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Volume 10 • Issue 2 February 2018

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Euclid City Council Authorizes Advertising for Bids for Phase II of Euclid Waterfront Improvements Planby Allison Lukacsy-Love“Euclid is close to realizing a brilliant lake-front project that could serve as a precedent for Cleveland, if not the entire Great Lakes region.” – Steven Litt, The Plain Dealer (November 2017) Euclid’s vision to provide unprecedented public waterfront access, habitat enhance-ments, and upland stability is moving clos-er to reality after reaching significant mile-stones in 2017 and early 2018. In January 2018, Euclid City Council authorized the City to advertise for bids this spring. Dur-ing a public presentation of the Plan, the Council unanimously voted to move for-ward with the bidding process. A year pre-vious to this meeting, Council authorized the Phase II final engineering and design contract of consultant SmithGroupJJR.

Additional Phase II Updated Milestones:• State and Federal permits for Phase II of Euclid’s Waterfront Improvements Plan are in their final stages of approval for Phase

II of the Euclid Waterfront Improvements Plan, which is positioned to break ground by summer 2018. This milestone reflects years of planning and the support of public and private partnerships. • In Fall 2017, the City successfully ex-ecuted easement agreements and property donations from project area stakeholders, setting the stage for improved economic opportunity in the region while providing ecological benefits, erosion control, and unprecedented public access to Lake Erie.• In Fall 2017, the Euclid Waterfront Im-provements Plan was the subject of mul-tiple news articles extoling the ambition of the project. You can read The Plain Dealer’s architecture and art critic Steven Litt’s re-view here: http://www.cleveland.com/ar-chitecture/index.ssf/2017/11/euclid_close_to_building_lakef.html• Throughout 2017, the City of Euclid suc-cessfully raised over $600,000 in new grant funds, leveraging funds previously raised. The largest award was $.5M from the Ohio

Department of Natural Resources’ Clean Ohio Trail Fund. We were one of only three organizations in Cuyahoga County to re-ceive funding this round. The City recently applied for $2.76 from FEMA in addition to a State Capital Budget request of $2M. A $4 million Cuyahoga County Casino Revenue Fund allocation provides a significant por-tion of the necessary funding with addi-tional project funding provided by Federal, State and local funds. For additional Euclid Waterfront Im-

provements Plan information, a copy of the January 16, 2018 public meeting pre-sentation, as well as a new virtual reality tour of the planned project, please visit: http://www.cityofeuclid.com/community/development/EuclidWaterfrontImprove-mentsPlan For questions or comments, please con-tact Allison Lukacsy-Love, Community Projects Manager at (216) 289-8160 or by email at [email protected].

Girl Scouts Fifth Annual Socks of Love Service Project

by Mary MastalskiResidents and Community Leaders gath-ered at Simon’s Supermarket on Euclid Avenue in December to celebrate the store’s first anniversary. Mayor Holzheimer Gail welcomed the crowd and congratulated storeowner Simon Hussain and his staff for their hard wark and dedication to provid-ing a wonderful shopping experience to the community. Residents were also able to ask questions and provide feedback to Mr. Hussain regarding his first year in business. Roger Sikes, program manager for the Cuyahoga County Board of Health’s Cre-ating Healthy Communities, organized the event and invited residents from the

Buckeye neighborhood, where Simon’s Su-permarket plans to expand. Cleveland City Councilman Blaine Griffin and Director of Cleveland’s City Planning Commission Freddy Collier and staff Marka Fields also joined residents from both cities. Euclid City Councilwoman Taneika Hill spoke about how this neighborhood was in a food desert, and because Simon’s Supermarket filled that gap and now residents have a store in a convenient location that provides fresh, afforable groceries. Mr. Hussain closed the forum by thanking the commu-nity for their incredible support. We wish continued success for Simon’s Supermarket, Happy Anniversary!

by Jamie ZagarFor the fifth year in a row, The Girl Scout Troops from Ss. Robert and William School collected enough donations from family, community, parish members and local businesses to fill a record 330 “Socks of Love.” These sock bundles included a new pair of socks, one stuffed into the other, and filled with toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, a toothbrush and toothpaste. These 330 Socks of Love were donated to the Shower Program at St. Malachi Center in Cleveland. Excess toilet-ries were donated to Forbes House in Lake County. This annual Service Project has grown progressively over the last 5 years. A big thank you to our donors includ-ing Euclid Community Members, Parish Members of Ss. Robert & William Church, Eastlake WalMart and UpStage Players. For more information about Girl Scouts, visit www.gsneo.org.

Simon’s Supermarket Celebrates Successful First Year

Phase II of the Euclid Waterfront Improvements Plan features over 5 acres of aquatic and upland habitat res-toration, nearly 3000 feet of stabilized shoreline and three-quarters of a mile of new public lakefront access. The project is projected to break ground by summer 2018.

Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail welcomes the public and congratulates storeowner Simon Hussain.

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From the desk of the MayorOnce again, I am working on my State of the City address and thinking about what we have ac-complished in 2017 and what we are planning for 2018. When I list out all that has been ac-complished, it is an

impressive list. We’re seeing new development across the city! There’s the demolition of Euclid Square Mall to make way for an Amazon Fulfillment Center! We’re seeing expan-sion at Lincoln Electric, American Punch, Keene Building and Rick Case Honda! The Water Reclamation Project continues, with the roof being placed on the Equalization Tank and work progressing on the Head-works and Treatment buildings. We welcomed new businesses such as Chipotle, Simon’s Grocery Store, Driv-eTime, Northeast Factory Direct, and Irie Jamaican Kitchen! As safety continues to be a priority, we hired 4 new police officers and 2 new fire-fighters in 2017. Our safety forces respond-ed to a record number of calls for service and continue to increase the number of pro-active community outreach efforts and programs in the community. We held community events for residents to come together as a community and cel-ebrate our assets: Summer at Sims Concert Series, Wind Fest, Holiday Lighting Event, Art Walk, Pond and Garden Tour, and Na-tional Night Out! These events, along with Coffee with a Cop, Muffins with Mayor, Dine and Discuss, Wednesdays on the

Porch and individual neighborhood meet-ings and events were held in all areas of the city and make a more vibrant city. In 2017, we became an official affiliate of Keep America Beautiful! Our very own “Keep Euclid Beautiful” got into full swing with activities and events including a city-wide clean up, litter prevention activities, beautification activities, and educational events. Additionally, more than 500 trees were planted throughout the city. We also continue to work hard to im-prove service to residents – and I hope you noticed a difference in leaf collection, snow plow services, and condition of our public parks. Our seniors programs added new programming, new partnerships, as well as provided more than 23,000 meals at the center, 17,000 home delivered meals, and more than 10,000 transportation trips. Our Recreation Department added Dance, Yoga and After-school open gyms, introduced the Zombie Dash and brought back Touch a Truck in addition to their other successful recreation programs. A Bright Spot was the success of the Euclid Panther U9 Football team who went unde-feated not only in the North Coast Football League but went on to win Midwestern and National Youth Football Championships! In Building and Housing, a new Chief Building Official was hired to lead the de-partment and continue the attention on compliance of existing codes. We partici-pated in a Citywide Property Survey which found 98% of our properties are in good condition and we have seen a reduction in

vacancies, a reduction in foreclosures, and property values that have improved in each of last 6 years. Through the hard work of many in City Hall, we were able to add $400,000 to our cash balance in 2017 and were awarded the Auditor of State Award with Distinction. We completed a LED conversion in 6 city buildings and continue to explore ways to utilize energy efficiencies to improve our facilities. 2018 has many exciting projects in the works already – opening of Lincoln Elec-tric’s Welding Technology Training Center, completion of Fogg’s 3rd building at Blue-stone Business Park, beginning construc-tion of Amazon, adoption of our Master Plan, breaking ground on Phase 2 of our Waterfront Improvement Plans, comple-tion of new Tennis/Pickle Ball Courts, re-paving of E. 222 from the marginal to Bab-bitt Rd, addition of more new businesses, and so much more! Growth and investment is occurring, we are working to build off this momen-tum and multiply the impact of these ex-citing projects. I look forward to another exciting, productive year and working together with each of you to improve our community. Please continue to share your thoughts and ideas with us by emailing me at [email protected] or calling 216-289-2751. Thank you for your involvement and commitment to the continued progress in Euclid! Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail

Euclid Library

by Ashley GowensHarlem Renaissance Wednesday, February 712:00 PM / Shore RoomBring a brown bag lunch, travel back in time to bustling New York City of the 1920s, and discover the art, literature, and music produced by African Ameri-cans living in Harlem during this period. Participants are introduced to artists such as Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and photographer James Van Der Zee, as well as to the poetry of Langston Hughes. This interactive videoconference is presented by the Cleveland Museum of Art.Love Your Heart Program Tuesday, February 1310:00 AM – 12:00 PM / Lake Room 12:00 – 12:30 PM ScreeningProtecting the heart against disease is vi-tal for leading a healthy, active life. There are several things we can do to ensure the health of our heart. Join Cleveland Clinic caregivers as they share tips, provide free health screenings, and discuss hyperten-sion and what you need to know to reduce your risk for heart disease. To register, call (216) 692- 8969 or online at clevelandclinic.org/ComeLearnWithUS.Huck Finn Thursday, February 157:00 PM / Lake & Shore RoomsGreat Lakes Theater is coming to Euclid! Join us as we see professional actors bring one of America’s classic stories to life. The performance is fully staged with sets, costumes, and live music. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see incredible

actors and a family-friendly message of ac-ceptance and inclusion. This performance was meticulously and specifically designed for children in Grades 3 – 8. Registration required.African American Quilt and Doll Guild Wednesday, February 21 6:30 PM / Lake RoomThe Friends of the Euclid Public Library welcome the African American Quilt and Doll Guild for a fascinating presentation about the historical significance of art sto-rytelling through quilting, cloth doll mak-ing, and needlework. Founded in 2005, the NE Ohio based association’s mission is to embrace and share the African American culture and traditions through multiple forms of art.Meet the Author: Jason Lloyd Monday, February 26 7:00 PM / Lake RoomJason Lloyd author of The Blueprint has covered the Cleveland Cavs for seven years, first for the Akron Beacon Journal and now for the website The Athletic. His first book chronicles the Cavs attempts to convince LeBron James to return home from his time in Miami - attempts that ended with (spoiler alert!) the Cavs winning Cleve-land’s first major sports championship in 52 years. Listen to the author’s stories from his years covering the Cavs.For a complete listing of programming, please visit http://euclidlibrary.org/

January Programs at Euclid Public Library

EPL Launches NEW Website

by Ashley GowensTo better engage and support the commu-nity, Euclid Public Library is proud to an-nounce the launch of our newly designed website, www.euclidlibrary.org this Febru-ary. Our new mobile-responsive design was created with all devices in mind, allowing patrons to access information from your laptop, phone, and tablet seamlessly and to connect with us more quickly. Our up-dated online calendar will enable patrons

to access adult, children, and teen program listings rapidly, and to link parents to early literacy tips and activities from home using the newly designed Youth Services plat-form. Additional features include eMedia and Database information, access to Euclid City Council Meetings and Euclid High School Yearbooks, in addition to the EPL and CLEVNET online catalog search. Stay connected, visit www.euclidlibrary.org to-day!

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UPDATE: EPL Foundation Miniature Golf Fundraiserby Ashley GowensThis month’s Euclid Public Library Foun-dation Miniature Golf event on Saturday, February 10 has been postponed to a later date (TBD). Please continue to follow the

library’s website and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/euclidpubliclibrary) for up-dates and future events. Thank you for your patronage.

