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Volume 11 • Issue 11 November 2019 15th Annual Remembering the Sights Best Neighborhood in Cleveland: and Sounds of Euclid Beach Park SURVEY SAYS GREATER COLLINWOOD!

by Carly Lovely dience members shouted answers to ques- Greater Collinwood Development Corpo- tions such as: Best neighborhood in Cleve- by Richard Wickens first man on the moon. In August of that year ration hosted the first of two Neighborhood land, Popular attractions in Cleveland and 15th Annual Remembering the Sights and a music festival was held on a farm 43 miles Family Feud Game Nights at Aspinwall Best pizza in Collinwood, which contrib- Sounds of Euclid Beach Park from Woodstock, NY. In Cleveland on June Outreach Center, Friday, October 11. Ten uted to an overall feel of fun! GCDC also The year was 1969. In July just about all 22, the Cuyahoga River caught fire for the teams competed for a chance to advance hosted a 50/50 raffle with wingspan tickets Americans were sitting in front of a televi- 13th and most significant time. September this month to the grand finale at LaSalle selling best. sion to watch Neil Armstrong become the 28 was a nice fall day in Cleveland; overnight ( continued on page 16 ) Theater, Friday November 15. The teams GCDC facilitated representatives from are competing to win up to $4,000 for their community resource organizations: Tri-C community projects. Adult Diploma Program, Youth Opportu- Cleveland’s Sports Legends Hall of Fame GCDC kicked things off with music and nities Unlimited, Collinwood Historical food for residents from Congin’s Pizza and Society, OSHIIP, Council for Economic Three Collinwood alumni Inducted Original Grill and gave away over $150 Opportunities in Greater Cleveland, Paul as the coach for the Marine Wounded in prizes from Dave’s Supermarket, Me- D. White School of Excellence and Cleve- Warriors. The theme of his speech was to troParks Zoo and The Standard. The event land Public Library. See GCDC official achieve success, you must be sincere, com- was well attended by residents of Wards 8 Facebook page for photos or search #collin- passionate and disciplined in your efforts. and 10, as well as ICONS Youth Ambassa- woodconnects and join the fun November John commented, “….you do what you do dors, Councilmen Anthony Hairston and 15 at the grand finale! best and do it to the hilt.” Michael Polensek, and State Representative Collinwood Connects Neighborhood To qualify as a Sports Legend, you have Terrance Upchurch. Family Feud is made possible thanks to to have an affiliation as a CMSD high The atmosphere was spirited and joyous funding from Cleveland Neighborhood school graduate, coach, staff, athletic di- as ICONS Youth Ambassadors surveyed Progress through their Neighborhood rector or administrator and were part of a residents for GCDC planning and engaged Solutions Award and from The Standard, team/individual championship/runner-up youth residents in basketball during the Gatewood Workshare/Master Collective, at the Senate, District, Regional, State, Col- Neighborhood Family Feud rounds. Au- and No Problem Printing. legiate, Professional or International level. This criteria was used to select more than 4,000 individuals spanning the past 115 Photos from the Tower of Collinwood years. At the Gala 45 Legends were honored by induction which included former Olym- High School pian greats Jesse Owens, Harrison Dilliard and Stella Walsh. by Len Corpora, Slapnick, Morrow and Cavotta Inducted VP Collinwood Alumni Association Lou Slapnick coached the Collinwood girls On Saturday, October 19, 2019, the Cleve- track team from 1994 thru 2010 amassing land Metropolitan School District (CMSD) seventeen City of Cleveland championships held its Inaugural Sports Legends Hall of in seventeen years of coaching at Collin- Fame Gala at Cleveland State University wood, along with nine state championships. Glasscock Family Ballroom. The Gala, with He was more focused on the development more than 350 in attendance, kicked off of the Lady Railroader’s character and life with a social hour against the back drop of skills than just athletic performance. sports memorabilia displays presented by In 1962 Theo Morrow and Mike Cavotta the various school’s Alumni Associations. captured Collinwood’s first ever Champi- Followed by dinner, key note speaker and onship by winning the state track & field finally the Legends Induction ceremony. event. The “Dynamic Duo” stunned the The key note speaker was John Henry meet and the highly favored defending Johnson Jr., son of NFL Hall of Fame run- champion, Dayton Dunbar, who fielded 18 ning back, attended West Tech and Bene- qualifiers. dictine High Schools. John coached track & Theo won the 100 yard dash, was field from USC, UCLA, and most recently ( continued on page 3 ) Good old days on five points photos courtesy of John Vuchinich Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 11 • Issue 11 The Collinwood Observer Volume 11 • Issue 11 Page 3 November 2019 November 2019 COMMUNITY ADVERTISEMENTCOMMUNITY Euclid Hospital opens new unit to care Annual Diabetes Fair Councilman’s Corner - Autumn Projects COMMUNITY MEETINGS Hosted by Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital’s Diabetes Education Center. by Michael D. you recall with Issue 4 in 2014, voters were for seniors with mental health issues. Polensek asked to go to the polls to support this is- COLLINWOOD HOMEOWNERS MEETING director — Upma Dhingra, MD – is a board-certified, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 | 1 to 4 p.m. The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based news sue, we were promised the rebuilding of 1st Wednesday of the month fellowship-trained specialist in geriatric psychiatry. Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital source published by Collinwood Publishing Inc., a local It goes without say- elementary schools and that Glenville and 7:00 PM Building B – Main Lobby St Mary Church business dedicated to the development of grass roots ing that Fall is here. Collinwood High schools would NOT be Euclid Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail, spoke of the 20000 Harvard Road, Warrensville Heights media and increased connectedness of the citizens, Please be proactive, closed. Lo’ and behold, five years later, they 15519 Holmes Avenue hospital’s importance to the community — as the city’s

