Grand Opening of Simon's a Full Service Supermarket Harvard Soul Bistro
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Please patronize our advertisers. TAKEFREE ONE! Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 9 • Issue 2 February 2017 Grand Opening of Simon’s a Full Service Supermarket by Ann Stahlheber M.S., R.D., L.D. residents and offers high quality, affordable Over Super Bowl weekend, residents enjoyed groceries in a Euclid neighborhood known free food, fellowship, giveaways and a raffle as a food desert. The surrounding neigh- to celebrate the Grand Opening of Simon’s borhood was considered a food desert area Supermarket in Euclid. characterized by higher rates of poverty and The opening of the new Simon’s Super- reduced access to full-service supermarkets. market is the result of a collaboration that The presence of Simon’s Supermarket helps took place among Euclid residents, the to address these important public health is- Cuyahoga County Board of Health’s Cre- sues. ating Healthy Communities Program, the Neighborhood supermarkets are critical- City of Euclid, and the Healthy Food for ly important to the creation of healthy com- Ohio (HFFO) Program. Funding for the munities as well as the development of local development of the store includes $650,000 job opportunities. This project addresses in flexible capital from HFFO and $125,000 both of those issues while also serving as from the City of Euclid’s HUD-funded an example of what can be accomplished Storefront Renovation Program. through community based coalition build- Publisher’s note: I was astonished to see how big and beautiful and well-stocked this grocery store is. I will Simon’s Supermarket will employ 60 local ing and collective investment. definitely be shopping here. You should check it out. Euclid Public Library Foundation Host Sold-Out Beer Tasting & Talk Event by Ashley Gowens enhance the services, activities, and facili- On Friday, January 27, the Euclid Public ties of the Euclid Public Library. Library Foundation hosted an after-hours The Euclid Public Library Foundation Beer Tasting and Talk Fundraiser at the would like to thank all the guests who at- Euclid Public Library presented by John tended and donated to the event, including: Staunton of Merchant du Vin. The sold-out • John Staunton, Merchant Du Vin event featured pours of the finest beers from • Chris Cipriani, Shore Cultural Centre some of the oldest breweries in the world. • Chef Daniel Esquivel, Euclid Culinary Guests enjoyed an interactive presenta- Bistro tion of a variety of beers from world-class • Christine Siarka, Shore Oasis breweries from Scotland, England, Germa- • Chris Hammer, Paragon Wine Bar ny, and Belgium, with more than 1,800 years • Euclid Symphony Orchestra of brewing excellence. Guests also eagerly • Lake Erie Folk Fest shopped the event’s silent auction, spon- For more information about the Euclid sored by Merchant Du Vin and local busi- Public Library Foundation or to donate, nesses. All proceeds from the event went to please visit https://euclidpubliclibraryfoun- Euclid Public Library Trustee Dave Carlson and his wife, Sue, Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail, Euclid City the Euclid Public Library Foundation, an dation.org/. Schools Superintendent Dr. Charles Smialek, and EPL Director Kacie Armstrong supporting the Foundation. endowment fund established to support and Harvard Soul Bistro - Cozy and Delicious A cozy and delicious alternitive to the lo- cal food scene has opened at 317 East 200th street. Open for busines since last Thanks- giving, the Harvard Soul Bistro is part of a restauruant group which is comprised of the Harvard Wine and Grille, Take Five, Five Points, and Diablo’s. The friendly manager Lori, assured me that the high food quality and excellent service reputation has contin- ued at their new Harvard Soul Bistro. The totally remodelled restaurant is classy and elegant, with a cozy atmosphere. The menu features soul food classics. I tried the Shrimp and Grits for lunch and give it an A+. It was one of the most delicious meals I have had in a while. I can not wait to stop back and try the whole menu. The hours are 11:00 to 11:00 Monday through Thursday, 11:00 to 1:00 AM Friday and Saturday, and noon to 11:00 on Sunday. Full bar service is available. Excellent TV’s in the bar for watching the Cavs. Behind the The Euclid City School District wants your restaurant on Fuller Ave there is a free park- opinion, as they move forward with the stra- ing lot. tegic planning process. Visit www.euclid- Stop in and try this great addition to the schools.org and at the top of the page you neighborhood. will find a gray header with survey links for both parents and community members. Page 2 The Euclid Observer Volume 9 • Issue 2 February 2017 February 2017 The Euclid Observer Volume 9 • Issue 2 Page 3 Dialogue