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Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 4 • Issue 8 September 2012 Ian Hunter kicks off Cleveland Rocks Collinwood valedictorian looks by Cindy Barber Avenue in Ohio City, for some signa- We want you to be one of the first to ture Crop hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, forward to challenges of college hear a special announcement. where old Cleveland International by Justice Bernard Hill As some of you know, Beachland co- memorabilia can be viewed and the Denzell Anderson, valedictorian at owner Cindy Barber has been working stories can continue. This portion of Collinwood High School, is a few days on launching a new non-profit with the the night is being supported by Cleve- away from heading to Sylvania, Ohio, help of many veterans in the Cleveland land Food Rocks, which promotes for his first day of classes at Lourdes music scene called Cleveland Rocks: Cleveland’s rock legacy and its tie-in University. He’s not leaving his home Past, Present and Future. The mission with Cleveland’s independent restau- without a few jitters, although his are is: To support and preserve Cleveland’s rants. We are asking for a $200 per no different than other freshmen face. popular music culture and enrich local person donation, some of which may Nor are his expectations. social welfare and economic growth by be tax deductible, to help us kickstart Anderson, 18, knows the world is stimulating music-centered initiatives. this important initiative and limiting open to him, and he wants to explore Last week Cleveland Rocks PPF was VIP tickets to 100 people. it all. So much of that world fascinates awarded its nonprofit status from the A website is available at www.cleve- him. He wants to travel, but more than IRS, so we are ready to move forward landrocksppf.org and until we have anything else, Denzell Anderson wants with programming and fundraising. credit card capability there, we are tak- to learn. Learning is what drives him – The project will work to support and ing VIP ticket orders at the Beachland that and his need to excel at whatever grow Cleveland’s music scene and also at 216-383-1124. The founding board he does. document the rich legacy of the region of Cleveland Rocks PPF includes: Nick In his mind, second is never good as an important historic center of rock Amster, Cindy Barber, Al Kaston, enough. “I want to be Number 1, Number 1 and Number 1,” and roll and other popular music. Ravenna Miceli, Colleen Miller and “I want to be Number 1, Number says Denzell Anderson, valedictorian of Collinwood High School. The legacy part of the project was David Spero. 1 and Number 1,” says Anderson, the inspired by the loss of our friend and tenor of his voice absent the machismo That “something” is his aspira- music industry legend Steve Popov- THE CLEVELAND ROCKS PPF’S found in too many recent high-school tions, he says. They tug at him from all ich, who passed away suddenly last FOUR-POINT MISSION INCLUDES: graduates. “Nobody’s going to get in sorts of directions. While some people year before many of his stories were Cleveland should not lose another my way. You’re in my way, you’re going might call it a lack of focus, Anderson able to be captured on tape or on in local hero without getting the sto- to get rolled over. I’ve got something a book. So we are creating the Legacy ries down on tape (and there are so I’ve got to protect.” Continued on Page 6 Project, which will schedule a series of many)... This look at the past may also oral history interviews with people in include supporting or creating docu- the community who helped shape our mentary, book and other projects music history, from nightclub own- concerning Cleveland’s unique legacy Take part in the world’s largest shoreline ers and radio DJs to promotion men in rock and roll. and performers who came to Cleve- cleanup at Euclid Beach State Park! land frequently. Steve Popovich knew THE LEGACY PROJECT by Stephen Love ately for the weather-whatever the and understood the importance of Cleveland area is populated with Join volunteers for a beach cleanup at weather may be!. Refreshments will preserving Cleveland’s rock and roll talent and many are making their Euclid Beach State Park as we take part be available. Euclid Beach State Park is legacy. In fact, in 2005, he granted a mark nationally.... This project will in International Coastal Cleanup Day located at 16250 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleve- special interview at the Rock and Roll reinforce the idea that Cleveland is –the world’s single largest shoreline land OH 44110. Hall of Fame to share some of his own currently populated with a rich pop- cleanup-at Euclid Beach State Park! On stories and document his history for ular music culture and help these September 15th, volunteers in partner- For more information on the September posterity. Through a new collabora- talents progress while finding a way to ship with the Ocean Conservancy and 15th beach cleanup, visit facebook.com/ tion with the Rock and Roll Hall of stay and grow in Cleveland. Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt- adopt.euclidbeach/eventsemail adopt. Fame and Museum, these interviews a-Beach program will clean beaches [email protected] or call Stephen will then be available to the public and CLEVELAND ROCKS NOW across the world’s oceans and along Love at (216) 571-0685. Please see our future researchers at the Rock Hall’s We already have a manufacturing the Great Lakes to raise awareness cleanup schedule: Saturday October 27, new Library and Archives, located music business infrastructure, this about the impact of trash on beach and 10am-12pm-meet in the picnic pavilion on the Metro Campus of Cuyahoga project will create a network so that water quality. Volunteers will not only Saturday, November 17, 10am-12pm- Community College. music- focused businesses can interact remove debris, they will also record meet in the picnic pavilion. To kick off this initiative and help and everyone from local musicians to their findings. The data collected by *All beach cleanup volunteers receive a free raise some needed funds, Ian Hunter investors can be made aware of what volunteers is used to educate the pub- burrito gift card from Chili Peppers Restaurant! is graciously doing a special fund- our music business community has to lic, share with local beach authorities raiser and Legacy Project interview offer and start the discussion of how it Stephen Love is the Euclid Beach Adopt-a- and improve our beaches across the Beach Team Volunteer Coordinator. on Wednesday, September 26, the can grow. Great Lakes! night before his Beachland Ballroom Before you hit up the beach cleanup appearance. The night starts with an MUSIC SAVES THE FUTURE on Saturday September 15th, don’t for- interview at the Rock and Roll Hall of Recorded music is not enough; the get to sign the Ocean Conservancy’s Fame and Museum’s Foster Theatre at richness of the live concert experience pledge to Take on the Trash! Signing 7 PM with Vice President of Education is what grew rock and roll with bands the pledge is simple – do what you can and Public Programs Lauren Onkey literally playing in their garages, legion to reduce your trash impact, clean up exploring Hunter’s unique relationship halls, and small clubs. This aspect will an open space near you and hopefully, with Cleveland and Steve Popovich encourage Cleveland to appreciate and join the 27th annual International – Popovich’s Cleveland International showcase the live music experience Coastal Cleanup this September 15th! Records managed Hunter in the late and become identified with the popu- We can all do our part to create clean ‘70s when You’re Never Alone With a lar music performance as part of our beaches for everyone to enjoy, cleaner Schizophrenic LP was released and the ongoing legacy. water for fish and wildlife, and health- song “Cleveland Rocks” was becoming ier Great Lakes for those whose lives our anthem. KEEP IT LIVE depend on it. But it’s going to take all of After the talk, VIP donors are invited us coming together to make it happen! to a special reception from 9–11 with For more information contact: Volunteers will meet in the park Ian and his wife Trudi at Crop Bistro, Cindy Barber, (216) 702-8358 (cell) pavilion at 10am and should wear at the corner of W. 25th and Lorain or [email protected] Otaspidelent. Ebis dolenimaxime con ressequi nusanis close-toed shoes and dress appropri- sum estet qui ommolorpori as inullabo. Ignim qui berum Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 4 • Issue 8 September 2012 September 2012 The Collinwood Observer Volume 4 • Issue 8 Page 3
