Standard Presorted U.S. POSTAGE PAID , FREE PERMIT 1354 Vol. 47, No. 3 March 2020 PPlainlain PPressress CCleveland’sleveland’s NearNear WestsideWestside NNewspaperewspaper Residents discuss development’s benefi ts & risks at MetroHealth community meeting by Bruce Checefsky 27, 2020 hugging her constituents microphone, her face was fl ushed, Ward 14 Councilwoman Jasmin as the MetroHealth community and hair tousled. She looked around Santana circled the rotunda of the meeting was about to get under the room and thanked everyone for South Branch Library on January way. When she stepped up to the being there. The forty or so residents from Ward 14 and surrounding area sat back and listened as Santana introduced Greg Zucca, Director of Economic & Community Transfor- mation at The MetroHealth System. NEWS ANALYSIS “It’s truly a historic moment for Ward 14,” Councilwoman Santana said. “We’re getting so much in- vestment in the neighborhood. We want to make sure residents are involved and the investments are allocated to projects that refl ect the neighborhood needs.” “There’s a lot of rumors going around with MetroHealth and con- cerns about developers buying houses and buildings. I strongly encourage you to ask questions,” she added. Zucca began the meeting with a ‘high level overview’ update of the $1.2 billion campus transformation plan along with an overview on how MetroHealth plans to leverage and incentivize the plan to create devel- opment and wealth throughout the community. Specifically, he talked about two development projects that will break ground in 2020, including a 72-unit affordable housing project with a 5,000-square foot work force PHOTO BY DEBBIE SADLON development center on the fi rst fl oor February 18, 2020; Old Fashion Hot Dogs, 4008 Lorain Avenue: Plans where the Tri-C Access Center will are underway to raze the building that houses Old Fashion Hot Dogs be located for their educational to make way for a new building on the corner of Lorain Avenue and PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN and training programs. The second Randall. According to a July 7, 2019 article by San Bullard in Crain’s February 21, 2020; Old Fashion Hot Dogs, 4008 Lorain Avenue: Tom project, located on a 1.5-acre vacant Cleveland Business the plans by real estate developer Chad Kertesz call and Loretta Sorma, owners of Old Fashion Hot Dogs since 1987, behind greenfi eld lot on West 25th Street for 40 apartments with retail space on the fi rst fl oor. The article titled the counter where they have served up many hot dogs with the works across the Outpatient Pavilion, is a “Apartment projects would renovate two city corners” notes that over the years. The building that houses their business was sold in mixed-use project for MetroHealth Kertesz already owns the building next door at 4004 Lorain Avenue. October of last year to make way for a new apartment building. Loretta medical residents. MetroHealth th According to the Cuyahoga County Auditor’s records the building at says they will be closing the business on March 29 . Tom says they has about 400 medical residents 4008 Lorain was purchased from Raul Torres for $185,000 on October plan to retire. Prior to their purchase of the business, Emanuel “Mike” a year from throughout the region. and Irene Vasiliou, ran the business which was then called the Hot Dog 23, 2019 by My Place Lorain LLC. Inn. Hot dogs have been sold at this location since 1928. ccontinuedontinued oonn ppageage 1111 A wide variety of venues found a home on Denison Avenue over the years by Matthew Johns an industrial area, home at one time A wealthy businessman’s house, or another of aluminum and chem- a massive roller rink and Transylva- ical plants, including the Aluminum nian cultural center may seem like Co. of America (ALCOA) and the an odd combination, but they all Harshaw Chemical Co. Several found their place along a small strip large factories and other buildings, of a road on Cleveland’s west side at which overlook the steelyards in some point over the past 200 years. Newburgh Heights, still dominate The aforementioned road -- the area. Denison Avenue -- stretches from Travelers coming west over the the on the east Harvard-Denison Bridge at night to Lorain Avenue on Cleveland’s since October of 2014 are greet- west side. The portion of the road ed with lights emanating from St. between Fulton Avenue and Lorain Barbara’s Catholic Church at 1505 was named Denison Avenue before Denison Avenue. A letter written to 1884, and during this same time, the the Plain Press by eastern part of the road was named resident John Baran published in the Newburgh Street. Some records November 2014 Plain Press notes show the Newburgh portion of the the lighting was part of the Sacred road being named Ridge Road – a Landmarks Steeple Lighting Pro- present adjacent road -- until the gram. In the letter, Baran says, “The mid-1800s. four sides of the St. Barbara Church The road’s origins date back to Bell Tower, along with the Statue 1811 when the it was fi rst laid out. It of St. Barbara located at the front is unknown for which Denison family exterior of the Church, and the “St. member the road was named. Barbara” Grill Work over the main The eastern end of Denison runs front exterior entrance of the Church PHOTO BY DEBBIE SADLON into the Harvard-Denison Bridge as doors, both facing Denison Avenue, Tuesday, October 7, 2003; Denison Avenue Bridge, at Denison Avenue between Ridge and W. 73rd. This it crosses the Cuyahoga River and have now been illuminated and photo from the Plain Press archives was taken after the announcement that the landmark bridge with three becomes Harvard Avenue. This is ccontinuedontinued oonn ppageage 5 large metal trusses would be demolished in 2004 to make way for a new bridge. 2 Plain Press • March 2020 Primary Election set for Tuesday, March 17th The Primary Election will take days through March 6th from 8 a.m. place on March 17, 2020. Polls will to 5 p.m.; Saturday March 7 from be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7: 30 p.m. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; weekdays from Registered voters can also choose March 9 – March 13 from 8 a.m. to vote early in person at the Board to 7 p.m; Saturday March 14 from of Elections at 2925 Euclid Avenue. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday March 15 Hours for early voting are on week- from 1-5 p.m.; and Monday March Ward 11 gets new City Council 16 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Representative To view your ballot ahead of In February 2020 Brian Mooney time, go to the Cuyahoga County was appointed to Cleveland City Board of Elections website at beo. Council to represent Ward 11 which cuyahogacounty.us. Select the includes parts of the Edgewater, Cu- election date, City of Cleveland, your dell, , Jefferson and ward, your precinct and choose a Bellaire-Puritas neighborhoods. He political party. replaces Dona Brady who resigned The primary ballot includes can- her position. didates for president, judicial po- Mooney will be serving out the re- sitions, County prosecutor, City of mainder of Dona Brady’s term which Cleveland Charter Amendments expires on January 1, 2022. If he and the Cuyahoga County Health wishes to try to remain in Cleveland and Human Services Tax Levy. City Council, he will have to run for The ballot is published in English election in November of 2021. and Spanish. Cleveland Public Power fails to consistently offer payment plan as an option by Jacie Jones told to pay their balance in full imme- This article is the third in a series diately or their power will be shut off. PHOTO BY STEVE WAGNER based on issues that came out of the People who are behind on their bills are presents the world premiere of the production Breakout Session (or Frogorse) Cleveland End Poverty Now Coalition’s often forced to borrow money to keep by Nikkole Salter, directed by Beth Wood. The play, inspired by Cleveland’s Consent Decree with the October 17th public hearing about util- their heat and lights on, only making a U.S. Department of Justice will run through March 14th. Pictured (from left): Jess Moore, Enrique Miguel, ity shutoffs through Cleveland Public diffi cult fi nancial situation even more Nicole Sumlin*. *Actor appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors Power (CPP). precarious. and Stage Managers in the . The fi rst article focused on the issues Kimberly Armbruster, a CPP custom- story of an attorney who risks his career that customers face when applying for er, states; “In July of 2019 my power and family to uncover a dark secret assistance to avoid shutoffs. The second was disconnected… I went down to hidden by one of the world’s largest highlighted the lack of due process and CPP on Lakeside Avenue to work out a corporations and to bring justice to a proper notifi cation. This article focuses payment plan. I was told by a Cleveland