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Volume 17, Number 3 ✜ Summer 2009
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From the Director
Regular readers of this magazine know that we always take the “glass is half
full” approach to our content. There are so many sources for “bad” news, especially economic news, we feel it’s important to point out that there is still plenty
to celebrate in our neck of the woods. Here are a few for starters…
• A new Mexican restaurant, “Si Señor” has signed as a tenant for the former
Kilbane’s Tavern. It should be open by holiday season, following the complete restoration of the building. We are excited to have a new choice in the neighborhood.
• The Police and Firefighters Memorial was recently completed with the installation
of the final six metal sculptures by artist Brinsley Tyrell.
• Solar lighting was installed in Alger Cemetery by the Chatfield Block Club.
• The new Garfield Elementary School was dedicated and is now open.
But wait, there’s more! Check out the additional news below and related information in the pages of this magazine.
Here at our “KCDC Building” (17401-7 Lorain) we have recently welcomed
a new office of the US Census Bureau in the former Elgin Furniture space. We
wish to thank the City of Cleveland for the financing on the project. The office
brings forty jobs to the neighborhood, and one of them could be yours. See the
article on page 6.
The Streetscape Improvement Project continues to move along. Soon the
overhead wires and poles will be replaced by decorative street lighting, and the
planters will be filled with trees and plants. The project, scheduled for completion
late this fall, has spawned lots of interest in the neighborhood. We suspect that
you’ll see many of the available storefronts filled in the future.
Enjoy the fall! And, don’t forget the Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market continues
through the end of October with 30 vendors, live entertainment, and weekly chef
demonstrations. If you haven’t been there, you’re missing a neighborhood gem!
Come up for lunch and say hello. The Farmers Market is located behind Walgreens
in the municipal parking lot and takes place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. each and every
Sunday, rain or shine — and there’s been a lot of shine!
Remember to shop locally to support our merchants, watch out for kids going
to and from school, and as always, let us know how we’re doing.
Our Cover: The luscious display of fresh produce gracing our cover was taken by Joe Outlaw
at the White Family Farm booth at the August 23, 2009 Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market. The
commanding figure in the upper right hand corner is none other than long-time market vendor
Cowboy George of p’Zazz Hot Sauces & Rubs!
Pat McCafferty
Vice-President...
Steve Lorenz
Executive Director
Kamm’s Corners Magazine is published by Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation in the months of February, May,
August, and November. Kamm’s Corners Magazine, its management, and Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation are
not responsible for any representations and/or warranties, oral or written, made by our advertisers. Print run: 11,000.
Readership: over 18,000. Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation, 17407 Lorain Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland,
Ohio, 44111-5538. Phone: 216-252-6559. Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation is the non-profit, neighborhood
based non-profit planning and development organization serving the Kamm’s Corners community of Cleveland, Ohio.
It is the policy of Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation to neither endorse political candidates nor take a stand on
ballot issues. E-mail KCDC at info@kammscorners.com. Visit our web site at kammscorners.com.
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Marlene Herman
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Secretary...
Rick Kolar
Colleen Gilson
Trustees...
Therese Chambers Arth
Mary McGraw
Steve Morey
Joe Outlaw
Paul Palmentera
Aaron Pechota
George Pofok
Paul Slebodnik
KCDC Staff
Steve Lorenz
Executive Director
Chris Frohring
Neighborhood Real Estate Planner
Cynthia Janis
Manager, Commercial Development
Marilyn Osborne
Community Relations Coordinator
Tom Keating
Residential Services Coordinator
Jackie Wohleber
Manager, Office Operations
Magazine Staff
Marilyn Osborne
Editor in Chief, Advertising
Joe Outlaw
Asst. Editor, Design & Typesetting
Cynthia Janis
Contributing Editor
Chris Frohring
Contributing Editor
Jackie Wohleber
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Mission Statement
“To promote,
develop, and guide
the Kamm’s Corners
neighborhood as the
best place to live,
work, shop, worship,
and play.”
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Around the
Corners
The Kamm’s Corners Farmers
Market remains open on Sundays
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the
end of October. Stop by for locally
grown fresh produce, baked goods,
cheese, organic meats, honey, herbs,
and flowering plants. Prepared foods
are available along with cooking
demonstrations, live entertainment,
and a wellness feature. Beginning in
November, the market will open once a
month indoors. See article on page 21.
Small existing and emerging businesses may qualify for a micro loan. If
you have been unable to secure traditional funding for your small business,
come to a free workshop about how to
prepare and submit a micro loan package. Experts from WECO Fund, Inc.
Microenterprise Center will be in
our community room on September
22nd from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn from
them about WECO micro loans ranging from $500 to $35,000. To register
for the workshop, call 216-458-0250.
Visit wecofund.com for more information.
This fall the West Park Historical
Society (WPHS) will be publishing Then and Now in West Park, a
book-length compilation of old photos
side-by-side with pictures of the same
locations as they appear today. This
fascinating look at historic buildings,
old intersections, lost roads, and forgotten railroad crossings would make
a great gift for the holidays. Watch
for more information in our next
magazine.
Save the date of November 12th
as the WPHS and historical societies from Rocky River, Fairview
Park, and Lakewood will be holding a special presentation about
the Interurbans of Rockport.
Interurbans were a major network of
local electric railroads that began
in the early 1900s and ended in 1938.
Details will be provided in an upcoming e-newsletter and on the KCDC
website.
The West Park Branch of the
Cleveland Library (3805 West 157th
Street) offers free computer training.
Stop in the library for a schedule of
classes – or call 216-623-7102 to ask
about individual computer training
opportunities in job search basics,
such as creating a resume and posting
it on line. Visit www.clc.cpl.org for a
complete list of classes.
Many thanks to two landscaping companies for “adopting” and
maintaining the planters along Rocky
River Drive near Lorain Avenue, free
of charge. Landscaping Ideas cares
for those on the Northeast side and
Cactus Jack Landscaping has
taken one on the Southeast side. Both
are well tended with gorgeous plants
and flowers for all to enjoy in the midst
of the streetscape construction. We offer our deep gratitude on behalf
of everyone here. When looking for
landscaping services, please consider
them. For Landscaping Ideas, call Liz
(Thomma) Szyarto at 216-252-1231.
For Cactus Jack Landscaping, call
Jack Kinzie at 216-251-0054.
The West Park Early Childhood
PTA (WPECPTA) is holding their
first meeting of the year on September
17th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary’s
Roman Orthodox Cathedral,
Warren Road (no affiliation). The
event is free. Meet other families in
the area and learn about the activities,
education, and support being offered.
WPECPTA is a nonprofit group open
to anyone with children ages 0-6. It
promotes family friendly, healthy
activities for parents and toddlers on
the west side of Cleveland. Check out
their website at www.westparkpta.org.
Looking for gently used infant, toddler, and children’s toys or accessories?
Or do you have some to sell? The West
Park Early Childhood PTA Kids
Resale Event takes place on October
3rd at St. Joseph Academy, 3430
Rocky River Drive. Admission for the
early bird sale (8-9 a.m.) is $5. Only
$1 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Pam at 216-941-5054
or visit www.westparkpta.org.
Our Lady of Angels (OLA)
Church puts on its annual fall festival September 11th, 12th, and 13th at
3644 Rocky River Drive. This popular
event features rides, food, and casino
games. A raffle will be held Sunday at
10 p.m. for a grand prize of $10,000.
Second prize is $500, and third prize
is $200. For more information, please
call the church at 216-252-2332.
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The 5th Annual Cleveland
Senior Walk takes place on Tuesday,
October 6th at Cleveland City
Hall, Mall C, 601 Lakeside Avenue.
Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. and
the walk starts at 10 a.m. Bring comfortable shoes. T-shirts and pedometers will be provided for this two-mile
fun walk. For more information, call
216-664-2833.
Have you ever lived on Greenwood
Avenue? The folks there are looking
for YOU to attend a Greenwood
Grand Reunion on Sunday,
September 20th. Past residents of
Greenwood Avenue of all ages and
generations can join the fun! There
will be a clambake, a presentation by
the West Park Historical Society,
and sharing fond memories and friendships made throughout the years.
Please call Pam Marlowe (216-6713357), Linda Gatain (216-252-1368),
or Jean Antonelli (216-941-5877) for
more information.
Experience Corps is looking
for older adults who would like to
mentor one fourth grade student
for one or two lunch hours a week.
This volunteer program is hosted by
RSVP of Greater Cleveland. Your
caring relationship with a student
could result in improved attendance,
academic attitude, social skills, and
self-esteem for a child. Contact Carol
Hasek, Mentoring Coordinator,
at 216-391-9500 ext. 125 or e-mail
chasek@rsvpcleveland.org.
Bedside Angels is a new service
for Fairview Hospital patients
who have limited visitors or who are
unconscious. The Bedside Angel will
spend time sitting at the bedside of
a patient, talking and providing the
warmth of another human being. It is
sad to know that there are those who
are alone, without the comfort of others. The Bedside Angel will meet with
the patient at various times during
the patient’s hospitalization. If you or
anyone you know could benefit from
visits from a Bedside Angel while at
Fairview Hospital, please don’t hesitate to contact Linda O’Donnell at
216-476-7417.
Calling all seniors! Who said
there’s no such thing as a free lunch?
Larchwood Place offers a free
lunch and activity for seniors on the
third Wednesday of every month from
noon to 3 p.m. All you have to do to
qualify is be a senior citizen living in
the Kamm’s Corners community and
call the front desk for your reservation
by the Friday before the Wednesday
you plan to attend. Call 216-941-6100.
The 8th Annual Cleveland
Heroes Run is set for Sunday,
September 20th at 8:30 a.m. The event
honors the memory of West Park
Cleveland Police and Firefighters
who have died in the line of duty.
To register for the 5-mile run or
2-mile run/walk, call Tom Ross at
216-990-8117 or visit the website at
www.clevelandheroesrun.com.
Members of the West ParkFairview Family YMCA are as
thrilled as the staff over their newly
refinished gym floor. One member said,
“I didn’t know I needed to bring my
shades to play basketball inside today.”
Monic Hill, Executive Director,
sends special thanks to NorthShore
Flooring and Lubrizol for donating
the work – and the shine!
A new West Park-based business
started in May – The Dog Class.
Their motto is “Training Dogs, One
Human at a Time.” The owner, professional dog trainer and behavioral
specialist Marie-Josée Gatian said,
“We use only behavior reward techniques and focus on leadership skills
necessary for a well-trained dog.”
Group classes are six weeks long in
one-hour sessions. Private lessons are
also available for more complicated
problems. Call 216-224-2712 or visit
www.thedogclass.com for more information or to enroll.” See ad on page 22.
Pick up free Downtown Kamm’s
Corners Halloween Trick or Treat
bags for your children! These bags are
filled with merchant discount coupons
and goodies. Check the KCDC website
in mid-September for more details
and a list of participating Downtown
Kamm’s Corners merchants.
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… by Councilman Marty Keane
News from Ward 21 and City Hall
Dear Neighbors:
What a great summer! Thank
you for taking time out of your busy
schedule to enjoy our neighborhood.
The crowds at the 4th of July parade,
the parks, the block parties, the
farmers market, and our downtown
business district are a testament to our
vibrant life in West Park.
As always, please remember
that our fine schools are back in
session. Slow down and recognize
that the safety of our children is our
responsibility as they travel to and
from school. Remember our side
streets are not shortcuts but places
with homes and children. Obey the
speed limit, even as the speed of our
daily lives continues to increase.
A few residents moved away since
the Ohio Supreme Court determined
our residency requirement to be
unconstitutional. Certainly not the
exodus as predicted by the local
media. While I have deep concerns
about the long-term implications this
ruling could have on our Home Rule
authority, I am not concerned about
the vitality of our neighborhoods. The
outpouring of support for West Park is
inspiring with phone calls and e-mails
as well as the frequent shout on the
street: “I’m staying.”
Of greater concern is the future of
St. Patrick Church. Many know of the
Bishop’s decision to close the church
and merge the parish with the worship
site to be Ascension. The ramifications
go well beyond religion or faith and
directly impact our neighborhoods.
Please join us in St. Pat’s Church
every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. for a
vigil and to learn how you can help to
“Save St. Pat’s.”
Bids have been submitted for
the resurfacing of Puritas Avenue
this year. Mayor Jackson remains
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committed to getting this project
completed before winter. The
contractor will soon be selected
and construction will begin almost
immediately. The funding will come
from the City’s Capital Improvement
Fund and would not have been
possible without Mayor Jackson
and Council President Sweeney
acknowledging the importance of this
project and the lifeline Puritas Avenue
serves to our neighborhoods.
The local Ward allocation for street
resurfacing was stretched to its limit.
Our streets continue to deteriorate at
a higher rate than funding comes in
resulting in fewer resurfaced streets
and more patching. Not filling pot
holes, but grinding out of the worst
parts and resurfacing those sections or
portions of the street. The $200,000
ward allocation goes quickly and the
parsing out of the funds is necessary
to address key infrastructure issues.
We also have a number of crosswalks
out of ADA compliance. These ramps
can be expensive and also come from
our Ward allocation. Thank you for
your patience and understanding as
we try to address all of your concerns.
While this summer showed
tremendous progress, this fall looks
to be even better for the community.
The Downtown Kamm’s Corners
Streetscape looks great and is nearly
complete, on time, and on budget.
Now the fun begins: watching as the
rejuvenation of our business district
takes hold. Please remain committed
and excited, realizing what a great
position we are in as we take on the
challenges ahead. Thank you for
all that you do to make this a great
community to live, work, and raise a
family. And, thank you for shopping
locally.
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Marty Ke
KCDC Building to
House 2010 U.S.
Census Office
Public Invited to
Kamm’s Calendar
Meet Airport Officials Keep the following dates
circled on your social
About Noise
calendars!
KCDC is proud to announce that
we have signed a lease to bring an office of the US Census Bureau to the
entire first floor of the KCDC Building
at 17401 Lorain Avenue. The office
will open in mid-September and will
bring upwards of 40 new jobs during
the time of the upcoming 2010 U.S.
Census, implement significant modern office upgrades to our building,
and provide an economic boost to the
neighborhood.
Cleveland Hopkins International
Airport is undergoing a series of noise
measurement tests called the Part
150 Study (named after Title 14 of
the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 150). As a component of the study,
the airport is holding a succession of
public meetings to communicate with
affected residents.
Since 1925
Puritas Nursery
and
Sundays through October 25
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
W. 168th & Albers Ave.
(Municipal Lot behind Walgreens)
Wine in the Holidays
Thursday, December 3
Our annual fundraiser held at
Puritas Nursery
The next community meetings will
be held:
Winter Wonderland
Wednesday, September 16th • 5-8 p.m.
Brook Park Recreation Center
17400 Holland Road
Brook Park, OH 44142
We appreciate the assistance of
the City of Cleveland, which not only
provided the lead that the Census was
looking for space, but also agreed to
provide a loan to enable us to make
the necessary improvements to our
building to meet their requirements.
