FREE Volume 4 Number 7 takVOTEe oneJuly 1, 2011 HEIGHTS OBSERVER for the read local. shop local. Best of the Published by Heights Serving Cleveland Heights and University Heights • Latest news updates at www.heightsobserver.org pg. 24 INSIDE Heights leaders react to Huron Hospital closing 9 Art show at CH senior center Lewis Pollis
Local government officials expressed concern after the Cleveland Clinic an- nounced this month that Huron Hos- pital, in East Cleveland, would close its doors on or before Sept. 4. The hospital Gearity will be replaced with a community learning garden health clinic, to open Oct. 3. Cuyahoga County Councilman n Jea n ette S loa Julian Rogers, whose district includes Huron Hospital on Terrace Road in East Cleveland. Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland, 14 is worried about what the closure will isting financial problems and slow things from hospital employees and visitors. mean for his constituents. “What do down for patients from the West Side “Those people go to lunch every day,” we do with the patients who are going who rely on Metro, Rogers said. Rogers said. One estimate suggested to Huron?” he asked. The way the Cleveland Clinic went that East Cleveland would lose $3 mil- 18 According to Rogers, it takes only about its decision to close Huron “shows lion in income tax revenue. Luna Bakery about 3 to 7 minutes to get to Huron a lack of respect for the community,” Cleveland Heights Mayor Edward and Cafe opens Hospital from most parts of Cleveland Rogers said. Hospital administrators Kelley is also upset about the decision to Heights, compared to 20 minutes with had been talking to local officials about close Huron. “I’m not happy about it,” no traffic delays to reach MetroHealth closing the Huron trauma center for he said. “We stand with Cleveland and and upwards of 25 minutes to reach months, but “at no time during those East Cleveland with their frustration.” Hillcrest Hospital. “When you’re talk- negotiations did they mention that The extra time it will take for ing about trauma, minutes mean lives” there was a possibility of closing the Cleveland Heights residents to get to Rogers said. entire hospital,” he said. “The Cleveland MetroHealth or Hillcrest is “absolutely” 21 Rogers noted that 27,000 patients— Clinic did a horrible job of communicat- significant, Kelley said, “I haven’t seen Paramount the number “no one’s talking about”— ing their intentions to the public.” anybody say that’s not true.” Pictures shoots were seen in Huron’s emergency room In addition, Rogers is concerned The additional 10 to 15 minutes film in CH last year. MetroHealth will have to bear about losing Huron’s 850 jobs. Beyond can mean “the difference between life the burden of those additional patients, the increase in unemployment, the com- and death” for trauma victims, Kelley which will exacerbate that facility’s ex- munity will lose the commercial traffic continued on page 5 Coventry disturbance The Heights celebrates its independents ends in 16 arrests Megan Johnson to celebrate our great local independent businesses, which exemplify the unique- and special curfew The Heights Independent Business Al- ness of Cleveland Heights and Universi- proposal by city liance (HiBA), a member of the Ameri- ty Heights,” said Alex Quintana, owner Lewis Pollis
Nonprofit Organization Nonprofit US Postage PAID OH Cleveland, no. 920 Permit can Independent Business Alliance of Quintana’s Barbershop and Dream (AMIBA), has declared the week of July Spa, and cofounder of HiBA. “We have 1–7, 2011, Independents Week. a reason to celebrate. These friends The first Coventry Street Fair of the “This is a time to reflect on the and neighbors embody the spirit of en- summer ended on a bad note when a importance of economic democracy trepreneurship and individuality in our disturbance by a flash mob broke out and community self-determination by community. Our citizens are integral to in the early evening of June 26, resulting celebrating the nation’s locally owned ensuring we keep these businesses that in 16 arrests. independent businesses and the stake help define who we are, and contribute “Every bit of 25,000” people at- Deliver to addressee or current Deliver resident each citizen has in shaping their home- to our sense of place.” tended what started out as “probably town’s future,” said Jennifer Rockne, HiBA is part of a growing national the best fair we’ve ever had,” said Steve AMIBA director. movement of communities rallying to Presser, owner of Big Fun. “The vibe Residents of the Heights and the support their independent businesses, on the street was great . . . People were region are invited to celebrate by joining take control of their local economies, having a wonderful time.” in the activities and in-store promotions and reverse the trend of chains and big According to Presser, who was one offered by participating HiBA member boxes displacing locally owned busi- of the event’s organizers, two small businesses. nesses. fights between teenagers broke out on
FutureHeights FutureHeights #103 Lee Road 2163 Heights, OH 44118 Cleveland “HiBA is joining other local allianc- To receive newsletters and updates the street shortly before 6 p.m., the es and partner organizations nationwide continued on page 11 fair’s closing time. As the merchants started to pack up their booths, “it FutureHeights Annual Meeting draws large crowd for community discussion became an issue . . . They had to move those kids out.” Lewis Pollis cies allocating federal and state fund- of Directors. He noted that Cleveland “Probably 500 to 1,000 youth ing for building infrastructure in new Heights embodies “a different kind of showed up,” said Robert Downey, About 300 people gathered at the Ce- suburbs, while not supporting repair of American dream” that values commu- Cleveland Heights city manager, and dar Lee Theatre to watch “The New infrastructure in older communities, is nity and walkability. with numbers that big, “trouble starts Metropolis” and participate in a com- damaging in the short term and unsus- Chupp also emphasized a need to be to happen.” munity discussion at the FutureHeights tainable in the long term. The second “intentional” about diversity. He com- There were kids playing in the Annual Meeting on June 21. half explores how a group of concerned pared Cleveland Heights’s own diverse Coventry P. E. A.C.E. Park when people “The New Metropolis” is a two-part citizens are encouraging racial integra- mix of people to salad dressing: If not came running across the field, said documentary that highlights the efforts tion and civic involvement in their com- shaken, it will separate. John Nelson, co-leader of the Youth of of two “first suburbs”—Madeira, Ohio munity. Gail Broughton, the first audi- Coventry, a group of Cleveland Heights and Pennsauken, New Jersey—that are The community discussion was ence member to offer her voice, said High School students and alumni who struggling to retain their vitality as they moderated by Mark Chupp, a visiting Cleveland Heights shares the “need went to Monday’s Cleveland Heights compete for money and population with assistant professor at CWRU’s Mandel for regionalism” with the suburbs City Council meeting to express their newer, outer-ring developments. The School of Applied Social Sciences, and seen in the movie. Beyond looking for concerns about the safety of the neigh- first part of the film argues that poli- a member of the FutureHeights Board continued on page 8 continued on page 12
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Street Fair on June 26. Unconfirmed by It is my belief that many of these My last entry was posted at the begin- police, but witnessed by personal associ- kids strolling up and down Coventry ning of June and as the school year was ates, was the use of force against teenag- are looking for something to do. They’re winding to a close. In it, I encouraged ers after a sound like gunfire occurred. bored and Coventry, with its eclectic Cleveland Heights residents to offer The first occurrence, approximately two and Bohemian atmosphere, is the type employment options to local teenag- weeks ago, appears to have been spurred of area where people can congregate Bring in this ad ers in an effort to occupy their free by technology. Research (meaning a call with no specific purpose in mind. Lo- and receive time and to keep them busy, hence the to CHPD and perusing of my daughter’s cals more saturated in the area’s history $5 off your next title—Keep Heights Beautiful—because facebook page) shows that there was an than I touted a time when Coventry yoga purchase! whether we’d rather admit it or not, active campaign to initiate a derivative was likened to the west coast haven
OB bored teenagers with lots of idle time of a flash mob/kickback party. I was of Haight Ashbury, where hippies and One coupon per purchase. Offer valid only on regularly can be a recipe for all sorts of not-so- there during part of this event to check flower power reigned. I imagine during priced classes. May not be combined with other discounts. EXPIRES 12/31/11 fun stuff, such as property damage and on my children and witnessed the crowd that time there were some instances fighting. firsthand. The sight was overwhelming of not-so-fun stuff as well, when local Well, there are some things that as hundreds of teenagers packed Cov- merchants and residents weren’t fond Our Students Say: aren’t looking too fun this summer. entry from Euclid Heights Boulevard to of sharing their environment with pur- “No hype, no lycra." For the second time (that I am aware Mayfield. From what I witnessed, there poseless, unemployed and ungrounded “Life-transforming!" of) this month, Cleveland Heights’s was not much interest by the teenagers young adults who were as anti-establish- Now in our 14th year! riot truck has been spotted parked on in causing much more than revelry dur- ment and anti-capitalistic as they have
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To the Editor, taurant, Parnell’s Pub, Pizzazz, The Stone Cleveland Heights celebrated its tradi- Oven, The Tavern Company, The Mad Class 1 Pavers & Remodelers tion of serving great food at the Taste of Greek, Tommy’s, Tree Country Bistro and Specializing in Residential Driveways the Heights, held on June 2. More than Zagara’s Marketplace. Asphalt & Concrete, Sealcoating 200 guests at the Heights Youth Club Guests participated in exciting raffles, Save 30%! Discount on Kitchens, Bathrooms, Siding, on Lee Road savored delicious platefuls which included more than 50 items, rang- Basement Waterproofing & Windows of food, sipped a glass of wine or other ing from local restaurant gift certificates to Ask for Gary or Mike 1481 Warrensville Ctr. Rd. beverage, and enjoyed wonderful enter- vacations in Florida. This tasteful Cleve- (216) 392-1335 Financing Available www.class1pavers.com tainment provided by the club’s kids. land Heights rally for kids raised between Twenty-one area restaurateurs provid- $25,000 and $30,000, which will be used ed a favorite dish, prepared by their chefs to continue the club’s extensive program- for the fundraiser. The Heights Youth ming. This does not include the generous Cleveland Skating Club Club Board of Directors wants to extend gift that sent seven of our kids to Managua, a special “thank you” to Jimmy O’Neill for Nicaragua for a week in June! Social and Sporting Club Since 1937 organizing all of the participating restau- A very special “thank you” to all the rants: Anatolia Café, Brennan’s Colony, wonderful supporters of the Heights Café Tandoor, Cedar-Lee Pub, Golden Youth Club. Join now for as little as $100 per Dragon, High Thai’d, Jimmy O’Neill’s Tavern, Lee Road Phoenix Café, Lopez Kimberly Morgan month for single membership Bar and Grill, Mister Brisket, Nighttown, Board administrator O’Reilly’s Pub, Pacific East Japanese Res- Heights Youth Club • 11 outdoor Tennis Courts, 4 indoor Tennis Courts Patron questions use of herbicides at Nature Center • 5 Pros clinics and private lessons and special Junior membership • 4 outdoor heated Paddle Courts To the editor, oxygen-challenged lower lake seems • 2 indoor Squash courts-clinics and I’ve been walking around the area of the questionable as well. The lower lake is private lessons Nature Center at Shaker Lakes for years, now lined with cattail debris, four-feet and I love it. It’s disturbing to find out deep in some places. Add to that the • Great Fitness Center that they’re spraying herbicides to kill fervor against non-indigenous species, • Olympic indoor pool- learn to the cattails. The first chemical applica- which includes plans to cut down willow swim, water exercise classes, and tion was September 2010, with more trees. What’s next? great swim team spraying planned for this summer. I was We need a well-publicized public in- • Part of USA-USC, Hockey program from Mite C to Bantams assured links to fact sheets and spraying formation meeting, prior to this summer’s • Figure Skating, learn to skate, synchronize team, theater on Ice Team schedules would be posted. planned chemical application, with speak- • Private and group lessons Seeing people with tanks on their ers representing nonchemical wetland • Special Curling membership backs is certainly not what I expect from management, and fact-based information • Two eateries to choose from the Nature Center, nor is embracing a that can be accessed on the website. • Pro Shop plan that uses chemicals (Rodeo, Con- • Day Care Center centration 5). Allowing cut down cattails Susan Parente • Banquet and meeting space up to 300 guests to wash into an already too-shallow, Cleveland Heights • Summer Camps-Multi Sport, Tennis, Squash, Figure Skating, Hockey and Summer Swim Team Blog continued from page 2 Call Now. Ask for general manager ers of today—non-consumers with too Coventry is appealing for a reason. I, much time on their hands, except that too, have spent many an evening drift- Joseph Gallo 216-791-2800 ext 214 one group was a bit more pale than the ing from one shop to another for hours E-mail [email protected] or other. But I don’t think that mattered on end. So have my children. If the area [email protected] much in the categorization of ne’er-do- is to remain vibrant, it must be able to wells versus do-wells. attract its base, while at the same time As we venture further into the dog effectively managing those who may not www.clevelandskatingclub.org days of summer, it is my hope that if yet have the resources to invest in the 2500june11-observer-ad.ai Kemper Rd5/26/2011 Shaker 2:45:24 PM Hts 44120 • 216-791-2800 the recent assemblages are perceived as area to the degree that we might prefer. hindrances to the vitality of the Coventry If there are troublemakers, deal with area, we become as proactive as possible the troublemakers on a case-by-case to offer alternatives other than simply basis. But let’s look for ways to share a parking a riot truck in front of Marc’s. community jewel, while at the same time The events of the past few weeks have engendering a sense of community in our aroused concern for a good number of students who are well on their way to parents. Admittedly, I am not aware to becoming productive citizens. C what degree the saturation of teens has M affected local merchants or whether —Andrea Davis Y rumors and retelling are completely ac- See more and comment at http://blogs. CM curate, but we must acknowledge that heightsobseerver.org. MY
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Heights Observer July 1, 2011 3 www.heightsobserver.org opinion It’s not too late to make South Taylor a complete street
