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Vol. 30, Issue 11 November, 2015

Everyone Is Welcome at Tremont’s Thanksgiving!Thursday, November 12th at OLA/St. Joseph Center,

2346 West 14th Street, 6pm Dinner, 7pm Show

Donate a non-perishable food item for Tremont’s Food Pantries

Please join Tremont West Development, Councilman Joe Cimperman, Ward 3, and the St. Augustine Hunger Center for the 8th annual Tremont Thanksgiving. Come and enjoy community, food and a performance by Cleveland Public Theatre’s Y Haven Program. This free evening of entertainment is a time we have set aside each year to not have an agenda, sign in sheet or formal meeting. It is a time for the Tremont community to enjoy all of the wonderful people who help make this neighborhood the best place to live, work and visit. Come say thanks together! We look forward to seeing you

Cleveland Public Theatre’s Education Department and the Cleveland YMCA’s Y-Haven Program present Walk a Mile, the 2015 CPT/Y-

Haven Theatre Project Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven present Walk a Mile, created and performed by the residents of Y-Haven, a branch of the Greater Cleveland YMCA. An eighteen-year partnership between the two

Tremont West is Proud Recipient of Community Economic Development Healthy Food Financing

Initiative Award!

organizations, the project introduces theatre arts to homeless men recovering from substance abuse and mental health challenges. As they work with CPT artists to create an original performance based on their personal experiences, participants develop skills and capacities that support sobriety and transition to employment, permanent housing, and independent living. Walk a Mile was developed under the guidance of CPT Education Coordinator Adam Seeholzer and CPT Artist Darius Stubbs, with set, props and costumes by Inda Blatch-Geib.Walk a Mile After taking very different life paths, brothers Melvin and Shaun have reunited to reopen the family business—their father’s shoe store—in the heart of their struggling community. But when a key financial investor reveals his true nature, the brothers are unwittingly pitted against each other. As Melvin tries to navigate an unfair financial landscape and Shaun fights to keep negative influences at bay, both men come to understand they’ve inherited more than their father’s work—they are walking in the footsteps of their father’s discipline, secrets and lies as well. Walk a Mile is a powerful original story that looks at the many layers that exist below the surface of our humanity – our secrets, our truth, and our responsibility for one another. A consistent audience favorite, the CPT/Y-Haven Theatre Project offers candid insight into important issues of our society and gives real hope for growth and change. Audiences are deeply moved by the poignant stories presented in this powerful collaboration.About CPT / Y-Haven Theatre Project Cleveland Public Theatre’s Y-Haven Theatre Project partners CPT Teaching Artists with residents of Y-Haven, the Cleveland YMCA’s transitional home and comprehensive treatment center for formerly homeless men in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Since 1998, CPT and Y-Haven have annually collaborated to create an original theatre production, performed by the residents and based on their personal experiences. Our work with the men through journal and improvisational exercises leads us to the theme of each year’s play. Each play is completely original, lasts about one hour, and is followed by a 15-minute moderated post-show discussion with the men. The 2015 CPT / Y-Haven Theatre Project’s performance is entitled

Walk a Mile. The play’s content will align with recovery from substance abuse and mental health challenges. Every year, the original work is presented to enthusiastic full houses at CPT, and is toured to Cleveland area homeless shelters, recovery centers, and college campuses. The CPT/Y-Haven Theatre Project supports newly learned skills for sober and independent living and honors the unique and important perspective men in recovery bring to the Cleveland community. Y-Haven Artists: Michael Carter, Robert Clements, Ronald Green, Hunter Hammond. Greg Griffin, Victor Harman, Chuck Louis, Hector Rivera, Marquese Thompson, DuWayne Walls, Ernest Wiley, Brandon Williams and Randy Williams. CPT Artists: Directed by CPT Education Coordinator Adam Seeholzer and CPT Artist Darius Stubbs, with costumes, props and set by Inda Blatch-Geib. Photo by Steve Wagner of Cleveland Public Theatre’s Y-Haven Theatre ProjectFor more information about CPT’s Y-Haven Theatre Project, contact Director of Education Chris Seibert at 216-631-2727 x 201.

At the end of September Tremont West Development Corporation was notified that it received an award of $742,699 from the Federal Government to bring a grocery store to the neighborhood. Tremont West qualified for the award based on federal guidelines defining the neighborhood as a food desert. We were 1 of 8 awards nationally! Tremont West will use the grant to loan money to Constantino’s to establish a grocery at the former Olney Gallery at Grace Center on West 14th Street. The grant represents a huge step forward in accomplishing this project, but work remains in finalizing all the details to make this a reality. We are confident and hopeful that we can work with all parties towards a Spring 2017 opening! In 2013 we surveyed the community to ask what retail amenities would add to the quality of life in the neighborhood. The number one requested amenity was a grocery store (number two was a gym/workout facility which was accomplished with the opening of the Tremont Athletic Club). Not only are we able to address the food desert classification

and add an additional amenity to improve the quality of life, this grant also creates employment opportunities. The grant mandates creation of 30+ full-time jobs with 80% being earmarked for low-income individuals. Additionally, Tremont West will loan the money to the end user grocer, receiving payments over the life of the loan to be utilized for future economic development projects. The grant represents a huge win on many levels and we are thrilled at being able to bring this grant to the neighborhood. We are thankful for the support of Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Senator Sherrod Brown, Senator Rob Portman, Mayor Frank Jackson and Councilman Joe Cimperman as well as many local agencies that will be assisting us in successfully completing the obligations of the grant. Special thanks to Bob Range of Grace Center, Jen Brandwein and Andrew Revy of Constantino’s.

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2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident-Lynn McLaughlin MurrayFirst Vice President- LerVal ElvaSecond Vice President- Ann Marie Riley

Treasurer- Hansal PatelSecretary- Kate Carden

Cynthia Chiplis, Joe Chura, Jaime Declet, Princess Freeman,

Athena Gallo, Brad Hauber,Mike Koski, Christopher Roy,

Richard Sosenko, Andrew Stebbins

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Dan Cotter, North of Literary Block ClubAlicia Hudson, Duck Island Block Club

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STAFFCory Riordan, ext. 101

Executive [email protected]

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Development [email protected]

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[email protected] Hough, ext. 107

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Ward 3 Social Service [email protected]

Lindsay Smetana, ext. 102Community Organizer/Program [email protected]

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Thank you also to our Supporters:Councilman Anthony Brancatelli

Carolyn Bentley(216) 470-1502

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Janus Small AssociatesNeighborhood Family Practice

Tom and Anita Cook

Photography by Dan Leamon: Upper Left, Tremont Resident scott Nagy, Reverse Raffl e winners, Top right, Alexandra Dattilo and Jill Lemieux.

