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Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 4 • Issue 5 June 2013 President Addresses Euclid’s Youth A fresh face by Ellen Ivory to write about many things through the The third grade students at Ss. Rob- rubric of the Flat Stanley character.” in Euclid ert & William Catholic School, under As part of their project, the students took by Sherrie Zagorc the guidance of their teacher, Ms. Lura Flat Stanley for a week and wrote a letter We now have a great opportunity to Spinks have been learning how to write back to the class about what they did with get just-picked produce direct from local a friendly letter. A recent assignment him. The final element of this assignment farms when “City Fresh” fruits and veg- was based on the Flat Stanley project was to write a letter and send Flat Stanley etables come to Euclid Tuesday evenings and the results were admirable. to a famous person. Each child was allowed 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm June 11 to October The Flat Stanley project is described, to choose anyone they wanted. Some of the 22. City Fresh is a weekly produce deliv- as follows, on their website. “The basic children wrote to actors and actresses, oth- ery system organized by volunteers, principle of The Flat Stanley Project is to ers wrote to athletes. David with his Presidential Letter farmers, and Euclid community mem- connect your child, student or classroom However, SRW student, David, opted bers to bring the bounty of local farms with other children or classrooms partici- to write to President Barack Obama directly to Euclid’s neighborhood Fresh pating in the Project by sending out “flat” and the President responded! The Visual Art of Stop at Bethlehem Community Church, visitors, created by the children, through “David was quite surprised when 24490 Euclid Ave. Our citizens can take the mail (or digitally, with The Flat Stan- an envelope arrived from the White Ms. Linda Ewing advantage of this delicious opportunity ley app). Kids then talk about, track, and House,” states Spinks. “It is so impor- by Laureen Deveney when they order a “share” of this 95% write about their flat character’s jour- tant for students to receive such positive A small retrospective of the visual art pesticide and herbicide-free or organi- ney and adventures. Although similar to feedback,” she continues. of Ms. Linda Ewing was shown May 1-31 cally certified produce in advance to fit a pen-pal activity, Flat Stanley is actu- The letter told about Flat Stanley’s in the “Art Corridor” of Euclid Public the family’s summer and fall schedules. ally much more enriching-students don’t adventures at the . A picture Library located at 631 East 222nd St. Ms. City Fresh is a program of The New have to wonder where to begin or what to of the President and several other interest- Ewing Re-entered college in her later Agrarian Center (www.gotthenac.org/ write about. The sender and the recipient ing items were included in the mailing. years; she obtained her Bachelor of Arts city-fresh), a non-profit organization and already have a mutual friend, Flat Stanley. As another school year comes to a close, Degree in Art from State in the only CSA (community supported Writing and learning becomes easier, flows teachers are hopeful that their lessons and 2008. However in her younger years she agriculture) program in the area that naturally, and tends to be more creative. projects have made an impact on their attended Columbus School of Art and accepts weekly payments, works in urban This is what teachers call an “authentic” students. For this class, and especially Design. Today she continues to study as a food deserts, provides a limited income literacy project, in that kids are inspired to David, it is certain that this will become “Project 60” student at CSU. This is a state discount and accepts the Direc- write of their own passion and excitement one of those memorable moments. sponsored program that allows people tion Card. A Single size share will provide about the project, and given the freedom Additional Contributor: Ms. Lura Spinks sixty years or older to attend college for enough food for 1 to 2 people and costs free. Call your local university to inquire. $15 ($9 limited income) while a Family When she first entered CSU no Chinese size share provides enough for 3 to 4 peo- language classes were being offered, so ple and costs $28 ($16 limited income). Our Lady of the she was able to also attend Case Western This program lasts for 20 weeks, but is Reserve as a transient student, studying flexible. You can decide the weeks you Lake School: Chinese for four years in addition to her want to receive your produce shares. Just studies at her home institution. remember to have your order in at least 1 Brick by Brick The presentation contained her work week prior to when you want your share. in both water-based paints and drawing From the City Fresh website you can by Jennifer Millett and Lauren Zbiegien media. However for the reception, held on see an example of a Single share in July: 1 The enthusiasm surrounding Our Lady May 2, she brought in her ceramics. This onion, 1 cabbage, 1 head Romaine lettuce, of the Lake School is contagious. Students show was retrospective and not new work; ½ pound green beans, 2 yellow squash, ½ in kindergarten through eighth grade The castle constructed by the kindergartners of Our the drawings contained the nature of a Lady of the Lake School. pound pickling cucumbers, 1 zucchini, 1 participated in their annual STEM week. paper quality that had the feel of coming bunch kohlrabi, 1 bulb garlic, 1 eggplant Each grade level chose a math-infused out of storage. This was indicated by their and 4 Lodi apples. A July Family share different lab tests in order to gather evi- slightly wrinkled character and some theme with the incorporation of Science, dence to solve their mystery. would include 1 onion, 1 cabbage, 1 head Technology, Engineering, and Mathe- discoloration. Some of the works were Romaine lettuce, 1 pound green beans, 2 Third graders blasted off into space sketched on what appeared to be non-acid matics to present to the community. The studying rocketry, angles, and power. yellow squash, ½ pound pickling cucum- community showcase also included grade free newsprint. This did not negate the bers 2 zucchini, 2 bunches kohlrabi, 1 Students constructed pen rockets and dis- content of the work, but rather imbibed it level line dances. STEM week was made bulb garlic, 1 eggplant, 1 bunch of beets cussed which angle and power was needed with more honesty. possible due to the dedication of Tracy with greens, 1 pint grape tomatoes, 2/3 to get their rockets to fly the fastest. Ms. Ewing shared her personal life Davis and a grant from the Talty Family pound kale and 8 