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An Invitation South Euclid United Church of Christ is a new church with a powerful past. Since 1983, our congregation has been privileged to be a part of God’s faithfulness and purpose.

In 2014, our historic church changed its name and relocated from Cleveland to our new campus on the east side. We are so thrilled with our new home in the City of South Euclid – and so grateful for the warm reception that we received from our new neighbors and community.

Just as we feel at home in South Euclid, we believe you will feel at home in our church. We are a diverse, multiracial, multicultural, open and affirming church. You are welcome here. Come as you are.

VISIT US Worship services are held every Sunday – and other activities take place throughout the week. There is something for everyone. For a complete listing of all we have to offer, please visit us online. www.southeucliducc.org

4217 Bluestone Road (at Belvoir) When you’re here, South Euclid, OH 44121 you’re home.

Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins, Senior Pastor and Teacher

Interested in Advertising in South Euclid Magazine? Make sure to schedule your An Invitation advertisement for the Spring/ South Euclid United Church of Christ is a new church with a Summer 2016 issue. Call Sherry powerful past. Since 1983, our congregation has been privileged Tilson at 216.342.5204 for more to be a part of God’s faithfulness and purpose. information. Do you know any interesting South Euclid People & Places that In 2014, our historic church changed its name and relocated from you would like to see featured in Cleveland to our new campus on the east side. We are so thrilled upcoming issues? Send your ideas with our new home in the City of South Euclid – and so grateful for the warm reception that we received from our new neighbors to Keith Benjamin at kbenjamin@ and community. seuclid.com!

Just as we feel at home in South Euclid, we believe you will feel at home in our church. We are a diverse, multiracial, multicultural, open and affirming church. You are welcome here. Come as you are.

VISIT US Worship services are held every Sunday – and other Mayor activities take place throughout Georgine Welo the week. There is something 2015 City Council for everyone. For a complete David Miller, Council President, At-Large listing of all we have to offer, Jane Goodman, Council President Pro-Tem, Ward 4 please visit us online. Dennis Fiorelli, Council-at-Large 4 Mayor’s Address: 16. Marty Gelfand, Council-at-Large www.southeucliducc.org A letter from Mayor Ruth Gray, Ward 1 Georgine Welo LivingProfile: Pollack Ed Icove, Ward 3 Family: Sustainable Moe Romeo, Ward 2 6. Fire Department 18. Jason Russell, Council-at-Large Elect Update 4217 Bluestone Road Profile: Stacy Ward- Editor 8. Safety Levy Update Keith Benjamin (at Belvoir) Brayton: Power of 20. Director of Community Services When you’re here, South Euclid, OH 44121 10. Building & Service Significance Update Find us online: Profile: Isaac Monah: Web: cityofsoutheuclid.com you’re home. 21. 11. Sign up for Global Citizen Facebook: facebook.com/southeuclid ReadyNotify 22. Twitter: twitter.com/southeuclidLIVE Profile: Kevin Maher 12: 23: South Euclid Magazine is a quar- SEL Schools Update terly publication of the City of South Profile: What Story Community Euclid. We are looking for interesting 14: 25. South Euclid people and places to does your home tell? Partnership on Aging Studio– Picture profile in upcoming issues. If you PerfectProfile: Pollack JudgeNotes Byersfrom your City have any story ideas, please share Council Members & them with us by contacting Keith Benjamin at 216.691.4234 or [email protected]. Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins, Senior Pastor and Teacher Nadeau for editing and proofreading! Special thanks to resident Jean cityofsoutheuclid.com | facebook.com/southeuclid SOUTH EUCLID MAGAZINE 3 MAYOR’Saddress South Euclid Proud:

2015 was a Kasich and the State Legislature have great year for made major cuts to the Local Government South Euclid as Fund and other funds that all Ohio cities Preparingwe continued for to ourhave relied 100thon to provide critical Anniversary city build upon the services. many successes In 2016 South Euclid and our of past years neighboring cities will see more funding and began to cuts from the State. Combined with the look to a brighter County’s reassessment of our property Mayor Georgine Welo future for our taxes, we will experience continuing community and challenges. However, even with these cuts, out neighborhoods. we still anticipate a general fund balance This year we will begin planning next year of approximately $3 million. the celebration of South Euclid’s 100th The State Legislature has made “fend for Anniversary, which will take place in yourself” localism a reality for South Euclid 2017. We are forming a Centennial and all local communities, and is one of Celebration Committee and are the main reasons why we rely on your Mayor Georgine Welo with Congresswoman looking for residents to help plan support of our Road and Safety Levies to Marcia Fudge. and organize events for our 100th keep your community safe, stable and vital. Anniversary. If you would like to be a But we know that you expect more part of the planning committee please from us. Whil e we continue to be good improvement in our schools; and more email me at [email protected] or call stewards of your tax dollars, we must investment at Cedar Center and Oakwood 216.381.0400. continue to look for ways to innovate, be Commons. South Euclid remains a great place creative and work to maintain and deliver Most importantly, we need to continue to to live because of the hard-working, the services that matter most to you in a promote vital and vibrant neighborhoods creative and innovative people that call more effi cient and cost effective manner. by working together to create effective our amazing community home. In the last As a result, we have been researching block groups and neighborhood year of South Euclid Magazine we have and implementing new technologies, associations to help identify challenges profi led so many great and inspirational organizational effi ciencies and new and concerns, support change and stories by and about South Euclid residents best practices that reduce costs while improvement efforts and beautify our with the goal of informing and educating maintaining the high level of services that homes, streets and public spaces. residents and Northeast Ohio about the you expect. Thanks to you, South Euclid is a safe, great people, places and businesses that In addition, we are working with healthy and great place to live, raise a call South Euclid home. many of our neighboring communities on family and own a business. By working Because of your support of our Road sharing services, and we will continue to together, we will remain a community and Safety Levies we can continue to work towards a more regional approach where we can all come together and provide excellent services, repave and in areas where we can save valuable thrive. repair our streets, revitalize aging business tax dollars and maintain services in a Have a safe, happy and healthy new districts, provide services to seniors and responsibly and effectively. year! our youth, invest in our parks and public While we must continue to manage spaces, and most importantly, keep your our challenges, because of your support City safe with excellent Police, Fire and South Euclid remains a stable, vibrant EMS services. and innovative place to live, work and While the City remains fi nancially play. In the next year we look forward stable, we are still not without challenges to many new accomplishments including as we continue to recover from the great more beautifi cation efforts in our parks; the recession and housing crisis. As you are redevelopment of the Mayfi eld & Green aware, over the last four years Governor Business District; continuous academic