community dangerously exposed for decades to deadly chemicals.” Starring on the absence of affordable payment Public Power supervisor that CPP had Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo plans. Future articles will discuss no payment plans and that I would need and Academy Award winners Tim Rob- electricity being turned off for people to pay in full to have it restored”. bins and Anne Hathaway. Guests include with medical issues and an over 50% It’s clear CPP isn’t offering consistent Cleveland Actor Jeff Grover, who starred surcharge on customers’ bills called the payment plans. Accessible and afford- in the fi lm, and Urban Community Middle “Energy Adjustment Charge” which has able payment plans are a necessity, often School’s Environmental Warriors. yet to be adequately explained by CPP. the only realistic solution possible for FREE WRITING PROGRAM FOR The Cleveland Public Power web- people to pay their balance back. BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH AND INFANT MORTALITY: Black women site includes a section on “payment Payment plans are outlined by the facing the maternal health and infant assistance”, which states: “Are you Cleveland Codifi ed Ordinances. They mortality crisis in Cleveland will have the worried about your bill? Have you state “The Division shall make arrange- The Plain Press Community Board is a listing of a variety of free activities and re- opportunity to tell their own stories in a received a disconnection notice? Has ments with the customer for the pay- sources for neighborhoods served by the Plain Press. The printing of the Community free writing program beginning in March your electricity been disconnected? Do ment of delinquent bills in installments, Board is sponsored by Organize! Ohio through donations from readers and supporters. 2020. Literary Cleveland is partnering you need a payment plan? Let us help. taking into consideration the amount of ARTS/MUSIC/THEATRE donation, so that cost is not a barrier to with AACE to offer a free eight-week Our Customer Care representatives are money owed, the customer’s ability to RACIAL EQUITY & INCLUSION FILM entry. Each screening will take place writing workshop which will provide black ready to assist you.” pay, the customer’s payment history, the SERIES AT CAPITOL THEATRE: Se- at 6:30pm at the Capitol Theatre with women the space to tell their stories on their own terms. Interested participants Despite their website, CPP does not time that the debt has been outstanding, ries begins with Queen & Slim (2019), thoughtful discussions to follow at XYZ consistently offer payment plans for the reasons why the debt has been out- Wednesday, March 11th – A couple’s fi rst The Tavern less than one block away, can visit https://www.litcleveland.org/ people behind on their bills. While some standing and any other relevant factor.” date takes an unexpected turn when a with free food and a cash bar. events-programs/beauty-for-ashes or police offi cer pulls them over. Starring FREE SCREENING OF THE FILM call 440-494-6290 for more information. customers report being offered payment Having a publicly owned power com- Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith; DARK WATERS: Urban Community ACTIVISM plan options, just as many say they are pany like CPP can be an important asset directed by Melina Matsoukas and par- School Gathering Place, 4909 Lorain DEFINING THE GREEN NEW DEAL: to our community, but CPP must stay tially fi lmed in Cleveland. Admission to Avenue, March 25th at 6:30 p.m. “DARK Creating Equitable Green Jobs Tues- Alumni Center, 11310 Juniper Rd. Join true to their mission of public ownership each fi lm is free, with a $5 suggested WATERS tells the shocking and heroic day, March 3, 2020, 7pm, West Shore the Social Justice Institute for a critical and accountability. One consequential Unitarian Universalist Church, 20401 conversation about the history of social step Cleveland Public Power must take Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River. The GND movements in Puerto Rico and the calls for the creation of jobs retrofi tting diaspora, the intersection of arts and is providing transparent, accessible, our buildings for energy effi ciency, build- activism, the question of building com- and affordable payment plans on an ing a smart grid, manufacturing electric munity power, and the need for political income-based sliding scale. Payment cars, increasing public transportation advocacy and education. Speakers plans are a key service that can make and more. How will the GND affect fossil include: Keynote Speaker Juan Gonza- the difference between having heat and fuel workers? Poverty wage workers? lez, Iris Morales, Raquel Ortiz, Marvin lights or cold and darkness. The Unemployed? Free and open to the Garcia and Erica Gonzalez. Free and If you or someone you know has been public. Doors open at 6:30pm for light open to the community. 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Smith. ccontinuedontinued oonn ppageage 1111 March 2020 • Plain Press 3 Reaching Lincoln Heights proposal outlines a land use plan for Lincoln Heights neighborhood by Bruce Checefsky by property owners within the Lincoln During the third and fi nal commu- Heights Block Club for eligibility, accord- nity meeting held at South Branch ing to the proposal. Eligible candidates Public Library for the Reaching would require a fi nancial hardship to do minor repairs or to comply with City Lincoln Heights proposal, Cory of Cleveland Violation Notices. There Riordan, Executive Director of will be a maximum allotment of $7,500 Tremont West Development Cor- each year of its existence. Individual poration, reminded the twenty or applicants could receive a maximum so neighborhood attendees that of $1,500.00 per property based on a the project which began 18 to 24 determination of need. months ago was coming to a con- “There’s a real potential for a big stink,” clusion. Reaching Lincoln Heights, said Georgiann Franko, a longtime resi- dent and homeowner of Lincoln Heights. part of the Lincoln Heights Land Use “The community development corpora- Plan, was initiated by Tremont West tion has their committee when it comes Development Corporation (TWDC) to distribution of the money. They alone and funded by casino revenues shouldn’t decide how it gets used.” allocated to the project by Ward Adam Waldbaum, owner and pres- 3 Councilman Kerry McCormack. ident of SoLo Development, with res- Seventh Hill consultants have been idential and commercial properties in reportedly paid $10,000 for the study the Duck Island and Tremont neigh- borhoods, supports any initiative that which is expected to be completed helps to keep people in their homes. He this spring. believes that investors and developers The Ohio City based consulting should act responsibly when acquiring firm, Seventh Hill, was founded properties for redevelopment, adding by David Jurca, former associate that the strength of a community is in its PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN director at Kent State University’s multigenerational, economic and racial February 21, 2020; The Tappan Building, Scranton Avenue between Auburn and Branch: The website Cleveland Urban Design Collective diversity. TheTappan.com describes the building going up in the area served by the Lincoln Heights Block Club as (CUDC). Robert Brown, an indepen- Waldbaum supports putting money a $22 million new development which will house 95 apartments and a locally owned bakery. The project is back into the community in the form a dent City Planning Consultant and being developed by Sustainable Community Associates. It sits across the street from the Wagner Awning per-unit fee similar to Lincoln Devel- Building, another recent development by Sustainable Community Associates. Residents of the Block former Director of the Cleveland opers Fund but believes that the local Club are working with developers in the neighborhood and Tremont West Development Corporation in City Planning Commission, along community development corporation is with Clifford B. Herring, a former the wrong place to deposit and distribute hopes of setting up a developer funded pool of money to help existing residents in the area around the Economist and practicing architect, the funds. new developments with home repairs. are project partners of the Seventh “Just look at what Tremont West De- of the day to have people that attend to create and reinforce a gateway into the residents, could enhance the need for a meetings and share their ideas honestly,” neighborhood. The plan recommends public park. Construction styles should Hill design team. velopment Corporation did to the Lincoln Jurca said. “It’s been a great experience creating greater density with additional include more traditional designs in Jurca opened the January meet- Heights Block Club,” he said. “The block club didn’t agree with TWDC policies, to