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Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 4 • Issue 11 December 2012 All that Glitters is not Gold...It’s Litter! Storefront Competition infuses Euclid beach trash is festive and on display on Waterloo! Waterloo Road with artistic flair Lake Erie at Euclid Beach Park in the wake by Tonya Broach of Hurricane Sandy on November 10. The The holiday season has officially plastic trash was collected from Adopt-a- started. People are out shopping. Festive Beach volunteers. While the storm was a music is filling the air and a variety of single and exceptional event of destruc- displays are going up in the storefronts. tion, its aftermath exposes in stark relief, Waterloo Road is no different. On Sat- an even more ominous threat, growing urday, December 1st, several storefronts concentrations of plastic pollution, big on Waterloo were christened with artis- and small in Lake Erie. tic flavor. It was opening night for the Check out this trashy but festive storefront for “All that Glitters is not Gold...It’s Lit- yourself! And don’t forget to text to vote! ter!” is part of a Project Pop-Up Galleries Winter Storefront Competition (dubbed TEXT 20559 to (650) 515-3033 “The Sip and Stroll”). The competition is Winter Storefront Artist Competition on Two of the competitors in the storefront competition Waterloo. Artists have created installa- the brainchild of Ivana Medukic, owner by Stephen Love create new reflections for Waterloo. tions in nine storefronts along Waterloo of Project Pop-up Galleries in North If you are walking down Waterloo and E. 156th St. that will be on display Collinwood. Project Pop-up Galler- this month, check out the trashy store- from December 1 through January 1, ies provide artists with unconventional front at Barry Hoffman Printing– 16013 2013. The installations will be entered spaces to exhibit their work and the Waterloo Rd. “Trashy” literally because into a contest to compete for prizes opportunity to contribute to the develop- glittered and painted plastic trash is including: 1st place award: $1,000, 2nd ment of an emerging artist community. hanging on display amidst festive lights, place award: $500, 3rd place award: During the months of October and glitter and ornaments! The installation, $250. Text Voting started on December November, several merchants and own- titled “All that Glitters is not Gold...It’s 1st and will continue until January 1st! ers of vacant storefront properties were Litter!” is an attempt to shed light on the TO VOTE FOR “All That Glitters Is Not approached and asked to participate and issue of plastic pollution in Lake Erie. Gold” TEXT 20559 to (650) 515-3033 allow local artists to mount temporary Euclid Beach Adopt-a-Beach volunteer Project Pop-up Galleries Winter coordinator Stephen Love partnered Storefront Competition is made possible Continued on Page 4 with architect by day and artist by night, through Collinwood Rising, a collabora- Allison Lukacsy to develop the instal- tive initiative of Northeast Shores and lation and utilize plastic trash collected Students from East Clark participate in The Bully X Project through generous grant funding by Art- from Euclid Beach park. Place. Search Project Pop-Up Galleries In a study conducted last summer by by Natasha Wells and Erica Marks steer away from negative and hurtful on Facebook to learn more. SUNY Students in partnership with the Students from East Clark School situations inside and outside of school. LA based 5 Gyres Institute, they found For more information on Adopt-a-Beach arrived at the Cleveland Public Library’s Edward “DJ Phatty” Banks, a well- that: “Plastic pollutants circulate in cleanups or helping out with the Euclid Collinwood Branch on November 16th known Cleveland area DJ, spearheaded pockets of the Great Lakes at concentra- Beach Blast next summer, visit us at: to view a film entitled “Bully X” which the discussion and stood as a positive tions higher than any other body of water facebook.com/adopt.euclidbeach was written and produced by CMSD role model for the students from East on Earth.” According to SUNY chem- students through the Reading RAMM Clark as he shared his own personal istry professor and project lead Sherri (Recording Arts Music Media) pro- struggles and triumphs. Mason, “No amount of plastic in the lakes gram. Thanks to the Cleveland Public After viewing the film, the students is acceptable,” Mason said. “The best cure Library, students were able to view the were involved in a discussion about is to find ways to reduce plastic use. We’re production on the innovative Smart TV bullying and were asked about their all part of the problem, and that means in the newly renovated Learning Center. outlook and opinions regarding bully- we’re all part of the solution. If we change The program goal of The Bully ing situations at their school. During the our consumer habits, we change what’s in X Project is to prevent bullying by discussion, students learned about the the water.” And we can start right here in encouraging youth to discuss the nega- various roles people take on when bul- Collinwood! All of the trash displayed is Euclid Beach in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy... tive effects with each other and educate lying such as bystanders, perpetrators, plastic trash collected from the shores of The source of our artistic inspiration! themselves about how to get help. The film is designed to persuade youth to Continued on Page 9 Busy year for Cleveland Job Corps Center Hippos for Hospice? Superintendent Eric Gordon by Michael Taylor change the landscape by working with needs your feedback on This year has been a very busy year as Ninety year-old Cleveland organizations like Hands On Northeast roadmap for Cleveland schools the Cleveland Job Corps Center staff and Ohio community gardens project. candy company creates new trainees engaged in community, civic, and The Cleveland Job Corps Center was holiday tradition by Roseann Canfora business outreach. honored to receive the Village Award from CEO Eric Gordon presented the Cleveland The Cleveland Job Corps Center was Councilman Eugene R. Miller for out- by