Lodi apples. The fourth graders of Our Lady of the throughout these works. Dedicated to Foundation. Students and teachers took Euclid’s City Fresh program encour- Lake explored “Everything Penguins.” her parents was the drawing “Joseph and learning to a whole new level. They created power points telling about ages you to catch “fresh food fever” by The following is a sample of the proj- one of 17 species of penguins. Students Continued on Page 10 ordering your shares, volunteering your ects completed by each grade level: also demonstrated how countershading time, and spreading the word about City The kindergarten students traveled to helps protect penguins from predators. Fresh – Euclid. When you participate the world of medieval castles. Students The fifth graders were busy incorpo- you not only receive delicious seasonal constructed a classroom-size castle rating math into the sport of baseball. produce; you close the distance between using 3-dimensional building blocks. The fifth graders started off by visiting farm and table and you create a culinary They also made and demonstrated the Classic Park in Eastlake to measure vari- adventure for your family. Community use of a catapult. ous distances. When they returned to volunteers will help you with the order- The first graders went back in time school, they used these measurements to ing and pick-up process of your shares to explore science and mathematics on create “dot” art. A very exciting moment and they will even provide preparation the Oregon Trail. Students did plenty was when the students got to run a con- tips to utilize the delicious produce you of measuring while studying the differ- cession stand. The students discussed will receive. ent states of matter making butter, and cost, profit, and inventory. City Fresh order forms are avail- other yummy treats. Sixth grade spent the week build- able at www.gotthenac.org/city-fresh The second graders explored shapes ing tetrahedron kites and geodesic in addition to the information table at and patterns by solving the mystery domes. The domes seemed to take over each Euclid Fresh Stop event. Join us on of “Who Borrowed Mr. Bear?” Stu- the classrooms! They are very strong Tuesday, June 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at dents studied footprints and performed Continued on Page 5 “Peanut and Friends,” by Linda Ewing. Continued on Page 5 Page 2 The Euclid Observer Volume 4 • Issue 5 June 2013 June 2013 The Euclid Observer Volume 4 • Issue 5 Page 3

Dialogue Health A message from Euclid Celebrates Congratulations Euclid Hospital Holds Cereal Drive for EHC Free Medical Services Mayor Bill Cervenik at North Coast Health Memorial Day Seniors! by Sabrina Powers occurring at Euclid Hospital, local chil- spaghetti & sauce, tuna fish, toilet paper, Ministry now available Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites Euclid Hospital is taking a stand dren who do not have someone at home shampoo and other toiletries. Drop off by Mayor Bill Cervenik Your Independent Source for Euclid against hunger by hosting a cereal drive to provide them with breakfast or lunch your food donations at these locations to Euclid residents News & Opinion Dear Friends, and donating all of the proceeds to are supplied with nourishment. Euclid around the city: Curves, The Euclid Pub- Summer is here and it’s now time to by Jeanine Gergel the Euclid Hunger Center. The Cereal City Schools serve approximately 1,300 lic Library, Eaton Family Credit Union or North Coast Health Ministry (NCHM), a Published monthly with a current circulation of enjoy spending time outdoors. There are Drive will run until June 6. breakfasts to students each day at no Euclid Lakefront. faith-based charitable health center located 10,000+ copies. The paper is made available many activities being offering and events free of charge and can be found at business In 2012, Enterprise cost to the students and also offer a in Lakewood, is now offering its services to taking place throughout the city. Here are locations within the City of Euclid and on our came in 4th in all the hospitals systems Summer program for students. low-income, uninsured residents of Euclid. a just few you won’t want to miss: Previously, NCHM services were avail- web site. The views and opinions expressed in throughout the country that partici- To join the cause, donate online at www. City pools will be opening on June 10 able only to individuals who resided in 17 this publication do not necessarily reflect the pated, collecting 71,908 servings. Euclid euclidhungercenter.org or mail checks Diet and Disease and along with them is the new Spray zip codes in northwestern Cuyahoga and views and opinions of the publisher and staff. Hospital came in first with 22,000 serv- made payable to Euclid Hunger Center eastern Lorain counties. In May 2013, Park at Indian Hills playground. This by Joan Holmes Copyright 2013—The Euclid Observer, Inc. All ings, Main Campus was second with to:P.O. Box 23446,Euclid,OH44123. The NCHM eliminated zip code restrictions is the first such facility in the City of The Euclid Diabetes Support Group rights reserved. Any reproduction is forbidden Samira and Danielle Rivers Hang out with the What an amazing accomplishment! Congratulations, 20,000 servings and Hillcrest Hospital following non-perishable items are most from its patient eligibility guidelines to be Euclid and a great alternative to the tradi- Sunshine at Memorial Day Celebration in Euclid. students & teachers! Photo credit: Liz Copic is pleased to welcome Roxanne B. able serve all of . without written permission. was third with 7,600 servings. needed by the Center and are deeply tional neighborhood pool, especially for Photo: Laureen Deveney Sukol, MD MS as the speaker for the “Our mission has always been about The mission of The Euclid Observer is to at- The Euclid Hunger Center serves 530 appreciated: canned fruit, canned veg- families with young kids. The park also June meeting. Dr. Sukol has experience increasing access to healthcare for the tract, articulate and amplify civic intelligence Euclid households per month. Thanks etables, cereal, fruit juice, macaroni & underserved,” says NCHM Executive Direc- has picnic tables, lounge chairs and an in caring for patients with diabetes and and community good will in the City of Euclid to donations and drives like the one cheese, peanut butter & jelly, rice, soup, tor Lee Elmore. “The elimination of zip and beyond. updated baseball field. Student the effects of the standard American code restrictions will allow us to better meet diet on chronic disease. She uses her our community’s changing gaps in need as Become an Observer! Passport to Euclid Walking Program knowledge to help patients prevent and the health care environment evolves.” As a product of citizen journalism, The