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INSIDE Two local businesses reinvest in Cleveland Heights 11 Celebrate Alastair Pearson Independents Week July 1—7 While two instances may not indicate a trend, two local businesses recently de- cided to consolidate their businesses in the Cedar Lee Business District. In June, Jonathon Forman, owner of Cleveland Cinemas and the Cedar Lee Theatre, 17 moved his company from Solon to offices Ruffing above the theater. Alan Israel, owner remembers of Lee Silsby Compounding Pharmacy, George Porter, has maintained his now 35-employee beloved staff business in the city since 1985, despite P earso n A lastair member pressure to move, and recently opted to Alan Israel, owner of the Lee Silsby Compounding Pharmacy, stands outside his store in the former expand in his current location. Cleveland Heights Firehouse No. 3. In the 36 years since Forman theaters, one in Pittsburgh and six in man thanked the community and the founded Cleveland Cinemas and the Greater Cleveland, for a total of 52 city’s planning commission. “We have Cleveland International Film Festival, screens. Forman developed a bond with a wonderful working relationship with the Cedar Lee Theatre has been vital the cinephile community. “We are so the restaurants on Lee Road,” he said. 28 to both organizations. He said his path aware of the passion people have about “They help us, and we help them.” He Vote for the to entrepreneurship was unplanned: going to films,” he said, “the number of noted that the city “did help me when Best of the “I don’t think I ever made a conscious people who say ‘I only go to the Cedar Heights I was a new business, but they also help decision [to start my own business]. Lee’ or—I love telling this story—the me as an existing business.” Circumstances presented themselves to people who move from a place like New Forman believes the city facilitates me—there seemed to be a void in the York or Chicago who say they move here investment through its commercial loan world with specialty art films.” because of the Cedar Lee Theatre.” program, which assists businesses in Cleveland Cinemas operates seven When it comes to business, For- continued on page 3 Free parking at CH meters July Cleveland Heights has a new city manager Heuer resigns as CH- 26, 27 and 28 Camille Davis UH superintendent

Kim Sergio Inglis The 14-month search for a new Cleve- land Heights city manager is over. On June 14, the city announced the selec- On June 25, the CH-UH City School tion of Tanisha R. Briley, assistant city District Board of Education (BOE) an- manager of Davenport, Iowa, and a nounced that Douglas Heuer is stepping Cleveland native. down as superintendent, and Nylajean “The city council is pleased to have McDaniel, the district’s director of found someone who can lead our city human resources, will become the new into the future,” said Mayor Edward J. superintendent for a one-year period. Kelley in a press release. The board voted to accept Heuer’s Briley holds a bachelor’s degree in resignation, and appoint McDaniel, at Tanisha R. Briley city of cle v elacourtesy n d heights business administration from The Ohio a special board meeting on June 24. State University and a Master of Public the position, as well as a commitment While Heuer’s resignation is effec- Administration from Cleveland State to diversity and quality of life issues. We tive June 30, University. are looking forward to working with her he will not Deliver to addressee or current Deliver resident “It’s an honor to have been selected. on new initiatives for our community,” be leaving Cleveland is home for me. I’m look- said Kelley. the district. ing forward to joining the Cleveland Briley has worked in budget devel- According Heights community,” Briley said. opment, sustainability programs and to a district In 2006 Briley moved to Davenport, community outreach programs. She is news re- and began her career as a management a member of the International City/ lease, Heu- analyst. County Manager Association (ICMA) er “will lead an effort in “Tanisha Briley brings strong and has chaired several national com- Doug Heuer the upcom- FutureHeights FutureHeights #103 Lee Road 2163 Heights, OH 44118 Cleveland analytical and interpersonal skills to continued on page 2 ing year to help the district implement BOE takes first votes toward placing facilities bond issue on November ballot the State of Ohio’s new standards-based evaluation system for teachers and prin- cipals.” Alastair Pearson higher debt limit than the state standard on the way to placing its facilities Plan “This 9 percent, and would allow up to a $144 C on the November 2012 ballot, only to marks the At its June 18 work session, the Cleve- million levy, but the approval process reverse its position by voting 0-5 against beginning land Heights-University Heights Board creates time constraints for the levy as placing the bond issue on the ballot in of a new of Education (BOE) voted unanimously the district’s tax evaluation would need its July 17 vote. era for in favor of two resolutions related to to rise an improbable 13.5 percent by The current school facilities plan our dis- school facilities improvements. These 2014 for it to qualify again. was written by the Lay Facilities Com- trict and votes are the first step in placing a bond The BOE is expected to take the mittee (LFC), a group composed of w e a r e issue on the ballot this November. next step at its board meeting on July 2 community members assembled by the grateful The board approved a resolution an- when it votes to authorize the district’s BOE last October, after board members for Doug Nylajean McDaniel nouncing the “necessity” of submitting chief financial officer, Scott Gainer, to rejected Plan C. The LFC plan calls Heuer’s leadership as superintendent,” the $134.8 million bond issue to voters, submit the ballot language and millage for a two-phase process of refurbish- said Ron Register, board president, in a as well as a resolution determining that amount to the Cuyahoga County Board ing most schools while closing Wiley written statement. “Doug will be assist- CH-UH is a “special-needs district.” of Elections. Middle School and Noble and Fairfax ing us for the critical first year of these The special needs designation In a series of votes last summer, the elementary schools. The first phase would enable the district to have a programs, with a focus on the logistical BOE passed several required resolutions continued on page 4 continued on page 3 Heights Observer July 1, 2013 1 www.heightsobserver.org opinion

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The PUBLISHER Deanna Bremer Fisher production of the website, weekly e- student at Cleveland State University, event runs from 5:30–7:30 p.m. and is [email protected] news and monthly print edition—and also contributed several stories. free to Observer volunteers, but you Editor-in-Chief I find a story from a new contributor. In May, we hosted Emily Brock and must R.S.V.P. Call us at 216-320-1423, Kim Sergio Inglis send an e-mail to info@futureheights. [email protected] Often, it’s someone I’ve never met Richard Wilson, who completed their org, or register at ADVERTISING who brings a new perspective and tells Heights High senior projects with us. www.heightsobserver- Bob Rosenbaum me about something going on in our This summer we have three volunteers.eventbrite.com) to let us know 216-401-9342 community that I otherwise wouldn’t you are coming. [email protected] journalism interns: Alastair Pearson, know about. We want to meet the people be- Editorial advisory committee a Heights resident and senior at St. Deanna Bremer Fisher, Carrie Buchanan, David Budin, Jeff We now have more than 800 Ignatius High School; Simone Jasper, hind the names at the bottom of each Coryell, Greg Donley, Eleanor Mallet, Jewel Moulthrop, Vince people who have signed up to contrib- a former Heights resident and sopho- article, letter and opinion piece; the Reddy, Bob Rosenbaum, Kim Sergio Inglis, Clare Taft ute to the Heights Observer, and they more at Elon University; and Camille editors, proofreaders and distributors Editors Jamison Babb, Maryann Barnes, Camille Davis, Deanna are essential to our success. With our Davis, a Heights resident and senior of the newspaper. We hope you want Bremer Fisher, Ben Bubnick, Daniel Budin, David Budin, small staff of a part-time publisher and at Ohio University. In addition, Chris to meet us—the publisher, editor, Jeff Coryell, Greg Donley, Simone Jasper, Eleanor Mallet, Jewel Moulthrop, Alastair Pearson, Vince Reddy, Bob a part-time editor, we couldn’t possibly Hanson, a recent graduate of Cleve- and members of the FutureHeights Rosenbaum, Jessica Schreiber, Kim Sergio Inglis, Dermot produce a newspaper of 24–32 pages land State University’s urban studies Board of Directors, our graphic Somerville, Clare Taft each month without the contributions program, who interned with us before, designers, ad sales director and the webmaster editorial advisory committee—too. Dan Ott of these volunteers. is working on community outreach Bring your questions, comments, and design and PRODUCTION Our contributors represent all programs. Temma Collins and Ruth D’Emilia facets of our community. Some are We have 10 wonderful profession- ideas for making the Heights Observer DISTRIBUTION public relations staff employed by als who make up our editorial advisory even better. (Craig Summers, owner Hannah Baldwin our major institutions. Others are the committee, and 15 volunteer editors of Lopez and creator of those quirky The views and opinions expressed in this publication heads of local organizations or volun- ads, might make an appearance, do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of who take great pains each month to the Heights Observer, its publisher and staff, or of teers for their churches or neighbor- help ensure that the stories that are too.) FutureHeights, its staff and board of directors. hood groups. Still others are engaged submitted, are not only grammatically Mark your calendar now, RSVP, Seed funding for the Heights Observer gener- ously provided by the Cyrus Eaton Foundation, the citizens with an eye for the news who correct, but also are readable and ac- and join us for a “meet and greet.” See Dominion Foundation, and the Katherine and Lee want to help tell this community’s curate. you at Lopez! Chilcote Foundation. Powered by the 9th Estate. unique stories. Once the paper is printed and In addition to community mem- delivered to our office, about 20 volun- Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- bers, we occasionally have unpaid teers deliver the newspaper to the many tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the lowervill interns who gain valuable experience locally owned businesses and gathering Heights Observer. F (216) 932-7550 e a city manager continued from page 1 mittees. Robert C. Downey in 2012. He served Tom Carroll, city manager of Loveland, “The residents of Cleveland Heights for 27 years beginning in 1985. Follow- Ohio, and Richard White, assistant are very engaged. I have experience ing his resignation, the city enlisted the manager for administrative and com- working with a diverse community and help of the Novak Consulting Group and munity services of Unified Government engaged residents,” Briley said. received 68 applications for the position. of Athens-Clarke County, Athens, Ga. The mayor and law director are In March 2013, the city interviewed four also interviewed for the position. drafting the contract for her to take over finalists and offered the job to Andrew Though no start date has been set, responsibilities from Susanna Niermann White who, for personal and professional Briley said she is looking forward to O’Neil, assistant city manager, who has reasons, declined the offer. returning home. been acting city manager for the past 14 With no clear second choice, the city months. began the search again. Camille Davis is a senior journalism major Custom floral design The position opened up after the Briley was one of three finalists in- at Ohio University and a summer intern for afor over 60 years! resignation of longtime city manager terviewed for the position in June 2013. the Heights Observer Looking for a well-established, Shopping local keeps more of your money circulating in the community dependable, creative florist? 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reinvest continued from page 1 Parking enforcement keeps me away from manager of Cleveland Heights, touts the renovating properties. The city helped city’s business-friendly policies. “As part Cleveland Heights Forman find parking for his seven on- of our promotion of ourselves as a city, site employees, for which he said they we promote our restaurants, our regular To the Editor: This latest incident sealed it for are grateful. theaters, our movie theaters, everything I recently visited Coventry to have a me. I will avoid Cleveland Heights as Alan Israel of Lee Silsby Compound- we have to offer,” she said. few beers and watch the Indians game much as possible. It’s not worth the ing Pharmacy takes a balanced view of do- Without an industrial base, Cleveland at the Winking Lizard. I put about $1.25 hassle. I was ready to spend money at ing business in Cleveland Heights. He has Heights’s tax burden falls heavily on local into the parking meter figuring that a local establishment and help support added employees and interior structures businesses and residents. A 2010 survey of would be enough to get me through the the neighborhood, but if a $20 park- during his tenure in the distinctive former 100 Northeast Ohio cities found Cleve- evening. An old friend of mine showed ing ticket is more important than my fire station on Silsby Road, while marketing land Heights to have the third highest up and I bought him dinner and a few patronage then I’ll just stay away. nationwide. “Lee Silsby,” said Israel, “steps municipal tax burden. The city tries to drinks. The bar was pretty much empty As a side note, I was attending an in to meet specialty needs when manufac- make up for the revenue demands by pro- and there were plenty of parking spots industry conference about five years turers can’t meet those special needs,” such viding services to small businesses through available. ago, and a gentleman from New York as gels for gastric bypass patients. programs such as the city’s below-market Unfortunately I forgot about how City mentioned that he was in Cleve- The pharmacy is housed in former loans and storefront renovation program; much time I had in the meter and re- land Heights on business. He asked me Fire Station No. 3, a Cleveland Heights tax abatement; and regulations that seek ceived a $20 parking ticket. if I had ever been to Lopez & Gonzalez landmark. Israel worked within the city’s to maintain the city’s unique character. I left Cleveland Heights because of on Lee Road. He then remarked how historic building code to expand his Three of the city’s 12 business the additional amount I had to pay each parking enforcement in New York isn’t premises while maintaining the original districts—Cedar Fairmount, Coventry year in income taxes as a Heights resi- as bad as it is in Cleveland Heights. aesthetic. He had considered moving to Village and Cedar Lee—are Special Im- dent working in the City of Cleveland. I think Cleveland Heights is a great Beachwood, but stayed when costs proved provement Districts (SIDs), where the I also grew tired of the petty parking community, but shortsighted thinking prohibitive. Israel is currently working city has empowered the property own- and traffic enforcement issues in the like this will only drive people away. with the city to create a development plan ers to tax themselves for maintenance, Heights. I’ve since moved to the East Thank you for your time and con- for further expansion and hopes the city business development and marketing. 185th neighborhood and rarely visit sideration. will provide financial support. Regulations, such as a zoning update Cleveland Heights, mainly to avoid the Israel believes, however, that Cleve- requiring 60 percent of a business’s parking issues (god forbid I don’t have Jonathan Katz land Heights’s tax burden and infra- windows to face the street, are meant to enough quarters in my pocket). Cleveland structure are negative factors. “the maintain the city’s “streetcar suburb” at- city developed before there were any mosphere and boost sidewalk vitality. Heuer continued from page 1 freeways,” he said. “It takes time to get The approach seems to have an and systemic challenges that come with Register. here—I live half an hour away.” He em- ally in the business community. Forman this initiative through a contract with “We are extremely pleased that Dr. phasized that he is still “trying to stay advises business owners to invest here the Educational Services Center (ESC) McDaniel has agreed to accept the posi- here in Cleveland Heights.” if “you have a good business plan, and a of Cuyahoga County.” tion of superintendent until the end of On the positive side, Israel said good product.” He said that Cleveland Heuer became superintendent of this upcoming school year. We gladly that Cleveland Heights is distinct from Heights’s strengths lie in “the diversity CH-UH schools in August 2009. He re- interrupted her previous plans to retire nearby municipalities. “It’s like a com- of the community, not just in terms of ceived an initial three-year contract, and at the end of this month in order to help munity,” he said. “Other cities are like race, but also [in terms of] businesses.” in June 2011 the BOE voted unanimously the district transition to new leadership. warehouse districts.” Although he would to extend his contract for three years, The board can continue to move forward not advise a national chain to invest, Alastair Pearson, a Cleveland Heights resi- effective August 2012 through July 2015. with an experienced team of administra- Israel regards the local business climate dent, is a student at Saint Ignatius, where he In April of this year, Heuer was one tors for the next year and, at the same as good for restaurants. edits the school newspaper and literary maga- of two finalists for the position of super- time, execute an extensive search for Susanna Niermann O’Neil, acting city zine. He is a summer intern at the Observer. intendent of Toledo Public Schools. Ac- a new long-term superintendent,” said cording to the district statement, Heuer Register. “Meanwhile, we are confident “recently informed the Board that he Dr. McDaniel will continue to provide would not be seeking another contract as us with stability and sound leadership.” superintendent at the conclusion of his News of the change in leadership term. He also shared his desire to move for CH-UH schools comes as the BOE into other areas of educational adminis- is moving forward in its efforts to place tration at this point in his career, like the a $134.8 million capital improvement leadership role he will now be undertak- levy on the ballot in November, and ing for the district in the coming year.” it is the latest in a series of personnel Register said that Heuer announced changes that the district has announced his resignation to the board, in private, in recent months. “about a month ago.” According to On June 3, Jeffery Talbert, CH-UH Register, the district realized that it assistant superintendent, resigned to had to find someone to implement the become superintendent of the Alliance state’s new evaluation system. “The stars City School District. According to Reg- aligned in this case,” he said. ister, the search for Talbert’s replace- Do what In a district e-newsletter sent the ment is underway. “We’ve already been evening of June 24, Heuer stated, “After interviewing,” said Register. you love 40 years in public education, I have come Since May, the district has named to the decision that it is time to consider new principals to lead four of its a change in my professional career. It has schools. been an honor and a privilege to spend On April 23, the board voted to the last four years serving as Superinten- cut the positions of 42 teachers, for a dent for the Cleveland Heights-Universi- 7-percent reduction in its teaching staff. ty Heights City School District, but the In a second round of cuts, board mem- time is right for me to move into other bers voted on May 21 to cut 24 support areas of educational administration, and staff and 10 administrative positions. so I will be stepping down on June 30.” According to the district, the staffing Nylajean McDaniel, the newly ap- cuts were part of “an ongoing effort to Children’s classes available Jul 22–Aug 2 pointed superintendent, has served as reduce costs and bring expenditures in CIA’s Continuing Education program includes a wide range of director of human resources for eight line with educational needs.” courses for adults and children in art and design taught by years, and was set to retire from that accomplished faculty, in a dynamic, friendly and well-equipped position at the end of June. Kim Sergio Inglis is editor-in-chief of the learning environment. “Prior to coming to Cleveland Heights Observer. She lives in the Shaker Farm Heights-University Heights [McDaniel] Historic District in Cleveland Heights. View course listings and learn more at was superintendent of the Fairview Park cia.edu/continuinged School District for six years. During Simone Jasper, a Heights Observer intern, that time she received the Ohio PTA contributed to this article. A 2012 graduate Award as Superintendent of the Year. of Beaumont School, Jasper is a sophomore Before that, she served as director of at Elon University, majoring in print curriculum in East Cleveland,” said journalism.

