YOGA PJ PARTY AT THE BEACHLAND, SEPT 8 GROWING OLDER WITH GRACE AND HUMOR AT HOLY REDEEMER, SEPT 11 FREE TAKE ONE! Please patronize our advertisers. Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 4 • Issue 8 September 2012 Ian Hunter kicks off Cleveland Rocks Collinwood valedictorian looks by Cindy Barber Avenue in Ohio City, for some signa- We want you to be one of the first to ture Crop hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, forward to challenges of college hear a special announcement. where old Cleveland International by Justice Bernard Hill As some of you know, Beachland co- memorabilia can be viewed and the Denzell Anderson, valedictorian at owner Cindy Barber has been working stories can continue. This portion of Collinwood High School, is a few days on launching a new non-profit with the the night is being supported by Cleve- away from heading to Sylvania, Ohio, help of many veterans in the Cleveland land Food Rocks, which promotes for his first day of classes at Lourdes music scene called Cleveland Rocks: Cleveland’s rock legacy and its tie-in University. He’s not leaving his home Past, Present and Future. The mission with Cleveland’s independent restau- without a few jitters, although his are is: To support and preserve Cleveland’s rants. We are asking for a $200 per no different than other freshmen face. popular music culture and enrich local person donation, some of which may Nor are his expectations. social welfare and economic growth by be tax deductible, to help us kickstart Anderson, 18, knows the world is stimulating music-centered initiatives. this important initiative and limiting open to him, and he wants to explore Last week Cleveland Rocks PPF was VIP tickets to 100 people. it all. So much of that world fascinates awarded its nonprofit status from the A website is available at www.cleve- him. He wants to travel, but more than IRS, so we are ready to move forward landrocksppf.org and until we have anything else, Denzell Anderson wants with programming and fundraising. credit card capability there, we are tak- to learn. Learning is what drives him – The project will work to support and ing VIP ticket orders at the Beachland that and his need to excel at whatever grow Cleveland’s music scene and also at 216-383-1124. The founding board he does. document the rich legacy of the region of Cleveland Rocks PPF includes: Nick In his mind, second is never good as an important historic center of rock Amster, Cindy Barber, Al Kaston, enough. “I want to be Number 1, Number 1 and Number 1,” and roll and other popular music. Ravenna Miceli, Colleen Miller and “I want to be Number 1, Number says Denzell Anderson, valedictorian of Collinwood High School. The legacy part of the project was David Spero. 1 and Number 1,” says Anderson, the inspired by the loss of our friend and tenor of his voice absent the machismo That “something” is his aspira- music industry legend Steve Popov- THE CLEVELAND ROCKS PPF’S found in too many recent high-school tions, he says. They tug at him from all ich, who passed away suddenly last FOUR-POINT MISSION INCLUDES: graduates. “Nobody’s going to get in sorts of directions. While some people year before many of his stories were Cleveland should not lose another my way. You’re in my way, you’re going might call it a lack of focus, Anderson able to be captured on tape or on in local hero without getting the sto- to get rolled over. I’ve got something a book. So we are creating the Legacy ries down on tape (and there are so I’ve got to protect.” Continued on Page 6 Project, which will schedule a series of many)... This look at the past may also oral history interviews with people in include supporting or creating docu- the community who helped shape our mentary, book and other projects music history, from nightclub own- concerning Cleveland’s unique legacy Take part in the world’s largest shoreline ers and radio DJs to promotion men in rock and roll. and performers who came to Cleve- cleanup at Euclid Beach State Park! land frequently. Steve Popovich knew THE LEGACY PROJECT by Stephen Love ately for the weather-whatever the and understood the importance of Cleveland area is populated with Join volunteers for a beach cleanup at weather may be!. Refreshments will preserving Cleveland’s rock and roll talent and many are making their Euclid Beach State Park as we take part be available. Euclid Beach State Park is legacy. In fact, in 2005, he granted a mark nationally.... This project will in International Coastal Cleanup Day located at 16250 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleve- special interview at the Rock and Roll reinforce the idea that Cleveland is –the world’s single largest shoreline land OH 44110. Hall of Fame to share some of his own currently populated with a rich pop- cleanup-at Euclid Beach State Park! On stories and document his history for ular music culture and help these September 15th, volunteers in partner- For more information on the September posterity. Through a new collabora- talents progress while finding a way to ship with the Ocean Conservancy and 15th beach cleanup, visit facebook.com/ tion with the Rock and Roll Hall of stay and grow in Cleveland. Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt- adopt.euclidbeach/eventsemail adopt. Fame and Museum, these interviews a-Beach program will clean beaches [email protected] or call Stephen will then be available to the public and CLEVELAND ROCKS NOW across the world’s oceans and along Love at (216) 571-0685. Please see our future researchers at the Rock Hall’s We already have a manufacturing the Great Lakes to raise awareness cleanup schedule: Saturday October 27, new Library and Archives, located music business infrastructure, this about the impact of trash on beach and 10am-12pm-meet in the picnic pavilion on the Metro Campus of Cuyahoga project will create a network so that water quality. Volunteers will not only Saturday, November 17, 10am-12pm- Community College. music- focused businesses can interact remove debris, they will also record meet in the picnic pavilion. To kick off this initiative and help and everyone from local musicians to their findings. The data collected by *All beach cleanup volunteers receive a free raise some needed funds, Ian Hunter investors can be made aware of what volunteers is used to educate the pub- burrito gift card from Chili Peppers Restaurant! is graciously doing a special fund- our music business community has to lic, share with local beach authorities raiser and Legacy Project interview offer and start the discussion of how it Stephen Love is the Euclid Beach Adopt-a- and improve our beaches across the Beach Team Volunteer Coordinator. on Wednesday, September 26, the can grow. Great Lakes! night before his Beachland Ballroom Before you hit up the beach cleanup appearance. The night starts with an MUSIC SAVES THE FUTURE on Saturday September 15th, don’t for- interview at the Rock and Roll Hall of Recorded music is not enough; the get to sign the Ocean Conservancy’s Fame and Museum’s Foster Theatre at richness of the live concert experience pledge to Take on the Trash! Signing 7 PM with Vice President of Education is what grew rock and roll with bands the pledge is simple – do what you can and Public Programs Lauren Onkey literally playing in their garages, legion to reduce your trash impact, clean up exploring Hunter’s unique relationship halls, and small clubs. This aspect will an open space near you and hopefully, with Cleveland and Steve Popovich encourage Cleveland to appreciate and join the 27th annual International – Popovich’s Cleveland International showcase the live music experience Coastal Cleanup this September 15th! Records managed Hunter in the late and become identified with the popu- We can all do our part to create clean ‘70s when You’re Never Alone With a lar music performance as part of our beaches for everyone to enjoy, cleaner Schizophrenic LP was released and the ongoing legacy. water for fish and wildlife, and health- song “Cleveland Rocks” was becoming ier Great Lakes for those whose lives our anthem. KEEP IT LIVE depend on it. But it’s going to take all of After the talk, VIP donors are invited us coming together to make it happen! to a special reception from 9–11 with For more information contact: Volunteers will meet in the park Ian and his wife Trudi at Crop Bistro, Cindy Barber, (216) 702-8358 (cell) pavilion at 10am and should wear at the corner of W. 25th and Lorain or [email protected] Otaspidelent. Ebis dolenimaxime con ressequi nusanis close-toed shoes and dress appropri- sum estet qui ommolorpori as inullabo. Ignim qui berum Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 4 • Issue 8 September 2012 September 2012 The Collinwood Observer Volume 4 • Issue 8 Page 3 Dialogue Naturally Collinwood Message from Councilman Polensek “The Weight of “Growing Older with Kid Crazy at Grace and Humor,” by Mike Polensek continue to go to (216) 664-2007 and all the Nation” at The Beachland First of all, my thanks to all of you health-related complaints, specifically Collinwood free program with The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based who sent letters and emails to the high grass/unkempt yards should go to by Author news source published by Collinwood Publish- Governor’s office with regard to the Sr.