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From the Director
“S
eems there’s never a dull moment around the neighborhood lately and it looks
like this summer will be very busy indeed! We are blessed with great people that
care deeply about the neighborhood and its future. That’s what will make the future
bright for all of us.
Here at KCDC, we are gearing up to present a host of events, from the return of
the beloved Asphalt Cinema to the second season of the wildly successful Kamm’s
Corners Farmers Market. We are also planning a concert at Impett Park with the
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra! See the associated articles in the pages that follow.
Asphalt Cinema, our outdoor movie series that has been warmly embraced by
the neighborhood, is relocating due to our success as a neighborhood. When the
series began six years ago, the municipal parking lot behind Walgreens was a ghost
town. Au contraire today! So, the site of our movie must be changed. But where?
Read about the new location and our new partner on page 7.
The Lorain Avenue Streetscape project has been moved back slightly. Originally
slated to begin in June, it is now anticipated that construction will begin in August,
with a completion date of spring 2009. The good news is that funding issues are
largely resolved. We thank Councilman Keane, Mayor Jackson, and city staff for
keeping this project on the front burner. Look for an expansive article on the project
in the next issue!
We are extremely pleased to have neighborhood resident and leader of NASA
Glenn Research Center Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. as our keynote speaker at our
Annual Town Meeting on Thursday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Academy.
Read about Dr. Whitlow and NASA Glenn’s 50th anniversary on page 6. Also at the
meeting, we will be bestowing several very special awards. There will be giveaways
from area merchants during our “spontaneous raffle,” and of course neighborhood
news from both me and Councilman Keane. Please join us! The meeting is free and
open to all.
Wishing you a safe and fun summer! As always, let us know how we’re doing.
Our cover features Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., Director, NASA Glenn
Research Center, who is the keynote speaker at our Annual Town
Meeting, Thursday, June 5th, at 7 p.m., at St. Joseph Academy.
Steve Lorenz
Executive Director
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Around the
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Our Annual Town Meeting is
Thursday, June 5th at 7 p.m. and will
be held at St. Joseph Academy, 3430
Rocky River Drive. We are pleased to have
Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., Director
of NASA Glenn Research Center, as
our featured speaker on the occasion of
NASA’s 50th anniversary in Cleveland. See
the article on page 6.
Asphalt Cinema will be back the
third Friday of June, July, and August on
different asphalt! The back parking lot
of the West Park YMCA will be our new
home. See the article on page 7. Plan now
to join us there for Bee Movie.
The West Park Kiwanis Club is
seeking brass bands and musicians for
their annual West Park/Kamm’s Corners
Independence Day Parade. Community
organizations, local celebrities, local
politicians, and area merchants are all
welcome to join the parade, too. An
application can be downloaded from
our website or obtained in our office. If
you would like one mailed or have any
questions, please call Kiwanian Cliff
LaRocque at 216-252-1364. The parade
starts at 9:30 a.m. at Lorain Avenue and
Rocky River Drive.
Come to the Kamm’s Corners
Farmers Market, every Sunday from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting June 8th
through October. Buy fresh, seasonal,
locally grown produce and enjoy cooking
demonstrations and live entertainment,
too. See details on page 16.
The National Family Farm Coalition
(NFFC) is holding its 2008 summer
board meeting at Rivers Edge Retreat
on June 29th and 30th. In addition
to their business meeting, the group
looks forward to touring area farms
and community gardens and engaging
with local food producers, advocates,
educators, and legislators. NFFC unites
and strengthens the voices and actions of
its diverse grass roots members to demand
viable livelihoods for family farmers, safe
and healthy food for everyone, and
economically and environmentally sound
rural communities.
Kamm’s Corners now has a base for a
unit of the 1st District Cleveland Police
Auxiliary. This new base is located at
Larchwood Place, 4110 Rocky River
Drive. Call Community Policing at
216-623-5080 if you have a community
event that needs policing, or if you
are interested in applying to become
a member of the Cleveland Police
Auxiliary.
With sadness we learned of the death
March 10th of Dr. Walt Lewin, 87,
director of the Kamm’s Corners West
Park Kiwanis Independence Day Parade
for 17 years. Former chief of surgery at
Lutheran Medical Center, he headed
a team of five doctors who acted as
physicians for the Cleveland Indians
in the 1970’s. And, for 20 years he was a
docent at the local NASA Visitors Center.
His career began when he served with the
Marine Corps on a hospital ship during
World War II and the Korean War. Last
December, he was one of seven recipients
of the 2007 Pillars of Medicine Award,
sponsored by Fairview, Lakewood, and
Lutheran Hospitals.
As the weather turns mild, you might
be tempted to go fishing! If so, visit EJ’s
Bait & Tackle at 3847 Riveredge (off
Lorain Avenue near Fairview Hospital and
the Cleveland Metroparks). Brothers Erik
and Emil Katrinak live in the West Park
community and saw a need for just such a
shop here. “We’ve been fishing the Great
Lakes and surrounding tributaries for
20 years,” said Erik. Plans are underway
to organize fishing tournaments and
special events. For more information,
call 216-889-1561.
A mellow (and free!) outdoor Jazz
concert takes place at Impett Park on
Saturday, June 28th, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and
a willingness to be entertained and
educated. See article on page 9 for details.
Brought to you by Councilman Martin
Keane and KCDC.
A grand opening celebration takes
place at Cone Zone & Grill from 4 to
10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11. Pick
up two-for-one ice cream specials
as you enjoy balloons and special
guest Sponge Bob Square Pants.
The new drive-through window may
be operational by then, too. Say hello
to owners Lucy Champa and Linda
Sobieraj. The Cone Zone & Grill is at
4081 Rocky River Drive.
West Park Meals on Wheels provides
healthy meals for those who need them
delivered to their homes. If you are
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interested in the program as a client or
as a volunteer driver, please call Karin
at 216-251-6255.
The Cleveland Saxon Dance Group
will hold their annual Trachtenball on
June 7th at the Westside Sachsenheim,
7001 Denison Ave, Cleveland, OH. A
schnitzel dinner will be served starting at
6:30 p.m., followed by performances by
the Adult and Children’s Saxon Dance
Group. Reservations must be prepaid.
Adult dinners are $18, and child dinners
are $9. Contact Amanda Seiler-Botsch
at 216-235-5240 for reservations and
further information.
Congratulations to Elgin Furniture,
celebrating their 5th anniversary at
17401 Lorain Avenue. Why waste gas
driving outside the neighborhood when
you can shop for furniture right here?
Open noon to 5 on Sunday and 10 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For
more information call 216-688-1420.
Looking for bargains? Check out the
goods at the St. Mark School rummage
sale. Early birds welcome Wednesday,
June 11th from 6 to 8 p.m. The sale runs
Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
The 8th Annual St. Mark Run for
the Arts takes place Saturday, May 31st.
The 5K race and 1-mile fun run/walk
benefits art education at St. Mark School,
15724 Montrose Avenue. Race day
registration is from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. The
1-mile fun run starts at 8:30 a.m. The 5K
starts at 9 a.m. Contact CHAMP Racing
for details: 440-666-7434 or visit www.
stmarkwestpark.com.
The 1st District Police hold monthly
community relations meetings for the
public. The next meeting is at St. Philip
and John Church off of Bosworth Ave
in the West Blvd neighborhood on May
29th at 7 p.m. This is your chance to
discuss neighborhood safety issues with
1st District officials.
A fond farewell to Christopher
Mehling, who is now Executive
Director of the Lorain County YMCA.
He leaves the Y in the capable hands
of Monic Hill, the newly appointed
Associate Executive Director. She
most recently served as membership and
operations director here and was with
the YMCA’s Cincinnati branch before
moving to Cleveland. Welcome Monic!
(Pronounced mo-NEEK.)
John Marshall High School Alumni
Association will be having its 5th annual
golf outing on Saturday August 16th at
10:30 a.m. at Bob-O-Links in Avon, on
Route 83. Early “Birdie” Special, pay only
$60 up until July 15th. After that, it is
$70 per golfer. Contact Peggy Cecora
216-941-9730 or visit www.jmhalumni.
com. Anyone is welcome to attend this
event. Put together a foursome and join
the fun.
Kudos to Jim Carney, owner of the
Oswald Kamm Building at the corner of
Rocky River Drive and Lorain Avenue, for
his efforts in holding out for just the right
restaurant for that historic building.
Casa Romana townhomes will be
springing up in the 3200 block of Warren
Road. A groundbreaking ceremony was
held on May 22nd to herald the start of
construction. See the article on page 26
for details.
