraries director. “Public libraries performers, including Judah Leblang –LGBT Artists’ Showcase: Judah Leb- Sheryl Banks is the marketing and commu- are all about inclusiveness and re- (Finding My Place), Christine Howey lang, Christine Howey and Eris Dyson nity relations manager for the Cleveland spect for individual viewpoints and (“Exact Change”), and slam poetry will follow up their Aug. 4 authors’ Heights-University Heights Public Library.

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George Witherspoon her escape some of the unpleasant events of her childhood. “I fell in love with a boy once—at least I thought I was in love—and he had broken my heart and I wanted to let him know how I felt, so I wrote him a letter expressing my most inner feelings, and I was very proud of how I o grap h y told him I felt. That’s when I realized t that I had a talent for writing.” Camper has a fondness for Shake- . Camper speare. “The first time I read Shake- speare it intrigued me how a string urtesy Goo dfriend Pho o urtesy of words—unfamiliar words—were C

urtesy V etellao urtesy A Oldboy plays PorchFest. C written with perplexity, but once deci- Vetella A. Camper phered, had simple meanings. I didn’t want to write like Shakespeare, but I Maroon & Company, the debut novel of wanted to create visual word art within Larchmere PorchFest kicks off Cleveland Heights resident Vetella A. the reader’s mind.” Camper, is a heartfelt narrative about She also admires the work of Mark free music festival season courage, tenacity and genuine friend- Twain. “He had a way with storytelling ship. Published in December 2012, the that in modern day literature mimics Patti Carlyle book tells the story of three women Shakespeare,” she said. “His wit and music beyond the popular series of free through their own distinctive voices. satire is like no one else I’ve ever read.” The sixth annual Larchmere Porch- concerts it launched earlier this year at Camper said she created the book’s In regard to her own novel, Camper Fest, featuring 30 bands on 30 porches, its Lee Road shop. Dubbed The Music three main characters from the inside said, “I want the reader to make their is set for Saturday, June 21, 1–8 p.m. Spot, the series offers free music on the looking out. “That’s the only way I own assessments as to what the message The event takes place in Cleveland’s last Friday of each month, 7–9 p.m. could separate their personalities and is. There are several, and if the reader Larchmere neighborhood, and is free, Looking ahead to fall, The Wine idiosyncrasies,” she said. “Chandler, Lo- realizes only one, then my work has sig- family-friendly and open to all. Spot will again host a stage as part of relei and Stevie Mitchelle were created nificance. The importance and meaning Heights-based band and Porchfest the Heights Music Hop, planned for as complex women whose tumultuous of loyalty, friendship and commitment veterans Oldboy will open the event Oct. 11. life experiences and tragedies were is throughout Maroon & Company. The at 1 p.m. This is Oldboy’s fourth year Perennial PorchFest favorites in- delicately weaved throughout the novel reader will determine what is important as part of the PorchFest lineup, and clude Filmstrip, Jah Messengers, and with their affection for one another and to them.” Michael Kinsella—Oldboy’s bassist, Fever, Fever. New bands in the lineup successes.” While her first book took her five Heights resident, and local music ad- include Cellocentric, Nate Jones Band Camper said she began writing seri- years to write and nine more to have vocate—is excited about the event’s and These Knees. ously when she was about 10. She said published, Camper is working on a growth. Blues lovers can check out Wood- that writing, as well as reading, helped sequel, which she promises won’t take “Cleveland is the perfect place to son’s Blues Party, at 12113 Mt. Over- as long. “It is written,” she said, “but I grow an independent, original music look Ave., with the Cleveland Blues Society, featuring Blues Chronicles, Eastside FAST Appraisals am now proofing and fine tuning it. I’m scene,” said Kinsella, who works with not yet sure of the title.” Cleveland Rocks, the Heights Music Dan “Mudfoot” Hubbs and the Blues The new novel will explore the three Hop and PorchFest toward the shared Messengers, and The Vernon Jones Real Estate main character’s stories before adult- goal of breaking down the “silos” in Blues Cartel. PorchFest veteran Steev hood and before they became friends. the local music scene, to create a col- Inglish will also be performing