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Volume 12 • Issue 4 April 2020 Community Comes Together to Support Local Businesses And right now, they’re going through a cuts. They’ll take good care of you when really hard time. Imagine if all the busi- they get back to work. nesses that had to close or cut back for the Coronavirus crisis never came back -- all Make a donation. Some of the places we those services gone for good, and all those love are nonprofits, and most of them jobs with them. We want to do what we can accept donations online. Lots are still can to not let that happen. working hard to help people suffering from So we’re doing what Collinwood does, this crisis -- so show them some love. Gifts we’re coming together as neighbors and of any size are appreciated. helping each other out. Here are some of Spread the word. Let your neighbors the ways you can help those local busi- know, share on Facebook, like and fol- by Sarah Gyorki nesses you love, so they’ll still be here to low on social media, post a great review. gifts -- if you have a gift-giving event com- You may have seen the meme here going teach you yoga or fix your car or print your We know the status of local businesses is ing up, consider giving local gift cards. around online. We know - it’s got a typo Tshirts and business cards. Take these as changing all the time -- some are still clos- Order to go. Some establishments can in it. But the point is still good! For years suggestions, use the ones that make sense ing, others are adding online options or still offer take-out, delivery and even curb- and years, our local businesses have been for you, and come up with your own ideas. delivery. Here are some places you can go side pick up. Keep on enjoying your favorite supporting our raffles and fundraisers and But however you can, try now more than to get more information. coffee, pizza, breakfast -- whatever. Staying community events. They’ve also hosted ever to be a good neighbor and support our Gift Bomb Collinwood Businesses - this home is more fun with good food. Buy a lit- our parties and baked our birthday cakes local businesses. is a Facebook page set up by residents to tle extra for a neighbor who’s homebound. and cleaned our suits and cut our hair and Buy a gift card. Lots of local businesses support businesses right here in Collin- Pay it forward by paying for the services made our wedding flowers and too many have started offering gift cards online, so wood. Like and share the page, and check it you would have used. If you’ve still got your other things to even begin to list. check the website and see if that option is regularly to get ideas for businesses you can job and you know your barber doesn’t, con- available. You can use it to buy the services engage with and support right from your sider sending a check for the amount you Our small local businesses -- they’re our you count on when we get back to business home. Check with Greater Collinwood De- would normally have budgeted for hair community, just like our neighbors are. as usual. And gift cards also make great velopment Corporation (cont. page 2)(conc- Neighborhood Eats byErin Randel Congin’s Italian Drive Thru – Lady Luck Pub & Eatery – Pacer’s Shoreway Bar & Grill – Please note: All information is accurate to Open for takeout. Open for curbside pickup. Open for takeout. the best of our knowledge at time of print- Slices from heaven on St. Clair. 19309 Nottingham Rd, (216) 531-8102 19800 S. Waterloo Road, (216) 486-7711 ing. Subject to change without notice. This 18812 Nottingham Rd., (216) 481-4585 Open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 7 days a week. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. information courtesy of The Scoop on Col- Lunch & dinner. linwood - the Scoop is much more than a Lucky Restaurant Papa Joe’s Subs & Pasta – round-up of great summer happenings, Dale’s Deli & Carryout – 742 E. 185th St., (216) 486-1222 Open for takeout. it’s actually an info-packed year-round Open for takeout. Breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. 564 E. 200th St., (216) 692-106 Deli favorites, delivery available. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. resource. Get all the latest on COVID-19 627 E 200th St., (216) 531-3354 Ludwig’s – Open for takeout 3-7 p.m. resources and much more by visiting Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. 768 East 200th St., (216) 417-4422 Paragon – Closed until further notice. www.collinwoodscoop.org. Stylish modern bar, classic bistro fare. Famous Gyro George – Maria’s Family Restaurant – 21920 Lake Shore Blvd., (216) 731-WINE Open for takeout 7 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Open for takeout. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Adam’s Place – Open for takeout, 19019 Euclid Ave., (216) 738-0800 Open 7 days a week 6 am -3 pm 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Breakfast/lunch/dinner 7 days. 22578 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid, (216) 289- Ritual Juicery – Open for curbside pickup. 681 East 200th St. (216) 531-9681 6421 15619 Waterloo Road, (216) 217-7485 Breakfast & lunch. Fresh Catch Seafood – Open for takeout. 564 E. 185th St., (216) 738-0080 Martin’s Freeze – Closed for the season. Sandy’s Frozen Whip – Closed; up for sale. Beach Club Bistro – Open for takeout. Lunch & dinner 7 day 20321 Euclid Ave., (216) 486-1011 17635 Lake Shore Blvd. Gourmet pizzas & seafood See sales announcement here. 21939 Lake Shore Blvd., (216) 731-7499 Gintaras Restaurant Messina’s Pizza & Bakery – Lunch & dinner. Open Sundays for a Lithuanian buffet from Open for takeout. Scotti’s Italian Eatery – 11:30-1:30 pm. 1071 Ivanhoe Road, (216) 761-7744 Open for takeout. Beachland Ballroom – 877 E. 185th St., (216) 531-2131 Lunch & dinner. Courtyard dining in fair weather. Closed until further notice. Accepts cash only. Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, plus late Great Scott Tavern – Open for takeout. Millard Fillmore Presidential Library – 882 E. 185th St., (216) 481-8995 nights during shows. 21801 Lakeshore Boulevard, Euclid • 216- Closed until further notice. Open weekdays for lunch & dinner. Din- 15711 Waterloo Road, (216) 383-112 417-301921 15617 Waterloo Road, (216) 481-WHIG ner, Saturday & Sunday. Open daily at 4 p.m., Closed Sundays. Bar featuring locally-sourced hot dogs. Blue Breeze Sports Bar & Grill – Six Shooter Coffee – Open for takeout. Or- Open for takeout. Gus’s Diner 185 – Open for takeout. Mirabile’s der online & get curbside service. 16826 Lakeshore Blvd., (216) 465-1240 797 E. 185th St., (216) 481-8781 Italian bistro with a full bar. 15613 Waterloo Rd (216) 762-1180 Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Breakfast & lunch 7 days a week. 1025 Ivanhoe Road, (216) 761-8084 Open daily, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Lunch & dinner. Buettner’s Bakery – Open for takeout. Holland’s BBQ – Open for takeout. The SS&W Boardwalk Old-fashioned favorites. Soul food and barbecue. Muldoon’s Saloon & Eatery – Collinwood’s greatest cheeseburger, veg- 704 E. 185th St. (216) 531-0650 772 E 185th St., (216) 531-7427 Closed until further notice. etarian friendly too. Breakfast & lunch. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. A cheerful Irish pub with a full menu. 16011 Waterloo Road, (216) 481-0077 1020 E. 185th St., (216) 531-3130 Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Chili Pepper’s Fresh Mexican Grill – Irie Island Jamaican Restaurant – Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Closed until further notice. Re-opening takeout “soon” as of March. 27 The Standard – Burritos and salads made to order. 621 East 185th St., (216) 350-6112 Omar’s Seafood & Grill – Closed until further notice. 869 E. 185th St., (216) 531-2300 Lunch & Dinner. Open for takeout. 779 East 185th St. (216) 531-9463 Lunch & dinner 7 days. 12520 Saint Clair Ave. (216) 451-2098 Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Janelle’s Restaurant Lunch & dinner. China Sea – Closed until further notice. 12508 St. Clair Ave., (216) 249-5959 Stevenson’s Bar & Grille – Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Breakfast & lunch. Open Pitt Bar-B-Que – Open for takeout. Open for takeout. 417 E 200th St., (216) 486-9818 12335 St. Clair Ave., (216) 851-7709 800 E. 200th St. (216) 999-7156 Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Kim’s Wings – Open for takeout. Breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Lunch & dinner. Crispy, mouth-watering wings. Citizen Pie – Open for takeout. 14909 Saint Clair Ave., (216) 681-6644 The Original Grill – Open for takeout. V’s Gourmet Chicken Express – Wood fired pizza for the people! Lunch & dinner. Home of Collinwood’s Best Polish Boy. Open for takeout. 15710 Waterloo Road, (216) 417-2742 17406 St. Clair Ave., (216) 383-7500 Best chicken in the neighborhood. Open Monday-Saturday, 12-9 pm Kristy’s Tavern & Restaurant – Breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. 15418 Lake Shore Blvd., (216) 738-7000 Open for takeout. Lunch & dinner, Tuesday-Saturday. Sunday Homemade food and a full bar. & Monday, 1-6 p.m. only. 434 E. 200th St. (216) 486-4826 Closed Sunday & Monday. Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 12 • Issue 4 April 2020 COMMUNITY Councilman Update by Michael D. I say the “Pledge of Allegiance to the COMMUNITY MEETINGS Polensek Flag” everyday – and I recite it with great The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based respect. I expect our leaders to do every- COLLINWOOD HOMEOWNERS news source published by Collinwood MEETING As the Dean of thing in their power to protect Americans 1st Wednesday of the month Publishing Inc., a local business dedicated City and their children. In these last two weeks 7:00 PM to the development of grass roots media and Council, I thought I have questioned whether or not that those St Mary Church increased connectedness of the citizens, 15519 Holmes Avenue civic groups, non profits, businesses and I had seen it all in charge on the federal level really under- institutions in and around Cleveland Wards and experienced it stand the severity of the problem. The state- MyCOM MEETING 10 and 11. 1st Thursday of the Month all over the years. ment has been made that we are at war with 5:30 PM I have often said an invisible enemy; one that knows no race, Salvation Army Temple Corp THE COLLINWOOD OBSERVER 17625 Grovewood Avenue PO BOX 17371 that I have seen ethnicity or creed. Time will tell whether EUCLID, OH 44117 the good, the bad and the ugly. It is hard our leaders will have our backs and how EAST 185th STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION to put in words what we, as Americans, are we, as a nation, will rebound from this pan- 2nd Tuesday of the Month Copyright 2014—Collinwood Pub- experiencing with the outbreak of the Co- demic. 6:00 PM lishing Inc.All rights reserved. Any vid -19 or coronavirus. I never thought we I urge all of you to take the appropriate Lithuanian Hall reproduction is forbidden without 877 East 185th Street – next to Post would see one business after another shut measures to safeguard yourself and your Office written permission. down and schools closed. This is difficult family. We all know by now what steps DEMOCRATIC WARD CLUB PUBLISHER enough, but then to be unable to celebrate to take against this potential killer. In the 2nd Wednesday of the Month John Copic, collinwoodobserver@ everyday events or visit family members in meantime, I urge and beg all our residents (September to June) gmail.com 6:30 PM the nursing homes or other care facilities is to look out for one another, especially our Collinwood Slovenian Home extremely difficult to comprehend. To not elderly and most vulnerable citizens. I also 15810 Holmes Avenue ADVERTISING PRESIDENT: Councilman Polensek John Copic, 216.505.0185 even be able to visit a dying loved one at urge everyone to write our U.S. Senators Hospice or attend their funeral – is nothing Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman, as well FRIENDS OF COLLINWOOD The views and opinions expressed in this RECREATION publication are those of each writer, and not shy of unimaginable. Yet, it is the reality as Congresswoman Marcia Fudge to de- 2nd Thursday of the Month those of the publisher, editor or any other today in Cleveland and throughout . mand that critical products be mandated to 6:15 PM entity. Collinwood Recreation Center I am torn between anger and sympathy. be made in America. 16300 Lakeshore Boulevard The Collinwood Observer is My sympathies to those who are sick and It goes without saying, the majority of powered by: infected with the virus and also those who businesses in our community have been 5th DISTRICT COMMUNITY RELATIONS MEETING have lost loved ones. I am also extremely hard hit and/or forced to close. Those 3rd Wednesday of the month angry, though, that in America we were not which you can patronize, please do so with 6:00 PM Collinwood Five Points Community