Euclid June 1-November 9, on Saturday morn- Meteorologists treat diabetes. Her blog, “Your Health NCHM provides and optimizes access Observer is looking for people, ages 3 to ings from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Meet to health care for uninsured individuals 100, to get involved in the paper and the your neighbors, make new friends. at Ss. Robert is on your Plate,” teaches readers how below 250 percent of the federal poverty city. We are looking for volunteer writers, Walks are done at a leisurely pace and to tell the difference between real food level. A vital part of ’s health care safety net for the past 27 years, photographers,designers and illustrators to are 1.5-2 miles in length. Call the Euclid and manufactured calories. help with the production of the paper. It does and William NCHM provides primary care, prescrip- Recreation Dept. for more details at Dr. Sukol has recently joined the not matter if you are a professional or an by Mary O’Neill board of directors of the Diabetes tion assistance, specialty referrals and health amateur, our editorial staff will be glad to (216) 289-8114, option 8. education. With the support of over 150 On May 20, News Channel 5 Meteo- Partnership of Cleveland. She is a volunteer physicians, nurses and other care- help you through the process. 2nd annual Euclid Wind Festival takes rologist Trent McGill came to teach the News Channel 5 Meteorologist Trent McGill came staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic givers, NCHM provides preventive care and place on Saturday, June 22, from 11 am 4th graders at Ss. Robert and William to teach the 4th graders at Ss. Robert and William and clinical assistant professor at the chronic disease management as well as care Register at our website Member Center where about extreme weather. – 7 pm on the grounds of Shore Cultural about extreme weather. Fourth grade Learner College of Medicine. for acute illnesses and injuries. In February you can submit stories, press releases, letters Centre at 291 East 222 St. This year’s teacher Mrs. Terri Rando said that McGill fascinated by this and really enjoyed this The meeting will take place at the 2013, NCHM became the first free clinic in to the editor and photos. Go to www.eucli- Ohio to be recognized as a Patient Centered festival expands on last year’s popular engaged students with the excitement special class time. Euclid Public Library at 6:45 p.m. on dobserver.com, click on Member Center, sign Medical Home, Level 3, by the National lineup of fun, food and activities for all of storms and unique weather patterns. When the students went home, they Monday, June 17th. This meeting is free in, click on Submit Story, and start writing. Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). ages. A variety of artists, musicians and During his presentation, he had students received another great surprise. Their and open to anyone interested in her All patients must register for services No need to register to post online calendar or community environmental partners will involved in simulating thunder and light- class was featured on the 5pm News! presentation. before an appointment can be scheduled. classified ads. be on hand. ning using light and sound. During the weather, McGill featured In addition, at this meeting members To register to become a patient, call (216) 228-7878 ext. 127 or visit our website at The Ss. Robert and William students their lesson in his forecast. What a spe- A LIFETIME OF will sign up for the annual July picnic, You can mail your stories to the Euclid Observer Touch a Truck Monday, June 17 1-3 www.nchealthministry.org to print out enjoyed their experience learning about cial event for these students to see their order bison burgers, and list their con- office at 650 E. 185th St., Cleveland, 44119. pm outside of the Euclid Public Library, an application form. NCHM is located at storms. McGill shared with the students knowledge featured on the news. This CHOICE DOESN’T 16110 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood and is 631 East 222nd Street. Kids of all ages will tribution to the potluck meal. Next deadline: June 25, 2013 some of the experiences he had chasing was a great time of fun and learning for accessible via bus on RTA’s route 26. love to see the big, city vehicles up close storms across the country. Students were the students at Ss. Robert and William. www.euclidobserver.com 216.531.6790 and personal and are welcome to climb END HERE. inside and see how they work. PUBLISHER John Copic

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Betsy Voinovich How to Move a Community Garden Choose the hospice of choice. [email protected] by Kelly Butauski a garden design. City workers are using the Euclid’s Memorial Park Community plan to level the area and move garden soil Most people think you call hospice when you’re all out of options. That’s ADVERTISING John Copic, 216.531.6790 Garden (MPCG) has to move to make from existing beds to the newly designated not true if you call Hospice of the Western Reserve. As Northern Ohio’s WEBMASTERS Dan Ott, Jim O’Bryan room for the new jail construction. What plots. Gardeners and helpers are moving most experienced and most referred hospice provider, we offer more a shock after three years of turning a grass their raised bed frames and any crops and options to personalize care. We focus on helping patients and their WRITERS Kelly Butauski, Mayor Bill Cervenik, plot behind the city jail into a third acre plants. The city provided access to water and families live their lives where they choose – at our unique facilities, at Laureen Deveney, Kim Fry, Jeanine Gergel, filled with thriving garden beds. However, will soon move the heavy items. The plan is home, at a hospital, at a nursing home or at an assisted living residence. Melissa Haky, Laurie Henrichson, Janeen you can’t keep a good garden down; with a working; piece by piece, plant by plant, and Discover why the hospice of choice is Hospice of the Western Reserve. Hoggett, Joan Holmes, Audrey Holtzman, Ellen Touch a Truck outside of Euclid Public Library on June 17. promise of the city’s help, an experienced plot by plot, the new MPCG is coming to Ivory, Leah Kraus, Bob Mahaffey, Jennifer Millett, leadership team, and a crew of determined life. Gardeners can plant crops as soon as Visit HospiceOfChoice.org. Mary O’Neill, Richard Osborne, Sabrina Powers, gardeners we are moving it all – within a their new spot is set. We should be mostly Angela Smith, Sherrie Zagorc, Lauren Zbiegien Euclid Pond and Garden Tour Satur- day, June 29 from 6-10 pm and Sunday, one month deadline. moved and growing by early June. The Euclid Observer is powered by: AGS June 30 from 1-6 pm. Come and view The MPCG came to life in 2010 with the The MPCG mission is to provide a peace- beautiful ponds and gardens that your help motivated residents, the city of Euclid, ful place for residents to garden, for hunger Experience Ohio’s neighbor’s around Euclid have to show- and a grant from the Ohio State University outreach, and for education on the value of case. Tickets for self-guided tour $5.00. Extension Service. The garden’s leadership sustainable gardening. In addition to donat- Purchase tickets at Euclid City Hall, team worked for months preparing the ing more than 300 pounds of vegetables a top-ranked care right Recreation Dept or at Briardale Greens site. The garden opened in the spring of year to the Euclid Hunger Center, we held 855.852.5050 Golf Course. 