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Safety Levy Update: Fire Department medics to stabilize the patient’s medical issues. Often, only two medics are needed for transport to a medical facility, allowing the third medic to become available for the next emergency. Also, the Fire Department has been aggressively seeking out grant opportunities to increase our available operational funds for both equipment and staffi ng. Not all of our grant requests have been successful; By Chief Doug Stefko however, we were recently his November we will be successful in receiving a looking for your support “Staffi ng for Adequate Fire & Tto renew the South Euclid Emergency Response” (SAFER) Safety Forces Levy. Prior to grant through the Department passage of the levy, the South of Homeland Security. This Euclid Fire Department was grant, in the amount of facing a staffi ng reduction $439,000, allows us to hire through layoffs. This would two personnel for two years, have greatly affected our ability with 100% reimbursement. to respond to EMS emergencies I am very pleased to report in the community and reduced that as of November 2, 2015, our ability to mount a rapid with the addition of two new and aggressive fi re attack with personnel, the South Euclid our initial response. Fire Department has reached Traditionally, the South Euclid is staffi ng goals and is now Fire Department is staffed operating with 33 personnel. with a total of 33 personnel. The South Euclid Fire This is broken down to three Department is committed to Administrative positions and providing an exceptional 30 operational staff. We was reduced to 29 personnel changes to more effi ciently use emergency service to the operate in three shifts, staffed through attrition. With further our personnel resources. The Community and is using every with 10 operational personnel, reductions pending through the most signifi cant of these is the available means to ensure and maintain a daily minimum layoff of personnel, we would implementation of a “chase this can be maintained. With staffi ng level of seven have had to lower the daily car,” which responds with your approval, continuing the personnel. We responded to minimum, which would greatly the EMS Squad to medical Safety Levy will allow us to over 3,400 emergencies in hinder our ability to provide emergencies. It is imperative maintain our currently fully- 2015, our busiest year ever. a timely emergency response, to keep “on-scene” times. The staffed Fire Department and This staffi ng model allows especially when emergencies best way to do this is to provide continue to stay on the cutting us to adequately cover our occurr simultaneously within the enough personnel to rapidly edge of technology through the Community in regards to both Community. evaluate and stabilize the acquisition of apparatus and Fire and EMS Response. In the last two years, the patient prior to transport. The equipment. Prior to passage of the Safety South Euclid Fire Department “chase car” concept allows Levy, our Department staffi ng has made some operational us to provide at least three

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Safety Levy Update: Police Department By Chief Kevin Nietert

n July 21st, 1924 the South Euclid OPolice Department In Memorium was established with the passing of Ordinance 464. In the 91 plus years that the Police Department has been in existence much has changed. However, the mission of the organization, to protect and serve the residents of the City of South Euclid, has gone unchanged. The men and women of the South Euclid Police Department are a proud, diverse group of individuals Department strives to provide that take their duty, a high level of service to the responsibilities, and service community and it is through to the community seriously. the support of the residents With the hiring of three that we are able to continue offi cers this year, the South to do this. Euclid Police Department currently employs 37 police offi cers, of whom six are female and four are African American. Department maintains Policing in the 21st century In memory of Lt. Bill Schaefer who passed away June 29, 2015 after a The South Euclid Police year long battle with cancer. Schaefer was a South Euclid Police Offi cer requires offi cers to not only for 24 years and his legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the work social media circles be skilled communicators but he did to make South Euclid a better place to call home. a high visibility in also technologically savvy. We live in a world that is Social media has allowed Ⅲ Body Worn Cameras Ⅲ rapidly changing and we us to positively engage the Global Positioning System Policeand can Department), be followed on need to be nimble and able community, educate people, (GPS) in Vehicles Facebook (South Euclid to adjust. Technology and and foster meaningful Ⅲ LoJack® - Stolen Vehicle social media are two areas relationships. Recovery Unit where we have strived to be On the technology front on Twitter @ proactive. we have been able to make The use of such technology SEuclidPD, or at www. The South Euclid Police good use of technology allows us to improve Department maintains a high and currently deploy the effi ciency, effectiveness, and southeuclidpolice.com. visibility in social media following technologies: accountability in the work circles and can be followed Ⅲ Tasers environment. on Facebook (South Euclid Ⅲ Automatic License Plate South Euclid continues to Police Department), on Reader be a safe place to live and Twitter @SEuclidPD, or at Ⅲ Mobile Data Terminals raise a family. www.southeuclidpolice.com. Ⅲ In-Car Cameras The South Euclid Police

8 SOUTH EUCLID MAGAZINE cityofsoutheuclid.com | facebook.com/southeuclid Parks & Recreation Community Survey Launching January 15th SOUTH EUCLID n the new year we will be seeking input from residents about HARDWAREHARDWARE programs and services currently provided in our Parks and Family owned & operated for over 34 years IRecreation Facilities and suggestions for future initiatives. When we go outdoors or engage in recreation activities we get active, connect with nature and even improve our mental health and stress levels. Our community parks and recreation We’re your full service neighborhood hardware store facilities are great places to have fun, get exercise and meet neighbors. $ Where Service Saves You Money $ Over the last several years, the City has worked with • Screen and Window Repair residents to create our Playground of Possibilities, South Euclid • Home Repair Service Dog Park, Community Gardens, South Euclid Splash Park, Oakwood Green 21-Acre Nature Preserve and the new Bicycle • Lawn Mower/Snow Blower Repair Pump Track. • Key Cutting Beginning January 15, 2016 the City will be asking residents • Paint & Supplies to take a short survey to help guide us as we beginning • Propane Exchange planning for short-term and long-term Parks & Recreation • Window Shades Cut To Order Services. From January 15, 2016 – February 15, 2016 please go to our website at www.cityofsoutheuclid.com and click on • Glass Cutting the “Recreation Survey” button on our homepage to take the • Sharpening Service survey. Garden Tools/Scissors/Knives If you don’t have access to a computer, printed surveys 4422 Mayfi eld Road • South Euclid will be available at City Hall and the Community Center. If you have any questions, please contact Keith Benjamin at 216-382-4466 [email protected] or 216.381.0400. Senior Citizen Discount Carter Welo - owner

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cityofsoutheuclid.com | facebook.com/southeuclid SOUTH EUCLID MAGAZINE 9 Works PUBLICPreparing for your Spring Garage Sale! By Paul Kowalczyk, Building Commissioner following South Euclid ordinances Of course we receive the complaint that prohibit signs in these locations: section “How are we to advertise for our garage f you are considering a garage sale here 503.01, 521.13 and 770.04(f). sale if we cannot put signs on treelawns are a few things you need to know: Ⅲ For free-standing yard signs in a and utility poles?” We recommend you I residential district, a property owner is place signs on your property (SECO Ⅲ You are required to get a permit from the permitted up to (4) signs on the property. 770.19) between the sidewalk and your Building Department. You are permitted Each sign has a maximum height of 4 house. If you receive the consent from to have up to four (4) garage sales in a feet and maximum sign area of 6 square another property owner you can place the calendar year. The fi rst three (3) permits feet. The sign can be placed no closer sign in their front yard (SECO 503.02). are given out at no cost. There is a than 5 feet from the front property line You can also advertise in the local $5.00 fee for the permit if you have a and no closer than 15 feet from any newspapers. I can personally say this fourth garage sale. other property line (side and rear). Each works since I live in a cul-de-sac and have Ⅲ Garage sale signs are not permitted to free-standing sign can be displayed for very minimal street traffi c. I advertised my be posted on utility poles or treelawns. no longer than 30 days, on six separate garage sale through the newspaper and If the City fi nds signs located in these occasions in any given year. received great response. areas they will be removed. The Service Department 2016 Update By Jim Anderson, Service Director and freezers will need to Recycling and not weighing more than have the doors off and lay The following are to be put in 40 pounds. Yard waste will not our Service Department them down fl at. Do NOT your Recycling Cart: be picked up if it contains any works to provide a stand them upright. Ⅲ Newspaper, papers, of the following: plastic, metal, Yhigh level of service to Ⅲ Tires and construction phonebooks, junk mail, dirt, rock, sod or any other residents and the community. material will NOT be picked cardboard boxes broken rubbish. To make disposal and collection up by Kimble. You will have down, all cartons made out The Service Department a seamless process, please to dispose of these on your of cardboard, such as milk picks up your leaves by vacuum follow these simple guidelines: own. and juice. in the fall and must be left Ⅲ Carpet and padding will Ⅲ Any color glass bottles and loose on the tree lawn and not Bulky Waste need to be cut tied and jars. contaminated with sticks, grass, Ⅲ All mattresses and box bundled in 4-foot sections no Ⅲ Any plastic bottles and jugs. perennials, trash or any other springs will have to be more than 30 pounds per Ⅲ All metal and aluminum foreign material. wrapped in plastic and section. cans, aerosol cans and Please do not put them in the secured with Duct Tape. A Ⅲ If you have a large amount aluminum foil. street. piece of Visqueen which of miscellaneous trash (move is a thicker plastic wrap out) you will need to call a Yard Waste Household would be best. Kimble will private contractor to have a Yard waste will be picked up Hazardous Waste not pick up unless you have dumpster dropped off at your from your tree lawn from April You can bring your them properly wrapped expense. 1st through November 1st. household hazardous waste and secured. (Required by Ⅲ Any other normal trash Yard waste consists of grass, down to the Service Garage Kimble) should be put in your hedge trimmings, garden Monday through Friday 8:00 Ⅲ Items allowed for weekly provided Trash Cart. debris and leaves outside the am till 3:00 pm. pick-up on your normal trash If you are not sure about an fall vacuum period. These Latex paint is not accepted. day include the following: item you are trying to dispose items must be placed in a Remove the lids and solidify Ⅲ Stoves, washers, dryers, of please call the Service brown paper lawn bag. Small paint with kitty litter and put in dishwashers, water tanks Department at 216-381-0402. tree trimmings must be bundled Trash Cart. and furniture. Refrigerators in 4-foot and under sections

