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INSIDE Sweet Melissa opens first east side restaurant in UH 11 St. Baldrick’s James Henke event raises more than Sweet Melissa, the restaurant that has $100,000 become something of an institution on Cleveland’s West Side, finally has a loca- tion on the East Side. The new Sweet Melissa is on John Carroll Boulevard in Fairmount Circle in University Heights. 13 It’s in the space previously occupied by Krista Hawthorne the North Park Grill, and it opened on is new Reaching March 24. Heights director The restaurant had a “soft” opening the weekend before its official open- ke

ing, and on Friday night, the place was n packed. Matthew Ullom, the owner of Sweet james he Restaurant owner Matthew Ullom with his wife, Melissa. 15 Melissa, said that the building’s owners wanted a restaurant in the space, and taurant was named after his wife Melissa, Heights High place “that had healthy choices, a nice junior Emoni they thought that Sweet Melissa was a who had also worked at Max’s, as a server. atmosphere and could be a neighbor- Brown-Bey to perfect fit for the community and for In fact, the couple met at the deli some hood place.” The restaurants are open study in Japan John Carroll University. “We always kept 18 years ago. They now live in Bay Village, seven days a week, for breakfast, lunch our eyes open in case the right opportu- and have four children: Kaden, 11; Emilia, and dinner. nity came about,” Ullom said. “And after 9; Beatrice, 6,; and Eloise, 4. They also Breakfast is served until 11 a.m. on visiting the site, we thought that the area have a dog, Jake, a Labradoodle. weekdays and until 2 p.m. on Saturday was very similar to Rocky River, where Ullom also owns Café Melissa in and Sunday. On Sunday, both locations 25 our other restaurant is located.” Avon Lake. “It’s smaller than the Sweet also offer a brunch, which includes eggs, Mickie McGraw: Ullom opened the first Sweet Me- Melissas, and has a lighter feel to it,” he potatoes, toast, a choice of sausage pat- art therapy lissa on Detroit Road in Rocky River in said. “It has more of an outdoor feel.” ties or Applewood smoked bacon, and pioneer April 2008. It replaced Max’s Deli, where As for the Sweet Melissa restau- a cup of fruit with a scone, all for eight he had been a kitchen manager. The res- rants, Ullom said he wanted to create a continued on page 8 Heights High spring concert season highlights Cleveland Heights senior soloists Council votes to create Turkey Ridge CRA Florence D’Emilia Deanna Bremer Fisher The Cleveland Heights High School Instrumental Music Department Cleveland Heights City Council voted (IMD) spring concert series includes to create the Turkey Ridge Community eagerly awaited performances by se- Reinvestment Area (CRA), granting tax nior soloists, a tradition that started abatement to two economic develop- in 1929. ments projects, at its March 3 meeting, Ben Sperl and Josh Perelman-Hall on third reading. Council passed the showcase the breadth and depth of measure 6-1, with Council Member Jeff the music program at Heights High. Coryell casting the dissenting vote. Both are experienced musicians. “Income tax provides more than all H - Deliver to addressee or current Deliver resident On Friday, May 2, double bassist 50 percent of the city’s revenues,” said n Ben Sperl will perform “Fantasy on Mayor Dennis Wilcox in explaining his erelma Themes from La Sonnambula” by P reason for voting for the ordinance. “I id vv a asked myself, ‘will the city be better Giovanni Bottesini. He will be ac- D companied by the string section of This year’s Heights High senior soloists are Josh today with or without this project?’ ” the Heights High Symphony, under Perelman-Hall on tenor sax and Ben Sperl on “I have deep misgivings about this double bass. the direction of Daniel Heim. legislation,” said Coryell. “I am not con- “[Fantasy] is probably one of the cause “it’s flashy and fun, and really vinced that the proposed Turkey Ridge most challenging pieces for bass,” melodic and singing with lots of fast town homes are the type of development FutureHeights FutureHeights #103 Lee Road 2163 Heights, OH 44118 Cleveland said Sperl. He selected the piece be- continued on page 19 upon which such a large incentive—a 15-year, 100 percent property tax abate- ment—should be lavished.” Heights Guitars closes its doors The Turkey Ridge CRA, Ordinance No. 8-2014, includes three sections of properties. James Henke The closing came as a shock to the The first are vacant parcels along Edgehill store’s employees. Darrell Branch, one Road, currently owned by the city, that are Heights Guitars, the independent gui- of the store’s managers, said he got a planned for development as 10 housing units, tar store that had been a fixture in the call from the store’s owners on Monday, with starting prices of $600,000. These Cedar Lee business district since 1992, March 3, telling him they were closing units are eligible for 15-year, 100 percent ke has closed its doors. the store. The next day, they began n abatement on improvements that raise the A post on the store’s Facebook page clearing everything out of the store. value of the property. The prior value of the ames he j stated in part: “We are closing, don’t Samantha Wandtke, the store’s Heights Guitar store managers Samantha Wandtke land itself will remain taxable. know how else to say it, our sister store other manager, was visibly upset by and Darrell Branch. The city signed a letter of intent au- is staying open and doing well, any con- the closing. Both she and Branch said thorizing the sale of the land to Visconsi signments/repairs will need to be picked they had no idea the store would be acknowledged that the store hadn’t been Companies for development, subject to up, we’re making the calls, or call us to shut down. They blamed the closing on performing as well as it had in the past, passage of tax abatement, last fall. The set up time. Any gift certificates or trade competition from the big-box musical- but both nonetheless said they were city discussed the Turkey Ridge project slips can be used at the Toledo shop, or instrument retailers, including Sam surprised by the decision to close it. with the CH-UH Board of Education at u can come pick up a check. . . .” Ash and Guitar Center. The managers continued on page 12 continued on page 6

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Opening On May 7, FutureHeights will hold planning as the act of residents—and HEIGHTS OBSERVER the Observer its annual meeting at the Cleveland other stakeholders—coming together The Heights Observer is a citizen-based news source Heights Community Center. We’ve to think about the opportunities and published monthly by FutureHeights, a nonprofit, invited Jamie Greene, principal of the challenges facing their neighborhoods 501(c)3 organization dedicated to civic engage- ment and quality of life. Columbus-based firm Planning Next, and work out potential solutions. It’s a 2163 Lee Road, #103, to speak about neighborhood planning. grassroots process that may involve city Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Deanna Bremer Fisher 216-320-1423 The annual meeting is open to the pub- staff or professional consultants, but is Copyright 2012 FutureHeights, All rights reserved. lic and Heights residents are invited and not led by them. Having a plan enables In addition to publishing the Heights Reproduction is forbidden without written permission. encouraged to attend. a neighborhood to be proactive, rather Observer, FutureHeights encourages PUBLISHER What is neighborhood planning? than reactive, and to respond quickly to Deanna Bremer Fisher civic engagement by hosting speakers [email protected] In the words of Bernie Jones, author of both opportunities and threats. It may and facilitating public forums. Editor-in-Chief Neighborhood Planning: A Guide for Citi- become a catalyst for action, either by On April 1, FutureHeights will Kim Sergio Inglis zens and Planners (APA Planner’s Press, the city or residents themselves. [email protected] host a public forum entitled “Snow, Chicago, 1990): “If residents are to have Look for more information about ADVERTISING Sidewalks and Shovels.” In the past, any impact on their surroundings, they our annual meeting in the weeks to Bob Rosenbaum we’ve published articles about keep- 216-401-9342 need to develop a plan for its future, come. In the meantime, if you have an [email protected] ing our sidewalks clear for pedestrians rather than trusting their interests will idea for a community forum or want during the winter, and many residents Editorial advisory committee be taken into account and protected by more information, call the Future- have weighed in on the importance Deanna Bremer Fisher, Carrie Buchanan, David Budin, those various large decision makers. If Heights office at 216-320-1423. Jeff Coryell, Greg Donley, James Henke, Eleanor Mallet, of doing so given our commitment Jewel Moulthrop, Vince Reddy, Bob Rosenbaum, Kim Sergio residents wish to be empowered, they to being a walkable community. This Inglis, Clare Taft need to act in a systematic fashion that Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- year, however, record snowfalls have Editors characterizes planning.” tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the Jamison Babb, Maryann Barnes, Deanna Bremer Fisher, brought the issue to the forefront. Ben Bubnick, Daniel Budin, David Budin, Jeff Coryell, FutureHeights sees neighborhood Heights Observer. Greg Donley, Eleanor Mallet, Jewel Moulthrop, Vince How can we keep our sidewalks Reddy, Bob Rosenbaum, Jessica Schreiber, Kim Sergio clear, efficiently and cost effectively? Inglis, Dermot Somerville, Clare Taft Whose responsibility is it to do so: webmaster the homeowner’s or business owner’s, Excerpts from Observer blogs Dan Ott Read the whole story at blogs.heightsobserver.org design and PRODUCTION the city’s, or a combination? Join us on Temma Collins and Ruth D’Emilia April 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at The DISTRIBUTION Wine Spot, 2271 Lee Road. Represen- Waltz to an excel- Official link to Hannah Baldwin tatives from the cities of Cleveland lent start to the School Facilities The views and opinions expressed in this publication Heights and University Heights, our do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of 38th CIFF activities: future the Heights Observer, its publisher and staff, or of school district, library and business . . . I ended up sitting and past FutureHeights, its staff and board of directors. community consider these issues and Seed funding for the Heights Observer gener- next my counterpart http://www.chuh. ously provided by the Cyrus Eaton Foundation, the answer your questions. Jewel to drink in the org/district/facili- Dominion Foundation, and the Katherine and Lee wonderful “Waltz for Monica. “This ties-plan-phase-i Chilcote Foundation. Powered by the 9th Estate. unknown jazz singer on this side of the Many things are happening. Atlantic took some major risks by sing- Often this linked page is behind ing jazz greats in Swedish, her country on the details, but it is the most of origin. While the film didn’t break official source. Attend meetings to much ground in terms of movie making, be current. (62 are coming as known LET ME the story was first rate and lead actress so far.) Edda Magnason was simply amazing By early June 2014 the definition singing and acting in this movie. If the of what the refurbished Heights PUT THIS world were a fairer place, she would High should do is to be complete. have a Oscar nomination under her belt. This is the most crucial stage to get [Four stars.] the right curriculum and building IN YOUR YARD See you at the movies. and grounds functions settled. —Jim Simler —Allen Wilkinson

The Movies Are Tips to Attract Coming! The Pollinators – A Movies Are Com- Critical Link to ing! Garden Produc- Yes! CIFF 38 is tivity only two days away The seed catalogs . . . and I’m almost ready. I’ve been are here. Despite the cold, the buds are through the catalog, checked all swelling on trees and shrubs; birds sing the films that interest me (85), and louder in the mornings. Time for the plotted them on the schedule pages. home gardener to think about pollina- Even seeing six a day, which is only tors critters necessary for the reproduc- barely possible, would not get me in tion of flowering plants. Result—those to all 85. ripe fat tomatoes you plan to enjoy in Having a director’s pass, however, August. Abundant and healthy popula- will enable me to change plans at tions of pollinators can improve fruit the last minute. And although I’m set, quality, and size. a relative newcomer to the festival We’re not just talking honeybees, (attending only since CIFF 32), I’ve which were brought to this country made several once-a-year friends who 400 years ago. Before honeybees, flow- seem to like the same films I do. ers still got pollinated. In the Eastern They will, no doubt, influence some Broadleaf forests Native American of those last-minute switches. people did not live on deer meat alone.

—Jewel Moulthrop —Elsa Johnson

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Why I voted against studying the feasibility of producing an fact in a recovery mode, and the trend instance, I have no objection to the overall city master plan, something that in University Circle is toward increased 10-year, 100 percent tax abatement in the Turkey Ridge CRA has not been done. I do not believe that growth. Fifteen years is a very long time, this legislation that applies to rehabili- inclusion of this site in the strategic plan and we should be very cautious before tation of historic residential buildings. To the Editor: justifies the large tax abatement to be locking in a 15-year tax abatement just Although the time period is long, the bestowed upon it. when things are looking up for housing amount of the abatement is limited be- At the Cleveland Heights City Council This 15-year, 100 percent tax abate- development. cause it applies only to increased value meeting on March 3, I voted “No” on ment for high-end new construction The wooded slope of Turkey Ridge due to the rehabilitation, and it serves Ordinance No. 8-2014, establishing a goes far beyond anything we have done has stood on our border since before we a compelling need by incentivizing Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) in the past. Our city started using tax were a city, and will still be there in two, preservation of our existing historic in the Turkey Ridge area. Due to the late abatements about 13 years ago and, three, or five years when the housing architecture. hour, I gave only a shortened version of at that time, they were seven-year, 50 market may have improved to the point Our neighbor to the east, South the remarks I had prepared about the percent abatements. Our abatements where Turkey Ridge town homes could Euclid, has declared a citywide com- ordinance and my opposition. The fol- were increased to 100 percent after the sell at a spectacular price to match their munity reinvestment area with a 100 lowing is the complete version: housing market collapse of 2008–09. spectacular location, with less property percent tax abatement, but it is focused When I ran for City Council, I This new 15-year abatement we con- tax incentive. on finding buyers for vacant homes and pledged to the voters that I would act sider today is more than twice as long In addition, I am not persuaded vacant lots, a very compelling need of upon my belief that, in fairness to our as the seven years previously in use. In that including Kenilworth Mews in the community. This also strikes me as residents and in recognition of the high my opinion, this is a major step for our this community reinvestment area is a a clearly justified use for tax abatements. value that we in Cleveland Heights place community and is not warranted in this sound decision. The Kenilworth Mews It is very instructive that when the upon supporting our public schools, instance, especially not without a more units are quite different in character City of Cleveland decided to extend its property tax abatements would be used robust community conversation about and price point from the Turkey Ridge 15-year, 100 percent tax abatements, sparingly and only when clearly justified our priorities and values than has yet project, so the notion that Kenilworth the decision was preceded by a lively by compelling need. taken place. Mews needs to be protected from com- public debate. As a result, [Cleve- In addition, I pledged to support an The only place in the county I have petition with the new Turkey Ridge land’s] law was ultimately changed in economic policy that is consistent with been able to find where 15-year, 100 units is not convincing to me. The 2010 to require that properties must the character of Cleveland Heights, is percent residential tax abatements are Brownstones of Derbyshire housing meet advanced green standards of strategically planned, puts a priority on being used is in the City of Cleveland. units that are one block away from Ke- construction before qualifying for the preserving open green space, and ad- The City of Cleveland has been in a nilworth Mews have been successfully tax abatement. dresses our most pressing needs, which I world of hurt for a very long time and I marketed without a tax abatement, as There are fundamental questions see as restoring neighborhoods blighted believe that their 15-year tax abatement have the Cedarmount homes in the involved in increasing our tax abate- by vacancies and vacant lots, attracting came from a place of desperation. I do nearby Cedar Fairmount district. ments that I believe should be addressed younger upwardly mobile residents to not believe that the same condition Several units within Kenilworth by the community at large, prior to our city, and creating housing suitable applies to our city. And I am concerned Mews have recently been sold, so the legislating them on an ad hoc basis in for our empty-nest seniors. that once a 15-year tax abatement has showing of disinvestment in this area order to secure a particular deal. Our tax Judged by these standards, I do have been offered here it will become the is not strong. In my opinion, offering policy reflects our values. There should deep misgivings about the legislation new standard sought by every other tax abatements to new construction be a community conversation on what before us. I am not convinced that the developer, such as when proposals are in this small development will work values and priorities are to be served by proposed Turkey Ridge town homes are requested for Top of the Hill. a severe hardship on neighbors who our economic development plans. the type of development upon which It is said that a 15-year tax abate- bought very similar homes without a such a large incentive (a 15-year, 100 ment is necessary for the proposed tax abatement. Jeff Coryell percent property tax abatement) should luxury town homes on Turkey Ridge to It is not that I oppose all use of tax Cleveland Heights City Council be lavished. compete with new construction in Uni- abatements as a development tool. For Member Although the proposed Turkey versity Circle. I am not persuaded that Ridge construction is projected to add the Turkey Ridge site is comparable to to our income tax base, it uses up green anything available in University Circle. space rather than repurposing already- Turkey Ridge possesses spectacular developed land; it does not address our views of the lake unmatched down the compelling needs of restoring neighbor- hill, and is surrounded by trees. It is in hoods harmed by the foreclosure crisis, Cleveland Heights, which is a prestige or creating housing that attracts new address and a city with superior services young-adult residents, or creating hous- to the City of Cleveland. It is walking ing suitable to senior empty nesters. distance from University Hospitals and In short, I am not satisfied that this Little Italy, while being very close to project meets any compelling need of Cleveland Heights attractions like the the community beyond the hoped-for Cedar Fairmount and Coventry Village bump up in our income tax base. districts. It is true that Turkey Ridge is one I also question the timing of of- of a dozen or so potential development fering this precedent-breaking tax sites listed in the 2011 Strategic Plan abatement. We are not in the throes of on our city website, but that plan does a housing market collapse like we were not rank or prioritize those develop- when we increased our seven-year tax ment sites, nor does it address the use abatements to 100 percent. Although of large property tax abatement incen- the housing recovery has not yet been tives. Indeed, the strategic plan calls for as strong as could be wished, we are in