Kamm’s Corners Kids Book Club
will meet at West Park Station on
Saturday, June 28th. Fee is $10 for each
participating child and includes a reading
of the book, lunch, and materials for
making a craft project related to the story.
Parents accompanying their children
receive 10% off their own lunch. To
register, call Michelle at 216-235-4879.
(See the West Park Station ad on page 22
for other offers.)
St. Mary Romanian Festival Fun
returns August 15th, 16th, and 17th
at 3256 Warren Road. Admission and
parking are free, providing an opportunity
for the whole family to enjoy Romanian
culture through live entertainment,
delicious food, colorful art, and ethnic
dancing. Tours of the cathedral and
heritage museum will take place. For
more information, call 216-941-5550.
The West Park Rotary is hosting a golf
outing at Bob-o-Links in Avon, on June
11th. Sponsors and golfers are welcome!
Call Frank for info at 440-892-6727 or visit
www.fairviewwestparkrotary.org.
Mark your calendars to participate in
the Cleveland Heroes Run on September
21st. For more information visit their
website at clevelandheroesrun.com.
If you have the internet, then sign up
for KCDC’s e-newsletter, if you haven’t
already done so. To opt in, visit our
website at www.kammscorners.com.
Updates will come monthly, with an extra
message occasionally thrown in for news
that we feel is time sensitive or of great
importance to you.
… by Councilman Marty Keane
News from Ward 21 and City Hall
Dear Neighbors:
Already the Spring Edition of
Kamm’s Corners Magazine…
unbelievable. We are all turning the
corner into a very exciting and busy
summer. From Four Corners to
Puritas baseball, YMCA to WPCA
(West Park Catholic Academy),
block parties to summer festivals,
we have a lot to look forward to.
Please remember to take a minute
and enjoy your neighbors and your
neighborhood.
The City of Cleveland has certainly
taken some hits, historically as well of
late, and will likely continue to do so.
However, what makes us West Park is
the ability to remain strong and proud
of where we live, work, and play. Ours
is among the greatest neighborhoods
in the City of Cleveland — not based
on location or housing stock — but
based on the quality of people who
live, raise families, and grow old here.
These are not the days to throw up
our our hands and give up. These
are the days to extend a hand to our
neighbors, and hold our heads high
for everything we have done, are
doing, and will continue to do to keep
this a great community.
Speaking of holding our heads
high, the Lorain Avenue Streetscape
Project remains fully funded and on
schedule for a grand ribbon cutting
at our 4th of July Parade 2009. The
majority of the work will be done in
this construction season with finishing
touches and detailing done next
year. The Jackson Administration
has remained committed despite dire
forecasts in budgetary terms. Mayor
Jackson and his staff fully realize what
this project means to Ward 21 and
the surrounding communities. The
amount of commercial interest and
investment has substantially increased
in part due to our imminent facelift.
Our neighborhood children are
nearly done with another school
year. This typically means our parks,
streets, and neighborhoods are about
to come alive again. This increased
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activity certainly means different
things to different people. I’m sure
we can all agree that the top priority is
keeping our children safe.
The phrase of the day is “pot
hole,” and it has been for the last five
weeks. However, I do believe we are
catching up after a horrible season for
city infrastructure. If you do see, hear,
or feel a pot hole, please note the
address and give my office a call. I do
drive the Ward often, but I need your
help in order to be more effective. I
fully realize some of our streets are
beyond patching. I am working with
a limited ward allocation for street
resurfacing to get the most out of
what I have. A few streets will be done
in their entirety, while others will be
partially completed as funds are again
limited.
The review of the Charter of the
City of Cleveland is moving forward.
As I stated in the last issue, please feel
free to call me with any questions or
input. I would also urge the computer
savvy residents of Ward 21 to visit
the Charter tab on City Council’s
web site, www.clevelandcitycouncil.
org. There you can find the topics
being considered and weigh in at
any time. This is truly a historic
venture, the modernization of the
Constitution of the City of Cleveland
after 20 years. The dialogue has been
both stimulating and intriguing. I
look forward to the upcoming public
forums to hear what the public input
will be relating to some of the topics.
Finally, it wouldn’t be a
Councilman’s Corner without a Part
150 update. The Part 150 study is
the federally mandated study relating
to airport noise and abatement.
The consultant has been selected
and soon we will begin selecting a
citizen advisory board. Hopefully,
full disclosure and open and honest
discourse will soon follow. Please call
with any questions and remember
the noise complaint hotline is
216-898-5220.
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Cleveland Indians tickets and
gifts from area merchants. The
Bob Bohr Award for Community
Safety will be presented along with
Thursday, June 5th at 7 p.m.
Community Improvement Awards
Join your neighbors and friends and more.
at our Annual Town Meeting! Once
again, the meeting will be at St. Annual Town Meeting
Joseph Academy, 3430 Rocky River
Drive. Our featured speaker will be You won’t want to miss
Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., Director
this feature-packed
of NASA Glenn Research Center
on the occasion of NASA’s 50th
once-a-year event!
anniversary in Cleveland.
A Kamm’s Corners resident, Dr.
• Admission is free
Whitlow is responsible for planning,
• Parking is free, close
organizing, and directing the
activities required to accomplish
by, and plentiful
the missions assigned to the center.
• Free refreshments
Other speakers will include Ward
21 Councilman Martin Keane and
• Giveaways
KCDC Executive Director Steve
Lorenz offering updates on current
• All are welcome
neighborhood projects and future
plans.
There will be giveaways at the
end of the evening, including Thursday, June 5th at 7 p.m.
Please Join Us!
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Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. is
Director of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration’s (NASA)
John H. Glenn Research Center.
Appointed to this position in
December 2005, he is responsible
for planning, organizing, and
directing the activities required to
accomplish the missions assigned
to the center at Lewis Field in
Cleveland and Plum Brook Station
in Sandusky.
He grew up in Inkster, Michigan
about 17 miles west of Detroit.
As a young boy in the 1960’s, he
watched, along with the world, the
great images of space exploration
on television: the 15-minute suborbital flight of Alan Shepard, the
launch of Friendship 7 in which John
Glenn circled the globe three times,
and Neil Armstrong stepping onto
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Woodrow
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Headquarters. In 1998, he moved
to the Glenn Research Center in
Cleveland to serve as the Director
of Research and Technology. When
he moved here, he and his wife lived
downtown at Reserve Square. She
worked for the City of Cleveland.
Later, the Whitlows moved to
Kamm’s Corners and still live in our
community.
“I am looking forward to speaking to the community
at the coming Annual Town Meeting on the occasion
of NASA’s 50 years of scientific and technological
excellence,” said Dr. Whitlow.
the moon in 1969. Inspired, young
Woodrow dreamed of becoming
an astronaut and set his sights on
making that a reality. Early on, his
academic efforts were focused on
going to work one day for NASA.
His clearly defined goal contributed
to the pleasure he felt in getting
good grades. “Going to school
was fun,” said Dr. Whitlow. His
high school counselor encouraged
him to attend the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. There, he
earned his Bachelor of Science,
Master of Science, and Doctor of
Philosophy degrees in Aeronautics
and Astronautics. “The study of
things that fly in our atmosphere,”
he explained.
Dr. Whitlow began his professional
career in 1979 as a research scientist
at NASA’s Langley Research Center
in Hampton, Virginia. Failing
the eye exam for the astronaut
program ended his dream of flying
in space himself. “An astronaut
is cooler than a scientist,” he
acknowledged. However, he was
determined to contribute to the
space program in other ways and
assumed various positions of
increasing responsibility.
In 1994, he served as Director of
the Critical Technologies Division,
Office of Aeronautics, at NASA
From September 2003 through
December 2005, Dr. Whitlow
served as the Deputy Director of
NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space
Center in Florida, and flew back and
forth from Florida to his home in
Cleveland. There his duties included
assisting the director in determining
and implementing center policy
and in managing and implementing
the center’s missions and agency
program responsibilities in the areas
of processing, launch, and recovery
of launch vehicles; processing of
spacecraft; and acquisition of launch
services.
Today, as Director of NASA Glenn,
Dr. Whitlow manages an annual
budget of approximately $500
million and oversees a workforce
of close to 1,700 civil service
employees that is supported by
approximately 1,400 contractors.
The center has 24 major facilities
and over 500 specialized research
facilities located at the 350-acre
Cleveland site and the 6,400-acre
Plum Brook Station site in Sandusky,
Ohio.