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By Nicole D’Alessandro searches, plat maps, and photos. I learned essential to the new uses we give them. For that I am the fi fth owner, the property was example, “history can speak from a stone love all-things-houses. But why this purchased by the Kellners in 1923, and the threshold hallowed by centuries of treading pull? Perhaps it was visiting my family house fi nished in 1928. feet or in the heights of growing children Iin Belgium three times before the age My section of South Euclid was called scored and dated on an ancient doorpost.” Whatof fi ve, being informed byStory what felt like theDoes Belvoir Terrace Subdivision, Your developed HouseAnd, as Bill Bryson succinctlyTell? summed up a whole different world: memories of my by the Van De Boe Hager Company, as in At Home: A Short History of Private Life, grandparents’ row house, their living space illustrated in a portion of houses are amazingly that was just one big room downstairs Section 29. complex repositories. and a bedroom with a toilet upstairs. Dirt The original 1923 What I found, to my great roads lined with tall plants and the sound of deed provides a certain surprise, is that whatever summer insects—so much that was simple, overview of the period. happens in the world— but alive. And of course there were the visits For example, it mentioned whatever is discovered to Canada, the big Italian families with a street railway upon or created or bitterly kitchens in their basements where they’d Belvoir Boulevard. It fought over—eventually bake industrial-sized pans of lasagna or also specifi cally forbid ends up, in one way or cook up vats of sauce between playing the grantee to “erect, another, in your house. cards and sipping out of tiny espresso cups. locate or maintain a Wars, famines, the All the memories, I realize, center around slaughter house upon Industrial Revolution, the or come back to a home—visually, the said premises” (yikes!) Enlightenment—they are material of a fl oor or a counter, a heavy and also, because all there in your sofas and wooden bench, the shape of an accordion of Prohibition, “the chests of drawers, tucked closet. Stone, wood, and brick. A fi g manufacture or sale of any malt, alcoholic, into the folds of your curtains, in the downy tree, tomato plants. The warmth from my spirituous or intoxicating liquor of any kind, softness of your pillows, in the paint on your surroundings and from my company. except by a registered licensed druggist on walls and the water in your pipes... Houses Ever since these childhood adventures I a physician’s prescription and for medicinal aren’t refuges from history. They are where have been drawn to the built environment. purposes only.” history ends up. I have planned trips around buildings– Landowners in the subdivision were not What would my house say to you now? from Southwest canyon homes of Native responsible for laying sidewalks or planting No doubt you would notice the avocado Americans to villages in Italy, with their tiled shade trees. Some parts of the development trees more than halfway to the ceiling, roofs, laundry hanging between buildings, allowed for two-family housing and a planted from pits soon after I moved in. and courtyards. small portion gave the option of residential And prints and photos on many walls. I was informed by these experiences or business development. My sublot was The back windows that frame a satisfying when I decided to buy my fi rst house. restricted to single family dwelling costing view of the yard, like an oasis. All of these I live in a brick house—not one of the not less than $7000. Stipulations were to things capturing a moment in time. But in post-war brick bungalows where I grew remain in effect until July 1, 1945. 10 years? Fifty years? Homeownership is up, but a 1928 colonial. I love the built- While the research gave me a sense of an always-evolving story of past occupants in cabinets, hardwood fl oors, nooks and development in South Euclid at the time and and tradition and extreme weather and any crannies, crown molding, and plaster the historical context of my parcel of land number of other impacts, large or day-to- walls. While it has small closets, only one being bought and later a house erected day, that change the history of a place, of bathroom, and a kitchen barely big enough on it, I fi gured that insight can go beyond a house. for two, I will take its charm any day! the built structure. What can we learn from Whether you live in a home predating As a fi rst-time homeowner, I wondered, the memories of buildings, by “listening” to South Euclid’s incorporation as a village does knowing the history of your home them? All the stories my house would tell, in 1917, or a newly built home in, say, make you a better steward? seeing the end of Prohibition, going through Cutter’s Creek, how much history do you To get to know my house better, I made the Great Depression, World War II, seeing see in your home? a trip to the Cuyahoga County Archives. neighbors come and go, and technology I knew from the previous owner that my advance. Natural builder Ianto Evans South Euclid resident Nicole D’Alessandro is a house was the fi rst built on the street. I think suggests that the tangible history of older writer, editor and documenter of Northeast Ohio that’s pretty neat! At the archives I gained buildings (and in referring to European at Texture216.com more detailed information through deed buildings, “older” is, well, much older) is

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institution for over 50 Years! By Patrick Mohorcic A picturehen you walk into Pollack perfect South Euclid Studio, located at 14427 WCedar Road, you are greeted by an adorable beagle named Jackie. This family-owned photography studio encompasses what small business is all about. Pollack Studio was founded in 1950 by Joe’s father Albert Pollack, who still resides in South Euclid. Joe Pollack then took over the business. Upon taking ownership of the business, Joe never considered moving to another community. When asked why he feels so strongly about South Euclid, Joe simply stated, “It’s Home.” The Pollack family continues to have deep roots here in South Euclid. All three of Joe’s children attended Brush High School and participated in South Euclid baseball. The business philosophy of Pollack Pollack Studio is a full-service Studio is to provide clients with the best professional studio with high- products and services possible. In this quality photography services economy, Joe practices this philosophy by keeping prices affordable, so that all clients for weddings, Bar and Bat- can expect and receive the best for every Mitzvahs, Confirmations, family dollar spent. portraits, business portraits, Pollack Studio is a full-service professional studio with high-quality school pictures, pet portraits photography services for weddings, Bar and more. and Bat-Mitzvahs, Confi rmations, family portraits, business portraits, school pictures, the offi cial photographer at city events pet portraits and more. and meetings. He takes pride in keeping Joe takes pride in preserving family his business local and calls South Euclid memories. He states, “This generation is Society of Professional Photography, has a friendly city that he enjoys both living taking more pictures than ever. However, lectured at the Professional Photographers and working in. Joe is a great example it is all on their phones and computers, of Ohio Convention, and was on the of a South Euclid success story and never what happens when they crash? You lose board of the Northeast Ohio Professional forgets those who have supported him. those precious memories.” Joe is a huge Photographers. proponent of printing pictures so they can Joe is also very active in the community. For more information about be saved for many generations. He is a long-time member of the Heights- Pollack Studio, visit their website at Joe is an esteemed photographer. Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce www.pollackstudio.com or call He is the past president of The Akron (HRCC) and is always willing to serve as 216.381.2001.