2011 and since has grown to 40 individual a demonstration on how to grow vegetables HospiceOfChoice.org in your community. beds, each with great soil. There are also two in containers for their clients. Many young I hope you enjoy strolling along the handicap accessible beds, two Euclid Hun- people work and learn in the garden. Several Euclid Hospital is proud to serve our community with comprehensive new walking paths throughout Sims Park ger Center beds, a ten-foot-by-ten-foot shed, youth from Open Doors Academy built and primary and specialty care. Recognized for our top-ranked and the soon to be completed fishing pier. six compost bins with 50 yards of compost, planted the hunger center beds last June. orthopaedic and rehabilitation programs, we also provide a wide range Sitting on a park bench and watching the flowerbeds, blueberries, and our sign. Gar- This year, we sponsored an essay contest of other services, including advanced imaging and surgical services, sun set over is something you deners must relocate all this across Milton for the eighth graders at Central Middle don’t want to miss seeing this summer. I Avenue to the new location, between the School. The winner of the “What is the “BUNDLE AND SAVE longitudinal care clinics, pain management and a Geriatric Assessment hope to see you in the neighborhood. tennis courts and the volleyball courts. value of community gardening?” essay won Program. We’re also a certified Primary Stroke Center, the ND To prepare for the move, the leadership a 10-hour summer job at the garden paying UP TO 25%.” standard for advanced neurological care. It’s good to know the LA Your Mayor, Bill Cervenik IS committee developed a moving plan and a total of $75. Some of our education efforts - Dale Earnhardt Jr. world class care you need is right around the corner. 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FRESH Continued from front page Euclid Hospital: Your partner in good health Bethlehem Community Church 24490 by Angela Smith Clinic orthopaedic surgeon and presi- Health and Well- Euclid Ave. for our first Euclid City Fresh Euclid Hospital is so much more dent of Euclid Hospital. “But we are ness Celebration and don’t forget to check out http://Face- than just a hospital. Home to one of evolving from being a facility that pro- on June 21, from book.com/City Fresh-Euclid. To receive our region’s leading orthopaedic and vides sick care to one focused on health 5 – 8 pm. All are a share on June 11th, your order must be rehabilitation centers, including both and wellness, where instead of caring welcome to attend received by Tuesday, June 4. After that, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation just for those who become ill, we develop and enjoy an eve- you can sign up for the next week’s share services, the 371-bed hospital offers a ongoing relationships with the people in ning filled with in person at the Fresh Stop or by mail- complete continuum of care including our community and work with them to health screenings, ing in your money to the P.O Box on the Euclid Wind Festival On June 22nd To emergency services, acute and sub- promote healthy living through educa- physical activity, cityfresh.org website. This Fresh Stop is supported by numerous Euclid area acute care and outpatient care. But it’s tion, routine screenings, and more.” cooking demon- Mark Froimson, MD also a health and wellness facility, open The hospital is already connecting strations, visits organizations, including the Creating to all members of the community in with the community, partnering last with health professionals and more, all Healthy Communities Program of the Feature Live Music, Food, Kids Activities times of sickness and in health, located fall with the City of Euclid in a suc- in a spectacular location. Cuyahoga County Board of Health. The City of Euclid, Shore Cultural clude a 5K Fun Run in the morning, and $5 for anyone 18 years of age or on a 17-acre campus – complete with a cessful effort to make all city facilities According to Dr. Froimson, the Summer healing garden – directly on the beauti- smoke-free.Euclid Hospital provides Solstice Celebration is an “opportunity Centre and the Euclid Chamber of educational sustainability displays, younger. In an effort to promote fam- ful Lake Erie shoreline. It is the medical smoking education, through cessa- for us to showcase our beautiful location, Commerce have partnered together to community installation art projects, ily and youth activity, the purchase of home for the community of Euclid. tion and support classes; and has been while at the same time increasing aware- present a new summer tradition, the and much more to keep the whole each adult entry comes with one free While the hospital has served the working more recently with Euclid City ness of all Euclid Hospital has to offer, and Euclid Wind Festival. On Saturday, family happy all day. child entry. The first 150 entries will community for many years by providing Schools to educate students about the to take a first step toward building long June 22nd, from 11am-7pm, the park receive a free race T-shirt. Registra- quality care in times of illness or injury, importance of developing healthy diet term relationships with those in our com- healthcare is changing, and Euclid Hos- and exercise habits for life. munity to help them become advocates will come alive with all things wind- Join Euclid’s First Annual tion will be available at clevelandym- pital is at the forefront of that change. To officially launch this next trans- for their own good health.” themed, from kites to kazoos. There 5K Fun Run: “Get Winded” ca.org/branches/euclid or by visiting “Traditionally, hospitals have been formation of Euclid Hospital, and to For more information about Euclid will be wind chimes, art installations, the Euclid YMCA or Infield Chiro- places where no one really wants to go,” welcome the official start of summer, Hospital visit euclidhospital.org. City Fresh Euclid an expanded beer tent, food vendors, The race begins at the YMCA and practic at 21898 Lakeshore Blvd. said Mark Froimson, MD, Cleveland the