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Heights Observer April 1, 2014 3 www.heightsobserver.org opinion/letters Making weather-related school closing decisions CH-UH Board of Education response Nylajean R. McDaniel decision: how bad must the weather Closing school is never an easy to Mosdos letter be before school is called off? decision because every minute of This winter has tested the mettle As much as parents and admin- instruction time counts. This is a statement from CH-UH BOE of even the most winter-immune istrators would prefer hard-and-fast Obviously, the number one President Ron Register, responding to an Northeast Ohioans. The frigid tem- rules about when school closes due consideration is student safety and open letter from Alan Rapoport, attorney for peratures and frequent snow storms to weather conditions, such a rigid welfare. A large number of our stu- Mosdos Ohr Hatorah, regarding negotiations meant that CH-UH City School system isn’t being, and can’t really dents walk to school, so we have to for the Millikin School property: District administrators were faced be, used. Every situation is different be more cognizant of extreme cold even more often with that thorny and has to be judged independently. and wind chill than other districts We are mystified by this letter. We’ve may be. Additionally, we try to make worked very hard for several years to decisions as early as possible, to al- reach an agreement with Mosdos that low parents to plan accordingly, but protects our community’s interests. We not so early that changing conditions have been flexible, creative, compromis- 216-371-5944 may leave schools closed for no rea- ing and patient, but in every instance we son. have eventually been rebuffed. • Slate and tile repairs & replacement And most importantly, we try The proposal that the Board most Uston• Custom copper flashings installed • Gutters and downspouts installed to make the decision that will fit recently received from Mr. Rapoport, on • Chimney and step tuck-pointing the majority of our students. We behalf of Mosdos, was to purchase both • Flat roof specialists recognize a school-closing decision parcels of the Millikin property through an MASTERCARD/VISA may not always fit with individual installment sale arrangement under which family circumstances, so we strongly Mosdos would pay the Board $150,000 up encourage our families to make the front and $150,000 annual installments decision that is best for them. over the following three years. The Board Our process for determining has been advised by its counsel that it school closure due to severe weather lacks the legal authority to sell its property is similar to the process used by most through an installment sale arrangement, schools in this region, although the and, as a matter of policy, the Board does decisions we arrive at may not always not want to be in the position of lending Uston Roof Restoration Inc. [email protected] be the same. We gather information money to a private entity. Furthermore, from multiple local weather fore- the Board does not intend to negotiate a casts and firsthand reports from our sale of its property to a private entity for grounds crew, who drive bus routes less than market value. This was explained to help assess if roads are safe for to Mr. Rapoport by the Board’s counsel student travel. on Oct. 16, 2013. In establishing market As superintendent, I consult value for the Millikin property, the Board with other nearby school district has and will continue to rely on the report administrators, while weighing the of its appraiser, Charles M. Ritley Associ- weather forecasts. Sometimes we ates, which assigned a value of $770,000 also consult with the police depart- to the two parcels together and $740,000 ment and utility companies. In the for the 8+ acre parcel alone. On Oct. 21, event of extreme cold, our policy 2013, the Board’s counsel communicated is to close schools if the National to Mr. Rapoport that the Board would Weather Service issues a wind chill entertain a $650,000 cash offer for the 8+ warning just before the school day parcel only. That represents a 12 percent begins. Schools will not necessar- discount from market value and is well ily be closed if there is a wind chill below the midpoint between the Ritley advisory for the county. appraisal and the one obtained by Mosdos. It should be noted that the Board’s Nylajean R. McDaniel is superintendent legal authority to negotiate the sale of the of the CH-UH City School District, and Millikin property to Mosdos is premised

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How care, vision or hearing issues, early they experience each day and func- childhood education or enrichment tion within the classroom setting— experiences, stress, expectations for how they learn and when, what cap- academic achievement, the number tures their imagination and ignites of times they move in a year, trauma their motivation, how they react to a affecting people they care about, the test—varies from child to child. It is learning conditions in their schools, possible to both honor individuality Let us transport you to another Land language barriers or their ability to and hold high expectations. concentrate. Educators, parents and citizens In this dream world, every believe in the wealth of potential child—regardless of their economic that exists within each of us. We status, educational setting or per- want education to give diverse sets of sonal challenges—is expected to learners the chance to let their varied learn the same amount, at the same gifts come forward. We want educa- rate. tion to help children develop the Using this fantasy as their basis, social and intellectual skills needed regulators have developed quick to be good citizens, to continue to and inexpensive tools that can learn, to work. measure the depth and breadth of Uniformity is not what we need. academic success. A machine can Our test-driven system, built on grade the measurement tool, and a dangerous falsehoods, is killing edu- mathematical formula disconnected cation as a resource for the mind, and from real-life experience determines it deflects attention from the messy issues that need to be addressed and the score that indicates whether a Cleveland Institute of Art child is good to go. Annual mea- the investments that could pay off if Creativity Matters surement of student progress is we truly want success for all. As the the only “resource” that state or world grows smaller, economic differ- federal government agencies need ences are growing and opportunities to provide to make sure children are are shrinking. If schools are to suc- reaching their expected academic ceed, they need to nurture learners Creativity matters performance, as defined through a who are ready for this complex envi- political process. ronment—not test takers. Address- Here is another piece of the fan- ing segregation and concentrated all month long tasy: The only thing that matters to a poverty would be good places to start. child’s growth is the child’s teacher. I keep hoping this absurd system Sadly, this unrealistic understanding will fall under the weight of its fail- Biomedical Art Show of what affects academic success, and ures, but nothing changes without Apr 14–25 what is possible to achieve by testing people speaking up. I know I can’t University Hospitals Case Medical Center for it, is driving public education. 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School district shares Wiley swing space Kenilworth mews continued from page 1 the developer is delinquent on property its joint public meeting on Feb. 12. taxes for the parcels. “They were certainly plans with UH officials The second section of the CRA in- within their right to make all of those cludes a portion of the Kenilworth Mews decisions, but the city and the citizens of development, which began in 2004 with- Cleveland Heights do not owe it to them out tax abatement. The original plan called to help them financially if the decisions for 16 units, but four remain un-built. The didn’t work out well for them,” she said. ordinance would grant 100 percent tax After comments from residents, istrict.

D abatement for seven years to remaining Richard Wong, city planning director, undeveloped parcels. Council said this was gave a presentation about the Turkey chool S justified due to the slow sales of the units. Ridge CRA. “Income tax revenue is the ity C The third section of the CRA includes largest proportion of city income,” he UH -

CH four already-developed parcels that are said, adding that the city had received zoned for multi-family use. These include three proposals for development of the our C 2348 tesy and 2350 Overlook Road, currently Turkey Ridge property, all of which had Preliminary plans for the Wiley site. owned by the College Club of Cleveland; asked for tax abatement. He noted that 2300 Overlook Road, the Waldorf Apart- the City of Cleveland gives numerous Deanna Bremer Fisher The Board of Education Building ments; and 2141 and 2155 Overlook Road, cash incentives to prospective homebuy- will remain at its current location, just two single-family homes owned by one prop- ers, including tax abatement. The CH-UH City School District north of the Wiley property. erty owner. The ordinance would extend 10- Tanisha Briley, city manager, said, “We Board of Education shared its prelimi- University Heights Mayor Susan year 100 percent tax abatement to historic have followed all of the procedures [for nary plans for use of the Wiley Middle Infeld expressed concerns about the properties where a minimum of investment the CRA]. We are not the first community School property as “swing space” at a increased activity that the district’s plan of $500,000 is made to improve them, ac- to use tax abatement, and although the public meeting with University Heights will bring to the Wiley site. “My concern cording to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s state uses blight as an example, the city City Council on March 17. The district is for the safety of the people on the site, Standards for Rehabilitation. The Waldorf can use tax abatement at its discretion.” plans to use the school to house Heights the impact to the surrounding neighbor- Apartments are not historic and, therefore, Prior to council’s vote, several council High students and then middle school hood and the city at large,” said Infeld. would not be eligible for the program. members expressed the need to go ahead students while the high school and “As of now the district officials said they The City of Cleveland Heights has six with development projects such as Turkey Roxboro and Monticello middle schools were not considering a co-location for other CRAs within its boundaries: Villa Ridge in order to increase income tax are renovated. this temporary high school to alleviate Carabelli, Severance Town Center, Cain revenues to the city. Council Member Heights residents passed a $134.8 the expected cramped conditions.” Park Village, Lee at Meadowbrook, Lee at Mary Dunbar cited the state’s reduction of million bond issue in November 2013 to Steve Shergalis, director of ad- Euclid Heights and East Derbyshire. The funds that it previously shared with cities help fund the first phase of a master plan ministrative services for the district, maximum tax abatement for these areas is as the reason why she was voting yes on to renovate all of the district’s facilities. said that the district will provide the 100 percent for seven years. the ordinance. “Our revenues have been This included about $11.7 million for city with a preliminary construction Several community members spoke reduced by $2 million, and the city needs modifications to the Wiley property, to schedule and photos of modular units, during the “personal communications to increase its revenues. I would like to see enable it to be used as swing space for and will perform a traffic study. He said from citizens” portion of the meeting, and Kenilworth Mews finished. The College the first phase of the plan. that the district will work closely with many urged council to vote no on the issue. Club needs to be repurposed. I believe its The high school will be renovated all University Heights city departments, Brendan Ring, owner of Nighttown and passage serves the greater good.” first, and Wiley will house high school including Fire and Police, and will for- treasurer of the Cedar Fairmount Special Council Member Janine Boyd stated students from 2015 through 2017. Then, mally present its plans to the Planning Improvement District (SID), read a letter that she lives on the north side of the city Wiley will house all of the district’s Commission and Building Department. stating the SID’s support of the ordinance. and envisioned CRAs there, too. “I don’t middle school students from 2017 The district sought the city’s input Brian Frentzko, president of the Ke- see why we couldn’t have tax abatement through 2019. The district then plans to on ideas for addressing the needs of its nilworth Mews Homeowners Association, in our area,” she said. use Wiley as swing space for elementary aquatic program and floated the idea who spoke at the Feb. 18 council meeting, Council Member Melissa Yasinow school students as those buildings are of using the Purvis Park pool, which is urging council to delay its vote on the issue said, “I believe this is in the best inter- renovated in a later phase of the plan. currently open only during the summer. in order to address residents’ concerns. He est of the entire city.” Speaking of the Preliminary plans call for more “We brought up the idea of installing a said that while he was happy that council need to increase city revenues, she said, than 30 modular classrooms, in seven temporary inflatable dome over the Pur- members had delayed the vote, he was “The CRA is one of the few ways we can stand-alone buildings, to be built on vis Park pool to make it useable during distressed that they were still going to achieve these goals.” the Wiley property. They will connect the winter for our athletic programs,” vote yes. “We have expressed our concerns Vice Mayor Cheryl Stephens said, to the school building via enclosed hall- Shergalis said. “This would be similar to and have even shown that there is no “Residents must either face a tax increase ways and will house academic, athletic the one utilized by CSU for their soccer convincing evidence that the abatement or do development regularly.” and arts programs. Additional commu- fields, only much smaller.” is necessary or will be effective, and have Jeff Coryell, the dissenting vote on nity facilities may be also be used. The Both the city and the district agreed demonstrated that it can even harm the council, said, “This 15-year, 100 percent tax Heights Career Tech program will be that more study was needed to deter- residents of Cleveland Heights,” he said. abatement for high-end new construction temporarily relocated to the Delisle mine if this was a viable option, and to Debbie Shewitz, treasurer of the as- goes far beyond anything we have done in Center on Taylor Road. explore other potential solutions. sociation, stated that Kenilworth Mews is the past. . . . In my opinion this is a major The swing space site will include “Our plans are still evolving and we not a blighted area and that the reason the step for our community and is not warranted temporary, free-standing music and will certainly address all of the city’s remaining parcels had not sold was “due in this instance, especially not without a administration buildings and an auxil- concerns,” Shergalis said. No dates have partly to the overall housing market (which more robust community conversation about iary gym. It will also include additional yet been set for future meetings. has turned around to a large extent), and in our priorities and values than has yet taken parking for staff and one-way a drive large part due to the developer’s business place.” that will encircle the perimeter of the Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive direc- decisions,” which included trying to sell property to improve traffic flow during tor of FutureHeights and publisher of the half-built units and leaving construction Deanna Bremer Fisher is executive director of Fu- student pick-up and drop-off times. Heights Observer. debris on the site. She also pointed out that tureHeights and publisher of the Heights Observer. 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FEBRUARY 18, 2014 ent weather. The cost per ton is $65 as op- commission’s recommendation to convert a The options this year will include pear and All council members were present. posed to ODOT’s price of $29.40, but there construction drive off of Washington Bou- pagoda trees that have small white flowers. Public comments is no choice. The city will continue to store levard into a permanent emergency access Most of these 200 trees will replace trees Candidacy: Carol Roe introduced herself the salt in the Cleveland Heights facility. Larry drive. During the public comment portion of that have been removed. as a candidate for County Council District Heiser, finance director, assured [council] that the meeting, two residents spoke against this False alarms 10, which includes University Heights. She the purchase would not endanger the budget. proposal, citing heavy traffic from the prox- Fire Chief Zook noted that University imity of a five-point intersection and Gesu is a nurse and an attorney, and currently Finance committee Heights had 392 alarms reported in 2013, Elementary School, and the improper use of works for a dialysis center. Her passion to The finance committee currently has the only one of which was real. The city has be- other emergency access drives, which they make healthcare available for all is what following lay leadership: Michael Bohan, gun issuing warnings for false alarms, and if claim tend to be heavily used for nonemer- she wants to run on. She was also a lobbyist Thomas Finucane, Frank Navratil, Patrick an address reports three false alarms over gency purposes. for the Ohio Nurses Association. O’Shaughnessy and Win Weizer. Council- a six-month period, [owners] will be cited The university representative said that woman Susan Pardee invited Michele Weiss with a minor misdemeanor charge and a Street repairs currently there is no access to campus from to join the committee as well. Weiss has 17 fine. The two most frequent offenders in the Council approved implementation of road the north side, and emergency vehicles en- years of accounting experience and is cur- city now use private response companies to improvements in conjunction with Shaker tering from the main front drive have to man- rently the controller for Hebrew Academy respond to their alarms. Heights. Seven streets will be repaired in euver tight turns to access the Murphy Hall of Cleveland. the summer. Belvoir Boulevard will also be area. As at the other emergency entrances, LWV Observer: Wendy Deuring. repaired but through the City of Cleveland LWV Observer: Michele Weiss. there would be a gate, placed three feet back funds. Councilman Steven Sims recom- from the sidewalk (which is approximately mended adding another street to the plan MARCH 3, 2014 20 feet back from the road). The gate would if there are extra funds after the bidding Look for earlier, and often expanded, postings All council members were present. be locked, accessible only to the University process. Joseph Ciuni, city engineer, said Heights police and fire departments. The po- of meeting summaries online at www.heightsob- that although he liked the idea, leftover New fire chief lice chief reported that no traffic complaints server.org. funds were unlikely. Douglas Zook, the new fire chief, was sworn have resulted from the five-point intersection These meeting summaries are abstracted in. He had worked for 25 years previously Sewer repairs near the proposed drive, and that the addition from LWV observers’ written reports. The sum- at East Cleveland, Fairlawn and Chippewa Council approved the 2014—15 emer- of this drive would greatly improve access to maries have been edited and prepared by Anne Township, and has also served on his local gency sewer repair program at a cost of the campus. McFarland, Charlene Morse and Maryann school board. $150,830. The work will be covered by an Councilman Phillip Ertel noted that he Barnes. To receive e-mail postings of full reports, existing contract with Febreezy so bidding JCU plaza renovation lives near another emergency entrance and send an e-mail to [email protected] or out for the repairs will be unnecessary. The Representatives of John Carroll University that there are always cars parked in that drive- join through Google groups using “lwv-chuh city has an option to add an additional year (JCU) requested council’s approval of the way apron. A motion to table this decision, observer reports” as a search phrase. to the contract. planning commission’s recommendation to pending suggestions from JCU for addressing These reports contain member observation renovate the university’s St. Ignatius of Loyola these safety concerns, was approved, with and selected highlights of public meetings and Road salt Plaza. The plan is to add a small pool and Councilwoman Pamela Cameron voting no. are not official statements of the Heights Chapter Council approved the purchase of an ad- seating area at the existing statue of St. of the League of Women Voters Cuyahoga Area. ditional 1,000 tons of road salt from Cargill. Tree planting Ignatius, to better unify the main quad. Con- This disclaimer must accompany any redistribu- Jeff Pokorny, service director, explained that Council approved seeking 2014 tree plant- struction should be completed by Aug. 20. tion of these reports. the contract from ODOT was not fulfilled ing bids, signaling the start of the 2014 tree and [its] company, Morton, would not be JCU access drive proposal program. The city will plant 203 trees, primar- able to fulfill [it] due to this season’s inclem- JCU also sought approval of the planning ily on the northeast and east side of town.

