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PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Presorted Standard Wednesday, April 20, 2011; Ohio City Annual Meeting, Saint U.S. POSTAGE PAID th Ignatius High School Breen Center, W. 30 & Lorain Ave: Pat CLEVELAND, OHIO Conway of Great Lakes Brewing Company receives a Commer- th FREE PERMIT 1354 cial Renovation Award transforming the Elton Building at W. 26 and Market into the company’s corporate headquarters. Volume 38, Number 5 May 2011 Plain Press THE COMMUNITY NEWS PAPER FOR CLEVELAND’S WEST SIDE NEIGH BOR HOODS Ohio City celebrates Cleveland’s Artisan Neighborhood at its annual meeting by Chuck Hoven in the lobby enjoying food prepared name of the development corpo- About eighty residents and stake- by the Touch Supper Club and were ration from Ohio City Near West holders gathered at the St. Ignatius entertained by the Singers Club of Development Corporation to Ohio High School Breen Center for the Cleveland prior to the meeting. City Incorporated. He described annual meeting of Ohio City Incorpo- Board President Damon Taseff, the progress the organization was rated. Ohio City neighbors mingled announced the changing of the making toward the strategic plan developed last year. Taseff stressed the importance of the identity of the organization. The identity of the organization, he said, was deﬁ ned by the type of leaders it chooses, the people who comprise the team and the businesses and interests you represent. Taseff said in the past year the organization added three key ex- ofﬁ cio positions to its board repre- senting three key institutions in the neighborhood-- St. Ignatius High School, Lutheran Hospital and Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. Taseff said having them all at the table allowed collaboration and dialogue on key issues involving all the institutions in the neighborhood. Board President Taseff praised Executive Director Eric Wobser and the staff of Ohio City Incorporated for their energy and productivity in implementing the organization’s PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN plans. Friday, April 22, 2011; Good Friday Procession, La Sagrada Familia, th Taseff said while the organiza- W. 77 and Detroit Avenue: On a rainy Good Friday, priests start out tion was still proud to be a Near in front of a procession of several hundred devotees on a trek from La Sagrada Familia to St. Patrick’s on Bridge Avenue and onward to continued on page 7 St. Michael’s at Clark & Scranton. Residents weigh in on proposed regulations for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues by Chuck Hoven ing of restaurants, bars and other mend changes in the zoning and Testimony and lobbying by Cleve- entertainment related uses. Henry licensing of bars restaurants and land residents is helping to shape Senyak, a citizen representative other entertainment venues, urged new City of Cleveland legislation on an Ad Hoc Committee set up by residents concerned about the qual- regulating the zoning and licens- Cleveland City Council to recom- continued on page 6

PHOTO BY KRISTEN MOTT April 2011: The friendly face of Moses Cleaveland greets customers as they approach the Sweet Moses Soda Fountain and Treat Shop at 6800 Detroit Ave. 1920s-style soda fountain shop opens in Detroit Shoreway by Kristen Mott create a nostalgic atmosphere within A throwback to the 1920s is the shop. The center of the store now open in the Detroit Shoreway features an authentic soda fountain neighborhood. Sweet Moses, which used during the 1930s at Wise opened at the end of March, is a Drugstore in Tennessee. Complete 1920s-style soda fountain shop with an ash gray marble countertop, named after Moses Cleaveland. Its a bright stained glass bar mirror, authentic feeling borrows from the and a colorful array of vintage syrup history of the building itself. bottles, the store models itself after Located at 6800 Detroit Ave., the soda shops that were popular de- building was originally constructed cades ago. in 1907. Built in two phases, the The booths in the side room of front served as a storefront in the Sweet Moses were rescued from Italian neighborhood while the back, a Pennsylvania candy store and added on 10 years later, was used restored to reveal the natural wood as an apartment. During restoration, hidden beneath layers of paint. A owner Jeffrey Moreau discovered root beer barrel from the 1940s, original door paneling dating back to swivel bar stools, a gilded an- the store’s beginning. This discovery tique cash register and sweetheart spurred the wave of vintage items wrought iron chairs complete the now furnishing the soda shop. “I interior design. didn’t want this store to become a Moreau also highlights the history PHOTO BY KRISTEN MOTT stage,” explained Moreau. “I wanted of Cleveland within Sweet Moses. April 2011; Sweet Moses Soda Fountain and Treat Shop, 6800 Detroit Avenue: Belgian Chocolate Bark, a few key focal pieces.” cookies and treats are prominently on display while owner Jeffrey Moreau (center) waits on customers These period-style focal pieces continued on page 6 behind the soda fountain counter. 2 Plain Press • May 2011 Old Brooklyn grassroots group hosts Pedal for Prizes on May 21 by Jeffrey Sugalski all ages and skill levels will receive Northeast Ohioans will have a map of twenty destinations and the opportunity to win more than points of interest in the Old Brooklyn $2,000 worth of prizes, simply by neighborhood. They will ride their exploring Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn bikes either on their own or with a neighborhood by bicycle. Bicyclists guided group to as many of these can win one of two brand new Trek locations as they wish, collecting a 7000 hybrid bikes, a one-year mem- free raffl e ticket at each. bership to the downtown branch Bicyclists will return later in the of the Greater Cleveland YMCA, afternoon to enter their tickets into a a $100 Honey Hut Ice Cream gift Chinese-style raffl e for a wide array basket, $50 gift cards to Steelyard of great prizes. All raffl e items have Commons, gift certifi cates to local been donated by local businesses restaurants, and many other excit- from Old Brooklyn and throughout ing prizes by participating in Old Northeast Ohio. Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes, a free While bicyclists can win prizes, event that will be held at Loew Park, neighborhood merchants such as 3121 Oak Park Avenue on Saturday, Jack Frost Donuts, Michael’s Bak- May 21 at noon. ery, and Gentile’s Imported Italian A small grassroots group of Old Foods have a unique opportunity Brooklyn residents and merchants to bring hundreds of new people is coordinating the creative, original from throughout the region into event not only to celebrate Cleve- their shops in hopes that they re- land Bicycle Week occurring May turn and become repeat patrons in 14-22, 2011, but also to allow people the future. Civic groups, including from throughout the Cleveland area the Benjamin Franklin Community PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN to experience their community and Garden, South Hills Association, Wednesday, April 20, 2011; Ohio City Annual Meeting, Saint Ignatius High School Breen Center, W. 30th & discover its many amenities and and Friends of Harmody Park, can Lorain Ave: ((L-R): Ohio City Board President Damon Taseff, David Hovis, Jen Hovis and Ohio City Execu- favorite locally owned businesses. share news about their recent active Director Eric Wobser. David and Jen Hovis received a Residential Renovation Award for their work Upon registering at Loew Park complishments and information on restoring a house at 1723 W. 32nd Street. the day of the event, bicyclists of upcoming events. Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes Lake Effect Free Alternative Health Clinic has been supported by Neighbor- hood Connections, a program of the opens at Catholic Worker storefront Cleveland Foundation that provides Starting March 10, 2011, The from 5-8pm every other Wednes- grants to groups implementing Lake Effect Free Alternative Health day starting March 10. Everyone grassroots neighborhood projects. Clinic opened its doors at the Catho- is welcome, especially uninsured, However, what is unique about the lic Worker Storefront at 4211 Lorain under-insured, and those in need event is that it is almost exclusively Ave. This clinic will provide herbal of a holistic approach to their health organized utilizing donations and consultations and herbal fi rst-aid, and wellbeing. Appointments are in-kind support. Reiki, foot baths/foot care, and in recommended from 5-7pm. Walk For more information about Old the future hopes to offer massage, up appointments are available, or Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes and addi- community acupuncture, and chiro- tional details about the event, please continued on page 5 practic services. The clinic will run visit pedalforprizes.com, like Pedal HAVE A HEART, SHARE A BOOK for Prizes on Facebook, and follow ENVIRONMENT event Mon., May 2 to Sat., May 7 laws in suburban Virginia will HEALTH on Twitter @pedalforprizes. EDGEWATER PARK BEACH invites all to bring in to Tremont be shown at the West Shore HEALTH SCREENINGS including CLEANUP on Sat., May 7 from Scoops ice cream parlor, 2362 Unitarian Universalist Church, lead screenings for children, free instruction and free fi shing (9 noon -2 pm (meet near the Pier) Professor, new or gently used 20401 Hilliard Rd., on Sat., May mammograms, and bone density, a.m. - noon for ages 4-8, followed will be followed by After Party at children’s books, which will be 14 at 7 p.m. , with discussion and cholesterol and glucose screenings, by ages 9-15 from 1-4 p.m.) Fishing the Harp (ages 21 and up). For distributed to Cleveland Public refreshments afterward. For info, will be available at the Health area is located behind CanalWay info, email [email protected] School children to help them start call 440-333-2255 or visit http:// Pavilion at the Cleveland Asian Center. For info, call 440-331-8017 or visit http://friendsofedgewater. their own home libraries. Book westshorefi lmseries.wetpaint.com. Festival on Sat., May 21 and Sun., or 216-635-3200 or visit www. wordpress.com. donors will each receive a free FORUMS May 22, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Asia clevelandmetroparks.com. RIVER SWEEP cleanup on Sat., single scoop ice cream cone. WARD 14 COMMUNITY Plaza, East 30th and Payne Ave. THE MEN’S GROUP meets May 7, from 9 a.m. -noon, is being Tremont Scoops and Mi Casita DIALOGUE WITH CLEVELAND Free festival, open to all, includes Thursdays at 12 noon at St. Paul’s facilitated by the Ohio Canal Early Learning Resource Center HOUSING OFFICIALS will be entertainment and Lolly the Trolley Community Church, W.45th & Corridor at various locations in will also host preschool story hour held on Wed., May 11, at 6 p.m. tours of Cleveland’s growing Franklin, with lunch included. For Near West Side neighborhoods at 10 a.m. That week. For info, call At St. Rocco’s, 3205 Fulton Rd. AsiaTown. For info, call Yin Tang ino, call Gordon Martin at 216-526- along the Cuyahoga River. For Marianne Ludwig at 216-598-0259. This is community members’ at 330-990-8702 or email yintang@ 9026. infocall 216-520-1825 or visit www. FILM chance to talk to Building & clevelandasianfestival.org. 22nd ANNUAL SENIOR DAY of the ohiocanal.org. BLACK BASEBALL FILM Housing Director Ed Rybka and WALKING CLUBS through Cleveland Department of Aging EVENTS FESTIVAL includes fi lms about Community Development Director neighborhoods starting in May will be held Thu., May 12 at the MOTHER’S DAY PEACE