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Councilman Zack Reed | summer 2016 | www.clevelandcitycouncil.org Southeast Health Expo Draws Hundreds for Exams, Screenings, Tests and More

Linking Healthy, Equitable, Ward 2 Councilman Zack Reed, Medworks, and the and social service organizations, receiving help and advice. & Sustainable Communities Clinic joined together June 25 to host the The ’ Spirit Squad was also on hand, Southeast Community Health Expo at John Adams High signing autographs and distributing Cavaliers mementos. Councilman Reed wants residents School. Councilman Reed would like to thank his fellow to know about Thrive105-93, a Residents received a broad range of services, including sponsors for making this event such a success: transportation and land use study mammograms, medical exams, dental screenings, lab tests Medworks; ; Fifth Third Bank; Mount Pleasant commissioned by the City of Cleveland. and fresh produce for families. Free haircuts were provided NOW Development Corporation; Union Miles Development The East 105th & East 93rd corridor is the by the Urban Barber Association. In addition, expo visitors Corporation; Slavic Village Development; The Hone Barber focus of the study and its purpose is to met with representatives from financial, educational, legal, College; and The Urban Barber Association (TUBA). help identify transportation-related strategies for residents and businesses in the Glenville, , Fairfax, Summer Food Service Programs Avoiding Heat Related Problems Buckeye-Woodhill, Kinsman, and Union- Earle B. Turner Recreation Councilman Reed wants residents of all ages to stay cool in the Miles neighborhoods. 11300 Miles Ave. summer heat! To avoid heat related health issues, please do the following: DAYS: Monday - Friday LUNCH: 12 - 1 pm These strategies will have the potential • Drink Plenty of Fluids - You will need to drink more to: Zelma Watson George Community Center than your thirst indicates. Make an extra effort to drink • Promote economic development; 3155 Martin Luther King Blvd. a minimum of 6 to 8 glasses of cool fluids daily. During • Re-establish compact urban land use heavy labor or exercise in a hot environment, drink two to DAYS: Monday - Saturday four glasses of cool fluids each hour. patterns; BREAKFAST: 10 - 10:30 am LUNCH: 12 - 1 pm • Improve quality of life; • Promote healthy living; Salvation Army - Miles Park #38 • Limit Outdoor Activity - If you must be outside, try to plan activities for the coolest part of the day – before • Eliminate safety hazards, and 4139 E. 93rd St. noon and in the evening. • Diversify transportation choices DAYS: Monday - Friday LUNCH: 12 - 1 pm • Protect Your Body - Wear as little clothing as possible The study has been made possible when indoors, and wear loose fitting, light colored cloth- through a Transportation Investment (E. 131st Street Branch) ing outdoors. When outdoors, avoid direct sunlight, wear Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) 3830 East 131st Street a hat and use a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor Grant. DAYS: Monday - Friday LUNCH: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (SPF) greater than 15 to protect yourself against sunburn. next meeting: Councilman Reed Unveils Marker at A J. Rickoff August 4, 2016 6:00-8:00 pm | The Salvation Army 4139 E. 93rd Street Councilman Reed encourages residents and business owners to attend

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Twitter: @Thrivel05_93 Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/ thrive10593/ On May 13, Councilman Zack Reed unveiled a new marker about Andrew J. Rickoff and Charles Edward Adams situated Instagram: thrive105_93 at Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Andrew J. Rickoff Elementary School on East 147th Street in Cleveland. For more information, please contact: This kindergarten through 8th grade facility creates a learning environment that promotes academic achievement Marka Fields, City Planning Commission, through critical thinking to ensure that all students can compete globally. The mission of Andrew J. Rickoff is to enable the [email protected] school, the family, and the community to build a collaborative network that supports learning. Eddie Mae Caldwell has been a resident of Ward 2 for over 50 years. The eldest of nine children, Mrs. Caldwell was born in Harpersville, Alabama and moved to Cleveland in 1950 with her family. She is the mother of two children and grandmother of six grandchildren but is also known as a “special mother” to many in the Ward 2 community. Mrs. Caldwell has been a devoted contributor to the field of public service. She was employed by both the County and the State of where is a part of the Missionary Board and the Board she served the community for over 35 years. She of Trustees. Mrs. Caldwell is an active member spent 25 years as a Mental Health Administrator of the Ferris and Marston Street Club as well as at the Cleveland Development Center for Mental many other community activities in the Greater Disabilities and retired from the Cuyahoga County Cleveland area. Youth Correction Facility in Hudson, Ohio as a Mrs. Caldwell loves to travel, garden, attend Youth Leader. concerts and spend time with her family. She Known as a compassionate advocate for enjoys being out in the community and giving youth, Mrs. Caldwell is dedicated to informing the back to those around her. Photo Credit: City of Cleveland Photographic Bureau next generation of the importance of their voices Says Councilman Zack Reed,“It’s Ward 2 Eddie Mae Caldwell, Ward 2’s Outstanding Senior of the Year, with within the community. She is a member of the residents like Eddie Mae Caldwell that make Councilman Zack Reed and Mayor Frank Jackson at the City of Cleveland Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she Cleveland great. Thank you for your service.” 2016 Senior Day held on May 27.