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board of education continued from page 1 Heights Observer 2013 local elections candidate policy concentrates on the high schools and guidelines. A new building would be middle schools, and the second phase constructed at Boulevard, and full reno- With the November election ap- • The August–November issues of the focuses on the elementary schools, vations are planned for the other four proaching, the Heights Observer is printed publication will not carry any seven to ten years later. schools. Elementary school enrollment publishing its policy for contributions editorial contributions from known The BOE will submit the current is targeted at 504 students per school. by candidates for local office. candidates for office. facilities plan to the Ohio School Fa- Board members expressed enthu- As a community newspaper staffed • During this pre-election period, cilities Committee (OSFC) on Oct. 1 siasm for phase one of the LFC plan by volunteers and committed to equal Observer contributors who are not so that the OSFC can officially sign off on June 18. “I feel good our community access for everyone, the Observer is running for office will produce any on it when it meets on Oct. 24. has come together on this,” said Ron unique among publications in provid- coverage of election issues. The overall cost for phase one is Register, school board president. ing opportunity for any member of • During this pre-election period, all projected at $157.35 million, with $134.8 Board members Eric Coble and the Cleveland Heights and University candidate contributions of news or million to be raised in a bond levy this Karen Jones spoke to a sense of urgency, Heights communities to raise and dis- opinion will continue to be accepted fall. The 36-year bond would be just with Coble stating, “This is our time, cuss issues of local interest. for publication online at www.height- under six mills, costing $183 a year for a this is our best shot. Nothing is going At election time, however, this sobserver.org. home valued at $100,000. An additional to get better than now.” He went on to commitment creates a challenge in • Candidates seeking to place informa- $18.75 million would be funded through compare the proposed bond issue to the managing the finite space that is avail- tion in the August–November printed a bank loan. The district expects to raise sacrifices asked of the community when able for community members who are editions of the Observer may do so $2.65 million in private donations, and district schools were first constructed, running for public office. through advertising space purchased the balance would come from other and said that the renovations were nec- The policy, approved by the Fu- from the Observer. sources. essary because “we value the next two tureHeights Board of Directors, is The Heights Observer and its par- Phase one funding will go toward to three to five generations.” designed to address that challenge. It ent organization, FutureHeights, do renovations and new construction at Jones said, “If the issue fails, we states the following: not endorse candidates. Roxboro and Monticello middle schools, will lose out on an opportunity to get along with remodeling at Heights High millions.” that includes demolishing the old sci- Register expressed confidence in WHY ence wing and building a new pool. After the committee that has been formed to restructuring, Roxboro and Monticello campaign on behalf of the bond issue, PO Box 198REPLACE? would hold 630 students each. The plan Citizens for Heights Schools, which has Burton,Ohio 44021 When we can provides for geothermal energy at the been active during past operating levies 440-463-7379Restore Your high school with additional green tech but will be leading its first capital levy 440-632-5256Windows at a in other schools. All post-World War campaign for the bond issue. 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Right now, that is our goal.” www.ripleytreeservice.com ( 216 ) 321-7729 Funding for phase two, with a pro- www.facebook.com/ripleyenterprises jected cost of $80 million, is still yet Alastair Pearson, a Cleveland Heights resi- MJM Window Restoration to be determined, but could include dent, is a student at Saint Ignatius, where he another levy and 14 percent state match- edits the school newspaper and literary maga- ing funds if the district meets certain zine. He is a summer intern at the Observer. EventsAll Are frEE!

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 4 www.heightsobserver.org university heights news University Heights City Council meeting highlights four. The service department is resetting the net Fla.] Many surrounding cities use CodeRED and building demolition. Asbestos will be removed posts. Joe Ciuni, city engineer, confirmed that the are satisfied. Councilwoman Sue Pardee ques- first, the building will be razed after July 4, and MAY 20, 2013 courts have never been replaced, and should be tioned purchasing from CitiWatch again when grass is to be planted in September. All council members were present. replaced with new drainage and new nets in the there were so many issues with the old system. Waterline replacement Awards for firefighters/paramedics next three to five years. The patching done this Mayor Infeld stated that CodeRED is an Internet- The waterline replacement on Fenwood and Awards were presented to six firefighters/para- summer should hold up for several years. based system versus the old phone-line system. Channing roads will begin in two to three weeks. medics by University Hospitals for their successful Reverse 911 The system is constantly updated when residents The company has notified residents by letter. response on Feb. 24 when resident Phyllis Reeves A proposal that the city contract with Emergency Com- enter their information on the website. They can The city will also send letters and place notices was having a heart attack. The rescue crew munications Network LLC for reverse 911 (CodeRED) receive notifications by a call, text, or e-mail. No in the newsletter. arrived five and a half minutes after receiving services was presented on first reading. The city’s cur- personal information can be sold. CodeRED will a 911 call from her daughter. Reeves and her rent system has been inoperable for a year, and this be up and running by July 8. Council salaries daughter, who were present at the meeting, company has been recommended by other cities. Police training The mayor reminded council members to hold also thanked the men for their assistance. Dan committee meetings to set salaries for council Street paving The police department trained with the John Ellenberger, director of emergency services for seats because this is an election year. Joe Ciuni, city engineer, announced that street Carroll University police and focused on campus University Hospitals, conducts weekly training shootings. On May 25, which was National with University Heights paramedics. He reported paving will begin on May 28 and is scheduled LWV Observer: Michele Weiss. to be completed before July 4. Missing Children’s Day, the department partici- that only 6 percent of people who have a heart pated with other police departments in Take 25, attack outside of a hospital survive. Texting ban spending 25 minutes with a child at the Boys and Look for earlier, and often expanded, Steven Hammett, police chief, reported that it takes Waterline replacements Girls Club on West 23rd Street in Cleveland, postings of meeting summaries online at two to six weeks to receive new “texting ban” Council approved Monte Cristo Construction in recognition that this was the neighborhood www.heightsobserver.org. signs. Police won’t cite anyone until the signs have Company’s bid for waterline replacements for where three abducted girls were recently found. These meeting summaries are abstract- been posted, but they have begun issuing warn- 2013 waterline replacements for Fenwood The department took advantage of free trainings ed from LWV observers’ written reports. The ings. The new signs will be identical to the signs and Channing roads, at a cost not to exceed recently offered, including some for management, summaries have been edited and prepared in Beachwood and will reference all electronic $1,020,652. The acceptance will be forwarded communications and amber alerts. by Anne McFarland, Charlene Morse communication devices, not only texting. to the Cleveland Water Department for reimburse- Service report on trees, sewers, and and Maryann Barnes. To receive e-mail ment. Councilman Steven Sims abstained from LWV Observer: Wendy Deuring. tennis courts postings of full reports, send an e-mail to voting, and asked if bids had been received from Planting of 90 percent of the trees has been com- [email protected] or join through any minority-owned contractors. They had not. JUNE 3, 2013 plete, and the rest will be planted by June 15. In Google groups using “lwv-chuh observer Purvis Park Councilman Steven Sims was absent. addition, 350 catch basins are cleaned out, and reports” as a search phrase. Council approved Industrial Service Sealer Inc. CodeRED (reverse 911) sanitary and storm sewer televising is 10 percent These reports contain member ob- to seal cracks and re-stripe the Purvis Park tennis Council authorized the purchase of a one-year complete. The tennis court renovations are almost servation and selected highlights of public courts for a cost not to exceed $74,490. The agreement for a new emergency notification complete with new nets, power washing, sealed meetings and are not official statements company was the only bidder, but its price was system, CodeRED (a reverse 911 system) from Citi- cracks and a new surface on four courts. The of the Heights Chapter of the League within the budgeted amount. So that courts will Watch. 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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 5 www.heightsobserver.org cleveland heights news Coventry plans street Creating a sense of community 22. The GDFH neighbors have an ac- Stein’s Way tive website to market their neighbor- festival for July 21 hood to prospective residents, www. grantdemingneighborhood.org. These street associations are Simone Jasper Jason Stein making a difference. Does your street or neighborhood have an active as- The Coventry Village Special Im- In March, I participated in a panel sociation? If you would like to be- provement District (CVSID) will discussion, hosted by FutureHeights, come involved and help improve your hold a Family Arts Day on Coventry about neighborhood organizing. It was neighborhood, the city would like to Road between Mayfield Road and an upbeat evening that highlighted work with you. For information about Euclid Heights Boulevard from 1–5 the success of neighborhood groups creating a street association, please p.m. on July 21. Steve Presser, market- in the Cain Park and Grant Deming’s contact the Community Relations De- ing and publicity manager of CVSID Forest Hill areas. These two parts of partment at 216-291-2323 or comrel@ and the owner of Big Fun Toy Store the city are different, and each has its clvhts.com. on Coventry, said that the event will own unique strengths and attributes, A new option to collaborate with feature vendors performers, and ac- but both associations share a love for the city and our police department tivities that cater to all ages. their neighborhoods and a positive is the neighborhood watch program. The street fair will be the first motor vehicle traffic, as they have enthusiasm for making them better. Cleveland Heights is a safe city be- on Coventry since a flash mob broke been in previous years. The Cain Park Neighborhood As- cause we have an excellent police de- out at the 2011 event. After the inci- The CVSID will host other free sociation (CPNA) meets once a month partment. Nevertheless, throughout dent, the city of Cleveland Heights summer events, through early August. at City Hall. The neighbors stay in the country there has been an increase implemented a curfew and height- The times and dates of these family- touch throughout the month via their in crime because of the recession ened its police presence in the area. friendly events (subject to change) CPNA Facebook page and Nextdoor. and housing crisis. Neighborhoods Presser said that these measures have include: Yoga at Coventry P.E.A.C.E. com. Members have collaborated with are safer with an alert and engaged decreased disturbances on Coventry. Park on Sundays from 5–7 p.m.; Drum the city to allow leashed dogs in Cain neighborhood watch program. If you “You feel comfortable and safe,” he circle led by professional percus- Park, give and get advice about the are interested in more information said. sionists at Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park new Sprinkler Park in Cain Park and about creating a neighborhood watch Coventry merchants decided to on Sundays from 7–9 p.m.; Music on plan block parties. The CPNA is cur- program for your street, contact the resume the event this year because, Coventry Road at Lot #15 (between rently creating a website to market the Cleveland Heights Police Depart- Presser said, many area artists wanted Marc’s and Heights Cleaners) on Cain Park residential neighborhood to ment’s Community Response Team to showcase their work at a street fair, Tuesdays from 7–9 p.m.; Drive-in prospective residents. at 216-291-4225 or [email protected]. noting “There was a lot of input from Movie Series at Coventry P.E.A.C.E. The Grant Deming’s Forest Hill Whether your neighborhood the community.” Park on Thursdays from 9–11 p.m. (GDFH) District neighbors also wants to establish a street association According to Presser, the CVSID For a full schedule of events, visit use Nextdoor.com to communicate to strengthen your street’s sense of will take increased security precau- www.coventryvillage.org. neighborhood happenings and plan community, or start a neighborhood tions at this year’s event. During the events. They have collaborated with watch program to increase safety, now festival, Cleveland Heights police and Heights Observer intern Simone Jasper, a the city to have the Grant Deming’s is the time to become involved. volunteers will patrol the area. Also, 2012 graduate of Beaumont School, studies Forest Hill District of Coventry Vil- the streets will not be blocked off to print journalism at Elon University. lage listed in the National Register of Jason Stein is a member of Cleveland Historic Places, spray painted a “Lake Heights City Council, a Heights High Erie Starts Here” stencil on sewer graduate and a lifelong Cleveland Heights grates in the district, and hosted a resident. He can be reached at 440-253-9613 LET ME community-wide garage sale on June or [email protected]. Shopping local keeps more PUT THIS of your money circulating in the community

