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Start a New Holiday Tradition! 5th Annual Euclid Holiday Celebration on December 4th!

by Carl Lake Why not make the Euclid Symphony Or- The Thanksgiving holiday is close at hand. chestra a part of your family tradition, this So close, you can almost smell the turkey year, and every year? in the oven, see the candles on the table, We will have our annual Holiday con- and taste the pies! Macy’s Parade. Football. cert on Sunday, December 6th, at 3:00 p.m. Black Friday. To most of us, traditionally, at Shore. We’d be excited and overjoyed if Euclid Holiday Celebration will take place December 4th, 2015, at Shore Cultural Centre. it is the start of the Holiday Season! Snow, we could share a part of our holiday with maybe. Cold, probably. Christmas, Han- you! The cost? $8 before the date, or $10 at By Chris Cipriani tree and free visits with Santa and nukah, Kwanzaa, whatever holiday you the event. See EuclidSymphonyOrchestra. A much anticipated Euclid holiday Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Church Choir observe, is coming. But it’s not ONLY com for details. A very small amount to pay tradition returns with the 5th An- Concert will be held in the audito- the holiday itself that makes the season. to enjoy the music of the season delivered nual Euclid Holiday Celebration rium, and the Holiday Bistro on the It’s what you DO with the time between by our own Euclid Symphony! If you attend taking place on Friday, December 4, lower level of Shore will be serving a Thanksgiving and that other holiday that once, we are sure you will be back every 2015! The event will be held from 5:00 wide variety of foods for dine-in or makes it joyous! year to celebrate with us! to 9:00 p.m. at Triangle Park, which to go. Exciting new features this year Family, worship, lighting ceremonies, The Euclid Symphony Orchestra wishes is located in front of the Shore Cul- will include an ice sculptor creating a holiday music, decorating, shopping, holi- you and your family a wonderful Novem- tural Centre, 291 East 222nd St., in Fire & Ice tower. The City of Euclid, Downtown Euclid. This festive event Shore Cultural Centre, and the Euclid day parties, baking, whatever is your tra- ber, a happy and safe Thanksgiving, and features horse drawn wagon rides, Chamber of Commerce are proud to dition, is the biggest part of the holidays, we hope to see you December 6th to ring in free activities and crafts for children, be partnering again this year on this with the exception of the holiday itself. our tradition! along with the lighting of the holiday important community event. There’s one more thing that you could Yes, Virginia, there is a Euclid Sympho- make a part of your holiday enjoyment. ny Orchestra! Page 2 The Euclid Observer Volume 6 • Issue 11 November 2015 November 2015 The Euclid Observer Volume 6 • Issue 11 Page 3