Laurie Henrichsen Board of Education with the promised frame- a part of “Make a Difference Day,” in standing work in the City of Cleveland, Chocolate Santas for Christmas? work for how the District will move forward which over 200 trainees led the effort Ward 10. In addition, community projects Check. Chocolate coins for Hanukkah? with implementing the Cleveland Plan. to volunteer at retirement homes where were done in the City of East Cleveland. Of course. Chocolate hippos for the holi- The 33-page document, titled The Cleve- they assisted with lunch and played days? Yes, if Baker Candies, a 90-year-old land Plan: Four-Year Implementation games with the seniors. Our student Continued on Page 2 Strategy, is posted on the district’s website iconic Cleveland candy company in the leaders also volunteered at a daycare cen- and was distributed at the meeting. In the Collinwood neighborhood has its way, ter reading stories to the children. These coming weeks, CEO Eric Gordon said the events are in line with the Cleveland Job the chocolate hippo will be the new draft will be distributed throughout the Corps Center’s mission of making an “must have” sweet treat of the season community to solicit input and feedback. impact in local neighborhoods. this year. That’s because a portion of the “This document will drive our transfor- Early this year, “Rebuilding Together” proceeds from sales of the hippos will mation work going forward, and when it’s along with WEWS TV Channel 5 spon- benefit Hospice of the Western Reserve complete, will be a tool for holding us account- sored neighborhood clean-ups. Our (HWR) patients and families. The idea able for results,” he said. “I cannot stress students worked along with Channel 5 originated when the candy maker was enough how important community feedback anchor Leon Bibbs on his childhood street. approached by a customer requesting a and input will be as we refine the document Forty of our vocational trades trainees and sweet treat to honor his mother’s least that will guide this important work.” student ambassadors helped with Neigh- Job Corps trainees participate in “Rebuilding For more details, see this story online at borhood Revitalization. Our goal is to help Together” cleaning up Cleveland neighborhoods. Continued on Page 9 www.collinwoodobserver.com. Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 4 • Issue 11 December 2012 December 2012 The Collinwood Observer Volume 4 • Issue 11 Page 3
Dialogue Naturally Collinwood Councilman’s Corner: Year in review Learn more about Help Us Kick Off Euclid Beach Blast! the Euclid Creek by Councilman Mike Polensek gear with many challenges still before by Stephen Love What a year; a severe summer us. We tore down over 50 substandard Tunnel Project at Euclid Beach Blast, a community The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based drought and then the “Frankenstorm” and condemned structures in Ward 11 event that explores and celebrates in November! However, through it all Sewer District meeting news source published by Collinwood this year with more to come in 2013. My one of North Collinwood’s greatest Ward 11 continued to move forward personal goal is to rid our ward of every Publishing Inc., a local business dedicated by Jennifer Elting assets-Euclid Beach Park- turns three with a whole host of neighborhood dilapidated and condemned structure to the development of grass roots media and Are you interested in learning more this year! Mark your calendars and projects and initiatives. either through rehabilitation or demo- about the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer increased connectedness of the citizens, join us Wednesday, December 12 from First, believe it or not, the Collin- lition. I refuse to let our community be District’s Euclid Creek Tunnel? civic groups, non profits, businesses and 6:30-8:00pm at the new Callaloo Cafe wood Recreation Center is a year old eaten away like we have seen in so many Representatives from the Sewer District institutions in and around Cleveland Wards now and has the distinction of being other neighborhoods in our city. will provide a project update and answer (formerly Cafe Arts Collinwood - 15605 10 and 11. the best in the City as well as having the However, there is still much work to questions at community meetings held Waterloo Road) as we officially kick off at the Memorial-Nottingham Branch of planning Euclid Beach Blast 2013! We’ll The Collinwood Observer highest usage. All in the Collinwood be done. Public safety and the issues community should be proud of them- the Cleveland Public Library (17109 Lake- even help put you in a summer mood 650 E. 185th street surrounding it continue to be of criti- selves – we only build the best. Enjoy it! cal importance to our community. The shore Boulevard). These meetings will with a spread of scrumptious Carib- Cleveland, OH 44119 The $198 million Euclid Creek Cleveland Metropolitan School Dis- be held regularly on the third Tuesday of bean cuisine from the new Callaloo each month at 6 p.m. Cafe–the new hot spot on Waterloo Copyright 2012—Collinwood Publishing Inc. Tunnel Project began along with the trict, even with the passage of Issue Making trash mobiles at Beachcraft table. The schedule is as follows: Dec. 18, Jan. Road. The bar will be offering many All rights reserved. Any reproduction is wetland/Wildlife project in Wildwood 107, has many challenges ahead includ- State Park. The rebuilding of Lakeshore ing how to level the playing field for 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, Apr. 16, May 21, June 18. luscious libations for those who really forbidden without written permission. Construction updates, particularly Boulevard started with the installation city homeowners who are carrying the need to blast into summer. If you have any pictures or videos those near East 156th Street and Lake- of new storm sewers which will continue major financial burden to fund our It’s never too early to start plan- PUBLISHER shore Boulevard, are posted daily at from last year’s Euclid Beach Blast, throughout 2013. The much heralded schools which is neither fair nor right. John Copic, [email