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 6 www.heightsobserver.org cleveland heights news Bonnie Caplan will retire from CH police department starts CH City Council in January trial Block Watch program

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“Twenty years was enough. It’s time to On June 17, the Cleveland Heights po- do something else,” said Bonnie Caplan, lice department launched a trial Block member of the Cleveland Heights City Watch program. Over a six-month trial Council. period, the department will assist resi- At the June 3 Cleveland Heights dents who want to create neighborhood City Council meeting, Caplan an- watch groups. nounced that she plans to retire when Sgt. Ernest Williams of the CH her term expires in January. police department said that residents Her retirement marks the end of can work with police to establish groups contact the city’s Community Response two decades of service to the city. Her that cater to the specific needs of their Team at 216-291-4225. tenure oversaw extensive changes to neighborhoods. According to Williams, city infrastructure, battles with funding a few residents have already shown in- Simone Jasper is a 2012 graduate of Beau- shortfalls, and an emphasis on Cleveland terest in the program. “It could bring a mont School. She studies print journalism Heights’s diverse culture. lot of advantages,” he said. at Elon University and is an intern at the With seven months to go in her For more information, residents can Heights Observer. final term, Caplan looked back with pride. “I believe I have been a good rep- resentative for the people of Cleveland Heights,” said Caplan. “What I am most proud of is my responsiveness.” WHAT IF…YOU COULD LIVE WHERE: She noted that being on city council nn ie capla bo courtesy n Bonnie Caplan has served on Cleveland Heights carries responsibilities far beyond the Council since 1993. ● You don’t have to climb steps. job description, as those who are unsure where to turn often contact council Caplan said the biggest hurdle ● You don’t have to cut the grass, shovel snow, members first. As the city has transi- facing Cleveland Heights has been wash windows, haul the garbage to the curb. tioned into the digital era, city council “continuing to provide excellent ser- ● You don’t have to drive when it’s raining or snowing representatives need to have “almost vices on a budget” that has increased or it’s icy outside…instead… an immediate reaction” to queries, said at a decreasing rate, while less state Caplan. funding and the elimination of the in- ● You can walk to restaurants, the grocery store, the hairdresser, the bank, the bakery, the drycleaners. Despite the workload the Heights’s heritance tax have hit the city treasury concerned citizenry places on its elected hard. ● You can feel secure with a Front Desk manned 24/7. officials, Caplan thanks community “How do we make the city more ● A Front Desk that also collects your mail, packages & participation for many of her most suc- prosperous?” Caplan asked. “How do we newspapers, takes messages, provides wake-up phone calls and cessful initiatives. Though she originally bring people with reasonable incomes has your coffee ready first thing in the morning! knew little about digital administration here so we can tax them?” The end goal, herself, Caplan formed the Technology she emphasized, is always to promote a ● You could have a lovely apartment at an affordable monthly rent Advisory Group to integrate computing thriving community. “If you keep good that includes electricity, water, heat, trash removal, into city government. “We reorganized services,” she explained, “people will Wi-Fi, linen and towel change - even light housekeeping! what the city was doing with technol- want to live here.” AND STILL HAVE THE INDEPENDENCE YOU LOVE ogy,” Caplan noted, adding that the Caplan is not yet sure what she’ll changes—ranging from phones to e- do after her time in office ends, but WHILE ENJOYING A SIMPLER LIFE IN A mail and computers—were all due to a says she knows a few things will stay SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN THE HEIGHTS citizen-led program. constant—time with family, travel WITHIN MINUTES OF UNIVERSITY CIRCLE’S CULTURAL AND MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS! Interfacing with the electorate also and her active volunteer work. Before brought Caplan into contact with an her term ends, she said she aimed to energetic environmental activist whose interview and hire a new city manager, efforts to rid public lands of herbicides set the city budget, and stay tuned in Independent Living at The Alcazar for those 55+ and pesticides instigated groundbreak- to her constituents. Her message to We’re so nice to come home to! ing legislation to remove chemical the residents of Cleveland Heights: agents from city property. “Well, I ain’t gone yet. I will do my Sound interesting? “We were the first city in the coun- best till it’s over. I have absolutely Please call for information and try to do that,” Caplan remarked, laugh- loved it.” your absolutely no obligation personal tour! ing, “and I went and got an award.” Now, she said, “I am kind of a recycling guru,” Alastair Pearson, a Cleveland Heights (216) 321-5400 ● www.thealcazar.com and it’s a policy area with benefits she resident, is a student at Saint Ignatius, Located in Cleveland Heights’ Cedar Fairmount neighborhood touted. “We get paid for recycling—it’s where he edits the school newspaper and a win win, and good for the environ- literary magazine. He is a summer intern at at 2450 Derbyshire Road, 44106 ment.” the Observer. 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Cleveland Heights City Council meeting highlights MAY 20, 2013 and authorized abatement. Council member Janine R. Boyd was absent. Montessori School to permit use of a public city Water rate increase right-of-way for ecological and educational pur- A water rate increase from $56.60 per Metered LGBT Pride Month Resident communications: poses. The school will build a bio-retention cell Cubic Foot (MCF) to $70.04 per MCF was Council declared June 2013 to be LGBT Pride Bike Week: Resident Ian Hoffman spoke on and stormwater learning lab as part of a parking read into the record. Cleveland Heights buys Month. behalf of the Heights Bicycle Coalition about lot improvement. water from the City of Cleveland but maintains the observance of Bike Week last week. He Powell Caesar its own lines. The lines are old, and new lines described The Ride of Silence, commemorating Nuisance properties Cheryl Stephens, council member, relayed are needed throughout the system. Susanna bikers who have lost their lives, and thanked Council declared three properties to be nui- condolences from the city and the council to Niermann O’Neil, acting city manager, noted the city for providing a police escort. Bike to sances: the family of Powell Caesar, who died recently. that response time for correcting water problems Work Day was held on Friday May 17, and a • 2807 Avondale Ave., owned by Keith Pace. Caesar, a well-known public figure, was a is currently less than six hours. coffee-and-cookie stop was set up at Edgehill The estimated cost to raze and clean is longtime Cleveland Heights resident and the and Overlook roads, one of the most heavily $15,500. Payday lending first African-American police officer on the travelled bike routes in the region. Hoffman •1654 Coventry Road, owned by Kenneth and Council approved a moratorium on any new city’s force. presented a thank-you poster signed by many Deborah Mate. The estimated cost to raze and business proposing to issue payday loans Waterline survey riders in gratitude for the recent repaving of clean is $15,500. without being licensed under the Short-Term Council authorized an agreement with Consult- the hill and the anticipated “sharrows” and • 3346 Tullamore Road and 2251 Goodnor Loan Law until the Ohio Supreme Court issues ing Engineering Inc. for a waterline survey, not dedicated bike lane. They gave Richard Wong, Road, a double home owned by Georgene a ruling in Ohio Neighborhood Finance Inc. v. to exceed $46,000. This survey would find planning director, special thanks. Coneglio. The estimated cost to raze and clean Scott. During the resident comment portion of leaks and thereby save water that would be Cain Park Dog Project: Resident Carrie is $15,500. the meeting, two residents spoke out supporting wasted. the legislation and criticizing high-fee loan prac- Whitehouse, speaking on behalf of the Cain Police and Fire Pension Funds Bonnie Caplan to retire tices. Dennis Wilcox, council member, thanked Park Dog Project pilot program, said things are Council approved legislation affirming the policy Bonnie Caplan, council member, announced the public for their comments and said council going well with no major problems in any area of “pick-up” contributions to the Ohio Police her intention to not run for another term this will continue to watch closely that citizens are related to dogs. She discussed the difference and Fire Pension Funds. Each officer makes a November. Noting her 20 years as a council not being taken advantage of. Jason Stein, between a dog-friendly park, like Cain Park, mandatory contribution, which is matched by member, she claimed that it has been like a uni- council member, commented that payday lend- and a dog park. The project has volunteer cov- the city and will rise each July for the next three versity education. She said she has enjoyed her ers are predatory by nature and the moratorium erage [for] the cleanup stations. A big cleanup years. The current amount is 10 percent. It will be interaction with residents and the opportunity to will send a message that they are not welcome will take place just prior to the Arts Festival in 10.75 percent this July, 11.50 percent in 2014, make a difference. July and two dog-related programs this sum- and 12.25 percent in 2015. in Cleveland Heights. LWV Observer: Blanche Valancy. mer will be publicized on [the Dog Project’s] 1935 Coventry Road LWV Observer: Blanche Valancy. Look for earlier and often expanded website. Council declared the property at 1935 Coventry postings of meeting summaries online Ruffing School learning project JUNE 3, 2013 Road, owned by Michael M. Stevens and dete- at www.heightsobserver.org. Council approved an agreement with Ruffing All council members were present. riorating since January 2012, to be a nuisance See disclaimer on page 5. Discover Cedar Fairmount Festival offers family fun

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margaritas, at lopez smith christopgher sundresses – yellow of course Fair goers enjoy a ride on the Euclid Beach Rocket Car at the 2012 Discover Cedar Fairmount Festival. arts and crafts, cain park, ann arbor rag tops, let her drive Camille Davis year, Howard Hanna Real Estate will making up stories, they will never know; offer a child ID program. lopez patio, savory lobster popsicles As Aug. 11 approaches, plans for the From 1–2 p.m., local historian and 12th annual Discover Cedar Fairmount geologist Roy Larick will share slides outdoor shower, a must Festival are coming together. at the Alcazar and lead a brief walking barefoot, on the grass The community festival, presented tour of Cedar Fairmount’s natural and did i mention sundresses ? by the Cedar Fairmount Special Improve- cultural landscapes. wear your hair up, and then, let your hair down ment District, will take place in the Cedar Several local artists and nonprofits Fairmount Business District of Cleve- will offer a wide range of activities and often, often, often, often land Heights from noon to 5 p.m. Elite arts and crafts. Festival goers will be able event sponsors, which include the Cedar to hear the musical styling of Heights call if you need further explanation, standing by. Grandview Building, Chase Bank, Dave’s Jazz Project, Karma Kings and Oldboy. Supermarkets, Eileen M. Burkhart & Co., Appletree Books will hold a book sign- Fifth Third Bank, the Heights Center ing for local authors. craig, and staff at… Building, the Heights Medical Building It is not too late for nonprofits and and FutureHeights, have matched a grant artists to join. Booths are still avail- lopez southwest kitchen – tequila saloon from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, enabling able. For the tenth consecutive year, 2196 lee road expanded activities and ensuring the fair members of Boy Scout Troop 222 will remains free to the public. assist fair participants with the set up beautiful downtown cleveland heights The festival will offer activities for of their booths. For more information 216.932.9000 the entire family. As in previous years, and booth applications, visit www. www.lopezonlee.com children can enjoy face painting, cricket cedarfairmount.org. races, pony rides and more. The whole family can enjoy a ride on the Euclid Camille Davis is a senior journalism major Beach Rocket Car or visit with Batman at Ohio University. She is also a summer and Robin at the Batmobile. New this intern for the Heights Observer Heights Observer July 1, 2013 8 www.heightsobserver.org cleveland heights news First annual Cleveland Heights Chicken Coop Tour

Twelve Cleveland Heights homeown- ers opened up their backyards—and their chicken coops—to the public on Saturday, June 15, for the first annual Cleveland Heights Coop Tour. On average, coop owners reported more than 70 visitors, and tour organizer Blayne Hoerner Murray declared the tour “a huge success.”