WiFi on the Go

by Ashley GowensStaying connected is essential today more than ever, and Euclid Public Library is committed to helping you access the world beyond our four walls. This February, EPL will begin offering mobile hotspots to circulate to patrons. Mobile hotspots are easy to use units that allow devices such as phones, tablets, or laptops to connect to the internet through Sprint’s 4G network. Use mobile hotspot devices to do home-

work, check email, and search for a job or anything else you might do on the inter-net. Perfect at home or on the road, mobile hotspots allow you to stay connected with-out using your data plan. Patrons can check out mobile hotspot units the same way you would a movie, book or CD on adult cards in good standing only, for a seven-day loan. Visit our website or stop by the library for more information. Some restrictions apply.

Mobile hotspots available at EPL today!

One Community Reads

by Ashley GowensOne Community Reads is a collabora-tion amongst the City Club of Cleveland, Playhouse Square and all nine local public library systems to create a shared reading experience for the Greater Cleveland com-munity. This year’s selection, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Dr. Matthew Desmond, will transform our understanding of pov-erty and the centrality of home. One Com-munity Reads programming will include book discussions, film screenings and panel discussions on the topics of economic exploitation, inequality and housing – and how we might come together as a commu-nity to address the devastating problem of eviction. One Community Reads will

conclude with a virtual appearance by Matthew Desmond on Thursday, March 15 from the Ohio Theater at Playhouse Square.

Eviction and Housing: A Community DiscussionThursday, February 22, 20187:00 PM / Lake Room Academic scholar, Ted Steinberg, of Case Western Reserve University will lead a rich and thoughtful conversation around the topic of eviction and its effect on the community. The discussion will engage both the public and community leaders in a conversation about the impact of hous-ing insecurity on the region and shed light on the work being done by fair housing, veterans affairs, mental health and social services. The conversation will be based on Matthew Desmond’s book, Evicted, but it is not necessary to read the book to join the discussion. For a full listing of programs and events, please visit www.onecommunityreads.org

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Local Manufacturer Eliminates Noise and Moisture Issues for theConstruction Industry

by Gina M. Tabasso(An interview with Jim Priddy, PPG plant manager, Euclid, Ohio)When was the company or division founded, by whom and why?PPG was founded in 1883 by Capt. John B. Ford and John Pitcairn in Creighton, Pa. Since then, we have maintained our com-mitment to innovation and quality prod-ucts and have shifted our portfolio to focus on paint, coatings and specialty products. PPG coats the planes you fly in, the cars you drive, the mobile devices you use and the walls of your home.

Why did you locate in Euclid, Ohio?PPG purchased the former Man-Gill Chemical Company facility in Euclid in 1997 as a way to enhance our resources and technology to better serve the automotive, industrial and packaging coatings markets. The Euclid facility complements our strong network of other PPG facilities in the Northeast Ohio region to provide a broad

range of products to our customers.What do you make here?PPG’s Euclid, Ohio, industrial coatings plant produces pre-treatment and spe-cialty products, including alkaline and acid cleaners and zinc phosphates.

What types of customers buy your prod-ucts or for what industries?PPG’s industrial coatings products serve customers in the automotive, transporta-tion, appliance, coil, extrusion, and other markets.

In what ways are your products used?The products produced in the PPG Euclid facility are utilized primarily in metal pro-cessing applications to clean, coat, and pro-vide corrosion resistance, as well as in pre-paring the metal surface for priming and painting. Our products are used on metal automotive parts, such as body panels, un-derbody components and fasteners, as well as metal appliance frames and heavy-duty equipment parts.

How many employees and in what types of roles? What types of skilled labor do you hire?Globally, PPG has approximately 47,000 employees. We employ approximately 90 people at our Euclid facility in a variety of manufacturing, technical, sales and data management roles.

What is your role at the company, and what do you enjoy most about what you do?

I am the plant manager for PPG’s Euclid manufacturing plant. For me, it’s all about our people. We have a great, engaged workforce, and I really enjoy working as a team with our employees to continuously improve our operation to be successful in today’s competitive business environment.

What role does the company play in the manufacturing industry locally? Do you use local suppliers or have local custom-ers?PPG has a strong presence in Northern Ohio with our Euclid, Strongsville, Cleve-land, Huron and Barberton facilities. We utilize many local suppliers, and while many of our customers are in the Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania regional area, we serve additional customers nationally and across the globe. In addition, we donat-ed a combined $130,000 in PPG Founda-tion grants in 2017 to local organizations in the Cleveland area, which supported STEM educational and community sustainability program.

In your opinion, what is the biggest chal-lenge that manufacturing currently faces?The manufacturing sector as a whole cur-rently faces challenges around hiring skilled labor and addressing the educational gap. For current students and recent graduates, there is often a misconception that manu-facturing only involves physical labor in a plant. However, PPG is working to educate the next generation of manufacturers to un-derstand that the industry is highly techni-

cal and offers a variety of strong opportuni-ties tied to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). What is the state of manufacturing in Ohio or the area?Manufacturing is an important business sector in Ohio and has been on a growth trend since 2009. Ohio is one of the top 10 states in the nation for both percentage of employees in manufacturing and manu-facturing as a percentage of gross state product.

What does the future of manufacturing look like?Manufacturing is a promising industry and will continue to evolve based on industry needs. Manufacturers like PPG are contin-ually working to provide opportunities and educate the next generation of manufactur-ers about the various skilled opportunities within the industry. Careers in STEM fields will continue to be essential for the growth and prosperity of manufacturing.

Anything else that we missed but you would like to include? Some interesting fact that readers would be interested in?PPG has an exclusive paint partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL), which makes PPG paint brands “the Of-ficial Paint of the NHL in the U.S. and Canada. You can learn more here. Gina M. Tabasso, marketing communications spe-cialist, HGR Industrial Surplus, www.hgrinc.com

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by Susan HerrleEvery year in January, Euclid Art Associa-tion features several members for an eve-ning of ‘Show & Tell’. On this cold, snowy day in January (but the roads were clear) we had close to 30 members and guests who came to hear William Kless, Barbara Greenwood and Diane Rogazione, tells us about their artwork. While waiting for the meeting to start, members were entertained by a slideshow of pictures from our Christ-mas Party at the beautiful Henn Mansion. Our first presenter, William Kless, had lots of interesting stories to tell (including about Viet Nam) and amazing graphic art-works to show us. William joined Euclid Art in 2017. He travels to our monthly meetings from Aurora, OH. He has a very successful and distinguished career as a graphic artist and teacher. William says that he does things that he likes....like pre-serving Cleveland memories. How many of you remember going to Euclid Beach as a kid? His posters of Euclid Beach Park and Laughing Sal bring back those memories. William also did posters commemorating the Shaker Rapid, Chippewa Lake, Cedar Point and Lake Erie Island. And, if you are a train enthusiast, you’ll enjoy his amazing train prints. William’s interest in art start-ed at a young age, around 10 years old. His first painting was a landscape using pow-dered tempera paints on card board, which he still has and brought to show us. It’s amazing at that young age how he was able to capture the light! In 1967, he was drafted out of college for Viet Nam. The army was looking for an artist to make a Fort Knox welcome sign. William said “Yes, Sir! I can do that.” He flunked out of radio school....too visual....and became an artist celebrity, painting 7 murals, getting paid and only ever painting one tank! After the army, he

went to Tri-C for art, followed by seven job offers. He accepted a job at an ad agency but soon changed direction. He went back to school at Kent State for vocational art education. He became the first certified and qualified commercial artist in the State of Ohio. He taught and developed curricu-lum for vocational art at Tri-C, even hiring artist, Bob Moyer, as a teacher. He’s been told that he has the “best hand skills” in the county.....and after seeing his art, I think you will agree. Barbara Greenwood, an art therapist, was our second presenter. She joined Eu-clid Art in 2017. Barb has an undergradu-ate degree in art and taught art for 12 years. She was also an illustrator for a long time. Then, she obtained her masters in art thera-py from Ursuline College. She uses a mixed bag of techniques...collage, mix media, watercolor...in her art work. She calls her unique technique “A Scribble a Day Keeps the Doctor Away”. In October, 30 pieces of her artwork hung at the Euclid Public Li-brary for the month and at her reception, 15 pieces sold! Instead of talking about her art, she did a demonstration of her scribble technique. Asking for a volunteer from the audience, Emma, our youngest member, volunteered. Barb gave her a green crayon and asked her to scribble something on the white bristol board, anything, all over the paper and stop when it felt done. “You can’t make a mistake”, she said to Emma. Then, she asked “what do you see?” The audience responded...bird, treble clef, swan, aliens, preying mantis. Barb rotated the paper and asked again...”what do you see?” and again. Emma responded “a dog”. “This is where your story begins,” Barb says. Barb pulled the dog image from the scribble and then handed Emma, the Cray-Pas, an oil pastel drawing medium, and asked her to

start coloring. Tip from member Suzette Cohen: use baby oil instead of turpentine to dilute and move the medium. Better for your skin. Another tip: if you’re faced with a blank page, just scribble something! Tap into you inner creativity. Our third presenter for the evening, Di-ane Rogazione, also joined Euclid Art in 2017. Diane said she does a little of every-thing. Not only in art, but in life as well. She has an art degree from a Christian college in Missouri. Then, she went on to teach (not art however) grades 1 through 4 in California for 7 years without an ele-mentary teaching degree. Later, she earned her teaching degree at Cleveland State Uni-versity and went on to teach 24 more years at Richmond Heights Christian School. She even did missionary work in Ecuador and Guatemala. We know that Diane is an amazing watercolor artist. She took les-sons from Layne Kendig. Her watercolor, Ohio Winter, won honorable mention at our Lakeland show this past summer...and it sold! Like she said, she does a little of everything from painting large murals...an ocean scene with mermaid on the side of a garage....to doing pet portraits on commis-sion. She also gets commissions to paint portraits of people as a memory of their loved ones. She said “I do art to enhance other people’s lives”. Because of her love of picture books, Diane started illustrating children’s books. She shared several books with us. Of special interest was her illustra-tion of Buzz Aldrin on the moon, for a book that never got published. Diane asked us “Did we know what the first food and drink consumed on the moon was? Holy Com-munion!” That’s an interesting story.....so we asked Diane for more and here’s what she shared with us: “To prove that the first liquid and food

consumed on the moon was holy com-munion (but it was hushed up because of fear of backlash) type in Buzz Aldrin holy communion or Buzz Aldrin Wikipedia. On Buzz Aldrin holy communion there is a film clip that shows an actor portraying him doing it. Just think about the beauty of God’s amazing universe and how over-whelmed he must have been looking out the window seeing a black sky full of blink-ing stars. The Earth was a blue marble off in the distance. It is no wonder to me he felt compelled to honor His Creator. So glad he had the courage to do it. So sorry my friend decided not to publish the picture book the illustration was for. It was in ABC format and told of many little-known contribu-tions Christians have made to society. For example, did you know Margaret Ham-ilton was once a Sunday School teacher at a church in Cleveland Hts. in her younger years before becoming the Wicked Witch of the West in Wizard of Oz?” It was getting late and we had to put the lights on so everyone could make their way to the refreshment table. As a result, Lee Peters’ video presentation that he made in 2008 featuring EAA members artwork from the previous five years, got lost on the screen. We’ll just save Lee’s presenta-tion for another time....you’ll enjoy seeing it again ‘in the dark’. The theme for the evening’s refreshments was appropriately titled “Let It Snow”. It felt like an après-ski buffet with so many delicious treats.....slider sandwiches, hot taco chili dip & chips, pigs in a blanket, fruit and veggies, brownies, cookies and much, much more! We thank our hosts for the evening, Terese, Ginny, and Juanita....great job party team!