PARTY baseball integration, the Negro Darryl Rush about the foreclosed, include: Stockyard Steppers Cleveland Convention Center, 500 will be held on Sun., May 8, 2-4 Leagues, and legendary ballplayers abandoned and boarded-up meets Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning Lakeside Ave. Info Fair begins at p.m. at the India Cultural Garden, such as Satchel Paige and Roy houses in the community. For info, May 9 at St. Boniface parking lot, 10 a.m., followed by program and Gandhi Statue, in Rockefeller Park, Campanella. It will be held Sat., call Kate Dupuis, Stockyards Clark 3545 West 54th Street (at Denison) lunch at noon. For info call 216- including music, refreshments, May 14, beginning at noon, at Fulton Brooklyn Center Housing Tremont Walking Club, Mondays 664-2833 or visit www.cleveland- family activities. For info, call 216- the Cleveland Public Library’s Committee Chairperson, at 216- at 7 p.m., begins May 16 at the oh.org. 383-1684. Main Library, 325 Superior, Louis 281-0333. Gazebo in Lincoln Park, W. 14th VOLUNTEER CINCO DE MAYO celebration at Stokes Wing Auditorium, as part of OHIO PATIENT’S RIGHTS will and Starkweather. Walking clubs NEAR WEST THEATRE back Cleveland Public Library’s Eastman exhibits and presentations during present “Cleveland law needed open to all, usually don’t meet on stage volunteers are needed for Branch, 11602 Lorain Ave., on May about the African-American to prohibit hospitals from banning holidays or in severe weather. approximately 2 weeks before Thu., May 5, 2:30 p.m., features Baseball Experience. For info, call patients for complaints” lecture EATING RIGHT FOR PEOPLE opening night and through the face painting, arts & crafts, music, 216-623-2800. by medical malpractice attorney WITH DIABETES AND HEART closing performance. No experience refreshments, and prizes. For info, 9500 LIBERTY immigration policy Christopher Mellino on Mon., DISEASE will be presented by required, age requirement 13 call 216-623-6955. documentary about contemporary May 9 at 5 p.m. At the downtown Fairview and Lakewood Hospitals’ entering high school and up. For Cleveland Public Library, 325 dieticians on Tues., May 17, 6:30 info, call 216-961-9750 or email Superior, room 218. For info, call – 7:45 p.m. at the Wellness Center, [email protected]. 216-533-2376. 3035 Wooster Rd. (at Center STOCKYARD BIKE-A-THON GARDENING Ridge). Registration required; call AND FIX-A-THON is looking for OSU EXTENSION will present 440-356-0670. volunteers for Tues. & Wed., May Organic Gardening Workshop, OTHER 17-18, as well as during the Sat., Wed., May 18, 6:30 p.m. at YOUTH DROP-IN for youth under May 21 5th Annual Stockyard Bike- St. Paul’s Church, W.45th 18 is Thursdays and Fridays, 7- A-Thon. Call Jill at 216-961-9387 and Franklin.For info, email 9 p.m. At St. Paul’s Community ext.229 or email volunteer@dscdo. [email protected], or visit www. Church, 4427 Franklin Blvd. For org. ohiocitynearwestfoodgroup.org. info, visit www.stpaulscleveland. MEDWORKS is recruiting RAISING CHICKENS workshop org or call Bellefaire JCB’s Street volunteers for non-medical positions will be held on Sat., May 14, 10 Outreach Program(anytime, 24/7) for its one-day free medical care a.m. - noon, at the corner of W.74th 216-570-8010. clinic to be held Sat., June 11 at and West Clinton Ave. For info, call CHILDREN’S FISHING DERBY Family Neighborhood Practice on Michelle Key at OSU Extension, on Sun., May 15 at Cleveland Ridge Rd. For info or to volunteer, 216-429-8200 ext.224 or email Metroparks Ohio & Erie Canal call Greater Cleveland Volunteers, [email protected]. Reservation off E.49th Street offers 216-391-9500. May 2011 • Plain Press 3 ABLE urges advocacy on behalf of Ohio services for the poor by Michael Cook offi cials need to review and repeal Advocates for Budget Legisla- the most ineffi cient and inequitable tion Equality, or ABLE, is a com- of these loopholes. If they do this, munity group that has informed they are not raising taxes, but col- community members on the state lecting taxes, which should be col- budget process and proposals that lected in order to fund vital services will negatively impact them, and for Ohioans. empowered them to add their voice ABLE needs you, the citizens of the state budget policy decision Ohio, to stand up, and have your making process. This year, facing an voice be heard on this vital issue. $8 billion defi cit in the state’s bien- We need you to call your state Sena- nium budget, Gov. John Kasich has tors, and tell them to fi ght for a moral submitted a budget which proposes and fair state budget which protects to slash funding for programs and and strengthens our state and our services for Ohio’s poor, vulner- citizens. You need to tell them to able, seniors, and youth rather than choose the people of Ohio over tax increase revenue to maintain these loopholes for corporations and the vital services. This includes massive wealthiest Ohioans. cuts to education funding, police and To take action, you can call the lo- firefighter funding, mental health cal state offi ce number, at 216-787- funding, senior services funding, 3000 and ask to be connected to and many smaller programs like your state Senator. State senators in Kinship Care, which was completely the areas served by the Plain Press eliminated. are Shirley Smith (D-21), and Mike Skindell (D-23). Both are members COMMENTARY of the Finance Committee. You can also join ABLE’s fi ght for a moral and How could the Governor and our fair state budget by calling Michael state legislators solve the revenue Cook at 216-771-5077 x136 or by PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN crisis in the state budget? email at [email protected]. Wednesday, April 20, 2011; Ohio City Annual Meeting, Saint Ignatius High School Breen Center, W. 30th First, the economy is bouncing