Dialogue Naturally Collinwood Message from Councilman Polensek “The Weight of “Growing Older with Kid Crazy at Grace and Humor,” by Mike Polensek continue to go to (216) 664-2007 and all the Nation” at The Beachland First of all, my thanks to all of you health-related complaints, specifically Collinwood free program with The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based who sent letters and emails to the high grass/unkempt yards should go to by Author news source published by Collinwood Publish- Governor’s office with regard to the Sr. Eileen Collins Moms, dads, babysitters, grandpar- ing Inc., a local business dedicated to the de- (216) 664-2300. Recreation Center; OCT. 2 thru ents…there is an extensive menu of velopment of grass roots media and increased condition of our Lakefront State Parks. My sincere thanks to all the neigh- September 15 by Sr. Mary Denis Maher connectedness of the citizens, civic groups, I am totally of the opinion that if we borhood groups and organizations who NOV. 6 “Growing Older with Grace and kids events going on in the Collinwood non profits, businesses and institutions in and continue the pressure on Columbus, we are taking a more proactive and aggres- by Jen Ryba, Collinwood Recreational Humor,” presented by Ursuline Sister Neighborhood. From the Fairy Tale around Cleveland Wards 10 and 11. will see improvements taking place and sive approach to neighborhood quality Center Manager Vote Eileen Mary Collins, Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Ball, to a blues jam session for kids, to ultimately new management, prefer- of life issues. As you have heard me say With two-thirds of American adults 10 am is the first in a series of four, free Kiddie Karaoke there are going to be The Collinwood Observer great opportunities at the Beachland th ably the Cleveland MetroParks System. before, on many occasions, a neighbor- and nearly one third of our children weekly sessions at the Holy Redeemer 650 E. 185 street Ballroom for kids and guardians alike Cleveland, OH 44119 It has been a great summer and hood is only as good as the people who and adolescents overweight or obese, Senior Facility; 885 Ruple Rd. many projects are underway. The live in it. Let’s show to all that people there’s no better time than right now Sr. Eileen has been a teacher, a college to get together, socialize, trade recipes, Copyright 2012—Collinwood Publishing Inc. Lakeshore Boulevard rebuilding effort in Ward 11 care and are concerned how to start taking steps to improve the professor, a psychologist and a lifelong play date and even maybe shake a tail All rights reserved. Any reproduction is is well under construction, new sew- our community looks and how safe we quality of life for everyone in the Col- fun-lover. She focuses on the fact that feather or two. forbidden without written permission. ers are being installed which are long can make it. linwood Community. every age can be a good age. The first Musician and Artist in Residency You are invited to attend the screening session will explore some myths about Grant recipient, Doug Wood created PUBLISHER overdue and the Euclid Creek Tunnel project has reached its first significant of the new four-part HBO documentary, aging and the following three sessions a program that is open to the public John Copic, [email protected] where kids can engage with local cul- milestones. The wetland restoration COMMUNITY MEETINGS “The Weight of the Nation,” presented will challenge seniors’ attitudes about EDITORIAL COORDINATOR by the Collinwood Rec Center along their later years and will provide some tural musicians. Wood, says,”What I project at Wildwood State Park, under Let’s make a neighborhood resolution for the Betsy Voinovich, [email protected] new ways of thinking. “The emphasis,” do, is not only play for the kids, I try the leadership of the Cuyahoga County new year – check out the block clubs. It takes with their caring volunteers. Sr. Eileen explained, “will be on grow- to engage them by asking them how Soil and Water Conversation District, just one evening a month, it often involves A knowledgeable panel of guest speak- ADVERTISING John Copic, 216.531.6790 ing older vs. just getting older.” the music makes them feel.” Wood has is a massive project and should have a food, you get an up-close view of neighbors ers wil be on hand, along with various you didn’t know, you hear what’s going on and The other sessions will be on Sept. been playing music and touring since WRITERS: Cindy Barber, Fr. Joe Bacevice, major impact on sport fishing with the local vendors, and a FREE dight brunch. you can seize the moment and ask why. Or Elva Brodnick, Mary Louise Jesek-Daley, When: Saturday, September 15, 11am– 18 & 25, Oct. 2 at the Holy Redeemer the late 80s, hitting the clubs and col- creation of a true nature preserve. The why not. Stick this list on the refrigerator. Or on Meghan DiCocco, Ron Emser, Dennis 3pm. Where: Collinwood Recreation Senior facility. leges, where someone had mentioned contact for the new I-90 noise walls your iPhone. Freeman, Ginger Hannah, Laurie Henrichsen, The session are sponsored by the he “…would be great to work with from East 152 Street to East 185th Street Center, Community Room Audito- Justice Bernard Hill, Nan Kennedy, Denise Collinwood Homeowners’ & Tenants’ rium, 16300 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland. newly-formed Collinwood Neighbor- kids.” His approach is a, ‘get on their Lorek, Stephen Love, Sr. Mary Denis Maher, has been awarded to Great Lakes Con- Association First Wednesday, 7 pm, St. hood Catholic Ministries, (CNCM) a level kind-of-approach.’ I will take struction and work will begin shortly Mary’s School, 15519 Holmes Avenue Information: (216) 420-8323 William McCulloch, Shawn Mishak, To win we have to lose. Let’s eat for collaborative group of nuns from different ideas from the kids and make songs Councilman Mike Polensek, Erin Randel, on that portion with other sections to E185 Street Block Watch Second Tuesday, communities and their lay co-workers. about them; there’s a lot of Sponge Bob 6 pm, Lithuanian Village Hall, 877 E185 (rear the health of it. Jen Ryba, Marie Tree, Mike West be awarded shortly. “Come and meet your neighbors and in there, and Spiderman, and foot- The Nottingham Village Commerce entrance). the Sisters organizing the programs. Add Photography ball. I also encourage the kids try to Park Project along St Clair Avenue in Nottingham Civic Club Third Tuesday, 7 your voice in designing what would help John Copic, John Kompier, Carl Thornton Squash West Nile virus write about what’s on their mind and the Nottingham neighborhood is well pm. Nottingham United Methodist Church, the Collinwood area and bring services 18316 St Clair. try to make some music when they get The views