Missis- Appraisals Camper said that readers will be able to laborative and inclusive environment sippi Delta Blues, just down the block. • Residential Appraisals decipher how each woman’s childhood for musicians. Finale performances will be pre- influenced her adult personality and The Heights community continues sented by reggae/world music artists • Probate lifestyle, and she promises that it will to support that kind of collaboration. Gato’s Gullah Gumbo at 6 p.m., and • Estate answer many questions that were left FutureHeights, founding organizer of blues rock band Scarlet & the Harlots • Bankruptcy unanswered in the first book. the Heights Music Hop, is sponsoring at 7 p.m. Multiple afterparties run 8–10 • Divorce Maroon & Company is available on- a porch as part of this year’s PorchFest, p.m. at Jezebels Bayou, Felice Urban line and at local bookstores, such as and Heights businesses are getting Café and Academy Tavern. 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Pam Barr premiere a new work by Shimotakahara The CIM performance with Cham- set to “Rhythm Song” by Paul Smad- berFest is set to composer Tan Dun’s Collaboration between dancers and beck. Luke Rinderknecht will be the “Ghost Opera,” which was commis- musicians is a special experience for solo musician on marimba. The percus- sioned for the Kronos Quartet and the artists and the audience. That’s why sionist, a Shaker Heights High School premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of David Shimotakahara is excited about graduate who went on to study at the Music in 1995. In this groundbreaking the upcoming June performances of prestigious Juilliard School, recently presentation, Shimotakahara and his his company, GroundWorks DanceThe- moved back to Cleveland with his wife, dancers choreograph the work for the ater, at Cain Park and at the Cleveland Annika Sheaff, a GroundWorks dancer. first time. Preceding the dance premiere, Institute of Music (CIM). “Luke is such a highly accomplished ChamberFest will perform “Three Short “We will perform with live music musician and it’s wonderful to have con- Works for Three Percussionists” and at both venues, which is a rare treat,” nected with him through Annika,” Shi- “Trio for Piano and Strings in E minor Shimotakahara said. “Dancers respond motakahara said. “I had the sound of the No. 2, Op. 67” by Shostakovich. to working with musicians in a different marimba in my ear when I was selecting Shimotakahara said that perform- way than dancing to a recording. The music for this new work, and ‘Rhythm ing to live music often seems a luxury ale Do ng performance is much more alive—it Song’ captured my imagination.” D because of the expense involved, but he lives and breathes as both the dancers Rinderknecht is no newcomer to Dancers Felice Bagley and Damien Highfield of was awarded the Creative Workforce and the audience respond to musicians. “Rhythm Song” or to working with GroundWorks DanceTheater in “Hindsight” by Fellowship by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Lynn Taylor Corbett. It’s really a wonderful exchange of dance. He said it was the first piece he which enables him to explore more live energy.” learned in high school and that he used Alarm Will Sound at the Metropolitan music in performance. “I wanted to GroundWorks is slated for its 12th- it for his successful Juilliard audition. Museum of Art, and with Elliot Feld use the grant to advance my work in a annual performance series at Cain Park After graduating from the school, he for a dance set with the Juilliard Dance direct way,” he said, “and being able to June 12–14 at 7 p.m. and at CIM’s Kulas worked for five years as manager of its Ensemble. Rinderknecht has appeared collaborate with musicians this year is Hall on June 28 at 8 p.m., with collabo- chamber music program, and has worked on stages around the world. making use of the funds in one of the rating partner ChamberFest Cleveland. with various dance groups including Other dances on the Cain Park best ways possible.” At Cain Park, GroundWorks will Dance Heginbotham, with the band program, which will be performed to recorded music, include “All I Do” by Pam Barr is a 30-year Cleveland Heights David Parker, set to music from “Singin’ resident and a principal of Barr Commu- in the Rain”; and Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s nications, a boutique marketing and public World-class music festival returns “Hindsight,” set to music by Chrissie relations consulting firm based in Cleveland Hynde and the Pretenders. Heights. GroundWorks is a client. Gayle Gathercole