Editor’s Note: Michael Cook is a & Lorain Ave: ((L-R): Ward 15 Councilman Matt Zone, Bob Shores, Ward 3 Councilman Joe Cimperman. back and it looks like the defi cit will community organizer for Merrick The councilmen recognize Bob Shores for his many years of service as Ohio City’s Safety and Outreach be closer to $5.5 billion. Second, the House. Coordinator. state will also choose not to collect over $14 billion in taxes it should be collecting during the next budget West Side Community House seniors respond to letter to the editor cycle, instead they are choosing to To the Editor: the senior center at 9300 Lorain which many of them do. By the way, of funding not because the West give them away in the form of tax In regard to the “Letter to the Avenue, we are sure there would Mr. Caffery, we seniors are not as Side Community House was built loopholes for corporations and the Editor” written to the Plain Press by be a plan for a light or a crossing fragile as you seem to think we are, at 9300 Lorain Avenue. We know wealthiest Ohioans. Frank Caffery, Mr. Caffery seems to guard to see that the seniors would we have weathered many a storm that Mr. Caffery likes to see his rants Some of these loopholes include have his information a little mixed get across Lorain Avenue safely. By in our lives, so crossing a street is in print because this is not his fi rst a cap on sales tax for buying private up. the way, there are a lot more than certainly no challenge and another “Letter to the Editor”. jet timeshares, or a loophole for ten (10) parking spaces available for thing, Mr. Caffery, the reason the The Seniors banks which exceeds the corporate Letter to the Editor the center’s visitors. other centers are closing is mostly of West Side Community House taxes paid, one for elective plastic Furthermore, the center has no related to the economy and the lack surgery, and one which exempts First of all, most of the seniors are problem feeding the many seniors people hiring lobbyists from paying very capable of crossing the street who attend the lunch program. sales tax on their services. ABLE by themselves, but if a parking lot There are many activities avail- strongly argues that our elected were to be put across the street from able to the seniors to participate in,

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Board of Trustees: Keith Brown, David Gam ble, Dr. Leo Jeffres, and Helen K. Smith. 4 Plain Press • May 2011 Lincoln West Students win awards at Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair by Trang Le teacher and sponsor, Olga Gueits, ticipants in this year’s competition almost a calendar school year in Angelica Rodriguez: 2nd Place The participation of the Lincoln- the team is once again making his- were all students at the International process, they presented their prod- Medal +$25.00 with her project: West High School Science Re- tory in the Cleveland Metropolitan Studies Academy (ISA), one of three uct to the judging panel at Cleveland Ozone Generation and Ozonolysis search Team in the 58th Northeast- School District community. This year thematic academies housed in Lin- State University at the competition of Rubber; Shalisa Basdeo: 3rd ern Ohio Science and Engineering marked the fi rst time the science coln West High School. in March. Place + $150 and Inv. to present @ Fair (NEOSEF) has been a tradition research team at LWHS participated This year the NEOSEF Board of This year 650 students were in City Club + $100 & Cert Stockholm for many years. Under the leader- in the competition as an individual Trustees requested to reduce the the competition from 126 public J r. Water Prize; Ocean Currents ship of national awarded chemistry academy from the building. Par- participants in this annual compe- and privates schools from seven and Acid Rain Pollution: A Model; tition to twelve from fi fteen. ISA- surrounding counties. A total of 262 Emmanuel Garcia: 3rd Place + LWHS sent the maximum number judges were in charge of deciding Outstanding Project; Cuy. Western of participants allowed - being the the fi nal results of 8 categories and Audubon Water Society Award; His only CMSD high school with this three different levels. This year project: Non Point Water Pollution level of participation. Early in the ISA’s participants were awarded Effect of Metro Zoo Artifi cial Rain school year the twelve members as follows: Svetlana Leskiv: 2nd Forest; Kadisha Pinkston: 3rd of the team were prepared in the Place Medal+ $150 & Invitation Place; Her project: Recycling Plastic use of the scientifi c method. They to Present at the Cleveland City by Density in Different Fluids; Wu, spent multiple hours in the design, Club + $50 Clev Society of Prof. Yongxin: 3rd Place; Her project: development and performance of Engineering with her project,”The Alum as Flame Retardant in Wood, their investigations and fi nally, after Nano-Technology of Colloidal Gold“; Clothe and Paper; Darius Cincu: 3rd Place; His project: Ascorbic acid & D Fructose in Fruits Preservation; Le Trang: Honorable Mention + $150 & Invitation to Present @ City Club; Her project : Raphanis sativa vs Lactuata sativa Interference by Allelopathy; Darius Cincu: 3rd Place; His project: Ascorbic acid & D Fructose in Fruits Preservation; Elizabeth Leonardo: Honorable Mention + $50 gift cert. and a Spe- cial Cert. from CWRU School of Nursing; Her Project: Comparative Survey of Fat-o-Meter Among Fem/ Male Teens; Nancy Rojas: Honor- able Mention + $150 & Invitation Present @City Club +$50 Gift Cert. and Outstanding Naval Sc Award from US Navy; Her project: Parents- Child Communication about Sexual- ity by Ethnic Groups; Emma Moore: Honorable Mention + $100. Soci- ety of Automobile Engineers + $50 + Outstanding Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Certifi cate; Her project: From Cooking Oil to