hospital will host a Summer Solstice live music and much more, all in cel- runs through beautiful downtown ebration of this special feature of our Euclid before finishing at the Wind Are you ready to help make Euclid a BRICK Continued from front page reading works such as “Lord of the breezy lakefront location. Festival. healthier, more active community for structures that taught the students Flies” and “Not Without Hope,” which you and your family? Get up, Get architecture for which you need all- helped them to see how STEM applies Bring the kids! The festival will in- Registration fee for adults will be $25 active, Get winded! encompassing math skills. in situations of survival. They also Seventh graders constructed theodolites talked about faith in survival, a wel- using various materials supplied by the come addition in our Catholic school. Register Your Child For Art Explor- Shore Gears Up For grant from the Talty Family Foundation. This was truly an extraordinary week Parade The Circle Students then took the theodolites out into of learning on each grade level. Students ers Summer Camp, July 15—26 the surrounding neighborhood to survey also participated in math guesstima- Shore has partnered with the Cleve- the land. They culminated the project by tions. The afternoon lent itself to Instant Spend two weeks at Shore this sum- sional local artists. They'll discover land Museum of Art’s Artist Out- drawing a scale map of the neighborhood. Challenges in which students worked as a mer for a fun, creative, learning ad- new talents, make new friends and reach program to put together a group Eighth graders studied survival math team to construct an object using mate- venture. Kids ages 5-12 get the create memories that will last a life- in the South Pacific. Students applied rials provided in seven minutes or less. to participate in Parade the Circle on chance to explore a whole range of art time. algebraic thinking to real-life prob- STEM projects clearly take learning to a Saturday, June 8th at University Cir- whole new level. forms, from theater to dance, painting lem-solving. They also used literature, cle. Artist Wendy Mahon and our and pottery to music and media. Kids Half Day: 9:00am—Noon group of all ages has worked hard at will get a chance to perform in our eight separate workshops and created Carpet Specials 1,200 seat theater, dance in our pro- Full Day: 9:00am—3:30pm an ensemble entitled ‘Nature in Mo- Shore 2 room $599 (up to 333 sq.ft.) fessional dance studios, paint and To register: shoreculturalcentre.com/ tion’, inspired by Athen’s Tower of 1 room $299 (up to 180 sq.ft.) play with clay in our art studios, and Carpet II summercamp or (216) 289-8578. the Winds. We hope you’ll come out Includes Installation learn from some of the best profes- to the parade! 216-531-9105 w/ Premium Pad The Euclid Farmers’ Market Is Now Open Every Friday From 3:00—7:00pm In Store Payment Plan (No Credit Needed) Opportunities available in manufacturing and healthcare The Farmers' Market runs every Fri- Make us part of the start of your Shore has a great lineup of classes for both kids and adults *See Store For Details* Apply today at www.waneo.org day through November 1, from 3- weekend, take home delicious treats all summer long. Registration is now open for karate, 7pm. The market features locally for your summer picnics and barbe- dance, pilates, cooking classes and much more. Get in shape Bring this ad and Contact us at 216-696-7311 or [email protected] or pick up a new hobby! To register, visit shoreculturalcen- recieve 5% discount! grown and organic produce, baked cues, and spend a little time enjoying Upcoming classes include: tre.com/programs or call (216) 289-8578. Discount NOT valid on specials! goods, bedding plants, herbs, jams, beautiful Triangle Park in the heart of Medical Billing @ Tri-C Machining @ Tri-C Welding @ Lincoln Electric honey, tea, chocolates and fudge, downtown Euclid. www.shorecarpet2.com A limited number of spots are available. Participants are selected at random from eligible applicants. In order to be eligible you must homemade pies and more!! 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Euclid City Schools Euclid City Schools Forest Park wins Play 60 Spring Challenge Shoreview fifth June Events by Leah Kraus teachers whose classrooms excelled dur- grade students The ’ Play 60 ing the challenge. Ms. Louise Robison June 1 SAT Testing @EHS (8 a.m.) Challenge, in partnership with the from Stockyard Elementary, Mr. John bring home Our Kids, American Heart Association and in Yuha from Forest Park Middle School June 1 8th Grade Dinner/Dance @ Forest Park (6-10 p.m.) association with Medical Mutual, and Ms. Kathy Valaitis from LaMuth dancing silver Our Cleveland Clinic and the American Middle School all demonstrated a strong June 3-4 Senior Exams Dairy Association Mideast and Fuel commitment to the Play 60 Challenge and gold Community, Up to Play 60, is proud to announce while helping their students achieve their June 4-6 & 7 Grade Awards Ceremony @CMS (6:30 p.m.) Forest Park Middle School in Euclid as physical activity goals. Twelve Shoreview Elementary School Our June 5 NJROTC Awards Night @EHS Little Theater (6-8 p.m.) the 2013 Spring Challenge Top School! The Browns congratulate all those In the Browns locker-room fifth grade students were hand-picked to Investment Along with Forest Park, both Gar- schools that completed the challenge and participate in the Dancing Classrooms June 5-7 Class Trip to D.C. (8th grade) field Middle School in Cleveland and look forward to the 2013 Fall Challenge! of Northeast Ohio’s “Colors of the Rain- St. Christopher School in Rocky River bow team Match Semi-Finals” at Tri- C Play 60 is the NFL movement for an active euclid city June 6 EHS Prom showed a tremendous commitment to generation, focused on increasing the well- May 4. These students used skills they schools the Play 60 movement. Students from ness of young fans by encouraging them to acquired through the 10-week Dancing June 7 Relay For Life of Euclid begins at 5:55 p.m. @ EHS Track these top three schools logged over 2.3 be active for at least 60 minutes a day. The Classrooms program at Shoreview, skills million minutes of activity! Browns are proud supporters of this cam- of ballroom dancing and acting like June 8 ACT Testing @EHS (8 a.m.) Over the course of the six-week chal- paign to increase awareness for the need to ladies and gentlemen. Students gave up lenge, nearly 2,000 students representing stay active and healthy. Through program- June 9 EHS Commencement at CSU (1 p.m.) their recesses to practice their dances; nine local schools, from Euclid to Paines- ming committed to indoor and outdoor Euclid High School expansion projects, such as the annual Play 60 Spring Challenge Champions! they did an assembly for