ChamberFest Cleve- www.edwardjones.com land (CFC), the acclaimed and successful chamber music festival that was born in 20 Years of Service Cleveland Heights and remains headquartered in the Community. here, is ready to launch chc leveland am b erfest

its third season, titled o urtesy C “Three!” Chamberfest’s David McCarroll on violin, Julie Albers on cello, Orion “Cleveland concert- Weiss on piano and Franklin Cohen on clarinet. Thank You. goers have shown incredible support for centuries, inventively arranged in the idea of a true festival that offers two programs inspired by the magic and Twenty years ago, I opened my office in concentrated weeks filled with glorious mystery of the number three. Programs Cleveland Heights. Through the years, I’ve met chamber music,” said Diana Cohen, such as Harmony in Numbers, Snap! many of you and built long-term relationships. CFC’s co-founder and co-artistic di- Crackle! Pluck! and Three Bouncing My primary focus has always been to better rector. Czechs explore the humor, whimsy and Having played to sold-out houses for mathematics in music. A new afternoon understand why you invest and to recommend its first two years, CFC is tuning up for a family concert, Triple Scoop, is intended specific solutions that can help you reach your 10-day, 10-concert season, running June to delight young attendees and their financial goals. 19–29 and featuring world-class musi- adults with musical fun, followed by cians, a world-premiere performance, an ice cream social. and unusual programming. CFC’s “We look for pieces that are vi- Thank you for letting me serve you and your concerts are presented in a variety of brant, exciting and engaging, and il- family for the past 20 years. I look forward to special venues, including the Museum of luminate an overall theme,” Diana working with you in the future. Contemporary Art, Dunham Tavern’s Cohen said. “ChamberFest is building renovated barn, Mixon and Kulas halls a wonderful audience of people who at the Cleveland Institute of Music, are connected both to the music and To learn how Edward Jones and I can Fairmount Presbyterian Church and to the musicians; a real personal and fam- Harkness Chapel on the campus of Case ily feeling that joyfully goes both ways.” help you reach your financial goals, Western Reserve University. One of this A particular treat for concertgoers call me today. year’s concerts takes place in Cleveland will be a world premiere: the first-ever Heights, at The Wine Spot, on June 25. choreographed version of renowned Franklin Cohen, CFC’s co-founder Chinese composer Tan Dun’s “Ghost and co-artistic director, is the Cleve- Opera” for string quartet and Chinese land Orchestra’s principal clarinetist pipa (a stringed instrument). Chamber- David H Lavelle, CFP®, AAMS® and a Cleveland Heights resident. His Fest is collaborating with GroundWorks Financial Advisor . daughter Diana is a Cleveland Heights DanceTheater and its artistic director, 12417 Cedar Rd Ste #15 native and concertmaster of the Calgary David Shimotakahara, to perform this Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 Philharmonic Orchestra. Together, original interpretation of Dun’s famous 216-231-7160 they have assembled a lineup of instru- piece, a transcendent exploration of hu- mentalists that this year includes the man spirituality. acclaimed pianist and Heights-area Audiences can attend informative native Orion Weiss; violinist/violist pre-concert talks and entertaining after- Yura Lee, winner of the 2013 Munich concert events. To see the schedule and Competition; Noah Bendix-Balgley, order tickets, go to www.chamberfest- newly named concertmaster of the Ber- cleveland.com, or call 216-785-9977. lin Philharmonic; and highly regarded Chinese pipa player Gao Hong. Gayle Gathercole is a public relations volun- “Three!” presents music from four teer for ChamberFest Cleveland. Member SIPC

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Western Reserve Chorale presents ‘Night and Day’ Pop music legend to play Cleveland Heights Gina Ventre

The Western Reserve Chorale will pres- songs and We were not bad for high school ent “Night and Day: Reflections on the stories kids. I know that because after our third Spirits of Darkness and Light,” explor- or fourth song, I heard a guy sitting near ing this theme in sacred and secular the stage say, “They’re not bad for high music across centuries and genres, in school kids.” As good—or, maybe, as five languages. The concert, under the David Budin not bad—as we were, we never did get direction of David Gilson, takes place to open for the Blues Project. Sunday, June 1, at 3:30 p.m., at Cedar When I was in 10th grade at Heights I tried to learn as much as I could Hill Baptist Church (12601 Cedar Road, High in 1964, I took a trip to New about each member of the band, which Cleveland Heights). York City. While I was there, I went was not easy back then, before the Sponsored in part by a grant from to the famous Café au Go Go to hear Internet, and I studied each guy in the the Maison Française de Cleveland, the this band I’d heard about, the Blues band every time I saw them play. One concert’s selections include Camille Project. I thought it was going to be an of them, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Saint Saëns’ Deux Choeurs, selections acoustic group because the one mem- Steve Katz, seemed like a really nice from Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem, Robert ber I’d heard before—Danny Kalb— guy—and funny—but there was no way

