Inside Tremont - Tremont West Development Corporation

Inside Tremont
Vol. 23 Issue 6
Tremont West Development Corp
June, 2008
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT).
Are YOU prepared?
What if:
• Tornadoes swept through Tremont and fire/EMS couldn’t reach you?
• Flash flooding isolated you and kept emergency responders from
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helping you?
Terrorist activities knocked out communications towers and the
power grid?
Any type of disaster overwhelmed the emergency system and left
your family without immediate help?
Could you handle the situation? Would you know how to protect your
family or your home? How to help your neighbors? Provide emergency
first aid?
Not many can answer the questions posed above. So the Cleveland City
Department of Homeland Security Office is offering Community
Emergency Response Training (CERT) instruction to Tremont’s residents
for the first time.
The CERT program is part of a national Department of Homeland
Security initiative to better prepare ordinary American citizens for the
hazards and disasters that could threaten their communities. It was
initially developed to assist communities in taking care of themselves
when first responders are overwhelmed or unable to respond due to
transportation or communication difficulties.
To understand how necessary and vital such emergency preparedness is
today, you only have to imagine what could have been in post-Katrina
New Orleans had such training been in place…and then contrasting that
image with the sobering reality of what really transpired in the aftermath
of that storm.
An excellent opportunity—free to Cleveland residents—to become better
trained to handle an emergency situation, this class is being offered in
Tremont. Certification will take 20 hours, broken into 4—4 hour class
modules and one final disaster drill.
Classes will meet from 6-10pm on the following four Mondays: 6/16,
6/23, 7/7 & 7/14, with dinner provided each evening. Disaster
drill/graduation will be planned after the coursework has been
completed. Participants will be trained in the following:
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Disaster preparedness & psychology
Fire safety
Emergency medical operations
Search & rescue operations
CERT organizations
Terrorism & CERT
All participants will also receive a ‘disaster-pack,’ a kit filled with tools,
manual, hardhat and reflective vest to be used in the event of an
emergency. The backpack is theirs to keep—funded by a DHS grant to the
City of Cleveland—with the sincerest hope that it will never, ever be
needed. Although the CERT course and emergency-preparedness
materials are free to Cleveland residents, space is limited and you must
pre-register to attend the class.
Please contact David Mehring,
TWDC Safety Committee Chair, for
more information and to reserve
your spot in Tremont’s first-ever
CERT class!
Email: safety@twdc.org Tel: 216-749-6909
Tremont Trek:
2008 Walking Home Tour
On Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 5:30 – 10:30
p.m., the 7th annual “Tremont Trek: 2008 Home
Tour” will take place as a fundraiser for Tremont
West Development Corp. Offering rare peaks into
six private homes in Cleveland’s historic Tremont
neighborhood, this progressive dinner party provides guests with a
different course at each home. Food will be provided by Tremont
restaurants and will be paired with wines selected by Wine Trends, Inc.
This year’s tour will begin at Paul Duda Gallery/Robert Hartshorn
Studioand end at the Atmosphere Gallery , both on Professor Avenue
in the heart of Tremont’s art gallery & restaurant district.
Tickets are $100/person in advance and is limited to just 230
guests. The tour has sold out every year. All proceeds benefit the
commercial development initiatives of Tremont West Dev. Corp.
Each home is paired with one of the participating restaurants:
Fahrenheit, Fat Cats/Lava Lounge, Parallax, Lago, Lolita, Ty Fun Thai
Bistro. Appetizers at the opening reception are provided by Dish Deli
and Next Door Deli. Post party desserts are courtesy of Sweet
Mozaic/Lucky’s Café, Grumpy’s Cafe and Lilly Handmade Chocolates.
A sampling of the six homes featured on tour include:
* a rehabbed Victorian artists’ home in the heart of Tremont
* a contemporary home with rooftop patio overlooking the city skyline
*an innovative home on a hillside with views of the industrial valley
*an older Tremont home renovated with contemporary sensibilities
by its architect-owner
For more information or to purchase tickets:
Scott at TWDC— 216.575.0920 or
Amo & Margy Judd—216.621.1125
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INSIDE TREMONT
INSIDE TREMONT
A service of the
Tremont West Development
Corporation
Editor: Michelle Davis
2406 Professor Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-575-0920—Phone
216-575-0998—Fax
www.tremontwestdevelopment.com
“To maintain and improve the
living, business, and cultural
conditions for all of Tremont”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sammy Catania, President
Tom Cook, First Vice-President
Sandy Smith, Second Vice-President
Lynn McLaughlin Murray, Treasurer
Sandy Yambor, Secretary
Jeff Chiplis, Herb Crowther,
Amo Judd, Karl Maersch,
David Mehring, Karen Gabriel Moss,
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Chris Garland
Executive Director
Stephen Bloom
Director of Real Estate Development
Qualetha Carty
Assistant Property Manager
Kristen Ciofani
Community Organizer
Michelle Davis
Marketing/Fund Development Director
Katie Hough
Ward 13 Code Enforcement Officer
Cristi Mueller
Business Manager
Robert Rodgers
Ward 14 Code Enforcement Officer
Scott Rosenstein
Community Organizer
Executive Director’s Letter
June, 2008
Dear Friends in Tremont,
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to witness
some amazing volunteer efforts. The Friends of the Dog
Park organized a great spring cleaning for our four-legged
friends. The Tremont Gardeners hosted another successful
flower sale – raising money for ongoing beautification of
Lincoln Park. Volunteers from the TWDC Marketing Committee set a very high bar
in producing a first annual Art & Cocktails fundraiser. (Special thanks to our host,
Dana Depew of Asterisk * Gallery). And a handful of concerned Tremonters
coordinated with city officials to host some healthy discussion about
Fire Station #21.