He has received numerous awards,
including U.S. Black Engineer of the
Year in Government, NASA’s Medal
for Exceptional Service, NASA Equal
Opportunity Medal, the (British)
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
William Sweet Smith Prize, and the
Presidential Rank of Meritorious
Executive. The American Institute of
Aeronautics and Astronautics named
him an associate fellow in 1993.
He has written nearly 40 technical
papers, most in the areas of unsteady
transonic flow and aeroelasticity.
Dr. Whitlow and his wife
have two daughters and two
granddaughters.
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Asphalt Cinema
Moves to
West Park YMCA
See a free movie under the stars at
our popular Asphalt Cinema returning
for a sixth season on the third Friday
of June, July, and August, but at a new
location: 15501 Lorain Avenue in the
parking lot behind the YMCA. The move
will bring added fun, such as free family
swim time at the Y before each movie
starts. Also, children may romp in the
newly built playground adjacent to the
site. Before the movie begins, we’ll offer
creative games and activities, a bubble
gum blowing contest, and refreshments
as in the past, starting at 6:30 p.m. The
first movie, Friday, June 20th, is Bee
Movie, rated PG.
Ever since Asphalt Cinema began
five years ago, Fairview Hospital has
sponsored one of our three movies
each summer. This summer, Fairview
Hospital has generously agreed to
be the exclusive sponsor for our
entire sixth season, for which we are
extremely grateful. Although free to
the public, Asphalt Cinema incurs
movie licensing and rental fees, along
with the cost of the movie screen,
projection equipment, entertainment,
and refreshments.
So, be sure to bring your lawn chairs
and blankets and join in the fun in the
parking lot behind the YMCA!
Chris Mehling (left) is now Executive Director of the
Lorain County YMCA and is leaving West Park to
work with the Avon and North Olmsted Y’s. He leaves
our local Y in the capable hands of Monic Hill, the
newly appointed Associate Executive Director. She
most recently served as membership and operations
director here and was with the YMCA’s Cincinnati
branch before moving to Cleveland. Welcome Monic!
Kamm’s Article Brings Peace To
Elderly Resident
West Park
Massotherapy
…by Marilyn Osborne
Last winter, an article appeared in this magazine featuring
resident Jackie Smith who had started up an estate clearance
and cleaning service for houses made vacant by relocation,
retirement, or death. She was just starting out and I was
the first to write about the business. Her mission was, and
remains, to give clients peace of mind in a difficult time,
while maximizing the value of their personal property.
Her company, HomeSeller Solutions, is most appealing
because all items are sold, recycled, donated, or discarded
as appropriate. “We’re a service with a conscience,” Jackie
said. “If it’s paper, glass, or plastic that can be recycled, then
I make sure it is recycled. If items are in good or reusable
condition like new or gently worn clothing, furniture, or
non-perishable food items, then I make sure these are
donated to an appropriate organization. I’ll also obtain
the proper tax receipts for my client.”
Recently, Jackie wrote me a letter. In it she said:
A lovely West Park resident in her mid-80’s was diagnosed with cancer and
knew she would not be able to stay here on earth much longer. She had read
and held onto that article in Kamm’s Corners Magazine about HomeSeller
Solutions, and she showed it to her niece who was her caretaker and closest
companion. “You be sure to call this company when I die,” said the woman.
“I don’t want you to be burdened about a house full of stuff once I pass away.”
The ailing woman would remind her niece often about the article pointing
to where it was kept in the open.
When the woman passed away right after New Year’s Day this year, true
to her aunt’s wishes, the niece called us for help in late January. Once she had
all the precious mementos from her aunt’s house, we sold her aunt’s nicer
things, donated her good furniture and everyday items, and recycled all the
paper, plastic, glass, and metal. We discarded the little bit that remained. We
swept the house clean, and it was ready for the market by mid February. The
house sold this April, and I believe the new people have already moved in.
The niece was ever grateful for our help and we were ever grateful to
have been invited into her life to share her tears and help move her from
worrying about the house to thinking about being joyful again. A different
joyful, though, without her beloved aunt.
Marilyn, thank you for being the first to tell the story about HomeSeller
Solutions. We’ve helped a lot of people this past year and look forward to
helping more.
To contact HomeSeller Solutions, call 216-252-0400 or
visit their website at www.ClearCleanMoveOn.com.
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Jazz Orchestra to
Perform at Impett Park
“What you keep
from a loved
one’s home is
your business;
what to do with
everything else is
our business.”
Saturday, June 28th
Be Kamm’s Corners Cool with your
neighbors and friends on Saturday,
June 28th from 7 to 9 p.m. when the
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra performs at
Impett Park, West 156th Street and
Montrose Avenue. All you have to do
is bring your lawn chairs, blankets,
and the mood to be entertained and
educated for this “Blossom like”
experience.
This free program, sponsored by
Councilman Martin Keane and KCDC,
begins with a brief history of jazz,
complete with samples of the various
jazz styles beginning with ragtime on
down to today’s classic jazz. Student
musicians from St. Joseph Academy’s
Jazz Band will jam along with the
orchestra for the first part of the show.
The orchestra normally charges $30 per
ticket for these performances, so you
are in for a real treat!
Bring your picnic basket with you, or
you may purchase limited refreshments
on site. Parking is limited, so you might
want to walk, bike, or arrive early to find
a spot. See you at the concert!
(216) 252-0400
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St. Joseph Academy
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Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market
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West 168th & Lorain Avenue
(216) 671-9955
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The Terrible West
Park Tornado of ‘53
…by Gary Swilik
The killer twister was first sighted at
9:45 at the northern edge of Cleveland
Hopkins airport on the night of Monday,
June 8th, 1953. From there it tore
through west side neighborhoods on a
northeast path, crossed the Cuyahoga
River near the Detroit-Superior Bridge,
ripped up part of downtown Cleveland,
and finally moved out over Lake Erie
at East 40th Street. In 27 minutes
the swirling black funnel had killed 9
people, injured over 200, and destroyed
or damaged nearly 2000 homes.
Emergency rooms at local hospitals
were jammed with those suffering cuts,
broken bones, and serious injuries.
Power outages forced doctors and
nurses to work by flashlight. Rescuers
struggled to get into the stricken areas.
National Guard patrols were brought
in to protect private property and keep
onlookers out. It would take a week to
clear streets clogged by downed trees,
utility poles, and debris, and months to
repair the millions of dollars in property
damages.
The biggest loss of life took place on
West 28th near Franklin Avenue where
five people died in the collapse of a
single house but the southeast corner
of West Park suffered the greatest sheer
destruction. The area from West 130th
to West 117th, bounded by Linnet
Avenue on the north and Matherson
Avenue on the south, was particularly
hard hit. At least twenty homes were
completely destroyed leaving only piles
of splintered lumber scattered across a
desolate landscape. Almost every home
suffered damage of some kind and
backyards looked like war zones.
The experience of Cy and Ethel Field
of Mortimer Avenue was typical. “It
lasted only one horrifying minute,” Mr.
Field told a local newspaper. “We came
out of the basement and our house was
gone.” On nearby Worthington Avenue
a bathtub crashed through the bedroom
window of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Thomas
at the height of the storm.
Incredibly only 8 people were killed
by the tornado, 9 if you count one death
by heart attack. Perhaps saddest was
the case of little Daniel Balint, only 3
1/2 months old, whose father rushed
to save him as their home disintegrated
around them.
“I rushed to Danny’s crib. I had my
hands on it and was touching it,” a
grieving Louis Balint told reporters from his hopsital bed.
“Then it hit. The wind tore the baby right out of my hands.
Next thing I knew I was under timbers in the back yard.”
Hours later neighbors found the child’s body five doors
away.
Jack Palmer, of Palmer’s Barber Shop at West 150th and
Puritas, was 11 years old when the twister slammed into
his house on St. John Avenue. “We heard what sounded
like three freight trains coming down the street at the same
time. My mother, brother, and I ran into the bedroom. Then
all the windows broke. I remember the curtains and the
Venetian blinds stuck to the ceiling by the wind. I woke up
in a mud puddle on the next street with a broken collar
bone and badly cut foot.”
“Our house was completely destroyed,” says Jack. “There
was nothing left but the slab it stood on and a water pipe
bent all the way to the ground.”
Jack and his 5-year old brother Richard spent several days
in the hospital. Their mother Marjorie Palmer was more
seriously injured and spent months recovering. Their father
Ralph was working that evening but was reunited with his
family at the hospital.
For years afterward Mrs. Palmer insisted the family get in
the car and leave during storm warnings. “She just wanted to
be anywhere away from the house,” Jack explains. “Stormy
weather made her nervous for the rest of her life.”