work with all of you.” apartment buildings closer to West 25th keeping with the single-family homes of ing with a summary of community so they were dropped. TWDC has not Parking options for the growing neigh- Street next to the existing St. Joseph’s the neighborhood and as development feedback which included fi ve main been an honest or good friend to those borhood were discussed including the Commons to provide a sense of scale expands along West 25th Street, more project goals created by a steering people.” use of parking apps to manage and iden- into the neighborhood. SAS automotive expressive design of the commercial committee composed of neighbors, Sustainable Community Associates, tify available spaces at specifi c times of site will eventually be developed into district. business and property owners, and a community development fi rm respon- the day or night. Their recommendations a large apartment building that could The intersection of Willey Avenue and a City of Cleveland representative. sible for Tremont’s Fairmont Creamery, suggest working within a shared parking add to the comprehensive strategy of Train Avenue is considered a no man’s agreement in three major zones along designating entries into the diverse land according to the feedback from Among the goals included were: Wagner Awning, The Tappan, and The West 25th Street near Porco Lounge community. residents. People don’t feel safe walking an opportunity to invite all voices Lincoln (currently under construction), reportedly supports, in principal, a de- and Tiki Room where new development Apartment buildings should be de- from Scranton Avenue and Columbus from the community to share their velopers fund. is likely to start soon; Willey Avenue and signed to fi t the neighborhood, according Road to the West 25th–Ohio City RTA expertise; establish a community “I am happy with the progress that Scranton Road where conversations to Jurca, and not be imposing or feeling Red Line station or to the West Side vision for the types of land uses for has been made and Seventh Hill’s about parking have already taken place out of place, with special consideration Market particularly at night. Seventh development in the area; initiate ability to take community feedback and between the Animal Protection League, given to building materials and size of Hill’s proposal includes a new housing a strategy for parking needs and create a thoughtful plan,” Riordan said Liminis Theatre and The Lincoln; and windows and openings, shade from development closer to Columbus Road, improve mobility connections; and in response to a Plain Press request Barber Avenue and Scranton Road near trees, and public bench features. with Willey Avenue streetscape improve- The Tappan where shared parking could Another important site is the area near ment and a new mixed-use building on prioritize goals for large scale and for comment. “The Reaching Lincoln be coordinated with Scranton School in the Animal Protection League, which the corner of Train Avenue and Willey smaller development sites. Data Heights plan draft incorporates many of the diverse community perspectives the future. offers an opportunity to connect Brevier Avenue. New gateway signage along for the study was collected through and presents it in a way that is easy to Gateways to the neighborhood were Avenue to West 19th Street with an the route could make it feel cohesive and several public meetings along with understand without compromising on suggested as signature entries with open green space as a buffer between unifi ed. on-the-ground night walks and vis- key points, objectives, small details and public art improvements and additional existing residents and new develop- Jurca and his team recommended iting parcel by parcel to understand intricacies that make Lincoln Heights a lighting to address safety concerns along ment. Sprawling views of the Cleveland extending the streetscape, public and the scope of the neighborhood. unique and special part of the Tremont West 25th Street and Wade Avenue, and skyline combined with a new apartment green space along Willey Avenue, “We don’t want this to become like neighborhood.” to reinforce the identity of the neighbor- building and townhomes which when crossing Train Avenue, passing the APL, hood through new art and informative built far enough apart so that residents every other neighborhood,” Jurca Three weeks later, Seventh Hill pre- signage. aren’t looking into the backyards of other ccontinuedontinued oonn ppageage 8 said. “We want Lincoln Heights to sented a final version to the Lincoln Heights Block Club at their monthly The annotated plan includes 23 differ- retain its distinctive qualities.” meeting on February 10th in the base- ent locations identifi ed for new building A key feature of the Reaching Lin- ment of St. Augustine Church in Tremont. development, green space, or street coln Heights proposal is the Lincoln There were very few changes to the improvements. It calls for renovation of Developers Fund, a recommen- original proposal, according to Jurca, existing buildings along West 25th Street dation initiated by Lincoln Heights who began the night by thanking local near Porco Lounge into studios or apart- Block Club Chairperson Henry residents for participating and contribut- ments. The plan proposes adding a new taller mixed-use building with ground Senyak, which is a fee or levy placed ing to the vision outlined in their proposal. level retail and neighborhood amenities upon new development projects that “Not every neighborhood in the City of Cleveland is this engaged in the work. to attract people, in tandem with another receive a 15-year tax abatement It really makes a difference at the end new apartment building across the street from the City of Cleveland. In an email sent to Riordan and Jurca a week prior to the public meeting, Senyak explained the need for creating such a fund: “Many Block Club members also feel that the clear defi nition of the yearly contri- butions into the Lincoln Developers Fund can mend several of the burnt bridges between our membership, property owners, developers, and TWDC.” Senyak, who has been a central fi gure in making sure longtime res- idents are heard and their fi nancial situations considered at a time when large scale development projects multiply in the neighborhood, be- lieves a Lincoln Developers Fund could help with home repairs and other expenses residents on fi xed incomes might have trouble paying for. The fund is not meant to pay in full for projects but rather augment any costs associated with home maintenance for existing residents. Developers would pay into the fund an amount determined by the size of the development. All funds will be held by Tremont West Development Corporation. A committee composed of TWDC Staff, Block Club Chairperson, and a Developers repre- sentative will defi ne the direction of the funds, and review applications made PPasteaste pagespages 6 & 7 herehere

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Carmel School ………………. 281-7146 ioby Cleveland …………………………… www.ioby.org www.OLMC-Cleveland.org It’s About Us ……………………………..... 440-227-8556 Pathway Caring for Children…...... 267-7070 Keep Our Greenway Green …………….. 440-537-6461 Positive Education Program...... 361-4400 Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership for Biodiversity Refuse of Cuyahoga County HHELPELP SSUPPORTUPPORT www.leapbio.org http://refuseofcuyahogacounty.webstarts.com LAND Studio ……………………………...... ….621-5413 Safe Routes to School ………...……...………. 838-4981 TTHEHE PPLAINLAIN PPRESSRESS Legal Aid Society...... 687-1900 St. Augustine Child Enrichment Center …….. 939-7681 League of Women’s Voters of Cleveland...... 781-8375 staugministries.org/cec Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland …………… 961-6968 St. Augustine Learning Center...... 781-5530 Neighborhood Connections ……………...…… 361-0042 St. Ignatius High School ...... 651-0222 IIff yyouou wwouldould llikeike ttoo mmakeake www.neighborhoodgrants.org www.ignatius.edu Neighborhood Leadership Institute…………….812-8700 St. Ignatius of Antioch School………...... ……..671-0535 aann aannualnnual ddonationonation www.neighborhoodleadership.org St. Rocco School…………………………....…..961-8557 ttoo hhelpelp ssupportupport New Beginnings Ministries ………………….. 916-9270 Say Yes to Education Cleveland ……,,,……… 386-1730 NEO CANDO http://neocando.case.edu www.sayyescleveland.org tthehe PPlainlain PPress,ress, N. 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Ohio ……………………………….… 651-2606 The Centers for Family and Children …...….. 961-2997 OOr,r, mmailail yyourour nnameame aandnd aaddressddress tto:o: www.organizeohio.org Early Learning Centers … …………………. 325-9678 PPlainlain PPressress Partnership for a Safer Cleveland...... 523-1128 www.thecentersohio.org 22012012 W.W. 25th25th Street,Street, SuiteSuite 550000 Plain Press...... 621-3060 West Tech Alumni Association ……………. 