Focus - Spring 2013

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FOCUSO N C L E V E L A N D H E I G H T S O H I O spring 2013

Home Remodeling Fair

Community ImprovementAwards

Sustainability

Cain Park Season Preview

Around Town

Our Schools

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COUNCIL MEETINGS��

InsideHome Remodeling Fair 3

City News 4

Sustainability 6

Community Improvement Awards 8

Share the Road 10

Commerce 10

Cain Park Preview 12

Friends of Cain Park 12

Around Town 14

MLK, Jr. Contest Winners 15

Recreation 16

The Early Years 18

Senior Scene 19

Our Schools 20

Dates to Remember

Saturday, April 6 Community Home Remodeling Fair, 9:30 am-1:30 pmCleveland Heights City Hall, 40 Severance Circle

Wednesday, April 24 Earth Day Run/Walk, 6:45 pm, Forest Hill Park

Monday, May 6 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2:00-7:00 pmCleveland Heights Community Center South Atrium

Saturday, May 18 Community Shredding Day, City Hall parking lot9:00 am-12:00 noon, 40 Severance Circle

Wednesday, May 22 Safety Town registration, 6:00-8:00 pmCleveland Heights City Hall (Lower Level)

Saturday, May 25� �� residents only, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Monday, May 27 Memorial Day, City Hall and the Community Center closedMemorial Day Ceremony, 10:30 am, Veterans MemorialCumberland Park

Saturday, June 1� �� 9:00 am-5:00 pm

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In addition, representatives from local banks, community organizations, and the City of Cleveland Heights will be avail-able to discuss how they can help homeowners complete renovation projects. Also featured at the Fair will be workshopson the following topics:

10:00–11:00 am “Greening & Preserving Your Historic (or Not-So-Historic) Home”Chuck Miller, Doty & Miller ArchitectsLearn how using environmentally friendly practices, procedures, and materials for your next

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11:15 am–12:15 pm “Installing a Rain Garden”J. Meiring BorcherdsWatershed Coordinator, Cuyahoga County Board of Health

� � �� Learn how a rain garden works and what you need to do to install one.

12:30–1:30 pm “Adding Solar: Exploring Your Options”Astrum SolarIs solar power practical here in Northeastern Ohio? Come and learn what products andtechnologies homeowners might consider adding to their home, and the potential costs and

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Saturday, April 6, 2013 – 9:30 am-1:30 pmCleveland Heights City Hall, 40 Severance Circle

This is the time of year that many homeowners start thinking about repairs, improvements, changes and additions totheir homes. Maybe it’s time to update a kitchen or bathroom, add a family room, or build a deck. Perhaps you areplanning to paint your home or install a new driveway. Is this the year you plan to landscape? Whatever your homerepair or remodeling plans or outside projects, start with the Community Home Remodeling Fair on Saturday, April6, 9:30 am-1:30 pm at Cleveland Heights City Hall, 40 Severance Circle. This free event will provide information onmany home repair and remodeling tasks, especially “big ticket” projects, where it is particularly important to makewise decisions.

The Fair will feature “Ask an Expert” advice tables,where homeowners can ask questions of professionalsrepresenting such areas as:

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City News Housing ReportThe federally-funded Neighborhood Sta-bilization Program (NSP) begun in 2009is winding down. NSP was designed toassist local communities in addressingthe housing crisis created by foreclosedproperties. The City’s Housing Preserva-�� /�� of twelve single-family homes, all soldto owner-occupants. Two additionalproperties are currently being renovatedand will soon be listed. To inquire aboutbuying a NSP house, call our Relocation/�� 216-291-2323.

The NSP program, as well as fundsmanaged by the Cuyahoga County LandReutilization Corporation, can be usedto demolish vacant foreclosed houses indeteriorated conditions. These demo-litions assist our neighborhoods byeliminating the blighted structures. A lien totaling the demolition cost is thenplaced on the property. The City doesnot always have title to these vacantparcels. Should you have questionsregarding a vacant parcel, please contactKaren Knittel at [email protected].

Community Shredding DaySaturday, May 18 9:00 am-12:00 noonCleveland Heights City Hall Parking Lot (40 Severance Circle)t7�;� �� <�� invoices or other personal unwanteddocuments to be shredded onsite. Limitof 10 boxes per person, please. Ques-tions? Call Community Relations,216-291-2323.

Fire Department NewsHydrant Flushing!�� %�� 7�� =��hydrants throughout the community beginning Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Thisactivity, which is necessary to maintain �� '�� through the month and into May, and will take place Tuesday-Friday through-out the day. Signs will be posted on the hydrants in the area that are being =�� $�� are encouraged to check their water daily for rust before drinking or washing clothes. If rust does get into a wash load, rust remover is available at the Water De-partment in City Hall or at Fire Station >@� UVVX Z�� $��

Change Your Batteries!Smoke detectors can save your life, but a detector cannot do its work without a fresh battery. When we changed to Day-light Saving Time on Sunday, March 10, did you change your smoke detectors’ ��[ \� ��

Meet Your PoliceJust a reminder that the Cleveland Heights Police Department sponsors “Meet Your Police” every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the lower level of Cleveland Heights City Hall. Residents have the opportunity to talk in an infor-mal setting on any topic with a ranking member of the Department. It provides a chance for community residents to meet and interact directly with their ��

Cleveland Heights City Council and the Police Department realize that commu-nity relations and problem solving in our city requires two-way communication between our citizens and their police force. The “Meet Your Police” program helps to strengthen that partnership. You may also email the Police directly at [email protected].

Boards and Commissions Citizens Advisory CommitteeCleveland Heights Council recently�� '� �� CAC, which provides a means for thecommunity to obtain information on theCommunity Development Block Grant(CDBG) program, assists in the evalua-tion and preparation of the CDBG yearlyapplication, participates in monitor-ing the implementation of the CDBGprogram, and reviews the City’s annualCDBG budget. New appointees areMelissa Bilancini, Jessica Cohen,Carol Gibson, Kahlil Seren and George Witherspoon. Bilancini, of Euclid Heights Boulevard, is a Policy Coordi-nator at the ACLU of Ohio. Cohen isDirector of Grants and Foundations atFriends of Breakthrough Schools andlives on Bainbridge Road. Gibson, whois a Wilton Road resident, is a retiredteacher and church administrator andhas been an active member of the Leagueof Women Voters. Seren is employedby the Cuyahoga County Council as aResearch and Policy Analyst and lives onDemington Drive. Witherspoon, of Sev-erance Circle, was a Senior Training Spe-cialist with the City of Detroit. Councilalso reappointed the following to theCAC: Jeffrey Bendix, Vetella Camper,Douglas Dykes, Jonathan Goldman,Christine Henry,yy Benjamin Hoen,n AllisonMcCallum,m Marian Morton, DonalenePoduska, Rebecca Yingst Price, Amanda Shaffer, Kéba Sylla, Robert Taylor,Stephen Titchenal, Diana Wellman,Parker Zabell and Kevin Ziegler.

Want to Become Involved in Your Community?As positions become available on boards,commissions and committees, Councilactively seeks residents for membership.If there is an area where you feel yourexpertise, interest or experience wouldbe of value, please do not hesitate to�� "�� "��;� /�� an application at 216-291-3925 or visit www.clevelandheights.com.