Bio- PHOTO COURTESY OF LINCOLN WEST HIGH SCHOOL diesel; and Gloribel Rodriguez: March 2011, Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair, Cleve- Honorable Mention; Her project: land State University: Lincoln West High School Science Research Receiver vs Giver: A Model of the Team member Angelica Rodriguez received a Second Place Award for Rate Of HIV/AIDS Infection her project Ozone Generation and Ozonolysis of Rubber. Lincoln West Science teacher Ms. Olga Gueits wants to recognize the commitment, dedication and assis- tance of her chemistry class tutors Mr. Toan Huynh and Mrs. Hsu. Their input was critical in the completion PHOTO COURTESY OF LINCOLN WEST HIGH SCHOOL of the project by the students. Ac- March 2011, Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair, Cleve- cording to Ms. Gueits, the success land State University: Lincoln West High School Science Research of this extracurricular project could Team member Wu, Yongxin received a 3rd Place Award for her project not be possible without the diligence Alum as Flame Retardant in Wood, Clothe and Paper. continued on page 5 For advertising information email: [email protected] May 2011 • Plain Press 5

this activity, Ms. Gueits responded, FREE CLINIC LINCOLN WEST “Science is about discovery. It’s about opening our eyes to things continued from page 2 continued from page 4 that we never knew existed. I feel like we should teach our students to call 216-223-8621 to schedule an of Dr. Irene Javier, Principal of the think about the world around them, appointment by phone. Spanish International Studies Academy, who question how it came to look the way translation will be available at the assigned the necessary funds from that it does, and began to look for clinic. Upcoming Clinic Dates: May the School Improvement Grant to features that provided evidence for th th th nd 11 & 25 , June 8 & 22 buy all the science materials, trans- that process. The learning process The Lake Effect Free Alternative portation and supplies needed for should facilitate this through inquiry- Health Clinic was initiated with the the science investigations. based learning’. She concluded say- belief that everyone has a right to When asked the importance of ing, “I love to teach science” quality health care, and that health care includes preventative care and holistic care – be it a massage for someone with chronic back problems, or herbs that help someone sleep. For Uma Kirkwood, one of the herbalists involved with the Lake Effect Clinic, herbs have given her “the ability to take control of my own health. I want others to have that same gift.” The collective believes that alternative care can ﬁ ll some gaps that exist in the medical system. “We believe in a model of medical care based on education, listening, and respect,” says Kirkwood. This approach to health care focuses on working in partnership with clients on addressing their own health concerns, sharing tools and knowl- edge which can help people better manage chronic and short-term health problems. The volunteer PHOTO COURTESY OF LINCOLN WEST HIGH SCHOOL practitioners at the clinic will work March 2011, Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair, Cleve- together to help clients develop land State University: Lincoln West High School Science Research integrated healing strategies, which Team member Le Trang: Honorable Mention and an Invitation to Pres- may include self-care techniques ent at the City Club for her project Raphanis sativa vs Lactuata sativa alongside the healing work of an Interference by Allelopathy. experienced body-worker. The new health clinic is seeking monetary and in-kind donations. If you have any of the items listed be- low and would like to donate them, contact Josh at 216-223-8621. Equipment: Massage table/chair, tarps, towels & washcloths, small empty jars with lids (ex: baby food, PHOTO COURTESY OF LINCOLN WEST HIGH SCHOOL spice jars, lip balm containers, etc.), March 2011, Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair, Cleve- Quart size Zip-loc bags. First-Aid land State University: Lincoln West High School Science Research Supplies: Iodine, Band-aids, Gauze Team member Gloribel Rodriguez: Honorable Mention; Her project: rolls and pads, tape, hot and cold Receiver vs Giver: A Model of the Rate Of HIV/AIDS Infection. packs, etc. Ambiance Supplies: Candles, tea, incense or other aro- matherapy.Other Supplies: Epsom salt, sea salt, essential oils, Bach flower essences, massage oils, aloe vera gel, neti pots, French presses. To advertise: email: [email protected]

Support our advertisers! They support the Plain Press! 6 Plain Press • May 2011 the Ad Hoc Committee to update problem. Dr. Mikota’s wife, Janet, the off-street parking requirements and streamline the zoning and li- testifi ed that police rather than mak- would affect our neighborhood ad- censing regulations, they expressed ing sure the bar was in compliance versely.” He noted that the Tremont three major areas of concern. The with their permits, instead threat- neighborhood had spent many areas of concern brought up by ened to fi ne her and her husband hours straightening out its parking residents were: off street parking re- for making excessive calls. situation with leases and contracts quirements, regulating or eliminating Ohio City residents Lucy Oliver among the various parties. noise on outdoor patios, and making and Julie Kurtock made a case Linda Barley, a resident of the sure the code would allow residents against any outdoor entertainment Stonebridge Apartments, spoke out maintain the opportunity to testify on patios. They said that noise from against allowing amplifi ed outdoor before the Board of Zoning Appeals the patio of The Harp could be heard noise. She urged the city to not allow about plans for new bars, restau- fi ve blocks away. any