631-9822 Policy Matters Ohio...... 361-9801 CCleveland,leveland, OOHH 4441134113 www.policymattersohio.org EMPLOYMENT/TRAINING Public Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).....440-442-7297 AARP Foundation Senior Employment ...... 881-1155 www.PAWSOHIO.org Advanced Technology Center – Tri C ……… 987-0198 Saint Colman’s Outreach Ministry...... 651-0550 TThehe nnextext PPlainlain PPressress Community Re-Entry/Lutheran Ministry...... 696-2717 Saint Vincent de Paul Society ………...696-6525 x 3150 CEOGC’s Employment Training Program...... 651-5188 ffundraisingundraising lletteretter www.svdpcle.org Cuyahoga Job and Family Services ….…… 987-7000 wwillill bbee mmailedailed iinn tthehe ffallall ooff 22020020 Single-Payer Action Network Ohio...... … …736-4766 Workforce Opportunity Resource Center…. 987-6578 Social Ventures Partners of Cleveland...... 231-2300 Employment Alliance …………………..….. 875-0460 Plain Press • March 2020 5 DDENISONENISON AVENUEAVENUE style bar features an outdoor patio and pool tables, as well as several ccontinuedontinued ffromrom ppageage oonene events, such as bull riding, poker are visible during the night hours.” runs and yard sales. This stretch of Denison east of At the corner of Denison and Pearl Road also includes the for- Fulton Road is the site of the for- mer East Denison School at 1700 mer Brookside Stadium, which was Denison, which is now a Horizon a natural amphitheater stadium Science Academy charter school. that held events such as baseball, The park behind the school has now softball, football and other sporting been restored after being closed events. The stadium was estab- due to discovery of toxins in the soil lished in the mid-1890’s, and held from a previous use as a dumpsite. events through 1915. The June 2014 issue of the Plain In 2007, the fi eld was used as Press covered a meeting about the staging ground for the construction pending environmental clean-up of of the Fulton Road bridge. The dam- the 12-acre park in an article titled age caused by the construction left “Environmental cleanup planned for the historic fi eld virtually unusable, W. C. Reed Playfi elds.” and it is left as an open fi eld today. Going west Denison Avenue However, benches and some fenc- crosses Pearl Road, a road which ing still are present at the location. st residents in the not too distant past At W. 61 and Denison is an petitioned the City of Cleveland entrance ramp for I-71 that is ex- to change its name from W. 25th ceptionally long as original plans to Street back to an earlier name for extend the freeway from that loca- the street, Pearl Road. tion to the Shoreway were blocked. After crossing Pearl Road, the In 2015, Friends of Big Creek newer Denison School is on the promoted a plan to relocate this PHOTO BY DEBBIE SADLON north side of the Street at W. 33rd entrance to Ridge Road and create February 18, 2020; Denison Avenue United Church of Christ, Denison Avenue at W. 99th Street: Denison and just across Denison is Art a park that would connect Big Creek Avenue United Church of Christ has recently partnered with the Metanoia Project to offer shelter to those House. The nonprofi t arts organi- Reservation to Brookside Park. An in need during cold winter nights. Pastor Nozomi Ikuta says, “We are working hard not only to meet basic zation, recently demolished two article in the September 2015 issue code requirements, but to make site improvements appropriate for accommodating and creating programs houses on its property and held a of the Plain Press titled “Park and for so many guests.” James Kilbane, an award-winning radio, television and recording artist from Achill public meeting to solicit input on multipurpose trail proposed for Big Island, County Mayo, will perform a solo concert of Irish and country gospel music at Denison United plans for the future of its campus. Creek Valley in Stockyard neighbor- Church of Christ at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2020, as part of the church’s St. Patrick’s weekend celebra- Running through the Stockyard hood,” describes the plan. tion. Kilbane, an award-winning recording artist from Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland, is dedicating neighborhood, Denison Avenue has Nestled between industrial and the concert to benefi t the Denison United Church of Christ and the Metanoia Project. Tickets are priced on seen a wide variety of commercial residential strongholds is Primera a sliding scale beginning at $15.00 and are available online at https://denisonucc.bpt.me/ or in-person at and residential use, and still does Iglesia Bautista Hispania of Cleve- Denison Ave. UCC, Avon Lake UCC, Good Neighbor Thrift Shop, West Park UCC, First Church in Oberlin, today. Certain stretches of Denison land, a Hispanic church located Curbside Coffee, Upcycles Bike Shop. take different shapes, from rows of at 6800 Denison Avenue that sits houses, to retail shops, to bars, to on over fi ve acres of land across became Rollercade, a roller rink, in an unknown length of time. landmark on Denison – a bridge with industrial areas. the street from Sachsenheim Hall. 1940, which led to $14,000 in reno- Proceeding west on Denison you three large metal trusses. A photo While many of the now-historical The building was purchased by the vations to the fl ooring and seating. cross the railroad tracks on a bridge of the bridge in the November 2003 The skating surface was said to be that replaced what was a long- time entities that could not withstand church in 2002, and was formerly ccontinuedontinued oonn ppageage 1100 the test of time have vanished and a roller rink and Cleveland Union the size of a football fi eld and it en- turned into more mainstream chain Stockyards Co. building. tertained as many as 2,400 people stores, their structures remain, and The church’s building, which is in a single day. tell the story of the area, starting in more than 41,000 square feet in In 1968, Rollercade closed and the mid-1800s. size, was constructed in 1929 and was converted into a Fazio’s super- A bar that stands out in-part be- served as the Equestrium, a place market. 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Malachi House...... 621-8831 (LEAP) ...... www.leapinfo.org...... 696-2716 Metro Health Old Brooklyn Campus ….……… 957-2192 New Bridge ……………………………………867-9775 Medicaid Hotline ……………………..… 1-800-324-8680 Ohio Guidestones ………………..……..440-260-8069 TDD: 800-292-3572 Ohio Jobs and Family Services OhioMEANSJobs.com www.Medicaid.Ohio.gov St. Vincent de Paul Job Training Proram Medicaid Benefi ts…………...………….. 1-800-324-8680 ...... www.svdpcle.org...... 696-6525 ext. 3580 http://benefi ts.ohio.gov Support Empower Engage Develop Sustain (SEEDS) . Medicare ………………………………. 1-800-633-4227 SEEDS Ward 14 Community Engagement 664-4238 MetroHealth Care Plus ……………………...… 957-2325 Towards Employment...... 696-5750 MetroHealth Line...... 778-7878 Urban League...... 622-0999 MomsFirst Outreach Offi ces Vocational Guidance Services...... 431-7800 Merrick House …………………………….. 771-5077 Westside Catholic Center…..….....…631-4741 ext. 167 May Dugan ………………………..……….. 631-5800 WIRE-Net...... ……..588-1440 Multiple Sclerosis Society...... 696-8220 Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) ……….776-3900 North American Menopause Society...... 440-442-7550 Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission...... 227-3250 ETHNIC GROUPS Ohio Relay Service (TTY/TTD)...800-750-0750 ext. 711 American Indian Movement of Ohio …...……533-9443 Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program Arab American Community Center for Economic www.insurance.ohio.gov …… 800-686-1578 & Social Services (AACCESS-Ohio)...... 252-2900 Pollution Standard Index – Cleveland ...... 664-7442 Asian Services in Action …………………..….. 881-033 Project SAFE..... ………………………..…….. 991-7233 Cleveland State University (CSU) Offi ce of Rose Garden Respite Center...... 671-0789 Inclusion and Multi-Cultural Engagement..687-9394 Services for Independent Living...... 731-1529 V/TTY El Barrio Workforce Center ……...………… 325-WORK Suicide Prevention Education Alliance ...…… 464-3471 Esperanza……………………………………….651-7178 The Arc of Greater Cleveland ...... 622-0755 Friendship Foundation of Amer-Vietnamese...651-6748 The Gathering Place ………………...………… 595-9546 Hispanic Alliance Inc …………………………. 661-4249 Hispanic Business Center ……………………. 281-4422 HOMELESS RESOURCES Hispanic Senior Center...... 631-3599 Bellefaire JCB Basic Center………..…………. 570-8010 Hispanic UMADAOP …………...... 459-1222 Cogswell Hall.... www.cogswellhall.org...... 961-1568 Irish American Archives Society …………… 941-5727 Community Service Alliance …………..……… 351-0655 La Providencia – Hispanic Services Offi ce … 574-9000 Cuyahoga County Coordinated Intake …..….. 674-6700 Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage …...…...... 593-0575 City Mission Shelter...... 