Marc Lefkowitz the cost of paint, the city can add a bike at ODOT’s recent HCAT conference lane. It can keep the ten feet of new grassy attest that as long as it’s not a federal or As drawn today, the $7.25 million rebuild tree lawn if it wants, still have five lanes of state truck route, 10-foot lanes are just of South Taylor Road, scheduled to traffic and easily accommodate a bike lane as effective as 12-foot lanes. If the city begin construction this summer, won’t from Euclid Heights Boulevard to Monti- is concerned about a bike lane with on- make any improvements for those who cello Boulevard. Using existing resources street parking, it could explore “float- use this major north-south connector from the project, the city need only take ing bike lanes” as was implemented in (one of the few in Cleveland Heights) on a more thoughtful approach to the lane Lexington, KY. a bike. The pedestrian experience on the L efkowitz Marc striping, one that incorporates the latest Another solution might be shar- South Taylor Road at Euclid Heights Boulevard six-lane stretch between Mayfield Road (facing north). practices in complete streets design. rows, the Share-the-Road pavement and Euclid Heights Boulevard is also This is an exciting opportunity. We markers that the city is painting on little improved. Why is that, and what However, we do have one of the biggest can take a very mundane design on one of Euclid Heights Boulevard and Edgehill can be done to tweak the plans? bike-commuting populations in the re- the region’s largest road-building projects Road. While walking through the site, There are some good ideas. For gion, and we have a planning department this year, capitalize on the traffic-calming we noted a few improvements for the example, the curb will be expanded, re- headed by a bicycle commuter. Richard elements of bumping out the curb (as pedestrian that are not currently in the ducing six very wide lanes down to five. Wong, director of planning and devel- planned), and still provide a safe space road rebuilding plan. (We brought these Five years ago, when the project was opment for Cleveland Heights, seemed for cyclists, and do it all without delaying to Wong’s attention, and he promised designed, there was a modest proposal open and interested in modifications or impacting the project’s bottom line. to look into the possibility of add- to bump out the curb on both sides, to to the lane striping on Taylor, possibly Bike lanes on Taylor would provide a ing them.) At the northeast corner of add a buffer between the road and the to include a bike lane or sharrows. (See much-needed north-south connector in Euclid Heights and S. Taylor, an activa- sidewalk, and to add a multi-use path. http://www.gcbl.org/image/plans-rebuild- the Cleveland Heights bike system. Bike tion button for the cross signal to walk But that plan has been changed to a south-taylor-road-cleveland-heights-euclid- lanes on South and North Taylor Roads across the mall entrance doesn’t exist. wider tree lawn on the mall side only. heights-section.) would provide a safe connection for The pedestrian on this corner has no The path is gone from the plans, and Even with the modest new curb residents north of Mayfield to the bike options because there has never been a so, too, are the shade trees. position—which design consultants lane at Severance Town Center and the crosswalk (a decision that was made for So much more can be done to reflect Wade Trim drew, extending into what sharrows at Euclid Heights Boulevard. cars turning left from Euclid Heights on the reality that Severance Town Center was a car lane in front of Severance Tower Wong may have more say on the to S. Taylor to save a few seconds). isn’t the regional attraction its creators apartments—South Taylor is still wider matter than he did previously. With Decisions, such as omitting a cross- thought it would be in the 1970s. (It than it needs to be. If the city doesn’t the city’s manager of capital projects, walk on all four corners, may seem un- must have been quite a three-martini alter the current configuration of painted Carl Czaga, retiring and not being re- changeable, but they are not set in stone. lunch that led to the massive widen- lines, it will have two 14-foot curb lanes, placed, the duties of implementing big crosswalks are inexpensive but valuable ing of this road.) It would be laughable which are a full four feet wider than capital projects like S. Taylor are up for additions to modern city and suburb today if we weren’t standing squarely in required by federal guidelines. grabs. It will fall to either Wong or Alex alike, even for mall entrances that were a new era. We cannot simply talk about The city has an easy case to make if it Mannarino public works director. As a designed only for cars to enter or leave. supporting “complete streets” and liv- wants a bike lane on the northbound (east) registered architect, Wong is qualified. In Cleveland Heights, it turns out, many able cities and reducing our carbon side of Taylor. All it takes is painting one On the southbound (west) side of residents walk to the Severance Town footprint. When opportunities this ripe in. Here’s how: Take four feet from the the road, off-peak, on-street parking Center, especially around this neighbor- come along, we must figure out how to curb lane and one from the center lane. adds a challenge for a bike lane, Wong hood, which includes a large population make good on those promises. Even this late in the game (and, surely, said. But, it may be possible to have both that walks and bikes on a regular basis. Cleveland Heights, like all the mu- there will be those who will say it’s too an extended curb and add a bike lane A year’s worth of ways to build community in the Heightsnicipalities in the region, doesn’t have a late, but the project is not scheduled for here as well. The city can reuse three Marc Lefkowitz is Web editor for the Green- complete-streets policy. It also doesn’t completion until 2013), there’s still time or four feet from the 14-foot curb lane CityBlueLake Institute at the Cleveland January February March have a bike plan (Cleveland April Heights to work out the details, such as where May to and one or two feet from the center MuseumJune of Natural History (www.gcbl. Bicycle Coalition would like to rally sup- put lanes even after the pavement is set. lane—two 10-foot lanes are an accepted org) and a bicycle commuter. port for starting both in the near future). Taylor is so wide here that, for only road building standard. 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meeting highlights and his expertise in engineering, technology and of the community relations and recreation commit- within Cleveland Heights that are owned by the administration. Council Member Dennis Wilcox tee. Council Member Stephens will now chair the land bank. MAY 16, 2011 noted some of Tumeo’s contributions to the city: finance committee. 1003 Greyton Road Vice Mayor Phyllis L. Evans was absent. increasing communication between citizens and House donated to city Council authorized the sale of city-owned NeuroWave Systems loan amended police, working on the upgrade of the city’s Council approved the donation, from REO Clear- property at 1003 Greyton Road, which had Council amended the terms and security of a loan computer and phone system, chairing the finance inghouse, of a house at 859 Nelaview Road, been rehabilitated with federal Neighborhood agreement with NeuroWave Systems, Inc. The committee during difficult financial times, achiev- which the city will demolish. Stabilization Program (NSP) funds and for which forgivable loan was made under the city’s Com- ing balanced budgets, and making changes such a purchase offer has been made for $76,900. as joining RITA to save money. Development plan mercial Revolving Loan Program to assist in the Council adopted the Strategic Development Plan The authorization also provides $5,000 down- establishment of the medical technology business On behalf of the senior staff, City Manager payment assistance for the purchaser. Robert Downey thanked Tumeo for his support for the City of Cleveland Heights as prepared and in Cleveland Heights. The amendment was made recommended by the planning commission and 3320 DeSota Ave. to help the business secure other financing. and work, especially during these difficult financial times. Working with him to achieve a balanced amended by council. The document provides a Council declared the property at 3320 DeSota Nuisance properties budget was easier because he took the time to guide to the future development of the city. The Ave. to be a nuisance and authorized demolition Council declared four properties to be nui- learn the details of the city’s budget. plan’s seven goals include increasing the tax base at a cost of $13,000. sances: three on Coventry Road (1633, 1655, Tumeo said that he was proud to have served through new development, improving infrastruc- LWV observers: Katherine Solender and Lisa and 1724) and one at 3563 Northcliffe Road. with his fellow council members. He thanked the ture, and encouraging sustainable practices for Peters If no action is taken by the property owners, who city’s staff, who worked hard and professionally, all development activities. have been notified, the properties will be demol- and noted that the citizens were welcoming, cre- Lead remediation ished and the costs attached to a first lien. Look for earlier, and often expanded, post- ative and kind. He said it was the highest honor Council approved a three-year renewal of an ings of meeting summaries online at www. Swimming pool announcements to have been elected by the “greatest people in agreement with the Cuyahoga County De- heightsobserver.org. Cumberland Pool will open Saturday, June 11. the greatest city.” partment of Development for a grant for lead These meeting summaries are abstracted This year it will remain open through Labor Day LWV observers: Lisa Peters and Pat Solomon remediation work. The $512,500 grant will be from LWV observers’ written reports. The sum- weekend, with limited hours. The indoor pool at administered by the Housing Preservation Office maries have been edited and prepared by Anne Heights High will close on June 9. JUNE 6, 2011 and used for lead remediation in at least fifty McFarland, Charlene Morse and Maryann Mark Tumeo’s last meeting All council members were present. dwelling units occupied by one or more children Barnes. To receive e-mail postings of full reports, under the age of six This being Council Member Mark Tumeo’s Jason Stein takes Mark Tumeo’s seat send an e-mail to [email protected] or last meeting, citizens and council members Jason Stein was appointed and sworn in to the Land bank agreement join through Google groups using “lwv-chuh alike praised his service to council and the council seat recently vacated by Mark Tumeo Council amended a memorandum of understand- observer reports” as a search phrase. city. Resident Chris Johnson thanked Tumeo for and will serve through December 31, 2011. If ing with the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization These reports contain member observa- always explaining issues clearly, and with care he wishes to serve the remaining two years of Corporation (land bank) for the land bank to act tion and selected highlights of public meetings and concern. On behalf of the Millard Fillmore Mr. Tumeo’s term, he will have to run in the No- as the city’s agent in connection with nuisance and are not official statements of the Heights Society (a humorous reference), former Mayor vember election. Mayor Kelley welcomed Stein abatement in properties in the city, including the Chapter of the League of Women Voters Cuya- Alan Rapoport expressed sorrow to see him go, and announced that he will serve as chair of the demolition of unsafe vacant properties. This will hoga Area. This disclaimer must accompany but wished him well. Council members each administrative services committee, vice chair of the help coordinate policies and procedures for the any redistribution of these reports. expressed their appreciation, citing his energy public safety and health committee, and member maintenance and resale of foreclosed properties huron continued from page 1 added. He said that closing Huron is not Cleveland Clinic included East Cleveland jobs for Huron employees elsewhere in ahead of schedule, she said. consistent with the Cleveland Clinic’s residents in designing and planning the the hospital system. Job security “goes promise of world-class care. new health center, which “better meets a long way to calm people’s fears,” and Lewis Pollis, a lifelong Cleveland Heights Kelley also said that Cleveland the needs of the community,” she said. reduces the chances of too many Hu- resident and a graduate of Heights High, Heights would consider joining Cleve- While the trauma center’s clos- ron employees quitting before Sept. 4, is an Observer intern and a sophomore at land and East Cleveland if they file an- ing will be a loss for the community, which would force the hospital to close Brown University. other lawsuit to keep Huron open. The Sheil said the Northern Ohio Trauma two cities sued after Huron announced System—a partnership between the its intention to close its trauma center clinic and MetroHealth—is “doing a last year, but withdrew the suit after the great job” working toward better re- hospital agreed to reconsider. gionalized trauma care. “We have more University Heights Mayor Susan trauma programs than most cities our Infeld expressed concern for East size,” she said. She also cited the clinic’s Clevelanders and the city government. and University Hospitals’ emergency “I feel bad for that city,” she said. “It’s departments as nearby alternatives to unfortunate that a community anchor Huron, and noted that the number of . . . will be leaving.” people who used huron was declining. University Heights residents, how- Between the closing of the hospi- ever, are unlikely to be affected by tal and the opening of the community Huron’s closing. UH ambulances take health center, on Oct. 3, Huron’s out- some trauma victims to Huron, but only patient department (one-day appoint- about 10 percent of EMS trips go there, ments and visits) will remain open. Give your yard and garden Infeld noted. Most residents already go Beyond that, the clinic will be providing to Hillcrest or University Hospitals. free shuttle services from Huron to a makeover this summer! Eileen Sheil, spokesperson for the other area hospitals, Sheil said. We've renovated and rejuvenated Cleveland Clinic, said that Huron’s clo- In addition, the Cleveland Clinic Heights-area yards and gardens sure should not be taken as a sign that the is “committed to providing jobs to for 30 years. hospital system is leaving the area. 