FREE TAKE ONE! Please patronize our advertisers. Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 9 • Issue 9 September 2017 Fresh Spot of Color on Waterloo by Morgan Wood that the building’s exterior reflect its in- Perhaps you have lately noticed a fresh spot terior, revealing his business’ dedication of color acting like a beacon to Waterloo to the sublimity of bold shapes and bright Road. The new mural, designed by French- colors. Simply, he “wants to make the world born and British-educated designer and a more colorful place.” Walala’s aesthetic, artist Camille Walala, was commissioned bursting with sunny colors like cherry red, by Jack Mueller, a real estate investor who millennial pink, canary yellow, and “nifty owns the former bank building on Water- turquoise” adds a splash of color, hopefully loo Road. The building, upon completion a smile, and a little bit of wonderment to of its interior, will be home to Poplife, a the days of many Clevelanders. pop-up gallery, health food space, and Waterloo is lucky to have an investor donation-only yoga studio. like Jack, who believes in public art and in Walala’s work is inspired by the Italian- making art as accessible as possible. Amy lead Memphis Movement from the 1980s Callahan, Executive Director at the non- but is updated with influences from the profit Waterloo Arts, notes that public art is Ndebele tribe and optical art. She has large- important because: “[if] you live in a neigh- scale works in some of the most important borhood where there’s poverty, that doesn’t cities in the world: New York, Paris, Lon- mean people shouldn’t be able to see art don, Sydney, and now Cleveland. Muel- on their walls just for art’s sake.” Callahan ler said he stumbled across Walala’s work went on to say that every neighborhood online and was excited about its Memphis deserves something beautiful, something influences. From there the artist and the that provides a unique point of pride and investor developed a friendship over Insta- helps carve an identity out for residents. In gram, both sharing a love of graphic shapes particular, street art is like “having a con- and bold colors. When Mueller saw an versation outside,” and murals act as can- opportunity to commission a mural from vases that humanize our urban landscape. his favorite artist, he reached out, bringing Walala’s piece starts a conversation about Camille and her partner Julie Jomaa across the creativity and energy of humanity and the Atlantic for the project. about the egalitarianism of street art to Mueller has said it is important to him passerby. International Coastal Cleanup Day at Euclid Beach Park - Saturday 9/16 by Stephen Love beaches across the globe! recommended. Trash bags and gloves will Be part of a global beach cleanup in part- Volunteers will meet at the Euclid Beach be provided. nership with the Alliance for the Great Picnic Pavilion about 10-15 minutes before All groups are welcome to participate, Lakes Adopt-a-Beach program and the the cleanup to sign in. Refreshments will but children under age 18 require a parent Ocean Conservancy. On International be provided to before and after the beach or guardian’s signature upon sign in. Chil- Coastal Cleanup Day, thousands of volun- cleanup and all participating volunteers dren under 13 must be accompanied by an teers head to beach cleanups around the will receive a half off coupon redeemable adult. world to raise awareness about the chal- at Chili Peppers restaurant, 869 E 185th No pre-registration required! For more lenges of plastic pollution in our water. De- Street, towards the purchase of one entree information visit facebook.com/AdoptEu- bris collected at the Euclid Beach cleanup and drink. clidBeach or contact Dan Subwick and is recorded on data cards and submitted Rain or shine, dress for the weather. Stephen Love at adopt.euclidbeach@gmail. You never know what you’ll find washing ashore at to the Alliance for the Great Lakes and the Bring water, Wear long sleeves and pants, com phone 216-571-0685. a beach cleanup! Ocean Conservancy along with data from boots or work shoes, and work gloves are Remembering the Sights & Sounds of Euclid Beach Park 13th Annual by Rich Wickens who had the opportunity to visit the park The Golden Age of the American amuse- on the shores of Lake Erie, have fond and ment park lasted from the late 1890’s to sentimental memories of the amusement the late 1920’s. At that time America was park. Just mentioning Euclid Beach Park becoming more industrial, and individu- to someone who remembers the park will als had more disposable income and time prompt a smile and story. Luckly large for entertainment. Hundreds of amuse- pieces of Euclid Beach Park have survived ment parks opened in and around most these 48 years since