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Memorial Day CeremonyMonday, May 27, 2013 – 10:30 amThe annual Cleveland Heights Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at the #� ��$�%��%��&��$��!��'��%� ��Community Center). As always, veterans are our special guests and will be recognized. Veterans groups, street clubs, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, youth sports teams and other community organizations are encouraged to take part. Call 216-291-2323 for more information.

Spring RemindersLeaf CollectionJust a reminder: there is no loose-leaf collection in the spring. All leaves mustbe bagged in Kraft bags (plastic bags willnot be collected). Brush should be cut intolengths no longer than four feet and tiedwith rope or twine. If brush is not tied, there will be a delay with collection anda fee may be imposed. Please do not over- load Kraft bags: the maximum weight is40 pounds. Heavier bags may be left to bere-bagged due to potential worker injuries.

Computer recyclingWhen computers and monitors are lefton the tree lawn, looters often smash theunits, remove metal parts for recycling,and leave the rest, which then becomes�� \�you’d like to recycle a computer or moni-tor, please leave it on your front porch(and notify us at 216-691-7300 so it canbe picked up) or bring it directly to theCleveland Heights Service Department(14200 Superior) for recycling. Theseitems will only be collected on your regu-lar collection day.

Setting trash out earlyIf refuse of any type is set out prior to the regular collection day with no arrange-ment made with the Public Works De-�� _`X �� for violation of City ordinances.

Items not collected( �� ( �{��'��( �� |�� ( �� }�� charged for large amounts)( �� }��~�� ( ��'�� }�� trunks or stumps)( �� '��requiring a title( ��'� �� medical treatments( ��

Holiday Refuse and Recycling Collection ScheduleThe holiday refuse collection program that has been in effect for the past two years is being discontinued.

Now all refuse collections will bedelayed by one day after a holidayobserved by the City. This particularly affects Friday collections which will beon Saturday.Example: Holiday on MondayMonday collection will be on Tuesday,Tuesday collection will be on Wednesday,Wednesday collection will be on Thursday,Thursday collection will be on Friday, andFriday collection will be on Saturday.

If the holiday occurs on any day duringthe week, the collection of that day andthe days that follow in that same weekwill be delayed by one day.

Upcoming holiday collection schedule:

Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day —refuse and recycling collection will bedelayed by one day on all routes.

Thursday, July 4 is a holiday. Refuse andrecycling collection will be delayed byone day for the Thursday and Friday col-lection routes only.

Monday, September 2 is Labor Day —refuse and recycling collection will bedelayed by one day for all routes.

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out that Cleveland Heights is one of the most walkable cities in Ohio

through walkscore.com was a welcome validation.

� The EPA-funded storm water improvement demonstration project

creating landscaped basins in the Cumberland Pool parking lot has

been so successful that the Ohio EPA brought in the national EPA

staff to see it.

� Our residents are also into “green” thinking – some have solar

panels on their roofs or permeable driveways. Others are involved in

community gardens, or have made efforts at historic preservation or

even just considering energy-saving when shopping for new appliances.

So, as a City, how are we doing with our Sustainability efforts

now? Here’s an update:

Since the adoption of our Sustainable Zoning Code amendments last

spring, many exciting and green initiatives have begun.

��Three former institutional buildings located in single-family

neighborhoods in Cleveland Heights have been adaptively re-used.

– The former Coventry School is now home to a variety of groups, includ– -

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es. Ensemble Theatre and Lake Erie Ink also are housed in the building.

– The former Caledonia Library has been adaptively re-used to

serve as a community center providing numerous activities and

classes as well as before- and after-school tutoring programs.

– The third building, the former True Sisters Day Care Center, has been–adaptively reused for an adult autism program and six-child preschool.

� Ten households received Conditional Use permits to raise hens

for eggs. The Planning Commission members are getting into the

rhythm of this trend and are reviewing a few chicken coop applica-

tions each month. One may wonder, what is the common thread

among applicants who want a chicken coop? To date, all are in-

terested in teaching their children and grandchildren about where

food comes from and how to be responsible and take care of their

hens. (This is a good time to remind all that a Conditional Use Permit

from the Planning Commission is required in order to raise hens.)

� Beaumont School’s plan for new classroom and parking spaces

embraces the sustainable code spirit with the inclusion of landscap-

ing and tree preservation, allowing most parking lots to drain into

landscaped areas by reducing currently unnecessary paved areas by

having land-banked parking spaces. These are spaces that will remain

green until such time as an additional parking need is demonstrated.

� One local business, Kaiser Permanente, received an administrative

conditional use permit for a weekly farmers’ market last summer.

� C l e ve land He ights ’ Zon ing Code has been note-

worthy itself. Staff has presented information of our Sustain-

able Zoning Code initiative at the following conferences:

Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana American Planning AssociationConference, Sept 2012

Western New York Stormwater Conference and Tradeshow,March 2012

EPA sponsored “Updating Local Codes to Cultivate GreenInfrastructure and Foster Storm Water Management:” Webinar, Dec. 2011

Climate Change in the Great Lakes, NOAA sponsored Aug 2011Water Friendly Codes and Ordinances, EPA sponsored Mar 2011

These presentations have resulted in many inquiries from other com-

munities and positive feedback concerning our community efforts.

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Local Transportation

The Missing Links Study and the Circle Heights Bicycle Study reports

are being completed and will be available on the City’s website. The

reason for the studies was sustainability: when people walk,

bike or take a bus rather than drive between Cleveland Heights and

University Circle, their environmental impact is reduced. Walking

and bicycling also provide exercise and reduced demand for park-kk

ing facilities and allows land to serve people rather than vehicles.

Recommendations will be made for a new transit route that connects

Cleveland Heights residents with the largest University Circle employ-

ers. Technological improvements such as Quick Response codes at local

bus shelters were suggested for a real-time location of buses on one’s route.

Residents indicated changes needed for them to travel by bicycle, such

as adding bicycle lanes or separated bike paths. Where space permits,

the plan was able to recommend such facilities. Given the City’s physi-

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improvements. An uphill bike lane and downhill sharrow (a bicycle

and arrow symbol painted on the road surface) were recommended

at the hill to Cleveland from Edgehill and Overlook, an intersection

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area of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. A two-way

multipurpose trail was proposed along Cedar Glen Parkway, which will

be a car-free, comfortable way for bicyclists to traverse the hill on Cedar

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and funds will be secured for making our roads more bike friendly.

Supporting this pollution-free and healthy way to get around town,

in 2012, eight U-shaped racks and 39 bike parking rings on parking

meters were installed at convenient destinations. The U-shaped racks

were from Metro Metal Works, a Social Enterprise organization in

Cleveland that designs, manufactures, sells and installs bicycle racks

while training individuals from an under-utilized workforce, resulting in

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YOUR SUSTAINABLE YARD

Healthy skies, soils, and streams start in your backyard. Just add

rainwater! The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes and the Doan

Brook Watershed Partnership have teamed up to bring you a joint

programming series which continues in April. Call 216-321-5935

x 244 to register for the following events:

Experiential Workday for Reconstructing a Rain Gardenxxxx

Sunday, April 7, 1:00-4:00 pm

Join Garrett Ormiston, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Natural

Areas Division, and Josh Koppen, Green Triangle, as they improve the

Nature Center’s rain garden. Come prepared to get dirty; tools and

gloves will be provided. Cost is free, but please pre-register for at least

a two-hour time slot. Presented by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes.