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West Valley
Building Renovation
Shines
…by Cindy Janis
“Beautiful!” “It makes the building
stand out, and more visible from
the street.” “The new lighting
and sign grab your attention.”
“Magnificent!”
These are some of the comments
regarding the renovation of the West
Valley Building, located at 3865 Rocky
River Drive. Set back from the road
with parking in front, the building
with distinctive chocolate brown brick
columns could easily be missed. The
Before
original dark brown panels
above and below the windows
now shine with new copper
penny colored metal panels.
The owners renovated the
building with the assistance of
the City of Cleveland Storefront
Renovation Program (SRP),
locally administrated by
Kamm’s Corners Development
Corporation. The SRP provides
design assistance plus a 40%
rebate (up to $25,000) for
comprehensive exterior renovations
and new signage for the building’s front
and sides that are visible from the main
commercial street.
The old, rusty, outdated
pole sign in the planter
along Rocky River Drive
was removed, as well
as nine mismatched
tenant signs from the
front of the building. A
new illuminated sign
with the address was
installed near the entrance
to the building. The sign,
also covered in copper penny
colored metal, lists the names
of the nine businesses within
the building. Light fixtures
that shine light up and down were
installed in the center of each of the
six brick columns to further illuminate
the building.
The West Valley Building is a
commercial condominium association
with five owners that include William
E. Waters, D.D.S., Benedict H. Kim,
D.D.S., Chandra D. Haria, M.D., Ajit
C. Shah, M.D., and Ziad El-Hayek,
D.M.D. The owners invested $39,000
in their storefront renovation project
that included the front and north side
of the building.
According to Dr. Waters, president of
the association, all the owners are very
pleased with the renovation and their
new signs. “The rebate enabled us to
continue the renovation on the other
sides of the building,” he said.
Dr. Haria and Dr. Shah stated that
the outstanding renovation of the West
Valley Building is complete and a total
success.
“We are happy to be part of the
renovation and improvements in the
Kamm’s Corners neighborhood,” said
Dr. Kim.
After
Dr. Hayek said, “We are very pleased
with the renovation process, and
thank Kamm’s Corners Development
Corporation and the Storefront
Renovation Program for all the
input.”
Congratulations to all the owners
of the West Valley Building for an
impressive renovation, that not only
makes their building
shine, but also brightens
up Downtown Kamm’s
Corners.
For information about
the Storefront Renovation
Program, contact Cindy
Janis at cindy.janis@
kammscorners.com or call
216-252-6559, ext. 1200.
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Kamm’s Storefront
Renovation Wins
Recognition
On May 6th, the 17008-17116 Lorain
Avenue Building received a 2008
Preservation Award from the Cleveland
Restoration Society and the American
Institute of Architects, Cleveland. The
two organizations have held separate
awards programs in previous years with
similar goals of recognizing exemplary
projects and individuals who have
made a significant, positive impact in
the revitalization of Northeast Ohio
through historic preservation. This
was their first collaborative awards
program.
The award-winning building is
home to Gino’s Shoe Repair, Allied
Tax Service, Dad’s Smokeshop,
Common Grounds, The Coin Shop,
and Westpark Barbershop. These
storefront renovations were featured in
the centerfold of the previous issue of
this magazine. These storefronts played
a major role in the beginning of the
commercial district in historic Kamm’s
Corners. Although designed in the
same style and with the same materials
as the impressive bank building located
directly west, all but three had been
covered with wood siding and stucco
paneling. The recent restoration has
brought back the original look and
feel of these simple, but beautiful
storefronts.
KCDC and the City of Cleveland’s
Storefront Renovation Program
received recognition for the project
along with:
Kamcor Realty Company
VIP Restoration, Inc.
JAA Interior & Commercial
Construction
Signature Sign Company
Ohio Awning Company
Councilman Martin J. Keane
Thanks to all who were involved
in this award-winning project!
Anytime Fitness
Opens 24/7 at
Warren Village
Anytime Fitness, the world’s first
24-hour fitness, tanning, and reciprocal
membership franchise, held their grand
opening celebration on
Tuesday, April 29th. It is
the first Anytime Fitness
located in Cleveland.
Already, more than 400
people have joined, most
living within 2 miles of
the facility.
and dressing areas are also available
at the club.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured
Councilman Martin Keane along with
Anytime Fitness senior partner Stephen
Rising and general manager/junior
partner Beth Alachniewicz. Earlier
Councilman Martin Sweeney from the
adjoining ward joined in the festivities
The only fitness club
in the area with 24-hour
access, Anytime Fitness
offers a convenient
and affordable exercise
option. There, members A luxury of space and world class equipment greet you at Anytime Fitness.
can workout any time of
the day or night using a security-access that featured tours of the facility as well
key to enter the club, even when it as refreshments prepared by Warren
is not staffed. Once inside, members Village Shopping Plaza merchants: K&K
have full use of state-of-the-art strength Portage Market, Subway, Dairy Queen,
training and cardiovascular equipment. Oriental Palace Buffet, and Giant Eagle.
And unique to Anytime Fitness are Three, 3-month memberships were
around-the-clock tanning beds and given away in a drawing held at the end
membership reciprocity among clubs, of the evening.
which allows members to use any of the
Beth Alachniewicz is very enthusiastic
more than 600 clubs that are currently about opening this new club in West
open across the country.
Park. “The convenience and affordability
The layout of each club is designed of Anytime Fitness can’t be beat,” she
for quick and effective exercise. The said. “Choosing this club makes it easy
equipment options at Anytime Fitness for members to stay committed to their
include circuit and cross-training fitness goals.”
machines, free weights, stationary
“Anytime Fitness clubs are pared
bicycles, and treadmills. If desired, down to the essentials necessary for
members can add a tanning option a great workout,” said Steve Rising.
to their membership. Private showers Alachniewicz continued, “Where we
don’t cut corners is in
our personal service
and commitment to our
members. We are excited
to be in West Park and
it is our goal to become
an active member of the
community.”
Membership
information is available
at the club, by calling
216-941-1100, or by
visiting:
Ward 21 Councilman Martin Keane cut the ribbon at the well attended
Grand Opening of Anytime Fitness on April 29th.
www.anytimefitness.com
13
Larchwood Village
Retirement Community
Now Offers Skilled
Nursing Care
The facility’s interdisciplinary team
is comprised of a medical director,
director of nursing, licensed nursing
home administrator, and a director of
rehabilitation that includes physical,
occupational, and speech therapy
work with each resident. A registered
dietician, activity staff, and a licensed
social worker are also part of the
team.
Services offered are stroke
rehabilitation, surgery after care, skilled
nursing for IV therapies, surgical site
and wound management, medication
management, peranteral and enteral
nutrition — in short, a whole myriad
of health issues are cared for.
For the past 20+ years Larchwood
Village Retirement Community has
been nestled quietly at 4110 Rocky River
Drive, at the edge of the Metropark. It has
been a place called “home” for its many
residents, a place that is comfortable and
safe in the neighborhood their families
grew up in.
Larchwood Village is the newest
addition to the Falls
Village Management
f a m i l y, a l e a d i n g
provider of short and
long term, medical,
and rehabilitation care.
Michael Frances owner of
Falls Village Management
is committed to providing
a community that focuses
on excellent care and
meets each individual’s
specific needs. Now, in
the new millennium,
Larchwood Village has
made an addition to the
retirement community
to meet the needs of
Larchwood staffers welcome visitors to the reception.
those who require
Respite stays are available for those in
skilled nursing. Construction began the community who have been taking
last year to create a Skilled Nursing care of their loved ones at home and
and Rehabilitation Center in one wing are in need of a well-deserved vacation.
of Larchwood Village. That new wing This service provides the caregivers
was completed and celebrated with a with a safe environment for their loved
grand reception in April.
ones. Hospice services are available as
Offering 75 private 2-room suites well. And, with a private suite, family
with private baths, the Skilled Nursing members feel at home when they need
Facility is a home like environment. to be close to their loved one.
Admissions Director, Laura Eddy, celebrates the grand opening of
Skilled Nursing Facility at Larchwood Village Retirement Community.
Larchwood Village
remains a retirement
community, but it now
offers a high level of
service for those who need
special care. Please stop
in for a tour or just to say
hello and to see the “Best
Kept Secret” on the West
Side. Larchwood Village
Retirement Community and
Rehabilitation and Skilled
Nursing Center, 4110 Rocky
River Drive, Cleveland, Ohio
44135, 216-941-6100.