Kindergarten, June 12 Promotion (8th Grade) @ EHS (6 p.m.) ville, logged over 4.5 million minutes of Hometown Huddle, Fitness Zones and the first, and second grade students, and physical activity and committed them- Play 60 Challenge, the Browns aim to get even practiced after school. Senior Art Show June 13 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS selves to living a healthier lifestyle. everyone up and moving! Shoreview was the “purple team,” the by Janeen Hoggett To reward Forest Park for their suc- girls wore purple sashes and the boys Euclid High School’s senior art students held their annual June 14 Last day for teachers (final grading period ends) cess during the challenge, the Browns The Browns and American Heart Asso- ciation will once again be offering the Play wore purple team cards on their backs. art show at Euclid’s Auditorium on May 22. Euclid’s art pro- will host 100 of the top students from the 60 Challenge this fall. The goal of the Play Students were asked to dress elegantly, June 16 Father’s Day gram is part of the Lakeshore Compact Career-Technical school at FirstEnergy , Home of 60 Challenge is to excite kids while creat- the boys all wore shirts and ties, and the Planning District and has students from Mentor, Wickliffe, the Cleveland Browns, for an exclusive ing an active and healthy lifestyle that will girls had on beautiful dresses. There were June 17-19 EHS Summer Youth Volleyball Camp and Willoughby-Eastlake as well as students from Euclid. Play 60 Field Day where students will last a lifetime. To get more information three professional judges that walked The show featured a culmination of the student’s compete in various challenges such as a on the Play 60 Challenge or see how your around on stage while students danced. June 21 First day of Summer! school or classroom can become involved, art work throughout their high school years. All of the football toss and tug-of-war. The Browns Mrs. Rich recalls, “when they got on please call the Browns’ Community Rela- Tug-of-war competition students learned the art of matting, labeling and creat- also commend the top three overall June 24 Special Meeting of the Board @Fordyce (7:30 p.m.) tions Department at (440) 891-5000. stage they were lined up by color (school) ing show cards for each individual piece, giving them and every single Shoreview student had the experience of a professional exhibit. The exhibits their fingers crossed and arms linked.” It included textiles, photography, painting, pottery, and worked, they won GOLD! Students also other forms of creative art work. Summer school schedule and Bluestone Living received scholarships to Tri-C Summer Art teacher, Edith Melon said that the students were “We Run This City” Marathon Program Performing Arts Camp and were moved overwhelmed by the turnout and the interest in their art O.G.T. registration information Wax Museum by Melissa Haky on to the grand finals. work. The artists earned over $4,000 by The “We Run This City” marathon Summer School Registration is June 20-21 from 3–5 p.m. and June 22 from Bluestone 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade For the grand finals, Shoreview was selling their work to family, friends and program has been around for eight years 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at Arbor Elementary School 20400 Arbor Avenue. students hosted a living wax museum one of ten schools competing at Play- the public. Many of the students have now. This year, 11 sixth graders from for family and friends. Students house Square in the Ohio Theatre on won awards and honorable mentions at Forest Park Middle School pioneered researched iconic or famous histori- May 19th. The theater was packed, with art competitions throughout the state. the program for Euclid. We trained cal figures. They dressed up and put family and friends. Shoreview students Many of this year’s graduating seniors twice a week for 12 weeks to run 1.2 together a short biography to recite danced their hearts out and received silver will be heading off to art colleges next miles without stopping. Of course there when people came around and “pushed ribbons and goodie bags for their perfor- year and have won substantial scholar- are varying levels of runners, but by the their buttons.” mance, energy and execution. Fifth grade ships based on their portfolio of work. end all 11 of my students were able to These students did a marvelous job! teacher, Kathy Rich shared that the stu- I wish all the students much success as run the whole thing without stopping. The tour of the “museum” was fol- dents, “grew together, they became such they continue their artistic journey. From the top row, left to right: Floyd Huff, Owen lowed by dinner. Take a look at the a close group and now in the classroom The day of the Cleveland Rite Aid Lisac, Alena Zelley, Rebecca Korosec, Lanece Marathon, we joined all the other Worley, Emily Gail, Venessa Billingsley Bottom row: Euclid City Schools Facebook page at when we do activities they aren’t scared CMSD schools at Cleveland State. On Sharmaine Morton, Ro’Shauni Shepherd, Alicia www.facebook.com/euclidschools to to work together, they aren’t scared to this day, students receive their free Nike Mitchell, Tumba Powell see all of the pictures! be themselves. They gained tremendous running shoes and a T-shirt so the stu- confidence in themselves. These kids had dent runners stand out on the race day of the race when they came down to the opportunity of a lifetime, to be on a course. We then joined the last 1.2 mile see their children, but through the dedi- stage and to perform in front of hundreds of the course with real adult marathon cation of the students who came to all the of people and work together as a team.” runners and crossed the finish line at practices and got better every week. Browns stadium. Students also received My goal, and the goal of the program, a real marathon medal. is to inspire the students to stay healthy It is a great experience for anyone! The through exercise. Some of my runners atmosphere Downtown is so positive have already told me that they are signed and inspirational, even if you are just a up for a 5K (3.1 mile run) over the sum- spectator cheering the runners on. I had mer! And anyone who returns next year wonderful parent support, the best I’ve has the opportunity to run the 10K (6.2 The First Lady miles) or even the half marathon. Inventor of the Ice Cream ever had. This showed not only on the Scoop Tahjanee Fields & Max Brown dancing the foxtrot.

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VillaVilla Angela Angela-St. – St. Joseph Joseph High High School School VillaVilla Angela Angela-St. – St. Joseph Joseph High HighSchool School Faith.Faith. Family. Family. Future. Future. Faith.Faith. Family. Family. Future. Future.