Inaugural Celebrate Tremont Event a Big Success More than 200 Tremont residents and supporters packed the ballroom at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Saturday, October 10th for a fun-filled evening at the first annual Celebrate Tremont dinner party and fundraiser. Guests enjoyed a reverse raffle, dinner, an open bar, silent auction and sideboards. The reverse raffle came down to five finalists, who choose to split the $2,500 pot among themselves. The event raised nearly $30,000 to support neighborhood programming and assist Tremont West Development Corporation’s nonprofit mission of ensuring Tremont remains the vibrant urban village it is today. Neighborhood programming that will be supported includes: Tremont Farmers’ Market, Arts in August, Tremont Healthy Corner Store Initiative, Arts and Cultural Festival, Artist in Residence program, directional signage, and block club and committee organizing. “Our first Celebrate Tremont event was such a success that we can’t wait to do it again. It was a really fun night and we are grateful for

the tremendous support we received from local businesses and companies and all the sponsors who helped make it a success,” said Ann Marie Riley, Celebrate Tremont chair. “There were so many great items donated that generated a lot of interest from bidders and added to the excitement of the night.” Thank you to all event sponsors, businesses who donated items and experiences, the organizing committee and everyone who supported Celebrate Tremont. A special thank you to table sponsors Sustainable Construction Services, Cleveland Bricks LLC, DDR Corporation, Integrity Realty, Janus Small Associates, Knez Homes, MAKER, MCM Company and Ward 3 Councilman Joe Cimperman. Thank you also to Anita and Tom Cook, Cleveland Housing Network, Dr. David Perse, Neighborhood Family Practice, Berges Home Builders and WXZ Development Inc. To see more photos, visit the Celebrate Tremont Facebook page at facebook.com/CelebrateTremont. Look for details soon about Celebrate Tremont 2016.

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As we go down the center aisle, we look up and immediately are impressed by the elliptical arches, the theme which is carried throughout the church. The character of the Church decoration motif is definitely Slovak, many of the designs being taken directly from peasant decorations. Notice the ribbon effect flowing like peasants in dance and the free-flowing design that might be on the dress of the peasant man or woman. The colors are coral along with yellow, shades of blue, green, reds, and black are true to costumes and designs of the Slovaks. Along the walls are stained glass windows depicting the life of Mary. The stained glass windows command immediate attention in that they are not the usual stereotypical windows seen in most Churches, but are a transparent mural type with great use of free form leading, rich in color and

expensive selected hand-made glass. They are special because they transmit a great deal of daylight. They were made in New York by a European stained glass artisan. At the base of the bell tower we find the baptistery, as in many of the old churches of Europe. The font is made from marble with mosaic inlays. All Church bells are given names: this church’s is named “Stefan”, for the first Christian martyr in the New Testament. As we look into the sanctuary, the high point of interest and the most striking part of the Church is the large Mosaic behind the Altar. It depicts Our Lady of Mercy holding the Christ Child. It is made of Venetian glass tesserae, and comes from Italy. It was shipped in small sections and put together like a puzzle by artists. At one time it was considered one of the largest mosaics in the United States. The Sorrowful Mother Mary, which this mosaic represents (with the seven sorrows surrounding her) is the Patroness

Tremont History ProjectA TOUR OF THE INTERIOR

OF THE FORMER OUR LADY OF MERCY

SLOVAK CATHOLIC PARISH

of the Slovak People in Slovakia. Adoring angels surround the Sorrows and the Sorrowful Mother (bottom right). Two shrines near the sanctuary are dedicated to Mary, the other to St. Joseph the Worker (bottom center). The mural behind the statue of St. Joseph is a painting depicting the humble life and origin of the Slovak people of the parish, working in the fields of the old country, toiling in the steel mills, coal mines and commercial establishments of this country.

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$10 per calendarOrder by calling Eileen at 440-785-6315. If mailing, there will be shipping charge.

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Neighborhood Retail Assistance ProgramThe City of Cleveland’s Economic Development Department can assist small businesses with financial packages of both loans and grants to improve the interior and exterior of their storefronts.

Commercial Space for Sale or LeaseAre you looking to lease, purchase or market commercial space in Tremont? See current Tremont Commercial Properties at: www.retailspacecleveland.com/tremontneighborhood.htm or www.tremontwest.org. Remember, if you are planning to open a business in Tremont, you must contact the City of Cleveland to see what variances or permits are required for your desired location. The Department of Building and Housing can be reached at 216-664-2282. There are some great loan reimbursement programs through the city and county for vacant building rehab, storefront renovations, signage and Brownfield clean-up. Please contact Tremont West for more information at 216-575-0920, ext. 109.

The Storefront Renovation ProgramThe City of Cleveland’s Storefront Renovation Program is an exterior rehabilitation program that combines financial incentives (rebate or loan) with free City design assistance. The City partners with neighborhood Community Development Corporations to implement the program in the neighborhood. Please call Michelle Davis at 216-575-0920, ext. 103.

Safety UpdatesBi-Monthly reports are sent out via e-mail regarding Crime and Safety in the Neighborhood. If you would like to be added to the Safety Update mailing list, please contact Andy Thomas at [email protected] or 216-575-0920 ext. 110.Employment GuideTremont West now offers a comprehensive employment resource webpage including the following programs and resources: Employment Resources and Training; Programs for the Formerly Incarcerated; Workshops and Apprenticeships; Resources for Those with Disabilities; Programs for Spanish Speaking Populations, Veterans and Senior Citizens; and Adult Education and GED courses. www.tremontwest.org/index/employment-guide, 216-575-0920, ext. 102

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Energy Assistance Programs The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) offers several programs to income-eligible Ohioans to assist in paying their utility bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Household eligibility is based in part on income; details and specific guidelines for the following assistance programs can be found here: http://development.ohio.gov/is/is_energyassist.htm. To apply for HEAP or HWAP, download the application at the above webpage or visit Tremont West and meet with the Property Manager, Andy Thomas (216) 533-5612.