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sweet melissa continued from page 1 Cleveland Heights City Council dollars. “A lot of people from the East Side would come over to Rocky River meeting highlights for our brunch,” Ullom said. “Now we will be able to save them the trip.” FEBRUARY 18, 2014 There will be a third reading on March 3 after Just outside of the University Heights Council Member Janine R. Boyd was absent. public input and additional discussion. Coun- restaurant’s entrance, in the lobby of the cil is working with staff to place information on most speakers protested extending the Fairmount Circle Medical and Office Public Comments the city website to help the public understand tax abatement area beyond the 10 units Turkey Ridge tax abatement: Six residents, why this legislation is being sought. being planned on Turkey Ridge, which they Building, there’s a takeout counter where from Kenilworth Mews, Brownstones at Der- customers can order pastries and other Outstanding Neighbor of the Month said would set up unequal and unfair taxa- byshire and other nearby private dwellings, Award tion and difficulty selling dwellings that are desserts, as well as coffee. protested the proposed extension of the tax Stein announced the establishment of Coun- not abated. The lunch and dinner menus feature abatement area beyond the 10 units being cilman Stein’s Outstanding Neighbor of the Speakers stated that the area is one a wide variety of options, including planned on Turkey Ridge, which would in- of the wealthiest and most stable in Cleve- Month Award. Nominations can be made salads, fish, tacos, tofu, gnocchi, steaks clude their sections. They claim it would set land Heights, with no blight to reduce, and through his blog at http://councilmanstein. and other entrees. The restaurant offers up unequal and unfair taxation and create blogspot.com. that it would be a dangerous precedent to difficulty in selling nonabated dwellings. concentrate on a “bright, shiny, upscale” vegan and gluten-free items, and Ullum The legislation is having a second reading Silver Sneakers area instead of distressed neighborhoods. is himself a vegetarian. tonight. The Community Center fitness programs are Speaking in favor of the proposal, Brendan now eligible for “Silver Sneakers” coverage Sweet Melissa is also known for 2013 Public Safety Annual Reports Ring, owner of Nighttown and representing its desserts, and the original location through many seniors’ insurance plans. the Cedar Fairmount Business Association This new agenda item was added to improve has won five Silver Spoon Awards for communications with citizens by sharing staff Snow removal issues and Special Improvement District (SID), reports. This evening the fire and police chiefs Cleveland Heights ordinances prohibit private stated that SID members voted to support this best desserts in Cleveland. It also has gave the 2013 Public Safety Annual Reports. plow services from depositing snow onto measure because economic reality indicates won awards for best chocolate cake, Fire Chief Dave Freeman’s detailed public areas. Residents should inform their a need for tax abatements. best brunch on the West Side and best report included useful charts and video dem- contractors of this. The city website provides Turkey Ridge development and CRAs healthy place to eat. a list of registered snowplow contractors, but onstrations. Starting in 2009, a spike in calls Richard Wong, planning director, made a “We don’t have a microwave in the this is not a list of recommendations. is consistent with trends across the country. In PowerPoint presentation regarding CRAs, kitchen,” Ullum said, “so we don’t use 2013, 27 percent of calls were for fire and Chessie Bleick which is available on the city’s web- a microwave for cooking or reheating. 73 percent for emergency medical services. Mayor Dennis Wilcox noted with sadness the site at www.clevelandheights.com/index. He also discussed training, new equipment, passing of Chessie Bleick, a well-known citizen aspx?page=1569. We also use stainless-steel frying pans, and inspection services. and staunch supporter of Cain Park and city Council passed the Turkey Ridge not ones made of aluminum. All of the Police Chief Jeffrey E. Robertson re- recreation programs. Development/CRA legislation on third seafood we serve is sustainable, and the viewed the new departmental organization LWV Observer: Blanche Valancy. reading, with Council Member Jeff Coryell chicken is all organic. And all of the chart, juvenile diversion programs, and crime voting no. Before the vote, most members packaging materials we use are recy- trend analysis; the latter provides “predictive of council made statements explaining their policing.” The approximately 30,000 calls MARCH 3, 2014 votes. [Their comments can be read in the clable. Most of the food is also locally for service per year have remained consis- All council members were present. expanded online version of this summary.] grown or produced.” tent. He urged citizens to attend meetings Public comments School Travel Plan Sweet Melissa caters to families, and with police around the city and explained Turkey Ridge CRA: Seventeen residents of Council authorized application for Safe its children’s menu offers an entrée, side how to access police reports on the city the Turkey Ridge, Derbyshire, Kenilworth and Route to School funding through ODOT dish, drink and a treat, all for just six website. Kenilworth Mews areas, as well as residents to implement infrastructure portions of the dollars. from other parts of Cleveland Heights, rose Turkey Ridge School Travel Plan recommendations. If Ullom spent several months getting Council Member Jason Stein stated that to speak against the Community Reinvestment granted, the $500,000 requested would the restaurant ready to open. “We spent legislation establishing [the] boundaries of a Area (CRA or tax abatement area) legislation pay for items such as bike racks and bike Community Reinvestment Area in the Turkey having its third reading tonight. Two spoke in lane markings. Similar funding of $30,000 a lot of time, energy and money to make Ridge would not be voted upon this evening. favor of the ordinance. through ODOT will pay for noninfrastructure sure the community is proud of it,” he portions of the School Travel Plan recommen- said. Jen Graham, operations manager dations, such as education, enforcement, for all three of Ullom’s restaurants, added, and encouragement of biking and walking. “We want to bring you the best possible HOME agreement with HRRC food in a great atmosphere. I think april come she will Council authorized an agreement with people will be very pleasantly surprised.” when streams are ripe the Home Repair Resource Center (HRRC) for the use of HOME funds in the amount “There’s no other place like this,” and filled with rain of $200,000, which will be transferred Ullom said. “It doesn’t matter what lopez waits for your to the nonprofit agency to administer the you are in the mood for, because you’ll return again down payment assistance loan program always find something you like here.” for Cleveland Heights. [HOME Investment . Partnerships Program is a HUD program.] a love once new James Henke, a Cleveland Heights resident, Nuisance properties was a writer and editor at Rolling Stone still remains Council declared three vacant properties to magazine for 15 years. He is also the author be nuisances: of several books, including biographies of Jim going on 35 years • 13358 Cedar Road • 3369 Desota Ave./1760 Compton Road Morrison, John Lennon and Bob Marley. we are waiting • 2260 South Taylor Road Sweet Melissa LWV Observer: Blanche Valancy. 216-331-3555 patiently 20630 John Carroll Blvd., University Heights for your Look for earlier and often expanded return again postings of meeting summaries online Mon. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at www.heightsobserver.org. Tues. through Fri. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. See disclaimer on page 7. really, really Sun. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Kara Hamley O’Donnell Attendees are invited to contribute enhanced by use of the Cleveland ideas regarding appropriate guidelines Historical app created by CSU. Learn May is National Preservation Month and future directions for the community how Coventry evolved from sleepy and this year’s theme, chosen by the Na- to consider. Registration begins April 23; farmland into the diverse, high-energy tional Trust for Historic Preservation, register at www.heightslibrary.org or call neighborhood it is today, and hear is “New Age of Preservation: Embark, 216-932-3600. stories about some of the hippies, Inspire, Engage.” motorcycle gangs, kosher butchers, The annual May event is observed Millionaires Row presentation, and everyday people who have played by small towns and big cities across the Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m., at the a role in shaping the neighborhood’s country, and the 2014 theme, accord- Lee Road Library fascinating history. Registration begins ing to the National Trust, “is meant to Dan Ruminski, a local historian, will April 23; register at www.heightslibrary. excite current supporters and introduce share stories about the grand man- org or call 216-932-3600. new audiences” to the work being done sions and fascinating characters of to enrich and preserve what makes a Millionaires Row. At its height of gran- Fixing your Wood Windows, d heights community special. deur, Millionaires Row in Cleveland Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m. at the n ela In Cleveland Heights, the Cleve- stretched for four miles along Euclid Lee Road Library v land Heights Landmark Commission, Avenue, from Public Square. Approxi- There are plenty of replacement win- the Cleveland Heights Historical So- mately 250 mansions comprised what dows, manufacturers, and deals on the city of cle ciety and the Heights Libraries part- was once known as “the most beautiful market (“Buy three new windows, get Carroll Drug once occupied the Hunan Coventry ner to present the city’s preservation space at the corner of Coventry and Hampshire street in America.” Registration begins one free!”), but what is the truth about roads. month. This year, five programs are April 23; register at www.heightslibrary. window replacement vs. repair? If there designed to inform attendees about the org or call 216-932-3600. were an ad for window repair, it might provide tips on how to tackle window history of this community and Greater read, “Keep all your windows and repair restoration or replacement in older Cleveland, and provide information Coventry Walking Tour, Saturday, them for 50 percent less than quality homes. Registration begins April 23; on how to protect and preserve the May 17, 10 a.m. to noon, starting at replacement windows!” Mary Ogle of register at www.heightslibrary.org or call architecture and homes that make the Coventry Village Library the Cleveland Restoration Society 216-932-3600. Heights special. Michael Rotman, executive director leads this workshop, and will review The events are free, but space is of the Cleveland Heights Historical window efficiency, window materials, Kara Hamley O’Donnell is the historic pres- limited, and advance registration is Society, will lead this walking tour appropriate architectural style and cost ervation planner in the Cleveland Heights required for all events. of the Coventry commercial district, analysis of repair vs. replacement, and Department of Planning and Development.

Dugway Brook Walking Tour, Sat- urday, May 3, 10 a.m. to noon, start- ing at the CH Community Center Local experts Roy Larick, Korbi Rob- erts and Jim Miller will lead a tour through the east branch of Dugway Brook, where early settlers once quar- ried sandstone, milled timber and grew grapes for wine. Learn how Cumberland and Forest Hill parks began as spring- fed water cure destinations, and con- template the future of Dugway Brook, a conservation-reliant urban stream. Registration for this event begins April 1; call 216-291-4878 to register.