Applebaum’s arrangement of the tradi- had appeared a year or so earlier on a for me to really know that—until now. katz steve courtesy tional Hebrew folk song “Ani ma’amin,” compilation album, also called “The I just got off the phone with him, Steve Katz “Choose Something Like a Star” from Blues Project,” which featured several and guess what! He’s a really nice guy— Randall Thompson’s Frostiana, “Sure on young, white acoustic blues artists. and funny! Sweat and Tears; starting the band this Shining Night” from Samuel Bar- When the band appeared on Katz is coming to Cleveland Heights American Flyer, which was produced ber’s Four Songs, and Johannes Brahms’ stage, I was shocked—and disappoint- to give a concert on Saturday, June 21, by the Beatles’ producer George rarely performed lament “Nänie.” The ed—to see that it was a rock band. But starting at 7 p.m., at the Unity Center Martin; producing two of Lou Reed’s concert will also feature well-known when they started playing, right from of the Heights (2653 S. Taylor Road, at most successful albums; becoming an favorites by Cole Porter and the King’s the very first note, I was completely Fairmount Boulevard). executive at two record companies; Singers. mesmerized and enthralled. His show is a combination of and more. And he sings corresponding In its 22nd season, Western Reserve That didn’t go away—not spoken word and music. He tells fas- songs. Chorale is a nonprofit group of amateur through the band’s show that cinating, and funny, stories of his There’s an opening act for this and professional singers, many of whom night, nor through the many amazing career: taking guitar lessons concert, too. It’s a 1960s-style folk are Heights residents, dedicated to other Blues Project shows I as a teenager from the legendary Rev. group called Long Road. I’m in that bringing high-quality performances of attended, at Cleveland’s legendary Gary Davis; forming the Elektra Re- group. So I’m finally opening for Steve choral music to Greater Cleveland. A folk and blues club La Cave and in cords group the Even Dozen Jug Band, Katz. It only took 50 years! freewill offering will be accepted and a New York. which also included future stars John reception will follow the concert. For I joined a band in high school that Sebastian and Maria Muldaur; joining David Budin is a freelance writer for more information, visit www.western- tried to play Blues Project songs. We the Blues Project, whose last gig was national and local publications, the former reservechorale.org. got a chance to play at La Cave, but at the most significant rock festival in editor of Cleveland Magazine and North- opening for another band, not the history, Monterey Pop; launching the ern Ohio Live, an author, and a profes- University Heights resident Gina Ventre is a Blues Project. multimillion-selling pop group Blood, sional musician and comedian. member of Western Reserve Chorale.