Doan Brook Annual Stream Sweep

Saturday, April 13, 1:00-4:00 pm

Help clean up winter’s accumulation of plastic bags, bottles, cans

and other trash in the Doan Brook’s lower watershed corridor as

it winds through Rockefeller Park and the Cultural Gardens on its

way to Lake Erie. Volunteer as an individual or a group! Sponsored

by the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership & Case Western Reserve

University. Register in advance to volunteer. Meet at Rockefeller Park

Gazebo, E. 105th and MLK.

Doan Brook Annual Stream Sweep & Weed Pull

Sunday, April 21, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Join our Earth Week commitment to be stewards of our urban

environment: Help clean up debris in the Doan Brook’s upper

watershed area and pull our favorite invasive plant in the Brook’s

corridor – garlic mustard! Areas to be covered include the Doan

Brook Gorge, Lower Shaker Lake, the Nature Center at Shaker

Lakes, Southerly Park, Horseshoe Lake, and surrounding parklands.

Sponsored by the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership. All ages

welcome. Register in advance to volunteer. Meet at the NCSL Pavilion.

DIY Rain Barrel Workshops

��Monday, May 13, 6:00-7:30 pm

Cleveland Heights Community Center

��Tuesday, May 21, 6:00-8:00 pm

Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

Make your own rain barrel – you’ll save more than water! At our DIY

rain barrel workshops, we’ll supply the barrel, parts and tools, and

then show you how to construct a closed, 55-gallon rain barrel system

that can be easily attached to any standard residential downspout to

collect and conserve rain water for use watering your plants and yard.

Rain barrels can be used for NEORSD stormwater rebates.

A $60 workshop and supply fee includes rainwater diverter for 2” x

3” downspout. Advance registration is required one week prior to

workshop (by May 6 or May 14). Barrels are ordered on those dates.

Workshop size is limited. Sponsored by the Doan Brook Watershed

Partnership and Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, with support from

the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District. Call 216-321-

5935 x244 for more information and to register.

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Saluting the Community Improvement Award Winners

Special WinnersA Historic Preservation Award was presented to St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Boulevard, for the pres-ervation of Tucker Hall and for its architecturally compatible new addition.

Sustainability AwardsGary and Julie Lustig received an award for their landscap-ing of the Cedar Lee mini-park.Cumberland Gardening Team members – Joanne Westin, Karen Reinke and Kathie Ellis – were presented with an award for the marvelous garden at Cumberland Pool.

Bolton Road and Compton Road residents were excited to be recognized with Street Awards.

Pride of Ownership

Cleveland Heights residents from all over our community took the time to nominate deserving properties for the 37th AnnualCommunity Improvement Awards, which were held in October. Our community is based on the vitality of our neighborhoods;�� =�� ; �� "��'�� #�� attractive and vital community. Here are the winners:

Residential WinnersAveni Residence 1059 Woodview Road

Camper Residence 16284 Brewster Road

Cweiber Residence 3495 Severn Road

Dhamija Residence 2962 Somerton Road

Dorod Residence 1622 Maple Road

Graham/Dusek Residence 3026 Fairmount Boulevard

Kitzberger Residence 3165 Fairmount Boulevard

Leidy Residence 1966 Staunton Road

McDaniel Residence 3572 Cummings Road

Perez/Sanford Residence 3783 Bainbridge Road

Pexa Residence 1582 Compton Road

Rice Residence 3135 Whitethorn Road

Keller/Sheehan Residence 3134 Coleridge Road

( Community Improvement winners with Council

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( Tender Loving Care winners with Council

( Historic Preservation winners with Council

( Sustainability winners with Council

Tender Loving Care WinnersTLC Awards are given to properties that aremeticulously maintained year after year or that have been extensively re-landscaped. Congratulations to:

Bajko Residence2897 Berkshire Road

Brustein Residence 2893 Berkshire Road

Cortright/Armstrong Residence 3146 Washington Boulevard

Dross/Ladouceur Residence16400 Glynn Road

Eichhorn Residence 1510 Crest Road

Farley Residence 956 Cambridge Road

Fisher Residence3877 Kirkwood Road

Irribarren Residence 3710 Woodridge Road

Hindro/Lane Residence 1325 Cleveland Heights Boulevard

Rosenbaum Residence2680 Fairmount Boulevard

McDonald/Santiago Residence3046 Lincoln Boulevard

Spence Residence3321 Washington Boulevard

Welches Residence 1132 Hereford Road

Williams Residence 3865 Kirkwood Road

Falck/Ytter Residence 7415 Shelburne Road

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CommerceShare the RoadSafety tips for motorists, bicyclistsand pedestriansSafety is everyone’s responsibility. “Share the RoadOhio” is part of a nationwide effort encouragingsafety and awareness by all road users.

Be a Safe MOTORIST`X � �� +� �� +�� +�� X2. Expect bikes and motorcycles on the road, pedestrians in crosswalks.3. Wait until it is safe to pass bicyclists.4. Give bikes at least three feet when passing.5. Yield to bicyclists.6. Stop for pedestrians.7. Do not block crosswalks or driveways.8. Look for bicyclists when opening car doors.9. Don’t honk your horn at bicyclists.10. Watch for children, especially around schools, playgrounds, buses

and in neighborhoods.

Be a Safe MOTORCYCLIST`X � �� +�X2. Always wear a helmet and protective clothing: gloves, boots and jackets.3. Ride defensively; assume others do not see you.4. Inspect your motorcycle before each ride.5. Never ride too fast for conditions. Slow down during bad weather and at night.6. Be careful of blind spots on trucks or cars, especially when passing.7. Never ride between lanes.8. Use your headlight all the time.9. Allow space and time for emergency braking.10. Signal before changing lanes. Make lane moves gradually.

Be a Safe PEDESTRIAN`X � �� +�X2. Walk on sidewalks or designated paths.3. Cross in crosswalks and at marked intersections at the light.4. Check for turning vehicles when crossing, especially those

making wide right turns.{X *�� %�� % +�� +��X6. Be aware of blind spots on cars, trucks and buses.7. Allow space and time for trucks, cars, motorcycles and bikes to stop.8. Wear something light and bright such as a yellow or orange

��|�� |�� +��X9. Watch for cars when crossing driveways.10. Make eye contact with drivers.

Be a Safe BICYCLIST`X � �� +� J �� } >��? �� X~X � !�� +� � ��X�X � *�� %� X4. Keep your bike in working order; before riding, always check the

tires and brakes.5. Signal turns.�X � !�� J �� ' ��+�� +�� X7. Be predictable - don’t pass stopped or moving cars on the right.�X �� J � =� �� + J �� +�� %� �� |�� X9. Respect pedestrians, adults - do not ride on sidewalks.10. Do not ride in the “door zone” to avoid getting hit.

Heights Hillcrest Chamber of CommerceHeights Hillcrest Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo 2013 will be held Thursday,May 9, 3:00-7:00 pm at the Hilton Garden \~�� <�!� <�|�� "��Center. The center is located at 700 Beta 7�'�� Z�� {�� is available; call 216-397-7322. For more information, visit www.hrcc.org.

