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Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 4 • Issue 3 April 2012 The Wedge on Euclid Creek Tunnel meeting: Trenching Lakeshore Monsters make friends by Nan Kennedy and Jean Chapman at St. Jerome School Waterloo So I went to the Euclid Creek Tunnel meeting – and learned that (a) the work Chanelle McCloud will be considerably less dramatic than A fifteen-foot tall monster and a few of feared – the ten-foot trenches will occupy his friends were spotted at St. Jerome Ele- only a few blocks of Lakeshore – and (b) mentary School recently. Well, they weren’t communication is very, very important. really monsters, but the beautiful artistic Briefly, ’s original sewage sys- creations of Madcap Puppet Theatre. tem ingeniously provided for storm-water The entire student body, faculty, overflows so the treatment plants wouldn’t be overwhelmed, but the system is no lon- and staff of St. Jerome School gath- ger adequate, so a huge diverter tunnel is ered together, from preschool through being dug/sunk/driven under the lake and eighth grade, and were entertained Lakeshore Blvd to carry storm-water floods by the nationally recognized puppet directly to the treatment plant, where they’ll company. Madcap which is based in The Wedge, by Abe Olvido, is the newest art be cleansed of their admixture of house- Cincinnatti, OH, presented, “Jack and installation at Arts . hold waste (the polite phrase) before going the Gentle Giant,” a sequel of the classic into the lake – instead of going straight in, Vibration monitors make sure the blasting is within Jack and the Beanstalk. by Abe Olvido as before, dissolving toilet paper and all. specified limits at the Triangle excavation site on Lakeshore Blvd. Photo credit: John Copic The puppets ranged from approxi- wedge: 3. Any action or procedure that (You really need pictures to grasp this; go to mately one foot tall to the “Giant” who serves to open the way for a gradual change. www.neorsd.org and click on CSO.) itself begins, a massive boring machine appeared to the audience to be about 15 (Webster’s Dictionary) This storm-water diversion is a mas- (even now traveling to Cleveland) will feet tall. sive project; to build its 27-foot-diameter p-u-s-h through the earth from Bratenahl “I was scared,” said seventh grader The definition above exemplifies the tunnel, the District has also built a power to Nottingham, emerging at approxi- Jaylin Reese jokingly. changes that have happened and are plant and is moving utilities left, right and mately Nottingham and E185 to be taken The puppeteers revealed at the end of happening on Waterloo. My concept center – “Lakeshore is just littered with apart and sent home. (This conjured up the program that the puppet was only takes all of that change in consid- existing utilities,” said the harassed pre- images of an immense worm tunneling half of a face and that they stood a a lad- senter. That’s part of the street work you through the earth, which sent me off to eration. In the sunlight, The Wedge der behind a curtain to make the puppet installation becomes a vibrant shape see now; the heavy construction bit is the Google ouroboros, but that turned out to sinking of shafts for micro tunnels, which appear so tall. The puppeteers told the of color with its tonal bands glowing be the snake swallowing its tail and sym- will be followed by structures to pick bolizing completeness.) audience that if the puppet was made in in a rhythmic pattern. During those up the overflow and help direct it to the its entirety it would be close to 50 feet tall. gray days of Cleveland, the installation diverter. Once construction of the tunnel INFO STRAIGHT FROM THE CONSTRUCTION Jaylin, who has been attending St. Jerome is a bright and uplifting stroke of mas- MANAGER by Jean Chapman School since sixth grade, said he enjoys sive color and provides an atmospheric NEORSD has begun rock excavation at all the programs and assemblies that St. backdrop for performances. It is a fan- Shaft 4, which is located at Triangle Park Jerome School provides for their students. tastic beacon of art, ingenuity, and Music for Miles: on Lakeshore Blvd. Excavation includes “We learn a lot, but we also have fun,” blasting the rock 100 feet below the ground, collaboration for the Collinwood area. Reese said. “That is one of things I really Classical music which is the most common and safe method like about my school.” Abe Olvido is the creator of The Wedge. comes to Waterloo for removal. ‘We understand that the word ‘blast- Sue Coan, the St. Jerome School prin- by Nan Kennedy ing’ can invoke some fear in residents,’ cipal, said it makes her happy to be able Waterloo Road is already famous for stated Doug Gabriel, NEORSD Construc- to offer the students opportunities to the Beachland Ballroom; now it’s adding tion Program Manager for the Euclid Creek have fun. Superthief: The Collinwood a little classical music. Tunnel project. ‘I want to reassure the resi- “Just to see their faces is a joy to documentary, comes to Clarinetist Bill Meyer (an Arts Collin- dents that blasting rock beneath the ground me,” Coan said. “We strive to give our wood board member) presents mellow is safe, effective and, nationally, a very students a faith-filled, academically Collinwood exclusively at classics every month in the Cafe at Arts the Lakeshore Atlas, along common practice.’ challenging, and enjoyable education.” Collinwood, played by himself and vis- In an effort to loosen the rock, a series of Chanelle McCloud is a teacher at St. with book signing iting artists. Cafe Music, as the name blasts, lasting 15 to 30 seconds, is required. Jerome Elementary School and also the implies, provides a pleasant background Once the rock is loosened, it takes 2 to co-founder of Professchanelle Inspira- for an evening out. For more serious lis- 3 days to remove it. Then blasting will tion, which strives to help people reach tening, Bill, in concert (pun intended) resume and the removal process will be their full potential. with Nan Kennedy has arranged a con- repeated. Residents can expect this to occur cert series in memory of Nan’s husband a couple times a week for 4 to 6 weeks. To Miles Kennedy, who was a founder of Arts date, one other Euclid Creek Tunnel shaft Collinwood and deeply devoted to both has been successfully excavated via the rock Waterloo Road and classical music. blasting process. M4M (Music for Miles) will present a ‘To assure that residents are informed series of classical concerts at Arts Collin- and at ease with the Triangle Park shaft wood, with support from the Cleveland excavation, NEORSD has placed vibration Federation of Musicians Local Four and monitors at locations near the shaft exca- the Arts Collinwood Friends Committee. vation site, including locations across the Sunday, April 29, 4 pm: Patricia Har- street from the park. So far, the monitors Coming to the Lakeshore Atlas Cinema on ris (who has a five-octave range and has have registered below specified limits,’ stated Gabriel. ‘Further, we’ll keep residents and Friday, April 6th is an EXCLUSIVE show- sung for everyone from Barry Manilow to elected officials continually updated on the ing of the documentary SUPERTHIEF president Bill Clinton) and William Clar- ence Marshall, whose impressive bass has progress of the shaft excavation.’ Students at St. Jerome School get front row seats which takes place in Collinwood,the been heard in performance from Sever- to nationally recognized puppet show. story of one of the U.S.’s most prolific WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW (back ance Hall to , performing and daring bank robbers of all time— to Nan here) opera selections, art songs and spirituals, NEORSD will publish its construction Collinwood’s Phil Christopher, who pulled with piano accompaniment. schedule and (one hopes) the very infor- off a bank job for a record-setting $30 More concerts are planned for this mative map (of which they had only one million dollars. series; details will be announced. Con- copy at the meeting) in the Collinwood tact Arts Collinwood at (216) 692-9500 or Observer and on their website, and will On Friday April 6th, at 6:30 pm, www.artscollinwood.org for information. keep Councilman Polensek informed. “Superthief” author, Rick Porrello The city, not NEORSD, is responsible Nan Kennedy is a founding member of Arts for those potholes that currently make will be signing copies of his book and Collinwood; chair of the Arts Collinwood answering questions at the theater. Advisory Board; president of the Lakeshore/ the two remaining lanes of Lakeshore’s Don’t miss it! Collinwood Garden Club; writer of neigh- construction area barely driveable; call borhood events e-letter; grandmother of 664-2150 and give the patching crew St. Jerome School Students enjoy a monster filled Emma, Jane and Attila. details of location. Try not to yell at them. puppet show. 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Dialogue Naturally Collinwood If there is an abandoned house next door The Cleveland Foodbank From Councilman to you or on your street please contact the Residents re-imagine Euclid Beach State Park The Coit Rd Farmer’s City’s Building & Housing Hotline at (216) can now help you apply Market is growing in Polensek 664-2207 and report the property. Make for Food Stamps, Medical, by Stephen Love Community input was solicited through The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based news sure you have a correct address. There Northeast Shores Development Cor- questions and answers as well as through the neighborhood by Councilman Michael D. Polensek Utility, and other benefits source published by Collinwood Publishing Inc., a local should be no home or structure unsecured poration, LAND studio, Lakeshore written comments. business dedicated to the development of grass roots As of this writing, City Council has heard by John Copic in our ward without the proper city depart- Merchants Association, Councilman Among the big takeaways so far is media and increased connectedness of the citizens, nothing back from the Administration as it by Calondra McArthur What’s Happening: Wed hours begin April ment being notified. The hotline number Polensek and the Euclid Beach Adopt-a- the need for a bigger and better park civic groups, non profits, businesses and institutions in pertains to the ongoing issue of suburban The Cleveland Foodbank understands 18, 10am to 1pm. Greens are available and around Cleveland Wards 10 and 11. is designed for residents to be proactive on Beach Team are working together with entrance, less fencing around the park residents using the new Collinwood Rec- that times are tough and money is tight. from the covered beds along with lettuce, behalf of the community. If we all do our landscape architectural firm MSI-KKG perimeter and a new playground. This The Collinwood Observer reation Center at no cost. I was absolutely In order to help you and your family have spinach, winter vegetables, apples, bakery, th part – the City will have a better inventory to develop a conceptual plan to improve was the first of several public meetings Residents write comments and MSI-KKG architects 650 E. 185 street amazed by the feedback I received in sup- cheese and free range eggs. Our newest Cleveland, OH 44119 as to what is abandoned and what needs to access to nutritious and delicious meals, and re-imagine Euclid Beach State Park designed to solicit input from park users. take notes and listen! port of my Resolution in City Council baker, Chef Deborah of Impassioned Bak- be inspected, secured and possibly razed. which you choose, we now have a full from its current state. MSI-KKG architects are now summariz- Copyright 2012—Collinwood Publishing Inc. recommending that there be a fee structure ery has specialty breads. You can always Finally, Spring is already here and Sum- time staff of Assistance Counselors that On Wednesday March 14th, Collinwood ing community input and will be holding ideas you would like to submit to MSI- All rights reserved. Any reproduction is put in place for admission at the new facil- get Kevin’s advice on how to blend what’s forbidden without written permission. mer is not far off. Please help improve the can make the application process quick residents attended an initial public meet- another meeting in about a month to KKG, please contact Denise Lorek, ity by suburban residents or a reciprocation available in fresh ingredients with over look of our neighborhood. Start with your and