Historic Preservation in Cleveland Heights: Why it’s Important and How it’s Done panel discussion, Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m. at the Lee Road Library The evening’s panelists—Ken Goldberg, librarian/art historian and president of Cleveland Heights Historical Society; Chuck Miller, architect and chair of Cleveland Heights Landmark Commis- sion; and Marian Morton, professor of history and writer on Cleveland Heights “There was no question—Judson was it!” history—will discuss the development, —Don and Dottie Kuhn, Judson Park residents since 2012 and gauge the success, of historic pres- ervation efforts in Cleveland Heights. University Circle played a pivotal role in Don and Dottie Kuhn’s lives together. • Morning workouts at The couple, now residents of Judson Park, met in 1974 at The Cleveland One-to-One at Case Museum of Natural History. • Expert bird watchers “The rest is history—we’ve been together ever since,” says Dottie. • Spend afternoons at the With no children, they felt it essential to have a plan in place as they grew older. “We wanted to make decisions under our own power,” says Don. Nature Center at PO Box 198 Shaker Lakes Burton,Ohio Deciding where they’d spend their later years was easy. 44021 “There was no question—Judson was it,” says Don. “We knew the place and • Enjoy the conveniences 440-463-7379the people really well.” of Cleveland Heights 440-632-5256 “Not much has changed,” adds Dottie. “We continue to enjoy the things we’ve • Members of their Careful, reliable and always loved to do. We’re practically in the same Cleveland Heights church choir respectful of your yard neighborhood where we lived before.” “The transition was seamless,” continues Don.“Judson was home from day one!” Call for a free quote This is Smart Living™ defined at Judson Park. Interested in learning Mention this ad for 20% off more? Call (216) 791-2004 to arrange for a tour today. 440-463-7379 www.ripleytreeservice.com www.facebook.com/ripleyenterprises Visit www.judsonsmartliving.org and click Judson Park

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1001174.1 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL n ela v city of cle The view looking up the hill to Fairmount Boulevard from Cedar Road hasn’t changed much since this photo was taken on a snowy day in 1919. The house, built by real estate developer Barton R. Deming in 1914, still stands today, though some adjoining structures are now gone. Also gone are the streetcar tracks running through the median. Bus service replaced the Fairmount Boulevard streetcar line in the late 1940s.

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Cleveland Heights programs encourage bicycling

Mary Dunbar applied to the Ohio Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Over the past several years, Cleveland program for infrastructure and non- Heights has become measurably more infrastructure grants. Awards will be bicycle-friendly according to the League announced in May. of American Bicyclists, which recog- Recognizing the importance of nized the city as a Bronze Level Bicycle alternative modes of transportation, Join us for Easter Worship at St. Paul’s Friendly Community in autumn 2013, the city recently initiated a 12-member up from an honorable mention grade Transportation Advisory Committee, Friday, April 18: Good Friday in 2010. which has been meeting monthly since 12 to 3 p.m. Community Ecumenical Service: The Seven Last Words In the future, the City of Cleveland January. Members represent pedestri- 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Service Heights plans to continue improving in- ans, bicyclists, transit users, the physi- Saturday, April 19: Holy Saturday frastructure for bicyclists. The Heights cally challenged, school and business 8 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter with first Eucharist of Easter Bicycle Coalition (HBC) will encourage communities, the city’s police, planning Joint service at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 2555 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleve Hts. bicycling with group rides and other and public works departments, and the Sunday, April 20: Easter Sunday programs, while the city, the schools and RTA. The committee aims to serve as 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist HBC will educate Heights residents of a civic forum to improve conditions 9 a.m. Festival Eucharist with choirs, trumpet and organ, all ages on bicycling and its benefits as for walking, bicycling and riding public interpreted for the Deaf community a healthy and environmentally friendly transit for residents of all ages and abili- activity. ties, and to find optimal solutions for 11:15 a.m. Festival Eucharist with choir, trumpet and organ On May 17 and June 14, the city and transportation issues facing the city. It The Rev. Alan M. Gates, Rector Karel Paukert, Organist/Choirmaster HBC jointly offer done-in-a-morning will report to CH City Council. Find us on Facebook Badge CMYK / .eps “Smart Cycling” classes for bicyclists of May is bike month in Cleveland St. Paul’s Episcopal Church welcomes you! all experience levels. Taught by League Heights and many other cities na- of American Bicyclists certified instruc- 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106 (216) 932-5815 • www.stpauls-church.org tionwide. HBC will offer related bike tors, the classes are for adults and teens month programs to include a bike fix- 14 or older. For those just taking up bi- up, group rides, walk or bike to school cycling, a smart-cycling class helps build day, bike to work week and day, and the confidence to ride while providing more. connections with other bicyclists and Cleveland Heights residents can Serving the Your neighbor; your plumber advocates, and experienced riders re- help take the city to the next level Heights port gaining new insights as well. More as a Bicycle Friendly Community by since 1989 Herb’s Plumbing & Heating information and registration is available embracing the national trend toward at www.bikesintheheights.org, or by calling bicycling for commuting, recreation or • Experts in old homes Jennifer Kuzma at 216-291-2854. just to get around town. Many residents Thanks to physical education teach- • Water tanks & heating already bicycle for recreation and er- ers, parents and the Cleveland Heights rands, but just 1.04 percent commute systems Police Bicycle Unit, some schools are of- to work by bicycle, according to recent • Eco-friendly updates fering bike rodeos as well as bicycle- and data. Still, the city’s bicycle commuting • Fully trained, licensed, pedestrian-safety instruction in physical rate is high compared with the Ohio bonded & insured education classes: Canterbury, Roxboro, average of just 0.3 percent. Cleveland Fairfax, Gearity and Monticello schools Heights is poised to make its roads safer • Residential & commercial have all been involved this year; Canter- and its community stronger through an bury and Fairfax have had after-school array of bicycle-related programs. bike clubs as well. In March, the City of Cleveland Mary Dunbar is a member of Cleveland 216-691-2300 • [email protected] Heights and HBC completed a Cleve- Heights City Council and president of the land Heights school travel plan and Heights Bicycle Coalition.

Heights Observer April 1, 2014 10 www.heightsobserver.org community news Heights St. Baldrick’s event far surpasses organizers’ goals

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According to Krissy Dietrich Gallagh- er, organizer of the Cleveland Heights St. Baldrick’s event, the Heights com- munity banded together to raise nearly $109,000 for this volunteer-driven charity, far exceeding the original goal of $60,000. St. Baldrick’s funds the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survi- vors long, healthy lives. to ober R Gallagher encouraged students and istrict. D e n ia

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Community Center. Boys and girls CH hoto courtesy courtesy hoto P of all ages from CH-UH and Shaker Gabe and Charlie Roberto from Team Gesu. Heights public and parochial schools joined the effort. Gallagher’s son Austin, a two-time hoto courtesy of the courtesy hoto cancer survivor and a first-grader at P The Fairfax Team celebrates its new look. Honorees Austin Gallagher and Becca Meyer are in the front row. Fairfax Elementary School, helped garner support for the Fairfax team, which led the pack in fundraising, with $25,495. Local salon owner Alex Quintana and his crew from Quintana’s Barber & Dream spa, as well as Shawn Paul Gustafson, owner of Shawn Paul Sa- lon, and his enthusiastic staff, worked the better part of the day shaving and cutting off locks. Much of the shorn hair was donated to organizations that make wigs for cancer patients who have lost their own hair. Some children were so moved by the heartfelt effort that they sponta- neously decided to have their heads shaved that day. hoto courtesy dallas schubert courtesy hoto hoto courtesy dallas schubert courtesy hoto P P Those in attendance also raised Roxboro Elementary student Griffin Gulden shaving his father George’s head, in honor of his brother Heights high student Eve Bedwell. money through bake sales and an Garrett, who is a seventh-grader at Roxboro Middle School. American Girl doll raffle. The winner of the raffle, Rachel Hren, is the sister of one of the shavees. Simone Quartell, The Dog Days of Summer... a Heights High graduate who works for American Girl, donated the doll. are for the DOGS. Shavees walked away with a button that said, “Ask me why I’m bald,” to NOT YOU! help continue the conversation. Galla- Schedule your gher succinctly expressed her gratitude Air Conditioning by encouraging the community to “hug Tune-Up Now: Only $92 $70 OFF a bald person today!” Mention this discount when scheduling an appointment. our regular price. Standard tune-up allows for 45 minutes of labor per system; This year’s event raised more than parts and labor for repairs additional. Discount valid during to twice as much money as last year. It normal workday hours only (M-F; 8-3:30). Coupon must be ober

R presented with payment to technician. One discount per visit. e was held in honor of three CH-UH n Valid on standard A/C set-ups only; excludes attic systems. ia students: Austin Gallagher; Fairfax D Service must be scheduled prior to 7/31/2014. kindergartner Becca Meyer, who is 216-932-9755 battling a brain tumor; and Roxboro “like" us on hoto courtesy courtesy hoto P Middle School seventh grader Garrett /hannheating to Bonded • Insured • Owned and operated by Gulden, who is battling leukemia. Each Krissy and Mark Gallagher with sons Braedan (a see future specials. OH LIC #24462 4th generation Hann brothers. of the honorees had family members fourth-grader at Fairfax Elementary) and Austin (a first-grader at Fairfax Elementary). Heating / Cooling / Plumbing / Specializing in Steam & Hot Water Systems Hannheatingcooling.com who participated in the shaving, in- cluding Gulden’s father and brother and Meyer’s younger brother Josh and The This Mother’s Day, give her fourth-grade sister, Carolyn, the event’s Tavern top fundraiser. something that will last forever; Greater Cleveland is a national Company frame a photo of her favorite things. leader in St. Baldrick’s events and is expected to raise more than $700,000 this year. The Heights community Mon. Burger Fries & Beer Night $9 Tues. Flatbread Pizza Beer /Wine raised an additional $15,000 on Sunday Tues. Trivia starting at 10 pm at a separate event held at the New Wed & Thurs: "5 for $30" Heights Grill in honor of the late Sea- 2 Dine for the $ of 1! Includes 2 small salads + mus O’Connor. 2 select dinners + a pitcher of Moosehead beer OR a bottle of House wine = ONLY $30 Read more about the partici- M-F Happy Hour 5–7 pm pating teams at www.chuh.org/news/ detail/2014/3/13/students-and-teachers- Sunday Brunch 10:30 am–3 pm Sunday Karaoke 10 pm 13429 Cedar Road shave-heads-for-cancer-research. Cleveland Heights Kitchen Open 5–10 pm Mon.–Thurs. 216-397-7671 5–11pm Fri. and Sat. woodtraderframing. Andrea C. Turner owns ACT One Com- Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 munications LLC, a marketing and com- 2260 Lee Road 216.321.6001 munications consulting firm.

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heights Guitars continued from page 1 Heights resident publishes potty training book One of Heights Guitars’ original owners was Greg Stiles, who became sole owner in 2002. After he died from Jenn Lonzer as possible to get them into preschool, pancreatic cancer in February 2010, his to save money on diapers, to reduce widow decided to sell the store. It was Potty training can be among the the weight of that diaper bag, or to purchased by former Cleveland Heights most stressful times for parents, keep up with neighbors who swear resident John Carden and his partner, according to longtime Cleveland that their daughter was fully trained Jim Ross. Carden, who now lives in Heights resident and pediatrician by 13 months. The truth is, I’ve never the Sandusky area, operates another Deb Lonzer. At the request of one of heard of a kid going to the prom in Heights Guitar store in Toledo, and her patients, Lonzer has published diapers.” owns four retail record stores called Al- her first children’s book to help tod- Named after her pets, Lonzer’s lied Records, also in Toledo. The Toledo dlers and parents view toilet training characters want to feel like big kids. guitar store remains open. as a natural–and even fun–process. They have accidents, they practice Despite its name, Heights Guitars Lonzer collaborated with illustrator holding it during play and they race to didn’t just sell guitars. It also offered and Wickliffe native John Cairns, and the potty chair. They also play outside, keyboards, brass instruments, percus- said she wrote The Flushville Four “to help set the table, eat healthy meals, sion instruments, accordions, PA gear help toddlers and parents relax a bit learn about the importance of hand and sound equipment. Guitars were the about potty training.” washing and celebrate small victories. store’s focus, though, and it carried four “It seems to me that parents and The Flushville Four is part of major brands: Alvarez, Gretsch, G&L kids can take potty training too seri- Lonzer’s larger effort to reach out to and Guild. In addition to new guitars, ously,” said Lonzer. “Potty training parents with educational tools that the store also sold used instruments. has become increasingly important, as fit their busy lifestyles. While this is “We always had a lot of vintage Gibson parents try to train their kids as early her only formally printed tool to date, zer n and Fender guitars,” said Branch. lo nn Pilates, yoga and hip-hop inspired dance moves je In addition to its retail business, Deb Lonzer reading to her son Noah. Heights Guitars offered guitar, bass, to great music PLuS core and strength training! drum and mandolin lessons, held in one of the back rooms of the store. The shop Sign up during April Lonzer maintains a blog with parent- also employed expert guitar techs who and get 50% off the ing tips and children’s health and could repair broken or damaged instru- wellness information, has an active ments. “Our turnaround was usually joining fee Facebook page and regularly tweets about three days,” said Branch. “That’s pediatric-related news. a lot quicker than the big-box stores.” M/W/Th. 9:30 a.m. As a board-certified pediatri- Last year, Heights Guitars began South Euclid Methodist Church cian, Lonzer has spent more than 20 having open-mic nights, which were M/T/W/Th. 6:30 p.m. years at Cleveland Clinic Children’s hosted by local musician Charlie SAT. 8:45 a.m. Sun. 9:30 a.m. hospital, helping parents navigate Mosbrook. Those ended after a few Cleveland Hts. Community Center through the early years with their months, but the store had planned to children. She is an assistant professor resume the open-mic sessions some- Contact Mary Beth: (440)655-5394 of pediatrics at Case Western Reserve time in April. [email protected] School of Medicine, and is a graduate Over the years, Heights Guitars had of The Hershey Medical Center of the its fair share of well-known musicians www.facebook.com/JazzerciseClevelandHeightsSouthEuclid Pennsylvania State University, who come by and purchase instruments. completed her training in pediatrics Blues guitarist and singer Joe Bonamassa at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. bought a vintage banjo and a ukulele at Lonzer has lived in the Heights the store. Singer-songwriter Dar Wil- since she began practicing pediatrics liams bought a guitar, and legendary jazz STOP “wine”ing— in 1995. She has won awards for her bassist Stanley Jordan also purchased you can have your wine, beer, & spirits teaching and research. Lonzer is a some instruments there. “Tons of bands frequent guest on local news pro- would come through here,” Wandtke AND drink it here too! grams, and is often quoted by health said. “With the Grog Shop and other information outlets, including The venues located nearby, the artists playing Plain Dealer and Parents magazine, and there often came to our store.” national broadcast news programs. Both Wandtke and Branch live in For more information about Cleveland, but love the Heights area. potty training, children’s health issues “There’s something special about this and The Flushville Four, visit www. community,” Branch said. “With the di- deblonzermd.com. versity and all of the art and entertain- ment, this is a really special area. And Jenn Lonzer is Deb Lonzer’s spouse, and we loved to support local businesses thewinespotonline.com chief storyteller at i2i Communications and the residents as much as we could. 2271 Lee Road • Cleveland Heights • 216.342.3623 Ltd., an integrated communication solu- We often donated guitars and other facebook: TheHeightsWineSpot • twitter: @thewinespotch tions company that is handling Lonzer’s musical instruments to charities and public relations and marketing efforts. other organizations to help them out.” The store once gave a 13-year-old boy a Perry Auto Center guitar because he wanted to learn how to play the instrument, and the guitar St. Alban’s Episcopal Community that was used in the play “Aliens” at www.saintalbanchurch.org Car Sales Dobama Theatre also came from the Worship Holy Week Services Buy Here Pay Here shop. April 13 – Palm Sunday 0% interest It’s that personal touch that made Wednesday 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Heights Guitars special. “We always 6 p.m. Agape Community Meal Warranties available April 17 – Maundy Thursday (students welcome) encouraged people to not just play 5:30 p.m. Agape Meal, Body and mechanical April 2, 9, 16 (followed by Tenebrae anything,” Branch said. “We tried to Stripping of Altar and at 7:15 pm) and 30 repairs financed beginning of The Watch help them find the right instrument Interested in seeing the car? Sunday April 17 – Good Friday that worked for them. And if someone 10 a.m. – Community Eucharist 7 a.m. Stations of The Cross; We will bring it to you. couldn’t afford a certain guitar, I would April 6, 13, 20 and 27 7:30 p.m. Good Friday try my best to help them out.” Compline & Evensong Chanted Service 5 p.m. April 6 at St. Paul’s April 18 – Holy Saturday James Henke, a Cleveland Heights resident, 5 p.m. April 13, 20 and 27 at St. Alban’s 8 p.m. Easter Vigil was a writer and editor at Rolling Stone April 20 – Easter Sunday 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist magazine for 15 years. He is also the author (440)259-3125 of several books, including biographies of Jim 2555 Euclid Hts. Boulevard, Cleveland Heights (at the corner of Edgehill) Morrison, John Lennon and Bob Marley.