Moreover, I should mention a couple of recent neighborhood cleanups: Willey
Avenue Cleanup (May 20), Metro North Block Club (May 17) and RiverSweep (May
10). This being my first experience with RiverSweep, I really didn’t know what to
expect. Suffice it to say, I was amazed. Volunteers scoured every edge of Tremont
from Scranton to West 3rd – from Clark Field to Lincoln Park and of course,
Holmden Hill. It’s an amazing combination of local resources, goodwill and goodold-fashioned / get-your-hands-dirty volunteerism.
But if, perchance, you were not able to take part in any of these springtime efforts –
there are still plenty of opportunities. There are always roles for volunteers with the
summer’s many events: Taste of Tremont, Arts in August, and the Tremont Arts &
Cultural Festival, just to name a few. And for those of you who are looking for
cleanups and beautification projects – you can find out more by checking with a
variety of neighborhood organizations: Tremont Gardeners or the Friends of Clark
Field, or your block club.
I look forward to seeing you all enjoying everything that Tremont has to offer all
season long.
All the best to you and yours,
Thanks to all of those who made our
May 3rd Cocktails & Art Fundraiser a success!
ArcelorMittal, City Architecture, Neighborhood Progress, Integrated Consulting,
Key Bank, Third Federal Savings & Loan, Cleveland Housing Network, Councilman
Joe Cimperman, Councilman Joe Santiago, Barb and Stephen Bloom, Keith Brown
of Progressive Urban Real Estate, Tammy’s Tails, Connie Turski Interiors,
The Mutt Hutt, John and Karen Moss, Northfield Park, Noga Flowers,
Cleveland Chophouse and Brewery, Bruno’s Ristorante, Shooters on the Water,
Sunnyside Toyota, The Agora, Cleveland Cavaliers, The Flying Monkey Pub,
Therapeutic Touch, Studio 11, The Gentleman’s Barbershop, The House of Blues,
Visible Voice Books, Powter Puff Boutique, Banyan Tree, Studio Le Beau,
Shaker Cycle, The Nautica Queen, Lolly the Trolley, Paul Duda, Dana Depew,
Jeffrey Chiplis, Tim Herron, Palin Perez Jackson, Meat, Michelle Kilgore, Sarah
Marinelly, Shawn Mishak, Julie Morgan, Ken Motz, Robert Hartshorn, Brian Pierce,
Angelica Poza, William Schwartz, Hector Vega, Debra Shepherd, Fat Cats,
Grumpy’s Café, Lava Lounge, La Bodega, Sokolowski’s University Inn,
Ty Fun Thai Bistro, Lolita, Dish Deli and Catering, Tremont Scoops,
Prosperity Social Club, Fahrenheit, The Treehouse, The Tremont Tap House
and the staff and board of Tremont West Development Corporation
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Mon - Thu 5:00pm - 10:00
Fri - Sat 5:00pm 11:00pm
Sunday 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Visit
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Check out our menu
and
order food for pick up!
STUDIO
11
Thai Yoga Massage
Bodywork
Located in the corner unit of Lemko Hall.
Offering Yoga, Pilates, Modern Dance,
and Capoeira. Upcoming workshops:
Partner Yoga and Flying,
Intro to Yoga and Pilates.
Pilates Reformer Sessions available.
Visit www.studio11tremont.com
for more information.
Thai Massage Bodywork offered
7 days a week by appointment.
Gift Certificates are available.
2337 W. 11th Street
Tremont, Ohio 44113
216.472.3611
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Welcome New Tremont Businesses
Lilly Handmade Chocolates
A super fresh, handmade chocolate boutique that specializes in
delicious hand rolled truffles and molded chocolates. We use only
French & Belgian covertures, locally roasted nuts and no artificial
flavors or preservatives. Please visit this new Tremont business at
761 Starkweather Avenue.
216.771.3333 decadentchocolates@lillytremont.com.
Commercial Space for Sale or Lease
Are you looking to lease, purchase or market commercial
space in Tremont? If so, contact Michelle Davis at
216.575.0920. Remember, if you are planning to open a
business in Tremont, you may need to contact the City of
Cleveland to see what variances or permits are required for
your desired location – the Department of Building and
Housing can be reached at 216.664.2282.
See current Tremont Commercial Properties at:
www.retailspacecleveland.com/tremontneighborhood.htm
There are some great loan reimbursement programs
through the city and county for vacant building rehab,
storefront renovations, signage and Brownfield clean-up.
Feel free to contact Michelle at TWDC for more
information—216.575.0920.
Tremont Roundtable
Tremont’s newest group of business owners, residents,
and artists welcome anyone who would like to get
involved. They have generated a “to do” list and are still
inviting new people to join the group. They received their
first grant from Neighborhood Connections to create static
neighborhood maps. Their next meeting will be on
Monday, June 2nd, 2008, 6:00p.m. at Lucky’s Café. Feel
free to contact Heather Haviland for more info. (622-7773)
Tremont History Project
WHAT DO YOU KNOW OF LEMKO HALL, THE UNION GOSPEL
PRESS, ITS BUILDING AND LINCOLN PARK BATH HOUSE?