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t would be easy to drive past Albert Easyand Madelyn Pollack’s Steps Sheffi eld Road to Sustainable Living: Ihome without seeing it. The 1981 home is hidden from the street by tall hedges and a somewhat imposing gate across the driveway. Upon closer inspection, the driveway gate has a sign that reads, “This fence keeps out deer, not people.” For decades, the Pollacks have been welcoming scores of two-legged family and friends to the home that they built themselves, a home that sustains almost all of their needs. The term “urban homesteading” has become trendy homestead. Rainwater is harvested in recent years, and South Euclid has for the garden from a series of rain gained a regional reputation as a green barrels that collect 1,400 gallons community by embracing community of water diverted from the home’s gardening and other sustainability downspouts. Seeds are saved, and initiatives. The Pollacks embody that plants are continually propagated and philosophy and have been living a green divided. All garden waste is shredded and sustainable lifestyle in South Euclid and composted. Bricks that used to for close to 40 years. cover South Green Road were reclaimed won. In 1941, Albert fl ed his native “If we can’t eat it, we don’t need it,” decades ago to create paths throughout Poland just prior to the Nazi occupation, is a motto that Albert Pollack, 93, and the property. Madelyn, who is a past walking for 28 days to get to the safety his wife Madelyn, 72, live by. On a president of the South Euclid Recycling of Stalingrad. His mother and many of recent tour of their extensive gardens, Committee, takes pride in putting up his relatives who remained in Poland the Pollacks pointed out the vast array of any leftover garden bounty. Jars of jam, were killed in the Holocaust. Prior to a fruits, vegetables, and herbs growing in pickles, and other delicacies line shelves lengthy stint in the Polish Army, where raised beds throughout their sprawling in the home and are freely shared with he eventually led a mortar company of property. Not a square inch of space friends and family. The garden even 64 men, Albert had an opportunity to goes to waste. Grapes climb arbors serves as the Pollacks’ medicine cabinet. hone his woodworking skills by building surrounding the property; creeping thyme On rainy days, the Pollacks fi ll gelatin desks for the war effort. After the war, stands in for grass where a rarely used capsules with medicinal herbs they’ve Albert sustained himself by farming chaise and bench sit in an inviting corner grown and dried themselves. Albert, and lived for a period of time in a DP of the front yard. Albert jokes that the who is an extremely gifted woodworker, (displaced persons) camp. During his bench will be used someday, “once we’re not only built the home himself, but also time at the DP camp, Albert was able old.” crafted much of the furniture in the home. to purchase his fi rst camera and began Nothing goes to waste at the Pollack These homesteading skills were hard photographing other refugees at the camp. With the assistance of an aunt who lived in Cleveland, Albert immigrated to Cleveland in 1949. On a recent tour of their extensive gardens, the Pollacks pointed out After a series of odd jobs in the U.S., the vast array of fruits, vegetables, and herbs growing in raised beds Albert’s photography skills paid off, throughout their sprawling property. Not a square inch of space goes and he became a portrait and event photographer, establishing Pollack Studios to waste. Grapes climb arbors surrounding the property; creeping in 1973, a Cedar Road business now thyme stands in for grass where a rarely used chaise and bench sit in an operated by his son Joe. inviting corner of the front yard. Albert jokes that the bench will be used someday,16 SOUTH “once EUCLID we’re old.” MAGAZINE cityofsoutheuclid.com | facebook.com/southeuclid Albert and Madelyn, who had both been previously married, met at a Jewish single parents’ support group in the early seventies, and married in 1981. Between them there are four children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, with one more on the way. When asked why they chose South Euclid for their home, Madelyn, a retired computer programmer, stressed the convenient location. “We’re close to everything. The theaters, art museums, and symphony are so close and we’re near many wonderful parks. If we need anything, there are stores nearby. We travel a lot and take the Rapid to the airport. We’re 10 minutes to anywhere.” They appreciate South Euclid’s diversity and neighborly feel. The couple worked tirelessly to help construct the Playground of Possibilities at Bexley Park, a project that they felt helped further bond the close-knit community. When asked for a piece of advice to offer younger residents, Albert Pollack, who appears decades younger than his 93 years, offered this: “Whatever job you do, do it well. People will notice and you will advance.”

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t’s always refreshing to see great leadership from people in today’s Ibusiness world who are willing to stick to their word, be authentic and follow the Preachingsimple rule of one of the world’s greatest the Power of Significance leaders, Nelson Mandela – listen fi rst, and speak last. With over 15 years of experience in organizational design, strategic planning and change management, South Euclid resident Stacy Ward-Braxton launched “The Signifi cance Group” in 2010, a consulting fi rm that helps organizations focus on what they do best by leveraging the skills and talents of their most valuable resource – their people. Braxton and her husband of 15 years, Shawn, moved to South Euclid in 2000 However, if we communicate in a way because of the strong schools and close- that makes others feel disrespected, we knit community that the City offered. Shawn helped both employees and employers fi nd lose credibility and infl uence.” is the Lead Pastor of New Life Cathedral their signifi cance within their organizations, Braxton didn’t realize that she was Church in East Cleveland and works for the work better together, accomplish goals and at one time “that” communicator until Cleveland Municipal School District. Stacy grow their businesses. she started asking members of her is also very involved with the growing “Amazing things happen when strategic, congregation how they viewed her and Church, a large, historic building on Euclid resonant and skillful people lead the way,” what they thought of her as a leader. Avenue that is also home to social service said Braxton. “I love the study of leadership “I went out on a limb one day agencies the Braxtons work with to help and having an opportunity to work with and started asking members of our residents in need. individuals, communities and organizations congregation how they viewed me and Braxton uses her experience to broker in a way that will increase their capacity to what they thought of me as a leader and transformation for individuals, teams, and lead in ways that are more resonant and to my big surprise many people were organizations. She utilizes methodologies productive.” honest with me and expressed that I wasn’t rooted in emotional and social intelligence Braxton leads by example and openly always the nicest person in how I would to make a powerful impact on businesses discusses many of the teachable lessons communicate and/or talk to others,” said and organizations that desire to grow she has learned in life that have made her Braxton. “This touched me at my core and proactively and manage transitions. a better person, leader and consultant. that was when I remembered something Braxton earned her Bachelor of Arts One of the lessons is that we should not my best friend had told me many years in Business from Notre Dame College get so caught up in having to be so right, ago, which was something someone once and Master of Science degree in Positive that we end up being the ones that get it told her – to put a little sweetness in my Organizational Development from Case wrong. belly – and in that moment it clicked and I Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead “We can be so focused on what we realized that’s why she told me that.” School of Management. Braxton also holds think or feel is right and want to fi ght for it In South Euclid, Braxton has been a Certifi cate in Developing Leadership and demand that people listen to what we very involved in community efforts. With through Emotional Intelligence. have to say that we loose our ability to be four children and an extended family, Through her work, Braxton has helped effective by the way that we communicate Braxton fi rst became involved with the businesses and organizations that were it,” said Braxton. “Communication is a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at her functioning at only average levels. By big part of great leadership and resonant children’s school. It was a great fi rst utilizing authentic organizational design leadership is more effective. We can be experience because it provided her with and strategic planning efforts, Braxton has right about something all day, every day. the opportunity to feel connected and get