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Heights Observer July 1, 2011 5 www.heightsobserver.org Cleveland Heights news Dennis Wilcox kicks off re-election campaign Jason Stein appointed to CH City Council . Lewis Pollis “It has been an honor to serve the Lewis Pollis nity relations and recreation committee. residents of this great and diverse city,” In addition, he is the new chair of the Dennis Wil- Wilcox stated in a press release. “I look Newly appoint- administrative services committee, with cox, Cleveland forward to again engaging with the vot- e d C l e v e l a n d Stephens taking over Tumeo’s former Heights City ers on the issues of concern to them.” Heights City role as chair of the finance committee. Council mem- Other council members have yet to Council Member Stein introduced his first act of ber, is the first officially declare their candidacies. Jason Stein was legislation at the meeting: Resolution hoto by L ewis P ollis. by P hoto sitting member n ca m paig of W ilcox’ courtesy P hoto New council Member Jason Stein, sworn in at the No. 69-2011, a three-year renewal of of council to Dennis Wilcox has said that he will run to keep his regularly scheduled Cleveland Heights Cleveland Heights’s contract with the officially announce his candidacy for seat.he has yet to make an official an- City Council meeting on June 6. Walter H. Drane Company for an an- re-election. nouncement. Stein said he is adjusting Stein, who ran unsuccessfully for a nual update of the city’s codified ordi- Wilcox is chair of the planning and to his new position, and is focused on seat in 2009, was chosen by city council nances. The measure passed, 7-0. development committee, vice chair of “getting those duties in order” before to fill the vacancy left by Mark Tumeo, after the meeting, Stein said he is the finance committee and a member of he looks ahead to November. who resigned his seat after accepting honored to have been appointed to city the municipal services committee. He Council Member Kenneth Mont- a position at the University of North council. He cited regional cooperation, is seeking his fourth term on council. lack has not yet made a public statement Florida. outreach to public schools, attracting Wilcox said he wants to be re-elected about re-election, but says he will make After the roll call was taken—the small businesses and managing the city because “there’s a lot to do.” He wants to one fairly soon, adding, “I want to keep other six council members were pres- through the economic crisis among the see projects he has worked on, such as the the entire world in suspense.” ent, as was Tumeo—Mayor Edward top priorities for his term. new Strategic Development Plan and the Vice Mayor Phyllis Evans has not Kelley announced that Stein was to be This was the first time city council Green Zoning initiative, come to fruition. yet made a public statement about her inducted. made a midterm appointment since “I think I’ve proven that I have intentions either. Council Member Dennis Wilcox Council Member Phyllis Evans was se- good judgment,” Wilcox said. He cited offered the formal nomination. Wilcox lected in 1993, Kelley said, noting that balancing the budget and continuing to Lewis Pollis, a lifelong Cleveland Heights praised Stein for his honesty, practical- council had to consult the city’s charter develop good city services in the midst resident and a graduate of Heights High, ity and good judgment, saying he was to ensure that it followed the correct of the economic downturn as his best is an Observer intern and a sophomore at sure Stein would “take into account procedure. accomplishments on council. Brown University. the needs of the entire community.” He Eighteen people applied for Tumeo’s also mentioned that Tumeo had specifi- vacant seat before the May 17 deadline. Advertise in the Heights Observer cally suggested Stein as his replacement Of those, six were interviewed for the when he informed his colleagues of his position. “It was encouraging to see www.heightsobserver.org resignation. all the talented people in the city who At Stein’s request, Tumeo adminis- love Cleveland Heights,” Dennis Wilcox tered the oath to his successor. said. Jeff Coryell Council Member Cheryl Stephens Stein will complete the rest of the seconded Stein’s nomination and he was first half of Tumeo’s term, but must for Cleveland Heights City Council approved by a unanimous vote. run in November to keep the seat. If Stein is filling Tumeo’s positions as re-elected, he would serve the full re- ProgressiveProgressive LeadershipLeadership vice chair of the public safety and health mainder of Tumeo’s term, which expires ForFor OurOur CommunityCommunity committee and member of the commu- Dec. 31, 2013. www.CoryellForCouncil.com - Vote November 8th Paid for by Coryell For Council, James J. Costello, Treasurer, 3316 Clarendon Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118
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point of view can write minutes. Adding additional City Council work lowers their 2010 hourly rate to only $103.57 an hour plus benefits. Or, meeting highlights $105.95 an hour plus benefits at the Anita Kazarian 2011 rate. MAY 16, 2011 Stadium, competitions will be held on the quad. So, are you interested in a part-time Four of seven part-time council seats Vice Mayor Frankie Goldberg and Councilman council job? I know exactly what you are Top It Off Pizza in University Heights will be on the Steven Bullock were excused. Talia Gahanian and Zahava Seltzer, owners of going to say. You think you do not have Top it Off Pizza Top it Off Pizza, 14270 Cedar Road, presented a November ballot. The job descrip- the “smarts.” After covering council Top it Off Pizza, which shares a parking area continuation of their appeal of the zoning board’s tion includes attending 20 scheduled for years, and hearing your views, and with Purvis Park, was required to deliver all pizzas denial of changing the 2010 city council ruling that council meetings a year, and forming (no pickup) from Memorial Day to Labor Day disallowed pickup orders from Memorial Day to the views of hundreds of others, I can council committees. because of safety concerns for the many children Labor Day. The business is housed in Heights Jewish honestly say, you do. going to the pool. Council approved owner Talia Center (HJC), which is adjacent to Purvis Park and The terms of four councilmen will Some issues are complex, for any- Gahanian’s request to allow pickups from Memo- pool. In a thorough discussion of the issue, council end Dec. 31. Their starting salary in one. UH withheld making a required $2 rial Day to June 3 because the pool doesn’t open members pointed out that the location was an ex- 2008 was $8,100 plus benefits. They until June 4. ception to the zoning code and that safety in the million TIF payment, a legal obligation. At the June 6 council meeting, owner Talia busy parking lot was a concern. Council upheld the will end with $8,900 plus benefits, a This fact was known to our four coun- Gahanian will present data regarding the com- zoning board’s restriction to delivery-only service 9.87 percent increase in pay. cilmen in 2008. Yet, they neglected to pany’s peak business hours in the hope of being between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That comes to $445 plus benefits act on it; two are attorneys and another allowed to continue pickup throughout the sum- High school football at JCU for each council meeting this year. In mer. chairs the finance committee. Council granted John Carroll University’s request 2010, records show that the four were Karvo Paving Company to host the St. Ignatius vs. St. Xavier Cincinnati Most issues are routine; read a Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights and University high school football game at Don Shula Stadium absent for a combined total of 12 coun- few minutes for yourself. Go to www. Heights awarded the 2011 street resurfacing pro- on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m., and to extend the cil meetings, an average of three each. universityheights.com, click on Public gram to Karvo Paving Company. lighting curfew from 9 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 21and Documenting their attendance Notices, then Minutes. IRS fine 22, so that men’s and women’s soccer games could at committee meetings is a bit of a be rescheduled to those evenings at 7 p.m. Are you interested in a unified The IRS has fined the city $360 for the late filing challenge because only a handful of of W2’s in 2008. Also, the Public Fidelity Crime Human resources manager city? Our charter says councilmen are Bond had expired in January 2009 for nonpay- Council approved an ordinance on first reading minutes are public. In our form of to be at-large, to represent the city’s ment. A new bond from Traveler’s Insurance, for hiring a part-time human resources manager government, councilmen meet in com- best interest, not the best interest of an retroactive to April 4, 2011 for $1,004, has been and paying up to $20,000, with the stipulation mittees to prepare what they will bring ethnic, geographical, racial or religious secured. This bond provides insurance coverage that the finance director return to council with to council for a vote. for city employees. information about the consultant alternative. The segment of the city. It is in the public committees Grass notices mayor explained the need for a skilled and expe- Are you interested in being fair to Building Director David Menn announced that rienced individual who is familiar with government where citizens see councilmen discuss- all residents as a whole? Our charter more than 200 grass notices have been issued regulations, compensation and benefits, workers ing, considering, evaluating, propos- compensation, recruitment, contracts and plan also says councilmen are to be non- already this year. Mayor Infeld noted that the city ing, negotiating and formulating the design changes. The position would not include partisan. Creating an “us and them” is aware of the problems created for homeowners future well-being of our city. Council by the rain and is trying to be lenient in issuing benefits, and money that had been set-aside for mentality by introducing political a finance clerk would be used to pay for part of warnings. minutes for 2010 show that only 10 party-affiliation bias into our city gov- this position. Pool repairs committee meetings took place. The ernment is not desirable. Mayor Infeld announced that due to the rain, PayPal seven committees averaged less than Council authorized an agreement with PayPal Council will have to decide on the painting of the pool and slide would be postponed 1.5 meetings each. to provide online payment options for municipal zoning study, backyard garbage pick- until fall, and concrete repairs remain barricaded Without minutes, we don’t know because the concrete is curing more slowly than fees. The initial experience for online pool passes up, collaboration issues and numerous resulted in fees of approximately $100 for the usual. who attended meetings. Assume they agenda items that have languished service. LWV observer: Wendy Deuring. each attended at least two of their own since 2008. License bureau meetings (round up from 1.5 ). So if we The building commissioner announced that the Council would also be wise to JUNE 6, 2011 add 20 council + 2 committee meet- All council members were present. license bureau was moving to University Corners include citizens in the process when (at Cedar and Taylor roads). ings, we have a total of 22 meetings. significant change is considered. Community gardens To allow for any undocumented Mayor Infeld stated there would be a fourth Gas and water lines Read what residents told council in workday at the community gardens near the Taylor Mayor Infeld noted that the six-month Green Road meetings, let’s assume all were present. the 9/2/2008 minutes. They advised School building. gas line replacement project should finish by the For 22 meetings at the 2010 salary of end of June and that the water line replacement council against rushing charter review $8,700 plus benefits, the four earned Pool passes on Bushnell Road should start at the end of June without providing opportunity for Pool passes must now be purchased at the pool. and be finished in two weeks. $395.45 plus benefits per meeting. citizen input. Council did not listen A number of residents took advantage of the new How much did they earn on an online payment option. LWV Observer: Patricia C. Solomon. and voters turned down the proposed hourly basis? Assume council meet- Continental Cup Look for earlier and often expanded change in government. ings last about 2 hours, and committee John Carroll University will again help host the postings of meeting summaries online If council returns to citizen par- Continental Cup, which involves more than 500 at www.heightsobserver.org. meetings 1 hour for a total of 42 hours. ticipation and talks to residents, it will international athletes. Due to construction at Shula See disclaimer on page 5. In 2010, our four councilmen earned know what we, as a city, want. It would only $207.14 an hour plus benefits. make the job, of council member easier. “But surely,” you say, “they must Yes, this can be done part-time. 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Council meeting deemed a step in the ways to combine community services, Broughton does not think each city in the Cleveland area needs its own major right direction for JCU and UH residents retail development and, she added, “very few people disagree” about that. their thoughts on extending the hours. Jim Perkins Another attendee, Charles Da- The major concern of these resi- vis, drew parallels between Cleveland dents was the stadium’s impact on their At a council meeting on June 20, Heights’s current problems and the personal and professional lives. Families students and faculty of John Carroll struggles he saw in Warrensville Heights fear that extended hours at the stadium University requested that the Univer- while growing up there. He spoke of a would interrupt peaceful evenings and sity Heights City Council change the “PR campaign going on against Cleve- make it difficult to put young children use conditions for Shula Stadium. JCU land Heights,” alluding to references to bed. Business people in the neighbor- asked the council to allow the football in outer-ring suburbs to the supposed hood fear the lights and speaker system field to be used more regularly for decline of this community. Davis said he would prevent them from preparing for varsity, club, and intramural athletics, moved here recently from such a suburb, important meetings. and to allow local schools to use this and people there told him he was mak- Several residents commented on the facility. u n i v ersity j oh n carroll courtesy ing a mistake. Because there is no direct number of vacant houses on Washington The current use conditions, which Arial view of Shula Stadium, named for Donald highway access to this area, he said, it’s Francis Shula, a JCU alum, who is best known for Boulevard and Claver Road. Residents JCU agreed to in 2002, allow for one easy for people to hear the rumors and coaching the Miami Dolphins to two Super Bowl fear that extended hours at Shula night football game per year and prohib- victories and the NFL’s only perfect season. never see the city for themselves. stadium would increase the difficulty it the use of stadium lights and speaker Asked what keeps him in the CH- Gretchen Weitbrecht, JCU’s associ- of selling these homes and their own systems after 9 p.m. JCU asked permis- UH community, Steve Bennett, former ate athletic director, asked the council homes in the future. sion from council to allow stadium lights president of the Northeast Ohio City and UH residents to reflect on their By the end of the evening, no rul- to remain on until 11 p.m., to allow for Council Coalition, cited the “quaint- own lives and consider if anyone they ing was made on the issue. Councilman more varsity and club practice times, ness” of the area. “You can walk to love participates in youth sports, high Steven Bullock remained optimistic and intramural games, and the sharing of things,” he said. “You don’t have that school sports, collegiate track, baseball, confident that, if both JCU and the the facilities with local schools. on the West Side.” football, rugby, soccer, or any other residents of University Heights work Dora Pruce, director of government Bennett also said proximity to athletic activity. She went on to explain together, everyone’s needs can be met. and community relations at JCU, has medical care is a big part of the com- several scenarios in which the stadium “The response to this issue should been instrumental in the university’s munity’s appeal. “It’s a 10-minute drive” could better serve these athletes if the be made together. With coordination efforts to modify stadium use condi- to a hospital, which is appealing to ag- university were permitted to use its and hard work, I believe a positive solu- tions. In her opening statement before ing baby boomers. “You don’t have that lights until 11 p.m. tion is possible,” said Bullock. council, she expressed JCU’s gratitude anywhere else.” “Simply put, we want to better The issue will be discussed during at being part of the University Heights At the midpoint of the evening, utilize our amazing facilities,” said committee-of-the-whole work sessions community. She expressed her main FutureHeights inducted four area Weitbrecht. scheduled for July 5, 17 and 18, at 7 p.m. concern with the current use conditions merchants into its Innovators Circle. University Heights residents had an Anyone who wishes to speak on the is- of Shula Stadium. Honored for their longtime commit- opportunity to express their concerns. sue is encouraged to attend. “The 2002 conditions restrict in- ment to the community were Tom Fello Several residents of Washington Boule- tramural, club, varsity and recreational (Tommy’s), Steve Presser (Big Fun), Stan vard and Claver Road, the two streets Jim Perkins is a student at John Carroll use of Shula Stadium. The current Soble (Nela Florist) and Joel Borwick conditions also prohibit seven possible that would be most affected by noise University and a Heights Observer sum- practice times a week,” said Pruce. and lights from Shula Stadium, shared mer intern. continued on page 11 SUMMER CAMPS AT THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT... FINANCIAL Mom & Dad, AID IS AVAILABLE