Some hiring has been completed,
but if you would like to be considered
for employment by the Census, call
them at 866-861-2010 to apply.
Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market
Thursday, September 17th • 5-8 p.m.
Fairview Park City Hall
20777 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, OH 44126
A website dedicated to updating the
public on this project can be found at:
www.clenoisestudy.com.
Friday, December 4
Kamm’s Plaza
Indoor Farmers Market
Every Second Sunday
November through May
Cretan Center on W. 168 St.
For information regarding events
call 216-252-8559, ext. 1600 or visit
www.kammscorners.com.
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Rocksolid Stone
Works Becomes
Ohio’s First Stone
Fabrication Shop
to be Accredited
Through the
Marble Institute of
America (MIA)
Rocksolid Stone Works receives
coveted designation symbolizing
they are among the nation’s finest
in the natural stone industry.
KCDC business member, Rocksolid
Stone Works, a division of Wood
Dimensions Inc., has earned the coveted designation of Marble Institute
of America (MIA) Accredited Natural
Stone Fabricator. Accredited Natural
Stone Fabricators represent the best
companies that work on residential
projects such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Currently, only 25 Natural Stone
Fabricators in the country have
achieved accreditation, with Rocksolid
Stone Works being the first in Ohio.
Rocksolid Stone Works specializes
in creating superior natural stone
surfaces that are attractive while
providing functionality. The company
has been on the forefront of natural
stone fabrication and produces quality
products that interact with woodwork,
flooring, and lighting. The company
designs, custom fabricates, and installs stone applications for residential
and commercial clients.
“This accreditation is a symbol of
the dedication and professionalism
of our staff,” said Thomas Rocks,
president of Rocksolid Stone Works.
“This is a fine achievement and we
are particularly proud to be the first
stone fabrication shop in the state to
receive this prestigious designation.”
To become an Accredited Natural
Stone Fabricator by the MIA, a company must have successfully completed three phases of application.
Phase one was the completion of a
lengthy application that required the
applicant company to provide various
documents and references which ensure that the company is in compliance
with the 10 standards of accreditation
as laid out by the MIA Accreditation
Commission. Phase two required
the company’s qualifying agent (the
designated company representative
responsible for filing and maintaining
accreditation records for the applicant company) to pass a 200 question
multiple-choice test. The exam tested
the applicant’s knowledge and application of material usage, installation,
fabrication, restoration, care and
maintenance, administration, legal/
contracts, and jobsite and shop safety.
The third phase was a comprehensive
site visit, which included a facility
review, document review, and one or
more installation site visits.
Garen Distelhorst, the Accreditation
Manager at the MIA said, “Rocksolid
Stone Works is now able to proudly
display the accreditation logo, which
symbolizes that they are among the
finest in the natural stone industry
with respect to craftsmanship, safety,
and business practices.”
Kamm’s Corners
Storefront
Renovation
Projects
Recognized
at Awards Event
The 14th Annual Cleveland
Storefront Renovation Program
Awards Ceremony for 2008 was held
in the English Oak Room at Tower
City Center on May 6th.
The City of Cleveland acknowledged
52 projects across 24 neighborhood retail districts, representing nearly $1.8
million in public-private investment
of Federal Community Development
Block Grand funds.
Storefront Renovation projects
recognized in the Kamm’s Corners
neighborhood were:
 Price’s Pub
About the MIA
16612 Lorain Avenue
For over 60 years the Marble
Institute of America has been the
worlds leading information resource
and advocate for the natural dimension stone industry. MIA members
include marble, granite, limestone,
sandstone, and other natural stone
producers and quarriers, fabricators,
installers, distributors, and contractors around the world. The purpose
of the MIA’s accreditation program
is to provide excellence in the natural
stone industry and recognize companies demonstrating compliance with
quality standards, so that the public
values, has access to, and benefits from
consistent, competent, and safe fabrication, installation and maintenance
of natural stone.
James & Sheila Sheehan
Rocksolid Stone Works is a division
of Wood Dimensions Inc. and is
located at 4031 West 150th Street,
Cleveland, Ohio 44135. For more
information please call 216-251-5509
or visit the company website at
www.wooddimensionsinc.com.
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 West Valley Building
3865 Rocky River Drive
Dr. William Waters
Dr. Benedict Kim
Dr. Chandra Haria
Dr. Ajit Shah
Dr Ziad El-Hayek
 KCDC Building
17407 Lorain Avenue
Kamm’s Area Realty Management
Thank you to each property owner
for investing in your building and the
Kamm’s Corners neighborhood! See
page 12 for an article about more exciting Storefront Renovation projects
taking place right now in Downtown
Kamm’s Corners!
For a slide show from the event, visit
the City of Cleveland home page at
www.city.cleveland.oh.us-media gallery.
Setta Trophy
a Family Affair
NECK PAIN?
BACK PAIN?
Setta Trophy began in 1967 in the basement of the
Setta family home in West Park when Mike Setta needed
trophies during his coaching career in CYO football and
wrestling. He had begun the original diocesan wrestling
organization in Cleveland that year. When his team won
the city championship, he recalled, “Nobody would buy
the team trophies, so I decided to make them myself.”
Later, as the
football and
wrestling coach
at St. Ignatius
High School,
he met other
coaches in organizations looking
for sports awards
for their players,
too. As a result,
they asked Mike
for help. Orders
increased. At
the same time,
Mike became a
full time letter
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U.S. Post Office
while continuing to coach. From left: son Scott, daughter Lisa, and father Mike
Meanwhile, to Setta work the family business, Setta Trophy, at their
keep up with
new location, 4335 Rocky River Drive.
his orders, he
needed to modernize the way he was making trophies and
plaques, for example, switching from hand to computer
engraving. To accommodate the new equipment, the business moved into a storefront at 4098 Rocky River Drive.
To help with the changes in modernization, Mike’s son
Scott joined Setta Trophy in 1990, adding his computer
savvy and production skills. A former football player and
wrestler at St. Edwards, Scott remains active in the sports
arena coaching in the Four Corners Baseball League.
Mike retired from coaching in 1980 and retired from
the Post Office in 1987 to concentrate on growing his
business. In 1999, a fire destroyed most of the machinery
and inventory at the store. Devastated by the loss, the
Setta’s faith in West Park remained steadfast. People
sent checks to help in the recovery. Four Corners Baseball
League paid in advance for their next order to aid in
replenishing the inventory. “The way the people of West
Park rallied around our family at that time proved to us
right then that our decision to stay in the community
was certainly the correct one,” said Mike’s wife, Norene.
Fortunately, they found a new home for Setta Trophy
at 4168 Rocky River Drive. Still focusing primarily on
high school sports, little league, and bowling leagues, the
product line diversified and grew to include corporate
awards such as sales rep of the year, employee of the
month, desk plates, and so on.
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Two years ago, Mike’s daughter
Lisa joined the business to run the
office. She handles order entry while
Mike works on all the accounting and
helps where needed. Since his semiretirement, less physical activity over
the years resulted in added pounds.
Mike looked for enjoyable exercise,
but to no avail, so Norene suggested
roller skating, a sport she had enjoyed
for years. Dubiously, Mike gave it a try.
Much to his surprise, he thoroughly
enjoyed it. “Within a year, I went from
a whopping 280 down to my fighting
weight of 200 pounds!” Now Mike
regularly competes in roller skating
dance in regional competitions.