civic groups, non profits, businesses and institutions in any streetlights are now breaking their promise to the com- second largest employer, as a provider of healthcare, and MyCOM MEETING and around Cleveland Wards 10 and 11. as a community partner. out, which there munity and announced that they will close 1st Thursday of the Month shouldn’t be with Iowa-Maple Elementary in the East Glen- THE COLLINWOOD OBSERVER 5:30 PM “We appreciate Euclid Hospital’s partnerships with the the installation ville community and our very own Collin- Salvation Army Temple Corp Euclid-Collinwood Health Challenge that many of us PO BOX 17371 of the new LED’s, wood High School, an historic landmark at 17625 Grovewood Avenue EUCLID, OH 44117 please call it in to Ivanhoe/East 152 Street/St Clair Avenue. participated in, the Healthy Communities initiative, the CPP. If there are potholes on your street I don’t have to tell anyone the anger and EAST 185th STREET NEIGHBORHOOD Stroke Awareness efforts that we’ve done, and many of Copyright 2014—Collinwood Publishing Inc. Health fair will include: please these into 3-1-1 and by all means, if distress that this is causing on the north- ASSOCIATION the hospital’s events that help support our community All rights reserved. Any reproduction is • Cooking demonstrations you see a water leak in the street or at a hy- east side of the city and our own commu- 2nd Tuesday of the Month organizations,” she said. “I’m thrilled to celebrate the forbidden without written permission. 6:00 PM Euclid Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail (left) watches as opening of this innovative new unit.” • Endocrinologist speaker drant please call this in to (216) 664-3060. nity. Iowa-Maple Elementary serves the St Lithuanian Hall State Senator Kenny Yuko (center) presents a senatorial • Diabetes patient champion testimonials PUBLISHER If we all do our part then we will be better Clair Avenue corridor and the area around 877 East 185th Street – next to Post Office citation to Hospital President Teresa Dews, MD (right). A senatorial citation was presented to Dr. Dews by State • Health screenings John Copic, [email protected] prepared for the cold weather ahead. Eddy Road. It is the only elementary school Senator Kenny Yuko, a staunch advocate for healthcare. • Hand and back massages Work on the East 185th Street /Marcela servicing that part of East Glenville. By the DEMOCRATIC WARD CLUB On Sept. 17, Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital hosted a • Snacks, door prizes, and more! ADVERTISING Road Storm Sewer Project is now shifting closure of this school children will have to 2nd Wednesday of the Month special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening In closing, Edmund Sabanegh, MD, President of John Copic, 216.505.0185 into high gear. Work on access shafts at travel a much greater distance to get to a (September to June) of a new Senior Behavioral Medicine Unit. The $3.1 Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and Regional Hospitals, Free and open to the public. No reservations required. East Park and Pawnee at East 185th Street school. This is unacceptable. Iowa-Maple 6:30 PM added, “Hospitals all over the country are backing away million dollar transformation creates increased living For more information, visit The views and opinions expressed in this has started. The contractor, with the con- needs to be rebuilt as promised. Collinwood Slovenian Home from critically important investments. This represents an 15810 Holmes Avenue space for Euclid Hospital behavioral medicine patients SouthPointeHospital.org/Diabetes publication are those of each writer, and not currence of my office, has begun their Collinwood High School is a whole other investment in the Euclid community. I’m extraordinarily those of the publisher, editor or any other entity. PRESIDENT: Councilman Polensek — with 10 private and 3 semi-private rooms with or call 216.491.7451. 24-hour around the clock tunnel boring story. It was once the largest public high lakefront views, dining and common areas. proud of this.” The Collinwood Observer is powered by: operation. This $15 million project is criti- school in the State of Ohio and a symbol FRIENDS OF COLLINWOOD RECREATION For more information on Cleveland Clinic cal in addressing the widespread basement of technical and vocational excellence for 2nd Thursday of the Month “Why is this important?” asked Teresa Dews, MD, events and community programs, flooding problem we have been experienc- decades. Through one bad decision after 6:15 PM hospital president. “This is a state-of-the-art treatment For more information about Euclid Hospital, visit Events.ClevelandClinic.org. Collinwood Recreation Center center for seniors who are having behavioral and mental ing in the East 185th Street corridor and another by CMSD Leadership those pro- EuclidHospital.org. 16300 Lakeshore Boulevard adjacent streets. Watch for detours. The grams were removed and as a result the health issues. This is very important for our patients, as Water Pollution Control will be making student population continued to drop year well as our community and our caregivers.” 5th DISTRICT COMMUNITY RELATIONS To submit a story, go to www.collinwoodobserver. another presentation on this project at the after year. The community, parents and one MEETING Significant changes to regulations prompted the com, click on Member Center, sign in, click on next East 185th Street Neighborhood As- councilman after another asked for those No matter what life throws at you, we’ve 3rd Wednesday of the month health system to assess all of their units, according to Submit Story, and start writing. sociation meeting to be held on Tuesday, programs to be reinstalled in Collinwood. 6:00 PM Brian Tilow, Senior Vice President for Cleveland Clinic got the care you need, where you need it. November 12, 2019 beginning at 6:00 PM at What was CMSD’s response from one CEO Collinwood Five Points Community Center Behavioral Health Services. He shared that many other Next deadline: November 25, 2019 the Lithuanian Village Hall, rear entrance, to another, “we are working on it.” Well East 152 Street except for: “Is it a cold We’re here for you at located at 877 East 185th Street. twenty years have passed, and the partner- May (Murtis Taylor), hospitals have closed units because they lack the means Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital. or the flu?” On Thursday, October 17, Cuyahoga ship with GE NELA Park disintegrated and July (St Clair Superior Dev Corp), to adapt to the new rules. You can mail your stories to the Collinwood County Executive, Armond Budish, and they even lost the once proud jrROTC pro- October (Cleveland Job Corps Annual Dinner), Observer office at 1591 E. 230 Street, Euclid Hospital’s new unit, designed for caregiver and through the County’s Department of Public gram due to the lack of interest by Admin- November (Glenville Rec Ctr.) Euclid, OH 44117 patient safety, is staffed with highly trained caregivers Visit ClevelandClinic.org/Access Works, announced through a news confer- istrators (not the students). EAST 156th STREET NEIGHBORHOOD in nursing and care management support. The medical ence in Lakewood, a Lakefront Initiative, On Friday, October 18, 2019 CMSD ASSOCIATION whereas the county, in partnership with apprised me of their decision. I was dev- 3rd Thursday of the month local municipalities including the North- astated; for, I am a proud Collinwood 6:00 PM Wilke east Regional Sewer District (NEORSD), graduate and a member of their Hall of Collinwood Recreation Center put forth a proposal to link the lakefront Fame. I made it clear that the fight was on. 16300 Lakeshore Boulevard 14245-03-RET-Nov_9.5x7.5.indd 1 10/15/19 12:38 PM from Lakewood to the City of Euclid. This Everyone should understand that this is At Risk Youths Receive Mentoring Collinwood’s Newest Winter Tradition would be accomplished through a series of not just about education for our students EAST 140TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD by Steven Aviram Interested in joining the Collinwood Hardware ASSOCIATION by Debra Massa-Hawkins Academic Mentoring walkways, bike paths and shoreline ero- but also about economic development Join us for Collinwood’s newest winter tra- Collective? The Collective is a group of 4TH Wednesday of the Month Prepared by: Approval Initials Date sion efforts. There are three areas along the and neighborhood stability. The closure Minor and Associates, Inc. d/b/a PRYDEJOB NUMBER & COMPONENTSAT Work Shops CREATIVE DEPARTMENT AEs (March to November) Client: CLEVELANDdition! CLINIC Winterloo is a new family friendly DELIVERABLES:engaged Waterloo residents and merchants Mentoring Academy (PMA), a 501c3 non- Career Interviewing Training Copywriter We Repair lakefront that they are looking at start this of Collinwood would devastate an already 14245-03-RET-Nov_ 9.5 x 7.5 Division: REGRET 6:00 PM 2658 Scranton Rd., Suite 1 holiday celebration for the Waterloo Arts working Laser together to address the needs of • Program Activities: Project: New Community Template CD - Copy initiative; one being in Lakewood and two fragile Five Points Business District, a hub, Collinwood Five Points Community Center profit organization is located at 17325 PUBLICATIONEuclid or MEDIUM Cleveland, OH 44113 Flat Size: 0” x District.0” Organized by the Collinwood our Comp community. The Collinwood Caol- other locations in Cleveland Ward 8. One and would adversely affect housing values East 152 Street Ave. Suite #4006, Cleveland OH 44112. Our • Music Training Storm Collinwood Observer Trim Size: 9.5”Collective x 7.5” and sponsoredDesigner/ by local busi- lective PDF formed after the dissolution of the stretch would be between the Easterly Sew- in the Collinwood / Nottingham Villages AD goals are to assist the surrounding school • Performance Arts Live Area: 0” x 0” PDF (No Slug) age Treatment Plant at East 140th Street area, the Euclid-Green neighborhood and CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL INSERTION DATE Bleed: 0” x 0”nesses and the Greater Collinwood Devel- North East Shores Community Develop- districts and juvenile justice system with at- • Culinary Arts CD - Design JPG east to Euclid Beach Park and the second even North Shore Collinwood, for many Monday night at 7:00 PM 11.1.19 Line Screen: 85opment Corporation, Winterloo will have ment Corporation and works with the Windows Quality Please note – this is a public and an open risk youth from the ages of 12 to 24 years of • Cultural Rights Of Passage COLOR: Flash from Wildwood Park east to East 185th students who live in this neighborhood go plenty of fun for Assurancepeople of all ages. There Greater Collinwood Community Develop- meeting but does not take public commentary age offering mentoringProduction and Notes:programs dur- • Urban Gardening 4 Color BW Native Files Street at the Hospice property. to Collinwood, as well. The closure of our 2 Color will Other be s’mores Proofreaderkits to make your own ment Corporation, Arts Collinwood, and We all know the major problem we are high school will also have an adverse effect ing and after school. Our Program officially • Lead Hazard Workforce Training (216) 731-7070 Any questions about these meetings IMAGE: s’mores, fire pits, Productionhot cocoa, and other kids’ the Collinwood Merchants Association. experiencing with shoreline erosion and on the six “preK-8 schools” that ring Col- launched in August 2019. September 30, 2019 we launched our first Low Res Hi Res please feel free to call East - Full activities. In keepingAE with the spirit of the So far, the Collective has worked hard to the high lake level. Could this address that linwood High School. Students would have Mary Louise Jesek Daley, Every day, mentoring programs make a Environmental Lead Safe Training Pro Retouched- Purchased Approved district, Retouched there willFINAL also APPROVAL be live music and an clean up the Waterloo streets by organiz- 809 E.222nd st. problem and provide additional public ac- to travel an additional 2.2 miles just from Councilman Polensek’s office, (216) 664-4236 critical impact on young people through- gram. The disciplines are Lead Abatement Approved artisanal ornament sale! The artist orna- ing volunteers to help with the flower beds cess so as to create connectivity along our Collinwood to Glenville High School, the out our nation by providing them with the Worker, RRP (Rehab, Repair & Paint) & lakefront? Possibly, yes. However, there is a ment sale will be hosted by Waterloo Arts and planters and has organized Food Truck Euclid OH site of the merged high school. support and guidance they need to navigate Clearance Technician. Upon completion & great deal of planning that must take place The Greater Collinwood community is Gallery and will feature artist Anthony Fridays at Walk All Over Waterloo events. grams in the building we have asked for academic and personal challenges. Unfor- state testing the participants, will become and the cost is in the tens of millions when almost as large as the City of Euclid, twice repeatedly. Zart. Proceeds from the sale will help fund We currently have committees for events, 44123 you think of the size and scope of linking the size of the City of East Cleveland and tunately, one in three young people will employees of PremTech Environmental and This fight is not over. The School Board Waterloo Arts’ community programs. Any beautification, community engagement, lakefront neighborhoods. Therefore, I have larger than the entire Glenville neighbor- grow up without a mentor of any kind. This will work on homes that we are contracted meets on November 6 at East Tech HS, artists who would like to make and donate development, and outreach/marketing as asked the County’s Department of Public hood. How could you close a high school is the mentoring gap in America. for along with homes from the Cleveland & where final recommendations will be pre- an ornament can find more information at well as a monthly general meeting. If you Works that as soon as they are ready to with an Olympic sized swimming pool, Traditionally at-risk youths were identi- County Land Bank partnership. Our train- sented and again on November 19 at Lin- present to our community to please work free standing gymnasium, a 1,200 seat au- waterlooarts.org. Finally, the event will fea- want to get involved, find us on Facebook at You do not coln West HS where they will vote on the fied living in some of the most violent and ing facility at 17325 Euclid Ave, Suite 1020, through my office to set up a public pre- ditorium and other amenities? In addition, ture the first annual lighting of the Water- Collinwood Collective: ImpACT Waterloo final recommendations. Students, parents economically deprived neighborhoods in Cleveland, OH 44112 is a “Flagship Training sentation, which would then be held at the the entire roof was replaced on the school loo tower. Winterloo is a free community or email thecollinwoodcollective@gmail. really understand and residents need to let their voice be Cleveland, where guns and drugs were om- Facility and first & unique to the principles Collinwood Recreation Center. It took our and the exterior brick was cleaned and event and will take place Friday, December com! heard before it is too late. something unless neighbor, the City of Euclid, fourteen years tuck pointed along with the installation of nipresent and unstable upbringings were of training for a Lead Safe structure along If there are any questions or comments, 6th from 6-9 pm. to do their section and they are far from new windows through the building. This common. During those years, these youths with basic construction skills. you can explain it please do not hesitate to contact me. As al- done. Stay tuned for future updates. renovation cost well over a $1 million. So have been predominantly male (96 per- We have also partnered with the Greater ways, I may be reached at my office at (216) I am sure everyone has heard by now much for looking out for the taxpayers! In cent) and, reflecting the demographics of Collinwood CDC, and will use homes to your 664-4236 or via email at mpolensek@cleve- Cleveland’s Sports Legends Hall of that the Cleveland Metropolitan School fact, the estimated demolition cost for Col- through the CDC as training homes. landcitycouncil.org. the communities where they live, African grandmother. District (CMSD) has announced publicly linwood would be in excess of $1.2 million. American (54 percent) or Hispanic (37 per- PremTech is EPA & State Certified, and Fame... ( continued from front page ) their Long Term School Plan. This would Talk about bad planning. Michael D. Polensek cent). we are extending our working knowledge second in both the low and high hurdles the track team his senior year. Mike, now Albert Einstein include the closure and consolidation of What do we want? Leave Collinwood Councilman, Ward 8 For the last few years, this epidemic has along with our partner company MCW and placed third in the broad jump. His retired, was an entrepenurial businessman, ten schools, preK-8’s and high schools. If open and place the curriculum and pro- spread to Greater Cleveland and surround- construction to make a huge impact on outstanding performance at the state track Colliwood Hall of Fame member, still com- ing suburbs where there has been a steady eradicating the safety conditions from the championship earned him the most valu- petes Nationally in the Senior Olympics FreshFresh Food Food Fast Fast increasing mark in violent and drug-related older housing stock in our targeted areas able Class AA athlete of the meet award. and currently is President of the Collin- Are you or a loved one offenses. Though many has been incarcer- of, Glenville, East Cleveland, Mt. Pleasant & His performance ranked with such greats wood Alumni Association. NoNo MSG struggling to kick addiction to ated, the youths who do not have arrests for Cleveland as a whole. Jesse Owens, Glenn Davis and Dave Mills. As for the Dynmaic Duo today, Theo and heroin or other opiates? FRESH MEXICAN GRILL VegetarianVegetarian Friendly Freindly violent or drug-related crimes or on proba- At PRYDE (Partners Reaching Youth Theo is a veteran, Collinwood Hall of Fame Mike have remained friends through the tion for less serious offenses may live or are Through Developmental Education) is member and is now an ordained minister. years with Theo officiating over Mike and We are here to help. Chili peppers gives you a choice of over 30 fresh items exposed to individuals perpetrating crimes based on the collaborations from creative Mike capped the scoring with a victory Wendy’s marriege in 2003 with Mike often to choose from to customize your dining experience of theft, drug sales and violence. and like-minded organizations. Our prima- in the shot put, winning the event on his referred to by Theo as his youngest daugh- Call us about VIVITROL. last throw after two fouls which were close ter’s God Father! 869 East 185th • 216.531.2300 Mentoring Advantages: ry focus is self-empowerment, motivation to the state record. He continued his career Inductions will be held every two years, Hours Monday - Saturday 11am - 10pm, Sunday 12pm - 8pm • Individual and Group Mentoring Sessions and life goals. 216486SAVE (7283) www.MooreCounseling.com Peer Pressure Consulting at Ohio State University setting several re- so keep tuned for potentially more CHS cords, earned eight letters and captained athletes being inducted in 2021.