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Dante’s Coda: An Intimate Experiencewritten by Jimmy Perkins Intimate and exclusive are terms not usually associated with the typical concert venue. Then again, Chef Dante Boccuzzi’s Coda is anything but usual or typical. Known for his Tremont restaurants Dante, Ginko and Dante Next Door, Chef Boccuzzi is opening Tremont’s only concert venue at the end of October. Coda’s opening was October 23rd and will now be open regularly Thursday through Monday. They will also host a grand opening event on November 6th featuring The Soul Men, a Blues Brothers tribute band. Located underneath Dante Next Door, 2247 Professor Avenue, the venue has all the attributes needed to be a staple Cleveland concert venue for years to come. The underground space has been completely sealed and soundproofed, the graffiti backdrop was completed by a local artist, and the bar top and surrounding décor is made up of musical instruments, tickets, backstage passes, band memorabilia, and items from Boccuzzi’s personal collection. According to Boccuzzi, “Coda is not a nightclub or a restaurant featuring live music; Coda was built specifically as a concert venue to showcase artists.” Monday will be open mic night and local and national artists will perform Thursday through Saturday while Sunday is reserved for the kids. “On Sundays, the day will be spent giving drum and guitar lessons to kids and teens and the evenings will showcase young bands,” said Boccuzzi. “After 8:00 PM on Sundays, the venue will also host live blues or jazz bands,” Boccuzzi continued. When Coda hosts local artists, fans can pay at the door that night. However, when Coda is hosting national artists, the method for purchasing a ticket is as exclusive and intimate as the venue itself. Music lovers will have to sign up for a private email list. Anyone interested in concert listings should email Chef Dante personally. Once a must see artists comes to town, tickets can be reserved though Boccuzzi and purchased at one of his restaurants. The venue holds approximately 70 people so tickets are sure to go fast. Ticket prices for national bands will vary by the artists, but the mailing list will cover dates, times, artists, and ticket prices. Some national artists have already stopped by include Todd Rundgren and Ed Kowalczyk formerly of the band Live. “Coda is fun, exclusive, and different from the flats. Its cool small, and intimate,” said Boccuzzi. We’re a great place to relax and listen to talented artists while enjoying company and a fine selection of food and drink,” he continued. Anyone interested in signing up for the email list should contact Chef Dante Bocccuzzi at [email protected].

Bac asian american bistro & bar2661 West 14th Street | 216-938-8960 Mon - Thurs 4:30 - 10 p.m., Fri - 4:30 - 11 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m David M. Uschold Photography. Photographic Prints on Canvaswww.bactremont.comBanyan Tree 2242 Professor Avenue | 216-241-1209Mon- Wed 11am-7pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11-4pm www.shopbanyantree.comdoubting Thomas Gallery 856 Jefferson Ave. / 330-958-4911Fri. - Sat. 6 - 10 pm or by appointmentOh Sister! curated by Jessica Deveney facebook.com/Doubting-Thomas-GalleryEdison’s Pub 2373 Professor Ave.| 216-522-0006 M - Sun. 4pm to 2am Live music Saturday nightwww.edisonspub.com Fat Cats2061 West 10th Street | 216-579-0200Dinner, art and weekend brunchWork by Jill Lemieuxwww.coolplacestoeat.comFlying Monkey 819 Jefferson Ave. / 216-861-MNKYGrumpy’s Café and Bakery 2621 West 14th Street | 216-241-5025 Mon 7-3, Tue by -Thurs 7 am –9 pm, Fri 7 am-10, Sat 8 am –10 pm, Sun 8-3 Paintings by Garrett Weider. Work by Lauren Pacini. www.grumpys-cafe.com

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Housetremont.com2338 Scranton Road | 216-323- 0085housetremont.comLava Lounge1307 Auburn Avenue | 216-589-9112 M - Sat. 5pm to 2:30am, Sun. 7pm - 2amwww.coolplacestoeat.comLeBeau 2688 W 14 St Rock’ N Roll photography by Justin Rose Lilly Handmade Chocolates761 Starkweather Avenue | 216.771.3333Hours: Tues-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 11am- 3 pm Closed Mon. Come enjoy edible art! Beautiful handmade chocolate confections.www.lillytremont.comLiterary Cafe 1031 Literary Rd facebook.com/ The Pretentious Tremont Artists Drawing Club http://literarycafecleveland.blogspot.com/Loop 2180 West 11th Street | 216-298-5096 Mon - Thurs 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri 7 a.m. - 10pm Sat. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6pmfacebook.com/LoopInTremontCleveland Design Showcase Joe Kastelic/Play Haus DesignApril Bleakney/Ape Made Sam Cahill/2nd Shift Design Co. Aaron Sechrist/OkPants Design WorkshopHaley Morris / Memorabilia

Tremont ArtWalk Friday, November 13, 2015 6-9pm Tremont West Development Corporation 2406 Professor Cosmic Bobbins Wine & Design 751 Starkweather Ave | 216-781-8000 Tuesday thru Friday Noon–7pm, Saturday 11am–6pm & Sunday noon–3pmOffering Interior Design, Home Décor, Gifts, Art & Wine. Wine Tastings every ArtWalk! www.wineanddesign.net for hours and more info

Lucky’s Cafe 777 Starkweather | 216-622-7773, open 7 days a week Open 7 days a week, weekend brunch www.luckyscafe.comMakers by J.Marks /216-777-9752 2418 Professor Ave.Mastroianni Photography and Arts2687W. 14th Street | 216-235-6936www.mastroianniarts.com The Paul Duda Gallery2342 Professor Ave. | 216-589-5788 www.Pauldudagallery.comHartshorn Studios 2342 Professor Avenue / 216-403-2734www.hartshornstudios.comProsperity Social Club 1109 Starkweather | 216-937-1938Music by Martini Five-OMon - Sun 4:30 - 2 a.m. www.prosperitysocialclub.com The SouthSide 2207 West 11th Street | 216-937-2288 M – Sun 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m. www.southsidecleveland.comThe TreeHouse 820 College Avenue | 216-696-2505Mon - Sun 4 - 2 a.m. www.treehousecleveland.com Tremont Post 58 2442 Professor Clown Portraits by Venesky Remembrance Day display

www.tremontartwalk.comBOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS OPENS FRI, NOV. 20AT THE LIMINIS THEATER.FREE ADMISSION FOR TREMONTERS AT ALL THURSDAY SHOWS. Tremont’s resident professional theatre company, convergence-continuum continues its 2015 Season with the Ohio premiere of the comedy BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS by Peter Sinn Nactrieb. Born and abandoned in the bathroom of a fast food restaurant, Bob energetically heads out on an epic journey across America and encounters inspiring generosity, crushing hardships, blissful happiness, stunning coincidences, wrong turns, lucky breaks, true love and heartbreaking loss. Along the way, Bob meets a myriad of fellow countrymen all struggling to fi nd their own place in the hullaballoo of it all. Will Bob’s real life ever be able to live up to his dream? BOB is a comedic exploration of American mythology and values, the treacherous pursuit of happiness, and discovering what it means to be truly “great.” BOB opens Friday, Nov. 20 and runs Thu-Sat at 8 pm through Dec. 19 (no show on Thanksgiving Day) at the Liminis theater, 2438 Scranton Rd. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors, $10 students. Reservations and information at www.convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074. Tremont residents are admitted free for Thursday performances (Dec. 3, 10 & 17). Call ahead to reserve a seat!