On March 1st, Setta Trophy moved
into an even larger location at 4335
Rocky River Drive. Continuing to expand their product line, Setta Trophy
takes great pride in supporting the
Special Olympics, Boy Scouts, and
other youth activities in our community. “Everyone in this wonderful West
Park community is invited to come in
and see our new home,” said Mike. For
more information or to place an order,
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West Park’s
World War I Memorial
…by Gary Swilik
West Park was still an independent
city during World War I. To honor residents who were in the military during
the conflict, a memorial was dedicated
“To Our Boys Of West Park Who
Served In The World War 1914-1919.”
The official effort to recognize those
who fought the “War To End All
Wars,” as optimistic folks believed at
the time, began September 7, 1920,
when West Park passed an ordinance
to issue bonds in the sum of three
thousand dollars to pay for a memorial.
Most of the money was raised through
popular subscription from the school
children and residents of West Park.
The monument was originally
placed at the southeast corner of West
157th and Lorain Avenue on a vacant
lot next to the West Park fire department. In about 1927, when the present West Park Library was erected at
that site, the monument was moved
and put in storage. There it remained
until the early 1930s when the West
Park Kiwanis Club and local American
Legion Post campaigned for its return.
The monument was then rededicated
at a new location in front of George
Washington School at 16210 Lorain
Avenue where it stood for many years.
When George Washington School
was closed in the 1970s it became
necessary to again find a new home
for the monument. In about 1980
it was placed in front of the V.F.W.
Gilbert O’Neil Post on West 150th
Street, just south of K-Mart, where it
stands today. The 159 names inscribed
on the monument include some of
the most prominent families in old
West Park including six who made
the “Supreme
Sacrifice.”
West Park’s World War I
Memorial stands in front of
the V.F.W. Gilbert O’Neil Post
on West 150th Street, just
south of K-Mart.
Highlights of Our Annual Town Meeting
More than 300 neighbors and friends gathered for our 32nd
Annual Town Meeting on Thursday, June 11th at 7 p.m. at
St. Joseph Academy, 3430 Rocky River Drive. Our featured
speaker was Jim Rokakis, County Treasurer. He spoke with
verve and clarity about the mortgage crisis, foreclosures, and
the land bank. Other speakers included Ward 21 Councilman
Martin J. Keane and KCDC Executive Director Steve Lorenz.
Both provided updates on current neighborhood projects and
future plans.
Giveaways at the end of the evening included Indians
tickets and gifts from area merchants. The Bob Bohr Award
for Community Safety was presented to our foot patrol officer, Larry McGervey. A Community Impact Award was given
to the William Waters family for founding Cleveland Eclipse
Soccer in 1978 and keeping it going and growing in West Park
and beyond, now with more than 300 players. Community
Improvement Awards for storefront excellence were awarded
to the doctors who own the West Valley Building at 3865 Rocky
River Drive. A Special Achievement Award was presented to
John Marshall High School for collecting more pints of blood
for the American Red Cross this past school year than did
any other high school in Ohio, Michigan, or Indiana, breaking
all previous records. Total: 697 pints!
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The Signs They Are
A Changin’
…by Cindy Janis
The Storefront Renovation project
signs with the big red hammer will
soon be replaced by creative new
business signs. Future Kids Day Care
Activity Center, Payless Furniture,
Back Stage Bar, and Si Senor Mexican
Restaurant are four Storefront
Renovation Projects under construction in Downtown Kamm’s Corners.
Future Kids Day Care Activity
Center is located in the former
Goodwill building at 16940 Lorain
Avenue. Certified day care teachers
speaking English, Spanish, and Arabic
provide care for children ages six weeks
to twelve years, including special needs
children. The day care is open 6 a.m.
until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday,
and provides breakfast, lunch, and a
snack. For enrollment information
please call 216-941-5990.
Payless Furniture is also located in
part of the former Goodwill building
at 16950 Lorain Avenue. It offers a variety of furniture styles at competitive
prices for every room in your house,
plus custom made drapery. Open
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through
Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Sunday. Please call 216-251-9300 for
more information.
Back Stage Bar located at 17007
Lorain Avenue recently expanded
into the adjacent storefront formerly
occupied by Boulevard Clock. The
renovation includes a complete kitchen
and front and rear patios for outdoor
dining. The menu features a variety
of flat breads, wraps, and chicken and
seafood dishes including calamari,
mussels, and oysters. Open daily from
11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. with kitchen hours
Sunday through Thursday until 10
p.m. and Friday and Saturday until
11 p.m. For more details, please call
216-671-5483.
Si Señor Mexican Restaurant will
open in the fall at 16800 Lorain
Avenue (the former Kilbane’s Pub).
Owner Rogelio Hernandez Cervantes
said that the restaurant will offer a
large selection of authentic Mexican
cuisine prepared from scratch plus
seafood specialties. The family-owned
business operates several Mexican
restaurants in Northeast Ohio, including Fiesta Jalapenos at 35051
Center Ridge in North Ridgeville and
El Jalapenos at 1313 W 117th Street.
Property owner, Jason Laver is restoring the exterior of the building,
adding a patio for outdoor dining and
a parking lot with landscaping.
KCDC congratulates the property
owners and new businesses for their
investment in the City of Cleveland,
and contributing to the impressive changes in Downtown Kamm’s
Corners.
The City of Cleveland Storefront
Renovation Program provides
design assistance and a 40% rebate
up to a maximum of $25,000 for
comprehensive exterior renovations,
plus a signage rebate up to $3,000
For information about the
Storefront Renovation Program,
please contact Cindy Janis at
cindy.janis@kammscorners.com
or call 216-252-6559 ext. 1200.
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West Park Massotherapy Expanding –
Now Offers Dance, Aerobics, and More
The late morning sun streamed
through the storefront windows at
4168 Rocky River Drive creating a
bright spotlight on the shiny hardwood
floor of the newly built studio, the fruition of Marilyn Valentino’s dream to
expand West Park Massotherapy. Her
husband, Mike, a skilled tradesman
and owner of Valentino Construction
had installed the oak hardwood floor
in this soon to be dance studio and
multi-purpose room. Prior to that,
he completely remodeled the space,
raising the ceiling and adding carpeting in some areas. He also painted the
interior with soothing earth tones.
Now this couple, who have lived in
West Park for 31 years, are celebrating the purchase of the building, the
lower level of which Marilyn had been
renting for nine years.
A licensed massage therapist (LMT)
since 1998, Marilyn Valentino exudes a
calm spirit that she has helped others
to achieve through massotherapy. She
exhibits the joy of being in touch with
one’s body – not just through massage,
but also through dance and aerobics.
Before becoming a licensed massage
therapist, Marilyn taught dance at
Arthur Murray Dance Studio.
The lovely new dance studio is also a multipurpose
holistic fitness center..
She has a strong passion about the
benefits and enjoyment that dance
can bring into one’s life. Her mission
is “fitness through dance, while learning a new skill, and most of all having
fun.” She has observed the confidence
that people experience with dance as
part of their lives.
As a result, West Park Massotherapy
is now offering exciting dance lessons
for those who want to go beyond rocking back and forth to slow music – or
being too embarrassed to get up and
dance at all! Marilyn will be teaching
…by Marilyn Osborne
Mike and Marilyn Valentino.
affordable dance classes along with another professional instructor, Patricia
Greener, to ensure that participants
have an amazing experience while
learning and refining simple dance
techniques. No partner necessary!
With her classes, she hopes to teach
people to explore their “inner dancer”
through beautiful movement while
they get fit, make new friends, and
feel wonderful!
Massage therapy is still the primary
focus of West Park Massotherapy, offering a full spectrum of massage
methods by licensed professionals
with years of training and experience. Clients will continue to benefit
from massage in the warm and comfortable family friendly environment
of the lower level rooms of West Park
Massotherapy. But, to better serve
everyone, especially those physically
challenged, the expansion provides a
massage room at ground level.