Tradition continues: Entire class college-bound Ursuline Viking

For the second year in a row, 100 president Views percent of VASJ’s graduating seniors are heading to college. In addition addresses by Richard Osborne to this amazing accomplishment, the At the Baccalaureate ceremonies Class of 2013 earned over $3.4 million for the Class of 2013, I was struck in college scholarships! students by thoughts of the thousands of During the Baccalaureate assemblies, games and other functions service held on Friday, May 24, VASJ was fortunate to have Sr. that have taken place in the same very VASJ President Richard Osborne ’69 gym since our building was built in provided the opening remarks and Susan Durkin, OSU, the President of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, visit 1950. addressed the graduates. I told the graduates that as they “In your time among us, the Class the school on May 9 to speak to the students. joined the ranks of our alumni, they of 2013 has shown itself to be a class now shared a special bond not only with class,” Osborne said. In her address to an all-school assembly, Sr. Susan brought to life the with their classmates but all of us who “Academically, spiritually and Sr. Susan Durkin, President of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, visits with some of are graduates of Villa Angela Academy, Ursuline charisms that VASJ students VASJ’s students during her visit to the school on May 9. athletically, you are champions in every St. Joseph High School and VASJ. sense of the word.” learn about all year long. Sr. Joan Petersen, OSU, led the Found on the walls of the hallways in the world sponsored by both the From this point forward, we are The twenty-third annual members of one family. And the Viking commencement ceremony was held school in prayer before introducing and in the classrooms are the Ursuline Ursulines and Marianists, she added, Sr. Susan Durkin, who was elected Core Values and Marianist Charisms VASJ and the students who fill its Village will always be our home. on Sunday, May 26, at Ss. Robert and Scanning the gym, I saw myself William Church and the graduates President of the Ursuline Sisters of which students learn about in class and classrooms are part of something truly Cleveland in 2012. put into practice during service work special. as a student at dances, assemblies, couldn’t have asked for better weather basketball games and school plays. I on their special day. “Sr. Susan has been blessed with a and class projects. “Being a part of our Ursuline unique gift,” Sr. Joan said. “Her ability But Sr. Susan doesn’t want it family means you have 171 sisters who saw memorable teachers such as Tim Valedictorian Julia Humensky, Robertson, Joe Farrell, Joe Radican, Salutatorian Domenic Nicholas, Janae Potts, Jordan Walker and Matt Bergant, all members of the National Honor Society, pose for a picture before VASJ’s twenty- to relate to people of all ages and all to stop there. “I want them to mean pray for you always. You are never third annual commencement ceremony held on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Ss. Robert and William Church in Euclid. backgrounds is outstanding.” something to you,” she told the alone,” she said. Jack Veasey, Frank Macuga, Gene Jazmine Dowdley and Jasmine Ross Oberst, Mike O’Grady and so many values, spirituality, and offer a genuine “You are our legacy,” Sr. Susan students. “We pray for your success in all were elected by their class to serve as others as they enjoyed the functions as family community,” said Jasmine said. “You are our champions as “I want them to remind you that that you do and we’re really excited the senior speakers at graduation. much as we did. Ross during her speech. “Those are Ursulines and Marianists.” you’re special.” As the only school about your futures.” Whether it was their parents who I thought of rallies and games characteristics that I believe uniquely sacrificed to give them the gift of a where legendary coaches such as set us apart from any other high Catholic education, their teachers Bill Gutbrod, Bernie Guilfoyle, Jim school.” who pushed them to reach their full McDonough, Tedd Kwasniak, Bob At the conclusion of the academic potential, their coaches who Students Straub and Mike Moran shouted commencement ceremony, after the taught them life lessons on and off encouragement and made our spirits diplomas had been distributed and the the court, their religion teachers who soar. Longtime coach John Storey still graduates were singing the alma mater honor vets helped them grow in their spirituality, does that for us at football games. together one last time, it became clear or their classmates who helped fill the I thought of the wonderful nuns just how close the Class of 2013 had A group of VASJ students have four years with wonderful memories, such as Sister Naomi, Sister Rosemary become to one another when the tears once again honored local veterans for each of the student speakers had Hocevar, Sister Angela Marie, Sister started flowing during the song. Memorial Day by decorating graves someone they wanted to thank for Ursula and Sister Irene Charette who They came into their high school with American flags at All Souls making their experiences at VASJ guided their students at the “old” VA, career at VASJ as classmates but there Cemetery. truly special. the “new” VA and here at VASJ. is no doubt that the Class of 2013 is VASJ math teacher Gary Minadeo “I never thought I would attend Salutatorian Domenic Nicholas and Valedictorian Julia Humensky were two of the four Not a week goes by that we do not leaving the Viking Village as a family. ’74, a retired Army Lieutenant a high school that would enhance my graduates selected by their classmates to give speeches at commencement. have alumni visitors who pop in to the Colonel, has been taking a group of school simply to stroll down Memory students to All Souls for the last few VASJ students, along with math teacher Mr. Gary Minadeo ’74, spent the day decorating Lane. At some point in the first-floor years for this worthy tradition. veterans’ graves with flags at All Souls Cemetery for Memorial Day. hallway, they stop to gaze up at their class portrait. Often they take a picture of their picture, yet another way to preserve the memories of some of the Duane Gibson named best years of their lives. Don’t get me wrong: By no means do we suggest that the high school PD’s Player of the Year experience – no matter how uplifting and spirited and inspiring it may be – Duane Gibson Jr. ’13, VASJ’s great leader for the team, both on and represents the high point of anyone’s point guard who helped lead the off the court. He attributes this success life. We look at it more as a lifelong team to its fifth basketball state to his coach. influence on all the experiences to championship in March, was named “Coach thought I had potential to come. Time and time again, our alums ’s Boys Basketball be a leader,” Gibson said of Vikings remark that the most important things Player of the year for 2013. basketball coach Babe Kwasniak ’94. they think and believe came from their Gibson, who also represented the “He just wanted me to bring it out in families, their church and this school. school in the North-South All Star myself.” Now another class joins this game played in Columbus in April, Other team members from VASJ special group. We wish them well and will go on to play Division I basketball to receive special mention were we look forward to their future visits at the University of Evansville. sophomores Carlton Bragg and Brian back home in the Viking Village. Gibson, as well as his senior Parker, and senior Demonte Flannigan, Duane Gibson ’13 averaged 11.9 points per teammates Patrick Mastalski and who will go on to play Division I Richard Osborne ’69 is the president of game for the boys basketball team. 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Arts

