Introducing Walkabout Tremont Welcome New Ward 3 Councilman

Vol. 31, Issue 5
Photo by Francis Angelone
Photo by Greg Murray
Introducing Walkabout Tremont
Join us Friday, May 13 for the transformed ArtWalk
Started in 1993, the Tremont ArtWalk quickly put
Tremont on the map, becoming a tradition the second
Friday of every month. There’s still a vibrant art scene
in Tremont, but now that art also includes chef-driven
restaurants, creatively-curated boutiques, live music
and more. That’s why the ArtWalk is being transformed
into “Walkabout Tremont,” a weekend-long showcase
of food, fashion and art the second weekend of every
month.
Walkabout Tremont kicks off Friday, May 13, from
6 to 9 p.m. by greatly expanding the scope of the
original ArtWalk with extended hours at galleries and
shops, pop-up tents featuring art and artists from
within and outside Tremont, street entertainment, live
music, restaurant and bar specials, open churches
and neighborhood audio tours.
“Walkabout Tremont is a re-imagination of the
Tremont ArtWalk—a continuation of the artistic spirit
and innovation fostered for 23 years,” says Lynn
Murray, president of the Tremont West Development
Corporation Board of Directors. “The essence of
Walkabout Tremont is a new emphasis on all that is
creative in our community: gallery art, performance
art, fashion, food, specialty retail and services, as well
as our churches and local history.”
A core group of about 20 volunteers, including artists,
business owners and Tremont residents, has been
meeting for the past six months to give this monthly
event a facelift that more closely reflects the creative
neighborhood Tremont has become.
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A Weekend-Long Event
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With more than 30 bed & breakfast and Airbnb locations
in the neighborhood, and plenty of things to see and do
all the way to Sunday—brunch, shopping, churches, live
music, the Tremont Flea starting in June and much more—
Walkabout Tremont encourages visitors to amble right
through the weekend.
“The tagline—feed your creative side—sums up what
Walkabout Tremont is all about. There’s so much creative
inspiration in Tremont just waiting to be discovered,” said
artist and resident Jill LeMieux. “All people have the child
artist in them. Tremont is a great place to connect with that
early love of creativity; and the second Friday and weekend
of each month promises to be an ideal time to do just that.”
Visit WalkaboutTremont.com for more specifics, an
event map, neighborhood tours and gallery/store/
restaurant hours.
Follow on social media at Facebook.com/
WalkaboutTremont Instagram.com/walkabouttremont and
Twitter @WalkTremont
Welcome
New Ward 3
Councilman
Kerry
McCormack!
Photographed above at a Walkabout Tremont
meeting, Councilman Kerry McCormack is no
stranger to the Near West Side of Cleveland. He
joins City Council from working at Ohio City Inc. as
the Director of Community Affairs.
The Councilman is taking time to meet with all of the
block clubs over the next few months and has visited
many already.
Councilman McCormack is a graduate of
Villa Angela, St. Joseph and Miami (of Ohio)
University, where he majored in International
Studies
(International
Development),
with
minors in Spanish and Latin American Studies.
Please join us in welcoming Councilman Kerry
McCormack at our upcoming Annual Membership
Meeting on Thursday, May 19th.
Walkabout Tremont begins the 2nd Friday of
every month:
• May 13, 14, 15
• June 10, 11, 12
• July 8, 9, 10
• August 12, 13, 14
WalkaboutTremont.com
Saturday, May
7th, 9am in
Lincoln Park
(See page 7 for
details.)
Photo by Randy Norfus
Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon
Sunday, May 15th, 7am-9am
(See page 7 for details.)
Tremont Plant Sales
Saturday, May 7th
Saturday, May 14th
8:30am-12pm
9am until sold out
at Zion Church
at Lincoln Park
2716 West 14th Street
hosted by Zion UCC
WHAT’S INSIDE!
hosted by
Tremont
Gardeners
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Tremont West News
2&3
Tremont Arts Pages
1, 2 & 5
Block Club Happenings
New Tremont Businesses
6
4&5
Special Events
8
Tremont West Annual Meeting
2
Classifieds
6
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Inside Tremont
A service of the
Tremont West Development Corporation
Editor: Michelle Davis
2406 Professor Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-575-0920—Phone
216-575-0998—Fax
www.tremontwest.org
“We serve Tremont by organizing
an inclusive community, building
aunifiedneighborhood,and
promoting a national destination.”