18 SOUTH EUCLID MAGAZINE cityofsoutheuclid.com | facebook.com/southeuclid to know other parents, faculty members and administrators. Shortly thereafter, she became involved in the Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce (HRCC), the large organization that represents South Euclid and our neighboring communities. Braxton became a member and, as her level of involvement increased, she was invited to become a board member. Through her work with the Regional Chamber of Commerce, Braxton has made connections with other business owners and is able to access resources that help make her organization stronger. Braxton also believes that the six-city Chamber helps make South Euclid a better place to live and work. “I think it is very significant that we have great relationships with other cities. It makes our community even stronger with great connections, resources and relationships.” Furthering her involvement in the community, Braxton recently joined the board of One South Euclid, the City’s Community Development Corporation (CDC) and is very excited about how South Euclid has grown and is very positive about South Euclid’s future. She believes that One South Euclid is important for the growth, development, and revitalization of the community, because it allows residents to become involved in the process. “It is important for people within the community to be engaged. You create passion from engagement and engagement promotes significance,” said Braxton. Braxton is firm in her belief that South Euclid is a great community and place to raise families and believes that as the City continues to redevelop and revitalize, it will become a premier community within Northeast Ohio, a place where others come to live, work, and play. “Great things have been going on in South Euclid for a very long time and with the CDC I see even greater things on the rise,” said Braxton. “There is always something to do in our city for fun, for giving back, for learning, for growing. We have a new library that is amazing, the Cedar Center development that has taken place and continues to develop, our college is growing by leaps and bounds, and businesses are thriving. My only complaint is I wish we could have 75 degree weather all year round!”

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By Kevin McCarthy

earing South Euclid resident Isaac Monah’s booming laugh and seeing Hthe smile that accompanies it, one would never expect that this man had gone throughIsaac so much adversity Monah: in his life. Global Citizen In 1989, at the age of 19, Isaac fl ed from his home country of Liberia because of the violent civil war that had engulfed his land. From Liberia he fl ed across the border to a refugee camp in the Ivory Coast, and then later to a refugee camp in Ghana where he would meet his wife. It was in the Ivory Coast, however, that he met the man who would bring him to the United States, a professor at The Ohio State University. education for their children was very now blossomed into a collaboration of The Ohio State University professor, a diffi cult as the closest school was miles organizations and individuals helping graduate assistant at New York University away. On his fl ight back to the United children get the education they deserve. at the time, employed Isaac to help him States, Isaac decided that he would help Though education seems to play an track monkeys in the jungles of the Ivory build a school in his home village. Isaac enormous role in Isaac’s life, Isaac did not Coast. The two colleagues became friends was able to secure a donation of 150 graduate high school until age 27 while he through their work together and the acres of land on which to construct the was still in Ghana. professor vowed to bring him to the United school and then went about raising money Isaac wanted to make sure his kids States. Isaac recalls, “At the time I was to make the school a reality. were provided with an education far working twelve-hour days. I would receive He brought the idea to his church, superior to his own. Isaac has sent all of about one hundred dollars for my work a Lyndhurst Presbyterian, and both the pastor his school age children to the South Euclid week. The professor told me that with my and fellow parishioners were excited to Lyndhurst School District. His eldest son work ethic I could become a rich man in help. With the help from his church, Noble Tom, a graduate of Brush High School, is the United States and make more than one Road Presbyterian Church, Bay Village in his fi nal year at Hiram. Tom is hoping to hundred dollars a day.” Middle School, and Roxboro Elementary attend law school after graduation. Isaac In 2002, the professor made good on School, Isaac has been able to raise over also has two children attending Adrian his promise and Isaac came to the United $180,000. As soon as enough funding Elementary School and Greenview Upper States on a visitor’s visa. Isaac would later was available, the school was constructed Elementary School. become a legal permanent resident and and Isaac’s dream became a reality. Isaac has been extremely pleased with then fi nally a naturalized citizen. After a Today the school, known as the Dougbe the South Euclid Lyndhurst School District. year in Philadelphia, Isaac moved briefl y River Presbyterian School, houses more “The teachers and counselors really try to to Mansfi eld and then fi nally to South than 142 students in grades K-7. So far the get you involved as a parent and there Euclid where he resides today on Avondale facilities include a school house and the is a great bit of teamwork involved. For Road. 150 acres of land. Isaac is hoping to fi nd me, the American school system was After moving to South Euclid, Isaac fi rst funding to create dorms for the students, relatively a new thing, so for the teachers worked as a dishwasher while taking many who still have to travel far each day to sit me down and take the time to get English classes at Tri-C. He then went to to come to school. me involved in my child’s education was school to become a nurse’s assistant, and The Dougbe River School has a board of extremely important.” The teachers even when he completed that program, took trustees as well, made up of many people allowed Isaac to sit in on one of his son’s employment at the Cleveland Clinic. from the Northeast Ohio community. classes so that he understood what his In 2007, and again in 2008, Isaac International organizations from North son’s education entailed. “When I had a went back to his rural village in Liberia America, Europe, and Africa are now question, and I had many questions, the to visit his family. After speaking to many involved in helping the school grow. What teachers were always very responsive and of the locals, he learned that getting an was just a dream a few years ago has wanted to involve me as much as I wanted Continued on page 24 20 SOUTH EUCLID MAGAZINE cityofsoutheuclid.com | facebook.com/southeuclid Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home