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James Henke This year’s lineup is still being determined and will probably be announced The Heights Music Hop will be return- in August. ing to Lee Road on Oct. 11. The music “Planning for this year’s event festival made its debut last year and has already begun, and we’re excited Take your health in drew more than 1,000 people to the to announce that we have received a Cedar-Lee neighborhood. Retailers matching grant from Cuyahoga Arts & your own hands... said it had a tremendous impact on Culture,” said Greg Bonanno, the chair- learn Reiki! their businesses. “Lee Road was like a man of the FutureHeights Music Hop Committee. “Once again, the Music Our next class is August 2nd downtown street, like East Fourth,” said Kelli Kral, the proprietor of the New Hop will be part of Cleveland Beer Call 216.408.5578 Heights Grill. “There was all this pedes- Week’s kick-off events. Attendees can LovingHandsYoga.com trian traffic, and it was really wonderful. purchase a tasting passport from Cleve- Everyone had a great time.” land Beer Week to sample craft beers Loving Hands “It was great for business,” added from yet-to-be-named establishments. Yoga & Reiki Adam Fleischer, owner of The Wine This year’s event will be longer, offering Spot. “As merchants, we get approached about things all the time. But with the a diverse program of music, including Music Hop, we were able to get quite a family-friendly options. In addition to Hours few merchants on board, and everything the main event on Oct. 11, we will host The best Cards & Gifts for... came together. For four or five hours smaller Heights Music Hop events in Tuesday 10 - 6:00 Wednesday 10 - 6:00 that night, we were packed, and a lot other neighborhoods—stay tuned for Dad, Grads & Teachers! Thursday 10 - 6:00 Friday 10 - 7:00 of the people had never been in this more details.” Saturday 10 - 5:00 neighborhood before.” Sarah Wilson-Jones, owner of Phoe- Sunday 11 - 4:00 The idea for the Music Hop origi- nix Coffee, was also extremely enthusi- 2254 Lee Road nated with Jeff Coryell. Back in 2011, astic about the event. “The Music Hop Cleveland Hts when he was waging what turned out was the best community event that we (216) 321-1296 to be an unsuccessful campaign for have ever had on Lee Road,” she said. “It SimplyCharmingTheBoutique.com Cleveland Heights City Council, Co- was a resounding success, and we were ryell started talking about promoting so glad to have participated in it. Here’s the city as a home for the arts, and as hoping that it gets to be even bigger Tear-offs • Re-roofs • All repairs an entertainment district. Coryell, who and better this year! The best thing was Insured • All work guaranteed • Free estimates was finally elected to city council last that it got community members out and # Shingles • Slate • Tile • Gutters • Siding • Chimney Work year, spent the early 1990s in Austin, partying together.” 1 Flat Roof Experts Texas, and was inspired by that city’s Bonanno agreed. “It was incredible Roofing South by Southwest music festival. to listen to all of the bands,” he said. “It 10% off w/ this ad In 2012, Coryell joined the board was also great to watch members of the Commercial of FutureHeights, the organization that community interact with each other and also publishes the Heights Observer, and to see the enthusiasm in people young Residential 216-319-0430 convinced the board to put together a and old.” music festival. FutureHeights teamed up For more information, check out with Cleveland Beer Week and Cellar the Music Hop’s website, www.heights- Door Cleveland, a local record company, musichop.com. and the festival became a reality. Last year, more than 25 artists per- James Henke, a Cleveland Heights resident, formed in the various stores, restaurants was a writer and editor at Rolling Stone and bars along Lee Road, including such magazine for 15 years, and is the author of well-known Cleveland acts as Bethesda, several books. He is a member of the Future- Seafair, Oldboy, Meridian, These Knees, Heights board of directors and its Music Hop Xe La and Tom Evanchuck. Committee. Klezmer meets funk at Cain Park Bert Stratton appeared at Cain Park with Folksbiene, a Yiddish theater troupe from New Josh Dolgin, aka Socalled, is a movie- York City. maker, puppeteer, magician, rapper, Winograd teaches klezmer clarinet hip-hop artist and klezmer musician. at klezmer conferences throughout the He’s bringing his sextet to Cain Park world and is highly regarded for his vir- on Sunday, June 29 for the annual free tuosity and authenticity, as well as for Yiddish concert, sponsored by Work- his ability to go outside the boundaries men’s Circle. of traditional klezmer. Dolgin, who is from Montreal, was The other players in Dolgin’s band discovered by David Krakauer, a world- at Cain Park are Allen Watsky, guitar class classical and klezmer clarinetist and fiddle, from New York; Patrice Ag- and former member of the Klezmatics. bokou, bass, and Katie Moore, vocals, Dolgin plays keyboards, accordion and both from Montreal; and Jack Stratton, synthesizer, and sings in English and drums, from Los Angeles. Yiddish. Tickets are not needed for the show. He has toured extensively with Just show up at the Evans Amphitheater Krakauer as part of Klezmer Madness, in Cain Park, at 7 p.m. on June 29. as well as with Abraham Inc., a klezmer- The Workmen’s Circle Klezmer meets-funk group that features Fred Orchestra will perform a pre-concert Wesley, former trombone player for show at 6:30 p.m. James Brown. Dolgin also was in Shtre- iml, a Montreal band that played at Cain Bert Stratton is a Cleveland Heights resident Park in 2004. and the leader of the klezmer band Yiddishe Michael Winograd plays clarinet Cup. He writes the Klezmer Guy blog at restaurant+lounge | 216.321.0477 in Dolgin’s combo. Winograd has www.klezmerguy.com. 3099 mayfield road | cleveland heights, ohio rockefellers-restaurant.com When you advertise in the Observer, your money tuesday through saturday 4 pm-1 am stays in the community