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Warm up with great classes and the folk fest at Shore! LAKE ERIE FOLK FEST Saturday, February 24

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New Quilts on Display at Shoreby Jim SpittleLocal fiber artist Deb Berkeblile has added new pieces of work to her display of quilts in the main hallway of the Shore Cultural Centre. Deb has an extensive background in textiles and quilt making and is a mem-ber of the Lake Erie Fiber Arts Guild. She recently began to explore surface design and multi-media-artwork. There are 30 new pieces that were not present when exhibit opened in December. Some depict satellite images of the earth including the Great Lakes region. Their vivid colors and outstanding variations of the images are what drew Deb to these rep-resentations. Many of the new pieces are abstract designs of many colors.

Deb is also interested in political activ-ism and is preparing a series of works to be considered for a juried show about civil rights. The exhibit at Shore includes her quilt portrait celebrating the life of Martin Luther King. Also on display is Ride Sally Ride, a quilt depicting the first woman to take part in a Space Shuttle mission. Deb has been invited by NASA to display her wourk at the Space Center in Houston . Deb Berkeblile will be present at her exhibit during the Lake Erie Folk Fest, Saturday, February 24 from 1:00-6:00pm. The exhibition is on display during regular hours at the Shore Cultural Centre; Mon-day through Saturday 6:30am-9:30pm and Sunday from 7:00am-3:00pm.

3rd Time’s a Charm with Lake Erie Folk Fest at Shore

by Jim SpittleFor the 3rd consecutive year, Shore Cultur-al Centre will play host to and be a collab-orative partner in the Lake Erie Folk Fest (LEFF) taking place Saturday, February 24. This unique and family friendly music festival is FREE from 1:00-6:00pm with workshops, jam sessions, demonstrations, folk dancing, mini-concerts and activities for young people all taking place through-out the Cultural Centre. If you are one of the few that has not stepped inside this historic building, once home to Shore High School, this is the perfect opportunity. Ac-tivities will be taking place in what were once classrooms, a band room, the library and the cafeteria. Between workshops and demos, stroll the halls and view the quilt exhibit on display. Go upstairs to see the hallway of murals in the “arts wing”. Ser-enading you during your tour of the Shore will be a variety of roots and traditional music from Prince Edward Island to West Africa. FREE activities include a luthier work-shop; an instrument petting zoo to intro-duce youngsters to fiddles and guitars; dancing and singing for kids; demos of ac-cordion, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, ukulele, upright bass and hammer dulcimer; and a workshop on bluegrass past and present. There literally is something for everyone attending. The mini-concerts in the spa-cious Community Room will feature the

Irish band Ballinloch, Sands & Hearn, Tom Evanchuck and Silver String Band. Take the time to go downstairs to the Bistro Café where Chef Dan and his culi-nary students will be serving good things to eat such as sandwiches, spaghetti and mac and cheese. While you’re eating, enjoy the “open mic” entertainment taking place throughout the day in the bistro. The bis-tro closes promptly at 7:30pm. Because it’s showtime! That evening, at 7:30pm, the Shore Au-ditorium comes to life with an eclectic ar-ray of music. Featured will be the French-Canadian acoustic trio Ten Strings And A Goat Skin. Out of Prince Edward Island, Ten Strings plays a variety of traditional and roots music that spans Scottish, Irish, French and Canadian cultures. “Probably one of the most exciting and progressive new roots groups to come through in some time!” wrote Brian O’Donovan of Burren Backroom Sessions in Boston. Sharing the bill of top notch musical art-ists will be Aaron Jonah Lewis and Lindsay McCaw from Detroit playing their special blend of bluegrass and contemporary music. Lewis is known for his expert fiddle work. Wakeman, Ohio native Emily Keener will be returning to LEFF following her highly acclaimed performance at last year’s eve-ning concert. Also appearing will be the Slovenian men’s chorus, Fantje na vasi, from Cleveland and Shore Cultural Centre art-

ists/instructors Tam Tam Magic performing West African dance and drumming. Tickets for the evening concert are $10 and available on-line at www.shorecultur-alcentre.com. Tickets are $15 the day of the show. Doors open at 7:00pm. This roots music based festival debuted at Shore two years ago and received en-thusiastic reviews from the hundreds who attended. It is a collaboration between the Shore Cultural Centre and Northeast Ohio Heritage Music Association (NEOHMA), the latter being a volunteer organization that produces the annual Blue Sky Folk Fest during the summer in Kirtland, Ohio. “We see this as a perfect opportunity to warm up the Ohio winter by sharing our love and enthusiasm for folk and roots music with music lovers of all kinds,” said LEFF artis-tic director Laura Lewis. “It also gives us the opportunity to partner with Shore, an-other organization with deep roots in the community and the arts.” Roots music has been defined as world music, authentic music or the early mu-sic of a particular culture. In the case of

American music that would be Gospel, Blues, Country, Bluegrass and Jazz. The LEFF involves attendees through open jam sessions, sing-alongs and dancing lessons. People are encouraged to bring their instruments and hand percussion to join in the music making throughout the day. “Nothing brings people together like the common ground of music,” said Chris Cipriani, Shore Director of Programming and Marketing. The Lake Erie Folk Fest is sponsored by Guitar Riot of Cleveland, Village Black-smith, Inc., Studio Strings of Medina and Sam Ash Music Stores. LEFF is made pos-sible by grants and donations from the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Founda-tion, Ed Ollick, Funny Times Peace Fund and an anonymous donor from an advised fund of the Cleveland Foundation. For further information visit www.la-keeriefolkfest.com and www.shorecultural-centre.com or call the Shore at 216-289-8578. The Shore Cultural Centre is located at 291 East 222nd Street in downtown Euclid.

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Singer/songwriter Emily Keener returns

The Healing and Relaxation of Art Subjects of Shore Workshops

by Jim SpittleThe healing, relaxing, creative and inspi-rational qualities of creating art are the subjects of two one-day-only workshops at Shore Cultural Centre. Collage for Heal-ing and Creativity will take place Saturday, February 17 from 1:00-3:30pm. On Satur-day March 3, 1:00-3:30pm, will be Water-color for Relaxation and Inspiration. Both workshops will be facilitated by Christine Siarka, a massage and reiki practitioner, and take place in her studio space at Shore,

Room 139 C. Christine is an accomplished artist, her-self, and taught elementary school art for over 10 years. She has held workshops for adults throughout the Cleveland area. Her art work includes metal sculpture, abstract color pencil images, nature photo collage, as well as sand mandalas. The intention of Christine’s work is to create images of cen-tering and tools for peacemaking for the viewer. Christine has been in her current prac-tice since 2011 and is a member, in good standing, of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. The fee for the collage workshop is $25 and for the watercolor, $35. A $10 deposit will reserve your place for either session. Please call 216-372-4498 for more informa-tion and registration.

A collage by Christine Siarka

Aaron Jonah Lewis & Lindsay McCaw will kick it out at Lake Erie Folk Fest

Ten Strings And A Goat Skin--one of the best new roots bands around.

Shore Announces Winter/Spring Offeringsby Jim SpittleThe Shore Cultural Centre has released the schedule for its Winter/Spring 2018 classes program and classes offerings including major auditorium events. A pdf formatted copy of the flyer may be downloaded and printed from www.shoreculturalcentre.com. Copies of the schedule were distrib-

uted to all Euclid area schools shortly after the holiday break. They are also available at City Hall, the Euclid Public Library and, of course, Shore Cultural Centre on hallway tables and info racks. New classes include Mindful Medita-tion, Praise Dancing, Airbrush Painting, Piloxin and Filipino Martial Arts & Self

Defense. The most up to date information may always be found at Shore’s website: www.shoreculturalcentre.com. “Programs and classes are constantly being added or revised throughout the year, so it’s always best to check our website.”, commented Jim Spittle, Programming and Marketing Manager at Shore.

There will, also, be two new workshops offered by Chritine Siarka: Collage for Healing & Creativity (February 17) and Watercolor for Relaxation & Inspiration (March 3). Both workshops are geared to-wards those interested in art as a form of relaxation, self-expression and satisfaction. Call 216-289-8578 for further information.



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Ask an Officerby Kate McLaughlinQuestion: How can I start neigh-borhood block watch on my street?

Answer by: Kate M c L a u g h l i n ,

Community Policing Specialist

Neighborhood block watch employs pro-active crime prevention by increasing surveillance and improving crime report-ing, while increasing neighborhood safety through uniting community members, partnering with the Euclid police, and communicating to reduce fear. The Euclid Police Department has sched-uled a neighborhood block watch training

on Wednesday, February 28th starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Euclid Public Library Shore Room. Any Euclid resident interested is welcome to attend and learn how to start and run a neighborhood block watch. The presentation takes about one hour. Current neighborhood block watch members and coordinators are also encouraged to attend to share their experiences and network. In this training you will learn how to get block watch started and how to maintain the group, how to make effective calls to the police, responsibilities of the coordinator, general information about the Euclid Po-lice Department, and how to communicate and work on issues in your neighborhood. If you would like to submit a question to Ask an Officer, contact Community Polic-ing at the Euclid Police Department: email [email protected] or call 216-289-8449.

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Takeaways from the 185th St Business Block Watch and Networking Event

EPD Officer Williams offers crime prevention tips to E. 185th St. business owners.

by Alisa BolesBusiness owners and officials from both Euclid and Cleveland came together during this past holiday season for an East 185th Business Block Watch and Networking event at Cebars Euclid Tavern. Represen-tatives from both the Euclid and Cleveland Police Departments came to share tips on how we can all work together to fight crime. Euclid Ward 4 Councilman Jarosz and Cleveland Ward 8 Councilman Po-lensek came to show their support as well. Also in attendance were Euclid Ward 6 Councilman-elect Wotilja; Sheila Gibbons, Executive Director of the Euclid Chamber of Commerce; Robert Gatewood, Owner of Gamerhaven and Northeast Shores Devel-opment Corporation Board Member; and Mary Mastalski, Community Development Manager for the City of Euclid. Our host, Paul Cvelbar - being the good Clevelander he is - provided kielbasa for the crowd. Here is some useful information for anyone who missed the meeting, much of which might be of use no matter in which neigh-borhood you work or live. Kate McLaughlin, Euclid Community Policing - Euclid businesses can call EPD for free security assessments. For more in-formation call: (216) 731-1234 . For other resources available from Euclid Commu-nity Policing, see: http://www.cityofeuclid.com/community/police/CommunityPolic-ing . Ms. McLaughlin also informed us that, if anyone has a security camera at your business or residence, you can help fight crime by letting the Cuyahoga Pros-ecutor’s Office know that they can contact you if your system might have caught foot-