In addition to massage and dance,
aerobics and body movement classes
will be offered along with mat Pilates.
To meet the staff, see their fabulous
new studio and multi-purpose facility
– and learn more about what’s being
offered – plan to attend dancing demonstrations on Saturday, September
19th. Customer appreciation week
takes place October 6th through 10th
with a Grand Opening on Saturday.
(see ad on page 19). Specials will be
offered at that time. Be sure to visit
www.westparkmassotherapy.com for
current news.
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Local Credit Union
Open to All
Not a Firefighter? Not a problem!
Everyone who lives, works, attends
school or church in Cuyahoga or Lake
Counties can open an account at
Firefighters Community Credit Union
(FFCCU).
All it takes is $5.00 to open a
Savings Account. FFCCU also offers Checking Accounts, ATM, Debit
and Credit Cards, CDs, Mortgages,
and both Auto and Personal Loans.
Children 12 and under can open a
Sparky Savings Account and receive
a special newsletter with fun games
and the chance to win prizes. Besides
their great customer service, FFCCU
offers free coin counting machines and
notary services, home banking, on-line
bill pay, and credit counseling. On
September 1st, FFCCU launched its
Advantage Checking Account which
pays 4% APY (Annual Percentage
Yield). Business checking accounts
are available as well as a free Partners
Program for company owners to help
their employees stay financially fit.
Firefighters Community Credit
Union has four branches and participates in a national network of shared
branch credit unions throughout the
country. The West-side Branch is right
around the corner from Kamm’s at
20333 Emerald Parkway (I-480 &
Grayton Road) and has been a KCDC
Business Member since 2004. Branch
hours are Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m. Branch Manager Sharon
Kabul is also a lifetime resident of the
West Park area. For more information
about FFCCU, contact Sharon or her
staff at 216-898-9471 or visit the website at www.ffcommunity.com.
Remember to stop by Kamm’s
Corners Farmers Market now through
October. The first Sunday of each
month, FFCCU sponsors the horsedrawn wagon rides and provides free
bags and literature at the information booth. Firefighters Community
Credit Union is proud to bring the
credit union difference to the Kamm’s
Corners community.
Red Seal Electric
Provides Peek At
Manufacturing World
WIRE-Net is a local non-profit
economic development organization
providing support to Cleveland manufacturing companies so they will stay
in Cleveland. One way they do this is
Dan Stryffeler, President, details the customer’s
application for a part being machined on a CNC mill.
by working with Cleveland high school
students to help them learn about the
kinds of jobs that are available here
and to help companies recognize the
importance of working with youth to
build a stronger potential workforce.
To help students become trained
and prepared to enter such a workforce, WIRE-Net created AIM Camp,
an opportunity to expose youth to
manufacturing by providing hands
on experience in a machine shop and
orienting them to basic shop math.
AIM’s program is offered each summer to students entering the 9th or
10th grade.
This summer, Red Seal Electric, a local company and KCDC business member, participated in the AIM program.
The company hosted 25 students for a
company tour and an in-depth look at
what it takes to become a productive
member of the Red Seal Electric team.
Greg Panik, Operations Manager, demonstrates the
use of the Coordinate Measuring machine.
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The Durolet Manufacturing
Company was founded in 1946 and
was renamed the Red Seal Electric
Company in June, 1952. The first
product offerings were proprietary
electrical insulation devices for the
open wiring systems utilized in steel
mills.
While still producing these products,
Red Seal has evolved into a complete
machine shop for fabricating composite materials. Markets served include
food and material handling, electromagnet manufacturing and repair,
rubber molding, power generation
and transmission, induction heating,
water treatment and glass manufacturing. Virtually any manufacturing
process that needs thermal, electrical,
or mechanical insulation.
Company President Dan Stryffeler
attributes much of their success
simply to “doing what we say we are
going to do.”
Recently, both Crain’s Cleveland
Business and The New York Times
featured Red Seal Electric for its
innovative programs undertaken to
Rick Miller, Production Manager, explains the
Slitter Room operations.
keep its employees engaged during
the recent economic downturn. One
step was to institute a book club for
the sales force when business slowed
by 30%. They read books that fostered
the company’s customer service training, such as “Who Moved My Cheese?”
And “101 Ways to Improve Your
Communications Skills Instantly.”
They have also taken advantage of
the slowdown to cross train shop floor
employees on various machine centers
and in computer aided design.
Located at 3835 West 150th Street,
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and is a valued business member of
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Community Challenge Honors
David T. Dombrowiak
David T. Dombrowiak, President
and CEO of the Community West
Foundation, was honored as the 2009
recipient of Community Challenge’s
Annual Exemplar Award on June
10th at Westwood Country Club. The
Exemplar Award was established to
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community.
“We are privileged to honor David
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of Community Challenge,” said
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and entrepreneurial spirit have had
a profound impact on the non-profit
community in this region.”
Community Challenge established
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their 20th Anniversary Celebration
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community who have demonstrated
a long and distinguished record of
exemplary service and support of its
mission — keeping kids healthy and
drug free.
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personal bailout program.”
Committed to Enriching the Quality of the
Kamm’s Corners Community
Al Wilhelmy Flowers
Baker’s Bakery
Best Cuts
Carol & John’s Comic Shop
Cartridge World
Chase Bank
City Star Nails
Dollar Tree
Dots
Dragon Towers
Electric Beach
Fashion Bug
Fashion Bug Plus
GameStop
Gene’s Place Restaurant
Georgio’s Pizza
Handee Cleaners
Hastings Home Health Center
H & R Block
Kamms Barber Shop
Kamms Plaza Pet & Supply
Omega Sports Shop
Pizza Hut
Radio Shack
Red Lantern
Revol
Subway Sandwiches
Yvonne’s Jewelers
U.S. Post Office
West Park Laundry
West Park Vision Clinic
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Be sure to visit the Kamm’s
Corners Farmers Market and
receive Discount Coupons
redeemable at participating
Kamm’s Plaza merchants!
Sundays through October
from 10 a.m. ‘til 2 p.m.
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the Whole
Family!
We would often walk from the projects
up to the movie theater at Kamm’s Corners
on Saturday mornings (about a two-mile
hike) and spend the entire day, especially
if it was a rainy one, watching the same
double feature until our little allowance for
popcorn and Tom & Jerrys or SnoCaps ran
out. I remember sitting through one movie
seven times in one day. Then we’d walk all
the way back home – usually in the dark – to
dinner, a bath, and bed.
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A Friend Who Cooks
BakerRhea
City Club Catering
Emerald Necklace Inn
Green Clean
Hickory Acres Meats
Hooper Farm
Hummingbird Creations
H-W Organic Farms
Jenny’s Sweets
Jorgensen’s Apiary
Kaskey Farm
Klimo’s Farm
Knife Sharpening by Garth
Knoble Farms
Lake Erie Creamery
Lucy’s Sweet Surrender
Morgan Farm Stay
Murray Hill Farm
Ohio City Pasta
Ohio Farm Direct
Puritas Nursery
pZazz Hot Sauce
Red Cedar Coffee Co.
Reilly’s Irish Bakery
Smith’s Fruit Farm
The Olive Tap
White Family Farm
Please note! Vendor roster may vary slightly week to week.
I remember getting into the idea of collecting valuable coins one year and visiting a coin
shop at the plaza near where Perkins Pancake
House used to be. I’d rummage through my
mom’s change looking for that rare dime or
nickel that I was sure was going to be worth
a fortune. But mom never seemed to have
enough change to go through, and so I quickly
lost interest in pursuing that hobby. Ahh,
Kamm’s Corners does bring back memories –
and almost all of them great ones! I probably
would have bought a home in the area if my
wife and I ended up living in Cleveland and
not in Texas. My younger brother lives off of
Rocky River Drive and my one cousin lives
over near Munn Road. So I still have ties to
that wonderful corner of Cleveland.