News from Cedar Fairmount Cedar Fairmount Planning 12th Annual Summer FestivalSpring is just around the corner, and Cedar Fairmount Summer Festival Committee has been planning its 2013 Discover Cedar Fairmount Summer Festival since Janu-�� _V�U�� matching grant from thetCuyahoga Arts Council will enable the committee to enlarge this year’s festival on Sunday, August 11, from noon to 5:00 pm. Sponsorships are being sought to match the grant.

Again there will be entertainment for young and old: educational exhibits and lectures, the Euclid Beach Rocket Car rides, clowns, musicians, animal exhibits, merchants’ specials, and great food. Last year’s festival enlarged the arts and crafts exhibitors. Many are returning, but newarts and crafts exhibitors, musicians and entertainers are being sought. For moreinformation, contact Cedar Fairmount at 216-791-3172 or go to2 www.cedarfairmount.org. Updates will be available on the CedarFairmount Festival Facebook page.

Cedar Fairmount Streetscape PlanThe City of Cleveland Heights and Cedar Fairmount Special Improvement District ��'� ��'�� _@�X �� ODOT to improve the streetscape along Fairmount Boulevard and Cedar Road. A committee of citizens, property owners, �� "�� been formed to begin development on the project slated for 2015. The trustees of the Cedar Fairmount SID thank Richard Wong, Planning Director, for his work to receive the grant.

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Pearce-Bates Prints�� Grant and Ellen Kloppman of the formerVixseboxse Galleries have donated lim-ited edition prints from K.C. Pearce andBob Bates. This husband and wife team,whose work has been displayed fromAmsterdam to Tokyo, chose subjects that��=�� !��beautiful prints are of animals, birds,=�� !��were done in the late ’50s and early ’60s.Jane Kessler, owner of Appletree Books,is making the Pearce-Bates Prints avail-able at reasonable prices. Proceeds will�� "��Fairmount Special Improvement District.

Cedar Lee��drink, to open diners at 1975 Lee RoadThe excitement is building in the northCedar Lee area as Doug Katz, a Cleve-land Heights resident and owner of �� |��is getting ready to open for business atthe diners at 1975 Lee Road. The KatzClub Diner will include a deli in oneof the diner cars, serving classic dinerfood, such as tuna melts, burgers andfries. The large kitchen will also serveas a catering kitchen for Katz’s cateringbusiness. The other dining car will bethe Katz Club, which will be restored asa cocktail lounge bar and event center.

Joey’s Restaurant opening on Lee RoadJoey’s Restaurant is expected to openin mid-March at 2195-2197 Lee Road, inthe space formerly occupied by JimmyO’Neil’s Tavern. We welcome the Le-onetti Family and this new additionto the great Lee Road restaurants.

Unique MelodiesCleveland Heights resident MelodyHoward prides herself on her excellentcustomer service as well as the uniqueclothing she offers at Unique Melodies,her boutique at 2180 Lee Road. The shopfeatures clothing for plus-sized womenas well as jewelry and accessories fromlocal designers. Unique Melodies offersfashionable, affordable dresses, skirtsand tops not easily found elsewhere.

��AutoZone, a leading retailer and dis-tributor of automotive replacement partsand accessories, is open for business atU�� Z�� $�� }�� )��Road). A new 7,000 square-foot build-ing was constructed on the site of a�� shop. The nicely landscaped propertyuses “green” storm water practices forwatering. AutoZone is open from 7:30am-10:00 pm Monday through Saturdayand 9:00 am-6:00 pm on Sundays.

CoventryPiccadilly Artisan Yogurt……is opening at 1767 Coventry Road. Theindependent, self-serve shop, owned bybrothers Adrian and Cosmin Bota, will�� 7�� -gurt and locally sourced toppings. Yogurtdelicacies include double Dutch chocolate,pomegranate, old-fashioned vanilla andcreamy Coconut Vegan, among many oth-�� Z��!�� @@�� pm; Friday and Saturday 11:00 am-11:00pm; and Sunday, 1:00-9:00 pm. It’s sure to�� "�'�� $��

Cleveland Heights Businesses Celebrate AnniversariesCongratulations are in order for two long-time Cleveland Heights businesses:

Atma Center in the Cedar Lee District and Café Tandoor in the Cedar Taylor District.

Atma Center, Yoga for Every BodyAtma Center recently celebrated 15 years at 2319 Lee Road. The word “atma” means “true self” in Sanskrit. Founder Beverly Roberts Singh (also known as Swami Atmarupa) opened aAtma Center in 1997, bringing Satyananda Yoga® to Cleveland Heights. Singh explained that it�� ' �� X �� ' �� over 30 weekly classes in physical yoga practice, meditation, relaxation, chanting and more. Ithas served thousands of students ranging from infants in Mommy-and-me classes to 80-year-old��X " %� �� +�� +� � �� X ��more information, visit www.atmacenter.com.

Café Tandoor, serving up award-winning Indian food for 20 yearsAlso celebrating a milestone anniversary recently is Café Tandoor, located at 2096 South Taylor!��X �� ~� �� ' � +�� area. Owned by Raj K. Singh, who happens to be married to Beverly Roberts Singh of AtmaCenter, Café Tandoor offers North Indian cuisine, and has an extensive menu that includes a widevariety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Visit www.cafetandoorcleveland.com to see the menu.

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A special block of seats to all events will be available for purchase at Cain Park — in person only by Cleveland Heights residentsonly—on Saturday, May 25 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with a photo ID (e.g. driver’s license) plus two proofs of current residency (e.g.utility bills) or a current Cleveland Heights Recreation ID. No phone or fax orders will be accepted. Seats are limited and there are no�� +�� % �� X !�� J��%�'�� J�� X �� % �� due to high demand. Cain Park staff reserves the right to limit tickets to 4 per household on certain events.

�� ' �� +�� +� � �� $�� +�� their proof of residency and photo ID. Those who are purchasing tickets to three or more events will receive a number that represents their place in the ticket-buying line at one of three windows. NEW IN 2013: Have your ticket order form checked for accuracy before get-ting to the ticket window to speed up the buying process. ( All events subject to change. More acts to come. www.cainpark.com

Residents have the following options:1. Wait until their number is called.2. Leave and receive a hotline number to call for number-processing updates.3. Fill out a ticket order form and leave it with staff. It will be processed at the end of the day in the order that it was received.

�� +�� +�� ` &�� ' �� ' %�� X �� Cleveland Heightsseats cannot be purchased through Ticketmaster and are only available, in person, at Cain Park on May 25, 9:00am – 5:00pm.

�� May 25�� NEW: Those buying tickets to 1-2 events will be directed to an Express Window line.

( Michael Stanley ( Inlet Dance Theatre

BECOME A MEMBER ! Support Cain Park with your member-ship in the Friends of Cain Park and/or purchase of an engraved��X "� � %�%�� +�� +�� ( Preferred seating for ticketed events( Special member-only discounts

Membership Rates: (check one)

� New Member(s) � Renewal� Single-1 Year, $30 � Couple/Family-1 Year, $40

Brick* and Membership Package

� Single-1 Year, $75 � Couple/Family-1 Year, $85

Bricks Only*

� Individual, $50 � Corporate, $100

� I would like to make an additional donation $________

Total Amount Enclosed $________

My paver should be inscribed as follows:

Please use 1 square per letter or space. Each paver has up to 2 inches (centered) with a maximum of 16 letters or spaces. Copies of this form are acceptable if ordering more than onepaver. I understand that the City of Cleveland Heights (Cain Park) or the Friends of Cain Park reserve the right to refuse inappropriate text.

