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Congratulations to the Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School boys basketball team for making it to the state tournament for the fourth consecutive year — the only school in OHSAA history to accomplish this feat. Along by Julia DiBaggio Benjamin Smith: Splice-Cream Truck with this honor, the team brought the state runner-up trophy back to East 185th and Lakeshore. Residents of North Collinwood spent the Margaret Craig: Neighborhood Arts by John Sheridan Certainly, they’d hoped to end their high past six months thinking about what type Ambassadors In sports, it often doesn’t pay to put much school careers on a final victory note. But of projects they want implemented in the Cindy Barber: Bicycle Rickshaws on stock in so-called “omens.“ During the it wasn’t to be. And, understandably, they neighborhood. After a week of public vot- Waterloo Ohio high school regional basketball and their teammates seemed less than ju- ing, the voices have been heard. Kevin Scheuring: Eat Local and Learn playoffs, one Villa Angela-St. Joseph fan bilant in settling for the runner-up trophy From April through November, be on Linda Zolten Wood: Operation: Vegetables noticed that the state Division III champi- on Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center court. the lookout for these projects from the win- Lori Kella: Farm to Table Cook Book onship game was slated for March 19-the Nonetheless, the 2016 VASJ squad far ning artists: Michael Hudecek: Craft Up Collinwood Feast of St. Joseph. ¢couldn’t it be neat if the exceeded anyone’s expectations-especially Bridget Caswell: The Collinwood Camera Stephen Bivens: This is Collinwood: History St. Joe team won a state title on St. Joseph’s considering that all five starters on the 2015 Club in Everyday People Day?”the fan thought. “Perhaps it’s a good championship team had graduated. Start- omen. “ well, that turned out to be wishful ing from scratch, Coach Kwasniak’s cagers thinking. Coach Babe Kwasniak’s Vikings fashioned a very memorable tournament KeyBank Gives Ginn Academy $250,000 did make it to the final game in Columbus, run. And watch out for them again next but their rather remarkable season came to year. The leading scorer for the Vikings in an end with a 66-44 loss to Lima Central the state title game was sophomore guard Catholic-the same team they had beaten a Jerry Higgins, whose shot at the halftime year earlier to claim VASJ’s sixth state bas- buzzer narrowed Lima Central’s lead to ketball crown. In fact, it was the third year 27-26. Higgins finished the game with 15 in row that these two squads met in the points. Among the others expected to re- championship finals. Almost incredibly, it turn next season are 6-7 freshman Alonzo marked the fourth straight appearance in Gafney, 6-2 junior Noah Newton, and a state championship game for this year’s 6-3 junior Dan McGarry who made a sig- Vikings seniors-first-team All-Ohio guard nificant contribution under the basket this Sherman Dean III, Kevin Roberts, Jacob season. Stauffer, Anthony Turk and Phillip Bessick.

Oliver H. Perry Wins Weather by CMSD NEWS • summer internships with local companies Station from WKYC KeyBank will give Ginn Academy $250,000 and development of skills such as resume Weather Warriors.” To view the videos, go for college test preparation, summer intern- writing; to http://bit.ly/1Zs6sxb ships, scholarships and an investment club. • $1,000 scholarships for up to 10 seniors a At Oliver H. Perry, homerooms will take Students at the all-male high school year to help fill in gaps in their education turns each week collecting and analyzing cheered enthusiastically when the an- funding; weather data and presenting findings to the nouncement was made Monday at a regular • and operation of an investment club and rest of the student body during the school’s school assembly, better known as the morn- instruction in money management for Friday morning meetings. The benefits will ing meeting. It is the largest single donation ninth- and 10th-graders. extend beyond science, Principal Anne the school has ever received. Ted Ginn Sr., the school’s executive di- by Thomas Ott Priemer said. “It creates opportunities for each of you rector and founder, said the grant “helps us Oliver H. Perry School has won equipment “Students in math class frequently ask, to thrive on your own terms,” said Chris- in the areas we need help in.” He thanked that will allow students to collect weather ‘Why do we have to learn how to do this?’ ” topher M. Gorman, president of Key Cor- KeyBank for “believing in our students.” data and learn about forces at work in the she said. “The station will give students, as porate Bank, which focuses mostly on cor- Ginn Academy, which has received na- atmosphere. part of their math curriculum, a real-world porations and services that include capital tional attention, (read about Ginn Academy Perry was one of 10 CMSD K-8 schools authentic way to collect, chart and analyze market investments, mergers and acquisi- in The New York Times and The Washing- to win 6250 Davis Vantage Vue wireless data.” tions. “We can’t wait to see where this in- ton Post) has a four-year graduation rate of weather stations in WKYC-TV’s Weather Besides trying their hands at weather vestment takes us all.” 84.1 percent and five-year graduation rate Warriors contest. The other schools were forecasts, students will get to work one on The grant was made through the Key- of 94.4 percent, according to its most re- Almira, Campus International, Charles one with members of the WKYC weather Bank Foundation, which Gorman serves as cent state report card. Both are well above Dickens, Clara E. Westropp, Denison, team, including chief meteorologist Betsy president. The award, spanning five years, the District’s record 66.1 percent. David Iowa-Maple, Luis Muñoz Marin, Riverside Kling and meteorologist Gregg Dee. They will fund: Reynolds, senior sales leader for Key Private and Willson. will visit the WKYC studio and receive • tutoring for juniors and seniors to im- Bank, is a member of the Ginn Academy The schools were picked after submit- visits from the station’s Weather Advance prove scores on the ACT and SAT college- board of trustees and will continue to serve ting videos based on the theme: “We are the Mobile Unit. admissions tests; as a liaison with the school. Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 8 • Issue 4 April 2016 April 2016 The Collinwood Observer Volume 8 • Issue 4 Page 3