protected] http://euclidcreek.blogspot.com. ning... Whether you helped out at last please contact us at euclidbeachblast@ expansion of Cleveland Range/Manito- Finally, I look forward to working year’s event, came to the Euclid Beach gmail.com or post them directly to EDITORIAL COORDINATOR woc facility in the Nottingham Village with all of you in 2013. I wish to thank Blast last summer or would like to get our facebook page-facebook.com/ Betsy Voinovich, neighborhood was announced and the each and every one of you and all our Happy Holiday involved for the first time, we would euclidbeachblast. beginning stages for the Nottingham neighborhood groups, institutions and [email protected] love to hear your feedback, ideas and So come on out on Wednesday, Village Commerce Park project along clubs for the help and support you have from NECLL! suggestions to make this year’s Beach December 12 and help us make Euclid St Clair Avenue got underway. I was given Ward 11 and this Councilman. ADVERTISING John Copic, 216.531.6790 by Stephanie Pope Blast even better! Beach Blast North Collinwood’s pre- glad to support the Artists In Residence I was honored in October to gain the Happy Holidays from your friends at Need a blast from the past to refresh miere event on the lakefront! Program and the Collinwood Rising WRITERS: Yolanda Anderson, Rev. Joseph distinction of becoming the “longest the North East Cleveland Little League your memory of all the fun we had at Project which were initiated by the serving Councilman” in Cleveland’s Bacevice, Alenka Banco, Tonya Broach, (NECLL). We are pleased to have served Euclid Beach Park last August? Visit *And mark your calendars for Saturday Northeast Shores Development Corpo- history. I was born in Collinwood and Roseann Canfora, Sherrell Germany- this community for over 61 years. In 2013 www.euclidbeachblast.com for pic- August 3, 2013 for the 3rd annual Euclid ration. Construction was completed on I am proud and honored to be a public Clark, John Copic, Jennifer Elting, Laurie we will continue the tradition of not only tures, videos and more. Check out our Beach Blast!* a new Dollar General Store at 15707 St servant representing you and your fam- Henrichsen, Rev. Tammy Hill, Gregory baseball, but community service, dis- Kickstarter campaign page too! You can Clair Avenue thanks to the Collinwood ily on City Council. cipline, and serving as role models for Kita, Denise Lorek, Stephen Love, Erica also read a recap of last year’s Euclid Nottingham Villages Development Looking forward to working with Collinwood’s youth! Please join us as we Stephen Love is Euclid Beach Blast Marks, Richard Osborne, Councilman Beach Blast in the August 2012 edition Corporation who assembled all the you in 2013. I wish you and yours a start the New Year continuing a legacy Coordinator and Euclid Beach Adopt-a- Mike Polensek, Stephanie Pope, Claire World class care property needed for this project. Blessed Holiday Season and a safe and founded to serve the Collinwood Commu- of the Collinwood Observer. Beach™ Team Leader. Posius, Sukki, Michael Taylor, Bill Tilton, Laser Comp PDF PDF (No Slug) JPG Flash Native Files In addition, we rehabilitated many prosperous New Year! nity. The NECLL has begun a new online AE s D ELIVERABLES : Natasha Wells residential side streets with the new registration process for your convenience; for your back pain. spot repair program, which is intended which will begin as soon as the resource is Photography Date to prolong the lifespan of the road sur- available at www.eteam.com/NECLL and John Copic, John Kompier, Carl Thornton face. More will be completed in 2013. will be open through March 30, 2013. In person registration dates are Sat, Feb Today. 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23, 1-4pm; Sun, Feb 24, 1- 4pm; and Thur, Initials publication are those of each writer, and moved into high gear with the purchase COMMUNITY MEETINGS of several properties by prominent Feb 28 6-9pm. In order to continue mak- not those of the publisher, editor or any Cleveland Clinic pain management investors with the sole purpose of bring- Let’s make a neighborhood resolution ing a difference in the community, we are other entity. for the new year – check out the block always looking for coaches, sponsors, and and spine specialists at over 20 area locations, Approval ing additional restaurants, retail and Copywriter CD - Copy Designer/AD CD - Design Quality Assurance Proofreader Production AE FINAL APPROVAL music venues to the community. I was clubs. It takes just one evening a month, volunteers who love children, love Col- The Collinwood Observer is powered by: linwood and most of all love baseball. As including Euclid Hospital. delighted when on Monday, December it often involves food, you get an up-close always, it’s our pleasure to serve the Col- 3rd Cleveland City Council passed the view of neighbors you didn’t know, you hear what’s going on and you can seize linwood Community! For inquires please final piece of legislation needed for the Hi Res Purchased Retouched Approved the moment and ask why. Or why not. contact (216) 692-BALL or email us at BW Other $5.4 million Waterloo Road Streetscape [email protected]. Project. This has been a dream of mine Stick this list on the refrigerator. Or on your iPhone. for a long time and it should become a Job Corps - Continued from Front Page D EPARTMENT C REATIVE To submit a story to the Collinwood 4 Color 2 Color Low Res Retouched Approved
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Development Development
Northeast Shores COLLINWOOD NOTTINGHAM VILLAGE Wildwood Wetland and Stream