431-3515 Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition …… 295-0283 Cuyahoga Cty Coordinated Intake ...... 674-6700 N.E. Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce .. 281-4422 Emerald Development & Economic Network (EDEN) Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center ………...651-8236 www.edeninc.org...... …..961-9690 Quinone Ministries ……………..…………… 254-2944 Front Steps Housing and Services ...... 781-2250 San Lorenzo Club...... 651-6540 Joseph’s Home ……………………………….. 685-1551 Spanish American Committee...... 961-2100 josephshome.com Ukrainian Museum-Archives...... 781-4329 Laura’s Home ………………………………….. 472-5500 United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland...... 566-9263 Metanoia Project www.metanoiaproject.org.. 298-9108 Next Step ……………………………………..… 221-8920 Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless...... 432-0540 FOOD & HOUSEHOLD RESOURCES Providence House...... www.provhouse.org...... 651-5982 Cleveland Seed Bank..... www.ClevelandSeedBank.org St. Herman’s House of Hospitality.... …………961-3806 Cuyahoga Benefi ts Application Hotline: ….… 416-4440 www.sainthermans.com Cuyahoga Cty Department of Jobs & Family Services St. Malachi Center. www.stmalachicenter.org 771-3036 Ohio Direction Card...... 987-7000 Salvation Army Emergency Aid...... 861-8185 Greater Cleveland Food Bank...... 738-2265 Harbor Light (Two Parent Families)...... 781-3773 Gr. Cleveland Food Bank Benefi t Help Line....738-2067 Trials for Hope …………………………….…… 296-3374 Healthy Cleveland ………………… www.healthycle.org 2100 Lakeside Men’s Homeless Shelter...... 566-0047 Needs Cleveland …………………..…………..400-8213 Volunteers of America...... 621-0120 VViewiew tthehe OSU Extension’s Urban Gardening ...... 429-8246 Westhaven Youth Shelter ……………………. 941-0062 Ohio State University Extension West Side Catholic Center...... 631-4741 Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga Cty .. 429-8200 ext. 1 Y-Haven …………………...……………………. 431-2018 22020020 PlainPlain PressPress Pilgrim Congregational UCC …………….…... 861-7388 Redeemer Crisis Center………………….…… 281-0808 HOUSING PROGRAMS & RESOURCES CCommunityommunity GGuideuide St. Augustine Church...... 781-5530 CHN Housing Partners ………………………...574-7100 St. Augustine Home Delivered Meals ………. 631-7717 chnhousingpartners.org OOnlinenline aat:t: staugministries.org/home-delivered-meals Cleveland Energy $aver …….………….. 855-343-7884 St. Herman’s House of Hospitality...... 631-9860 Cleveland Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs .. 664-4529 St. Malachi Church Meal Program ……..…… 861-5343 pplainpress.bloglainpress.blog Cleveland Furniture Bank …………..………... 459-2265 St. Vincent de Paul Society Cleveland Municipal Court Housing Division....664-4295 Brookside Hunger Center ………..……. 749-4295 Cleveland Restoration Society...... 426-3106 Community Corner Hunger Center ...…… 631-6508 Community Housing Solutions………...... ……651-0077 St. Pat’s Hunger Center ……………...….. 281-5854 Council for Economic Opportunities in Gr.Clev.696-9077 Salvation Army Cleveland Adult Rehabilitation 881-2625 Cuyahoga County Auditor’s Offi ce……...... … .443-7010 Seeds of Hope ……………………………..……281-2958 Cuyahoga Land Bank ……………………...... …698-8853 AAttentionttention NNonprofitonprofit OOrganizationsrganizations Twice Blessed Free Store ……….…… 961-6968 ext. 17 www.cuyahogalandbank.org rrumc.org/twice-blessed aandnd GGovernmentovernment AAgenciesgencies CMHA Public Housing Applications...... 361-3700 CMHA Progressive Action Council ………..…. 432-5536 HHelpelp uuss kkeepeep tthehe GOVERNMENT Dept. of Aging Senior Homeowner Assistance.664-2833 PPlainlain PPressress CCommunityommunity GGuideuide uupp ttoo ddate.ate. Adult Probation - City...... ,...... 664-4930 Department of Community Development . City of Cleveland Dog Kennel…………...... … 664-3069 Housing Rehabilitation Programs...... 664-2045 TThehe PPlainlain PPressress -- all City Depts ...... 664-2000 Housing Development Offi ce…….…..664-2869 550th0th AAnniversarynniversary CommunityCommunity GuideGuide Division of Streets (Report Pot Holes) ……... 664-2510 Emergency Home Energy Assistance Prog. .518-4014 wwillill bbee ppublishedublished iinn Division of Waste Collection...... 664-3711 Foreclosure Prevention Program tthehe MMarcharch 20212021 PlainPlain PPress.ress. Cleveland Clerk of Courts ..www.cmcoh.org... 664-4860 (NHS & NeighborWorks) . 1-888-995-HOPE EEmailmail aanyny uupdatespdates oorr nnewew aadditionsdditions tto:o: Cleveland Public Power … www.cpp.org…... 664-3156 Habitat for Humanity, Greater Cleveland...... 429-1299 [email protected]@gmail.com City Council Offi ces...…...... 664-2840 Home Energy Assistance Prog (HEAP)... 800-282-0880 Ward 3 Councilman Kerry McCormick...... 664-2691 HEAP Appointments ……………… . …. 518-4014 Ward 11 Councilman Brian Mooney ....… 664-3708 Home Repair Resource Center ………………. 381-6100 8 March 2020 • Plain Press Tree Stewards share plans for increasing Cleveland’s tree canopy by Chuck Hoven “If the city is interested in planting and Western Reserve land Conser- The assessment notes that nearly tree canopy that ranges from 20 to Deloris Watson of the West Side trees, let’s make it happen,” he said. vancy. all Cleveland neighborhoods lost 30%. The Kamm’s neighborhood Tree Stewards and Dan Leamon of Leamon noted the 16-foot-wide tree Koski pointed to the recently pub- tree canopy between 2011 and has a tree canopy at just above 30%. the Tremont Tree Stewards were lawns in parts of the Tremont neigh- lished Cuyahoga County Urban Tree 2017 with the highest losses in the Kosky stressed that the Cleveland among the graduates of the Sher- borhood that would make prime Canopy Assessment which showed Detroit-Shoreway and Edgewater Tree Plan will depend upon not only wick Tree Steward Training Program locations for planting trees. that Cuyahoga County lost about 6% neighborhood at 14% loss of canopy planting on public land, but also being honored at an appreciation Courtney Blashka of Holden of its tree canopy from 2011 to 2017 and neighborhood planting trees on private properties. ceremony held by Holden Forests Forests and Gardens, speaking to and the City of Cleveland lost about at 13% loss of canopy. The Cuyahoga County Tree Canopy and Gardens and the Western Re- the graduates of the Sherwick Tree 5% of its tree canopy between 2011 The goal of the Cleveland Tree Assessment notes that “Possible serve Land Conservancy. The Feb- Steward Training Program, said and 2017. Plan, Kosky said is to increase the Tree Planting Area is dominated by ruary 6th ceremony, at the Cleveland the program is designed to connect The Cuyahoga County Urban City of Cleveland’s tree canopy to residential land use, accounting for Botanical Garden in the University people to trees and “inspire you to Tree Canopy Assessment notes that 30% by the year 2040. Most neigh- 44.6% of all possible Tree Planting Circle neighborhood, offered an op- take action to make your community despite gaining over 1,200 acres of borhoods in and around the Plain Area in the County.” portunity for Tree Stewards to tell more livable.” new tree canopy, the City of Cleve- Press coverage area have a long The Cleveland Tree Plan notes about their efforts to help restore Jill Koski, President and Chief land had a net loss of 1,600 acres of way to go to reach that goal. The the many benefi ts of increasing the Cleveland’s tree canopy and share Executive Offi cer of Holden Forests canopy from 2011 to 2017. The city Bellaire -Puritas, Tremont, Cudell, tree canopy in the city of Cleveland. their plans for the upcoming year. and Gardens thanked partners in the of Cleveland now has a tree canopy Detroit Shoreway, Stockyards, Benefi ts of increased tree canopy Staff members and volunteers Cleveland Tree Coalition for their measured at 17.9%, well below the Jefferson, Clark Fulton and West noted in the plan include: fl ooding from Holden Forests and Gardens, efforts to help get “us back to be the Cuyahoga County average of 34.7% Boulevard neighborhoods all have and water pollution reduction, ero- and the Western Reserve Land Forest City we used to be.” Partners for existing tree canopy. The assess- tree canopy that lies between 10 sion prevention, energy savings, Conservancy also shared infor- engaged in the Cleveland Tree ment report defi nes tree canopy as and 20% coverage. The Ohio City lessening the impact of high heat mation about the progress of the Plan include the City of Cleveland, “the layer of leaves, branches and neighborhood is at 20% coverage. days, carbon reduction, cleaner Cleveland Tree Plan and efforts to Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, stems of trees that cover the ground The Old Brooklyn, Brooklyn Centre, air, better health, higher property help increase the local tree canopy. Holden Arboretum, LAND Studio when viewed from above.” and Edgewater neighborhoods have values, more successful business Watson said this past year, the districts, habitat for wildlife, stronger West Side Tree Stewards planted and more vibrant communities, safer trees on Pear Avenue and a few on streets, and buffers for noise and Madison Avenue. She said Craig pollution. Hoffman and six members of the The Cleveland Tree Plan notes West Side Tree Stewards helped that Cleveland once known as the with the effort. She said, Hoffman Forest City has fallen behind other engaged neighbors, asking their cities in the amount of Tree Canopy. help in identifying places to plant As noted above Cleveland currently trees. Watson said volunteers from has a tree canopy of 17.9% with a Calvary Church on W. 65th Street goal of 30% Tree Canopy by 2040. helped with the planting. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania listed its This coming year, Watson said tree canopy at 40% in the year 2011 West Side Tree Stewards plan to with a goal of increasing it to 60% use the West 65th Rapid Station in by the year 2031. Cincinnati, Ohio, is the EcoVillage as a starting point working to increase its 2011 tree canopy and fan out South, East and West of 38%. Louisville, Kentucky is hoping from there to fi nd locations to plant to increase its 2013 tree canopy of 37% to 40%. Washington, D.C., with a 35% trees. She said she would be con- tree canopy in 2009, is working toward a tacting other tree stewards for help 40% tree canopy by 2029. Boston listed in planting once the group has a its tree canopy at 29% in 2006 and had planting date and places to plant. a ten-year goal to increase that to 49% Dan Leamon of the Tremont Tree by 2016. Even New York City listed a Stewards spoke of the efforts of his greater tree canopy than Cleveland with group to care for trees in Lincoln a 24% canopy in 2006 with a goal of Park and near the Christmas Story increasing that to 30% by 2036. At the conclusion of the ceremony, House on W. 11th this past year. Lizzie Sords of the Western Reserve Leamon showed those in atten- Land Conservancy noted that an April dance the tree watering cart he built 25th gathering at Zone Recreation Center to carry water to young trees planted will kick off this year’s efforts to grow in the middle of Lincoln Park. Lea- PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Cleveland’s Tree Canopy. The day will mon said he hopes that the Western February 6, 2020; Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s and Holden Forest and Gardens’ Sherwick Tree include information of funding available through the City of Cleveland for tree Reserve Land Conservancy can Steward Graduate Appreciation Event, Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Boulevard: Delores Watson partner with the City of Cleveland planting on tree lawns throughout the and Craig Hoffman of the West Side Tree Stewards share their plans to plant trees in the EcoVillage area city, instruction on tree plantings, and to plant trees in the coming year. of the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. tree give-a-ways.

and enriched community. LLINCOLNINCOLN HHEIGHTSEIGHTS “We’re going to work on this proposal ccontinuedontinued ffromrom ppageage 3 to make it easier to read,” Jurca said connecting to Kenilworth Avenue and while wrapping up his presentation. to West 14th Street and Lincoln Park. Mary O. Skoropys, a retired Cleveland A shared parking agreement between Police Department Lieutenant and resi- The Lincoln and Liminis Theater has dent of Lincoln Heights raised her hand already been discussed; a new pocket to ask a question. “How does this affect park with a wide tree lawn presents all the people who own their property, an opportunity for public seating and with all this new development, and their a place where residents can hang out. taxes that keep going up?” Wedge shaped public benches fastened Senyak stepped in to explain that the to concrete pads will encourage people Lincoln Developers Fund, which was to interact while discouraging transients mentioned earlier in Jurca’s presentation from sleeping on the benches. as a potential source of relief for property Owners of the former Pizza Pan and owners, was meant to help defray the Nuckley building sites near the corner of cost of repairs to residents’ properties Willey Avenue and Scranton Road are and not for tax increases to help longtime developing various residential and com- residents stay in the community. mercial options that could add vibrancy “We assume property taxes increase to the neighborhood. The Lincoln Heights with new development,” Senyak said. Block Club expects to review design “We already lost eleven people from the proposals from both entities sometime neighborhood.” in the spring. Skoropys continued, “We went to a Eye catching public art and bright hearing and we were told that because lighting intervention with additional of the improvements in the neighborhood signage on the bridge underpass at Ke- our taxes went up.” nilworth Ave could build on the concept “We’re both retired police offi cers,” her of developing strategic gateways to the husband, Walter Skoropys added. “You neighborhood, Jurca pointed out. To the can’t beat the system.” south of Lincoln Heights, opportunities Following a discussion on the impact ISSUE 33 ISSUE 33 ISSUE 33 ISSUE 33 in the future exist for a new residential of new development on the community development on the site of Scranton and escalating property taxes for exist- to help reduce for life-saving services for increased early for programs for older School combined with a public park to ing home owners, a motion to vote was infant mortality. from MetroHealth. childhood education. residents like meals reinforce community goals. New town called, seconded, and the proposal was on wheels and home development further south across approved by an overwhelming majority home healthcare. the Scranton Road bridge and I-90 would of residents. add to the gateway experience. Tremont West Development Corpo- The Seventh Hill fi nal proposal will be ration is expected to post the 100-page Issue 33 is the last item on the ballot, but make it your first priority. submitted to Tremont West Development fi nal version of Reaching Lincoln Heights Corporation before heading to the City on their website in the near future. of Cleveland Planning Commission next When asked about the proposal pro- month. While residential and commercial cess, Jurca replied by email, “I admire Vote FOR Issue 33 real estate developers have not com- the boldness of the Lincoln Heights com- mitted to building any new construction munity to take on the complex challenge th on or before Tuesday, March 17 based on their recommendations within of housing affordability,” he said. “I was the plan area, Jurca feels confi dent the encouraged to hear how many long-time Paid for by County Action Committee proposal offers a path forward to the residents and recent residents wanted creating of a notable, densely populated more opportunities to meet each other.” PPasteaste pagespages 6 & 7 herehere Tax Prep Free by AARP …………….…………623-6927 Ward 12 Councilman Anthony Brancatelli 664-4233 Housing Cleveland...... 877-428-8844 Tax Prep…Volunteer………...... … www.refundohio.org Ward 14 Councilman Jasmin Santana …. 664-4238 Housing Research & Advocacy Center…….… 361-9240 Unemployment Compensation (One Stop)..... 664-4673 Ward 15 Councilman Matthew Zone...... 664-4235 Fair Housing Hotline ……………………… 361-9861 Veterans Affairs Dept...... 800-827-1000 Ward 16 Councilman Brian Kazy ……. 664-2942 Neighborhood Assistance Corp. of Amer .888-297-5568 Cleveland Lead Hazard Control………………..664-4021 Northeast Ohio Apartment Association ...... 241-1635 Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-9).…1-800-964-4699 Ohio Housing Finance Agency ...... 888-362-6432 SENIORS Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-11) …...... 522-4900 Ohio Heating Assistance (HEAP &PIPP) 800-282-0880 A Place for Us………………………..…………..672-5730 U.S. Senator Rob Portman …………..……….. 522-7095 ODA Holtine Hearing Impaired….. 800-686-1557 Benjamin Rose Institute...... 791-8000 U.S. Senator …….…………… 522-7272 Rebuilding Together ……………………… 800-418-4429 Cleveland Department of Aging...... 664-2833 Conservancy/Cuy Valley National Park …330-657-2909 Rental Housing Information Line (Legal Aid) .. 861-5955 Cleveland State University Project 60...... 687-2279 Cuyahoga County Board of Elections...... 443-3200 ReStore -Habitat for Humanity ………..……… 429-1299 Cuyahoga Com College Cuyahoga County Council ……………………. 698-2010 Thriving Communities Institute …… ……… 515-8300 Center for Aging Initiatives...987-2274 District 3 Council Member Dan Brady.....….. 698-2014 Cuyahoga County District 7 Council Member Yvonne Conwell.. 698-2017 LIBRARIES Division of Senior & Adult Services...... 420-6700 Golden Buckeye Card...... 1-800-422-1976 Cuyahoga Cty Children & Family Services...... 431-4500 Main Branch...... 623-2800 Greater Cleveland Volunteers ……...... 