entertainment venue within 100 rants or entertainment venues that Pat Zolten of the Bridge Carroll feet of a residential structure and not could potentially impact the quality Jay Block Club wanted to make sure to allow outdoor amplifi cation within of life in their neighborhood. that residents wouldn’t be deprived 1000 feet of a residential structure. Marianne Ludwig, Tremont resi- of the ability to go to the Board of She suggested that if the city de- dent and owner of Tremont Scoops, Zoning Appeals (BOZA) to testify cides to allow outdoor amplifi cation, an ice cream shop, testifi ed against about entertainment venues bring- the hours should be restricted when a proposal to lower the number of ing noise and parking problems to would be permitted. She made a parking spaces required for outdoor the neighborhood. She called for number of additional suggestions patios to one parking spot for every noise levels, outdoor music and including that nightclubs be required eight additional seats. She said it parking requirement levels to be to have additional parking spaces for is rare to see cars with more than subject to conditional use permits. their employees as well as the spac- two people in them. She said on This would require that establish- es required for patrons. In addition Saturdays when softball players ments go before the Board of Zoning she made a case that the license fee come up from Clark Field to go to Appeals to request any variation for nightclubs was too low. the local bars, they take up all the from the code. Planning Director Bob Brown parking spaces within a six-block Members of the Metro North indicated that licensing fees must radius of her shop. Days when Block Club submitted a letter to be justifi ed by the cost incurred by business should be good, her cus- the Planning Commission asking the city to enforce the law. Planning tomers cannot fi nd a parking spot. continuation of the current prac- Commission Chair Anthony Coyne In addition, the foul language used tice in which “stakeholders in the suggested that the city could craft by bar patrons going to their cars community have the right to attend an amendment to the legislation is inappropriate in the presence of Board of Zoning Appeals hearings increasing the fees to nightclubs children attending birthday parties to support or oppose entertainment in order to cover the cost of hiring at her shop. uses.” The block club opposed the nighttime enforcement staff at the Dr. Heinz Mikota, a dentist who City Council legislative change that Building and Housing Department. lives next door to the 806 Martini “takes away distance requirements The Planning Commission let & Wine Bar on Literary Road in the from residential areas for many residents know they heard their con- Tremont neighborhood, says he entertainment establishments that cerns and asked Planning Director has been suffering from sleep de- currently operate in General Retail Bob Brown to incorporate their con- privation on weekends since the districts, allowing them to have live cerns into the draft of the legislation bar opened nine years ago. Mikota music, DJ’s and small dance fl oors so the Planning Commission could said the 806 Martini & Wine Bar without seeking a zoning variance review them at the next meeting. has three outdoor patios one on to do so, even if they are within a At the April 15th meeting of the each side and one in the back. He few feet of homes.” The group also Planning Commission Ward 3 Coun- says his life has dramatically been urged stricter parking requirements cilman Joe Cimperman testifi ed he altered by the noise. He no longer for businesses that expand their was constantly getting complaints PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN has the energy for the volunteer capacity with patio space. about outdoor music. He suggested Wednesday, April 20, 2011; Ohio City Annual Meeting, Saint Ignatius work he used to do. He can hear Tremont resident Dean Malaker that restricting the hours and not al- High School Breen Center, W. 30th & Lorain Ave: Fay Harris received the music and screaming from patrons opposed a City Council amendment lowing music from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Arts and Cultural Award for her efforts to decorate the Market District from his bedroom. He described one that indicated “a business would not and making outdoor music within on W. 25th with snowfl ake lights to celebrate the holidays. incident to the Planning Commission have to get a variance from BOZA, 1,000 feet of a residence condi- to give them an idea of what is hap- or a special conditional use permit, tional. This would allow residents pening just outside his home. He if they wanted to have entertainment to weigh in at the Board of Zoning RESIDENTS WEIGH IN meeting to express their views on legislation by Cleveland City Coun- said he had placed a traffi c cone in or sound devices on a patio. Now I Appeals on a case-by-case basis, cil proposing changes in the code his driveway to prevent bar patrons have the right to attend BOZA hear- said Cimperman. continued from page one governing bars, restaurants and from parking there. One night, about ings if a business makes a request The Planning Commission was entertainment venues. The Planning 2 a.m, a woman screaming outside for expansion of permitted use. If given a number of options to vote on ity of life in their neighborhoods to th Commission is required by law to his window woke him. He said she the amendment passes I will lose at the April 15 meeting. In line with testify at the Cleveland Planning review the legislation before it goes was laying on her back spread eagle that right.” residents’ wishes, they voted to re- Commission. He noted some areas back to Cleveland City Council for in his driveway simulating sex with Malaker also weighed in on the