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we all saw on TV the medical workers in updates both nationally and locally from East 152 Street except for: May (Murtis Taylor), To submit a story, go to www.collinwood- China in white “space suits” with respira- TV, radio, Facebook and through robo- July (St Clair Superior Dev Corp), observer.com, click on Member Center, tors. Why wasn’t that a wakeup call to our calls. Please, look out for one another while October (Cle Job Corps Annual Dinner), November (Glenville Rec Ctr.) sign in, click on Submit Story, and start Nation’s leaders? Now, to realize that we maintaining social distancing and hope for writing. are dependent upon Communist China the best. EAST 156th STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION and other countries for basic pharmaceu- I know it is not politically correct, but, 3rd Thursday of the month ticals and medical equipment is absolutely as you know, I am not politically correct. I 6:00 PM outrageous. am praying, even though our churches are Collinwood Recreation Center Support Local 16300 Lakeshore Boulevard I am hoping, like all Americans, that shuttered, for our community, our country Businesses our national leaders in Washington, D.C., and the world’s community. The power of EAST 140TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD continued from font page ASSOCIATION and in our statehouses across the country, prayer, I believe, can play a major role in 4TH Wednesday of the Month compiling complete lists of area businesses can come together and put forth whatever combating this deadly virus. Please sup- (March to November) 6:00 PM and what they’re offering during this shut- action is necessary to get a handle on this port our medical community and our first Collinwood Five Points Community down. You can visit their website at www. deadly outbreak. I am hoping and praying responders who are on the front lines. Center East 152 Street greatercollinwood.org. that this is a wake-up call for all Ameri- During this time, even though City Hall Subscribe to Nan’s Neighborhood Notes cans. For far too long one presidential is closed, we are still working. You can -- this weekly newsletter is packed with all administration after another, both Repub- reach my office via phone at (216) 664- Monday night at 7:00 PM kinds of information about what’s going Please note – this is a public and an lican and Democrat, have looked the other 4236. Just leave a message and make sure open meeting but does not take public on in and around Collinwood, including you leave me your name and phone number commentary weekly updates on our local businesses. way or have been a facilitator for American Sign up by sending an email to nanken- jobs and products to go offshore. so we can get back to you. You may also Any questions about these meetings The late great Honorable Louis Stokes send me an email at mpolensek@cleve- please feel free to call [email protected]. Mary Louise Jesek Daley, Check the Scoop on Collinwood - the told me the day after the NAFTA vote years landcitycouncil.org or via my Executive Councilman Polensek’s office Scoop is much more than a round-up of ago, “Mike, I hope I am wrong, but I believe Assistant, Mary Louise’s email at mdaley@ (216) 664-4236 great summer happenings, it’s actually we are all going to hear the sucking sound clevelandcitycouncil.org. We check these an info-packed year-round resource. Get of jobs going out of the country, especially often. all the latest on COVID-19 resources and manufacturing jobs.” Louis must have had much more by visiting www.collinwood- a crystal ball, for what he feared has come Take care and God Bless. scoop.org. true. It is time for us, as a country, to pro- We all know what we need to do to stay tect our most critical supply chain and to Sincerely yours, home and stay healthy. Let’s do what we Michael D. Polensek can to keep our neighborhood strong, too. control our borders.

Connecting Collinwood by Jamar Doyle website or Facebook page for upcoming businesses that offer carry-out or [email protected]. Use During this unprecedented time in dates and times of the food distribution and delivery. this email to send us information and our country, state and community, we stay tuned to www.greatercollinwood.org or • Drop off food for a neighbor in resources that you would like to share with at Greater Collinwood Development our Facebook page for current information need. your fellow community members, and we Corporation are seeking ways to connect, regarding Greater Collinwood Develop- • Continue to stay active and healthy. will share it on our various platforms. support, and serve our community. With ment. There are many exercise programs shifting requirements and recommended • Many of us are feeling unsure what online. GCDC will link any local Together we can support our fellow neigh- best practices, we will commit to continue we can do to help our community active living programs on our bors and businesses, and together we can serving our mission in a safe and effective during this time of social distancing. website. get through this moment even stronger. way in this era of social distancing. To that We have a few suggestions for you. • Download free conferencing apps end our offices are now closed, but our staff • Create a phone tree with your and connect with neighbors for Please reach out to us and stay safe and are still working remotely. Please know that neighbors. virtual social gatherings or healthy. while our Five Pointe Community Center is • Commit to checking in on each meetings. closed to the public, we are still serving the other, particularly with neighbors in These are just a few suggestions, there Jamar Doyle, Executive Director community through our food distribution need and the elderly. are many others. We would love to hear Greater Collinwood program. A partnership with the Greater • Buy a gift certificate from a local how you are connecting and supporting the Development Corporation Cleveland Food Bank, this program is now business, if you can afford to do so. community. We have established a special offered on a drive thru basis. Visit our Commit to supporting local email for this purpose,

Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com The Collinwood Observer Volume 12 • Issue 4 Page 3 April 2020 COMMUNITY Vote by Mail to be Extended Until April 28 for March 17 Primary by Alisa Boles Those with access to a printer, can down- indicate if you want a: Democratic, Re- Cuyahoga County voters who do not have As of this load a form from the website. publican, Libertarian or Issues only ballot a home mailing address and for persons writing, the Ohio (choose only one) with disabilities. Those who qualify for General Assembly Cuyahoga County voters may also call their - sign it ADA accomodations can contact their BOE has extended the local Board of Elections at (216) 443-8683 - today’s date for absentee voting accomodations as well, Vote-by-Mail or write the following information on a -phone number (optional, but suggested) or apply online for remote ballot-marking deadline for the blank sheet of paper and mail it to their -email address (optional but suggested) system access: https://www.ohiosos.gov/ 2020 primary BOE: elections/voters/11-g/ election until If you had already sent your ballot in, do April 28th. This is in response to the - full name not vote again. Your ballot is being held Contact info for Cuyahoga County BOE: closing of the in-person polling locations - date of birth and will be counted with the others on on March 17th due to concerns about the - full registration address including county April 28th, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Because 2925 Euclid Ave. worldwide coronavirus disease outbreak. address where ballot should be mailed if all ballots postmarked by April 27th will Cleveland, OH 44115 Registered voters who haven’t voted different from your registration address be counted, officials will not have a count Telephone: (216) 443-8683 already can request a Vote-by-Mail ap- one of the these: Ohio driver’s license available until May 8, 2020. Fax: (216) 443-6633 plication online. number, last four of your Social Security E-mail:[email protected] Here is the link for Cuyahoga County number or include a copy of an acceptable There will be no in-person voting at any of Website:boe.cuyahogacounty.us residents: https://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/ form of ID the local precints, but in-person voting will en-US/VoteByMail.aspx - State that “I’m requesting an absentee be available on April 28th at the BOE at the For additional election information, access ballot for the March 17th Ohio Primary” below address in for the Secretary of State’s website at:

CDC Housing Team is Shop Collinwood by Carly Lovely Here for You Collinwood businesses have gotten by Candy Lovely all evictions as well. No new cases will be creative about retail experiences in the filed in the next two months. Addition- recent weeks! These are just a few that ally, all criminal and civil cases will be have shaken up how they do re-scheduled into April. Parties will be business… served new summons to appear in the mail. BLUE ARROW RECORDS If you have specific questions please call Offering a newly expanded online the Cleveland Municipal Court, Housing inventory on 4 different platforms, Blue The Greater Collinwood Development Division at 216.664.4295. Arrow Records keeps the tunes spinning Corporation housing team covers a lot of Many lenders will be allowing loan in Collinwood. Browse the Blue Arrow territory and watches over thousands of modifications under guidelines that will be Records Etsy for the record shop’s largest structures from lake shore houses to large coming from the federal government. collection or head over to https://bluear- rowrecords.bandcamp.com/ to stream albums warehouses from by-gone industries to In the coming weeks we will be compil- WATERLOO ARTS from the record label in real time. You can your part of the neighborhood. Daily our ing resources to help households impacted Though current programming has been post- also purchase albums via Blue Arrow Discogs poned and the gallery closed to the public, team works to ensure that the housing by this crisis. The first step will be to call and the shop’s website: https://www.bluear- Waterloo Arts regularly offers high-quality stock adds value to where we live. But your lender and see what they can do to rowrecords.com/. programming for the Collinwood commu- during these trying times we are here to be help you. nity. Explore the website here and watch for NO PROBLEM PRINTING your resource. If you are currently on a payment plan updates via Waterloo Arts Facebook. Currently all utilities have suspended for taxes with Cuyahoga County and you Offering full-service design and printing in the heart of Waterloo, No Problem Print- the disruption of service. If you have had a have been impacted they want to hear from STAR POP VINTAGE + MODERN ing closed its storefront temporarily but is recent disconnection you are eligible, most you. Please reach out to the Fiscal Office Buying and selling a wide array of new and directing orders to be placed online. Delivery old toys, classic video games, select vintage likely, to be reconnected. Please contact 216.443.7400 to talk to someone about has always been free, and the team is ready to clothing, records, comics and more, Star Pop individual providers if you are experienc- your situation. The county has suspended handle all of your design and printing needs. Vintage + Modern, located in the heart of ing a difficulty to have them assist you. all owner occupant foreclosures for the Browse design samples and print inventory Waterloo, is now offering digital gift cards next couple of months. County staff can online at No Problem Printing. Cleveland Water that can be redeemed once the physical loca- 216.664.3100 give you the most current information on tion reopens its doors. The gift cards can be POP LIFE your property and point you in the direc- purchased for yourself or sent to any email Recently putting together and distributing Cleveland Public Power tion of help. You may be eligible to enter address as a gift! Check out Star Pop Vintage care packages for the Collinwood Com- + Modern’s Facebook for updates, and 216.664.4600 into a new payment plan. munity, Pop Life on Waterloo is currently purchase the digital gift cards here. Our team will be continuing their closed but would like to publish classes on Dominion/East Ohio Gas search for vacant and neglected properties. social media and to continue supporting the MASTER COLLECTIVE We work closely with Cleveland Building community. To do that, the wellness studio is 877.542.2630 Recently re-calibrating their focus to include accepting donation via Pop Life website. You and Housing to make certain that homes a larger online presence, Master Collective can also purchase gift certificates here. First Energy/Illuminating Company and properties that need attention are get- continues their vision of creating better com- 800.589.3101 ting it. If you have problem vacant prop- munities with creativity and gaming culture NULIFE FITNESS CAMP via Master Collective Patreon. Offering tiered Currently all city trash collection and erty near you and you want to make certain Currently offering online subscriptions for subscription levels with plenty of perks, the recycling will go on as scheduled. PLEASE that we are aware of it you may call our virtual fitness group classes via NuLifeTv, Nu- collective seeks to provide workshops, audio/ NOTE: There will be no bulk pick up in staff. While our team is working remotely Life Fitness Camp encourages active lifestyles visual media and events that are affordable during this emergency time we are picking to boost the immune system and promote April. Can may not be placed out before or free for Collinwood! Master Collective is mental health through fitness. Subscribe noon the day prior to pick up and must be up our calls. You may reach out to us at also helping small businesses improve their for monthly or weekly unlimited virtual removed by noon the next day. Garbage 216.383.9772. If you are a Ward 8 resident online presence and designing apparel & classes on the web or call 1-844-NULIFE-1 to cans must be placed further back than (Councilman Polensek) call Julia Roberts merchandise and more at the Master Collec- purchase a digital gift card. the porch and they may not rest against a ext 211. If you live in Ward 10 (Council- tive Website. Feel free to contact the Master Collective team here to request more info! neighboring structure for health reasons. man Hairston) call Aja Aaron-Chappell ext BEACHLAND BALLROOM Please be considerate of your neighbors 205. They are your resource for complaints Though the physical Beachland Ballroom is PRETTY THINGS CLEVELAND and make certain that all cans have their in the neighborhood and can help you get temporarily closed, the venue is working fast and furiously to open a Beachland Online lids down to keep debris from flying down the answers that you need. Pretty Things Cleveland, a hip hair salon Store! Purchase Brunch Gift Certificates, Live the street. If we can be of assistance please contact located on E. 185th, is currently closed but Music Gift Certificates, Beachland Ballroom Cleveland Housing Court has issued a us. We are here to help you find the is keeping clients up to date on the Pretty merch and stickers. Watch for announce- Things Instagram Page. Pretty Things is also suspension on evictions. HUD has stopped resources to meet your needs. ments from Beachland Ballroom concerning offering a 30% off first-time client code for carryout towards the middle of April! Hairstory Products. Check out their website here: https://www.prettythingscleveland. GET HEP SWING com/. Five Point Community Center Offering one-on-one and small group swing lessons from the 1920s through the 1950s, Get If you’re a business not mentioned here that Continues Food Distribution Hep Swing is now offering gift certificates on would like a spotlight, please email ksierra@ Five Pointe Community Center plans to November. Please bring your own bags and their website. Though the monthly dances at greatercollinwood.org to be added! continue two regularly scheduled food a current ID. Food bag giveaway occurs The Lithuanian Club on E. 185th have been distribution days in partnership with EBC the last Thursday of every month, for those temporarily postponed, the business is en- Ferry. Produce giveaway occurs the second 18 years of age and older at 813 E. 152nd couraging those interested in swing dancles- Wednesday of every month, from March - Street. Please call 216-268-2138 for info. sons to visit Get Hep Swing website and to contact [email protected] pricing.

Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com Page 4 The Collinwood Observer Volume 12 • Issue 4 April 2020 COMMUNITY Nan’s Notes: Waterloo in the Time of Coronavirus outbreaks to date, have found no And if you’d like to help Photocentric stay transmission through food. What The Many Ways to Help in business, consider purchasing an exhibi- about romaine? you will say. That tion catalog through their website (www. isn’t surface contamination, that’s Jergens, a South Waterloo manufacturer, photocentricgallery.com). because e.coli crept in through innovator and leader in community de- Secondly, please encourage your photog- the water/soil – a sewage leak, velopment (and sometime Waterloo Arts rapher friends to enter their summer Wa- maybe; it’s not on the surface and booster), shifted gears Monday to begin terloo Photography Invitational, scheduled washing doesn’t help. 24-7 production of screwdrivers necessary for June during the festival; all the entry Not a virus issue, this one, but I’d to build medical devices and ventilators. money will be used to support artist awards been wondering whether Cleve- There are ways to help one hasn’t thought of. for the exhibition. Renowned curator Lisa land water contains PFAS, those Kurzner, (FRONT International- 2018), has by Nan Kennedy nasty manufactured chemicals agreed to be the juror. Michael is consider- This issue is a bit ragged round the edges, that are soaking the earth and never break ing extending the application deadline to things change faster than I can edit. down. The response from Chuck Smith at May 1st. I’m assuming nobody cares much. Cle Water, “In a nutshell, Cleveland Water Lastly, if you’d like to make a direct do- Quiet, is what Waterloo is. But its in- is in great shape with regards to PFCs (or nation to the gallery, the address is 15515 habitants are working hard to stay in busi- PFAS).” Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110. Mi- ness and stay in touch. For businesses that The background to his response, “PFAS chael will make a note to offer you credit on couldn’t stay open, consider buying a gift comprises at least 5,000 chemicals used your next purchase for the amount of your card – the business gets income now, you in products every day. You are exposed to donation. get a prepaid treat later. Or you can or- these chemicals constantly (Scotch Guard), These ideas, of course, apply to all the der food to be delivered to someone who Teflon cookware, Teflon tape, dental floss, Waterloo galleries and shops, not just the has trouble making three meals a day at clothing and boot waterproofing, granite Things To Look Forward To food places. Art from Framed, Photocen- home. Or fill your gift list ahead of time. counter top sealants, carpeting, stain-proof tric, Matt Shiffler Photography, Praxis, -Ar baby clothes, car seats and fabric, plastic At Praxis: Tali Weinberg “Weathering” ticle and BRICK makes great holiday/birth- Shop & Eat Local toys, make-up, food containers like pizza April 3 - May 24. Opening reception: April day gifts. And music, from Blue Arrow. boxes, Chinese to-go containers, waxy 3, 6 - 9pm; Artist talk at 7:30 pm Citizen Pie is closed, but Messina’s Pizza sandwich wrappers, waxy paper cups, etc.) Waterloo Photography and Bakery on Ivanhoe is open for carry There are thousands of ways to come in con- Tali will exhibit weavings that intertwine Invitational 2020 out with their full menu (excellent bread, tact with PFAS containing products). 124 years of annual average temperature Photocentric, Cleveland’s premier contem- rolls, pizzas, cookies – I particularly love “As a Cleveland Water customer, I am for places she once called home, with 138 porary photography gallery invites pho- their white pizza with peppers). And they pleased to tell you our water is NOT one years of annual average temperature for the tographers nationwide to submit their best have gift certificates. (Messina’s is also a of those routes of exposure. (Which made world’s oceans, and memories of that home’s work for entry into the Waterloo Photog- blast from the past – a real neighborhood me think I should be worrying about other landscape. Drawings that evoke the flexibil- raphy Invitational 2020 exhibition open- store. Check out the little black cat living things than water.) “We have tested for the 5 ity of cloth and build on the mathematical ing June 5th - June 27th, 2020. (We hope.) outside the back door.) Six Shooter is doing main PFAS chemicals both in our raw water patterning of weaving, while also under- All photographic processes are considered curbside delivery (cash only, order on line); () and our treated finished water mining the logic of weaving, will round out including but not limited to digital prints, CLE Biscuitheads daily as well piping hot as it leaves the plants numerous times and the show. These drawings, recordings of a film photographs, photograms, alternative sandwiches to go, and vegan pastry and we have yet to have a single qualified detec- specific place and time, were created while processes, etc., however we cannot accept milk available. And coffee, of course. And tion for any of these chemicals. This was listening to news of the hurricanes, floods, video submissions for this exhibition. they have gift cards, in the shop and on done four times in 2013 under the federally- and fires from August-October 2017. line. mandated UCMR3 monitoring require- “Area Photographers, are you getting your ments, plus, since 2016, we have done three Stitch Shibori With Indigo: May 2nd 10 - 4 submission together for our summer Wa- additional rounds of raw, finished, and Discover the ancient practice of Shibori us- terloo Photography Invitational? There’s most recently 8 distribution sites. Again, we ing natural and synthetic indigo. Shibori is significant award money, and a chance for a have not had a single detection in over 190 a Japanese technique to bind, tie and stitch solo or two-person exhibition at Photocen- individual test results. fabric to create different resisted marks and tric Gallery. “We do not anticipate seeing any level of patterns. This workshop focuses on stitch PFAS, and if for some reason we do get a de- resist. The natural indigo is grown in our “REQUIREMENTS: Media tection, it will likely be very very low. Please very own dye garden here in Cleveland. All keep in mind, we are talking about parts materials included, beginners welcome. In- Images - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3Total per trillion in measurements. For compari- structor: Sandy Shelenberger $115 per per- Media - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3 “Entry Ritual Juicery (ritualjuicery.com) is launch- son: One part per trillion is equivalent to son. register online. Fee (Photocentric Gallery): $25.00.” ing a delivery service; check out website. dumping 2-1/2 blue rainbarrels (the ones you might find attached to your roof gutter Walk All Over Waterloo Again: Photocentric is a newly-renovated gallery The Beachland has shut down for a couple downspout) into ALL of Lake Erie. Maybe - May 1 in the heart of the Waterloo Arts District of weeks to reassess carry-out possibilities in “The media and environmental groups Cleveland, Ohio. We have 1200 square feet early to mid April. are doing a very poor job of explaining this Framed Gallery Tiffani Glenn: Opening of exhibition space, high ceilings, state-of- and the typical relative risk of water ver- Reception Femininality. I challenge you the-art lighting, and hardwood floors. The Further afield, Scotti’s, Beach Club Bistro sus the many other routes of exposure we to produce anything better suited to that exhibition coincides with the Waterloo Arts and Great Scott are all offering curbside all face. Granted, there are some locations title. 6 to 9pm Festival, a two-block celebration of the arts pick-up – also DoorDash at Great Scott. where the water supply does have PFAS featuring street vendors, food and music Scotti’s, Great Scott and the Bistro have gift issues, but these are almost exclusively Matt Shiffler Photography New work and held on Saturday, June 27th, 2020. Photo- certificates. ground water sources (Cleveland uses a sur- a beautifully renovated gallery. centric presents exhibitions of the finest face water source). contemporary photographic practice, a mix Greg Lawrence (Lakeshore Coffee House) “I would speculate most Lake Erie water The Magic of DayGlo at Waterloo Arts of both solo and group exhibitions by both told me Lake Shore Coffeehouse is OPEN systems will not have a problem unless they 6 - 10 The gallery will be dark and the art emerging and established artists. We are a for CARRY OUT and curbside pickup at are located closer to shore and have poten- will be aglow. On April 3rd, the 8th annual commercial gallery and ask that all works the front door only. Call or text 216-970- tial influence from rivers which have waste- DayGlo Show will open at Waterloo Arts entered be for sale, we take a 40% commis- 5527 water treatment plants located on them. in black light to reveal new work made by sion on all sales. Cleveland Water intakes are so far out and over 40 artists using the fluorescent paint of Social distancing: in such deep water that we have virtually no DayGlo Color Corp. One photographer will be chosen for a solo Taking very long walks with influence from any river or land-based run- or two-person exhibition at Photocentric in friends, 6-feet apart. off. We are unique in that regard.” This year’s exhibit stretches beyond the 2021. $1000.00 offered in total awards. $500 borders of Cleveland to include a few select Curator’s Choice. $300 Director’s Choice. Some Things You Should Probably And of Course, You’re artists from around the world. Bring your $100 Honorable Mentions. Not Worry About: The WHO says not to Washing Your Hands honey, bring the neighbors, bring the kids worry about infected mail, newspapers and and grandparents ...this show is a blast for Framing Guidelines: Presentation is critical such. (No, not the Who; the WHO.) Soft Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis was a Hun- everyone! to both viewing and potential sales of pho- surfaces like paper and cardboard are less garian physician and scientist, now known tographs. All works must be framed with friendly climates for viruses. as an early pioneer of antiseptic procedures. Photocentric: Lori Kella’s new exhibition plexiglass using either white, black or metal Described as the “saviour of mothers”, Sem- “Vanishing Shoreline” this week at Photo- frames, dry-mounted prints and/or white Same with food in general, and raw veg in melweis discovered that the incidence of centric. If May 1 is still sequestered, a vir- mats only. Please no works larger than 36” particular – not a friendly surface for virus- puerperal fever could be drastically cut by tual video opening of the exhibition on the on longest side. Shipped works must arrive es. The experience of SARS, and of COVID the use of hand disinfection in obstetrical website. Stay tuned. in a sturdy, reusable shipping carton and in- clinics. clude return shipping label for UPS. Please