The Tremont History Project invites you to share with us
any knowledge, historical information and old photos you
may have of these buildings. Please share this information
with the group by emailing Eileen at: esotak@roadrunner.com.
Look for future events regarding the above.
By now you know of our little history display in the
conference room at the offices of TWDC, 2406 Professor
Street. It's open during business hours, M-F and during
spring through fall Art Walks. Our meetings continue to be
held in the conference room on the second Tuesday of each
month beginning at 7pm.
We are looking for volunteers for our Civil War Encampment
the weekend of September 13 and 14. We're adding events
this year. One new event will be the shooting of a cannon
over the Industrial Valley by the Ohio 19th Light
Artillery. We're looking into and confirming other events.
Check out our website: www.tremonthistory.com to keep
updated with new posts and with events connected to the
Civil War Encampment.
For information, please call or leave a message for Eileen:
440-582-1192 or Scott or Michelle at TWDC at:575-0920.
A Cookie and A Cupcake
Custom, artistically designed cakes with gourmet taste and
texture, that’s how Wendy Thompson describes what she and
partner SynDee Klingenberg will feature at their new shop, A
Cookie and A Cupcake, slated to open by late summer 2008 in
the Tremont area of Cleveland. In addition to “vintage” cakes in
classic varieties, including carrot, German chocolate and red
velvet, the pair plans to offer a mouth-watering assortment of
cookies, brownies, and exquisitely hand-decorated gourmet
cupcakes in 12 different flavors. Thompson has been the
Executive Pastry Chef at Dante (formerly Lockkeepers) in Valley
View, Ohio for six years, where Klingenberg is the Pastry Sous
Chef. A Cookie and A Cupcake will be located at 2173 Professor
Street, feel free to order online now,
www.acookieandacupcake.com.
MCF Tech
Spreadsheet Abuse is a new initiative by MCF Tech to help
companies that are using spreadsheets inappropriately to run
core business processes. MCF Tech helps replace unwieldy
spreadsheets with robust Webware applications.
The Tremont IT Association is being formed to help encourage
other boutique and forward looking IT firms collaborate and help
create a ripe atmosphere for entrepreneurship and growth in the
Tremont area. MCF Tech founding partner Don Larson is driving
the creation of the association.
MCF Technology Solutions is a recently formed boutique custom
software development firm, focused on creating business process
solutions in today’s leading edge Webware platforms. MCF is a
featured partner of Quickbase, Coghead and Bungee Connect and
also develops in traditional platforms such a .Net, PHP, Ruby, etc.
The company is run by three partners, Don Larson, Govind Davis
and Justin Klubnik.
For more information please contact Govind Davis at
gdavis@mcftech.com or call 216 965 7757.
Goodbye to an old friend.
Our sympathies are with the family of Khalid Hammad, you may
have known him as Sam. He owned the Farifield Market, 1029
Fairfield, for over 40 years. He passed away this past March at
the age of 62. Stop in and see his son Maher, who is now running
the business.
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Mark your calendar for all the free upcoming Summer events in Lincoln Park!
Arts in August
Presented in Partnership with Tremont West Development Corporation, ParkWorks & Councilman Joe Cimperman
Cleveland Public Theatre: Student Theatre Enrichment Program Performance
August 1 • 7:00pm
The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival
In Tremont's Lincoln Park Gazebo
Saturday August 2 - William Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
Sunday August 3 - Tom Stoppard's "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead"
All performances begin promptly at 7 PM.
Programs are edited to run approximately one hour and fifty minutes and are performed without an intermission.
groundworks DANCETHEATER August 15, 16 • 8:45pm
*rain date August 17
Verb Ballets—August
22, 23 • 8:00pm
Ballets
*rain date August 24
Location: Lincoln Park in Tremont (on W.14th between Kenilworth and Starkweather)
Bringing a blanket, cushions, or lawn chairs is strongly advised. Picnics are welcome, but no alcoholic beverages please.
Questions? Call Tremont West Development Corporation at 216.575.0920
Civil War Encampment
Presented by the Tremont History Project
in Tremont’s Lincoln Park on September 13th and 14th.
We're adding events this year, including the shooting of a cannon over the Industrial Valley by the Ohio 19th Light Artillery.
Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival
Presented in partnership with Merrick House, Tremont West Development Corporation and Councilman Joe Cimperman
Saturday, September 20th, 11am until 6pm & Sunday, September 21st, 12pm until 5pm
Location: Lincoln Park in Tremont (on W.14th between Kenilworth and Starkweather)
Questions? Call Scott at Tremont West Development Corporation at 216.575.0920
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June ARTWALK
Openings—Friday, June 13th, 2008
6—10 pm
Works can be viewed thru the month during regular business hours.
tremontartwalk.org
Lava Lounge – 1307 Auburn Ave. 216-589-9112
Exposure Cleveland Show
Grumpy’s – 2617 West 14th Street
216-241-5025
Mon. 6 am – 3 pm, Tues – Thurs 6 am – 10 pm
Fri 6 am – 11 pm
Sat. 8 am – 11 pm, Sun 8 am – 3 pm
Ghosts of Whiskey Island Photos by
Monroe Copper, Artwork by Femi Kolawole and
Photos by Bryan Lazar
Prosperity Social Club - 1109 Starkweather
216-937-1938
Martini Five-O @ 10 p.m.