breakfast, they can visit the craft tables Restoration Project Update Breakfast with Santa! where they will be able to decorate Fifth District Police Sunshine Fund by Claire Posius by Denise Lorek their picture with Santa. The children The Lacustrine Refuge is a wetland by Yolanda Anderson and as usual, we will match whatever Santa will be at VASJ High School will also have the opportunity to enter and stream restoration project located Usually at this time of year, concen- the amount is donated to us. this year on December 15, from 10 a.m. a coloring contest sponsored by Fam- in Wildwood State Park in the City of tration is placed on children, toys and We look forward to matching a huge until noon for Breakfast with Santa. The ily Sports. The winners of the contest Cleveland. Located on the Main Branch food pantries, all of which are impor- amount, so we can contribute to this cost of the event is $5.00 which includes will win a bag full of goodies donated of Euclid Creek near Lake Erie, this tant at holiday time or any time of year outstanding cause that the Fifth Dis- breakfast and a picture with Santa. by Family Sports. ~$1.4 million dollar Great Lakes Resto- for that matter. trict Police have been utilizing for over French toast and sausage will be So make your list, check it twice and ration Initiative (GLRI) funded project This year, as in 2011, our cause is 15 years now. Last year we were able to provided by Gus’s Diner. After the come tell Santa your Christmas wishes! is restoring three acres of urban coastal somewhat different. We will again be give the Fifth District Sunshine Fund children visit with Santa and eat their wetlands and restoring 1,100 linear feet of donating to the Fifth District Police over $1,400 and we are hoping to top shoreline habitat to serve as a fish habitat Hawken students plant Spadderdock, a wetland Sunshine Fund. The Sunshine Fund that amount this year. It is just another refuge and nursery for the urban coastal plant, in November. is used by Police District 5 to spon- way for the Police to reach out to the estuary zone. An estuary, or lacustuary in sor community events such as ice community and let them know that freshwater systems, provides habitat for cream socials, the annual Halloween Police officers are real people and not nearshore fish and typically consists of party, family movie nights and many to be feared when a criminal issue is wetlands. Today, the Euclid Creek estua- other community events. The fund is not at stake. rine zone has been modified for a public also used for purchasing flowers for Please forward any and all donations park and marina. the families of officers who have lost for the Sunshine Fund to CNVDC, In August, wetland restoration work A PROVEN LEADER loved ones (parents). We have again 15614 St. Clair, Cleveland Ohio, 44110. began with a 3 month construction requested that the donation be ear- We will let you know in the next news- schedule and follow-up plantings in the marked specifically for events in the letter the amount that was presented spring. A dense layer of invasive plants, in a continuum of care Collinwood area. CNVDC will accept to the Sunshine Fund. HAPPY HOLI- Japanese knotweed, were removed and any and all donations for this cause DAYS TO ALL. work began creating the wetland. As resi- November volunteer planting event. between now and the end of the year, dents have observed, most of the work the main channel was diverted so that consists of moving earth to regrade the water during normal flow will move oxbow island into a wetland complex of through the secondary oxbow channel • Post-Hospital Skilled Nursing varying water levels. Upland areas above (now the main channel), but in storm the water are designed to protect as many events, water will flow over the diver- & Rehabilitation mature trees as possible. Submerged sion channel and the entire wetland area, pools will provide habitat and shelter for functioning like a floodplain. Great Lakes fish spawning and a nursery. The majority of the site grading is • Alzheimer’s Care Volunteers have planted over 1,700 complete and the construction team is native plants in the project area, from Santa poses in the middle of all of his elves at last year’s event. preparing the site for winter by installing small plant plugs to dormant native tree erosion control matting and grass seed. It • Hospice Care cuttings called ‘live stakes,’ to wetland will take about a season for the grass and plants harvested from nearby Singer Storefront - Continued from Front Page “Blues De Ville” performing soulful plants to get established and for the site Lake Bog in Summit County. A group of music as guests enjoyed these samples. to look naturalized again, but be patient, Hawken School 8th grade students, vol- installations in their storefronts. Par- Callaloo will have its grand opening it will be a sight to see. unteers from the neighborhood, Friends ticipating artists for this competition in early 2013. The Waterloo Sculpture Volunteers are needed in the spring to of Euclid Creek members, Arcelor Mittal are Rachel Strongoli, MCXIII, Lauren Garden also offered refreshments and complete the wetland native plantings, employees, and West Creek Watershed Gucik, Joe Bruzas, Jonah Jacobs, Gar- so contact the Euclid Creek Water- Waterloo Studios Gallery offered a Stewardship Center Volunteer program rett Weider, Allison Lukacsy and Steven shed Coordinator at (216) 524-6580 x16 complimentary piece of local gourmet volunteers participated in two planting Love, David Desimone & Ron Copeland, or [email protected] if you chocolate by Baker Candies (Yum!). events held in September and November. and Richard A. Mayer. would like to help. Or for more details Visitors touring Waterloo had the The goal is for these native plants to get Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, hot see the project website at http://www. opportunity to text in their votes for established so that they can outcompete chocolate and music helped to kick of their favorite displays. cuyahogaswcd.org/EuclidCreekFiles/ the invasive plants and to provide a much EC_LacustrineRefuge.htm. the event which began at 6 P.M. Chloe’s If you were unable to attend on open- more diverse habitat for wildlife, birds Kitchen Diner was open for business ing night, no worries, the installations and butterflies. Claire Posius is the Euclid Creek and offered a listing of works that were will remain on display from December Within the stream channel, several Watershed Coordinator, Cuyahoga Soil on display. Chloe’s was also a stopping 1st through January 2013. 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Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School
Faith. Family. Future...... Faith. Family. Future......