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Eleanor Mallet other 50 percent are from the neighbor- • Technology classes hood. for children and adults Lee’s Deli and Catering is a new food ad- “I get my haircut next door every dition to the businesses on Noble Road. 10 days,” Jackson tells him. “So you will • Websites & The walls are freshly painted. The be seeing me.” Search Engine Optimization floor looks new. There’s a window where Lee grew up in Cleveland Heights, you can place your order, and chairs attending Coventry and Roxboro where you can wait. Located at 2847 schools. After high school he served four Mention this ad 216-721-3455 Noble Road, it’s Jettie Lee Jr.’s place. years in the U.S. Navy. [email protected] for $10 off Lee calls it “home cooking fast Soft classic rock plays in the waiting 12429 Cedar Rd., Suite 25 food,” which may seem a contradiction. area. Lee is also a DJ and works at three your next service (At Cedar-Fairmount) Everything is made-to-order, so it’s not places on the East Side. “Music is my that fast. “If you want it right away you first love, cooking is a close second,” he have to call ahead,” Lee said with a smile. said. “When I was 4 years old, I would The menu is extensive and includes go to sleep at night listening to Wilson potato skins, fried okra, bourbon-grilled Pickett’s “25 Miles.” salmon, fish sandwich, to name just a “Tunisha and I put it together—the few items. All the fish and chicken are fryers, the grill, even the freezer—and fresh-cut and made with Lee’s own she designed the sign out front,” Lee recipes. said. Dix is working on a degree in early 6 Lee has his specials. The Susie Q is childhood education at Cleveland State a chicken leg and thigh for 99 cents. It University. They are raising six children is named for his grandmother, and made together. using her recipe. Another is the Half ‘n’ By the time we are done talking, my Half Philly, which features steak and Susie Q chicken is ready to go. It’s hot, chicken, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, crunchy and delicious. cheddar and mozzarella, fries and a salad Lee’s Deli and Catering (216-832- with ranch dressing. 7901) has been open since March, and A customer, Joseph Jackson, comes celebrated its grand opening on May in. “I want to order some things, but 12. The deli is open Monday through what about this honey apple barbeque Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday sauce,” he wants to know. Tunisha Dix, and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lee’s partner who worked on the renovations with him and is helping out now Eleanor Mallet wrote a column for the Plain with the cooking, brings out a jar of the Dealer and is an author of two books. sauce. Jackson tells Lee that he tasted that sauce at his brother’s funeral in Decem- Tommy’s is a local independently ber and he wants more. “I was looking owned Cleveland Historical landmark and award winning family Restaurant for you to open. You know my wife,” celebrating our 40th year anniversary. Jackson said. “You went to high school We cater to all dietary walks of life. Stop in and see why we have become saturday together.” Right away, Lee recognizes so many family’s favorite place to dine. her name from Cleveland Heights High Come on over, we’re open! Sun—Thurs: 9am —9pm School. Lee graduated in 1987. They Fri: 9am —10pm, Sat: 7:30am —10pm June 21 reminisce as Dix cooks Jackson’s four 1–8pm, After Parties at 8pm orders of chicken. That’s how Lee has built his business: Circles of friends he knew from Heights High keep expanding to include more and more people. He has been catering for the past eight years and so he has built many close ties—a Jettie Lee community. So far, Lee said, he knows about 50 percent of the people coming in; the

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Heights business Heights financial advisor celebrates 20 years

established the Cleveland Heights office of Edward Jones in 1994. His first office was in the basement of the Heights Medical Building where he spent 15 years building his business, and meeting clients throughout the community. “I met one of my first clients on their morning walk back on Shaker Road in 1994,” said Lavelle. Giving personal attention to his clients and building deep, long-standing relationships is what Lavelle finds most

rewarding about his job. In 1996, Lavelle ja m es henke met a longtime Cleveland Heights The interior of Four and Twenty Mercantile.