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Kamille Harris receives 2011 Officer Jason D. West justice program at Heights High who exemplifies Officer West’s dedication to Memorial Scholarship work as a police officer, and who plans Lita Gonzalez to pursue a career in law enforcement or criminal justice. The second part of the Cleveland Heights High School held scholarship is presented to the recipient its annual Senior Awards Night on after the student successfully completes June 1. Among the seniors receiving his or her first year of college. scholarships—which totaled more Contributions to the fund are al- ways welcome, and can be mailed to: isher F
than $60,000 in local awards and mil- G o n zalez L ita er lions in state and national awards—was Lita Gonzalez with scholarship recipient Kamille m The Officer Jason D. West Memorial re B Kamille Harris, this year’s recipient of Harris. Scholarship Fund a nn ea the Officer Jason D. West Memorial The Officer Jason D. West Memo- c/o The Treasurer’s Office D Scholarship. rial Scholarship Fund was established by The Cleveland Heights-University Elaine Wolk Harris, a member of the Heights the residents and businesses of Cleve- Heights City School District High marching band and symphonic land Heights, together with the family, 2155 Miramar Boulevard Art on display at the winds, will attend Wright State University friends and fellow officers of Officer University Heights, Ohio 44118 CH Senior Center in the fall. She hopes to become an at- West, who lost his life in the line of duty torney, help people who have experienced in 2007. Lita Gonzalez has lived in the Heights since Deanna Bremer Fisher life challenges similar to hers, and offer The award is a two-part scholarship: 1985. She is an occasional contributor to the them different options and new possibili- The first part is awarded to a graduating Heights Observer, and recently became a Ninety works of art, featuring colored ties. senior in the law enforcement/criminal proud grandmother. pencil, collage and watercolor, were matted and hung by Elaine Wolk at the FutureHeights welcomes four new members to Innovator’s Circle beginning of June, and will be on display at the Cleveland Heights Senior Activity Center through August. Deanna Bremer Fisher Featured artists are Catherine Aldrich, Laura Kaiser, Loretta Black- FutureHeights welcomed four new mon, Mary Lou Malave, Thyra Davis, members into its Innovator’s Circle dur- Gloria Morman, Bernie Griesmer, Su- n e asco a B re m er F isher ing its annual meeting on June 21. The san Roberts, Mary Hopewell, Simone te v e P resser D ea nn circle honors the vision and efforts of F ra n k T S K aitli n B ushi ski Joel Borwick Tom Fello Steve Presser Stan Soble Wallingford, Elaine Irvin, Carol Walton, active and dedicated Heights residents, Rebecca Jefferson, Marianne Wilham who make our communities the best are tough, they still find the time and the East Cleveland bike rodeo, and is a and Elaine Wolk. they can be. resources to give back to their com- member of the East Cleveland Library Susan Morse, a graduate of Oberlin The 2011 inductees—Joel Bor- munity. Joel, Tom, Steve and Stan give board. An avid baseball fan, he is a board College and the Cleveland Institute of wick, Tom Fello, Steve Presser and generously to local causes and, though member of East Cleveland Baseball Art, taught the class at the center in Stan Soble—are business owners who their leadership in local nonprofits, Charities, and supports a number of which the works were produced. volunteer their time and resources to inspire others to do the same.” Little League teams. Soble has been The Cleveland Heights Senior Activity community causes. “We thought it Stan Soble has owned Nela Florist, tireless in his efforts to revitalize the Center is located at One Monticello Blvd., especially important to honor local an anchor in the Noble Nela business shopping district and engage youth in and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. business owners this year,” said Lloyd district, for more than 20 years. He a positive way. Bell, president of the board of directors sponsors and helps to coordinate the Tom Fello, owner of Tommy’s Res- Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- for FutureHeights. “Even though times Noble Nela Street Fair, participates in taurant on Coventry, helped found the tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the Coventry Village Special Improvement Heights Observer. July 9 is SummerFest 2011 at Church of the Saviour District (SID), which is responsible for the streetscape improvements, street festivals and other events that main- Loretta Dahlstrom All proceeds from this event will be tain the vitality of the district. He was used to fund local, national and interna- instrumental in encouraging other On Saturday, July 9, from 5–9 p.m., tional mission work. Heights business districts to become Church of the Saviour opens its doors Fun, food and games on a summer SIDs. He supports numerous causes in (216)577-4171(216)577-4171 for a fun-filled event. SummerFest 2011 evening, and the chance to help people the community and is known to plow sidewalks, weed flower beds, and do will feature carnival games; a 52–foot- rebuild their lives—SummerFest 2011 OVER 300 TEAS, whatever it takes to maintain the appeal Over 300 teas, long inflatable obstacle course; a dunk is a place for the whole family to have HERBS, SPICES AND of the neighborhood. herbs, spices and tank; a kids’ Fun Zone with games, a good time, meet new neighbors and CULINARY RX. prizes, face painting, puppet theater see old friends. Steve Presser has owned the Big culinary rx. and clowns; a team pie-eating contest; Church of the Saviour is located at Fun Toy Store on Coventry for more /0.+(+#5ŏ $ .0/đŏ * (!/đŏ .5/0 (/ popsicles and cotton candy; live music; 2537 Lee Rd. in Cleveland Heights, one than 20 years. 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Heights offers referral services for senior adults CH resident attempts to shatter Guinness record Judith Eugene website. For people seeking more than re- Many families feel confused, pressured, source referrals, Eldercare Coaching is a and frustrated when it comes to deciding new service available to families. Kelsey how best to care for an aging parent who Loushin, president of Eldercare Profes- is becoming more dependent. There are sionals of Ohio (440-212-4987), helps many questions that need to be answered: families navigate the maze of senior How will we make the time? How do we adult agencies, businesses, hospitals and decide between home care and assisted living communities to come up with an living? How do we know when a parent actual plan for care. has dementia or Alzheimer’s? What legal Loushin gathers information about
and financial issues do we need to be the senior’s physical and mental medical a m ara K atz S concerned about? history, living situation, and the family’s Teens pose for a picture at Coventry P. E.A.C.E. Park. Fortunately, Heights-area families short-and long-term goals. She then de- have local resources to help with such velops a plan to help the family take the Samara Katz Cleveland Heights resident Keith Curry difficult issues. One is the Cleveland most appropriate action. “Families get a organized the attempt, which unfortu- Heights Office On Aging (216-691-7377), tremendous amount of relief and hope On Friday, June 17, teens gathered nately fell short of its goal. which employs two social workers. “We when they realize they’re not alone,” said at the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park to are an information and referral service Loushin. attempt to break a world record by Samara Katz, a recent graduate of Ohio Uni- that directs families to appropriate Other local referral services include having the most people dressed up as versity, is a freelance photojournalist and writer. resources based on the needs of the First Call For Help (211 on the phone video game characters in one place. Visit her website at www.SamaraKatz.com. individual and the family,” said social or www.211.org), a hotline operated by worker Cathy Katz. Recommendations The United Way. The Cuyahoga County cover such issues as home healthcare, Department of Senior and Adult Services Disciples Church goes global housing, legal issues, finances, meal as- (216-420-6750), located downtown, oper- sistance and home repair assistance. ates several senior programs. The Western Ronald Werman end of the series. The Senior Comfort Guide (www. Reserve Area Agency on Aging (216-621- Visitors are welcome to attend the seniorcomfortguide.com), founded in Beach- 0303) publishes a comprehensive guide- Are you interested in traveling this sum- presentations. No actual passport is nec- wood, is an online guide to help families book, The Older Adults Resource Guide. mer but are on a budget? Are you tak- essary because the borders of Disciples compare available options. Its extensive The most important advice that ing “staycations” instead of vacations? Christian Church are open on Sunday list of housing, home healthcare, day care, all of these services offer is the recom- Then, with its Disciples Go Global! mornings. And there are no baggage counseling, and providers of other services mendation to start research early. “Most series, Disciples Christian Church is fees. enables families to compare the features eldercare decisions are crisis driven,” the place for you. on most Sundays Vistors may consider attending and benefits of each without having to Loushin said. “It’s an emotional time, this summer, at 10:15 a.m., members of one or both of the services. The con- make individual visits. “This is espe- and it’s easy to make a wrong decision.” the church will speak and share photos temporary service is at 9 a.m. and the cially helpful for busy working families, of their world travels. The destinations traditional service is at 11 a.m. and families that live out of town,” said Judith Eugene is a native of Cleveland range from Madagascar to Mexico, Disciples Christian Church is Max Compton, president of the guide. Heights who provides life-enrichment classes China to Chile and from the Galapagos located at 3663 Mayfield Road, at Yel- Families can search the database by city and activities for senior adults and those with Islands to Greenland. lowstone Road, in Cleveland Heights. or zip code, and do not need to enter any mobility challenges through www.Loving- Members of the church have been For more information, call 216-382-5344 personal information in order to use the HandsGroup.com. issued passports to be stamped for each or visit www.discipleschristian.org. destination (presentation) they visit. The person who visits the most destina- Ronald Werman is an elder of Disciples Control mosquitoes naturally tions will be eligible to win a prize at the Christian Church.
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Joy Henderson dress pants. My ride is mostly downhill Bike: A 1980s steel-frame Giant road the Euclid Avenue bike lane to E. 23rd, so I’m not sweaty when I get there. But bike with flat handle bars and a Lotus then head north to Superior Avenue. Commuting by bicycle is growing in I ride up Edgehill on my way home, so converted to a single speed (with the Frequency: All seasons. popularity as more and more people I get a workout then. I wear my clip-in help of the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op). Bike: Bianchi Valle for nice weather recognize it as a healthy and an environ- bike shoes and carry my work shoes. If Years bike commuting: 10 and a Raleigh Sprite for all weather. mentally sound way to get to work. Ex- it is it really hot out, I bring shorts for Clothing: I wear cycling clothes to ride Years bike commuting: 15 perienced bicycle commuters enjoy com- the ride home. in, shower at the gym in my building and Clothing: I wear my work clothes to bining their travel time with a workout. Rain/cold strategy: Honestly, I wimp then change into my work clothes. I commute. They say it is a great way to transition to out if it is really cold, raining or when keep several days worth of work clothes Rain/cold strategy: In cold rainy and from work, arriving at work ready to there is snow on the road. In that case, in my office. These get restocked on the weather, I wear rain pants, protective settle in and having time after work to I walk, take the bus, or drive as a last days I have to drive. eyeglasses, a waterproof shell over my de-stress before arriving home. resort. In the early spring and late fall, Rain/cold strategy: I avoid ice and warm coat, wind/waterproof gloves, Most bike commuters combine bike I wear a balaclava (hooded hat), gloves rain. and waterproof zip-up boots. I tape commuting with public transportation and a heavy coat. I don’t have fancy gear; Best thing about bike commuting: the vents on my helmet to keep my and/or a car. I don’t even have fenders, both things I I observe things I’d otherwise miss. For head dry. Three local bicycle commuters give hope to get eventually. example, mulberry season is coming Best thing about bike commuting: their stories below. They will also give short Best thing about bike commuting: up. I like getting exercise on my way I’m not in a car. It’s refreshing and medi- presentations and answer questions at the I get my workout, and it helps sharpen to work, helping the environment, and tative to pedal along the back roads, July 20 Cleveland Heights Bicycle Coalition my mind in the morning and clear my saving money. enjoying the trees and gardens with the quarterly meeting. (See sidebar.) head at the end of the day. I like know- Favorite equipment: I use a back- wind in my face. Commuting by bike ing that I am reducing my carbon foot- pack for work materials and other stuff tricks me into getting in shape. print, boosting my health and taking and wear a Gorewear windproof jacket Favorite equipment: Rain pants, my advantage of living close to work. that is good for 50°F–10°F and snow- lovely Raleigh and rear panniers or a Favorite equipment: My messenger board mittens for the cold. My shoes are backpack to carry my stuff. bag for work shoes, papers and jacket. Adidas with bike cleats, but they look Last word: I used to ride because I My helmet makes me feel safe and my like regular sneakers. If there is rain in did not have a car, now I ride because clip-in pedals help me take on the mon- the forecast, I attach my fenders. it makes me feel good. In good weather, ster hill—Edgehill! Last word: The Euclid Avenue bike my husband and I use our bikes go to Last word: I would like to see the lanes make my commute much nicer. I the grocery store, library, the pubs and Heights-area bike community promote once carried a watermelon and canta- other places. complete streets, policy and design loupe in my backpack. standards that provide safer roads for Joy Henderson is a founding member of
