Meet the Candidates Night Tuesday, October 10Th, 7:00 PM Euclid Public Library Hundreds of People Hit the Pavement to Shop, Make, and View Art in Downtown Euclid
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SPECIAL: Please patronizeFREE our advertisers. MEET THE CANDIDATE ISSUE TAKE ONE! TURN TO PAGE 16 Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 9 • Issue 10 October 2017 Amazon Fulfillment Center Coming to Euclid this project happen. “We are thrilled to County, the Ohio Department of Trans- welcome Amazon and Seefried Industrial portation, and Euclid City Council to make Properties to the City of Euclid,” said City this transformative project a reality. Euclid of Euclid Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail. City Council approved the rezoning of the “The Euclid Square Mall site has been a property from retail to industrial to allow prime target of our redevelopment efforts. for this development. While some saw a vacant mall, we saw an The Euclid fulfillment center will be opportunity for growth and development. the fifth facility in Ohio, as Amazon has This project is a fantastic addition to the recently announced upcoming centers in investment we are seeing in our industrial North Randall and Monroe and currently corridor and will provide valuable employ- operates center in Etna and Obetz. Ama- ment opportunities for our residents.” zon Associates at this fulfillment center This project would not have happened will pick, pack and ship customer items without the leadership, professionalism such as electronics, books, housewares and tenacity of Planning and Development and toys. Full-time employees at Amazon Director Jonathan Holody and the whole receive competitive hourly wages and a team of Directors and staff who contrib- comprehensive benefits package, includ- uted in many important ways. It was a ing healthcare, 401(k) and company stock by Kirsten Holzheimer Gail 1000 new jobs. The City of Euclid has been true team effort as the City worked with awards starting on day one. Demolition is Amazon has announced it will build a new working with Seefried Industrial Proper- local and regional economic development scheduled to take place this fall and new 650,000 square foot fulfillment center at ties, Amazon and many regional economic partners including Greater Cleveland Part- construction will begin in the spring of the former Euclid Square Mall site bringing development partners since March to make nership, Team NEO, Jobs Ohio, Cuyahoga 2018. Our Lady of the Lake Named School of the Year Meet the Candidates Night Tuesday, October 10th, 7:00 PM Euclid Public Library Hundreds of People Hit the Pavement to Shop, Make, and View Art in Downtown Euclid by Sarah Gyorki teacher, Ms Zbiegien, after the student Students and staff of Our Lady of the Lake went beyond expectations, organizing a School celebrated at a special pep rally on toy drive to benefit a local homeless shelter. September 15, in honor of being named Read more about Alaya, and about how the School of the Year. The Ohio Lottery’s school celebrated, on page XX. Partners in Education program selects one Partners in Education recognizes staff school each year from throughout the State. and schools for outstanding performance Our Lady of the Lake joined the Partners and achievement. We are very proud to in Education program when second-grader have this outstanding school here in our Alaya McMillian was nominated by her community. HGR Welcomes the Annual F*SHO by Dale Kiefer be a part of it. These curious members of HGR Industrial Surplus hosted the ninth the public had a chance to come face-to- annual F*SHO on September 15th at its face with some of the best contemporary headquarters on Euclid Avenue. This free designers Northeast Ohio has to offer, all event gives members of the public the while enjoying a party atmosphere courte- Submit your photographs from the Art Walk to [email protected] chance to meet skilled local furniture- sy of a live DJ, free food from Soho Chicken by Allison Lukacsy-Love Department of Planning and Development makers, craftspeople, and artists, all while + Whiskey, and free beer from Noble Brew- The lingering summer weather set the scene to create a vibrant, walkable downtown and admiring the fruits of their labors. The ing Co. for a perfect evening of strolling along made possible with support from Shore F*SHO was organized by Jason and Aman- The building that now houses HGR was Lakeshore Boulevard and through the re- Cultural Centre, Euclid Art Association da Radcliffe, the husband and wife team originally built during the Second World cently renovated Triangle Park during the and numerous resident volunteers, local behind 44 Steel, who take the event to a dif- War to produce aircraft parts for the war City of Euclid’s second “This Is Euclid” Art building and business owners. ferent location every year. effort. Later it was purchased