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add to their programs – Story times? Book Russian Children’s Book Club (ages 8 to Also because the Market is an all-volun- attended by both Emma and Jane), is bring- Nan’s Notes clubs? Poetry writing? Come in and make a 12) . Storytelling, arts and crafts, and edu- teer organization that depends on fundrais- ing her 2nd Semester Consignment and Re- suggestion. cational games in Russian for children No- ing for the majority of operating expenses. source Shop to 612 E185 in a 1,7000-square- your preferred medium, we hope 15813? Isn’t that where . . .? Yes! Maria and astrology readings, sound bath medita- My own suggestion is more books on the vember 16 at 4:00 p.m. And its operations are remarkable: foot space, to be called The Assembly by 2nd you will take on the challenge of Neil Art Project is happy to announce that tions, yoga sessions, and vegan smoothies, half-empty shelves. But that, I believe, is not Wee Read and Play (ages 18 months – 3 Semester. She says an item that sells for $50 creating an ornament to donate their last pop-up of 2019 will be in their bowls and lunches that are already being the manager’s decision. years). Develop your toddler’s language and In the past 12 months, the market has: in a typical retail store can often be found at for Art of the Ornament - to old gallery space, a reunion with two art- described as delicious, at Ritual Juicery. Meanwhile, Ms Robinson has sent me a social skills using stories, songs, rhymes Distributed over $9,000 in incentives to ad- 2nd Semester for less than $20. In addition be hosted in the Waterloo Arts ists who have helped establish what MNAP Pop Life’s creator Jack Mueller (Jodha list of programs now available: and play November 18 at 10:30 a.m. dress food insecurity for customers through to the resale portion in the Collinwood lo- Gallery on Friday December 6 - stands for. Nam) plans to offer one free community Free Math and Reading Tutoring for Thanksgiving Turkey Treats. Create a Produce Perks/Coupon for SNAP and Pro- cation, Grays will also set aside some space which will benefit Waterloo Arts’ Infinity and purpose are both key ele- yoga class each month, along with half-off Children Grades K-8. Provided in partner- turkey out of Rice Krispies and then eat it! duce Prescriptions through the Cleveland for tutoring services for students in elemen- community programs. Check out ments of Liz Maugans’ work in this exhibi- packages for residents of the immediate ship with Braxton Educational and Tech- Gobble, Gobble! November 19 at 4:00 p.m. Clinic. tary through middle school. She has six tu- all the details here. tion. “Water takes us to infinity and brings surrounding neighborhood. nology Consulting Painted the interior ceiling of the Market tors on staff, including herself, and says she Local artists contribute an orna- us back. I want to swim towards happiness Monday-Thursday 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Small Business Saturday building. is still looking for middle school tutors. ment of their own design prior to and lightness. I want joy. I want to find those At Praxis Textile Arts Kid’s Café for Children/Teens: Healthy Remember Small Business Saturday on No- Hosted 6 Care-A-Van community re- Monica was a Cleveland Chain Reaction by Nan Kennedy the event opening. All contribu- relationships and people in my life that offer “Wild and Bloomin’” in meals provided in partnership with Cleve- vember 30. Shop at a Small Business in your source events and conducted over 20 cook- semifinalist this year, but the elimination At Waterloo Arts tions are hung in a gallery show. The night me unconditional love and support,” offers the gallery until January land Food Bank. Monday-Friday 3:30p.m.- neighborhood. I think the Coit Road Farm- ing classes to encourage healthier eating. didn’t slow her down. She moved on and More Jazz at Music for Miles of the party, guests take part in a silent auc- Liz about this latest body of work. Liz was 22. 4:30p.m. ers’ Market counts. And so . . . Repaired a broken sewer pipe and the launched a $10,000 Honeycomb Credit tion. By night’s end, guests retrieve what or- the very first artist to show with Maria Neil, Work by Deb Berkebile, Free Legal Advice: Provided in partnership potholes in its parking lot. crowdfunding campaign to help fund her naments they’ve won, the highest bid-upon on the walls of the now-closed Dragonfly Joyce Jentoft and Sandy with The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. At the Market Recruited volunteer groups for 6 site renovations to 2nd Semester’s Collinwood ornament is announced (to its creator go restaurant in 2012, and MN is delighted to Shelenberger. Brief Advice and Referral Legal Clinic (Civ- And speaking of the market, Needham cleanups. Employed and trained 7 East location. She will use the money to furnish the bragging rights) — everyone goes home be working with her again. “We are friends connected by a desire to il Matters Only) Farms have posted that they’re still pick- Cleveland students through a MyCom the store and reface the storefront with large happy knowing they gave something back Water has frequently been an inspiration share our creativity. Our inspiration for this November 2 10:00 a.m. ing raspberries and they have a new crop grant for wages. windows with plenty of visibility to create to their community at this festive time of for Hilary Gent. For this exhibition, she is joint exhibit was the quote ‘to bloom where Wee Read and Play (ages 18 months – 3 of radishes. Also the season’s last tomatoes. Here’s what your donations can help ac- a more open, welcoming look; the project year. expanding that palette. “I’ve been reflecting you are planted.’ We have used a variety of years). And they’re promising spinach very very complish: should be completed by the end of the year, Make and donate a functioning orna- on water imagery in my paintings, but will surface design techniques including batik, Develop your toddler’s language and social soon. Plus of course all the autumn good- $750 pays a half year of property taxes ment that can practically hang from a hook also be including medical imagery—partic- dye painting, experimental screen-printing skills using stories, songs, rhymes and play ies – squash of many varieties (butternut!), $200 pays 1 month’s electric bill without much difficulty. Size restrictions ularly ultrasounds—in new works. There’s a processes and Shibori to give voice to our November 4 at 10:30 a.m. sweet and white potatoes, cabbage, broc- $100 pays 1 month’s water run off fees to the Chris Coles Quartet on Sunday November are a maximum of 10” in any direction. similarity in some of the patterns, and they personal and collaborative expressions Russian Children’s Book Club (ages 2 to 4). coli, onions, beets, greens. And you’ll find Sewer District. 10, 4 pm Submit your donation by mail or drop-off have been subconsciously repeating them- on fabric. We want this colorful exhibit to Storytelling, arts and crafts, and education- cheese, eggs and baked goods, Fair Trade $50 pays our phone bill. Saxophonist Chris Coles, with Michael to Waterloo Arts Gallery (15605 Waterloo selves in my paintings.” bloom and have vitality. Our goal is to in- al games in Russian for children November coffee, gluten-free everything, Shagbark $25 supports a cooking class. Orenstein (piano), Kevin Martinez (bass) Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110; (216) 692-9500. spire those who see our work to not only 16 at 11:00 a.m. Mills grains and flours. And more. That’s a community asset! and my young neighbor, Anthony Taddeo Deadline is November 18th, Drop-offs can WALK ALL OVER look more closely at our unique individ- Russian Book Club (adults). Join us for You can also make a donation to the (drums), will play out M4M’s 2019 sea- be made during the weekend hours of 12pm Good news! The GCDC committed to $500 ual marks, but to discover the beauty and a discussion of Tumannye Allei by Aleksei Market, at http://www.coitmarket.org, or A Shop for Teach- son in style – a distinctive style. Chris is a - 4pm. Contact [email protected] if al- towards Winterloo strength when our visions are interwoven.” Slapovskii, in Russian. November 16 at 1:00 mailed to: East Cleveland Farmers Market, ers on E185 Cleveland-based saxophonist and record- ternate arrangement are needed. p.m. PO Box 803626, Cleveland, OH 44103 Monica Grays, a ing artist who graduated from the CMSD At the Beachland At Matt Shuiffler Photography Russian Children’s Book Club (ages 5 to Why would you do that? Well, because math teacher at music program and went on to sax degrees Art of the Ornament Opening Party Come visit the Tavern this weekend to have Good friend and amazing photographer P. 7). Storytelling, arts and crafts, and educa- you’d like it to stay open for another 80+ Campus Inter- from Youngstown and Akron, and teaching Friday, December 6 a bite to eat in a room that’s been played by Sisto Images will be taking over the Matt tional games in Russian for children No- years – or at least as long as you’re living national School positions at Kent State and Aurora School And there’s the party for which all those bands like The Black Keys, Vampire Week- Shiffler Photography Gallery from Novem- vember 16 at 3:00 p.m. here. (wonderful school of Music. ornaments are going to be made, Mark the end, and The Avett Brothers! ber to January with an incredible display of This musical conversation (in the inti- calendar – way ahead, but you don’t want to Our critically acclaimed brunch features his astrophotography, nature and wildlife mate space of the Waterloo Arts gallery, miss it – for the Art of the Ornament show’s plenty of tasty options like Chicken & Waf- work, keeping the gallery active while Matt currently exhibiting a creative show called opening party at Waterloo Arts – Decem- fles, the Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich, works on a huge exhibit of his work at Uni- “Mirror, Mirror, “concert” seems a bit for- ber 6. There will be a fantastic assortment and Eggs Beachland. We also have a variety versity Hospitals. His opening coincides mal) will be, as always, free and friendly. of free food from local vendors, as well as of cocktails, house-made Bloody Marys, with the Walk over Waterloo and many Come late or leave early if you must; bring a cash donation bar serving beer and wine. and coffee to choose from. DJs spin rockin’ other gallery openings on the street, mak- your children if they’re quiet. And a glass of There will be a (literally) fantastic selection vinyl records during our Sunday brunches! ing for an active and fun filled night! Sitter – Companion for Elderly The Salvation Army Cleveland Temple wine is usually to be found, to round out the of ornaments, all being auctioned off to Brunch is in the Tavern on Saturdays Learning Zone afternoon. benefit WA’s community programs. I imag- from 11 am to 3 pm and on Sundays from 10 AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Do you need an extra pair of hands to care for your loved one ine there will be live music. A great way to am to 3 pm. 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COMMUNITY St. John Nottingham Lutheran School exists to equip the children East Clark Bird Nerds of the Greater Cleveland and surrounding area with integrity, creativity, academics, compassion, and spiritual maturity in a diverse, interconnected, and ever-changing world.