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 9 www.heightsobserver.org community news Forest Hill Church CH and UH move up in their Haitian Celebration recycling rankings for 2012 to be held July 14 Peg Weissbrod Alastair Pearson Pike (70.10 percent), and Bay Village from blue bag recyclables and placed For Forest Hill Church, Presbyterian (68.13 percent). Beachwood, ranked in a paper bag, a corrugated box or (FHC), the 7.0 M earthquake that struck The 2012 edition of the annual Cuya- 5th, recycled 62.65 percent. bundled with twine, will be picked Haiti in 2010 and the Haitian people’s hoga County Solid Waste District University Heights, meanwhile, up during normal collection for re- struggle to rebuild have provided an report on residential recycling rates improved from a 19.25 percent to a cycling. Residents wishing to recycle opportunity to change lives. shows a significant upward trend for 35.74 percent recycling rate, reversing “technotrash,” such as cell phones and In 2012, eight FHC members trav- both Cleveland Heights and Univer- the 10.82 percent decline in recycling digital cameras, are asked to bring eled to Haiti hoping to connect and sity Heights. reported in 2011. The city moved from them to Cleveland Heights City Hall build relationships with Haitians in The survey measures 59 commu- 48th to 32nd place in the ranking of or the community center, while ink the center of the country. The team nities in the county in terms of total 59 communities. while total waste cartridges may be dropped off at city was impressed by the opportunities to tons of solid waste deposited in land- increased 1,300 tons, landfill waste call or the service garage. Residents partner in agrarian development, educa- fills, tons recycled of both recyclables decreased 180 tons, and recycled waste can recycle a computer monitor by tion, midwife programs, and hospital and organics, and each community’s more than doubled to 2,700 tons. leaving the monitor on their front and other basic health care. They plan recycling rate for 2012 and 2011. The In University Heights, news- porch and calling 216-691-7300 for to return to Haiti with a larger group recycling rate is the percentage of the papers, plastics with identification pickup, or by delivering the monitor to this October. total residential waste created by the numbers 1–7, metal cans, and glass the public works department at 14200 In order to raise funds for medical community that is not delivered to bottles can be placed in clear or blue Superior Road. care, education and sanitation, FHC will landfills. recycling bags by residents for once- Additional questions should be host SOHoh (Supporting Opportunity Cleveland Heights’s combined weekly pickup by garbage service directed to the University Heights and Hope in Haiti) at SOHO, on July recycling and landfill waste decreased crews. Residents wanting to dispose service department at 216-932-7800, 14, from 5–8 p.m., at Scene magazine’s by more than 1,100 tons from 2011 to of cardboard boxes or magazine-style or to the Cleveland Heights service Best New Restaurant of 2013, SOHO 2012, while total recycling volume in- paper are asked to deposit those recy- department at 216-691-7300. Recy- Kitchen & Bar in Ohio City. creased by more than 2,500 tons, and cling materials in the blue box car in cling information is on the websites The event is by advance reserva- landfill waste dropped 3,600 tons. As a the service department yard at 2300 for both cities. Cleveland Heights tion only. The $50 per person ($30 tax result, the city’s recycling rate jumped Warrensville Center Road. Comput- maintains a comprehensive guide deductible) ticket includes hearty sam- from 59.98 percent in 2011 to 66.98 ers, digital accessories, batteries, tires, for recycling procedures, recyclable plings of Haitian-inspired cuisine and percent in 2012. and all materials accepted on the nor- and non-recyclable materials, and two drink tickets. The city continued its progress in mal collection day are also received at frequently asked questions under the At 6:30 p.m., there will be an infor- the overall ranking of the 59 communi- the service department. “Recycling” tab on its website. mal presentation about the Forest Hill ties, moving from 11th to 6th in high- Glass, metal cans, and plastics 1–7 Church-Haiti partnership, and at 7 p.m., est recycling rate in 2011, and from 6th are also accepted for recycling in blue Alastair Pearson, a Cleveland Heights there will be a live auction of art quilts to 4th in 2012. Only three Cuyahoga or clear bags during normal pickup in resident, is a student at Saint Ignatius, by local and nationally recognized quil- County communities, ranked higher Cleveland Heights, as are car batteries, where he edits the school newspaper and ters, and a spectacular piece of blown than Cleveland Heights—Woodmere old motor oil, and computers. Paper literary magazine. He is a summer intern art glass by artist Brent Kee Young. (overall rate: 72.44 percent), Pepper products and cardboard, separated at the Observer. In addition to working and learning with their Haitian partners, the Haiti team hopes to deliver scholarships for 10% Off For New Yoga Students! young farmers learning to farm effi- ciently for self-sufficiency. Event proceeds will also be used for Loving Hands educational enrichment, medical care Let us transport you to another Land and community development programs Yoga & Reiki of the Little Brothers and Little Sisters of the Incarnation located in the town of Pandiassou, Haiti, near the city of Small, Personalized Yoga Classes Hinche. For more information about FHC’s Reiki for People and Pets Haitian program visit, www.fhcpresb. Workplace Wellness Programs org/social-justice-outreach/international- S connections-haiti/. For event reservations or donations, call 216-371-9004. LovingHandsYoga.com 216.408.5578 Peg Weissbrod is a freelance writer and Located in Coventry Village publicity coordinator/webmaster for Forest Hill Church, Presbyterian, in Cleveland GiFt CertiFiCateS available Heights. 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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 10 www.heightsobserver.org community news July 1–7 is Independents Week in the Heights

Deanna Bremer Fisher

The cities of Cleveland Heights and University Heights, the Ameri- can Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) and FutureHeights have declared the week of July 1–7 Inde- more money to our local economy pendents Week. than one spent at a chain. The choices “It’s a time to reflect on the our residents make about where to importance of economic democracy spend their money are important to and community self-determination by ensuring we keep these businesses that celebrating the nation’s locally owned, help define who we are and contribute independent businesses and the stake to our sense of place.” each citizen has in shaping their home To mark the occasion, Future- town’s future,” said Jennifer Rockne, Heights is reissuing its Buy It In the AMIBA director. Heights window decals for merchants “FutureHeights invites Heights to place in their store windows and is residents to help celebrate by shop- supplying them with copies of a bro- ping at our many locally owned, inde- chure titled “Why Shop Local?” to give pendent businesses in the Heights,” to their customers. said Clare Taft, president of the Susan Infeld, mayor of University FutureHeights Board of Directors. Heights, issued a proclamation declar- “When we ask people to name their ing July 1–7 to be Independents Week. favorite restaurant or shop during the Cleveland Heights City Council will Best of the Heights Awards, they usu- do so at its July 1 meeting. ally name locally owned businesses. “We are grateful to have the sup- Owners of these businesses are our port of our cities,” said Fleischer. friends and neighbors. They embody Independents Week is part of a the spirit of entrepreneurism and nationwide campaign facilitated by individuality in our community.” the American Independent Business “Independent businesses help give Alliance. To learn more, visit www. courtesy j oe mosbrook courtesy the Heights its one-of-a-kind person- amiba.net. To learn more about Future- Rev. Derek Redwine is the new minister of Fairmount Presbyterian Church. ality,” said Adam Fleischer, chair of the Heights HeightsShops program, visit FutureHeights HeightsShops Com- www.futureheights.org. mittee and owner of the Wine Spot. Fairmount Presbyterian “And studies have shown that each Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- dollar spent at a locally owned inde- tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the Church selects new minister pendent business returns three times Heights Observer. Observer advertising is good for your Joe Mosbrook 9 and will lead Sunday services at Fairmount for the first time on July 14, business and good for your community On June 9, members of Fairmount Pres- at 8:30 and 10 a.m. He and his wife, byterian Church in Cleveland Heights Amy, the associate pastor at the Akron voted to call Rev. Derek Starr Redwine church, have three young children and Carpet Specials as their new senior minister and head plan to move to the Cleveland area. Shore 2 room $599 (up to 333 sq.ft.) of staff. The 262–6 vote was overwhelm- The congregation also voted to ingly in favor of the appointment, with retain Rev. Eric Dillenbeck as Fair- Carpet II 1 room $299 (up to 180 sq.ft.) seven abstentions. mount’s associate pastor. Dillenbeck Includes Installation Redwine has been the senior minis- and Rev. Martha “Missy” Shiverick 216-531-9105 w/ Premium Pad ter at Westminster Presbyterian Church have been serving as co-interim pastors in Akron for the past seven years. Before while Fairmount’s Pastor Nominating Mon-Tue 10-6 In Store Payment Plan that, he was an associate pastor and act- Committee searched for a new senior Wed 10-5 (No Credit Needed) Thu 10-7 ing head of staff at Central Presbyterian minister. *See Store For Details* Church in Denver, and interim director Fri 10-4 Fairmount Presbyterian Church Sat 10-3 of families and young adults at Fifth (www.fairmountchurch.org) is located Bring this ad and Avenue Presbyterian Church in New at 2757 Fairmount Blvd. (at Coventry recieve a discount! York City. He received his Bachelor of Road) in Cleveland Heights. Discount NOT valid on specials! Arts degree from Miami University and Master of Divinity degree from Princ- Joe Mosbrook is a longtime broadcast www.shorecarpet2.com eton Theological Seminary. reporter and author who now chairs the The 40-year-old minister is sched- Communications Committee of Fairmount uled to begin his new assignment July Presbyterian Church. 854 East 185th Street • Cleveland, Ohio 44119

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 11 www.heightsobserver.org community news City passes payday loan moratorium

Alastair Pearson lenders, or on behalf of municipalities like Cleveland Heights that seek tightly Cleveland Heights City Council unani- regulated payday loan providers—thus mously passed a payday loan morato- forcing those lenders to register under rium at its June 3 meeting, prohibiting the payday loan law. Until that point, any new payday lenders without licenses the council elected to exclude all new under the Ohio Short-Term Loan Act payday loan providers not registered of 2008. The moratorium will remain under the Short Term Loan Act. in effect until the state Supreme Court “We’re hoping that the Supreme makes a final decision in the ongoing Court is going to take a reading of the appellate case Ohio Neighborhood letter of the law,” said Wilcox. “If they Finance Inc. v. Scott. say that this does apply to you [payday The legislation was passed as a lenders], they’ll have to change their pre-emptive measure, although Susanna practices.” Wilcox noted that the ex- Niermann O’Neil, acting city manager, isting maximum APR of 28 percent is said that no conventional payday lend- “pretty high,” and expressed his dissat- ers are currently operating in Cleveland isfaction with payday lending business a bremer fisher

Heights. University Heights has no practices in general: “They’re preying dea nn plans for similar ordinances. according on people in pretty dire straits. To put to Adele Zucker, University Heights it in common vernacular, they’re getting Montford Community Garden Councilwoman, “We have not legislated ripped off.” against [payday lenders], but no such Wilcox was joined in his opposition Association to hold auction fundraisers types of stores have applied to be in our to lending abuses by Council Member city.” Jason Stein, who helped develop the The ban, Ordinance 88-2013, was idea for the bill during a meeting at con- introduced by Vice Mayor Dennis stituent Micah Kermin’s home. Stein Deanna Bremer Fisher the construction of a perimeter fence. Wilcox and received “aye” votes from later echoed comments he’d made at The auctions will be held every all seven council members. Under the the June 3 meeting—that payday loans The Montford Community Garden three weeks. Find a schedule and listings terms of the bill, payday loan provid- are “predatory by nature,” and that bor- Association is teaming up with the 2nd at www.2ndcents.com. For additional in- ers issuing short-term cash advances rowers “perhaps don’t have any other Cents auction house to raise funds for formation or to donate an item, contact may open new businesses in Cleveland choice, or don’t realize what they’re the community garden on the corner of Aaron Woldman at [email protected] or Heights only if they are registered un- getting into.” Stein also emphasized Windsor and Montford roads in Cleve- 216-214-0800. More information about der the Short-Term Loan Act, which that he believes payday lenders “haven’t land Heights. the Montford Community Garden can sets a ceiling at 28 percent APR (an- learned anything about being good citi- The association seeks donations of be found at www.montfordcommunitygar- nual percentage rate) for loans less than zens,” and that the moratorium is only a non-clothing items, such as furniture, den.org. $500 that have a duration of less than temporary measure. “We are continuing tools, artwork, household goods, and 31 days. to explore the legalities” [of additional collectibles, to sell at auction. All of the Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- All lenders issuing such loans are re- legislation.] “Predatory lending prac- proceeds are tax deductible and will help tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the quired to first receive a license from the tices need to stop now,” said Stein. fund projects at the garden, including Heights Observer. Ohio Superintendent of Financial In- Cleveland Heights mayor Ed Kel- stitutions. The dispute in Ohio Neigh- ley confirmed during the meeting that borhood Finance Inc. v. Scott concerns council is seeking further avenues for whether businesses registered under a action, and said, “Payday loan lenders— separate Ohio law regulating mortgages these businesses add nothing to our are in fact actually issuing payday loans, community. If anything, they prey on and if lenders may selectively choose to the less fortunate, people that are in fi- register under either the mortgage or nancial crisis. We don’t want them here; the payday loan regulations. this moratorium is just the beginning.” The Ohio Supreme Court could potentially rule either on behalf of the Alastair Pearson, a Cleveland Heights resi- lenders, permitting choice between dent, is a student at Saint Ignatius, where he the mortgage and loan statutes and the edits the school newspaper and literary maga- different restrictions each law places on zine. He is a summer intern at the Observer.