Joy H e n derso Joy cyclists, pedestrians, kids, seniors and the Cleveland Heights Bicycle Coalition Marc Lefkowitz, web editor the disabled. and she commutes one mile to work on her Destination: Green City Blue Lake at Schwinn. the Cleveland Museum of Natural His- tory, 2.6 miles each way, plus meetings outside the office. Consider bike commuting Route: I avoid main arterials. I take Wednesday, July 20, Dennison Park Somerton to Wilton to Hampshire to (corner of Monticello Boulevard and Edgehill to Cornell, where I turn left South Belvoir Boulevard), 6 p.m. onto Euclid Avenue and pick up the bike potluck picnic (BBQ grills available), lane to East Boulevard to Wade Oval. 7-8:30 p.m. program. Frequency: I’m mostly a fair weather H e n derso Joy Three experienced bicycle com- rider, not a winter rider. My goal is to Andrea Joki, artist, program director muters will talk about how they do extend my riding seasons to include Destination: Heights Arts in the it, an RTA bus with bike rack will early spring and late fall. H e n derso Joy Cedar-Lee area, one mile each way; be available for demonstration, and Bike: Specialized XC mountain bike; Ian Hoffman, attorney studio near downtown, five miles each Cleveland Heights residents can I’m a weekend mountain biker. I have Destination: Stokes Federal Court- way. For eight years, I commuted to purchase a bike license. Q & A to two sets of wheels, one for commuting house, 7.5 miles each way. University Circle. follow presentations. and one for off road. Route: Cedar Hill to the Euclid Avenue Route: Canterbury to Brockway to Tul- For more information, contact Years bike commuting: 9 bike lanes. lamore to Lee Road. When I ride to my Joy Henderson at 216-321-8081. Clothing: I wear my work clothes to Frequency: All seasons. The coldest studio, I take the sidewalk down Cedar ride: a button down shirt and casual that I’ve ridden in is 10°F. Hill, cut through CWRU parking lots to innovators circle continued from page 9 futureheights continued from page 8 tive director of the Coventry SID and “are held in high regard here in the (Seitz-Agin Hardware). later, Megan opment director, work on a more sustain- coordinates the Coventry Street Fair. Heights. People speak of them with Johnson, interim director of the Heights able zoning code, and the rehabilitation Joel Borwick operated Seitz-Agin the type of affection normally reserved Independent Business Alliance, said local of vacant houses and school buildings Hardware on Lee Road for more than for lifelong friends. They run the kind businesses that are active in the commu- as big steps the city has taken since she 35 years, and was president of the Cedar of iconic businesses that define the nity have “really kept us together.” joined council 18 months ago. Lee SID. Borwick and his staff received Heights for a lot of people. Truly, they “Encouraging spending at local places Stephens encouraged attendees to many awards over the years for their are ambassadors for our cities.” is one of the best things we can do to lobby their federal and state officials to customer service. View a video of the event at http:// keep the Heights strong,” Johnson said. change policies that allocate more fund- Although the store closed in www.vimeo.com/25540797. “Anytime there’s a choice, shop locally.” ing to building infrastructure in new June, Borwick continues to serve the To learn more about the Innovator’s Cheryl Stephens, Cleveland Heights communities than to fixing it in older community. He helped found the Circle, visit www.futureheights.org or call city council member, was the last to take cities. Her message to the audience: Heights Youth Club and serves as its 216-320-1423. the microphone and acknowledged the “Don’t let them take our money away!” president. complexity of the problems the city is In her remarks at the induction cer- Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- facing. “there is no cookie-cutter an- Lewis Pollis, a lifelong Cleveland Heights emony, FutureHeights board member tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the swer” she said, adding that the municipal resident and a graduate of Heights High, Judi Miles said that all of the inductees Heights Observer. government is making strides to fix them. is an Observer intern and a sophomore at She cited the hiring of an economic devel- Brown University. independents continued from page 1 about Independents Week and other with the mission of building a vital local membership of about 45 independent pendents Week schedule of events is HiBA initiatives and specials, commu- economy based on independent, locally businesses in Cleveland Heights and available online at the HiBA website, nity members are encouraged to “Take owned businesses; and helping local University Heights. The fee for business www.shopHiBA.org. the Pledge to Buy Local/Buy Independent entrepreneurs to thrive by uniting and membership is $100 a year, with other Whenever Possible” at www.shopHiBA. educating the public about the benefits membership levels available for indi- Megan Johnson is the interim executive org. of recycling their money within the viduals and nonprofit organizations. director of the Heights Independent Business HiBA was launched October 2010 community. Currently, HiBA boasts a More information about the Inde- Alliance. Heights Observer July 1, 2011 11 www.heightsobserver.org community news YWCA gives permanent housing to former foster girls
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The second floor of the YWCA build- ing on Prospect Avenue has been re- purposed to house Cuyahoga County’s young women who have aged out of foster care. The newly renovated facili- ties, called Independence Place, include 23 furnished efficiency apartments with kitchenettes, bathrooms, closets and basic household items, as well as a com- munity room, laundry facilities and a playroom for children. Three YWCA employees who live in the Heights helped make the a m ara K atz $5 million undertaking possible: Gina S The YWCA building on Prospect Avenue is now the home of young women in Cuyahoga County who have aged out of foster care. Cheverine, chief program officer; Fannie Johnson-Baxter, manager of supportive services; and Margaret Mitchell, presi- diploma, they do not have a home, they spend time on career development. month. Miller said the project speaks to dent and CEO of the YWCA. Mitchell do not have preparation for work, and Funding for the program came how the local community can respond said planning for Independence Place without the Y stepping in, it really is a from low-income housing tax credits, to needs for such programs on a grass- has been a top priority for her since she bleak situation,” Mitchell said. donors, and federal, state and local roots level. Independence Place also joined the organization in May. Independence Place houses women governments. The project also received provides a model that could be used in “This is not a halfway house, between the ages of 18 and 24. “It’s a historic tax credits, which meant ar- repurposing other Cleveland Heights or a temporary solution,” Mitchell time when you have a certain degree chitects and contractors had to ensure buildings. explained. “The housing is such a sta- of independence, but at the same time, that the integrity of the building was “The YWCA building was built bilizing factor. Being able to have a you’re still very dependent on parents or preserved throughout construction, during the 1920s, and most of our archi- permanent home, a telephone number guardians to get you to that next step. according to Chuck Miller, of Doty tecture dates back to that time,” he said. where you can be reached, access to a And when you come out of foster care, & Miller Architects. Repurposing old “They were trying to build for future computer on a regular basis, all of these that really isn’t there for you,” Mitchell buildings is a green concept in itself, generations, and so it’s very sturdy, and are basic necessities that help move your explained. but Independence Place also meets we wanted to maintain that. With the life forward. Our goal is to see each of With the YWCA’s support, resi- requirements for LEED (Leadership adaptations we’ve made to this, there’s our residents move into a life of inde- dents pay rent on a sliding scale, de- in Energy and Environmental Design) no reason we can’t use this building for pendence and self-sufficiency.” pending on their income level. Child Silver certification by the United States another 100 years.” Each year, about 200 teenagers in care and education are provided through Green Building Council. “When we think about the YWCA’s Cuyahoga County become too old for the YWCA’s Nurturing Independence “There are lots of challenges associ- mission—eliminating racism and em- foster care. and Aspirations (NIA) program, which ated with renovating old buildings,” said powering women—we have to make “They age out when they turn 18, helps the young women overcome Miller, a resident of Cleveland Heights sure we are thinking about those who but many do not have a high school various challenges and enables them to and a founder of FutureHeights. Reno- are often last, lost and the least among vating Independence Place included us,” Mitchell said. using cleaner fuel, new electricity and For more information, go to www. plumbing and the use of sustainable and ywcaofcleveland.org. locally produced materials. Tenants moved in last January, and Kelli Fontenot is a writer and editor living an opening ceremony was held last in Cleveland Heights.
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borhood. There were “mothers and ond street fair, currently scheduled for fathers running around . . . screaming July 24, will happen. “We’ll talk to the for their children,” he said. city, the community, the merchants,” he Cleveland Heights Police Chief said. “No decision has been made at this Jeffrey Robertson said most of the point. None.” troublemakers were from outside of If it goes on as planned, Presser Cleveland Heights, and had used social suggested alterations designed to inhibit media to find out about the street fair. another flash mob, such as charging Of those arrested, only two or three admission and shortening the hours. were Cleveland Heights residents, he Robertson also is not yet sure if said. he would want the second street fair “Fortunately, nobody got hurt,” to be cancelled. He said he wants to Robertson said. Presser also noted that see how successful the new ordinances “there wasn’t really any major violence” and surveillance systems are at and, as far as he knew, there had not preventing crime in Coventry Village Arts and Crafts been any property damage. before he expresses an opinion on the • Elite Sponsors• In one response to the disturbance, matter. Musicians & Entertainment a special Cleveland Heights City Coun- The Youth of Coventry advocated Euclid Beach Rocket Car Cedar Fairmount S.I.D. cil meeting was scheduled for 5:30 p.m. passionately against canceling the fair. Pony Rides & Kid’s Games Wednesday, June 29 to discuss an emer- “We do not want that,” Nelson said. Chase Bank gency amendment to the city’s curfew “We don’t want to lose what Cleveland Animal Adoptions, Balloon Clown policies, Cleveland Heights Mayor Heights is known for.” Ballroom Dancing Demonstrations Dave’s Markets Edward Kelley said. Council seemed at least somewhat Rockefeller Cleveland Lecture At the very latest, the legislation moved by the students’ appeals. Kelley, Edward Jones Investments will be enacted at the next regularly who spent about 30 minutes meeting Cleveland History Writers Discussion scheduled council meeting, July 5, he with Robertson and the Youth of Cov- Merchant’s Specials Fifth Third Bank said. entry, said he empathized with them Food, Food, Food In addition, Robertson said the city because he had spent much of his time Face Painting Future Heights will install 24 surveillance cameras around hanging out on Coventry when he was Coventry Village. While these will help in their age. Bouncer Heights Center Building identifying suspects when problems arise, the cameras’ main purpose is to deter Lewis Pollis, a lifelong Cleveland Heights criminal activity: “These aren’t going to resident and a graduate of Heights High, For information call 216.791.3172 or visit www.cedarfairmount.org be subtle cameras,” he said. is an Observer intern and a sophomore at Presser is not sure whether the sec- Brown University. Heights Observer July 1, 2011 12 www.heightsobserver.org heights library Heights Libraries first pet show draws howls, meows, ribbits of delight
Sheryl Banks pet, and to demonstrate what makes each pet special. Some dogs did tricks, Maybe it was the robo dwarf hamsters and several pets wore costumes, includ- that said it best: “Squeal!” ing a cat named Gizmo, who sported The small patch of lawn across a baseball cap and Cleveland Indians the street from the Lee Road Library T-shirt. could barely contain the action and Each pet clearly had a special place excitement as pets, owners and specta- in the heart of its owner. “It was so tors enjoyed the Heights Libraries’ first interesting to hear from the kids what community pet show on June 15. they loved about their pets, and to hear The show was made possible by a them describe life at home with them,” grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Founda- said Drak. “These animals are clearly tion, in honor of children’s author Keat’s well-loved family members.” book, Pet Show! Like the show in the The show also featured an educa- book, the library’s pet show featured a tional component: The van Bakeren surprising variety of animals. Foundation, a local nonprofit animal- In addition to dogs and cats, the welfare organization, was on hand to young participants brought dwarf frogs, educate both kids and adults about the fish, a ferret, a rabbit, a toad, dwarf ham- importance of proper pet care, including sters, and even a sow bug (also known as regular checkups and vaccinations. a “roly poly”). Henry Drak, children’s librarian, Sheryl Banks is the marketing and community ch-uh public library courtesy emceed the event, encouraging each relations manager for Cleveland Heights- Henry Drak, Heights children's librarian, asks sisters Natalie (left) and Claire Nichols about their dog‘s child to tell the crowd about his or her University Heights Public Library. fashion choices.
