Collinwood Student Reporter Covers President Obama's Visit to Tri-C West
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FREE! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Vol. 2, Issue 10 • oCToBeR, 2010 A PROUD MEMBER OF THE OBSERVER MEDIA FAMILY OF COMMUNITY-OWNED & WRITTEN NEWSpapERS AND WEBSITES Sir Cedric's Collinwood student reporter covers Boutique moves to Collinwood Rosie Jefferson-McClain PresidentAndre Baker Harris Obama's visit to Tri-C West After 30 years in the retail fashion The Tri-C Western Campus Recreation Otis Moss, Jr. led everyone in prayer. business, 27 years on Euclid Avenue center was filled with excited and overwhelmed Minutes went by, but it felt like hours, then in East Cleveland, Sir Cedric's Bou- students and city officials. They were all await- finally a round of applause that brought every- tique Inc has moved to 650B E. 185th ing the arrival of President Barack Obama. one to their feet. The President of the United St. in Collinwood. The loudness of the audience and everyone else States! The room was filled with excitement. Sir Cedric's carries a full line of high made me nervous and anxious at the same time, as When everyone calmed down, the president fashion women's apparel, featuring I stood on one of the risers with other members of started to deliver his speech. Camera flashes suits, dresses, causual wear, after 5 the press pool. I had my camera in my hand and went off like lightning. Digital cameras and attire, fifth Sunday Suits, and a large my recorder in the other. I was ready. camera phones were held high in the audience After Obama left I got the opportunity to selection of hard to find whit suits As I waited for the president, I did what with excitement and joy. interview several audience members, who all (year round.) Sizes start at 6 up to any smart reporter would have done, I started Even though I was having fun, I was still seemed to be in favor of the president. 28, special orders go up to size 36. lining up interviews. I interviewed and got to there for a reason. I had to listen closely and This event was fun and something I hope to There is a full shoe department with know Representative-elect for the 12th House pay very close attention to the president’s experience again, and hope other kids are able dress shoes, casual shoes, basic pumps, District of Ohio, John Barnes, who thinks the remarks. “People are frustrated and they’re to experience. fabulous peep toe shoes, shimmering economy has a chance to recover. angry and they’re anxious about the future.” metallic evening shoes and a large As time ticked down, the Pledge of Allegiance Obama said. Andre Baker Harris (above) is in eigth grade at Iowa selection of boots. Shoe sizes go up was led by Iraq veteran Duane Evans, followed The president called out Republican House Maple School. He is a reporter for the Scholastic to size 13, medium and wide. by Kira Seaton, an assistant professor of music Minority leader John Boehner of Ohio several Press and was asked to cover President Obama’s There are handbags for all occa- with the National Anthem. Finally Reverend times heating up the mid-terms even more. visit to Northeast Ohio. sions, a must-see jewelry department which includes one of the largest selections of clip earrings, pierced ear- rings for day and evening, bracelets, necklace sets, and designer rings in the JohnColl Meyerhoffer Inwood unVeIled area. They also have reading glasses and sun glasses. Arts Collinwood presented Collinwood Rosie, the proprietess of Sir Ce- Unveiled Sunday, September 19th. The dric's Boutique is often regarded as evening began at the Arts Collinwood Café a designer extraordinaire. She is pas- located at the corner of East 156 Street and sionate about her work. She travels to Waterloo Road. New York, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta The first honor of the evening belonged and Los Angeles fashion markets for to Sarah Gyorki, Sarah recently retired from the latest designer fashions. After Arts Collinwood. Councilman Michael D. thirty years in the fashion business, Polensek and State Rep. Kenneth "Kenny" Rosie has acquired a special gift in se- Yuko were in attendance and presented Sarah lecting fashion for her customers. She with City and State Proclamations honoring is also a Personal Shopper for many of her for her dedication and hard work. her customers. In Sir Cedric's infancy, After the ceremony, the party moved Rosie designed and constructed many across the street to welcome Azure Stained of the fashions she carried in the store. Glass Studio to Waterloo and to marvel at Sir Cedric's is still designing and sew- Mary Zodnik and Ben Parsons stained glass ing, by request only. creations and restorations. The team of crafts- Rosie is a graduate of Jackson State men at Azure Stained Glass Studio specializes University, with a degree in Biology. in the fabrication, preservation, restoration house. I was fortunate enough to State Representative Rosie worked many years as a Labo- and repair, of ecclesiastical, commercial, and witness a spectacular sunset while en- Kenny Yuko with ratory technician before changing residential stained glass. Words cannot describe joying the Cleveland Philharmonic Sarah Gyorki. careers when she opened Sir Cedric's the beauty of their work. A visit to their stu- Duo, featuring Stephen O’Block Boutique. Rosie says thanks to her dio is a must-see the next time you are in the and Margaret Lynch. many customers, many still with her Waterloo area. At the end of the evening, we were from the beginning. Next, the party was chauffeured by Shima whisked off by the Shima Limousine Rosie is a volunteer for Ohio Long Limousine to seven Open-House parties at back to Arts Collinwood Café for a Term Care Ombudsmen, a member of Bonniewood Park Club and Villa Beach Club. nightcap. Sarah Taylor had laid out Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Inc. Beta Hosts included Kathleen Sullivan, Sue Lather, a spectacular spread of appetizers for Upsilon Chapter, The Fairfax business Miles and Nancy Kennedy, Glen and Marie all to enjoy. The Collinwood Un- association, and a member of Zion Cunningham, Marcia Egbert, Jeff Hagan, veiled event is one that should not be Chapel Missionary Church, The Rev- and Suzi Darlin. Their warm receptions could missed. I would encourage everyone erend George O. Stewart, Pastor. not have been nicer. The hosts were gracious to contact Arts Collinwood and Watch for Sir Cedric's Grand enough to open their beautiful homes for all request that they are placed on their Opening celebration October 14th, to tour. The seven parties all featured wine mailing list so next year's event may 15th, and 16th. and food. The homes spotlighted just what a be enjoyed, as well as all the other Stop in any time, say hello, and great community Collinwood is to live in. 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