easy. In about 30 minutes and one ing at the Lakeshore Golden Age Center to present some initial design concepts! Community Organizer at Northeast PUBLISHER agreement with each surrounding suburb, 200 spices to create wonderful food. Mark John Copic, [email protected] own yard. Take the initiative to clean up online application, you can apply for share their ideas, concerns and questions If you are interested in getting involved Shores Development: dlorek@northeast- thereby, permitting Cleveland residents your calendar for Sat, June 2 for our 80th and remove wintertime debris. Remember, SNAP (Formally Food Stamps), prescrip- with the design team from MSI-KKG. with the Euclid Beach Redesign or have shores.org (216) 481-7660. EDITORIAL COORDINATOR and their children to use their facilities anniversary celebration during market Betsy Voinovich, [email protected] and complexes. There is no doubt that this a street or a neighborhood is only as good as tion benefits, child care vouchers, WIC, the people who live there. Be a responsible hours 8 am to 1 pm. ADVERTISING John Copic, 216.531.6790 issue has hit upon a very sore subject with medical coverage, and other assistance our residents who have had no recreation and caring neighbor in our community. programs. We are working to help you Community Support: Grow your EBT/food EDITOR Liz Copic Baker Candies: Collinwood’s chocolate connection facility to call their own for so long and You may reach me at my office by calling get the assistance you need to get back on stamps, proudly accepted at the Coit Rd (216) 664-4236. If we miss your call, leave WRITERS: Writer’s List: Yolanda Anderson, were denied access to other suburban facili- your feet and help your family have what by William McCulloch Chris Galgoczy. Though known espe- Farmers’ Market. Direction Card Seth Beattie, Elva Brodnick, Gia Campola, Jean a message and make sure you leave your ties unless they paid often exorbitant fees. they need to be healthy and happy. Baker Candies has produced chocolates cially for their Whipped Eggs, they offer Users get $5 in additional tokens to spend Chapman, John Copic, Ron Emser, Sherrell name and a phone number so that I can get Germany-Clark, Kimili Guley, Deborah Howitt, Please stay tuned for future updates on this Your application options are varied and candies for the area a wide variety of different chocolates and for the first $5 charged to the card. A back with you. Feel free to email me as well Rhonda Hudson-Wilson, Nan Kennedy, Denise pressing matter. since 1921. In 1945 their operation started candies produced on location. If you’ve new incentive for produce will begin this at [email protected]. in order to accommodate your fami- Lorek, Stephen Love, Lt. Chris Mauk, William I am sure that everyone has noticed that by Louis Bracracheff, a young immigrant never been there or it’s been a while, it’s season with a $20 match. There’s time McCulloch, Calondra McArthur, Chanelle Have a BLESSED EASTER. ly’s immediate needs. You may visit the McCloud, Barbara Mulally, Pat Nevar, Abe the much needed Euclid Creek Tunnel Proj- Foodbank during our walk-in hours, from Aegean Macedonia, moved to their worth a visit to check out this venerable to participate in The Coit Urban Farm Olvido, Rich Osborne, Councilman Mike ect is well under way at this time. Please weekdays, Monday through Friday 10 present location at the corner of Holmes Collinwood institution. Cooperative to grow and sell on the Coit Polensek, Emily Robinson, Michael Taylor, watch and drive with caution as you drive a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like to visit Avenue and East 163rd Street. Baker has They are also able to take orders by Rd Market site. Interested? E-mail com- Mike Troha, Richard Wickens, Darnell Wilson past or through each of the construction The Salvation Army [email protected] or call (440) 376-9448. the Foodbank outside of those hours been Cleveland’s second largest chocolate phone or through their website and ship Photography work zones. We all know there will be times (L-R) Chris Alusheff and Chris Galgoczy, the fourth needs volunteer please call (216) 738-2067 to make an wholesaler, providing in the past for Hig- to you directly. Through Easter they are generation to run Baker Chocolates. Bridget Caswell, John Copic, Betsy Voinovich, when there will be lane closures on Lake- bee’s, May’s, Nut Hut, and Nut Kitchen. open till 7:00 pm weekdays. Otherwise David Hansen, Maria Estrella, William McCulloch shore Boulevard along with St Clair Avenue, appointment. If you have access to a softball coaches Still a family-owned business, the their normal hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 Baker Candies, 16131 Holmes Avenue, The views and opinions expressed in this publica- and as with any major construction project computer you can apply online for all the daily operation is being run by the pm weekdays and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Cleveland, OH 44110, (216) 451-7779 tion are those of each writer, and not those of the there will be inconveniences. However, this same benefits at www.ohiobenefits.org. publisher, editor or any other entity. by Lt. Chris Mauk fourth generation of Chris Alusheff and on Saturdays. or (800) 743-7779, wwwBakerCandies. project is vital to the long term economic The Salvation Army is in need of Call today and we can guide you The Collinwood Observer is powered by: development of our area, and more impor- through the application process step- com. 2nd retail outlet, 2804 SOM Center volunteer coaches for it’s up-coming Road, Willoughby Hills (440) 943-0508. tantly the environmental protection of our Softball League Season! by-step. If you have questions about creek and lakefront. Three head coaches for each division eligibility, finding food pantries in your You might have read lately that there is and three assistant coaches for each divi- area, or what benefits you might qual- an effort underway on the Federal level to To submit a story to the Collinwood Observer, go sion are needed. One or two coaches are ify for, please call our Benefit Outreach Shenese Wilson: to www.collinwoodobserver.com, click on Member secure funding to expand the demolition also needed to help with the travel team(s). Counselors