the park’s final season. major cities to offer one form of enter- Euclid Beach Park’s “Grand Carousel” has tainment. Cleveland was no exception as operated in the Cleveland History Center many amusement parks opened. Better of the Western Reserve Historical Society known were: Luna Park, White City, Puri- in Cleveland’s University Circle since the tas Springs, Chippewa Lake Park, Geauga grand opening in 2014. Not many carou- Lake Park. Lesser known or remembered sels have survived since the Golden Age of parks include; Scenic Park, Lincoln Park, the amusment park. The Euclid Beach Park Washington Park, Forest City Park, Wil- carousel operated at an amusement park in loughbeach Park, Gordon Gardens, Or- Old Orchard Beach after the park closed. chard Lake Park, Brady Lake, and Mentor Besides surviving the carousel returned to Beach Park. Missing from both lists is Cleveland something a very few carousels arguably Cleveland’s most beloved amuse- have done, returning to the city where it ment park, Euclid Beach Park which first operated. Another amazing event, the operated from 1895 to 1969. Individuals band organ that was with the carousel for growing up in an around Cleveland and 59 years at Euclid Beach Park is again with (continued on page 7) Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 9 • Issue 9 September 2017 September 2017 The Collinwood Observer Volume 9 • Issue 9 Page 3 Community HGR Councilman’s Corner A Q&A with Ian Charnas, manager of CWRU’s think[box] by Michael D. individuals who wish to disrupt the peace ever is elected will once again be involved Polensek and sobriety of our community; it will not in the redistricting process. The last time The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based news be tolerated in Ward 8. that happened we saw our ward boundaries source published by Collinwood Publishing Inc., a local change to the west and south and our ward business dedicated to the development of grass roots It goes without say- I hope you have all witnessed the foun- media and increased connectedness of the citizens, ing that the Con- dation work and the walls going up for the number was deliberately changed from civic groups, non profits, businesses and institutions in cert Series along new O.H. Perry school between Harland Ward 11 to Ward 8. We need to make sure, and around Cleveland Wards 10 and 11. the lakefront this and Schenely Avenues, just off East 185th whoever is elected, that they will look out Summer have been Street. What a great sight and we all look for the best interest of the residents and put THE COLLINWOOD OBSERVER 650 E. 185TH STREET a great success. My forward to its completion. what is good for the neighborhoods city- CLEVELAND, OH 44119 sincere thanks to This summer has also been busy with wide above petty gerrymandering, which the Beachland Park Association, Coronado block parties, street events, neighborhood had a devastating impact upon such areas Copyright 2014—Collinwood Publishing Inc. Beach Association, the East Shore Park association meetings, picnics and a whole as the Nottingham neighborhood. Be an All rights reserved. Any reproduction is Club, and above all, the Cleveland Me- host of events planned to bring neighbors informed voter. forbidden without written permission. troParks, for bringing “music to the neigh- together. We are fortunate in Ward 8 to Those who wish to vote by absentee bal- PUBLISHER borhood.” We look forward to growing our have as many active groups and organi- lot through the mail can do so by calling 3D printers Computers John Copic, [email protected] concert series next summer and beyond. zations as we do. However, as I have wit- the Board of Elections at (216) 443-3200 or ADVERTISING Since my last update we have taken down nessed so often, it is the same neighbor- visiting their website at www.boe@cuyaho- John Copic, 216.505.0185 an additional six (6) condemned and aban- hood leaders and volunteers trying to do it gacounty.us. doned structures in addition to the 218 we all. You know what? Even though they do a As always I can be reached at my office at WRITERS: Bob Payne, Pat Brady, Matthew have already removed. My sincere appreci- great job –they need rest too, and they need (216) 664-4236 or via email at mpolensek@ Orgovan, Gina M. Tabasso, Rita Kingsbury, ation, specifically to the Cuyahoga County your help. clevelandcitycouncil.org. Fr. Joseph Fortuna, Pastor, V. McGraw, Joe Landbank, for the partnership they have As many of you know, I have repeatedly Valencic, Rina Catena, Nan Kennedy, Heidi established with my office. For the first appealed to residents to become involved in Sincerely, Shenk, Melissa Gleeson, Peter Brown, time in a long period we are making serious our local development corporations; Col- Michael D.