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Arts Community Euclid Bandleader Milan Racanovic to Be Honored at Polka Hall of Fame Euclid Boys League Receives $5,000 Resident Opinion - A Letter to Music Awards Show Grant from the UPS Foundation Euclid’s New Mayor with 84 different orchestras and countless that became popular with accordionists in Hall of Fame, (216) 261-FAME, toll-free (866) by Kurt Steigerwald “We are proud of this achievement by Raquel Santiago investments by the city could improve the recordings in his 50-year career. They were Slovenian communities internationally. 66-POLKA, or [email protected]. The Euclid Boys League received a $5,000 for our community. We reset our Dear Newly Elected Mayor, overall living experience for everyone in the voted in for their lifetime achievements by The Awards Show rolls out the barrel Reserve rooms at the Downtown Marriott grant from the UPS Foundation which priorities 8 years ago to be impactful in I am writing to express my concerns as a city, even amid some of the negative activities Euclid resident, and as the mother of three that take place. the Polka Hall of Fame membership and and the red carpet at 2:00 p.m. on Satur- Hotel through Euclid’s Kollander Travel at a drives global corporate citizenship and building community through baseball and daughters, ages 12, 11 and 7. Perhaps the development of a commu- announced at a preview meeting on Octo- day, November 28, in the Marriott Grand special rate of $105 per room-night, includ- philanthropic programs for UPS (NYSE: have achieved that recognition from UPS ber 15. Winners will be announced in nine Ballroom, 127 Public Square in Cleveland. ing free parking, (216) 692-1000, toll-free We’ve lived in Euclid for nearly 14 years. nity/recreational center could offer a range of UPS). on all four focus areas of their foundation. categories, including Polka Band, Musician, The theme, “A Century of Cleveland-Style (800) 800-5981, or [email protected]. We were first drawn by the character of our programs for residents of all ages. This could The grant will be used toward the con- This really speaks to living our mission, the and Album of the Year. Polka,” salutes the late bandleaders (and Eu- The Thanksgiving Polka Weekend was home, Euclid’s accessibility to the lake and house everything from recreational and arts Euclid accordionist and bandleader Mi- clid residents) Frankie Yankovic and Johnny begun by polka radio deejay Tony Petkovsek tinued capital improvement of Willow and integrity of our organization, what it stands other communities, and the affordability of programs, to job training. lan Racanovic is among six achievers to be Pecon on their 100th birthdays with musical in 1963. Petkovsek and musicians and Hero parks that The Euclid Boys League for, how we contribute on a local level, and the area. There is also a need to instill pride in home added to the Trustees Honor Roll for their acts reflecting the polka trends since 1915. leaders of Slovenian and ethnic organiza- has been supporting. Over the past several ultimately the world,” noted the longtime We were fully aware of the economic and ownership and residency in Euclid. Too many contributions to polka music. The others Entertainers include, among others, Joey tions founded the National Cleveland-Style years The Euclid Boys League has reno- president of The Euclid Boys League, An- demographic shifts within the city and when home owners are simply failing to maintain are bandleaders and accordionists, Johnny Miskulin of the cowboy combo Riders in the Polka Hall of Fame and Museum in 1987. vated or upgraded several playing fields thony Stachnik. Stachnik and his family the housing crisis hit in 2007-2008, we swal- their properties, affecting the overall appear- Pastirik (North Olmsted, OH) and Marty Sky and Wisconsin’s Jeff Winard, plus Jeff The Cleveland style of polka has roots in within Euclid, either through its own fun- have been instrumental in strengthening lowed hard and did our best to bloom where ance of many neighborhoods. It’s depressing. Sintic (Eastlake, OH); polka radio personal- Pecon and Bob Yankovic in tributes to their Slovenian folk music with influences from draising efforts and/or in partnership with Euclid’s recreation baseball program while we were planted. For the most part, we have Communities like the trendy Gordon enjoyed living here. Square Arts District in Cleveland have done ity Patty Sluga (Eastlake, OH); saxophonist fathers. Denis Novato, the Slovenian accor- country and western, jazz, pop tunes, and the City or the Euclid City Schools. helping to lead efforts to refresh the playing We love the Euclid Library and the Euclid more with less than what exists in Euclid. Yet, Joe Samsa (Wickliffe, OH); and Eddie Lisze- dionist from Italy, takes center stage as the other nationality sounds. The lively style of This grant is a first time achievement for fields. wski (Creekside, PA), the late accordionist world-renowned champion of the diatonic American dance music was especially popu- Youth Soccer Organization in particular. We the negative trends in our community have The Euclid Boys League and validates that Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Euclid Accordionist and Bandleader Milan Racanovic who led Eddie and the Slovenes. accordion known as the button box. The lar in the years following World War II when also value the Euclid Police Department’s ef- diminished Euclid’s public image. When Eu- the Euclid Boys League lives the mission Ga. The UPS Foundation identifies specific to Be Honored at Polka Hall of Fame Awards Show At age 81, Milan Racanovic has proven All-Star Polka Big Band is under the direc- artists like America’s Polka King Frank forts to keep the community safe, including clid is in the news, it is usually crime related. Gala, Saturday, November 28, in the Grand Ballroom that its sets out to provide in the Euclid areas where its backing clearly impacts so- its expanded community outreach initiatives. There does not seem to be a tangible effort of the Downtown Cleveland Marriott Hotel. he has staying power as a polka musician. tion of Tom Mroczka. Yankovic scored million-selling hits. Polka He is one of the only Cleveland-Style Polka Enjoy three days of music and dancing music is enjoying a revival in cities across community and provides capital to the cial issues. In support of this strategic ap- However, the rise in violent crimes, the underway to enhance the city’s image, or im- by Joe Valencic bandleaders from the 1950s who is still with top Cleveland-Style and Slovenian the Midwest and mid-Atlantic. continued improvement efforts of the base- proach, The UPS Foundation has identified number of abandoned or neglected homes, prove its condition for the benefit of residents, On Saturday, November 28, at the Cleveland popular and performing today. With four polka bands and performers from Ohio, The Euclid museum features audio exhib- ball fields the community utilizes and the the following focus areas for giving: volun- the lack of recreational infrastructure and not just the sake of economic development. Downtown Marriott Euclid bandleader albums to his credit and countless televi- Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Wis- its, photos and original instruments tracing neighborhoods that they support. teerism, diversity, community safety, and what I perceive as a lack of vision for the city, Euclid could use a PR boost and a vision that Milan Racanovic will be added to the Polka sion appearances, the accordionist endeared consin, Minnesota and Canada. Performers the Cleveland-style polka from its origins in the environment. In 2014, UPS and its em- are troublesome. incorporates the needs of both residents and Hall of Fame Trustees Honor Roll at the himself to generations of polka-lovers and include Canada’s Grammy-winning Polka the city’s Slovenian neighborhoods in the ployees, active and retired, invested more As a family, this reality affects how we businesses. feel about living here. It erodes our sense of In closing, I realize that there are positives 28th annual Polka Hall of Fame Awards is still at it. His band performed old-time King Walter Ostanek, Dick Tady, Eddie 1890s to national renown. The Polka Hall of than $104.2 million in charitable around security and affects many of the choices and and negatives in every city. I know that crime Show with Cleveland-area musicians Ed- Slovenian favorites with his identifiable Rodick, Del Sinchak, Hank Thunander, the Fame gallery pays tribute to significant mu- the world. The UPS Foundation can be die Bucar and Dave Wolnik to be inducted, high-powered rhythm. He was a regular at Frank Stanger Orchestra (Polka Band of the sicians and individuals, as voted each year decisions we make. (Examples: Do we update is everywhere and that limited resources found on the web at UPS.com/foundation. Saturday, November 28, 2015. World Ac- area clubs and on TV’s Polka Varieties. He Year), and Patty C and the Guys (Button Box by the membership. The archive preserves our kitchen? Do we add another bathroom? challenge Euclid. Nonetheless, there must be To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom. cordion Champion Denis Novato headlines owns a unique squeezebox – a piano accor- Band of the Year). Music is Thursday from 5,000 Slovenian and Cleveland-style record- Do we stay or do we go? Now or later?) a way for the city to put the same focus on re- the Awards Show gala, the high point of the dion with a diatonic sound which he calls a 3:00 to midnight; Friday from 1:00 p.m. to ings, dating back a century. ups.com/RSS. While there may be plans underway for taining and attracting home-owning families three-day Thanksgiving Polka Party Week- Putton Box. In 1965, Milan helped start the midnight; and Saturday evening after the The Polka Hall of Fame is located at 605 “The UPS Foundation is honored to sup- the city’s economic development, it’s hard to as there is on economic development. end hosted by the Euclid-based National Polka Boosters, the well-known local music 4:30 p.m. Polka Mass with Fr. Frank Perkov- East 222nd Street in Euclid, Ohio, in the port the Euclid Boys League’s efforts to pro- see where there are similar efforts to at least If not enough is done to retain home own- Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, Thurs- fan club. ich and the Joey Tomsick Orchestra. historic former Euclid City Hall. Hours are vide baseball to boys and girls ages 5-14 to maintain a certain quality of life for hard- ers and young families by investing in schools day, Friday and Saturday, November 26, 27 Two songs by musicians from Slovenia Dance admission Thursday and Friday is Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, the City of Euclid and surrounding suburbs working families. and recreational resources, the city will likely and 28, in the Grand Ballroom of the Mar- were announced as All-Time Hits. The ex- $15 per person and $10 on Saturday, includ- 11:00 to 4:00. Admission is free. For details, while fostering positive self-esteem, good For instance, the well-worn locker rooms end up with even more vacant or rented prop- riott Hotel in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. hilarating “Trumpet Echo Polka (Na Goli- ing free indoor parking. 