and opinions expressed in this underway with acquisition and demo- COVER UP! here that would enrich the lives of the home!” The Artists in Residency Grant publication are those of each writer, and lition of key properties taking place E156 Street Block Watch Third Wednesday, community,” encouraged Sr. Mary Ellen 6 pm. M&M Bar-B-Que, 15116 Lakeshore • When you are outdoors use insect is a federally funded grant program not those of the publisher, editor or any with more to come. Watch for addi- repellent containing DEET. Brinovec, coordinator of the CNCM. focusing on the Northeast Shore/Col- other entity. Blvd at E152. tional announcements related to this • Mosquitoes are most active at dusk Any questions? Contact Sisters Mary linwood region and is in association Northeast Shores Development Corp Ellen (216) 407-1836; Carmen (216)531- The Collinwood Observer is powered by: project. Demolition has begun for a NSDC holds its quarterly meetings, open to and dawn; wear long sleeves and with Northeast Shore Development 3313 or Ruth Ann (216) 481-8200. new Dollar General to be constructed all, members and public, on the third Tuesday pants at these times. Corporation and CPAC. at East 157 Street and St Clair Avenue of January, April, July and October, at 6:30 • To keep mosquitoes out of your There are also fun Beachland, in the Collinwood Village neighbor- pm, at our lovely new rec center. These home fix torn screens on your win- Check out the “Cleveland Kids Dance” (CKD) events hood. Furthermore, there will be more meetings are well worth attending, all kinds dows and doors. coming up as well which are listed of neighborhood-wide initiatives come up for demolition and removal of condemned, discussion. Collinwood below. These kid friendly events are To submit a story to the Collinwood Observer, vacant and abandoned homes through- CLEAN UP! the ‘brain child’ of mom and former Collinwood/Nottingham Historical Society go to www.collinwoodobserver.com, click Recreation Center! out the ward which are no longer Second Thursday of the month, St Mary’s • Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by Beachland Chef and Hospitality Man- on Member Center, sign in, click on Submit suitable for rehabilitation. Church Hall, 15519 Holmes Avenue, begin- emptying standing water from items by Marie Tree ager, Kim Homan. Homan says that Story, and start writing. Next deadline: Spot street repair will continue into ning at 6:30 pm. such as flower pots, old tires, buckets Hey fellow seniors, check out the after she became a mom she had asked September 25, 2012. You can mail your the fall and anyone having pothole or and barrels. warm, shallow lap and splash pools at Cindy Barber, (Co-owner of the The stories to the Collinwood Observer office at • Change the water in pet dishes and our new rec center. Free!! Warm, beau- Beachland Ballroom) “…if we could 650 E. 185th St. Cleveland, 44119. street repair needs should call (216) 664-2510. Housing complaints should replace the water in bird baths weekly. tiful facilities including changing rooms open up the Ballroom and just let a AMISH CREWS FOR LESS • Empty children’s wading pools when for disabled and families for privacy. bunch of kids run around and get 1 . ROOFING 4. MASONRY they aren’t being used. I can forsee that we will need more their ‘winter crazies,’ out.” Homan benches in the locker rooms as facilities has a goal with these events, “The goal Fr $3975 STEPS - TK POINTING KEEP UP! become known. of these dance parties is to get kids 2 . RE-SIDING 5 . CARPENTRY Keep up with current information There are two basketball courts with up and active, spark their creativity a track around them and an exercise Vinyl-Almn-Cedar Windows-Deck-Porch about WNV by visiting CDPH at www. with craft projects, and inspire them clevelandhealth.org or by calling (216) equipment room plus a room for crafts, through special activities featured 3. DRIVEWAY 6. PAINTING 664-2300 for more information. another for aerobics and one with a ping during each event. CONCRETE-ASPHALT EXTERIOR-INTERIOR pong table, Wii, TV, billiards and foosball West Nile Virus (WNV) can lead to very A PROVEN LEADER tables. There is also a room with comput- Cleveland Kids Dance (CKD) at the . ALL RENOVATIONS -VIOLATIONS serious illness. WNV is spread by the ers though it is locked and probably only Beachland: bite of an infected mosquito in a continuum of care available at certain times for classes. Yoga PJ Party . There is a circular two-story slide for 216 -323- 4483 September 8, 12-3 pm those who like to make a splash. I imag- • Post-Hospital ine it’s crowded after 3pm when school Come dressed in PJs and create your Carpet Specials lets out. Children 9 and younger need to own meditation space for your bed- Skilled Nursing & come with an adult. There is a childcare Shore 2 room $599 (up to 333 sq.ft.) room followed by a small group yoga Rehabilitation room also. Beautiful art work adorns the session. $10 reservation suggested. Carpet II 1 room $299 (up to 180 sq.ft.) entry hall & muted greens are accented Includes Installation with bright colored artwork. Power Kiddie Karaoke w/ Premium Pad • Wound Care assisted doors make it easier for the dis- October 6, 12-3 pm 216-531-9105 abled. They open at 7am and close at In Store Payment Plan • Cardiac Services 7:30pm, but the pool opens at noon. Halloween October 28, 12-3 pm (No Credit Needed) The Rec Center is located at 16300 Lakeshore across from McD’s & Euclid Spooktacular Wear your costume and *See Store For Details* • Hospice Care Our full service campus offers: Beach, with lots of parking. enjoy Halloween activities in a safe, indoor environment. Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Bring this ad and recieve 5% discount! www.hcr-manorcare.com $5 Kids Admission Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Alzheimer’s (Accompanying Adults Free) Discount NOT valid on specials! Care, Hospice, Respite Care & Independent ManorCare Health Services – Ballroom, All Ages. Living for Seniors. www.shorecarpet2.com Euclid Beach For more information call the Beach- Call 216-486-4949 or 440-655-0220 to set up a tour today! 16101 Euclid Beach Boulevard land at: (216) 383-1124 or check out 3 Gateway Dr. Euclid, Oh 44119 Cleveland, OH 44110 Euclid Beach the website at: http://www.beachland- Visit us online at: www.gatewaypathways.com 854 East 185th Street • Cleveland, Ohio 44119 216.486.2300 ballroom.com/ Water aerobics class at the Collinwood Rec Center.
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Development History
Northeast Shores Rhode Island and also lived in South Happy Birthday, Oliver Hazard Perry Carolina sailing ships preparing for by Mary Louise Jesek-Daley here in Collinwood, we too wanted to a career in the United States Navy. Who is that guy painting the marquee at the LaSalle Theater? Thank you to The Collinwood Nottingham His- celebrate his accomplishments,” stated In April 1799, he was assigned torical Society (CNHS) got together the officers of CNHS. to serve on his father’s ship by Denise Lorek ‘Shoes and Clothes on Thursday, August 19, 2010 for a Perry was born on August 23, 1785 to and saw combat off the coast If you were at the August 14th, East for Kids’! Birthday Party. Not any ordinary Captain Christopher Raymond Perry of Haiti then in rebellion. 