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 12 www.heightsobserver.org community news Heights Holistic Fair adds all-ages play area and slate of speakers Learn to do repairs Bob Rosenbaum at hands-on classes Adults and kids alike will be encouraged to get in touch with their inner child at Rebecca Stager such as porch flooring replacement, the third Heights Holistic Fair, which exterior painting, screen replacement, will feature an all-ages play area with Many home repairs could be tackled on asphalt driveway sealing, caulking and toys provided by Coventry mainstay Big a do-it-yourself basis, if the homeowner weatherization. Fun Toy Store. just knew what to do. That’s where Class fees are $10 for Cleveland The event will be held from 10 a.m. Home Repair Resource Center (HRRC) Heights residents and $15 for non- to 6 p.m. July 20–21 at the Open Office comes in. residents, with reduced rates for low- Community Space, located in the for- HRRC’s repair workshops teach the income Cleveland Heights homeown- mer Coventry School, 2843 Washington “how-to” of basic home repairs, with ers. Blvd. in Cleveland Heights. a special focus on maintaining older All classes are held at the HRRC Judith E uge n e. The fair, the third in a series of Diane Turner and Sarah Dick discuss nutrition with homes. Teaching Center, 2520 Noble Road such events this year, will present fair attendees. The workshops are taught by expe- (two blocks north of Monticello Bou- products, services and information on rienced pro- levard, at holistic health and sustainable living tion that publishes the Heights Observer fessionals and the corner in a vendor-style format. Speakers will and promotes a vibrant and sustainable include op- of Oxford be featured on both days, presenting a future for Cleveland Heights and Uni- portunities Road). Most range of related topics. Other activities versity Heights. Tommy’s restaurant has for hands-on workshops include all-ages drum circles, healing generously donated food that will be practice with run from treatments, yoga classes for kids and sold at the fair. all proceeds from the the tools, ma- 7–9 p.m. adults, and a kid’s tambourine-making food sales will be donated to the Heights terials, and on Monday project. Libraries. techniques evenings. The fair is organized by Judith Eu- Admission is $5 per day and includes needed for F o r gene, a Cleveland Heights native and access to all of the activities and speak- the project. additional owner of Loving Hands Yoga & Reiki, ers. Admission is free for children under Emily Hamburg and Rob Shields of information and a schedule of up- and Pat Uhr of Lakewood, owner of 12. Psychic mediums will be on-hand South Euclid attended their first class coming workshops, check HRRC’s Harmonic Journeys. to provide personal readings for an ad- last fall, a workshop on caulking and website, www.hrrc-ch.org. Reserva- Eugene expects the new all-ages ditional fee. weatherization. Since then, they have tions are required, and classes fill play area to add a fresh dimension to For a complete schedule of ac- worked to weather-strip doors, wrap quickly. To reserve a spot, call Becky the Holistic Fair with its Hula Hoops, tivities and speakers, visit www.loving pipes, and seal gaps—tasks Hamburg Stager, program coordinator, at 216- bubble wands, jacks and other toys. “We handsyoga.com or call Eugene at 216- described as “lots of hammer, nail, glue, 381-6100, ext. 16, or e-mail rstager@ want the fair to be a place where com- 408-5578. caulking stuff.” She said that the classes hrrc-ch.org. munity members can come to let go of have helped them become “more con- stress, have fun, and learn about healthy Cleveland Heights resident Bob Rosenbaum fident in a hands-on environment, in Becky Stager has been HRRC’s education lifestyle options,” Eugene said. is a longtime Observer volunteer and is re- doing basic things.” coordinator since 1989. Visit www.hrrc-ch. The fair is sponsored by Future- sponsible for its advertising sales and market This summer, HRRC’s class sched- org or call 216-381-6100 for more informa- Heights, the local nonprofit organiza- development. ule includes common exterior repairs, tion on programs and services.

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 13 www.heightsobserver.org community news Local volunteers We are the owners of our public places children can flourish, and that dem- honored by JFSA the common onstrate our community values. good I walk. During my exercise hour, I visit different neighborhoods look- Camille Davis ery program. ing for promising paint combinations, Erickson’s Susie Kaeser gardening options and possibilities Jewish Family Services (JFSA) of Cleve- contributions for transforming my front yard into land recently honored three of its more go beyond just If you live in the Cleveland Heights- something I don’t have to mow. It’s a than 150 volunteers. delivering the University Heights school district as thrill to see the creative ways residents Basya Gluzman, Scott Erickson food. He bakes I do, we have something in common: express their values through the ap- and Melanie Young all received Volun- cookies and j fsa We are co-owners of a lot of real es- pearance of their homes. teer of the Year awards at JFSA’s an- muffins to sell Scott Erickson tate—13 school buildings (11 currently Like tours offered by realtors to nual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch on along with lunch and participates in in use), a stable and an office building, introduce potential buyers to their May 5 at the Beachwood Community many other volunteer projects through which together occupy more than 135 housing options, my walk-by “wind- Center. JFSA. acres. School district property is found shield” survey also reveals whether “These are three extraordinary M e l a n i e in every corner of our community. people are investing in their homes. volunteers,” said Sandy Lusher-Water- Young, a Uni- This portfolio was amassed over It’s a gauge of how a neighborhood house, manager of volunteer services versity Heights the last 110 years to meet our high is doing. How individuals maintain for JFSA. resident, re- expectations for serving the educa- their properties affects the feel of a Cleveland c e i v e d t h e tional needs of the children of our street, the willingness of neighbors Heights resi- PLAN (Planned ever-evolving community. These to invest, resale values and the level of dent Basya Lifetime Assis- buildings, as small-town Texas super- demand for homes in the area. While

Gluzman is tance Network j fsa intendent John Kuhn so eloquently homeownership is private, we don’t a Holocaust of Northeast Melanie Young put it, “are not just schools, they’re have sole control over our home’s survivor who Ohio) Volunteer of the Year Award. touchstones. They’re testaments to value. Our individual decisions affect emigrated from She volunteers as a recreational therapy

j fsa our local values—monuments to com- our neighbors and vice versa. We are Ukraine in 1991. assistant leading exercise and wellness Basya Gluzman munity.” They belong to us and we are interconnected! She was honored groups and music appreciation programs. responsible for their maintenance and Similarly, public spaces affect with the Lois Zaas Award for her Her leadership came at a crucial time quality. the value of a neighborhood and a contributions to JFSA’s Older Adult when budget cuts forced the elimina- Our school buildings and the land community. The quality of the public Services programs. Gluzman teaches tion of these programs. Young stepped they occupy have long, proud histo- infrastructure communicates strong English as a second language. She is in to continue leading these programs ries filled with the personal stories of messages about how the community passionate about her work. Her career for PLAN members every week. thousands of young people profoundly values public institutions. A review of began in the public schools of Ukraine Lusher-Waterhouse describes these affected by time spent within their the appearance of our public buildings and continues with her English as a volunteers, and all others, as the heart walls. They have shaped us as individu- can shape perceptions of the health of second language classes at JFSA. of JFSA. “They are the bridge from als and as a community, and they have our institutions. The appearance of Scott Erickson, also a Cleveland the organization to the clients in the contributed to our democracy. our school facilities offers the most Heights resident, received the Kim community,” she said. Chapman Award, which recognizes Our school buildings were once basic evidence of the educational op- up-to-date and a great source of pride. portunities available therein. the volunteer contributions of young Camille Davis is a senior journalism major During my 17 years as the director of As co-owners of our public schools adults. Twice a week Erickson volun- at Ohio University and a summer intern for Reaching Heights, I was in and out we face a crucial decision that will af- teers with the lunch and challah deliv- the Heights Observer. of all the buildings and saw that they fect all of us. We will determine the were in need of improvement. Each stature of our public schools and, one suffers from problems too big to in so doing, affect the stature of our Discover the patch over one more time, and too community. significant to ignore. The buildings fall We are the stewards of an inspired ArƟst short of offering the nurturing, safe public commitment to education that and healthy environment our students has served our community well for Within You! deserve. generations. We owe it to those who 216-791-9303 Our school facilities need a went before and those yet to come www.arƩherapystudio.org boost—a big boost—and soon it will to uphold this tradition. It benefits be up to us to decide what kind of everyone to do so. Growth • Healing • Wellness investment we will make in this public Day & evening art classes asset. Our community has a reputation Susie Kaeser is a longtime resident of Cleve- begin in July for valuing public education. I hope land Heights, former director of Reaching PainƟng, Jewelry, Collage, Drawing we don’t defer the investment needed Heights, and serves on the national board No experience needed! FACEBOOK/SWEETIEFRY to make our schools places where our of Parents for Public Schools. YELP/SWEETIEFRY East Side Studios Fairhill Partners Building Ursuline ArtSpace 2307 LEE ROAD • CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Shopping local keeps more of your money OHIO 44118 • 216-932-2300 circulating in the community

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 14 www.heightsobserver.org heights schools Urban Oak School will bring Waldorf education to the Heights

Emily Brock of time out- A new school is planning to open its side. Com- doors in Cleveland Heights this fall. puters and Urban Oak, a Waldorf school, will open other forms at the former Coventry Elementary of technol- School building. It will become one of ogy are not only 3,000 Waldorf schools in the world, used in classrooms until eighth grade, and its founders believe it will attract encouraging learning through social new families to the community. interaction. The school will initially serve stu- The Urban Oak School received dents from preschool through grade the CH-UH Board of Education’s two. It will expand each year until it approval to work out a lease for the reaches grade eight. Coventry building on June 4. On June A group of parents, among them 12, the City of Cleveland Heights’s architects, attorneys, preschool teachers Planning Commission approved a

courtesy rita kueber rita courtesy and a social worker, began planning the conditional use permit for the school, Beaumont School’s Robotics Team (from left): Elizabeth Stanitz ’14, Julie Schiffer ’15, Alyssa Muttillo ’15, Molly Cogan ’15, Ana Maria Vargas ’15. Not pictured: Sarah Myers. school in September 2011. enabling the school board to finalize Amy Marquit-Renwald, Urban Oak’s the lease. director said, “There is a strong connec- Marquit-Renwald said that more Beaumont takes third in National tion to the Heights—most of the found- than 100 families have already ex- ers of Urban Oak School grew up in the pressed interest in the school, and the RoboBot Competition Heights or live there now, and we want school is now accepting applications this school to serve the Heights com- for its inaugural 2013–14 school year. Rita Kueber robot. munity. There aren’t that many Waldorf The school is in the process of hiring A manufacturing professional evalu- schools, so some families specifically teachers who have undergone Waldorf Beaumont School took third place in ates each robot’s design, drawings and choose a residential community based teacher-training programs. the National Robotics League 2013 materials, its weaponry and the team’s on where a Waldorf school is located, The annual tuition will be about Competition. The event, held in In- strategy. Each team must divide respon- and we think this will benefit the Heights $8,500. The school hopes to establish dianapolis May 17–19, hosted 48 teams sibility for various aspects of running community because the school’s values an endowment that will enable it to from seven states, representing 26 high the robot, from maintenance to driving. are greatly aligned with those of the com- provide tuition assistance to families schools and colleges. Beaumont was In addition, the robots are judged on munity—diversity, the arts, intellectual who demonstrate need. the only school from Northeast Ohio their performance in the competition. curiosity and community.” For more information, visit www. to compete this year. In addition, the robots are judged on Waldorf has become the largest urbanoakschool.org. Beaumont School’s team, The their performance in the competition. independent alternative education Beaumonsters, and its polycarbonate In April, Beaumont School won method to become a globally recognized Emily Brock is a graduate of Cleve- machine with an 18-spike titanium first place in the annual AWT (Alliance learning style. Unlike the Montessori land Heights High School who interned spinner, named Ramses, made it to the for Working Together) RoboBot Com- method, Waldorf is teacher-led with with the Heights Observer for her senior semifinals in the two-day competition. petition, held at Lakeland Community a mixture of classroom collaboration, project. The team consisted of Molly Cogan College. AWT, which organizes the local whereas Montessori is student-led. ‘15, Alyssa Muttillo ‘15, Sarah Myers ‘15, RoboBot competition, is a consortium Waldorf adapts its educational Julie Schiffer ‘15, Elizabeth Stanitz ‘14 of area manufacturers working with program to the three main stages of and Ana Maria Vargas ‘15. Lakeland to promote their industry as child development. In a child’s early This was only the second year a viable career option. years, Waldorf focuses on hands-on Beaumont competed in any competi- Twenty-three high school teams activities and creative play. During a tion and its first year competing on the competed at Lakeland this year, and child’s early elementary years, artistic national level. The Beaumonsters lost Beaumont’s win there allowed the team expression and social development are in the semifinals to the team that would to compete in the national competition. strongly encouraged. During a child’s ultimately take first place, the Polar Beaumont School, an all-girls later elementary years, understanding Robotics team of North High School Catholic secondary college prepara- and action are encouraged. The goal is (North St. Paul, Minn.). The N.E.R.D. tory school in the Ursuline tradition, to educate the whole child—the “head, team of Eastern Westmoreland CTC educates women for life, leadership and heart, and hands.” (Latrobe, Pa.) came in second. service. Located in Cleveland Heights, “The day is filled with spoken Beginning in November, the Beaumont was founded in 1850. It is the stories, song, movement, group time Washington & Lee Service, Inc 2080 Lee Road, Beaumont team spent Saturday morn- oldest school in the Cleveland Diocese and free play, and is intended to create Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 ings working with its sponsor, Christo- and the oldest secondary school in the feeling of being in a home environ- pher Tool in Solon. Led by Gretchen Cleveland. ment,” said Marquit-Renwald. (216) 371-2850 Santo, science department chair, the During an eight-year teaching Chip Ramsey Owner Beaumonsters designed, drew and Rita Kueber is the public relations and cycle, the school is dedicated to having helped manufacture their battling marketing manager for Beaumont School. students spend a significant amount