age they could use. See: http://prosecutor.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/2016-11-22-sur-veillance-camera-initiative.aspx . Officer Williams, EPD Patrol - Euclid businesses can call EPD if they ever feel they need an escort, such as for cash drops. Officer Williams also reminded us that having our smartphones out can be an at-traction to criminals, so try to keep them in bags or pockets if possible. Commander Johnson, Cleveland Com-munity Policing - CPD conducts free secu-rity assessments for businesses as well. For more information call: (216) 623-5080 . Commander Johnson also stressed the importance of being familiar with where the Euclid-Cleveland border is drawn and knowing (or storing in your phone) the di-rect lines to both the Euclid and Cleveland Police Departments. You can help reduce response time if you call the police depart-ment directly of the city where a situation is taking place. The number for Euclid is 216-731-1234 and the number for Cleve-land is 216-621-1234. If in doubt, however, don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1 for emergencies and they will figure out which department to dispatch. For other resources available from Cleveland Community Policing, see: http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofC-leveland/Home/Government/CityAgen-cies/PublicSafety/Police/Community . Greg Pollard, Safety Liaison for Cleve-land Ward 8 - Mr. Pollard is the Safety Liai-son for both the Collinwood-Nottingham and Northeast Shores Development Cor-porations. Retired after decades of work in Community Policing, he encouraged everyone to make it a point to meet your

merchant neighbors and look out for one another. http://northeastshores.org/ . Mike Polensek, Councilman for Cleve-land Ward 8 - Councilman Polensek urged everyone to get more involved with neigh-borhood organizations. The subsequent speakers offered suggestions on ways to do just that. See below. http://www.cleveland-citycouncil.org/ward-8 (Euclid Council contacts: Contact for your Euclid Council rep can be found here: http://www.cityo-feuclid.com/community/CityCouncil ) Charlotte Iafeliece, Organizer for E. 185th St. Monthly Neighborhood Meeting - Ms. Iafeliece hosts a Neighborhood Meeting open to both Cleveland and Euclid busi-nesses, residents and officials in the E. 185th St. area. The meeting takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM at the Lithuanian Club, which is located at 877 East 185th Street. Feel free to join your neighbors at the next meeting on February 13! Lauren Calevich, Owner of LCevents - Ms. Calevich encouraged the merchants and business owners on East 185th to stay in communication with one another and

spoke on how working together can have positive results for the street. Anyone who is interested in being on the East 185th Community Merchant’s contact list should send their name, place of business, contact info, and preferred method of contact to Lauren Calevich at [email protected] or Alisa Boles at [email protected]. This list may be distributed to other merchants in the future so that all mer-chants on it can alert one another when issues arise or news needs to be shared. Sheila Gibbons, Executive Director of the Euclid Chamber of Commerce - Ms. Gibbons invited all E. 185th St. businesses to join the Euclid Chamber of Commerce, no matter if they are situated in Euclid or Cleveland. Because Cleveland does not have its own Chamber of Commerce, area businesses can get localized support from the Euclid Chamber of Commerce. For more information about what the Euclid Chamber of Commerce offers to support your business, visit euclidchamber.com , call (216) 731-9322 or email [email protected] .

Members of the community come together to rally around the E. 185th St. business district including city officials and police officers from both Euclid and Cleveland.

The Life of a New Councilman

by Dana HeilBrian Moore was a busy man before the November 7th, 2018 general election. His life changed on that day when the resi-dents in Euclid Ward 2 elected him to City Council. Prior to that day, Mr. Moore was a husband, father, grandfather, Vice Presi-dent and Chief Operating Officer of Moore Counseling and Mediation Services, Inc. and an associate minister at Lake Shore Christian Church. He was also involved in various community groups and activities including the Euclid Chamber of Com-merce, Chairman of the Euclid Planning and Zoning Commission and Faith in the City. Today, there is considerably more to do.

Not that Brian is complaining. After all, he ran for office because he is dedicated to serving the residents of Ward 2. Being a Councilman is more than a part-time com-mitment for Mr. Moore. Besides attending the regularly scheduled Council Meetings, Mr. Moore also serves on the Business and Community Development Committee, the Executive and Finance Committee, the Housing and Building Committee and the Parks and RecreationCommittee. He is also chairman of the Community and Neighborhood Engagement Committee. There was foresight in his decision to serve the community. He knew that with all his personal and professional responsi-bilities his life would get more hectic. That’s

where I come in. I was hired with the intent to lighten his load at Moore Counseling and Mediation Services, Inc. so that he could concentrate on the residents of the City of Euclid. Mr. Moore felt that my experience working at Our Lady of the Lake Church and my administrative strengths will make it possible for him to focus on the people of Euclid. He is hopeful that his work as the Chair-person of the Community and Neighbor-hood Engagement Committee can make a significant difference in the quality of life of a neighborhood and in the larger com-munity. Mr. Moore said, “Every neighbor-hood and community has issues, but Euclid also has much to offer! There are so many good people in the city and I look forward to finding ways to engage them. I want to hear about their thoughts and ideas. I want to know what excites them and what causes them to worry. I also want to find ways for residents to get to know each other.” Currently Mr. Moore is working reach-ing out to the residents of Ward 2 and cre-ating events that provide opportunities for him to meet and get to know the people he is serving. He is also reaching out to insti-tutions, schools and businesses. “Working together, we can create a place where fami-lies can live, work and play in safety and peace.” Mr. Moore’s campaign slogan was “Let’s Do Moore for Euclid”. Well now, “We Can Do Moore for Euclid”, said Mr. Moore.

Romancing the Grape at Henn Mansion

Euclid’s Henn Mansion will host a Wine Tasting on Saturday, February 10th from 6 to 9 pm.. Romancing The Grape will begin with a glass of sparkling wine. Guests will sample eight tastings from a selection of sixteen wines chosen by Fine Wine Expert Gary Twining, and paired with appetizers created by Chefs For Hire. Tickets are in advance for $45.00. Call the Henn at 216 731.5060 for information and reservation.

A Note from New Euclid Ward 5 Councilwoman, Christine McIntosh

by Christine McIntoshHello fellow Euclideans! I understand I am not well known around town, so please in-dulge me as I share a bit about myself and the vision I have for our future together. I was born in Euclid and moved to Mentor at the age of six, graduated from Mentor High School and attended Lakeland Com-munity College while working full time. I have lived within east and west side Cleve-land neighborhoods and happily settled in Euclid in January 2015 when my husband, Steve, and I bought our first house. We have since built a cozy home nestled within a city full of warm and inviting neighbors and are so thankful for the many oppor-tunities to be involved in the shaping our community. I have worked alongside entrepreneurs and young professionals my entire career and have learned a great deal in the pro-cess. I have experienced loss and failure, prosperity and renewal, and throughout all variables in life, developed a strong sense

of resolve, self-awareness, and compassion for all beings. While I have lived in Euclid for just a short time, my passion for our city grows stronger each day. I believe we can activate our streets, storefronts, schools and parks with dynamic community events through the continued cooperation from our administration, residents and business owners. We can be prideful of our city because we take care of it individually and collectively, whether that is the effort put into cultivating a beautiful front yard, maintaining a neighborhood watch or picking up litter on a daily walk. As Ward 5 councilwoman, I plan to hold regular meetings around town to meet resi-dents and engage in positive discussions about, and better plan for, our city’s future. I will continue to act as an ambassador for Euclid by highlighting our city’s successes and promoting us as a destination to at-tract new residents, businesses and visi-tors. I have a strong vision for what can be developed and prosper here in Euclid. I see our positives and shortcomings and how we, together as a community, can build a brighter future for our beloved city. I look forward to our shared journey and hope for continued success as we all help grow Euclid together.

In gratitude,Christine McIntoshWard 5 [email protected]



Faith Academics CommunityPre-K through 8th Grade

OLL Kicks Off Catholic Schools Week

Our Lady of the Lake School kicked off Catholic Schools Week with a public Open House on January 28. Hundreds of visi-tors came to see the ways in which a high-quality curriculum and caring, faith-filled environment combine to create a great edu-cational model. Student ambassadors were proud to guide new families through their school, showing off cutting edge technology in the classrooms, a tournament-quality gymnasium, and creative student work on

display throughout the building. The PTO, an active and engaged group of parents who support Our Lady of the Lake School with extracurricular programs, fun family ac-tivities and resources for the teachers, also made Open House welcoming with free refreshments for all the visitors. And with raffles and a silent auction all taking place, there was lots of energy and enthusiasm. Catholic Schools Week extends through February 3.

Congratulations to OLL School’s Patriotic Prize Winners

Three fifth-graders at Our Lady of the Lake School were recently recognized for both their talent and their patriotism. Third Vice Commander Michael Ridenour, from the Catholic War Veterans, presented awards to all participants. The top three students,

featured here, received medals, as well as cash prizes.Cecilija Dautovic- 1st Place $50Dannah Nosse -2nd Place $30Jackson Stocks-3rd Place $20

OLL School Strong on STEM

Our Lady of the Lake School is known for its strong STEM curriculum, with special-ized instruction in Science, Technology, Math and Engineering at every grade level. One way they celebrate STEM learning is with their annual Science Fair, where stu-dents have an opportunity to demonstrate

their aptitude and ingenuity. Every year the students explore the potential for creative new ways to apply scientific concepts, and the results are remarkable. Strong ground-ing in STEM learning is helping these stu-dents become tomorrow’s leaders.

Join Us for Lent and Easter!

Our Lady of the Lake is a welcoming Catholic Community. Come and see!Ash Wednesday : Feb 14 at 6:30pm

Living Stations of the Cross : March 23 at 8:00pmCommunity Stations of the Cross: March 30 at Noon

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A cold, snowy weekend did not keep our young student-athletes away from working up a sweat in the “Doc” Gymnasium! The Cleve-land Cavaliers Academy stopped at Euclid High School on Sunday, January 14, 2018, to offer a special skills clinic for children between the ages of eight and twelve. The three hour clinic was free and featured giveaways and a celebration to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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EUCLID, Ohio--Euclid High School students have earned 12 individual Gold Keys and are headed to the National Scholastic Art Awards in New York City this March! This marks the highest number of pieces Our Euclid has ever won earning a spot at Nationals. Additionally, EHS students won 10 Silver Keys and 15 Honorable Mentions for a grand total of 37 Euclid High School winners, making us one of the top 3 schools in Cuyahoga County with the most win-ners.

Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. Each year, increasing numbers of teens participate in the program and become a part of our community–-young artists and writers, filmmakers and photographers, poets, and sculptors, along with countless educators who support and encourage the creative process.

The Regional Scholastic Art Competition identifies creativity among junior high and high school students in the Cuyahoga County region. The students represented in this exhibition were selected from more than 3,000 entrants from approximately 100 area schools. A jury of 16 noted art educators and pro-fessional artists selected these works on the basis of their quality and artistic promise.

Each student whose work has been selected for display received a certificate of merit indicating his or her rank as Honorable Mention, Silver Key, or Gold Key Finalist Exhibitor.

From the key-winning work, the jury designated 75 Gold key finalists whose pieces will compete with 15,000 national entries for awards, cash prizes and scholarships. The Jury also selected 15 Portfolio Award nominees that will compete in the nationals for larger scholarships and recognition. A national exhibition of the winning work will be held in New York City, during the summer of 2018.

Reinberger Gallery January 16-February 2, 2018 Exhibition Hours: Monday - Thursday from 10am-5pm

12 Euclid High School Students head to nationals in New York City

Euclid High School Hosts Cavaliers Academy

This January, the Ohio School Boards Association is celebrating School Board Recognition Month to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our society.

Our Euclid Schools join with other districts throughout the state to recognize the important contributions school board members make to their communities. “These people unselfishly contribute their time and talents toward the advance-ment of our students, our district, and all of public education,” says Dr. Charlie Smialek.

Being an effective school board member is no easy task, particularly in today’s climate of change and challenge. School board members need to be knowledge-able about many complex educational and social issues and carry out initiatives and directives from both federal and state governments. To face these demands of governing our schools, they give countless hours of personal time.