185th St. Block Watch Seven Year Anni- birthday party but one to honor and his wife Sarah Wallace Alexander During the First Barbary versary Celebration, you would know by Denise Lorek the hero of the Battle of Lake Erie. in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. He War (“to the shores of who that guy was. Leonard “Lenny” For the third year in a row, Shoes “August 23rd marked the 225th Birth- grew up in a naval family during an era Tripoli”) he commanded Kedys was honored by the East 185th St. and Clothes for Kids provided approx- day of Oliver Hazard Perry as well the of great naval heroes & battles and dur- the ship USS Nautilus Block Watch with a certificate of appre- imately 100 bookbags filled with school 191st anniversary of his death. Perry’s ing the “Federal” era in these United during the capture of ciation for all of the hard work he has supplies to the children at Lakeshore accomplishments have always been States of America which had so recently Derna. Then at the time been putting in to the LaSalle Marquee. Beach Apartment. celebrated and, as a newer historical come from fighting a Revolutionary of the War of 1812 he was Lenny lives in the East 185th St Busi- There were many excited children society with a relationship with Perry War (1776-1783). He was educated in given command of the US ness District and has contributed many that day as they lined up to choose Naval forces on Lake Erie. their favorite color bookbag. The hours of work repainting the marquee. He supervised the building bookbags were full of supplies to help “I am happy to help the LaSalle rise of a fleet at Dobbin’s Land- the children start the school year off up to its former glory. I have been work- ing in Presque Isle Bay in Erie, right. Northeast Shores donated sup- ing with John Boksansky, Commercial Pa and then commanded that plies to supplement what Shoes and fleet during the famous encoun- Projects Coordinator for Northeast Clothes for Kids provided. The sup- ter at Put-In-Bay known as the Shores, on color renderings as well as plies from Northeast Shores were also Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, working with a special Sherwin Wil- geared towards the moms who were liams paint to improve the building. returning to school, starting school or 1813 where he faced Captain Barclay, I’m about 65% done and I look forward going to get their GED’s. One mother D who served proudly with none other Lenny painting the marquee. AN defining of culture and the testing of to adding the details to complete the who brought her children for supplies ISL than the British War hero, Lord Nelson job. The marquee has twelve coats of the neighborhood. The effort began to have more of their meetings at the had just received her GED. When she (died 1805). Perry’s victory protected our diplomatic and military willpower paint on it which needed to be properly when a few folks began to raise the LaSalle. One resident even commented announced it to us that day, there were SALOON the entire Ohio Valley from British especially against the great powers of prepped. We followed through with curb appeal of the LaSalle. The Friends about how they would like to see the many hugs and congratulations given ABBITT D invasion and gave Americans control of Europe. It was a period of epic battles (ie the proper analysis to arrive at the clos- of the LaSalle meet periodically to theater restored and reopened for use to her. What an exciting day! 830 B R . the Great Lakes. Perry was 26 years old. Trafalgar and Waterloo) and the Battle est possible original color palette for provide sweat equity to the LaSalle by the community. The children and their parents 216-732-7101 Perry was well qualified for the com- of New Orleans, and it was also a period the new paint job,“ Lenny said. working on the buildings needs as well would like to thank Valerie McCor- mand. He was associated with the Navy of great elegance and beauty (ie. the For more information about the “The Marquee work came as a bless- as improving its appearance. mack, Executive Director of Shoes Live Bands all his life. He excelled in all his duties time of Beethoven and Joseph Hayden friends of LaSalle please contact Many of the residents in attendance and Clothes for Kids profusely for the and history shows that he was gifted and Jane Austen novels). ing from Lenny and I am thankful for John Boksansky at Northeast Shores Every Weekend donation of bookbags loaded with sup- with an immortal spark of genius and As for the inhabitants of the Collin- his efforts at the renewal of the theater at the meeting expressed their plea- (216) 481-7660 x. 23 or email at plies. Many parents were overheard greatness. It was his untiring energy, wood community during this period, working with Northeast Shores,” stated sure with the improvements. Many of [email protected] Daily Lunch Councilman Polensek as he presented the block watch members would like saying what a big help it was to receive his relentless zeal, and his control the approximate fifteen families lived Lenny with a special proclamation the bookbags and supplies. Specials over the men associated with him that in log cabins in the center of the village from Cleveland City Council. We would also like to thank Debra enabled him to successfully complete with almost unbroken forest between Brassler, a retired school teacher, who John Boksansky, Commercial Proj- Time-Out Grille 1-16 Pg the building of the fleet of ships at Erie, them and the other settlers of Doan’s has made a generous donation to help ects Coordinator for Northeast Shores, Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:28:07 AM Pa and accomplish the victory over the Corners or Newburgh. These forests get a reading, mentoring, tutoring is pleased with the results thus far. British. Overall, he achieved victory were inhabited by bears and wolves program started for the children in “The LaSalle suffered from deferred through adversity. that preyed upon the settlers’ sheep and the complex. maintenance for several decades. Of Career Training Unfortunately, in 1819, during an hogs by night, while “malaria and the If you would like to volunteer your expedition to Venezuela’s Orinoco ague” was an ever present fear. These course, we show the building to all time to help children read, please call River, Perry died of yellow fever. He were hearty pioneers though and they parties that are interested but its previ- Denise Lorek at (216) 481-7660 for That Works! was 34 years old. He was originally persevered. During the War of 1812 ous condition has kept serious partners more details. from committing to renting the prem- Like us on Facebook and get an extra 5% off buried in Port of Spain, Trinidad but it was those living in what was then ises. The building appears obsolete, Offer Expires 11/30/2012 Denise Lorek is the Community Orga- later taken back and buried in New- Cleveland who fled east – the Euclid but it’s a diamond in the rough. North- nizer for Northeast Shores serving the port, Rhode Island where a monument Township folks did not and saw the North Collinwood area. east Shores is confident that we will to his achievements stands today. He ships of Perry’s fleet anchor off Euclid find the right chemistry of tenants to 22780 Shore Center Drive left behind a wife and five children Beach before heading further west. reuse the building. The Friends of the Euclid, Oh 44123 along with siblings who included Mat- We celebrate Oliver Hazard Perry At Cleveland Job Corps, students thew Galbraith Perry. and his accomplishments because his LaSalle group have begun to raise the 216-732-8077 bar on the condition of the LaSalle receive the skills needed to succeed To place Perry in perspective of the victory not 50 miles west of our beach- and hopefully with that, we will con- Hours: Monday - Sunday 7:30am - 8:00pm times, it was the “Federal” era between head was a victory over tyranny. We are tinue to attract the right tenant mix to in today’s workforce - at no cost the old “Georgian” period and before reminded that we too are commanded Present this coupon for: return the building to its former glory.” the more industrialized and progressive to service of the