By Patrick Mohorcic Kevinevin Maher could beMaher–The named Mr. Spirit, Energy, South Euclid. He exemplifies the Kvibrant, unselfish culture of our community. After talking with Kevin for 20 andminutes, it is impossible Pride not to be excited of South Euclid about our city. Kevin is a third generation owner of Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, located at 4274 Mayfield Road. Maher-Melbourne was founded in 1908 by Kevin’s grandfather Harry, who founded the first funeral home in the state. In 1956, the Maher family made the decision to move to a small farmhouse in South Euclid. Maher- Melbourne Funeral Home has been in business for over 100 years. Kevin humbly states, “We believe you aren’t excellent because you have reached 100 years, but you reach 100 years because you deliver excellence.” Kevin loves spending time with his family and building bridges and connections to make South Euclid a better place to live American veterans of all eras. Kevin and work. As a longtime member of the worked to rehab a home for a disabled South Euclid community, he takes great Iraqi War veteran and his family. Purple pride in making one of life’s most difficult Heart Homes chose South Euclid as the first situations as easy and smooth as possible city in Ohio to rehab and provide housing for grieving family members. for disabled veterans and their second In addition to his work at the funeral home will be completed this winter. home, Kevin has a big heart for South Kevin raves about how South Euclid Euclid and gives back to the community has helped his business grow, including in a variety of ways. A founding board help to apply for and obtain a Cuyahoga around the area with his band “Chain member of One South Euclid, the City’s County Storefront Renovation Program Gang.” In fact, “Chain Gang” recently Community Development Corporation, Grant to improve and beautify his made their South Euclid debut when they Kevin helped found and is still a member building – and beautify the busy Mayfield performed at the inaugural Rock the Block of the One South Euclid Revitalization Road Corridor. Event this past June. Committee, which aims to work with the In addition to his service with One South It’s committed long-time business city and local business owners to help them Euclid and Purple Heart Homes, Kevin is owners like Kevin Maher that continue to grow and continue to thrive. active with the Heights-Hillcrest Regional maintain South Euclid as a great place Kevin has also been active with the Chamber of Commerce (HRCC), Knights for local businesses. His spirit, energy national organization, Purple Heart of Columbus and also served two terms as and commitment to South Euclid give Homes, founded by veterans to ensure President of the Hillcrest Kiwanis Club. He real meaning to the city’s slogan, “Come quality-of-life housing solutions for disabled is an excellent guitar player and performs Together & Thrive.”

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n behalf of the South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools, I hope that everyone has Oenjoyed the holiday season and the start of the New Year. This time of the calendar year always brings a se nse of anticipation, hope ArcFitand anfor eagerness to pursue the new endeavors. Future! Such is the case with our local school district, which recently launched a state-of-the-art, learning and training facility, named the ArcFit Training Center. As a way to directly meet the Linda N. Reid intended career pursuits amongst the Brush High School student population, this training complex will be a true learning laboratory open and available to all students, student-athletes and staff members. An offi cial launch ceremony took place this past November where more than 225 people attended the event. Perhaps the most important piece of data is that when surveyed late last year, more than 53% of Brush High School students signifi ed an interest or intent to pursue a career in the health or health sciences fi eld. With this information, the South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools determined we had an obligation to pursue any and all opportunities that would help to prepare our students for the future. The SEL Schools’ desire with the launch of this project is to get its students career-ready, and this facility, including the training aspects, the classrooms and curriculum involved, will have the potential to do just that. the heart of one of the most progressive areas The ArcFit Training Center is located in the for health care makes the signifi cance of this area of the former auto tech garage and has facility all the more important to propel our been completely retrofi tted with upgrades and students forward in the future. enhancements. On its face value, the facility is The SEL Schools plan to host a number of more than a weight room. It is a comprehensive other opportunities for the community-at-large to learning complex that includes classrooms for see this facility and experience it for themselves health, wellness, health science and physical fi rsthand. Please stay tuned for more information education classes as well as student-athlete about this wonderful new facility for our training facilities. Brush High School anticipates students. Thank you for your continued support hosting classes here as early as the 2016-2017 of the SEL Schools. School Year. Sample coursework may include medical technology and terminology, health Linda N. Reid sciences, exercise physiology, biochemistry, Superintendent nutrition and wellness. Brush’s ideal location in South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools

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ommunity Partnership on Aging, each year; Thefondly knownBiggest as CPA and formerly Little Organization inCPA works with the Housing Cknown as Tri-City Consortium on Departments to help residents in Aging, was originally formed over 37 need avoid housing violations or yearsSouth ago, in 1978. Euclid Despite its longevity for safety concerns (such as bed and reputation for quality services, many bugs); people are unaware of the services Both the Police and Fire provided to residents of the communities it Medical Equipment to nearly 60 older Departments work with CPA for cross- serves – or that its main offi ce is in South adults since the program’s inception in referral of resident safety concerns, as well Euclid Community Center on Victory Drive. 2013; as educational outreach; Operating largely with part time staff and Each month, CPA provides Community beautifi cation! CPA works just a few full time staff, the agency is, in approximately 1,000 van rides to and with Service Departments to carry out essence, the offi ce on aging for the city of from medical appointments and grocery activities that help residents manage South Euclid (the other communities are stores, all at little to no cost to the needed outdoor and waste-removal tasks. Lyndhurst, Highland Heights – the other two consumer; CPA recently completed a strategic- original ‘Tri-Cities’ – Mayfi eld Heights and It’s not your school lunch, anymore! planning process, which resulted in an Mayfi eld Village) and runs programs out In 2007 CPA began supplementing update of the agency mission statement: of the community center on Wednesdays the Federally funded congregate lunch improving lives through programs and and Thursdays each week. The programs program with a variety of café-style, services that support independence, are geared toward the active older adult scratch-prepared meals that are prepared community involvement and well-being. age 60+, and are open to the public by trained staff and volunteers. These As the biggest little organization in South so that residents of any community may lunches are offered on a rotating basis Euclid, CPA certainly accomplishes much join at any time, membership-free. In throughout the fi ve different communities toward this mission. addition to programs and travel for active on a variety of days/times with a variety If you or someone you know would older adults, CPA provides much-needed of options to meet the needs of a changing like information about any of CPA’s services to residents in need of assistance. demographic of older adults. In total, resident-related services or about Services include social work and outreach, approximately 900 meals are served each the programs offered, please call transportation, light housekeeping, summer month!; CPA’s main offi ce, at 216-291-3902. home repairs and yard clean ups, nutrition Outreach and other social work services We’re also on the Web, at www. services, installation of grab bars and totaling over 1,500 each year, are offered communitypartnershiponaging.org, and handrails for safety and many more. CPA in client homes, community centers or in are on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ effectively utilizes funding from member CPA offi ces to ensure residents are aware communitypartnershiponaging/ cities, County, State and Federal funding of and can access needed information, to help support older adults who wish to benefi ts and support to adapt to the remain in their homes. The agency also challenges that come with aging; AARP Income Tax depends on a force of individual and Over 100 hours of light housekeeping Assistance for Older Adults group volunteers that number over 200. tasks are provided each month to eligible Take a look at these numbers: residents. Did you know that AARP Each year CPA volunteers provide CPA also partners with municipal volunteers provide free over 900 hours of service time dedicated departments of each community on a income tax preparations to yard clean-ups and home repairs for variety of resident-related issues, including: for older adults? The older adults who cannot afford to do so CPA and the fi ve community Fire appointments for 2015 Departments joined together to form the themselves, or who are unable to; tax prep will begin in Via the CPA Safe at Home Program, Home Safety Collaborative, which focuses CPA staff and volunteers have installed on resident safety (home/fi re and fall January and held at South safety equipment such as grab bars and prevention), and the Fire Departments Euclid Community Center. hand rails, provided home environmental participate in the Annual CPA 5 City 5 Call 216-291-3902 for safety assessments or loaned out Durable Alarm Chili Cook-Off, held in November appointments