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Mark Atherton, bass / Members of The Cleveland Orchestra

Robert Hawkes, guest narrator

Stravinsky - L’Histoire du Soldat

Safety Tip of the MonthFrom your neighborhood Safety Committee

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Auburn-Lincoln ParkOn October 19th Block Club members gathered at Pilgrim Congregational Church. The Block Club welcomed special guests Jamie and Ray Meeks of RJ Meeks Meats located at 2539 W. 10th Street (next to Hotz Café). Ray Meeks shared a brief history of the restaurant’s inspiration and theme. Samples of menu items were shared with block club members. During the Safety discussion it was confirmed that additional people have been arrested for crimes that occurred over the summer. A status report of online fundraising efforts for security cameras was provided and funds are still being raised. Members were encouraged to donate. Members were thanked for keeping outdoor lights on and encouraged to keep doing so. Discussion occurred about reminding neighbors to turn their lights on as outdoor lighting is a proven anti-crime tactic. Members also were reminded to use the Facebook Safety Page or the Auburn Block Club Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/auburnblockclub to report issues and stay apprised of activities in the community. The painting of the Gazebo in Lincoln Park will be postponed until spring, 2016. Planning for the “A Christmas Story 5K-10K Run” continues by run organizer Amy Kentner. For more information, to volunteer or participate, -email race organizers at [email protected]. The Block Club supported a Letter of Support for the 5k/10K, which will be sent. An update on the status of outdoor food sales near Lincoln Park occurred and a block club member will be reaching out to the church responsible for the increase in noise activity in this area. Don Lotz provided an update on efforts to save as many trees in the neighborhood as the Dominion Gas Line Replacement Project continues. Members discussed additional items to include in a letter of request/support to be sent to TWDC, Councilman Cimperman, and the City of Cleveland urging that trees be maintained whenever and wherever possible. New business agenda items included discussion about the Annual Holiday Food Drive sponsored by several Tremont Block Clubs and TWDC. Members agreed to participate. Boxed or canned food items can be delivered to RJ Meeks Meats or TWDC offices. Please mark Auburn-Lincoln Park Block Club on the items as there is a friendly competition that occurs among Tremont Block Clubs. Paper products like paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, diapers and feminine personal products are also welcome. Members received several handouts related to issues and candidates for the General Election on November 3rd. There was also information on Vote by Mail and Early Voting. All materials can be picked up at TWDC between now and Election Day on November 3. Members are encouraged to visit www.tremontwest.org website regularly to keep updated on neighborhood events. For more information on the block club and its activities, contact co-chairs, Kate O’Neil [email protected], Brooke Willis [email protected] or Scott Rosenstein at Tremont West at [email protected]. Members are encouraged to follow the block club on Facebook! www.Facebook.com/auburnblockclub. Please join us for our next meeting on Monday, November 16th (third Monday) at 6:30pm. Meeting location is TBA (please watch for postcard and e-mail meeting announcements).

Central TremontCentral Tremont neighbors met on Monday, October 5th. Principal Tyler Roberto and Science Teacher Mrs. Turner joined us from Tremont’s I-CAN Northeast Ohio College Preparatory school and shared information about I-CAN’s mission and vision for its scholars. I-CAN works to prepare scholars for a college preparatory high school that ensures acceptance to and graduation from a four year college or university. It teaches a curriculum around college prep and shares a campus with the I-CAN high school. Principal Roberto spoke about the dedication of her teachers to their students, and referenced a number of projects that teachers have worked on, including the programs that they’ve raised funding through Donor’s Choose. Donor’s Choose is a crowdfunding platform for educational institutions that was started by a public school teacher trying to raise money for books. Projects seeking donations range from supplies, field trips, special speakers, and even technically innovative classroom tools. The NEO I-CAN projects have focused on new technology for the classrooms that assist with student engagement and increased student outcomes. Donor’s Choose has provided NEO I-CAN with a way to bring projects and resources to the students that they couldn’t get otherwise. Mrs. Turner is currently seeking funding to get an I-PAD for her classroom. If you’d like to learn more about her Donor’s Choose project and/or donate, please visit www.donorschoose.org and search for “I-CAN” in the 44113 zip code. Principal Roberto also spoke about the school’s eagerness to work with the community through volunteer opportunities and mentioned that they are always looking for field trip and event chaperones, if any residents are interested in working with the school more regularly. Mike Koski from the Tremont West Safety Committee also joined us to highlight the efforts of the Safety Committee. He encouraged members to keep their porch lights on at night and report street light outages by calling Cleveland Public Power at 216.621.5483, or by visiting www.cpp.org. He also outlined the Home Safety Audit Program offered by Tremont West. Through this program, a CPD officer will visit a home and perform an audit outlining what upgrades need to be made to make it safer. Tremont West offers to cover 50% of upgrade costs (up to $100). Contact Andy Thomas at Tremont West (216.575.0920 x 110 or [email protected]) to sign up. Mike also outlined other initiatives of the Safety Committee, including the annual Safety Fest held at Lincoln Park, court watches, and tree trimming they are doing in the more severely overgrown areas of the neighborhood that contribute to poor visibility and unsafe walking conditions. He also asked residents to notify the Safety Committee about poor conditions left as a result of the Dominion gas line replacements being done throughout the neighborhood this summer that could be hazardous. All community members are welcome to join the Safety Committee meetings, which take place at Tremont West (2406 Professor Ave.) on the second Monday of the month. Finally, Mike spoke about the Safety Committees new promotion of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District PUP Campaign, which encourages dog owners to clean up after their dogs while out walking. Those who would like their own PUP yard sign can stop by Tremont West to pick one up. Please be a good neighbor and be responsible while you’re out walking your dogs in Tremont! During old business, member Dan Lotz spoke about trees that were planned to be removed as part of Dominion work in the neighborhood. After public pushback, plans were changed and it was agreed that they would work to preserve the trees; however, this will not impact policy around preserving trees during future work. The block club took a vote and supported advocating for a change in policy at the City level regarding the preservation of trees (with the exception of the general removal of ash trees by the City). Block club leadership will submit a letter to the Department of Urban Forestry on behalf of the block club to show this support. Please join us for our next meeting on Monday, November 2nd at 6:30pm at Press Wine Bar (2221 Professor Avenue). For more information on the block club and its activities, please contact Co-Chairs Ann Marie Riley ([email protected]) or Lynne Nowel ([email protected]). Or contact Tremont West Community Organizer Lindsay Smetana at 216.575.0920 x 102 or [email protected]. You can also find updates on our Facebook page at http://on.fb.me/1MPUDNx. Hope to see you at the next meeting!