same high degree of Operated by Joe Foster Sr. to them or their families! Northeast Shores bought the building 10% OFF “Victorian” era. In the young United efficiency, unselfishness and heroic and Joe Foster Jr. devotion as that which was rendered in with the help of Village Capital in 2010 Valid through October 31st, 2012 States it was a time of growth and west- with hopes of rehabilitating it. The ward expansion, religious revival, the battle 199 years ago. LaSalle Theater contains four commer- If you are looking for a better quality cial storefronts, five apartments as well of life and are willing to dedicate as the Theater space contain over 7,000 square foot of unobstructed space. yourself to our life changing program. The East 185th Block Watch also Looking to Rent • Lease • Buy • Sell expressed their thanks to Joe Bruzas, Commercial, Land, Industrial, Office, Retail Space Kris Bruzas, Mike Parks, Andrew Bok- sansky Jr. and Martin Brass for their Cleveland Job Corps For Sale and Unit for Lease work on painting the storefronts and • 740-750 East 185th Street clean-up of the theater interior, mak- ing the building more presentable to Hours Monday - Saturday 11am - 9:30pm, Sunday 12pm - 8pm is the place for you! •12,590 Sq. Ft. For Sale • 3,320 Sq. Ft. Retail/Office for Lease Cavotta’s Garden Center Locally Grown Produce Great Investment Opportunity! Cleveland Job Corps Center Local Honey www.globalcommercialre.com Tues-Fri 11-7 Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4 Fresh Brown Eggs 13421 Coit Road Perennials Cleveland, OH 44110 Real Estate Advisors Inc. Broker 19603 Nottingham Rd. Cleveland Statuary Galore Phone: (216) 541-2500 For more information contact: Rick Senn (216) 692-0300 Other interesting things 440-255-5552 x223 8585 East Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44060
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Schools Schools District and Valedictorian - Continued from Front Page prefers to see it as his inquisitive mind Cleveland Schools Levy: Investing in Transformative Change College Now to running at 100,000 rpm. His inquisitiveness and competi- by Erin Randel in the form of an independent board, No, not W, his father. A pilot project ibility to set calendars that meet the host College Fair As the mother of two girls in Cleve- tiveness explain why, in high school, to hold everyone accountable—char- at two schools gave students all their needs of the community they serve, and land public schools, I’ve attended he often stayed up late into the night ter and public-- and the new legislation textbooks pre-loaded onto a Nook levy dollars will pay for that additional on Sept. 14 several presentations by Mayor Frank studying. His inquisitiveness and com- allows a shorter timeframe to close interactive tablet. Critics were sure the learning time. Jackson and CEO Eric Gordon about ineffective school programs. kids would lose them. But after a year, petitiveness also explain why he took 9. Help fund outstanding, account- by Justice Bernard Hill what their plan will mean for Cleve- only two were lost. One was stolen from The Cleveland Metropolitan School classes at Tri-C while at Collinwood. 3. Increase graduation rates in every able charter schools. One mill of the land’s children. Based on my notes a student on her way home from school District and College Now Greater Cleve- “It wasn’t easy,” he says. neighborhood. This has been happen- proposed 15 mill levy, (so about 6.5%) from several months of these briefings, (and permanently deactivated using land are inviting students and their Some things have to be sacrificed; ing steadily district-wide over the past will support effective charter schools. here’s my annotated list of what the a remote kill switch) and the other... parents to “College Readiness Fair” on sleep, hanging out on the street corner few years, and it’s up to 63% from 39% An independent board called the mayor and Mr. Gordon, teachers, the was lost by a grown-up! Contrast this Sept. 14 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. and wayward-thinking friends were in 1996. Gordon has acknowledged the Transformation Alliance will report business community, parents and com- with the truckload of books CMSD The College Fair is part of a weekend three of them. He sacrificed them, too. progress by saying, “That’s better, but out to the community the effectiveness munity partners plan to do with our staff retrieve from the RTA headquar- of activities that surround the Cleve- He had enough to keep him busy. not good enough.” of all charters, and make recommen- hard-earned money if we vote to sup- ters each month, materials the students land Classic, a football game Sept. 15 Anderson calls himself a perfection- dations to the State about which have port the levy. 4. Make sure all graduates are ready have left on the buses and trains. between two historically black colleges ist – a straight-A student with athletic earned the right to continue to serve for college, careers and work, or as and universities: Morehouse College and ability. He played soccer, basketball and 1. Attract, retain and develop excel- 6. Maintain disciplined classrooms Cleveland’s children. Winston-Salem State University. Both baseball for the Railroaders. He also lent teachers. The District has attracted Gordon calls it, “citizenship.” Increas- where students learn every day. And ing the graduation rate is not enough, 10. Base teacher pay more on schools will bring alumni to the game. swam his senior year when he heard the Denzell plans to take baseball as far as he can, but he’s not going to let it get in the way of his classroom work energetic, new teachers just out of col- invest in separate, supportive envi- performance. Our educators and The College Fair will tap into this school’s swim team needed help. in college. lege. Retaining them has been difficult, are our graduates ready for the what ronments that meet the needs of the administrators are working together to alumni enthusiasm, said Linda Ross, Baseball was his passion, though. since seniority is the primary criteria comes next? Do we have enough voca- children who can’t manage themselves develop performance measures now. manager of Advising Services for Col- Baseball is the sport he will drag along ballplayer in the Senate League from away to college: to return an educated for layoffs. The Cleveland Plan allows tional programs, not just in the trades in the traditional classroom. lege Now. The purpose of the fair is to with his clothes, comforter and com- dreaming big dreams – not even a man of the world. Cleveland school leaders to factor per- but so-called stackable certificates in The District has already cut $114 mil- 7. Provide real world education in introduce students and their parents to puter to Lourdes. While he’s there on pragmatist like Anderson. Like so many freshmen, he isn’t formance and time in together when things like business administration, lion from its budget over the last two local businesses. Partnerships are key, recruiters and admissions advisers from an academic scholarship, he intends to Still, he plans to take baseball as far altogether certain what he hopes that making decisions about teachers. and technology fields? This part of the years, lost $55 million in State cuts and and another element of the Cleveland more than 50 colleges and universities. play baseball. as he can, but he’s not going to let it education will allow him to do. He’s plan looks at incorporating more real- $84 million from Federal cuts—and still 2. Replace failing schools with new, Plan allows flexibility on start and end In a one-stop setting, students and par- He thinks his speed and athleti- get in the way of his classroom work. confident, however, he