2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President-Lynn McLaughlin Murray
First Vice President- LerVal Elva
Second Vice President- Ann Marie Riley
Treasurer- Hansal Patel
Secretary- Kate Carden
Cynthia Chiplis, Joe Chura,
Jaime Declet, Princess Freeman,
Athena Gallo, Brad Hauber,
Mike Koski, Christopher Roy,
Richard Sosenko,
Andrew Stebbins
ExOfficios:
Henry Senyak, Lincoln Heights Block Club
Dan Cotter, North of Literary Block Club
Alicia Hudson, Duck Island Block Club
Christopher Page, 5/3 Bank
STAFF
Cory Riordan, ext. 101
Executive Director
[email protected]
Qualetha Carty, ext. 105
OfficeManager
[email protected]
Michelle Davis, ext. 103
Assistant Director
[email protected]
Katie Hough, ext. 107
Ward 3 Area Coordinator
[email protected]
Kai Kyles, ext. 108
Americorps VISTA Member
[email protected]
Linda Litto, 216-644-0786
Ward 3 Social Service Coordinator
[email protected]
Matt Moss, ext. 113
Housing & Economic Development Director
[email protected]
Zoe Taft Mueller, ext. 109
Housing Inclusion Specialist
Tremont/Ohio City
[email protected]
Mark Pratt, ext. 110
Property Manager
[email protected]
Lindsay Smetana, ext. 102
Community Organizer/Program Manager
[email protected]
Scott Rosenstein, ext. 106
Community Involvement Mangager/
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival Manager
[email protected]
Jim Votava, 216-272-3560
Tremont Farmers’ Market Manager
[email protected]
MEMBER OF
Tremont West
Annual Meeting
Announced
3pm, Sunday, May 1, 2016
2pm concert preview with Donald Rosenberg & Amici Quartet
Thursday, May 19th at
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
2187 West 14th Street
Join us for dinner and let’s celebrate Tremont
together!
6:00pm—Dinner
6:30pm—Remarks
7:00pm—Meeting/ Elections
Please join us for our Annual Membership Meeting.
Candidates seeking election are visiting Tremont
block clubs to introduce themselves and seek support.
For more information on the Annual Meeting and for
candidate bios visit
www.tremontwest.org
Tremont Safety Fest
Tuesday, June 28th
from 4-7 p.m. in Lincoln Park,
next to the Tremont Farmers’ Market
Bigger and Better than Ever!
More vendors, more giveaways, more fun for the kids.
Free food, great music, health and safety information
from dozens of local and state organizations. Win
door prizes, meet your neighborhood representatives.
Fun for all!
Sponsored by
Amici String Quartet
Continue their presentation of the complete
Beethoven quartets.
Takako Masame, Miho Hashizume, violin
Lynne Ramsey, viola / Ralph Curry, cello
… giving voice to great music since 1991!
Visit ArtConcerts.org & like us on Facebook!
Admission by freewill donation.
Inside Tremont
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Best Wishes, Qualetha Carty!
Qualetha Carty has been working at
Tremont West for over a decade. She
began working with us as an intern when
she was earning her Bachelor’s Degree at
Cleveland State University. Since then, she
has also earned a Masters in Educational
Technology.
Qualetha started in our property
management department assisting with
our 2406 portfolio as well as the Cleveland
Housing Network units managed by Tremont
West. Since then, she has been our Office
Manager, our go-to-gal when it comes to
all of our office needs. Qualetha has an
entrepreneurial spirit and plans to continue
to build her business after she leaves
Tremont West. Best Wishes, Qualetha!
Welcome, Matt Moss,
Housing and Economic
Development Director!
