Ward 6Community NewsMamie J. Mitchell, Councilwoman Spring 2015 | www.clevelandcitycouncil.org

Get a head start on Summer!WHEN: Thursday, April 23, 2015WHERE: Langston Hughes Center, 2390 East 79th St. (Corner E. 79th & Quincy Ave.)WHAT: Health screenings, raffles, exercise demonstrations, healthy cooking demonstrations, resource center information and more!TIME: 6 to 8 p.m.COST: FREESign up for a clinical breast examination presented by Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center.

Refreshments will be available! Free raffle!

Pre-registration is strongly advised but not required.Please call Chantel Wilcox 440-465-9571.

Fit In Fairfax is a ClevelandClinic Healthy CommunitiesInitiative. This initiative isa collaboration betweenCleveland Clinic, Fairfaxand community partnersto promote optimal healthand wellness. Based on thecommunity health needsassessment and utilizingcombined resources withinour local communities,Healthy Community Initiativeprograms will be customizedaround three core areas:education, nutrition andphysical activity

Community PaRtneRS

Blood PressureBody Mass Index (BMI)Bone DensityCholesterolDiabetes (blood sugar)Dental screeningGeneral Medical ExaminationsGlaucoma (eye)Heart DiseaseHepatitis C

HIVLung HealthKidney FunctionOral CancerProstate CancerSickle CellSkin CancerStress/DepressionVision ScreeningsWellness

The Minority Men’s Health Fair offers free screenings and information on topics including*:

For details visit clevelandclinic.org/mmhc

*Be advised that the list of screeningsis just a reference and may be subject to change

Safe Summer 2015A safety related wellness initiative presented by Cleveland Clinic 

Due to gun violence and recent charges of miscommunication between police and citizens, Cleveland Clinic’s Police Community Engagement team and the Clinic’s Office of Community Outreach will launch a safety related wellness program titled Safe Summer 2015.

As part of this initiative, Cleveland Clinic is hosting a Youth Violence forum to discuss safety concerns, education and resources (see box below). This forum will include a panel discussion designed to educate youth and families about community-based resources, positive relationship-building and viable solutions to help youth and families make informed decisions when confronted with threats of violence.

This forum will allow youth and families to interact with law enforcement professionals, youth advocates, members of the Juvenile Justice System, and a youth mental health expert.

Cleveland CliniC Safe Summer 2015

Youth violence forum

Thursday, may 7, 2015Langston Hughes Health and Education

Center, 2390 East 79th Street 6:00 - 8:00 pm

HOW We HelP JOB SeeKerSOhio Means Jobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County offers a

variety of workshops to help you enhance your job seeking skills so you can get the best job for you.

Our primary focus is getting displaced workers back on their feet. Our friendly, experienced staff members accomplish this through personalized service and expert program recommendations.

Self-direCTed ServiCeSThe basic tools to aid you in your job search are available

at all Ohio Means Jobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County locations. In our Career Centers we provide free Internet access to help you scan the most up-to-date jobs in Northeast Ohio. Our staff is available to help you develop your networking skills. They can also assist you in preparing your resumé so that employers will readily see the skills and experience you have to offer and we can help you post your resume on-line for greater exposure. Free telephone, fax, copiers, computers and printers are also available.

JOB SearCH & PlaCemenT aSSiSTanCeShould you find yourself in need of some additional help

in your job search, our expert Employment Specialists will be happy to meet with you one-on-one and provide you with specialized assistance to ensure your success in finding a job that’s right for you!

OHiO meanS JOBS|Cleveland-CuYaHOGa COunTY ParTnerS

Ohio Means Jobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Partners represent a variety of government, non-profit and private organizations. Located at Ohio Means Jobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County locations, our Partners provide job seekers and employer’s access to comprehensive employment and training services.

dOWnTOWn lOCaTiOn (full ServiCe CenTer)

1020 Bolivar Road | 216-664-4673Monday through Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm

for more details and other locations visitohiomeansjobs.com/cuyahoga

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The Area Law Enforcement Team Brainstorms Neighborhood Issues

On March 6, 2015 the Law Enforcement Team held a brainstorming session to review and prioritize the safety issues raised by Buckeye-Shaker-Larchmere community stakeholders during meetings held over the last nine months.

Fourth District Police Commander Deon McCaulley hosted the brainstorming meeting along with security personnel who work in the Buckeye-Shaker-Larchmere, CHALK, Ludlow and Woodland Hills neighborhoods. Participants in the meeting included representatives from Cleveland’s Third District Police, Cleveland Clinic Police

Department, Cleveland Metropolitan School District Police, Cleveland Public Library Safety and Protective Services. Also present were personnel from the St. Luke’s Foundation Strong Communities Program, the Thriving Communities Institute and the Office of Ward 6 Councilwoman Mamie J. Mitchell.

This group will reconvene in two months. For more information about the Law Enforcement Team, contact Stephanie Fallcreek at 216-421-1350.

– From the Buckeye-Shaker Square-Larchmere Safety and Security Initiative Newsletter

S.O.A.R. (Solid Opportunities for Advancement and Retention) is a rigorous workforce development training program designed to assist the unemployed, underemployed, veteran and ex-offender in identifying, addressing and overcoming employment barriers. This three week program meets Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm to simulate an actual work day.Program components include:

• Resume Development• Career Exploration• Individualized Career Counseling &

Placement Assistance

Additional Topics Covered:• Building and Sustaining Positive

Self-Esteem• Effective Communication• Conflict Management• Business Etiquette and Employment

RetentionInformation sessions are held weekly.