Our school board members make a difference in #OurEuclid, for every child, every day! Thank you to Our Euclid Board of Education.

Elementary Schools Wednesday, February 7, 20185:30-8:30 PM

Central Middle SchoolThursday, February 8, 2018 4:30-7:30 PM

Euclid High School Monday, February 5, 20184:30-7:30 PM

Early Learning Center Monday, February 5, 20185:00-8:00 PM

The men and women serving Our Euclid Schools (years of elected service in parentheses):Donna Sudar, President (13 years)Kathy DeAngelis, Vice President (7 years)Steve Johnson Jr. (3 years)Angela Lisy (13 years)Tisha R. Thomas (5 years)



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VASJ’s Christian Leadership class visited Laura’s Home, a women and children’s crisis shelter in Cleveland, to deliver the donations they collected during the school’s Christmas fundraiser.

Laura’s Home helps women who have lost their jobs, been in abusive relationships, and other circumstances which cause them to need assistance.Denise Eaddy, the program director, was kind enough to show the students around the building.

They were able to see the childcare center where the children take classes and receive bible study courses. The women in the shelter are also able to take classes to learn important life skills such as managing money.

It was a great opportunity for the VASJ students and school community to serve others in this important way.

Students deliver items to women’s shelter

Tickets are available for purchase for VASJ’s annual gala being held at LaMalfa Center in Mentor on February 17.

The Mardi Gras-themed event will feature retired Fox 8 sportscaster Mark Schroeder as the live auctioneer as well as live performances by the men’s and women’s choirs.

Sponsorships and advertisement spots can be secured at any time and auction item donations are strongly encouraged.

More information can be found at vasj.com/continuethedream. We hope you are able to support the VASJ school and students in this fun way.

Members of VASJ’s Christian Leadership Class led a Christmas fundraiser to support the women and children at Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Shelter. In January the class took a field trip there to deliver the donations and take a tour of the center.

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Public Relations Club members attend professional workshopMembers of VASJ’s Public

Relations Club had the unique opportunity to gain real-life experience by attending a PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) luncheon.

The luncheon topic was “The Art of Storytelling” and was hosted by alumnus Neil McCormick ’70, chairman of Cinecraft Productions in Cleveland.

McCormick, who has continued to support VASJ in many ways, including the production of videos for admissions, marketing, and

advancement, invited the PR Club to the event to help them gain first-hand public relations experience.

In addition to hearing McCormick’s presentation about the important role video plays in storytelling, students were able to network with working public relations professionals and ask them questions about their experiences.

VASJ’s PR Club members also received a tour of the historic Cinecraft Productions building and a delicious lunch featuring Middle Eastern cuisine.

State School of Character

Playhouse Square

Imagine Bella students celebrated National School Choice Week from January 21-27,

2018. Thank you to the parents and stu-dents for choosing Imagine Bella!

We are getting ready for the show!

Imagine Bella has been recognized as a State School of Character by Character.org! We are so excited to receive this recognition and are beginning our next step to apply to be a National School of Character. Looking forward to highlighting the character initiatives in place daily at our campus. Congratulations to the Character Education committee for all their hard work!

National School Choice Week

Fourth grade students at Imagine Bella visited Playhouse Square to watch a perfor-mance of Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Students

have been reading the original book and were excited to see the book come alive in this performance.

Teacher of the Year

Ms. Gina Salone (center) is presented with an award by Board President Hakeem Thornton (left) and School Leader Arun Dutt (right)

Imagine Bella is excited to announce Ms. Gina Salone as the 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year! Ms. Salone leads a 4th grade class and makes her students feel right at home in her cozy classroom. There are plenty of places to stop and read as Ms. Salone shares her love of reading with her class

and schoolwide as leader of the Advanced Reading Challenge (ARC). Ms. Salone is a Mentor Teacher to Resident Educators and leads the Shared Values committee. Thank you for all you do and congratulations Ms. Salone!

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HELP Foundation Sets the Standard for Continuing Summer Educationby Stefanie MerkoskyHELP Foundation is preparing for another great year of their Continuing Education Summer Program in Euclid. The 2018 season will mark the 46th year HELP has offered this unique and critically needed service to children in the Greater Cleveland area. This special program serves over 200 of the most medically fragile and behavior-ally challenged children in our commu-nity. HELP’s Summer Program provides Extended School Year (ESY) services for qualifying students as well as camp pro-gramming for students requiring assis-tance, structure and support without ESY.

The overall goal of the Summer Program is to provide a structured, nurturing en-vironment for children who are medically fragile, severely delayed and/or behavioral-ly challenged while providing much needed respite for parents. In 2018, HELP will continue regional collaboration with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Eu-clid City Schools, Parma City Schools, the Catholic Diocese and more than a dozen local school districts to provide convenient east side and west side locations. If you are interested in registering your child for HELP’s Summer Program please visit helpfoundationinc.org.

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by Shawn HallowellWHERE WE’VE BEEN:As the calendar reset itself and we all turned to 2018, the LIS community began our annual re-enrollment and early enroll-ment period. Current LIS families are en-couraged to re-enroll now to reserve their child’s spot for next school year. Families interested in LIS are encouraged to apply early so you have the best chance possible to join our community of lifelong learners and spirited citizens. If you would like to schedule a tour, register for an information session, or have questions regarding enrollment, please contact our Enrollment Director, Mr. Shawn Hallowell, at [email protected] or 216-586-3872. For more information on our school, please visit our website at www.lakeshoreschool.org. If you

would like to submit an application, please visit https://igschools.schoolmint.net/sign-up Mrs. Lindic’s Junior Cluster class took part in a visit to Praxis Fabric workshop with our friends at Bridge Arts. Together we created a quilt with personally designed fabric strips. Mrs. Evans, our art teacher, recently began an enrichment art program for our students. They meet weekly to express their creative freedom through choice based art projects. We are always thrilled to host visitors here at LIS. We love showing and sharing our community of lifelong learners and spirited citizens. Just last week, we were lucky to have a visit from Dr. Peter White-house (co-founder of the Intergenerational Schools) and his guest Yachneet Pushkarna

from India!

WHAT’S NEXT: February brings a very exciting time as we return to our monthly intergenerational visits. In total, our homerooms will visit nine local rehabilitation and residential fa-cilities to build meaningful interactions via activities with various generations. Many will be working on an intergenerational poetry project, featuring African Ameri-can Poets. Our Junior Cluster students have two fantastic field trips planned as well. One includes our partners at GroundWorks Dance Theater. They will present two unique opportunities to learn about the creative processes of dance movement to our students. One session, a creative move-ment workshop, will be held here at LIS

and a second, an interactive performance/demonstration, will be hosted by Ground-Works at the Breen Center on the west side of Cleveland. The other Junior Cluster trip includes a tour of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. While there, they will partake in the “Meet the Instruments” presentation. Students will learn to describe the way sound is produce by various instruments from each family through live demonstra-tions—and even perform along with the band! They will also investigate the roles of the musicians who play each type of instru-ment, including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, lastly they will learn how rock and roll songs are arranged. Please remember that you can always stay informed and learn more by visiting us on social media, we are on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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Eaton Family CEO Mike Losneck, left, presents a check to Euclid Hunger Center Manager Kay O’Donnell as Brent Binkley, COO from Eaton Family Credit Union, watches.

The final product of our visit to Waterloo’s Praxis Fabric Workshop.

Co-Founder Dr. Peter Whitehouse and friend Yachneet Pushkarna from India check out our spirited citizens and lifelong learners!

Creative work in action at our Enrichment Art program.

If you would like to schedule a tour, register for an information session, or have questions regarding enroll-ment, please contact our Enrollment Director, Mr. Shawn Hallowell, at [email protected] or 216-586-3872. For more information on our school, please visit our website at www.lakeshoreschool.org. If you would like to submit an application, please visit https://igschools.schoolmint.net/signup Primary Cluster students in math practice “shorter than” and “longer than” terminology on their peers.

Credit Unions use Candy Bars as Fundraiser for Euclid Hunger Center

by Dave GodekProceeds from a candy bar fundraiser held by area credit unions will provide about 1,200 meals for the Euclid Hunger Center to serve local families. In January, Eaton Family Credit Union CEO Mike Losneck presented a check for $300 to Euclid Hunger Center Manager Kay O’Donnell. She said the money will be used to get food from the Cleveland Food-bank to distribute as meals for hungry Eu-clid residents.

According to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, for every $1 donated, four meals can be provided to people in the community. Losneck said the annual candy bar sale is a collaborative effort by credit unions from Lake and Cuyahoga counties known as the Northeast Credit Union Outreach Al-liance. Each credit union sells candy bars at its branches, the proceeds are pooled to-gether and then split amongst food pantries in the credit unions’ membership areas.

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CommunityEventsA Very Unique Concert

by Adele MarkertSeriously, when was the last time you heard a classical accordionist perform with a 40 piece chamber orchestra? You can on March 15th at 7:30pm at St. Jerome Church when City Music Cleveland welcomes the internationally known Bosnian composer and accordionist Merima Kljuèo. She will perform “Sarajevo Haggadah: Music of the Book” from “TWO FAITHS: ONE SPIR-IT” which she composed. The work was

inspired by the story of breathtakingly il-lustrated Jewish manuscript created in the 15th century and saved from the Nazis in Sarajevo by a Muslim Imam during WWII. Ranjbaran: Seven Passages, and Co-hen: Warzazat will complete the program. Avner Dorman will conduct. Doors open at 7pm and as always the concert is free and family friendly! Don’t miss this amazing musical experience!

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Friends of Euclid Creek Announces Environmental Studies Scholarship

by Claire PosiusThe Friends of Euclid Creek (FOEC), a grass-roots, non-profit charitable organi-zation which advocates for the health of the Euclid Creek watershed is pleased to an-nounce its fifth annual scholarship in en-vironmental studies. This scholarship was created to aid at least one deserving student in his/her pursuit of a degree in environ-mental science, including engineering, hy-drology, ecology, geology, biology or other fields related to environmental studies. FOEC is currently seeking applications from high school seniors or college stu-dents who are passionate about their study of the environment. At least one $1,000.00 scholarship to pay for tuition of books will be awarded in May, 2018. Applicants must not have received a previous scholarship from the Friends of Euclid Creek. FOEC could give preference to a student who attends or has attended a school located in Beachwood, Cleveland, Euclid, Highland Heights, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Pepper Pike, Richmond Heights, South Euclid, Willoughby Hills, or Mayfield Village - the communities in the Euclid Creek watershed. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their background and their potential to make a contribution to environmental studies or a related field. Interested students must submit a one

to two-page letter describing their ca-reer goals, past volunteer work related to environmental studies, and significant achievements to date. Applicants also must provide a minimum of one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or community member. NEW FOR 2018: the scholarship winner(s) must agree to provide a written report by February 1, 2019 describing how they spent their schol-arship money to advance their education. Additionally, FOEC will invite all past and future scholarship winners to attend the FOEC annual meeting and picnic in order to report on their accomplishments. All application materials must be post-marked on or before April 1, 2018. They should be mailed to the Friends of Euclid Creek at P.O. Box 21384, South Euclid, Ohio 44121, unless the applicant has reached an agreement with FOEC to submit them via email. Applicants must also be willing to interview with FOEC members, upon re-quest. Questions concerning the scholarship or application process may be directed to FOEC member Jeanette Evans via email at: [email protected]. Informa-tion may also be obtained at the organiza-tion’s website: http://www.euclidcreekwa-tershed.org, click on ‘Programs’ and ‘FOEC Scholarship’. The Friends of Euclid Creek organiza-tion is again delighted to offer this schol-arship opportunity and looks forward to helping a passionate student realize his or her educational aspirations. The Friends of Euclid Creek’s mission is to raise awareness about and preserve the natural features of the Euclid Creek water-shed.

