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s we finally break free from a particularly harsh winter, I am buoyed by a
number of local roadway projects that will eventually make moving around
the neighborhood easier.
Those projects include the spot reconstruction of Rocky River Drive, now nearly
complete. Larger projects encompass the resurfacing of Warren Road between Munn
Road and Lorain Avenue, and Triskett Road in the future from Lorain Avenue to
West 117th Street. Puritas Avenue is also being resurfaced from Rocky River Drive
all the way to West 130th Street. And finally, an important safety upgrade to the
crosswalk on Lorain adjacent to Kamms Plaza may be complete by the time you
read this. Please be careful in these construction zones, and be on the lookout for
pedestrians and bicycles.
Our neighborhood is continuing to thrive thanks to our many independent business owners and the support of our residents. New businesses include Red Lantern
Kitchen & Bar and West Park Music, both at Kamms Plaza, Gyro World and the
Somalian Food Market on Lorain, and the new Car Parts Warehouse that will completely renovate and occupy the former Kelly Hardware Store.
Many other projects are “in the works” and will be revealed in the coming months.
If you know of a new business looking for a new location, or an entrepreneur planning to start a business, please send them our way. We’ll help them navigate the
process and find them a good home!
The fifth annual – can you believe it’s been five years – The Hooley on Kamm’s
Corners™ returns May 10 this year from noon 8 p.m.! Details of “West Park’s
Homecoming Celebration” can be found in the center of the magazine, including a
special rugby toss where $25,000 is up for grabs. See you at The Hooley™!
Enjoy the spring, and as always, let us know how we’re doing.
Maureen Stanton
KCDC Staff
Steve Lorenz
Executive Director
Ben Campbell
Director of Commercial & Industrial Development
Marilyn Osborne
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Bill Markowitz
Manager, Residential Property Redevelopment
Jackie Wohleber
Manager, Office Operations
Magazine Staff
Marilyn Osborne
Editor in Chief, Advertising
Joe Outlaw
Editor, Design & Typesetting
Bill Markowitz
Contributing Editor
Jackie Wohleber
Production Support
Mission Statement
Our cover photo portrays another classic “Hooley Cheer!” from last year’s
event. However, unlike the original 2010 version, this one was taken from
the family stage at West 165th Street looking west towards the main
stage. The Hooley on Kamm’s Corners™ clearly rocks from end-to end!
Photo provided by Joe Outlaw Creative Services.
Steve Lorenz
Executive Director
Kamm’s Corners Magazine is published by Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation in the months of February, May,
August, and November. Kamm’s Corners Magazine, its management, and Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation are
not responsible for any representations and/or warranties, oral or written, made by our advertisers. Print run: 11,000.
Readership: over 18,000. Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation, 17407 Lorain Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland,
Ohio, 44111-5538. Phone: 216-252-6559 ext.1600. Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation is the non-profit,
neighborhood based planning and development organization serving the Kamm’s Corners community of Cleveland, Ohio.
It is the policy of Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation to neither endorse political candidates nor take a stand on
ballot issues. Email KCDC at info@kammscorners.com. Visit our web site at kammscorners.com.
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“To facilitate the development
and promotion of the
West Park neighborhood.
In coordination with our
partners, we will engage
with residents, businesses,
institutions, and visitors in
elevating the quality of life in
our community.”
• Memberships are tax deductible •
Around the
Corners
Ready for a day of fun right here?
On Saturday, May 10, The Hooley
on Kamm’s Corners™ returns!
Celebrate our community with family
and friends on Lorain Avenue east of
Rocky River Drive. Activities for the
entire family take place from noon till
8 p.m. Show up to eat, drink, mingle,
and enjoy! Read about the entertainment, booths, and more on page 8. The
event map appears in the centerfold
of this magazine.
Our 37th Annual Town Meeting
is set for Wednesday, June 25, at 7 p.m.
at River’s Edge, 3430 Rocky River
Drive. Featured will be highlights of
past events and plans for the future.
See article on page 6 for details.
New interactive fun takes place at
Asphalt Cinema entering its 12th
season! Instead of a live musical performance before the movie, a DJ will
get the audience up and performing
themselves! Be sure to join us for all
the fun, including a movie under the
stars on the third Fridays of June,
July, and August at Impett Park,
3207 West 153rd Street, starting at
6:30 p.m.
The Kamm’s Corners Farmers
Market (KCFM) re-opens June 8
on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
in the municipal parking lot behind
Walgreens at West 168th Street and
Lorain Avenue. See page 14 for details
about what’s in store for you! Note the
new market hours.
The Free Perennial Exchange
takes place at KCFM on Sunday, June
15 from 10 a.m. until noon. Bring
your perennials to trade with others.
Just keep their roots watered for easy
replanting. No selling will be allowed.
West Park Historical Society
presents its own antiques roadshow
on Tuesday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m. at
the Cretan Party Center, 3852 West
168th Street. Bring one item to be
appraised by Ms. Barbara Hillman,
an expert with over 35 years in the
antiques business. Free!
Have you tried P.J. McIntyre’s
Irish Egg R olls? They made
Cleveland Scene Magazine’s list
of Top 10 Must-Have Fried Foods
in Cleveland. Congratulations!
Visit P.J. McIntyre’s at 17119 Lorain
Avenue. Call 216-941-9311 or visit
pjmcintyres.com for more information.
If you are a Cleveland Magazine
subscriber, look for the special insert
that focuses on Cleveland neighborhoods in the May edition. Kamm’s
Corners is featured. You may also view
our section of the insert at our website
kammscorners.com.
Interested in craft beers? More
than 400 can be found at Warren
Beverage & Liquor, 3330 Warren
Road in Warren Village Plaza next
to Buyers Outlet. Learn what’s new
at their wine and beer tastings every
Friday and Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.
See the ad on page 26.
West Park United Church of
Christ, 3909 Rocky River Drive, offers a free hot meal on the fourth
Sunday of every month at 11:30 a.m.
Please enter through the double back
doors. All are welcome for food and
fellowship!
Calling all gardeners and garden lovers! GardenWalk Cleveland takes
place July 12 and 13. It’s a chance to
take free, self-guided tours of gardens,
urban farms, vineyards, and orchards
in several neighborhoods of Cleveland.
See details on page 12.
Congratulations to Newton D.
Baker School of the Arts on winning several recognition awards
during the past year. See their ad on
page 20.
Gyro World opened March 21, at
16860 Lorain Avenue, across from
Walgreens to rave reviews! Dine in or
carry out. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Call 216-671-3014 for orders to go.
Construction is underway on
Warren Road from Lorain Avenue to
Munn Road. See a project timeline and
details at kammscorners.com.
The Cleveland Department
of Aging presents Senior Day on
Wednesday, May 14 at Cleveland
Public Hall, 500 Lakeside Avenue.
An information fair starts at 10 a.m.
with a program at 11 a.m. followed by
lunch at noon. Entertainment begins
at 12:30 p.m. No charge! For information, call 216-664-2833.
Summer Camp Registration is
here! Pick up an application at the
West Park Family YMCA. To learn
more about what summer camp has
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to offer your child, call the YMCA at
216-941-5410.
How about some golfing fun for a
good cause? The annual golf outing
to benefit the West Park Family
YMCA takes place on Friday, June 27,
at 8 a.m. at the Hickory Nut Golf
Course in Columbia Station. See
details on page 7.
The West Park Kiwanis Club is
seeking brass bands and musicians
for the annual Kamm’s Corners
Independence Day Parade. It takes
place on Friday, July 4, from 9:30 to
11 a.m. The Parade Marshall this
year is Dr. Neil Smith, President of
Fairview Hospital. Plan to watch or
participate. See details on page 6.
River’s Edge, 3430 Rocky River
Drive, offers Monday Night at the
Movies, a thought provoking film
series, free of charge. On May 12 is
The Way and on June 9 is Cultural
Creatives. Call 216-688-1111, ext.
251 for more information or visit
riversedgecleveland.com.
Congratulations to the children of
St. Mark School and Our Lady of
Angels School on raising $42,022
through “Shave Your Mane,” their
St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser to fight
childhood cancer. See story and photo
on page 13.
A fundraiser to benefit The Rescue
Inn takes place at West Park
Station, 17015 Lorain Avenue, on
Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Presale tickets are available for $20
at Style Mutt Dog Boutique, 3525
Warren Road or by calling 440-4090454. Each ticket entitles the bearer to
wings, pizza, domestic draft beer, and
house wines during the event.
Make your mark! Enter the
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer
District’s Manhole Cover Design
Contest, and your creativity could
be part of our streets for years to
come. The deadline to apply is May
9. See all details at their website:
sewercovercontest.weebly.com.
Attention massage therapists and
acupuncturists! River’s Edge has
space available for your business at
its facility. If you are interested in locating your practice there, please call
Maureen Powers at 216-688-1111,
ext. 318. River’s Edge is at 3430 Rocky
River Drive.