14
Rekindle Happy
Memories of
Bill Chambers
Memorial Golf Classic Returns
The West Park-Fairview YMCA invites
you to participate in the 2008 Bill
Chambers Memorial Golf Classic at Big
Met Golf Course, 4811 Valley Parkway
in Fairview Park on Friday, July 11th,
starting at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds stay
in the neighborhood to benefit the
Strong Kids scholarship program,
which provides life-enriching activities
and programs to children in the West
Park neighborhood who could not
otherwise afford them.
For an entry fee of $85, you get
18 Holes of Golf
Golf Cart
Lunch at the Turn
Steak Dinner
Prizes
Beverages
…and more!
Hole sponsors are welcome! Advertise
your business for only $150 per hole,
or for $480, get a foursome with hole
sponsorship. All players are grouped
into foursomes. There’s a shotgun start
and prizes for men and women. Lunch
at the turn and steak dinner provided
by KCDC and prepared by Smedley’s
Bar & Grill.
In 2005, a golfer won a brand new
car with his hole in one! This year,
Insurance Partners, (26865 Center
Ridge Road in Westlake) is sponsoring
the Hole-in-One contest with a prize of
a new Honda Civic LX!
All entry fees are non-refundable and
all fees, contributions, and donations
are tax-deductible to the extent allowed
by law. Interested? All entries must be
received at the YMCA by Friday, June
27th. Pick up an entry form at the
YMCA, 15501 Lorain Avenue or at the
KCDC office, 17407 Lorain Avenue.
To show our appreciation
for your loyalty and support,
we are now honoring
Double Coupons
up to 99¢ at all
Fresh Markets
“The Finest Reflection of Your Good Taste”
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The Kamm’s Corne
The Market Returns
Sunday, June 8th
It’s baaack! Just when you thought it was safe to open a can
of beans, the Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market is returning on
Sunday, June 8th, providing fresh produce, cheese, honey, meat,
coffee and plenty of other food and fun! The market will continue
every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through late October.
The Market’s second season will get off to a good start with a
Perennial Exchange on opening day. Simply divide your plants
and head to the Market - bring what you’ve got, take what you
need. Additionally, horse-drawn wagon rides will be offered by
YesterYear Horse & Carriage for only $1!
Most of last year’s vendors will be returning this year. New
vendors include Red Cedar Coffee Company, Hickory Acres Meats
of Oberlin, Knobel Farms, and Classy K-9z Pet Boutique.
Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market’s house band, Brand New
Hat will be performing for your listening pleasure, Kay Bees
with Rivers Edge will be doing a yoga demonstration at 10:30
a.m. and Gary Richmond, chef and co-owner of Johnny Mango
will be offering a chef demonstration at 12:30 p.m.
On Sunday, June 22nd, the Market will have its Grand Opening
Celebration. Patrick Campbell, former lead dancer of “Lord of
the Dance” will perform with other members of the production,
as well as students from his Brady Campbell Irish Dance School.
Don’t miss it! There will also be a “Blessing of the Market” with
local clergy.
It is estimated that over 10,000 people visited the Market
last year, many of them from the suburbs. The Market has
created a positive economic impact in the neighborhood, with
restaurants reporting increased Sunday lunch sales. Others,
such as West Park Massotherapy, have gained new clients from
their demonstrations at the Market.
All of last year’s sponsors have re-invested. We appreciate the
continued support of Fairview Hospital, Rivers Edge, Priority
Home Health Care, Rego’s Fresh Market, and Kamm’s Plaza
Shopping Center. Additionally, the Market was awarded another
Neighborhood Connections Grant (a program of the Cleveland
Foundation). A sponsor new to the Market this year is Fire
Fighters Community Credit Union. They will be sponsoring
the horse drawn wagon rides taking place the second Sunday
of each month.
Schedules of upcoming activities, including bands, chef
demonstrations, wellness demonstrations, local artisan
demonstrations, special events, and all other Market information
can be found at www.kammscorners.com. While you’re there,
sign up for the Farmers Market monthly e-newsletter. Kamm’s
Corners Farmers Market - your Sunday Tradition.
See you June 8th!
Jenny Burger
Market Manager
New to the Market is recently hired
Market Manager Jenny Burger.
Jenny, a Lakewood resident,
brings deep retail marketing
experience, a serious interest in
sustainable local food systems,
and a ton of energy to us.
She is charged with keeping
a good mix of vendors,
activities, and fun! Please
stop by the information tent
and welcome her to the farm
market family!
ers Farmers Market
…more than just a market!
• Live Entertainment
• Chef Demonstrations
• Health Education
• Horse Drawn
Wagon Rides
• Local Artisans
… and more!
Community West
Foundation Offers
Flexible Options
for Philanthropy
Giving Solutions - The Appeal of
Donor-Advised Funds
The Invest West® Program at
Community West Foundation offers a
flexible range of philanthropic options
for donors and their advisers (see box
at right). The Foundation’s knowledge
of the community brings an innovative
spirit to philanthropy, leveraging
customized services, a dedicated board
and staff, and a neighbor helping
neighbor approach to building a
stronger community.
If you want to create an easy
and simple way to carry out your
philanthropic wishes, establishing
a Donor-Advised Fund through
Community West Foundation may be
the giving option for you! Here is how
Donor-Advised Funds work:
Donors can choose to contribute
cash, stocks, bonds, life insurance,
real estate or other assets to create
a Donor-Advised Fund. As with any
gift to charity, donors may deduct
the value of the gift from federal and
state taxes in the year they make the
donation, regardless of when the
funds are distributed from the account.
Ease of use is key for Donor-Advised
Funds. Donors can request funding for
charitable causes they value, reflecting
their personal interests. Community
West Foundation staff members provide
fund management and administrative
support to make the grant process easy,
taking care of the accounting, auditing,
fiscal management, and grant making
while keeping donor goals in mind.
A Donor-Advised Fund is a great
way to support your favorite charities.
Community West Foundation makes
the process effective for donors while
allowing gifts to have a greater impact
on the community. Last year, DonorAdvised Funds accounted for over
$200,000 in gifts to meet a wide range
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hungry to healing the sick.
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Cartridge World at
Kamm’s Plaza Gets
48 MPG!
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In April, Cartridge World gave up
the mini-van and purchased its first
hybrid synergy drive vehicle, a 2006
Toyota Prius.
“We enjoyed having a minivan for the
kids,” says Anthony ElBiry, co-owner of
the Kamm’s store. “But the mileage was
too much to swallow when we took it
out on deliveries.”
The ElBiry’s minivan averaged
between 17 and 26 MPG. When the
gas budget for this one vehicle began
teetering into the hundreds of dollars
per month, they knew it was time to
make a change.
“Anything we can do, any move we
can make to walk the walk of doing
our best to be an environmentally
responsible business, is a step in the
right direction” said Josie ElBiry. “We
love the efficiency and not having to
fill up every week!”
Josette Street of Southland Avenue worked with
her Davita Dialysis Teammates from Strongsville,
Rocky River, Middleburg Heights, and Parma to
do a spring clean up of the Cleveland Police and
Firefighters Memorial on Saturday, May 10th,
collecting over 12 bags of debris.
Bottom row, from left: Patricia Tate, Ann Vogt,
and Brittany Plute. Top row, from left: Bev
Schauer, Jackie Wagner, Paula Hyre, Bill Dilley
and Josette Street (not pictured- Dori DeRenzis).
A BIG thanks from the community!
Cartridge World’s Toyota Prius is
averaging 48 MPG, and is completely
fit to handle delivery loads as well as
the whole family. “Of course, driving
by the gas station every day and just
waving to people is the best part!” said
Anthony.
Cartridge World at Kamm’s Plaza
makes a compelling offer: customers
can get high quality ink and toner
cartridges at up to 50% off the retail
price. At the same time, customers
reduce their own carbon footprint and
support one of Kamm’s very own green
businesses.
Cartridge World currently recycles
all internally used paper, plastic, and
metal. And the owners spend 10% to
15% of their monthly grocery budget
on local, natural foods.
For more info, contact Anthony or
Josie ElBiry at 216-251-6300 or email at
info393@cartridgeworldusa.com.
Volunteers give Police & Firefighters
Memorial a Spring Cleaning
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Travels the Neighborhood
If you need to get around right here
in the neighborhood, consider hopping
aboard the RTA Circulator Bus. For only
$1, you can travel to the following main
stops or anywhere in between:
West Park Rapid Station
John Marshall High School
Rockport Library
Puritas Park Shopping Center
Marc’s Plaza
West Park Healthcare Center
Puritas-West 150th Rapid Station
Gunning Park Recreation Center
Fairview Hospital
Rego’s Fresh Market at Kamm’s Plaza
The bus is number 809, and you can
hail it anywhere along the route. The
bus leaves West Park Rapid Station at
5:40 in the morning on weekdays and
circulates the neighborhood returning
to West Park Rapid at around 7:25
p.m. for the night. The bus circulates
roughly every 45 minutes. The hours
are different for Saturdays, and the
circulator doesn’t run on Sundays
or holidays. A route map is available
at www.gcrta.org/maps-schedules.
asp. For more information, call the
RTAnswerline at (216) 621-9500 TDD
(216) 781-4271.