18 and under free. contact (216) 261-FAME or www.polkaf- sportsmanship, and team values through at Memorial Pool make us think twice about erties, which will exacerbate some of the cur- swimming there. The tennis courts are in rent challenges. As someone with a relatively The late Eddie Bucar (Willowick, OH), ci),” written by Slavko Avsenik and Vilko Awards Show tickets are $20 each. Save with ame.com. a family and community oriented environ- need of upkeep, too. The crowds that we’ve young family, it’s my hope that the city strikes was a long-time polka radio broadcaster and Ovsenik, is one of the world’s best-known a Saturday Polka Pass – the Awards Show and Joe Valencic, President, National Cleve- ment,” said Eduardo Martinez, president of bass-player. The late Dave Wolnik (Wick- polka compositions. “The Quiet Valley (V the Saturday dance are only $25 per person. land-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum sometimes encountered at the library en- a healthy balance moving forward. The UPS Foundation. “Our goal is to fund liffe, OH) was a drummer who appeared dolini tihi)” is a folksy waltz by Lojze Slak For dance and show tickets, call the Polka trance after school make us less inclined to go powerful programs that make a lasting dif- during the week. Sincerely, Progressive Gives Back to the ference to the global community.” I can’t help but think that a few strategic Raquel Santiago Cicerini Community at Shore! 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Bringing History to Life with the UpStage Players’ Announce Shrek A New Era at New Day Academy Day Academy. In the past 10 Original Play “The Star on My The Musical Jr. for Early-January years Coach Barnes has led his Heart” at Shore Cultural Centre 2016; Will Hold an Open House/ high school teams to a combined record of 167-24. In his tenure Audition Workshop in December at Andrews Osborne Academy, Coach Barnes led his team to three consecutive Lake Effect Conference Championships (2013-2015). In the 2013-2014 season Barnes was awarded the Lake Effect Conference Coach of The Year. Coach Barnes has also mentored 20+ AAU teams at various levels from grades 6 to 11 during the off-season. Currently nine of Coach Barnes former stu- dent athletes are playing basket- ball at the collegiate level. Here at New Day Academy the Enroll now! (L to R) Casey Wilcox and Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher meet to discuss the original play The Star on My boys basketball team has seen Heart by Angela Miloro-Hansen based on Inge’s memoirs. For information visit www.shoreculturalcentre.com/ success in the past under dif- events/thestaronmyheart ferent leadership, we feel Coach Lowest college tuition in Northeast Ohio Coach Nate Barnes by Chris Cipriani said regarding the Holocaust, “There are Barnes is the missing piece to the In November, 2015, an original play The so many different stories from people who by Matthew Orgovan to come and check out all that UpStage puzzle that we have needed for by Donovan Boyd Easily transfer your credits to Star on My Heart written by Ohio writer went through it and the struggles they all UpStage Players, one of Northeast Ohio’s Players has to offer. Workshop activities many years to take our program to the next New Day Academy is pleased to announce and theater director Angela Miloro- encountered are each so unique.” most enduring non-profit children’s theatre will feature the group’s forthcoming pro- level. We are excited about the future with a four-year university that Coach Nate Barnes has brought his Hansen, will premiere at Shore Cultural Shore Cultural Centre was fortunate companies, invites area youths, ages 7 to duction, Shrek the Musical Jr. and will in- our new head coach and what it means to talents to our organization as the new head Centre, Euclid, and Geauga Lyric Theater to have received an Ohio Arts Council 15, to audition for the troupe’s Spring 2016 clude dancing, audition tips and character have a person in this position that is dedi- coach of the Varsity Boys’ Basketball team. Guild, Chardon. The play is based on the grant towards a portion of expenses for musical, Shrek the Musical Jr. Known for building. Attendees can come in for a few cated and passionate about seeing each kid For more information: Coach Barnes comes to NDA with exten- true story of Holocaust survivor Inge Au- this meaningful project. The OAC grant its no-cut policy, UpStage Players “works minutes or the whole time. Refreshments succeed on and off the court. With Barnes sive basketball experience and knowledge erbacher. Of the 15,000 children that were has a goal to encourage economic growth, for the kids” of Greater Cleveland. will be available for purchase. having sent over 20 students to college, he accompanied with an amazing winning www.tri-c.edu imprisoned in the Terezin concentration educational excellence and cultural enrich- Auditions will be held on Saturday, Janu- Shrek the Musical Jr. will be performed is a strong believer that you have to win in and can do attitude! Barnes has served on camp, Inge is one of the few that survived. ment for all Ohioans. ary 2, 2016 for 7- to 11-year-olds and on on March 18, 19 and 20, 2016. Rehearsals the classroom before you can on the court. the coaching staff of some great organiza- 216-987-6000 “The topic of the show interested me,” Isa- Performances take place at Geauga Lyric Sunday, January 3, 2016 for 12- to 15-year- will begin in early-2016. Tech week starts Nate Barnes is a phenomenal coach and tions such as: Lakeland Community Col- bella (Izzy) Glauser said about being cast Theater Guild, November 13th through olds. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with on March 8 and ends on March 17. All ac- we at New Day Academy cannot wait to see lege, Baldwin-Wallace College and Villa as Mary Ann in The Star on My Heart. “I 15th. Performances at Shore Cultural Cen- auditions starting at 10:00 a.m. sharp and tors, actresses and tech crew members will what the future holds under his guidance, Angela St Joseph High School. think the most important thing to me is tre will be heldNovember 20th through ending at 1:00 p.m. on both days. No late- be expected to be present for every tech not only for our boys’ basketball team but Metropolitan Campus We’re excited to add Coach Barnes to that my great grandparents were both in 22nd, at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, comers will be admitted. All children will week rehearsal. also for our entire athletic program. Be on 2900 Community College Ave. | Cleveland, Ohio 44115 our program and our team here at New work camps in Poland during the war.” and at 2:00 pm on Sunday. be required to stay for the entire time. The signature endeavor of UpStage Play- the lookout this season for our Eagles. Let’s Izzy, who is a 6th grader from Concord, Inge Auerbacher will be in attendance Auditions will take place at the North ers each year is the organization’s annual 15-0123 goes on to say “this show brings me closer for the Sunday, November 15th matinee Collinwood-based organization’s perfor- spring musical. After several months of to them and helps me tell their stories.” at Geauga and the Friday, November 20th, mance space, Cleveland Public Library’s learning and collaboration, the efforts of Two young actors have been cast to play evening performance at Shore Cultural Memorial-Nottingham Library Branch dozens of children and adult volunteers Inge Auerbacher at different times during Centre. Auditorium, located at 17109 Lakeshore come to fruition through the professional- her youth. 8th grader Casey Wilcox plays Inge Auerbacher will give a presentation Boulevard in Cleveland. Those auditioning ly-produced junior edition of a Broadway- teen Inge and 6th grader Milena Fernsler at 8:00 pm at Geauga Theater on Sunday, are asked to dress in comfortable clothes caliber musical. plays a younger Inge. Milena feels that peo- November 15th, and at Shore Cultural and shoes, as well as prepare to perform a The mission of UpStage Players is the ple that attend The Star on My Heart “will Centre Wednesday,7:30 pm, on November 1- to 2-minute song from a Broadway musi- dedication to the child performer, instill- walk out with a different view of the Holo- 18th. Admission $10 or free with a ticket cal, bring a current photo and a $10 regis- ing a love of theatre while building leader- caust, and feel more sympathy to those who from The Star on My Heart. She is the au- tration fee. ship and community. The non-profit group had been in a concentration camp.” thor of six books, including I Am a Star, of Application and emergency forms are was founded in 1994–1995 with 30 children In addition to performances of the play, which she will be happy to sign at her ap- available online at www.upstageplayers. and a vision to create love and respect for educational outreach is planned for Eu- pearances. com, so participants can complete the the performing arts. Beyond evolving into clid and Geauga County region students. Tickets may be purchased directly forms in advance to bring with them to the a strong organization of nearly three times Casey is looking forward to “sharing this through the venues. Geauga Lyric Theater audition. Actors will learn choreography as many children today, two keys to the story with may audiences. I think it is great Guild, 440-286-2255, www.geaugatheater. and sing for a panel in a friendly, nurturing success of UpStage over the years have been that we have the opportunity to perform org/events/staronmyheart, is located at 101 environment. UpStage Players is a teaching its unwavering no-cut policy and its army for schools and share Inge’s story with a Water Street, Chardon. And Shore Cul- theatre, so all levels of experience are wel- of committed volunteers. The children of younger age group.” Casey was fortunate tural Centre, 216-289-8578, www.shorecul- come. UpStage Players come from varied back- to have met the woman she will portray on turalcentre.com, is located at 291 E. 222nd In addition to auditions, UpStage Play- grounds and neighborhoods throughout stage. She feels, “She is such a lively spirit Street in Euclid. ers will conduct a free Audition Workshop/ Northeast Ohio, yet they all enjoy a de- and is one of the most uplifting and positive Contact Chris Cipriani at 216-289-8578 Open House on December 5, 2015 from monstrable transformation from everyday people that I know.” for more information about the project, or 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., also at Cleveland kids into accomplished artists. For more Mikaela Klein, who is a marketing as- to learn about student performances for Public Library’s Memorial-Nottingham information, e-mail info@upstage-players. sistant at O’Reilly Equipment, is playing schools Library Branch Auditorium. Interested com or visit www.upstageplayers.com. Inge’s mother Regina Auerbacher. She children and their families are encouraged