Coach Bill Gutbrod: Remembering a Viking legend Jordan Walker signs to attend Bucknell Viking by Bill Tilton on the legendary 1987 St. Joseph team, Jordan Walker has seemingly never thought you could do. He and all the girls now that player out on the court that sees Views It was an unseasonably clear and warm wore a white mesh Vikings football jer- backed down from a challenge. here helped me achieve that.” things most players don’t see,” Royer said. Tuesday morning on Dec. 4 at the corner of sey over his shirt and tie. Eiseman’s It is what has made the Villa Angela- Royer said Walker has blossomed since “Having four years with her, the overall ‘A great leader E. 185th Street and Lakeshore Boulevard. choice of wardrobe was an easy one for St. Joseph senior transform herself from arriving at VASJ in the fall of 2009, and presence and drive is what separates her. Perhaps it was a sign from above that all the influence Gutbrod had on him as a promising freshman into an elite senior has made herself into a Division I student- She has the heart of a lion. What she has and motivator’ even God would never interfere with the a student-athlete and as a man moving outside hitter, and has pushed her aca- athlete both on and off the court. He said done for our volleyball team over the past honoring of this Viking legend. forward with the rest of his life. by Richard Osborne demically to become one of the top every coach he knows in Northeast Ohio four years is incredible. She will be part of My own memories of him are from a Bill Gutbrod, who coached the St. “We were undefeated in our year, and students at the school. has raved about Walker’s prowess as a our record books for some time, And she bit more distance than the players who Joseph football team from its founding in this was the last day we were going to Walker is now ready for her next chal- player and has earned respect across the has worked very hard for it.” knew him best. I sat in his classroom 1950 to 1990, died on Nov. 29. He was 87. give Bill Gutbrod accolades so I felt very lenge, and there is definitely no backing area for her performance Walker was selected as a first-team all and, of course, in the stands where we On Tuesday morning, his funeral strong about wearing the jersey today,” down as she signed a national letter of “The transformation she has made News-Herald performer and is a four- cheered our hearts out as he directed procession traveled down Lakeshore Eiseman said. “He taught us everything intent to continue her volleyball career at from freshman year to now, is that she is year starter for the Vikings. the Vikings to victory. Boulevard from St. Jerome Church to the about discipline and how to be prepared Bucknell on Nov. 19 in the Ministry Cen- In my senior year, the football sea- high school and was greeted by members for life. He brought it 100 percent every ter at the high school. son of 1968, we went 10-0-0. I say “we” of the VASJ boys basketball and football day, in school and on the field. I felt I Viking football and basketball players form an honor guard as the funeral procession passes the school where “I visited Bucknell and I fell in love,” because his inspiration made all of us teams in front of the building. There was needed to wear the jersey just to give the Gutbrod established himself as a legend. Walker said. “They stressed education feel we were part of the team. a reception in the gymnasium follow- man some respect back. said. “Coach Gutbrod really knew what tunity to be associated with a wonderful and I loved that. I want to push myself You didn’t have to play football for ing the procession where several former “Today is all about the old-time sto- I needed in my life at that time and he mentor and learn from an outstanding because I know it is going to be harder at Bill Gutbrod to know that you were in players, assistants, colleagues, friends ries. They get better and better every filled that void as a father figure. I didn’t coach,” said VASJ football Coach John Sto- college than it is here, and while it is hard the presence of someone great. And and admirers of Gutbrod gathered to time we talk about them.” really have a mentor when I came to rey, who also assisted Gutbrod for many to leave this school, I am ready for a whole that is why he is a Viking legend whose share stories about the man so many Two great storytellers – and great foot- coach with him. The slogans and the way seasons. “Through both his words and new challenge.” influence will remain part of who we consider to be an institution. ball coaches – stopped at Viking Village I approached things at Lake Catholic was actions, he inspired us as the embodiment The 6-foot standout has played volley- are forever. Classes were cancelled for the day, a after the funeral and were sharing glow- all Bill Gutbrod. of the Viking spirit. Hail red and blue!” ball since sixth grade and club volleyball In the days since Coach Gutbrod’s decision that administrators made out of ing anecdotes about Gutbrod. Former “He was a great motivator and he was As a teacher, Gutbrod filled several since eighth grade. She is interested in death, his players and students have respect for a man who was a pillar of ath- Gutbrod assistant John Gibbons, who so loyal to everybody. He loved his family roles. He taught Health, Physical Edu- studying journalism and traveling abroad paused to reflect on his influence on letics, academics and values at the school went on to win back-to-back state cham- and he loved being a teacher and a coach. cation, Biology, Psychology and Social after her college career is complete. their lives. In the touching tribute for almost half a century. pionships as head coach at Lake Catholic He knew what to say at the right time Studies. He also served as Attendance “First, I didn’t realize how hard it is to by writer Bill Tilton on the opposite “When you mention Bill Gutbrod’s in 1991 and 1992, and 1991 VASJ gradu- almost all the time. He was very patient Officer and Alumni and Development get a D-I scholarship, but I realize that I am page, Desmond Howard ’88 talks name, it speaks for itself,” VASJ Princi- ate Rick Finotti, who played on the 1989 with people and let everybody speak Director. blessed