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Exterior Paint Program
Sponsored by the City of Cleveland,
the program is administered in Ward
21 by KCDC as our way of contributing
to the beauty of our neighborhood’s
homes. Paint Program participants
receive vouchers for free exterior
paint and prep supplies in exchange
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practices. Paint program applications
are available now thru July 31st for
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Residential Programs or contact Chris
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Kamms Corner
Three Students Earn Police/Firefighter Memorial Scholarships
In a ceremony at St. Joseph Academy last month, three local students received a
certificate and check for $1,000 to be used toward education. They were recipients
of the 2007 West Park Police and Firefighters Memorial Scholarship program.
Money for the scholarships is primarily raised through the annual Heroes Run,
taking place this year on September 21st.
The Heroes Run also supports the West Park Police and Firefighters Memorial. The
Memorial itself is set in the Memorial Walkway along the west side of Rocky River
Drive. At its center is the Memorial, a granite and bronze sculpture overlooking
the scenic Metropark. Designed by local artist and sculptor Paula Blackmon it
not only represents the tremendous sacrifice made by local Police Officers and
Firefighters, but also offers their families and the community a gathering place to
honor their memory.
Scholarship recipient Molly Butler,
sophomore and honor student at St.
Joseph Academy and daughter of
patrolman Thomas C. Butler.
From left: Kevin Cooney (Local 93 Firefighters Union), Thomas McCartney
(Commander First District, Cleveland Police Department), Grace Leon
(scholarship recipient’s mother), Timothy O’Toole (Chief, Cleveland Fire
Department), Justin Leon (scholarship recipient), Hector Chavez (Deputy
Chief-Field Operations Cleveland Police Department), Tom Ross (Secretary,
Cleveland Police Patrolman’s Association). Justin is the son of Wayne Leon who
was killed in the line of duty in June 2000. Justin attends St. Mark School.
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Puritas Springs
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Remembered
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Remember the Puritas Springs
Park Entrance Archway?
In keeping with the spirit of the upcoming
West Park Historical Society tribute to the
memory of Puritas Springs Park (see ad
on page 9), local craftsman and coaster
enthusiast, Jim Kelly (right) recreated a large
scale model of the classic entrance to the
park. The model has been placed on display
at Puritas Nursery for all to enjoy. Jim also
has built a scale replica of the famed Cyclone
roller coaster in his basement.
Puritas Spring Park was an 80-acre
picnic ground and amusement park
founded by John E. Gooding in 1898
in what was then Rockport Township.
Located along Puritas Road overlooking
the Rocky River valley, it was operated
for 60 years through three generations
of the Gooding family, closing in
1958.
Join the West Park Historical Society
in commemorating Puritas Springs Park
on Sunday, June 8th, from noon to 5
p.m., at the 100th Bomb Group, 20920
Brookpark Road, in the Rosenthal
Room and on the adjacent outdoor
patio. There will be historical photos
on display, memorabilia, videos, games,
and treats for everyone’s enjoyment.
Safari Jane, of Jungle Larry’s TV Circus,
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Cyclone Roller Coaster has become a
legend since its 1928 opening as the
largest, fastest wooden coaster of the
era, comprising 5,000 feet of track. The
Cyclone made the two 90-foot drops
into the dark, heavily wooded ravine, a
high turn along the edge of a 500-foot
valley wall, and several fast aero-dips
and bone-jarring curves before pulling
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Saint Joseph Academy
Students Travel to China
Nineteen students and Ms. Hanson, Associate Principal of
St. Joseph Academy, were recently accompanied by parents,
friends, and members of the board of directors for a tenday journey exploring China. “The trip was part of the 21st
century education being taught at St. Joseph Academy. We
are exposing our young women to the world. Earlier this
spring, a group of students spent Holy Week in Rome,”
said school Principal Audrey Menard. The trip to China was
put together by the United States-China Education Council
(USCEC)
The group traveled to the five most famous Chinese cities:
Beijing, Changchun, Suzhou, Tongli and Shanghai. They
met and interacted with Chinese educators and students,
and visited the home of Mrs. Xinming Tong in Changchun.
Mrs. Tong teaches Mandarin Chinese at St. Joseph Academy
through a grant from the United States State Department.
In addition to their educational opportunities, the group
experienced Chinese culture and society for a feel of real
Chinese life. They also toured the sight of the 2008 Olympics.
There were trips to sites of historical and cultural importance
such as the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City,
Summer Palace, Palace Museum of the Puppet Emperor
in Changchun, World Famous Sculptures Garden, worldfamous Chinese garden in Suzhou, a silk factory, Oriental
Venice, the historical Shanghai Bund, and the modern
cosmopolitan city of Shanghai.
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Sponsored by the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph,
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women an awakening to faith, mind and the world while
reflecting and celebrating God, community, and oneself.
See their ad on page 19.
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Women’s Leadership
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In April, St. Joseph Academy held its first Women’s
Leadership Symposium for students at the Academy.
According to Academy Principal Audrey Menard “We were
thrilled to offer our students access to so many distinguished
women leaders in a single day.” Forty-four women leaders
from the Greater Cleveland area held career sessions for
students throughout the day. The keynote was delivered by
Barbara Danforth, President and Chief Executive Officer of
the YWCA of Greater Cleveland, who spoke about obtaining
the education and knowledge women need to succeed
and being open to opportunities to succeed in today’s
business environment.
There was also a panel discussion about women leaders
in the public service sector featuring St. Joseph Academy
graduate and Mayor Eileen Ann Patton of Fairview Park,
Mayor Pamela E. Bobst of Rocky River, and Mayor Deborah
L. Sutherland of Bay Village. They were interviewed by
the advanced placement (AP) Government students on
their experiences as female leaders of their respective
communities and how they work to bring their communities
together.
Additional speakers included two distinguished women,
Jacklyn Chisholm, Ph.D., the Vice President of Planning and
Institutional Relations at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
and Museum and Sherri Crahen, Ph.D., Dean of Students
at John Carroll University, who shared their insights on
college and career readiness.
Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis, President of St. Joseph
Academy and the 2007 recipient of the Athena Award
recognizing women in leadership, said, “The symposium is
an important aspect of our 21st century education initiative.
These women leaders are role models to our students.
When they share their experiences in an interactive format,
they provide real-world lessons that truly inspire future
leaders. Our mission includes educating young women
for compassionate leadership and service in a global
society.”
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St. Joseph Academy.
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Construction begins
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On May 22nd, cheers went up at a
groundbreaking ceremony to herald
the construction of eight townhomes
in the 3200 block of Warren Road. Steve
Lorenz, Executive Director of KCDC
opened the ceremony and introduced
Ward 21 Councilman Martin Keane.
After a few words from the councilman
and the developers, ceremonial shovels
of dirt were turned to signal the start of
construction. Also attending were City
An architect’s drawing provides a preview of the upcoming Casa Romana Townhomes.
of Cleveland staff members, local real
estate professionals, members of the KCDC board, and Father Remus Grama of St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church,
which is next to the land and its former owner.
The new townhomes will feature open floor plans of 1600 square feet and include a home office, two or three bedrooms,
two-and-a-half baths, kitchen, and living room. Each townhome will have a two-car attached garage in back.
The development team is comprised of the Teresi brothers, Tony and Jimmy, along with Steve Strnisha, Cleveland’s
former finance director. They built the Random Road lofts in Little Italy and the Francis Court Gables in South Euclid.
The Kamm’s location is only 10 minutes from downtown Cleveland, 10 to 12 minutes from the airport, and 5 minutes
to the Metropark!
The City of Cleveland offers 15-year tax abatement on new home construction, a substantial savings to new homebuyers.
If you are interested in learning more, please call Steve Lorenz at 216-252-6559, ext 1100.
Kiwanis Club Serves West Park
A non-denominational community service organization, the West Park Kiwanis
Club has been serving our community for more than 80 years. Club members are
volunteers from a variety of professions, who provide support through fundraising
efforts, working on committees, and participating in community events. The club
donates over $10,000 each year to community service projects such as Meals on
Wheels, YMCA, Youth Challenge, Special Olympics, and more.