Community Community Councilman’s Corner Packy Malley’s Food Rocks - Just Like the Bar COMMUNITY MEETINGS by Michael D. in demographically changing communities If you are enjoying the music and art scene with pierogi’s was my favorite. The Que- on Waterloo and are in the mood for some sadilla is a really large portion and can be The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based news Polensek with growing numbers of moderate to low COLLINWOOD HOMEOWNERS MEETING source published by Collinwood Publishing Inc., a local income residents and quite frankly, racially 1st Wednesday of the month fantastic, reasonably priced bar food, stop in made vegetarian or vegan. They cook food business dedicated to the development of grass roots SPRING IS HERE, and ethnically diverse communities. The 7:00 PM to Packy Malley’s. Everything on the Menu late every night. Stop in, say Hi to Jim and media and increased connectedness of the citizens, St Mary Church is delicious. The homemade sausage served tell him the Observer sent you! civic groups, non profits, businesses and institutions in FINALLY!!! With proof is in the pudding. However, Euclid 15519 Holmes Avenue and around Cleveland Wards 10 and 11. Spring comes a Hospital is not only critical to the City of number of variet- Euclid but also the greater Collinwood and EAST 185th STREET NEIGHBORHOOD The Collinwood Observer ASSOCIATION ies of Ohio flowers Glenville communities for we have many 2nd Tuesday of the Month 650 E. 185th street most of them of residents who are employed there not to 6:00 PM Cleveland, OH 44119 the “orange barrel speak of the medical services that impact a Lithuanian Hall 877 East 185th Street – next to Post Office Copyright 2014—Collinwood Publishing Inc. variety”. On that note - construction will large number of our residents. All rights reserved. Any reproduction is begin shortly on the Veteran’s Park at East I have officially called upon our Con- DEMOCRATIC WARD CLUB forbidden without written permission. 174th Street and Lakeshore Boulevard in gresswoman, Marcia Fudge, to convene 2nd Wednesday of the Month 6:30 PM PUBLISHER preparation of the dedication of the park a meeting of community stakeholders, to Collinwood Slovenian Home John Copic, [email protected] for June 12, 2016. Construction is also well discuss this critical issue and the future of 15810 Holmes Avenue underway on the new multimillion dollar Euclid Hospital. I am hoping that Euclid PRESIDENT: Councilman Polensek ADVERTISING John Copic, 216.505.0185 community center at the Salvation Army City Officials also take a hard line and drill EAST 156th STREET NEIGHBROHOOD at 17625 Grovewood Avenue. The con- down into this proposal; for, the Clinic ASSOCIATION WRITERS: Bob Payne, Pat Brady, Matthew Jim is THE MAN struction on a new I-90 Pedestrian Bridge, dropped this upon them out of the clear 3rd Wednesday of the month Orgovan, Gina M. Tabasso, Rita Kingsbury, 6:00 PM Fr. Joseph Fortuna, Pastor, V. McGraw, Joe which had been taken out by a truck three blue as well. Collinwood Recreation Center Valencic, Rina Catena, Nan Kennedy, Heidi years ago, will begin this summer. Then For my part, representing Cleveland’s 16300 Lakeshore Boulevard Shenk, Melissa Gleeson, Peter Brown, there is the St Clair Avenue Corridor proj- 8th ward, I will continue to press Clinic 5th DISTRICT COMMUNITY RELATIONS Michael D. Polensek, Allison Lukacsy, Gail ect for which we will be having the second and Federal officials as to what this re- MEETING Greenberg, Erica Marks, John Horton, round of community meetings coming up ally means for the long term stability of the 3rd Wednesday of the month Courtney DeSchepper, Nicole English, Julia in April / May. hospital, for, I am greatly concerned. The 6:00 PM Collinwood Community Services Center DiBaggio, Marilyn Ottato, Sr. Madeline The City Administration is working on Clinic has purchased a large tract of land Muller, Susan Brandt, Laurie Henrichsen, East 152 Street resurfacing lists and we will know shortly in the City of Mentor; so, what does this Marguerite DiPenti about which streets will be slated for re- tell us? What is the long range strategy and EAST 140TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Photography: John Copic, Liz Copic, surfacing. Eddy Road and East 152 Street future for Euclid Hospital? 4TH Wednesday of the Month Stephen Love, Sarah Gyorki are in the pipeline already; I will keep you What the Clinic should do is make a ma- 6:00 PM informed as these projects move forward. jor recommitment to Euclid Hospital and Collinwood Community Services Center East 152 Street The views and opinions expressed in this However, the big announcement is by reinvest in their asset there to reposition publication are those of each writer, and not the Cleveland Clinic that they are propos- this historic institution which has played a Oliver Hazard Perry (School) those of the publisher, editor or any other entity. ing to move 45 beds of their in-patient major role in so many of our lives. Euclid Community Advisory Committee The Collinwood Observer is powered by: 1st Tuesday of the month rehab unit out of Euclid Hospital to a new Hospital is an outstanding institution and 6:00 PM Beachwood facility. This should not come needs all of our support and prayers. Collinwood Recreation Center as a great shock in light of what Cleveland I plan on staying on top of this, so stay CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL Clinic Leadership did to Huron Road Hos- tuned and most certainly feel free to voice Monday night at 7:00 PM Pastrami Cheesesteak Pierogi’s with homemade sausage Jerk Chicken Quesadilla pital in East Cleveland and are presently at- your opinion as well. As always, I may be Please note – this is a public and open tempting to do at Lakewood Hospital. We reached at my office at (216) 664-4236 or meeting but does not take public To submit a story, go to www.collinwoodobserver. commentary com, click on Member Center, sign in, click on are hearing that this proposed move could via email at mpolensek@clevelandcity- Submit Story, and start writing. affect at least 60 employees, many of whom council.org. Any questions about these meetings live in or near the City of Euclid or on the Hope you and your family have a great please feel free to call Next deadline: April 25, 2016. Mary Louise, Councilman Polensek’s office, northeast side of the City of Cleveland. The SPRING!! Look forward to seeing you at (216) 664-4236 or You can mail your stories to the Collinwood bigger question is – what does this mean for our spring meetings and events. Julia DiBaggio, Northeast Shores Dev. Corp., (216) 481-7660 Observer office at 650 E. 185th Street, the long term future of Euclid Hospital? Cleveland’s Public Schools... Cleveland, OH 44119. The Clinic has embarked upon a process Michael D. Polensek of closing old inner ring suburban hospitals Spring into the Library! the RIGHT CHOICE for your child! by Erica Marks school for Kids Café! to repair iPhone and Android Screens! For The Art of Storytelling Recycling Fun: Turtle Power! Monday – Friday 3:30pm—4:30pm more information contact Travis Wallace, The Cleveland Museum of Art will facili- In celebration of Earth Day, create your own FREE Tutoring in All subjects: Grades K – 8 216-224-4126. tate conversations about art between Col- turtle using recycled materials! Free one-on-one and/or group tutoring and Thursdays * 4:30pm – 6:00pm. PARENT linwood residents. Be prepared to tell your Friday, April 22nd 4:30pm homework help offered in partnership with REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. own stories! Cleveland Public Library- Collinwood Cleveland State University’s America Reads Super Sleuth Readers (Preschool Story- Wednesday, April 13th 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Branch & Greater Cleveland Food Bank tutoring services. Monday – Thursday, time, Ages 3 through 5) REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Presents: FREE PRODUCE TO KIDS & 3:30pm – 6:00pm After reading fun stories, singing songs and 216-623-6934. [email protected] FAMILIES! 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Art HGR Artist Spotlight Third-Generation Plastic Fabricator and Distributor By Joe Barbaree Craig taught preschool for 20 years before She tells stories at schools, churches, li- Waterloo. They’ll then take this knowledge Margaret Craig is a longtime resident of working for the Salvation Army, Northeast braries, wherever they are needed - all in ad- and design their own arts-based program- Calls Euclid Home North Collinwood and storyteller working Shores Development Corporation and even dition to her day job. ming to engage other community members to better connect arts with the wider com- Waterloo Arts (then Arts Collinwood). She’s Now Craig is taking her love of youth about the arts assets in North Collinwood. munity. currently the Learning Zone Director at engagement and storytelling to an even The youth will get to decide how exactly A lifetime Cleveland resident and 25 year the Salvation Army on Grovewood Avenue, broader group of the community. Her they engage the community as Arts Ambas- community member of North Collinwood, where she is in charge of after school pro- “Neighborhood Arts Ambassadors” pro- sadors, but Craig envisions a combination of Craig employs storytelling to engage with gramming. To all the kids, she’s “Ms. Marga- gram - one of nine winning Ballot Box proj- spoken word, performance art, photography her fellow residents. She uses singing, act- ret.” ects - is a summer internship for youth ages and other media being used. ing, performance - just about any medium Throughout her work, Craig engages the 13-16. Twelve Ambassadors will be selected In addition to her Ballot Box participa- - to engage with other community members. community and especially younger genera- and become “bridges” between the extensive tion, Craig is a member of the committee She’s even a professional clown. tions. She loves telling stories to children and arts programming in North Collinwood and for the new O.H. Perry Elementary School Exposing children to art is her passion, involving them in the creative process. Folk community members who are not well con- construction and a member of the E. 156th by Gina M. Tabasso especially the connection of the spoken word stories are incredibly important to her; often nected to this work. Street Block Club. Find out more about her Mitch Opalich, president of Indelco Cus- with the written word. It’s easy to see the these are tales of morality. One of her favor- Ambassadors will learn about all the arts Ballot Box project online and keep an eye out tom Products, Inc., is the third generation roots of this dedication in both her personal ites is the African folk tale, The Baby Leop- businesses, organizations, programs and in- for Arts Ambassadors in the neighborhood of Opaliches to steer the business that has the third-largest player in the industry. He threading screws into titanium replace- Rolls Royce that had to meet seismic speci- and professional background. ard. dividual artists during June’s Walk All Over this summer. been in existence since 1965. The company met the owners through his membership ment parts and fractures fications due to the customer’s location in originally was founded by Opalich’s father, in the International Association of Plastics • retrofitting a fire truck into a 5,000-gal- California. Interestingly enough, you can George, and grandfather, Stephen, both en- Distribution. Indelco Cleveland currently lon brine spreader to salt the roads hold acids in plastic, and some of them are gineers, as Cleveland Plastic Fabricators & 2016 Waterloo Arts Fest Collinwood Votes on Community has more than 250 customers, 50 percent of • and reverse osmosis water purification impervious to acids that will eat through Suppliers, Inc., when they were asked by a which are in Northeast Ohio. tanks and piping. stainless steel. national manufacturing customer of their Arts Projects Opalich says, “We’re an industrial plas- Indelco works with an original-equipment Plastic is machined and welded in a pro- metalworking company to fabricate and tic distributor and fabricator specializing manufacturer that requisitions the plastic cess similar to metal. Indelco hires skilled machine plastics. in fluid process control.” What does that material or part, many of which are Cleve- metal-industry welders and machinists Since the family lived in Collinwood and mean? Well, some of the cool items that land-based, and is responsible for machin- then trains them on plastic techniques. Be- Richmond Heights, Opalich says, “It made they have fabricated include: ing, assembling, welding and bending the cause the industry is young in the United sense to locate the business in Euclid due • a Simona® Eco-Ice® plastic surface made items they fabricate. States, since the 1960s, few trade schools to its proximity to a high concentration of of ultra-high-molecular-weight poly- Another interesting project is one that teach plastic techniques, and most machin- manufacturing and OEM companies,” and ethylene that is used as an ice skating the company did for Eveready Battery ists are self-taught. The company has 20 it has remained here even though the Opa- rink (Yes, you skate ON the plastic with Company’s Westlake, Ohio, research- employees in Euclid and 200 more at its by North East Shores staff Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District liches sold the business to their employees no water or ice, and there’s one in our and-development facility. Indelco helped corporate office and 14 other facilities. Save the Date ! To apply as a performer or for a vendors in the early 1970s. In 1994, Mitch Opalich backyard that University Circle Inc. had Eveready convert its stainless-steel anode Opalich’s connection to HGR predates Waterloo Arts Fest booth at the Festival Call 216.481.7660 bought the business back after finishing installed.) mixing system to plastic and standardize it the existence of HGR. He went to Mayfield Saturday, June 25, 2016 Deadline for application is April 1, 2016. graduate school and working in the finan- • clear acrylic poker chip carriers used by throughout all of their facilities. The mix- High School with HGR’s founder, Paul Noon to 7:00 pm cial industry. He sold the company in 2008 casinos ture was improved by using polyethylene Betori, and they remain friends. Opalich to a Minneapolis-based plastics distributor, • the plastic plating barrels used by mints tanks that did not interact with or con- says he buys and repairs tanks from HGR and the name changed to Indelco in 2014. to plate coins (Indelco’s are being used in taminate the mix, making it cleaner and when a customer specifies the need, and he Though he no longer owns the company, Spring into the 10th Annual Scoop China.) more uniform. Indelco also teamed with a has bought shop equipment for his facil- he remains president, and the company re- • an acrylic humidor for Opalich’s and his process control manufacturer to fabricate ity from HGR.Gina M. Tabasso, marketing mains family owned by the Dore brothers. on Summer friends’ cigars double-walled tanks to hold hydrochloric communications specialist, HGR Industrial Opalich sold the business to leverage the • a training tool for surgeons to practice acid for cleaning aerospace engine parts for Surplus, www.hgrinc.com buying power, infrastructure and capital of