by Fisher Walk on Friday, September 22nd. THANK YOU to everyone who joined in The show had just five designers back Body to make car bodies for General Mo- The free community event drew hun- on the fun. A survey for attendees is now in its inaugural incarnation in 2009. This tors, but closed when GM halted produc- dreds of residents and visitors to Euclid to live on-line and the planning committee year it boasted thirty-three. And more tion in 1993. It was given a new life in 1998 dine, shop, and imagine the possibilities. would very much appreciate your time to than 2,000 people came out to HGR to when HGR opened for business. The event is part of an initiative of the City’s provide feedback. (continued on page 29 (continued on page 28) Page 2 The Euclid Observer Volume 9 • Issue 10 October 2017 October 2017 The Euclid Observer Volume 9 • Issue 10 Page 3 Dialogue Euclid Library From the desk of the Mayor Friends of EPL Annual Meeting Celebrate Indie Author Day October 14 We have been cel- to celebrate in Euclid! existing businesses to grow our business with Rick Jackson Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites ebrating some We can learn from our history – from base! milestones around businesses that have endured, neighbor- In addition to celebrating the milestones YOUR INDEPENDENT SOURCE FOR Euclid this sum- hood associations that have persevered, of the long standing institutions and the EUCLID NEWS & OPINION mer– Briardale and community institutions that have new growth, it is also important to cel- Published monthly with a current circulation of Greens celebrated grown stronger with time. In addition, ebrate the day to day successes and good 10,000+ copies. The paper is made available free its 40th Anniversary we also know new growth is vital to our things happening everyday here in Euclid of charge and can be found at business locations in August. Mary future – and there is much new growth to - a new neighbor moving in, a house be- within the City of Euclid and on our web site. The Mavec Opportunity celebrate as well! We are thrilled to be able ing renovated, installing a peace pole, the views and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions School will be cel- to finally announce Amazon is coming to football team winning, a volunteer helping of the publisher and staff. ebrating its 70th An- Euclid Square Mall! After several months someone in need, a successful Art Walk, an niversary in October. Carmella’s Pizza on of hard work by many, the property has interesting community event, a great meal, Copyright 2014—The Euclid Observer, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reproduction is forbidden E. 222nd Street will be celebrating 60 years transferred and plans have been approved a beautiful sunset, and the list goes on. Friends of the Euclid Public Library and Rick (l-r) Friends of the Library Board President Camilla without written permission. in business in October. Lakeshore Cof- for a new 650,000 square foot fulfillment These everyday experiences can sometimes Jackson Smith, Rick Jackson, and EPL Director Kacie Arm- strong The mission of The Euclid Observer is to attract, fee Shop celebrated its 25th Anniversary center that will provide more than 1,000 have the greatest impact on our commu- by Ashley Gowens keting independent works. Following her articulate and amplify civic intelligence and com- in September. Indian Hills Homeowners new jobs in Euclid. Additionally, ground nity pride. munity good will in the City of Euclid and beyond. Association celebrated its 75th Anniver- has broken for a 3rd industrial building at I am so proud to serve as the Mayor of Saturday, October 14 is Indie Author Day, presentation, EPL will host an Open House October Programs at the Euclid a day to celebrate the talents and efforts of for local authors to showcase and sell their BECOME AN OBSERVER! sary in September. Frissell Road Improve- Bluestone Business Park. Expansions are Euclid and so proud to work along side you ment Association celebrated 100 years as underway at Lincoln Electric, Keene Build- to continue the progress! independent authors. Whether you are an books. If you are a local author and would As a product of citizen journalism, The Euclid Ob- a street association in August. Cleveland ing and American Punch. Our Planning Public Library author yourself or would like to learn about like to reserve a spot to sell your books, server is looking for people, ages 3 to 100, to get the creative expression of others, you are please call (216) 261-5300 ext. 0 to register. involved in the paper and the city. We are looking Metroparks (including Euclid Creek) is cel- and Development Department continues Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail for volunteer writers, photographers,designers ebrating 100 years this year. We have much to meet with new business prospects and welcome to today’s programs.