Cleveland Heights-University Summer lunch and summer Heights Public Library Board reading go hand in hand Sheryl Banks program.” meeting highlights According to Nancy Levin, library Heights Libraries’ summer lunch pro- director, “These programs comple- gram, in partnership with the Cleveland ment each other perfectly.” Levin Foodbank, is off to a great start this year, spent time on the first day of the lunch May 16, 2011 Public service report April highlights with the number of lunches distributed program signing up young book lovers for • In partnership with the Cuyahoga County the first week significantly higher than the reading program, and sending them All board members were present. Board of Health, Children’s Services offered the 2010 numbers for the same week. on to the children’s department to hand five weeks of the Explore Your Neighbor- Those numbers correspond to what ap- in their forms. Freegal trial membership hood program. More 50 children were pears to be an increase in the number Levin explained, “The lunch program The board discussed a proposal for a trial member- involved in activities involving gardening, ship to the music downloading service, Freegal. composting, water quality, and soil. of kids signing up for Heights Libraries’ draws them in, and the reading program The trial membership, involving 12 other Clevnet • The Cleveland Museum of Art’s Art to Go summer reading program this season. will hopefully keep them coming back for libraries, would last for six months, at a cost of program came to Lee Road with a program “So far this year, we have more kids a lifetime.” $12,016.67. Each library cardholder could down- on ancient Egypt. Nearly 30 children signed up than we had last year at this load three songs a week from the Sony Music learned about the Nile and mummifica- time,” noted Susan Black, children’s ser- Sheryl Banks is the marketing and community catalog. The downloaded songs would remain tion. vices librarian, “And a lot of those kids relations manager for Cleveland Heights- indefinitely on a patron’s device. • Jane Kessler of Appletree Books and Su- have come right from the summer lunch University Heights Public Library. zanne DeGaetano of Mac’s Backs will join Noble Neighborhood Library news Coventry Librarian Pat Gray in planning the Director Nancy Levin and Board President Audrey 2011-2012 Local Author Series. What’s going on at your library? Cole discussed their experiences with Noble’s • Coventry has begun a series of ASL (Ameri- All branches reopening celebration. They thanked the Friends can sign language) classes as a result of a Summer reading programs for children, Wednesday, July 27, 3:30–5 p.m. for an incredible effort put into the fundraiser, $6,000 grant from the Cleveland Hearing teens and adults last all summer! It’s not West African Art: Craft-making for kids (Reg- held May 12. & Speech Center. too late to sign up—just ask a librarian. istration required.) The board approved a budget for Phase II of • The University Heights City Beautiful Com- Visit www.heightslibrary.org. the Noble Neighborhood Library renovation. The mission will provide advice and volunteers Noble Neighborhood Library initial budget of $216,881.56 includes architect to help with planting and maintaining the Coventry Village Library 2800 Noble Road, 216-291-5665 fees not to exceed $18,000 plus expenses. Studio front yard of the University Heights Library. 1925 Coventry Road, 216-321-3400 Fridays, July 1–29, 10:30–11 a.m. Techne will continue as architectural firm. • Kent State library and information science Wednesdays, July 6–27, 12–1 p.m. Reading Rumpus: Fun and Games for Early student Nancy Mocsarin is continuing a Tai Chi and Qi Gong Literacy Home Repair Resource Center library practicum project at the University Heights Thursday, July 7, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, July 7 and 21, 7–8 p.m. The library will partner with the HRRC to house the Library to review archival materials to Deaf Culture Film Series Read with the Teachers Night repair library developed by HRRC over a number digitize for the Cleveland Memory Project Monday, July 18 of years. In addition to books and DVDs, a vast database. Reading Comics: Cancer Vixen by Marisa University Heights Library 13866 Cedar Road, University Hts., collection of handouts from the classes will be Acocella Marchetto 216-321-4700 posted online. The HRRC collection will become LWV observer: Anne S. McFarland. Tuesdays, July 5–26, 6–9, p.m. part of the adult collection and will feature home Lee Road Library 2345 Lee Road, 216-932-3600 “The World in Your Neighborhood” foreign repair experts appearing on a regular basis to Look for earlier and often expanded postings of meeting summaries online Friday, July 8, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. film series help with queries from the public. Target date for at www.heightsobserver.org. Let’s Make Comics! (Workshop for sixth to Wednesdays, July 6–27, 12:30–2:30 p.m. completion of the project is January 2012. See disclaimer on page 5. eighth graders. Registration required.) Senior Spot: Programs for Seniors Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, July 6–27, 2–2:30 p.m. Garden Herbs: Use and Preservation (Registra- Stories in the Park (at Purvis Park, University tion required.) Heights)
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Balancing family life and learning to another time. Carpooling, or rotating juggle have much in common. No system other obligations with families partici- Parenting Q & A is perfect, but here are a few strategies pating in the same activities, will ease that might help you get a little closer to your schedule a bit, too. Ellen Barrett, a parent educator at Family keeping all of those balls in the air: • Delegate more tasks to your kids. Connections (formerly known as Heights Par- • Prioritize. Make a list of the things you As they get older they will be able to ent Center) for the last 12 years, fields questions have to do—all of the family, school contribute more to household chores about the daily ups and downs of parenting. and work obligations. Then, list the and free up your time a bit. The same issues impact many parents. If you extra things you’d like to do. Put them • Don’t skimp on “me time.” It is OK have questions you would like Barrett to in order of importance for your family to put your needs ahead of your kids’ respond to in this column, please e-mail her at or for you personally. Put each one in needs sometimes. If entertaining or [email protected]. juggle when he was about nine years old. a category, such as ongoing, seasonal, being involved in your church or com- He went outside and started to throw one-time obligation. Ask yourself how munity contributes to your happiness, Q. My husband and I have two children, three balls in the air. At first he had to much time and energy you would need make those priorities as well. Taking ages five and seven. I always thought I’d dart wildly around the yard to try and to devote to each activity, then rank care of yourself is vital to the health be the mom who could work outside the catch them all. He dropped more than them and make some choices. Learn to and welfare of your family. home, prepare nutritious meals, attend he caught, so he put one ball down and say no to the activities that fall farther • Make time for your marriage. Like PTA meetings, volunteer at our church tried to juggle just two. down on your priority list—and let taking care of yourself, nurturing your and in the community, and entertain After he got the hang of that, and yourself feel OK about that. marriage is essential and will con- friends. Each year, as the kids get older, was able to stand in one place, smoothly • Build collaboration and teamwork. tribute to the feelings of success and I expect to find time for all of that. I’m catching each ball, he added the third Look for ways to share obligations, satisfaction you are seeking. waiting for our family life to get easier, ball back in. Again, he darted back and such as being part of a committee or Above all, don’t be afraid to drop a to feel more settled, and for us to be forth, out of breath, catching each ball taking on small tasks that are part of ball now and then. No mom is perfect able to enjoy each other and do more before it hit the ground. Little by little, a bigger project, so that you can make and no family runs smoothly all of the than just survive. How can I find time as he learned to perfect his timing and a contribution without overextending time. Just like learning to juggle, some- for work and family, and have some kind toss, he mastered the juggling—but not yourself. “Kid-share” with another times you’ll have to put a few balls down of a life outside that as well? without much trial and error, practice family—watch their kids on occa- and other times you’ll be able to pick A. I remember watching my son learn to and readjustment. sion so that they in turn watch yours some up—and it does get easier. Gearity garden grows plants and learners Simone Quartell grade class has been feeding the birds. Throughout the 2010–11 school year, In 2008, as a new parent at Gearity Pro- students planted six raised flower beds, fessional Development School, Joshua 15 apple and pear trees, shrubs and some Hunter proposed starting a learning blueberry bushes. They frequently went garden. Three years later, that garden outside to pull weeds and pick up trash is an important part of the school com- in the garden. munity. Last May, the school held a spring “Gardens are a really good way to event for maintenance work, plant- get parents and students involved in ing and fun. Students planted flowers, many different ways,” Hunter said. “The onions, radishes, corn, squash and car- students learn the importance of work- rots. Students who attended the event ing hard together, learn about food and painted two murals: one with flowers and handprints for the garden, and another classified ads painted entirely in blue. Joe Mendes and his fourth grade students will likely paint SEW WHAT! fish on that one. The garden received financial sup- Sewing Instruction ages 9 and up port from several organizations. Topsoil was donated by the school district. Small groups In 2009, a $250 grant from Reaching Individual attention Heights enabled the school to purchase Classes now forming fruit trees. This past school year, a $5,000
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meeting highlights program established with John Carroll University. what they do is important. The school climate Using criteria set by the state, the district and the will be assessed annually with input from staff, MAY 17, 2011 university will select qualified teachers, most likely students and parents. The handbook will be All board members were present. those who are working toward becoming, or al- updated accordingly. considered in 2011. ready are, master teachers. Financial forecast Building managers The board discussed the fiscal year 2012 budget Revenue options Staff reassignment Several building manager positions were created and the five-year forecast. The forecast—which Dr. Joseph Micheller presented alternative options Of 589 teachers in the district, 124 (about 20 last year to coordinate support staff at the build- includes a three-year history, the actual year, and for revenue, which would require policy changes. percent) will move to a different building or small ing level. In July, Steve Shergalis will recommend four years beyond, thus encompassing 2008–15— School choice, private schools, home schooling, school. a full-time position to support the middle school must be approved in October and May despite charter schools, online charter schools, vouchers, • Among the elementary schools, teaching staff will principals because the middle school assistant changing revenue due to uncertainties at the state and tuition are drawing students from the district. be distributed so that each school has a mix of principal position has been eliminated. and local level. HB 153 eliminates caps on the number of charter experienced and less experienced staff. Board members expressed concern that the The schools receive revenue from real estate schools. Interdistrict open enrollment includes 78 • At the middle schools, more content-licensed new job description for building managers seemed taxes, personal property tax, tuition, investment percent of all Ohio districts. The impact on CH- teachers will be assigned. ambiguous. Shergalis said that the day-to-day interest, state foundation programs, state rollback UH schools is loss of revenue, with most students • At the high school, the four remaining small responsibilities will be to continue to provide tech- and homestead reimbursements, tuition, federal going to Cleveland, where innovative schools are schools will be reorganized. The number of nical expertise and that the goal of better utilizing Medicaid, and miscellany. Expenditures include marketed. The district can choose to participate in students taking the core curriculum will be maxi- support staff will be an evolutionary process. salaries and wages, fringe benefits, purchased open enrollment and sponsor a district community mized and career tech programs will be matched services, materials and supplies, textbooks, and school and/or e-school. The district must market the to the appropriate small school. Levy capital outlays. The budget is projected to have a small classes at the elementary level or develop an The lay finance committee met May 25 and balance for 2011–13, but a deficit is projected for online community school. The board must consider Bullying prevention program determined that a levy is needed and recom- 2014–15 due to cuts in state and federal monies. many factors if the district is to participate in the The program seeks to prevent bullying through mended one be placed on the November ballot. Reduced tax collections at the local and state school choice option. education and systematic discipline. A committee, The millage will be determined at a June 22 lay levels, along with drastic and substantive legisla- which includes staff from the Alternative Learning finance meeting and then put before the board tion at the state level, will impact the financial LWV observer: Lillian Houser. Environment, social workers, and program special- for consideration at the July 5 meeting. situation of public schools. The 2007 levy was ists for behavior and student conduct, reviewed affected by home foreclosures and residential JUNE 7, 2011 current procedures, the results of a survey, and a LWV observer: Cassandra Talerico. tax complaints. The personal property tax was All board members were present. nationally recognized program at Solon’s Orchard reduced by 2 percent per year with the lost Middle School, and developed the Tiger Proud and revenue reimbursed by the state. HB 153 would Race to the Top (RttT) Bully-Free program for all levels. reduce this reimbursement by half in 2012 and On June 2, the “scope of work” for the second year Tiger Proud aims to change the culture through Look for earlier and often expanded eliminate it in 2013. Interest rates are low and of RttT was submitted to the Ohio Department of positive behavioral support, positive messages, postings of meeting summaries online state funding is expected to decrease. Negotiated Education. The district will receive an additional resources, and support. Student ideas are central at www.heightsobserver.org. salary items, health care, utilities, and non-salary $60,000, which selected teachers will be able to to implementation. An anti-bullying handbook for See disclaimer on page 5. items are expected to increase. A levy should be use to offset tuition in a professional development students and parents also helps parents know that