Heights Observer April 1, 2014 12 www.heightsobserver.org community news Cedar Taylor merchants study Krista Hawthorne to lead Reaching Heights streetscape improvements Patrick Mullen Reaching Heights has selected Krista Kevin Smith Hawthorne as the next leader of the 25-year-old citizen support organization for the Cleveland Heights-University The Cedar Taylor Business District is Heights public schools. Hawthorne has taking a proactive role in creating the been on the staff of Reaching Heights next great neighborhood commercial

since 2006, most recently as assistant s district in the Heights. director. She will assume her duties as In 2013, after several years of plan- g height

executive director on April 15. n ning, the Cedar Taylor Development “Krista combines an exciting sense Association (CTDA) was incorporated of the future for Reaching Heights with as a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.

a deep awareness of the organization’s reachi courtesy CTDA’s first initiative has been to un- holders and prioritizing both short- and history, which she’s helped shape over Krista Hawthorne is the new Reaching Heights execu- dertake a streetscape study to identify long-term initiatives. CTDA plans to the last eight years, most recently as tive director. a range of initiatives aimed at creating fund the improvements from a variety assistant director,” said John Hubbard, a more cohesive neighborhood district. of sources: donations from businesses and a broader understanding of the good Reaching Heights board president. CTDA comprises residents, busi- and property owners, donations from work happening in our schools. I know “She brings a deep understanding of our ness owners and property owners who local residents, funds from the munici- our district educates the whole child. community and a demonstrated ability have a vested interest in the Cedar pal governments and grants from local My daughters are among many Heights to connect with a wide range of people. Taylor neighborhood that spans both organizations. students who have excelled as athletes, We were fortunate to interview other Cleveland Heights and University “The merchants here are very pro- artists, musicians and scholars.” remarkable candidates, whom I’m con Heights. Its mission is broadly defined active,” said Bandy-Zalatoris. “They are - Hawthorne, a graduate of Kent as “initiating activities that will foster very excited about working together to fident will continue to share their gifts State University and a Heights resident a supportive and engaging environment make positive change.” on behalf of excellent public education since 1988, thanked her predecessors for both commercial and residential For more information about the in our community.” for their service. [Patrick Mullen had stakeholders.” streetscape study or CTDA, contact “I look forward to working with our served as executive director of the CTDA was awarded funds from Kevin Smith at [email protected]. many volunteers and talented board, organization since 2007, following the who share my optimism and dedication the City of Cleveland Heights Com- retirement of founding director Susie to our teachers, students and commu munity Development Block Grant, Kevin Smith is president of the board of - Kaeser.] and the group engaged local planner directors of the Cedar Taylor Development nity,” Hawthorne said. “My goal is to Michelle Bandy-Zalatoris to develop Association and a board member of Future- help focus greater resources in support Patrick Mullen is the former executive direc- the streetscape study. Heights. of powerful learning, effective teaching, tor of Reaching Heights. Bandy-Zalatoris presented a set of preliminary concepts to neighborhood stakeholders on March 18, which ex- plored a wide range of topics, including Planning for our future “like" us on /hannheating to traffic pattern changes, parking, and see future specials. streetscape improvements such as plant- we are... ings, signage, public art and lighting. “One of the greatest assets of this district,” said Bandy-Zalatoris, “is that so much of it is intact. It has an authen- Bill tic feel and is populated with a good mix & Chris of independent businesses, with very few vacancies.” Verne & The feedback from those in at- Ellsworth tendance was positive, and CTDA has many new ideas to consider. “Initially, one of the biggest impact Owned and operated by 4th generation Hann brothers. projects would be a better approach to traffic management,” said Bandy- Zalatoris. “A dedicated left-turn lane, bike lanes, and pulling parking back Bonded • Insured from the intersection would simplify • OH LIC #24462 the traffic pattern and create a lane of continuous traffic going through the district.” CTDA plans to finalize the study ...but staying in the neighborhood to serve you better! by the end of April and then present NEW ADDRESS: 2026 Lee Road Cleveland Hts • 216-932-9755 it to both cities for feedback in May. Bandy-Zalatoris will assist CTDA in in- Heating / Cooling / Plumbing / Specializing in Steam & Hot Water Systems Hannheatingcooling.com corporating feedback from local stake-

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Heights Observer April 1, 2014 13 www.heightsobserver.org Community News Snow, sidewalks and shovels: Annual Bremec fundraiser will benefit HRRC FutureHeights hosts public safety Rebecca Stager forum April 1 After this very long, cold winter, yards and gardens here in the Heights will undoubtedly need some spring sprucing Patti Carlyle up. Those in need of lawn and garden supplies—or just in search of something Spring is finally upon us, but this win- green—can support Home Repair Re- ter has proven especially memorable. source Center (HRRC) of Cleveland Record snowfall, weather-related Heights by shopping at Bremec on the school closures, and discussions about Heights between Monday, April 21 and civic responsibility dominated con- Sunday, May 4. versations and media for months. When shoppers present an HRRC Lengthy and severe conditions have voucher at the register, Bremec on the left some lingering questions: What Heights Garden Center, 13410 Cedar yle

arl Road, will donate a portion of those can we do better? How can we plan C courtesy hrrc courtesy tti a more effectively? Where do city ser- P purchases to HRRC. Even those shop- Mike Gaynier of HRRC receives a check from Debi vices end and residents’ responsibility pers who may not yet be ready to take Jenks of Bremec on the Heights Garden Center. begin? Can we cooperate as a commu- courtesy home plants and supplies can benefit nity to maintain superior public safety HRRC by purchasing gift cards using a for all of our residents and visitors? address these concerns, with a public voucher during the two-week fundrais- bring it with them to Bremec. Vouchers How can we align our civic policies discussion of snow removal, winter ing period. They can then use the gift are also available on HRRC’s website, and individual actions to look beyond walking conditions and public safety. cards at a later date. www.hrrc-ch.org. clear roads for cars to create a safe and At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, HRRC trustees and volunteers will This is the fifth year that Bremec on welcoming environment for everyone, at the Wine Spot, 2271 Lee Road, rep- be at Bremec the weekends of April 26 the Heights has supported HRRC’s work traveling by foot, bike, bus or car? resentatives from Cleveland Heights and May 3, to hand out vouchers and to help keep older homes in good repair. In the Heights, some residents are City Council, University Heights City information about HRRC, as well as committed to a low-carbon lifestyle, Council, Cleveland Heights-Univer- answer questions and provide assistance Becky Stager has been HRRC’s home repair choosing to walk or bike, even in the sity Heights City School District and to shoppers. education coordinator since 1989. Visit www. most inclement weather. Some walk Heights Libraries will address their Shoppers can clip the voucher on hrrc-ch.org or call 216-381-6100 for more and rely on public transportation, goals and challenges in providing safe page 20 of this issue of the Observer, and information on programs and services. lacking or forgoing a personal vehicle. passage for students, commuters, and Many school children walk to school residents in winter, and how residents Postponed adult spelling bee set for April 2 everyday. Those with strollers or in must help. wheelchairs require thoughtful and Seating is limited. Civil public Kim Sergio Inglis careful navigation. All of these people discourse welcome. sic volunteer, rely on clear sidewalks to get where The annual Reaching Heights Adult AFS Interna- they need to go. Patti Carlyle is FutureHeights board Spelling Bee has been rescheduled for tional student FutureNow has organized the first member, and Chair of the FutureNow Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m., and will exchange host event of its 2014 Speaker Series to committee. She lives in University Heights. take place at Wiley Middle School, 2181 parent, refu- Miramar Blvd. gee student Teams of three will complete for the advisor, social

“Coveted Big Plastic Bee Trophy” in this justice monitor, lifelong learner and public HolyHoly WeekWeek atat thethe CovenantCovenant community event, now in its 23rd year, that school champion.” raises funds to support academic and music Originally scheduled for March 12, ...... taketake aa journeyjourney ofof faithfaith programs in CH-UH public schools. the Bee was postponed due to strong Each year, the Bee honors a Friend winds and snow on that day. Palm Sunday of Public education. This year’s honoree April 13, 10 am is Carla Bailey, who Krista Hawthorne, Kim Sergio Inglis is editor-in-chief of the

Celebrate Jesus' entry into Holy Week. Reaching Heights assistant director, de- Heights Observer. She lives in the Shaker Witness the majestic procession of scribes as “a parent, PTA leader, vocal mu- Farm Historic District in Cleveland Heights. palms led by children. April 5 is annual Home Remodeling Fair Holy Week Vespers April 13, 5 pm Rebecca Stager complete renovation projects. Featuring the Baldwin Wallace Motet Fair attendees can also attend free Choir performing J.S. Bach's Cantata Looking for home remodeling ideas and workshops on the following topics: Wie schön leucht uns der Morgenstern. repair advice? Come to this year’s Home • “Wood Windows: Repair or Replace?” Remodeling Fair, presented by Home Re- with Mary Ogle from the Cleveland Res- Maundy Thursday pair Resource Center (HRRC) in coopera- toration Society and Art Engleman from April 17, 7:30 pm tion with the City of Cleveland Heights. Western Window Service, at 10 a.m. Communion and Service of Tenebrae The fair will be held on Saturday, April 5, • “Getting Your Roof Done Right” with Chris Experience Jesus’ journey from Good Friday April 18, 12 noon from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Cleveland Heights Kamis from Absolute Roofing at 11:15 a.m. betrayal to crucifixion. Scripture readings, music, extinguishing Meditate on the City Hall, 40 Severance Circle. The fair is free, • “Why Do I Have a Wet Basement?” with of candles, tolling of the great bell. Seven Last Words of Christ and is open to residents of all communities. Wesley Walker of HRRC at 12:30 p.m. accompanied by organ music. The fair will feature “Ask an Expert” For more information, visit www.

tables, where professionals from many repair hrrc-ch.org, or call 216-381-6100. Easter Sunday specialties will answer questions and give April 20, 10 am advice. In addition, representatives from lo- Becky Stager has been HRRC’s education

Herald new life through cal banks, community organizations and the coordinator since 1989. Visit www.hrrc-ch. Jesus’ resurrection, led by City of Cleveland Heights will be available org or call 216-381-6100 for information on choir, organ, and instruments. to discuss how they can help homeowners HRRC’s programs and services.

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Joy Henderson learning about Japan. A few months a member of the AFS club where she Heights High junior Emoni Brown- ago, she found an app that helped her met exchange students from other Bey always wanted to go to Japan. On to learn the Japanese language. countries. They helped her prepare for March 16, with the help of the AFS She said e-mail exchanges with her her own exchange year. Exchange Program and support of her host family made her feel more com- Brown-Bey will return to Heights family, Brown-Bey boarded a plane and fortable about the trip, adding, “They High in February 2015 to finish her set off for the Land of the Rising Sun. seem really nice and I think they will senior year. After that, she plans to at- In Japan, she will live with her host be great for me.” tend an art school. family—a mother, father, and teen- The first stop on her journey was Host families are needed in Cleve- age sister and brother—in the eastern Los Angeles for an AFS predeparture land Heights, University Heights, coastal city of Toyoshi. orientation with the 31 other U.S. stu- Beachwood, Solon, Shaker Heights, Before she left, Brown-Bey said that dents going to Japan. Once she arrived Euclid and South Euclid-Lyndhurst. For while she was a little nervous about in Japan, Brown-Bey participated in an information about hosting an AFS stu- Joy Henderson Joy speaking Japanese, she was excited AFS multi-day arrival orientation for Heights High junior Emoni Brown-Bey will spend dent next school year, or about sending about the opportunity. “I am really exchange students. a year in Japan as an exchange student. a student on an AFS exchange, contact interested in learning more about Japa- After settling in with her host fam- Carla Bailey at [email protected]. nese art, fashion and culture while I am ily, Brown-Bey will attend the high her new school, and also hopes to play there,” said Brown-Bey. She has spent school in Toyoshi. A Cleveland scholas- on the school’s volleyball team. Joy Henderson is the parent/community the last several years researching and tic art winner, she plans to study art at At Heights High, Brown-Bey was liaison for Heights High.