St. John Nottingham: Christ Pastor Marcis to Celebrate 55 Years Centered Education Since 1892 at SJN All who seek to learn of Christ and His times over the years! wondrous Word are welcome at SJN! (And Pastor remains happily married to Judy that goes for the church as well. Worship (Steller) since July 1961. They have four services are every Sunday at 9:45 AM, and daughters and 10 grand-children. Pastor you don’t have to be a member to join in.) Marcis holds two Master’s Degrees and a If athletics interest you, SJN courts PhD in Counseling and Psychology and highly competitive basketball teams in the has also published two books i.e., “Working middle grades. It is normal for the teams Your Way through Emotional Misery” and Pastor Marcis with Mayor White to go to both State and National champi- “Wedding, Funerals, and Strange Events”. David Lindo onships almost every year. SJN also runs 2019 marks Pastor Marcis’s 55th an- by David Peck quality volleyball, cheerleading, and track niversary as Pastor of SJN and spiritual On April 12,1964 Pastor Walther Marcis programs as well, so everyone has some- leader of the school. He is still actively was installed as Associate Pastor of St. John thing they can join in on. involved in both the direct instruction of Nottingham Lutheran Church, Cleveland, The middle grades focus heavily on high religion and the weekly worship life of the Ohio. He has faithfully served St. John for school preparation (there’s even an 8th students and has been a truly tireless cham- over 50 years, preaching joyfully in both grade class called “High School Prep”), pion for Christian education in the greater English and German and has held Ohio The stained glass windows in the SJN sanctuary tell with intensive instruction in writing and Cleveland area. He also serves as a Police the story of Christ’s sacrifice and ressurection District positions as Circuit Counselor and math to prepare for the entrance exams, Chaplain. Frankly, it’s a mystery where he Chairman of the Ohio District Ministe- and is departmentalized with math, sci- finds the time to do everything he does and by David Peck rial Health Committee as well as numerous ence, English, and history specialists. SJN wear every hat he wears! St. John Nottingham Lutheran School be- other positions in the Church. He has also maintains close relationships with numer- Congratualtions to Pastor Marcis on this gan as a tiny, one-room schoolhouse back served as Principal of our day school six milestone in his ministry! in 1892. Sitting in what was then the village ous local private high schools, and it is very of Nottingham, Ohio, the Pastor was also common to see former SJN students at the Principal, the teacher, the custodian, VASJ, Lutheran East, St Martin de Porres, and the entire maintenance crew! Since and others. It is also not uncommon to see New Flag Dedicated at SJN then we have come a long way indeed. St former SJN students with National Honor School. The new flag, donated by School John Nottingham, or SJN to those in the Society or even Valedictorian cords at their Commission Chairman Steve Kile, re- know, has been in continuous operation high school graduations. placed the old one, a flag given to SJN by The Kirtland Warbler ever since, serving the Collinwood area by Mr. Peck, the SJN Principal, has 20 years the United States Army that flew over a making a strong, Christ-centered educa- of teaching and administrative experience forward base during Operation Desert by Richard Banish toured the newly opened Howard Marsh and the general public in the area around watch?v=Kau9bKPQRlI tion available to those who seek it. in the Collinwood area, and comes from Storm. It was time to retire the old flag after Hello - I am a teacher at East Clark El- and took the Auto Tour at Ottawa National downtown Cleveland looking to see some David Lindo - The Art of Urban Birding \ SJN is a small school, with an average a high school teaching background in St so many years. It will be delivered to Boy ementary School on E. 146th St. I wanted Wildlife Reserve, returned to the Magee interesting urban birds. Finally, Mr. Lindo Urban Birder David Lindo explains the art student-teacher of 16 to 1 and extensive Louis, MO (although he is a Northeast Scout Troop 179 (where Principal Peck is to tell you about a club I lead at East Clark Boardwalk - totaling an impressive 89 spe- will spend an entire morning with The of urban birding: “It’s about a mindset. It’s technology resources. The school offers a Ohio native). He has extensive experience an Assistant Scoutmaster) for proper and - The East Clark Bird Nerds. It is a group of cies of birds (including a rare Kirtland’s Nerds as he is coming to the school and opening your mind to the idea that birds strong curriculum based in the traditional at guiding students towards maturity and respectful retirement. going on a intimate birding day with him are everywhere, even in the middle of a 20ish 6th-8th graders at the school who are Warbler)! On the ride home we celebrated subjects of math, English language, history, academic excellence by using a true peda- Specialist Streb of the West Virginia studying the birds of the Cleveland area. by eating far too much at Golden Corral - just Mr. Lindo and the Nerds. Afterwards, concrete jungle.” www.youtube.com David and science and is fully accredited by the gogical approach to learning and social- National Guard, recently returned from We meet every Tuesday after school from in Elyria. We had a FABULOUS time! Ex- Mr. Lindo will go back to school to eat Lindo is Vice-President of the Wildfowl & National Lutheran Schools Association, an ization, with copious use of data-driven the Middle East and husband of 6th grade 2:30-3:30 where we study the various birds hausting - but AWESOME! We had help lunch with them and give a talk to several Wetlands Trust and voted 7th most influ- organization fully recognized by the state instructional planning. The average years teacher Mrs. Streb, was on hand to teach that live in and pass through Cleveland. along the way - The GPD Employees Foun- middle schoolers. ential person in Wildlife by BBC Wildlife of Ohio to oversee school quality and in- of teaching experience among the staff at the students about proper flag etiquette This is the second year of The East Clark dation awarded us $2000 for team shirts, I will attach a few videos and a bio about Magazine, Member of the British Guild structional content. (In fact, NLSA accredi- SJN is 18, with a healthy mix of long-ex- and handling. Students learned how to fold perienced and skilled teachers partnering Bird Nerds - last year we won a grant that transportation and the meals. The Nerds him. Rich Banish Teacher/Bird Nerd - of Travel Writers and a Fellow of the In- tation is a bit more involved that traditional the flag as well as how to properly raise and allowed us to do an awesome one day field were ALL loaned binoculars from Swarovs- East Clark Elementary School https:// ternational League of Conservation Writ- with young innovators. (In fact, one of the accreditation, with higher standards of Specialist Streb and Mr Lawlor demonstrate how to lower it, the significance of flying a flag teachers is a former student of SJN who had trip to Magee March, in Curdice, Ohio dur- ki Optiks (the makers of the best binocu- www.wcaudubon.org/urban-birding-with- ers, Proud Ambassador for Leica Birding, instructional integrity and ethical opera- properly attach and raise the flag at half-mast, and many other things they Mr. Peck as a teacher!) ing The Biggest Week in American Birding lars on Earth). In a week a world-famous david-lindo-2019.html https://www.you- London Wildlife Trust, Rare Bird Alert, tions.) Religion is, well, religiously taught will need to know as flag guardians for St SJN looks to continue to be a community to attempt a “big Day” - a quest to see as birder, David Lindo - The Urban Birder, tube.com/watch?v=epanrEIYoQ0 EcoNoja Feria Internacional and the Co- at SJN, with daily instruction in the Chris- by David Peck John Nottingham. On hand as well to co- leader in Christian education on Cleve- many species of birds as you can in a day. 15 will be coming to Cleveland and The East The Art of Finding Birds. With David lombia Bird Fair, President of The Friends tian faith and weekly worship. The Pastoral On Thursday, Oct 31, a new flag was dedi- ordinate the event was history teacher Mr. land’s east side for many, many years to Bird Nerds loaded up in a small tour bus at Clark Bird Nerds will be participating in 3 Lindo - the Urban Birder. “There is a lot of Suntrap Forest Education Centre, and staff at SJN is intimately involved with both cated at St. John Nottingham Lutheran Lawlor and his class. 4:30 AM on May 3rd and returned that eve- different events with him. First they will at- of activity right above our heads. Birds author of several books including the re- religious instruction and worship, but don’t come. ning at 9:30 pm. Along the way we stopped tend a talk, Meet & Greet, book signing on are everywhere in urban areas, even in cently published, How to Be an Urban think you have to be Lutheran to attend! in Lorain for breakfast, birded the Magee Saturday, November 2nd. While there The places where you least expect them. Just Birder. Marsh Boardwalk, at pizza and “lifer pie” Nerds will give brief presentations about get into the habit of checking along the SJN Students Get Up Close With Nature at Blackberry Corners (a must-stop and eat their favorite birds. The next morning The edges and the tops of building.” www. SJN Students Chill Out When they got back to school students place for birders during The Biggest Week), Bird Nerds will go birding with Mr. Lindo youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/ drew pictures and wrote sentences about by David Peck what they saw, heard, and smelled on the St. John Nottingham Lutheran School trip to the Farm Park as the teachers used recently wrapped up the annual Cookie the sensory experiences to engage with Dough Sale fundraiser, and those students learning about language and science. It’s who went above and beyond were treated to by David Peck fun to learn about how we get wool for out Slovenian Home a surprise when the Kona Ice Van showed The students at SJN recently made a visit to sweaters and blankets, but its so much bet- up! The Fall weather did not bother the kids the Lake Farm Park to get some first-hand ter to go and actually see how it’s done. in the slightest as they enjoyed the sweet re- experience with nature. While there, they SJN students make many trips outside 15810 Holmes Ave, wards of hard work. were given an opportunity to see the chick- the classroom to see and do new things (as SJN runs several fundraisers throughout ens, cows, sheep, and pigs up close and I write this, a big group of them are at the the year, and the kids and families who person, and even got to pet a few. They saw zoo!), and there are always opportunities Cleveland, OH 44110 participate are always recognized for their demonstrations of milking machines and for parents and family members to get in- efforts. This year’s Top Seller was Taylor shepherd dogs and sheep-shearing. When volved. Walton of Mrs. Streb’s 6th grade class. asked about it afterwards, the general re- “I liked the pigs best,” said one student. Congratualtions Taylor, and enjoy that $75 Halls for Rent sponse to “Was it fun?” was a resounding Why? “Because they smelled bad!” he glee- school spirit store gift certificate! cheer! fully replied. Call for Pricing EDUCATING FOR ETERNITY | 1027 E 176th St, Cleveland, OH 44119 (216) 6816649 Church: (216) 531-1156 | School: (216) 531-8204 | stjohnnottingham.org