Nearly 100 years young!by Adele MarkertAttention St. Jerome Alumni & Friends! As we near our Centennial Celebration we need your help. First if you would be so kind as to update your contact infor-mation so we can keep you informed of events. Second, we need people to help to organize and plan, especially the multi-year reunions and the Gala Brunch. And we need everyone’s help to spread the word. Please fill out the form below and return it or email us at [email protected] or on line at www.stjeromecleveland.org. You can also message us on Facebook at stjeromecleveland.org or by phone at 216-481-8200

SAVE THE DATESSunday September 30th, 2018, the Feast of St. Jerome and the kick off event for our Centennial Celebrations. The Reverend Roger Gries will preside at 10am Mass. A school tour, coffee and donuts and our an-nual Clam / Steak Bake will follow. July 21st, 2019 the Most Reverend Nel-

son Perez will celebrate Mass at St. Jerome at 10am. A Gala Brunch will follow at Tiz-zano’s Party Center in Euclid. Festivities will close on Sunday, Septem-ber 29, 2019 with the annual Clam / Steak Bake. In between these events we hope to have four multiyear reunions (60’ & 70s, 80s & 90s, etc.), several special concerts, and of course the Parish Picnic. We welcome you to get involved! Name Address City, State, zip Email Phone

Please return to St. Jerome15000 Lake Shore BlvdCleveland, Ohio 44110

Ss. Robert & William Lenten Fish Frysby Ellen IvorySs. Robert & William Catholic Parish: An-nual Fish Fry will be held Fridays during Lent (February 16, 23*March 2, 9, 16, 23) in the School’s Upper Hall starting at 4:45 pm and serving until 6:45 pm. Dine-In or Carry-Out. All You Can Eat Fish Dinner: $12 adults,

$6 Kids 12 and under. Shrimp dinners, pierogis, carry-out dinners and a la carte items are also available. Ss. Robert & William Parish is located at 367 East 260th Street, Euclid. For addi-tional information contact 216.731.1515 or go to www.srweuclid.cc.

PetFix to hold Bark Madness fundraiser on March 8

by Christie LuccoDo you want to help pet owners take care of their animals and enable cats and dogs to lead longer, healthier lives? So does PetFix Northeast Ohio! That’s why the non-profit is hosting the always popular Bark Mad-ness on Thursday, March 8. This year, the fundraising event will be at a new venue, the recently opened craft brewery in Cleve-land Heights – Boss Dog Brewing Co. In addition to games, raffles and great food, guests will be able to sample Boss Dog’s unique craft beers and featured “guest beers” from local Ohio breweries (wine and soft drinks are also available). Since PetFix’s low surgery fees cover only about 67% of its costs, they rely on donations and

fundraising events like Bark Madness to do their important and lifesaving work. Tickets can be purchased online at www.petfixnortheastohio.org. PetFix Northeast Ohio, located in Euclid, provides high-quality, affordable spay and neuter surgeries to end pet homelessness and the need for unnecessary euthanasia. Since 2006, PetFix has performed over 62,000 surgeries for pet owners, rescues and shelters offering animals for adoption, and those caring for free-roaming cats. By making spay/neuter surgeries affordable and accessible, PetFix plays a major role in making Northeast Ohio a region where ev-ery cat and dog born has a safe place to live.

9th Annual Waterloo Alley Cat Project Fundraiserby Debbie GulyasOn Saturday, February 10, 2018, The Wa-terloo Alley Cat Project is holding its 9th ANNUAL FUNDRAISER from 7 to 11 pm at the historic Slovenian Worker’s Home located at 15335 Waterloo Road in Cleve-land. This year, we will once again hold a $1,000 Grand Prize Raffle and announce the winner during the festivities. We will also have our fabulous basket raffles and new fun activities to help cats. Music will be provided by Ace Molar featuring Todd Meany from Channel 8. Admission is $20 per person. All money raised goes to help-ing cats. Donations of cat food will be ac-cepted at the door and greatly appreciated! The Waterloo Alley Cat Project (WACP) is a dedicated group volunteering their time from the heart to care for the aban-doned and feral cats that live in the arts and

retail district on Waterloo Road. WACP implemented the humane method of trap-neuter/spay-release (TNR) in November 2009 to protect the lives of a large number of unsterilized cats that were multiply-ing, suffering and roaming the streets in search of food and shelter. To date, we have spayed and neutered over 400 cats, found homes for approximately 25, and are cur-rently managing 3 healthy cat colonies by feeding, providing shelter and continued veterinary care. The Waterloo Alley Cat Project is an ap-proved 501(c)(3) non-profit all volunteer organization. Donations can be sent to WATERLOO ALLEY CAT PROJECT, P.O. Box 19246, Cleveland, OH 44119; or via to Paypal to: [email protected].

PetFix helps people afford to responsibly care for the pet that they dearly love.

PetFix’s veterinary staff has perfomed over 62,000 surgeries, preventing hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats from ending up in shelters or on the streets.

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by Jonah KenneyHello, it has been a few minutes since we last spoke, thank you very much from Eu-clid, Ohio’s biggest supporter. Being in In-glewood, CA you run into a celebrity every second and wouldn’t even know it. Well I have had the pleasure of learning under the guidance of one Prudencesa aka Pru and boy let me tell she is the most kind hearted person I know, she’ll give you the shirt of her back to keep you from being cold.

Pru aka Ms Fro I love her If God de-cides for us to work together on a project or something I’don’t stop whatever I was doing. Not only is she very kind she is also very beautiful. In fact I’m praying that God s reading this right now. We’ll that’s all I have at this moment. Catch you on the flipside.MUCH SUCCESS AND RESPECT, Jonah Kenney

Euclid Cooperative Preschool Annual Open House

by Donna SudarEuclid Cooperative Preschool will be hold-ing its Annual Open House Saturday Feb-ruary 17 from 10:00 AM-12:00PM. The preschool is located in the Church of the Epiphany at 21000 Lakeshore Blvd. Estab-lished in 1948, the preschool is celebrating its 70th year of serving children and en-gaging families in their child’s educational experience. In addition to offering fami-

lies the opportunity to participate in their child’s classroom the school also provides our students with a 5 Star Step up to Qual-ity rated program. If you are looking for a preschool for your child, please come and visit so you can realize the unique educa-tional opportunities we provide. If you have any questions feel free to call 216 906-9084 or visit our website www.eu-clidcoop.org.

Euclid Co-op students use technology to learn about life cycles from acorn to Oak tree.

A Spiritual Journeyby A TabarDo have a desire to take a walk in the woods but it’s just to cold outside? Why not take that journey through the recesses of your mind. We can create whatever we choose to create through mental visu-alizations. Yes its possible. If you would love a springtime walk in the woods, then imagine it. Quiet your thoughts, breathe and focus on a particular path you have en-joyed before, complete with trees, flowers, birds, river streams and gentle sunshine filtering through tree branches. Feel the

warmth. Perhaps woodland creatures join you. Many times gentle deer are seen if you look closely enough. Creative visualiza-tion works best when you have a passionate desire or need to be fulfilled. Visualize in color...its fun to do. You are the artist of your mental pallet and the LOVE that you express comes back to you through univer-sal laws of cause and effect. Join us at the Rishis Institute of Metaphysics for greater awareness of who you are. Call 216 486 7240 or visit at 21933 Euclid Avenue.

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Reserve a table for the day and help develop our future workforce while also meeting potential candidates available for immediate hire. Give local students a first hand look at future viable career opportunities. We will then open the doors to the public for a job fair.

Student Expo: 10:30 AM- 1:15 PM Job Fair: 2:30 PM- 4:30 PM Vendor info: euclidchamber.com/events

Mark your calendar for the Annual Awards evening. Celebrate the businesses and people of the year and sample food from the best chefs in town.

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Accessibility for Employers: FEBRUARY 21st, 8:30- 9:30 AM The discussion will revolve around building a more diverse and inclusive work culture through the hiring of persons with disabilities. We will address myths regarding hiring people with disabilities as well as what is required in terms of the ADA, potential low cost/no cost accommodations and basic disability etiquette. Time will be made to troubleshoot specific issues. Instructor: Services for Independent Living

Financial Workshop for Small Business I: FEBRUARY 27th, 8:30- 9:30 AM We will cover finances 101, startup expenses, cash vs. accrual accounting, separating personal and business expenses and budgets and financial planning. Instructor: Kathleen M. Smychynsky, EA, Kathleen J. Miller & Assoc.

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Accessibility for Customers: MARCH 19th, 8:30- 9:30 AM By ensuring your business is accessible, you have the opportunity to increase your customer base. We will discuss easy ways to maximize the accessibility of your business and offer suggestions on making your business practices inclusive. Instructor: Services for Independent Living

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YMCABaptisms at the Y

by Carrie Serrano1 In Christ Life Ministries performed four baptisms at the Euclid Y. Thank you to Pas-tor Moses and his wife for reaching out to

us to provide a pool for them. If any church in the area is in need of baptism space, please contact our Aquatics Director, Thamos Lach at 216-731-7454.

Share the Love Monthby Carrie SerranoBring a Friend Week Bring any non-member friend with you to any group exercise class February 4th-10th and share what your Y has to offer.Share the Love Member Referral Do you love the Y? Then why not invite friends or family members to join and you’ll both love the perks. Here’s how it works. 1. Refer a friend to join through our re-ferral e-mail, our app or our referral form. 2. Your friend brings the referral form when he or she joins, and saves up to $82 off the activation fee! 3. Once your friend has been a member for a month, you get a $25 gift card, valid on any YMCA of Greater Cleveland program

or service, including membership dues! Hurry, your chance to share your Y ends February 21!

Road Trip to the Rocksinoby Carrie SerranoM o n d a y , March 26th 10am-12pmBuffet Lunch

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Self Defense Seminars at the Y!

by Carrie SerranoThe goal is to address the student’s fears from any attacks they have concerns about, or ways they have been attacked previ-ously whether the attack was from a male or female. The instructor will be open to answering questions and teaching tech-niques based on the class fears. This will be a hands-on course for participants who are willing to drill techniques. No one has to participate in the hands-on portion who has an injury or simply want to observe al-

though they’re subject to the same pricing. This semnar is led by Taharka Ankhena-ton, who holds belts in multiple martial arts disciplines. Taharka isalso a trained in law enforcement and in-volved in many community strengthening activities. When: The last two Saturdays of the month Time: 12pm - 2pm Please contact the branch for details on how to register at 216-731-7454.