Sign up to tour NASA’s Glenn
Research Center one Saturday a
month through October. The center
is at 21000 Brookpark Road, and the
tours are free of charge. A different lab
is featured each tour. Reservations are
required. Call 216-433-9653 or email
sheila.d.reese@nasa.gov.
Looking for Yvonne’s Jewelers?
The shop moved in December to 16207
Lorain Avenue (the former Humbert
Studio Building) across from
Dunkin’ Donuts. Visit for all your
jewelry needs. See the ad on page 22.
Many thanks to two landscaping companies for maintaining the
planters along Rocky River Drive
near Lorain Avenue, free of charge.
Landscaping Ideas cares for those
on the Northeast side and Cactus
Jack Landscaping has taken one on
the Southeast side. We offer our deep
gratitude on behalf of the neighborhood. When looking for landscaping services, please consider them. For
Landscaping Ideas, call Liz Szyarto
at 216-251-1231. For Cactus Jack
Landscaping, call Jack Kinzie at 216251-0054. You may also visit Cactus
Jack at cactusjcklandscaping.com.
West Park Summerfest in
Jefferson Park takes place on
Sunday, June 1, from noon until 4
p.m. It features live music on stage
throughout the day, food vendors,
hands-on art for children, and more. To
participate, contact Bellaire-Puritas
Development Corporation at
216-671-2710. For other events, visit
bpdc.org.
A new hotline offers help to seniors and disabled adults in Cuyahoga
County. Call 216-420-6700 for services
available for people age 60 or older, or
adults with disabilities between ages
18 and 59 who are living in private
residences. Resources include benefits,
income assistance, housing and medical care, and ways to report suspected
abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Save the Date! The 32nd Annual
Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival
takes place July 18 through 22. It’s
a weekend packed with great Irish
bands, step dancers, children’s
activities, plays, food, and Irish exhibits. It takes place at the Berea
Fairgrounds. For more information,
visit clevelandirish.org.
For frequent news and pictures,
you may follow us on Twitter
@KammsCorners or on Facebook
at Kamm’s Corners Development
Corporation.
… by Councilman Marty Keane
News from Ward 17 and City Hall
Dear Neighbor:
Finally the Spring Edition of the Kamm’s
Magazine is here! This winter truly tested
everyone’s mettle. From experiencing record
snowfall to freezing temperatures, we really
had a doozy. Happy to say we made it
out relatively unscathed. Our infrastructure
certainly took its lumps, but it’s great to see
the lawn mowers and rakes getting revved up
for a good spring cleaning. With my youngest
child’s First Communion right around the
corner, I need to get busy around my own
house, too!
Speaking of infrastructure, Rocky River
Drive remains under construction south of
Lorain. This digging out and re-pouring of
concrete will continue for a while. We have
recently applied for some additional funds
from the Ohio Department of Transportation
as well as from the Northeast Ohio Areawide
Coordinating Agency to close a few gaps.
The condition of that roadway has been a
challenge for years, and the resources required
to re-construct it are huge. All parties realize
the desperate state of the roadway and the
dire need for attention along its entire stretch
from the airport to Hogsback Lane.
The 5th Annual Hooley on Kamm’s
Corner™ jumps off on May 10. I really can’t
believe it’s been five years since we took a
simple ribbon cutting and created a wonderful
neighborhood event for young and old. We
have a dynamic lineup of entertainment on
two stages continuously from noon until 8
p.m. along Lorain Avenue. Please plan to
bring the family up to the corner and invite
your friends and co-workers who may never
have had the pleasure. Wonderful food, kid’s
activities, and great entertainment for all! Let’s
make the 5th Hooley™ the very best.
The locker room improvements at Gunning
Recreation Center are still in the design phase.
A full analysis of the Center reveals that there
are significant improvements needed in every
corner. Yet, my focus has always been the
locker rooms, because if there isn’t a place to
sit and change, then no one will. And that’s
not good. We have a very nice facility that
needs constant attention, and my feeling is
that we need to start in the locker rooms. If
guests don’t have a good experience at the
beginning or end of their visit, then they are
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not likely to return. And, when they don’t
return and demand better, we will continue
to slide in terms of upkeep and maintenance.
Last week, I was briefed on the final design
engineering concepts for Impett Park. The
focus was on the playground equipment
as well as park layout. Great concepts, but
we still need to take a look at a restroom/
concession option. That was made even more
clear this week as we had St. Joseph Academy
softball on two fields, two other baseball teams
practicing, high school rugby in the outfield,
men’s rugby on the pitch, four youth rugby
teams sharing the football field, soccer on the
tennis court, and, of course, a full house on the
playground. I’m not complaining. It’s a great
problem to have when a neighborhood park
is in such demand. My hope is that a design
for a restroom/concession concept will be
completed in May with a public meeting to
follow shortly thereafter to determine the best
use of these funds.
Orange barrels have already popped up
throughout the neighborhood. Warren Road
from Lorain to Munn is under construction as
is Puritas Avenue. Meanwhile, I am waiting for
the specifics on Munn Road in cooperation
with the Office of Capital Projects and
Cuyahoga County. Thankfully, we passed an
ordinance recently to accept proceeds from
the County’s share of the State gas tax to
resurface Munn Road. I am well aware that
this is just a drop in the bucket. Our streets are
in desperate need of repair. The local funding
mechanisms simply don’t go as far as they did
in the past, which is why we are seeking help
from any and all partners.
As you leave the house now that the
weather has broken, please shop locally.
Introduce yourself to the new and improved
Red Lantern in Kamms Plaza. Get your
haircut at the corner and stop for a soup or
a sandwich at one of the many great options
we have within a block or two. Whether
along Lorain Avenue, Warren Road, or Rocky
River Drive, you will always find great people
running wonderful small businesses who would
love to tell you about it.
See you at the Hooley™!
Marty Keane
Annual Town
Meeting Set for
June 25
Please join your neighbors
and friends for our 37th Annual
Town Meeting on Wednesday,
June 25, at 7 p.m. at River’s
Edge, 3430 Rocky River Drive.
This is our second year in a row
at River’s Edge. The parking
entrance is just north of St.
Joseph Academy’s driveway.
Parking is plentiful and free.
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Councilman Marty Keane and KCDC
Executive Director Steve Lorenz.
Both will provide updates on current
neighborhood projects. A presentation
highlighting plans for the coming year
will be a focal point of the evening.
There will be display tables by
local non-profit agencies and a few
surprises. You’ll have to be there to
experience it!
Giveaways at the end of the evening
include Cleveland Indians tickets and
37th Annual
Town Meeting
gifts from area merchants during our
spontaneous raffle – always a hit.
The Bob Bohr Award for Community
Safety will be presented along with a
Community Impact Award.
Come for the camaraderie, coffee,
tea, and cookies! You don’t want to
miss this feature-packed once-a-year
event. The event is free and parking
is plentiful!
We appreciate the sponsorship
of Fairview Hospital.
Independence Day
Parade
Registration
Information
T h e We s t Pa r k
Kiwanis Club is seeking brass bands and
musicians for the annual Kamm’s Corners
Independence Day
Parade. It takes place
on Friday, July 4, from
9:30 to 11 a.m. The
Parade Marshall this
year is Dr. Neil Smith, President of
Fairview Hospital. Be sure to watch
the parade – or participate with your
community organization.
Community groups, local celebrities, politicians, and area merchants
are all welcome! Download an application at westparkkiwanis.org or call
216-252-1364 and leave a message to
have one mailed to you. The participation fee is $35 before June 20. After
that, it is $45.
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Fore the Kids!
Golf Outing To Raise Funds for YMCA
The West Park Family YMCA hosts
its Annual Golf Outing on Friday, July
27, at the Hickory Nut Golf Course
in Columbia Station. This traditional
event brings together community leaders, neighbors, and YMCA advocates to
raise funds for the Y’s Annual Support
Campaign.
Since it was built in 1957, the branch
has continued to serve the West Park
community. Generations of families
have learned important lifelong skills
there, such as water safety, physical
education, and character development. The Y continues to serve the
community with over 2,700 members.
Through fund raising events such
as the Annual Golf Outing, the Y is
accessible to all. The Y is able to make
its programs and facilities open to everyone because of the scholarship program and the power of volunteerism.
The Y does not turn anyone away due
to inability to pay.
Last year’s Golf Outing contributed
over $10,000 to the Annual Support
Campaign. As a result the Y was able to:
• Provide safe, enriching, and fun Day
Camp activities.
• Provide swimming lessons to area youth.
• Give away school supplies and backpacks
to youth in order to begin a successful
school year.
The Y is committed to strengthening the foundation of the community
through programs that promote youth
development, social responsibility, and
healthy living, all of which would not
be possible without the support of its
community partners.
Help strengthen the health and
wellness of our neighborhood children,
families, and individuals. If you are
interested in sponsoring or participating in the event, please contact Branch
Director Brandon Bussey at 216-9415410 or bbussey@clevelandymca.org.