391-9500 Cuyahoga County Family Service Centers Homebound Service Department....623-7005 Gunning Park – Rose Center for Aging Well .. 373-1917 Virgil Brown ….…. 987-6978 TDD-TTY...... 623-2916 Hispanic Senior Center...... 631-3599 Westshore ….….. 939-2523 www.cpl.org James Woods Rose Center for Aging Well.....373-1916 Old Brooklyn .…. 635-2918 CLEVENET Library Consortium Kirby Manor Apartments...... 521-5445 Cuyahoga Cty Job & Family Services……...... 987-7000 www.clevnet.org/cleveland.php Long Term Care Ombudsman.. www.ltco.org ..696-2719 Cuyahoga County Information Service Center.443-8000 Brooklyn Branch...... 623-6920 National Caucus & Center on Black Aged...... 721-9197 Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Offi ce ……..….…..443-6000 Carnegie West Branch...... 623-6927 North Coast Seniors Connect……...... 623-2902 ext. 10 Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District …..… .443-3749 Eastman Branch...... 623-6959 Ohio Department of Aging Cuyahoga Valley National Park…….…… 440-546-5996 Fulton Branch...... 623-6969 Elder Rights Unit...... 800-282-1206 Emergency Medical Service ……….………… 623-4545 Jefferson Branch...... 623-7004 Ohio Senior Health Insurance Info Prog.. .800-686-1578 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) …… …..522-1400 Lorain...... 623-7011 Older Person Law Unit..(Legal Aid)...... 687-1900 Fire Department (non-emergency)...... 664-6350 South...... 623-7060 Passport ………………………………..…. 800-626-7277 NE Ohio Areawide Coor Agency ...... 241-2414 x273 Walz...... 623-7095 Salvation Army West Park Corps Community Center Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District ….…. 881-6600 CSU Library (Plain Press issues)...... 687-2486 West Side Senior Services & Nutrition Program Ohio Dept. of Insurance Missing Money…800/686-1526 Cuyahoga County Public Library...... 398-1800 ……………………………………….. 252-3593 ext. 106 Ohio Governor John Kasich ...... 614-466-3555 www.cuyahogalibrary.org Senior Citizen Resources Inc. ………...…….. 749-5367 Ohio State Senators Little Free Library (Baltic) ………………..……. 228-4383 Senior Transportation Services …….….1-800-983-4782 21st District: Sandra R. 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Press • March 2020 on the corner. Walter Martens, Licensed Funeral A quick walk east of the for- Director at Walter Martens and Sons mer Royal Castle will land you at Funeral Home – located at 9811 perhaps Denison Avenue’s most Denison Ave., said while there may storied building, Sachsenheim Hall. be fewer total businesses along the Translating to “Saxons’ Home,” the road now, the businesses that are building, which Saxons – ethnic Ger- there still maintain strong business mans – called “The Sachsenheim,” traffi c. gave Transylvanian immigrants a According to Martens, the West place to engage in cultural activities Boulevard and Stockyards neigh- starting in 1907. borhoods along Denison used to Just west of the bridge, you will be heavily dependent on public fi nd one of the most out-standing transportation, which meant there landmarks on Denison Avenue is was little need for parking. Since the Alexander Kimberley House. that is no longer the case, some Located at 7403 Denison Ave., built entities have suffered due to lack of in 1866, the house was home to parking. Alexander Kimberley, who was an Martens’ funeral home, which is English immigrant and business- historically signifi cant in its own right, man. opened in 1948. The building, which is more than 100 years old, was a house Kimberley’s presence stretched before the funeral home was established beyond Denison Avenue, as he by Walter’s father. owned property in Ohio City and Martens said he believes those who other nearby areas. regularly travel up and down Denison For Kimberley, his success was may not be very familiar with many of a matter of being in the right place the historical buildings. at the right time. Cleveland’s popu- The historical buildings on Denison lation boomed between 1845 and may not be as apparent to the untrained eye as they once were, and these 1860 thanks to industrialization, and PHOTO BY DEBBIE SADLON locations may not be as booming as February 18, 2020; Former Royal Castle restaurant at 7201 Denison (corner of Ridge and Denison). Kimberley’s three Cleveland saloons they were in the last century, but the – one on Superior Street, one on of 2004. Just before one crosses department store once thrived along structures still stand to tell the story ccontinuedontinued ffromrom ppageage 5 Public Square and one on Merwin of a street that attracted people of all the bridge a shopping area lies to with Carousel Lanes bowling alley issue of the Plain Press says the old Street on the east bank of different classes, social standings and the South at the corner of Ridge and a Royal Castle Restaurant. The backgrounds. bridge was slated to close in January – provided places for workers to go and Denison where the huge Zayre site now houses Dave’s Supermar- after their shifts. Editor’s note: As part of the lead up ket along with Neighborhood Family Since his death, Kimberley’s once to the Plain Press’ fi ftieth anniversary in 2021, the Plain Press is publishing a Practice and a strip of storefronts humble abode is now used for com- where the bowling alley used to be. series of articles on the main streets in mercial purposes, and is currently the Plain Press service area. The arti- The former Royal Castle Restaurant housing the Rincon Criollo Take 2, a Building, with its the original, charac- cles were initiated by Plain Press Board second location of the popular Puer- member Leo Jeffres and students in teristic architecture, still sits empty to Rican restaurant. While the house his journalism class at Cleveland State may not stand out as it once did, its University. Plain Press staff added infor- aging bones at the intersection of mation from the Plain Press archives to W. 73rd Street still have interesting supplement the articles from Professor Jeffres’ class. features as it looks on to Denison. March 2020 • Plain Press 11 MMETROETRO HHEALTHEALTH new buildings could end up being clumsy neighborhood by purchasing housing four, signifi cantly below the federal gov- hold onto that wealth, you get to see that and cheap, the streetscapes dull, and the stock and opening a health clinic while ernment’s projection. The MetroHealth increase over time.” ccontinuedontinued ffromrom ppageage oonene community park feeble. spending little to directly benefi t to the project will focus on people making be- MetroHealth also participates in work The NRP Group, a developer, owner, tween 30% - 80% of the median regional force development and job training with The mixed-used workforce housing, de- community. As real estate values in- builder, and managing company from income or $25,000 to $53,000 annually Tri-C and other partners to create career signed as upscale dormitory style living, crease and property taxes go up, housing Cleveland known for delivering impres- for a family of four. One-bedroom units paths for individuals. is transitional for residents anticipated to instability increases; renters in particular sive returns for investors, will partner will range between $348 to $465 month; “We’ve increased our minimum wage live there between 1 to 3 years, accord- struggle to stay in place. with The MetroHealth System and CCH two-bedroom from $470 to $850 month; to $15 per hour,” he added. “That’s an- ing to Zucca. The commercial and retail Scott Skinner, project manager for Development Corp. to develop the and three-bedroom from $750 to $1250 other way of creating wealth.” space on the ground fl oor is intended for The NRP Group, showed concept de- mixed-use community. NRP partnered month. As the meeting continued, questions businesses that fulfi ll and compliment the sign drawings of Metro North, a 72-unit with Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Skinner turned his attention to Metro about hospital employee and visitor needs of the community. affordable housing apartment building Community Development for All People South, a second project slated for con- parking, changing traffi c patterns, plans “We’re not looking for national chains with a first-floor commercial space, in Columbus, Ohio, several years ago. struction later this year. Metro South is a for the 12-acre green park, bike lane like a Starbucks or anything like that,” fitness room, community room, and The Residences at Career Gateway, an u-shaped building of 100 to 110 market infra-structure, and communication he said. “We are trying to create a white kitchen space. First fl oor units will have affordable workforce development made rate apartments with 80-85 one-bedroom strategies with the public during the box retail space for businesses that fi nd porches to create a neighborhood street up of 58 apartments and townhomes, and 20-25 two-bedroom apartments. construction period, were asked. it very diffi cult to locate along West 25th community