Brandt Gallery – 1028 Kenilworth
216-621-1610
Blumfeld work by Steve Stanaszek
Installation by Eric Burkhart
Russel Vidrick Open mic poetry reading
Saturday @ 3 p.m.
The Southside – 2207 West 11th 216-937-2288
Photography by Ruggero Fatica
Asterisk* - 2393 Professor Ave.
330-304-8528
New work by Ron Gundel
The Flying Monkey – 819 Jefferson
216-861-mnky
Atmosphere – 2418 Professor Ave.
216-685-9527 (new
new location new address)
Work by Yarek Godfrey (renowned European artist)
Hybrid - 2430 Tremont Ave.
216-253-1759
Where things of a mixed origin come together
doubting Thomas – 856 Jefferson Ave.
330-687-3355
Jeff Pascek - New Landscapes
Ukrainian MuseumMuseum-Archives -1202 Kenilworth
216-781-4329
Tuesday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by appt.
& ArtWalks
Edison’s Pub – 2373 Professor Ave.
216-522-0006
Works by Ray Gallant
Live music Saturday night
The Paul Duda Gallery – 2342 Professor Ave.
216-589-5788 www.pauldudagallery.com
Banyan Tree – 2242 Professor Ave.
216-241-1209
Mon – Wed 11 – 7, Thurs – Sat 11 – 9, Sun 11 - 4
Studio 11 – 2337 West 11th - 216-621-8179
Yoga and Pilates Studio
Lucky’s Café – 777 Starkweather
216-622-7773
Saturday and Sunday Brunch
P.D. White Furniture – 767 Starkweather
216-298-4114/216-394-8662
Original design handmade furniture
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Eye Candy Gallery - 2173 Professor Ave., #1
216-241-2740
Wed / Thu 12-6 pm, Fri 1-7 / Sat 12-7
80+ N. E Ohio Artists a variety of
disciplines. All original work.
www.EyeCandy-Gallery.com
Visible Voice Books – 1023 Kenilworth Ave.
216-961-0084
Tuesday through Friday: Noon to 8:00 PM
Saturday: Noon to 10:00 PM,
Sunday: Noon to 6:00 PM, Monday: Closed
Artisan's Alliance Craft Tables
St.Theodosius Orthodox Christian Cathedral
733 Starkweather - 216-773-4721
Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m.
Western Byzantinian Art by Church Artisans
Robert Hartshorn Studio – 2342 Professor Ave.
216-403-2734
www.hartshornstudios.com
Duck Island – 2001 Freeman
216-621-7676
M – Sat 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Your hostess Gisela Towner and DJ Hoveround
Pilgrim Congregation UCC – 2592 West 14th Street
216-861-7388, Group Show
brokebridge gallery – 2678 West 14th Street
216-771-7724
Work by Ed Shalala
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BLOCK CLUB HAPPENINGS
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“Block Club Happenings” is compiled by TWDC staff with direct input from Block Club chairs.
Auburn
Holmden Buhrer Rowley/Mentor Castle Clark
The block club returned to Pilgrim Church following the advocacy of resident, Ric Torres, and
Pilgrim Church Associate Pastor, Rev. Tricia Gilbert. Our thanks to them! Special guests
included Commander Keith Sultzer of the Cleveland Police Second District, Marty Barnes of
the Tremont Safety Committee who sought volunteers to scout out light pole locations in
the block club area as part of a neighborhood-wide Light Poles Audit (thanks to Frank and
Sue Scialabba for volunteering!), and Lindsey Sacher of ESOP (Empowering and
Strengthening Ohio’s People) who shared information with residents about Foreclosure
Prevention and avoiding Predatory Lending. She encouraged residents facing foreclosure to
contact ESOP early enough in the process to get help in in renegotiating mortgages.
Residents received an update about Visible Voice Bookstore and the wine permit &
expansion of permit for the bookstore’s patio, and were encouraged to attend a public
meeting sponsored by Councilman Cimperman with the Department of Fire and Public
Safety to save Firehouse #21. Residents were encouraged to participate in the area-wide
Riversweep Clean-up and to make plans for the proposed July 26th Cookout and Clean-up.
The next meeting is Thursday, June 12th – 7:00 pm at Pilgrim Church.
The HBR and MCC Block Clubs welcomed several guests to the
meeting this month including Mike Norman from Cleveland Fire
Fighters Local 93 to speak about the “browning out” of Fire Station
#21. The block clubs wrote letters to numerous city officials in
support of Station #21. Mary Beth Holdford, Corporate
Responsibility Manager for ArcelorMittal USA, and Ralph Myers,
member of the company’s corporate response team, spoke to the
block club about the company and its role in the neighborhood.
They answered questions and provided a hotline number that can be
used to report complaints relating to ArcelorMittal USA. Jorge Zayas,
a new vendor at Clark Field, also visited the group. Jorge will be
selling yummy homemade foods every Sunday from 7:00am4:00pm in Clark Field. The block club made plans for their
community garden – the garden will be located on Holmden Hill.