Youth Killingsworth Exposure Meeting Place Tour at Miles Pointe Shopping Plaza Presented by HBCU Historically Black Colleges & Universities

When: Friday, September 16, 2016 Councilman Zack Reed wants residents to know about Killingsworth Meeting Place, an event space conveniently located at Departure time: 4131 East131st Street. Hours of operation are 7:00 am; Leaving from Union “Parents take this excellent Monday through Sunday, from noon - 9:00 pm. Miles Development Corporation Extended hours are available. Killingsworth opportunity to expose your child Meeting Place is ideal for events such as bridal (UMDC), 9250 Miles Park. showers, childrens’ parties, business meetings to the college experience.” and adult gatherings. Returning: Facility features Include: – Councilman Zack Reed • Security Provided Sat., September 17 by 6 pm. • Kitchen Available Parents can pick up youth at Deadline for • Capacity of 150 UMDC. Permission slips applications: • Ample Parking MUST be completed and signed August 15, 2016 • $100 Per Hour (Union Miles residents For more information, please call UMDC receive discount) by legal guardian. Must be For more information, contact Union Miles at 216-341-0757 13 years and older. Development Corporation at 216-341-0757.

2016 State of the Ward Address Councilman Reed presented his 2016 State of Ward 2 Address on April 26 at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. Safety and economic developments in our community were just some of the many topics Councilman Reed discussed. He also gave updates on what’s happening in our community and informed residents on positive things to come. After the address he held a question and answer session for those in attendance. PRESORT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CLEVELAND, OH PERMIT NO. 2893 “Many thanks to the NBA and the Cavs for providing providing for the NBA and the Cavs thanks to “Many refurbished space. More than 100 kids of various ages from ages from of various than 100 kids More space. refurbished on hand and had were the Boys & Girls of Cleveland Clubs and interact new space hang out in the fresh to the chance VIPs. with the learn and play,” live, to space with such a great our youth alumnus of the Boys & Girls a proud Reed, Councilman says .” this gift from will benefit greatly teens “Our Club. Ward 2 Informer New Fire Station No. 36 Head Coach was joined by players Channing players joined by was Lue Tyronn Coach Head gymnasium, featuring NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Silver, Adam NBA Commissioner gymnasium, featuring advantage “take to in attendance kids the Club who urged Manager General Komoroski, CEO Len Cavs of this facility.” to all spoke Griffin and guard David audience. the gathered Mozgov Timofey Jones, Dahntay Jefferson, Richard Frye, to open the Smith the official ribbon for cutting and J.R. Ward 2 Councilman Zack Reed

On May 14, Councilman Zack Reed and Mayor Frank G. Jackson were joined by council members Ken Johnson, Matt Zone and at the grand

opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate Fire Station No. 36 in the High School RebelJohn Adams Corner about Opportunities Members Support in the Know and Community Academic for Parents Keeping Downtown Office: Mount Pleasant community. This is the first new fire station built in Cleveland 601 Lakeside Avenue in more than a decade and the first fire station to house both fire and EMS ***** City Hall, Room 220 operations. Cleveland, OH 44114 City of Cleveland Director of Public Safety Michael McGrath, Division of Fire Phone: 216-664-4945 Chief Angelo Calvillo, Chief of Police Calvin Williams and Acting Commissioner of

Fax: 216-664-3837 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Nicole Carlton gave special remarks to welcome visitors, community leaders and city representatives to the celebration. Festivities

@zachreed12 Twitter: for the event included games and activities. Email: [email protected] In the middle of the team’s championship run, the Cleveland the Cleveland championship run, In the middle of the team’s in the TV conference Rashad host Ahmad led a press NBA The John Adams High School Community Wrap Around (CWA) (CWA) Around Wrap High School Community Adams John The In January & Girls Club (BGCC) moved 2016, the Boys round year operates Boys & Girls programming Club The the Boys & Girls Club of and NBA Cares Cleveland & Girls Club of Greater the Boys Following the dedication ceremony, Councilman Reed dedicated a free- School High John Adams Scores Big with at Around Wrap Community the new NBA Cares the new unveil time on June 9 to took Cavaliers & Girls Clubs of the Boys at Center and Play Learn Live, High School. John Adams at center teen Cleveland’s standing plaque in front of the station, honoring long-time former council during out of active and healthy kids keep to is designed strategy is led by CWA engagement. with parent school time and to focuses that – a local nonprofit Cleveland Greater Now College has focus CWA One key advising. and success access on college the amount ago is decreasing years it began two on since worked unsupervised are of time students hours. after High School John Adams (3817 Martininto King Jr. Luther support to academic social emotional Blvd.) enrichment, and extra-curriculardevelopment during programming the out of school time hours of 3:00 - 7:00 pm. opportunitiesfollowing the kids in the Johnand offers to Academic categories: four community in the following Adams Literacy and Financial Social Development, Emotional Enrichment, Arts & Recreation. Visit www.clevelandcitycouncil.org members George Forbes and Mary Zone.