Clark Scranton Neighborhood AssociationFor current information please visit our website: www.clarkscranton.weebly.com.

Duck IslandThe Duck Island Block Club met at St. Wendelin’s on October 6th. Amy Kentner presented on the annual Christmas Story 5K/10KRun. The race will take place on Saturday Dec. 5th. It will require the closing of West 20th, 19th, and 18th as well as Smith Ct, Old Lorain Ave, and the Lorain Carnegie Bridge. These streets will be closed from 8:45 to 11:00 and residents should park on the east side of the street. There was an update and discussion on the mural which will be painted on the Lorain Carnegie Bridge, facing the extension of Lorain that runs north of the bridge. The mural painting was planned for the

month of October. Priming was done and a background painted by the artist, Jill Lemieux. Due to seasonal weather and some acts of vandalism, the community painting weekend of October 24-25, will be a tailgate celebration instead, and the painting will be rescheduled for spring, 2016. A big thank you to all who donated materials and helped with painting! Also, thank you to Sherwin Williams, who donated the paint, and Neighborhood Connections/Cuyahoga Arts & Culture who funded the project! Residents were given a nonpartisan Voters Guide from the League of Women Voters for the General Election coming up on November 3rd. Information can be found online at the League of Women Voters of Ohio website, www.lwvohio.org. Judge4yourself.com has information on local judges running for election. DIBC member Mary Chura invited members to St. Wendelin Parish tree lighting ceremony which will take place on Saturday November 28th at 5:30pm outside the church. If you have any questions about the block club and its activities, feel free to contact co-chairs, Tyree Thompson – [email protected] and Cami Ross – [email protected] – or Scott Rosenstein at TWDC, 216-575-0920 ext.106 – [email protected]. Please “like” us on Facebook – and please join us at our next meeting, Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30pm at the St. Wendelin Parish rectory.

Lincoln HeightsAfter a last minute change in location, Lincoln Heights neighbors met on Monday, October 12th at the Tremont Tap House. The meeting started off with officer nominations and voting. Henry Senyak was voted in as the Block Club Chairperson for the next year. Additionally, Valarie Covert was voted in as the new Block Club Secretary. Thank you to Patsy Kline for her service and dedication as last year’s chairperson. While discussing old business, it was brought up that there has yet to be a public meeting regarding traffic pattern changes, including the addition of bike lanes, along the Scranton corridor. There was also the discussion of a need for a larger block club-wide assessment and infrastructure plan created so that future infrastructure development is coordinated effectively. Block club leadership will work to get representation from the City Departments of Traffic Engineering and Planning at November’s meeting so that we can work to ensure that future projects align with the needs of the community. Lastly, the membership also discussed priorities to cover during the next 6 months. The following items came out of this conversation: development of a master plan for infrastructure in the block club area; ongoing, regular maintenance of the areas underneath the InnerBelt bridge overpasses and an update from ODOT and Trumball-Great Lakes at an upcoming meeting; and general maintenance/upkeep of the block club area through a renewed partnership with CCS. Before adjourning the motion to move the meeting times from 6:30 to 6:00pm - in order to allow City Council officials more time to attend meetings – was put to a vote and supported. Please join us for our next meeting on Monday, November 9th at 6:00pm at Pilgrim Church (2592 West 14th St.). The meeting will start promptly at 6:00, so we advise you to arrive a few minutes early. Please note that Pilgrim Church is hosting this meeting; however, this will not be the regular meeting location moving forward. Keep an eye out for postcards and flyers with more details about the agenda. We will have representation from the above mentioned City departments present to discuss future infrastructure plans. For more information about the block club and its activities, please contact Chairperson Henry Senyak at [email protected]. Or call Community Organizer Lindsay Smetana at Tremont West at 216.575.0920 x 102. You can also find more information at our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/LHSSblockclub/. Hope to see you at the next meeting!

Mentor Castle Clark/ Holmden Buhrer RowleyAt our October 7th HBR-MCC Block Club meeting we learned about the upcoming Christmas Story House Run - scheduled for December 5th - from Amy Kentner, of The Christmas Story Run. First Federal Lakewood has donated $25,000 to the 2015 race, which will include hot Ovaltine for all runners (heated up by Tri-C Culinary Arts School volunteers). Proceeds from the race benefit the A Christmas Story House Foundation, which issues grants to Tremont residents to support improved curb appeal within the residential blocks surrounding the A Christmas Story House & Museum. With more funding, the race will benefit more streets, going beyond the 2015 border of Clark Ave. Also, A Christmas Story House sought volunteers for the Oct 24 Fall Cleanup, including leaf raking and trash pickup. Our safety update included a discussion of off-leash, aggressive dogs in the neighborhood, and who to contact about them. After enjoying greatly improved police response times recently, we were sad to learn about a slow police response to a break-in within our blocks, west of W. 14th Street, and the block club will seek continued quick responses to crime in our blocks. We discussed ways to prevent last year’s snow plowing issues and took suggestions for a report to the City of Cleveland Department of Public Works. The block club was updated on the reconfiguration/restriping/ Traffic Calming Initiative for W. 14th Street, which includes a new bike lane and a single driving lane in each direction for the majority of the street’s length. Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30pm at Ta’La’Che Hair and Nail Salon (3152 West 14th St). For more information on the block club and its activities, please contact Co-Chairs, Joel Reynolds ([email protected]), Beverly Wurm ([email protected]), or Secretary Rich Weiss ([email protected]). Or contact Lindsay at Tremont West (216.575.0920 x 102 or [email protected]). Information is also available at our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HBR-MCC.