The group has been working with Steps to A Healthier Cleveland and
Councilman Cimperman and will be building raised beds using
recycled bricks this summer. Members of the group participated in
RiverSweep to clean their area of the neighborhood. The next block
club meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 4th at 6:30pm at the
Clark Bar. Community garden meeting to follow.
South of Jefferson
Members of the South of Jefferson Block Club signed a letter in support of Fire Station #21
and sent the letter to several city officials. Michael DeNicola presented an overview of the
Long Range Planning and Economic Development Committee to the block club. Michael
also presented information about CERT – Community Emergency Response Team –training
which will be available to Tremont residents in June. Marty Barnes, a member of the Safety
Committee, also gathered volunteers from the block club to inventory the street lights in the
South of Jefferson area of the neighborhood. Members of the block club learned about free
rain barrels that will be available through the Model Blocks program. Stay tuned for details
about an upcoming rain barrel workshop! The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June
10th at 7:00pm at Post #58 at 2442 Professor Avenue.
Lincoln Heights
The Block Club main agenda was to discuss and develop ideas on the role of TWDC
Community Organizer Kristen Ciofani within the monthly block club meetings. The
consensus of the members present was to add an agenda item to each months meeting
titled (TWDC Report/Announcements). This action item will appear on the agenda’s after
the completion of any guest speakers that have been scheduled are concluded. Our Second
agenda item, discussion with Tom Cook, Co-Chair of the TWDC Economic Development/
Long Range Planning Committee has been rescheduled to our June meeting due to a
scheduling conflict. Membership was updated on several items of old business: With the
help of Robert Rodgers the non-compliant car repair facility on Branch Ave. has closed its
doors and moved to the joy of the residents that were negatively impacted. Outgoing
Co-Chair Henry Senyak went over the final Cooperation Agreement document that was
crafted with the City of Cleveland Law Department, the Block Club, and Mr. Mario Nemr
owner of the Matinee Cleveland. This document will be presented to the Board of Zoning
Appeals as the official request for conditions of use to gain Block Club and residential
support for the expansion of use and a nightclub variance. Outgoing Co-Chair Georgiann
Franko addressed the great community support at BOZA regarding the denial of a variance
request to re-establish Monroe’s Adult Cabaret located near the Metro North Block Club
service area. Special Thanks to Court Community Service, and Matt Martin for their
assistance and for a fine job removing 47 bags of trash from underneath the Starkweather
and Kenilworth overpasses on May 12. Next Meeting: Thursday, June 12th---12th----6:30p.m.
----6:30p.m. At Zion Church.
Church
Old Tremont
Members of the Old Tremont Block Club again welcomed Commander Bill Likes from CMHA
Police to their May meeting to discuss security concerns in the Scranton Castle Building.
Commander Likes spoke to the members of the block club about their concerns. The block
club is looking forward to Cuyahoga County Board of Elections attending their June meeting
and to continuing their work in their garden over the next month. The group is beginning to
plan for the fall deadline for a Neighborhood Connections grant for a computer room. The
next block club meeting will be held on Thursday, June 26th at 6:30pm at Scranton Castle.
Duck Island
The first meeting of the spring/summer season was held in early May. Residents were
encouraged to participate in the area-wide Riversweep Clean-up as well as to make use of a
dumpster, provided by Ward 14 Councilman Joe Santiago, available to residents on May
17th and 18. Special guests at the May meeting included Commander Keith Sultzer of the
Second District Police who discussed safety concerns with residents, Scott Nagy of the
Tremont West Long Range Planning Committee who sought resident input, and Marty
Barnes of the Safety Committee who sought a block club volunteer to survey all Duck Island
light poles’ locations as part of a wider neighborhood Light Pole audit. Community
Organizer, Scott Rosenstein, worked cooperatively with residents on West 20th Street and
CPP to get street lights working on that street. Tremont West Executive Director, Chris
Garland, was also in attendance at the May meeting. Volunteers from Key Bank and Ward
14 Neighborhood Service Provider, Matt Martin, along with TWDC Community Organizer,
Kristen Ciofani, and Ward 14 Code Enforcement Officer, Robert Rodgers, will continue a
graffiti removal and clean-up project along Willey Avenue. The next block club meetings are
Tuesdays, June 3rd and July 1st— 6:00 pm at Abbey Playground. Please join us!
Central Tremont
The Central Tremont Block Club received a Neighborhood
Connections grant for beautification efforts along Jefferson Avenue
and community building in the Central Tremont area! A street clean
up will be held on June 7th at 10:00am and flower planting will be
held on June 14th at 10:00am. All are welcome! The block club
received a response from the Chief, Division of Fire, in regards to
their letters of support for Fire Station #21. The members discussed
their next steps as a block club to continue to support Station #21.
The block club also heard a presentation on CERT – Community
Emergency Response Team training sponsored by the City of
Cleveland and was updated on the progress of the street light survey
in their area of the neighborhood. Members of the block club also
learned about a community garden opportunity in the Central
Tremont area. The next meeting will be held on June 24th at 6:30pm
at the Jefferson Library.