at (216) 738-2067. The Coit Road Farmers Market in action! Center, sign in, click on Submit Story, and start writ- of abandoned and foreclosed properties. The categories are: Fast Pitch, 15-18 Sweet Sergeant Sweat ing. Next deadline: April 25, 2012. You can mail your girls only, Intro to Fast Pitch, 11-14 girls stories to the Collinwood Observer office at 650 E. with her class participants. She remem- 185th St. Cleveland, 44119. Slovenian Workmen’s only, Coach Pitch, 7-10 boys and girls, all two games a week, 6:30 to 8:30, practice bers names and greets us individually. Home Happenings times determined by coach, and T-ball, She is one of the dedicated crew of 4-6 boys and girls, Saturday, 11 am to 12 volunteers at the Rec Center. We are so HUNGRY FOR SCHNITZEL? There will be noon, practice time determined by coach. grateful to receive the benefit of these Helping Hands a Schnitzel Dinner Tuesday, May 1st at If interested, please contact Softball “hearts of hospitality.” They make get- the Slovenian Workmen’s Home located Coordinator Emma Ramseur at ting and staying in shape a fun, free, at 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland. The (216) 254-4949. For more infromation on happy, event. board of trustees, with the help of the A PROVEN LEADER Shenese’s senior fitness class at 7:30 am “Kitchen Angels,” will be the chefs and all the great things going on at The Salva- Cleveland Foodbank’s “Produce to People” has lots of room. The routine is exten- Daycare and Preschool servers for this fundraiser to benefit the tion Army, call (216) 692-1388! in a continuum of care Shenese Wilson makes getting and staying in shape Distribution, 3rdThursday of every month from a fun, happy, event. sive, performed seated on chairs, and hall. If you have ever attended a Friday Fish 4-6 pm for income eligible residents. lasts approximately 45 minutes. It gets Fry or past dinners, you know what deli- your circulation going! Professional, caring staff cious meals are served. Purchase tickets at by Deborah Howitt Shenese’s 10 am step aerobics class is the Friday Fish Fry, from any trustee or by • Post-Hospital At the Collinwood Rec Center on Hands-on learning COMMUNITY MEETINGS Ginger Hannah and often filled to its capacity of 40. Get there calling the office at (216) 481-5378. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday come Pre-school curriculum Let’s make a neighborhood resolution for the Skilled Nursing & early! She takes us through a series of SUNDAY POLKA DANCES October thru the Euclid Beach Feral and experience one reason our Rec Cen- new year – check out the block clubs. It takes step routines that she makes look easy. May Sunday Polka dances are held in the just one evening a month, it often involves ter is full of people exerting themselves, Cat Project Rehabilitation For the fumble-footed, she notices and “Waterloo Ballroom.” Doors open at 2pm food, you get an up-close view of neighbors smiling and occasionally whooping or 798 East 185th street you didn’t know, you hear what’s going on and praises those who keep moving even and music for your listening and dancing laughing out loud. you can seize the moment and ask why. Or by Gia Campola • Wound Care without achieving the “new” or “compli- (216) 383-9671 pleasure is from 3pm til 7pm. Call (216) why not. Stick this list on the refrigerator. Or on The Euclid Beach Feral Cat Project has Shenese Wilson is perfect for us. Her extensive experience with health and cated” step. The goal is a cardiovascular 481-5378 if you would like to reserve a your iPhone. existed for 2 and a half years and is the table of 8 or more. April dances begin April wellness programs in the military gives work out. We stretch and bend in ways Collinwood Homeowners’ and result of Ms. Ginger Hannah’s desire to • Cardiac Services 15 with Bobby Kravos, April 22–Donny us confidence that the hydration and diet that can cause unused muscles to make Tenants’ Association assist the large number of unwanted and Wojtila, April 29–Joey Tomsick. First Wednesday, 7 pm, St Mary’s School, advice she offers is the latest information. their presence known. abused cats in the Collinwood neighbor- • Hospice Care 15519 Holmes Ave. We are a large, diverse community of peo- Shenese serves us just because she can. For more details: www.collinwoodobserver.com. hoods of Wildwood, the Euclid Beach The participants and staff thank Shenese E185 St Block Watch ple with goals and aspirations to improve Second Tuesday, 6 pm, Lithuanian Village Mobile Home Park, the State Park pier, our health. She comes early for her 7:30 from the bottom of our hearts for giving Hall, 877 E185 (rear entrance). and Euclid Beach Villa Apartments. The www.hcr-manorcare.com fitness for seniors class. She stays late after so freely of herself. main focus is the historic Euclid Beach Nottingham Civic Club her step aerobics class, discussing per- Deborah Howitt has lived in Collinwood for Third Tuesday, 7 pm. Nottingham United area where a shocking amount of cats ManorCare Health Services – sonal progress toward a goal, setbacks and 20 years - with 7 years out as an interna- Methodist Church, 18316 St Clair. and kittens are routinely “dumped,” Euclid Beach solutions, and of course celebrating every tional science teacher. She is happy to be E156 St Block Watch often while pregnant. Many are injured 16101 Euclid Beach Boulevard incremental step achieved toward a major back here and looking for a way to make a Third Wednesday, 6 pm. M&M Bar-B-Que, or emaciated; all are terrified. Together Cleveland, OH 44110 Euclid Beach goal. Shenese is interested and involved difference in the quality of life here. 15116 Lakeshore Blvd at E152. Ms. Hannah and the dedicated individu- 216.486.2300 Northeast Shores Development Corp als at the Cleveland Animal Protection NSDC holds its quarterly meetings, open to League, have”saved” 642 cats since 2009. all, members and public, on the third Tuesday of January, April, July and October, at 6:30 To donate, make checks payable to the pm, at our lovely new rec center. These Northeast Shore Development Corpo- meetings are well worth attending, all kinds ration, note EBFCP in the check memo. of neighborhood-wide initiatives come up for discussion. For more information visit the Cat Proj- ect site.http://ebfcp.org. Thank you on Collinwood/Nottingham Historical Society behalf of Ginger Hannah and all the Second Thursday of the month, St Mary’s Church Hall, 15519 Holmes Avenue, begin- animals she speaks for. For more details ning at 6:30 pm. about Ginger Hannah and the EBFCP, go to www.collinwoodobserver.com.