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Community Pacer’s - Great Food, Service, Pot Roast Time at Josh’s

Specials byJohn Copic Pre-K through 8th Grade Be sure to stop in at Josh’s Family Meats, 20068 Lake Shore Blvd for all your beef, Faith Academics Community byJohn Copic pork, chicken, and sausages. Josh is known If you have not been to the new Pacers, on for his high quality, excellent prices , and the marginal you are missing out. If you the best bacon anywhere. Tell Josh the Ob- OLL STEM Open House have been there, then you know why it’s so server sent you. busy all the time. The food is excellent, ser- vice is excellent, and you just cannot beat the prices on specials. The staff has created a really fun atmo- sphere where everybody feels at home. The dining room has comfortable chairs and accommodates large parties. The bar area has many high quality TV’s which makes it the perfect place to watch a sporting event. But I go there for the food. The burger on Monday nights is $ 5.00 and is the same burger you can usually order off the menu. And it is delicious. The Pizza special on Wednesday (dine in only) is unbeatable. You really should stop in and try all the specials. Visit the friendly staff of Pacer’s Bar & Grill located at 19800 South Waterloo Rd.

Laparade Early Learning and Training celebrates 10 years of serving

Every classroom featured demonstrations and exhibits The second grade papered the gym with one million dots - to represent a fraction of the nearly 900 million children and families people in the world who don’t have access to clean water.