Meet Our New
Staff Members
Ben Campbell
Director of Commercial &
Industrial Development
When ward boundaries changed
in January, KCDC’s service area
gained additional industrial property
reaching to and including Cleveland
Hopkins International Airport. And,
last year’s strategic planning process
determined a greater focus was needed
on commercial, retail, and industrial
companies. The result? Meet Ben
Campbell, Director of Commercial and
Industrial Development!
In this newly created position, Ben
is helping KCDC to foster an environment that attracts and retains businesses here. A graduate of Cleveland
State University’s (CSU) College of
Urban Affairs, Ben has spent over two
decades working to improve Cleveland
neighborhoods with a focus on economic development.
How did Ben develop an interest
in helping Cleveland neighborhoods
improve? During a nine-month internship with Cleveland City Hall while in
college, Ben worked in many different
Cleveland neighborhoods. “That put
the hook in me,” he explained. After
graduating from CSU, his first job
was with Cudell Improvement. Next
he joined Slavic Village Development
(SVD) in 1995, and during his 19 years
there, he gained valuable experience
with commercial and industrial development, transportation improvement
projects, real estate development, and
Julie Dahlhausen
Housing Assistant
Julie Dahlhausen recently joined
the KCDC staff part-time to help track
housing issues. A native of Aurora,
Julie is thrilled at the opportunity
to contribute to Kamm’s Corners.
“Having interned with KCDC, I’ve
developed a deep appreciation for
the people and businesses of Kamm’s
Corners. I’m excited to join the KCDC
family and help maintain the neighborhood’s exceptional environment.”
Housing Assistant Julie Dahlhausen.
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Hole Sponsorship: $150
Included with Registration:
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Join the cause and have fun, too!
Register online at clevelandymca.org.
property acquisition, management,
and renovations of the commercial
buildings owned by SVD.
“It was a great place to work,” said
Ben. But, when this new position
opened up here in West Park, he jumped
on it. “What could be better than having the opportunity to work where I
live and have raised my family?”
Originally from San Francisco, Ben
grew up in Bay Village. He bought a
house in Kamm’s Corners 13 years ago
and lives here with his wife, Claire, and
two daughters. “We love West Park and
don’t have any plans to go anywhere
else,” he said.
Outside of work, Ben’s interests include gardening, reading, and camping.
Ben Campbell, Director of
Commercial & Industrial Development
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Julie is a recent graduate of BaldwinWallace University, graduating with a
focus on community revitalization and
grassroots activism. Outside of working with nonprofits, Julie works at
Savor the Moment Coffee Shop, which
allows her the opportunity to develop
friendships with many Kamm’s residents. She is an avid hockey fan and
enjoys collecting records.
The Hooley on Kamm’s
Corners™ Offers Fun All Day
17015 Lorain Avenue
Kamm’s Corners
Cleveland, Ohio
Phone: 216 476 - 2000
Fax: 216 476 - 2211
Celebrate living in West Park with your family and friends all day in “Downtown” Kamm’s
Corners on Lorain Avenue east of Rocky River
Drive. We are pleased to present the 5th annual The
Hooley on Kamm’s Corners™! Tagged “West Park’s
Homecoming Celebration,” The Hooley™ takes
place on Saturday, May 10, from noon until 8 p.m.
on Lorain Avenue in Kamm’s Corners. Lorain will
be closed to traffic from West 165th Street to Rocky
River Drive, starting at 5:30 a.m. “Hooley” is Irish
slang for party or celebration. The Hooley™ offers
fun and activities for all ages. Eat, drink, mingle,
and enjoy! Once again, there is no charge to enter
the area of The Hooley™, thanks to our generous
sponsors.
Where The Neighborhood
Comes Together!
May...
Saturday, May 3rd
Cinco de Mayo-Kentucky Derby Party
Jalape no Eating
Contest
Mother’s
Brunch
$
100
Grand Prize
Day
Sunday, May 11 th 10am - 2 pm.
Bring Mom in for Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch
and Mom gets 50% off her meal.
Mother - Daughter
Look-A-Like Contest
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June.
Patio Luau Party
Father-Son Look-A-Like Contest
Each Winner will receive a
Gift Certificate for
$
100
For our 5th Anniversary celebration, a special Rugby Target Throw sponsored by Content
Marketing Institute will be held with a single contest prize of $25,000! Five Hooley™ T-shirt wearing contestants will be randomly selected from
registrations placed in a hopper. Each will have one
try to successfully throw a regulation rugby ball 25
yards through the target opening to win $25,000!
Restrictions apply. Registration and full details will
be at the red and white Information tent at The
Hooley™. Only those wearing one of our official
Hooley T-shirts are eligible to enter.
In Spa Services
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July.
Shandy Funday Party
W W W. W E S T PA R K S TAT I O N . C O M
NECK PAIN?
BACK PAIN?
Purchase unique goods and pick up interesting information from the more than 60 tents lining Lorain
Avenue. Satisfy your cravings from the abundant
food offerings such as gyros, Italian sausage sandwiches, French fries, mini donuts, Kettle Korn, ice
cream, and fresh squeezed lemonade.
✯ Free Neck & Back Evaluation ✯
Includes health history, private consultation with Doctor Wronko,
computerized muscle stress test, and discussion of treatment
recommendations.
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✔ Auto Accidents
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Most Insurance Companies Accepted
✔ Stress Relief
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Here are a few:Medicare
✔ Neck Pain/Stiffness
❐
Care Source
The Main Stage will face east at Rocky River Drive
Medical Mutual
✔ Workers Comp Anthem
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for live musical entertainment, featuring Celtic
Workers Comp
✔ Headaches
❐
music and more! In order of their appearance are
The Pipes and Drums of the Cleveland Police, Colin
Dussault’s Blues Project, Mary’s Lane, West Side
Irish American Club Pipe Band, Cats on Holiday,
and featuring The Boys from County Hell, a Pogues
Tribute Band, to close out the evening (see article
on page 30).
✔ Numbness (Hands & Feet)
❐
KAMM’S
CORNERS
CHIROPRACTIC
16806 LORAIN AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OH 44111
216/ 251-9585
Extended Office Hours
Conveniently Located Across from Walgreens
The Family Stage at West 165th Street is sponsored by Dollar Bank. Performers will entertain the
younger crowd, and they include the All American
Karate Studios, St. Ignatius Circus Company, St.
Edward Trash Talkers, Irish dancers from the Brady
Dr. Jon Wronko
Member:
American & Ohio State
Chiropractic Associatiions
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2013 Hooley!
Campbell Irish Dance School, Burke School of Irish Dance, and The
Leneghan Academy of Irish Dance.
Also performing musical numbers on stage will be Newton D. Baker
School of Arts and St. Joseph Academy’s Academy Choral. DJ McNab
will keep things moving later in the day. Bounce houses, pony rides, and
a big inflatable fire truck slide return! In addition, the Youth Center
features minute-to-win-it games with assistance from the West Park
Family YMCA. Pop-a-Shot Basketball, popular with tweens, will be
operated by the Our Lady of Angels PTU.
Fairview Hospital will be giving away bicycle helmets to the first 500
children who stop by their tent near West 168th Street beginning at noon.
New this year is Fine Art Alley sponsored by First Federal of Lakewood,
sheltered under a large festival tent. All work exhibited in Fine Art
Alley is original work designed and produced by the exhibiting artist.
Art includes fused glass jewelry, Kevin’s Irish art, beach glass creations,
Foundry woodprints, KoolPlatez (artful recycled license plates), abstract
oils, and more.
Refer to the centerfold of the magazine for a full color event map and
current list of the stage performance times.
Please join us for a great day of music, food, and family friendly
fun. Additional information can be found at kammscorners.com and
on Facebook at The Hooley on Kamm’s Corners™. There you will find
pictures from previous events. See you at The Hooley™!
Parking information:
• Parking will be at a premium. Visitors are encouraged to walk or take
public transportation to the event.
• Fairview Hospital, a sponsor of this event, has agreed to open their
surface lots on Lorain Avenue to visitors for the day at no charge.
These lots are on both sides of Lorain Avenue, West of Charter One
Bank and Kamms Plaza.
• Parking at Kamms Plaza is reserved for patrons of those stores.
Please do not park there if you are attending The Hooley™.
You may be towed!
The Hooley™ is supported
in part by the residents of
Cuyahoga County through a
public grant from Cuyahoga
Arts & Culture. Special
thanks to the City of Cleveland
and Councilman Marty Keane
for their support.
Please remember, the
consumption of alcohol will
be permitted only within the
taverns and restaurants and
their associated patios.
Alcohol may not be brought to
The Hooley™.
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Asphalt Cinema Stirs Things
Up For 12th Season
Currently Enrolling for Fall 2014
See Us at the Hooley!