to have earned this,” Walker said. about the core values his beloved coach pal Dave Csank said. “When you think state championship team for Gutbrod their peace. He treated everyone with Reverend Roger W. Gries, Auxiliary “This program (at VASJ) is very special, espoused – “hard work, discipline, sac- of the hundreds, thousands of young and won his own state title as coach of such love and respect it was hard not to Bishop of Cleveland, gave a heartfelt and Coach (Mark) Royer really pushed rifice, integrity, selflessness and the true men whose lives were impacted by Coach St. Edward, each spoke more about the respond to him.” homily at St. Jerome Church. me. Sometimes you do things you never Cindy and Scotti Nathanson with daughters McKenna and Jordan Walker. Jordan is wearing her Bucknell cap. meaning of teamwork.” Gutbrod, it’s really incredible. When you man than any Xs and Os they might have Among the notables at the church ser- “God uses human beings as his Here is what some others have said: have a person of that stature, you have to borrowed from their time around the vices included Desmond Howard, Elvis agents. He speaks to us through the Jack Busher ’60: “There have been honor him.” legendary Vikings coach. Grbac and numerous other former players, human patience and expertise of teach- many people who greatly influenced By the time the guests had reached Finotti, who guided the Eagles to the Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson addresses VASJ students students and colleagues of Gutbrod, as well ers and coaches like Bill Gutbrod,” my life, but probably none more the Viking Village following the ser- school’s first state championship in foot- as Gutbrod’s large family, which includes Bishop Gries said. “Bill Gutbrod lives than Coach Gutbrod. I was fortunate vices at St. Jerome, the mourning period ball in 2010, grew up in Euclid and always Frank G. Jackson, mayor of Cleve- VASJ students and 12 Japanese visitors seven children and many grandchildren. in the hearts of every young man who enough to coach high school athletes appeared to be ending and it was now knew where he wanted to go to high school land, fielded a wide variety of questions from Hachinohe St. Ursula High School Howard, a current ESPN college football ever played for him.” for 41 years, and I did my best every day time to celebrate the man who impacted and what coach he wanted to play for. from students at an all-school assembly in Japan. In October, he met with VASJ analyst who played for Gutbrod at St. Joe’s Like so many of Gutbrod’s former to emulate The Coach.” thousands of lives – on and off the foot- “There was only one school for me, at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School visitors along with Roman Kirn, ambas- and went on to become a Heisman Trophy players, Bishop Gries focused on the man Ted Haas ’60: “Coach Bill Gutbrod has ball field – during his decades of service and Coach Gutbrod always had this (VASJ) on Thursday, November 29. sador from the Republic of Slovenia, winner at Michigan and Super Bowl MVP as much as on his vast gridiron knowl- always been and will forever be the ideal at the high school. almost grandfather-like aura about him Student Council President Domi- who spoke at VASJ as part of the school’s for the Green Bay Packers, remembered edge. He spoke of Gutbrod as a devoted model of a great person who made a great Matt Eiseman, who played tight end that made him so easy to connect with. nic Nicholas moderated the assembly. Our World Today program. his high school coach as one of the most family man who deeply loved his wife, contribution to my fondest memories of The way Coach Gutbrod treated every- Among numerous special guests were Mayor Jackson lives in Cleveland’s important influences in his life. children and grandchildren. my high school days at St. Joe’s.” one in the classroom and on the football Cleveland Councilman Mike Polensek, Central neighborhood, where he grew “At the age of 15, I was blessed to play “He was even more of a legend in his Joseph Miheli ’68: “A great leader field is what made him an institution,” who represents the Collinwood com- up. He graduated from Cleveland Pub- for a coach who helped to create a foun- home,” Gries said. “So many of us will and motivator of men. R.I.P., Coach.” Finotti said. munity, and Sister Laura Bregar, OSU, lic Schools and served in the U.S. Army. dation built on hard work, discipline, miss him because so many of us loved Robert Bobrowski ’70: “As we stood “It’s very simple – the man is St. Joseph principal of Our Lady of the Lake After returning to Cleveland, he earned sacrifice, integrity, selflessness and the him and were loved by him.” in the locker room at our 40th reunion, football,” Finotti added. “Myself and other School in Euclid. an associate’s degree from Cuyahoga true meaning of teamwork,” Howard And in a poignant, lighthearted mes- I could not believe a man who had coaches strive to one day have the kind of In a wide-ranging exchange with stu- Community College and his bachelor’s said. “Those core values significantly sage to the Supreme Coach, the Bishop coached that long and at his age could impact on our players that Coach Gut- degree, master’s degree and law degree contributed to my successes – on and said: “If you have any openings for dents, the mayor spoke of his personal fire up a passionate plea to his players brod had on his. When I first got the job at from Cleveland State University. off the field. For that, I will forever be coaches on your team up there, you’ve background, the motivating factors that that made us want to put a helmet on St. Edward, I sat down with my staff and He began his public service career grateful to Coach Gutbrod. He is greatly got a good one.” led him to pursue a life of public ser- for him and run – try to, at least – out I reflected on the impact Coach Gutbrod appreciated and deeply missed.” Tim Gutbrod eulogized his father, tell- vice, and his philosophy of leadership. as an assistant city prosecutor in the on the field. Thanks, Coach G.” had on me and the football families and In 41 seasons at St. Joe’s, Gutbrod’s ing the story of his life through the special Cleveland Municipal Court