polling site where inside the musicians circled up for a jam session with dancers Fresh Cut Landscaping showing off their best moves. “The parade is the first time I felt the arts by Erin Randel copies can get distributed through more district connected with the neighborhood,” Low Prices * Cutting * Edging * Weeding * Blowing * Commercial Spring has just arrived, but some folks in than 16 neighborhood schools before sum- said Linda, a longtime resident who was High Quality Collinwood are already thinking ahead to mer break. Residential so pleased that she even joined the parade * Mulching * Fertilizing * Reseeding * summer and the 10th annual edition of the Now is the time to get in on the Scoop. with her dog. Scoop on Summer—a community arts proj- Events and youth program listings should * Bed Cultivation * Tree and Shrub Care * It felt like a party at each of the four vot- ect that rounds up all the events, programs, be submitted online via the website, www. ing locations. Each site was just as popular arts and eats in and around this gritty little scooponsummer.org. Eateries should verify * Light Hauling * Top Soil * Sod Lawn * as the first. We needed bigger rooms and slice of heaven. The 2016 Scoop will feature their information on the website, and sub- we ran out of voting booths. Artists on the the Eerie d’Eries, the creepy little darlings mit any changes by email, scooponsum- ballot didn’t miss a day of voting to pro- spawned from artist Angela Oster’s dark [email protected]. Volunteers are needed to For Info Call Greg mote their ideas, while people of all ages and fertile imagination, who have graced edit and proofread listings. and backgrounds came out to vote on their the last two editions. New this year, the Sponsorship opportunities include $500 by Julia DiBaggio favorite projects. 216.376.8485 Scoop’s web edition will offer social media Presenting Sponsors, $250 Commodore How would you spend $120,000 for arts “I care more about this election than and online calendar integration, allowing Sponsors, and $100 Captain Sponsors, and programming in North Collinwood? Over the real one,” said one resident as she was Senior Citizen Discounts users to save and share out events of inter- Wavemakers, from $1-$99. Contributions 500 residents and employees in the neigh- checking in to get her ballot. “This vote will est. are tax deductible through the project’s fis- borhood voted on just that. Once the bal- actually impact the community.” Volunteers will spend this month spread- cal agent, Neighborhood Leadership Insti- lots were tallied, nine projects were funded. Voting began on Friday, March 4th at ing the word, collecting event and program tute. The Ballot Box Project kicked off on a the Slovenian Workman’s Home and con- submissions, updating community resourc- If you have questions about where your sunny Friday in early March with Democ- tinued through March 16th at Collinwood es and restaurant listings, and soliciting content belongs, or want to volunteer to racy on the Move, a parade that weaved High School. Residents came out to vote in sponsorships from the generous individu- edit, proofread, help with distribution, or throughout the residential streets where full force at the four public voting locations: the projects will primarily take place. Pacer’s als, associations, nonprofits and institutions support the Scoop as a sponsor, please touch Slovenian Workmen’s Home, Collinwood who love Collinwood. base with project organizer Erin Randel by Thirty musicians and 40 artists and resi- Recreation Center, Salvation Army, and Early May is the time to edit the listings, phone at (216) 235-5009 or email, scoopon- dents marched through the streets bringing Euclid Beach Villas. Voting was brought Specials available Open to Close put finishing touches on the design, and get [email protected]. The deadline for all people out of their homes to enjoy the show. to the youth at Collinwood High School, the Scoop to print so the more than 15,000 submissions is May 1, 2016. A young boy pointed toward the parade where over 100 students experienced vot- Monday Burger Night when one of the parade walkers handed ing for the first time. Many of the projects him a flag with the Ballot Box logo. He and Tuesday Prime Rib/Corned Beef Sand. on the ballot were about activities for the his dad smiled gleefully waving their flag youth. as the parade continued past their home. Wednesday Large 1 Topping Pizza DID YOU KNOW...? The desire for The Ballot Box Project Parents and children, seniors and singles to continue in the future has been unani- Thursday $1.25 Rib Bone 9th and 10th graders at CMSD who miss came outside to enjoy the sights and sounds mous. Everyone was excited about the proj- 10 or more days of school are 34% less of democracy. This excitement was echoed ects. Some residents came out to engage the Friday Fish Fry through the neighborhood into the com- likely to graduate. arts for their first time. Several people reg- mercial district, with owners and shoppers Come in for the specials Saturday Prime Rib (After 4 PM ) 19800 S. Waterloo Rd. istered to vote in the general election, and Get2SchoolCleveland.com taking leave of their business to check out youth had their first real voting experience. Stay for the Fun ! Sunday Half Slab Rib Dinner 216.486.7711 CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT the parade. The route concluded at the first

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School News School News Scholars Dance to Newton’s Law of Robots Everywhere! Visitors Make the Rounds at Collinwood High by CMSD News Bureau plans and learned about parallel line con- Motion Collinwood High School is giving the com- struction and perpendicular bisectors. munity an inside look at the school and its Groups represented on the rounds in- programs by arranging for groups to con- cluded the Cleveland Housing Network, duct “instructional rounds.” Waterloo Arts, NewBridge Cleveland and Guests representing various organiza- the Cleveland Foundation. tions observe classes and interact with Kasey Morgan of the Cleveland Founda- students. Councilman Mike Polensek was tion left an Advanced-Placement Literature among about a half-dozen people who vis- course impressed by what she had seen. ited March 22. “They’re very engaged,” said Morgan, The goal is to provide a firsthand view who oversees the foundation’s MyCom of the school’s transition into a New Tech program for youths. “They’re all on the by Julia DiBaggio Willis brought out the big robots and put Academy, part of national network that same page.” On Saturday, March 19th, families with them to action. The youth rode on the robot emphasizes hands-on, project-based learn- Karen Troy is a housing counselor for by Julia DiBaggio dance company, unites the talents of danc- pre-k children learned about robots at O.H. dog and discovered all their moving pieces. ing. The guests also get to know the stu- the Cleveland Housing Network. The or- Dancing Wheels Company and School, as ers with and without disabilities. When Perry. Not only did they discovered how They even got to drive in a go-cart. dents. ganization provides emergency “stabiliza- part of Collinwood 2015, just completed the residency began, many of the students robots can “clean the beach” they also saw With a hex bug, craft supplies, and their “Sometimes there’s a disconnect be- tion” funds to help families of students at their 10 week residency at O.H. Perry. The didn’t understand physics, let alone physi- some big robots up close. “Cosmo and the imaginations, the kids created a machine tween kids and the community. We want Collinwood and other wraparound schools schools fifth grade class got to learn about cal integration. This changed when they Come for a Visit! Tri-C Metro Robot,” a children’s book about a boy living that picked up cheerios, which emulated people to see them in their own context,” with needs like rent and utilities. Newton’s Laws of Motion, incivility, and were taught a dance routine explaining said site coordinator Amy Carlson, who is Troy said the chance to observe classes in space with robots, was the inspiration cleaning the beach. They also made their Campus in Cleveland Hosts Open dance. The residency concluded with a Newton’s Laws of Motion, and how their no relation to Collinwood Principal Maria was valuable. for the day’s activities. very own robot puppets. The event con- performance for the school, teaching their everyday actions follow those laws. The Carlson. As site coordinator, Amy Carlson “People from the outside might not know The cold didn’t stop anyone from going cluded with everyone enjoying lunch ca- House on April 23 fellow scholars about physics. youth received a powerful learning experi- organizes community “wraparound” ser- what’s going on,” she said. “I’d love to see it outside to see some robots up close. Chil- tered by Gus’s Diner. meet with academic counselors; receive in- Dancing Wheels, a physically integrated ence while keeping fit. vices that assist students and families. in all the schools.” dren and parents alike were in awe as Tim Among the stops March 22 was a 10th- The March 22 visit was the second of formation on enrollment, financial aid and grade Geo-Design class that combines ge- three that will each involve different orga- scholarships; explore student services; and ometry and interior design. Two teachers nizations. The first was in February and the tour the facilities. guided students as they worked on floor last is set for Friday, April 22. • Eastern Campus is one of five Tri-C sites Lakeshore Intergenerational School Attendance Campaign On Pace To holding an open house during those hours April 23. Other participating locations are: Enrollment and Spring Concert Hit Target Open House at St. John Nottingham • Brunswick University Center,3605 Cen- by CMSD News Bureau with a pro-attendance message. In a call Tri-C Metropolitan Campus ter Road in Brunswick coming up Metropolitan Campus,2900 Community With one grading period left in the school made to all students’ homes Sunday night, Lutheran School by John Horton year, CMSD’s attendance campaign is on all-pro offensive tackle Joe Thomas -en College Ave. in Cleveland by Courtney De Schepper more about our educational model, please by Gregory Kita Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) track to achieve its goal of reducing chronic couraged students to keep going to school • Western Campus,11000 Pleasant Valley Lakeshore Intergenerational School has consider attending one of the following in- St. John Nottingham Lutheran School has will host an open house from 10 a.m. to absenteeism by 10 percent. during this three-day week before spring Road in Parma had a very busy couple of months and we formation sessions at the school located at been serving North Collinwood for over noon Saturday, April 23, at its Eastern The “Get to School! You Can Make It!” break. • Westshore Campus,31001 Clemens Road are excited to welcome spring. At the end 18025 Marcella Rd. Cleveland Ohio. 123 years. The school has a proud tradition Campus, located at 4250 Richmond Road campaign, launched in July, is designed to In December, the Cleveland Browns in Westlake of February, our students presented a Black Wednesday, April 6th at 5:30 pm of academic and athletic success. The fac- in Highland Hills. prevent students from missing 10 or more Foundation and the American Dairy Asso- This free event is open to the public with History museum walk. Each classroom Wednesday, May 4th at 5:30 pm ulty and staff are caring Christian educa- The open house provides prospective days in a school year. Students who had ciation Midwest awarded $10,000 to Wade parking available at all sites. For more in- selected a prominent African American We would also like to invite the com- tors who work dilligently for their students. students an opportunity to learn about missed more than seven days by the end Park School for achieving the largest in- formation or to register, visit www.tri-c. to research and then decorated their door munity to our Spring Concert on Thursday, Come and meet the faculty of St. John degree and certificate programs at Tri-C; of the third quarter were considered to crease in breakfasts served among partici- edu/openhouse. with facts and drawings to celebrate that May 19th at 6pm. Our students are thrilled Nottingham and tour the facility at one of be at risk of exceeding the pating CMSD schools during a week in late person. Students, staff, parents and men- to be performing Disney’s Lion King Kids. our open houses on: threshold. November. The schools added hot break- tors “toured the museum” as they walked Please join us in our wonderful gymna- Sunday April 3, 2016 When the third quarter fasts as an attendance incentive. door to door to learn about these important sium to see this special performance. Sunday April 10, 2016 ended this month, 53.2 per- On Dec. 17, the day before figures in history. For more information regarding enroll- St. John is located at the corner of Not- cent of District students had missed the first semester ended, LIS is currently enrolling for the 2016- ment, information sessions or our spring tingham Road and East 176th Street (1027 seven or fewer days. That compares McDonald’s franchisee 2017 school year, with limited spots re- performance please contact our office at East 176th Street). Times are from 1:00- Start Saving with an average of 47.3 percent at Herb Washington gave maining. If you are interested in learning 216-586-3872. 4:00 PM. Learn how your children can at- the same point the previous three 207 bicycles to students tend St. John Nottingham for FREE!!!! Pictured is the St. John Lady Jets on their recent years. In a district with 38,525 who had dramatically im- Earn college credits and For more information contact 216-531- trip to Valparaiso University to play on the 70th students, the difference is 2,273 proved their attendance and 8204. Be a part of the proud tradition of St. Tournament of Champions. This is the 3rd year get ahead this summer. more students. academic achievement from in a row that the team has been invited to this Cleveland Metropolitan School John Nottingham! tournament. For CMSD to remain on a course the first half of the previous District Students Present “Kiss Me to hit the target, more than 52.6 percent school year. That was one bike for a Affordable tuition had to be on track in attendance at the end sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grader in each Kate” for the 17th annual All-City of the quarter. of the District’s PreK-8 and K-8 schools. Flexible schedules Chronic absenteeism is a problem facing Radio One is sponsoring a series of sur- Musical April 22-24 schools nationwide. Some districts define prise “pop-up” parties for schools with out- Convenient locations by Daniel Gray-Kontar very quickly that each cast member’s on- chronic as missing 20 or more days, but standing attendance. DID YOU KNOW...? The Cleveland Metropolitan School Dis- stage life is complicated by what happens In the past, nearly two-thirds of CMSD Chief Executive Officer Eric Gordon said You can help fight chronic trict will present the 17th annual All-City offstage. CMSD wanted to set a more rigid standard. schools reported that more than half of absenteeism in Cleveland by visiting Musical April 22 – 24 at the Ohio Theatre David Thomas will serve as musical di- The campaign message is plastered on their students missed 10 or more days in a on Playhouse Square. rector for the All-City production. Kevin billboards and yard signs and featured on year. District data shows that CMSD stu- Get2SchoolCleveland.com and learning more about The production of “Kiss Me Kate,” with Marr II and Jessica Spurlock will create radio spots. Volunteers have canvassed dents with 10 or more absences are 9 per- the importance of students attending school every day. the music of Cole Porter, will feature the thechoreography. Inda Blatch-Geib will neighborhoods to talk to families, and they cent less likely to meet Ohio’s Third Grade CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT talents of nearly 50 CMSD studentsfrom design costumes and Colleen Albrecht will work phones on Thursday nights, calling Reading Guarantee, required for promo- across the District. Note: The performance design lights. parents to see if the District can assist with tion to fourth grade. They score an average dates are one month earlier than in previ- The musical will open at 7:30 p.m. on Fri- issues that make it difficult for their chil- of 12 points lower on state reading tests and ous years. day, April 22. The production will continue dren to get to school. 15 points lower in math; high school stu- Get-to-School-SmallSpaceAds-Collinwood.indd 2 1/26/16 10:33 AM Kimberly Sias, Director of All-City Arts, with a Saturday evening showing at 7:30 The Cleveland Browns have served as a dents are 34 percent less likely to graduate.