Open every Sunday
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
through October.
Rocky R
The magazine is great! It’s nice to read
articles and shorts about the businesses and
people from around that area. I remember
Kamm’s Corners so well from my early
childhood. My brothers and I grew up in the
housing projects off Parkmount. I lived there
long before I-71 cut through. Our “backyard”
was the large field area that went back to the
railroad tracks and beyond it to West 160th.
That area was all fields, and we had some
great times out there in the summers. In
those days, once the sun was up, we were
chased outside and pretty much stayed there
until suppertime. Occasionally, we’d wander
back around lunchtime to get a sandwich
or something, but then it was back outside.
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Last month, Greg Olson, a successful entrepreneur living in Houston,
Texas, wrote the following letter after
finding Kamm’s Corners Magazine on
our website.
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Conveniently located in the
municipal parking lot at West
168th and Lorain Avenue
near Rocky River Drive, behind Walgreens, the Kamm’s
Corners Farmers Market offers
fresh produce and a variety of
locally made products from
nearly 30 vendors!
The market has folks enjoying much more than the goods.
They also stop by for the live
music, chef demonstrations,
healthy living features, local
artisan spotlights, and horse
drawn wagon rides.
New Indoor Market!
The market will move indoors just across West 168th
Street at the Cretan Center
every 2nd Sunday, November
through May!
City Club Catering Opens at
the Cretan Center
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dinner like roasted center cut pork loin, filet mignon and
scampi, or roasted chicken with herbs along with baked
potato, snap peas, or green beans almandine. Stay cool
and calm by letting City Club Catering do the cooking,
serving, and cleanup for you! A new option in the neighborhood, City Club Catering recently opened inside the
Cretan Party Center, 3853 West 168th Street.
The party room seats 175 to 200 guests comfortably for
a sit-down dinner or buffet-style menu. Catering services
are also available for events off-premises. A wide menu
selection that accommodates the tastes of all generations
is available for:
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“Your personal yard
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Our company specializes in reworking all
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shrubs, perennials, annual plants, and mulch.
• Company parties
• Wedding receptions
• Church events
• Fertilization
• Sod
• Business meetings
• Fundraisers
• Any special event!
For a taste of their marvelously prepared Greek food,
gyros, kabobs, and more, visit their booth at the Kamm’s
Corners Farmers Market.
Owners Steve Nikolakis and John Kopasakis want to
make your next special event a truly memorable experience. Call 216-941-4455 or 440-463-2778 to talk about
details with them.
• Seed
• Mowing
• Core Aeration
• De-Thatching
• Slice Seeding
• Free Estimates
Call Steve & Liz (Thomma) Szyarto at 216-252-1231
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From left: City Club Catering owners
Steve Nikolakis and John Kopasakis
say, “Let us make your next event a
wonderful lasting memory that is
effortless and worry free!”
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Local Youth Receives
Eagle Scout Award
Steve Martin, 18, of Boy Scout Troop
82 grew up in West Park. He received
Scouting’s highest award at a special
Eagle Scout ceremony in April at Our
Lady of Angels (OLA) auditorium. For
the award, he earned 29 merit badges,
served as a leader in his troop, and
competed a major community service
project. That project took place on
the grounds of OLA, where he lead a
group of 10 scouts and four adults and
transformed a blighted area near the
Kindergarten/Primary Building into
a garden and bird sanctuary.
A $25,000 grant from the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources allowed organizers of the memorial fund
to finish the project. The West Park
Cleveland Police and Firefighters Fund
provides scholarships to the children
of fallen police and firefighters, and
maintains the memorial. The sculptures run along the walkway of Rocky
River Drive overlooking the Cleveland
Metroparks Rocky River Reservation.
West Park Kiwanis
Sponsors Pancake
Breakfast November 8th
Get all you can eat pancakes with
an order of sausage and a beverage
for only $5 on Sunday November
8th to benefit the West Park Kiwanis
Club. Children under 12 eat free! All
money raised stays in the community
to support local charities. The event is
held in the cafeteria of Saint Joseph
Academy, 3430 Rocky River Drive.
Hours are from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plenty
of free parking!
Asphalt Cinema
Finishes 7th Season
A scout for 10 years, Steve graduated from Trinity High School where
he was involved with the Ambassador
Club, the Drama Club, and the
Chamber Choir. He will continue with
Troop 82 as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
Recently, he enrolled in both Tri-C
and Baldwin Wallace where he will
major in medical training and minor
in theater.
Final 6 Sculptures Installed
On Memorial Walkway
The West Park Cleveland Police
and Firefighters Memorial walkway
completion is now complete with
the installation of the final six of 14
wrought iron sculptures. Each one
depicts police and firefighters in action. The recently installed scenes
are titled: Courtroom, Life Flight,
Bomb Squad, Traffic Accident, Toxic
Spill, and Riot. Artist Brimsley Tyrell
was commissioned in 2002 to create
the pieces, and, although all 14 were
completed back then, funding issues
delayed the installation of the final six.
Folks Enjoy Impett Park Location
Hundreds joined us under the stars
this summer for family friendly
movies at our new location: Impett
Park. Added fun this year included
a live music concert from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. As in the past, children’s
activities began at 6:30 p.m. and
included creative games, free
balloon creatures, and a bubble gum
blowing contest. The movie started
at dusk. Beverages, popcorn, hot
dogs, ring pops, and snow cones
were sold by Four-Corners Baseball.
Best of all, the movie and the fun
activities were FREE of charge
thanks to our Asphalt Cinema
sponsor, Fairview Hospital! Mark
your calendar for the 3rd Fridays of
June, July, and August next year.
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Chatfield Block Club
Improves Alger Cemetery!
The Chatfield Block Club received
a $3,000 grant from Neighborhood
Connections and raised an additional
$7,000 to fund the Alger Cemetery
Awareness Project. More than 6,000
people are in the 12-acre city-owned
cemetery, including namesake founder
Oswald Kamm and many of the original settlers of Kamm’s Corners. To
improve Querulous Street, which runs
through the cemetery, the club cleaned
up litter and debris in monthly safety
sweeps. They worked with West Park
Lutheran School to plant flowers at the
Bradgate Avenue entrance of the cemetery and with U-Haul to improve the
northern entrance gateway, which borders U-Haul’s property. Last month,
the club partnered with Councilman
Keane and the City to install 10 solar
powered streetlights along Querulous
Street to provide a well-lighted path
through the cemetery. Our gratitude
goes to the Chatfield Block Club for
their success in helping preserve an
important piece of our heritage.
Currently, the block club is working
with the West Park Historical Society
to create a free map to highlight the
location of the early families of West
Park [formerly: Rockport Township]
and focus community attention on the
historical significance the cemetery
has in the neighborhood. Together,
the groups are planning a fundraiser
for October 24th that will include a
historic cemetery walk with living
history interpreters!
Chatfield Block Club is based in the
Chatfield area of Kamm’s Corners.
For more information, please visit
www.chatfieldblockclub.blogspot.com.
Call to Artists
Deadline Extended
For Airport’s
Terrazzo Floor Art
Project
Cleveland Hopkins International
Airport (CLE) officials have extended
the deadline for organizations, groups,
individuals, and other creative professionals interested in submitting a proposal for the airport’s new Terrazzo
Art Project. The project theme is
“Cleveland – A Green City on a Blue
Lake” and submitted proposals must
exemplify a physical, structural or
dynamic that represents the uniqueness of Cleveland. The new deadline
for artists’ submissions is Friday,
September 18th at 4 p.m.