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Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School

Faith. Family. Future. Pre-K through 8th Grade Faith Academics Community

OLL Youth Choir “Friends with God” We’re Recording Again! “All Are VASJ students participate in CSPJ Mass and Rally for Life Sing for Slovene Home Residents Welcome” CD in Production by Kristen Mott ’09 of issues regarding human life and liturgical church year including Advent, respecting human dignity. Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time Thirty-nine VASJ students from ninth Bishop Nelson Perez shared and a couple of Marian songs. Some favor- through 12th grade participated in the words written by Pope Francis in ites include: “O Come, O Come, Emmanu- Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice “Christ is Alive,” his post-synodal el”, “The Servant Song”, “Jesus Christ Has Mass and Rally for Life Oct. 1 in apostolic exhortation: “Dear young Risen Today”, “Alleluia! Give the Glory” downtown Cleveland. people, please, do not be bystanders and of course, the title track, “All Are Wel- The annual event drew more than in life. Get involved! Jesus was not come”. 400 high school students representing a bystander. He got involved. Don’t The Parish and community have been Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice stand aloof, but immerse yourselves generous in getting behind the recording (CSPJ). CSPJ is a network of students in the reality of life, as Jesus did.” and have been donating to help keep costs and educators from Catholic high After an opening prayer at the down, as the price for a mechanical license schools in the Diocese of Cleveland rally, students addressed the group on by Bev Caldwell grades K-3, with a 4th grade soloist, went by Bev Caldwell is $45 per song. Many folks have stepped that’s rooted in Catholic social teaching. various respect life themes, including The OLL primary youth choir, “Friends around to five resident dining rooms sing- Our Lady of the Lake Music Ministry is forward to be involved in the production. “It was a blessed day for our youth domestic violence, suicide, abortion, with God”, sang for the residents of the Slo- ing 4-5 songs at each. “We saw some pa- hard at work recording a new anniversary These volunteers are involved in utilizing to become more aware of the gift of gun violence, capital punishment and vene Home on Thursday, October 17th. The rishioners and the folks we performed for CD, All Are Welcome. This CD, which is a youth and adults from the school and par- life in all its stages and for us adults to euthanasia. group led by Music Director, Mrs. Melissa were very receptive to the children” Mrs tribute to the 10-year anniversary of OLL ish, as well as different instrumentations, witness their passion to create a world “Our students have experienced, Gali-Bird created a little bit of sunshine on Gali-Bird reflected. “It was a great experi- Parish (February 2020), is a compilation of harmonies and styles. that respects all of God’s creation,” some first-hand, the ways in which an Autumn day for the folks in attendance. ence for the students, their parents and of songs from the Liturgical Church Year. Our Lady of the Lake Music Ministries said Sr. Denise Vlna, OSU, who is human dignity is often not respected,” “We saw many smiles and received lots of course for those who attended”. “We were Slated for a Christmas release, Music Di- produced their first CD, “O Come All Ye volunteering at VASJ this year. said Brianna Wilson, director of compliments”, Mrs. Gali-Bird said. asked to come back soon too!” Mrs. Gali- rector, Melissa Gali-Bird explains:” Since Faithful” last Christmas and sold most of The students celebrated Mass at the campus ministry at VASJ. “It was The children, who are primarily in Bird added with a smile. God has blessed us with the appreciation of the 500 copies produced. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist powerful to see them praying and the gift of music in our parish community, If you are interested in reserving a copy and then marched to Public Square advocating for the justice they so and in graditude and celebration, we will of the CD, All Are Welcome as a Christmas where there was a student-led rally for desperately seek.” VASJ students participate in the Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice Mass and be launching a new anniversary CD this gift, please see the December issue of the life. Students advocated for a variety Rally for Life Oct. 1 in downtown Cleveland. Life on the Lake’s Night at the Races! coming Christmas”. Observer for details on how to secure your The new CD will include songs from the copy. Help to renovate the VASJ Martyrs Join us for VASJ Alumni Night Out: Paint Night Join us for an Alumni Night Out OLL Students Focus on Lake Erie in Chapel during #WeGiveCatholic at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 for a STEM Showcase paint night hosted by Villa Angela Academy alumna and local artist Lisa Urankar ’84. Take a break from the cold to relax and by Bev Caldwell *Make a basket donation have some fun with friends while Our Lady of the Lake’s annual school We also have the early bird pricing of learning how to paint. fundraiser will be held on Saturday, $50.00 per ticket, if they are purchased Tickets are $25 each and February 1, 2020 at the Eastside Irish before 12/18/19. After 12/18/19 the cost include canvas, paint, and American Club. This year’s theme for is $55.00 per ticket. complimentary wine and Life on the Lake will be Night at the For more information about Life on charcuterie. The deadline to Participants will get to choose between one Races. the Lake and donations or sponsorship, register is Friday, Nov. 22. of the above two canvas designs during Paint Night on Thursday, Dec. 5. Ways to Get Involved with Life on the please contact Lauren Zbiegien at lzbi- For more information or to Lake: [email protected] or Ann Kilroy at register, visit vasj.com/paintnight. *Purchase a ticket (s) [email protected]. You can *Buy a horse · also contact the school office at 216-481- by Bev Caldwell This year’s focus was on Lake Erie with VASJ will be raising money to renovate its Martyrs Chapel during #WeGiveCatholic *Sponsor a race 6824. on Tuesday Dec. 3. * Sponsor the event On October 18th, students celebrated the students studying the past and looking STEM with their annual Showcase Day. forward to the future of sustaining the lake. by Kristen Mott ’09 faculty and staff to leave intentions, The students and teachers invited parents, Some of the projects focused on Biomim- allowing the community to join in VASJ is a faith-based educational parishioners and the community to come icry and Erosion of the Lake. A grant from Villa Angela-St. Joseph High offering up prayers. The space can that accepts you for Yard Charge! OLL Scouts Give Back to the school to visit the classrooms and Dominion Resources helped fund this School will be participating in also be used as a confessional, which community have the students present their projects. year’s STEM Week. #WeGiveCatholic on Tuesday, Dec. gives students the chance to participate to the Elderly in the Community By 3. #WeGiveCatholic is a one-day in the Sacrament of Penance. who you are and helps you become the fundraising event that provides Funds raised on Giving Tuesday Raking Leaves! Visit Us At the Euclid Holiday Catholic schools, parishes, ministries will help to cover renovation costs, person you want to be. and nonprofits affiliated with the allowing VASJ to update the look and Celebration on Friday, Dec. 6th! Diocese of Cleveland the opportunity feel of the chapel and turn it into a by Bev Caldwell we will be there to sing and host the cookie to connect with donors and raise more welcoming, prayerful space for Fall Open House: Start your Christmas Season off by enjoy- decorating. awareness and funds. Held annually students. The goal for the school is to ing a wonderful Euclid tradition; The The OLL Choir will be performing along on Giving Tuesday, #WeGiveCatholic refresh the space’s esthetics so that Nov. 6, 6 p.m. Euclid Holiday Celebration... Friday, De- with other area church choirs beginning at is a 24-hour period of giving and students, faculty and staff can utilize cember 6th, this year’s event is chock full of 7pm. OLL School will be supervising the gratitude. the Martyrs Chapel to its full potential. festive Christmas music, tree lighting, ice Cookie Decorating Station! So Be sure to This year, VASJ will be raising Those interested in participating carving, Santa and cookie decorating and stop by and say Hello! money to renovate its Martyrs Chapel. in #WeGiveCatholic can visit bit.ly/ Lunch and Learn: The Martyrs Chapel is a quiet, WeSupportVASJ from midnight to Nov. 14, 11 a.m. reflective space on the first floor of 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 3 to learn more the school that helps students grow about the Martyrs Chapel and make a by Bev Caldwell the scouts will be out from 9a to 12p rak- PTO Ladies Night Out December 7th on their path toward spirituality. The donation. Donations can be made by VASJ.COM/ADMISSIONS Our Lady of the Lake has a thriving Scout ing lawns. Scout Master, Tom Cartwright by Bev Caldwell include 5 free raffle tickets. Pizza and pop chapel includes an area for students, anyone and are tax-deductible. Troop #143 that has a wonderful annual put it into perspective, “ We love doing Get a Jump on your Christmas Shopping! will be provided and you may bring your tradition. Each year, in November, the Yard Charge - it is an excellent way for us Join us for Ladies Night Out on Saturday, adult beverage and an appetizer or dessert. VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL scouts spend one Saturday morning rak- to help the elderly and it teaches our Scouts December 7th at 6pm in the Church Halll. There will also be a Chinese Auction and ing the leaves of those residents who need the importance of selfless giving”. So if you A $5 admission, allows you to get a jump 50/50 Raffle. 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard / Cleveland, OH 44119 / 216.481.8414 / vasj.com their help. They put the word out in Octo- see the scouts out in Euclid, hard at work on your holiday shopping while supporting For tickets please call the OLL School of- ber and have a deadline in early November. raking leaves, give a honk of your horn or OLL School! There will be tables of six and fice at 481-6824. All proceeds benefit stu- Catholic education in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions This year, on Saturday, November 16th, a thumbs up! each ticket, if purchased by Nov. 15th will dents of OLL School