courtesy julie conrad courtesy resident who had three young girls and David Lavelle, Cleveland Heights financial advisor. was busy saving for their college educa- Four and Twenty Mercantile to tion. Today, the girls, who have babysat Julie Conrad Lavelle’s children, are in college, ventur- host seasonal dinner series ing into their first jobs and turning to David Lavelle, a financial advisor in Lavelle for investment advice. James Henke fish roe and crème fraiche, and fennel Cleveland Heights, began his investing “This is what I love about my job,” gougere, with liver mousse and dried career at an early age, when he wanted said Lavelle, “when a client comes to Four and Twenty Mercantile, the retail cherry syrup. a five-speed bicycle and his father told me and says, ‘I want you to tell my kids store at 12433 Cedar Road in the Cedar The first course will feature beets, him to “get a job!” Lavelle saved $10 a what you told me 20 years ago on the Fairmount Business District, is launch- strawberries and radishes with lemon week delivering the Plain Dealer to 50 importance of saving and investing.’” ing a series of seasonal dinners, featuring honey yogurt, shaved fennel and pink- households in the Heights, and not Lavelle, who lives in Cleveland food prepared by prominent local chefs. peppercorn lemon-mustard dressing. only was able to buy his bicycle but had Heights with his wife, Ann, and three The first, called a “mid-summer The second course is slow-roasted money leftover to invest for college. children, is an active member of the celebration” will feature Scandinavian salmon with cold asparagus coulis, He learned at an early age the value of community. He has served on the board cuisine on June 26. The chef will be pickled cucumbers and horseradish sour owning shares in a good company over of trustees for the Shaker Lakes Nature Doug Katz, owner of Fire on Shaker cream. The third course will be pork a meaningful period of time. Center since 2007, and on the Estate Square, Katz Club Diner on Lee Road and rabbit sausage with herb dumplings, After graduating with a bachelor’s Planning Advisory Council at Case and Provenance at the Cleveland Mu- sautéed mushrooms, glazed carrots and degree in psychology from DePauw Western Reserve University since 2006. seum of Art. mustard sauce. University, Lavelle, a Heights native, He also has served as vice president of Four and Twenty was located on Blueberry tarts with cardamom the Cedar Fairmount Business Associa- Larchmere Boulevard and moved to streusel and whipped lemon goat cheese Become an observer tion and as capital campaign leader for Cleveland Heights last November. The will be the dessert offering, and each submit your story at the Gilmour Academy Class of 1989. store sells high-quality vintage furniture, course will be paired with wine. In ad- “This is what is great about living in industrial goods, interior specialty items, dition, beer and a Scandinavian-style www.heightsobserver.com the Heights,” said Brendan Ring, owner fine art and beautifully crafted items cocktail will be served before the dinner. of Nighttown. “The opportunity to not for travel. In April, it hosted a wine- Four and Twenty is partnering with only live in the Heights and raise your and-cheese event, which Kim Scholten, Kari Moore of FarmShare Ohio. Moore, family here, but build a business from one of the owners, said drew dozens of who lives in Cleveland Heights, sells Transform the ground up right in the heart of this people. Four and Twenty is also planning locally produced artisan cheeses, farm- community. I’ve known David for many a Father’s Day event in June. fresh foods and seasonal specialties. Your Home! years. He’s been integral to the preserva- Scholten said the dinners fit the She works with many local chefs and With Our tion and growth of our Cedar Fairmount theme of the store, noting, “Our goal is restaurants, and her focus is on using One Hour Home Business District and has been a great to create an environment that celebrates local ingredients. She worked with Four supporter of our nonprofit organiza- quality and hospitality. We wanted to and Twenty on its wine-and-cheese tast- Interior Makeover tions over the past 20 years.” create a space where people could gather ing, and she is also working with Katz - Only $75 - A registered CFP® (certified finan- for meetings and dinners, have parties, on the Scandinavian dinner. cial planner), Lavelle has more than 300 host exhibitions and work on projects The dinner will start around 7 p.m. families and business owners as clients. both big and small.” Scholten said that Tickets are $135 per person and can be His office is located in the historic she and the other owners, Sean Fagan purchased by calling the store at 216- Heights Center Building in the Cedar and Richard Zingale, want to “connect 802-9100. Fairmount Business District. with the community more and provide a location where people can come and James Henke, a Cleveland Heights resident, Julie Conrad is a marketing and PR consul- cross-pollinate with like-minded indi- was a writer and editor at Rolling Stone Call 216.408.5578 tant helping David Lavelle, Edward Jones viduals.” magazine for 15 years. He is also the author JudithEugeneDesigns.com financial advisor, celebrate 20 years in the The June 26 dinner will offer two of several books, including biographies of Jim Heights. appetizers: potato dill tarts, with trout Morrison, John Lennon and Bob Marley.

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Heights business Heights resident opens butcher shop and brewery downtown