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Holy Week at Our Lady of the Lake OLL Goes Forth! Rock Star Teachers Character Essay Contest Holy Week was beautiful this year, from munity at the Easter Vigil on March 26. A Congratulations to the students that were Dana Lee Tenebrae on March 23, through Easter Sun- very warm welcome to Zinyah George, Lan honored for their writing in the Character Anton McCall day, March 27, we were blessed to celebrate Chen Lemieux, Brandon Johnson, Leila Essay Contest Donald Myles together and share in this important sea- Johnson, Catherine Long, Sedona Stankus Daejah Allen Ariane Palmer son. We were particularly happy to baptize and Julian Stankus. We are so glad to have Terrica Bennifield Kierra Pope seven new members into our Catholic com- you here at Our Lady of the Lake! Keshaun Brown Rebecca Raye Sa’Na’Ria Johnson Desmond Stover Diamond Jones-Matthews Qui’Yana Vereen

Spring State Testing Our Lady of the Lake Parish is heeding Pope Francis’ call to be a church that goes Imagine Bella students in Grades 3-6 will http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/students- forth with its spring community service be administered Ohio State Tests (AIR and-families/ project. tests) during the month of April. As tech- Study Island Beginning April 9, teams of walkers nology is integral for College and Career http://studyisland.com from Our Lady of the Lake will be explor- Art Teacher Mrs. Heston 4th Grade Teacher Mrs. Salone readiness, the majority of assessments are Login password available from classroom ing our parish, getting to know its people, given on the computer. Additional practice teacher features and challenges. It’s a great chance resources are available to Imagine Bella GetWaggle to get to know the community, meet some Q and A with the Imagine Bella Team students at the websites below. https://www.gogetwaggle.com/Log- The practice of washing feet on Holy Thursday neighbors, and spend time with fellow pa- reminds us of Jesus’ teaching to serve and care for Get to know a little bit more about the members of the Imagine Bella Newspaper Practice Resources: in/11564613 each other. rishioners as well. We would love parishio- teachers and staff at Imagine Bella. Look Club. Ohio Student Practice Site Login password available from classroom ners to be part of the team, or residents to for more interviews next month from other teacher come out and meet our walkers when we’re in your neighborhood! Renee Kovacic brought their newborn baby when she presided at Tenebrae. We’ll begin our walks on April 9, and by April 16 we’ll have walked every street in the parish. If you’d like to know more about what we’ll be doing as we walk, or when walkers might be coming to your street, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you! For more information, or to sign up for a walking team, email ExploringOurCom- [email protected]

Ms. Cooper Gavin Tallery Ms. Cooper A: 8 years Ms. Gales Imani Greene Title 1 Paraprofessional Q: How old are you? Ms. Gales Q: When is your birthday? Interviewed by Gavin Talley A: (She gave a smile) Title 1 Paraprofessional A: April 20th Euclid Schools’ Audrey Holtzman was one of the Q: What is your favorite color? Q: Do you like Skyzone? Interviewed by Imani Greene Q: Do you like Kyrie Irving? Our Lady of the Lake is so proud to welcome the seven new members of our community who were baptized readers at Community Stations of the Cross on into the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil. Good Friday. A: Purple A: I have never been Q: What’s your favorite word? A: Yes Q: What is your favorite food? Q: Do you like Golden Corral A: Love Q: Are you friends with Ms. Cooper? A: Chicken A: Yes Q: What’s your first name? A: Yes OLL Kindergarten Accepting A Successful Fundraiser Supports Q: How long have you been living in Cleve- Q: How many kids do you have? A: Fatinah Gales Q: Have you always lived in Ohio land? A: Two Q: Do you have kids? A: Yes Applications OLL School A: All my life A: 1 son Q: What’s your favorite color? Q: How long have you been teaching? Q: What’s your favorite food? A: Purple At Our Lady of the Lake School, you will with their families, teachers, friends and This year’s Life on the Lake – Races & Dean & Anne Petters A: French Fries find that we are like a family. Your child environment. Our teachers use their class- Raffles event raised more than $35,000 for Father William, Ed & Shannon Jerse will learn good habits and attitudes in rooms and outdoor environments to pro- Our Lady of the Lake School. And it raised Mint Julep our loving Catholic community. Through voke new experiences and inspire learning. a lot of spirits, too, with a really great night Sue Tanner Teacher of the Year patient and respectful methods, our ear- Parents are encouraged to continue these of fellowship and fun at the Irish Ameri- Father Joseph Fortuna liest learners develop a positive sense of conversations with their children at home can Club. Thanks to our many sponsors, Infield Chiropractic Office themselves, which will make a difference or to participate in the classrooms as vol- donors, volunteers and supporters, Our Mike and Mary Kay Zbiegien throughout their lives. unteers. Lady of the Lake School will be able to add Daniel & Tulia Louie Our teachers encourage children to Our Lady of the Lake School offers a full- more high-quality enrichment programs Cathy & Tom Gentile be active and creative explorers who are day Kindergarten program fully accred- and technology options this year. Over Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail & Kevin not afraid to try out their ideas and to ited by the State of Ohio through the Ohio the past four years, the Life on the Lake Gail think their own thoughts. Our goal is to Catholic Schools Accrediting Association fundraiser has earned nearly $135,000 to Paul & Sarah Kesselem help children become independent, self- in a warm and caring environment. Our support quality Catholic education at Our Kate & Jim Petras confident, inquisitive learners by allowing children make use of all our wonderful Lady of the Lake School, and we are very Chris & Jan Frey them to explore, question and discover in a teachers and facilities, including our state appreciative of this generous and dedicated And to our Planning Committee: stimulating environment. of the art computer lab, library, full gym, community. Special thanks to our Donors: Nikole Benn Mr. Kenny Gamble Rebecca Raye We understand that young children art and music classes. Children must be five Triple Crown Sharon Furlan learn best by doing. Our teachers develop years old by August 1 of the year they are William Jansa Cathy Gentile Mr. Gamble Q: What is your favorite animal? curriculum that uses all five senses. This entering. One of the steps in the enrollment George & Janet Voinovich Sarah Gyorki Dean of Students A: Lion Ms. Figueroa and her 5th and 6th grade homeroom. requires children to think actively and process is an assessment so that we have a Martin V Rini Ann Kilroy Interviewed by Rebecca Raye Q: How old are you? experiment to find out how things work, sense of the child as an individual and the Anonymous Rita Kingsbury Congratulations to Imagine Bella Academy challenging middle school math concepts. Q: When is your birthday? A: He’s in his 30’s promoting firsthand learning about the class as a whole. Anonymous II Laura Koeth of Excellence Teacher of the Year, Ms. Mary She is active on the campus leadership A: July 14th Q: Kyrie Irving or Lebron James? world we live in. In short, our staff teaches Our Kindergarten assessment days Villa Angela St. Joseph High School Vaiva Neary Figueroa! The 5th and 6th grade Math- team and serves as the decision maker for Q: What’s your favorite food? A: Lebron James children how to learn, not just in preschool, are: May 2 & May 9, 2016. Please reserve Winner Circle Allison Powell ematics Teacher has also been honored the Positive Character Development Com- A: Barbeque ribs and French fries. Q: Basketball or Football? but all through their lives. your spot now by contacting Rita Kings- Bob Monroe Korie Rossman as the January Head of the Class Winner mittee. Each day, Ms. Figueroa represents Q: What’s your favorite movie? A: Basketball We recognize that parents are our chil- bury, Principal, at rkingsbury@ourlady- Tim & Molly Delaney Lori Seidel from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Teacher a lifelong learner, demonstrates genuine A: Heat Q: What is your favorite thing to do? dren’s first and best teachers. Learning ofthelakeschooleuclid.org or (216) 481- Patricia Monroe John Seidel of the Year for Imagine Schools in North- compassion and displays integrity in all Q: What is your favorite song? A: Spend time with my son. happens when children are interacting 6824. Dr. Rich & Linda Holzheimer Lauren Zbiegien east Ohio. Ms. Figueroa hosts free tutoring her endeavors. It is a joy and an honor to A: If This World Were Mine by Luther Vandross. John Monroe & Mary Cavanaugh for students and their families to master recognize her as the Teacher of the Year. 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Collinwood School Fire Remembrance Imagine A large crowd turned out at Memorial School on Feb. 26 for a Black History Month celebration. The celebration included music, food, crafts, a display of student work and a marketplace. Your child’s dreams for the future begin in Kindergarten.