* Corporations may purchase no more than 2 bricks; no logos or advertising please.� Please contact me about (circle one or both) volunteering / becoming a Board Member.

Print your name and phone number even if you are not purchasing.

Name(s) ____________________________________________________

E-mail ______________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________

City/State _____________________________________ Zip __________

Phone _______- ________________________________

Please send your contribution and make check payable to: Friends of Cain Park2170 Delaware Dr., Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 216-791-5149 or 216-229-4516 Fax: 216-791-5149 E-mail: [email protected]

Friends of Cain Park – Become A Member! Buy A Brick!

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FULL FOLK SATURDAYSJuly 20, July 27, Aug 3, Aug 10, 7:00 pm, Alma Theater

DANCING WHEELSSaturday, July 20, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

Free JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON July 21, July 28, Aug 4, Aug 11

INLET DANCE THEATREWednesday, July 24 Kids Matinee 1:00-2:00 pm; Thursday, July 25 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

STREET CORNER SYMPHONYFriday, July 26, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

VERB BALLETSFri Aug 2 Kids Matinee. Sat Aug 3, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

THE SINGING ANGELSSunday, Aug 4, 4:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

KRIS KRISTOFFERSONThursday, Aug 8, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

MICHAEL STANLEY BANDAug 10, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDYWednesday, Aug 14, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

LIVINGSTON TAYLORThursday, Aug 15, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

GROUNDWORKS DANCETHEATERAug 16-18, Fri & Sat 7:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, Alma Theater

THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUEFriday, Aug 16, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

THE DOO WOPSSaturday, Aug 17, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

�� June 4-30, July 16-August 18 Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-9pm; Wednesdays & Sundays 12-5pm Fridays & Saturdays 12-9pmJuly 2-3, 9-11 12-5pmJuly 12-14 (Arts Festival)Friday 3-8pm; Saturday 10 am-8pm; Sunday 12-5pm�� "#$

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFEThursday, June 13-Sunday, June 30, Alma Theater

NEW! Free CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES June 18, July 16, July 30, August 13, 7:00 pm Alma Theater

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: A PAWS BENEFITSarturday, June 15, 7:00 pm Evans Amphitheater

GAELIC STORMThursday, June 20, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

RHYTHMIC CIRCUSFriday, June 21, 8:00 pm Evans Amphitheater

SUSAN WERNERSaturday, June 22, 8:00 pm Evans Amphitheater

GOLEMWorkmen’s Circle Yiddish ConcertSunday, June 23, 7:30 pm, Evans Amphitheater

$2 TUESDAYS 8:00 pm, Evans AmphitheaterJune 25 Miller; July 23 The Sweetback SistersAug 6 The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2013Wednesday, June 26, 7:30 pm, Evans Amphitheater

AMY GRANTFriday, June 28, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

PETER YARROW with special guest Mustard’s RetreatSaturday, June 29, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGSwith special guest The James Hunter SixSunday, June 30, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

CAIN PARK ARTS FESTIVALJuly 12-14

CABARET SERIES7:00 pm, Alma TheaterJuly 18, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8

SOLAS Thursday, July 18, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

JETHRO TULL’S IAN ANDERSON Friday, July 19, 8:00 pm, Evans Amphitheater

$5 FRIDAYS7:00 pm Alma TheaterJuly 19 Expecting Rain / Herzog; July 26 Brent KirbyAug 2 Tara Hawley / Matt Skitzki Trio; Aug 9 Rosavelt

( Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings( Amy Grant ( Peter Yarrow

( Solas pictured on back cover

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AroundTownHome Repair Resource Center Community Home Remodeling FairBring a neighbor to HRRC’s annualCommunity Home Remodeling Fair onSaturday, April 6 from 9:30 am-1:30 pmat Cleveland Heights City Hall, 40 Sever-ance Circle. The Fair will include edu-cational presentations, opportunities toconnect with community organizations,and the popular “Ask an Expert” advicetables, where attendees can get advicefrom professionals representing varioushome repair trades. (See page 3.)

Repair WorkshopsSign up for one of HRRC’s hands-on re-pair workshops. The schedule of upcom-ing classes can be found at www.hrcc-ch.org� "��'�� #�� _@�(scholarships available to low-incomehouseholds). Reservations are requiredfor all classes. HRRC also offers work-shops especially for seniors, to preparethem to deal with contracting repairsand maximizing accessibility. Check outwww.hrrc-ch.org/events/senior-classes-2for more information.

Resource LibraryBefore seeking bids on contracted work,stop by HRRC’s Resource Library tolook through the contractor evaluationssubmitted by community residents andpick up repair handouts, which specifyhow repairs should be done. The hand-outs can also be accessed online: www.hrrc-ch.org/resources/resource-library/repair-handouts or www.heightslibrary.org/page/hrrc.

Tool LoanHRRC’s Tool Loan can provide basic andspecialty tools that will let ClevelandHeights homeowners reach high roof areas, snake blocked sewers and drainlines, trim limbs and small trees, tuck-point masonry, and many other tasks, allfor a modest fee. Check www.hrrc-ch.org/programs/tool-loan.

Financial Assistance ProgramHRRC’s Financial Assistance Programoffers loans and grants to make repairsmore affordable for Cleveland Heights�� '� �� problems. Go to www.hrrc-ch.org/pro-��"��#��$��#�$��.

Foreclosure Intervention ProgramIf you know someone who is havingtrouble making their mortgage pay-ment, HRRC’s Foreclosure Interven-tion Program can help them determinetheir best course of action and apply forappropriate assistance programs. Seewww.hrrc-ch.org/programs/foreclosure-intervention for information.

For more information about any of theseservices, call 216-381-6100.

Heights LibrariesFormer YMCA Gym to Become HeightsKnowledge and Innovation CenterHeights Libraries is turning the for-mer YMCA gymnasium space into theHeights Knowledge and InnovationCenter (HKIC), designed by architectsfrom Studio Techne. HKIC will be aspace that supports the technologicaland workspace needs of local businesses,�� '�� \� �� -bine the existing computer classroomwith a new 4,000 square-foot space withan improved computer and multi-medialab and more study rooms. DobamaTheater and Family Connections will�� =�� the west wing.

Heights Libraries is also partnering withCleveland State’s Monte Ahuja Collegeof Business and the State of Ohio Depart-ment of Development to bring a SmallBusiness Development Center (SBDC) tothe space as well. The SBDC, currentlyhoused at Cleveland Heights City Hall,recognizes great potential in serving�� -neurs, and those established businessesseeking to expand their markets.