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ISSAC MONAH Continued from page 20 to be involved. I have been very pleased with my children’s Eviction 101 education.” (This is the fi rst in a series of informative Isaac is now ready to undertake his next challenge. He left information for both tenants and landlords the Cleveland Clinic a month ago to devote himself full time to a seeking details on eviction procedures in the commercial cleaning business he began 10 years ago, Monah South Euclid Municipal Court. NOTE: This is & Sons. He anticipates this business growing in the future, and is neither legal advice nor intended to serve as already employing Liberian refugees with the hope they will have a substitute for legal counsel.) the same opportunities as himself. Evictions in Ohio are governed by the South Euclid has truly been like home to Isaac. He remembers Ohio Revised Code, which outlines most how welcoming his neighbors were when he fi rst moved into his terms and defi nitions for cases commonly Judge Avondale home. “I remember when I fi rst moved in, my neighbor, Gayle Williams-Byers known as eviction proceedings. a nice old woman who has moved since, used to bring us pies Generally speaking, a tenant is someone and help watch the kids.” who is entitled under a rental agreement Isaac is trying to get more involved in the community as well. to use or occupy a place as long as the terms of the agreement He wants to become involved with the Parent Teacher Association are met. The property owner can seek to evict the tenant as well (PTA) and has been involved with the Cub Scouts. He frequents as request that damages be paid when it is shown that the rental Eat at Joe’s often; it’s his favorite place to grab a coffee. agreement conditions have not been met. It is important to note If you are interested in helping the Dougbe River Presbyterian that in certain circumstances, some individuals cannot be evicted. School you can contact Isaac Monah at 216-990-0075. You can An example would be a live-in caregiver who is not included in also visit the school’s website at www.drpsl.com/ the rental agreement. A landlord is the owner, sub lessor or even the owner’s agent – someone working for or on behalf of the owner to manage the property under the rental agreement. If a property is owned by a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company or agent of the owner and meets the defi nition of landlord, they must be represented by an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio in order to bring an eviction action against a tenant. Proper service or providing the tenant with notice to vacate the property, is a requiremen t that must be met before any eviction action can go forward in court. For the notice to be suffi cient, it must: (a) be in writing, (b) notify the tenant to leave the property, (c) allow three days or more before bringing the action to court and (d) contain the specifi c language required by law.

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Jane Goodman, Ward 4 appy New Year! I hope that the holiday season has brought you joy, and that the new year will bring peace and the President Hfulfi llment of all your dreams, if not your resolutions. In the Councilman spirit of sharing dreams, here’s what I hope to work on in Council in David Miller:riends & 2016: neighbors, More opportunities for public engagement. That means more ways Ffor the past for residents, especially the younger set, to be involved in things that 10 years, the benefi t the city. 2015 has been a year when more residents have turned opportunity to serve into neighbors (the two aren’t always the same,) communicating through the residents of South websites and neighborhood meetings and facebook pages. Others have Euclid has been Jane Goodman stepped forward to create new gardens, a pump track, and little free a wonderful and libraries, and we love our youth sports supporters. We’ll be appointing enriching experience. David Miller new people to the Tree Commission, and I hope to see new folks joining Over these years, the wonderful people of our recycling committee and garden club. I have witnessed our city come through New ways to look at housing stock and building codes. That could mean changing our code an unprecedented economic and housing to make it easier to replace bungalows with larger homes on bigger lots, so that young families crisis yet we never wavered in working don’t outgrow a little home as the family grows, or to allow for in-law suites or studios over the together until the storm clouds and rough garage where appropriate. seas abated. As I leave city council, I am Making it more diffi cult (read “expensive”) for building owners to leave storefronts vacant just beyond joyous that our city remains in the so they can have tax writeoffs. Our city is not a tax writeoff. Those spaces should be showcases steady, focused and capable leadership for local artists, meeting spaces, and places where new local businesses, and dreams, are born. of Mayor Georgine Welo. I ask that you Those are my Council resolutions for the new year. Want to help? all work with Councilman-at-Large Jason Russell as he assumes his position among my current (former) council colleagues. More importantly, as I have always asked aintaining and investing in our homes is vital and the HELP throughout the years, please involve loan program may make the process more affordable. HELP yourself with the city at some level. From Councilman-at-Largeis the County’s Dennis Housing Enhancement Fiorelli Loan Program that the library reading programs to the youth M sports programs, your talents, ideas, offers home improvement loans at 3% below normal bank rates. Loans are available from $3,000-$200,000 with applications suggestions and mentoring are needed available at any branch of the participating banks: Key Bank, PNC, for the next generation of South Euclid Huntington, and First Federal of Lakewood. For more information residents. Moreover, along the way, you please call 216-348-4066. might just meet someone who will become The South Euclid Fire Department’s RESIDENTIAL LOCK BOX your neighbor or at least a life-long friend. As we move into 2016, I urge my Dennis Fiorelli PROGRAM is designed to expedite access to senior/handicapped adults colleagues to focus on the peoples’ agenda in their own homes during emergencies. The Lock Box Program also and what is best for the ENTIRE city. South reduces the likelihood of property damage caused by forced entry in an emergency situation. Euclid’s revitalization continues to bring For more information on the program please contact Scott Sebastian, Fire Prevention Offi cer, at diversity into its neighborhoods, which only 216-381-2016. serves to expand the city’s potential. Our Our community is very diverse and the City of South Euclid is committed to affi rmatively city has received numerous positive reviews furthering fair housing for all South Euclid residents. In September, Ordinance 07-15 was passed and notice beyond its boundaries while to further help protect against discrimination in housing practices. The Ordinance is available on maintaining its charm and vibrancy. With the City website Home Page. Both owners and renters should be aware of the non-discrimination a solid fi nancial balance sheet, your city’s laws in our City. fi nancial status is on solid ground; let us keep In addition to the Quarry Dog Park, dogs are now permitted (leashed only) in Quarry, Bexley it that way. and Oakwood City Parks. Please see the City website or contact City Hall for restrictions, rules, Thank you for the opportunity to serve as and responsibilities. your Councilman-at-Large and City Council Elsewhere in this magazine is information on an upcoming survey regarding recreational President. I wish my colleagues the wisdom amenities that you would like to see offered. Please take a moment to complete the survey and to remain steadfast stewards of the city’s communicate what is important to you. fi nancial condition. Continue to lead a city As we enter 2016, I wish everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year and share a where everyone is welcomed and valued. fi nal thought: People being good neighbors make us a good community. People seeing the good Finally, let us make sure that South Euclid in our neighbors makes us a great community. I invite you as part of a New Year’s resolution to remains the place where our children and their see the good in your neighbors. You will see the difference. children will someday call home. Paz