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William R. Cervenik, who for the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating past 12 years has served as Mayor of Agency (NOACA) Board of Trustees the City of Euclid, has been named since 2006, including the last two President of Villa Angela-St. Joseph years as Chairman of the Finance High School. & Audit Committee. He has been a The announcement was made board member of the First Suburbs by Margaret Lyons, Secretary Consortium since 2004, including his for Cathechetical Formation and role as Chairman in 2012-13. He served Education/Superintendent of Schools as a member of the Cuyahoga County for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Mayors and Managers Association Cervenik will report to Eugene from 2003-15. Joaquin Valdepeñas, conducts CityMusic Chamber Music Orchestra, Fr. John Sullivan, former St. Jerome associate pastor, Joseph Wagner, Founding CityMusic Cleveland members, Eugenia Strauss, Executive Boyer, Associate Superintendent “I am honored to serve the Villa as soloist Jeanine De Bique, with her compelling stage presence and long-time parishioner, and Fr. Francis Walsh, who once served as St. Director, Sawsan Alhaddad, trustee, and President of the Board Dr. for Secondary Schools & Newman Angela-St. Joseph High School elegant soprano tone, enthralls the audience during their interpretation Jerome pastor, eagerly anticipate the start of the concert. Ronald Strauss took a moment to tell concert goers how delighted they of Giacomo Puccini’s Musetta’s Waltz from LaBohème. are to bring CityMusic to Collinwood. Campus Ministry. community as its next president,” “Bill has been a longtime friend Cervenik said. “VASJ plays an to Villa Angela-Saint Joseph and has important role in the community, demonstrated a keen understanding providing its students with a strong of its rich heritage, its strengths, and Catholic education, developing young its challenges moving forward. These leaders and preparing them for a insights coupled with his love for VASJ successful college career and beyond. and its wonderful community make Bill My goal will be to further the strong the right choice,” said Margaret Lyons. traditions and values of VASJ and guide Cervenik, 61, is a 1972 graduate its continued growth and stature for of St. Joseph High School, which years to come.” merged with Villa Angela Academy Cervenik and his wife, Mary Kay to form VASJ in 1990. He received (Gross) Cervenik, a 1971 graduate of his bachelor’s degree in business Villa Angela, have been married for 41 administration (accounting) from years. They have two children, both Cleveland State University in 1980. of whom are VASJ graduates, Billy Alex Roby, who is almost two years old, loved celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at St. Jerome’s with his mom, CityMusic Orchestra members Justine Myers, oboist, French horn player Sam Hartman, and trumpeter Nina He has been a Certified Public Former Euclid mayor Bill Cervenik ’72 was named the next President of Villa Angela- ’94 and Katie ’97. They have one Shannon, who thinks that “CityMusic is awesome.” Bell pause for a well-earned break during intermission. They enjoyed the refreshments provided by St. Accountant since 1983. Prior to his St. Joseph High School. He succeeds Richard Osborne ’69 who is retiring June 30. granddaughter, Emma Cervenik, 13. Jerome parishioners. service as Mayor, which ended due to directly to his experience at St. Joseph, and 2006, and American Legion Citizen Cervenik succeeds Richard by Marguerite DiPenti Beethoven, Grieg, Bizet, and Puccini. and more. They were fantastic.” A Pepper orchestra highlights its social conscience term limits this year, he served for 12 also is a partner in the CPA firm of the Year in 2007. He received the Osborne ’69, who is retiring June 30 An appreciative audience echoed their ap- The response from the concert goers in- Pike resident enthusiastically thought the through music and educational programs. years on Euclid City Council. For five Gallagher, Cervenik & Associates. Euclid Hospital Community Service after five years as VASJ President. proval throughout the March 17th evening cluded one by Clurie Bennis, who has only performance was spectacular, enhanced St. Jerome Church is honored to be a City- of those years, he was City Council Cervenik, who was inducted Award in 2008 and the Rose Mary Villa Angela-St. Joseph High performance by CityMusic Cleveland host- missed one performance in twelve years. by the exceptional acoustics of the church, Music Cleveland concert venue and looks President. into the VASJ Hall of Fame in 2009, Center Angel Award in 2009. School is a Catholic, Diocesan-owned, ed by St. Jerome Church. Ronald Strauss, She volunteers to help the orchestra bring and the gracious hospitality of parishioners forward to May 12 when the orchestra re- He assumed the council presidency has been a leader in numerous civic He has been a board member of comprehensive college-preparatory MD, President of the Board, as well as an “maximum music set in minimum over- and the community. Before the concert, St. turns to perform another free music pro- after the untimely death of Joseph activities in the Collinwood-Euclid the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) school rooted in the Ursuline and amateur violinist himself, welcomed every- head.” The venues receive no compensa- Jerome parishioners served up delicious gram, which will include selections from Farrell, a longtime St. Joseph High community for many years. He was since 2006, including the last three Marianist traditions and committed to one to the first-ever Collinwood appear- tion for hosting an event. Teri Dew, a local Guinness Stew and Irish Soda Bread in the Mendelssohn and Dvorak featuring violin School teacher. Cervenik, who credits named Euclid Chamber of Commerce years as Chairman of the Finance the spiritual, academic and personal ance by the orchestra, which is celebrating resident, who regularly attends CityMusic school gym and, later, coffee and pastries in soloist Tessa Lark, for all Collinwood to his career in politics and accounting Business Person of the Year in 1995 Commission. He has served on the growth of each student. its 12th season of bringing free concerts to concerts, was really excited that the per- church at intermission. enjoy. Plan to become part of the cheering Cleveland neighborhoods. The orchestra formance was held so close to home. For In the words of Dr. Strauss, the mission audience on Thursday, May 12, and warmly brought 38 skilled musicians and the very long-time parishioner Kathy Mrsnik, this of CityMusic Cleveland is to make clas- welcome CityMusic back to the neighbor- talented soprano, Jeanine De Bique for this was her first CityMusic Cleveland concert sical music accessible to everyone, with hood. Alumnus makes $250,000 gift to continue the dream at VASJ performance which included selections by and she said, “It was all that was promised no economic or geographic barriers. The Longtime business leader Joseph Cleveland. “I believe it is one of the of coatings and related products. Scaminace has pledged a $250,000 largest, if not the largest, gift given to Scaminace earned a Bachelor of gift to Villa Angela-St. Joseph High VASJ. Science degree in Economics from School. The gift kicks off the school’s “Mr. Scaminace’s commitment the University of Dayton and an MBA St. Jerome 8th Grade Recording Project “Continue the Dream” event, which to Catholic education provides not from Case Western Reserve University. took place on April 2 in the school only resources but true hope and love His latest gift to VASJ will be gym. Scaminace, a generous supporter to our students,” Boyer added. “The used in part to enhance values-based of the school for many years, was the development of Catholic leaders for leadership lessons at the school. In event’s Presenting Sponsor. the future is critical to our society – cooperation with the school and the “I am extremely proud of what indeed, to our world.” Diocese of Cleveland, retiring VASJ VASJ has accomplished over the past Scaminace served for 10 years President Richard Osborne ’69 will several years, and I want to be part of as Chairman of the Board and Chief coordinate details. its ongoing success,” said Scaminace, Executive Officer of OM Group Inc., “We’re very grateful for this a 1971 graduate of St. Joseph High a $1.5 billion technology-driven support,” said VASJ Principal David School, which merged with Villa diversified industrial manufacturer. Csank. “Mr. Scaminace has given Angela Academy to form VASJ in students at our school.” The company, which Scaminace powerful and inspiring messages when 1990. Owned by the Catholic Diocese left after successfully rewarding he has addressed our students in the Aaron Martin, Erin Haley, and Janaiyah Wheeler recording vocals. “My own experience as a of Cleveland, VASJ is the only school shareholders with a 30 percent past. Certainly he is an alum who has student provided me with a values- in the world that is sponsored by both premium when it was sold last expressed his thanks for his education by Mr. Dragas, Music Teacher they’ve been busy laying down tracks that based education that guided my the Ursuline Sisters and the Society of October, employed 6,000 people here in both his words and deeds.” This year in Music class the St. Jerome 8th they will later mix down onto a CD. approach to life, both personally and Mary (Marianist Brothers). serving global markets. Newly appointed VASJ President graders have been working on a recording This project has given the students an op- professionally,” Scaminace said. “I “This is an extraordinary gift Previously, Scaminace was William Cervenik ’72 added: “Among project. They are making their own record- portunity to apply their musical knowledge am blessed to be able to assist in from Mr. Scaminace,” said Eugene President and Chief Operating Officer the many reasons I am excited about ings, playing and singing various parts of and talents to something that they will be bringing the strong Catholic values Boyer, Associate Superintendent of Sherwin Williams, an $8 billion returning to my alma mater is the various songs. The class has learned the his- able to listen to long after they have moved of the diocese, the Ursulines and the for Secondary Schools & Newman global leader in the manufacture, opportunity to work with outstanding tory of recording, from the days of “Direct on to high school. They will be able to say Marianists to another generation of Campus Ministry for the Diocese of development, distribution and sale individuals like Joe Scaminace.” to Disc” to modern digital, computer based that this is something that “We” made in techniques. They’ve also learned about dif- music class. The project will tie together all ferent microphones and how to set them up the things that they have learned about in Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School James Taylor III recording bass. Janiayah Wheeler, Erin Haley, and Aaron Martin 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard • Cleveland, OH 44119 • 216-481-8414 • www.vasj.com to record with. Utilizing a portable studio, music in a fun and lasting way. working out parts. Catholic education in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions Contact Us | stjeromecleveland.org | Follow us on Facebook | Phone: 216-481-8200