These donations are all made possible through events such as their spaghetti
dinners and pancake breakfasts. They also coordinate the Independence Day
Parade for which participants are asked a small fee of $25. (See Around the
Corners for details.)
An international organization, Kiwanis is headquartered in Indianapolis,
Indiana, and is made up of approximately 8,000 clubs in 96 countries with
over 260,000 adult members. Members of Kiwanis place special emphasis on
service to children and youth, both through international initiatives intended
to improve the quality of life of children around the world, and through their
service leadership programs, made up of about 7,000 youth clubs with about
320,000 youth members. The West Park Kiwanis works with a Key Club at St.
Joseph Academy and a newly started K-Kids club at Riverside School. Both are
service organizations support by Kiwanis.
By the way, the name “Kiwanis” was adapted from the expression “Nunc Keewanis” in the Otchipew (Native American) language, meaning, “we trade” or
“we share our talents.”
Luncheon meetings are held at River’s Edge, 3430 Rocky River Drive at noon
on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Board meetings are held at the
Public House on the second Tuesday of the month at noon. If you are interested
in joining the club, call Cliff LaRoque at 216-252-1364 for more information.
Current Kiwanis Officers: President – Frank Simecek; Secretary – Dr. Dave
Glynn; Treasurer – Nick Daugenti; Immediate Past President – Heidi HerzogDietz; Bulletin Editor – Cliff LaRocque.
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Les Ackerman (right) pours pancake batter on
the hot griddle at St. Joseph Academy for a recent
pancake breakfast.
Dale Heyink and Don Long enjoy a Kiwanis lunch
meeting at River’s Edge.
Cleveland Hopkins
Airport Update
…by Ricky D. Smith, Director,
Cleveland Airport System
We’re glad to have this opportunity
to talk to our neighbors in the Kamm’s
Corners, West Park area. No doubt
you’ve seen first hand the extent
of the transformation the airport is
undergoing, especially as you drive
by the airfield perimeter. Last year, we
began uncoupling the runway closest
to the terminal (6R/24L) from our
crosswind runway that runs parallel
to Brookpark Road. This work was
necessary to minimize the intersection
of the two runways to increase airfield
safety. However, the work has also
afforded us a wonderful opportunity!
The 1,000 feet we removed to uncouple
the two crossing runways was added
to the southern end of the runway
keeping its length at 9,000 feet, but
during construction, allocations were
made to add yet another 1,000 feet to
this runway ultimately finishing it out
this year at 10,000 feet. This additional
1,000 feet will give CLE the opportunity
for more “longer haul” nonstop flights.
This is crucial since airports are major
economic engines for their regions.
CLE’s ability to offer expanded services
to our air carriers can attract and retain
the type of flights we need to keep our
region attractive to business worldwide.
There is much going on inside too!
Passengers are already enjoying the
new technology in the terminal and
concourses with our new information
kiosks including Bluetooth technology.
We’re proud to be the first US airport
to offer this service. Work has already
begun on the new retail concessions
program at CLE. This ongoing project
will transform the retail, food, and
beverage options in the airport to
popular national brands and offer a
regional flavor at the same time. Perhaps
best of all, these new options will have
“street-pricing.” You’ll pay at the airport
the same price you would pay around
the corner from your house for the
same product!
this is just the tip of the iceberg as they
say! Everyday at CLE you can see that
we are Going Places - we aren’t sitting
still for a minute inside and outside.
Our goal is to position CLE as the best
performing airport in the industry,
making it your preferred gateway to
wherever you want to go.
We expanded our on-airport parking
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overwhelming response, we are in the
process of adding more parking value
right outside our doors, including a new
valet service slated to open soon. And all
We are very enthusiastic and excited
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New Fairview
Hospital Program
Cuts Heart Attack
Response Times
Thanks to a program called Code
Crimson, medical professionals at
Fairview Hospital are reducing the
amount of time it takes to treat heart
attack victims who have confirmed
ST Segment Elevation Myocardial
Infarction (STEMI). Code Crimson is a
unified effort among a designated team
of hospital staff members to provide
speedy and optimal care for these
critically ill patients.
“After looking at best practices,
including how sister hospital Hillcrest
cut their heart attack response times
in half, we decided to implement a
Code Crimson program of our own
here at Fairview,” says John Tafuri,
MD, Fairview’s director of emergency
medicine. “By intervening earlier, we’re
starting to bring about better outcomes
for our patients, and that is extremely
rewarding.”
“Our goal is to outperform the
national benchmark,” he adds. “But
when it comes down to it, the
important thing is that we’re reducing
the time it takes for patients to receive
life-saving interventions. This is all
due to an extraordinary collaboration
between pre-hospital providers, the
emergency department staff, and
clinical and operational personnel at
the hospital.”
A hospital’s treatment time for heart
attack is referred to as door-to-balloon
time because it is measured from the
moment a patient enters the hospital
to the time at which their blocked
artery is opened (usually with balloon
inflation). With the implementation of
Code Crimson, Hillcrest has been able
to reduce its average door-to-balloon
time to well below 90 minutes, which
is the national standard established by
the American Heart Association.
According to Dr. Tafuri, EMS
providers are an integral part of the
Code Crimson program. When STEMIs
are suspected, the squads can transmit
electrocardiogram (EKG) readings to
the hospital’s emergency department
staff, which use the readings to confirm
a STEMI and call a Code Crimson, so
that the team is assembled and ready
to swing into action when the patient
arrives.
The Code Crimson team is an “oncall” team with a cardiologist available
24 hours a day. When the team needs
to be mobilized, every member of the
team is contacted simultaneously and
rushes to the scene. Members are drawn
from various areas of the hospital and
include interventional cardiologists,
cardiac catheterization laboratory
staff, laboratory and pharmacy
representatives, and ED technicians,
nurses, and physicians.
Mom’s Cellar
opens at
Fairview Hospital
“Mom’s Cellar is truly a pantry filled
with such empathy and concern, and
pure desire of our hospital family to
help each other,” states Jan Murphy,
president of Fairview Hospital. “I am so
proud of the cellar and the generous
donations from employees. It is so
wonderful to help our own. And we
have no idea how many of our own
are in need.”
Fairview Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic
hospital and one of the nation’s 100
Top Hospitals(r), is a faith-based, notfor-profit 499-bed hospital dedicated
to providing high quality, patientfocused health care. Fairview Hospital
contributes significant amounts of
uncompensated and charitable care
to the community as well as many free
health screenings and programs. For
more information, please visit www.
fairviewhospital.org.
Food Panty to Help
Employees in Need
Fairview Hospital opened a new
food pantry, called Mom’s Cellar, to
help employees in times of financial
hardship. Since December of 2007,
it has been supported by employee
donations and the hospital’s Credit
Union. Based on an honor system,
employees can visit the pantry every
two weeks and help themselves to items
they need.
Avon Lake resident, Linda O’Donnell,
director of Case Management, noticed
that there were hospital employees in
need due to personal circumstances,
poor financial management, and just
general hard times. She thought it
would be helpful to start a pantry of
canned goods and paper products. “I
remember when I was younger I used
to go to my mom’s house and ask for
food and household items I needed,
like paper towels or canned soup,”
O’Donnell recalls. “My mom would tell
me to go downstairs in the cellar and
help myself. So, I thought I would use
the same concept and get donations,
and in honor of my mom start Mom’s
Cellar for our employees.”
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Fairview Hospital Employee Nancy Fabry checks
the goods in Mom’s Cellar, a food pantry for
hospital employees.
Become A Friend of
Kamm’s Now
We appreciate our Friends of
Kamm’s Corners — neighbors just
like you! With generous support
from the community, we continue
to promote, develop, and guide the
Kamm’s Corners neighborhood as
the best place to live, work, shop,
worship, and play. Some of our
Friends have been with us for more
than two decades! If you are not
currently a Friend, please send in
the membership form on this page
with your membership donation of
$20 or more to receive a membership
card that may be used for discounts
on goods or services at participating
businesses in Ward 21. The kinds of
discounts being offered vary, so check
with each merchant for the details.
KCDC has been working for you and
your community for 30 years. We are
your neighborhood-based, non-profit
community development corporation
responsible for administering the
Storefront Renovation program,
producing Kamm’s Corners Magazine,
and planning neighborhood events
like Asphalt Cinema, the Kamm’s
Corners Farmers Market, and many
other activities.
By joining the Kamm’s Corners
team, you help protect the investment
you’ve made in your home because
we are always working toward
positive change in this community.