Metro NorthThe Cleveland Fire Department will send a representative to the late October meeting to present safety tips and smoke detectors. Thanks to resident, Karen Mueller for initiating and setting up this interesting visit! We’ll make our plans for the upcoming Holiday Potluck at this meeting. We will review non-partisan information on the proposed state, city and county initiatives: Three ballot measures are certified for the Nov. 3, 2015 ballot in Ohio: one would create a bipartisan redistricting commission to draw state legislative districts, the 2nd would prohibit initiatives that would create market monopolies, & the 3rd would legalize recreational & medical marijuana and set structures for commercial growing. Also on the ballot is county Issue 8—the Arts & Culture renewal levy; as well as proposed Charter Amendments for the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. If it is Autumn in Tremont, it must be time to welcome Thanksgiving in Tremont dinner and the performance by Cleveland Public Theatre’s Y-Haven Program (Thurs Nov. 12th). For more information on our block club, check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Metro-North-Block-Club, or contact Chair, Sue Krosel—or Scott at Tremont West—[email protected] or 216.575.0920 ext.106. Please join us for our Holiday Potluck celebration on Tuesday, November 24th, 6:30pm, at the ground floor meeting room of St. Michael Church.

North of LiteraryThe Block Club met on October 20th. Resident Vic Selig confirmed that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) currently has responsibility for the Abbey Avenue Overlook Park. ODOT, however, said it is in talks with Cleveland Metroparks to take over maintenance. Updates to follow as necessary. The block club voted to support the A Christmas Story House 5K/10K Run scheduled for Saturday, December 5th (the route along W. 14th Street passes through NOL) as well as any road closures associated with the run. No new information was available about the “Private Property” and “No Trespassing” signs on University Road, but a member of the block club said he would look into what can be done by private citizens. Resident Joe Chura, not as block club Co-Chair, presented preliminary plans for a proposed home in front of 2137 W. 6th Street, near the end of W.6 at Literary. He will present again to the block club with a specific ask of support when he knows what specific zoning variances he will need. Community Organizer Scott Rosenstein provided block club members non-partisan voter information from the League of Women Voters and judge4yourself.com. Co-Chair Alexandra Dattilo spoke about the annual Holiday Food Drive and block club competition. Although North of Literary has not yet made an official challenge to other block clubs to raise the most food and funds, at least one other club has stepped up. Resident LerVal Elva volunteered to issue the challenge to all block clubs.

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Food, funds, and toiletries can be dropped off at Vic Selig’s house or at the Tremont West office, but be sure to mark them as being from North of Literary. LerVal also asked block club members to brainstorm other ideas on how to help those less fortunate – with a clothes drive or an “adopt a family” type effort, for example. Also worthy of note this month is the opening on October 23 of Coda, Dante Boccuzzi’s fourth restaurant in Tremont, Bourbon Street Barrel Room’s one-year anniversary special for Tremont residents, and the up-coming Tremont community Thanksgiving dinner. For more information on our block club and activities, please check out our Facebook page, or contact Co-Chairs, Joe Chura – [email protected] - and Alexandra Dattilo [email protected] – or Community Outreach Manager, Scott Rosenstein, at Tremont West at 216-575-0920 x106 – [email protected]. Please join us for our next gathering, Tuesday, November 17th, 6:30pm, at Press Wine Bar. We look forward to seeing you! Correction: Last month, it was stated that neighbors were concerned about an attempt to erect a chain link fence along Literary Road. The concern was, in fact, about such an effort on University Road. Further, it was stated that the effort to prevent the fence and corresponding “Private Property “ and “No Trespassing” signs had been thwarted. In fact, the signs remain.

South of JeffersonThe October meeting of the South of Jefferson Block Club began with introductions and review and approval of the September meeting minutes. Mike Koski shared a brief safety update. He reminded the group about the Court Watch program: if someone commits a crime in Tremont and is found guilty, Tremont residents can write letters to the judge to make suggestions for sentencing. When writing letters, try to find a personal story or talk about how the crime directly affected you; try to find a meaningful and specific angle. The Court Watch/Safety e-mail list is separate from the Tremont West e-mail list, and safety updates are sent once or twice a month. Sign up with Tremont Safety Coordinator, Andy Thomas, at [email protected] Community Involvement Manager. Scott Rosenstein, shared that last month’s Arts & Cultural Festival went well. If you did attend the Festival, there is a brief survey that would be helpful for Scott as he reports to Festival funders. It was e-mailed out and is on Tremont Facebook sites. The Celebrate Tremont fundraiser had approximately 200 people in attendance. Preliminary numbers show about $30,000 net, $17,000-20,000 gross. It was very successful, and the plan is to have this event return each year. Scott distributed a sample ballot for precincts in the South of Jefferson area. He also shared nonpartisan information on the three state-wide ballot initiatives and a pamphlet for voting by mail, which anyone is eligible to do if they so choose. Last year, the SOJ holiday party was at Dervish Grille, which has since shut down. The building is up for rent, and the owners are happy to host us again, but the building may be occupied by the time of the party. They could include an accommodation for us in the rental negotiations, and the holiday party will be on Tuesday, December 8th. This year, Tremont/Duck Island Thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at OLA St. Joseph’s Center. Following the dinner, at 7:00 p.m., is an original play written by a group of men in a recovery program that is paired up with Cleveland Public Theatre directors. This winter, St. Theodosius hall is not available on Tuesday evening for our meeting. We will look into Bourbon Street Barrel Room to see if we can use their location for our meetings. A question was asked about plans to open a Constantino’s Market on West 14th Street. TWDC received a substantial grant award of $750,000, which will likely be spent over a two-year period. Some tenants are lined up, and Constantino’s will be in one of the three buildings by Grace Hospital. Information was distributed about the running club, holiday pop-up shop, the Healthy Corner Store initiative, Bourbon Street’s October discount for residents, the reunion with the original owners of Prosperity (Dempsey’s), Arts Renaissance Tremont 25th anniversary season, the Community Relations meeting on November 10, Tremont ArtWalk on November 13, and the re-striping of West 14th Street. For more information on South of Jefferson and our events and activities, please consult our Facebook page or contact our Co-Chairs, Brian Bellomo ([email protected]) and Greg Kobe ([email protected]), or contact Scott at Tremont West at [email protected] or 216.575.0920 x106. We invite all South of Jefferson residents to join us on Tuesday, November 10th at the upstairs dining room of Bourbon Street Barrel Room at 7 p.m. for our next meeting.