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Bike NewsBike Newsby Kath SonnhalterBike Euclid, as the newest chapter of Bike Cleveland, had the honor of presenting what we’ve been up to, at the Bike Cleve-land Annual Meeting and Social, January 21st. A simply outstanding evening and what a terrific way to kick off the new year. We took the stage, presenting to an audi-ence of hundreds from throughout the region, along with Executive Director of Bike Cleveland Jacob VanSickle, Direc-tor of Cleveland City Planning Commis-

sion Freddy Collier, Matt Gray the Man-ager of Sustainable Cleveland 2019, and our friends at Bike Brecksville and Bike Lakewood. Thank you everyone for your support! And a shout out to the intrepid Bike Euclid members who pedaled across town for the meeting, including Dennis Rymarczyk, Tom Cavan, James Sonnhalter, and David Rozell. We, in our community, can feel very good about current and future planned improvements to our bicycling and active

transportation infrastructure, as well as the improved understanding of safe bi-cycling. This is a team effort. Bike Euclid, working together with the Euclid Police Department, Community Policing, Euclid City Hall, Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail and Administration, Council, and Depart-ment of Planning and Development (par-ticularly you, Ali Lukacsy-Love), is looking forward to another great year of growth and collaboration. Join us for our Bike Euclid 2018 Meet n

Greet, Saturday, March 3. This years event is hosted by Cleveland Brewing, 777 E 185th St, Cleveland. Doors will open at 5:00 pm with a brief presentation at 5:30, then plenty of time to hang out and socialize. There will be a cash bar, soft drinks, and light snacks. Learn about Euclid’s grow-ing bicycle network, learn how you can become a local bike advocate, meet other cyclist, share stories, hear about what we have planned for 2018, and how you can be involved.

Bicyclist of the Monthby Kath SonnhalterThis month we recognize Christine and Steve McIntosh, enthusiastic supporters of Bike Euclid. And congratulations Christine on becoming the new Ward 5 Councilper-son! Christine and Steve share with us their differing approaches to bicycling.Where do you enjoy riding? Is it for trans-portation, recreation, or both? Describe the experience.SM: When I am on my road bike, I love to riding along the lake. The view is always great and the wind that comes from either direction always provides some additional excitement. My favorite type of riding though is on my mountain bike. I love to hike and love to ride. It’s the best of both worlds. I never met a trail I didn’t like, and there are quite a few solid ones within an hour or less of Euclid.CM: I enjoy riding through side streets in Euclid, admiring different house styles and seeing residents out in their yards land-scaping or playing with kids. My riding has become more recreational since moving to Euclid three years ago, especially after the city adopted sharrow lanes (yay, Euclid!). When I lived near downtown Cleveland, I would ride all over, east to west and every-where in between, both for recreation and for transportation.

If you have a roadside emergency or need to repair something, how do you handle it? For example, are you able to fix a flat?SM: I carry a multi-tool, tire lever, CO2 cartridge, and a spare tube whenever I ride. I haven’t had a flat in quite a long time. Now

that I have stated this though, I’m sure one will be coming soon. In any case I’d get off the road and fix the problem.CM: I have been shown how to repair flats several times throughout the years, but shamefully have never done one myself! Last time I had a flat, I was near a bike shop so I walked it over for repair. For other re-pairs or modifications, we call up Two One Fix Bicycle, a locally owned & operated mobile repair & maintenance company. In the spring & summer, they station at differ-ent locations around town so we’ve utilized that as well as their home visits.

Do you ride year round? How do you dress for the weather? Do you wear any special clothing?SM: I ride 3/4 out of the year, but have be-come very intrigued with winter fat bike riding in the snow. Hopefully I’ll get to try that this year. If I’m riding some distance I’ll wear my cycling shorts and a jersey. When I’m mountain biking I’ll where my mountain bike shorts with whatever t-shirt or flannel I grab from the closet. If it’s cold or wet I’ll wear a lightweight, water resis-tant jacket along with a base layer compres-sion shirt and pants. For a quick jaunt to a restaurant or bar in Euclid I’ll wear what-ever I have on.CM: I am a three seasons rider. It would have to be one of those rare 70º days for me to pull my bike out in the winter. I typically dress in layers year round to adapt to our ever changing weather patterns. I do not own any quintessential “cycling” gear and I doubt I ever will. Instead, it’s whatever I

have on which is usually jeans or shorts, a tee or tank and a hoodie.Do you ride your bike to work or school? Describe the experience.SM: I work in Cuyahoga Falls and when I lived in Akron about 6 years ago I would ride to work frequently. Since moving north to Cleveland and then Euclid I can only ride to work when I don’t have to be there at a certain time. It’s usually over the summer and I will just cruise down the towpath.CM: Not any longer now that I work from home, but I did when I lived and worked downtown. Even with traffic and conges-tion there, I found motorists to be aware and considerate of cyclists, and never had much of a problem commuting.What one cycling experience stands out most in your memory.SM: It’s hard to say as its pretty much a blast any time I get to ride. I guess it would have to be any chance I get to ride the Al-legrippis Trail System at Raystown Lake in PA. They are super-fun trails and it’s great to end the day with some brews watching the sunset over the lake. A close second would be when Euclid painted the shar-rows on Lakeshore Blvd. I think Christine and I road to Cleveland Brewery on 185th that first Friday they were up; we were very excited that Euclid was moving closer to becoming a bike-friendly city.

CM: Spending the past few summers rid-ing to Sims Park to catch a sunset or a con-cert at Summer at Sims. Anytime we get to jump on our bikes to commute to a Euclid

event is a fun time. Hope to see more cy-clists doing the same in the future!

If you could change or improve one thing about your cycling experience, what would it be?SM: I really wish cars and cyclists could use the road a bit more harmoniously. Just slow it down a bit and exercise a tad more patience. I think getting more people out to ride in Euclid, even if it’s just up to Sims or to the neighborhood store or restaurant would help raise some awareness.

CM: Dedicated and protected bike lanes. If more main roads had them, we would all feel safer (motorists included!). I hope more cities adopt them into their road im-provement plans and I will do all I can to promote the same within our community.

Why do you ride?SM: I ride because it’s fun.CM: I love the perspective you get when you’re on a bike cruising through town. I enjoy feeling my heart beat a bit faster, us-ing the power of my legs to propel myself forward and the sense that you’re flying as the air encompasses you. I enjoy the connectivity; to nature and the elements, rubber hitting the road, and everyone and everything you encounter along the way.

To nominate yourself or someone you know for Bicyclist of the Month, contact us at [email protected].

Euclid Girl Scouts Annual World Friendship Fair

by Jamie ZagarFrom 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. onSatur-day, February 24th, the Euclid Girl Scout Troops of Service Unit 760 will celebrate World Friendship Day at Sts. Robert and William School Gymnasium. During this annual event, each troop chose a country to research and will sell food, crafts and host games from that country. The event begins

with a flag ceremony at 1:05 p.m. This event is open to the public and ad-mission is only $0.50. All proceeds benefit local service projects. We invite the com-munity to come and spend the afternoon traveling the world with us. If you are interested in joining a local Girl Scout Troop, please visit Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio gsneo.org.

Pinewood Derby Draws a Crowd

by Erin RandelThe Pinewood Derby hosted by Cub Scout Pack #143 in Euclid drew more than one hundred cheering fans to Our Lady of the Lake Parish Hall on Saturday, January 27. The pack families and friends came to-gether to celebrate the boys’ efforts, and see which cars flew the fastest down the pack’s four-lane aluminum track. The boys in the pack, who are all in grades 1-5 and go to a variety of schools in Euclid and Cleveland, spent their Wednes-day night meetings since Christmas work-

ing on their derby entries. They chose designs, then outlined the profile on pine blocks. They waited patiently in line as dads with electric band saws cut them out. They sanded the cars smooth, painted and decorated them. Then they were weighed and souped up as needed until they were at or just under the five ounce limit. Then derby day finally came—each of the 29 cars raced four times, once in each lane, followed by an Outlaw Race for cars that didn’t meet the weight restrictions in the official race. The boys and their guests

enjoyed pizza and treats as the results were tabulated, then trophies were handed out in each grade level and overall. Organizers were happy to have such a great turnout, since it shows the pack is growing stronger and providing a solid place for boys to learn the timeless Scout-ing virtues of being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedi-ent, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and rev-erent, and celebrating when the boys live up to the Cub Scout motto: “Do Your Best!”

The cubs got help from the Boy Scouts in Troop #143, who are old Pinewood pros, know how fragile the track assembly is, and are actually tall enough to put the cars in the starting gate.

Tiger Cub David Emick had fun at his first Pinewood Derby. Picture by Scott Emick. Architect: Herman Gibans Fodor, Inc. – Architects, Photography: Scott Pease Photography

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There is much misinformation out there about when to enroll in Part B or D and, unfor-tunately it is the medicare eligible recipients re-sponsibility to know. As long as you have credit-able coverage from a job or Cobra and they don’t require you to enroll, no penalty is amassing. You are not required to enroll in Medicare. Margaret has healthcare coverage under her husband’s employers insurance, yet enrolled in Part B under the impression she would incur a penalty if she did not. Since her husband’s in-come includes an extra charge for the premium, she was paying double the standard rate for a coverage she was not only not using, but needn’t have applied in the first place. She was able to stop future payments but could not recover over $1800 she had already spent. To avoid both overpaying or accruing extra costs to your Medicare coverage, reference when it is appropriate for you to enroll in Part B. The penalties for both Parts B and D are directly related to your Part B start date. If you aren’t sure, contact a licensed insurance agent or go to my website, www.nestingnet.com and contact me. Enquirers and initial appointments are ab-solutely free. Please, don’t pay the government more money than to which they are entitled.

by Laura MutskoNo one wants to envision a time when they can-not make their own health care decisions. But, if you suddenly found yourself unable to speak for yourself,

who would you want to speak for you? Who would you choose to make sure your decisions concerning your health care are honored? Just in case you are ever incapacitated, you need a set of formal documents referred to as Advance Directives to ensure your health care decisions are honored. Without these ‘just in case’ documents, your family members and doctors are left to guess what you would want. In most cases, your advance directives will include the following documents:

A Health Care or Medical Power of Attorney or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. This document names a specific person to represent you. This will give this person the rights to:• Make medical decisions that are not covered in your living will• Enforce your healthcare wishes in court if necessary• Hire and fire doctors and medical workers overseeing your treatment• Access medical records• Provide visitation rightsThe person you designate as your representa-tive can never contradict the terms of your

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Living Will. A Living Will states which life sustaining medical treatments you would want or refuse if your life is in jeopardy and you are not able to express your wishes.