Blame no substitute for constructive public policy More stories online at www.heightsobserver.org five years of classroom experience for THE COMMON teachers to master the vast array of GOOD skills that make up the portfolio of an effective teacher. As Cleveland Heights teacher leader Laurel Chapman explains Susie Kaeser it, “There is expertise that can’t be front loaded in a teacher preparation pro- The blame game rarely works when gram.” While it takes time to master the it comes to finding good solutions to complex work of teaching, the supply complex issues. One such issue is how of effective new teachers is stymied by to ensure that every child has access to a high attrition rate in the early years. an effective teacher. About half of new teachers leave by the There is little disagreement that ef- fifth year. The main cause: frustration fective teachers are the most important with their own lack of effectiveness. resource a school has for educating its The medical profession uses resi- children. The literature is full of evidence dency programs to develop new doctors that the quality of the classroom teacher by having them work with patients makes a huge difference to student under the tutelage of experienced physi- Have a Garden Party! learning, especially for children who cians. Fortunately, we are now applying have limited support at home. Creating this model to the teaching profession, a supply of effective teachers is a great and it is working. FATHER’SDAY 20% way to improve student outcomes. In 2002, the Ohio legislature man- JUNE 19TH There are plenty of voices sug- dated that local school districts imple- OFF gesting that teachers are incompetent, ment programs to ease new teachers Pottery & underworked and overpaid. Their plan into the real work of the classroom. Our for increasing student achievement is to local school district has fully embraced Statuary! fire bad teachers, cut their pay, and give this strategy and is having great results. unregulated charter schools more oppor- New teachers are learning, sticking with tunities to use public money. To me, this teaching and thriving. Next year, Ohio 25% exemplifies the blaming approach, and is slated to turn the entry-year program the real goal is to cut spending; it’s not a into a four-year residency program. OFF path to more effective public schools. Deborah Delisle, former state superin- Garden Firing bad teachers is not a plan tendent, included this initiative in Ohio’s for creating a supply of highly effective Race to the Top proposal. If the initiative Decor teachers. survives Ohio’s change in leadership, new While widespread layoffs of teachers teachers will receive support that should due to deep cuts in public school funding translate into an even larger pool of ef- Feeling is creating a temporary supply of out-of- fective teachers. work experienced teachers, that is not Giving every student access to a Lucky? a long-term solution to having a pool great education depends on giving them of high quality teachers for every class- great teachers. Blame will not improve July 13-19 room. Our population is growing and the outcomes. Mentoring programs are prov- KT0611 baby boomer teacher corps is leaving in ing that investing in new teachers will. droves. The problem isn’t our inability to weed out a few bad apples; the policy Susie Kaeser is a longtime resident of Cleve- problem is a looming shortage. land Heights. She is the former director of One rule of thumb in teacher de- Reaching Heights and current board member Mon - Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5 velopment circles is that it takes about of the Home Repair Resource Center. Heights Observer July 1, 2011 15 www.heightsobserver.org heights schools Teaching new teachers: it’s all about learning
Susie Kaeser that deal with survival issues and critical skills, such as differentiating between “As much as I would like to forget my instruction and classroom management. first year, I cannot. Like most new teach- Teachers have up to nine half-days of ers, I felt entirely overwhelmed and released time to observe one another questioned my ability on a daily basis— teaching, observe and reflect on the not a good feeling,” remembered Brad practices of master teachers, develop Hallam, who teaches math at Monticello effective teaching materials, and prepare Middle School in Cleveland Heights. for two evaluation visits from the prin- Thanks to the support of a mentor cipal, which influence whether to rehire teacher assigned to him through the them for the next year. school district’s Entry-Year Teacher “We have a strong program because Program, he not only survived the tran- Laurie Chapman knows what she is talk- sition into classroom reality, but also ing about and she is so empowering,” became a teacher leader in the Cleveland said Hallam. Heights-University Heights City School McDaniel agreed. “Laurie is perfect District. for the position. She has a good way “My mentor supported me in many of helping people capitalize on their ways, but perhaps in no greater way strengths. Teachers hear her messages; than by advocating for me to myself,” they don’t feel beat up by her even when he recalled. “It kept me in the game.” she is critical,” she explained. During the 2010–11 school year, his The investment of expertise in the courtesy CH - UH C itycourtesy S chool District eighth year teaching, Hallam became a Laurel Chapman (left) and Nylajean McDaniel lead the program that supports new teachers in the program is paying off. This year, all 21 mentor himself, and offered confidence- CH-UH district. Twenty-one teachers completed the Entry-Year Teacher Program in 2010-11, fulfilling the of the first-time educators were rehired boosting support to Monticello math requirements to earn their five-year Ohio teaching licenses. by the district and earned their five-year teacher Sarah Cusick. They spent the teaching licenses, in part because they year exploring what good teaching looks teaching in 1989, she was on her own. tion provides a framework for weekly participated in the program. All 19 of like and how to make it a reality in her She believes that the program provides teacher-mentor interactions and self- the teachers who started in 2006–07 are classroom. a structure to support new teachers and reflection, and mandates that each new still teaching, countering the predicted “By stepping back and listening to ends the isolation. It promotes collabo- teacher produce a personal professional 50 percent attrition rate. The program Sarah, it helped me understand what it ration, and it validates teachers looking development plan. Successful comple- also works to weed out people with low means to be a good teacher. Now I can to one another for ideas and support. tion of this yearlong exploration of chances of success. Thus, 7 of the 24 new really articulate the characteristics of Berusch mentored fellow English teaching practice, informed by the teachers in 2007–08 were not rehired. good teaching,” said Hallam. teacher Emile Snitley. “My job was to teacher’s immediate experience, also As Chapman looked over the list of “An initial sense of failure is predict- help her feel successful. It’s hard to see serves as the final requirement for earn- teachers who passed through the pro- able,” said 36-year veteran teacher Laurel what you are good at early in your teach- ing a five-year teaching certificate. gram since 2005, she smiled and nodded. Chapman, who is coordinator of the ing career,” observed Berusch. “The bo- “Growing teachers is a big priority Nearly 80 percent of them are still em- Entry-Year programs. She had a hand in nus of mentoring is I had an opportunity for us, “ says Nylajean McDaniel, direc- ployed by the school district, but even the design of this state-mandated initia- to learn from a creative new teacher.” tor of personnel for the district, who more important, they are the teacher tive, and in its local implementation in In 2002, the Ohio Department of works hand in hand with Chapman to leaders in their schools. The program 2002. This year, Chapman matched 18 Education mandated that local school oversee the development of new teach- is creating the future stars in a greatly new teachers and 3 new counselors with districts create Entry-Year programs to ers. “We invest in it, and we expect to changed profession where collaboration accomplished educators, and guided mentor new teachers. Raised expecta- see the payoff in student achievement and a willingness to keep learning are the the teams through activities to for- tions for student achievement called for and teacher retention.” keys to success. tify the new education graduates. Since a more systematic way to ensure that all The school district’s Entry-Year she started her master mentor position, students have access to highly effective Teacher Program goes beyond the state’s Susie Kaeser is a longtime resident of Cleve- she has observed more than 150 new teachers. An aging teaching corps and expectations. Under Chapman’s guid- land Heights. She is the former director of teachers. high attrition rates among new teach- ance, teachers participate in monthly Reaching Heights and current board member “Within less than 10 days in the ers limit the supply. In addition, there professional development meetings of the Home Repair Resource Center. classroom, eager and well-prepared new was greater recognition that teaching is teachers are overwhelmed by the fear complex and expert teachers—who are that they can’t succeed. They don’t know able to help diverse learners achieve at A senior promenade how much they don’t know until they high levels—don’t show up on their first begin the job. A lot of teaching can’t be day of teaching. front-loaded in teacher preparation pro- The need to replace retiring teachers grams. It can only be developed in the and to raise student achievement makes process of taking charge of a classroom,” the supply of highly effective teachers an said Chapman. important local concern. The CH-UH For Lisa Berusch, Heights High school district, which employs around English teacher and a mentor, it took 600 teachers, has had an average of 40 until her fifth year to feel that she had retiring teachers each year for the last the basics down. When she started five years. Fifty left this year, according to Tom Schmida, president of AFT Local 795.
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Heights Observer July 1, 2011 16 www.heightsobserver.org community news Historian to lecture on Rockefeller’s local legacy at 10th annual Discover Cedar-Fairmount Festival placed the 81 Rockefeller homes in Deanna Bremer Fisher Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland on the National Register of Historic “Cleveland had a huge impact on Rock- Places. She is a founder of the Forest efeller’s success,” said Sharon Gregor, an Hill Historic Preservation Society, East Cleveland resident and author of served as its first president, and chaired two books about John D. Rockefeller. the City of East Cleveland’s historic As part of the 10th annual Discover preservation board. Cedar Fairmount Festival on Aug. 7, Still working on documenting Gregor will give a presentation about Rockefeller in Cleveland, Gregor said, her research at 1:30 p.m. in the Alcazar’s “There is so much more out there.” A music room. third book is in the works. Gregor says she began her research For more information call 216-791- hoping to address the accuracy of the 3172 or visit www.cedarfairmount.org. myths and legends that surround Rock- efeller, the richest man in the world at Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- the turn of the 19th century. “For exam- tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the ple,” she said, “many people believe that Heights Observer. Rockefeller never returned to Cleveland after the 1914–15 tax dispute. In fact, he returned several times and frequently “Tuck-Point” Turner credited Cleveland for his success.” Restorative Cosmetic Masonry Gregor’s first book, Forest Hill: Specializing in Heirloom Homes The Rockefeller Estate (2006, Arcadia of America, Images of America series), Artisans, NOT Bricklayers describes in detail Rockefeller’s 300- acre estate and summer home, in what Ohio’s Only Lime-Registered Mason is now Forest Hill Park and the Forest e ONLY Mortar to Use on Hill neighborhood in Cleveland Heights Your Antique Brick Work! and East Cleveland. Her second book, Rockefeller’s In Masonry Since 1974 Cleveland (2010, Arcadia of America, t*OTVSFEt3FGFSFODFTt"(SFFO#VTJOFTT Postcard History series), gives a visual tour of Cleveland during Rockefeller’s For expert workmanship, time. Gregor dedicates two pages per For her presentation, Gregor will Golf Championship in 1907. The Eu- CALL ME TODAY! topic and provides detailed descriptions examine the myths and discuss little- clid Club was located in Cleveland 440-716-0919 in the captions, a treatment she hopes known stories about John D. Rock- Heights, at the intersection of Cedar and SEE MY WORK ON FACEBOOK will enable readers to locate the historic efeller, including a surprise visit he made Norfolk roads. sites in the present day. to the Euclid Club’s National Amateur Gregor coordinated the effort that
CHHS athletes sign letters of intent
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Heights Observer July 1, 2011 17 www.heightsobserver.org community news Luna Bakery Cafe opens to the delight of neighbors
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In the interest of full disclosure, I went to the newly opened Luna Bakery and Café fully intending for it to be just what I wanted. My wife and I had wanted a place like this near our house for many years. We envisioned a relaxed place a few minutes walk from our house where we could get a light bite, specifically crepes, sandwiches, salads, and pastries, with an urban café feel. We also harbored a desire for it to offer our favorite des- sert, which no one in Cleveland seems to offer—pots de crème au chocolat, the rendition of chocolate so sublime it makes mousse look silly. So we dropped into Luna on opening day, and there it all was. A simple menu consisting of crepes, paninis, and a few salads, as well as breakfast items, such as eggs and oatmeal. The showcase had d eanna bremer fisher a variety of desserts—cookies, tarts, Luna Bakery Cafe owners (l to r) Tatyana Rehn, John Emerman and Bridget Thiebault. cupcakes, cheesecake, and to our great delight, yes, pots de crème au chocolat! Luna Bakery Cafe also fortunate. enjoy at any given moment is a matter Luna Bakery and Café, located at 2482 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights The menu features a variety of of pure speculation. 2482 Fairmount Boulevard in Cleveland Mon.–Fri. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. simple fare. We had a black forest ham Of course, we finished our meal Heights, is a partnership of Flour Girl Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. crepe with spinach, cheese and mustard, with the pots de crème au chocolat, and our daughter had a chocolate cupcake owner Bridget Thiebault and Stone 216-231-8585 and the portabello crepe with sum- Oven owners Tatyana Rehn and John mer squash, goat cheese and artichoke with mocha butter crème. Both were Emerman. The store occupies two store- pesto. Both were very good, especially excellent. fronts, one side is the bakery and the wanted to open another business and the portabello crepe. Each came with We could not be happier with this other is the café. The décor of the café was seeking a partner to help him run a small amount of tomato and onion new neighborhood amenity, and expect is simple and clean, with stucco walls, it. He searched online for pastry chefs. salsa. All crepes are available made with to be regulars. exposed concrete and brick, wood floors The second person he interviewed was either buckwheat or traditional batter. and seating for about 24. There is also an Thiebault, who happened to live in Our daughter had a turkey and cheese Hugh Fisher lives on Fairmount Boulevard, a inviting patio and ample parking. Cleveland Heights. The two storefronts panini and enjoyed it, which is saying bit too close to Luna Bakery and Café and their Emerman told us that he had becoming available on Fairmount was something because what she decides to pots de crème au chocolat for comfort!
Cedar-Taylor merchants move toward organizing a district association
Jim Perkins quirkiest business district ever. The Peter Rubin, president and CEO merchants of Cedar and Taylor need to of the Coral Company, owns the prop- The stretch of businesses at Cedar and embrace what we are and run with it,” erty on the University Heights side of Taylor roads, from Cedarbrook Road he said. Cedar-Taylor. “Quality merchants of to Washington Boulevard, hope they Quintana believes the next steps for The Cedar Taylor Business District Cedar Taylor are energizing the district
the Cedar-Taylor district are to create an J eanette sloan and re-encouraging the potential of the will soon be as popular a destination as The Cedar Taylor Business District. Coventry Village and Cedar and Lee. identity and improve the streetscape. “It district,” Rubin said. Business owners on this stretch, will take some time for merchants and Cleveland Heights city officials, Rubin, like Thompson, is encourag- such as Alex Quintana of Quintana’s residents to believe what is going on including Howard Thompson, director ing the uniqueness of Cedar-Taylor and Barber and Dream Spa, believe that here, but once they do, this district will of economic development, are working hopes to add different kinds of shops something special is happening in their take off,” says Quintana. with the district’s merchants to further than already exist in other commercial business district. Quintana, who has A merchant association will help energize the commercial strip–in part by districts. Rubin believes the next step is also helped to found the Heights Inde- unite the district and take care of basic trying to attract more businesses. getting current merchants inspired, or- pendent Business Alliance, is working to needs. Such associations, which already “By bringing in merchants that add ganized and energized—after which the create a merchants association for the exist at Coventry, Cedar-Lee and Cedar- quality to the Cedar-Taylor district, the district’s own makeup will do the rest. Cedar-Taylor district. Fairmount, assess monthly fees to their district as a whole increases in quality,” “There’s a secret to the Cedar Taylor The opening of Melt Bar and Grilled members to pay for signage, landscaping said Thompson. district. Come discover it,” said Rubin. last year gave the district a notable and beautification. It also could fund a Because the district straddles the boost, but Quintana believes this is only Special Improvement District (SID), border of Cleveland Heights and Uni- Jim Perkins is a student at John Carroll the beginning. which can attract grants and funding for versity Heights, University Heights also University and a Heights Observer sum- “We may quite possibly have the other improvements. is contributing to the effort. mer intern.