 Four Star Award Winning School
Jump into the giant conga line, play air guitar, learn
a new dance step, or join the human knot! Paint the
best self-portrait or most realistic character from the
film and win a prize! These are some of the new activities taking place as the sun goes down for a free movie
under the stars this summer at Asphalt Cinema. Plan
to join us on the third Friday of June, July, and August,
at Impett Park, 3207 West 153rd Street, north of Giant
Eagle at Warren Village Shopping Center.
The added fun replaces the live band with activities to engage the family crowd
for a couple of hours before each
movie starts. The artistic portion
of Asphalt Cinema is supported in
part by the residents of Cuyahoga
County through a public grant from
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
(Through Ohio’s Step-Up-To Quality rating program)
West Park
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Classes for 3-5 Year Olds
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appropriate programs since 1986
Call: (216) 671-7229
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3909 Rocky River Drive • Kamm’s Corners Area
Local merchants will continue
to offer creative games with prizes
starting at 6:30 p.m. The DJ fun
starts at 7 p.m. Our first Asphalt
Cinema of the season takes place
on Friday, June 20, and features
Monsters University, rated PG.
The film takes a look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley
during their days in school, when
they weren’t necessarily the best of
friends.
Beverages, popcorn, and hot dogs
are available for purchase from
Four Corners Baseball. Best of all,
the movie and the fun activities
are FREE of charge thanks to our
Asphalt Cinema sponsor, Fairview
Hospital!
Asphalt Cinema Dates:
June 20: Monsters University
July 18: Despicable Me 2
August 15: Cloudy with a Chance of
Meatballs 2
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Cub Scouts Race At
The Pinewood Derby
…by Joe Outlaw
Valley View Boys Leadership Academy was
host on Wednesday, April 23, to a Boy Scouts
of America Pinewood Derby. Pinewood
Derby events have been a Cub Scout tradition since 1953.
Cub Scouts taking part in the event build
their own cars with adult supervision. Each
participant receives a car building kit that
contains a block of pine, four plastic wheels,
four axles, and decals.
The boys either trace a provided car pattern or one of their own design onto a block
of wood. Adults cut out the blocks utilizing
a band saw. The scouts then sand, paint,
and decorate their cars with an assigned
racing number. It is truly impressive to see
the great variety in the appearance of the
racers. Creativity and imagination abound!
First Place - Jasian Gibson. Second Place - Marcus Whitmore. Third Place - Jeremy Murray.
The final operation is to attach the wheels
to the cars and add weights to bring the total
car weight up to 5 ounces. This is skilled
operation important to a car’s performance
on the track.
The cars are powered by gravity. A standardized sloping track is provided that has
three lanes. The finished cars are placed upon
the track three at a time and simultaneously
released for an exciting downhill run that
can approach speeds of 20 miles per hour!
There is plenty of excitement and cheering
from the side lines at each run.
The gym was packed with race fans viewing the gravity fueled action!
The Pinewood Derby benefits both Cub
Scouts and adult leaders who through the
derby process itself experience strengthening bonds, sharing responsibility, developing
teamwork, learning new skills, exercising
creativity, building sportsmanship, and making new friends.
Our local event was administrated by
Scout Leaders Lou Toth, Unit Commissioner,
Edwin Hubbard, District Director, and Doug
DeWerth who volunteered from Troop 293.
A helping hand was also provided by West
Park Kiwanis members Herb Hampson, Cliff
LaRocque, Bruce Hansen, and Gabe Dery.
Over the years, Cub Scouts have built
close to 100 million Pinewood Derby racers.
Laid end to end, the cars would reach from
Cleveland to New Dehli, India! That’s a lot
of cars and even more fun!
Congratulations to everyone who took part
in this great race!
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Connecting People Through
Gardening
GardenWalk Cleveland is a free, self-guided tour of more
than 200 private gardens, farms, vineyards, and orchards
in neighborhoods throughout the city of Cleveland. Its
purpose is to invite people to connect through gardening.
West Park is not yet on the tour, but gardens here will
be sought for inclusion in 2015. Please read the KCDC
e-newsletter this fall for details.
Meanwhile, plan to enjoy the Fourth Annual GardenWalk
Cleveland, taking place the weekend of July 12 and 13 from
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. No tickets are necessary for the tour. Each
neighborhood will have a designated headquarters where
visitors will find garden maps, restrooms, and water. This
year, master gardeners will be available at neighborhood
headquarters to help with the tour, answer questions, and
give gardening advice.
Beginning July 1, maps of all the gardens will be available at Petitti’s Garden Centers, Dave’s Markets, and at
gardenwalkcleveland.org.
Last year, GardenWalk Cleveland counted over 1,000
visitors during the two-day event. This year’s neighborhoods include Detroit Shoreway, Larchmere, Tremont,
and Slavic Village, with more to come.
GardenWalk Cleveland is made possible through the
generous sponsorship of organizations and individuals
committed to connecting people with each other, with nature, and with the beautification of Cleveland. Visitors can
tour at their own pace and will get a unique opportunity
to meet people and enjoy a huge variety of gardens and
farms in our city’s neighborhoods.
“I was so impressed with the gardens I saw and the
friendliness of the people,” said a guest last year. “There
were plants that I had never seen before, creative ways to
garden in small spaces, and one of the gardeners even gave
me a cutting of one of her plants. I can’t wait for next year.”
GardenWalk Cleveland was started in 2011 by Jan
Kious with Bobbi Reichtell. Each year since then, they’ve
worked along with a group of volunteers to plan a weekend
showcasing the beauty of Cleveland’s gardens, including
private home flower gardens, community gardens, urban
farms, vineyards, and orchards.
GardenWalk Cleveland strives to be an enjoyable and
welcoming garden experience.
GardenWalk Cleveland is a free, self-guided tour of gardens. Many gardeners who
participate in the event enjoy discussing their gardens with the walkers.
New Classes
Begin for
Master
Gardener
Volunteers
Ohio State University
Extension and Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County,
Inc. announced registration for the 2014 Master Gardener
Basic Training Class.
“We are excited about the opportunity to offer our program in an evening format,” says OSU Extension Educator
Jacqueline Kowalski. “With the course normally offered
during the daytime, so many interested individuals could
not be accommodated. This new format allows us to reach
a broader audience.”
The OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program
is open to any interested individual. Classes begin August
25, and they continue through October 29, on Monday
and Wednesday evenings. Two full-day field trips are also
planned as part of the course curriculum. Classroom training, lectures, and hands-on learning activities are presented
by Ohio State University Extension faculty and staff.
Topics covered in training include: soils and fertilizers,
entomology, integrated pest management, plant pathology,
plant propagation, invasive species, houseplants, lawns,
herbaceous and woody ornamentals, vegetables, herbs and
fruit. The focus is on providing non-biased research based
education and training in order for persons to become
confident volunteers. Volunteer opportunities vary and
are presented through the training program.
Interested individuals can attend one of three informational sessions scheduled Tuesday, May 13 at the
Fairview Park Library, 21250 Lorain Avenue, Fairview
Park; Wednesday, May 14 at the OSU Extension Office,
5320 Stanard Ave., Cleveland; and Thursday, May 15 at
the Shaker Heights Main Public Library, 16500 Van Aken
Blvd, Shaker Heights. All sessions begin at 7 p.m.
At these sessions there will be the opportunity to meet
with Ohio State University Extension staff and Master
Gardener Volunteers for an in-depth look at the Master
Gardener program. The answers to any questions you
might have regarding training, volunteer opportunities,
and special events will be handled. The Master Gardener
volunteer description provides some of these details.
Attending an information session is recommended, but not
mandatory in order to submit an application. In addition
to the informational sessions, information on the course
can be found on the Cuyahoga County Master Gardener
website at cuyahogamg.org under How To Become A
Master Gardener.
Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County is a not for profit
organization affiliated with the Ohio State University
Extension in Cuyahoga County and the Ohio State
University Master Gardener Program.
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Shave Your Mane Exceeds
Fundraising Expectations
you have
When St. Mark School held its head shaving fundraiser event on
Thursday, March 20, the goal was to raise $10,000 in the fight against
childhood cancer through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. As help from
the community poured in, the goal was raised to $25,000. Then 50 heads
to shave became 102 shaved for the cause resulting in final donations
totaling $42,022!
Right from the start, St. Mark Pastor Father Miceli got into the “Shave
Your Mane” spirit. He told the students that if they raised $10,000,
he’d shave his head. When they reached that goal, he countered with
$20,000 to also shave his beard! Well, his head ended up hairless by the
time it was all over!
Ten students from Our Lady of Angels joined the event and were the
top team in donations! It was an entire community effort. Many establishments in Kamm’s Corners, Lakewood, Rocky River, and Fairview
donated gift cards and made in-kind donations to the “shavees” and the
event itself. In addition to volunteers, 14 local barbers donated their
time and talent.
Dr. Robin Norris, a pediatric oncologist and a St. Baldrick’s grant
recipient at University Hospitals, spoke to the crowd of over 500.