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Events Community Collinwood Spring Fling Polka Time Investigating Holmes Avenue Come join us for our Collinwood Spring in at recreation center for forms. by Pat Nevar April 10 - No dance due to Button Box Fling. Come sign up for Spring programs Non-profit organizations $10.00 / table TThe Slovenian Workmen’s Home, located Bash at Slovenian Society Home, Euclid. and camp forbes at the Collinwood Recre- Vendors selling items $15.00 / table in the Waterloo Arts District at 15335 Wa- April 17 - Al Battistelli Band ation Center, 16300 lakeshore boulevard, No sales of food allowed, cash or money terloo Road, holds a Polka Dance every April 24 - Bobby Kravos Band Saturday, April 23, 2016, from 11:00 am – order to be paid with application. Sunday. It has been said that their “Water- May 1 - Wayne Tomsic Band 4:00 pm. Application includes “free” membership loo Ballroom” has the best wooden dance May 8 - Frank Moravcik Band Food, neighborhood information, Fun at recreation center floor in town. It is called a Polka Dance May 15 - 90th Anniversary of Slovenian activities and Meet and greet with Coun- To benefit the friends of collinwood rec- but the bands also play jitterbugs, fox trot, Workmen’s Home Dinner/Dance $25 pp cilman Polensek And Commander Hill. reation advisory board call Tierra at (216) tango, electric slide, etc. Doors open at 2:00 includes Slovenian home style dinner. Vendors welcome. Help showcase neigh- 420-8323 PM with music from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Doors open at 4:00 PM, Dinner at 5:00 PM borhood services and organizations. Stop for your listening and dancing enjoyment. and music will be provided by the Del Sin- Admission is only $10.00 per person. A chak Band from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM. cash bar is available along with sandwiches Tickets available by advance purchase only Collinwood Recreation Annual consisting of sausages from our local meat by calling 216/481-5378. markets. Reservations for tables of eight or May 22 - Frank Stanger Band Sports Banquet Fundraiser more are available by calling 216/481-5378 No Sunday dances are held during the Holmes Avenue looking East. The Slovenian Home is on the right. St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Reutilized lots along East 155 St. before the Sunday requested. The following summer. Annual sports banquet fundraiser to be go for food, refreshments, trophies and by James Valentino Cleveland neighborhoods the parishioners County, had its’ start there so Father Kumse hope to move into a bigger production of is a listing of the scheduled bands: The next Sunday Polka Dance will be held held on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Blue certificates for our sports teams who have While North Shore Collinwood is getting moved on but the churches remain. is merely reviving something quite com- our goods,” which would be sold not only April 3 - Joey Tomsick Band October 2 with the Frank Stanger Band. breeze, worked and played their best this past year. the media attention these days, the Collin- To the north is the former Collinwood monplace there. He’s not the only one to do to local residents, but area restaurants and 16826 lakeshore boulevard,Cleveland, For ticket information please contact wood-Nottingham Village neighborhood Rail Yards, one of the main engines for so. Collinwood Grape Company located on even online. They plan to produce food that oh 44110, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Tierra Biggers at the recreation center at (216) is also a community trying to reinvent it- the area’s growth a century ago. Closed in Mandalay Avenue is also assembling prop- “looks like something you would want to Tickets: $20.00 per person 420-8323, Or Mary Louise Daley in Council- Collinwood Cycles Celebration self. According to Mary Louise Daley, this 1981 (though the CSX intermodal facility erty to create a winery with a stone chalet. eat” from the community gardens, being it Make checks out to “collinwood recreation” man Polensek’s office at (216) 664-4236. by Julia DiBaggio being bike ride leaders. This event will be was the second most important industrial still operates on part of the site), part of the Urban Garden District Legislation, strawberries for homemade jams to tea pro- Tickets good for food and non-alcoholic Come & celebrate Collinwood Recre- June 18th, we are celebrating biking, and alongside Walk and Role on 185th Street. area in the city, “Any company in Cleve- site has since been redeveloped being the passed by Cleveland City Council in 2007, duced from proposed greenhouses. One beverages ation with food, fun, friendship and a raffle getting active. Highlights of the event in- As a secondary note, we’re hoping to get land you can think of got started in Col- location for, among other things, a social has encouraged to conversion of thousands of the ideas Ms. Dronet mentioned was to Proceeds from ticket sales and raffle or two!!!! clude a bike rodeo, bike safety, and group support from residents and stakeholders linwood,” Not only that, the Five Points security office, the Greater Cleveland Food of vacant properties into community gar- grow lavender bushes, to “blanket the area” bike rides. We are also looking for prizes. for approving a bike lane on Lakeshore area, the intersection of St. Clair and East Bank and the headquarters of Jergen’s Inc. dens and, lately, urban farms such as Ohio she put it, in many of the still vacant lots, We are in need of volunteers to help with Blvd. 152nd St., was a major commercial area. Just South of Holmes on East 152nd St is City Farm (covering 6 acres in Ohio City) including along Holmes Avenue. Not only Spring Beach Cleanup planning the event and day of, including Like for many Cleveland neighborhoods, the headquarters of the 5th District Police or the Chateau Hough Vineyard on the would it be a cost effective way to beautify the past five decades have been a challenge which covers not only Collinwood but all of East Side. Subsequent legislation passed in the area, but the flowers can be cultivated but things are now looking up; as I discov- Northeast Cleveland as far as East 55th St. 2009 has opened the door to raising small for use is in soaps, essential oils and other Collinwood Cleanup Day ered while recently driving down Holmes livestock (or “Chicken and Bees” ordi- commercial purposes. A five year business by Julia DiBaggio event really big. We are looking for resident Avenue. There is no doubt that this place has seen nance) which has opened the way to what plan has been submitted and they met with This year we are GreenUp Cleveland’s flag- groups, churches, schools, and institutions The streets off of Holmes Avenue are a better days. However, according to Coun- is going on around Holmes Avenue. City of Cleveland officials on March 7th. ship neighborhood, and on May 7th, from to come out and help pick up trash in the mirror image of the ones along East 152nd cilman Michael D. Polensek a few projects Meanwhile, at the corner of east 156th One consequence of all this is the fact 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. there will be a large scale neighborhood. There will be a post cleanup Street north of I-90. There are mainly rows are in the works that can truly be beneficial St. and Saranac, there is an effort by the that the crime rate around Holmes Avenue neighborhood cleanup. GreenUp Cleve- celebration. If your group would like to get of duplexes built before World War I lin- in the long run. For example, the pastor of Center for Advanced Mental Health Prac- has plunged. land is bringing volunteers and resources involved or to register, please call Jullia at ing the streets; many look run down, some St. Mary’s, Father John Kumse, is buying tice (CAMHP) along with the Collinwood Like its’ more publicized neighbor to the into the neighborhood to help make this 216.481.7660. still vacant though many others have been up vacant properties for urban agricul- Catholic Ministries to open up an urban North, Collinwood-Nottingham Village, demolished. Here and there you find an ture. In fact, on East 156, he is creating grocery store. Located in a former existing and Holmes Avenue, still is trying to figure old store or vacant lot where structures something that was quite common in the grocery store, it will specialize in produce out a way to be a better place. It will be in- by Stephen Love Dress for the weather (this is a rain or once were. The imposing edifice of St. Mary area 120 years ago; a vineyard. At one time from the community gardens of the area. teresting to see what happens in the years Join volunteers at Euclid Beach Park on shine event). Long sleeves and pants, boots DID YOU KNOW...? of the Assumption Catholic Church (also Collinwood and Nottingham were major According to CAMHP’s Danielle Dronet, ahead. Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 10:00 AM to or work shoes, and work gloves are recom- Missing 10 or more days of school in early known as St. Mary’s Collinwood) serves as centers for table grape production. Even this is planned as a self-sustaining op- 12:00 PM for our 1st beach cleanup of the mended. Trash bags and gloves will be pro- grades can keep a child from developing the witness to what it used to be. Like in many Ferrante Winery, now located in Ashtabula eration that “Will create local jobs and we year! Volunteers should meet at the Euclid vided. necessary skills to meet Ohio’s Third Grade Beach Picnic Pavilion about 10-15 minutes All groups are welcome, but children Reading Guarantee – a requirement for being before the cleanup to sign in. The entrance under age 18 require a parent or guardian’s promoted to the fourth grade. to Euclid Beach is located at 16250 Lake- signature upon sign in. Children ages 13 & Fundraiser for the Legendary 999 Shave to Raise for St. Baldricks shore Blvd, directly across the street from younger must be accompanied by an adult. Get2SchoolCleveland.com the Collinwood Rec Center. For more information, please contact CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT Empire State Express Refreshments are provided to all volun- Daniel Subwick at adopt.euclidbeach@ includes repainting and various upgrades teers before and after the beach cleanup. gmail.com are available on request. We have already Get-to-School-SmallSpaceAds-Collinwood.indd 5 1/26/16 10:33 AM applied for Grants to cover these expendi- tures. Why Donate? Your tax deductible dona- Bob’s Place tion is great way to promote Collinwood by 768 East 200th Street (across from Drug Mart) getting the 999 back on the road again for neighborhood and reunion engagements. (216) 738-1177 Closed Sunday & Monday Plus . . . . . you have a chance to win $500.00 Tuesday through Friday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm provided by our sponsors listed below. So Saturday open 2:00 to 10:00 pm New Help ! New Specials ! keep them in mind for their generosity. by Michael Cavotta How does it work? For every $5 you There is a rich Collinwood history associ- donate your name is placed into the selec- by Susan Brandt So with determination and a very strong ated with the 999 replica. Built in about tion drum. For example, if you donate $25, March 17, 2016 marked yet another great sense of accomplishment, Cebar’s Euclid the mid 40’s at the Collinwood Yards, it your name will be added 5 times. The more St. Patrick Day on E. 185th along with the Tavern Shave to Raise event took on a whole has traveled nationwide and was out of you donate, the higher your probability of city of Cleveland. new animal. Starting at 1 pm and ending Game Day Special the Collinwood neighborhood for almost winning. A winner will be selected from Along with St. Patrick celebrations, at 7 pm, online contributions started com- Buy 4 Wings and Fries $19.99 40 years. Recently CHSAA secured the the drum and notified once we reach our there brought on a more serious matter of ing in at $237. Before 7 pm the event was legendary Empire State Express replica goal of $5,000 or by July 1, 2016 whichever childhood cancers, hence the St. Baldrics well over the $500 mark and getting close Get the 2nd Order Choose any 3 Combination and has started the restoration process. To comes first. It can’t be easier than that!!! event. to doubling the pledge. People from every- learn more about the legendary 999, visit: Visit our Face Book page for progress: Held this year again at Cebar’s Euclid where were donating online and in the bar. of 4 Wings and Fries Plates and 3 cans of Pop http://www.collinwoodalumni.com/up- www.facebook.com/CollinwoodHigh- Tavern, St. Baldricks is the foundation that The luck of the irish was certainly with us Not Valid with any other offers. SchoolAlumni shaves peoples hair off to mimic kids go- that day! HALF OFF Valid only with Coupon loads/The_999_Story_website3-1.pdf Not Valid with any other offers. Expires 4/15/16 Why are donations needed? The 65 1. Make check or money order pay- ing through chemotherapy treatment. This In all 2 Barbers, Susan M. Brandt from Valid only with Coupon. Expires 4/15/16 plus years have taken their toll on the 999 able to Collinwood High School Alumni year marked a very personal and endearing Beachland Hair and Joe LaMarca from and, out of necessity, it needs some im- Association(train) moment at Cebar’s when a patron, Mary LaMarca Family Barber Shop, braved the mediate repairs to become operational 2. Provide information below. Ann Borris, thinking that a goal of $500 shaves along with about 10 heads and lots FREE FREE 417 E.200th st. Euclid OH FREE Order Online and several future upgrades to improve Name: was a little unattainable, stepped up and of donations! Thanks to Cebar’s Euclid its overall presentation. Phase I will get Amount: pledged that very amount to shave all of her Tavern for hosting Lisko Beauty and Bar- Pt. of Crab Rangoon or General TSO’s Chicken (between Dairy Queen and Morris Ave.) Save More $$ 2 Liter Soda the 999 operational and has an estimated Address: hair off. This pledge was made in January ber Supply for the chair and supplies, and Sweet & Sour Chicken with Order of $30 or 216-486-9818 with Order of $15 or more. With Any order cost of $5,545.00 which is not covered by of 2016. Two months later and a few week all the donation made by the patrons at more. Cannot be com- Cannot be combined with Take Out - Dine In - Delivery $20 or More the current CHSAA budget. This includes Phone: away from the event, Mary Ann, unfortu- Cebar’s Euclid Tavern! See you next year! bined with other offers. other offers. 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Community Little Red Cap Symbolic Remembrance of 1908 Collinwood School Fire INDIAN HILLS SENIOR COMMUNITY WELCOMES YOU!