Mz Parris / Senior Role Model Trainer/Owner of Andre, keeping Laparade’s floors shining like the Laparade Early Learning and Training Center stars that enter everyday, all children deserve Jordyn pre-reading to her peers Skler exploring open ended materials beautiful environments

Our Lady of the Lake School hosted a and technology surrounding it. ting one million dots on paper and cover- were amazed by the number of people who STEM showcase in October, that was a hit Lessons included visits to Lake Erie and ing the entire school gym. turned out to share in their work and sup- with students, families and visitors. Every to water treatment plants, research on glob- “The visual impact of these displays,” said port them. More help also came from VASJ classroom in the school featured exhibits, al resources and on innovations happening one parent, “and the excitement you can students, who helped install the exhibit in presentations and demonstrations show- in our own backyard. The 8th grade tested see in the kids about these projects – this the gym. Thanks to the support of teachers, Jesse working with phonemic awareness materials Ms Sue and Marie, working with schoolagers over Right, Judith Harris , Parent Liason Ms Danielle with schoolager casing the work the students have been do- hypotheses about environmental factors is an amazing event.” Another parent was families and community, Our Lady of the the summer , arts and craft instructors left,LaVonne Rice , Owner/Director ing in science, technology, engineering and influencing pollution run-off. The second struck by peer learning, as different grades Lake students had a tremendous opportu- by parris Rice Step up To Quality (SUTQ) is a five-star mentor S.T.A.R. youth workers through dedication to teaching and loving young math, with a focus on clean water. From grade learned that 900 million people visited each other’s classrooms. And while nity to experience deep, engaged learning Laparade is celebrating its commitment to quality rating and improvement system workshops and seminars. children. models of water sheds to desalination, the around the world don’t have access to clean the students’ work was impressive, so was during a very successful STEM Week. inspiring young lives through quality early administered by the Ohio Department The owners of Laparade Early Learning Eucild friends look for great things to water treatment process to environmental water. When they realized that number was the support from the community. The line care programming and beyond. The center of Education and the Ohio Department and Training Center, LaVonne Rice and happen on Euclid Avenue for children, stewardship, the students dug deep to learn too large to even understand, they set out to stretched out the door for both the morning is always striving to be the change they of Job and Family Services. SUTQ recog- daughters Minister Parris Rice-Sanders, families and the entire community, with about water as a resource, and the science show what one million looks like – by put- and afternoon showcases, and the students want to see in the community. Laparade nizes and promotes learning and develop- and Minister Deia Bradley( deceased) be- Laparade Early Learning and Training Early Learning and Training Center was ment programs that meet quality program lieve that YouthGotPurpose! Laparade will Center taking the lead. incorporated in August of 2005, it opened standards that exceed licensing health and continue to bring quality programming Congradualtions! Laparade Early its doors as a quality training center for safety regulations. The program standards to youth, through a variety of ways and Learning and Training Center OLL Presents Lion King early care educators who are seeking to be- are based on national research identifying resources. Laparade believes all children Our Team: Parris Rice-Sanders, Owner/ Our Lady of the Lake Parish is excited to come National Child Development Associ- standards which lead to improved out- and youth deserve a quality teacher and or Director, LaVonne Rice, Owner/Director present their production of The Lion King ates. A few months later in November of comes for children. adult in their lives at all times. ,Jonae Dowdell- Teacher Assistant, Dani- November 20, 21, and 22. Directed by 2005, the direct operated childcare center Laparade will continue to be committed Laparade is committed to working with elle Scott, Teachers Aide , Judith Harris, Carrie Walsh-Hilf, the play will feature was licensed with the State. The childcare to inspiring young lives. In the New Year, a diverse team that are invested in making Parent liaison, George L Rice Jr. Trans- students and parishioners of Our Lady of center and the training center is located 2016 Laparade is dedicated to serving ALL a difference in the community they live and portation Coordinator , Andre Sanders , the Lake in a beautifully staged version of at25000 Euclid Avenue , Euclid Place office youth in the community, by providing a or work in. Building Supervisor , Mr. Jonathan , Bursar Disney’s classic tale. Admission is just $7.00 building. place for youth to grow. Laparade will be Laparade welcomes two new staff mem- coordinator, Erika Brown- Office assistant for general seating and $10.00 for preferred Since the beginning, Laparade’s God a catalyst to other youth programs and or bers to Laparade Early Learning and Train- , and Tina Rice- T-RICE Communication seating (sold on a first-come, first-served given vision is to be a part of the quality childcare centers seeking to be rated and or ing Center marketing specialist for Laparade. basis for each show). early care movement in the state of Ohio. to maintain their star rating, by providing Sue Micco , a former teacher at Euclid Laparade’s formal reception/open house Everyone is welcome – but this show is The center went from a one star step up to centers and or agencies with trained substi- Lutheran Child Enrichment Center and will be Saturday, December 5, 2015 from bound to sold out, so get your tickets early! quality center to a five star step up to qual- tute staff through Dial –A-Sub, a tempo- Marie Dula , The former director of The 5pm-8pm For tickets and more information, please ity center. rary staffing solutions, endorsed by Lapa- Euclid Lutheran Child Enrichment Center. For more information about our services contact Rita Testa at (216) 486-0850 or Laparade stayed the course. rade Training Center. Laparade will help They both bring a wealth of knowledge and please call (216) 731-8433 Students and parishioners of Our Lady of the Lake are hard at work preparing their production of The Lion King. email [email protected].

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Arbor Stars Visit the Holden Arboretum

The Stand UP Homecoming Parade The annual Stand Up Parade marched down East 222nd street kicking off High following the parade. At the bonfire, student groups performed for Euclid High School’s Homecoming Weekend on Thursday, October 8th! peers who enjoyed popcorn. This was another great event for the Euclid The marching band, sports teams, cheerleaders, flag corps, NJROTC, and community and Euclid High School! many clubs and other activities gathered together for the bonfire at Euclid

Trick-or-Treat at EHS Another sweet event took place at Euclid High School as the Criminal Justice Program hosted the annual Trick-or-Treat night on October 26th. Over 400 children were in attendance which made this the largest year to date! Thank you to all who participated, volunteered, and organized this frightfully fantastic event!