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 15 www.heightsobserver.org heights schools Cleveland Heights-University Heights School Board meeting highlights Several consultants were also present to answer used to retain teachers instead of renovating questions: Kathy Petrey, legal counsel and buildings, and that there has not been sufficient financial expert; Scott Wagner from Regency public input. Marji Edguer advised the board to MAY 21, 2013 Contractors; and Steve Zanotti from the Ohio stress the real need for building renovation to All board members were present. School Facilities Commission (OSFC). Mullen the community, without tying it to educational reiterated that current district facilities are out- models. Fiona Koontz, parent and Gearity Reduction of personnel Lay Facilities Committee dated, inefficient and expensive to operate, and teacher, expressed worry that the community The board approved classified staff layoffs due The Lay Facilities Committee presented an up- emphasized the need to invest and the cost of not would not be able to afford the bond issue, to a reduction-in-force. Discussion was held date concerning the upcoming proposal for the acting. All related documents are available to the making future operating levies difficult to pass. concerning the release of classroom teacher November levy. Patrick Mullen, committee chair, public on the district’s website: www.chuh.org. Board members responded, citing the aides, and the need to ensure that teachers had explained that the bond millage could be reduced Committee members working on various sub- need to communicate a timeline, keep the proper support. The board was assured that, be- by extending the terms of the bond from 36 to 38 committees and adjuncts also added comments. public engaged, and construct buildings that cause of changes in the classroom models of co- years. Phase one will include the high school and Alvin Saafir, building subcommittee member, will be sustainable and will serve the district’s teaching and consultation, the teachers would middle school renovations, and phase two will stated that his committee, which has visited every needs even as educational methods change. have support. As part of a reorganization and include elementary school renovations. Phase two building, concluded that Monticello and Roxboro The ongoing effort to gather public input was consolidation of administrative functions, and would be delayed until phase one is completed. were the two best locations for middle schools, emphasized. to decrease expenditures, the board approved The elementary schools would require continuous and that Boulevard, Canterbury, Gearity, Oxford the suspension of administrative contracts for the maintenance during this interim. and Roxboro [were] the five best locations for Gifted program coordinator of education services, coordina- The millage would generate $155 million so elementary schools. Only 15 students have qualified so far for the tor of career/technical education, Bellefaire that contractors could be hired. It is important that Dave Tabor of the finance subcommittee 2013–14 self-contained fourth-grade gifted principal, director of information technology, the bond issue be on the November ballot as the explained that phase one will cost $157 million, class housed at Roxboro, compared to 27 building managers, aquatic supervisor, and the district’s special-needs qualification expires at the $134 million of which would be generated by for 2012–13. The qualifying process will be Pathways Partnership specialist. end of 2013. This bond may reach the maximum a 36-year voted bond issue of just under six reviewed because the district is committed to debt that the district could borrow. mills, costing $183 a year for a home valued bringing more students into the program and New principals The board requested that residents attend the at $100,000. Another $19 million would be hopes to have a second self-contained gifted New principals were introduced: Michael June 4 regular BOE meeting and comment on generated by a 30-year loan, and the rest would fourth grade at Boulevard by 2014–15. There Jenkins, Roxboro Elementary School; Shelley the $234-million master facilities plan during an come from private donations. Passing the bond will be two self-contained fifth-grade gifted Pulling, Boulevard Elementary School; Alisa extended comment period. The project includes issue in 2013, rather than 2014, would make classes, one at Roxboro and one at Boulevard. Lawson-McKinnie, R.E.A.L. School at Cleveland closing some schools and remodeling others. the district eligible for a state provision allowing Board members requested data to explain the Heights High School; and Jane Simeri, Mosaic These details were not discussed. more money to be generated. Planning phase drop in qualifying students. A new position, School at Cleveland Heights High School. two at this time would make the district eligible Coordinator for Gifted and Arts, will be posted. LWV Observer: Lillian Houser. for a 14-percent match through the OSFC. School schedule and transportation Other committee members spoke in favor LWV Observer: Nancy Dietrich. The board discussed elementary and middle JUNE 4, 2013 of the plan, citing the responsibility of the com- school start and end times, considering how to All board members were present. munity to maintain the buildings, the funding reduce transportation costs and improve trans- opportunity from the state, consideration of com- portation efficiency for both public and private Lay Facilities Committee munity input, the lack of any major renovation Look for earlier and often expanded schools. After considering four plans, the board Patrick Mullen, chair of the Lay Facilities Com- since 1974, and the high degree of agreement postings of meeting summaries online recommended an option that reroutes buses, mittee (LFC), was present with other committee among committee members. at www.heightsobserver.org. but preserves the present bell schedule, which members to answer questions regarding the LFC However, other residents expressed concerns. See disclaimer on page 5. accommodates working parents. report presented to the board at its last meeting. Garry Kanter stated that the money should be Talbert resigns as CH-UH assistant superintendent

Heights Observer Editor Alliance City School District’s Board trict since May perintendent of Alliance City Schools,” of Education approved the hiring of 2010. Accord- stated Heuer. In a June 5 statement, the CH-UH City Talbert as its superintendent. “As a ing to Shaker, Over the past three years, Talbert School District announced that Jeffery courtesy,” said Shaker, “he [had] notified the BOE had has contributed to the development Talbert, assistant superintendent, has the superintendent when he submitted offered Tal- and implementation of the district’s been named the new superintendent of his resume for the position.” bert a new Pathways initiative and overall K–12 the Alliance City School District. The CH-UH Board of Education contract that instructional programming. According to Angee Shaker, direc- (BOE) approved Talbert’s resignation would have “I appreciate the opportunity that tor of communications for the CH-UH on June 4. started July 1. I have had to serve in the Cleveland ourtesy ch-uh cityourtesy school district school district, Talbert submitted his Talbert has been the assistant su- Prior to C Heights-University Heights commu- Jeffery Talbert resignation to Superintendent Douglas perintendent of the Cleveland Heights- coming to the nities,” said Talbert. “It’s going to be Heuer on June 3—the same day that the University Heights City School Dis- Heights, Talbert was superintendent for very hard for me to say goodbye to the the Osnaburg Local School District in Heights staff and all of our families. The HeigHts frame & art East Canton. opportunity in Alliance is a good fit for “Jeff was a very talented, knowl- me and my family. CH-UH schools are Custom Picture framing edgeable assistant superintendent; he in a good place, we have a strong staff 2252 Warrensville Center road contributed a great deal to the success and great families.” University Heights, Ohio 44118 of the Cleveland Heights-University According to the district statement, 216-371-3711 Heights City School District. I can Superintendent Heuer and the BOE will certainly understand why Alliance City define a process for selecting a replace- Schools would want his leadership. I ment for Talbert within the next couple [email protected] wish him a great deal of success as su- of weeks.

Heights Observer July 1, 2013 16 www.heightsobserver.org heights schools Two students receive the 2013 Jason D. West Memorial Scholarship Lita Gonzalez University in the fall, with plans to study sociology with a focus on criminology Cleveland Heights High School held and criminal justice. its annual Senior Awards Night on May The Officer Jason D. West Memo- 29. Among the seniors receiving local, rial Scholarship Fund was established state and national scholarship awards by Cleveland Heights residents and were the recipients of the 2013 Officer businesses together with family, friends Jason D. West Memorial Scholarship— and fellow officers of West, who died in graduating seniors Dymond Lockhart the line of duty in 2007. The scholarship and Travis Thompson. in West’s name is a two-part award: The “This year’s class did not make it first part is given to a graduating senior easy for the scholarship selection com- from the Law Enforcement/Criminal mittee,” commented Quintero Mack, Justice program who exemplifies Officer CH police investigator, who made the West’s dedication to his work as a police presentations. “Seven outstanding stu- officer, who plans to pursue a career in dents submitted applications and in the law enforcement or criminal justice. end the committee decided to award The second part of the scholarship is two scholarships. These two students presented to the recipient after he or exemplify Officer West’s leadership she successfully completes the first year and dedication, and see a career in law of college. enforcement as a way of making a dif- Contributions to the scholarship

ference in their community.” gonzalez lita ourtesy fund can be mailed to: C Mack told the audience that, like Investigator Quintero Mack (left), award recipients Dymond Lockhart and Travis Thompson, and Lita The Officer Jason D. West Memorial Officer West, Lockhart is always will- Gonzalez. Scholarship Fund ing to lend a helping hand to those in c/o Treasurer’s Office need through her volunteer work at the the fall, and hopes to join the Central also works at the Cleveland Heights CH-UH City School District library and at Menorah Park. She helped Intelligence Agency some day. Community Center. Investigator Mack 2155 Miramar Blvd. raise funds for needy elderly residents— Travis Thompson, vice president of said that Thompson “has a thirst for University Heights, Ohio 44118 all this while taking honors classes. She the Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice tactical law enforcement and a strong is a certified private security officer, class and a member of the high school’s knowledge of SWAT and K-9 opera- Lita Gonzalez has been a resident of Cleve- who plans to attend Ohio University in varsity football and baseball teams, tions.” Thompson will attend Kent State land Heights since 1995. Ruffing remembers custodian George Porter

Simone Jasper of every student and staff member, and fixed objects around the school. George Porter, the 57-year-old custodian Maas also said that Porter enjoyed at Ruffing Montessori School in Cleve- interacting with families and dancing land Heights, died on June 2. at school functions. “He was really em- According to Debra Mitchell, the bedded in the culture of the school,” school’s director of finance and opera- Maas said. tions, Porter was a beloved staff mem- After Porter’s death, Maas hosted ber. “We would always joke about him an all-school assembly to honor him. being the most popular guy in school,” Later that week, eighth-grade students Mitchell said. spoke about him at their graduation “George would come in [a class- ceremony, and middle school students room] to change a light bulb, and all the unanimously decided to donate $4,000 children would gather around,” Mitchell from their micro-economy project to said. “They would cheer. They would a fund for Porter’s family. clap.” Maas said that more than Gordon Maas, Ruffing’s head of 100 Ruffing students and their school, hired Porter in 2003. He said families attended Porter’s funeral service that he was searching for a candidate on June 7. who was comfortable with children. The school is looking for a full-time Shortly after hiring Porter, Maas was custodian to replace Porter. “It’s going commended for his decision because to be tough,” Mitchell said. Porter became such a well-respected staff member. Simone Jasper is a 2012 graduate of Beau- uffing Montessori S chool Maas said that Porter was a staple mont School. She studies print journalism ourtesy R ourtesy C at Ruffing during the past 10 years. He at Elon University and is an intern at the Beloved custodian George Porter, who died on June 2, will be missed by Ruffing staff and families. was the crossing guard, knew the names Heights Observer.

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Simone Quartell intramural soccer team in college. She also was a member of a recreational Cleveland Heights Council Member swim team as a child. Mary Dunbar will swim and bike in the Growing up, Dunbar spent “every National Senior Games in Cleveland day, all summer long” at the pool, teach- July 19 through Aug. 1. ing swimming. A member of the Heights Dunbar participated in the Ohio Bicycle Coalition, she often rides for Senior Games in 2012 to qualify for the commuting and recreation, though her National Games. She originally hoped first bicycle race was last summer. to run a 5K or a half triathlon in those Dunbar said that not many women Games, but could not run due to a ham- her age are competitive athletes. “I string injury. often come in first or do well in my Instead, she decided to compete in group when I enter races,” said Dunbar, the 200- and 500-meter freestyle swim- “because I’ve outlasted the competition. ming events, and the 10K time trial and Not infrequently, I’m the only one in my 20K bicycling races. By finishing fourth group.” in her age group in both swimming “Having good coaching is really events and second in both bicycle races, important but you have to do the work, Dunbar qualified for all four events in put in the time and effort,” said Dunbar, the National Games. “I’ve been working on form, especially The National Senior Games As- in running, because I had a lot of inju- sociation comprises 49 member orga- ries until I adopted Chi-Running. In all si m one quartell Cleveland Heights Council Member Mary Dunbar holds awards from various competitions. nizations and two associate member sports, I hope that better form will help organizations that conduct the state me go faster.” competitions that qualify participants Dunbar said that regardless of age, for the National Senior Games. State everyone should exercise one way or competitions are held in even-num- another. “Their health and brain depend Bicycles are vehicles bered years, and the national competi- on it,” she said. “People who don’t exer- tion is held in odd-numbered years. cise are more prone to obesity, diabetes road—in the same direction as traffic. Dunbar has never before competed and mental decline as they age. I believe Drivers turning right do not expect a in the National Senior Games, though that, in general, older people can accom- vehicle on the left side of the road and she has been involved with sports most plish more than they and others think.” life cycle may turn into the path of a cyclist if of her life. one is riding there. In 2009, she ran in the Cleveland Simone Quartell, a Heights High graduate, is • Can ride two abreast, and single cy- Marathon. She was a member of a a student at Cleveland State University and clists can ride in the middle of the basketball team in high school and an a Heights Observer intern. lane when necessary for the cyclist’s Heights Bicycle Coalition safety, although local governments can mandate single-file-only riding. (The Cyclists fare best when they act and cities of Cleveland Heights and Uni- are treated as drivers of vehicles. Ac- versity Heights have accepted the state cording to Ohio law, cyclists are per- law that allows cyclists to ride two mitted to “drive” on all roads except abreast. Gates Mills is the only nearby freeways, and are subject to the same community that has posted signs that rules that apply to all drivers. “Bicycles must ride single file.”) Cyclists are not motorized ve- • Use lights at night. hicles, however, so a few additional • Use hand signals before turning. Ohio laws apply to the car-bicycle road relationship. Common sense dictates that bicy- Under Ohio law, a motorist must: clists should obey the rules of the road. • Maintain a safety zone of approxi- As it is drivers, it’s dangerous for bicy- mately three feet between the car clists to talk or text on a cell phone while and the bicycle; driving. Wearing a helmet is strongly • Pass a bicycle only when safe to do so; advised, though it is not required • Leave ample room when turning right by law. after passing a bicyclist so the bicy- clist is not cut off when the motorist The Heights Bicycle Coalition was formed slows for the turn. in the spring of 2010 and works to encourage Ohio law stipulates that cyclists: citizens to ride their bicycle for fun, fitness • Must ride on the right side of the and transportation.