can master world experiences into the school day. has seen incremental gains almost across high quality schools. Eric Gordon main- times for schools. Why rouse teenagers ents will be able to ask questions and get cism will benefit the program. He can He wants to add summa cum laude whatever he decides to pursue. He likes On the college readiness side, it looks at the board. Imagine what we can do with tains this does not mean closing school out of bed at 5:30 am, when sleeping in answers about the various institutions. see how baseball might benefit him; it or magna cum laude to his list of aca- science a lot, which suggests to him that how technology can allow us to deliver an investment —half from business buildings. They’ve learned from the til 7 can get them awake and refreshed With the co-sponsorship of McDon- will keep him busy. But in the back of demic honors, finding a nice place for a career with NASA isn’t a bad choice. Advanced Placement curriculum to property owners, half from residents. past that closing buildings drives peo- to half days in the classrooms and half- ald’s, the fair is free, and students do his mind, he can see more from base- one of them on his mantelpiece right “I don’t know what I want to do – more of the students who want to earn The graduation rate is up, and we have ple away from the District. This part of days interning at local businesses that not have to be in high school to benefit ball. He can picture himself in a Major next to valedictorian. really,” Anderson says. “But I know I’m college credit in high school. more effective and excellent schools. But the plan allows for ineffective programs follow a 9-5 schedule? from the event. League uniform, roaming the outfield Listen closely, and Anderson will going to give back – give back to Cleve- 5. Update textbooks, computers we can’t cut our way to excellence. A vote to be dissolved and for new leadership Ross said College Now, formerly the and tracking down fly balls like a mod- make it clear that he prefers academic land. As far as a job or a career, scientist 8. Make the school year longer for for the levy is a vote for transformative and staff to be brought in to implement and technologies. Some students are Cleveland Scholarship Program, has ern-day version of Willie Mays. honors to batting titles or Gold Glove is all I can think of.” students who need it most. The new change built on a thoughtful, research- a proven program to serve that commu- using American history books that been working with the District and Baseball might be a long shot. Ball- awards. That’s the reason he’s going legislation allows building leaders flex- based plan of action. nity. Taxpayers will have the authority, show George Bush as the president. other school districts in the region players who honed their talent on the since last spring. It plans to increase sandlots in Greater Cleveland don’t its marketing of the college fair once make it to the big leagues much any- classes resume this month. more. Yet that fact has not stopped any
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Faith in Collinwood Around Collinwood Memorial Spiritual Christian Church You are welcome at St. Casimir American Pride “Red, White and Collinwood residents invited to Car Care Tips: TIRES celebrating 85 years in Collinwood! by Fr. Joe Bacevice, Pastor minister to young adults with spiritual Blueprints” St. Casimir Parish has been serv- programs throughout the year. participate in Zoo Walk, Sept. 9 ing the North Collinwood area for We have also done outreach proj- by Elva Brodnick Pastor, Reverend Karen Hill, became documentary almost three years, since Our Lady of ects through our Giving Tree program by Laurie Henrichsen Memorial Spiritual Christian Church head of Memorial.) Perpetual Help and St. George par- at Christmastime, providing gifts for Residents of the Collinwood com- - “That Church on Pawnee” - invites If you’re one of the many people who looking for ishes merged here on Neff Road in needy families in our own parish, pres- munity are invited to participate in you all to our Homecoming Celebra- have been here, we’d very much like to October, 2009. It’s been a very busy ents for residents of the Rose Mary original music Hospice of the Western Reserve’s first tion of our Eighty Fifth Anniversary, on see you again - we’re looking for every- three years establishing ourselves as Center, and supplies for expectant annual Walk to Remember at Cleve- Sunday September 16 at 5 pm. one who has ever been to Memorial, or a Catholic parish and building our mothers and babies served by Birth- land MetroParks Zoo on Sunday, We’ve been in this Collinwood who remembers Memorial, during the community. We serve all people of right on E. 185th. from Waterloo Arts District Sept. 9, 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Spon- “Red, White & Blueprints: A Rust neighborhood for eighty-five years, eighty-five years our church has stood Lithuanian heritage who choose to call Not only do we pray and help others, sored by FirstMerit Bank, Advance Belt Documentary” is currently look- with our ties to our neighborhood here at Pawnee & E 193rd, to come us their spiritual home with religious we also have a good time. This summer, registration is required at www.hos- going back to the Collinwood School celebrate our church’s being here in and cultural events in the native lan- we held a Chinese Auction and an ice ing for local and regional musicians who would like to submit a track for picewr.org/walk. Fire of 1908, when the Baldwin fam- Collinwood. If you’ve heard about us guage. At the same time, we embrace cream social. Coming up next month consideration in the production. While Walkers need not have a family ily, whose daughter Laura died in the and wondered who we are– we’d be our neighbors of every nationality who is our Second Annual Clambake/Steak choose to make our parish their spiri- by Meghan DiCocco there will be some scoring, we thought member in hospice care to participate. Collinwood School Fire, donated the delighted to see you too! Roast, on Saturday, October 6th. Not tual home. We do not have any parish only will we have the best clambake Back to school time is fast approach- it would be awesome to use some local Each walker is asked to raise a mini- property where our church stands, for So come on by! You’ll find us an boundaries, and we continue to wel- and juiciest steaks in Collinwood, we’ll ing. Are your vehicles tires ready for and regional artists to even further mum of $25 from sponsors payable the a Spiritualist church to be founded as a open-minded, friendly, and down-to- come people from Collinwood and also have a basket raffle, 50-50 draw- the commutes, the carpooling and the showcase the awesome that is the Rust day of the walk. (Simply ask 5 friends lasting memorial to Laura and all the earth group – and we’d be happy to surrounding areas to join us and live ing, a $2,000 cash raffle, and music for cooler Fall temperatures? Here are a few Belt. Please pass along this post, and to each contribute $5.) Registration victims of the Collinwood School Fire. meet you. Look forward to seeing you! ask bands to submit their track(s) to their Catholic faith in our unique par- all ages. Those wanting to participate areas to look at to make sure your tires includes all-day admission to the Zoo Since we opened in 1927 as the are working well. [email protected] for consider- Memorial Spiritual Christian Church is at 19204 ish. We also welcome non-Catholics must purchase their tickets early--the and the Rainforest, a complimentary Sunflower New Thought Spiritualist who are interested in learning more ation. Thanks! Pawnee Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44119 Pastor: last day to reserve tickets is Sunday, 1. Maintain proper inflation. When pancake breakfast, entertainment, Association Church, so many people Reverend John Hill, Co-Pastor: Reverend Tammy about the Catholic faith, as well as September 30th. To purchase tickets or outside temperatures drop or soar, prizes, goody bags and more. have come through our doors dur- Hill, (440) 897-2745 (Reverend Tammy Hill) welcoming back to the Faith all those for more information, call our parish tires tend to lose pressure. A drop of “We will be walking to honor the ing these eighty-five years! (In 1973, Email: [email protected], who have left or fallen away. Stop by office at (216) 481-3157. 