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Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School V Faith. Family. Future. VASJ seniors mentor freshman students Rock Star Teacher of the Month Feature Students often remark about Catholic high schools throughout the Photographer the family spirit at VASJ. It is a nation, included presentations and distinguishing characteristic of the discussions on effective leadership, school. Three VASJ seniors, Tori presentations skills, communication Francetic, Aysia Kemp and Abby and action planning, student council, Smith, decided to make their final year service projects, Spirit Week activities, of high school less about them and and school traditions. more about making sure the incoming The leadership conference gave freshmen immediately felt like they them the skills they needed to take their were a part of the Viking family. idea and make it a reality. They decided “I want the freshmen to love this they wanted to create a new tradition school the way that I do, and the way at VASJ: A mentorship program that my parents do. (My mom graduated would help immerse the freshmen into from Villa Angela in 1983, and my dad the culture of the school. graduated from St. Joseph in 1981.),” They went to VASJ Principal Seniors Abby Smith, Aysia Kemp and Tori Francetic at VASJ’s Leadership Ceremony. says Tori Francetic. “I wanted the David Csank at the beginning of the football, basketball, or volleyball game what is going on here. freshmen to feel as if they were part school year to talk about how they coming up,” Kemp said. “Homerooms “A higher percentage of freshmen of the Viking family from the moment could implement their ideas. can have competitions to see who will went to homecoming. It’s nice that they The Rock Star Teacher for October is Mrs. Gebler who teaches First Grade. Yay! they arrived. I wanted to see the “We [discussed implementing] have the most people attend. This is a know that they have friendly faces to seniors, especially, take the freshmen homeroom captains. And each senior way our school spirit will increase.” see. It’s a lot of good things coming out by Logan Dunnican picked her because she is creative. A teach- under their wing so they always know [would] get a freshman homeroom to If freshman attendance at of it.” Mrs. Amanda Gebler loves to teach Yoga er wrote a poem about Mrs. Gebler Club and 1st Grade. This is Mrs. Amanda A=AWESOME G=GIVING Brian Billups was the feature photographer this they have someone to go to.” go to talk to them about either school VASJ’s 2015 homecoming dance is During their senior year when they month. He took photographs, picked the best ones, Gebler’s second year teaching 1st Grade. M=MAGNIFICENT E=ENERGETIC It was an idea that emerged this or sports,” Aysia Kemp says. “Or if any indication of the success of the are busy with college applications, and wrote captions to go with the pictures. summer while Tori and her classmates they need tutoring in a subject or need mentoring program, it appears to be sports, Advanced Placement courses The school she works at is Imagine Bella A=AMAZING B=BRILLIANT Aysia and Abby studied leadership someone to talk to who isn’t an adult.” working. and a long list of extracurricular Academy of Excellence. She became the N=NOURISHING L=LOVING skills at the Ursuline Educational Principal Csank approved the “I’m really excited because what activities, Tori, Aysia, and Abby are Rock Star Teacher in October. Teachers D=DEDICATION E-ESTRAORDINARY Q and A with Services’ annual Student Leadership mentorship program and it has been we expected to happen actually did,” more concerned about the experience A=ACCOMPLISHED R=RELIABLE Conference in June. The four-day underway for several months. Tori says. “The freshmen seem to be of the freshmen than they are about Tony J. event, which included students from “Captains are also supposed to get forming good relationships with the themselves. After all, at VASJ, family Halloween Events Interview by Tony Jordan Jr. about a dozen Ursuline-affiliated their homerooms pumped up for the seniors and are more informed about does come first. Interviewing Rock Star Teacher Mrs. Amanda Gebler Q: How many years have you been teaching? A: 2 years VASJ Drama Club presents ‘Game of Tiaras’ Q: Do you have kids, if so, how many? VASJ’s Drama Club will be “Our performers are passionate The play will take place in A: No kids giving four performances of their fall and work hard throughout the VASJ’s gym Friday, November 20, at Q: Do you like teaching? play, “Game of Tiaras,” beginning year to improve on their skills and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 21, at A: Yes. That’s why I’m here! with a dress rehearsal performed for abilities. 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 22, Q: How do you plan your lessons so bril- local schools such as, St. Jerome, Our “We have several new freshmen at 4:30 p.m. liantly? Lady of the Lake and Ss. Robert and who are bringing an amazing amount Tickets are available for purchase A: Mrs. Hall’s help. William. of talent to our organization. Our in the school’s main office. Q: What advice do you have to rookie “The fall play is full of comedy, performers, technical crew and stage **Artwork designed by Janessa teachers? mystery, and murder,” says Co- crew are working hard to make this White ’19 and voted by her peers as These are Imagine Bella’s Costume Contest Judges. A: Make time for yourself outside of school. Director Cristina Nahra. the best performance yet.” the artwork to represent the fall play. The Announcement Club led by Mr. Williams will Q: What degree do you have? judge costumes at Imagine Bella’s Halloween A: Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education Parade. Imagine Bella had its first pumpkin raffle. Each teacher painted a pumpkin and students put in tickets. Q: What college did you go to? A: Cleveland State and many more You are cordially invited to join Lexia Student of the Month Q: What city were you born in? London Fletcher ’93, Bob Golic ’75, By BK Kennedy A: Dayton, Ohio Mike Golic ’81, Elvis Grbac ’88, At Imagine Bella we have this wonderful Q: What’s your favorite subject? Desmond Howard ’88, Clark Kellogg ’79, thing called “Student of the Month”. How A: Recess and the 1969 St. Joseph football team you can become it is not all about being the Q: What is your favorite color? at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School’s best student, it’s about having persever- A: Blue ance. Ms. Figueroa describes it as, “Never Hall of Champions Induction Ceremony giving up, even when things are hard”. A student from each grade gets picked by a These legendary athletes will teacher to be the student of the month. take part in a round-table discussion Halloween sharing stories and memories. Imagine Bella celebrates their successful students as “Student of the Month”. Students were picked Parade who demonstrated the character trait of perserver- Students work hard on Lexia to finish their jobs. ence. Tuesday, November 17, 2015 By Terrica Bennefield How Lexia works is your child has to have 6 p.m. in VASJ’s gym a password and a username. Students at Go Get Waggle By Lawren Brown Imagine Bella get this from their teacher. By Abigail Juhasz The Halloween Parade is all about where Then your child can login. Next, your child How Waggle works is that you go to www. the kids walk around the building with can start reading. Each time they can pass gogetwaggle.com and you can put your their costumes on and get candy. All the Register at vasj.com reading levels. Lexia is like a reading game. username and password in the little boxes kids are allowed to participate. It happens Please try to log your child in. The site is at the top of the website. Also, at the begin- in the afternoon after lunch and enrich- www.lexiacore5.com for students in grades ning you might have to put your school and ment. Students go outside and inside the K-5. Sixth grade students use Lexia Strat- state. After that, you can do games and ac- building. It happens because it is fun to do Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School egies at www.lexiastrategies.com. Often tivities. You have a pig that changes by how things for Halloween. The staff members Imagine Bella students use it at reading well you do on math and reading. You can plan it and kids bring candy. This year we 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard • Cleveland, OH 44119 • 216-481-8414 • www.vasj.com centers, library, and computer specials. You use it on iPads, computers, and Chrome- are having a costume contest. If you want to Catholic education in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions can use devices like iPad, computers, but books. Also, what Waggle is all about is Students love Waggle so much they work on it in participate you have to give your teacher a not phones. Hope your child gets on!!! getting extra learning. centers. dollar. Pictures of the winners next month!