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Hours issues at youth awareness fair Outdoor Dining Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Anne McFarland numbers and sites on their phones. SPEA works in 140 schools. Its free The Keystone Tigers, the leadership program provides information and di- arm of the Heights Youth Club (HYC), rection to first-line help. He encouraged addressed depression and suicide at the audience members to ask the tough Saving Us Youth Awareness Fair on Sat- question—“Are you having thoughts urday, Feb. 22. about suicide?”—of someone they are Several organizations serving Heights concerned about. communities were present to intro- Ernst spoke about assessing the dan- duce fair attendees to their programs. ger of a person’s thoughts of suicide and Participating organizations included: advised young people to contact a trusted Avenues for Positive Changes, empow- adult if they think a friend is at risk for ering girls and strengthening self-image; hurting him- or herself. C.H.O.I.C.E.S., specializing in treat- LaToyia Jones, co-founder of Alive ment for substance abuse and behavioral on Purpose, a program partner with health; Jewish Family Services; Northern the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland, Ohio Recovery Association, offering shared her own journey, which included adolescent substance use treatment; Ohio abandonment by both parents, sexual Guidestone, providing solutions for chil- molestation, two suicide attempts, and dren, families and communities; Suicide the realization that “your story is your Prevention Education Alliance (SPEA); résumé.” and University Hospitals Discovery and Jones said that a person’s story “made Wellness Center for Children. you what you are,” adding that “you can Three speakers addressed the audi- either figuratively write it on a blackboard Don’t get mad; Get help. ence of teens and parents. In his talk and stare at it each day, or face in the on entrepreneurship, Tory Coates com- other direction and look forward. The pared the cost of education ($10,000 per blackboard is still behind you, but it no • PC and Mac student per year in public school, plus longer determines your outlook.” repair

$20,000 per year for a state college) to The Keystone Tigers are proud to the cost of keeping someone in prison have attained the gold level in the Boys & • Technology classes ($30,000). He noted that the average Girls Clubs. It is the highest level for teen for children and adults test scores of prison inmates are in the leadership groups. For more information • Websites & third- and fourth-grade range. He then about Keystone Tigers and the Heights urged students to increase their personal Youth Club, go to www.heightsyouthclub. Search Engine Optimization wealth by “investing” in education and org, or call 216-321-2582. themselves. Paul Ernst of SPEA distributed hand- Anne McFarland is a longtime resident Mention this ad 216-721-3455 outs with phone numbers and websites of Cleveland Heights, a lawyer acting as [email protected] for $10 off 12429 Cedar Rd., Suite 25 to use in crisis situations, along with in- guardian ad litem in the Juvenile Court of your next service formation about depression and suicide. Cuyahoga County, and a member of HYC’s (At Cedar-Fairmount) He encouraged the audience to put these board of directors.

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Superintendent search between reality and public perception, and CH-UH Board of Education The firm of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates media coverage of the district; an increasing has been selected to design a profile of the per- number of poor, transient students with disen- son to be sought. This firm did the same work with gaged families; recruitment and retention of staff meeting highlights Shaker Heights and a number of other “minority that reflect the student body; the frequent shift- majority” school systems in Ohio. Public input will ing among different approaches to academic come from an open community forum on Feb. achievement; and state testing. 17 and an online survey regarding the “desired The most frequently cited desirable charac- characteristics” of a new superintendent. teristics describe a person who would make FEBRUARY 12, 2014 a long-term commitment to the district and [Joint meeting of the BOE and CH City Council] Vacant school properties CH development projects who would understand, take pride in, and be City Council Member Janine Boyd was absent. Millikin: Transportation, grounds, trades, and Mayor Dennis Wilcox described the Turkey visibly engaged in the community and the storage functions currently at Wiley would Ridge project to build high-end homes on the district. Those surveyed also want a superinten- Facilities update be moved, possibly to the Millikin School border with Cleveland at Edgehill and Overlook dent who is polished, well-spoken, politically Stephen Shergalis, director of business services building. Locations are being considered roads. The unique geology of the site will require savvy, visionary, collegial, dynamic, intelligent for the school district, described the consultant for school bus parking. Modular classrooms will pylons driven into the bedrock. Tax abatement and an educator. They want a person who team and construction manager put in place be needed at Wiley. Housing vocational and is necessary because of competition with similar can develop positive relations with the two for the upcoming remodeling of Wiley Middle technical classes presents a special problem. developments in Cleveland. Another developer cities and employee unions, foster teamwork, School. Wiley will be adapted into a swing Heights Youth Theatre may move to Millikin. is interested in the empty lot at Coventry and put students’ needs first, meet the demands of school to accommodate students during con- Coventry tenants: The Open Office has not Cedar roads as a site for four units with five-year multiple constituencies, nurture relationships, struction at the high school and, subsequently, been successful and will move out of Coventry tax abatement. communicate well, set high standards, foster at Monticello and Roxboro middle schools. by the end of February. Current tenants include a positive professional climate, and represent High school bidding and construction will Family Connections, Waldorf School, Coventry Future meetings the interests of students, parents, staff and begin the summer of 2015 and be completed Day Care, Ensemble Theatre and Lake Erie Ink. All in attendance agreed to hold joint meet- community members. by the start of school in 2017. Middle school The board is conferring with FutureHeights ings regularly, but the next meeting was not Blaesing said interview questions will design, bidding and construction will be during and Reaching Heights about taking space scheduled. be based on the survey results. He will advise 2018–19. in Coventry. whomever is hired to respect the survey results LWV Observer: Blanche Valancy. and focus on them. Board members recommended that candi- Landscape Design FEBRUARY 18, 2014 dates be informed that the district is 80 to 82 & Construction Board member Eric Coble was absent. percent minority, that the achievement gap needs MJM to be addressed, and that the superintendent Michael J. Madorsky • (216) 321- 7729 Ohio Improvement Process needs to be courageous in setting high expec- Andrea Celico, assistant superintendent, re- tations for students, staff, families and school • Fences - crafted from cedar For the finest Quality ported on the district’s plan and work on the board members. • Patios - brick or flagstone Ohio Improvement Process. This plan is based on Blaesing will report to the board in early April • Decks - cedar or composite research, collaboration and collective responsi- on the final stages of the search and on interview- Since 1983 bility. The district has chosen goals for improve- ing the final five candidates. There will be more • Plantings - design & installed ment in both language arts and mathematics. opportunity for the community to be involved. Hundreds of Satisfied Cleveland Heights customers Also in April, the three final candidates will have Phase 1 high school facilities daylong visits to the district and community. Steve Zannoni from Project Management Con- (216) 392-1335 [email protected] sultants/Regency Construction, the owners’ LWV Observer: Nancy Dietrich. Look for the A+ logo representative, reported on the high school facilities phase 1 progress. The work needed to MARCH 4, 2014 Class 1 Pavers & Remodelers make Wiley Middle School ready for high school All board members were present. students is in the planning stage. • Residential Driveways • Roofing Public comments • Asphalt & Concrete • Sealcoating Facilities Accountability Committee Artificial turf: Several speakers, including • Masonry • Siding The Facilities Accountability Committee selected coaches and football players, spoke in support • 30% off Kitchens & Baths • Windows officers, with Seku Sahibs as chair and Jim Cull of artificial turf for the football field. Resident Ask for Gary or Mike 1481 Warrensville Ctr. Road as vice chair. Laura Marks spoke against artificial turf and (216) 392-1335 ★ Great Financing ★ www.class1pavers.com asked the board to get more information. Football stadium The board discussed draft plans for the football Race to the Top update stadium, including whether to use grass or arti- Alison Byrd, director of data and research, pro- ficial turf. The decision on the type of turf does vided information about the new data informa- not have to be made until April. tion system the district will start using. Cleveland Heights-University Heights is a pilot district. Race Auto • Home • Life • Commercial Insurance LWV Observer: Adele Cohn. to the Top will pay for the system for two years. FEBRUARY 26, 2014 Superintendent search For all your personal and All board members were present. Ron Register, board president, reported on business insurance needs the superintendent search. He said 10 people Special superintendent search meeting had completed the application process, seven An independent agent Ted Blaesing of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associ- have started it, and there have been about 23 Representing multiple A rated carriers ates, search consultant, presented results from inquiries. Dedicated to your unique needs 459 interviews and online surveys regarding de- sired characteristics of the next superintendent. LWV Observer: Adele Cohn. Rockefeller Center For district and community strengths, fre- Suite 203 3109 Mayfield Road quently mentioned items were: student college Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 preparation; quality of life in the community; Look for earlier and often expanded 216-965-0646 the number of organizations committed to the postings of meeting summaries online district; and Nylajean McDaniel, current interim at www.heightsobserver.org. superintendent. See disclaimer on page 6. www.KellerNational.com Challenges and concerns included: the gap

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The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District has launched a new Phase 1 Facilities Plan blog, www. createthefutureheightsschools.org, to com- municate new developments during the facilities renovations process. “We’re so excited to share the prog- Henderson Joy ress of these extraordinary five years to T eacher Jeff Porter, students Maxx Marshall and Michael Hancock, and Jay Hobbs, career and technical education coordinator (from left). Hancock is holding the damaged cart piece that was removed from a broken school utility cart. The repaired cart is behind the students. come. We want the community to stay informed by checking our blog regu- larly—it’s even easier if you ‘follow’ the H eights Auto Tech program provides hands-on learning blog to get new posts e-mailed to you straight away. Readers can also contact Joy Henderson ity cart was damaged, including the James Slaughenhoupt, the parts manager us, ask questions and make suggestions headlight. “We removed the damaged at Southeast Golf Car Company, for for improving the blog,” said Angee When Heights High assistant head parts, replaced the light, wired it in and donating the parts. Shaker, director of communications and custodian Chris Canter needed to repair replaced the front end,” said Hancock. Hancock plans to attend Ohio Tech- community engagement for the district. the school’s utility cart, he called on The donated front end was not the nical College to learn more about auto “On our ‘Create the Future Heights the Heights High Auto Tech program. same color, so the students also sanded technology. Marshall plans to use his Schools Blog’ you will find updated posts Juniors Michael Hancock and Maxx and painted the new piece. “The guys high school certification to work while about community meetings, the Facili- Marshall, both auto tech students, vol- spent quite a bit of time working on this, he attends college to study engineering ties Accountability Committee, working unteered to do the work. Canter secured and they did a fantastic job,” said Porter. or architecture. groups, the design progress, construction, the necessary parts and a donation from Both of the students praised their Students in the auto tech program swing space development and more,” Southeast Golf Car Company, and the teacher for offering the opportunity. are eligible to earn the national General Shaker explained. students did the rest—with the guidance “Mr. Porter is the kind of teacher who Maintenance Certification, the first step As Phase 1 of the facilities plan un- of their teacher Jeff Porter. offers extra opportunities,” said Mar- in a professional certification process folds, the district will post photos and “The utility cart is basically a golf shall. “Having experience on golf carts for automotive technicians. Auto Tech videos of new developments, as well as cart that carries cargo,” said Porter. helps us and it was fun doing the auto is one of 13 Career and Technical presentation documents and handouts “Many of the systems are the same as body work.” Education (CTE) programs at Heights from important meetings. cars, with some differences of course.” “This was definitely a win-win,” said High, overseen by Jay Hobbs, CTE While the auto tech students repair Canter. “Students learned more about coordinator. Camilla Welsch is the communications and about 20 cars a month, they occasionally golf cart repair and the school’s cart was community engagement department assistant work on golf carts. repaired at no cost to the district.” Joy Henderson is the parent/community for the CH-UH City School District. The front end of the school’s util- Canter also expressed gratitude to liaison for Heights High.

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Joy Henderson and Martinez each have several years of teaching experience, but are grateful to The CH-UH City School District is be on a team with Joyce Bukovac, a vet- using the Ohio Improvement Process eran teacher with 23 years of experience. (OIP) to identify areas that need im- Bukovac sees the OIP as an exten- proving, identify academic goals and sion of the Professional Learning Com- define the work needed to reach the munities (PLC), which has been used goals. With the support of the U.S. in the district for several years. PLCs Department of Education, the Ohio were groups of subject area, grade level Department of Education developed or small school teachers who worked the OIP. The process is a unified state together to improve teaching and learn- system intended to improve academic ing. “However, the OIP provides more achievement for all students. detailed tools and gives us feedback from Teacher-Based Teams (TBTs) are outside our small team,” Bukovac said. using the process in the classrooms Lending expertise and feedback to ensure that students learn the con- to the TBTs are Building Leadership Henderson Joy cepts outlined in the curriculum, also Teams (BLTs) led by the principal, and Heights High math teachers Rachel Martinez, Joyce Bukovac and Becky McDonald are using the Ohio Continuous Improvement Process. known as the Common Core Standards. the District Leadership Team (DLT) led Heights High math teachers Becky Mc- by the district administrator. The BLTs Donald, Rachel Martinez and Joyce Bu- and DLT review the OIP protocol charts what students did poorly and why). Andrea Celico, assistant superinten- kovac teach six sections of mathematical completed by teachers and give their 3) Establish shared expectations. dent, is pleased with the progress of the decision making for seniors. McDonald input to guide classroom instruction. 4) Implement (who will imple- teams. “It should come as no surprise The work of every TBT is broadly ment; how often; observations of to know that teachers working together

The Heights’ #1 choice defined by the results from an OIP selected strategies). rather than in isolation improves class- for interior and exterior district analysis of student perfor- 5) Collect and analyze performance data. room instruction,” she said. “And the painting mance data. The CH-UH DLT used a The BLTs and the DLT will review OIP helps us ground our discussions “decision framework” to identify the the TBT protocol and provide the in evidence rather than opinion and main goals: improve student achieve- teacher teams with brief, supportive and encourages collective responsibility for ment in both math and reading, and objective feedback based on evidence. student success.” provide a more respectful and safer Periodic feedback gives classroom teach- school environment. ers the input of experienced educators Joy Henderson is the parent/community Serving Northeast Once the goals were created and who are trained in the OIP protocols. liaison for Heights High. Ohio Homeowners articulated by the members of the DLT, since 1975 the TBTs began addressing those goals by taking a closer look at their current BE O ’s Ron Register wins state award Quality Painting. practices. THAT’S ALL WE DO! TBTs develop their teaching protocol Angee Shaker using the following five-step process: cation to self-im- 1) Collect and chart formative assess- The The Ohio School Boards Associa- provement, service ool district h Call us at ment data aligned to the standards. tion (OSBA) has awarded Ron Register, to the association,

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award is given to fewer than 2 percent of receive this award, c courtesy Ron Register the more than 2,400 school board mem- especially since it bers in Ohio. Register has served on the recognizes service to our CH-UH CH-UH board for more than 10 years. School Board, which is something that “OSBA couldn’t have made a better has always been my utmost priority,” choice for their Award of Achievement said Register. “Serving on the CH-UH than Ron Register,” said Nylajean Mc- School Board has been challenging, Summer Ruffing It! Daniel, CH-UH City School District gratifying, educational, and inspiring. Summer camps for ages I’m grateful to our community for con- 18 months - 14 years superintendent. “Ron has been an im- mense asset to our district, and to this tinuing to put its trust in me and allow- June 16 - August 8, 2014 community, for years. He always lends ing me to serve. I want to recognize the a calm and thoughtful voice to our contribution of my fellow school board For more information or to proceedings and few people have done members, along with our district lead- register online please go to: more than Ron to help bring the diverse ers and staff, without whom this award ruffingmontessori.net/camps parts of our district together. We’re very would not have happened.” fortunate to have him and we’re thrilled 3380 Fairmount Boulevard : Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 that he’s received this recognition.” Angee Shaker is director of communica- The OSBA Award of Achievement tions for the Cleveland Heights-University is given for demonstrations of dedi- Heights City School District.