Metro North
On the agenda of the late April meeting was a discussion of the
annual Spring Fling Neighborhood Clean-up Day scheduled for
mid-May. Residents and neighborhood youth join together for the
Clean-up with support from the community organizer and Ward 14
Neighborhood Service Provider, Matt Martin. A cookout followed the
Clean-up. Our thanks to all participants and to Councilman Joe
Santiago for providing a dumpster. At the meeting, residents
discussed safety and housing conditions in the neighborhood, and
received an update on the Monroe’s cabaret situation on West 25th
Street with the decision of the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA)
to deny the variances requested by the owners. Some residents
attended the BOZA hearing in opposition to the variances, with one
neighbor expressing support. Following a late May meeting, the next
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th 6 pm at MetroHealth
Medical Center.
Center
North of Literary
At the May meeting, neighbors in the northern portion of Tremont
were to talk with John Egan of Cleveland Public Power
regarding lighting for the Abbey/West 14th Street underpass, and
with SynDee Klingenberg & Wendy Thompson, co-owners of a
bakery, A Cookie and a Cupcake, who are seeking block club support
for a business proposed for 2173 Professor, #2 (former site of
Azure Stained Glass). Residents were to receive updates on: Court
Watch activities by resident, Deane Malaker; and Riversweep and
Industry Park Clean-ups (thank you to the number of NOL
residents who participated!). A representative of the 2nd District
Police was also invited. Don’t forget the the Show Your Stuff
neighborhood-wide Yard Sale on Sun. June 8th as well as other
exciting events coming up this summer! Thaniks to Fabio Salerno
and Jim Fink and the staff of Lago’s Restaurant & Winebar for
hosting the May meeting! The next block club meeting is scheduled
for Tuesday, June 17th—
17th—6:30 pm at Lolita’s Bistro—
Bistro—2nd floor.
Friends of Clark Field
Please see page 11.
INSIDE TREMONT
FREE NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS AT THE THEATRE THROUGH JUNE
AT TREMONT’S RESIDENT PROFESSIONAL THEATRE, THE LIMINIS
convergence-continuum opens its second show of the 2008
Season on May 30, with In the Garden by Norman Allen. This
nicely off-beat and irreverent dramedy takes a swipe at
social, sexual and religious norms with its complex blending
of wit, infidelity and audacious philosophizing.
In the Garden opens Friday, May 30 and runs Thurs-Sat at
8 pm through June 28 at the Liminis theater at
2438 Scranton Rd. Tickets are $15 general admission,
$12 for students/seniors.
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Razor’s Edge
Affordable
Full Service Salon
New:
Nail Tech &
Tanning
TREMONT RESIDENTS GET IN FREE FOR ALL THURSDAY
PERFORMANCES,
PERFORMANCES thanks to a grant from the Cleveland
Foundation’s Neighborhood Connections Program. Thursday
“Neighborhood Nights at the Theatre” are
June 5, 12, 19 and 26.
26
Walk-ins Welcome
Call ahead to make your reservations at 216-687-0074 or
show up at the theatre at 7:45 pm. You can find more
information on convergence-continuum, the Liminis and the
2008 Season of five shows running April – December at
www.convergence-continuum.org.
(216) 615615-7074
2673 W 14th
Metro North Block Club
Thanks our Neighborhood
Residents, the Youth and Adult
Advisers and Parents of
St. Michael’s Jr. Holy Name
Society, Marcia Leslie—recent
past TWDC Board member,
Matt Martin—Neighborhood
Service Provider for Ward 14,
and Michelle Davis and Scott
Rosenstein—TWDC staff, for
participating in May’s:
Spring Fling
Neighborhood Cleanup!
Our thanks as well to
Councilman Joe Santiago,
Ward 14,
who provided the dumpster.
Watch for info about the
upcoming Police and
Firefighters Friendship Day
coming this summer!
Need family health care?
Summer Program To Serve Hot Lunches for Children
As part of its commitment to community outreach, Pilgrim United
Church of Christ will again host a summer lunch program. Working
with the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, we will serve a hot, nutritious
lunch, free of charge to all children and youth under age 18 each
day from noon until 1 pm. The program begins on June 16 and runs
through August 7. We look forward to meeting this important need
in the community. Pilgrim Church is located at the corner of West
14th Street and Starkweather.
For more information, contact Carla at 216216-861861-7388.
• 2358 Professor Ave •
• 216-334-2800 •
We offer:
• Same day appointments
• Primary health care services for all ages
• Commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and a sliding fee scale for uninsured
Looking for something fun this summer?
Join Tremont’s Walking Club!
When: Mondays throughout the summer and fall!
Beginning Monday, June 2nd!
7:00pm!
Where: Meet at the gazebo in Lincoln Park! We’ll walk a
loop around the neighborhood!
Who: Anyone! Bring your friends, bring your dog, bring
your stroller! All skill levels welcome!
Why:
Walking is fun and great exercise!
Join us on June 2nd to Receive a Gift and
Meet Kate from Neighborhood Family Practice
for exercise and healthy eating tips!
We will not walk in severe
weather or
extreme heat or on holidays!
Questions? Call Kristen at
TWDC at (216) 575-0920.
See you Monday!
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INSIDE TREMONT
Apartment for Rent
One Bedroom apartment available.
$500/month. Appliances included.
Call Stephen Bloom at TWDC—216.575.0920.
