From the Desk of Mayor Bill Cervenik
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Please patronize our advertisers. TAKEFREE ONE! Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 6 • Issue 5 May 2015 Euclid Local Businesses Honored at Annual Taste of Euclid Chamber Event McFarland (Euclid Public Library) and steel products and service to their custom- Sheila Gibbons, Executive Director, Euclid ers has allowed them to set industry stan- Chamber of Commerce. dards per President, Allan Maggied, as The event was a community collabora- well as providing a work environment that tion with local restaurant vendors donating fosters genuine employee interest and com- a sampling of their best food for the evening mitment to the principles of excellence. with everything from delicious spring rolls Small Business of the Year recipient, Dr. from Beach Club Bistro, Jamaican Jerk and Andrew Brobbey and staff were recognized Asian Coconut Chicken from The Manor, for having provided care to area patients roast beef and bangers from Koumbaros, for over 15 years and working to improve Italian and pasta dishes from Mama Cat- patient outcomes through better wellness ena’s, Tizzanos, Paragon/The Standard and education and diligently working for qual- Kathy Will - Lifetime Achievement Award winner Rascal House to specialties from fRedHot, ity care in conjunction with Euclid Hospi- Muldoon’s and Grovewood Tavern and tal. Dr. Brobbey’s Euclid-based practice on by Cheryl Cameron Business Person, Bluestone and Lifetime desserts from Dave’s Market! The evening Lakeland Avenue also includes access to On Thursday, March 26th over 150 lo- Achievement recognition. Each recipient even included a new Euclid Signature drink a dietitian, a personal trainer and a gym cal and state attendees gathered to honor received a Proclamation from the City of called the “Bluestone Fizz”! membership among its benefits. As Dr. several of “Euclid’s finest” area businesses, Euclid along with special commendations This year’s recipients were truly repre- Brobbey says, “Doctors must educate their organizations and business persons at the from the Ohio Secretary of State and Gov- sentative of the good works happening in patients for better health.” Irish American Club on Lakeshore Blvd. ernor Kasich’s offices and Euclid Chamber the Euclid area. The first award went to Selected for Organization of the Year, for the Euclid Chamber of Commerce’s An- of Commerce plaques handed out by Sarah Chesterfield Steel for Large Business of The Irish American Club (and host for the nual “Taste of Euclid” Awards Event. Every Gyorki, Euclid Chamber President, along the Year. Family owned and operated for evening) was chosen as representative of a year nominations are submitted from the with Euclid Mayor Bill Cervenik, Josette over 50 years, Chesterfield Steel has grown truly family-centered club where anyone community and the City of Euclid for the Burns-Secretary of State’s office, Chamber from a one bay operation to their current and everyone is welcome! Having tempo- Euclid Chamber’s various awards for Large Board members Cheryl Cameron (Chair- flagship plant strategically located off East rary locations over the years since 1978, Business, Small Business, Organization, Action CARSTAR Auto Body), Rebecca 222nd. Their mission of providing quality the Club ultimately settled and renovated Phase II Facilites Plan Our Lady of the Lake School: Award by Audrey Holtzman The Plan The Educational Outcomes Winning Teachers and Students East 222nd Street is the heart of the City A 6-12 campus provides high school and of Euclid with the Euclid High School, the middle school students better access to Euclid Public Library, City Hall, Police and advanced curriculum, state-of-the-art fa- Fire Departments, and the public parks cilities, increased programming and spe- and baseball fields at its core. Euclid City cialized educational supports. Students Schools Phase II Facility Plan provides will be on one campus, but in two build- students and staff a state-of-the-art facil- ings separated and maintained by secure ity which will serve the district and com- access points. The 6-12 campus will help munity and provide a vehicle for expanded better prepare students for college and the partnerships. workforce by providing them with real life • 6 – 12 facility on EHS site (separated experience within the school day. buildings) Kindergarten Village provides our • Transition elementary schools to serve youngest learners with a building designed grades 1-5 to promote developmentally appropriate • Kindergarten Village on the Forest instruction and early intervention. It will Park site serve as an educational facility for parents Cathy Gentile, second from right, received the Crystal Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching • Potential land swap with the Cleveland and staff for on-going regional training and Our Lady of the Lake School is delighted Brown. In her nomination, Caroline