Small Business SeriesHeights Libraries Small Business Seriescan help residents get started with simple,straightforward information from expertinstructors. For more information, visitwww.heightslibrary.org

Summer Reading Programs......encourage kids and teens to read with�� =� �� reading books all summer, and includesbook clubs, movie screenings, a magic�� Registration begins in early June. Sign up at anybranch or visit www.heightslibrary.org.t

US Together Inc. Helps Refugees in Cleveland Heights�� !�� \�� }��!�� refugee resettlement agency with abranch in Cleveland Heights, works tocoordinate, organize and initiate servicesto immigrants and refugees througheducation, advocacy, support services,information, referrals and networkingopportunities. UST was founded in 2003 inresponse to the growing needs of refugeesand immigrants in central Ohio. A mutualassistance agency, UST was founded andis run by refugees. The agency’s foundershave worked with immigrant and refugeepopulations since 1988.

\ ��`� ��! �� area when it assumed the caseload andresponsibilities of Jewish Family ServicesAssociation when it closed its refugeeresettlement program. The Cleveland#�� former Soviet Union, Bhutan and Iraq, aswell as other countries.

Community Refugee FestivalJoin UST at a special Community RefugeeFestival on Friday, June 7, 6:00-9:00 pmat the John Carroll University Green RoadAnnex, 2200 South Green Road, University#�� _�� !�� '��will include ethnic food, items for sale, aX�~X� ��=�� '�� brief presentation. Enjoy an evening of celebration and support for the refugees inour community. For more information, visitwww.ustogether.us or call 216-456-9630.

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Elementary & Middle School EssaysNia Meckenzie Baker, Noble SchoolBryce Haynes, Oxford SchoolKianna Thomas, Canterbury SchoolTrinity Williams, Oxford SchoolDiemond Harris, Monticello Middle School

High School EssaysShyara Hasan, Cleveland Heights High SchoolPeyton Hastings, Cleveland Heights High SchoolGarrison Lash, Cleveland Heights High SchoolTerrance Law, Cleveland Heights High SchoolSimon Mastri, Cleveland Heights High SchoolAdam Scott, Cleveland Heights High School

PoetryJacob McCullough, Canterbury SchoolNickolas Worley, Gearity ProfessionalDevelopment SchoolAmber Beané, Monticello Middle SchoolLily Kerr-Jung, Monticello Middle SchoolMorgan Lewis, Monticello Middle SchoolPeyton Marshall, Monticello Middle SchoolQuinton Watts, Roxboro Middle School

Congratulations to the winners of the Cleveland Heights Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay, Poetryand Poster Contests! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. demonstrated courage throughout his life by standing up and speaking for what he believed was right. We asked that students describe ordepict a time when they showed courage, or when they witnessed other people showing courage�� X �� ' �� +�� situations, in supporting someone who was ill, standing up against bullies and speaking up forsomething you strongly believe in. Dr. King would have been so proud. This year’s winners are:

PostersNija Bonner, Canterbury SchoolZoe Burns, Gearity Professional Development SchoolDariana Chacon, Gearity ProfessionalDevelopment SchoolJaelyn Jones, Oxford SchoolAlex Lynch, Gearity Professional Development SchoolBen Goldman (Poster and Essay), GearityProfessional Development School

Special Council Award A special award was given to Mrs. Robinson’ssecond grade class at Canterbury School forthe poster they all worked on:Nathan Barmen, Ricardo Barrett,Marcellis Clark, Viza FreemanOlivia Gettis, Shanti HendersonAlexander Hoover, Charles LauretigDebrionne Miller, Jasmine PopeDevin Powell, Noah RichardsonAmina Savoury, Mekhi SimmonsD’Aryl Snead, Jada Strother, Anthony Weiss

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay / Poetry / Poster Contests

FutureHeights NewsMontford Community GardenWins National GrantThe Montford Community Garden isone of ten projects from throughoutthe U.S. and Canada selected byFiskars Brands for a 2013 ProjectOrange Thumb® grant. The MontfordCommunity Garden Association plansto create a garden on a vacant lot atthe corner of Montford and Windsorroads in Cleveland Heights. The groupworked with FutureHeights to apply forthe grant in late 2012.

�\ �� $��resident Patrick Byrne, president of theassociation. “This award should reallykeep the ball rolling, and should beenough to start the basics.”

Fiskars, a lawn and garden productscompany, awards cash, garden tools andmaterials to help support communitygarden goals. Fiskars indicated thatthey were particularly impressed withthe Montford group’s highly detailedgarden plan. Grant recipients will��'� � _U�X�� _@�X��Fiskars toolkit.

Like many cities in Northeast Ohio,Cleveland Heights has been affected byforeclosures and vacant homes. Someof the homes in serious disrepair aresubject to demolition by the CuyahogaLand Bank or by the City. The housethat formerly occupied the proposedgarden site at Montford and Windsorwas torn down by the land bank earlylast year. Title to the lot was latertransferred to the City.

Montford Community Garden�� _V��start-up grant from the OSU ExtensionSuburban Community Garden Program,and it hopes to obtain donations frommerchants and contributions fromcivic-minded residents who support theCommunity Garden movement. Formore information, contact Patrick Byrneat [email protected] or 330-612-3823.

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UpcomingSpringEvents

Volunteers NeededVolunteers are needed to help with waterstops and key points along the pathfor the Annual Earth Day Run. Thoseinterested should contact Dee Marsky at216-691-7372.

Looking for Preschool EquipmentWe’re happy to report that the preschoolopen gym program (Tuesday and Friday�� @��@@�� If you have any gently used preschoolequipment you’d like to donate, pleasecall Dee Marsky at 216-691-7372. The program ended on March 22 and willresume in the fall.

SwimmingCumberland Pool will open for the 2013outdoor swimming season Saturday, June8 through Labor Day, Monday, September 2.

Registration/AdmissionRegistration for all spring indoor swim-ming programs and pool passes is nowunder way. Registration for all outdoorswimming programs and pool passesbegins April 22 at the Community Cen-ter. Pool passes purchased on or beforeJune 7 are available at a discounted rate. A current Recreation ID card (residentsonly, preschoolers exempted) is requiredfor use of the pool and must be pre-sented before entering the facility. Fallindoor swimming program registrationbegins August 5. Contact Chris Kendelat 216-691-7347 or 7 [email protected] more information.

Important Phone Numbers:"�� 216-691-7390"�� "�� 216-691-7373

“Sea Serpents” Swim TeamRegistration for the “Sea Serpents” sum-mer swim team (ages 8 & under, 9 & 10,11 & 12, 13 & 14, 15-18) begins April 1. "�� _V� �� $��-�� \7 �� _�U �� in the Cleveland Heights-UniversityHeights School District. Contact Chris Kendel at 216-691-7347 or 7 [email protected] for more information or to receive a registration packet.

Summer Ice SkatingThe summer ice skating dates are June10-August 11. Staff begins the transitionto the busy fall and eventual two-rinkschedule on August 12. Registration forthe six- or seven-week summer Learn-to-Skate lessons is ongoing and group les-sons begin the week of June 10. Classesfor preschoolers, youth, and adults areoffered on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Ice Rink will be closed on July 4 forthe holiday.