Charlotte Iafeliece (left) and Elva Brodnick, co-chairs of The Little Red Cap Project publicized the garden’s A engraved memorial stone for John Pazicky is one of the many that comprise the Memorial Garden’s “flower restoration and conducted a penny collection campaign during a school family literacy night program. pot” structure.

by Gail Greenberg and Elva Brodnick, another Collinwood One hundred eight years ago this past resident, embarked on a plan to restore and March 4th, a horrific and inconceivable maintain the current Memorial Garden, tragedy shocked the entire village of Col- built to replace the original one that was linwood. On that Ash Wednesday morn- built on the site of the old school at East ing, fire engulfed the seven-year-old, three- 152nd Street and Lucknow Road. story Lakeview Elementary School, killing Dubbed The Little Red Cap Project, this 172 children and 3 adults. community botanical effort is intended to According to the account by local au- perpetuate the memories of all those who thor and resident Edward (Sonny) Kern, perished. It takes its name from Johan “The flames burned through the pine wood Pazicky, who initially escaped the burning floors so quickly that within an hour’s time school building but ran back in to retrieve since the [fire] alarm was given, the school his little red cap. was reduced to nothing but a burned out Through the collective efforts of The shell of outer brick walls that encircled Little Red Cap Project members and a host and enshrined a basement full of ashes and of other individuals and organizations in- corpses of children.” cluding, Memorial School and its Garden The sadness, sorrow, grief and heartache Angels, Collinwood Nottingham Histori- that touched the lives of survivors’ families, cal Society, Councilman Mike Polensek, the city, and country then (and for genera- the school district, student workers, and Are You Age 55+ and Looking for a GREAT Place to Live? tions afterward), may have now inspired community volunteers, the garden is newly something both positive and uplifting. landscaped and ready for this season’s Current Rent Pricing: Studio - $500; 1 Bdrm – $575; 2 Bdrm - $595 (Starting Prices) A driving force behind this evolution has planting. Hopefully, this month’s April been Charlotte Iafeliece, long-time Collin- showers will bring red and white geranium Gladly Accept Housing Assistance / Vouchers wood resident and niece of seven-year-old flowers to beautify this historic landmark Charlotte Iafeliece places a red cap on the grave of The weeded and newly-landscaped Memorial Under New Management! • Newly Remodeled Suites Johan (John) Pazicky, who was among the and renew the legacy it reflects. her uncle Johan Pazicky (age 7) who perished in the Garden recognizes the efforts of the school’s fire’s victims. Almost a year ago, Iafeliece Collinwood School fire. Garden Angels. Top 12 reasons why you will LOVE Indian Hills! • On-site, 24-hour security staff; gated community Construction Started at Cleveland Piston Power Autorama • Large, nicely appointed suites with large closets 1114 Villaview! 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(*Move by May 30th; *Other Restrictions Apply) • Hardwood Floors contact Camille Maxwell, Assistant Direc- Along with all the fine machinery was Auto-Rama along with John Shapiro of • Basement (that can be finished in the tor (216) 481-7660 ext. 30 or by email: cmax- The 2016 Piston Power Pin Up Compiti- Cruisin’ Times Magazine emceed the event. future) [email protected] tion, which included 27 girls from all over Event Coordinator was Miss Pearl Caprice FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL OUR LEASING OFFICE: (216) 202-3400 • 1 car attached garage the United States, vieing for the grand (Hot Rod Girl Pearl).

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Muffins with the Mayor If you are interested please let front desk American Red Cross Blood Mobile RTA is undergoing some changes Isabel Willis honored as Greater Euclid Senior Monday, April, 25th – 11:00 a.m. in the know so we can schedule an appt. for you. Thursday, April 7th dining room. Here is your chance to sit and 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. by Melissa Gleeson tion at the Rose Center for Aging Well on Cleveland Volunteer’s longest Center enjoy conversation and muffins with our Bake Sale Dining Room Annex. RTA is undergoing some changes, in routes Wednesday, April 6th at noon. We will All the programs listed are available at new Mayor, Kirsten Holzheimer Gail. Stop Wednesday, April 27th at 10:00 – 1:00 and fees. If this is important to you come have a representative from RTA on site to serving volunteer Euclid Lakefront Community Center by and say “Hello”. Donate Baked Goods & help support Eu- Book Discussion – May 9th learn about these changes at a presnta- go over all the upcoming changes. by Melissa Gleeson 1 Bliss Lane, Euclid, OH 44123 clid Senior Programs. at 1:15 p.m. in the Senior Center Library. Isabel Willis, is 99 years young, and an ex- 216-289-2985 www.cityofeuclid.com Yearly Membership Renewals Jennifer from the Euclid Public Library will ample to us all of what it means to age well. Please check your membership card and I “tinkle” when I sneeze lead the discussion on the book, “The Inn Isabel was born and raised in Harlem, NY, make sure it is still active. Memberships Tuesday, April 5th – 11:00 a.m. at Rose Harbor” by Debbie Macomber’s. but Cleveland has been her home for a long can be renewed at the front desk. An open discussion on the Myths & Facts time. Isabel is being honored this month you should know about “Incontinence.” Get Well Cards by the Greater Cleveland Volunteers for TRIPS Sponsored by ActivStyle. We will be glad to send a card to a member being the longest serving volunteer the or- Refreshments will be served. who is recovering, feeling down or just ganization has ever had. Isabel has been Grande Pointe Fun Bingo needs a little boost. Let Sylka know if you volunteering with them since 1983 and has Tuesday, April 19th – Leave the Senior How Following Your Passions = would like a card sent to another member accrued over 25,000 hours of volunteer Center at 1:15 p.m. and return to the cen- Better Health. to help brighten their day and give a little Rose Centers for Aging Well Flea service over that time. Isabel for many of ter around 3:00 p.m. Take a ride in our van Friday, April 8th – 11:00 a.m. encouragement. 216-289-2985. those years ran the snack bar at, what was to Grande Pointe in Richmond Hts. for a Come and learn how discovering and Market then, the Golden Age Centers of Greater ENTERTAINMENT FUN BINGO including prizes & cookies. pursuing your passions has an impact on Be aware of the construction taking place by Melissa Gleeson munity. If you are interested in purchasing Cleveland, now the Rose Centers for Ag- It’s FREE – Register at the front Desk. improving your overall health, It’s not too around the center and use caution when Our annual Spring Flea Market will be held a table please call the center at 216-481- ing Well. Isabel is now “retired” from her April 5th & 12th – Fun BINGO late to start. Presented by: Paul Crosby, Rx entering and exiting the area. Please SLOW Friday and Saturday May 6 and 7th, 10 am 0631 and ask to speak to Robin. If you dont snack bar job, but still comes to the center Bingo for Prizes - 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – FREE Cleveland Museum of Art Home Healthcare, Inc. DOWN. Thank you. to 3 pm. Clean out your closets, purchase want to participate please come by to enjoy regularly to socialize and visit with friends. Sponsored by Kindred at Home and Mount Thursday, April 21st – We will leave the a table and come have some fun. To par- some local shopping. Our snack bar will If you ask Isabel what is the secret to living St. Joseph. center at 12:30 p.m. and head to the Cleve- Community Police Talk Post Office On Wheels ticipate in the flea market tables are $10 for also be open during those hours to serve so long, it is doing what brings you plea- land Museum of Art, and return to the Thursday, April 14th at 12:15 p.m. Friday, April 22nd seniors who are activie participants at the some goodies to keep you going as you sell sure and working hard. Music Bingo Ohio center around 3:00 p.m. $5.00 member, “Cop -a- Question” - Immediately after 10:45 a.m. -11:15 a.m. senior center or $15 for anyone in the com- or shop!! Thursday, April 7th – 11:00 a.m. Limited Spaces! Lunch. Members from our Police Depart- Special Services, Money Orders, Stamps & Isabel Willis, enjoying a craft at the Rose Center for Join Kenny Gilder for Bingo + Music + Fun ment update us monthly and will answer Packaging Supplies are available. Aging Well. = A Music Bingo Party. Mini Trip Low Vision Group all your questions. Can’t be here? Thursday, April 28th – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Leave your questions at the front desk. Breakfast with Bob Name That Tune Take a ride in our City van to this FREE Join us on Thursday, April 14th at Maria’s NNWW Tai-chi for Health LLII OO Bob’s Corner Thursday, April 14th at 10:45 – 11:45 technology fair featuring assistive technol- Family Restaurant 22404 Lakeshore Blvd, LL OO by Bob Payne, Manager • Dying is easy. It’s living that’s tough. Enjoy music, trivia, light refreshments and ogy devices and products for living well Friday, April 22nd – 11:00 a.m. at 8:30 a.m. For Breakfast with Bob. The The future is rarely a sure thing. Clearly there is a joy in the journey, and prizes! Laura Blair from Kindred – The with vision loss. Susan Cady will be here to talk about all “Bob’s Special” will be 2 Pancakes or 2 O DD O That’s a tough lesson. Life happens, life has a strange way of bringing opposites Greens/The Fountains is your hostess. No Low Vision meeting. Going on the trip the benefits you can get from Tai-chi. Learn French toast, 2 Eggs, 2 Sausages & Bever-