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Development Schools Northeast Shores Collinwood Nottingham village Cleveland Job Corp Pep Rally at Collinwood High School partners with by Kimili Guley motivational speech that educated the Artists in Residence Do you love a parade? Code Enforcement Spruce up your Christian Business The Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) students on what it means to be a part loan program is a very important examination that of the Collinwood railroader family. by Denise Lorek League Partnership house: 2012 paint determines if students in the state of Seniors Anthony Moore, Mitchell Wil- announced Then save the date of May 19th. Northeast Shores along with the “Alive by Mike Troha voucher program by Michael E. Taylor Ohio will earn a high school diploma. son and Naijee Patterson also offered by Seth Beattie on 185” Committee will be hosting Last year, because of the rising number The CBL Christian Business League Sophomores are tested in five areas: advice since they passed the OGT Northeast Shores is announcing by Yolanda Anderson their 4th annual “Alive on 185” parade. of Building and Housing Code violations sponsored their Faith and Finance Break- reading, mathematics, writing, science during their sophomore year. Guest another support program for artists living Don’t leave after the parade is over! in the City of Cleveland, the City Council CNVDC is taking applications for the fast and Job Corps Student Ambassadors and social studies. If a student does not speaker, the renown DJ Steph Floss and working in the North Shore Collin- were in attendance. The speaker was Mr. There’ll be more fun as our merchants voted on a co-operation of the Building 2012 Paint Voucher Program through pass all five parts of this exam, then he/ of Cleveland radio station Z 107.9, wood neighborhood, as well as artists who and Housing (B&H) department and all Joshua DuBois, White House Director of participate in a streetwide sidewalk party. August 1. Eligible South Collinwood Student Ambassador Michael Holland and Mr. Josha she has to retake it until it is passed. was also in attendance and strongly would like to relocate here. Community Development Corporations the Office of Faith–based and Neighbor- There will be food, fun and inflatables DeBois, White House Director of the Office of Faith– Thus, many 11th and 12th grade stu- Through a unique partnership with (CDCs) within the city. The CDC’s are to applicants could receive vouchers for hood Partnerships. Mr. DuBois’s topic encouraged the sophomores to do their until 5pm. Call Denise Lorek at 481-7660 based and Neighborhood Partnerships talk about NoteWorthy Federal Credit Union and go out and inspect the outside of homes up to $400 in paint and supplies. You was “Building Neighborhood and Com- making a difference in the community. dents still have parts of this test to pass. best and pass the test. to find out how you can participate. the Community Partnership for Arts within a specified area. The owner will be will be responsible for the labor to munity by Investing in Community and This can be frustrating and exhausting The goal of this pep rally was to get and Culture (CPAC), we are pleased to Denise Lorek is the Community Orga- contacted regarding violations observed paint your home, once approved. Economic Development.” T-Mobile, COSE and the Black Profes- to students that continually fail parts the students excited about taking the announce the Artists in Residence loan nizer for Northeast Shores serving the by the code enforcement officer for the The Student Ambassadors of the Cleve- sional Association Charitable Foundation, of this test. OGT and encourage everyone to come program which supports artists looking North Collinwood area. ward and given 30 days to correct them. land Job Corps Center help set up the along with many more companies. In an effort to energize and encour- to school every day during the week of If they are not corrected within the 30 To Qualify: Must be a low or mod- event under the leadership on Tina Rice to create art space in North Shore Col- The Cleveland Job Corprs Center will age the sophomores at Collinwood testing. Getting the students to realize of Trice Communications, LLC. Sponsors linwood. It covers space conversions such days, and the CDC is not informed as to erate-income family (call for income partner with the CBL on the subjects of progress/intent by the owner, the house is for the event were PNC Bank, Cleveland High School, a pep rally was orga- that showing up and putting effort into as a musician wanting to soundproof a guidelines). May be owner or tenant, Financial Literacy and How To Create turned into B&H for a formal inspection, Clinic, Ohio Department of Development, Your Own Business. nized to get everyone excited. This pep their work is a necessity and this pep rehearsal space or a painter who wants to he/she must reside in the house being ticketing, and a potential housing court rally was organized by teachers and rally delivered that message to the max. convert his garage into a studio. appearance. painted. If applicant is a tenant, he/she included the Collinwood cheerlead- The hope is that everyone will pass Northeast Shores provides participants smaller children in Bible study. Letters have gone out to homeowners must get signed permission from the ers, high steppers, drum line and was this exam beginning Monday, March with access to free space-ownership course- Student success Last year, Tashyra participated in the that have been inspected, telling them what owner to participate in the program. DJ’d by DJ M.A.X, sophomore LeJon work and works with them to develop a “Look Up To Cleveland” program. This 12, 2012, and be able to graduate. The violations need to be corrected. We’ve been Must receive Lead Safe Work Practice story–Collinwood program allowed her to take on a leader- Kidd. Additionally, Mrs. Marnisha