On April 1st, I began my role as Tremont’s
new Housing and Economic Development
Director. I am very grateful for the opportunity
to work in Tremont, and excited to apply my
experience and skills for the betterment of
the neighborhood.
Since moving to Cleveland in 2008,
I feel I have had a front row seat to the
latest renaissance this city is currently
experiencing. At the center of it all is
Tremont, and I am excited to work in
and for a neighborhood that draws in so
many visitors while maintaining a vibrant
community for steadfast residents and
new arrivals. After attending Case Western
Reserve University, I obtained my master’s
degree in Urban Planning from Cleveland
State. Since then, I have worked for
the City in its Department of Economic
Development, assisting businesses both
new and old to establish themselves and
grow in their city.
I have been involved in Cleveland’s
startup community as well, and I hope to
bring my understanding of the challenges
of starting and running business to help
those who call Tremont home. Please
feel free to say hello if you see me around
the neighborhood, and I hope to stop into
every business soon!
Tremont Community AIR Mural Project Update
On April 13th, Tremont Community AIR Mural Project
had its last public session at the Literary Cafe. We had
fun as always making art with our neighbors. We had
a packed house with some of our now tile-decoratingaddicted regulars, as well as several folks who were
happy to finally find the opportunity to make it to a session
and participate, just under the wire. Our tile count now
lies at 799, all created by our Tremont and Duck Island
neighbors and friends. Great job folks!!!
Work on mural now continues in Angelica Pozo’s
studio with two core groups of community members and
artists. First group, the Illustrators have been beautifully
depicting Historic Tremont images on tile in black and
white. We will have over 50 images on the wall when all
is said and done. The other core group, Art Crew helps
out with all other aspects of the mural, including but not Photo by Randy Norfus
limited to creating border tiles, and creating the broken
tile mosaic for the top, as well as actual installation, which is planned to start early in June
with a dedication set for June 21st. Stay tuned for more details on that.
Follow our progress on the group Facebook page. Many finished tile results are posted
there so take a peak:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TremontAIR/
Your Monthly Update from the GVV Bridge
Project Team
ODOT Shares Updated Plans for
Sideyard Park & Area Adjacent
to Towpath Trail:
ODOT and
the Cleveland Metroparks recently
visited several Tremont block
clubs to discuss updated plans for
the “Sideyard” park and hillside
adjacent to the Towpath Trail, near
Sokolowski’s University Inn.
The biggest change is to the area
formerly known as “Blueberry Hill”
which is bound by Sokolowski Way,
Abbey Avenue and the Towpath Trail.
While ODOT and the Metroparks
work on a maintenance agreement
for the area, the parks expressed
some concerns over maintainability
of the old plan and that the use of
blueberries could attract unwanted
animals to the area. The area has
instead been revised to include
native and non-invasive tree and
shrub species which will provide a
colorful and texture-filled pallet for
the area.
On the west slope, some
landscaping is likely to be installed
this year, but the bulk of plantings are
not anticipated to be complete until
2017, as the area will still be used to
host equipment.
The final piece of the Towpath is a
protective canopy under the Norfolk
Southern rail bridge which will be
complete in 2017. The Towpath
cannot open to the public until this is
complete.
Work at Abbey Avenue:
Soon, Tremonters should expect
short-term closures of Abbey Avenue
under I-90 as crews erect shoring
towers and repair pavement. A 10day closure of Abbey is expected in
June as crews erect steel overhead.
The detour is easy, simply use the
NEW West 14th connection to
travel under the new bridges and
connect with Fairfield and West
11th Street.
Additional Work in Other
Tremont Areas:
There is still some work to be done
adjacent to I-90 between Fairfield
and
Starkweather
Avenues.
Fencing is being replaced and
crews will plant trees and shrubs
in the area separating the homes
from I-90. Crews will also cover
graffiti and complete painting
of the overpasses including the
bridge columns and varied flags.
Finally, Starkweather and
Kenilworth will be paved between
West 14th Street and Scranton
Avenue.
Work
is
weather
dependent and will be scheduled
with other paving activities.