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WOW! What GRANDparents We Parent of the Month Have!!

We Love Grandparents!!

Congrats to our parent of the month!

Congratulations to our parent of the month all day with Picture Day. Imagine Bella is so for September. Ms. Yolanda Wynn. Not only lucky to have such an awesome parent!! We is she part of the PTO, but she also helps any can’t wait to see who will be awarded this chance she gets. She was working the Father’s award next! YES, YOU CAN Walk, attending meetings, and also helped go to college or technical school Class Dojo Winners Welcome Grands! It was a GRAND event! after high school graduation! Thank you so much to the amazing grand- parents that attended the Grandparents Event at the book fair. Some smiles, good books, cookies, and picture perfect poses made for CMSD or Cleveland residents who enroll as freshmen in a District high school a great time! Thank you Imagine Bella Grandparents! and continue through graduation are eligible for Say Yes scholarships to college or technical school after graduation. Leaders of the Month Go to SayYesCleveland.org for details.

Class Dojo winners so far for the 2019-2020 school year! Everyday students earn Class Dojo points for important reminders. The students featured making great choices! Showing kindness, be- in the photo are CLASS DOJO WINNERS so ing on time, attending school each day, and far this school year! They can wear jeans and following school rules are just a few ways the Class Dojo shirt in their house color that students earn points. Parents can see their is a new design each year. Congrats to all our points, photos from the school day, and other Class Dojo Winners! Fall Pumpkin Raffle

Congrats to our September leaders of the month! Leaders are voted on by their peers.

ENROLL NOW! ChooseCMSD.org | 216.838.3675 Piano Lessons from Rob Master’s Degree with over 30 yrs Experience Just a small sampling of some awesome teacher decorated pumpkins! Teacher’s at Imagine Bella decorated pump- job following expectations during the school Beginners Welcome! (216) 357-3034 kins with different designs for students to day! win. Students earn tickets for doing a great A CMSD Communications Publication Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com Page 12 The Collinwood Observer Volume 11 • Issue 11 The Collinwood Observer Volume 11 • Issue 11 Page 13 November 2019 November 2019 St. Jerome Church LIBRARY The Beacon on the Boulevard Programs, Events, and Activities at Programs and Activities at Collinwood’s Catholic School Collinwood Library Cleveland Public Library Memorial- 15000 Lake Shore Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44110 by Kiaira Jefferson partnership with Cleveland State Univer- Collinwood Library sity’s America Reads tutoring services. Nottingham Branch 856 East 152nd St, Cleveland, OH 44110-- Mondays, 3:00pm-6:00pm; Tuesdays & by PM Robinson Russian Children’s Book Club (ages 2 to 4) Clam Bake Fun! 216-623-6934 Thursdays, 4:00pm-6:00pm Cleveland Public Library Storytelling, arts and crafts, and educa- Manager, Caroline Peak cpl-collwd@cpl. Weekly Storytime Memorial- Nottingham Branch tional games in Russian for children No- org Join us every Thurs day for fun crafts and Programs and Activities vember 16 at 11:00 a.m. Take a look at what else we’ve got coming stories! 17109 Lakeshore Blvd Russian Book Club (adults) up for you in November: Thursdays, November 7th, 14th, & 21st – Cleveland, OH 44110 Join us for a discussion of Tumannye Allei YOUTH PROGRAMS 10:30am-11:00am 216-623-7039 by Aleksei Slapovskii, in Russian. Novem- Kid’s Café Meal Program Celebrate Dia de los Muertos! [email protected] ber 16 at 1:00 p.m. In collaboration with the Cleveland Food Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in Free Math and Reading Tutoring for Russian Children’s Book Club (ages 5 to 7) Bank, Kids Café is being served! Mexico and other countries. Join us and Children Grades K-8 Storytelling, arts and crafts, and educa- Monday – Friday -- 3:30pm-4:30pm create your own Dia de los Muertos crafts Provided in partnership with Braxton Edu- tional games in Russian for children No- FREE Tutoring in ALL subjects: and learn about why this day is celebrated. cational and Technology Consulting vember 16 at 3:00 p.m. Grades K – 8--one-on-one and/or group Tuesday, November 5th @ 4:30pm Monday-Thursday 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Russian Children’s Book Club (ages 8 to 12) tutoring and homework help offered in Kid’s Café for Children/Teens Storytelling, arts and crafts, and educa- Healthy meals provided in partnership tional games in Russian for children No- with Cleveland Food Bank vember 16 at 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Members of the Sanson family joined other alumni, Along with the members of “Mass Mob”, the Mean while, a flurry of behind the scenes (behind the church) activity went on as Rockway catering prepared a Cuyahoga County Councilwoman parishioners and the “Mass Mob” group to begin a Knights of St. John participated in the Mass as we delicious clam bake for everyone. Free Legal Advice Wee Read and Play (ages 18 months – 3 spectacular day of fellowship and fun with worship. closed our year long Centennial Celebration. Cheryl Stevens Shares Her Love Provided in partnership with The Legal years) Aid Society of Cleveland Develop your toddler’s language and social of Reading with Children During Brief Advice and Referral Legal Clinic skills using stories, songs, rhymes and play (Civil Matters Only) November 18 at 10:30 a.m. Storytime at the Cleveland Public November 2 10:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Turkey Treats Wee Read and Play (ages 18 months – 3 Create a turkey out of Rice Krispies and Library-Collinwood Branch years) then eat it! Gobble, Gobble! Develop your toddler’s language and social November 19 at 4:00 p.m. skills using stories, songs, rhymes and play November 4 at 10:30 a.m.