feel as you’re walking down includes a training center where resi- The apartment complex, which faces A final comment came from Marc Street. We’re looking at the possibility of Sackett Avenue, according to Skinner. dents and the people in the surrounding West 25th Street, is mainly targeted for Alvarado who expressed concern about a small-scale grocery store to work with The three-story apartments sit over a neighborhoods can take classes hosted medical residents. the potential for new retail and commer- our Food As Medicine Program.” one-story opportunity center to replicate by Nationwide and other local organiza- “The NRP Group for the entire life-time cial services to serve the community. MetroHealth created its own non-profi t a row of single-family townhouses each tions. of both Metro North and Metro South With development under way in the development corporation called CCH with their own entrance. Urban hospitals as major players in projects will be the property managers,” Clark-Fulton area, he wondered whether Development to accelerate the pace “A demonstration kitchen will be added community development are nothing concluded Skinner. businesses like Phunkenship, a sour- of revitalization of the West 25th Street not for small businesses but more for our new but it hasn’t always worked out as “Building wealth in the community is ale beer brewery on Sackett Avenue at Corridor and its neighborhoods by healthy cooking program,” added Zucca. planned. In Baltimore, Maryland, Johns another one of our goals,” Zucca contin- West 32nd Street, are the best fi t for the developing real estate and “place mak- “We will be teaching healthy cooking Hopkins University Hospital razed whole ued. neighborhood. ing” enhancements. Placemaking is a classes there.” blocks of homes, displaced hundreds of When asked what he meant, Zucca “I have some concerns about devel- community-driven process for designing The federal government says a house homeowners and tenants, and rebrand- turned the conversation to home own- opment that doesn’t service the commu- public spaces (streets, sidewalks, pla- is affordable if a family with an income ed the neighborhood as part of its East ership and job training. nity,” Alavardo said. “I’ve seen it happen zas, squares, campuses, parks, and so that matches the median income of the Baltimore Development Initiative more “There’s lots of different ways of in Ohio City and throughout Cleveland. on) that are mixed use, host a variety of region can afford that house. In Greater than fi fteen years ago. Residents haven’t creating wealth. The quickest way is Opportunity zones provide opportunities activities for diverse audiences, and are Cleveland region the median annual seen any benefi ts yet, according to the to increase home ownership,” he said. for developers who profi t from seeing my well-connected to the city. Placemaking income for a family of four is $70,000. Baltimore Sun. The “With the inevitable increase in property neighbors leave,” he said, adding, “It’s does not itself make a real place, accord- The Clark-Fulton neighborhood median invested heavily in the Fairfax-Hough values, if you could own your home and very disturbing.” ing to some critics of the concept. The income is $23,000 annually for a family of our founding Associate Board who are REUNION GED, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 Cuyahoga County, needs volunteers to CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY BBOARDOARD dedicated to promoting the mission of THE 1960 CLASS OF SAINT STANIS- p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Seeds of Litera- advocate for children who have been Teach For America to achieve education- LAUS HIGH SCHOOL will hold a reunion ccontinuedontinued ffromrom ppageage 2 cy,3104 W. 25th Street. Seeds of Literacy neglected and abused. CASAs are al equity in Cleveland. We are seeking at the end of July 2020. For more infor- CLEVELAND PEACE ACTION ANNU- offers FREE one-to-one GED tutoring everyday citizens who are appointed individuals from all backgrounds and mation contact Reie Dix of the Alumni AL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Featuring to adults in Cleveland. In association by the Court to advocate for the safety experiences who believe in the limitless Committee at 216-357-2674. Kevin Zeese: “Declining U.S. Empire and with Esperanza, Seeds of Literacy and well-being of children and represent potential of students. If you are interested VOLUNTEERS the Peace Movement’s Role” Thursday, has expanded its services to include the children’s best interests. CASAs th in being a part of our founding Associate CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE March 19 , Pilgrim Church, 2592 W.14th tutoring for Spanish-speaking adults in are trained to investigate, facilitate, Board, please complete the application JAZZFEST CLEVELAND is looking St., Potluck @6:30 pm, Board Elections the Clark-Fulton community. Bilingual advocate, and monitor one or two cases by visiting this site:teachforamerica.org for energetic and passionate music and Volunteer Recognition @7:15 pm , volunteer tutors are needed. Curriculum, at a time to help the Court make the FREE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS lovers to volunteer at the 41st annual Kevin Zeese @7:30 pm. practice tests and tutoring will be con- best decision for a safe, caring, and TRAINING FOR YOUR STUDENTS: Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by BENEFITS ducted in Spanish. Training for tutors will permanent home for children involved The Red Cross is offering FREE youth KeyBank. The College is accepting ap- INTERVIEW ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS: be provided. For more information visit in the juvenile justice and child welfare disaster preparedness presentations for plications online at www.tri-c.edu/Jazz- Northern Ohioans for Budget Legisla- www.seedsofl iteracy.org, or to volunteer systems. Those interested in becoming elementary-aged students. The 30-to-60- Volunteer through Friday, March 27. The tion Equality wants to hear about your call 216-661-7950 or email: SHARON@ a CASA, please visit cfadvocates.org or minute classroom-based presentations online form asks for basic information experiences applying for or renewing SEEDSOFLITERACY.ORG. call 216.443.3377 for more information. are designed for students in grades to align the skills of the individual with the your benefi ts like food stamps or Med- CASA of Cuyahoga County, a program K-5. To learn more about the program or tasks at hand. The 2020 Tri-C JazzFest icaid. To get information to improve the of Child and Family Advocates of system, they are doing short interviews schedule a presentation contact: John. runs June 25-27 at . Plumbing with people on benefi ts. If you can do a [email protected] or visit redcross. BILINGUAL TUTORS NEEDED FOR brief interview, contact Jacie at jacie@ org/youthprep. SPANISH SPEAKERS TAKING THE organizeohio.org or call (216) 651-2606. FOOD CHURCHES LINCOLN WEST GLOBAL STUDIES PPlainlain PPressress THE SHROUD OF TURIN – A GAL- HIGH SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY, 3202 th LERY OF IMAGES and other artifacts W. 30 Street, 3-5 p.m. on March 10, th in the Passion of the Lord Jesus Christ. April 14, May 12 and June 9 . Fresh PPlainlain PPressress TToo AAdvertisedvertise It will be held in the Community Center Produce. Bring your own bags. Enter of Trinity Lutheran Church, W. 30th & from North side parking lot. ccontactontact Lorain, on April 3rd and 4th. Times for RECREATION viewing will be from 10am to 4pm on both LINCOLN WEST SCHOOL AS A EEdd TTishelishel days. Admission is free. The Community NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE, 3202 BBUSINESSUSINESS aatt Center is located at the end of the cul-de- W. 30th: Free night recreation and sac on West 30th St (behind Wendy’s). community programming. Open 6-8 DDIRECTORYIRECTORY [email protected]@yahoo.com Free will donations accepted. For more p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and information call 216-688-0040. Thursdays on days when school is in Auto Body CONSUMER session thru March of 2020. Free space Accountant Rooms For Rent PARATRANSIT SURVEY: Northern for community groups for meetings and Ohioans for Budget Legislation Equality extracurricular programs. Programs (NOBLE) will be conducting a survey available for residents include: arts & regarding Greater Cleveland Regional crafts, basketball open gym, batting Transit Authority (GCRTA) paratransit cage, cooking class, indoor track, Near rider experiences for the next couple of West Rec, soccer, tutoring, weight months in an effort to improve paratransit room & Zumba. For more information services in entirety. If you or someone visit neighborhoodleadership.org. Site that you know utilizes paratransit and coordinator is Michelle Cruz. 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