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Heights Observer April 1, 2014 18 www.heightsobserver.org heights schools senior soloists continued from page 1 a concert on Wednesday, April 30 and concludes with the annual Jazz Nite This very romantic work was com- on Friday, May 9, featuring the Jazz posed on themes from Vincenzo Ensemble and Jazz Combo. Bellini’s opera “La Sonnambula,” which Chamber Ensemble performances means “the sleepwalker.” Bottesini, will precede the concerts on April 30 a 19th-century double bass virtuoso, and May 2, from 6:30–7 p.m. in the embellishes four distinct themes from Heights High Social Room. the opera in the solo part. Chamber groups range in size from Also on May 2, jazz tenor saxo- two to six musicians. The students phonist Josh Perelman-Hall will per- select their own repertoire and are form Jimmy Van Heusen’s “But Beau- coached by professional musicians tiful,” arranged by Bill Holman for big throughout the school year. Music band. He will be accompanied by the selections include both classical and

Heights High Jazz Ensemble, under the contemporary compositions. aker direction of Brett Baker. All concerts take place at the h Perelman-Hall considered several Cleveland Heights High School Dina pieces before deciding on the Holman Rees Evans Performing Arts Center. arrangement. “I thought it was pretty The April 30 and May 2 concerts begin angee s courtesy cool how Holman took what is nor- at 7:30 p.m. Wiley Middle School ELA students learned about Anne Frank through reading and presentations. mally a long, slow ballad and made it a Tickets are $3 for students and $5 medium-up jazz waltz,” he said. “Hol- for adults. Jazz Nite on May 9 begins man lets the tenor sax carry the melody at 7 p.m. Tickets for Jazz Nite are $5. E ighth-graders’ diorama project throughout the whole piece.” The work Tickets for all concerts are available the also appealed to him because it offers day of the show. explores Anne Frank’s story the challenge of a large segment where For more information, go to www. he will improvise a solo with the back- chuh.org/schools/chhs/about/instrumental- Angee Shaker graders when she wrote her diary, in ing of the rhythm section. music or call 216-320-3112. hiding, during two years of the Nazi Sperl and Perelman-Hall have been The eighth-grade students from occupation of the Netherlands. working on their solos with private Joy Henderson is the parent/community Anisha Mahone and Christy Lemano- The students related to Frank’s instructors since early autumn. liaison for Heights High. wicz’s English Language Arts (ELA) struggle, and learned how the Holo- As the spring semester unfolds, a classes recently read The Diary of Anne caust had social, political and economic collaborative process gets underway. Frank. consequences for minority groups and Soloists discuss the composition with The Wiley Middle School students the population as a whole. The project IMD directors Daniel Heim and Brett then created and presented visual connected Common Core history with Baker, and begin rehearsing the student Buy local. displays, including dioramas, to their an International Baccalaureate (IB) ensembles. At this stage, private in- classmates, as part of a discussion of Area of Interaction: Approaches to structors are invited to make comments cultural biases, stereotypes and preju- Learning and Human Ingenuity. during rehearsals. Your merchants are dices. Both soloists play multiple in- Anne Frank, who would later perish Angee Shaker is director of communica- struments and are involved in many your neighbors too. in a concentration camp, was roughly tions for the Cleveland Heights-University musical activities at Heights, as well as theLL_HO.0312.Ad:Layout same age as the Wiley 1 2/20/12 eighth- 4:00H eightsPM PageCity School1 District. throughout Cleveland’s performance community. Sperl and Perelman-Hall both have played with several jazz combos. At Heights, Sperl performs with Symphony and Jazz Ensemble. Al- though classical piano was his first instrument, he has recently begun to study jazz piano in earnest. Since fresh- man year, he has been a member of the Church of the Savior Praise Band. In addition, for two years he was a member of the bass section of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra. You can have Perelman-Hall performs at Heights High with the Symphonic Winds and Washington & Lee Service, Inc a beautiful, Jazz Ensemble. He is also a member of 2080 Lee Road, the award-winning Heights Barber- Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 shoppers. (216) 371-2850 healthy lawn The May 2 concert also includes Chip Ramsey Owner Despite your best efforts, performances by Cleveland Heights • Lawn renovation and new lawn installation High Symphony and Symphonic Winds. are you disappointed with the The spring concert season includes appearance of your yard? • Organic and traditional Are you tired of calling an lawn fertilization programs treat the mom in your life to a dream day of beauty 800 number and not receiving • Integrated weed and the personal service you deserve? pest management • Organic lawn topdressing Are you frustrated with happy • Lawn aeration and high pressure sales calls thatch removal mother’s day for services you don’t want or need? • Weekly lawn maintenance indulge mom with... a european Our customized lawn care program four layer facial, and lawn renovation services make dream pedicure, distressed lawns healthy and green swedish again. To find out how we can make relaxation massage, your yard the envy of the neighborhood Lawn Lad. Passionately and dream spa manicure committed to making call today. your yard and garden look their beautiful best. gift certificates available

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Sheryl Banks Michelle Phelps, career development coordinator for Tri-Heights Career With the national teen jobless rate at Development Program, the program 24.2 percent last May, local teens look- will teach teens how to dress and speak ing for summer jobs this year will face during a job interview. Participants are stiff competition. They can get a leg up encouraged to wear their best potential with Heights Libraries’ Teen Job Prep job search interview outfits. program, a three-part series offered at The series culminates on May 3 the University Heights Library, 13866 with a Teen Job Fair, starting at 11 a.m. Cedar Road. The fair is presented in partnership The series is the brainchild of Shenee with Youth Opportunities Unlimited, King, Heights Libraries youth services a Cleveland-based youth-serving non- associate. “When I first started working profit agency that provides teenagers at the library, I helped a few teens fill out and young adults with job training, job applications,” said King. “I quickly mentoring opportunities and other job realized they needed help with their job- programs. hunting skills, especially the kids who The fair will feature local employers need jobs to help their families.” who are looking to hire teens for the King will present the first program, summer, and also provide teens with a “Gather Your Skills,” on April 19 at 11 chance to practice their interviewing a.m. King will teach teens how to write skills. effective résumés and accurately fill out For more information visit www. job applications. heightslibrary.org or call 216-321-4700. That résumé and application will be used during the next program on April Sheryl Banks is the marketing and community 26, also at 11 a.m., called “Presentation relations manager for the Cleveland Heights- ibraries

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Julia Murphy the bike to events such as Cain Park Ahhhhhh…… SUMMER!! The Book Bike, a three-wheeled cart children’s concerts and summer family stocked with free books, was a com- literacy events. “With one successful mon sight around Cleveland Heights summer season already under its belt, and University Heights last summer, the Book Bike is going to have a busy appearing at festivals and parades, calendar this summer,” said Lapides. on campus at John Carroll University With the bike sponsored by the and other locations in the area. The Friends of the Heights Libraries and Book Bike was started in 2013 by Sam books supplied by the Friends and other Lapides, special projects coordinator outlets, including Half-Priced Books, at the Cleveland Heights-University the only thing the program needs is Heights Public Library. Tasked with riders. For those interested in manning finding creative ways to expand out- the Book Bike, or anyone looking for reach efforts, Lapides got the idea for more information, Eric Litschel and a human-powered outreach vehicle Sam Lapides will be on the first floor from the Pima County Public Library of the Lee Road Library’s HKIC build- in Arizona. ing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Join us at Forest Hill Swim Club… “It felt like a nice fit with the cities May 3, to provide information about a casual summer club for fun, sun, of Cleveland Heights and University the project. The Book Bike will also Heights, both of which are manage- be there for training rides for anyone families, and friends. able by bicycle and have a history interested in volunteering. of supporting ‘out there’ ideas,” said For more information, call Sam Full Family Membership - $700/year Lapides. He e-mailed the idea to Nancy Lapides at 216-932-3600, ext. 290, or Couples/Singles Membership - $400/year Levin, Heights Libraries director, who e-mail [email protected]. responded with an image of an old ice Register for the Book Bike information Club amenities include pool, picnic grounds, cream vending bicycle and the words, session at www.heightslibrary.org. large play area for kids, swim lessons, swim “Are you thinking what I’m thinking?” team, and more. Floaties, toys, and fun ARE In 2013, the Book Bike made appear- Julia Murphy is the marketing assistant for ances at 19 community venues. Volun- the Cleveland Heights-University Heights permitted in our pool. teers and library staff members rode Public Library.

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Cleveland Heights-University New library card will give all Heights Public Library Board kids access to books meeting highlights Sheryl Banks The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library will celebrate FEBRUARY 17, 2014 National Library Week, April 13–19, by All board members were present. introducing a new library card just for kids age 12 and under, the “Three for New streaming service Me card.” The board approved an initial subscription to Google Cloud enables the library to limit Unlike a traditional library card, a streaming service called Hoopla, which will printing and is easier for customers to use. which requires a parent’s or guardian’s • Much of January’s programming featured enable customers to download audiobooks, signature, the Three for Me card has no movies, full-length music albums and televi- the “greatest detective who never lived”— such requirement. Children 12 and under sion episodes. Each time a cardholder uses Sherlock Holmes. More related programs the service, a deduction is made against the will follow in February. can get the card themselves with just an $15,000 deposit the library will make with • Noble Neighborhood Library hosted address and a birthdate, and check out Midwest Tape, the library’s primary audio- Private Eye Academy, another Sherlock up to three children’s books at a time. visual vendor. Each cardholder will be limited Holmes-related program, and graduates “We understand that it is not always to 10 downloads per month. received an official certificate. possible for a parent or guardian to come • The preschool/daycare fair featured 14 to the library to sign a library card ap- and our youth librarians can help them Help for small business owners local daycare centers; 120 parents at- plication for a child,” said Nancy Levin, find books at their reading level that will The Small Business Development Center, tended. Heights Libraries director. “The Three interest them.” located in the Heights Knowledge and In- • The 15th Annual Teen Poetry Slam was pro- for Me card ensures that all children are Children can sign up for a Three for formation Center, has been hosting “Fireside moted and funded by Lake Erie Ink and the able to check out books, no matter what Me card at any Heights Libraries loca- high school library. Fourteen participants Chats” for the public, to discuss the five things their circumstances may be.” The card tion (Lee Road, Coventry Village, Noble anyone should know before starting a small read their poetry to 73 attendees. also supports literacy by focusing on Neighborhood or University Heights) business. John Finley, who has been in charge • The “Mystery of the Missing Mammal” of that program, reported that seven clients arose from an elaborate hoax where the books; children cannot check out DVDs starting April 14. The card carries no have now been able to secure funding for mascot statue of the youth services division, or other audio-visual items with the card. overdue fines, but children must return their businesses. Peter Potamus, went missing. One hundred Levin noted that the Ohio De- items before they can check out more. eighty people were involved in following partment of Education’s Third Grade Children can still acquire a regular li- Fund for the Future of Heights clues and reporting a secret password to be Reading Guarantee program has put brary card with the signature of a parent Libraries entered in a grand-prize drawing. pressure on kids and their teachers to or guardian. Sue Pardee, president of the fund’s board, • A partnership with the Harold T. Clark get kids reading at grade level by the made a report to the board. The fund currently Library at the Cleveland Museum of end of third grade. “The Three for Me Sheryl Banks is the marketing and community has seven directors but can add two more. Natural History provides programs for the card guarantees that every kid in our relations manager for the Cleveland Heights- Receipts in 2013 were $21,587. Cleveland Science and Nature Study Group. community will have access to books, University Heights Public Library. Foundation staff will hold a training session for the fund’s board on March 11. The fund has LWV Observer: Anne S. McFarland. completed a memorandum of understanding New postal regulations got you down? with the Friends of the Heights Libraries. Let us mail it for you! Look for earlier and often expanded January public service report J.A.C. Business Communications, Inc. postings of meeting summaries online highlights Mail Service • Database Management • Office Administration at www.heightsobserver.org. • Wireless printing through Google Cloud See disclaimer on page 6. Our responsive customer service and competitive pricing will keep you on was instituted in the adult services area. time and on budget. Contact Anne at 216-861-5588 Fax: 216-861-0505 www.jacbusiness.com What’s going on at your library? If you get melted chocolate If April showers are keeping you in- Registration began Jan. 27. side, come to the library for refreshing all over your hands, new programs, including a month- Noble Neighborhood Library you’re eating it too slowly. long celebration of Shakespeare’s 2800 Noble Road, 216-291-5665 450th birthday. Visit www.heightsli- * brary.org for a full list of events, and Wednesday, April 9, 3:30 p.m. Chocolates for the Passover to register. Noble Spring Talent Show Tryouts. and Easter Holidays The first Noble Spring Talent Show Coventry Village Library will take place on April 10 at 3:30 p.m. 1925 Coventry Road, 216-321-3400 All would-be participants, ages 11–18, must attend these tryouts the day Saturday, April 19, 2 p.m. before the show. Coventry Baby Signs. Avoid frustration, and have fun communicating with your University Heights Library 2285 Lee Road • 216.932.3200 prelingual baby. Join Melissa O’Grady 13866 Cedar Road, 216-321-4700 www.mitchellschocolates.com for an introduction to baby signs and www.facebook.com/MitchellsChocolates the philosophy behind them. Registra- Thursday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. *Sorry, non-kosher only tion begins April 5. Family Flash Mob. All community members are welcome to participate classified ads Lee Road Library in our University Heights Memorial 2345 Lee Road, 216-932-3600 Day Parade Flash Mob on May 26. 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Heights Observer April 1, 2014 22 www.heightsobserver.org communityheights arts news Cain Park announces its 2014 summer schedule