There will be six locations in the airport featuring the artwork, including:
Entrance to Concourse A – size 12’ x 12’
Concourse A, Gate A5 – size 6’ x 24’
Concourse B, Gate B6 – size 10’ x 20’
Concourse C, Gate C1 – size 10’ x 50’
Gate C10 – 10’ x 40’
Gate C14 – size 10’ x 40’
Terrazzo Art Project proposal
requirements must include the following:
• Completed and signed Terrazzo Art
Project Application.
• One presentation board on hard foam
core of no less than 11 x 17 inches and
no larger than 24 x 36 inches which
clearly depicts the proposed artwork.
• A brief written statement explaining
how the submission correlates to the
project theme.
• A self-addressed stamped envelope
if artist would like proposal returned.
• At least five (5) images of past work.
Precinct, Ward, and
Voting Location Changes
Affect Primary Election
Proposals should be received by mail
or hand delivered no later than Friday,
September 18th by 4 p.m. via one of
the following methods.
Mailed:
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
ATTN: Terrazzo Art Project
Jacqueline Muhammad
P.O. Box 81009
Cleveland, OH 44181
Hand delivered:
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Planning and Engineering
ATTN: Terrazzo Art Project
Jacqueline Muhammad
19502 Five Points Road
Cleveland, OH 44135
For more information about the Artist
briefing and/or the Terrazzo Art Project,
visit www.clevelandairport.com or call
216-265-6542.
Cleveland Hopkins International
Airport is Ohio’s Premier Air Service
Gateway offering over 250 daily departures to 80 nonstop destinations
including 7 international markets.
All voters who are affected by these
changes will receive a Voter Location
Notification (V.L.N.) card from the
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
informing them of their new precinct,
and in some cases, their new ward and/
or voting location.
Voters are invited to confirm
their precinct and voting location at
any time by visiting the Cuyahoga
County Board of Elections Web site
at www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us. This
information can be found by clicking
on the blue “Voters” button and following the prompts to find voting location and precinct information. Voters
who do not have computer access may
call the Voter Information Hotline,
216-443-3298, and ask for their ward,
precinct, and voting location. New
precinct maps can also be found on
the Board of Elections Website.
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Municipal Lot Shed
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The Kamm’s Corner Farmers Market
opening day was June 7th and everyone
agreed that the parking lot shed right at
the entrance was badly in need of repair.
Actions speak louder than words and local
residents Jeff Dettmer and his son Adam
sprung into action the day before the
opening! With prep work provided by fellow
residents Joe Outlaw (scraping & caulking)
and Bill Markowitz (weed wacking), the
dynamic painting pair not only painted the
shed, but also the surrounding guard rail.
Jeff is a Project Manager for
Dependable Painting, a commercial,
industrial, and restoration company which
has been involved in many major projects
including Severance Hall and Progressive
Field. All the paint, equipment, and supplies
were donated by Dependable Painting!.
Artists submitting proposals for the
Terrazzo Art Project will be judged on:
• Exemplifying the vision of the Project.
• Cultural, educational and/or artistic
merit.
• Originality, imagination and
presentation of content
• Feasibility of proposal.
The Cuyahoga County Board of
Elections has made changes to voting precinct boundaries and voting
locations. Ward boundaries have also
changed in Cleveland. Voters need to
know their correct ward, precinct, and
voting location. When voters cast a ballot on Election Day, they are required
to vote in their correct voting location
and precinct.
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Fairview Hospital Chest Pain
Center Receives Accreditation
Fairview Hospital Chest Pain Center has received full
Cycle II accreditation with Percutaneous Cardiology
Intervention from the Society of Chest Pain Accreditation.
With the rise of Chest Pain Centers came the need to
establish standards designed to improve the consistency
and quality of care provided to patients. The Society’s
accreditation process insures centers meet or exceed
quality-of-care measures in acute cardiac medicine.
Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the
United States, with 600,000 dying annually of heart
disease. More than five million Americans visit hospitals
each year with chest pain. The goal of the Society of Chest
Pain Centers is to significantly reduce the mortality rate
of these patients by teaching the public to recognize and
react to the early symptoms of a possible heart attack,
reduce the time that it takes to receive treatment, and
increase the accuracy and effectiveness of treatment.
“The Society of Chest Pain Centers sets very high
standards to meet, and our employees and physicians
are to be commended for the hard work and dedication
that were required for this most recent accreditation,”
said Victor Hall, vice president of Cardiac Services for
Cleveland Clinic Western Region hospitals. “This accreditation recognizes Fairview Hospital’s systematic approach
to patient management, which allows our physicians to
reduce time to treatment during the critical early stages
of a heart attack, and to better monitor patients when it
is not clear whether they are having a coronary event.”
The Chest Pain Center at Fairview Hospitals has demonstrated expertise and commitment to quality patient care
by meeting or exceeding a wide set of stringent criteria
and completing on-site evaluations by a review team from
the Society of Chest Pain Centers. Key areas in which a
Chest Pain Center must demonstrate expertise include:
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• Integrating the emergency department with
the local emergency medical system.
• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients
quickly.
• Effectively treating patients with low risk for
acute coronary syndrome and no assignable
cause for their symptoms.
• Continually seeking to improve processes and
procedures.
• Ensuring Chest Pain Center personnel
competency and training.
• Maintaining organizational structure and
commitment.
• Having a functional design that promotes
optimal patient care.
• Supporting community outreach programs
that educate the public to promptly seek
medical care if they display symptoms of a
possible heart attack
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U.S. News & World Report’s guide
to “America’s Best Hospitals” has
ranked Fairview Hospital, Respiratory
Therapy as one of the best in their
respective specialties in the United
States.
More than 4,800 hospitals were assessed for their reputation, mortality,
patient safety and care-related factors
such as nursing and patient services.
Only 174 scored high enough to be
ranked in even one category. Of those,
Fairview Hospital ranked number 33
for respiratory disorders.
“This is a great honor for the
Fairview Hospital team and is indicative of the excellence, commitment,
and hard work of the physicians,
nurses and all of the employees,” said
Jan Murphy, president of Fairview
Hospital. “The dedication of all our
employees and physicians who skillfully provide state-of-the-art respiratory care to our patients, earned
Fairview Hospital this prestigious
national recognition.”
This nationwide distinction and
the accreditation is part of Fairview
Hospital’s mission to be the best
place to practice medicine, the best
place to work, and the best place to
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County Treasurer Jim Rokakis in the
spring of 2006 to assist residents of the
county who were having trouble with or
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CCOAL: If you are a homeowner/
renter who wishes to reduce the presence
of lead in their home, you may eligible for
home repairs such as new windows, painting, doors, porches, etc. through a grant
from the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga
County Lead Safe Living Healthy Homes.
If you have chipping and peeling paint and
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Friend of Kamm’s!
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.
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AAMCO Transmissions
Age Line Home Health & Activities
Anytime Fitness
B & BF Construction
The Beauty Spot
BJ’s Diamond Mine
Mary Ann Boyer, CPA
Buckholz Caldwell & Assoc.