Euclid Library From the desk of the Mayor Programs at the Euclid Public Library Dessert with Rosa Parks Greetings to all! As department wide commitment to “engaged ing & Housing and the Law Departments, Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites I write this, I am policing.” Chief Meyer has expanded the we made progress in strengthening the also preparing my Community Response Unit and remains compliance in the areas of rental registra- YOUR INDEPENDENT SOURCE FOR State of the City Ad- committed to community policing pro- tion and code enforcement. The number EUCLID NEWS & OPINION dress. Too often, we grams and activities. In the Fire Depart- of cases sent to the Prosecutors Office -in Published monthly with a current circulation of do not stop to cel- ment, we added a new ambulance and 2 creased 77% and the number of Criminal 10,000+ copies. The paper is made available free ebrate the successes new fire engines to our fleet of vehicles, Cases files in Court increased dramatically. of charge and can be found at business locations we have but focus continued Emergency Preparedness Train- Median single family home prices in Euclid within the City of Euclid and on our web site. The on the problem at ing, and maintained staffing needed to increased in 2016 by 20% (Plain Dealer ar- views and opinions expressed in this publication by Ashley Gowens to end segregation. Meet the woman the do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions hand. I am happy to provide highest quality service to our resi- ticle, Jan 10, 2017). of the publisher and staff. share with you some dents. I am particularly excited about the op- Wednesday, February 15 United States Congress called, “the mother of our successes as we continue to work to- The City expanded its events and en- portunities ahead in 2017 to complete our by Ashley Gowens Carl and Louis Stokes - From Projects to 7:00 PM / Lake & Shore Rooms of the freedom movement,” through a spe- Copyright 2014—The Euclid Observer, Inc. All Join the Friends of the Library for a special cial reenactment while enjoying dessert. rights reserved. Any reproduction is forbidden wards making sure Euclid is a first choice gagement opportunities: brought back Master Plan, break ground on the next Small Business Association Programs Politics without written permission. suburb where we all can be proud to live, WindFest, Concert Series, Mayor’s Listen- phase of Lakefront Development, and wel- and Networking Event Wednesday, February 22 evening with “the first lady of civil rights,” Tickets are available at the library for $7 per come more new business and industry to Thursday, February 9 6:30 PM / Shore Room Rosa Parks. In 1955, the civil rights activist person. Call (216) 261-5300 for more infor- The mission of The Euclid Observer is to attract, work and visit. ing Tours, Engage Euclid nights, Faith in articulate and amplify civic intelligence and com- A couple of things we all should be proud the City Initiative, Art Walk and more. We Euclid. With the passage of the Schools 8:30 – 11 AM / Shore Room Two brothers from Cleveland, Ohio, helped refused to surrender her bus seat, spurring mation. munity good will in the City of Euclid and beyond. of: added amenities such as Bike Sharrows, Bond issue, we have the opportunity to see Interested in finding out more about Small reshape American history. Carl Stokes be- the Montgomery boycott and other efforts Business Administration (SBA) loan pro- came the first African-American mayor of BECOME AN OBSERVER! We welcomed several new businesses in bike racks, flower planters, planted more major improvements to Memorial Park in 2016: Hibbett Sports, Euclid Brewery, Dol- than 400 trees, paved 14 streets, replaced cooperation with Euclid Schools. We will grams? Learn information about various a major American city. His brother Louis As a product of citizen journalism, The Euclid Ob- lar Tree, Simon’s Grocery Store, DriveTime, roof at Animal Shelter and dasher boards at continue to work to improve core services SBA lending programs, government con- was the first African-American US Con- server is looking for people, ages 3 to 100, to get American Library Association involved in the paper and the city. We are looking NEOSports, Marathon, Terves, along with ice rink, and completed Green Infrastruc- to our residents, explore efficiencies and -in tracting programs, and other small busi- gressman from Ohio, serving for fifteen for volunteer writers, photographers,designers major renovations at Euclid Hospital, HGR, ture improvements at Sims Park and the novation, and improve our communication ness resources. Presented by the Small consecutive terms. Together, they, along Announces 2017 Youth Media and illustrators to help with the production of the and AAble Rents. We also are anxious for Downtown Municipal Parking Lot as well efforts.