Ward 11 News ~ Summer-Fall 2014

Councilwoman Dona Brady
Summer/Fall 2014
A Message from Councilwoman Brady
As you peruse this edition of the Ward 11 News, you will see
that I have highlighted some of our local businesses, recreation
and entertainment. We continue to see investments in new and
existing housing and storefront renovations. Even with dwindling
resources, you will notice more improvements being made in our
schools, roads and infrastructure.
My Executive Assistant Sandy and I strive to provide you with
excellent constituent service. Neighborhood issues, commercial
development and your safety are our utmost concerns.
Westown Community Development Corporation is your
neighborhood service center. Located at 10313 Lorain Avenue,
Executive Director Rose Zitiello and staff are available to provide
you with information and assistance with attention to your
quality of life issues. Westown’s core services include safety
and neighborhood outreach, code enforcement of residential
and commercial properties, tracking and maintaining vacant and
abandoned properties, commercial /retail development
and information on programs and services for residents.
Se habla espanol!
To reach a neighborhood specialist at Westown CDC call
216-941-9262 or e-mail Executive Director Rose Zitiello at
rzitiello@westowncdc.org.
What’s New
in Ward 11
Affordable Bikes Re-Cyclery located at 10001 Lorain Avenue offers recycled
quality bikes at affordable prices. For more information visit their website:
affordablebikesrecyclery.com or call 216-334-2453.
Nozomi Ikuta and her husband James Watson are the proprietors of Affordable Bikes
Re-Cyclery. They recycle and rebuild safe, quality bikes and sell them at affordable
prices to support sustainable transportation while creating a modest income
source in an area starved for jobs. The recyclery is not just a retail operation, their
outreach includes:
• Swapping volunteer work for shop credits
• Teaching people how to fix and maintain their bikes
• Supplying fully-equipped workstations where people can learn to repair
their own bikes
Nozomi commits the profits from the shop to the support of community bike education.
Most of her team members live within walking distance of their shop. “Now, after a year of
operation and continuous education, our top youth mechanics match the skill level of most
Nozomi Ikuta in her shop of many cycles
adult mechanics in the city,” said Nozomi.
Nozomi was born and raised in Cleveland and grew up in Brook Park. Nozomi’s mother
was born in Japan and came to the United States in the early 1950s after World War II.
After serving in the U. S. Army, Nozomi’s father joined the rest of his family in Cleveland
after their release from a concentration camp in Poston, Arizona. Her family’s experiences of
war and discrimination instilled in her a concern for racial, social and economic justice, and
human rights.
Vic Filip, Mary and Babe
owner Judy Fitch with friends Karaoke Rich (left) and customer Darryl
Councilwoman Brady with Kristina in her warm family restaurant
Annie’s Antiques and Collectables,
Judy’s Curbside Coffee, 9858 Lorain Avenue,
Kristina’s Family Restaurant
located at 10020 Lorain Avenue, is celebrating 30 plus
years in business in the Lorain Avenue Antique District, and
a few more years as husband and wife. Vic Filip and Mary
can tell you a few jokes and stories about the antique
business, the neighborhood and the history of many of
their items among an eclectic mix of old, retro and new
jewelry, vintage clothing, glass, furniture, artwork and
collectibles. The cozy shop and affable personalities of Vic
and Mary make for a memorable shopping experience.
Just don’t sit on the antique chair that belongs to Babe,
their pet pug and their most prized possession. For more
information call 216- 961-3777.
was nominated as one of Cleveland’s best coffee shops on
Cleveland Hot List calling it, “The best place to go and hear
bluegrass and country music with good and friendly people.
It’s one big happy family and her 5 year old grandson
loves to come to the coffee shop on Saturday afternoon for
karaoke, and to see Judy.”
Judy Fitch and her late husband, Terry, opened the
Curbside about seven years ago. After he passed a few years
back, Judy decided to keep the place open as a living memorial to their time together there. Judy keeps Terry’s spirit alive
by continuing to offer good musicians and good people a
friendly place to hear and play bluegrass and gospel music,
for fun and for coffee. Call Judy at 440-823-3849 for details.
(9912 Lorain Avenue, 216-961-4455) serves up traditional
American breakfasts, lunches, burgers and early bird
dinners with European flair! An immigrant from the city of
Fier, Albania– whose cuisine is Mediterranean – Kristina
prepares traditional American favorites with the freshest
ingredients and spices. Kristina’s dining experience is
casual and friendly, reminiscent of the popular family
owned restaurants, where the staff is friendly and know
their customers by name and the food is made to order.
Visit Kristina’s online: www.facebook.com/pages/
Kristinas-Family-Restaurant.
Hours: Mon 7 am - 3 pm; Tue - Fri 6 am - 3 pm;
SAT 7 am - 3 pm; SUN 7 am - 2 pm
Safety in Ward 11
Do you have neighborhood
safety concerns?