FAIRFIELD GAS & AUTO
Complete Car Care
1001 Fairfield Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Work (216) 771-6866
Cell (216) 856-9392
"Global Action on ArcelorMittal"
Tremont resident Phil Pavarini, Jr.and Ohio Citizen Action Cleveland Program Director Liz Ilg traveled to Luxembourg to attend the annual
shareholders meeting of ArcelorMittal on May 12. Liz and Phil met up with neighbors of ArcelorMittal plants from around the world, including
the Czech Republic, South Africa, Kazakhstan, and groups working with neighbors in the Ukraine, Romania, and India.
The groups produced a joint report about ArcelorMittal's international environmental record, held a press conference, and met with an
ArcelorMittal board member. Liz and Phil attended the shareholders meeting itself and Liz was able to ask direct questions to Lakshmi and
Aditya Mittal about the company's environmental performance at the Cleveland plant and around the world.
Anyone interested in learning more about what happened at the meeting, or in reading the media coverage of the event, can visit
www.ohiocitizen.org.
The new international neighbors group will be called "Global Action on ArcelorMittal" and will be continuing to work together in the coming
months to clean up ArcelorMittals' steel plants around the world.
Ohio Citizen Action will be releasing a documentary on Mittal Steel and Cleveland at the Museum of Contemporary Art (8501 Carnegie Ave.)
on Friday, June 6th at 7 pm.
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INSIDE TREMONT
The Gentleman’s Barbershop
2338 W. 11th Street
Cleveland, OH. 44113
10,000 Lights
to Bring You Back to Cleveland
We want to provide energy efficient lighting to improve the
beauty, visibility, and business development; most importantly
to create a safe feeling in the Cleveland community.
Hair Cut & Style
Shaving
Facial Massage
Do you want to feel Safer when walking through Tremont
and Rockefeller park at night?
(216) 470-4726
Liz Rodriguez
Help us illuminate the Trees of Tremont and create path
lighting, which will benefit patrons who walk down side streets
to frequent the Tremont art galleries, restaurants, and other
local establishments.
Help illuminate the bridges, cultural gardens, and pathways
throughout Rockefeller park to increase park usage
Please assist us by donating money, time, resources, or grant
writing capabilities to make this project a success.
Tremont Lighting Fundraiser Kick-Off
June 13, 2008 Tremont ArtWalk from 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Lighting Display at Tremont West Development Corp.
**2406 Professor Avenue. Cleveland Ohio 44113**
Full Service Breakfast
and Lunch
(Brunch Style)
7 days a week!
Monday - Friday—
Friday—7 am—
am—8 pm
Sat.—
Sat.— 8 am—
am—8 pm
Sun.—
Sun.—8 am—
am—5 pm
777 Starkweather * 216216-622622-7773
www.luckyscafe.com
Now interviewing for baristas and a General Manager,
getting ready for opening our new location.
www.10000littleideas.com
Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology
Coming to Cleveland
July 25-27
A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.
In its fourth annual premiere, the Ingenuity Festival of Art and
Technology (www.ingenuitycleveland.com) is a showcase of
some of the best artists, entertainers and technologists in the
Northeast Ohio region with the mission of putting a national
and international spotlight on Cleveland (and NEO) as an area
of cultural splendor and technological innovation. As such, we
call on the citizens of Cleveland and NEO to help volunteer in
this tremendous effort.
There is a need for volunteers in the areas of merchandise
sales, beverage sales, production assistance, street team,
Family Village, survey team, and docents. The festival will be
held in Downtown Cleveland, July 25-27. Please contact Dan
Kilbane, volunteer coordinator, for more information at
kilbanedan@yahoo.com or 216.589.9444.
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Tremont West Development Board of Directors and Staff
Offers Thanks and Best Wishes
to Marcia Leslie
For her service on the Tremont West Board of Directors and her
service to the wider Tremont community. First elected to the Board
in 2005 and re-elected in 2007, Marcia served on the Executive
Director Search Committee and co-chaired the most recent
Nominating Committee. She also represented Tremont five times
before Neighborhood Connections grant review panels—with all five
grants awarded (Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival—2005, 2006,
2008; Holmden-Buhrer-Rowley’s Neighborhood Clean-up and
Beautification—2007, and Metro North’s Security Camera Initiative—
2008)! Marcia volunteered for the Arts and Cultural Festival,
Riversweep, and Auburn and Metro North Clean-ups for several
years—and staffed Tremont West tables at the Cleveland L/G/B/T
Pride Festival, the Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival, and Taste of
Tremont. She represented Tremont at resident leadership training
offered by Neighborhood Housing Services in Kansas City, Missouri,
and facilitated resident leadership training on diversity and on
homelessness through the Cleveland Leadership Summit.
Marcia has been a resident of Tremont since 2002, moving here
from Collinwood. After a number of years commuting to work, first
in Painesville and more recently in Chardon, the increasing price of
gasoline necessitates a move to Geauga or Lake county to be closer
to work. Marcia hopes to return often to visit and volunteer for
special events. We wish her well and look forward to her visits back!
RECESSION
RELIEF
WEDNESDAY’S
RECES
SION
RELIE
ALL ENTRÉE’S
REGULARLY PRICED $12.50
REDUCED TO $9.50
EVERY WEDNESDAY
ALL NIGHT
PROSPERITY SOCIAL CLUB
1109 STARKWEATHER
TREMONT
216-937-1938
Friends of Clark Field-For
Riversweep, we had 28 wonderful volunteers pick the park area free of litter , trash and a few unusual items. St. Michaels Jr.