Cartridge World
Classy K-9z Pet Boutique & Spa
Common Grounds
Cone Zone
CPR Ohio
Jason Doerschuk, DDS
The Dog Class
Dragon Towers
Electric Beach
Handyman Connection
Hastings Home Health
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Kamm’s Corners Chiropractic
Kamm’s Plaza Pet & Supply
Landscaping Ideas
Leusch Insurance Agency
OLA Federal Credit Union
Puritas Nursery
Rocksolid StoneWorks
Schreibman Jewelers
Time for Change Hypnosis
T.J.’s Butcher Block & Deli
Weimels-Hiros Plumbing
Wellness Coaching with Angela
West Park Massotherapy
West Park Station
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I want to make a positive difference in our community by
making a contribution to help further the good work you do.
Development Corporation
Mail to: 17407 Lorain Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland OH, 44111
Enclosed is my tax-deductible gift in the amount of:
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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Dana & Jason Crane
Al & Janis Abel
Jason Cruickshank
Nick & Jennifer Alexander
Mary Ellen Czelusniak
Joseph & Michelle Almady
Fred M. DeGrandis
Steve Andras
Jerry Desmond
Mike Andrews & Jacque Mueller
Mrs. Denise S. Dunlap
Sister Wilma Apack, CSJ
Beth & Buddy Eckhardt
Nancy Arcury
Rosemary English
Peggy Arth
Henry & Eva Fabian
George P. Baker
Mae & Earl Faulhaber
Steve & Charlotte Banhidy
Tom & Cara Flannick
Manley & Marjorie Barrier
Barbara Folger
Jean M. Beard
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Gedeon
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Betz
Mrs. George Gerlach
Michael & Sheila Birt
Sam & Barbara Goik
Monica Bohn
Jeff and Nancy Graff
Jo Ann Bohr
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony W. Grdina
William A. Brahms
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Brewka Family
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Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Brindza
Jos. T. Griffin
Kathryn Brock
Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Hahn
Sharon Brown
G.R. & Mary Hamilton
Tina Broz
Herbert L. Hampson
Marie Bryan
Mr. & Mrs. George Hancock
W.R. & A.M. Busch
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Mrs. Hugh Cavoli
Robert & Rebecca Hippert
Shirley Chambers
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Hoban
Nicole Chaps
Ayne Howard
William F. Chase
Ken & Adria Howe
Kathleen Cicerchi
Edward & Janis Jenuleson
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cifranik
Linda & Brian Johns
Jean A. Clark
Mr. & Mrs. D. Jones
Coreen & Al Cool
Michael J. & Mary Kane
Joseph & Elizabeth Costanzo
Helen L. Kane
of
Kamm’s Corners
Larry & Frances Kelley
Fran Kelly
Donald & Geri Kern
Ms. Judy Khoury
Claire Kilbane
Lloyd & Patricia Kinnear
Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Kish
Connie & Andy Klemens
Ron & Debbie Klypchak
Mrs. Florence E. Knox
Frank Koenig
Emil & Irene Kokotaylo
Randy & Lois Kolman
Frank & Donna Kordel
Mafalda Koskey
Karen Kroeger
Joe & Carol Kurilec
Mike Larkin
David & Margaret Lavelle
Martin Lindler
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Mr. Patrick J. McCafferty
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Joan McGuire
Mary C. McHugh
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Rita Misch
Linda Mitsch
Fred & Jill Montague
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Steve & Tara Morey
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Mrs. Carol H. Pilger
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Mr. & Mrs. Tom Stanton
Mrs. Joanne Steele
Kathleen M. Sweeney
Vince & Dolly Tinnirello
Mr. & Mrs. Gary R. Tohms, Jr.
Hilda M. Uhlik
Clarence Ursem
Ed & Jean Vine
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Robert & Rosie Weisenseel
Dave E. Wolters
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Wright
Ms. Teresa Wright
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L.V. Surveying, Inc.
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Agencies - Home Health & Activities
Financial Services
Air Conditioning & Heating Systems
Fitness & Health Services
Age Line Home and Health
Priority Home Health Care
ConservAir
Attorneys
Ronald A. Apelt
James R. Foos, Jr.
Automotive Services
Aamco Transmissions
Kamm’s Corners Auto Body
White Wheel Aligning Service, Inc.
Automobile Dealers
Ganley Ford West
Banks
Charter One Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Key Bank
National City Bank
Beauty Salons
The Beauty Spot
Catering
City Club Catering at the Cretan Center
Devring’s Catering
Coffee Houses
Common Grounds
MaryAnn Boyer, CPA
Practical Financial Planning
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Euphoria Health & Fitness
Puma Yoga
River’s Edge
Wellness and Coaching with Angela
West Park YMCA
Funeral Services
Chambers Funeral Home
Corrigan DiCicco Funeral Home
David G. Martens & Son Funeral Home
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Carpet Center USA
Elgin Furniture
Garden Centers
Puritas Nursery & Garden Center
Home Improvement & Maintenance
Arclight Glassworks
B & BF Construction
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Rocksolid StoneWorks
Wiemels-Hiros Plumbing Company
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Insurance
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Carol & John’s Comic Book Shop
Computers/Printing Supplies/Electronics
Cartridge World
Contractors
John Jontony
Northern Ohio Interiors
Convenience Stores
Charlie’s Beverage
Corporate & Foundation Sponsors
Ely Enterprises, Inc.
Kamm Foundation
Obstalden Corporation
PPG Industries
Red Seal Electric Company
Credit Unions
Firefighters Community Credit Union
OLA Federal Credit Union
Dentists & Dental Laboratories
Joseph Faust, D.D.S.
Jason A. Doerschuk, D.D.S.
Casey O’Conor, DDS
Riveredge Dentistry
Salem Dental Laboratory, Inc.
Westpark Dental Associates
Fairview Hospital
Campanella Insurance
Leusch Insurance Services
Jewelry / Watch Repair
Boulevard Clock & Watch Repair
Schreibman Jewelers West
Yvonne’s Jewelers
Meat & Deli, Grocery – Retail
K & K Portage Market, Inc.
Seven Seas Seafood
T.J.’s Butcher Block & Deli
Medical & Health Services
CPROhio
Garden Gate & Rae-Ann Center
Hastings Home Health
Kamm’s Corners Chiropractic
Manor Care
Time For Change - Hypnosis
West Park Massotherapy
West Park Vision Clinic
Motorcycles & Scooters
Harley-Davidson Sales Company, Inc.
Moving & Storage
Airport Mini Storage
Home Seller Solutions
U-Haul of Cleveland
Pet Shops & Services
Classy K-9z Boutique & Spa
The Dog Class
Kamm’s Plaza Pet and Supply
Photograpy & Commercial Art Services
Outlaw Productions
Printing & Promotional Products
Crown Rubber Stamp & Office Supply
Phil Vedda & Sons Printing
Restaurants / Entertainment
Back Stage Bar
BJ’s Diamond Mine
Cone Zone & Grill
Jackie Chen’s Dragon Towers
Nolan’s Pub
Popeye’s Chicken
P.J. McIntyre’s
Public House
Red Lantern
Smedley’s Bar & Grille
West Park Station
West Park Village Tavern
Real Estate
Buckholz, Caldwell & Associates
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Kamcor Realty Company
Montlack Realty (Stuart House)
Preferred Properties Realty, Inc.
Joseph Rutkowski - RE/MAX Pros
Schools
John Marshall High School Alumni Assoc.,
Inc.
Our Lady of Angels
St. Joseph Academy
West Park Lutheran Schools Assn.
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Larchwood Village Retirement Community
Shopping Centers
Kamms Plaza Shopping Center
Social Service & Non-Profit Organizations
Cleveland Action to Support Housing
Kiwanis Club of West Park
Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater
Cleveland
Northcoast Health Ministry
Positively Cleveland
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Underwings Project, Inc.
West Park Early Childhood PTA
West Park Historical Society
West Shore Rotary Club
Tanning Salons
The Electric Beach Tanning
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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