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nyone can letter is sent. If the violator is a renter, another have a bad letter is sent to the owner. A third police call Councilman ou are Councilman-at-Largeday. For Martywithin 12 Gelfand months of the letter will generate cordially A example, the police a nuisance declaration, costing the violator Ed Icove: WardYinvited 3 to might be called to $250. A second nuisance declaration is attend the annual their house. How $500, a third is $750, and a fourth or higher Ward 3 Town many bad days like declaration is $ 1,000 each. Hall Meeting, that before one is Currently, the nuisance ordinance applies which will be held Marty Gelfand declared a nuisance? to nuisance activities occurring within on Wednesday, In South Euclid? 1,000 feet of a person’s property. The City March 30, 2016 Ed Icove Three. Council Safety Committee, which I chair, at 6:30 p.m. at Section 531.09 of the South Euclid is considering an ordinance proposed by the Cuyahoga Codifi ed Ordinances lists a number of Police Chief Kevin Nietert to hold individuals County Public Library South Euclid- activities that would expose violators to accountable for their nuisances no matter Lyndhurst Branch, 1876 S. Green nuisance fi nes, which are above and beyond where their violations occur. According to Road, South Euclid, OH 44121, www. any penalties under the city’s criminal code. Chief Nietert, certain individuals keep racking cuyahogalibrary.org. If you are unsure of Nuisance activities include animal violations, up the complaints. One resident had 128 the ward in which you live, you can visit illegal drug activity, gambling, sanitation contacts with the police between 2006 and the City’s website, www.cityofsoutheuclid. violations, alcohol violations, sex offenses, 2014! com for a City ward map. littering, theft, weapons violations, illegal A Safety Committee meeting is scheduled Each Ward councilperson has been fi reworks, waste container violations, felonies, for the evening of January 25, 2016, in the conducting these meetings in order to obtain and others. 2nd fl oor Jury Room at City Hall. Anyone ideas and input from residents, as well as to The fi rst time the police are called out for interested in this is invited to attend. Contact answer any questions. As always, three free such an offense, one might say the violator me at 216-371-8827 or mgelfand@seuclid. sets of Indians tickets will be raffl ed off. One is having a bad day. If the police are called com or City Hall at 216-381-0400 for details of the two seats is handicapped accessible. a second time within 12 months, a warning on what time. If you are not able to attend, it is my suggestion that you visit the library (if you have not already done so) and see what amenities are available for you and your family. Please do not hesitate to contact me ello South Euclid residents; I hope this message fi nds at work or at home should you ha ve any you well. The Ward One Spring Meeting will be held questions and/or concerns. CouncilwomanHon RuthThursday, Gray:March 10, Ward from 6:30pm-8pm, 1 at the new Cuyahoga County Public Library-South Euclid/Lyndhurst Branch, 1876 South Green Road. If you have not visited the library you are in for a grand treat. At the meeting you will receive up-to- date information about city services, home repair services, what’s available for our youth, seniors and families in the community, and neighborhood block watch. I will make sure you leave with news Ruth Gray you can use, along with door prizes. Again, I am here to serve you. If you need to contact me, I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 216-926-4960. Happy New Year and God Bless You All, Ruth I. Gray

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Join the South Euclid Guitar Group! tips and techniques. Drop in on these fun group-led guitar sessions every All ages and skill levels are welcome (especially beginners!). Wednesday from 7:30- 8:30pm at the South Euclid Community Come strum and have fun! Center, 1370 Victory Drive (behind Giant Eagle). For more information, call the Community Center at Bring your guitar and songs you know or would like to learn. 216.291.0771. Songs are learned as a group by playing together and sharing

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s we start the new year I am happy a new Marc’s store at the north end of the current parking lot and at the that our Mayor, Georgine Welo, was same time keep the current store open for business. CouncilmanA Moere-elected Romeo: to continue the Ward leadership 2 Additional retail stores will be located next to the new Marc’s. After we need to make South Euclid the destination Marc’s moves into the new location, the old buildings will be torn down location we all are proud to call home. I also and new structures will be built to house new stores and restaurants. want to congratulate Marty Gelfand, Dennis This is a positive refl ection upon the good relationship we have had Fiorelli, and Jason Russell for their successful with Deville Corporation and the outstanding work that they did at campaigns to be elected to the South Euclid Cedar Center North. City Council. Marty and Dennis will continue What are your requirements from the city for the new year? What Moe Romeo the positive work they have done in the past improvements would you like to see happen in our city? What part can as Council at Large, and Jason brings to our you play in achieving these improvements? I would like to hear from council new thoughts and perspectives. you regarding your constructive thoughts. 2016 – What will it bring? New hopes, new ideas, new beginnings! Hope you and your families have a Happy New Year! I can be It will also bring new development to the northeast corner of Mayfi eld reached by email at [email protected] or call 216-381-7365. and Green Roads. Developer Deville Corporation has agreed to build

IMPORTANT YOUR ELECTED PHONE NUMBERS OFFICIALS Jason Russell Police & Fire Emergency: 911 South Euclid Police (Non-Emergency): 216-381-1234 Mayor Georgine Welo: I would like to thank you for your support Councilman-at-Large 216-291-3769 during my campaign for South Euclid City South Euclid City Hall: 216-381-0400 Council President David Miller (At-Large): Council. I am truly humbled by the overwhelming South Euclid Community Services: 216-291-0451 support received from South Euclid residents. I 216-381-0400 Ward 1 Council Ruth Gray: look forward to bringing “fresh ideas, and a fresh South Euclid Community Center: 216-926-4960 perspective” as your City Councilman. 216-291-0771 Ward 2 Council Moe Romeo: Since beginning my campaign, I had the South Euclid Economic Development 216-381-7365 opportunity to speak with hundreds of South 216-381-0400 Ward 3 Council Ed Icove: Euclid residents. My fi rst, and lasting, impression Jason Russell South Euclid Service Department: 216-691-1751 is what dedicated, passionate, and intelligent 216-381-0402 Ward 4 Council Jane Goodman: residents we have in our city. In just a few short 216-291-0442 months, I was incredibly humbled by the creative ideas, genuine South Euclid Building & Housing: 216-381-0400 Council-At-Large Dennis Fiorelli: support, and enthusiasm coming from neighbors, business owners, and 216-269-8730 South Euclid Municipal Court: civic leaders in our community. Council-At-Large Marty Gelfand: 216-381-2880 Come January, I will begin engaging in robust and thoughtful 216-371-8827 discussions about how city government can be more proactive, South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools: Judge Gayle Williams-Byers: innovative, effi cient and transparent. I look forward to engaging 216-691-2000 216-381-2880 in frequent and open dialogue with residents, advocating for small SELREC @ YMCA (Recreation): business retention and growth, creatively supporting reinvestment in 216-691-2246 State & Federal Ohio Governor John Kasich: our housing stock, and working closely with residents to ensure critical Community Partnership on Aging: 614-466-3555 services and level of services are refl ected by desires of our community. 216-291-3902 My vision for South Euclid is borne out of reasons that I chose to Ohio Rep. Kent Smith: 614-466-5441 South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch County make this community my home; a wonderful place to raise my family. Ohio Sen. Kenny Yuko: 614-466-4583 Public Library: South Euclid is a great community and we need innovative ideas to U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge: 216-522-4900 216-382-4880 propel our community forward. I look forward to working with you U.S. Sen. Rob Portman: 216-522-7095 in the development of our collective future. Please do not hesitate to SE Juvenile Diversion Program: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: 216-522-7272 contact me with your ideas, comments and concerns. I can be reached 216-691-4252 by phone at 216-242-6442 or by email jason@jasonforsoutheuclid. Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA): Cuyahoga County com. 440-526-0900 Cuyahoga County County Executive Armond Budish: 216-443-7178 Cuyahoga County Fiscal Offi ce: 216-443-7010 Cuyahoga County Council Representative: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections: Sunny Simon: 216-291-8773 216-443-3298 County Fiscal Offi ce for Property Taxes, First Call For Help: Dial 211 Dog Licenses, etc. 216-443-7010

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All the Best During the 2015-2016 School Year! We believe that open and honest communication is critical to effective relationships. We are committed to our community. The South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools announces the official launch of the ArcFit Training Center!

Designed to meet SEL Schools’ student interest in health, wellness and science professions Future home for a Career Tech Program Includes state-of-the-art classroom, technology, training, weights and learning facilities

www.sel.k12.oh.us 216.691.2000