Georgianne Orbany and her son Michael from St. Bernadette School
spoke. Michael is a warrior fighting cancer for the second time. Amy
Haddad and her son Shane from St. Christopher also spoke. Shane, too,
is fighting cancer. Julie Haylor and her daughter Alexis also from St.
Christopher spoke as well. Alexis in third grade, and she is currently
in remission. Amanda Cole, mother of Gavin Cole, a 16-month-old boy
who passed from a rare form of brain cancer in January 2013, was also
honored. It was an emotional, educational, and energy filled afternoon.
The next “Shave Your Mane” is scheduled for March 2015.
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Eat Fresh, Shop Local
at the Kamm’s Corners
Farmers Market
…by Bill Markowitz,
KCFM Market Manager
Well THAT was one heck of a winter! Not wanting to
poke at Mother Nature, we can only hope that the winter
cold and snow is gone for this year. Daffodils and crocuses
have come up, trees are turning green, backyard grills
are again sizzling, and we are more than ready for that
delicious taste of freshly grown vegetables and fruits you
can get from Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market or from
your own back yard.
Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market always offers a great
shopping experience and a neighborhood destination. We
feature farm fresh produce and products and much more,
every Sunday from June 8 through October 12. We have
new operating hours this season: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Going
into its eighth season with over 30 vendors, the market
boasts a breadth of offerings. We have vegetables and fruits
of course, but also meats, cheeses, eggs, pasta, bread and
pastry, scented soaps, olive oil, and everything in-between.
Some of the participants offer organic produce, and others
offer hormone-free, naturally raised meats.
Farmers, artisans, and professionals participating at
our market come from as close as a mile away to dozens
of miles away, but virtually all of the offerings are from
Northern Ohio and are grown or made by the vendors
themselves.
Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market boasts weekly live
musical entertainment from locally famous and sometimes
internationally famous artists. Dozens of very talented
people grace our stage – too numerous to mention. But suffice it to say our market attendees are always entertained.
We also have a weekly chef demonstration that features
local chefs showcasing their talent. Many utilize produce
from the market vendors, demonstrating what can be
done with the great fresh produce available at our market.
To help kick-off opening day on June 8, Yesteryear Horse
& Carriage, sponsored by the West Park Kiwanis Club, will
offer horse-drawn wagon rides for only $1 per person. Our
featured chef demo will be from the celebrated “farm to
table” restaurant, AMP 150, located inside the Marriott
Hotel on West 150th Street. Music will be provided by
local favorite Jeff Sherman.
As always, our farmers market will host a free Perennial
Exchange the second market (June 15) and the second
last market (October 5). Just dig and bring some perennial plants or flowers to share or trade. No selling. This
is all free!
Credit, debit, and EBT cards are accepted. Select
vendors accept WIC and SFMNP coupons. You can now
make your Ohio Direction card go further at the Kamm’s
Corners Farmers Market!
For more information about the market, call market
manager Bill Markowitz at 216-252-6559 ext. 1400, or
email him at kcfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
We Gratefully Recognize the Sponsors
of the Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market
Fairview Hospital, Cuyahoga Arts &
Culture, HCR ManorCare, K&M Towing,
Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation,
Kamms Plaza Shopping Center,
Neighborhood Connections, Priority Home
Health Care, Rocksolid Stone Works, and
River’s Edge Center, West Park Kiwanis.
Please give our sponsors your support!
Our Family of Vendors includes:
Blaze Gourmet
Bluebird Meadows
Breadheads Breadery
City Club Catering
Flying Monkey Tye Dye
Frickaccios
Goody 2 Shoes Bakery
Hummingbird Creations
Jenny’s Sweets
Jimmy’s Jams
Jorgensen’s Apiary
Kai’s Cultured Mushrooms
Kaskey Farms
Kernels by Chrissie
Knoble Farms
Little Lakewood Pasta Company
May’s Produce
Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream
Needham Gardens
Nutica’s Romanian Bakery
Ohio Farm Direct
Olive Tap
Please Note!
Vendor roster
Real Fruit
may vary slightly.
Smith’s Fruit Farm
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Spicehound
Sweets and Treats
Tea Hills Farm
The Enchanted Lotus
Troubadour Coffee
Waterbelt Foods
West Park Massotherapy
White Family Farm
Market Connect featuring:
Campbell’s Popcorn
Judy’s Oasis
Ohio City Pasta
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Owners Steve & Irene Nikolakis care
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The best skilled care
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Admissions: 216-267-5445
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West Park’s National Blue Ribbon School
A premier testament to its quality.
Community Partners:
✓ Eaton Corporation
✓ Red Seal Electric
✓ Kamm’s Corners Development
Corporation (KCDC)
✓ Center for Arts-Inspired Learning
✓ Councilman Martin Keane
Our students participate in:
✓ No Cost All Day Preschool
✓ Chess Club (Grades 3-8)
✓ Art Club ✓ Yoga/Dance
✓ Band ✓ Thespian Troupe
✓ National Honor Society
✓ Boys/Girl Basketball (Grades 7-8)
✓ Cheerleading (Grades 7-8)
✓ Extended Services
✓ Baker Book Club
2013-2014 Awards include:
✓ Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeast Ohio Essay Contest
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✓ Great Lakes Theatre Grand Prize Winners for
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✓ 2014 Stop the Hate Sing Off Grand Prize Winners
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Home Care by Seniors for Seniors
Celebrating Success in our Community
The Community West Foundation is
pleased to announce the release of its
2013 Annual Report in video and print
formats. The report emphasizes the
many contributions that help to make
the Foundation so successful – from its
donors, investments, grants, awardwinning programs, and leadership.
Community West Foundation is a
well-known organization that touches
lives and profoundly impacts our community. This past year, the Foundation
shared over $5 million in grant funding to help many worthy causes.
More important than the numbers,
are the people and organizations that
benefited from these grants, and who
depend on the Foundation for help
and support.
The Foundation has seen a great
increase in philanthropy and raised
over $4.2 million in gifts and contributions from a donor base of nearly
2,000 supporters. Donor Advised
Funds are growing at a fast pace at
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Westown Physician Center
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More exciting news is that the
Foundation’s portfolio passed $100
million in assets in 2013, a major milestone that reflects investment growth
and the dedication and commitment of
thousands of supporters. This achievement allows the Foundation to give
more in grant funding and make a
greater impact in our communities for
those who are vulnerable and facing
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Join the mission of the Community
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The Kiwanis Club
of West Park
…by Joe Outlaw
Serving the Children of the World
Many of you know the West Park
Kiwanis as the organizers of our annual Independence Day Parade. But do
you know the story of the West Park
Club? Here’s a brief history.
Kiwanis International
The Kiwanis is an international organization of clubs that was founded in
Detroit, Michigan in 1915. Originally
focusing on business networking, by
1919, the Kiwanis became dedicated
to community service.
In 1924, the Kiwanis International
adopted six permanent “Objects” as
guiding principles that define them.
• To give primacy to the human and spiritual
rather than to the material values of life.
• To encourage the daily living of the Golden
Rule in all human relationships.
• To promote the adoption and the application
of higher social, business, and professional
standards.
• To develop, by precept and example, a more
intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable
citizenship.
• To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to
render altruistic service, and to build better
communities.
• To cooperate in creating and maintaining
that sound public opinion and high idealism
which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.
Over the years the Kiwanis became
more focused on children’s causes. In
2005, they adopted “Serving the children of the world” as their official motto.
The 2013 West Park
Independence Day Parade
Kiwanians at the Heroes Run with
St. Joseph Academy Key Club volunteers.
Joe “Flipping Fool” Outlaw
keeps them fed at a Kiwanis
pancake breakfast.
The West Park Kiwanis Club
The West Park Kiwanis, organized
in 1927, was the third Cleveland club
to be chartered. Now in their 87th
year of service to the community, their
laudable history of service projects is
far too long to completely enumerate
here, but their achievements include:
• Construction of the New York Central
underpass at West 143rd Street and Lorain
Avenue, thereby eliminating a dangerous
railroad crossing.
• Instrumental in having the Cleveland Board
of Education approve and build John
Marshall High School where the first Key
Club in the U.S. chartered.
President Marilyn Valentino (left) helps induct
President-elect Lloyd Gross into the Ohio Kiwanis
Legion of Honor Society.
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• Instrumental in working with the Cleveland
School Board and Traffic Department in the
installation of the flashing traffic lights in
front of all schools.
• Originally sponsored, and was instrumental
in obtaining the construction of the West
Park YMCA building.
• Sponsor of the Key Club at St. Joseph
Academy.
• Sponsor of Builders Clubs at Puritas and
Riverside middle schools.
• Sponsor of K-Kids Clubs at Puritas,
Riverside, and Douglas MacArthur elementary schools.
• Financial support to Bell Greve Center for
Behavioral Health and special education
classes at Newton D. Baker School of Arts
and Our Lady of Angels School.
• Sponsorship of the Kamm’s Corners
Independence Day parade for 25 years!
• Support of Meals on Wheels.
• Support of the Bread Basket food programs.