For more information about the S.O.A.R. program please contact:

Workforce Development Department2930 Prospect Avenue216-622-0999 ext. 225www.ulcleveland.org

Urban League of Greater Cleveland S.O.A.R Program

deParTmenT Of PuBliC WOrKS diviSiOn Of WaSTe COlleCTiOn

New Division of Waste Collection

Bulk Item/Tire DisposalSet Out GuidelinesEFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, BuLk PICk-uP and TIRE DISPOSAL will be the second week of the month only.You may set out a limit of three bulk items, such as appliances, tables and chairs, mattresses and box springs, couches, furniture, plus up to 4 tires.

If you need to set out bulk items other than the 2nd week of the month, you must call 664-3711 to schedule.

The City is working to get pot holes patched as quickly as possible. The City has 10 – 12 crews per day working to repair potholes across the city, weather permitting. Main streets and second-ary mains are the priority at this time, though local low volume, low speed streets will be system-atically repaired after the main thoroughfares. residents can report potholes to 664-2510, and they can then be added to the schedule for repair.

Dealing withPotholes inCleveland

Home energyassistance Programs

For Qualifying Ohio Residents who are 60 and older or 18 to 59 with a disability

The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) offers several programs to income eligible Ohioans to assist in paying their utility bills and to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

• HeaP 1-800-282-0880 (Home Energy Assistance Program) is an assistance program that provides a one-time benefit annually to your primary heating source account. The application year 2014-2015 ends on June 30, 2015.

• PiPP Plus 1-800-282-0880 (Percentage of Income Payment Plan) is an extended payment arrangement that requires regulated gas and electric companies to accept payments based on a percentage of the household income. The application period for this program is ongoing.

• HWaP 216-664-4423 (Home Weatherization Assistance Program) is a residential energy efficiency program that reduces the energy use of qualified households. The types of assistance will be based on the home’s energy efficiency assessment.

Eligibility for these programs is based upon family size and household income.

Project Sparkle is a FrEE lawn care and snow removal service for Ward 6 seniors

and physically challenged residents.

Councilwoman Mitchell encourages thosein need to call 216-791-8683 to learn more about this program.

The start date for the East 105th Street southbound closure between Cedar Avenue and Quincy Avenue has been changed.

On monday, april 13 at 7 am, crews will close East 105th Street to southbound traffic between Cedar Avenue and Quincy Avenue for approximately 75 days. Southbound motorists will be detoured via Cedar Avenue to East 100th Street to Quincy Avenue. East 105th Street will remain open to northbound traffic.

During this time crews will begin pavement removal, excavation and waterline work starting at Quincy Avenue and proceeding north.

Flaggers will be maintaining traffic through mid-April. This work takes place Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm and flaggers will be utilized to maintain traffic in the area.

All work listed in this update is weather permitting.

date Change for east 105th Street Southbound Closure:

SeniOrS: The Cleveland Department of Aging is available to assist with completing the 2014-2015 HEAP application. Call 216-420-7656 or visit our offices at 75 Erieview Plaza Suite 2nd floor during regular business hours. The new application year 2015-2016 begins July 1, 2015.

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Safety Meetings3rd district Community Safety meeting

Last Tuesday of the month (meeting rotates)Call Community Relations 664-3290 for locations.

4th district Community Safety meeting 4th Wednesday of the month.

Covenant Community Church, 3342 E. 119th St.

for meeting details contact the Office of Councilwoman mitchell at 216-664-4234

Development Corporations that serve the Ward 6 Community:

Buckeye Shaker Square DevelopmentCorporation (BSSDC)

216-491-8450 | buckeyeshaker.org11802 Buckeye Road, Cleveland OH 44120

Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. (BBC)216-341-1455 | bbcdevelopment.org

7201 kinsman Road, Suite 104, Cleveland, Ohio 44104

Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation (FRDC)216-361-8400 | fairfaxrenaissance.org

8111 Quincy Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44104

Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation (LIRC)216-791-4907 | littleitalyredevelopment.org12510 Mayfield Road, Cleveland OH 44106

Union Miles Development Corporation (UMDC)216-341-0757 | unionmiles.org

9250 Miles Park Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105

Slavic Village Development216-429-1182 | slavicvillage.org

620 Broadway Avenue, #200, Cleveland, Ohio 44127

All Meetings below Are on tuesdAys And begin ProMPtly At 6:30 pm

Date Church AddressaPr 14 Antioch Baptist Church 8869 Cedar Avenue

maY 12 Old Landmark Ministries 3547 E. 80th Street, off Union

June 9 Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 12406 Buckingham Avenue

JulY 14 Emmanuel Baptist Church 7901 Quincy Avenue

auG 11 Morning Star Baptist Church 10250 Shaker Blvd.

SeP 8 True Gospel Missionary Baptist Church 3303 E. 93rd Street

OCT 13 Slavic Village Development Corporation 5620 Broadway Ave., 2nd Floor

nOv 10 Liberty Hill Baptist Church 8206 Euclid Avenue

deC 8 Fairhill Partners - Lakeview Room 12200 Fairhill Road

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(District 11)

Pictured above is Councilwoman Mitchell with Joe Calabrese,CEO of Regional Transit Authority, and

Jerry Wray, Director of Ohio Departm

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will rid the area of blight and abandonm

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public and private funding to spark neighborhood developm

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