James Henke town. Later, after serving in the Navy, he was a bartender at the Hyde Park A unique restaurant, called the Butcher Grill, which was on Coventry Road, and the Brewer, will be opening on East and he lived in an apartment above Fourth Street in downtown Cleveland Heights Hardware. He currently lives on later this month or in early July. Scarborough Road, across from Fairfax The new business will include a Elementary School. butcher shop selling fresh cuts of meat, “I really love Cleveland Heights— charcuterie, smoked meats, terrines and the proximity to downtown, the sausages, as well as cheeses, eggs, dairy houses and the architecture, the cul- products, jams and other locally pro- ture and the diversity of the people,” duced artisan products. Customers will Workman said. He and his wife, a be able to order sandwiches and other teacher at Lomond Elementary School items at the shop. in Shaker Heights, have a 5-year-old The restaurant will offer a variety daughter. of beers brewed on-site, a menu of fish, ja m es henke Workman is excited about the new Jason Workman in the brewery at his new restaurant, Butcher and the Brewer. meat and vegetable entrées, and small restaurant, which will be in the space plates and bar snacks. taste a bunch of things while they are East 71st Street and Superior Avenue. formerly occupied by Dredgers Union The menu was inspired by rus- there.” “You could go in and talk to the butcher. clothing store. “It pays homage to a past tic farmhouse fare and will embrace With his partners Chris Lieb and And there was always a big difference era, a time when craft and commerce ethnic food traditions that are fun- Jeff Leonard, Workman opened the between the meat you could get at the were in the hands of skilled tradesmen damental to the spirit and flavor of Tremont Tap House on Scranton Road butcher shop and what you’d get else- with an attention to detail and a lifelong Northeast Ohio. in 2007. That restaurant was the city’s where.” dedication and passion to their profes- “We’re not serving traditional din- first gastropub. They came up with In addition, said Workman, he al- sion,” he said. ners,” said Jason Workman, who lives the idea for the new restaurant after ways wanted to get into brewing beer. In in Cleveland Heights and is one of the reminiscing about the butcher shop that fact, he and his partners opened a small James Henke, a Cleveland Heights resident, owners. “It’s a menu that is meant for were common decades ago. brewery at their Tremont restaurant. was a writer and editor at Rolling Stone sharing. Each person can order one or “There were four butcher shops in Workman, 40, has been working in magazine for 15 years. He is also the author two plates, and we’ll bring them out as the neighborhood where I grew up,” said restaurants since he was 15. His first job of several books, including biographies of Jim they are ready. The idea is for people to Workman, who spent his youth around was at Morton’s the Steakhouse down- Morrison, John Lennon and Bob Marley. UH photographer teams up with Greater Cleveland Food Bank Adinah Denton non-food products, training and planning strategies. Aharon Denton Photography of Uni- Its programs directly serve the hun- versity Heights is partnering with the gry. In the last fiscal year, the Food Bank Greater Cleveland Food Bank to offer provided nearly 40 million meals to a photographic incentive in return for those struggling with hunger in Greater a donation to the food bank. Cleveland. Each $50 donation can provide Almost one-third of those who re- up to 200 meals. If you donate $50 ceive meals are children under the age to the food bank by June 15, Aharon of 18, and 15 percent are senior citizens Denton Photography will in turn over the age of 65. provide a professional photography Aharon Denton Photography is a ready, set, session and a 16-by-20-inch wall por- full-service boutique portrait studio trait. specializing in portraits of children, “We are very excited to be partner- families, high school seniors, and select get ahead ing with the Greater Cleveland Food weddings and events. Bank and providing families with this The special Food Bank benefit offer great incentive to have their family ends on June 15, and Denton expects his this summer portrait created,” said Aharon Denton. photography calendar to fill quickly. To “I am looking forward to meeting many schedule a portrait session, or for more new people through this drive to help information, contact Aharon Denton stomp out hunger.” Photography at 216-453-0867 or info@ tri-c.edu/metro The Greater Cleveland Food aharondentonphotography.com, or visit Bank (www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org) www.aharondentonphotography.com. works to alleviate hunger by providing more than 700 member agencies and Adinah Denton assists husband Aharon with hunger relief programs with food, select newborn baby and birth photography.

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Best Carry Out Only Complete this ballot or go online to: www.futureheights.org Best Hairstylist (individual’s name and place of business) Deadline for ballot submission: August 31, 2014 Best Barber (individual’s name and place of business) Please Note! Voting is for Cleveland Heights and Best Family-Friendly Business University Heights localities only. Best New Business Best Curb Appeal One ballot per person. Best University Heights Business In order for your ballot to be counted, Best Clothing-Related Business you need to vote for at least half (11) of Best Cleveland Heights Business the ballot categories and include your name and contact information. Ballots Best African-American-Owned Business not meeting these requirements will be Best Place for Sweet Treats considered invalid. Best Pet-related Business Best Live Entertainment Mail your ballot to: FutureHeights Most Enduring CH or UH Business 2843 Washington Blvd. #105 Best Customer Experience Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

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Best Healthy Eats Phone:______E-mail:______Best Automotive Business Be Re-Mark-able! Join Make Your Mark for the Arts, the new community-wide project that brings together the arts and local businesses through a “stamp your passport” activity June 1–September 30. Visit heightsarts.org/MakeYourMark to find out how to create your stamp and where to leave your mark through the Heights business communities. Sign up online for a stamp-making workshop led by a professional artist for $15 (free for Heights Arts members). Heights Arts Saturday, May 31, 10:00–11:30am The Wine Spot Monday, June 2, 6:30–8:00pm Heights Arts Saturday, June 7, 10:00–11:30am The Bottle House Tuesday, June 10, 7:00–8:30pm Grog Shop / B Side Tuesday June 17, 2014 7:00–8:30pm Heights Arts Saturday, June 21, 10:00–11:30am Katz Club Diner Monday, June 23, 7:00–8:30pm Heights Arts Sunday, June 29, 3:00–4:30pm “I am thrilled to be a part of the Make Your Mark for the Unable to attend a workshop? DIY kits are available for purchase Arts public art program” after May 29 at Bliss Health and Healing Center, City Buddha, —Douglas Katz, Cleveland Fairmount Cleaners Inc., Grog Shop, Mister Brisket, the Katz Club Heights native and Diner, The Wine Spot, and Wood Trader. restaurateur. Want to become a participating business? Visit Heightsarts.org or call 216-371-3457.

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