Speak directly with Commander McCartney
and his staff at the
40 years helping Clevelanders
be safer and stronger
1st District Community Relations
Meetings
Here are Five things you should know if you or
someone you know is effected by sexual violence:
1.
FIRST THURSDAY of Each Month at 7:00 pm
St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, 10205 Lorain Avenue
A 24-hour, confidential hotline is available
at 216-619-6192. Many people report
that making the first call for help is the
hardest part.
2.
3.
Sexual assault is never the victim’s fault.
4.
You are not alone. Free, confidential counseling
is available to all survivors, regardless of how
long ago the assault or abuse occurred.
5.
Women, men and children who have suffered
from any form of sexual violence are welcome.
Additional Safety Resources
Commander Tom McCartney ……………………………………… 623-5105
Nuisance Neighbors (Community Service Unit) ………………… 623-2503
Drug/Prostitution Activity (Vice - after 6 pm) …………………… 623-5113
Animal Warden (before 3 pm) ……………………………………… 664-3069
Victims of childhood sexual abuse are welcome
at Cleveland Rape Crisis Center.
For safety issues Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm contact Don Walsh,
Community Outreach and Safety Coordinator at Westown CDC, 941-9262, ext. 13
Open, vacant and abandoned houses contact:
Peggy Kearsey, Housing Director at Westown CDC, 941-9262, ext. 15
Rose Zitiello, Executive Director at Westown CDC, 941-9262, ext. 14
To make the first call for help or simply ask a
question, call the 24-hour hotline at 216-619-6192.
More information is also available at
www.clevelandrapecrisis.org.
Minor’s Nighttime
Curfew & Ages
Start the Conversation
about Heroin
Darkness to Dawn
12 years old & under
9:30 pm to 6:00 am
13 & 14 years old
11:00 pm to 6:00 am
15 & 16 years old
Midnight to 6:00 am
17 years old
Free Smoke
Alarms
Call Operation Save-A-Life to
apply for a free smoke alarm
at 216-361-5535.
This is a program of the American
Red Cross. Alarms will be installed
by Cleveland Fire Fighters.
Ward 11 Road Project Previews
The image of a heroin addict lying in a filthy,
dark alley is obsolete. Today, the addict could be
12-17 years old, play video games, appear smart, trendy
and show none of the common traces of heroin use, such as
needle marks on his or her arm. The addict could also be a
middle-aged man with a job and family who can function
next to normal and keep his use hidden, or even a young
woman between the ages of 18 and 25. These images
have changed because heroin is available in various forms
that are easier to consume, more affordable and easier to
obtain. Heroin in all its forms is dangerous and addictive –
and addiction to heroin often begins with dependence on
prescription painkillers and anyone can become addicted.
It is not easy asking anyone if they are using heroin,
but if you see a sudden change in mood and friends, money
problems, missing possessions, changes in school or work
performance and evidence of drug use –such as a white,
brown powdery and crumbly material or a black sticky
substance, small glass or metal pipes, dirty spoons, lighters,
scales, coffee grinders, small plastic bags and belts or rubber
tubing – the answer is pretty clear.
Heroin users need professional help. You can
visit your primary care physician or even go to the hospital
emergency room for help. There are detoxification and
treatment programs available. In Cuyahoga County,
contact the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
24-hour information and referral line - 216-623-6888,
or visit www.adamhscc.org for a listing of treatment
providers. The first steps are to ask questions and seek help.
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Lorain Avenue Rehabilitation Project
(W. 150th to W. 117th) – This Phase of the
Lorain Avenue Rehabilitation Project, will begin
construction next spring and is scheduled
to be completed by fall of 2016. The project
includes resurfacing, new curbs and sidewalks,
driveway aprons, ADA compliant ramps, bus
pads, replacement and addition of catch basins,
upgraded traffic signals, bike lanes and a new
waterline from W. 127th to W. 117th.
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The Lorain Avenue Streetscape
(W.117th - W.123th) – The much awaited
Lorain Avenue Streetscape enhancements
along Lorain in the Historic Variety Village
District will include new trees, benches, bicycle
racks, concrete flower boxes, banners and
more. The work will be done in conjunction
with the Lorain Rehabilitation Project.
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West Boulevard Resurfacing (W. 105th to
Madison Ave.) – The work is scheduled to
begin this spring and be finished by fall of
2015. The project consists of resurfacing and
new ADA compliant ramps at each corner.
W. 117th Street Repairs (Bellaire Rd. to
Lake Avenue) – This project consists of
concrete and asphalt pavement repairs on an
as needed basis. The project began in August
at Bellaire Rd. and will move north to Lake Ave.
It will take approximately one year to make all
repairs.