administrators, teachers and students personalized financial plan. CPAC is pro- getting a lot of response from homeowners instructions at the time of application. ship role within her community. In 2011, Brown, principal of the STEM teaching of Collinwood High School are work- viding 25% collateral on every Artists looking for assistance and acknowledging High School in Residence loan. NoteWorthy Federal Your house must be in good repair. upon completion of this program, she professions academy within Collin- ing hard to make that a reality. Phootos: Last year’s “Live on 185” parade. problems existing on their properties. was recognized by Mayor Frank Jackson Credit Union’s understanding of the artist If you have housing repair needs, call wood High School, gave a wonderful Getting things done before there is a by Sherrell Germany-Clark for her participation and effort. community’s needs makes the lending pro- legal battle is why City Council voted for CNVDC or go online at www.cnvdc. Tashyra Henry is a 12th grade student This years, Tashyra was selected to be cess a friendlier for participants. this partnership. It will take a while to see org for information on other programs at Collinwood High School, in the Inte- Collinwood’s nominee for the “Senior If you are interested in applying or dramatic changes, but this is a good start. rior & Fashion Design Academy. Tashyra available to Cleveland homeowners. Standouts.” Each year, for more infor about ourefforts to sup- Ward 11 has always had a solid residential is an overall outstanding student. She Get an application and more info recognizes well-rounded seniors whose port artists, contact Northeast Shores base, this partnership is only going to make is currently in the top 5% of her senior efforts make them exemplary. In addtion,  at (216) 481-7660, ext. 27, or sbeattie@ it better. by calling CNVDC at (216) 383-9772. class. In the Interior & Fashion Design she was recognized by the Cleveland northeastshores.org. For more details go For more info and to find out when your Vouchers and funds are limited. Academy, she is ranked #1 out of 48 other Rotary Club at the “Who’s Who” cere-  street is slated for inspection, contact CNVDC to www.collinwoodobserver.com. For more details go to www.collinwood- 12th grade students. Despite personal mony. This event also recognizes the top 383-9772 or Northeast Shores 481-7660 challenges, Tashyra continues to perse- seniors in Cleveland’s high schools. Seth Beattie is the Artist’s in Residence observer.com. • vere and excel. For this reason, she is an After graduating in June, 2012, Tashyra  Coordinator at Northeast Shores. Mike Troha is the Code Enforcement Offi- cer for Ward 11. inspiration to her peers and others. has decided to either go into the military •  Throughout her high school experi- or attend The University of Toledo. If she ence, Tashyra has maintained a 3.0 or decides to enlist in the miitary, she still  higher each year. She currently has a 3.5 plans to go to college and pursue a degree • GPA. In addition to achieving academi- in Criminal Justice. Tashyra would be  cally, Tashyra is a member of our JROTC the first in her family to attend college • program. She has earned the rank of and earn a degree.  Cadet Captain, which requires her to lead Great Job, Tashyra. We are all proud her peers. As a member of the JROTC of you. Good luck with all of your future program, she has taken advantage of endeavors.  community service opportunities. She has worked with the Junior Achievement Sherrell Germany-Clark is a counselor at  Program and has volunteered at the Sal- Collinwood High School. Congratulations to all of our St. Jerome Eighth Grade students! vation Army, where she worked with All have been accepted to a Catholic High School. FreshFresh Food Food Fast Fast NoNo MSG

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Faith in Collinwood Around Collinwood Branches Art Space celebrates Spring with Nan’s Notes As a mustard seed Adopt-a-Beach™ Cleanups are in full swing at Myths of Euclid artists, classes, and much more by Nan Kennedy by Rhonda Hudson-Williams Euclid Beach State Park AT WILDWOOD The mustard seed is the smallest of all Beach, Part 1 SHIPWRECK SPEAKER SERIES FOR ADULTS seeds. When planted, it grows up and becomes by Stephen Love by Elva Brodnick (PART II) April 11 “Tragic Liner: Titanic” tells a tree with long branches and is larger than Adopt-a-Beach™ cleanups are in full the untold story of the famous ocean liner all the other garden plants. With cultivating Thought it might be fun to look at a cou- which sank in the north Atlantic in April and the passage of time, this small seed turns swing at Euclid Beach State Park after a ple of myths about Euclid Beach that seem 1912. 7:30 pm, presented by Kevin Magee into something other than what it started out great kickoff for World Water Day 2012 to have real staying power. Sure you’ve from CLUE. *The Exploration Station will be to be, affecting much more than the way it on Saturday March 24th when over 30 heard them, but I’m here to tell you they’re And then there’s the one about the Rocket Car open for one hour and after program.* appeared it would. volunteers from Cleveland Division of not true–and why. landing at the Terminal Tower. FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT: SHIPWRECKS Anything we desire–better health, more Water and Water Pollution Control, The most popular myth or urban leg- Friday, April 20 This student- and family- money, better relationships, etc., is ours by Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity from Case end about EBP is the one about one of the Stay tuned next time for a story about a very oriented program will focus on hands-on having Faith. As the mustard seed is planted, Rocket Ships not only coming off the ride, athletic snake, taking a ride on the Carrousel..? Western Reserve and the community science activities related to understanding so should our Faith. Just as we have to culti- but also flying into the lake. No idea where Meanwhile, here’s to enjoying the Park more about the sinking and research of the vate a garden and remove the weeds, the same collected a whopping 262 pounds of Volunteers from Cleveland Division of Water tallying this started–possibly something similar