COMMUNITY HEALTH ENTERTAINMENT Become a Happy Hippie We have a Toastmaster Mama Winner! PAGE 6 PAGE 22 PAGE 31 FREE TO READ! FREE TO WRITE! Submit your story online by April 25th at EuclidObserver.com Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 10 • Issue 4 April 2019 Annual Euclid Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner and Taste of Euclid On Tuesday, March 26, at the Irish-Amer- looks like when innovation meets passion. From nuclear components and fuel sup- Chamber of Commerce is able to champion ican Club, the Euclid Chamber of Com- All the night’s winners, finalists and pliers to small businesses, the Euclid busi- the achievements made by Euclid business merce honored eight outstanding Euclid nominees and, especially the nominators, ness community is thriving. The growth leaders. businesses and individuals who have gone deserve to be congratulated for all their and innovation we are experiencing is not For the full story and pictures of the above and beyond what it means to do hard work. Let us celebrate these outstand- only transforming Euclid but Northeast winners turn to page 29. business in Euclid. Each year the Chamber ing Euclid business people. You are a large Ohio, making Euclid a premier business receives dozens of deserving nominations, part of what makes Euclid a great place to destination. It is through your continued but this year’s candidates exemplify what it live, work and play! patronage and partnership that the Euclid Friday was anything but Freaky: Show Review for Euclid High School Big Show 2019 by Renee Carbone to depict a middle-aged woman with the Euclid High’s Big Show has a reputation body of a teen girl. (Enabling what could for excellence and Tyler Pearl’s directorial have been a throwaway line- if not for the debut continued that tradition. Audiences spontaneous cheers from female audience were treated to a heartwarming production members- as Johnson’s character encour- of Freaky Friday with an exhausting five aged all young women to love their bod- shows presented over a four-day run. The ies.) The musical take on this Disney story high energy musical production offers a features a challenging score and both ladies modern twist on the classic tale of a mother impressed in their vocal range, acting and and daughter struggling to relate to one stage presence. another. As their magical day unfolds, they Freaky Friday focuses on two very strong learn to appreciate each other and those female leads, but the supporting cast also around them. Through the dedication of excelled. Newcomer Xavier Stovall wowed an exceptionally talented cast and crew, au- as Fiancé Mike, delivering a strong over- diences are reminded what it’s like to be a all performance and an incredible solo on teen reaching for independence, while also “Vows.” Eighth-grader, Simeon Johnson aching for the love and attention of their and familiar favorite Jan Robinson were parents. Adults are taught that children hilarious and poignant in alternating mo- don’t need perfection and that adolescence ments, showing maturity beyond their isn’t always as easy as we might remember years. Leroy Berts was fantastic as “The it. Huntmaster” Adam, deserving of the Maggie Elkins and Izzy Johnson were spotlight aimed his way as he navigated extraordinary as mother and daughter the aisles in an exceptionally clever use of Katherine and Ellie Blake. They captivated technology. Isaanae Smith and Da’Shanel the audience with their vocals and awed Nichols joined Johnson, Elkins, Stovall, us with their star power. Particularly im- and Berts on a powerhouse performance of pressive was the change in demeanor that “Bring My Baby (Brother) Home,” eliciting followed the unbelievable metamorphosis thunderous applause from the audience. triggered by the mystical hourglass. That Euclid High School continues a long tra- pivotal moment was outstanding, thanks dition of a disciplined and hard-working to the use of a rotating platform, lighting cast and crew sharing their talent with and special effects. When Elkins donned their peers and the Euclid community. the red Converse shoes, her shoulders loos- Many of this year’s stars should return for ened and her superb acting convinced us next year’s Big Show, leaving audiences ea- she was a young girl in a grown woman’s ger to see what 2020 has in store for us! You body. Equally persuasive was Johnson with can see these talented students on stage at her hair neatly pulled back and her flannel Playhouse Square for the Dazzle Awards on tightly tucked in, suddenly switching gears May 18th. Photo Credit: EMC Photography Page 2 The