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: The “Sideyard”
park
includes
reconfigured
plantings, contoured landscaping
and an open lawn space. The area
formerly known as “Blueberry Hill”
(adjacent to Sokolowski Way,
Abbey Avenue and the Towpath
Trail) will now house a variety of
native, non-invasive trees and
shrubs.
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Professor Avenue, College Avenue, and Literary
Road are just a few examples of the historic roots
of Tremont. In the 1850’s, the neighborhood was
home to Cleveland University in an area known
as University Heights. Though the school has
closed and the area has been renamed, many local
businesses still pay homage to this foundation. This
is also the case with Ake’demik. A lifestyle store
opening early May at 2360 West 11th Street.
Cory and Cole Berger hope their store complements
the array of clothing stores and boutiques already in
Tremont. Ake’demik stands out in comparison in that
store items focus on men’s grooming and fashion.
Shoppers can find anything from clothing, leather
bags, and jewelry to mustache wax, beard oils, and
razors. Almost all of the brands carried are domestic
including Hudson Made New York and Beard Brand.
The store is not the first Berger family business
to set roots in Cleveland. Cory and Cole’s family
started Grover Musical Products circa 1922. Grover
has been a manufacturer and distributor for stringed
instruments ever since.
As customers walk in, they will notice the rustic/
industrial theme of the walls and, counters, and
tables. All of which were made in-house or locally.
One of the wall murals depicts the state of Ohio with
the phrase “Made in USA”. A mantra that represents
the items handpicked for Ake’demik.
Before becoming a Tremont resident, Cory was
part of an LA based clothing company. “That was
a great learning experience that gave me the bug
to do my own thing, “said Cory. His “own thing”
includes selecting the type of brands the store will
carry. “Our pieces are unique, have meaning, and
won’t be found in Sax or Nordstrom,” he continued.
Cole, who just moved back from Chicago, has been
the key to locking in vendors. “He’s been tenacious,
“said Cory. The two do extended research on vendors
before proposing partnerships. Most surprising to
the brothers has been the overwhelming response
from vendors. One watch brand out of Switzerland
has allowed Ake’demik to be the only US distributor.
Although this may sound like an expensive item,
everything in the store is meant to fit a young
professional’s budget. “We want our items to be
durable and quality, “said Cory.
Additional items in stock include hats, T-shirts,
and even a brand of wooden sunglasses.
Perhaps even more exciting is a line of bikes by
Urban Commuters out of San Francisco. The
shop will carry 8 bikes: Two men’s, two kid’s, and
two unisex. Cory and Cole plan to change store
options often. “We want customers to come in
every three months and see something new and
different, “said Cory.
Ake’demik is opening early May, but is also
planning a grand opening celebration in July.
Store hours are currently projected to Wednesday
through Sunday with hours that adjust depending
on other Tremont activities like the Farmers’
Markets and Walkabouts.
The Berger brothers look forward to a new
beginning in a new spring season. Paying
homage to the roots of Tremont while also filling a
neighborhood need will be the continuing mission
of Ake’demik.
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, Mark Pratt (216) 533-5612.
Safety Updates
Bi-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 Tremont Safety Committee at
[email protected].
Employment Guide
Tremont 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
Neighborhood Retail Assistance Program
The 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 Lease
Are 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. 113.
The Storefront Renovation Program
The 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 Matt Moss at 216-575-0920, ext. 113.
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Announcing
Tremont West’s
Storefront Incubator
Winner, Tidal Cool!
Tidal Cool is laying down roots in
Tremont, at 2406 Professor Avenue.
Opening May 1st, The Tidal Cool
boutique will open its doors to the
public, and will be stocked with items
handmade locally by fashion artist
Andrea Howell. Shop the new Spring/
Summer ‘16 Collection Cuba Libre: A
fusion of fashion, funk, and freedom!