again soon some warm (HOT!) summer Titanic, and shipwrecks in general. Stop by is true of our Faith. trash and 87 pounds of recyclables! trash and taking names! happened at another park–but this story is days! Seems there’s always a breeze coming the park office building to participate and We water our Faith with positive self- Most interesting items included a plas- simply not true! over the bluff at Euclid Beach. learn more about the upcoming summer talk(affirmations), listening to positive and tic sword, a car bumper and a boat sail! If you look at this close-up from a pop- See you all around and about! whether its warm or cold and wear tennis day camps at Case Western Reserve Univer- uplifting CD’s, or reading verses from our Also a huge thank you to Steve New- ular postcard, you will see that there are sity—Center for Science and Mathematics Bible. Faith that is planted in our hearts and shoes. Coffee and snacks will be provided man, owner of Chili Peppers restaurant a total of 8 cables attached to each Rocket And if you have any stories of your own about & Cuyahoga County Public Library. 7-9pm. nurtured, being constantly fed by speaking and lunch afterwards at one of Collin- Ship. While I’m no engineer, the number good words and watching the thoughts that for donating delicious tacos to all of our times at Euclid Beach–or any other “legends” *The Exploration Station will be open dur- wood’s many great restaurants. The team of things that would have to go wrong for enter our minds, will grow into more Faith. volunteers. submit them to the Collinwood Observer, by ing this program.* Pre-registration is greatly that picks up the most trash will also get Branches Founding artists group: Seated: Steve by Christine Siarka Like a mustard seed, our Faith grows into a Rocket Ship to “fly into the lake” is huge! going to www.collinwoodobserver.com, click- appreciated for planning purposes. This is just the beginning of an excit- From what I’ve been told by people that Renko, Christine Siarka Standing- left to right: Come and see the inspiring and eclectic something larger than than what it was when a special prize...for real! ing on Member Center, signing in, and submit- IT’S SUMMER JOBS SEASON ing year at Euclid Beach Park! Mark your understand these things (and some plain Tawnya Harteli, Evelyn Copan-Bute, Donna assortment of art pieces, purchase a spe- it it began, sprouting into all areas of our lives Can’t make it out on Saturday April 21? ting (It’s easy!) your story, or by sending them GET READY TO REGISTER! Since 1982 Y.O.U. calenders for our next beach cleanup on common sense), all 8 cables would have makosky-Woods, Jacquelyn Wilamosky, Meg and showing its effects in ways we may find to There’s still so many ways to get involved! on paper to the Collinwood Observer at 650 E. cial gift or take home that special souvenir. has helped young people 14-18 find summer Saturday April 21st from 10am-12pm. had to snap at once for any one car to come Garbincus, Santanna Stokes, Maureen Carey, Joe jobs. As of right now, Y.O.U. has about 500 be amazing. 185th St, Cleveland OH, 44119. Remember we Don’t forget Mother’s Day is right around We will be celebrating Earth Day and • Donate! We always need trash bags, loose. Not only that, but because of the Miheli, Tracy Fuzie Lehman. Not shown: Jerry openings, mainly in the City of Cleveland. Even though the news reported on our love pictures, you can attach them to your sto- the corner, and we have a Mothers and televisions tells of wars, killing, high unem- abrupt misbalance of the load on the ride, Schmidt, Mitch Hawk, Victoria Hudson. Gallery To get one, YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE Global Youth Service Day. Volunteers gloves, bags and trash pickers! Mail ries online, or send them to the office and we’ll Daughters Book by a local author that is ployment, rising gas prices, and foreclosures, the whole thing would have very likely hours are Tuesday through Friday 11am-7pm, starting Monday April 2 at 12 pm, and ends will meet in the park pavilion at 10am. donations (checks only please) to: the perfect gift. In the coming weeks, look there is good going on in the the world though come down. scan them and send them back. Thank you! Monday April 30 at 12 pm. Assemble your Gloves, trash pickers, rakes and bags will Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm. the good news is not reported as often nor northeast Shores Development Corpora- Didn’t happen. Have never been able to for Branches own blend of coffee. Social Security number, email and emergency be provided. Please dress for the weather as loud. There are good things happening to tion 317 E. 156th Street, Cleveland, 44110 find any news story about any such thing Elva Brodnick, President/Chair Stop by, have a cup for a small donation, contact information, then find a computer (at, others. There are a many, many, many, good Euclid Beach’s Carrousel Committee and meet the artists that also work at the for instance, Memorial Nottingham or Col- Make checks to Northeast Shores Devel- happening either–and you know that if people in the world. opment Corp., subject line: Euclid Beach this had happened, the headlines would’ve [email protected], (440) 942–1493 gallery. linwood branch libraries) and go to www. I won’t buy into the doom and gloom that is Adopt-a-Beach Volunteers. been HUGE! Facebook: Euclid Beach Carrousel Committee If you are a local artist looking to youthopportunities.org. You may also call constantly thrown at us. I have seen good and share your art with an eclectic group of (216) 776-3900. One registration per person. experienced good. • Volunteer At Another Beach Cleanup. peers we would love to have you. We are MORE SUMMER JOBS – AT THE PARKS The I have planted in my heart that our entire Beach cleanups are from 10 am-12 looking for artists who create ceramics, lakeshore parks: Euclid Beach, Villa Angela, world will soon be full of the kind of loving pm on the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the  glass, watercolor, printmaking, as well Wildwood, Edgewater, Gordon, E. 55th St people I already know and all will exist with- Marina and Headlands Beach are looking out the worry of being in harm’s way. month at Euclid Beach Park.  as wood artisans. The next group will  for lifeguards ($10.07 an hour, and you know In the words of singer Billy Joel, “The good For more information contact Stephen Love,  be showcased during the May exhibit, what they do) and Natural Resources Special- old days weren’t always good and tomorrow exact dates to be determined. If you are a ists (translation: cleaning restrooms, picking ain’t bad as it seems, I’m keeping the Faith.” Euclid Beach Adopt-a-Beach Team Coordi- local artist and have not yet visited, stop up litter, running a weed eater and occa- Phi Kappa Tau brothers enjoying some Chili Peppers nator, [email protected]  by or contact our Managing Partner - sional mowing; $7.70 an hour). To apply, visit tacos after a some hard work!  