• Support of the Heroes Run.
• Support of the West Park YMCA.
• Support of KCDC.
• Support of Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market.
• Donated hundreds of books to the pediatric
ward and a monitoring tread mill to the
cardiac rehab program at Fairview Hospital.
• Support of the West Park Historical Society.
Whether it’s hosting a table at a
KCDC Asphalt Cinema or serving
hot chocolate at the Kamms Plaza
Christmas Under the Clock gathering,
Kiwanis members are always ready to
lend a hand.
To raise funds in support of all
the above activities, numerous family friendly fun events are hosted
throughout the year. It’s hard to find
someone who has not been to a Kiwanis
spaghetti dinner or pancake breakfast.
Under the leadership of immediate
past president Marilyn Valentino, the
club branched out and innovated new
fund raisers including the West Park
Dine & Dance, several Zumba-Thons,
Dine & Donates at area restaurants,
and even a “Dunk the Outlaw” dunk
tank.
The Kiwanis Club of West Park
needs you! They meet at the Cretan
Center located on West 168th Street,
just south of Lorain Avenue on the
first and third Tuesday of the month
at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! For
information about joining the West
Park Kiwanis, please contact them at
kiwanisofwestpark-club@yahoo.com.
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Sweeney’s Pasture
Florida. Now in her 90s, Addie
believes the pasture was named
…by Gary Swilik
for a family which lived on West
Sweeney’s Pasture was the kind of 143rd near the present PPG plant.
place which never appeared on maps “They were my neighbors when I
but everybody knew where it was. was little,” says Addie. “I knew
Not only did the pasture provide a their children, Coletta and Mary
grazing area for farm animals but Sweeney.” Research confirms
generations of West Parkers hiked, Addie is right.
played, rode horses, and even hunted
William J. Sweeney was born
there. Sweeney’s Pasture was a grassy in Rockport (West Park), Ohio, in
field on the west side of West 143rd, 1875. He wed Mary Jane Kelly in
stretching from Berwyn Avenue on 1898 and they settled into a home
the north to about Terminal Avenue on present West 143rd Street, just
William J. Sweeney (1875-1914) with his wife Mary Jane (Kelly)
on the south.
south of Lorain Avenue. They had
Sweeney (1874-1936). Courtesy of Ronald K. Lembright.
We probably would not know 2 sons and 5 daughters in that
Sweeney’s Pasture ever existed but for house, including Coletta and Mary, just – my father, mother, brother and I –
the memories of our senior citizens. “I as Addie remembered. William was a lived there at my grandmother Mary
liked to go there to see birds and pick livestock dealer, so it makes sense he Sweeney’s house. Her house was on
berries,” the late Ruth Hadlow told would need pastureland nearby for the west side of the street (3726 West
the author. “My brother and I would his cattle to graze on. The author suc- 143rd Street), a two-story wood frame
buy a Christmas tree at the old Asplin ceeded in tracking down a grandson house. My mother told me it was one
Basket Factory on West 150th, then of William and Mary Sweeney who of the first houses in the area to have
electricity. I remember sitting on my
pull it on a sled through the pasture confirmed the rest of the story.
grandmother’s lap and playing with
to our house on West 143rd.”
“I’m surprised anyone remembers my dog ‘Betty’ on the front lawn.”
“I used to ride a big horse around Sweeney’s Pasture,” says 78-year-old
“My grandmother Mary was a
Sweeney’s Pasture when I was a Richard L. Lembright of Cincinnati.
widow
because my grandfather,
kid,” says Bob Montgomery of North “My grandfather William was a meat
William
Sweeney, was run over by a
Royalton. “I used a stump to climb broker. He would bring cattle in from
streetcar,”
Richard explains. “They
on the horse’s back.” Paul Varga, of the west, fatten them on his pasture,
knew
something
had happened to him
Strongsville, recalls hunting in the and sell them at the old stockyards on
because
his
horse
and buggy came
pasture. “Of course, it was illegal,” West 65th Street. He sometimes butchhome
without
him.”
Research in loadmits Paul, “but we did it. There ered some of the cattle right there on
cal
records
confirms
William
Sweeney
were rabbits, quail and pheasants. I the farm. My mother, Eleanor, told me
died
at
age
39
on
June
3rd,
1914, as
used a single shot twelve gauge which she once toppled into a blood trough
the
result
of
a
cerebral
embolism
after
I still own.” Clarence Mey, of Brook and got covered with blood. She also
being
injured
by
a
streetcar.
Park, remembers the pasture “was remembered riding on the hay wagons
just open land and trees. We used to along Lorain Avenue, looking over the
“My mother Eleanor was the oldest
pick mushrooms there and we’d find side as she rode along.”
daughter, about 13 at the time,” says
Indian arrowheads lying right on top
“My family talked about Sweeney’s Richard. “She had to help her mother
in the dirt.”
Pasture all my life,” Richard goes keep the family together. She worked
The first solid clue to the origin of on. “My mom said it stretched from as a bookkeeper at the nearby Lorain
the name “Sweeney’s Pasture” came Lorain almost to Brookpark Road. Street Lumber Company and later
from Addie Feuchter Snell, of Orlando, When I was very little my whole family at the railroad. Her younger sisters
eventually went to work, too. They
sold off the pasture land bit by bit
because they had no insurance.”
The early members of the Sweeney
family are buried in St. Patrick’s
Cemetery at Puritas Avenue and
Rocky River Drive where their gravestones stand to this day.
After World War II, the Bruscino
Construction Company built hundreds
of simple ranch-style houses on the
empty land along West 143rd. They
were snapped up by home-hunting veterans looking for an affordable place
to raise their growing families. Many
West Park baby boomers don’t realize
In this aerial shot taken in about 1933, Sweeney’s Pasture is the open grassy area at top of photo, west of newly
they grew up in Sweeney’s Pasture.
constructed John Marshall Football Field.
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Triskett & Warren
Roads Repaving
Underway
The much needed repaving of
Triskett Road and Warren Road
is underway. Triskett Road is
being repaved along its entire
length, while Warren Road is
being repaved between Lorain
Avenue and Munn Road.
The new design entails squaring off of the intersection
of Triskett Road and Lorain
Avenue. The re-configuration
will allow for improved signalization, easier access to the
YMCA, and a much shorter
crossing distance for pedestrians crossing Triskett Road. The
overall safety of the intersection
will be greatly increased.
Other changes include lane
configuration, new parking
restrictions, and bicycle accommodations.
West Park Tidbit
The name West Park comes not
from the direction “west,” but
from early settler John M. West,
who bought a 600-acre farm here,
reserving 25 acres as his front yard.
He added an artificial lake complete
with rowboats, forming a park-like
wooded preserve.
He invited his neighbors to freely
use it. That park was called “West’s
Park,” which became shortened to
“West Park.” It was near what is
now Lorain Avenue and West 138th
Street.
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Earn Your Spots!
Jaguar 5K Race & 1 Mile Walk
Walk of the Roses 2014
It’s almost time again for that
treasured West Park neighborhood
tradition – the St. Joseph Academy
(SJA) Walk of the Roses. This honored tradition, in which the graduating class marches down Rocky
River Drive from SJA to Our Lady
of Angels Church, with each whiterobed graduate carrying a dozen red
roses, remains a treasured symbol
for the past, present, and future
generations of SJA and West Park.
Please join the many family,
friends, alumnae, and neighbors
who line the street to cheer on the
proud class of 2014 on Tuesday, June
3. The walk begins at 6:30 p.m. at
the school, 3470 Rocky River Drive.
Saint Joseph
Academy Digital
Initiative
Use of Chromebooks Garner
National Media Attention
St. Joseph Academy’s digital initiative, in which each of the nearly
700 students received their own
Chromebook laptop at the beginning
of the school year, has been receiving
a lot of local and national attention.
Information Technology Director
Kyle Laauser had the opportunity
to share the details of the initiative,
SJA+, with a reporter from the Wall
Street Journal this past January.
The initiative was also mentioned
in Crain’s Cleveland Business, the
Universe Bulletin in February, and
the March edition of Cleveland
Magazine featured SJA in a comprehensive story about the use
of technology and social media in
education.
The second annual “Earn Your
Spots” Jaguar 5K/1 Mile Walk
benefitting the St. Joseph Academy
scholarship fund is being held on
Memorial Day, May 26, starting at
9 a.m. at the school.
Runners and walkers will loop
through parts of West Park and
Lakewood, with the starting and
ending point being the Academy,
3470 Rocky River Drive.
Pre-registration is $20 through
9 a.m. Friday, May 24 and $15 for
SJA students. Race Day registration is $25.
To r e g i s t e r o n l i n e , v i s i t
hermescleveland.com or call
216-623-9933. A race T-shirt
is guaranteed for the first 300
registered participants. For
more information, please visit
sja1890.org/earnyourspots.