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Robert and William Health Hospice of the Western Reserve Annual Meeting Nov. 17 to Focus www.srweuclid.cc or www.srwschool.cc Life Learning Love on Storytelling by Laurie Henrichsen nary dedication and support of its corpo- STORIES New Day Academy is pleased to announce rate volunteers SRW Parishioners Unite and The SRW School Community Steps Ivan Schwarz and HBO “Band of Brothers” • Dr. Nick Dreher, Chief Medical Officer, Actor James Madio to Provide Keynote HealthSpan, for his continuous advocacy Celebrate at the Parish Expo Up To Raise Funds For Technology Residents of Euclid and the surround- for quality at the end of life ing communities are invited to join staff Hospice of the Western Reserve has a few and volunteers of Hospice of the Western special surprises in store this year. “Forget Reserve for its 37th annual meeting, “Tell what you thought you knew about annual LIVE Your Story,” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5:00 to meetings,” Finn said. “This one will be very 7:00 p.m., in the Cleveland Convention different. The call to serve and commitment Center Ballroom, 300 Lakeside Ave. Ad- we all share will be dramatized in a way we FOREVER, mission is free; complimentary valet park- think will be inspiring and entertaining. ing will be provided. Keynote speakers are We encourage everyone in the community Ivan Schwarz, President and CEO of the interested in learning more about our work BUT ONLY IF Greater Cleveland Film Commission, and to join us.” award-winning actor, director and produc- Meeting sponsors are First National er James Madio, well known for his role as Bank, HW & Co., Hanson Services Inc., Sgt. Frank Perconte in the award-winning Willis of Ohio, The Adcom Group, Health- HBO miniseries, “Band of Brothers.” Span, Tri-County Ambulance Services, Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer Hartland & Co., GMS, BeRemembered. YOU and wine will be served at 5:00 p.m.; the com, Busch Funeral and Cremation Servic- evening’s program begins at 5:30 p.m. es, AdvaCare Systems, Stewart and Donna Registration (requested) is available on- Kohl and Intellinet Corporation. line at hospicewr.org/story or by phone at About Hospice of the Western Reserve 216.383.5291. Hospice of the Western Reserve is the This year’s theme, “Tell Your Story,” region’s leading provider of hospice and TELL shines a spotlight on the deeper work of palliative care. Now in its 37th year, the hospice and the significance storytelling nonprofit community agency provides plays in communicating values, memories end-of-life care, caregiver support and grief and traditions. “Everyone wants to be re- support services for families throughout by Mrs Martha Dodd the Walk-a-Thon with 60% participation membered. Storytelling provides an avenue Northern Ohio as well as many special- God blessed us with a beautiful day on Fri- and 65 volunteers to make this fundraiser to creating a lasting legacy that will live on ized programs for the community at large. THEM. by Ellen Ivory rishioners to meet and gather information day, September 25th, as the SRW students a huge success! The funds collected have and be treasured by loved ones and future In September, Hospice of the Western Re- SRW Parish held a Parish Expo the week- about the various ministries, committees, took to the sidewalks for the 2nd Annual been ear-marked for the school’s technol- generations,” said Bill Finn, President and serve and HMC Hospice of Medina County end of October 24 and 25, 2015. Over 50 organizations, and educational opportu- Walk-a-Thon. Friends and family members ogy fund. The students are proud that their CEO of Hospice of the Western Reserve. completed a merger. The new organization ministry groups were represented at the nities that are available within the parish donated over $23,500 to sponsor students hard work will result in an increase of tech- “We’re honored that two of Hollywood’s benefits from combined best practices, event which was held in the school gym. community.” on their walk. This was well above and be- nological devices and tools for their use in master storytellers – the Greater Cleveland increased operational efficiencies and an According to Fr. Scott Goodfellow, Paro- Each ministry was showcased through yond our goals and expectations. The SRW their studies. Film Commission’s President and CEO, expanded range of services for patients, You’re invited to join us for our chial Vicar, “The Expo was held to generate the use of a display at a table and served community really stepped up to support Ivan Schwarz, and two-time ‘best actor’ families and the communities served. awareness, enthusiasm, and involvement to educate parishioners about stewardship award winner James Madio – will be join- About Ivan Schwarz 37th Annual Meeting among parishioners, ultimately increasing while also allowing them to ask questions, ing us to provide rare glimpses into their Schwarz is well known for his work on parish ministry. It is a celebration of the discern their many gifts and talents, and Technology Enhancements at SRW craft and to share their personal insights.” HBO’s Emmy Award-winning Band of Tuesday, November 17, 2015 work of the Church and a special event that learn how they can share their gifts within “We’ll also be recognizing individuals Brothers miniseries. He is the driving force recognizes the importance of all volunteer a particular parish ministry. and organizations that have gone above and behind the filming of box office hits in Reception: 5 p.m. Program: 5:30 p.m. efforts. The Expo is a wonderful way for -pa beyond to assist us in sharing the hospice Cleveland, including The Avengers, Draft Cleveland Convention Center Grand Ballroom mission across the communities we serve,” Day, and Captain America: Winter Soldier. 300 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH 44114 Finn said. This year’s honorees will be: About James Madio The Truth About Bullying Cindy L. Steeb, a member of the Medina In addition to his memorable role as Sgt. Per- FEATURING County Advisory Board, who played a piv- conte in the “Band of Brothers” miniseries, IVAN SCHWARZ otal role in the merger of HMC Hospice of two-time best actor award winner James Ma- President and CEO, Medina County and Hospice of the West- dio portrayed “Stosh” in the 2014 film “Jersey Greater Cleveland Film Commission ern Reserve Boys,” and his career extends to behind the Master of movie and television production, Ivan Schwarz • 107.3-FM, The Wave, for the station’s im- camera, where he has produced the award- is well known for his work on HBO’s Emmy Award-winning portant role as a community ambassador winning independent projects “AppleBox,” Band of Brothers miniseries. He is the driving force behind the filming of box office hits in Cleveland, including The • Lubrizol Corporation, for the extraordi- “The Box “and “Love Lies Bleeding.” Avengers, Draft Day, and Captain America: Winter Soldier.