Euclid Observer Volume 10 • Issue 4 The Euclid Observer Volume 10 • Issue 4 Page 3 April 2019 April 2019 DIALOGUE EUCLID LIBRARY From the desk of the Mayor April Programs at Euclid Public Facts about the Euclid Public Library Spring is here! Euclid was recently named a 2018 Tree Honda, Charlie Sims of Sims Buick, Rich Library Renewal, Issue 2 Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites Spring clean-ups City USA award recipient. This honor is Lea of Euclid Hospital, and Pam Turos of have started, I hope due to the City’s ongoing commitment to Good Cause Creative. I truly appreciate YOUR INDEPENDENT SOURCE FOR you had a chance to planting and caring for trees. Thank you their continued commitment to their busi- EUCLID NEWS & OPINION join us for the 3rd to the hard work of our Euclid Shade Tree nesses and to our community! Published monthly with a current circulation of Annual “Big Clean” Commission and Parks Department staff! Want to learn more about how City Hall 10,000+ copies. The paper is made available free that took place April The Euclid Shade Tree Commission will operates? We will be holding our second of charge and can be found at business locations 6th. If you did, sponsor our annual celebration of Arbor City Hall Academy beginning in May. Par- within the City of Euclid and on our web site. The thank you! If you Day on Friday April 26th with the planting ticipants of the City Hall Academy learn views and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions were not able, there of trees to honor Dave Lawrence and Roy about each city department, the mission of the publisher and staff. is always more to do! Larick. I hope you will join us at the Euclid for program/ service delivery, and what I challenge each of you to do your part to Lakefront Community Center on 4/26 at role residents can play. The first program Copyright 2014—The Euclid Observer, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reproduction is forbidden help clean up/ beautify our City – whether 6:00 pm to honor Dave Lawrence’s legacy received positive feedback and I invite any- without written permission. it is your yard, your business or our public of service and Roy Larick’s advocacy and one interested in learning more to watch The mission of The Euclid Observer is to attract, spaces. Keep Euclid Beautiful continues stewardship of our natural resources. Look our website or call 289-2751 for more infor- articulate and amplify civic intelligence and com- to grow and add new ways for residents to for more trees being planted across the city mation and an application. munity good will in the City of Euclid and beyond. get involved in beautifying our city. Many this spring! Happy Spring, hope to see you around by Ashley Gowens Monday, April 15 BECOME AN OBSERVER! hands make light work, so please do you I would like to congratulate the 2018 Eu- town! Euclid Public Library seeks to renew its operating levy in May. part and we will all benefit! If you want to clid Chamber of Commerce Annual Award Open Mic Poetry Night 6:00 PM As a product of citizen journalism, The Euclid Ob- by Ashley Gowens Will Issue 2 increase taxes? learn more, click on the Keep Euclid Beau- recipients: Mama Catena Vino e’ Cucina, Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail Thursday, April 4 Cleveland is home to many who can trace server is looking for people, ages 3 to 100, to get Why is the library on the ballot this May? No. Issue 2 is a renewal, not a tax increase. tiful tab on the city website or call Linda at BWX Technologies, Cuyahoga Commu- 6:30 PM / Shore Room their roots back to all corners of the world, involved in the paper and the city. We are looking The Euclid Public Library levy expires ev- 216-289-2786. nity College-Eastern Campus, Rick Case Bring an original poem to share or just including a nation known for its unique for volunteer writers, photographers,designers ery five years. EPL is asking voters for a re- How much will this levy cost me? and illustrators to help with the production of the come ready to listen. Readings are for poets customs and traditions - Italy. Patricia newal of its 5.6 mill levy, the library’s only For those who own an average home valued paper. It does not matter if you are a professional ages 16 and older, but the event is open to Dorazio-Dean, Curator for Italian Ameri- existing tax levy. at $75,000, the 5.6 mill levy will cost $9.66 or an amateur, our editorial staff will be glad to all poetry lovers! We will begin reading at can History at the Western Reserve His- help you through the process. per month. This equals $115.85 per year.