Run for the Arts
St. Mark Catholic School is holding its 14th Annual Run for the
Arts on Saturday, June 7. Funds
raised from this benefit are used
to provide a full-time art teacher
for the school as well as band and
drama programs for the students.
The 1-mile fun run begins at 8:30
a.m. followed by a 5-K road race at 9
a.m. Both start at St. Mark School,
15724 Montrose Avenue, and
thread through the lovely neighborhoods of West Park. Participants
may download a registration form
at stmarkwestpark.com or register
online at peaceracing.com. Race
registration is $15, and $20 on
race day.
Immediately following the race,
an Art Festival features art displays
and performances by the talented
students of St. Mark. There will
also be crafts to make, raffles, and
fun summer refreshments.
Corporate or family sponsors
are welcomed and greatly appreciated. For more information, call
216-521-4115.
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Volunteer for
West Park!
The Gay Games are coming
to Cleveland and Akron from
August 9 through 16. Volunteers
are integral to making the 2014
Gay Games, presented by the
Cleveland Foundation, a huge
success. Producing more than 35
sports and culture events requires
your help. Be part of one of the
largest LGBT sports and entertainment events in the world!
Volunteer Opportunities:
West Park is adopting the Airport
Welcome for the 2014 Gay Games.
This will take place throughout the
week of the Games at Cleveland
Hopkins International Airport.
Complete the volunteer registration at bit.ly/GG9Volunteer and be
sure to type “WestPark” into the
access code box.
Then, after creating your profile,
you will come to a page with all of
the volunteer shifts listed. Scroll
until you see the “Airport Welcome”
section to click and sign up with
the group!
Benefits:
• Meet thousands of athletes from
around the world
• Give back to your community
• Volunteers will receive a 2014 Gay
Games volunteer T-shirt, volunteer
bag, the official Gay Games program
and hospitality
More Information:
Have questions or want to get
involved prior to the Games?
Contact Chelsea Kertes, Volunteer
Coordinator, at ckertes@gg9cle.com
or 216-479-6314.
Irish Rockers Aim To Get Hooley
Crowd Jumping
TM
The Boys from County Hell pack venues around Cleveland primarily
around St. Patrick’s Day. As closers on The Hooley™ stage this year,
their high energy performance will surely have the crowd jumping!
The band takes its name from a hit song by Irish rockers, The Pogues, a
Celtic rock band that reached international prominence in the 1980s and
early 1990s. Traditional
Irish instruments such
as the tin whistle, mandolin, and accordion gave
TM
The Pogues a unique rock
sound. As a tribute band,
The Boys from County Hell play traditional Irish instruments, too.
This eight-member band gets together only a few times each year.
The rest of the time they are in other bands. “We formed 15 years ago
on a whim,” said Chris Allen vocalist and guitarist for the Boys. Two of
the musicians were in a takeout line at a Taco Bell late one November
when a Pogues song came on the radio. They decided to pull together
a tribute band just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
They played at the Euclid Tavern and the place was packed. Since
then, the band has performed throughout the Midwest and had gigs in
Las Vegas and Bangkok.
“It’s always a fun party on stage,” said Chris. “We’re looking forward to bringing quite a lot of energy to The Hooley™!” They go on
stage at 6 p.m.
Boys From the
County Hell
are Chris Yohn
(fiddle), Aaron
Pacitti (banjo),
Ryan Foltz
(whistle, trumpet),
Chris Allen (guitar,
mandolin), Tom
Prebish (bass),
Nick Stipanovich
(accordion), Doug
McKean (vocals,
guitar) and Dave
McKean (drums).
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International Tattoo
Throughout European military
history, musicians marched out from
barracks at the end of the day to play
signals and alert troops to return home
before the castle gates were locked for
the night. In the 17th Century, when
these musicians called the soldiers to
retire, the Dutch phrase “doe den tap
toe” or “shut off the taps” could often
be heard in the village pubs of Holland
and Flanders. As these nightly occurrences became popular sources of
entertainment to the villagers, they
also became evermore elaborate. This
popular tradition of public musical and
drill displays evolved into the modernday tattoo, condensed from “tap toe,”
much like the solemn tune Taps.
The Greater Cleveland Peace
Officer’s Memorial Society invites
all to enjoy the displays of marching,
music, dance, and song by the finest
men and women from across North
America, and join the international
community in remembering the fallen
heroes who have returned home for
the final call. Annually, the entire
community joins together in remembrance, fellowship, and celebration to
salute our safety forces, our military,
and our country.
The Tattoo on Saturday, May 17
is open to everyone. Tickets start as
low as $20 and discounts are available for “liking” them on Facebook
at “Cleveland International Tattoo
(CIT).”
In the time-honored tradition of the
military tattoo, the pipes and drums
of numerous police departments
throughout the United States and
Canada, as well as marching bands,
drill teams, dance and choral groups,
combine their talents in a spectacular
display of pageantry and music. The
entire community joins together in
remembrance, fellowship and celebration to salute our safety forces, our
military and our country.
The CIT is produced and coordinated by the Greater Cleveland Peace
Officers Memorial Society (GCPOMS).
Each May, the GCPOMS sponsors the
Greater Cleveland Police Memorial
Commemoration in conjunction
with National Police Week and Peace
Officers Memorial Day (May 15th).
West Park
Massotherapy:
We’re Back!
You may recall from the winter
issue of this magazine that West
Park Massotherapy suffered serious
damage in January when a radiator
in an upstairs apartment burst wide
open and ran all night. The damage
was substantial. The drop ceiling had
become water laden and collapsed.
The carpet was under water. Files and
business documents were ruined. The
office equipment was trashed. It was
a total mess!
Two weeks later, the boiler burst!
There was no heat in the building,
and temperatures were in the single
digits. Without heat, no day-to-day
business could be conducted and the
popular West Park business was closed
for several weeks.
To make matters worse, insurance
did not cover the boiler, nor did it fully
cover other damages. The financial
strain on the family threatened their
home and business.
Marilyn Valentino, owner of West
Park Massotherapy and its building,
is a long time West Park resident and
KCDC Business Member.
Fortunately, in the community
spirit of an old time barn raising,
a group of Marilyn’s friends joined
together and held a fund raiser on
her behalf. The event was christened
Neighbors Helping Neighbors and
was held on Sunday, March 16, at the
Cretan Center.
The event was a great success
with complimentary chair massages,
snacks, refreshments, and music.
Marilyn conducted a free “Irish
Polka” line dance lesson in honor of
St. Patrick’s day. There was a 50-50
raffle and door prizes as well.
At the end of the event, Marilyn
and her family were presented with
the collected funds which were more
than expected. It was difficult for her
to express the depth of her gratitude
and she offers her thanks to the West
Park Community below her photo at
right.
We are glad to have you back,
Marilyn! Now get to work!
After!
Before
Marilyn seated at her new desk with Grandaughter Olivia.
To my Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I wish to thank you all for the overwhelming support you have
shown me and my family. The damages to my office were extensive
but your generosity helped get us through a very difficult time.
Please know that your kindness will never be forgotten and you
all hold a special place in my heart!
God Bless you all,
Marilyn Valentino
Who Are These Youths?
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We’re curious about this photo, which has been hanging on our wall for some
time now. Take a close look at these young people frozen in the year 1983. The
place is on Lorain Avenue near Schreibman Jewelers.
They’re wearing T-shirts that read: KAMCO Y.O.U. (Youth Opportunity Unlimited),
and they’re engaged in a clean up. Do you know who they are?
Photographer Chuck Humbert welcomed our use of this photo here to solve
the mystery. If you can identify anyone in this photo, please call our office at
216-252-6559, ext. 1600 or e-mail info@kammscorners.com.
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KCDC Awarded
Planning Grant for
Rocky River Drive
KCDC Board of Trustees
Four positions on the
Kamm’s Corners Development
Corporation Board of Trustees
have expiring terms, which are
up for renewal this June. The
four current trustees have all
indicated that they would like
to be re-elected to the Board.
Kamm’s Corners Development
Corporation, working through the
City of Cleveland has been awarded
a Technical Assistance grant by the
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating
Agency (NOACA) to develop a Master
Plan for Rocky River Drive from
Lorain Avenue to Brookpark Road in
Ward 17. The plan will assess current
conditions, and then develop a Master
Plan to guide infrastructure and land
use going forward.
If you are interested in being
considered to serve on the board
in the future, please send a letter indicating your interest and
background to the Nominating
Committee, Kamm’s Corners
Development Corporation,
17407 Lorain Ave, Suite 200,
Cleveland, OH 44111, or email
the Nominating Committee at
info@kammscorners.com.
The plan will include construction
estimates for improvements, as well
as possible funding sources for future
implementation. Stakeholders along
Rocky River Drive will be involved
in a steering committee guiding the
project. If you are a property or business owner on the drive and would like
to be involved, contact Ben Campbell
at ben.campbell@kammscorners.com.
Your letter of interest will be
kept on file in case of future
midterm openings or resignations.