You are why we strive so hard to
keep Kamm’s Corners the envy of all
Cleveland!
To continue our good work, we
need your continued support. Please
become a Friend of Kamm’s Corners if
you haven’t already joined. Complete
the form and send it in with your
donation. And, if you own a business
here, consider becoming a business
member. Call Marilyn Osborne at
216-252-6559, ext. 1600 for more
information.
Mail to: 17407 Lorain Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland OH, 44111
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o $20
o $50
o $100 o $250 o $500
o $1,000 o Other _____________
All amounts are greatly appreciated. Please use “Other” for amounts less than $20. Donations of $20 or more receive a Friend of Kamm’s Corners
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Your information is strictly confidential. We will NEVER provide your information to third party marketers.
o Please send me the KCDC E-Newsletter to the above e-mail address.
o I am interested in volunteering to assist with community projects or events.
You may also contribute by calling (216) 252-6559, extension 1000.
Please visit www.kammscorners.com often for more information and community news!
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Age Line Home Health & Activities
The Beauty Spot
BJ’s Diamond Mine
Classy K-9z Pet Boutique & Spa
ConservAir
CPR Ohio
MaryAnn Boyer, CPA
Cartridge World
Jason Doerschuk, DDS
Dragon Towers
Electric Beach
Ganley Dodge
Harry’s Place
Hastings Home Health
Kamm’s Corners Chiropractic
Kamm’s Plaza Pet & Supply
Leusch Insurance Agency
Michelle Mehaffey - Realty One
Oriental Palace Buffet
Outlaw Productions
Puritas Nursery
Savor the Moment Coffee House
Schreibman Jewelers
Time for Change Hypnosis
T.J.’s Butcher Block & Deli
West Park Massotherapy
West Park Station
Wireless Toyz
Al & Janis Abel
Ms. Judy Khoury
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Almady
Joe & Carol Kurilec
Jeanne Anderson
Emily & Mike Larkin
Steve Andras
Carl & Marge Lorenzo
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Betz
Robert & Carol Lorig
Kathryn Brock
Brian & Mary McGraw
Mr. & Mrs. William Busch
Bruce & Donna McKay
James P. Caffrey
Ms. Jule E. Miller
Cecil & Janet Campbell
Rita Misch
Ms. Kathleen Cicerchi
Joe Modarelli & April McLeod
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cifranik
Robert W. Murnan
Jean A. Clark
Jeanne Priebe
Michael Clock
Mike Reading Sr.
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Hazel Schnabel
Ms. Pat Gerron
Wanda L. Scott
Ron & Beth Gibson
Bob & Alice Stern
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony W. Grdina
Hilda M. Uhlik
Dennis & Kathy Harvanec
Lucille K. Ursem
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Herman & Martha Hasselbrack
Ed & Jean Vine
The West Shore Rotary
Doug & Kathleen Henderson
Connie Zingale
Ron & Pat Kestranek
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Home Health & Activity Center
15803 Lorain Ave.
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Agencies - Home Health & Activities
Age Line Home and Health
Priority Home Health Care
Air Conditioning & Heating Systems
ConservAir
Attorneys
Ronald A. Apelt
James R. Foos, Jr.
Automotive Services
Aamco Transmissions
George’s Extreme Auto
Kamm’s Corners Auto Body
White Wheel Aligning Service, Inc.
Automobile Dealers
Ganley Dodge West
Ganley Ford West
Bakery
Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins
Jasmine Bakery
Banks
Chase Bank
Charter One Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Key Bank
National City Bank
Beauty Salons
The Beauty Spot
Diamond Beauty Salon
Car Wash
Fairview Park Car Wash
Joseph Faust, D.D.S.
Jason A. Doerschuk, D.D.S.
James W. Hovanec, D.D.S.
Casey O’Conor, DDS
Riveredge Dentistry
Westpark Dental Associates
Drug Stores
Walgreens
Employment Services
Global Technical Recruiters
Event Planning
Custom Cleveland
Financial Services
MaryAnn Boyer, CPA
Practical Financial Planning
Fitness & Health Services
Anytime Fitness
Curves
ProFitness
Puma Yoga
River’s Edge
West Park YMCA
Florists
Al Wilhelmy’s Flowers
Elegance That’s Affordable Florals
Funeral Services
Chambers Funeral Home
Corrigan DiCicco Funeral Home
David G. Martens & Son Funeral Home
Furniture & Carpeting
Carpet Center USA
Elgin Furniture
Garden Centers
Puritas Nursery & Garden Center
Home Improvement & Maintenance
The Coin Shop
Carol & John’s Comic Book Shop
Computers/Printing Supplies/Electronics
Cartridge World
Wireless Toyz
Contractors
American Abatement
John Jontony
Northern Ohio Interiors
Convenience Stores
Charlie’s Deli & Beverage
Corporate & Foundation Sponsors
The Plain Dealer
Ely Enterprises, Inc.
Kamm Foundation
Obstalden Corporation
PPG Industries
Red Seal Electric Company
Credit Unions
Firefighters Community Credit Union
OLA Federal Credit Union
Dental Laboratories
Salem Dental Laboratory, Inc.
Photograpy & Commercial Art Services
Chuck Humbert Imaging
Outlaw Productions
Printing
Phil Vedda & Sons Printing
Restaurants / Entertainment
Back Stage Bar
BJ’s Diamond Mine
Cone Zone & Grill
Harry’s Place
Jackie Chen’s Dragon Towers
Oriental Palace Buffet
Price’s Pub
Popeye’s Chicken
Public House
Red Lantern
Smedley’s Bar & Grille
Top Dog
West Park Station
West Park Village Tavern
Real Estate
Century 21
Scott Day – Keller Williams
Kamcor Realty Company
Michelle Mehaffey – Realty One
Montlack Realty (Stuart House)
Preferred Properties Realty, Inc.
Progressive Urban Real Estate
Puritas Park Homeowners Association
Joseph Rutkowski - RE/MAX Pros
Senior Living
Insurance
Comics/Periodicals
Classy K-9z Boutique & Spa
Kamm’s Plaza Pet and Supply
Fairview Hospital
MetroHealth West Park Medical
Coffee Houses
Coins
Pet Shops & Services
Schools
Hospitals / Emergency Rooms
Common Grounds
Savor the Moment
Airport Mini Storage
Home Seller Solutions
U-Haul of Cleveland
Arclight Glassworks
Industrial Tech Roofing
Landscaping Ideas
NRP Contractors
Pavement Maintenance Specialists
Wiemels-Hiros Plumbing Company
Catering
Thumbs Up Deli
Moving & Storage
Campanella Insurance
Janet Garcia Insurance Agency
Leusch Insurance Services
Ryan Devins Agency
Jewelry / Watch Repair
Boulevard Clock & Watch Repair
Schreibman Jewelers West
Yvonne’s Jewelers
Laundramats / Dry Cleaning
Handee Cleaners
Northern Ohio Cleaners
Meat & Deli, Grocery – Retail
K & K Portage Market, Inc.
Seven Seas Seafood
T.J.’s Butcher Block & Deli
Medical & Health Services
Classic Medical Staffing
CPROhio
Hastings Home Health
Kamm’s Corners Chiropractic
Manor Care
Time For Change - Hypnosis
West Park Massotherapy
West Park Vision Clinic
Motorcycles, Scooters & Personal Transportation
Harley-Davidson Sales Company, Inc.
Birchwood School
John Marshall High School Alumni
Association, Inc.
Newton D. Baker Elementary School
St. Joseph Academy
West Park Lutheran Schools Assn.
Franciscan Village
Larchwood Village Retirement Community
Shopping Centers
Kamms Plaza Shopping Center
Social Service & Non-Profit Organizations
Cleveland Action to Support Housing
Fairview - West Park Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club of West Park
Neighborhood Housing Services
Northcoast Health Ministry
West Park Early Childhood PTA
West Park Historical Society
Tanning Salons
The Electric Beach Tanning
Veterinary Services
Cleveland Animal Hospital
West Park Animal Hospital
Video Rental
Family Video
Worship
Bethany English Lutheran Church
Congregation of St. Joseph
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Our Lady of Angels Church
St. Mark Catholic Church
St. Mark Episcopal Church
St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
St. Patrick Church
West Park Christian Reformed Church
West Park United Church of Christ
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Fairview Hospital delivers comprehensive care for children, including:
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the highest medical rating
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• The only West Side hospital that offers pediatric and neonatal fellowship
trained anesthesiologists
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• Over 100 pediatricians located in neighborhoods near you
To sign your child up for a free ID kit, or to use our extensive Health Information
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