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W. 130th Street Pavement Rehabilitation
(from Brookpark Rd. to Lorain Ave.) –
This resurfacing project includes new curbs,
sidewalk and driveway aprons in addition
to ADA compliant ramps. The project is
scheduled to begin in the fall of 2015 and be
completed by the fall of 2016.
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W. 98th Street (Lorain to Almira) –
W. 98th St. will be receiving a new water line as
soon as the funding is in place by next summer.
In addition to the water line which will be
installed in the street, residents will receive
new service connections in their treelawns.
After the work is completed, the street will be
repaved and the tree lawns will be restored.
Two New Homes Slated for the Corner of West Blvd. & Clifton
Architect Mark Andrew Kearney has purchased the land and designed twin corner
residences. One home will face West Boulevard and one will face Clifton. Each
home will enjoy lake views from two or three rooms, large open interiors and open
stairwells serving three levels. They will include three bedrooms and two and a half
bathrooms as well as a bright day-lit lower level, underground garages, private rear
gardens and more. These homes will be built on contract. If you are interested,
call Mark at 330-659-0039.
Ward 11
Senior Services
Transportation, economic security
services and more
No leaf collection
again this year
Please make plans!
As you know, the city discontinued
curbside vacuum service for loose leaf
collection. All city residents must make their
own plans for leaf disposal. Residents can
bag leaves for set-out on their regular trash
collection days, mulch them using a mulching
mower or learn the proper way to compost
them (The City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga
County Solid Waste District offer composting
clinics; call the Recycling Hotline at
216-664-3717 for more information).
Everyone should follow city guidelines for
leaf disposal because loose leaves blow, drift
and eventually end up in the street clogging
neighborhood catch basins and that’s when
streets begin to flood.
Councilwoman Dona Brady and city officials
ask all residents to be responsible for leaves
on their property and keep sidewalks free
and clear. For more information please visit
www.cleveland-oh.gov or call 216-664-2510.
Leaf Collection Do’s & Dont’s
Resident guidelines for leaf collection and disposal
Please do the following:
33 DO bag leaves on your property including sidewalks
and tree lawn areas. Leaves that are left loose on the
ground will not be collected by City workers.
33 DO use regular trash bags for collecting leaves —
specific bags are not required.
33 DO place bagged leaves on your tree lawn, along with
your regular garbage, on your trash collection day.
Don’t do the following:
22 DO NOT burn leaves — it’s prohibited by City law.
22 DO NOT rake or blow leaves into the street — this
can cause sewer backups.
22 DO NOT pile leaves onto the sidewalk or tree lawn.
City workers will not collect loose leaves.
22 DO NOT dump or blow leaves into vacant lots.
Almira PreK-8 Academy
A STEM and Phase II Investment School
Almira PreK-8 Academy is now a STEM school and Phase II Investment
School for the 2014 - 2015 school year. Almira is also a part of the
Cleveland Plan to turn around low performing schools through immediate,
dramatic actions, and directing resources toward areas of greatest need.
As an Investment School, Almira’s focus will be building a strong, progressive school culture through constructive narration, precise
directions, positive consequences, and engaging in collaborative relationships with students, parents and the community. We want a
strong learning community where staff, parents, and citizens work together to promote a safe, disciplined, and engaged environment.
Additionally, we want to directly address individual student needs, develop close student-adult relationships that lead to personalized
instruction, base instruction on student performance, and assure students’ time on task is increased and adjusted to ensure success.
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum will provide an innovative approach to the academic environment
through Project Based Learning (PBL). The benefits of PBL consists of students being motivated and interested in solving real-world
problems in multiple ways, and encompassing all types of learners and ability levels. This school year we will also include wrap-around
services within the school environment.
We must all play a critical role in supporting our scholars in school and in the community with before and after school programs,
mentoring, tutoring, social and emotional support, and resources.
Brooklawn Elementary re-opens
as Bard Early College
One of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s new high schools
landed in our Ward this fall: Bard High School Early College Cleveland opened
in August, bringing a high-performing academic option to the city’s West Side.
The innovative high school, where students can earn an associate’s degree
as they complete high school, is among a handful of schools nationwide that are operated in partnership with Bard College in New York.
Bard High School Early College Cleveland is a four-year public school that will provide students with a two-year, tuition-free college
course of study following the ninth and 10th grades.
About 140 students will attend classes in Bard’s first year at the former Brooklawn elementary school. The District plans to add a new
freshman and junior class in 2015, bringing the high school to full strength in two years, officials said.
Councilwoman Dona Brady praised the new concept. “This is a very exciting opportunity for parents to send their children to CMSD
schools from kindergarten to graduation with a two-year college degree under their belts. Bard gives students a competitive edge
accelerating their studies and enabling them to progress to a four-year college straight from high school.”