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Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com Page 6 The Collinwood Observer Volume 12 • Issue 4 April 2020 COMMUNITY US Census Bureau Responds to Upstage Players Frozen Jr. COVID-19 Postponed, Not Canceled by Greater Collinwood Development by Kurt Steigerwald will have to look at all options once an op- Corporation Staff While the show didn’t go on, it must at portunity arises to perform the show. The US Census Bureau issued a statement, some point. In the meantime, performers uploaded March 15, 2020, in response to Covid-19 UpStage Players, a local performing arts scenes onto the UpStage Players Facebook and data collection. According to the state- group with an all children cast, was pre- for people to enjoy. With young actors per- ment, the Census is adjusting operations paring for a weekend of performances of forming in small groups in front of family with two key principles in mind: protect- Frozen Jr in late March when the Covid-19 or friends, they were at least able to get a ing public health and safety of staff and the crisis caused them to shut down the show. short moment of stage time – if in a con- public, and fulfilling its statutory require- Postponement is the most likely scenario trolled environment. Fans can view some ment to deliver the 2020 Census counts to according to Bernadette Walsh, Executive performances online to see some of the the President on schedule. Director, who said that without the ticket highlights. revenue, the group would be facing a huge Walsh commented that the group has US Census Bureau states that the planned working with group quarters administra- deficit. been very conservative with their spend- completion date of data collection can and tors who have requested in-person visits “We were all ready to go when we had to ing, so they are able to manage in the will be adjusted if necessary as the situation (such as nursing homes, college dorms, pull the plug,” said Walsh. For 25 consecu- short term. They purchased the rights to evolves in order to achieve a complete and prisons, and other institutional living fa- tive years the non-profit group has put on the show from a theater company that is accurate count. Planned completion date of cilities), and working with service provid- performances featuring 50-80 children. also dealing with the realities of delayed data collection is July 31, 2020. ers at emergency and transitional shelters, UpStage Players has always kept the show payments and the financial impact of the US Census Bureau is encouraging re- soup kitchens and mobile food vans to pro- going regardless of the personal challenges, shutdown. “They’ve been absolutely great. sponse by phone, by mail or online. House- vide paper Census forms. including the death of close family mem- Very understanding of our situation. Nor- holds began receiving invitations to com- US Census Bureau is also delaying the bers of staff. Unfortunately, the coronavi- mally, our rights to do the show would have plete the 2020 Census March 12 - March start of a Mobile Questionnaire Assistance rus crisis took matters to another level. expired, but they are giving us an exten- 20. Additional reminders will be mailed program to April 13th, and delaying the Having already paid for the rights to per- sion,” said Walsh. She left no doubt about throughout the month. Census Takers start of Early Non Response Follow Up op- form the show, the group is looking at op- the future of the performance. “We will are currently slated to follow up in person eration to April 23rd. tions for performing at a later time. Origi- return.” from May - June to households that do not For details about the US Census Bureau nally scheduled in the Nottingham Branch respond to 2020 Census invitations. response to Covid-19 and for the most cur- of the , UpStage The Census Bureau is adjusting op- rent news, please visit US Census press re- erations to make sure college students lease site at: https://www.census.gov are counted at correct place of residence,

Ohio Department of Commerce Announces Liquor Buy Back Ohio Department of Commerce, Liquor F-2 permit for an event scheduled between Control Division, announced a buyback March 12 - April 6 that has been canceled, program March 16 to ease business impact with possible consideration closer to April of bar and restaurant closures due to Co- 6 if necessary. vid-19 outbreak. For more information regarding the Businesses will have the option to return Liquor Buyback Program, please contact unopened high-proof liquor products pur- LESC at 877-812-0013, visit https://com. chased in the last 30 days and is also open ohio.gov/liqr/ or email: In a final dress rehearsal, actors honed their performance of Frozen Jr just days before Covid-19 to any businesses that secured a temporary [email protected] shut down the show. NEOCH & Cleveland Recovers GDC Invites Collinwood to Take Bridge Gaps in Need Listening Survey Recently launched NEOCH Mutual Aid another’s safety and wellbeing. by Greater Collinwood Development Fund and Cleveland Recovers community Cleveland Recovers is designed to fa- Corporation Staff Answers will be reported out anonymously hub help to bridge gaps in need for Cleve- cilitate community preparedness and Greater Collinwood Development Cor- and collectively. GCDC is asking that landers affected by Covid-19 outbreak. The recovery. Individuals can request help at poration invites Collinwood neighbors and neighbors share the online survey digitally NEOCH fund aims to assist individuals the community hub or sign up to donate stakeholders to participate in a Commu- with Collinwood neighborhood groups facilitating mutual aid projects with micro- or volunteer. Local organizations can also grants of $500, while the Cleveland Recov- sign up to provide donations or volunteer nity Listening Survey online. The survey and associations. ers hub connects individuals seeking assis- service via hub portal. seeks input from members of the Collin- Please respond to the following sur- tance with those able to provide assistance. Both approaches offer a grassroots re- wood community regarding the commu- vey by Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 5:00PM. NEOCH’s mission for the Mutual Aid sponse to needs-exchange that empowers nity’s thoughts and ideas for neighborhood GCDC thanks you for your input in ad- Fund is to provide rapid response assistance and builds leadership at the ground level growth. vance. Find GCDC Community Listening to people who need it without relying on for Cleveland communities. The Community Listening Survey asks Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey. large systems that can be slow to respond. For more info. visit: www.neoch.org/cleve- members within GCDC geographic foot- com/r/JS29XB3. The fund aims to empower individuals and land-homeless-blog/mutualaidfund print to share their thoughts and ideas. small groups to take responsibility for one These areas include: Collinwood Village, Euclid Green, Glenville-East, Northshore and Nottingham Village.

Changes to Unemployment in Response to COVID-19 Recent updates to Ohio unemployment minutes. The state is also waving the usual benefits reflect a growing need amidst mas- one-week waiting period to start receiv- sive layoffs across Ohio due to mandated ing benefits after you apply. State officials Covid-19 related closures. have not said whether the Coronavirus Ohio Department of Jobs and Family outbreak will speed the process. Services has temporarily increased staff to Unemployment benefits will be available process unemployment benefit applications for eligible individuals who are requested and has issued a WARN processing num- by a medical professional, local health au- ber to expedite processing of applications thority, or employer to be isolated or quar- related to the Coronavirus outbreak. antined as a result of Covid-19, even if they The wait time for applying for un- aren’t actually diagnosed. employment benefits over the phone is For the most current updates related to approximately 53 minutes at present. The Ohio unemployment benefits and to apply, wait time for applying for unemploy- please visit: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/Coro- ment benefits online is approximately 13 navirusAndUI.stm

Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com The Collinwood Observer Volume 12 • Issue 4 Page 7 April 2020 COMMUNITY Collinwood Friends Garden Hosts Free Distribution by Mail by Brittainy Quinn The Collinwood Friends Garden is one Well, there is no better time to plant your of 170 community gardens in Cuyahoga own victory garden than the present! county that participate in the Summer Gardening is relaxing, rewarding and Sprout program from the Ohio State helps save on food costs. This season, the University Extension. Summer Sprout community garden has to make some gardens are eligible for soil testing, soil changes and get creative about how we amendments, tilling services, plants, operate. Normally, we would hold a seed seeds, materials for raised beds (if eligible), distribution day in April and a sprout technical assistance and education. For distribution in June. In order to make this more information on the Summer Sprout A. Hoen & Co., 1917, U.S. Department of resource accessible at this time, we have Agriculture program, call 330-559-7736 or visit the created an online seed request. Please visit Ohio State University Extension website. https://tinyurl.com/CollinwoodGarden and complete the form. We will do our announce that with the city’s support we best to accommodate your request based are expanding and doubling the size of the on availability and your order will be community garden. You can sign up for a delivered. We expect to have carrots, plot on the form if you are interested in a 4 lettuce, green beans, cucumber, and much x 8 garden bed. We are currently planning more- the complete list will be available at garden policies to ensure the health and the link above by April 11th. safety of our gardeners- you can keep up to James Montgomery Flagg, 1918, National War Garden Commission date at facebook.com/CollinwoodFriends- The community garden is located at 257 Garden. East 156th street. We are excited to Herbert Bayer, 1943, NYC WPA War Services Five Points Intersection to Receive $50,000 Investmant by Carly Lovely Increased foot traffic, enhanced resident The Five Pointes intersection will receive and visitor satisfaction, transportation a $50,000 investment in streetscaping, equity by providing access to bike racks in thanks to a grant awarded to Greater an area previously having none, pedestrian Collinwood Development Corporation safety, and an enhanced sense of place for from the Cuyahoga County Community the Five Pointes Intersection will benefit Development Supplemental Grant pro- the Collinwood community as a result of gram. The Five Pointes Streetscape Project this project. Five Pointes is a vibrant inter- will implement recommendations from section, home to Collinwood High School, Wipes Clog Pipes the September 24, 2018 Saint Clair Avenue the Cleveland Public Library Collinwood by Jennifer Elting and save your drains. Corridor Study. The St. Clair Avenue Cor- Branch and the Five Pointes Retail Dis- As packages of toilet paper are filling carts Large wastewater treatment plants ridor Study identified beautification, bike trict. We additionally thank Councilman and Cleveland is left with empty shelves, such as the three owned and operated by the Sewer District have a better ability to and pedestrian friendly amenities, and Anthony Hairston for his thought leader- many Americans are also stockpiling healthy lifestyle amenities as key needs. ship and support on this project. Greater disposable wipes. The Northeast Ohio handle wipes and other debris, but they To address these needs, the Five Pointes Collinwood Development Corporation Regional Sewer District is reminding cus- are screened out early in the treatment Streetscape Project will provide ladder will keep the community informed and tomers and others throughout Northeast process. That’s if they even make it to the style crosswalks, decorative place making involved as this project progresses. Ohio that although the packaging might treatment plant. banners, street trees, and bike racks. say “flushable,” wipes should never be “Collectively, our three treatment plants flushed down the toilet. treat more than 200 million gallons of “Flushable wipes are not truly flush- wastewater every single day, but if wipes able,” said Jim Bunsey, Chief Operating even make it to us, they are still trucked Officer. “They might go down the drain, off to a landfill,” said Bunsey. but they do not break up like regular toilet Wipes like to bind with fats, oils and paper.” grease and can wreak havoc on smaller In addition, paper towels, facial tissues wastewater treatment facilities, clog local and disinfecting wipes are also no-nos. sewer systems and harm your home’s Dispose of these items in the garbage can plumbing.

Charity Foundation Announces Bartender Emergency Assistance Grant Program USBG National Charity Foundation 2. Experience a catastrophic event or announced the Bartender Emergency emergency hardship that is: Assistance Program early last week. The -Identifiable and describable in detail in grant program aims to relieve economic the application; hardship in the industry due to Covid-19 -Damaging to the person or property; related business closures and enmass -Sudden and precipitous rather than layoffs. gradual or progressive; In order to qualify for grant assistance, -Unexpected, unanticipated, unfore- Big Clean Postponed: Social the applicant must satisfy all of the follow- seen, unintended, or unplanned; and ing requirements: - Unusual and not normally occurring in Distancing Clean-ups Encouraged 1. Be a bartender or the spouse of a the ordinary course of day-to-day living. bartender or a child of a bartender. BEAP by Allison Lukacsy-Love defines “bartender” as an individual em- 3. Lack the necessities of life, including To prevent the spread of coronavirus (CO- In the meantime, there are actions you ployed in serving beverages or otherwise financial, physical, mental, or emotional VID-19), the Big Clean originally scheduled can take as an individual to remain a good engaged in the production, promotion, wellbeing as a result of the catastrophic for Saturday, April 25th will be postponed. steward of our environment. or distribution of alcoholic beverages. An event or emergency hardship. individual is considered “employed” as a bartender if the individual performed 4. Provide tangible documentation of the We are following directives from Ohio Next time you walk the dog or venture to bartending services on a regular full-time catastrophic event or emergency handship. Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Depart- a local park for some fresh air, grab a trash or part-time basis, for not less than one ment of Public Health and the CDC. We bag and gloves and pick up any litter along year prior to the application, and if the For more information about the Bartender are working to identify a new date in the the way. Be vigilant in washing your hands catastrophic event or emergency hardship Emergency Assistance Program and giving rise to the application prevents the how to apply, please visit https://www. Fall for this popular annual event, so please before and after! individual from performing such services. usbgfoundation.org/beap stay tuned!

Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com Page 8 The Collinwood Observer Volume 12 • Issue 4 April 2020 COMMUNITY Cleveland’s Influenza RTA & Ohio’s Stay-at-Home Order Governor Mike DeWine issued a Stay-A- RTA has taken the following measures to Pandemic of 1918 Home order, Sunday March 22, 2020. The reduce the transmission of Covid-19: - In Cleveland between late September order, that all persons stay at home unless and the end of 1918, 23,644 fell ill from the engaged in essential work or activity, is in - Enhanced disease, with 1,600 developing pneumonia. effect March 23 at, 11:59pm through April cleaning pro- - In Cleveland 3,600 died of influenza or 6, 11:59pm. Here’s what you need to know tocol for all pneumonia that autumn. about how the Stay-At-Home effects public buses, trains, - An additional 800 deaths occurred in Janu- transportation: paratransit ary and February of 1919. Only essential travel and essential activi- and non-rev- - Over those five months, 3.5% of the city’s ties are permitted. Essential travel and ac- enue vehicles “Those who cannot remember the population (26,236) came down with the tivities are defined as: for health and safety; that began past are condemned to repeat it.” influenza or pneumonia, and of those 16% for necessary supplies and services; for out- March 5th. - George Santayana, 1905 passed away (1 in 6). door activities (provided individuals com- - The result in Cleveland was a total excess ply with Social Distancing Requirements); - RTA staff are cleaning all touchable sur- by William McCulloch death rate of 474 per 100,000. The highest to perform work providing essential prod- faces on board its vehicles with cleaning Though there have pandemics in recent rate in Ohio, and worse than either New York ucts and services at Essential Businesses or agent recommended by the Center of Dis- past, most have had little effect in the City or Chicago. Operations; and to care for family member, ease Control every 24 hours. This includes United States. The last one to have had - Cleveland’s population in 1910 was 560,663. friend or pet in another household and to non-revenue and Transit Police vehicles, all a major impact as far as Cleveland is By 1920 it was 796,841, fifth largest city in the transport family members, friends or pets Transit Centers and all RTA public facili- concerned was the influenza of 1918-1919, United States. as allowed by the order ties, bus districts and office buildings. also known as the Spanish Flu, carried - With a population of roughly 749,605 in People riding on public transit must back from Europe by the Doughboy’s of 1918, total Cleveland deaths over the five comply with Social Distancing Require- - Bus and rail operators and other staff have World War I. month period was around 4,400 people or ments to the greatest extent feasible. been provided with disinfectant wipes to The nations fighting feared the effect on 0.6%. The order allows travel into or out of the clean their work areas routinely through- morale and censured any reporting of the - Today Cleveland’s population is roughly State to maintain Essential Businesses and out the day. disease. The year prior the Russian people 383,793. So 0.6% of the current population Operations and Minimum Basic Opera- revolted against their government, greatly would represent 2,303 people. tions. - Effective March 24: RTA is suspending due to the hardships brought on by the - In the United States an estimate 25 million Social Distancing Requirements in- Park-N-Ride and Downtown Trolley bus war forcing the Tsar to abdicate and form fell ill and close to 600,000 died. cludes maintaining at least six-foot social service due to the Governor’s Stay-At- a new government and sign a separate - It’s been said one fifth to a quarter of the distancing from other individuals, wash- Home order for Ohioans. peace. Since Spain was neutral during the world was infected and numbers between ing hands with soap and water for at least war, reporters were allowed to cover the 17.4 and 50 million died. twenty seconds as frequently as possible For current updates about RTA service, disease’s impact there. - By comparison World War I claimed a total or using hand sanitizer, covering coughs please visit: http://www.riderta.com/coro- Here’s are a few references I found. 20 million lives. and sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not navirus - American troop deaths from combat: - World population in 1918 was around 1.8 hands), regularly cleaning high-touch sur- 53,402. American troop deaths from influ- billion. Today population is close to 8 billion. faces, and not shaking hands. enza: 45,000.

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24 VASJ students inducted into National Honor Society by Kristen Mott ’09 Juniors: Kay Besa Twenty-four VASJ students were Ashley Holbrook inducted into the National Honor Ashanti Johnson Society on Wednesday, March Natavia Johnson 4. These students were recognized Clarke Moore for their commitment to the values of Jasmine Riddle scholarship, service, leadership and Faith Thompson character. Paul Wise The ceremony included the presentation of medals and the lighting Sophomores: of candles in honor of the four pillars Kelsey Armen of the National Honor Society. Jakki Melana Blase Nance, president of Philanthropic Abigail Buzdon Solutions, Ltd. and a national board Lewis Davis member of Autism Speaks, as well as Josephine DiDona an advisory board member of VASJ, Jaylen Felder served as guest speaker. Joshua Hatcher Congratulations to the following Thomas Kelsey students on being new inductees: BK Kwasniak Seniors: Paul Paciorek Jay’Mai Chatman Emily Reichert John Parker Zac Tizzano Nneka Scott Leah Stanoch

VASJ students compete in Ohio Governor’s Continue the Dream gala postponed Villa Angela-St. Joseph High Youth Art Exhibition School, in cooperation with the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, is closely monitoring updates on COVID-19. The health and safety of our community members and supporters is our top priority. As new date has been identified. such, Villa Angela-St. Joseph High We greatly appreciate the School’s Continue the Dream gala support of the gala thus far. Please scheduled for Saturday, May 16 has join us in praying for the health been postponed. The event will be and safety of all our community rescheduled for a date later in the members during this time. year. We will communicate when a

VASJ Academic Decathlon team finishes second in small school division by Kristen Mott ’09

The VASJ Academic Decathlon Team competed in the state finals the weekend of March 6 and finished second in the Small School Division. The team accumulated 34 medals: 12 gold, 12 silver and 10 by Kristen Mott ’09 Hannah Brown bronze. The medal count included Lucia Vidmar two in speech, two in interview, Eight students at Villa Angela-St. Joseph Emmy Rowell two in literature, two in science, High School competed in the Ohio Erin Haley three in essay, three in art, four Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition on The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art in music, four in social science, John Parker and John Michalski; Saturday, March 7. Exhibition, now in its 50th year, is five in economics and seven in juniors Mark Ballard, Autumn Congratulations to the following dedicated to the educational and artistic mathematics. Redd, Michael Strother, Clarke students: advancement of talented young people in The team swept the mathematics Moore and Matthew Ballard; and Margaret Radachy the state of Ohio. The exhibition is open category with four gold medals and freshman Roland Ivy Jr. Amara Hill to all of Ohio’s 1,112 high schools, both three silver medals. Yzabella Estacio public and private. Team members were seniors Alexandria Parker Davante Callahan, Devon Crosby, VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard / Cleveland, OH 44119 / 216-481-8414 / vasj.com Catholic education in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com The Collinwood Observer Volume 12 • Issue 4 Page 11 April 2020

Pre-K through 8th Grade Faith Academics Community Fr. Joe’s Weekly Video Nurtures the Spirit by Bev Caldwell The first video aired on Saturday, March Our Lady of the Lake, like other parishes 21st and celebrated the Fourth Sunday in Ohio, heeded the order of the Ohio of Lent with a focus on the gospel of the Bishops in response to the Corona Virus blind man who encounters Je“sus. “Do to cancel all Masses and prayer gatherings you believe in the Son of Man?” The second to align with the Governor’s directive. video aired on Saturday, March 28th and However, Fr. Joe found a way to reach the celebrated the Fifth Sunday of Lent and the faithful via a weekly video to nurture the raising of Lazarus from the dead. “Did I not spirit. tell you that if you believe you will see the “With Fr. Joe at the Table of the Word” glory of God?” Fr. Joe provided inciteful is a weekly video that includes a reading of homiletic responses to both gospels with the upcoming Sunday gospel, a homiletic compassionate subtle references to the commentary, prayers of the faithful and current situation during this time of any pertinent announcements. Slated isolation. for a weekly 4pm Saturday time slot on Response to the videos has been the parish website, olleuclid.org, the new inspiring. With times so bleak, Hope it can continue Thank you Father video is distributed through several media people just needed a spiritual pick me “I just wanted to thank you for the video Joe. Peace and health be with you.” platforms with links to the site that are up and the videos provide just that. gospel and homily. It is very helpful to easily accessible. see you and hear your thoughts in these “Thanks for all you have done to make In his first video, Fr. Joe talked about the “We watched your video (at the table) this troubling times. I find your hopefulness this happen. It was quite a true support table where the word is read and reflected Sunday morning. We really enjoyed it and and honesty refreshing.” and blessing! Thank you, for those of upon. “This table belongs to my family and found it very comforting. We miss our us (like me) who do not have a Facebook “This was wonderful! Looking forward account.” was given to me to use here in the rectory church community but this really helps.” to this each week - stay well” dining room.” Next to him sat his family “Hi Fr. Joe, Just wanted to say that you “Thank you so much for the gospel and portrait and he shared that his family will never know how much it meant to “Thank you..... It’s good to be home” stations of the cross videos. These are very had many a happy gathering at that table, me to hear and see your homily today! much appreciated at this time.” including his late father. He spoke about Not going to get” mushy” but it made “Thank you Father Joe for uniting us in the fact that since the table has been in the me feel much more at ease. Thanks for scripture and prayer. We really need this “Thanks for putting these videos on rectory, staff and parishioners alike have the GOOD NEWS!! Oh and tell Melissa right now” the website. They are very uplifting and gathered around that table for many fun it was great to hear her voice too!” prayerful for me. Hope you are all well. and meaningful meetings. So he thought it “Thoughtful and encouraging. Thanks God bless, Thanks for sharing.. Thank was appropriate to reach out to his “family”, “Thank you for your insight and Fr. Joe! “ you so much. Thank you for this. I am his parishioners, from that family table. interpretation of today’s gospel. In its grateful to receive this.” own way the virus is helping people “Grateful, he is a wonderful human communicate more often. My brothers and being” Our Lady of the Lake Parish is I have a daily texting now… The world is celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary this “Thank you! I love this idea — it helps New Ways to smaller than we think. As someone I know year and embraces the phrase “All Are fill the gap in my weekend created by said ‘the virus is like gods way of telling Welcome” which reflects the philosophy of us to stop fighting like children, go to our not being able to go to Mass. This is Connect the parish that is known for reaching out rooms and work for a common cause in a great idea for “meeting the needs of to the community and embracing all who During Stay at unity.’ Enjoy the sunshine today.” parishioners who cannot attend mass. Home Directive come through its doors. These resources are intended to support and nourish you and your A Heartfelt Gesture: family during these challenging times. Please go to olleuclid.org Stations of the Cross Video at Our and look for links to the videos and

bulletin. Lady of Lourdes Shrine by Bev Caldwell decided to visit Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine Weekly Video - With Fr. Joe at the Our Lady of the Lake School has an engaged and take some videos”, Lauren Zbiegien Table of the Word - Each Saturday administrative team: Principal, Jenny explained. Ms. Zbiegien continued, “Mrs at 4pm but can be viewed anytime Millett, and Assistant Principal, Lauren Millett and I really wanted our school during the week. Videos scheduled Zbiegien. These two are known for putting community to stay connected and have to celebrate Palm Sunday, Holy their heads together to think outside of the faith filled opportunities.” Thursday, Good Friday and Easter The arch of the Stations of the Cross at Our Sunday. box and at this unusual time - they did just Lady that. Adding Catholic Online reflections to Daily Video - Stations of the Cross each station and music from Melissa Gali- at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine - The two thoughtful administrators, Bird and the OLL Music Ministries, the Each Weekday at 3pm but can be decided to make a video tour of the Stations video takes the viewer each weekday on viewed anytime. of the Cross by walking the stations at Our a virtual tour of the next station of the Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Euclid with a cross reflection (14 stations plus 2 extra Parish Bulletin - Posted on the camera to video tape the stations for those videos) up to Good Friday, ending with parish website and now emailed to students and adults who cannot get there the image of the Resurrection Statue, as we parishioners and those who request themselves. When the order came to stay at look collectively toward the celebration of being added to the email list. home, the video took on a new significance. Easter. OLL’s talented video editor, Nicole Blessed Palms - We are currently Hufford ties all the elements together, Video editor Nicole Hufford working from investigating ways to get blessed “I guess the idea came from the fact that resulting in a Station of the Cross video home. palms to folks while being we are a Catholic school and during Lent, released each weekday at 3pm. Nicole is respectful of social distancing and we focus on the Stations of the Cross. We also the video editor working behind the the Governor’s directives. We will knew there had to be a way to still share scenes of Fr. Joe’s weekly videos. keep you posted. this experience with our students, so we

Prayers - Fr. Joe and staff are praying for the parish and school Donate to OLL School Walkathon families and community. Although by Bev Caldwell are still a valid way to cheer the students To donate to your favorite student or to our parish office is temporarily You can make a difference to support the and faculty on as their aim is to raise the school in general, go to the website closed, we continue to check our OLL School Walkathon that was originally money for the school! The monies raised olleuclid.weshare.org. Every dollar makes messages. God Bless Everyone! scheduled for Wed. May 6th. As the are to help purchase much needed items for a difference! students are now at home, online donations the school.

Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com Page 12 The Collinwood Observer Volume 12 • Issue 4 April 2020 St. Jerome Church The Beacon on the Boulevard Collinwood’s Catholic School 15000 Lake Shore Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44110 To All Our Parishioners and Friends Dear Friends, Sundays, Mass can be viewed on First Communion is postponed As Pope Francis reminds us, we Fox 8 at 11:30 am, on EWTN at 8 am and religious education classes are should be reaching out to our com- Decisions made this past week con- or Cox 45 at 11:30 am. Several parishes suspended. munities and praying in solidarity cerning the COVID-19 Virus have are livestreaming Mass on their web- Communion calls to homes are with the Church around the world. He affected all of us personally and as a sites or Facebook. suspended. Eucharistic Ministers are offered this prayer to Mary, mother of church. So we feel it important to tell not permitted to bring communion to Jesus: O Mary, you always shine on you how this affects St. Jerome Parish. St. Jerome church building will the sick or to hospital patients. our path as a sign of salvation and First of all it’s good to report that Fr. be closed for the immediate future. If you have questions about the hope. Bill Jerse is doing much better now and The Rectory office will be open only sacraments, please call the Rectory at We entrust ourselves to you, Health will be moved soon to a rehab facility. on Monday and Thursday mornings 216-481-8200. of the Sick, who at the cross took part We will keep you informed about his from 9-12. We will check phone Our parish priests will offer private in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. progress, so keep the prayers going! messages and email at jeromeclev@ Masses for the intentions listed in the You, Salvation of the People, know St. Jerome School is closed dioceseofcleveland.org. We will parish bulletin. Let us pray for those what we need and we are sure you will for the next three weeks and all make updates available on our web- who have the virus, their families, and provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, school activities have been can- page at www.stjeromecleveland.org. those who have died. we may return to joy and to feasting celled. The school office number Finally, Catholics have always after this time of trial. is 216-486-3587 and the website is Regarding the sacraments: joined together in prayer during times Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to stjeromecleveland.org/school/ of crisis throughout the ages. We have conform to the will of the Father, and The Bishops of Ohio have dispensed Funerals will be celebrated with ministered to the sick, attended to the to do as we are told by Jesus, who has Catholics from the obligation to par- the Rite of Committal at the cemetery dying and buried the dead. May this taken upon himself our sufferings and ticipate in Mass on Sundays and have with only immediate family members unprecedented time in our history carried our sorrows to lead us, through suspended all publicly celebrated lit- attending. A Memorial Mass will then be a time we remember who we are, the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. urgies at least through Easter Sunday, be scheduled after the crisis has passed. disciples of Jesus Christ, crucified and Amen. April 12, 2020. Anointing of the Sick & Confes- risen. Sunday remains a Holy Day and we sions will be celebrated only if the May we continue to demonstrate May the Lord bless and guide us in are encouraged to pray privately in our person is in danger of death. the love of God and our neighbor. In these difficult times. homes using the Word Among Us, The Baptisms will be postponed indefi- addition, may we remember to pray Little Black Book, the Rosary, nitely unless a child is seriously ill. for everyone involved as we weather Fr. Bill Jerse & Divine Mercy Chaplet and Stations Weddings should be rescheduled, if the storm. Fr. Francis Walsh of the Cross. On at all possible, after the crisis has passed.

The Learning Continues The Link Between Your Child’s by Marguerite DiPenti Teacher and a Tutor Below are some samples of what our No matter what else is going on in 5th grade students have been doing. by Phillip Dank the world, children are still children. In the midst of the current crisis, we the needs of individual student. Each child Curious, imaginative, creative and always invite you to take a minute and join in Three people play integral roles in your has his or her own learning style, and I as a learning. imagining what snowmen do at night. child’s education: teachers, tutors, and you. tutor can tap into it. This helps to know what As the parent, you are the most important teaching techniques individual children player. Many students at St. Jerome School responds to best. are being tutored because the help which As tutoring sessions continue, it’s tutors provide support the academic content important that I monitor student’s which is being taught in a classroom. academic progress. Ongoing communica- This support can sometimes enlighten a tion between the classroom teacher and the student’s understanding. Tutors provide this tutor include discussions about student’s attention, helping students accomplish their individual progress. academic goals,based upon the grade level’s If at any time a student’s progress becomes expectations. Planning is based on the cur- limited, I identify the problem and make the riculum that will be covered over the whole appropriate adjustments based upon the year. student’s abilities. As goals are reached we This is an important component between continue to practice those skills as well as the classroom teacher and the tutor. tackle other academic goals. Approaches in student’s work habits vary. Occasionally revising the goals if neces- By working with an in-school tutoring pro- sary. Revision of a goal is a stepping stone gram the tutors get some insight on how which allows the tutor to assist students each child learns. Classroom teacher are who are now moving closer to mastering also gaining this insight as they work with the specific academic skills. At this point the students. students are showing the classroom teacher Once a tutor receives insight on how each how much they have gained by working with child learns, the lessons are modified to meet a tutor.

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Teacher of the Year March Moments: Special memories Congratulations to Mrs. Davis on Imagine and looking ahead to spring! Bella Academy of Excellence’s Teacher of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year!

She was recognized as the regional teacher of the year for all Imagine Schools in Akron, Cleveland, and Toledo.

We are so proud to have Mrs. Davis as part of our team with experience and high expecta- tions for students.

Congrats Mrs. Davis! Reading leaders take time to read to our first grade readers!

Virtual Learning Teachers are posting instruction and many more resources to Class Dojo. Printed pack- ets of student work are available at the school Fifth graders did a buddy reading time with first grade students! during pickup and drop-off hours. Connect with your teacher on ClassDojo for more details! Connect

Mrs. Nie’s class enjoying a sunny day while with Class working on Science!

Mrs. Nie’s class enjoying a sunny day while Dojo on working on Science! your

Mrs. Davis is keeping her competition going Kindergarten puppet show gives us a with “Status of the Class” to track reading! chance to use the puppets we made in Art device! class!

Spring Dance Spring art of bird printmaking and crayon Imagine Bella was able to hold our first spring rubbing leaves! dance in early March. The dance was held as a fundraiser for future student activities and field trips. Staff transformed the cafeteria into our dance hall and students had fun dressing up for the fun!

We are dressed to impress! Moving up the Super Improver Wall. Way to go Mr. W’s second graders!

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St. John Nottingham Lutheran School exists to equip the children of the and surrounding area with integrity, creativity, academics, compassion, and spiritual maturity in a diverse, interconnected, and ever-changing world.

SJN Kids Love Theater! Hail to the Chief by David Peck by David Peck St. John Nottingham’s Kindergarten and this year “Jungle Book”. Since August, St. John-Nottingham’s 5th through Third grade classes had the This was a hands on classroom experience Grade Social Studies class has been learning opportunity to invite “Kids Love Musicals!” that my 3rd graders thoroughly enjoyed. Kids about two US Presidents a week, from to visit us recently. Kids Love Musicals is Love Musicals brought the theatrical material, Washington to Trump. Students have read a theatrical group that supports the State music, costumes to make this experience com- small biographies, learned a few interesting of Ohio K-5 curriculum standards in plete. Observing my students work together facts, and worked hard to memorize a list of Language Arts, Music, Drama, Dance and enjoying music, simple dance steps, dressing the president’s names in chronological order. Physical Education. This is a hands-on 2 day up along with learning about musical history All in preparation for memory test on all classroom residency program that brings was a complete success. My students enjoyed 45 Commanders-in-Chief. Mr. Lawlor, St. would be rewarded with a candy bar. American Musicals into the classroom. Our this experience and asked for a continued John-Nottingham’s History and Humanities Challenge accepted! Never far from her students have experienced “Your a Good experience which led the teachers to proceed Instructor, decided to make the test a bit small stack of well-worn flash cards, Aniya Man Charlie Brown” , “Cinderella,” “Jungle to to enjoy Eric Carl’s “ The more interesting and offered that any stu- began studying back in September. Brook- Book”, “The Wizard of Oz” Very Hungry Caterpillar”. dent who was able to achieve a perfect score lynn, pictured in the middle, appears without a candy bar, “I gave up candy for Lent.” she reminded Mr. Lawlor. Brooklynn was quite pleased with the peanut butter filled pretzels she received in lieu of sweets. “Once you get presidents one through thirty, it becomes easy.” Stated the ever modest Jay’veon Levitt. Jay’veon, not only listed all 45 presidents in perfect order but, was also able to answer a series of bonus questions includ- ing, “Name all Eight Presidents from Ohio.” and, “Who was the first president to live in the White House?” No, it isn’t George Wash- ington. How about it, do you know? Are you smarter than a 5th Grader? Students Lend a Helping Hand SJN Takes Second by David Peck The ancient Greek, Dionysius of Working hard to achieve something The volunteers were rewarded for their in State Finals Syracuse, once recounted of how plain feels good and I’m proud to help others” hard work with pizza and some fun play by David Peck and unseasoned the food of the Spartans mused Bishop Elie – 6th Grade Student, time in the gym with Gershwin, SJN’s was compared to the food found in other when asked how felt about giving up a unofficial School Dog. (There was even Under the leadership of Coach of the Greek city-states. He would go day off. word of one teacher handing out Home- DePriest, the St. John Nottingham 7-8th on to explain that the Spartans required work passes to the volunteers. “Not that Grade Boys Basketball team took 2nd no seasoning for their food, often pain “Selfless actions, like this, show that the volunteers need them. Because they Place in the All-Ohio Tournament this broth and porridge, because they would their hearts are truly in the spirit of what don’t” the Anonymous teacher was year. The boys worked very hard to earn work so hard during the day and always we do at SJN.” observed Kaitlin Streb, reported in saying. this! If it wasn’t for the fact that it was push themselves to the limit with “hard- SJN’s Science and Art instructor. “Our unfortunately cancelled due to the cur- hunting, labor, sprinting, and sweating” students could be doing a billion other When asked what lessons can be rent health crisis, the next step would that they would build up such a hunger things at home and yet they came here to learned by moving boxes around, Mr. have been the National Tournament in and thirst, so any food would taste like help their teachers. That speaks volumes Lawlor commented, “Vocation is central Valparaiso, Indiana, where we are sure a banquet. Unlike the ancient Spartans, about their character and who they want to what I was taught while being brought- they would have done us proud! we don’t push our students to hunger to be.” up in a Lutheran School.” He went on to and thirst however, we do encourage explain, “It’s [vocation] the idea that we, as Congratulations to Jayden Ferguson, a strong sense or responsibility and Christians, best serve God by serving our Ari Jones, Evan Murphy, Jaylin Reid, work-ethic. neighbor. By serving the world.” Joshua Robinson, Dennis Tripp, Londen Dukes, Matt Gary, Dominis Scott, Andre “Hard work can be a virtue unto itself” Martin Luther’s Doctrine of Vocation, Spinks, Andrew Spinks, and, of course, stated Mr. Alec Lawlor, SJN’s History and to love and serve our neighbors, has been Coach DePriest and his staff! Humanities teacher and the organizer of central to Luther teachings for the past the weekend service project. “We want 500 years. It is central to what we teach our students to learn that problem solving, and instill in our students at SJN. The and ‘stick-to-itiveness’ are helpful skills in concept of vocation or service is impor- coping with and overcoming each chal- tant in teaching skills that help students, lenge they may face in life.” not only learn, but to resist narcissism and selfishness. Vocation is also important in Students were invited to the school on teaching students empathy and kindness. a Friday off to help teachers clean-out Or, as Theologian Uwe Siemon-Netto classrooms and move materials to get put it, “The doctrine of vocation endeav- ready for the 4th and Final Quarter of the ors to turn the human mind away from school year. This involved hauling boxes the self and toward the neighbor.” and books and tossing out some old and 6th-grader Bishop Elie and 7th-grader broken school equipment from years past. Joshua Robinson take a break with “I enjoy helping. Gershwin, the school dog.