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Cleveland-area artists Linda Butler, Jennie Jones and Judith McMillan have all been exploring the photographic medium for decades. Their photographs depict subjects ranging from intimate botanical studies and Cleveland archi- tectural landmarks, to China’s Yangtze River Valley as it was flooded in an enormous hydroelectric project. Each artist has earned a place of honor in the arts community with her own distinc- tive vision and superb craft, and each has numerous works in the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection. A new exhibition, “The View from Now: New Photographs by Linda But- ler, Jennie Jones, and Judith McMillan,” opens Friday, July 12 at Heights Arts Gallery, 2175 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights. The show presents a unique opportunity to see brand-new work by three of Cleveland’s most respected photographic artists. Heights Arts is the first gallery to feature these three together in a show built around their current projects, which focus on Cleveland-area subjects Jennie Jones © 2013 both diminutive and vast, from hatch- “The Heron Comes Home” by Jennie Jones is part of the summer photography show at Heights Arts, opening July 12. ling birds on a windowsill to the grand expanse of Lake Erie. While all three nize fine exhibitions of photography for and open to the public. The exhibition p.m. The gallery is also open by appoint- have often worked in black-and-white, the broad yet discerning audience that runs through Aug. 31. Gallery hours are ment. Call 216-371-3457. the photographs in this exhibit are all in visits the gallery, located near the Cedar Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 color. “The View from Now” continues Lee Theatre. a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 Peggy Spaeth, founding director of Heights a commitment by Heights Arts to orga- The July 12 opening, 6–9 p.m., is free a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday 1:30–9:30 Arts, retired on June 30. Heights residents to perform at Jam for Justice fundraiser

Simone Jasper has lived in Cleveland Heights for 10 years, said that he enjoys the amenities Cleveland Heights residents Judge that the city offers. He plays guitar for Michael Donnelly and Jim Reesing will Faith & Whiskey, and Reesing is a singer. perform with the rock band Faith & “I believe that Legal Aid performs a vital Whiskey at the Jam for Justice fund- service for people in our community,” raiser on Thursday, July 11, from 5–8 Donnelly said. p.m. at the House of Blues in downtown Three other local bands, all head- Cleveland. lined by attorneys or judges, will also All the proceeds from the $40 ad- perform at Jam for Justice. For more mission fee, which includes food and information about Jam for Justice, visit drink, will benefit the Legal Aid Society www.lasclev.org/2013jam. of Cleveland, an organization that pro- vides legal access to vulnerable people in Simone Jasper is a 2012 graduate of Beau- mont School. The Heights Observer intern Northeast Ohio. Donnelly, a Cuyahoga m arianne angan County Common Pleas Court judge who Judge Michael Donnelly (center) performs with Faith & Whiskey. studies print journalism at Elon University.

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Play Me, I’m Yours! piano project comes to Cedar Lee First annual Heights Music Peggy Spaeth Hop is set for Oct. 18 Simone Jasper Make music in the Cedar Lee minipark! Heights Arts will participate in FutureHeights will “Play Me, I’m Yours,” an international sponsor the first an- street piano project made possible lo- nual Heights Music cally by a collaboration between the Hop, scheduled for Cleveland International Piano Compe- Friday, Oct. 18 from tition and Case Western Reserve Uni- 6–10 p.m. versity (CWRU). More than 20 pianos FutureHeights, the community- will be placed at a variety of cultural based nonprofit that publishes the institutions in Cleveland, the majority Heights Observer, will hold Heights Mu- in University Circle. sic Hop in partnership with Cedar Lee Before Rachel Bernstein was hired Special Improvement District, Cellar as the new executive director of Heights Door Cleveland, and Cleveland Beer Arts, she had heard about the project Week. During the event, musicians and immediately identified it as perfect for the arts organization, given its rich from the region will perform at venues history of bringing multi-disciplinary along Lee Road, from Cedar Road to art projects to the community. the Lee Road Library and Dobama G reg D onley Theatre. Music genres, ranging from “This project embodies Heights Heights Arts volunteers help move the piano donated by Faith and Brendan Gill of Cleveland Heights. Arts’ mission and vision perfectly,” classical to rock, will vary by location. Bernstein said. “It unites the visual unique organization and community.” “Play Me, I’m Yours Cleveland” experi- Heights Music Hop will take place arts with the musical arts into an ap- The piano, currently being painted ence will take place at 11 a.m. on July 18 on the first day of the fifth annual pealing piece of public art that invites by artist Andrea Joki and Heights Arts at Toby’s Plaza at CWRU Uptown. Cleveland Beer Week, which attracts everyone to participate. staff, is named Close Encounters, after For information, call 216-371-3457, attendees from throughout the region. “Even the story of how we Heights Arts’ popular chamber music visit www.heightsarts.org, or drop by the Each year, Cleveland Beer Week aims got the piano—by posting a re- series. Heights Arts gallery at 2175 Lee Road. to draw attention to Northeast Ohio’s quest on a neighborhood Listserv The piano will make its debut in the craft beer industry while encouraging and recruiting board members to move it minipark outside of the Heights Arts Peggy Spaeth, former executive director of people to patronize local establish- on a rainy day—reflects the collaborative, gallery on July 18, 7–8:30 p.m. Heights Arts, is delighted to watch Heights ments. Heights Music Hop will feature enthusiastic and creative nature of our The kickoff party to launch the Arts continue bringing the arts to daily life. beers from the following brewing companies: Great Lakes, Fat Head’s, Buckeye, Hoppin’ Frog, Cellar Rats, Wiley Middle School Challenge Choir wins again The Brew Kettle and Thirsty Dog. Camille Davis While the Heights Music Hop is free of charge, attendees will need a The Wiley Middle School Challenge Cleveland Beer Week ticket for the Choir won three first-place awards at opportunity to sample five exclusive the Music Showcase Festival in New Cleveland Beer Week beers. Tickets York City in May. are limited and will go on sale July 15. The 38-member choir of sixth-, Sponsorships for the Heights Mu- seventh- and eighth-grade students sic Hop are available. For information, practices for more than seven hours a contact FutureHeights at 216-320-1423. week during the school year. All that For more information about Cleveland practice paid off when it took first place Beer Week or to purchase tickets, visit in the mixed choir, show choir and gos- www.clevelandbeerweek.org. pel choir sections of the competition, with songs ranging from Broadway to elissa gissentaner m elissa courtesy Simone Jasper is a 2012 graduate of Beau- gospel. Members of the Wiley Middle School Challenge Choir ham it up after winning first place. Pictured are mont School. She studies print journalism The 24 students who competed are Rachel Melchor, Tyrese Clark, Angelique Hale, Marrissa McSheperd, Myriah Smedley, Mariyah Reed, at Elon University and is an intern at the Morgan Weinstock, James Victoroff, Carlisle Hall, Sydney Watson, Ryan Penson, Robyn Lynch, Beverly no strangers to performing in front of Heights Observer. large audiences. This group traveled the Stover, Destinee McElroy, Rhiannon Kuntz, Maria Jones, Shanita Williamson, Heaven Williams and Corriona Rivers. country and sang in places such as the Motown Museum in Detroit, the Rosa when tired.” support and guidance they receive “Students don’t know about pre- Parks Museum in Montgomery, Ala., The student-led choir receives a from the Wings of Jordan Choir, a Civil Rights America,” Bracken said, and at Ground Zero in New York City. great deal of help from Wiley Principal historic African-American choir that “but the Wings of Jordan Choir bridges Glenn Brackens, choir director, Octavia Reid, the students’ parents, sang Negro spirituals in the 1930s and that gap. It is one thing to know history, believes that competitions and travel and Cleveland and Cleveland Heights 1940s. The choir played a role in the but to have a connector, to put your teach and prepare the student perform- city officials. “I tell the choir, ‘You won’t Civil Rights Movement by refusing to hands on it, brings it together for the ers for life. “The road trip pushes them know half the people who have helped sing for segregated audiences. Choir students.” to the limit,” he said. “They learn to be you,’” Brackens said. members also made broadcast history on a schedule, to live out of a suitcase, While the students may not know by being the first African Americans Camille Davis is a senior at Ohio University to live out of a hotel. They know how all those who have shown them sup- to independently produce national and studying journalism. She is also a summer to perform, but they learn how to do it port, they are aware of the financial international radio programs. intern for the Heights Observer.

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Sheryl Banks Logic Pro 9 (music); • a Sony HDR-CX220 Video Camera; The Lee Road Library’s new Heights • a Sony PowerShot SD1300 IS Still Knowledge and Innovation Center Camera; (HKIC) opened on June 2, with a new, • M-Audio Axiom 64 musical keyboard; roomier computer lab, extended Wi-Fi • two condenser microphones; area, and a digital media lab. • an Audio Axiom 61 Midi Controller; Heights Library Digital Media Lab • a Bambo tablet; and is a one-site production center for audio, • a sound mixer, in the near future. video, graphics and photography. The To reserve the media lab, call 216- lab expands public access to advanced, 932-3600, ext. 251. Use of the media costly equipment and software that, lab is restricted to patrons 18 years and according to Nancy Levin, Heights older. Users must present a photo ID and Libraries director, “may be out of reach CLEVNET library card to use the room. for most individuals, whether they are freelancers, consultants, students, en- Sheryl Banks is the marketing and com- trepreneurs, or small business owners.” munity relations manager for the Cleveland “The purpose of the HKIC is to Heights-University Heights Public Library. provide members of our community with access to technology and work spaces that will help them grow profes- What’s going on sionally, economically, even personally,” stated Levin. “The digital media lab is a at your library? big part of that.” For example, patrons Each summer, the Cleveland Heights- can make a video for a new business that University Heights Public Library offers includes music, create a sophisticated summer reading programs for kids and marketing brochure, or record a pod- adults at all of its branches. This year’s cast. “Patrons are limited only by their themes, which are meant to encourage imaginations,” Levin said. deep thinking, include “Dig into Read- Production tools now available dur- ing” for children, “Below the Surface” for ing regular library hours include: teens, and “Groundbreaking Reads” for • an Apple Mac Pro computer with adults. There will be weekly prize draw-

Adobe Creative Suite 6, Final Cut C i m per an Victor ings, culminating in a grand-prize draw- Pro (video), iLife (iPhoto, iMovie, and Erica Whitehead, Heights Libraries technical assistant, demonstrates Final Cut Pro video editing software ing on Aug. 9 for an eReader. Residents Garageband), Aperture 3 (photo), and in the new HKIC Digital Media Lab at the Lee Road Library. can sign up at any library location. Coventry Village Library Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public 1925 Coventry Road, 216-321-3400 Monday, July 8, 7 p.m. Coventry Concert Night with the Cleve- Library Board meeting highlights land Institute of Music. The concert will showcase Cleveland Institute of Music MAY 20, 2013 more than 150 online magazines sub- students and graduates. All board members were present. scribed [to] by the library. Issues can be read online or downloaded to a computer Lee Road Library Community survey or mobile device. The digital copies are 2345 Lee Road, 216-932-3600 Tom Sutton and Pierre David, professors at available at any time and don’t have to Wednesday, July 10, 7 p.m. Baldwin Wallace University, presented the be returned. A current Heights Library card results of the community survey they directed. Now was little used; will allow customers to use this collection. Matchmakers Speed Dating Party. Attend- The main goal was to gauge the success of • Of respondents age 70 and older, 21 ees can recommend books, DVDs, or future library levy campaigns. The professors percent had e-readers; Automatic external efibrillators CDs, and take suggestions from others. often work with nonprofit groups. • Most respondents used television for infor- The board approved the purchase of au- Registration required at www.heightsli- They used 10,000 landline numbers and mation and entertainment; tomated external defibrillators (AEDs) at a brary.org. 5,000 cell phone numbers. In addition, the • Some users were concerned about noise cost of $11,685, which includes training. Noble Neighborhood Library library provided both paper and Web surveys and behavior, which Sutton felt was a There will be one on each floor of the Lee 2800 Noble Road, 216-291-5665 to patrons and received 220 completed sur- natural outgrowth of the number of people Road Library, one in the Heights Knowl- veys. Altogether there were 802 completed using the facilities; edge and Innovation Center, and one in Monday, July 8, 7 p.m. surveys. Jim Posch, board member, stated that • The study subtracted 10 to 15 points from each branch library. The AEDs are able to Dinosaur’s Dead! Kids under age 12 are high school students, who were not included in “value-laden” questions, such as those sense situations when they should not be welcome to participate in paleontology this survey, may be heavy users of the online about whether and how one will vote, be- activated and have a special setting for use activities. Registration required at www. databases. cause respondents often answer positively with children. heightslibrary.org. The respondent base was well-educated; regardless of their actions; 38 percent of the respondents held advanced • Sutton stated that most school districts LWV Observer: Anne S. McFarland. University Heights Library degrees. would “willingly give their right arms” for 13866 Cedar Road, 216-321-4700 Among the findings were: numbers as positive as those [the] library’s Fridays, July 5–26, 1 p.m. • Traditional library services were more respondents gave. Look for earlier and often expanded The Lunch Bunch. After a free lunch at important to respondents than Wi-Fi, study postings of meeting summaries online rooms and homework/study services; Zinio magazine service at www.heightsobserver.org. noon, children in grades K–8 can partici- • The online chat reference service KnowIt- Using Zinio service, patrons can now read See disclaimer on page 5. pate in a variety of activities.