The Ice Rink desk phone number putsyou directly in contact with Rink staff: 216-691-7434. In addition, Public Skateand Pickup Hockey schedules are avail-able online at www.clevelandheights.com

Heights Hockey CampMike Bauman, Cleveland HeightsHockey League Coaching Coordinator,will lead a hockey camp August 12-17 forZ�� }�� ` � �� @�~U@~��@U��Squirts (ages 9 & 10), Pee Wees (ages 11

� The Forest Hill Nature Walks (rain or shine) willtake place at 7:00-8:00 pm on Thursdays—May 23, June 27,July 25, and August 22. Partici-pants should be dressed to hikewith sturdy shoes or boots. Meet in front of the Community Center. Angelec Hillsman from the North Chagrin Nature Center will leadthe walks.

� The Fourth Annual EarthDay 5K Run and Walk is April k24 (rain or shine) at 6:45 pmentirely in Forest Hill Park. It is a fundraiser for the Youth Recre-ation Scholarship Fund. The entryfee for those who pre-register is $15; day-of-the-race entry feeis $19 (cash and checks only). Pre-registration deadline is April22 with checks made out to HMA Promotions and mailed to: City of Cleveland Heights Earth Day Run, 40 Severance Circle, ClevelandHeights, Ohio 44118. Those interested may also register at www.hmapromotions.net.

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Recreation& 12), and Bantams (ages 13 & 14). Cost� _�� $�� \7�_�X �� "##� �� _@��for all others. The cost will be deductedfrom regular season fees for ClevelandHeights Hockey League players. ContactChris Kendel for more information:216-691-7347 or7 [email protected].

Other contact information:Youth Hockey 216-691-7347www.heightshockey.comPavilion Skating Club 216-691-7349www.pavilionfsc.comHourly rentals 216-691-7395email [email protected] 216-401-9392email [email protected]

Celebrate Your Birthday on Ice!Birthday party dates go quickly so call216-691-7434 to reserve your summer�� $�� _@V�� up to 25 children. Parties for childrenages 7-12 include tables, chairs, admis-sion and skate rental.

Summer Day CampsPavilion Fun Day Camp is designed forchildren entering grades K-5 (as of fall2013) and will take place June 10-28 andJuly 1-19 (no camp July 4). Camp activi-ties include swimming, arts and crafts,�� '�� {-mum of 100 children can be accepted foreach session. Camp is held at the Com-munity Center, Monday through Friday,�� V�� 7�� _@� ��available for a second and third childper family. Parent Orientation will beon June 6. Before- (7:30 am-9:00 am) andAfter-Camp Care (4:00-6:00 pm) is avail-able the same dates as the Fun Day Camp(no camp July 4). Contact the CommunityCenter Front Desk (216-691-7373) or Mike Discenzo at 216-691-7383, [email protected], with any questions.

Summer Sports ProgramsAdult Softball Leagues � Z�;�� )��-en’s and Coed weeknight leagues are ac-cepting registrations for play that beginsthe week of April 22 at Forest Hill Park. Contact Larry Shaw at 216-691-7260.

Tennis Programs � $�� under way for group lessons for tots (ages 4 andup) through seniors (ages 55 and up),private lessons, adult teams, RacquettesWomen’s Doubles Program, develop-mental youth camp (July 22-26), juniorskills clinic. Call 216-691-7373 for details.

Youth Sports — Spring programs arescheduled for soccer, baseball and soft-ball. Cub soccer (ages 3-5) and youthsoccer (grades K-1, 2-3, 4-6) occur April9-May 18. Recreational baseball leaguesfor ages 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, and 9 & 10 pluslocal recreational travel teams (ages 11& 12, 13 & 14, and 15 & 16) take placeApril 22-July 20. Recreational softballslow pitch for ages 7-10 and recreationalsoftball travel teams (ages 11 & 12, 13 &14, and 15-18) also occur April 22-July 20. Summer recreational basketball leaguesfor grades K-12 (separate programs forboys and girls) take place June 17-July 26.

Four sports camps are scheduled: bas-ketball (grades 3-7 and 8-12) June 10-14;baseball (ages 8-13) June 17-21 and June24-28; tennis (ages 9-18) July 22-26; andice hockey (ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14)August 12-17. Contact Larry Shaw at216-691-7260 or [email protected].

Picnic at your ParkCleveland Heights residents with cur-rent Recreation ID cards can reserve apicnic shelter from May 1-October 15 at�'� �� $�� _�X�� _X� �� Reservations for the upcoming seasonbegan January 3. Call 216-691-7373 forinformation.

Change in Field House HoursSpring (now through May 26) hours�� Monday-Friday 6:00 am-9:00 pm, Saturday7:00 am-6:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am-6:00 pm. ��~%�� }Z�� `�� U�hours will be Monday and Tuesday 6:00am-9:00 pm, Wednesday-Friday 6:00am-8:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am-5:00 pm,Sunday 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Call 216-691-7373 with questions.

Give Blood - The Gift of LifeThe American Red Cross will hold blood drives at the Cleveland �� %%�� '�&$�� $��!��on Mondays, May 6, July 1, and September 9, 2:00-7:0 pm in the South Atrium.

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The Early YearsyNews for families with young children

Safety Town�� +�' � �� % ��-sored by the City of Cleveland Heights, is opento children who will be attending Kindergarten in the fall and who live in Cleveland Heightsor within the boundaries of the CH-UH School District. Each session runs from Monday through Thursday at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, 1 Monticello Boulevard.

Session 1 June 17-20 1:00-3:00pmSession 2 June 24-27 10:00am-12:00 noonSession 3 July 8-11 1:00-3:00pmSession 4 July 15-18 10:00am-12:00 noon

Mass registration will take place on Wednes-day, May 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on the lower level of Cleveland Heights City Hall, 40 Severance Circle; no early registration will be accepted. Fee is $25 (cash or check only - nocredit cards). Please call 216-291-2323 for more information.

Gearity Early Childhood CenterCall 216-371-7356 for information on any of the following. Information is also avail-able on the district website: www.chuh.org.

Registration for the 2013-2014 school year for the Noble and Gearity Half-day Pre-school Programs is ongoing. Hours of registration are 7:00 am -3:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Limited free and sliding-scale spaces are available for this program. Call�� !�� Gearity Full-day Preschool Program (year-round) is accepting applications. Call to schedule a tour.

Open Registration for the CH-UH School District’s Before/After-School Programfor the 2013-2014 school year begins on May 20, 2013. The program provides school-age care for students in grades K-5 in each of the district’s elementary schools everyschool day of the year. The Before-School Program begins at 7:05 am and the After-School Program ends at 6:00 pm. Registration forms may be found at www.chuh.org under the “For Parents” tab.g

Kindernet offers events during the school year for families with preschool childrenliving in the CH-UH School District. While the children enjoy themselves, adultshave the opportunity to connect with other families, exchange ideas and learnabout community resources and their local elementary schools from the inside.

Family Connections of Northeast Ohiooffers family support andt family literacyprograms for families with young children,ages 0-8, at various locations throughout ourcommunity.

Programs located in the former CoventrySchool, now known as “The CoventryBuilding,” 2843 Washington Boulevard:

� Baby & Me: Resources and sharing�� '�� @� ��

� Parenting Classes: An eight-week seriesof parent education sessions is offeredperiodically each year.

� Family Playroom: Join us in our toy-��

to 5 for a fun, relaxing and resource-�� Z�� with children the same ages.