The Magic of No matter who your favorite team might be, everyone agreed that the Clam/Steak Bake was great fun! Alumni Billy Kaiser shared some memories with Deacon Pete Travalik. Advertising Prepare the Way! Buddies by Adele Markert Gets You Business Come celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus! Advent Vesper Service Monday, December 2nd 7 pm Advertise Here by Caroline Peak even when things are hard. The children Divine Mercy Chaplet Reading is a passion for Cuyahoga County asked a lot of questions, sang songs and Friday, December 6th 9 am Councilwoman Cheryl Stevens. “I just learned how to express their emotions 216.505.0185 want to read to children,” said Stevens dur- about things affecting their young lives. Immaculate Conception ing a conversation with Caroline J. Peak, “We’re so excited Councilwoman Ste- of The Blessed Virgin Mary manager of the Cleveland Public Library- vens joined us for Storytime. The Col- Monday, December 9th 8:30 am Collinwood Branch, at a community meet- linwood Branch looks forward to having (Not a Holy Day of Obligation this year) ing in Collinwood. Peak didn’t waste any more Celebrity Readers to help us increase Recher Slovenian Home time working to get the councilwoman to literacy outcomes for children in the near 20713 Recher Avenue, Euclid Christmas Eve the library to participate in Storytime. future,“ said Peak. Tuesday, December 24th by Monica Marolt Our Homework Buddy project consisted The older students were not only teaching The children from Key 4 Kids Day Care If you are interested in becoming a Ce- 4 pm & 10 pm Hall Rental call 2165319309 It had been several years since I had taught an of 12 upper grade students assisting primary the basic academics, but strenghtening good visit the library every Thursday for Story- lebrity Reader or want more information upper grade class, so when I was approached children with their homework over a six week study habits within the younger children. time. This month, Councilwoman Stevens about Storytime, you can contact the Col- Kitchen is open on Wednesday and Friday in the “Clubroom” Christmas to take 7th grade after a long stint in 2nd period. Every Tuesday, they would meet with They were establishing a lasting bond. Even read one of her favorite books, The Little linwood branch at (216) 623-6934 and ask Regular Menu on Wednesday and Fish Fries are on Friday. Wednesday, December 25th, 10 am grade I was a bit hesitant to say the least. their buddies and immediately start help- though the project ended, the friendships and Engine That Could by Watty Piper to in- for the manager. Hours for food 5:00 9:00pm Once the decision had been made, I began to ing with homework from reading stories, caring concerns remain as you see in the halls spire the children to keep trying to achieve Solemnity of Mary, get more and more excited about employing practicing spelling words to working out “high-fives” and questions of, “Did you do The Holy Mother of God various strategies and techniques in teaching math problems. As I monitored this group your homework?” between the groups. The Vigil: Tuesday, December 31st 4 pm this group of students. I began with Religion I was pleasantly surprised to see the inter- children prove everyday that our faith just Wednesday, January 1st 10 am and incorporating a service project. Little did est build, caring attitudes, kindness towards does not come from a book, but is alive and I know of the tremendous response I would each other, and concerns when a little one growing at St. Jerome School. Mount St. Joseph Rehab Center Event: receive. did not make a class. It was truly inspiring.

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St. John Nottingham Lutheran Church ST. JEROME'S CATHOLIC CHURCH A Spiritual Journey to the Real You Shrimp Boil at the Collinwood 17403 Nottingham Road Cleveland, OH 15000 Lake Shore Blvd. Cleveland, OH by Annette Tabar higher consciousness attitudes and behaviors Worship With Us This season traditionally is a time of harvest- generates more positive life experiences. The Slovenian Home Mass Schedule Sunday Worship ing the rewards from the seeds that you plant- great law of cause and effect is always in mo- of shrimp seasoned and boiled together ed throughout the year. Is this true for you? tion. That which you send out into the world, 9:45 AM (Holy Communion is celebrated on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of month) Daily 8:30 am perfectly and then laid out on the table in Have you made progress or accomplished what returns to you. Be grateful that your awareness front of you. Adult Bible Study Saturday 4:00 pm you had planned for yourself and your fam- prompts you to make the right choices to live The aroma from the seasoned delicious- ily? Human nature gives us opportunity to at the highest level of consciousness possible. Sunday 11:05 AM Sunday 10:00 am ness just tempting you to dive right in. You procrastinate. We can all be guilty of putting Be grateful that you are given many occasions Tuesday 1:00 PM don’t even need a fork or plate (unless, of off difficult tasks or difficult discussions in the to rise to the heights of your real self. We are desire to change behaviors, attitudes and com- created with a Divine nature that reflects the course, you WANT to). You WILL, how- St. Mary’s Parish Shore Haven Lutheran Church mitments thereby living a healthier and more power and presence of God here on Earth. BE ever, need tons of napkins! fulfilling life. IT. We will also have sideboards! 15519 Holmes Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 280 East 222nd Street Mass Times It’s not too late to take the necessary steps The Rishis Institute of Metaphysics, Euclid, SHRIMP BOIL - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 ONLY 60 tickets are being sold. They are Sunday Vigil: Saturday, 5:00 P.M. Euclid, OH 44123 216-731-4100 to start, change or complete a planned activity, OH has weekly classes in conscious living. Un- 4:00 – 7:00 pm Only $18.00 per person available now in the clubhouse OR paypal. modification or improvement in any area of derstanding the Law of Cause and Effect and Never had or even heard of a shrimp boil? me/collinwoodslohome Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 A.M. (Slovenian), and Noon (NOTE: NO Noon website: shorehaven.lutheran.com email: [email protected] your life. supporting your choices with the guidance of Imagine kielbasa, cheesy hot dogs, red- PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR CLUB! Mass in July and August) Sunday: 8:45 AM - Adult Bible Class, Youth Bible Class, and Sunday School Sowing the seeds of kindness, helpfulness, numerology and astrology can make a differ- skin potatoes, corn on the cob, and TONS Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 P.M. courtesy or generosity generates the vibra- ence. Join us on Saturday, November 9th from Holy Day: 8:00 A.M. (Slovenian) and 7:30 P.M. 10:00 AM - Worship Service tions of peace and infinite love. Becoming 1 to 3 PM for an amazing program. Call. 216 thankful for the opportunity to express these 486-7240 Monday Saturday 7:45 A.M. (Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month)

New Praise Ministries 18100 Canterbury Rd. Cleveland, Ohio Lake Shore Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Service Times Rev. Denise Cunningham-Doggett, Senior Pastor Sunday Prayer Service 9:00 am Discovering God’s Word 10:00 am 28010 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid, OH 44132 Morning Worship Service 11:00 am Phone: (216)289-2226 Tuesday Bible Study "A Walk through the Bible” 7:00 pm Sunday Morning Worship Service is 10:00 am. Wednesday Interactive Bible Study 7:00 pm For the Lenten Season

Saint Casimir Parish 18022 Neff Rd Cleveland, Ohio MASSES Saturdays 5:30pm (En) Sundays 8:00am (En), 10:00am (Lt), 12:00 noon (En) Mon. through Fri. 7:30am (En)

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Deciding to go to college can be hard. ST. MARY'S COLLINWOOD PRESENTS  Part Time Fall by Lillian Anderson Praise Church, Phone: 440-944-5683. Cake and coffee reception after Sunday Cake and beverage reception after Sunday  Must be at least 25 years or older. service. A card. T-Shirts with the words, “I service. Cards.The Elders of the church Festival Love My Pastor” printed on them worn by spoke for the month of October... In the  Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License. members of Willow Praise Church for Pas- past, a dear sister named Carol Howard, tor’s Appreciation Month. who is deceased now, was instrumental in 2019 “My Love Language is Words of Affirma- this area.  Must be able to pass a physical and drug Enrolling shouldn’t be. tion,” Pastor Larry said. Hearing people say My Love Language is Service: people Get hands-on help registering for summer or fall how and why they appreciate you is how I helping me serve others. “Really serve peo- screen. Polka Mass at Noon with semester with Jump Start express enrollment! feel the most appreciated. ple. Help people get to God. Help people Wayne Tomsic I am also amazed at how much the mem- get into the presence of the Lord...do some-  Must be able to pass a FBI and BCI check. bers put their hands into serving the Lord. thing that lightens their load.” “When God opens our hearts He opens our I have been pastoring for 23 years at Be- hands to help us help other people.” Our liever’s Bible Church, taking up the pastor-  Must have experience with children. 11. 24. 19 hearts have to change before our hands ate after Pastor Bob Meek. Serving, teach- tri-c.edu/jumpstartmetro 1-7 PM get motivated to do anything...showing ing, and training the people of God and ( In this position you will be working with children of how much you love someone. I have been living what the Word of God says. Located 216-987-4141 pastoring at Willow Praise Church for 26 at American Legion Post 343 - 20750 Arbor all ages with special needs) CHINESE AUCTION | GAMES | FOOD | BAKE SALE years. Ave, Euclid, OH 44123. Our sermons are Tri-C Metropolitan Campus A CHANCE TO WIN CASH PRIZES AND A Serving the Northeast shoreline of posted on our james122.org and bedoer- Stop in the office between 9am-3pm to fill out 2900 Community College Avenue TURKEY OR GOLDEN HAM Greater Cleveland with passionate faith softheword.com websites. They are also on Cleveland, Ohio | 44115 ST. MARY'S HALL 15519 HOLMES AVE, CLEVELAND, OHIO and compassionate action located at 32901 Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, applications at 36475 Reading Ave. Willoughby, (216)761-7740 Vine Street, Willowick, Ohio 44095. Web- and Youtube, Phone: 216-285-0122 OH 44094 19-0426 site : willowpraise.org, Facebook: Willow

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15th Annual Remembering the Sights and Sounds of Euclid Beach Park (continued from front page) Recher Hall - The new place to go for a Fish Fry and MORE