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 22 www.heightsobserver.org heights library Third annual Heights Libraries Pet Show a howling success ogdanowicz ornela B K The third annual Heights Libraries Pet Show attracted many children and their animal companions.

Sheryl Banks

The third annual Heights Libraries Children’s Pet Show took place on Thursday, June 20, at the Lee Road Library. “The Pet Show is an opportunity for children in the area to show off their pets and all the cool tricks they can do,” said Henry Drak, youth ser- vices librarian and pet show emcee and organizer. “More importantly, the Pet Show encourages kids and adults alike to learn about the importance of taking good care of their pets and gives them ogdanowicz a chance to share with the community ornela B how important their pets are to them. LL_HO.0612DB_Ad:Layout 1 5/21/12 1:23 PM Page 1 K You can tell by how the children treat Eliot and Blayne Murray with their chicken, Golden. their pets, and how proud they are to show them off, that these animals are much loved, and are valued members of the their families.” Each child received a certificate for participating.

Sheryl Banks is the marketing and com- munity relations manager for the Cleveland ogdanowicz Heights-University Heights Public Library. ornela B K Mariah Hawkins and her puppy, Paris.

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 23 www.heightsobserver.org heights seniors Senior Citizen Art show at Cleveland Heights Senior Activity Center Happenings Senior Citizen Happenings, sponsored by the City of University Heights, are open to all. Events take place on Thursdays at 2 p.m. at the University Heights Library. For information, and to suggest program topics, contact the UH Office for Senior Services at 216-397-0336 or info@univer- sityheights.com. July 4: In observance of Independence Day, there is no program today. July 11: Debra Mandel, director of the Monarch School at Bellefaire for Chil- dren with Autism, describes innovative measures the school is taking to address this neurological disorder and help young people master skills, communicate mean- ingfully and form relationships to enrich their lives. July 18: Dick Russ, vice president of resource development for North Coast Community Homes, talks about how he is applying his 35 years of experience as an award-winning journalist and TV broadcaster to his new position, helping people with disabilities achieve new levels of satisfaction in life. July 25: Angie Pohlman, executive direc- tor of Heights-Hillcrest Regional Cham- asper ber of Commerce, will discuss the services and networking systems the chamber si m one j An art exhibition at the Cleveland Heights Senior Activity Center features work by seniors who take art classes with instructor Susan Morse. Some of offers, to nurture business development the works are for sale, and the show will be on view until mid-July. Visitors can vote for their favorite piece, and the winner will receive a people’s in its member cities of Cleveland Heights, choice award at the end of July. The prize will be a free art class. The Senior Center is inside the CH Community Center at 1 Monticello Blvd. Pictured Lyndhurst, Richmond Heights, Shaker are: (front row, from left) Elaine Irvin, Kay Aldrich, Susan Roberts, Deloris JacksonBey, Steven Jin; (back row, from left) Carol Walton, Nichol Brown, Heights, South Euclid and University Elaine Wolk, Rebecca Jefferson, Susan Morse (instructor), and Joann London. Heights. How home care can help background of its caregivers to that of “Always ask how long the company has their clients. Ashley Hill, director of been in business and what training they reading aloud, and providing medica- marketing, said, “Matching the caregiver provide to their caregivers.” SENIOR SCENE tion reminders. If neccessary, they can skill set and personality to the client can If you need medical care, or if also help with personal care tasks such increase the quality of life.” the layout of your home makes it as bathing and dressing. 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HeightsSpyngaFlow_July Observer 2013_4.83x3.5_Ad.indd July 1, 2013 1 6/6/13 8:23 PM 24 www.heightsobserver.org heights business A store that wants to change the world

James Henke

From the outside, Revolution Books— located on Mayfield Road just a few doors down from Coventry—resembles a typical bookstore. The windows are full of books, along with a T-shirt and a poster or two; and inside, the shelves are full of books. But unlike most book- stores, Revolution Books has a mission that goes beyond selling books—way beyond. The store’s mission is to change the world. “The world doesn’t have to be this way,” said Norm Karl, who works at the store. “People are being shot by the police. Every 15 seconds a woman is battered or raped in this country. Some 10 million children die every year in the Third World from diseases and other causes that could be avoided. Then there’s the whole state of the environ- ment, which is in pretty bad shape.” Revolution Books, opened by the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP) in 1983, was originally located on the second floor, above its current location. According to Karl, the RCP chose Cov- entry because the neighborhood “has a history of counterculture and likes diverse viewpoints, and young people feel comfortable here.” Formed in 1975, the RCP was founded on the belief that U.S. impe- rialism will never end peacefully and that the only way to liberate the world a m es henke is through Communist revolution. Bob j Avakian is the party’s leader, and Revo- As the name suggests, Revolution Books at 2804 Mayfield Road specializes in books on history and political theory, world politics and philosophy. lution Books carries many of his books, including From Ike to Mao and Beyond: The local Revolution Books is one in a fundamental way,” Karl said. “The Revolution Books My Journey from Mainstream America to of 11 such stores throughout the coun- needs of the people and the environ- 216-932-2543 Revolutionary Communist and Away with try. Other Revolution stores are in New ment have to come first, and it’s going 2804 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights All Gods: Unchaining the Mind and Radi- York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Boston, Se- to take revolution and nothing else to cally Changing the World. In early June, Mon.–Sat. 3–8 p.m. attle, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, Berke- accomplish that.” the store presented a symposium about www.revbookscle.org ley and Honolulu. “We have an informal Avakian and his work. association,” Karl said of the stores. “We James Henke, a Cleveland Heights resident, The store is an Ohio-based corpora- are all associated with the RCP, but each was a writer and editor at Rolling Stone tion, but it has no single specific owner Day, a protest against George Zimmer- one is separately managed.” magazine for 15 years. He is also the author and it does not make a profit. In addi- man, the man accused of killing Trayvon Despite its political leanings, Revo- of several books, including biographies of Jim tion, all of the workers are volunteers. Martin last year in Florida. The protest lution Books has good relations with Morrison, John Lennon and Bob Marley. “We’re a group of people who work included a rally and march on Public the other Coventry merchants and together,” Karl said. “We learn from Square. frequently works with Mac’s Backs, an- each other and support each other. It’s The store also presents film screen- other Coventry bookstore. “If we need Buy local. a labor of love based on the fact that ings and talks by authors and activists. extra chairs or tables for an event, we humanity needs revolution.” In 2011, for example, the store hosted a borrow them from Mac’s,” Karl said. Numerous other volunteers help talk by S. Brian Willson, a Vietnam vet- “And if we are having an event that is Your merchants the store spread its message at festivals eran and peace activist who was run over too big for our store, we may hold it at and other events. For example, Revolu- by a train in California while protesting their store.” are your tion Books had a presence at the Hessler the shipping of U.S. weapons to Central At the end of the day, however, Street Fair in May, and on June 10 the America. His autobiography, Blood on the Revolution Books hopes to help change neighbors too. store participated in National Hoodie Tracks, is available at the store. the world. “The world has to be changed

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 25 www.heightsobserver.org heights business S.O.F.E. Wholefoods Grill offers healthy dining options

Simone Jasper The S.O.F.E. Wholefoods Grill 216-965-0377 Tanya “Ty” Richardson, a Cleveland- 2240 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights area native, serves healthy meals at The Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. S.O.F.E. Wholefoods Grill on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights. www.facebook.com/SOFECafe Richardson, who developed an interest in fitness at a young age, used favorite menu item, the salmon burger. to operate S.O.F.E. (Studio One Fitness The restaurant is decorated with a Events), a gym in Bedford. Richardson large, colorful chalkboard that displays said that her clients were interested in some of the menu items. Richardson adopting healthy eating habits to ac- said that she enjoys her new location company their fitness regimens, so she in Cleveland Heights, especially the closed the gym and opened a restau- “eclectic demographic” that enters her rant with the same name. “I decided I restaurant. “They’re very engaging,” she wanted to get more into the food than said. the exercise,” she said. Like the neighborhood, S.O.F.E. has Richardson, a self-taught cook, said a welcoming environment. Richardson that she created the restaurant’s menu said that she values customer service without testing the recipes. She said and a relaxed atmosphere, and her that she likes to combine flavors and is employees dance to a variety of music open to suggestions about her dishes. during the day. “It’s a really fun place to “I’ve always been crazy about food,” she work,” she said. said. Richardson has not abandoned her According to Richardson, the goal passion for fitness training. She teaches of the S.O.F.E. restaurant, which opened cardio kickboxing and hip-hop classes in April, is to show people that many at the Naturally Gifted Fitness Center healthy meal options are tasty. She said on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, and that 90 percent of the ingredients at plans to open a S.O.F.E. Express loca- S.O.F.E. are fresh foods. The menu is tion at the center. free of red meat and features many Richardson said that she was born vegetarian options, including salads and to be an entrepreneur. In the future, she wraps. “I feel good encouraging people hopes to open additional S.O.F.E. loca- to eat here every day,” Richardson said. tions that are convenient for customers. S.O.F.E., which mainly serves “I plan to expand,” she said. carry-out orders, offers breakfast all day.

Richardson said that the dairy-free soy asper Simone Jasper is a 2012 graduate of Beau- milkshakes, fresh-fruit smoothies and mont School. She studies print journalism

10 turkey burger options are very popu- si m one j at Elon University and is an intern at the lar. She encourages patrons to try her Ty Richardson, owner of The S.O.F.E. Wholefoods Grill, makes healthy meals from scratch. Heights Observer.

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Heights Observer July 1, 2013 26 www.heightsobserver.org coheightsmmun buitysi nneessws The ongoing evolution of Record Revolution

James Henke

Record Revolution is a Coventry insti- tution. Located on the west side of the street between Lancashire and Hamp- shire roads, the store opened in 1967. More than 45 years later, at a time when record stores are a dying breed, Record Revolution is still there and still doing a brisk business. As Rob Pryor, the store’s general manager said, “We are one of the oldest independent record stores still operating in the country. That’s pretty amazing!” The store, founded by Peter Schliewin, quickly became a key part of Cleveland’s burgeoning rock and roll scene. WMMS radio, which was one of the top FM rock stations in the country during the 1970s, based a lot of its programming on the store’s sales. Hundreds of rock artists made in-store appearances there, including Lou Reed, Patti Smith and Elvis Costello. The walls of the store—which, back then, took up three storefronts on Coventry, including the current location as well as the spaces now occupied by the Crazy Mullets beauty salon—were covered with rock stars’ autographs, including those of Led Record Revolution Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, the Who, 216-321-7661 Genesis and Mott the Hoople. According 1832 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights to Pryor, several plywood walls covered Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with signatures still exist, but they are Sun. Noon to 7 p.m. currently in storage. facebook.com/pages/Record-Revolu- In his 1983 book The Catalog of Cool, tion/125365498084 music critic/historian Gene Sculatti a m es henke called Record Revolution “the coolest j place to buy records in Ohio.” Rob Pryor, the general manager of Record Revolution. In June 1983, Schliewin was killed in a car crash after attending a Bloomsday cluding compact discs and vinyl—have prerecorded music now accounts for future. “We’ll keep doing what we do,” party at Nighttown. A couple of years decreased at an alarming rate. less than 50 percent of Record Revolu- he said. “We’re a center for free thought, later, Mike Allison bought the store As a result of that precipitous de- tion’s sales. Even so, many rock artists a provider of goods that help people from Schliewin’s widow. Prior to his cline in music sales, Record Revolution still come to the store, especially those with self-expression, and people like death, Schliewin had begun expanding was forced to downsize in 2007. It now playing down the street at the Grog what we are doing.” the types of products the store carried takes up only one-third of the space Shop; and they are still signing the walls, beyond just music, a process that Al- that it used to occupy. Even so, sales which now include signatures from James Henke, a Cleveland Heights resident, lison continued after he took control, are strong. When you walk in the front Machine Gun Kelly, Sepultura, Sloan was a writer and editor at Rolling Stone bringing in clothing, jewelry, incense, door, one wall, on the right, is lined and Hank Williams III, among many magazine for 15 years. He is also the author tobacco pipes and other items. Many of with used vinyl records. The rest of the others. of several books, including biographies of Jim the products Record Revolution carried main level features T-shirts and other Pryor is optimistic about the store’s Morrison, John Lennon and Bob Marley. back in the 1980s went on to become clothing, jewelry and other products. national brands. One such example is The store’s lower level is entirely filled Mon. - Thurs. :11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Doc Martens shoes. Record Revolu- with vinyl records. Fri.: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. tion began carrying them in 1986. At According to Pryor, today the store Sat.: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. that time the only places you could find only carries vinyl records—no compact Sun.: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. those shoes were in England, New York discs. Most of those records are used, Tel: 216-320-2302 Fax: 216-320-2306 City or—yes!—Record Revolution. As it purchased from customers wanting to 1763 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 turned out, the decision to sell more than get rid of their collections. But Record www.pacificeastcoventry.com just music was very wise. Over the past Revolution does sell some new vinyl decade, sales of prerecorded music—in- reissues of classic albums. That said, Award Winning Sushi & Fabulous Malaysian Cuisine Coit’s Growing in your neighborhood Open Saturdays Year Round – 8:00AM to 1:00PM Wednesdays April thru November 10:00AM to 1:00PM Healthy Produce. Healthy People. Healthy Connections.

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