� Large Muscle Room: A great space for developing coordination and�� Families can play with their kids while��

Family Literacy Playroom at theHeights Main Library, 2345 Lee Road:

� Little Heights is a free early literacyprogram open to all families with youngchildren (0-5).

School-Readiness Program offered infamilies’ homes or other communitylocations:

� SPARK: Interactive parent-child tutoring to support families in preparingtheir children for success in kindergar-ten. Three- and four-year olds who willattend Boulevard, Oxford or Noble El-

ementary Schools in the future may beeligible. Call 216-921-8021 for details.

Programs in all seven CH-UH elemen-tary schools:

� Family Liaisons are based in eachelementary school in the district toconnect with families, involve and en-gage parents in the school community.

� Parent Resource Centers andLending Libraries are also located in each school building, providing par-ents a place to meet with each other,and borrow books and DVDs on avariety of parenting topics.

� Family Literacy Programs: Variousliteracy events and programs are of-fered throughout the school year.

Please call 216-321-0079 for days,times and additional details or visitwww.familyconnections1.org.

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SeniorScene!�� /�� '�� "�� "��'�� #�� "�� "�� Z�� <��-levard �� Z�� $�� /�� Z�� %�� `�U� ��X�� %�� 216 691-7377.

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(�Do you need information about Medicare or Managed Care or help with health insurance forms? Call to make anappointment for a free consultation with an Ohio Senior Health Insurance volunteer.

(�Need help with legal issues? Call to schedule a half-hour appointment with volunteer Attorney J. Alex Morton.

(�Have health questions? )� ��'� � �� '�� |�� the third Wednesdays and the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm. Nurses are provided by Cedarwood Plaza andSenior Independence.

(�Need transportation? Our medical van runs Monday through Friday, 8:45 am-4:20 pm, transporting residents 60 and over�� %�� ~�� 216-691-7194.

(�Tired of shopping and cooking? We have the answer. A special volunteer can deliver a hot nutritious meal and a light�� Z�� %�� "�� _��X �� %�� call 216-691-7377 and a social worker will return your call.7

(�Do you have questions or need services? !�� /�� '� �� They are available to you any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Please feel free to contact them at 216-691-7377 for7help with any problems, questions, or issues.

Of Special Interest

( NEW! Interactive Dramatics - Mondays, March 11-April 8, 11:00 am-12:00 noon. Explore your dramatic side through�� %�� _�� $�� Z�� `�

( AARP Driver Safety Class - Wednesday, April 17, 12:00-4:00 pm. A four-hour course of classroom instruction that is �� {�� '�� '� ��|�� %�� _@� �� $� �� _@V ��others. Register in advance as space is limited.

( Annual Forum: Housing Matters - Thursday, May 30, 1:00 pm. What type of housing we choose as we age is complicated-and this year’s Commission on Aging Forum explores that topic. Hear from the experts what you need to consider andwhat options are available in the area. Light refreshments will be served.

Road TripCleveland Orchestra Concert - Friday, May 3, 10:00 am. Travel to Severance Hall on the OOA van to hear the ClevelandOrchestra perform works by Mozart, Fischer, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 (“Farewell”). Pre-concert talk and continental�� !�� _�X� $��

Senior Activity Center

( Don’t let any more time pass feeling left out because you don’t know how to use the computer. Classes designed espe-cially for seniors continues through the spring. Volunteer tutors are available to answer questions. The computer centeris open 9:00 am-4:30 pm with 12 computers available for your use.

( Are you ready to expand your horizons, create friendships and learn something new? Try attending a Senior Center��'�� )� �� {�� '�� Belly Dance, Gentle Yoga, Line Dance,�Pilates, Seniorobics, Senior Strength Training, Body Music, Tai Chi Chuan Exercise, Walking Club, Walking WarmUp and more are set to begin again. We also offer art classes, classes in Spanish, lectures on health-related topics, freemovies and so much more. For information and to register for these and other programs and classes, call the SeniorActivity Center at 216-691-7377. %�� News for Senior Adults available online at www.cleveland heights.com, at City Hall, the Community Center, local libraries and banks.

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OurSchools News from the Cleveland Heights-University Heights District

Making MoviesHeights High School junior Vera Howard� =�� #��hair is blown back by the wind, her armsextended in front of her. Or, she mightbe a student in Jeff Glass’ Digital VideoProduction program, producing and star-ring in a short video using green screentechnology.

She completed a half-minute video, VeraCan Fly� �� =��in the clouds.

!� �� =�� lays on a small table as her classmate,Antonio Harper, a 6’5” basketball player,holds a fan in front of her, creating the=�� /�� -ate the camera and lights. Vera then usesthe video-editing program, Final Cut�� =�� '�� background and add music.

The green screen assignment is part of �� 7�� program. The 13 juniors in the programwork in small groups to learn the basics of creating a short video: writing a script, creating a storyboard, operating acamera, capturing sound and editing.

The two-year video program is part of the Career Tech curriculum and Heights High’s Mosaic School of Fine & Perform-ing Arts. Students enter as juniors, learn-ing the basic skills, and during theirsenior year they hone their skills andcomplete more complex productions.

Lady Tigers Fastpitch Building New Home FieldThe Cleveland Heights High School Lady Tigers Fastpitch Team will be�� corner of Goodnor and Washington thisspring. After years of playing at For-est Hill Park, the Softball Booster Club,

with the help of Athletic Director KristinHughes and the CH-UH School District,broke ground in December 2012 on the�� !�� head coach this season and looks to com-pete for the Lake Erie League crown aftergraduating just one player last season.

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Partnership with John Carroll UniversityCH-UH Schools and John Carroll University Partnerto Prepare Heights High Students for College SuccessStudents within Heights High’s R.E.A.L. Early College may earn up to two years of college credit through Early College, a new collaborative program from CH-UH CitySchool District and John Carroll University. The program, an opportunity for CH-UHstudents to develop 21st Century skills and attend classes on the John Carroll Univer-sity campus, will make it possible for students to complete all of their core high schoolrequirements at Heights High by the end of their sophomore year. If students demon-strate a mastery of their high school classes, they may enroll in college level courseson the JCU campus during their junior and senior years.

To learn more about the CH-UH Schools, visit www.chuh.org.

( Chinese Language elementary students performed at the Cleveland State Confucius celebration. The celebration is an opportunity for students who learn Chinese to share their achievement on stage.

National Merit and Achievement ScholarsHeights High students were recognized for earn-ing the distinction of National Merit, NationalAchievement, and Commended scholars. Belowback row, L-R: Superintendent Heuer, ShoshanaKlein, Sarah Klein, Carolyn Holt, Trevor Coble;front row, L-R: Katherine Miller, Natasha Madorsky,Ian Kraus, Kyra Schoonover, and board memberKaren Jones. Not pictured:Thomas Frederick and Carter Hastings.

Summer Reading ProgramsTo help continue the enthusiasm forreading from the end of one school yearto the beginning of the next school year,the CH-UH schools offer exciting summerreading opportunities.

Camp Jumpstart, an intensive summerprogram designed to bolster early literacyskills, is an opportunity for kindergartenstudents who need additional support�� <�� (BAGG), a four-week program held at eachelementary school one evening a week,offers families an opportunity to cometogether over a meal, participate in literacyactivities, and visit the school’s library.

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