10 degrees F (6 degrees C), in fact, will www.memorialspiritualchurch.org memory of our loved ones while sup- we changed our name to Memorial my office here in the rectory and have We’ve come a long way in just three decrease a tire’s air pressure by 1 or 2 Girl Scout Troops porting the special services we offer Spiritual Church, to honor our ties to Reverend Elva Brodnick is the President a cup of coffee, or just come pray in the years, and we have a long way to go. If you pounds. Tires can lose even more air are also available online and the day that are not fully funded by Medicare the Collinwood School Fire, and a few of the Memorial Spiritual Christian church and see what happens! would like to be a part of our journey, I’d in hot weather. Under-inflated tires are forming now of the walk for $10 each for a chance We’ve welcomed some new neigh- like to hear from you. You can call me at years later, we became Memorial Spiri- Church Advisory Board and longtime can result in accelerated wear and poor or insurance, such as pediatric care, to win a sporty 1937 Jaguar Replicar contributor to the Collinwood Observer. bors to our campus as well. Two years (216) 481-3157, or better yet, e-mail me at tual Christian Church, when our late driving performance. If you live in a by Erin Randel crisis intervention and bereavement donated by a former patient’s family. ago, we completely renovated our con- [email protected]. place where temperatures vary a lot, With the start of the new school counseling in schools, the grant- The winning ticket will be drawn at vent building on Marcella Avenue and God Bless! year it’s also a new program year for check your tire pressure often and add ing of wishes for seriously ill patients the Zoo. have welcomed the Sisters of Notre Girl Scouts. New troops are forming air as needed. and providing music, art and mas- “We’re really pulling out all the stops Dame to the space, now christened Father Joe Bacevice is the Pastor of Check tires when they are cold now with the support of Service Unit sage therapy to our patients and their to make this a fun-filled and memora- “Cuvilly House.” The sisters there St. Casmir Parish on Neff Road. (driven for less than one mile) for an Director Joyce Tucceri of Euclid. If The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections caregivers,” said Shawna Hofstetter, accurate reading. you think you can get your daughter, ble day for everyone,” Hofstetter said. granddaughter or niece and four of walk coordinator. The agency’s head- “In addition to the 2-mile walk, we’re is hiring: 6,000 election day workers for 2. Check your tire tread for safety her friends together for adventure and quarters is located at 17876 St. Clair planning lots of special activities for to be ready for winter. If you drive in the November 6 Presidential election self-exploration, the leaders of Daisy, and it also owns and operates David families, including a make-and-take snow, you’ll need at least 3/16-inch (5 Brownie, Junior and Cadette troops Simpson Hospice House, a residential mm) of tread to get adequate traction. Home Depot crafts area for kids, live by Mike West before the election, and working Elec- along the Collinwood-Euclid border Stick an American penny between the hospice care facility, on Cleveland’s musical entertainment, face painting, The Cuyahoga County Board of tion Day from 5:30 a.m. until about are here to make your leadership expe- treads. If the top of the Lincoln Memo- lakefront at E. 185th Street. the St. Ignatius Circus Club, a photo Elections is seeking reliable and civic- 8:00 p.m. rience fun and successful. rial is always covered, you’re ready for Participants are encouraged to booth and more.” minded people to serve as poll workers Leaders meet the first Thursday of Poll workers must be at least 17 years winter driving. bring photos or mementoes (non- the month in the community room at during the November 6th General of age and registered to vote in Cuyahoga To register for the walk, visit 3. Check for uneven wear. Check tires Gateway, off 200th Street behind Home returnable only) to post on a special Presidential Election. County. State law does not allow con- www.hospicewr.org. for uneven wear. If you’ve maintained memorial tribute board. Raffle tickets To help make the public aware of victed felons to serve as poll workers. Depot. Prospective leaders are invited to tire inflation properly, uneven wear may come at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 or Oct. 4 to these job opportunities, poll worker Bilingual and Republican poll work- indicate the need for wheel realignment. find out more and look through the new applications will be available at over ers are always in demand. Each of the It can also mean improperly operating guidebooks to see how easy it is to plan 100 locations throughout the county. county’s 1,063 precincts requires two brakes or shocks, a bent wheel, internal meetings when the activities and supply “This is an important and excit- Democrat and two Republican poll tire damage, or worn bushings. lists are specified for you to follow, or ing election. We need to hire the best, workers to ensure political balance We at American Pride hope that you improvise around. For more informa- most reliable Election Day workforce during the voting process. all have an enjoyable rest of your sum- tion, call Joyce at (216) 870-9383. as possible to help us administer a Applicants may apply on-line at mer and a safe start to your school year. fair, transparent and smooth Elec- www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us or call Don’t forget to visit us at Lakeshore and tion Day,” said Jane Platten, Director, the Board of Elections Poll Worker E. 156th for your carwashing and car Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Department at (216) 443-3277. care product needs. “We rely on 6,000 poll workers to help us conduct our elections so we need to hire the best, most hardworking team in the field. In order to do that, we are reaching out to all of our community partners in this recruitment effort,” said Platten. Poll workers earn $172.10 for their service, which includes; successfully completing a poll worker training class, attending a meeting the night