wrote: Metro Parks for Central Middle School workshops. to be congratulating third grade teacher “Mrs Gentile is a true inspiration to her • Cleveland Clinic presence on campus Phase II will provide a new home for Cathy Gentile on being the recipient of students. She inspires her students to think • Local industrial partnerships on campus post-secondary classes and adult education Northeast Ohio Media Group’s Crystal globally and act locally…. She goes above • Euclid Culinary Bistro (Culinary Arts classes, providing 18-hour a day campus Apple Award for Teaching Excellence. Mrs. and beyond in her role as an educator”. We Program) on campus access to the community. Gentile is a dedicated educator, who has are very fortunate to have talented, caring • Eaton Family Credit Union, Lincoln Our community deserves quality schools touched the lives of thousands of students, teachers inspiring tomorrow’s leaders. Electric and Lake Erie College and opportunities to keep us competitive. including current third-grader Caroline accessible on campus This project will make enhanced educa- tion a reality for all of our students and the be improved in the new facilities, which community. will allow for increased community access during the school day. The Facts The Phase II Facility Plan will provide Over the next five years, Euclid City a space for students to go after the normal Schools anticipates spending $25 million school day. Programming will include, on building improvements just to keep aquatics, community service, heath & well- students warm, safe, and dry in our current ness, instructional enrichment (ACT/ SAT secondary buildings. Prep), arts, and performing arts program- The cost of Phase II will total $135 mil- ming. lion, which will positively impact students Phase II will alleviate crowding at in all grade levels, as well as offer the com- our growing and improving elementary munity space. schools. Education will not be interrupted during Our list of partnerships continues to construction or demolition. grow as we share this plan with the com- Security strategies and procedures will munity. Watch for updates at http://euclid- Close up conceptual rendering of Euclid High School. ( continued on page 5) Page 2 The Euclid Observer Volume 6 • Issue 5 May 2015 May 2015 The Euclid Observer Volume 6 • Issue 5 Page 3 Dialogue ADVERTISEMENT From the desk of Mayor Bill Cervenik Are you concerned about memory and aging? Dear Friends, www.cityofeuclid.com or the Summer at Department has something for every age Sims Facebook page. group and interest. For more information May is Mental Health Month Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites Spring is here and The 9th annual East 200th Street Stroll on these and other programs go to www. Our ability to remember and us from performing daily tasks and our accustomed • Changes in mood and personality YOUR INDEPENDENT SOURCE FOR with summer not far will be held on Saturday, May 30th from cityofeuclid.com or call the Recreation De- EUCLID NEWS & OPINION to recall our past links us to our roles in life, it becomes a health concern that needs • Withdrawal from work or social activities behind, the City of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Stroll is a won- partment at 216-289-8114. families, our friends and our further evaluation by healthcare professionals. Some loss of mental sharpness as people age Published monthly with a current circulation of Euclid will be filled derful community event that features the I look forward to seeing many of you at community. As we age, subtle Dr. Dhingra shares some signs to watch for: is normal, but it can be a sign of depression 10,000+ copies. The paper is made available free with many events businesses and organizations in the East our annual Memorial Day Parade and cer- changes in memory occur. of charge and can be found at business locations or dementia. Because the symptoms of these and programs for all 200th Street area. The Euclid Beach Rocket emonies on Monday, May 25th. Morning “Simple forgetfulness can • Memory loss that disrupts daily life within the City of Euclid and on our web site. The conditions are similar, it can be difficult to tell the be part of the normal aging • Difficulty completing familiar tasks views and opinions expressed in this publication to enjoy. Back by popular demand is the Car, musical entertainment, free activities graveside ceremonies will be held at 7:45 two apart. That’s why it is important to seek the process,” says Upma Dhingra, • Confusion with time or place do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions Summer at Sims Concert Series. The con- for kids, food and more will be on hand. a.m. at Euclid Cemetery and 8:15 a.m. at input of medical professionals for accurate diagnosis MD, geriatric psychiatrist at • Trouble understanding visual images and spatial of the publisher and staff. certs will be on the last Thursday of the For more information go to www.E200s- St.