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Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com The Collinwood Observer Volume 12 • Issue 4 Page 15 April 2020 COMMUNITY GCDC Hosts Hiring Event In GCDC To Host Manufacturing Partnership With Us Census Bureau Training Pilot Information Session by Greater Collinwood Development Corpo- Diploma or equivalent, at least 3 years’ ex- by Greater Collinwood Development Corpo- pool in manufacturing in Greater Cleve- ration Staff perience operating manual machinery in a ration Staff land, with a current focus on reentry citi- Greater Collinwood Development Corpo- production-based environment, mechani- Greater Collinwood Development Corpo- zens. Collinwood manufacturers, among ration hosted its first US Census Bureau cal proficiency, attention to detail, ability to ration will host an information session with others, have designed the training course Hiring Event, Wednesday Feb. 5th at Five perform basic arithmetic (including read- Towards Employment about the workforce and have committed to swift onboarding Pointe Community Center. Attendees re- ing a tape measure), and complete drug test organization’s pilot manufacturing train- of those who successfully meet course re- ceived information about and assistance and background check. Extrusion experi- ing program, March 10th at Five Pointe quirements and score 9 or better on Work- in applying for the US Census Bureau ence is highly desirable; Quality experi- Community Center. The session will spot- Keys assessment. The 4-week pilot course Enumerator position. Cleveland Industrial ence is highly desirable. Responsibilities light manufacturing as a family-sustaining will accept 15 students beginning March Innovation Center was also in attendance include: setting up and operating a wide career and provide interested candidates 30th. to provide information about and to recruit range of nonwoven processing equipment, with information about the 4-week TE To RSVP for the information session at for a General Labor position, which they partake in the process of manufacturing training course. Five Pointe, please call Towards Employ- are currently seeking to fill. thermal, acoustic and filtration products, The pilot aims to revitalize the talent ment at 216-696-5750. FIBERWORX uses recycled plastic ma- set up fiber formulas, utilize hand tools and terials to create a clean and lightweight measuring devices, troubleshoot and repair synthetic fiber used in numerous commer- issue with machines, confer with engineer- Join Our Team: Workforce cial applications, such as padding, linings, ing, supervisory or manufacturing person- insulation and industrial filters. Fiberworx nel to exchange technical information, and Development AmeriCorps VISTA currently focuses on automotive appli- comply with all safety rules and company cations and supplies material to 1st tier policies. Pay for this position is $12.00/hr - dent employability in target Collinwood customers for both thermal and acoustic $13.00/hr, day shift with full benefits, PTO districts. products. The company operates multiple and 401K. • applying local strategies to regional and lines including thermally bonded PET, toll Interested applicants for Fiberworx global strategies. compounding, as well as other secondary should contact David Laggan at CiiC: 216- • securing partnerships with support ser- processes. 767-4483. For information about the US vice agencies to assist in overcoming barri- Fiberworx is seeking to fill a General Census Bureau Enumerator position, visit by Collinwood & Nottingham Villages De- ers to employment. Labor position at their facility on St. Clair 2020census.gov/jobs or call 1-855-JOB- velopment Corporation • planning of youth internship/training Ave. The position requires High School 2020. Greater Collinwood Development Cor- leadership program with area schools and poration is proud to announce we were experts. awarded an AmeriCorps VISTA through • assisting GCDC in 2nd Annual Employ- Ohio CDC Association (OCDCA) Ameri- ment and Training Resource Fair. Playwrights Local Announces Corps program. We are seeking an ambi- Applicants should be professional and King of Cage Street: April 24 tious AmeriCorps VISTA to assist in the should possess excellent research and ver- development of a workforce development bal/written communication skills. If you Playwrights Local announces “The King of program for Northshore Collinwood, are interested and would like more infor- Cage Street,” a new urban drama written Collinwood Nottingham Villages, Euclid mation, please contact Kristian Hunter and directed by award-winning Cleveland Green and Glenville East. This position will 216-268-2138 or email: khunter@greater- playwright Michael Oatman. This regional be one-year of service, the service year will collinwood.org. Please visit www.great- premiere runs April 24 through May 9 at begin June 8, 2020 and end June 7, 2021. ercollinwood.org and go to About GCDC the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts in The VISTA duties will include: and click on Join Our Team tab. Cleveland. The production is presented by • accessing businesses’ needs towards resi- Playwrights Local, Northeast Ohio’s only theater devoted to locally written works. A full description can be found at www.play- wrightslocal.org/kingofcagestreet. Burnt Toast Makes You Pretty The new drama “The King of Cage by Mary McElrath she would say “no’. When the answer was Street” by Michael Oatman is, in a sense, Wonder Bread was the only ‘store bought’ ‘”no” we would hear: “A little burn won’t a love story: a character study of three bro- bread in our house. It was primarily for hurt you! Anyway, burnt toast will make ken people against a backdrop of urban my dad’s lunches at the steel foundry. My you pretty.” decay. These three dispirited souls — D- sister and I sometimes made toast with We figured, well she is our mother. She Bear, a reformed thug; Skully, an alcoholic this bread. There were times that we must know what she is talking about. So handy man; and Dime, a transgendered sex would unintentionaly leave the toast under we would eat our scraped toast and kept on worker — have created a space for them- the broiler too long. We would unsuccess- moving. selves and their makeshift family. They fully try to scrape all the burn off as best Over the years I considered this child- have survived in the worst part of the worst that we could. We knew that it was our hood memory - a life lesson. When your from the Northeast Ohio Master of Fine ghetto in Ohio, thriving in what D-Bear fault but we would ask for additional slices. life toast gets burned and it is your fault, Arts consortium in 2008. calls “the end of the world.” This is where Only the very burned slices were thrown scrape off as much burn as you can. Then “The King of Cage Street”runs we find the trio when D-Bear receives news away. keep on moving. Friday, April 24 through Saturday, May 9, that a vicious enemy from his past has been Our mom would monitor the remaining Just remember what my mom would say: 2020, with performances Friday and Sat- released and is returning soon. As this slices needed for our dad’s lunches. Some- Burnt Toast Makes You Pretty! urday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. showdown plays out, the fragile bonds that times she would say “yes” and sometimes All shows will be at the Creative Space at hold the trio together are strained to the Waterloo Arts (397 E. 156th Street, Cleve- point of rupture. land, OH 44110). Tickets are $18 for adults, Playwright and director Michael Oat- A Spiritual Journey to Awakening $15 for seniors and groups, and $12 for man is the former Playwright in Residence students. Group packages can be arranged Annette Tabar a caring note? Are you awakening to a at Karamu House, the oldest African by contacting Playwrights Local at info@ Greetings in this time of AWAKENING! habitual thought on lack or limitation? American theater in the country. He is playwrightslocal.orgor (216) 302-8856. YES. We are being called upon to You can change today. The choice is yours only the second person to hold this honor, For complete information, visit www.play- identify our priorities. In the quiet of your to make. Life gives us a banquet if we with the first being . He wrightslocal.org. mind, reflect upon what is vital and what stay positive and thankful for what we are currently serves as a Stage and Screen men- “The King of Cage Street” is pre- isn’t. We are guided to avoid large groups, given. tor at University of Nebraska at Omaha and sented thanks to the generous support of wash our hands frequently and get plenty Using your God given creative energy, as an instructor at Kent State University. In Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, The Cyrus Ea- of rest. Eating healthy is a given. Keeping awaken a revitalized Spirit to become 2011, he won the CPAC Workforce Fellow- ton Foundation, and The Paul M. Angell active, mentally and physically can be a mindfully conscious of all that you are. ship; in 2010, he received the Cleveland Family Foundation. Additional funding challenge when routines are interrupted Attract joy by being joyful. Attract peace Arts Prize for Best Emerging Artist and the for the company is provided by The AHS and time seems plentiful, almost too by radiating inner calm and trust that all Lantern Award for Best Play. In 2010, seven Foundation, The Char and Chuck Fowler plentiful some would say. is well. Attract perfect health by harmo- of his plays were produced: Black Nativity, Family Foundation, The Cleveland Foun- Examine all thoughts, feelings and nizing mind, body and Spirit to become War paint, Eclipse: The War Between Pac dation, Dramatists Guild Foundation, The actions. Are you staying positive and fully conscious of all that you are. Move and B.I.G., Course of Action, My Africa, A George Gund Foundation, and The Ohio proactive using this opportunity to start through thoughts of survival to embracing Solitary Voice, Not a Uterus in Sight, and Arts Council, as well as private donors or finish projects you have ignored. Have a new beginning...with inneìr strength Hitler and Gandhi. He earned an English listed atwww.playwrightslocal.org/sup- you stayed in touch with friends and loved shining outward...creating the life you Degree from Cleveland State University in porters/. ones via a phone call, email or by writing deserve. 2004 and completed his MFA in theater

Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com Page 16 The Collinwood Observer Volume 12 • Issue 4 April 2020 COMMUNITY Newly Passed FFCRA Bill Seeks Spring into Ohio’s First to Address Growing Unemployment Native Plant Month by Greater Collinwood Developnent Treasury or the Department of Labor. by Kelly Parker Corporation Staff Employees can expect the following ben- Along with a state bird, flower, tree, fruit, The newly-passed Families First Coronavi- efits: Ohio now has its first native plant month! rus Response Act seeks to address growing Normal FMLA is unpaid, but under the What’s even better, is that it is here. That’s right, April has now been officially desig- needs due to Covid-19 pandemic closures FFCRA, employees who are on sick leave Each post will feature photos and a LEAP nated as Ohio Native Plant Month. and mass layoffs. because they are sick can receive their full fact sheet for that specific plant. FFCRA was signed by President Trump pay, up to $511 per day. On June 27, 2019 Governor Mike DeWine Wednesday March 18 and provides paid Leave taken to care for children whose If you would like to help celebrate Ohio signed Ohio House Bill 59 into law, which leave benefits and additional unemploy- schools or daycare facilities have closed is Native Plant month by creating habitat in designates April as “Ohio Native Plant ment benefits for U.S. workers. The bill cov- paid at two-thirds the employee’s regular your own yard, April is the perfect time Month.” This is due in large part to efforts ers all companies with up to 500 employ- rate of pay, with a maximum of $200 per to do this and Cuyahoga SWCD is here made by Former First Lady of Ohio, Hope ees, and individuals who are self-employed day. to help you out. You can purchase native Taft and Horticulturist, Nancy Linz. may see some benefits. Employers cannot force you to use vaca- plant seed kits for all types of environ- This law has been enacted to increase the The following are six qualifications for tion or sick time before receiving this ben- ments on our website. We’ve got it all from awareness of Ohio’s native plants and coverage under the new bill: efit. sunny to shady areas, dry to wet soil, etc. the benefits they provide to our health, 1. The employee is subject to federal, There is a 10-day waiting period before and you can order themall year long, not wildlife, environment, and economy. state or local quarantine or isolation order this benefit applies. Employees can use ex- just in April. due to Covid-19. isting sick or vacation time to cover these Plants, even small ones, have large impacts regarding stormwater, pollination of 2. The employee has been advised by a days. You don’t have to have a yard to have plants and crops, honey, carbon uptake, healthcare provider to self-quarantine due native plants either. Check out some native oxygen output, pollution reduction, food to concerns related to Covid-19. Employers can expect the following ben- plant sales or nurseries and try potting and shelter for wildlife, landscaping/aes- 3. The employee is experiencing symp- efits: them on your porch, balcony, or deck. toms of Covid-19 and seeking medical di- Employers will receive tax credits for thetics, and soil health. Ohio is one of the first states in the country to dedicate an agnosis. 100% of what they pay out to employees, Happy 1st Ohio Native Plant Month. 4. The employee is caring for an individ- within noted limitations. entire month to its native plants. ual who is subject to a federal, state or local For healthcare providers such as hospi- Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation On March 31st look for our announce- order, or the individual has been advised to tals and nursing homes, and for employers District staff work to implement programs ment on Ohio Native Plant Month and the self-quarantine due to concerns related to with 50 or fewer employees, the Secretary and practices that protect and restore importance of these plants. Then start- Covid-19. of Labor can exempt the business from healthy soil and water resources. Fol- ing on April 1st Cuyahoga Soil & Water 5. The employee is caring for the employ- these requirements. low us on Facebook and Instagram: at Conservation District’s (SWCD) facebook ee’s son or daughter, if the child’s school Employers with fewer than 25 employees “cuyahogaswcd” and on YouTube: www. page and other members of the Lake or childcare facility has been closed or the do not have to restore employees to their youtube.com/channel/UCWvI3DtNisjhJe- Erie Allegheny Partnership (LEAP) will child’s care provider is unavailable due to previous positions. 64jKiS9Cg Covid-19 precautions. The bill will go into effect in 15 days. promote a different native plant each day. 6. The employee is experiencing any For more information about the Families other substantially similar condition speci- First Coronavirus Response Act, please fied by the Health and Human Services in visit: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th- consultation with the Department of the congress/house-bill/6201