James Henke The annual Cain Park Arts Festival is scheduled for the weekend of July Cain Park has announced its summer 11. More than 150 artists from around concert series and, as usual, several the country will be showing their major artists are scheduled to perform. artwork, and there will also be music Judy Collins, The Average White Band, and food. Arlo Guthrie, Tori Amos and Michael The park will host $5 Fridays, with Stanley are among the headliners who shows at the Alma Theater, and $2 will be appearing at the Cleveland Tuesdays at the Evans Amphitheater. Heights venue this summer. In addition, there will be free Sunday Judy Collins will appear at the Evans performances, featuring music by vari- Amphitheater on June 14. Now 74 years ous artists, and a free chamber-music old, she was a major force in 1960s folk- series on Tuesday nights at the Alma rock and had such major hits as “Both Theater. Sides Now,” “Send in the Clowns” and Cleveland Heights residents will be “Amazing Grace.” able to purchase tickets starting May The Average White Band, the 24. Residents must show up in person Scottish band best-known for its hit at the Cain Park box office and bring a ts

“Pick Up the Pieces,” will perform h photo ID, as well as two proofs of cur- at the amphitheater on June 20. The rent residency, such as a utility bill. opening act will be the Family Stone, Tickets will go on sale to the general leveland Heig with a lineup of hits that includes “I C public on May 31. More information is

Want to Take You Higher,” “Hot Fun ity of available at www.cainpark.com. C in the Summertime” and “Everyday People.” James Henke, a Cleveland Heights resident, courtesy courtesy Jim Brickman, a Shaker Heights na- A crowd enjoys the Yes concert at Cain Park’s Evans Ampitheater in 2013. was a writer and editor at Rolling Stone tive, is a songwriter and pianist who has magazine for 15 years. He is also the author earned six gold and platinum albums. Tori Amos began her career in 1992 scheduled, and more will be announced of several books, including biographies of Jim He is also the most-charted male adult- with the album Little Earthquakes, which in the future. Morrison, John Lennon and Bob Marley. contemporary artist to date. Brickman went gold in both the U.S. and Britain. will appear at the Evans Amphitheater She has been nominated for eight Gram- Mon. - Thurs. :11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. on July 19. my Awards over the years, and her lat- Fri.: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sat.: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Arlo Guthrie, son of Woody est album is Unrepentant Geraldines. She Sun.: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Guthrie, made a name for himself in will perform at Evans Amphitheater folk-rock. He has scored numerous hits on Aug. 7. Tel: 216-320-2302 Fax: 216-320-2306 over the years, including “Alice’s Restau- On Aug. 9, Cleveland native Mi- 1763 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 rant” and “The City of New Orleans.” chael Stanley will hit the amphitheater www.pacificeastcoventry.com His Cain Park show will take place on stage. July 27. Several other shows have been Award Winning Sushi & Fabulous Malaysian Cuisine

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Heights Observer April 1, 2014 23 www.heightsobserver.org heights arts Mamaí’s second season: classic and innovative Jewel Moulthrop proprietor. The reading will follow. “Stranded on Earth,” Also in June, Mamaí (pronounced a co-production with Following its award-winning inaugu- Mah’ may) plans to host a rare theater Theatre Ninjas; Tom ral season, Mamaí Theatre Company event. Ten members of Actors Equity Stoppard’s “Arcadia;” announces its expanded second year, Association will gather to self-produce and Marina Carr’s which begins on June 16 with a benefit George Bernard Shaw’s “Heartbreak “Woman and Scare- staged reading of the rarely performed House.” A popular 20th-century mas- crow.” James Joyce’s “Ulysses in Nighttown” terpiece, this eclectic drama features an “Stranded on at—of all places—Nighttown in Cleve- ensemble cast of unexpected visitors to Earth” is the second land Heights. an unusual home. Shaw pays tribute to play in Cleveland June 16 has special meaning for pre-World War I innocence with a script Heights playwright Joyce fans. Bloomsday, as it’s called, that plays out like a haunting symphony, Eric Coble’s Alex- celebrates June 16, 1904 as depicted in championing human wonder in the face andra trilogy. It tells James Joyce’s Ulysses. The day is named of fear and change. “Heartbreak House” the story of Alexa, a for Leopold Bloom, the central char- runs June 12–29. Tickets will be sold visual artist, as she acter in the novel, and follows his life at the door only. With the exception contemplates the and thoughts from 8 a.m. to the early of “Ulysses at Nighttown,” all of the exchange between hours of the next morning. The benefit group’s productions will be at Pilgrim personal freedom evening begins at 5:30 p.m. sharp with Church, 2592 W. 14th St., Tremont. and putting down a three-course Joycean-inspired dinner, Next in Mamaí’s season will be roots against the designed by Brendan Ring, Nighttown’s a regional premiere of Eric Coble’s backdrop of a per- sonal tragedy. This extraordinary one- woman show runs June 5–22. “Arcadia,” writ- ten in 1993, concerns the relationship

between past and s till present, between S order and disorder, and the certainty of knowledge. Cited by Betsy Molnar/Big Betsy many critics as the Mamaí’s summer season includes "Stranded on Earth," a one-woman play finest play from one by Cleveland Heights playwright Eric Coble (above). of the most signifi- cant contemporary playwrights in the sional theater community. English language, “Arcadia” is set in an Mamaí’s final offering this season is English country house and takes place the regional premiere of “Woman and in both the early 1800s and the present Scarecrow,” written by Irish playwright day (1993 in the original production). Marina Carr. In a play critics describe The activities of two modern scholars as “brilliant” and “imaginative,” a dy- and the house’s current residents are ing woman is visited by a figure called juxtaposed with the lives of those who Scarecrow, an enigmatic character that lived there 180 years earlier. Part detec- might be her alter ego, a morphine-

tive story, part love story, part comedy induced hallucination, or the very thing of manners, the play runs from July 17 keeping death at bay. An Irish journey of through Aug. 3. magical realism, mythology and trans- Mamaí Theatre Company was formation, the play runs from Oct. 30 founded in 2010 by Bernadette Clem- through Nov. 16. ens, Wendy Kriss, Christine McBurney For more information about A LIFETIME OF and Derdriu Ring. Mamaí, the Gaelic Mamaí’s upcoming season, and to pur- word for “mother,” comprises four chase tickets, go to www.mamaitheatreco. working mothers, theater artists, col- org. Season subscriptions and sponsor- CHOICE DOESN’T leagues and friends who all felt it was ships are available. Unless otherwise time to create opportunities for them- noted, shows run Thursdays through END HERE. selves and their community. “Don’t wait Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at to create” became the inspiration for 2:30 p.m. the company. Their mission is to create intelligent, relevant classical theater for Jewel Moulthrop is a Cleveland Heights resi- Choose the hospice of choice. Cleveland’s theatrical artists, and equal dent and member of the Heights Observer’s opportunity for women in the profes- Editorial Advisory Committee. Most people think you call hospice when you’re all out of LIVES IN LIVES THE HEIGHTS options. That’s not true if you call Hospice of the Western Reserve. As Northern Ohio’s most experienced and most SELLS THE HEIGHTS referred hospice provider, we offer more options to ALLALL personalize care. We focus on helping patients and their families live their lives where they choose – at our unique facilities, at home, at a hospital, at a nursing home or at an assisted living residence. Discover why the hospice of choice is Hospice of the Western Reserve.

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Discover Cedar Fairmount Heights independent restaurants Festival planned for Aug. 10 The Cedar Fairmount Business District’s featured in new marketing campaign 14th Annual Discover Cedar Fairmount Festival is set to take place on Sunday, Aug. 10. The popular neighborhood festival is a free event, and features family-friendly activities, including rides on the Euclid Beach Rocket Car, children's games, live music and an arts and crafts sale. Potential vendors and nonprofit groups who wish to participate in the festival are invited to visit www.cedarfairmount.org or call 216-791-3172 for information.

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Myra Orenstein Douglas Katz (Katz Club Diner), Bridg- of cards with 49 offers, each offering et Thiebault (Luna Bakery & Cafe), approximately $10 off a $30 restaurant In an effort to put a face on its mem- Robin Schulze (Rockefeller’s), Brendan tab. Redemption details are outlined bers and encourage guests to visit lo- Ring (Nighttown), Brian Linihan (Ma- in the Passport. The offer expires Discounts on yoga & reiki packages cally owned, independent restaurants rotta’s), Tatyana Rehn (The Stone Oven Oct. 1. throughout Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Bakery), Fran Geraci (Geraci’s), Elio Following the appearance of the Independents—the largest group of Orzco (Taste), Turan Yildirim (Anato- Heights restaurateurs’ advertisement, independent restaurants in the coun- lia Cafe) and Kevin Brennan (Melt Bar an ad will be created for restaurants Loving Hands try—introduced a Passport Promotion and Grilled). Marc-Aurele Buholzer of south of Cleveland, and then for Beach- Yoga & Reiki on March 1. Vero Bistro is not in the photograph, wood restaurants. The first stop on this culinary although his restaurant is participating For more information about journey is the Heights, where local in the passport. the program, sign up for Cleveland restaurateurs and chefs posed for an The launch of the advertisement Independents’ e-mails at www.cleve- Small, Personalized Yoga Classes advertisement slated to appear in the marks the introduction of Cleveland landindependents.com or ‘like” its page Reiki for People and Pets upcoming issue of Edible Cleveland. Independents’ Culinary Passport Pro- on Facebook. Workplace Wellness Programs Kara O’Donnell, Cleveland Heights motion. Passports are available at all S city planner, worked with the group 90-plus member restaurants, but only Myra Orenstein is president of CATV Inc., to gain access to the Superior School Heights members have stamps. a networking marketing/advertising firm LovingHandsYoga.com Building at the corner of Euclid Heights “Our goal is to drive new guests located in Cleveland Heights. A resident of Boulevard and Superior Road. to these neighborhoods,” Bennett ex- Cleveland Heights, she is executive director of 216.408.5578 Located in Coventry Village “Our goal was to showcase the plained. “We shall introduce recipes on Cleveland Independents, and was formerly ex- many incredible Heights restaurants in our website and eventually create three ecutive director of the Coventry Village SID. gift certificates available a light-hearted way while featuring an recipe books. By year-end, every res- historically significant backdrop,” said taurant will be equipped with a stamp.” Jonathan Bennett, vice president and Recipe books will be available for sale Coit Road Farmers’ Market Fresh Local Food executive chef of Red Restaurant Group at Peggy Garr later ʼ63 www.clevelandindependents.com In Your Neighborhood Open Saturdays and president of Cleveland Indepen- this year, and a boxed set ofHoward three Hanna will Pepper Pike Year Round dents. “After posting the photograph on be available for the holiday season. Facebook, the response to this tongue- Guests who obtain 15 unique stamps 8:00AM to 1:00PM in-cheek approach has been extremely (the organization is allowing for one re- Call 216-249-5455 positive.” peat visit) can redeem the Passport for or go to www.coitmarket.org 3.25” Featured in the advertisement are a free copy of The Deck 2014—a deck 15000 Woodworth Rd near East 152nd and Noble 18th Cleveland Heights High School Alumni Foundation Scholarship Pancake Breakfast www.heightsalumni.org Sunday, April 13th 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Heights High Cafeteria Adults $6 | Children & Seniors $5 You don’t have to be an alum to enjoy all you can eat pancakes and tours of Cleveland Heights High School. got syrup? Bring your appetite as well as a few dollars for raffle tickets and a chance to win an iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano or iPad Mini.

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James Henke kitchen’s prep room. Rockefeller’s After the bank closed, John Barr, 216-321-0477 If you’re looking for a place to hear live who owned the building, used the space 3099 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights music, there’s a new venue in Cleveland as a party center. In 2010, he sold the Tuesday through Thursday, 4–10 p.m. Heights. Rockefeller’s, the restaurant in building to Jim Barle, who also owns Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight the historic Heights Rockefeller Build- Barle Soup and Sandwich, located on www.rockefellerscleveland.com ing at the corner of Mayfield and Lee the lower level. roads, now presents live music every It was after Barle bought the space Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. that Adams decided to open the restau- The focus is on jazz and blues, and rant. “I had to go through a lot of work some artists—including Hot Djang!, to get the space ready to open,” he said. Anita Keys and Tom Letiza—appear “But it worked out great in the end.” every month. “We’re getting good turn- Adams hired Jill Vedaa, who previ- outs for the music,” said Mike Adams, ously worked at Lola and the Flying the restaurant’s owner. “There’s a nice Fig, as his executive chef. “She had a eclectic mix of live music in Cleveland strong culinary background, and she Heights, with the Grog Shop, the Wine created the menu and the wine list for Spot, Nighttown, and now us. It’s great me,” Adams said. The menu changes for Cleveland Heights to have this mix seasonally so the entrees can always be of music.” made up of freshly grown ingredients. Adams, who is 43, opened the res- The restaurant gets its bread from the taurant in 2011. Prior to that, he was Stone Oven, and the ice cream comes an attorney for a medical-records from Jeni’s in Columbus. Some dishes, firm. He grew up in New Jersey, then such as calamari and mussels, are avail- attended Kenyon College in Ohio. able year-round. His wife, Mazie, grew up in Cleveland Rockefeller’s offers late-night spe- Heights, and after they married, they cials on Friday and Saturday nights, from edley

moved here. Adams said he has had a 10:30 p.m. to midnight. Those include Sm ae “lifelong interest in how restaurants panini sandwiches, house chips with R operate.” wasabi dip, macaroni and cheese, and Kevin Richards, Brad Smedley and Bryan Thomas of Hot Djang! performing at Rockefeller’s. The restaurant is located on the cheese boards. Music is provided by second floor of the building, in a space deejay Noah Peele during these later Adams has three children—Charlie, often get e-mails asking when the dif- that, from 1930 to 1998, was occupied by hours. 15, David, 12, and Cecilia, 10—and lives ferent groups are coming back to play.” a Cleveland Trust bank and, later, a Key In addition to adding music to the off of Mayfield Road. All three children Bank. It’s a strikingly beautiful space, restaurant’s offerings, Adams also hired attend Heights schools, and Adams James Henke, a Cleveland Heights resident, with medieval arches, a hand-painted a new general manager, Robin Schulze. loves the city. was a writer and editor at Rolling Stone ceiling and leaded glass windows. The She runs the front of the house and As for the music, Adams said the magazine for 15 years. He is also the author bank’s vault doors still take up part of books the music, while Vedaa is in public’s reception has been great. “It’s of several books, including biographies of Jim the room, serving as the entrance to the charge of the kitchen. become very popular,” he said, “and we Morrison, John Lennon and Bob Marley. HEIGHTS’ GOT

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