by John Copis chops were served with green beans, roll If you are looking for delicious food, huge and butter, and a mountain of home fries portions, and an affordable price - head to just like my Momma used to make. All that Recher Hall on Friday Nights between 5 for only $ 11.00. and 9 PM. I had the fish fry. Three large pieces Recher Slovenian Home is located at of beer-battered boneless whitefish was 20713 Recher Ave off East 200th street by served with roll and butter, homemade temperatures were at 45 degrees with the day near as possible to where the ride once stood from Seneca, PA PN’s quarterly newsletter, The Arch Drug Mart. The bar is in the basement. It French fries, and Slovenian (oil and vin- time temperature reaching 61 degrees. At at the Beach. Over the years, in conjunction • Pittsburgh, PA, Bob Buckler brought his 36- • JakeWear Clothing selling Euclid Beach is a club and you need to be buzzed in. It is egar) coleslaw. And all that for only $12.00. Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium, the Cleve- with the annual event, photo posters have key Verbeeck (Belgian Made). The Verbeeck Park T-shirts and sweatshirts. JakeWear was worth it. There is entertainment later in the eve- land Browns beat the Washington Redskins been added to the EBPN collection which now family has been in the organ building busi- kept busy all afternoon with the variety of My wife had the breaded pork chops. ning, but I was home snoozing by then. by a score of 27-23, giving the Browns a 2 and totals nearly 200. Those not set out in the park ness since 1884. Euclid Beach Park graphics offered on their Two huge pork chops lightly breaded and Chef Pat Bryan has done a fantastic job 0 start under head coach Blanton Collier. The were arranged in the picnic pavilion under A rough count of the participants in the product cooked to perfection. They were thick, juicy bringing the Fish Fry back to the neighbor- Redskins, under Vince Lombardi, were now the banner Memory Lane. Event attendees car show, The Cars We Drove to Euclid Beach, Food at Euclid Beach for the event was pro- and I was lucky to get a taste. The pork hood. Get buzzed into the club and give it a try. at 1 and 1. Later that day, eight miles East of filed through the pavilion all day, stopping at totaled around 220. It’s always appealing to vided by Swensons Food Truck. Of course the the stadium along the Lake Erie shore, Cleve- the display items. One could almost read their walk among the cars that show up, see how Humphrey Popcorn Company was present land’s foremost amusement park, Euclid eyes and facial expressions knowing memo- wide automobiles once were, how big the selling the famous popcorn balls and candy Beach Park, was just a few hours away from ries of the old amusement park were going trunk was with room for a full size spare tire. kisses. Weber’s Premium Custard was dis- Lots going on at Recher Slovenian closing for the last time after 74 seasons. The across their mind. EBPN board members Of particular interest to amusement park pensing its frozen treat. New this year to the Home park’s three remaining roller coasters would Jim Seman and Fletch Milan led two walking fans was the 1959 White Motor Company list of sponsors: Sugardale. Kitchen is open on 11/27 – Thanksgiving Eve Jam Session (No pull into the unloading platform with the tours pointing out where rides and attractions Cab-Over 3000, driven up from Bainbridge, Wednesday and Fri- Cover) operators proclaiming, “Wait until the train once stood, the few remnants of the old park OH by owner Barto Lane. On the bed of the Participants set up in the Metropark: day in the “Clubroom” 11/29 – No Music – Downtown Thanksgiv- stops.” They did, for the last time. still visible, and sharing some of the park’s antique truck were: The Twister ride car from • William Kless, original artwork designs – Regular Menu on ing Weekend Fast forward 50 years plus one day to Sep- history. The Rocket Ship Car and Thriller Car, old Conneaut Lake Park, an old dodgem car • Marvin Axelrod, professional photographer Wednesday and Fish 12/06 – Bob Kravos tember 29, 2019, to Cleveland Metropark’s owned by The Euclid Beach Boys, made treks that Mr. Lane has motorized. He was seen in offering photos of carousels and carousel fig- Fries are on Friday. Sundays in the “Lower Hall” – Music from Euclid Beach Park. Euclid Beach Park Now all afternoon to and under the arch, the old the afternoon driving the dodgem car around ures, amusement parks and rides Hours for food 5:00 - 9:00pm. Music from 3:00 - 6:00pm ($12.00 cover charge) was preparing for Celebrating 50 Years of main entrance to Euclid Beach Park, between the park. A few other old Dodgem Cars were • Kevin Smith, youngest EBPN board mem- Fond Memories of Euclid Beach. It was sched- the two high rise apartment buildings where on the truck bed that Barto has converted to ber, displaying his memorabilia collection 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Cover Charge for music 11/17 – Bob Kravos uled to start at 1 pm, but by noon cars were amongst them still stands part of the roadway power lawn mowers. Making an appearance and amusement books will be $5.00 Hall’s are available for rental: weddings, pulling into the parking lot, their occupants from the Turnpike ride. at the car show midafternoon was a fire truck, • Coaster Universe Preservation Museum, Band Schedule as follows: funerals, meetings, kitchen rental, etc. heading for the park, EBPN’s Welcome Cen- The 15th Annual event featured band and courtesy of the Division of Fire, City of Cleve- non-profit organization from Grafton, OH, 11/01 – Brian Somrak Caters are available. Call for rentals at 216- ter, and the Euclid Beach Park memorabilia grinder organs, arrangements for which were land. It was backed in, adjacent to the Kiddie had two coaster cars displayed 11/08 – Joshua Kay 531-9309 and history displays still being set up. made by EBPN member Dan Wilke of Buf- Hook & Ladder. • Collinwood Nottingham Historical Society, 11/15 – Ron, RJ & TJ Likovic with Denny Recher Slovenian Home Euclid Beach Park Now is very grateful for falo, NY. The band organs were set up around Besides Euclid Beach Park Now the other society information and historical items Bucar 20713 Recher Avenue, Euclid the boys, leaders, and parents of Boy Scout the concession stand where they had access to presenters for 2019 edition of the annual • Cleveland History Center of the Western 11/22 – Fairport Jammers 216-531-8348 Troop 143 from Our Lady of the Lake Parish, electrical power. event were Cleveland Metroparks; The Euclid Reserve Historical Society Euclid, OH, for their help with the unload- Beach Boys; and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture via • Cleveland Metroparks

ing of the truck and setup of historic posters, Band Organs: a grant. Remember WIXY 1260, a Cleveland Two officers and their mounts from the tents, and other items. At the end of the event • Wurlitzer 153 owned by Ed and Carol Kraus favorite AM radio station in the late 60’s to Cleveland Mounted Police Unit. Plus Friends they were there for the take-down and truck from Media, OH mid-70’s? WIXY 1260 on-line was reborn in of the Cleveland Mounted Police, selling The Standard Wine Dinner loading. Troop 143 has been an invaluable as- • Shawn Patton from Sandusky, OH brought 2011 playing a variety of music from the 60’s T-shirts and sweatshirts and accepting do- set for the annual event not just this year but his Wurlitzer 148 Military Band Organ and 70’s and some 50’s. They are streaming nations. Funds pay for all the horse-related Mediterranean Tour also in years past. The event starts at 1:00 p.m. • From Bloomdale, OH, Joan and Terry live on the internet 24/7/365. They do remotes expenses for the Cleveland Mounted Police and The Troop was still involved with set-up Haughawout with their Wilhem Bruder (Ger- and were once again part of Remembering the Unit. Wednesday November 20th at noon as people in new Euclid Beach Park man Built) Model 79 Deluxe Fairground Sights & Sounds of Euclid Beach Park from North Ohio Classic Parks, displaying items $80 shirts began to arrive. People who remember their big blue, inflatable studio. Other under- from Geauga Lake Park and Sea World the park, now closed for 50 years, are up in Grinder Organs: writers for the 15th annual event: Sandusky’s Merry-Go-Round Museum Not including tax or gratuity years. Many were seen walking about with • Bob and Marcia Elbert from North Rid- • Cebar’s Euclid Tavern sponsored Balloon’s provided information on the museum plus assistance, no doubt their child who, while geville, OH, with their Josef Raffin, 20-note by Blake, who had a constant line of children two volunteers working on the restoration of growing up, heard parents share memories (German Built) organ awaiting his balloon creations a carousel horse. COURSE 1: SPAIN, BUBBLES and stories of the grand amusement park. • 20-note Castlewood (England) was there • Great Scott Tavern donated the dash plaques Midafternoon there was a slight sprinkle \ Photo posters of major rides were set out as with owners Martin and Mary Jane Anderson handed out to the car show participants which did not damped the spirts of attendees. *SAIDS PAIRING: oysters with caviar • Excalibur Auto Body, Inc. towed the Kiddie Grinder organ folk moved under a bicycle Hook & Ladder now owned and cared for by pavilion, some of the automobiles in the car COURSE 2: SPAIN, WHITE WINE the city of Mayfield Heights, OH show left in case the rain got heavier, and um- The most recommended hospice • Chili Peppers Mexican Grill, and Gus’s brellas began to pop up with attendees con- *SAIDS PAIRING: octopus ceviche, Diner 185 both on E. 185th tinuing to move about the public park. in Northern Ohio. cilantro, parsley, shallots, mango • Kramer Printing Company who prints EB- We bring care right to you, wherever you are. ▸ 24/7 support in person or by phone based on your needs COURSE 3: SICILY , RED ▸ Pain and symptom management *SAIDS PAIRING: braised lamb McBiLL’S Beverages ▸ Nursing care and supportive training for caregivers and with rosemary loved ones “A community in caring rooted in tradition for over 50 years” ▸ Professional counseling and social work services COURSE 4: ITALY, RED Architect: Herman Gibans Fodor, Inc. – Architects, Photography: Scott Pease Photography Wine tasting every ▸ Personal care provided by nursing assistants *SAIDS PAIRING: Osso Buco Friday from 4-7pm ▸ Home delivery of hospice medications, medical Skilled Nursing • Rehabilitation • Private Rooms equipment and comfort supplies Assisted Living • Respite • Long Term Care • Hospice COURSE 5: FRANCE, RED 10% off import wines When someone you love needs hospice care, *SAIDS PAIRING: Beef Borguignon 216.486.0268 don’t settle for second best. on Mondays till Call us or visit our website today for same day help. www.slovenehome.org Tickets can be purchased online at December 31st 2019 Open table noting event INSIST or by calling The Standard 18621 Neff Road, Cleveland, OH 44119 (216) 531-9643 Conveniently located off of I-90 & Route 2 @ Exit East 185th (182A) 1015 East 185th 216.531.1299 800.707.8922 | hospicewr.org

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by Brian Friedman Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Movie Review - Director/”Actor”/Writer Kevin Smith reassem- by Brian Friedman bles an expensive cast to revisit his film universe 13 years after Clerks 2. Now full adults, Zombieland: Double Tap Movie Review - A solid sequel to the 2009 original. It is nothing the jokes remain perfectly infantile and the message about parenthood is not particularly short of a Hollywood miracle that this cast was able to reassemble to make this fun (but un- thought provoking. However, I am a sucker for cameos and inside jokes so I loved it. Far, far necessary) follow-up. The cast additions are solid including a great turn by Rosario Dawson. from a must see, but for the dozen of us nationwide that love these guys, I was entertained. The best jokes only land if you are familiar with the first film, so watch (or rewatch) before No room in this movie to bring along new viewers though. This is just pure nostalgia non- walking into the theater. Grade: B sense. Grade - a very kind C

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