of concern about the proposed legis- further review. the traffi c cone. He says calling the parking issue. He said, “Relaxing lation. Thirty residents from six Near continued on page 7 While residents attending the police has little impact, except that West Side neighborhoods attended Planning Commission praised the he will get call two hours later waking ing of ice cream scoops are sounds the April 1st Planning Commission effort of the City of Cleveland and him up again to ask if there is still a SODA FOUNTAIN that will resonate with the young and old alike, which is exactly what continued from page one Moreau sought to create. Photographs of the West Side Mar- “I want my mother, who is 83- ket and the East 9th St. Edgewater years-old, to walk in and have it be pier line the walls. Cleveland post- reminiscent of her childhood,” said cards dating back to the 1950s are Moreau. “I also wanted to design sold at the front of the store, along it so kids, who have never been with books of Cleveland history that exposed to this time period before, document the changes in the city will walk in and get excited.” from 1908 to the present. Moreau said he hopes Sweet The genuine feeling carries over Moses will attract a late-night crowd. into the food, as Moreau and his em- He wants patrons to stop by after ployees create smooth homemade watching a movie at one of the ice cream, refreshing frozen yogurt, nearby theatres or eating dinner at rich dark chocolate fudge sauce and a local restaurant, and relax at the sweet caramel popcorn. end of their evening by purchasing The sundaes even pay homage a sweet treat. to the surrounding neighborhoods He added that he is optimistic with names like “Shoreway Sundae” that the destination will be popular “The Gordon Square” and “Terminal amongst college students who are Tower,” which is served with a whop- in the city looking for a late-night ping 10 scoops of classic ice cream snack, especially as store hours fl avors. are increased during the summer A wooden display case in the front months. of the store features an assortment Sweet Moses contributes to the of chocolate barks, such as white development plan of the Gordon chocolate almond and rocky road, Square Arts District. The area has and chocolate filled cups, which seen a growth in the number of range from mint chocolate chip to art boutiques, wine bars, and cof- chocolate peanut butter cups topped fee shops in the past few years. with mini Ritz Bits sandwiches. The development initiative hopes The menu is rounded out with to revitalize the neighborhood and classic barrel fl oats, glasses of ice commercial district by increasing cold milk, signature English toffee, the number of patrons that visit the and peanut butter sandwiches that area. can be customized with items such Sweet Moses is open Tuesday as crushed potato chips, marshmal- through Thursday from noon to 10 low creme or slices of bacon. p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon The soft humming of the milk- to 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon shake machine and the metal clink- to 10 p.m. May 2011 • Plain Press 7 CLEVELAND’S ARTISAN NEIGHBORHOOD continued from page one Market District. Ohio City Board Member Fay Ward 15 Councilman Matt Zone Harris accepted an Arts and Cul- West neighborhood, it decided to praised Executive Director Wobser tural Award for her efforts to bring “change the name to better clarify for his hard work and dedication to snowfl ake lights to decorate W. 25h the businesses and interests we the organization. Street near the West Side Market for represent and identify who we are Ward 3 Councilman Joe Cimper- the Christmas season. as an organization.” man marveled at the youth of the Dan Saltzman, manager of Dave’s Ohio City Executive Director Eric Ohio City staff. He praised neigh- Market in Ohio City, accepted the Wobser said a local Ohio City com- borhood leaders for their focus on Legacy Award on behalf of his fam- pany, Twist Creative, won the con- the future. ily. The award acknowledges the tract to help with the re-branding of Zone and Cimperman joined in owners of Dave’s, the Saltzman Ohio City. Michael Ozan, President their praise of Ohio City’s Safety and family, and their many contributions of TWIST Creative, narrated a video Outreach Coordinator Bob Shores to the neighborhood. Ohio City previewing the ways the new “OHIO for his hard work and dedication to Board Member Helen Smith praised CITY Cleveland”s Artisan Neighbor- the Ohio City neighborhood. Shores, Dave’s Market for providing “a va- hood” brand could be used to market after fi ve years on the staff of the riety of items most grocery stores the neighborhood and its website. development corporation, says he don’t carry in a mix that Dave’s does Wobser said one of the ques- decided to resign from his staff posi- in Ohio City.” tions Ohio City sought to answer tion, but will still remain active in the Ken Marblestone of Charter One in creating its image was, “Who neighborhood. Bank accepted the President’s are we going after as our target Ohio City Incorporated gave a Award for Charter One’s investment audience?” Wobser said the Ohio number of awards to citizens and in the Market District, which helped City neighborhood is an “Artisan businesses for their contributions to to fi ll business vacancies along W. Neighborhood.” He noted the work the neighborhood. 