The Senior Transportation Connection, supported
by Councilwoman Brady, serves Ward 11 residents 60 years
of age or older who have limited options for transportation
services. Rides are available Monday through Friday,
8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Two (2), one-way trips are provided per
week for a fare of $1 per one-way trip. First time riders need
to call 216-664-2833 to sign-up for the service. To schedule
a ride once you register, please call 1-800-983-4782.
The Economic Security Project is a new effort by the
Department of Aging to help residents 55 years of age or
older make ends meet. Even if you are on a fixed income,
this program can help you with economic assistance that
includes: money management; possibly reducing credit card
debt; reviewing your mortgage payments; and help with
out-of-pocket prescription costs.
And more… for more information on the services
provided by the Department of Aging, call 216-664-2833.
Additional helpful senior services include: health and
social services; home maintenance; senior education and
information; financial assistance; weatherization and energy
conservation; housing; senior safety; volunteering; and
senior employment. Check out the Department of Aging
page on the City’s web site at www.city.cleveland.oh.us.
City of Cleveland Department of Aging
216-664-2833 www.city.cleveland.oh.us
Access to Benefits Coalition 216-421-1350,
ext. 185 - The Cleveland Department of Aging is a
lead agency in the Greater Cleveland. Access to Benefits
Coalition which helps seniors find savings on prescription
drugs.
Benefits CheckUp 216-664-3418 Walk-in:
Tues. and Thurs., 10 am to 4 pm - This program is
a computerized screening program that provides older
adults over the age of 55 with an efficient, effective and
confidential method of determining eligibility for federal,
state and local community assistance programs to help
pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other
essential items or services.
Senior Guest House 216-664-2833 - This home
is for persons 60+ years of age and provides a safe
environment for those in crises or unsafe conditions.
Cell Phone Recycling Program 216-664-3685 Collected cell phones will be sold and proceeds will go to
Cleveland Department of Aging programs.
Cleveland Care Calls 216-664-6316, Weekdays
8 am - 5 pm - This free automated telephone reassurance
system calls Cleveland seniors. If a senior does not
respond, Public Safety may be called to check on them.
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA)
216-621-8010 - WRAAA is responsible for planning,
coordinating and administering state and federallyfunded programs and services for older adults.
Homestead Water Rate 216-664-2833 - If you
are 65 years of age or older, there is a possibility you
could receive a reduction in your water and waste
collection bills.
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Homeowner Alert:
Failure to follow waste
collection guidelines could
result in a $100 fine
Trash should be set out no earlier
than noon the day before your
waste collection day.
Containers must be returned to their storage
area by noon the following day. Failure to
comply with the law could result in a fine.
Westown CDC
Season Comes to a Close
The Rat Pack and More with Dean Martin (Scot Brotherton),
Sammy Davis, Jr. (Stan Davis) Councilwoman Dona Brady
and Frank Sinatra (Damion Fontaine).
The Rat Pack and More concluded the
2014 Concerts at Halloran Park.
This year Westown Community Development
Corporation added local performers for the
opening acts, a food truck and a beer garden.
We hope you enjoyed the shows.
We’ll see you next summer!
Free Fun and Fitness in Ward 11
Halloran Park
Pee Wee Football (ages 4-7)
Flag Football (ages 8-12)
Hockey lessons • Learn to Skate
Sign up now! Call 664-4187 or stop in
the Halloran Rink Warming House.
Events Calendar for Halloran Park:
Dec. 5, 2014
Westown Winter Frolic
Feb. 6, 2015
Halloran Ice Show “Hairspray & Grease”
Cudell Rec Center
Learn to Swim • Aquacise • Judo Classes • Boxing Program
Muny Football Basketball • Volleyball • Kickball • Soccer
Fitness & Exercise
Sign up now! Call 664-4137 or stop in for more information.
Cudell Fine Arts Center
Drawing & Painting • Arts & Crafts • Clay Pottery & Sculpting • School Arts • Jewelry Design • Recycle Arts • Fiber Arts • Enameling • Design
Arts • Tiajiquan • Open Studio Arts • Sign up now! Call 664-4103 or stop in for more information.
Hylan Dental Care, located at 3447 West 117th Street, has been
providing dental services in the neighborhood since 1980. Most recently in
2012, Dr. Hylan expanded his business by going through the City of Cleveland
Storefront Renovation Program and by purchasing the latest technology in
dental equipment for his practice. With a total investment of approximately
$1 million dollars in our neighborhood, Dr. Hylan and his staff provide a wide
variety of state of the art dental care for their patients.
Photo at award ceremony, from (left to right): Community Development Director Darryl
Rush, Westown CDC Executive Director Rose Zitiello, Hylan Dental Care staff members Sara Bader
and Heather Elrod, Susan Hylan, Dr. Brad Hylan and Mayor Frank Jackson.