Field
Holy Name Society also planted flowers in the flower circles at the park. A party in the park at picnic tables after all the hard work was enjoyed by all.
Thanks to everyone for a very successful morning. July will be movie in the park and watch for any possible new event that might pop up. We received our
Neighborhood Connections grant and know there are many wonderful ideas out there and we are truly humbled by the NC organization for believing in us.
Edison’s Pizza Kitchen
2365 Professor
216-298-4484
Tuesday
&
Thursday
Special
$2.00 off any Large
Specialty Pizza
Pizza , Subs &
Salads
Tremont West Development Corporation
In the Historic Tremont Neighborhood
2406 Professor Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-575-0920 Phone 216-575-0998 FAX
www.tremontwestdevelopment.com
Non Profit Org.
US POSTAGE
PAID
Cleveland, Ohio
Permit # 1591
Tremont
Farmers
Market
Back in 2008!
Sundays June 22 - October 26!
Be sure to visit us for:
• Local vendors
•
•
•
•
Local produce grown in the City of Cleveland
Local artists
Connie Turski
Allied Member, A.S.I.D.
Chef demonstrations
Nutrition information
Sundays 10:00am - 2:00pm
Corner of Starkweather
Avenue and Professor Avenue
(Across from Lucky’s Café)
Interested in being a vendor?
Would you like to be a volunteer ?
Looking for more information?
Contact Jody, Tremont Farmers Market Manager, at tremontmarket@yahoo.com or call
(216) 575-0920 for more information or to be
added to our email list!
Connie Turski Interiors
Residential Design & Commercial Design
Specializing in Color Consult
2146 West 5th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-664-0513 Phone
216-664-0505 Fax
Email: caturski@gmail.com
Website: www.cturskiinteriors.com
Meetings—Special Events—Notes Around the Neighborhood
Block Clubs
Special Events
Tremont’s Walking Club
Duck Island
6/3/08 & 7/1/08, 6:00pm at Abbey Playground
Beginning Monday, June 2nd, 7pm at Lincoln Park.
Holmden-Buhrer-Rowley
6/4/08 at 6:30 pm at the Clark Bar
See page 8 for more information.
Mentor-Clark-Castle
6/4/08 at 6:30pm at the Clark Bar
Auburn
6/12/08 at 7pm, Pilgrim Church
Show your Stuff—
Stuff—Tremont’s Neighborhood Yard Sale
Lincoln Heights
6/12/08 at 6:30pm at Zion UCC , 2716 W 14th Sunday June 8 9am-4pm, maps available on event day at SouthSouth of Jefferson
6/10/08 at 7:00pm at Post #58 at 2442 Professor
side Concierge & Cleaners and Civiliazation’s Coffee House.
North of Literary
6/17/08 at 6:30pm at Lolita’s Bistro 2nd Floor
For more information call 216-241-7720.
Central Tremont
6/24/08 @ 6:30pm at Jefferson Library
Metro North
6/24/08 @ 6pm at MetroHealth Room K-101
Tremont ArtWalk (See page 6) &
Old Tremont
6/26/08 at 6:30pm at Scranton Castle, 2000 Castle 10,000 Little (micro) ideas to keep you believing in Cleveland’s
Tremont Lighting Fundraiser KickKick-Off (2406 Professor)
Other Committee Meetings
Friday, June 13th, 5-10pm at 2406 Professor.
Tremont Roundtable
6/2/08 @ 6pm at Lucky’s Café
Tremont Trek: 2008 Walking Home Tour
Marketing & Fundraising Comm.
6/4/08 at 6 pm at TWDC Conf. Rm. Saturday, June 21st, 5:30-10:30pm, tickets $100/per person.
Econ. Dev. & Long Range Plan Comm.
6/5/08 at 6 pm at TWDC Conf. Rm.
Call Scott at TWDC for more information, 216-575.0920.
Safety Comm.
6/9/08 at 7pm at TWDC Conf. Rm.
Sec. District Police/Comm. Rel.
6/10/08 at 7 pm at Applewood Center
Tremont Farmer’s Market
Tremont History Project
6/10/08 at 7 pm at TWDC Conf. Rm.
Beginning Sunday, June 22nd, 10am-2pm, at the corner of
Executive Committee
6/11/08 at 6 pm at TWDC Conf.Rm.
Starkweather and Professor, running all Sundays through
Housing Dev. Comm.
6/12/08 at 6 pm at TWDC Conf. Rm.
October 26th!
Tremont Gardeners
6/17/08 at 7 pm at Visible Voice , 1023 Kenilworth
Board of Directors
6/19/08 at 6pm at TWDC Conf. Rm.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TREMONT SCOOPS!
Friends of Clark Field
Please call Kristen for info - 216.575.0920 On Monday, June 30, Tremont Scoops invites everyone to come to the
Twi-Fi Meetings
See www.twifineighbor.net for schedule
store for free ice cream cake to celebrate our 7th anniversary.
ReStore Tremont
See www.restoretremont.com for schedule
We will be serving cake slices (regular and vegan) all day, while
Finance Committee
see tremontwestdevelopment.com for schedule
supplies last. Hope to see you there!