Determination, God and Therapy WITH SPECIAL GUEST JAMES MADIO then spent three weeks in an acute rehab Actor, Producer, Director and Writer facility to recover some of her most basic A two-time Best Actor Award winner, James Madio is most mobility. When it was time to move out of recognized for his role as Sgt. Frank Perconte in the Band of this facility, it was obvious to Fritzie that Brothers miniseries, and as “Stosh” in the 2014 film Jersey she couldn’t go home. She chose to move to Boys. His career extends to behind the camera where he Mount St. Joseph Rehab Center in Euclid, has produced the award-winning independent projects, a place where she had spent many hours AppleBox, The Box and Love Lies Bleeding. as a volunteer with their pet therapy pro- gram. When Fritzie arrived at Mount St. by Heidi Shenk Joseph, she couldn’t even move her toes,  Complimentary Valet Parking but she was thrilled to have the physical FREE AND by Mrs Martha Dodd The Google Classroom/Suite initiative In February of 2014, Elfrieda “Fritzie”  Hors d’oeuvres, Wine and Beer Served Holtcamp was an active and independent therapist tell her, “Stick with me, I’ll get OPEN TO In August Ss. Robert and William School has afforded the faculty and students an  To RSVP, please call 216.383.5291 or you moving.” With hard work, motiva- by Chris Kelley is going on in the world. According to Bon- The addition of 165 Chromebooks to our opportunity to collaborate in an online 85 year old woman. When she began to THE PUBLIC visit hospicewr.org/story On October 18, 2015, Officer Ed Bonchak chak, “It is good for us to be ever aware of fleet of technology has allowed us to move environment as an extension to in-school experience back pain, she was told that she tion, and many hours of physical therapy came to Ss. Robert and William to speak to what may be happening around us and not closer to our goal of 1:1 devices for our lessons. Students are able to complete as- had a bladder infection. It never occurred and occupational therapy, Fritzie did “get the youth about bullying. being afraid to take a stand against bully- students. All students in grades 4-5-6 have signments online without the use of special to her that this would lead to a life changing moving”. After 14 months, she was not GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY In our society today, bullying is an ever ing. No matter how old you are, bullying been assigned a new Chromebook to utilize and expensive hardware. In-class, Google experience. Unfortunately, her pain contin- only walking and able to stand on one foot, growing issue which we must ask ourselves can occur. We can find ourselves getting in the classroom and at home. There are Classroom offers an opportunity for high- ued to worsen and she soon found herself but she was able to leave Mount St. Joseph how we can make a difference. Office -Bon caught up in it or even be the ones doing it.” also 2 carts of iPads and 2 carts of laptops tech collaboration and formative assess- admitted to the hospital with sepsis and Rehab and live independently once again. chak covered everything from bullying in Officer Bonchak gave a wonderful pre- available for student use in the classrooms. ment, meeting the students in the area they the loss of motor function in her legs. An She states, “The therapy at Mount St. Jo- the schools and work place to talking about sentation that made us more cognizant of An E-rate grant worth $14,000 provided are most comfortable, the technological MRI quickly revealed that she had a large seph is fantastic!” She credits her returned what has been happening on social media what is happening around us so we can step the funding to have access points added in age. We are striving to live our mission: to abscess on her lumbar spine, requiring im- independence to “determination, God and websites. up to change the world, one encounter at a every classroom, allowing faster and more provide a 21st century learning environ- mediate surgery. After surgery, Fritzie was therapy”, and to the peace and care that she The night created an awareness of what time. efficient Internet access. ment at SRW. told that she would never walk again. She received at Mount St. Joseph Rehab Center.

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