C C people change, situations come up that you together. Stability and change, happi- instead. Limited Seats! easy ways to release aches & pains, even the age for $6.00. It’s good to know Bob! You never dreamed of, we get older, loved ones ness and loss are all interwoven into the SPA DAY chronic tight spots you think are here to must have your OWN transportation to F die. It can feel like you have no control. tapestry of a lifetime. Most have learned Monday, April 18th - 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. Chair Massage & Reiki Sessions stay. “Not necessarily” says Instructor Su- and from the center. A A I wondered how my friends at the Center to see beauty, even in difficulty. They’ve FREE Manicures & Hand Massages Friday, April 15th – 10:30 a.m. to Noon san Cady, who began teaching over 20 years R E viewed this, so I asked. Many said that they found that what matters most isn’t our (every 20 minutes) Chair Massage: gentle massage for head, ago at the old Knuth Center, also teaches Tea and Cookies M FL have lived a good life, but they know they limitations,but what we can do to help You MUST register at the front desk. neck, shoulders, upper back, arms and patients in the Cleveland Clinic Chronic Join us April 15th at 10:00 a.m. for tea and M & F are on the downside of the hill. It’s a reality others who share the walk with us. So, our Sponsored by Alaycia Clark. hands. 10, 15 or 20 minutes at $1 per min- Pain Rehab Dept. cookies with the Euclid High School Junior that they see every day when they look into lunch tables are filled with light hearted ute. Reiki: A hands on or off - gentle, relax- Ambassadors. The group will be here from the mirror. conversations. Laughter erupts as older BIRTHDAY DAY- April 20th ing use of the universal “Chi”, or energy. AARP Meeting 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. because they want @ CAVOTTA’SCAVOTTA’S When I talked with them about it, here’s bodies play chair volleyball and do line Cup Cakes Sponsored by Hillside Plaza. Reiki helps to release stress and provide a Monday, April 4th – 1:00 p.m. to get to know you and hear your thoughts the comments that I heard. dancing. Smiles brighten faces when you feeling of relaxation, and overall goodness. Speaker: Tonya Perkins from Fifth Third on life. Please join us • Don’t take life too seriously….it’s not see your friends, shoot pool and play cards 15 minutes $10.00, 20 minutes $15.00 Bank on Identity Theft. SATURDAYS permanent. or bingo. Our Center provides a place for • Do good while you can. In life, what all of that. 9PM - 2PM RAIN OR SHINE goes around does come around. Yes, life is too short and full of twists and • I don’t have the time to grumble or turns. But in the end, it’s our relationships Music and Recruiting in the Austro-Hungarian Army U U complain. that provide meaning and support. by Nan Kennedy of variations alternating between major and 1. Allegretto energico e fuoco internationally. In her career thus far, she COMMUNITY VINTAGE & SECOND HAND MUSIC • I don’t know what the future holds, but I Thanks for being part of Euclid Senior Music for Miles Brings Rousing Classics to minor, followed by a gentle, melodic Adagio. 2. Andante espressivo has been fortunate to collaborate with a di- GARAGE & RUMMAGE U ARTS & CRAFTS U FOOD know Who holds the future. Programs. Waterloo Arts Shostakovich’s Trio No. 2 in E minor, 3. Scherzo: Molto Allegro quasi Presto verse array of musicians, from Kanye West U The Impreza Piano Trio, Sunday April 10, composed during World War II and pre- 4. Finale. Allegro appassionato to John Adams. Lauren continually strives GOOD TIMES OTHER INTERESTING STUFF 4 pm miered in Leningrad in 1944, its four move- Emily Cornelius holds degrees from the to explore all genres of music with her use of How did the Austrian army lure peasants ments express degrees of intensity, angst, Oberlin Conservatory and the New Eng- color, shape, and balance. DID YOU KNOW...? to its recruiting stations? With music! And drama, joy, and frenzy. The music power- land Conservatory. An active performer, Eric Charnofsky is active as a collab- 19603 NOTTINGHAM RD. ~ CLE the Impreza Trio will demonstrate, in its fully reflects on the conditions Shostakovich she serves as concertmaster of the Heights orative pianist, composer, classroom music Over the last three school years, 58.4% of April Music for Miles concert at Waterloo witnessed in Soviet Russia, and the impact Chamber Orchestra and the Cleveland teacher, and lecturer. He is a full-time In-  "\ÊÓ£ÈUșÓUäÎää kindergarten students and 56.1% of first grade Arts. on listeners is usually mesmerizing. Philharmonic Orchestra, and as principal structor at CaseWestern ReserveUniver- students missed 10 or more days of school. Eric Charnofsky is at the piano in this The Impreza program will close with second violin of the BlueWater Chamber sity and has also taught at the Cleveland newly formed Cleveland-area ensemble, Mendelssohn’s extraordinarily rich and var- Orchestra. She is also first violinist with Institute of Music. Eric has performed as Get2SchoolCleveland.com with Emily Cornelius on violin and Lau- ied Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, a four-move- the Canton Symphony Orchestra and the a collaborative pianist throughout North CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT ren M. Dunseath playing cello. All three of ment work composed in 1845, with virtuosic Breckenridge Music Festival Orchestra. She America, concertizing with members of ma- these musicians have a wide background of writing for the three instruments. You’ll rec- has appeared as soloist with the Richmond jor American orchestras, and has performed performance experience as soloists, cham- ognize the familiar “Old Hundredth” hymn Symphony Orchestra, the Richmond Phil- as an orchestral pianist with the Los Angeles LAKESHORE ROSE CENTER Get-to-School-SmallSpaceAds-Collinwood.indd 6 LAKESHORE ROSE CENTER 1/26/16 10:33 AM ber and orchestral musicians, and are also melody, commonly known today as “Praise harmonic, the Canton Symphony Orches- Philharmonic and the Cleveland Orchestra. 16600 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland OH, 44110 16600 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland OH, 44110 active as teachers at all levels. Their debut God from Whom All Blessings Flow,” in tra, the BlueWater Chamber Orchestra, the A graduate of The Juilliard School where he program comprises trios from the standard the final movement. The music is majestic Breckenridge Music Festival Orchestra, and majored in piano accompanying, Eric also chamber music repertoire, including works and extremely dramatic, and will make the Heights Chamber Orchestra. Emily is holds degrees in solo piano performance

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn. for a grand ending to the overall program. also a dedicated teacher with a large private and composition from CaliforniaStateUni- Lane Cooper’s show “What Dreams May teaching studio in Shaker Heights. versity, Northridge. Eric appears on record- 10:00 Coffee and chat 10:00 Coffee and chat 10:00 Coffee and chat 10:00 Coffee and chat Come” will be hanging in the gallery, and Piano Trio in G Major ‘Gypsy Rondo’: Franz Lauren M. Dunseath is a cellist with di- ings on the Albany, Capstone, and Crystal with friends with friends with friends with friends the Callaloo will be ready as always with Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) verse musical tastes. She performs regularly labels. He was named “Composer of the glasses of wine and flavors of the Caribbean. 1. Andante in chamber and orchestral settings, and Year” for 2012 by the Ohio Music Teachers 10:30 Yoga/Meditation 10:30 SilverSneakers 10:30 Various 10:30 SilverSneakers Or it might be the time to try Waterloo’s new 2. Poco Adagio has an active teaching studio in Cleveland, Association, and his radio program, “Not coffee shop – Six Shooter, at the corner of 3. Finale: Rondo all’ Ongarese. Presto Ohio, where she directs the Ohio City Cello Your Grandmother’s Classical Music,” airs 11:30 Lunch exercise Activities exercise E161. Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67; Dmitri Choir. Lauren received her Bachelor’s de- on Monday afternoons on WRUW-FM. The concert opens with Haydn’s “Gypsy Shostakovich (1906-1975) gree at SUNY Purchase under the tutelage These concerts are presented with the 12:30 Line Dancing 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Lunch Rondo” Trio in G Major from 1795, colored 1. Andante of Julia Lichten and her Master’s degree at support of Local 4 Music Fund, the Music 1:00 Knitting group 12:00 Bible study by a Hungarian style Rondo finale move- 2. Allegro non troppo CarnegieMellonUniversity with fellowships Performance Trust Fund, the Waterloo Arts 1:00 Cards, puzzles, 12:30 Bingo ment which incorporates several gypsy 3. Largo in Opera and Contemporary Music. While Friends’ Committee, Cuyahoga Arts and games 1:00 Computer lab open tunes - including “Recruiting Dances” that 4. Allegretto at CMU, she received the Wilkins Cello Culture, and Ohio Arts Council. were used by Austrian army officials to -at - Intermission – Award, as well as a grant to perform in Pe- Waterloo Arts, 15605 Waterloo Road Cleve- 216.481.0631 Movie afternoon tract peasants to recruiting posts. The first Piano Trio No. 2, Op. 66: Felix Mendelssohn rugia, Italy. As a chamber musician, she has land44110, 216-692-9500. two movements are more tranquil; first a set (1809-1847) won numerous competitions and performed

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