Individual Acts of Conservation by Jared Bartley We may be keeping away from each other, Even though we but TOGETHER we can still make a differ- are living apart ence for our local soil, water, wildlife and for a little while, neighborhoods. TOGETHER Individually, you can pick up litter in through our Indi- your neighborhood or nearby stream. But vidual Acts of Con- TOGETHER, we can stop plastic pollution servation we can in Lake Erie. change the world. My native plant porch garden experiment. Photo Credit: Kelly Parker Individually, you can plant native plants Join us and let us and shrink your lawn. But TOGETHER, we know about your can give pollinators a place to thrive. Individual Act of Conservation. Our form Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation Dis- Individually, you can install a rain gar- is available online at https://www.cuyaho- trict staff work to implement programs and den or rain barrel. But TOGETHER, we can gaswcd.org/programs/individual-acts-of- practices that protect and restore healthy eliminate stormwater pollution in our rivers conservation soil and water resources. Follow us on Face- and streams. Please fill out our form to tell us about book and Instagram: at“cuyahogaswcd” and Individually, you can plant a tree. But your Individual Act of Conservation. We’ll on YouTube. TOGETHER we can make Cleveland and share it so that we can all see how we are Cuyahoga County the Forest City once changing Cuyahoga County and the world more. for the better - TOGETHER.

Legal Aid Society to Host Trainings Operation Project Learn

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland will host by Robert Williams We can continue to do this good work with a series of trainings throughout 2020 to Operation Project Learn (OPL) is a non- your help. educate local social service providers on a profit community-based organization that Here’s how: 1). Complete a one day, 5 variety of legal topics. The trainings will il- teaches adults and older out-of-school hour Voluntee Tutor Training Workshop. luminate common problems our clients face youths basic reading and writing skills. No formal teaching experience needed. 2) hesitate to contact Anne Sweeney (Anne. and provide guidance for helping people OPL works with the lowest level reader on a Commit to five (5) voluntee hours per week. [email protected]) or Chloé Sudduth avoid or navigate legal proceedings. Train- one-on-one basis or in a small group class- 3) Plan o meeting your student (s) twice a ([email protected]). ing topics, dates, and locations are listed be- room setting. In this environment the stu- week in a library convenien to both of you. low. Please visit tinyurl.com/2020Trainings dents will receive the individual attention 4) The tutoring sessions are 1.5 hours each, Legal Aid’s 2020 Partner Trainings: to RSVP for the trainings online. needed to be successful first in this setting for a total of 3 hours. The two remaining The 2020 Partner Trainings will be held and then moved on to a GED setting when hours are spent in travel time and prepara- May 15th: Family Law at Kent State on Friday mornings and will include a light ready. In order to be successful in any GED tion, for a total of 5 hours per week. Ashtabula Campus breakfast. Free continuing education credits program, one must have a strong reading If this doesn’t work for you, here’s a September 11th: Housing Law at Tri-C will also be available (applications pending). experience level of at least a 9th grade. OPL helpful alternative: aonetray donation will November 6th: Employment Law at Lake- Please share this news with your networks; is not about reinventing the literacy wheel. be well appropriated, to help with this cause. land Community College Legal Aid looks forward to welcoming But to help better the one that already Contact: Barbara P. Watson, email members of both existing and new partner exists. We do this with a volunteer staff [email protected] Visit www.lasclev.org for more information organizations at these events! and board that have committed themselves Phone: 216-303-5698 on our work to extend justice throughout If you have any questions, please do not to provide the best possible service we can. Northeast Ohio.

Join the Discussion at: www.collinwoodobserver.com The Collinwood Observer Volume 12 • Issue 4 Page 17 April 2020 COMMUNITY Spring into Ohio’s First Let Those Bugs Sleep Ohio Attorney General Releases Native Plant Month by Kelly Butauski Some kill bad bugs: Beneficial insects are Everyone is waiting for good weather to get critical to growers to fight the bugs that eat 2020 Sunshine Law Manual out and work in the yard. We look long- crops. by Alisa Boles ingly out the window only to see rotting They move seeds: Many plants depend Ohio’s Open Meetings and Public Records leaves, debris, and dead plant stems. It may on insects to scatter their seeds so they can Acts are collectively known as “Sunshine look unsightly to us but there are hundreds disperse and grow. Laws”. The purpose of these laws is to pre- of insects in those leaves and stems. Our Without insects, the balance of nature vent citizens from being kept in the dark yards are their cozy winter beds and nurs- would collapse. Biologists and others are about government operations. eries. Unlike us, they cannot come out yet. concerned because their numbers are Unless an exception applies, any mem- They have not matured. Most can only start dropping worldwide due to habitat loss. ber of the public has a right to be present coming out when the weather warms to a We can help our insect friends by creat- at a meeting of a public body where public consistent 50 degrees. That will not happen ing a healthy habitat in our yards. Allow a business is being discussed and to have ac- until about mid-April. But, why should we small patch of “weedy” plants to grow for cess to records kept by government entities. care? After all not many people really like them to rest and feed. Beneficial insects An extensive guide to Ohio’s Sunshine bugs. They are annoying, they get into our love herbs that have gone to flower. Grow laws is published with annual updates by houses, they eat our plants, and they may pollinator friendly native plants in every the Ohio Attorney General’s office (OAG). even bite us. In reality, insects are critical season. Maintain a brush pile for them to The guide is nicknamed, the “Yellow Book” to the environment, and the environment hide and lay eggs. Leave a few areas of bare and can be accessed online. A paper copy is critical to us. soil for ground bees to make their homes can be requested, limited to one (1) copy Why are insects important? What do underground. Put out a shallow dish of wa- per requester. Several informational vid- mean to be their own Governors, must arm bugs do anyway? They do lots of wonderful, ter. Let some leaves remain on the ground eos are available in response to frequently themselves with the power which knowl- important tasks. in the fall along with uncut plant stems asked questions. edge gives.’ The Complete Madison, His They pollinate: Most of us know that for native bee nurseries. Wait until warm Free training sessions are offered by Basic Writings (1988) 337 (Letter to W.T. pollinators are important for the growth weather to clean up. Let some leaves stay in the OAG at various statewide locations Barry, August 4, 1822). of flowers, vegetables and fruits. We need the beds. throughout the year. Free Online Sunshine Thomas Jefferson further expounded on them for our food supply. Pollinators are In a well-balanced yard, the bugs work Laws Training is also available and has this principle: ‘The way to prevent [errors more than the bees we see in yards or in out problems among themselves so you been approved for 3.0 general self-study ac- of] the people, is to go give them full infor- large hives. They can be bees, butterflies, will not have to intervene very often. No tivity hours of Ohio Attorney Continuing mation of their affairs throu’ the channel of ants, moths, beetles, birds and even bats. pesticides needed. Spiders and lightening Legal Education. the public papers, and to contrive that those They are scavengers: Think of them as bugs catch mosquitoes, pollinators help OAG Sunshine Law training is open to papers should penetrate the whole mass of ground composters. They are removing make flowers, pill bugs and wasps eat dead public officials, as well as any individual the people. The basis of our governments dead plant and animal material from the debris. Ladybugs, predatory beetles, and interested in open government. being the opinion of the people, the very environment preventing a serious mess. other beneficials kill harmful insects in the In White v. Clinton County Board of first object should be to keep that right * * *.’ They are food: Insects are a critical food vegetable garden. These tiny, mighty crea- Commissioners, 76 Ohio St.3d 416 (1996), 11 The Papers of Thomas Jefferson (1955) 49 source for birds, frogs, turtles and reptiles. tures need our protection. That means pre- the Ohio Supreme Court described the (Letter to Col. Edward Carrington, January Think spring when birds are searching for serving their habitats all year. So let them historical significance of government 16, 1787). bugs in the debris to feed their babies. sleep for now. transparency to the founders of the United Ohio’s own history is replete with rich States and the State of Ohio: examples of detailed records dating back “One of the strengths of American gov- to the 1800s. Amicus League of Women ernment is the right of the public to know Voters of Ohio cites many rich examples of A Mighty Fortress is Our God and understand the actions of their elected the long and illustrious record-keeping of by Rev. Ron Rollins representatives. This includes not merely our forebears. In fact, when the Ohio leg- As the plague of COVID-19 circulates the right to know a government body’s islature created the first boards of county and man does all he can to slow, stop and final decision on a matter, but the ways commissioners, it included in that creation develop a ‘cure’, where does our help come and means by which those decisions were a requirement that accurate records be kept from? The Psalmist says: “My help comes reached. There is great historical signifi- by the county commissioners. See 2 Ohio from the Lord, who made heaven and cance to this basic foundation of popular Laws 150. In 1804, in “An act establishing earth.” and also, “God is our refuge and government, and our founding fathers boards of commissioners,” the Ohio legis- strength, a very present help in trouble.” keenly understood this principle. lature required: We can know that whatever trials may James Madison clearly laid out this cosmic powers over this present dark- ‘Sec. 9. * * * That the commissioners shall come our way, God is with us! strength of our government when he said ness, against the spiritual forces of evil in have a just and accurate record kept of all In the mid-1330’s, the bubonic plague that: the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12) As their corporate proceedings, and for that took the lives of over 25 million people, ‘A popular Government, without popu- President Trump keeps saying: we are in a purpose they are hereby empowered to ap- 1/3 of Europe’s population! In 1527 it re- lar information, or the means of acquiring war. How true! Living through the Plague point a clerk * * *.’ Id. at 153. ... ‘” surfaced as it made its way to Wittenburg, it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; and meditating on Psalm 46 Luther wrote Sunshine Week, an initiative of the Germany - home of Martin Luther. In a let- or, perhaps, both. Knowledge will forever the hymn A Mighty Fortress Is Our God American Society of News Editors, is cel- ter regarding how people should respond govern ignorance; And a people who sometime between 1527-1529. If you are ebrated nationwide every March. to this epidemic, Luther also addressed not familiar with the hymn, check out this what he believed the source of all plagues wonderful version on Youtube: A Mighty and pestilence to be: “I am of the opinion Fortress Is Our God (Virtual Choir #4) that all the epidemics, like any plague, are Luther was led to believe, as millions A Call to All 40:2 spread among the people by evil spirits believe, as we need to believe, that even who poison the air or exhale a pestilential though we sinners cannot fix things God by Lillian J. Anderson loving, living these treasures. Keep them in breath which puts a deadly poison into the can and He will.. in His time.. in His way.. Are these uncertain times? No. We knew your heart and in your mind. flesh. He is such a bitter, knavish devil that according to His will! Let us confess our these days would come. Be strong when the battleground for your he not only unceasingly tries to slay and unbelief, seek the Holy Spirit’s help to re- Now is an Old Day but a New Day. mind is in combat mode! Find a solid im- kill, but also takes delight in making us pent, and trust in God for all things.. and A situation that has actually been before. movable rock to stand on when the floods deathly afraid, worried, and apprehensive the peace of God which surpasses all un- What’s new? The people. come and the storms rage. Cleave to it! so that we should regard dying as horrible.. derstanding will guard your hearts and Yes, there is fear, but be brave. Be bold and Jesus Is. and have no rest or peace all through our minds in Christ Jesus, our Lord. God bless courageous. Your purpose is to rise above My Rock. life. And so the devil would excrete us out you! 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