Friends of Clark FieldA special thank you to all who attended our fundraiser this year great success and fun was had by all. Thank you to some special supporters of our event: Sandy Sanchez (Razors Edge Beauty shop), Nancy Holcepl (Civilization coffee shop), Tom Leneghan, Damon “Chef” Ginnard (Barrio), Frank Scialabba (St.Augustine), Dennis McNulty, Gail Long, Joe Cimperman, Eric Hooper (Hooper Farms), Tracey Kelly, Patty Mishalko, Dolly Keberle, Tom Cook, Nicholas Dean, Martha and Harold Buck, Sue Krosel, Georgianne Franko, Rose Smith, Mattie Matusik, Patty Silberhorn, Nancy Schultz, Rich Boger, Gail Hanks and Bev Wurm, hopefully I didn’t miss a name but if I did please forgive me. The hall was decorated for Halloween which added a special touch to cool weather soups. We will not have the children’s Halloween party at Clark Field this year due to testing for the renovation of the park. But, watch for us at Easter this next year for a special event throughout Tremont starting at Clark Field W.11th street entrance.

Tremont Arts & Cultural FestivalIf you participated in the 17th annual Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival in September as a patron or volunteer, we’d like to hear from you! Please take our brief 13 question survey at: http://conta.cc/1MTOKPt. In order to provide the most accurate picture of this year’s Festival and its patrons and participants, we respectfully ask that only those persons who attended the Festival this year complete this survey. Your experience and feedback is very valuable to us, and will help the presenting organizations - Merrick House and Tremont West Development Corp - to better provide a great Festival experience to patrons, volunteers and participants in the coming year.

Roosevelt Post 58Our hall is available for business meetings, birthday parties, anniversaries or small weddings. Free to club members. If you just moved into Tremont, welcome! Join Post 58, 2442 Professor Avenue, 216-241-1788.

Tremont West Now Offering Home Safety Improvement Rebate Program

Tremont West, Cleveland Police Second District and ArcelorMittal are excited to collaborate on the Tremont Home Safety Improvement Program. This program will provide a match for funding for home safety improvements for Tremont and Duck Island homeowners. In order to qualify for the program, a homeowner must schedule an in-person home safety audit with a Cleveland Police Officer. Home safety audits are a great way to find low-to-no cost ways in which you can better secure your home. To schedule a home safety audit or for more information on the program, contact Andy Thomas at (216) 533-5612 or [email protected].

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There has also been painting on the bridges over Starkweather and Kenilworth Avenues. The intersection at Fairfield and West 14th has had traffic limited to northbound West 14th motorists only in order to complete the paving in that area. The roadway which used to carry the northbound West 14th traffic between Fairfield and Abbey has been removed. When all work is completed in the intersection, two way traffic on West 14th Street will resume and Fairfield will open between West 14th and Scranton Road. This should happen sometime in November. Crews have also been working on the I-90 mainline areas which run between the bridges over the local streets in Tremont. Some of the newly paved mainline is being used by motorists as they travel through the construction zone set for the building of the eastbound George V. Voinovich Bridge. However, the full mainline areas, albeit paved, will not open to traffic until the eastbound bridge is complete. And with the completion of the I-71 bridge deck over I-490, southbound I-71 traffic has been restored to three lanes. Northbound traffic will remain limited to one lane until the completion of the George V. Voinovich Bridge in late 2016.Remember: Getting to Tremont is still easy using the new Abbey loop ramp. However, the W 14th Street entrance ramp to I-90 east is closed until the second bridge is complete in late 2016. Please keep in mind this is an active construction zone and stay safely away. For more info on the project, visit www.Innerbelt.org.In This Photo: Crews place a stone base in a portion of the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and West 14th Street. This stone base goes in before the concrete is poured on top.

Your Monthly Update from the GVV Bridge Project TeamLots to do Before Winter Weather Strikes! Paving, paving, paving is one way to describe the work that has been going on in the Tremont area recently! Crews are paving in the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and West 14th Street, paving on the I-90 mainline as it travels through Tremont and paving on the I-71 bridge deck over I-490.

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Charles (Chad) Garven, MD, MPH, recently joined the medical staff at the Tremont office of Neighborhood Family Practice (NFP) replacing Erick Kauffman, MD, who has relocated his practice to NFP’s main office on Ridge Road. Chad grew up in Lakewood and graduated from St. Ignatius, but left northeast Ohio in 2003 to attend Marquette University in Milwaukee. “My father is a physician. I told everyone who would listen I was not going to follow in his footsteps. I was a history major!” says Dr. Garven. While at Marquette, Chad joined other undergraduate students on a trip organized by Global Brigades, (www.globalbrigades.org), a non-profit organization started by Marquette students dedicated to providing medical care to rural communities in other countries including Honduras and Guatemala. “It’s funny how you turn into what you said you wouldn’t,” says Dr. Garven. “The time I spent on that trip and others to those same communities over the years was fantastic. I was able to see an impact beyond just healthcare and diagnosing illnesses – we were able to measure health metrics and work within the communities to create sustainable growth and development.” As an added bonus, he learned Spanish during his time spent working with Global Brigades, which is now one of the largest student-run programs in the country, making a difference around the world. After graduating from Marquette with a bachelor’s of science degree in biological sciences and history, Chad attended Dayton’s Wright State University

Boonshoft School of Medicine where he received his medical degree along with a master’s degree in public health, then completed his family medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2015. While it wasn’t an easy decision for Chad and his wife to leave Charleston and return to northeast Ohio, after talking with many people including other physicians, his family in the area and Tom Gill, chair, NFP board of directors and fellow St. Ignatius alumni, joining the medical staff of Neighborhood Family Practice just made sense. “NFP has a great reputation in this area. The entire staff, from physicians to medical assistants to patient advocates to the human resources director, all buy into what NFP is trying to do, in communities that other health care systems may overlook,” says Dr. Garven. “I now have the opportunity to practice family medicine the way it’s always been designed to be done. At NFP, we provide personalized healthcare – you’re not just a number being pushed through. You’re receiving quality care from a group of people who truly care about how you are doing.”