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Heights Observer July 1, 2011 18 www.heightsobserver.org heights shops Reflections has helped Heights homeowners design beautiful interiors for more than 30 years
Kaye Lowe
Many homeowners are looking for ways to spruce up their homes this summer. Reflections, in Cleveland Heights, in operation for more than 31 years, can assist in updating home interiors. Reflections Interior Design is lo- cated in the heart of the historic Cedar Fairmount Business District. Its design- ers have been creating beautiful homes in the Greater Cleveland area since Reita Bayman founded the business in 1980. They can help you put together a plan so you can move forward with confidence to create the home you’ve been dreaming about. In 2009, Marissa Iacovetta became the owner of the studio. She carries on the mission statement Bayman created when the business began: “To be Cleve- land’s premier interior design firm by creating appealing, comfortable spaces courtesy reflections interior d esign courtesy using the design formula. The designers One of the many inviting interiors designed by Reflections Interior Design. will identify their clients’ needs, teach them about good design, provide cre- the University of Dayton. Raby studied reflects their clients’ tastes. These include Global Views, Arteriors ative options and help them purchase design and drawing at the Cleveland The designers charge an hourly rate Home, Uttermost, Palecek and Chelsea the best products.” Institute of Art and graduated from the for their services and work on a variety House. Reflections is a full-service interior interior design department at Tri-C. of large- and small-scale projects. They To view some of the projects Reflec- design firm whose three designers work Angela Potts joined Reflections in believe everyone deserves good design, tions has completed over the years, visit cooperatively. Iacovetta, principal and 2004 and has a B.S. in interior design no matter what the budget. www.ReflectionsInteriorDesign.net. owner of Reflections, is certified by the from Ohio University and a M.F.A. from Reflections has developed relation- You can also visit the studio at 12423 National Council for Interior Design New York University’s Tisch School of ships with local tradespeople and crafts- Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights, or call Certification. She earned a B.S. in inte- the Arts. men to help with any size project. They 216-229-1000. rior design from Bowling Green State All three designers believe it is also carry many product lines, from University. their job to tell the client’s story. When high-end to budget-friendly items. Kaye Lowe is the executive director of the Anne Raby has been working at Re- approaching each project, they focus Most of the dozens of product lines Cedar Fairmount Special Improvement flections for 15 years and has a B.A. from on creating an overall design plan that they carry are exclusive to the trade. District. Cedar Fairmount’s festival Gardening at the Senior Center celebrates 10th anniversary Catherine Aldrich On June 3, five senior volunteers pur- Kaye Lowe about her research in the music room chased several dozen perennial plants of the Alcazar. Gregor also will join local and planted them in the oval garden In 2001, the Cedar Fairmount Business history authors Judith Cetina and Mar- near the entrance to the Cleveland Association decided to show its ap- ian Morton at Appletree Books, where Heights Senior Activity Center. Much preciation to its neighbors and patrons they will discuss writing about Cleveland of the garden contains annuals. Last year by hosting a street festival, with free history. and this year, senior members donated activities and lots of good food. Myxx, the soon-to-open Cleveland money to buy the perennial plants for Ten years later, the Discover Cedar Heights nightclub, will be the destination the balance of the garden. Fairmount Summer Festival has devel- for those interested in ballroom dancing. The Cleveland Heights Senior oped into a fun-filled, family-friendly Cheek-2-Cheek Dance Studio will give Activity Center is located at One Mon- event that includes many fine arts and demonstrations throughout the day. ticello Blvd. and is open from 8:30 a.m. crafts people. The Cleveland Animal Protective to 5 p.m. The festival will take place on Sun- League and the South Euclid Humane day, Aug. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. It’s still Society will have cats and dogs for adop- Catherine Aldrich is a longtime Cleveland
free and continues to offer something tion. Arts and crafts at the festival will Heights resident. d eanna bremer fisher for all age groups. This year’s musicians include paintings, jewelry, handmade include Get Back Duo, Karma Kings, clothing, pottery, soaps and lotions, pet oldboy and the Symtors Band, which treats, photography and more. will accompany dancing at the Alcazar The Cedar Fairmount festival is from 3:30–4:30 p.m. made possible through the generous The Church in Cleveland Heights support of many business sponsors and will provide children’s activities and private citizens. For more information, games. There will also be a balloon clown, visit www.cedarfairmount.org or call 216- For the Independent Spirit in all of us. Cleveland Bouncer, pony rides and the 791-3172. popular Euclid Beach Rocket Car. Celebrate your Indie Spirit with dozens of merchants of crafts and collectibles. Sharon Gregor, author of two Kaye Lowe is the executive director of the This is a street fair with flair. books about John D. Rockefeller’s years Cedar Fairmount Special Improvement nd in Cleveland, will give a presentation District. Saturday, July 2 10am - 5pm www.heightsobserver.org See more stories online www.Larchmere.com Free Car & Bicycle Parking
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Heights Observer July 1, 2011 20 www.heightsobserver.org heights arts Paramount Pictures films movie in Cleveland Heights
Lewis Pollis
Filming will take place in Cleveland Heights over the next month for a major Paramount Pictures movie called “Fun Size,” according to Susanna Niermann O’Neil, Cleveland Heights assistant city manager. Set for release in 2012, “Fun Size” is about “a sarcastic teenage girl who is forced to take her little brother trick-or- treating on Halloween, then loses him and must find him before their mother finds out,” according to a press release from the Greater Cleveland Film Com- mission. Nickelodeon’s Victoria Justice will star in the film, directed by Josh
Schwartz—producer of “The O.C.,” d eanna bremer fisher “Gossip Girl” and “Chuck.” The Paramount Pictures production crew decorates homes for Halloween in preparation for filming “Fun Size” in Cleveland Heights. Two nights of shooting will take place in Coventry Village, Niermann they are filming, she said. All extras have already been cast, production has contacted the city. O’Neil said. The exact schedule keeps Additional filming will take place Niermann O’Neil said. “People should changing, but as of now the street will be in other locations in and around Cleve- not think they can get in the movie.” Lewis Pollis, a lifelong Cleveland Heights closed to cars and pedestrians starting land, but Cleveland Heights was chosen Despite rumors that a second movie resident and graduate of Cleveland Heights at 9 p.m., July 5 and 6, she said. for these scenes because they “loved our —I, Alex Cross—will also be filmed in High, is an Observer intern and a sophomore Coventry businesses will not be too neighborhoods and liked the feel of the Cleveland Heights this summer, Nier- at Brown University. Read more on his blog: negatively impacted because Tuesdays city,” Niermann O’Neil said. mann O’Neil said nobody from that WahooBlues.com. and Wednesdays are their “slow nights,” Niermann O’Neil said. The filmmakers have said that names in the storefronts 1980 movie shot in Cain Park receives rare screening will remain in the movie. Two residential streets will also John Ewing actor (Langella) awaiting his big break, be decorated and closed for all-night a young premed student (Hulce) who filming, but the studio and city are not Frank Langella, Glynnis O’Connor turns star-struck stage manager during releasing the specific locations out of se- and Tom Hulce star in Michael Press- one unforgettable summer, and the curity concerns for the stars, Niermann man’s 1980 film, “Those Lips, Those company ingénue (O’Connor) who is O’Neil said. Eyes,” an affectionate remembrance of the object of his affections. The movie It was Paramount’s responsibility to 1950s summer stock theatre that was lasts 107 minutes and is rated R. contact, and get approval from, all the filmed largely in Cain Park. The 1980 For more information, call 216-421- residents of the neighborhoods where movie, which has never been released 7450 or visit www.cia.edu/cinematheque. on DVD, will receive a rare theatrical Tickets (at the door only) cost $9, Cin- screening, on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7 The stars of “Those lips, Those Eyes.” ematheque members $7, anyone 25 and p.m., at the Cleveland Institute of Art under $5. HeightsWrites Cinematheque, 11141 East Boulevard in ten by David Shaber, an ex-Clevelander Poem for July 2011 University Circle. who worked at Cain Park when he was John Ewing is the director of the Cleveland “Those Lips, Those Eyes” was writ- a student. The film tells of a frustrated Institute of Art Cinematheque. When people disappear from our lives, it’s an unsolvable mystery. We can never fully understand the empty space they leave. Remembering Loren Weiss —Meredith Holmes re-incarnation, because he told me he Missing Person Engineer, businessman, golfer, aviator, poet had written poetry as a young man, but abandoned the practice for 40 years. He By Loren F. Weiss By Meredith Holmes the University of Wisconsin, where he began writing again after he retired. An If you try to was a varsity golfer, in 1947. Loren was inspiration to others who stopped paint- Loren Franklin Weiss, who was the president of Pressure Castings in Euclid ing, playing an instrument, or writing lose me in the shadows poet laureate of Cleveland Heights for 31 years. He was also an avid golfer, poetry, Loren demonstrated that you of your halcyon world, from 2006 to 2007, died on June 15. My fisherman, aviator, and tennis player, can begin again. favorite memory of Loren is watching and was president of Oakwood Country it will not work. him, caught in a summer downpour, run Club. He leaves behind his wife of 57 Meredith Holmes is a freelance writer, I can fly on the instruments, all the way from the Heights Arts office years, Lita Weiss, and three children. editor and longtime resident of Cleveland I knew Loren Weiss only in his Heights. She was Cleveland Heights’s first remember? The lurking next to the Cedar Lee Theatre to his car at the far edge of the parking lot. He was incarnation as a poet. Or I should say, poet laureate. storm clouds, or fog, or darkness 80 years old at the time. can not turn me back. I sat on the committee that named Loren Weiss second poet laureate of Do not try to hide Cleveland Heights. I remember reading behind that frightening façade. with pleasure the poems in his appli- cation—especially “Watching Willie Yes, I’m scared. I lack Work,” about metal casting. I thought, the answers you can’t give. this poet has had a long and full life. He writes about things I don’t know Th s! So what! anks ng With U about—such as molten metal, Fort for Celebrati I’m in for life. McHenry, and the instrument panel of an airplane. He has the common touch. I promise . . . He would make a good poet laureate. I won’t stop the ride. And he did. Loren took great pleasure Find us on in serving Cleveland Heights and rep- Facebook resenting Heights Arts. He believed facebook.com/ Loren Weiss served as poet laureate of ZagarasMarketplace twitter.com/ZagMP Cleveland Heights from 2006 to 2007. everyone had poems inside them. “Missing Person” is from his chapbook, I’d Loren Weiss graduated from Shaker Celebrating 75 Years...From A to Zagara’s Rather Be Flying. Heights High School in 1944. He earned -FF3PBEt$MFWFMBOE)UTt0IJPt a degree in mechanical engineering from Heights Observer July 1, 2011 21 www.heightsobserver.org heights arts Scrap metal sculptor constructs life from unexpected parts
Lewis Pollis The artist must have a The first bird to greet those who pull vision when he looks at into the Barons’ driveway has a yellow- wheel torso and a black metal rod for a “mass of junk,” Baron its head and neck. Groups of eight horseshoes, painted yellow and black, says. “What do you see? are welded together to form skeletal wings, while red fan blades form elegant What forms are down tail feathers. there that strike a note Behind this first bird, another, big- ger creature stands at attention. A pair with you?” of thin black legs supports a body of fire-engine-red scrap metal. Tilting its head—a former floor scrubber with a left hand, he holds a wheel-cover shield; furnace damper crest and a lawn mower with his right, he wields a lance made piston for a nose—toward the drive, it from a window awning. His horse, Roci- engages the visitor with its large yellow nante, has a tomato-cage body covered eyes, injecting a sense of life into an in vinyl siding, with a bicycle-seat for a inanimate object that had never aspired head and shoe trees for feet. to anything more than cleaning kitchen “Once that whole area of creativ- tiles. ity develops, you’re always looking for The last line of defense, before the pieces and things,” he said. “It was all side door, is none other than a life-sized, there, it was just a matter of taking it metallic Don Quixote. Seated atop his and putting it together.” trusty steed, he looks as if he is about Nowadays, Baron is having trouble to ride off in search of a windmill, even finding the motivation to make his though there is no brain beneath his whimsical sculptures. “One of the hubcap sombrero. problems with anything is that the aging “What is within any human being process begins to interfere,” he said. In that suddenly triggers a desire to be addition, Baron has found a more fulfill- creative?” Russell Baron, a prominent ing hobby: tutoring at local elementary Cleveland-area attorney, and the man schools. “You’re making an impact . . . who crafted the figures out of junk and on a little person’s life,” he said. “It’s far scrap metal, wonders aloud. “I don’t more important than having a good weld know what it is.” on a piece of metal.” Assorted pieces in a variety of me- Baron still hopes to add more diums adorn the large house where Rus- characters to his backyard menagerie. sell, 81, and his wife Lois, 75, have lived “The spark is still there,” he said. The for 47 years. Nude sketches adorn the challenge is to “blow the spark into full basement walls, a varnished white tree flame again.” branch stands upright near the fireplace, L ewis P ollis He already has plans for his next Scrap metal artist Russell Baron stands with his first whimsical sculpture: Don Quixote andR ocinante. and a half-dozen clay heads sit on the project, an insect made with an old dining room radiator, patiently waiting ductwork-heating pipe for a body and for the day when they will be invited to mid-stride, its roller-skate feet hover- ing welding classes. “‘Geez, I gotta try sailboat setters for tail feathers. He can- eat at the table. ing above the ground. Its head—a red that,’” he recalled thinking. not explain his ability to look at these The most striking pieces, however, bicycle seat with a cock’s comb made of The artist must have a vision when pieces of junk and see the makings of a are the scrap-metal figures that stand sparkplugs—looks skyward, as though he looks at a “mass of junk,” Baron whimsical bug. “Maybe I should have around the Barons’ yard. A red rectangu- convinced that someday it will leap from said. “What do you see? What forms been an entomologist,” he laughedbb. lar man, whose only protruding feature its mount and fly with its feather-and- are down there that strike a note with “It’s just a matter of saying, ‘okay, let’s is his nose, kneels by the garage, raising blood brethren. you?” do it.’” his hands toward the sky and looking up “Like anything that we decide to This is an area in which Baron ex- Read more about Baron’s art and through nonexistent eyes. An azure bird do, you’re trying to fill an empty space cels. Don Quixote, for example, has an life story at www.heightsobserver.org. with yellow wings keeps watch over the in the otherwise normal routine of life,” old Volkswagen wheel as his torso and a flower gardens through a wide, white Baron said. “All of a sudden I realized, milliner’s mount for his head. His arms Lewis Pollis, a lifelong Cleveland Heights double monocle. The silhouette of an ‘I gotta do something else.’” and legs are formed from rusted gutters. resident and graduate of Cleveland Heights angel stands near the back door, sur- The first medium that Baron He wears lawn sprinklers as epaulettes, a High, is an Observer intern and a sophomore rounded by red wire wings and halo. mastered was clay, followed by stone hubcap as a sombrero, and work gloves at Brown University. Read more on his blog: A running bird with wide silver and woodcarving. Finally, he started over his gutter-strainer hands. 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