Evelyn Copan-Bute, (216) 408-5142, http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/hr/jobinterest/ Wayback on Waterloo  email: [email protected]. job.aspx and http://careers.ohio.gov/How- by Barbara Buchanan Mullally toApply/tabid/121/Default.aspx. Growing up on East 157th Street, south of Second commemorative marker planned Waterloo Rd. between 1953-1973. Reflection of an old lady. In the late 1950’s for Euclid Beach State Park Rose-Mary Center: “We remember, we and 60’s, the world was very small for the Buchanan children but we were always busy. by Richard Wickens Thriller, and Racing Coaster. The park’s Martin’s Men’s Wear celebrate, we believe” Part 2 We walked to Memorial School with the aid At a recent board meeting of Euclid fourth roller coaster, the Aero Dips, was Quality Fashion of the crossing guards. We walked in the gar- Beach Park Now, the directors approved located north of the main midway closer by Donna Cantlin den maze and looked at the golden fish.We Belvedere T Mezlan T Steve Harvey walked to St. Jerome’s Church and on week- a proposal to place a second commemo- to . Half of the funds needed This year marks the 90th Anniversary T days it was open to come inside to pray. We rative marker at the site of the former for the marker were raised at last year’s Stacy Adams Giorgio Brutini of Rose-Mary Center, in conjunction  walked to the Memorial Library and were Euclid Beach State Park amusement park. event through donations and a raffle fea- Silver Silk T Lucasini with the 100th Anniversary of Cleve- terrified by the librarian. We walked to the A marker featuring Euclid Beach Park’s turing gift certificates to E. 185th street’s  land Catholic Charities. As we celebrate Commodore on Saturday afternoon to watch Grand Carrousel was unveiled last Sep- most popular eateries. Fundraising will 696 E. 185th Street Phone 216.481.4949 these important milestones, we reflect movies. We weren’t allowed to go to the Dog Time-Out Grille 1-16 Pg tember at the State Park during the go on this summer at all of EBPN’s public Monday-Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm on the Center’s rich history in the com- House across the street. Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:28:07 AM We walked to Grovewood pool every sum- organization’s annual event held in con- events. The new sign will follow the same  munity. Part 2: 1943 - 2012 mer afternoon. We walked to Humphrey’s junction with the Ohio Department of format as the one which has already been  In 1943, the late Mr. and Mrs. W. J. field in the evening to watch baseball and Natural Resources at Cleveland Lakefront installed and will be unveiled at the State  Delaney presented their property to the cute guys. Then we went to Race’s Dairy for State Park, “Remembering the Sights and Park event scheduled for September 30, Cleveland Catholic Diocese. The Delaney The Delaney home is recognized today as the ice cream where for 50 cents you could get a Administration Building of the Rose Mary Center. Sounds of Euclid Beach Park.” A survey 2012. This year’s event has the support of home was subsequently incorporated banana split. We walked down East 156th Street to Euclid Beach Park, just to take a was offered to the attendees as to what ride Neighborhood Connections, the Cleve- into the Rose-Mary Center and is rec- care, as well as behavior management walk. We ran through the popcorn field lined or attraction should be the subject of the land Foundation’s small-grants program ognized today as the Administration programs guided by a trained psy- with sycamore trees... next marker. The overwhelming choice intended to benefit grassroots groups in Building. Rose-Mary’s main building chologist for clients with maladaptive This is the Waterloo I remember. Now that was to feature “Coaster Row,” three of the Cleveland. I’m pushing 60, it seems like time to share for was built in 1949 and connects the two behaviors. Also included are occupa- park’s four roller coasters that stood adja- mansions formerly known as the Gras- my grandson who sees Waterloo very differ- Rich Wickens is the Vice President of tional, physical, speech and therapeutic ently. Declan loves the toy store. He plays with cent to each other along the main midway. selli and Delaney homes. recreation therapies. In addition to resi- the cat in the music store. His dad plays in the The three coasters were: the Flying Turns, Euclid Beach Park Now.  A significant change occurred in 1967 dential services, Rose-Mary offers day tavern and kid fests happen in the ballroom. when, after serving children with physi- June means street party and time to play with  programs and services for children and  cal disabilities for 45 years, Rose-Mary adults with developmental disabilities. all the kids of the hipsters. I love that this 5-year-old is standing in the shadows where  Center revised its mission to serve chil- To learn more about the Center and the his grandmother grew up. I enjoy that Water- events that are planned for the 90th Anni- dren with developmental disabilities. loo made the transition to keep alive a great  Rose-Mary Center provides residen- versary, go to www.rose-marycenter.com neighborhood. So Declan and grandma have  tial, habilitation and education services, Donna Cantlin is the Director of Development different memories, they are memories all the same. Walk on Waterloo today or in my Way- medical, dental, psychiatric and nursing at the Rose-Mary Center.  back on Waterloo.

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