Clerk’s Through it all, the mayor stressed the Mayor Jackson speaks at VASJ assembly. Tom Bresnan ’70: “We were blessed everyone associated with the program at teams compiled a record of 268-107-17. memories tied to each of the four seasons. vital importance of education. Office. From 1990 through 2005, Jack- to have the opportunity to play football St. Joe’s. That’s what I wanted to bring to His teams won seven Crown Conference He told of his father’s sweet tooth, and “Education is the key to success,” the renew it if insufficient gains are made. son represented Cleveland’s 5th Ward for him. I have a terribly sad heart right St. Edward, to take care of the kids on and titles and enjoyed five undefeated seasons. how we would bring home box after box mayor said. “The challenge is to follow “If there was a recurring them in on Cleveland City Council. From 2002- now, but I know that is how I should off the field and success would come. He guided the program to a 25-game of World’s Finest Chocolate, which was the map that will get you where you the mayor’s remarks, it was that lead- 2005, Jackson also served as president of feel when someone who has had a great “To see former teammates here today unbeaten streak from 1962-1964. sold by St. Joe students as a fundraiser. need to be.” ers must take responsibility,” said Cleveland City Council. impact on my life dies. He was the that I haven’t seen in years and other for- Most notably, Gutbrod led the Vikings to The kids would raid his stash. To that end, he spoke of the recently VASJ President Richard Osborne. Jackson began his tenure as mayor of greatest role model ever.” mer Vikings come back and to see the the Division II state championship in 1989. He also recounted how his father, approved levy for the Cleveland Metro- “He said life is about decisions and Cleveland in January 2006. Kevin Flynt ’70: “He was a special impact Coach Gutbrod had moving for- A charter inductee into the St. Joseph always the coach, would organize neigh- politan School District. The 15-mill tax, following through.” Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School man. God bless him.” ward on so many people is very powerful.” High School Hall of Fame in 1987, Gut- borhood football games. He said all five the first operating levy for the district The assembly began with the posting is a Catholic, comprehensive, co-edu- Greg Lieb ’70: “I took a lot of life’s Gibbons, who served as Gutbrod’s brod was a product of Cleveland’s Holy sons played football for St. Joe’s and the to pass since 1996, puts steps in motion of colors by the Viking Honor Guard, cational high school committed to values from Coach. The man just com- defensive coordinator from 1974-1980, Name High School. He served in the mil- coach’s two daughters were both Viking to improve the quality of education in freshmen Liam Staunton, Jacob Stauffer academic excellence and the develop- manded and deserved respect. If you rejoiced in old stories about going to itary during World War II. In the postwar cheerleaders. The coach’s late wife, Jean, Cleveland. The levy was supported by and Jayson Johnson. The Pledge of Alle- ment of student gifts. With a college just listened and observed, there was a Franklin’s to get a sundae with the coach era he received an education degree from was responsible for first bringing girl His Excellency Richard Lennon, Bishop giance was led by Senior Class President preparatory curriculum rooted in lot to learn.” and receiving as many life lessons there as the University of Dayton. Following the cheerleaders to the school. of Cleveland. Trashay Harris. Ursuline and Marianist core values of Mark Yezzi ’73: “You’ll ALWAYS be a he did in the locker room or coach’s office. tradition of UD’s Marianist educators, “St. Joseph was our family patron Pointing out that the levy will expire The mayor’s visit to VASJ followed two education, service, justice and diver- Viking. R.I.P., Coach.” “I was a young man, in my 20s, when I he accepted a position at the Marianists’ saint,” Tim Gutbrod said. “He was a in four years, the mayor acknowledged recent occasions in which he received sity, VASJ strives to bring each student came to coach here for Bill and I had lost new school, St. Joseph, in the fall of 1950. great father, but most of all he was our Richard Osborne ’69 is the president of Gutbrod coached Viking football from the school’s that he and school officials will be held VASJ visitors to his City Hall office. Last to a deeper commitment to Jesus Christ founding in 1950 through the 1990 season. my father not long before that,” Gibbons “I’ve been blessed to have the oppor- best friend.” Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School. accountable because voters will not March, the mayor greeted a group of and Gospel values. Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard • Cleveland, OH 44119 • 216-481-8414 • www.vasj.com 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard • Cleveland, OH 44119 • 216-481-8414 • www.vasj.com Catholic education in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions Catholic education in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions
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Schools, Libraries & the Arts Around Collinwood St. John Nottingham Lutheran School News Brandon Peck: Bully - Continued from Front Page Hippos - Continued from Front Page Bistro 185: Neighborhood food with big city taste favorite holiday song: “I Want a Hip- by Gregory Kita tial in any subject, even math. This is Student Success Story popotamus for Christmas.” The 7-oz. by Sukki Ahi Tuna and Duck 3 Ways. The school year continues to be off a nationally recognized program and Bistro 185 lets diners experience After debating about what to order a by Sherrell Germany-Clark solid milk chocolate hippos and a lim- to a great start and we are getting ready researched-based to improve reading. the atmosphere of a warm and famil- decision was made. Prior to his leaving Brandon Peck is a 12th grade student ited supply of dark chocolate hippos can for our Christmas Worship Service. Our This will be for all students. iar family-owned establishment while with our order, we asked our experi- at Collinwood