EWING Continued from front page “Gibsonburg” Mary.” It was mounted upon a mirror, the text involved in this one read, “We See Our- Thomas selves in Them, They See Themselves in Us.” opens at Atlas It hung from a yardstick with a red band that Family Practice asked, “How do we measure their love?” A Cinemas very narrow canvas, “Mary Beth,” measured Welcomes about six inches in width. Here her mother by Bob Mahaffey New Practitioners NEW DAY is shown as a lithe young woman wearing a Last week, if you passed by the Lake- tennis outfit. This image defies the position shore Cinema in Euclid you might have of her now Alzheimer’s state. Captured in done a double-take and wondered why “Peanut and Friends” is the love of her life, a large white RV was parked right in Danny, playing his accordion with their ACADEMY front of the Cinema. now dead beagle dog, Peanut. The full-length feature film, GIB- In glancing through the guest book, I SONBURG, will be playing at the spied a comment written by Tom Podnar, Boarding and Day School Cinema from June 7 through June 13 anChar old frienddon of hers Family from CSAD; Practice he’d and the RV was part of a promotional written, “Linda that’s exactly the memory tour on the film. The members of the I have of you from 1971.” He is referring to tour are visiting each of the 30+ the- a drawing of a couple of high school boys atres in playing the film in Ohio and who are engrossed in thoughts of their George Thomas, DO James Thomas, DO Karen Lewis, CNP are autographing books and handing muscle cars or looking out the window at out t-shirts and posters. a youthful teenage girl who is hanging out Board-certified family practitioners George Thomas, DO, and James Bob Mahaffey, Director the film by a tree. Not quite diptyches, but acting Thomas, DO, and family nurse practitioner Karen Lewis, RN, have explained that “Gibsonburg” is a base- as one, were two portrait drawings of Chi- joined the Thomas Family Practice Group in Euclid and Mentor. They ball movie that is based on a true story nese friends: a side profile, “Mr. Zhang join family practitioners Paul Thomas, DO, and Harold Thomas, DO. A World-Class Education for Grades K-12 that took place in Ohio. (pronounced Chang) and “Son of Zhang.” Mahaffey explained, “At a holiday These were hung extremely close to each Dr. George Thomas earned his medical degree from Kirksville get-together, I heard this crazy story other. However the gaze of Mr. Zhang College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship at about a high school baseball team that faced away from his son. One would think Charles Still Hospital in . Dr. James Thomas earned his Tuition-Free • Now Enrolling Grades K-10 won the State Championship with a he should be positioned looking towards medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and regular season record of 6 wins and 17 his son. Ah! But this Chinese father has completed his internship at Richmond Heights General Hospital. Karen losses. They had a first year coach that disowned his son, due to him having Lewis earned her advanced nursing degree from Malone University. got them to win 8 post-season games in revealed his sexual orientation. The artist a row to win the State Championship. had therefore deliberately positioned the Thomas Family Practice is accepting new patients. When I heard the story, I thought this father’s gaze away from his son. Euclid Office: Mentor Office: st would make a great movie.” Unlike some art shows that are held Join us on Saturday, June 1 at 26151 Euclid Avenue, Suite 201 8316 Yellowbrick Road According to Mahaffey, “The story together rather rigidly, her work is assorted. Euclid, OH 44132 Mentor, OH 44060 of how the film was made is almost as Stylistically, there was a simple “Untitled” 216-261-7970 440-205-8818 good as the story of “Gibsonburg.” The graphite drawing that had a lovely organic NDA’s YOUnity Fest film was produced with 50 college stu- line quality. It depicted the rear view of a dents and limited financial resources. seated female torso, whose wave-like pony Thomas Family Practice accepts most major insurance plans, A Celebration for All People! tail integrated with her flowing shirt. This Against all odds, “Gibsonburg” pre- including Medical Mutual, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna and United. was placed next to the brightly colored Rides, Games, Activities, Talent Show and More! miered in Hollywood, received a major “Cherokee Nation.” This was a good-sized Orr Ice Arena, 22550 Milton Drive (off Babbitt Rd.) distribution deal, and is now booked in abstract painting. It revealed some fish lakehealth.org Noon to 5pm Rain or Shine See you there! over 30 theatres in Ohio.” forms hidden among predominantly bold Kyle Rase, Coach of the 2005 Gib- irregular rhythmic strokes. If one stepped sonburg baseball team threw out the 3136-1/10/13 1/4 pg V EOB back and studied this pair of diverse neigh- At New Day Academy, we believe that every child opening pitch when the Indians faced bors, one could sense a very similar flow the Reds on May 29th. deserves a world-class education -- a respected, between them. There were several pieces of Mahaffey is quick to point out that “Text Art.” A large rainbow hued “Noah,” Stacie Wertheimer {competitive program that opens doors of opportunity for { the film is not all baseball. There is a also text in origin, was sold as she was Senior Insurance Advisor a lifetime. Our dedicated teachers combine an exceptional wonderful love story and an amazing installing her show. Two canvases, “Sur- "Turning 65 and confused? I can help you mystery woven in the film. rounded by Joy and Peace” and a larger academic curriculum with caring, compassionate attention navigate the Medicare maze." When asked if he could tell people one ,”Untitled,“ were both comprised of to the needs of each individual student. We believe in one thing about the film he explained dominant golden yellow palettes and had  Long Term Care nurturing and shaping the whole child -- mind, body the “Gibsonburg” is all story, with no similarly square grids. In each of them the special effects. He feels that too many outer perimeter had incorporated hand-  Supplement and and spirit -- through integrated programs that cultivate Hollywood films focus on special written Bible quotes which acted as a form Advantage Plans effects and the art of telling a story is character, multiculturalism, service, and leadership skills. of positive affirmation. Ms. Ewing’s art-  Prescription Plans fading away. He explained, “If you like work revealed things that were personal a underdogs, if you like baseball, and to her. Her concentration or direction is  Life Health & Annuities like a good story, you will enjoy “Gib- based on her personal life. 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