Returning to the

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Block Club MeetingsCentral Tremont Duck IslandHolmden-Buhrer-RowleyMentor-Castle-Clark Lincoln Heights South of JeffersonAuburn-Lincoln ParkNorth of LiteraryClark ScrantonMetro North

Other Committee MeetingsTWDC Executive Cmt. TWDC Economic Development Cmt. TWDC Ad Hoc Arts CommitteeTWDC Safety Cmt. TWDC Ad Hoc Fundraising Cmt.2nd District Police Community RelationsTWDC Board of DirectorsTremont History ProjectTWDC Ad Hoc Marketing Cmt. TWDC Finance Cmt.TWDC Nominating CommitteeTWDC Code of Regulations Cmt.Friends of Clark FieldTremont GardenersCleveland Lions Club (Dinner Included)Friends of Tremont School

11/2/15 at Press Wine Bar @ 6:30pm 11/3/15 at St. Wendelin’s Rectory @ 6:30pm11/4/15 at Ta’La’Che Salon @ 6:30pm11/4/15 at Ta’La’Che Salon @ 6:30pm11/9/15 at Pilgrim Church @ 6:00pm 11/10/15 at Bourbon Street Barrel Room @ 7pm11/16/15 at TBA @ 6:30pm11/17/15 at Press Wine Bar @ 6:30pmwww.clarkscranton.weebly.com11/24/15 at St. Michael Church @ 6:30pm

11/3/15 at TWDC Conference Room @ 6pm11/5/15 at TWDC Conference Room @ 6pm TBD.11/9/15 at TWDC Conference Room @ 6:30pmTBD.11/10/15 at Applewood Center @ 7pm11/19/15 at Jefferson Library @ 6:30pm11/21/15 at Jefferson Library @ 10amTBD at TWDC Conference Room @ 6:15pmMeets Bi-Monthly. Call TWDC for next meeting.TBD. TBD.TBD. Please call Bev at 610-6810.TBD.11/30/15 at St. Augustine Walsh Hall @ 6:15pmTBD. Please call Lindsay, 216-575-0920, ext. 102

S p e c i a l E v e n t sElection Day

Tuesday, November 3rdArts Renaissance Tremont 25th Anniversary Season

Stravinsky L’Histoire du Soldat on Sunday, November 22nd, 3pm at Pilgrim Church.

(See ad on page 5.)Protecting our Babies and Children Futures

Tuesday, November 10th, 6-8pm at Merrick House

Tremont ThanksgivingThursday, November 12th

Dinner is at 6pm, Performance at 7pm Please bring a non-perishable food item for our

Tremont families in need.Tremont ArtWalk

Friday, November 13th, 6-9pm, www.tremontartwalk.com (See ad on page 5.)

A Christmas Story House 5K-10K Saturday, December 5th

www.achristmasstoryrun.comTremont Brewhaha

Friday, December 11th - Tremont ArtWalk and the Tremont Holiday Pop-Up Shop & Party at The Grand Ballroom Annunciation Greek Ortho-dox Church including Irish Christmas Music with the Craic Brother from 7 until 11pm & Saturday, December 12th - Santas in Tremont, a holly jolly run with the Santas! Bar Crawl 2-4pm,

Race at 4pm, Post Party 4-10pm. Register at hermescleveland.com

Arts Renaissance Tremont presents Burning River Brass for two evenings!

Sunday & Monday, December 20th & 21st, 7pm at Pilgrim Church www.artconcerts.org

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Cyclist Law: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities You may have noticed by now that some lane changes have come to West 14th Street in Tremont. With the exciting addition of bike lanes along one of our busier corridors, we wanted to remind drivers and cyclists about the laws around cycling in our city. Ohio law requires drivers and cyclists to share the road with the following legal parameters. All commuters and pedestrians are at their safest when cyclists and motorists follow the law. For more information on cyclist law, visit http://www.bikecleveland.org/resources/bikes-and-the-law/ These laws can also be found in the Ohio Revised Code, Title 45. Please note that the ORC does not include local ordinances. • A bicycle is defined as a vehicle, and therefore cyclists must

obey all traffic rules that apply to vehicles, according to the Ohio Revised Code. This means that cyclists must stop at red lights and stop signs; yield to pedestrians on a sidewalk; use a specified front white light, rear red deflector and light from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is low; and ride in the direction of road traffic.

• A cyclist must ride as near to the right side of the roadway as possible, obey all traffic rules, and take care when passing. Cyclists are not required to ride at the right edge of the roadway when it is unreasonable or unsafe due to objects, lane narrowness, or other hazards.

• Cleveland’s 3-Foot Buffer Rule requires that motorists maintain a distance of at least 3 feet when passing cyclists.

• When making right turns, motorists are required to turn as closely to the right curb as possible. If there is a bike lane, motorists are required to merge into the bike lane to make a right turn, after yielding to any cyclists in the lane. Unless making a turn, it is illegal for motorists to drive in the bike lane.

• Minors are required to wear helmets and adults are highly encouraged to do so, as well. Wearing one is critical for safety and can mean the difference between life and death in the case of a crash.

• Ohio law permits cycling on the sidewalk; however, many local ordinances restrict this, citing safety concerns. No local authority can require that bicycles be operated only on the sidewalk.

• Cyclists are required to signal turns and lane changes by hand, with the exception that they are in a designated turn lane, or if the cyclist needs both hands to operate the bicycle safely. Do not turn or change lanes without first yielding to traffic that has the right of way.

• Ohio law prohibits texting or emailing while driving (with some exceptions). Minors with temporary or probationary driver’s licenses are prohibited from using cell phones while driving.

• Cyclists can be issued tickets or citations when violating traffic laws; however, no points can be accrued for a cyclist who violates the law, unless the cyclist is riding under the influence.

Tips for Driving SafelyMost crashes with cyclists occur when drivers: • Turn left at an intersection into an

oncoming cyclist• Turn right at an intersection and hits

a cyclist who is riding straight through the intersection

• Does not see a cyclist and hits them from behind

• Fails to see a cyclist when pulling out from a parking lot, side street, or stop sign

• Passes too closely by a cyclist and sideswipes them

Please follow these rules when driving to avoid crashes:• Be aware and keep an eye out for

cyclists in the situations above• Look three ways before proceeding

through a stop sign and turning – left and right for car and then scan for bikes

• Keep at least a 3-foot distance when passing any cyclist on the road

Tips for Riding Safely:When out riding, cyclists can help avoid getting hit by:• Riding in the direction of traffic• Obeying all traffic rules, as a bicycle is defined

as a vehicle under the law. This includes stopping at stop signs, red lights, and yielding to pedestrians

• Staying visible by wearing brightly colored, reflective clothing

• Using a white head light and a red rear light from sunset to sunrise

• Avoiding distractions such as headphones and staying aware and vigilant when riding

• Trying to make eye contact with a driver to confirm that he/she has seen you before pulling out in front of you

• Making your presence known with your voice or a bell, if necessary

• Riding to the right of the lane, unless doing so would be unsafe due to poor/hazardous conditions

• Taking the entire lane when there is insufficient room in the lane for drivers to pass you safely

• Wearing a helmet – although this is not part of the law for adults, it is still highly encouraged for safety

If you want to learn more or get involved in the bicyclist movement in Cleveland, please visit bikecleveland.org.

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