High School in the Inte- be ordered online for $10 each at www. school Open House is just around the feasting on well-thought-out dishes. enced and helpful server Richard to • We are utilizing STAR Reading and rior & Fashion Design Academy. He bakercandies.com, or by visiting one of corner on Sunday January 27, 2013 from Math assessments next year for all ND The menu offers a wide variety of start- pair our entrees with a wine and he has recently been accepted into the Key LA its two retail locations: 16131 Holmes 1-4 PM. students. We will collect data on IS ers that aren’t your average appetizers. was happy to oblige. I had Sauteed Bank Cleveland Play House College Avenue, Cleveland, and 34100 Chardon St. John Nottingham is just like our student growth 3-4 times a year so Gourmet choices such as escargot and Wild Caught Florida Hog Snapper. Program. Currently, Brandon also par- SALOON Road, Willoughby Hills. mission statement: a family of Chris- we can accurately measure students smoked duck breast are joined with The perfectly prepared white and mild tians. I agree with this statement ticipates in Young Audiences’ Artworks In late 2011, HWR relocated its head- needs in the classroom. 830 BABBITT RD. Edward “DJ Phatty” Banks, a well-known Cleveland contemporary favorites like Sugar Cane fish came with a light and buttery Hol- wholeheartedly. That is why I have my Apprenticeship Program. As a member quarters to 17876 St. Clair Ave., just down • We continue to have students take area DJ, spearheaded the discussion with East Shrimp Skewers with Thai glaze and landaise Sauce nestled upon a lovely children at St. John Nottingham. In of this program, he is given the oppor- 216-732-7101 Clark students. the road from Baker Candies, so the fam- High School Algebra via our Distance Walnut Crusted French Brie. Along corn (bread) pudding. The two hearty today’s society a family atmosphere is tunity to create exciting, original work ily-owned business with deep Cleveland Learning Lab. Live Bands with our expertly mixed cocktails, my portions of fish were also paired with not enough. There are more and more in theater, dance, music or visual arts. victims, and upstanders. It is the hope of roots wanted to do something meaning- companion and I had the Medjool Dates crunchy tempura style vegetables. demands coming for our children than There are exciting things happen- His future plans are focused on film- Every Weekend all involved in this project that the stu- ful to support the non-profit agency’s stuffed with almonds, snugly wrapped My companion went for an ‘old we ever had. Let me take just a moment ing everyday at St. John Nottingham making, acting and dramatic writing. dents will become positive role models patients. “It’s our way of giving back to with thick, crisp bacon which paired favorite’ by selecting the Boeuf Bourgi- to highlight the new programs we Lutheran School. Let me give you a quick Great Job, Brandon. and upstanders on their campus. families in the local community who are perfectly with the goat cheese crumbles gnon. The Angus Short Ribs were slow implemented for this school year: look into our first grade classroom. Daily Lunch For more information on The Bully coping with a difficult time over the holi- and balsamic glaze drizzle. braised with wine and vegetables that Merry Christmas and God’s richest Sherrell Germany-Clark is a school • We are added a keyboarding program X Project please visit http://bullyx. days,” said co-owner Chris Galgoczy. Although there were many tempting created a wonderful sauce to pair with blessings to you and your family! I hope counselor at Collinwood High School. for grades K-8. This will track their Specials org. To learn more about Edward “DJ Nostalgia buffs may recall that the salads to choose from, including the the mashers. Of course, I had to sam- to see you all at our: progress from year to year. In 2014- Phatty” Banks and Reading RAMM Christmas novelty song, originally per- Organic Beet and Goat Cheese salad, ple the tender, fall apart ribs and loved OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY JANUARY 2015 the state assessments will all be visit www.readingramm.com. To read formed by 10-year-old Gayla Peevey, and the creative Warm Wild Mushroom every savory bite. 27, 2013 from 1-4 PM at 1027 East 176th online and the students will need to more about bullying visit www.cpl.org debuted in 1953. The Jonas Brothers Salad, I was headed right for a main No trip to the Bistro is complete Street, Cleveland, OH 44119. 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Faith in Collinwood Spiritual well-being during the Holidays Merry Christmas from St. Casimir by Reverend Tammy Hill by Rev Joseph Bacevice E 150th., St. Mary on Holmes Ave., and Remember when you were a kid and how As the song goes: “It’s the most won- Holy Redeemer on Kipling), for our PK MANAGEMENT, LLC the winter holidays were the highlight of your derful time of the year.” On Christmas brothers and sisters of other Faith tra- year? I think back to how strong the Christ- Day we celebrate the birth of our Savior. ditions, we have many churches in our mas spirit shined in our house, even though For most of us, this day will be filled with neighborhood, and for those who don’t we were a family of limited means. We would tradition, remembering our own child- belong anywhere, I invite you to visit Tour our Senior Properties today and seek out the Sears Wish Book and were able hood and marveling at the wonder we us here at St. Casimir on Christmas. to spend a whole twenty dollars on the toy of see in the eyes of the children in our own We are located at 18022 Neff Road. Our our choice. Our stockings always had a big families. But more than just tradition, Masses on Christmas Eve are at 4:00 pm candy cane, a few Hershey kisses, and a life Christmas is a celebration of life – our and 10:30 pm (in Lithuanian), and on See what WE have to Offer! savers roll. That was enough for us back then own lives, the lives we are living today. Christmas Day at 8:00 am, 10:00 am (in and our favorite thrill was the break from The message of the angels – “Today a Lithuanian) and 12:00 noon. 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