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nized by the Cleveland Yo-Yo Club, event is co-sponsored with Cuyahoga can get your daughter, granddaugh- Nan’s Notes this event has been getting bigger every Soil & Water Conservation District. ter or niece and four of her friends year, as friends, families, and partici- together, call Service Unit Director Monarch Tagging in the Dunes, Sept. 9 by Nan Kennedy pants gather to see who’s got the most Joyce Tucceri of Euclid and say, ”Tell AT ARTS COLLINWOOD skills with this timeless toy. In order to Meet at Headlands Beach parking lot me how.” Joyce and a corps of the #1 north end by the entrance to the FUTURE CAFE The RFP for an opera- compete, you’ll need to register with leaders of Daisy, Brownie, Junior and dunes for a walk to locate Monarch tor for the space formerly known as The the Cleveland Yo Yo Club or by calling Cadette troops along the Collinwood- butterflies and tag them as part of the Cafe at Arts Collinwood is now avail- (216) 903-0316. But spectating is free. Euclid border are ready and willing to survey through Monarch Watch. Trail able on the Arts Collinwood Web site. If (While Emma and I were inhaling our help you be a successful leader, giving is sandy. 3–4:30 pm. you know any restaurateurs who may be quesadillas (plain cheese for her, you’d your girls the experience of adventure interested, please let them know. almost think she spoke Spanish; beans Fall Family Campout, Sept. 15-16 and self-discovery. and a whisper of cheese for me) we were Join the fun at this eleventh annual Leaders meet once a month, on the IN THE GALLERY William M. New- entertained by two young yoyo masters event held at Villa Angela -- a nature first Thursday, in the community room house “Nomads “ will show through – amazing what you can do with a bit of show and tell, camp activities, night at Gateway, off E200 Street behind September 2. Current gallery hours are wood on the end of a string!) hike, etc. Space is limited to the first 20 Home Depot. Prospective leaders are Thursday-Saturday, 1–4 pm. invited to come at 6:30 pm on Septem- Northeast Ohio Drum & Music Jam, families. You must provide your own ber 6 or October 4, to find out more BIG BANG CHAMBER CONCERT, Sept. 23 Sept. 6 tent. Pre-registration required. Sat- and look through the new guidebooks. The M4mM chamber series starts urday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 pm – Sunday, You’ll to see how easy it is to plan meet- the 2012-13 season with a bang – clash- Reminder: Kids’ Dance Party, Sept 8 Sept. 16 at 9:00 am. ings when the activities and supply ing cymbals, for instance. Duo Anime’s Cleveland Kids Dance hosts a pajama CLEVELAND LAKEFRONT NATURE lists are specified for you to follow, or Andrew Pongracz and Mell Csicsila per- yoga dance party at the Beachland Ball- PRESERVE OPEN HOUSE, Sept. 22 improvise around. For more informa- formed together while they were students room, Saturday Sept. 8, 12–3 pm. While this natural area is now open tion, call Joyce at (216) 870-9383. at CSU, notably as part of the univer- Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo, (216) 383- daily for public access, this is a special sity’s contingent to the 1993 Odenwald 1124, www.beachlandballroom.com day for guided tours and bird walks, Festspiele in Gras-Ellenbach, Germany. AT THE MARKET live animal presentations, and more Says Kevin the spice guy, “I’ve really Since graduating, they’ve worked with GET YOUR NOMINATIONS IN – NOW! – 7:30 am–12 pm. The Exploration artists like Aretha Franklin, Yes, Kansas, Nominations for the Collinwood been enjoying the large variety of pro- Station Nature Center will be open as duce that has been available at the Gary Puckett, Dennis DeYoung, Charo Growth Project, the documentary film well. For more info visit http://www. and many of the region’s major perform- being created by local artist Shawn market this season. While the market portofcleveland.com/site.cfm/Envi- has always been a great place to get ing groups – including as the principal Mishak, are due September 1. North ronment-Sustainability/CLNP.cfm chairs of Carl Topilow’s Cleveland Pops, Collinwood residents are the subjects, corn, tomatoes, zucchini and such, the the Cleveland Chamber Symphony, and Shawn is looking for a total mix REMEMBERING EUCLID BEACH PARK, addition of a half dozen or more tal- Playhouse Square Theatre Orchestra, of ages, races, ethnicities and socio- Sept. 30 ented urban growers means that I get Lyric Opera Cleveland, and the Erie, economic backgrounds. This is an This program, co-sponsored by to enjoy things like yellow cucumbers, Fort Wayne, Youngstown, Wheel- opportunity to celebrate and honor Euclid Beach Park Now, will take you micro greens, tomatillos, different ing, and Mansfield Symphonies. Their someone you know is doing great on a trip down memory lane – back to heirloom tomatoes, multiple varieties professional chamber duo is a regular things for the neighborhood. Just visit when our current park area was part of garlic, different chili peppers like red performer for the Cleveland Orches- http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ of an amusement park. The event this habaneros, scotch bonnets and pobla- tra’s “Musical Rainbow” concerts, and CollinwoodGrowth. year will commemorate the coasters nos, different greens like several kinds performs for and with the Cleveland with a permanent marker. New this of kale and different chards, summer squashes other than green zucchini Composers Guild, the CSU Chorale – DATES TO SAVE AT THE GROVEWOOD year, Kiddieland – special activities for and now Arts Collinwood! our younger friends. Take a walking and yellow squash, an abundance of Qupe Wine Dinner; Monday, Sept. 17 tour to see where rides and attractions cut fresh herbs and more. The variety BUILD GOOD KARMA – VOLUNTEER Qupe Wine Dinner (pronounced kew- once were, ride on the Thriller & Rock- found at the market has never been bet- Amy Callahan, Arts Collinwood’s pay, but not an early 20th-century doll). etship Car – part of what was once one ter because of these urban pioneers.” gallant interim Executive Director, is Monday, Sept. 24 – Oktoberfest Dinner of the North Coast’s memorable rides Not all of us are as adventurous with making a list of people who would be – see memorabilia displays, purchase a food as Kevin, but if you’re puzzled willing to pitch in for cleaning/orga- Grovewood Tavern & Wine Bar 17105 Grovewood Humphrey popcorn ball or candy kiss. about how to cook something you’ve Avenue · (216) 531-4900 www.grovewoodtavern.com nizing, painting, administrative, flyer Euclid Beach State Park, 1 – 5 pm. never met before, ask the farmer! distribution, light carpentry, com- They’re always happy to offer sugges- mittee work. She claims she can offer AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD EXPLORATION STATION tions. You can also consult hundreds Saturdays, Sept. 1, 8 and 29: 1–4 pm. something “at all levels of time and SEPTEMBER IN THE PARK of cookbooks at the market – and get a commitment. “ And I’m sure she can. Saturday, Sept: 7:30 am–noon. The recipe photo-copied. And Joe Jerdonek Coastweeks Cleanup, Sept. 8 Exploration Station is available for pri- Arts Collinwood 15605 Waterloo Road, (216) 692- does free cooking classes throughout Help make our park areas more vate visits and programs for youth, the season, Kevin loves to demonstrate 9500, www.artscollinwood.org. Open for gallery enjoyable for everyone by pitching in receptions, opening nights, select weekends, and school and scout groups. Inquire regard- the use of his spices, and the market by appointment, by calling (216) 692-9500. to pick up litter along the shoreline ing availability and program topics. will schedule a class if asked. of Euclid Creek at Wildwood, 10 am 8701 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44108 AT THE BEACHLAND - noon. Meet at the pavilion (over the (216) 881-8141 x.3001 www.clevelandlakefront.org NB: The fall fundraiser is actually on bridge to the right, behind the orange October 8, not October 1. You want to 3rd Annual Ohio State Yo-Yo fencing — it will be open for this day). BE A GIRL SCOUT LEADER save the right date. Contest; Saturday, Sept. 1 Did you know? Leaders set their own Volunteers will be recording what they Coit Road Farmers’ Market Coit Road Farmer’s Yo-yo players from around the state collect as part of an international sur- meeting times and places that are con- Market is located at the corner of Coit & Woodworth and the nation will compete at the vey. 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