25th Street. Charter One’s Growing of sociologist Richard Florida who The Residential Renovation Communities Initiative has helped describes a “creative class” which is Award went to Jen and David Hovis a number of small businesses get “responsible for the revitalization of and their family for the restoration started in the Ohio City neighbor- the urban core.” Wobser said Port- of a home at 1723 W. 32nd Street hood. land State Professor Charles Heying across from Fairview Park. Board President Taseff announced refers to these entrepreneurs as The Commercial Renovation the re-election of four board mem- “artisans.” Wobser says these street Award went to Great Lakes Brewing bers running unopposed in the elec- level artisans cater to people who Company for investing $500,000 in tion: himself, Vice President Helen want to buy locally made goods and the renovation of the Elton Building Smith, Secretary Joel Wimbiscus support local service providers. on W. 26th and Market as the compa- and Natalie Leek-Nelson. Wobser said Ohio City Incorpo- ny’s corporate headquarters. rated also wants to target city savvy PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN business decision makers. People, Wednesday, April 20, 2011; Ohio City Annual Meeting, Saint Ignatius he says, who have lived, or worked, Plain Press High School Breen Center, W. 30th & Lorain Ave: Dan Saltzman of Dave’s in other big cities, and desire to be Market, the recipient of the Legacy Award for the Saltzman Family’s in the environment created by the many contributions to the Ohio City neighborhood. artisan entrepreneurs. Summer Youth Guide islation. Senyak and Director Brown Wobser says Ohio City can be RESIDENTS WEIGH IN urged the collaboration of residents marketed nationally as Cleveland’s INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S AIR 8th grade. The camp, held June 12- in email correspondence designed to Artisan neighborhood. He says it will make sure the draft legislation con- attract “artisans who want to be with AND SPACE MUSEUM applications 17 at Camp Muskingum in Carroll for 2 summer camps are due May county, focuses on forest ecology continued from page 6 tained all the elements approved by like-minded people.” Wobser Ohio the Planning Commission. City neighborhood can be marketed 20 for female high school students as well as recreational activities. For quire the same parking ratio (1 spot In addition to the above items as a complete local where you can in grades 9-11. Both camps are info call Amy Roskilly at Cuyahoga for every four seats) for both indoor debated at the Planning Commis- live, work and shop without having free for accepted participants: Soil and Water Conservation and outdoor seating. They deemed sion the newly proposed legislation to leave the neighborhood. Engineering Exploration Camp District, 216-524-6580, ext. 22 or outdoor patios with entertainment or updates the definitions of enter- Wobser said the trend is to pro- at Ohio University June 26-29, visit www.cuyahogaswcd.org. sound amplifi cation a “conditional tainment establishments, requires mote shopping at locally owned and Aviation Camp at Kent State use” if located within 1,000 feet of sound restrictions on indoor enter- businesses, and as the City of a residence. They also restricted tainment and streamlines the licens- Cleveland begins to tell its story, it is University July 10-12. For info and ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR the hours of use of outdoor patios, ing process. Under the proposal all going to be told in Ohio City because applications, visit www.iwasm.org CHILDREN’S CLEVELAND regardless of whether or not they information on the status of a restau- of the West Side Market. He noted or call 216-623-1111. BROWNS ADAPTED FOOTBALL had music or sound amplifi cation, rant, bar or entertainment establish- there are over 150 small businesses LEAGUE for children and requiring closing from 11 p.m. to 8 ment would all be contained on one in the Market District and over 100 LEDGE POOL OPEN HOUSE will young adults with special needs a.m. They would allow establish- license displayed at the establish- of them are merchants at the West be Sat., May 14 from noon – 4 p.m. is accepting applications for ments to apply for a variance which ment. Unlike the current use of mul- Side Market. Wobser noted Cleve- will focus on the Metroparks Ledge participants and volunteers. For would allow opening patios until 1 tiple licenses and permits, this would land was chosen in an international Pool and Recreation Area facilities, info and registration visit www. a.m. Director Brown indicated that make it easier for those charged with competition to host the International summer youth programs and achievementcenters.org/sports or City of Cleveland staff was working enforcing the law to determine if the Public Markets Conference in 2012 on a proposal to increase fees to establishment was in compliance. during the West Side Market’s Cen- events. For info call 330-239-2911 call Mike Urban at 440-238-6200 nightclubs to help pay for nighttime Ward 3 Councilman Joe Cimper- tennial Celebration. or visit www.clevelandmetroparks. ext. 245. inspectors. man promised that a number of Wobser says a committee set up com. Following the April 15th meeting, public hearings on the legislation to create a Special Improvement The Plain Press wishes to thank residents continued to monitor the would be held prior to City Council District in the Market District has SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Edward Burke for his support of progress of the proposed draft leg- voting on the proposed changes. gained the support of local mer- for Ohio Forestry and Wildlife theSummer Youth Guide. chants and is ready to be presented Conservation Camp are due by May Insurance to Cleveland City Council. The 13, 2011 for students interested Plain Press Business Directory Special District will allow businesses in the natural sciences and to collaborate in directing special tax dollars toward neighborhood conservation. Students must be 15 To advertise call Tom Sheehan services and improvements for the by June 2011 and have completed at 216-621-3060 PLAIN PRESS CLASSI FIED or email: [email protected]

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