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by George SamSt. John of the Cross Parish in Euclid invites you to share your 2018 Lenten journey with us. Lent begins on February 14 – Valentine’s Day – so, we’ve chosen the theme, “A Journey of the Heart.” How will you live Lent? Ex-perience the fullness of your Lenten journey with us!“Pasta with Padre” Dinner – Join us for a Pasta Dinner with Fr. Sal’s sauce recipe, meat-balls, salad, rolls, desserts and beverages on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 5 pm for $10 ($5 children) and receive your personal Lenten calendar. Purchase tickets by calling 216.289.0770.Book Study on CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters – This classic novel is a satire on the weak-nesses of human nature. Join our new Pas-toral Associate, Tara Mowery every Tuesday for six weeks beginning Feb. 13 at 9 am in the church’s Sacred Heart Room. Coffee and snacks will be available.Ash Wednesday Mass – This first day of Lent will be celebrated with Masses on Feb. 14 at 8:15 am, noon and 6:30 pm.Stations of the Cross – This year, we are of-fering six Friday services on Feb. 16, Feb. 23, Mar. 9, Mar. 16 and Mar. 23 at 6:30 pm, and at noon on Good Friday. Some services will be led by parish ministries.Evening of Confession – Several priests will be available from 5-8 pm on Feb. 28 to hear your Confession. We’ll have pamphlets on how to go to Confession with a free book “The Seven Secrets of Confession.”Fish Bake – Join us for a “Fish Bake” Dinner on Friday, Mar. 2 beginning at 5 pm for $10 ($5 child). Purchase tickets by calling 216-289-0770. Stay for the Taizé Service to follow at 7 pm.Taizé: Prayer Around the Cross – “Taizé Prayer” is a meditative form of common prayer on the deep mystery of God using un-complicated music, relatively few words, and the simple beauty of Christian symbols. Join us on Mar. 2 at 7 pm in the church following the Fish Bake.Mission with Fr. Domenic Jose Roscioli – Fr. Dom explores the question “How does your story fit into God’s grand design?” and shares

real life stories where God is ever present and working through us. The Mission is Monday through Wednesday, Feb 5-7. Morning ses-sions begin at 9 am and evening sessions be-gin at 7:15 on Monday, but 7 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. The morning sessions are repeated in the evening.Communal Penance – Join St. John of the Cross and Ss. Robert and William on Mar. 12 for a penance service, examination of con-science and confessions beginning at 6:30 pm at St. John of the Cross Parish.Palm Sunday - Palm Sunday Masses follow our regular Mass Schedule: Saturday, Mar. 24 at 4 pm, and Sunday, Mar. 25 at 9 am and 11 am.Tenebrae Service – Tenebrae means “dark-ness” and recreates the emotional aspects of the Passion story in Scripture and song, grad-ually diminishing light through the extin-guishing of candles. Together with Covenant Baptist Church, this service will be held on Wednesday, Mar. 28 at 6:30 pm at St. John of the Cross Parish. The Triduum – The Triduum of Holy Week begins with Holy Thursday Mass at 7 pm fol-lowed by Eucharistic Adoration from 8-10 pm.Good Friday includes Stations of the Cross at noon, Holy Rosary at 1 pm and Last Words of Christ at 2 pm. Good Friday will conclude with the Celebration of Our Lord’s Passion at 3 pm.The Easter Vigil begins at 8 pm on Saturday, Mar. 31. Easter Sunday Masses are Apr. 1 at 9 and 11 am. With every Lenten event you attend, you will be given a Seed Paper Heart to affix to the Lenten Tree in the church gathering area. After Easter, the seed papers will be planted in the Lenten Garden on parish grounds. We hope to see you at all our events to enhance your Lenten journey! Find out more details on our website, www.saint-johnofthecross.org. If you have any questions or wish to purchase dinner tickets, contact Anita at [email protected] or call us at 216.289.0770.

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Ethnic Food DayThursday, February 1st @ 11:00AMCome and share one of your favorite reci-pes with the Center.

Name that TuneThursday, February 8th @ 11:00AMCome and see who can name the most tunes. Sign up at the front desk.

African Dress Up DayFriday, February 9thPlease wear your African outfits to help cel-ebrate African American History Month.

Zumba with StephanieTuesday, February 13th @ 1:00PM. Stepha-nie from Grande Pointe will start a newclass on Zumba Exercise for seniors.

Mardi Gras PartyTuesday, February 13th @ 11:00 AMCome in and have fun in celebration of Mardi Gras.

Breakfast with Grande PointeWednesday, February 14th @ 10:00AM Join us for muffins or bagels, fresh fruit, coffee and tea. Please sign-up at the front desk by February 12th.

FoodiesThursday, February 15th @- 10:30AM Join us in the Library for Fun For Foodies. Allparticipants please bring your favorite dish. Sign-up at the front desk.

Chili Cook OffTuesday, February 20th @ 11:00 AMHillside will be here to share our annual Chili Cook Off day.

BIRTHDAY DAYWednesday, February 21st @ 11:45 AM Cupcakes sponsored by Hilltop. Ice cream provided by Senior Programs and a very generous anonymous senior.

Euclid High School ChoirThursday, February 22nd @ 11:00AMPlease join in a musical celebration for Black History Month.

Game DayThursday, February 22nd @ 1:00 PMFun, games and snacks sponsored by Gateway and Braeview. So please stay and play. Game Day will con-tinue every 4th Thursday of the month.

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Sweetberry’s & Antiques & UniquesThursday, February 15thLeave the Center around 1:00PM and re-turn around 3:00PM. Register at the Front Desk.

Grande Pointe Fun BingoTuesday, February 20th Leave the Senior Center around 1:15PM returning around 3:00PM. Register at the Front Desk. FREE

SPEAKERSHome Care by CallosFriday, February 2nd @ 11:00AM Home Care by Callos will be onsite to give point-ers on how to keep your blood pressure under control.

RTAMonday, February 5th @ 11:00AM A repre-sentative from RTA will come in and speak with us regarding changes in RTA.

Gateway HealthWednesday, February 7th & 11:00AMA representative from Gateway Health will come in to speak with us on “Health Awareness and Exercise”.

Grief Support GroupThursday, February 8th @ 12:45 PMThe Grief Support Group is for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one;whether it was a spouse, child, parent, sib-ling or friend. Provided by Euclid Senior Programs & Hospice of the Western Re-serve.

Community Police TalkThursday, February 8th @ 12:15PM“Cop –a- Question” – Immediately after lunch. Members from our Police Depart-ment update us monthly and answer all your questions. Can’t be here? Leave your questions at the front desk. Also, if you have old medication that you need to dis-card, they will take it as long as it is not liquid or needles.

Third Federal BankFriday, February 9th & 11:00AMThird Fed-eral will come in and speak with us on dif-ferent aspects of banking.

African American ForumMonday, February 12th @ 11:00AMPlease come in d share in a 3 minute talk about your experience of growing up Af-rican American and what it means to you. See Tommalene to schedule your talk time.

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Mac StephensThursday, February 15th @ 11:00 AM Please come and listen to Mac Stephens share his experiences and offer encourage-ment as an African American male.

BrookdaleFriday, February 16th @ 11:00 AMHealthtalk by Shayla.Poetry by LMarieMusic by CharlesFriday, February, 23rd @ 11:00 AMCome and listen to poetry by LMarie , ac-companied with music by Charles.

Muffins with the MayorMonday, February, 26th @ 11:00AMCome, have a question and answer forum with the Mayor.

MANOR CARE ASK MEIHTuesday, February 27th @ 11:00AM. Meih will be back to answer your questions on “Sex & Seniors”. Please drop your ques-tions in the box at the front desk, “Ask Meih”.

Kemper HouseWednesday, February 28th @ 11:00 AMKemper House/Taylor Made will be onsite to give a talk on Dementia.

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PodiatryWednesday, February 14th & 28th @ 9:20 to 11:00 AM Call 289-2985 or sign up at the front desk for an appointment. Fee -

$20.00 with current membership.

Post Office On WheelsFriday, February 23rd @ 10:50-11:15 AMPurchase stamps, money orders & packag-ing supplies. Mail letters & packages. Special services available.

Computer ClassesMonday, February 26th @ 1:00 PM. Inter-ested in learning Computer Basics? Join us in the computer room. Sign up at the front desk.

Holly’s HearingWednesday, February 28th @ 9:00 – 11:00AM. Come in and get your hearing tested. Sign up at the front desk.

FREE FRESH PRODUCEMonday, February 26th @ 12:30PM – 2:30PM (or until all produce is gone)First Come First Serve. Please bring your ID. You must be a current member of Eu-clid Senior Programs to Participate.

BENEFITS CHECK-UPMonday, February 12th & 26th, @ 9:00AM – 1:00PM Benefits Check – Up is a program to screen adults 60+ for over 70 money-saving programs: prescription drug as-sistance, help paying Medicare premiums, help with heating bills, phone discounts, and much more. Call 216-289-2985 or sign up at the front desk. FREE

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Chair Yoga – Monday at 10:00 AMAC $ 3.00 per class. No Class on February 19th.

Yoga – Thursday at 9:00 AMAnnex Room $ 3.00 per class.

Tai-Chi – Tuesday at 3:30 PMSix week series - $24, Drop-ins $6.00 per class.

Billie Exercise Class – (Chair)Tuesday & Thursday 10:00AM

Line Dance – Thursday, 1:00PM.

Ballroom Dancing – Monday & Wednes-day, 1:00PM. No Class on February 19th.

Free Blood Pressure ChecksThursday, 10:00-11:00AM Please give your name to the volunteer who will issue you a number. Wait in the hallway until your number is called.

Chair Exercise to Music – Wednesday, 11:00AM

Silver Sneakers ClassMonday, Wednesday and Friday10:00 – 10:50AM –Free with Silver Sneak-ers membership. No Silver Sneakers on Monday, February 19th & 26th.

FUN AND GAMES

BEADING CLASS:1st Monday of the Month @ 10:30AM. to Noon. FREE to members

Quilting Class – 2nd & 3rd Thursday @ 12:30PM-2:30PM

Pinochle Tournament – Friday @ 1:00PM. Computer Room.

Open Card Play –Wednesday @ 1:00 PM. Card games, Pinochle, Bridge & Rummy.

Bingo – Monday, Wednesday & Friday @12:45PM. No Bingo on February 19th.

Pool Tournament – Friday, February 16th @ 9:20AMJanuary winner Bob Payne.

Crochet– Tuesday @ 10:00AM

Adult Coloring – Tuesday @ 1:00PM

EDUCATION – SOCIALIZATION

Bible Study – The group meets Tuesday @ 10:00AM.

Arts & Crafts – Wednesday @ 10:00AM –

Sewing – Thursday @ 10:00AM

Art with Jack – Tuesday @ 12:45PM

Book DiscussionMonday, March 12th @ 1:15PM

Jennifer, from Euclid Public Library, will lead the discussion on the book, Evicted,by Matthew Desmond.

Nutritional ProgramsEuclid Senior Center offers a lunch pro-gram Monday through Friday at Noon. We serve a nutritious meal that supplies 1/3 of your daily nutrition requirements. Our menus are written by a licensed dietitian to insure you receive a healthy lunch. The suggested donation is only $1.00. Reserva-tions are to be made Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, BY NOON for the following week. When reserving, please be conscien-tious and look ahead to make sure you re-serve lunch for the days you know you will be here. We now have to report the number of no-shows and seconds. Please help us to lessen the no shows/seconds.

You can help to make a difference. Thank you!

Bob’s Corner

by Bob PayneSorry folks, but I’m not going to dance around anyone’s fragility in this article. Take it for what it’s worth. Let’s jump right in. What are you hiding? Yes, I went there. Now, be honest. What are you hiding? Your mind probably jumped to some em-barrassing time in your life that you really don’t care to share with anyone. Truth be told, we’ve all fallen short of our own ideals. We’ve all done things that don’t represent the person that we are today, or the person we would like to be. I understand. I also realize that this reflection can open a whole Pandora’s Box of feelings and emotions, yet I know that an honest self-examination can be quite healing, liberating, and even life-changing. This is because hidden emotions are like tiny slivers. They get under your skin and cause pain. They will bother you until you get them out. Most people tend to lie to themselves about things they’ve done wrong, and we can become expert at distorting the truth to validate how we think or feel. In short, we can justify anything to absolve ourselves and ease our conscience. Today, I’m asking you to cut through all of the excuses for the behavior and to finally be honest with yourself. Yes, it takes cour-age. It means you have to be genuine and authentic. Let your defenses down for a mo-ment. Don’t worry, no one is going to judge you. Take a moment and really look at your behavior. Why did you act that way? Don’t go off into excuses because that will be counter-productive here. What really motivated you to behave the way you did? Your behavior served some purpose to you. Truth be told, you will behave a certain way until that behavior no longer represents what you value and who you are. Do you feel guilty about what you’ve done? Know this - guilt is only good for one thing, changing behavior. This is personal growth. When you’ve truly learned, you will change your behavior and not just have re-morse over the consequences. It takes bravery to admit when you’ve done wrong. Being honest with yourself about what you did, and why you did it, is the first step to growing past it.

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