Kamm’s Calendar
The Hooley on Kamm’s CornersTM
May 10 (Saturday)
Noon to 8 p.m.
Lorain Avenue between Rocky River
Drive and West 165th
Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market
June 8 - October 12
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sundays)
West 168th & Albers Avenue
Annual Town Meeting
June 25 (Wednesday) at 7 p.m.
Rivers Edge, 3340 Rocky River Dr.
Asphalt Cinema at Impett Park
June 20: Monsters University
July 18: Despicable Me 2
August 15: Cloudy with a
Chance of Meatballs
Open at 6:30 p.m. DJ at 7 p.m.
Interactive Art & Games.
Movie at dusk.
Independence Day Parade
July 4 (Friday) 9:30 a.m
For information regarding events call
216-252-6559, ext. 1500 or visit
kammscorners.com.
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updates and reminders!
Visit Our NEW & EXPANDED
State-of-the-Art Facilities
15630 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111
Kamm’s Corners
Auto Body
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Call: 216
“Your
Friends &
Neighbors Are Our
Greatest References”
Landscaping
Ideas Inc.
“Your personal yard
care specialists.”
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Our company specializes in reworking all
types of landscape projects, from complete
renovations to jobs such as installation of trees,
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671-6600
Complete Residential
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Services including:
• Design & Planning
• Fertilization
• Sod and Seed
• Mowing
• Core Aeration
• De-Thatching
• Slice Seeding
• Free Estimates
Call Steve & Liz (Thomma) Szyarto at 216-513-7042
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Get Involved! Become
a Friend of Kamm’s!
Not yet a Friend of Kamm’s
Corners? It’s easy to join!
You can call us or use this form
to join. You can even download the
form from our web site. Checks and
credit cards are accepted.
Make a membership donation of
$20 or more and you will receive a
membership card that may be used
for discounts on goods or services
at participating businesses in Ward
19. The box below lists merchants
currently offering special savings
to Friends of Kamm’s Corners.
F riends P rogram
P articipants
Arclight Glassworks
Friends of Kamm’s Corners Membership Application
Your donation supports the Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation’s
mission to promote, develop, and guide the Kamm’s Corners
neighborhood as the best place to live, work, shop, worship and play.
Enclosed is my tax-deductible donation in the amount of:
¨ $20
¨ $50
¨ $100
¨ $250
¨ $500
¨ $1,000
¨ Other _____________
All amounts are greatly appreciated. Please use “Other” for amounts less than $20. Donations of $20 or more receive a
Friend of Kamm’s Corners Discount Card good at participating neighborhood merchants.
¨ My check is enclosed
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Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________
State: _________________
Zip: _____________
¨ Yes, please sign me up for the Kamm’s Corners Development Corp. e-newsletter.
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We will never release your name, address or e-mail address to any other organization, without your permission.
17407 Lorain Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44111
Phone: (216) 252-6559 Fax: (216) 252-6500
www.kammscorners.com
Welcome to our New and Renewed
Friends of Kamm’s Corners
Jo Ann Bohr
Sarah Lee
Jerry & Tina Broz
Mr. Ronald H. Leitch
Barb Cortright
John & Mary Mullner
Charleen A. Reynolds-Cuffari
Mr. & Mrs. John P. O’Malley
Fred M. DeGrandis
Ms. Amy Posch
Mr. Henry F. Fabian
Rachel Roberts
Mrs. Elizabeth Frank
Thomas & Ronnie Rook
Dennis & Kathy Harvanec
Paul C. & Jeanie M. Roth
Leusch Insurance Agency
Patrick A. Hayes
William Salupo
OLA Federal Credit Union
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Henderson
Louise Schillky
Puritas Nursery
Robert & Rebecca Hippert
Joe & Terry Steirer
RockSolid Stone Works
Debbie Kensick
Mr. & Mrs. T. Vanover
Si Senor Mexican Restaurant
Dave & Wendy Kiger
Sandy & Bill Whitney
Thomas A. Roubal, D.D.S.
Patsy Kilbane
Ms. Maria Wingert
Time for Change Hypnosis
Cliff & Jean LaRocque
Mary Ann Boyer, CPA
Cartridge World
Dragon Towers
Handyman Connection
Joe Outlaw Creative Services
Kamm’s Corners Chiropractic
Kamm’s Plaza Pet & Supply
Landscaping Ideas
Business Classifieds • Business Classifieds • Business Classifieds • Business Classifieds
AGE LINE
CHARLIE’S
KAMM’S PLAZA PET & SUPPLY
To Advertise Call
Marilyn Osborne
Puppies & Kittens, Grooming
Full Line of Pet Supplies
216-252-6559 x1600
Kamm’s Plaza Shopping Center
216-251-6644
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BEVERAGE
Home Health & Activity Center
15803 Lorain Ave.
216-941-0750
216-941-9990
Your place for Beverages & Lotto
4350 Rocky River Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44135
Garden Centers
•
Home Improvement & Maintenance
DIRECTORY
•
Visit kammscorners.com to get
addresses & phone numbers.
Attorneys
Armstrong Law Offices
McGraw & McGraw Co. LPA
Automotive Services
White Wheel Aligning Service, Inc.
Banks
Dollar Bank
Fifth Third Bank
First Federal of Lakewood
Ohio Savings Bank
Beauty Services
Amy Ross Avon Products
Catering
City Club Catering at the Cretan Center
Comics/Periodicals
Carol & John’s Comic Book Shop
Convenience Stores
Charlie’s Beverage
Corporate & Foundation Sponsors
Alber & Rice, Inc.
Red Seal Electric Company
Credit Unions
OLA Federal Credit Union
Dentists & Dental Laboratories
Kamm’s Corners Dental Group
Casey O’Conor, D.D.S.
Jason A. Doerschuk, D.D.S.
Riveredge Dentistry
Thomas A. Roubal, D.D.S.
Westpark Dental Associates
Employment Services
Global Technical Recruiters
Financial Services
MaryAnn Boyer, CPA
Marguerite Harkness, CPA
Practical Financial Planning
Fitness & Health Services
River’s Edge
West Park YMCA
Funeral Services
Chambers Funeral Home
Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home
David G. Martens & Son Funeral Home
Real Estate
Business Members
Puritas Nursery & Garden Center
Allure Painting
Arclight Glassworks
Handyman Connection
Landscaping Ideas
Rocksolid StoneWorks
Wiemels-Hiros Plumbing Company
Hospitals / Emergency Rooms
Fairview Hospital
Insurance
Campanella Insurance
Leusch Insurance Services
Jewelry / Watch Repair
Yvonne’s Jewelers
Marketing
Content Marketing Institute
Meat & Deli, Grocery – Retail
Seven Seas Seafood
Medical & Health Services
Balancing Room
Building Behaviors Autism Center
Garden Gate & Rae-Ann Center
Hospice of the Western Reserve
Kamm’s Corners Chiropractic
Time For Change - Hypnosis
West Park Vision Clinic
Aaron Pechota
ABODE - Andrew Brickman
Kamcor Realty
Montlack Realty (Stuart House)
Schools
Horizon Education Center
John Marshall High School Alumni Assoc., Inc.
Newton D. Baker School of Arts
St. Joseph Academy
West Park Lutheran Schools Assn.
West Park Catholic Academy
Senior Living
Franciscan Village
Larchwood Village Retirement Community
Social Service & Non-Profit Organizations
Cleveland Action to Support Housing
Cleveland Public Library, West Park Branch
Kiwanis Club of West Park
Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland
Worship
Bethany English Lutheran Church
Beth Israel Temple
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
River’s Edge
St. Mark Catholic Church
St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
St. Patrick West Park
West Park Christian Reformed Church
Motorcycles & Scooters
Harley-Davidson Sales Company, Inc.
Pet Shops & Services
Kamm’s Plaza & Pet Supply
Shed’n Pooper, LLC
Style Mutt
Photography & Commercial Art
Services
Joe Outlaw Creative Services
Printing & Promotional Products
Crown Rubber Stamp & Office Supply
Cartridge World
Phil Vedda & Sons Printing
Restaurants / Entertainment
Amp150
Jackie Chen’s Dragon Towers
Nolans Bar
P.J. McIntyre’s
Popeye’s Chicken
Red Lantern Kitchen & Bar
Si Senor Mexican Restaurant
Thai Elephant
West Park Station
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KCDC thanks our local
businesses for their support
in what we hope will be a
continuing partnership in the
community.
If you don’t see your business
listed, it could be that your
annual dues have lapsed.
Please call Marilyn Osborne at
216-252-6559, ext. 1600 for
information on how to renew –
or to become a new member!
We appreciate your support!
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Come Celebrate
The Hooley
with Us!
Food and Drink Specials
All Day on May 10th!
Our Patio is the
Best Place to Relax at
the Hooley!
Monday - Thursday: 11am - 10pm
Friday: 11am - 10:30pm
Saturday: Noon - 10:30pm
Sunday: Noon - 9pm
16800 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111
Phone: 216-941-4424
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