Vibrant fabrics in bold prints marry
classic style in this Afro-Caribbean
journey. Within Cuba Libre you’ll find
a variety of fresh dresses, skirts, and
sportswear to satisfy your craving for the
sea. The boutique will be rounded out
with Tidal Cool staple items, including
Spring capes, ponchos, neckties,
belts and jewelry. Howell is member
of the Hildebrandt Artist Collective
and launched Tidal Cool as a full time
transient business in 2013.
Creating remarkable designs to fit
every occasion in life, Andrea Howell
is taking you on a journey around the
world with fashion label Tidal Cool.
Pulling inspiration from travel, nature,
and urban decay, each creation Andrea
composes, from clothing to henna art
and jewelry, is as bold and adventurous
as the designer herself. Howell’s love
for color and bold prints shines through
with her ingenuity for combining bright
fabrics and funky prints in fresh,
unexpected ways. Whether it’s a rich
silk brocade from Asia or a wax block
print from Africa, she believes we all
need more color in our lives. Join Tidal
Cool on a journey to embrace beauty in
the unexpected, from the resort to the
red carpet!
The Tremont Storefront Incubator
Program is a partnership with the
Hispanic Business Center, who will
be assisting Andrea on her business
financial and future planning throughout
the 10 month program. Stop by and
welcome Andrea to the neighborhood!
facebook.com/TidalCool
THREE TALL WOMEN
OPENS MAY 20 AT THE LIMINIS
THEATER.
FREE ADMISSION FOR TREMONTERS AT ALL
THURSDAY SHOWS.
Tremont’s resident professional theatre
company,
convergence-continuum
continues its 2016 Season with a
modern American classic, Edward
Albee’s THREE TALL WOMEN.
Our modern American classic for the
season earned a Pulitzer and three Best
Play awards for 1994. Edward Albee
has, in Three Tall Women, created a
masterwork which follows a 92-yearold woman’s reflections on her family,
now departed or estranged, and how it
has shaped her life and identity. The
three women are 92 years old, 52 and
26. At one point they are three different
women, but eventually they become the
same women at three different stages
of her life.
THREE TALL WOMEN opens Fri, May
20 and runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through
June 11 at the Liminis Theater, 2438
Scranton Rd. Tickets are $15 general
admission, $12 seniors (65+), $10
students.
Reservations and information at
convergence-continuum.org and 216687-0074.
Tremont residents are admitted free
for Thursday performances (May 26,
June 2 & 9). Call ahead to reserve a
seat!
THE LIMINIS THEATER
BUILDING IS FOR SALE!
PLEASE HELP CON-CON
BUY IT.
PLAY YOUR PART.
SAVE THE LIMINIS
THEATER.
convergence-continuum.org
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Block Club Happenings
“Block Club Happenings” is compiled by Tremont
West staff with direct input from Block Clubs.
Auburn-Lincoln Park
Block Club members gathered at Pilgrim Church Social Hall on April
18, Sara Thomas from the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center
presented an overview of “Cleveland Big Wheel Relay.” The event is
planned for June 25 from 2:00 – 5:00pm on W. 11th Street between
Kenilworth and Starkweather. Street closing/access plans were
discussed. All residents are welcome to attend this free event. John
McDonnell provided an update on Merchant Street Provisions and
Eatery located at W. 11th Street and Kenilworth. When it opens in
June it will be a market that will offer retail items and a sit-down
space for “grab and go” options, imported goods, wine, beer, bread,
cheese, produce and other items. Jocelyn Clemings of ODOT
shared updates on the landscaping refinements of the west slope
area and Side Yard Park adjacent to Annunciation Greek Orthodox
Church. ODOT is in negotiations for a long-term lease with the
Cleveland Metroparks who have agreed to maintain the new park
areas created by the new Inner Belt design. The entire project will
be done in June 2017. Cameras and lighting will be included in the
park areas. A safety update was provided by Sgt. Frank Woyma.
He asked members to report crime or quality of life issues. He asked
citizens to report suspicious activity from now through the Republican
National Committee (RNC) convention as professional protestors
will be arriving in the City and plan to disrupt activities. Members
were reminded to check the Safety Page of Tremont West’s web
site or the Auburn Block Club Facebook page at www.Facebook.
com/auburnblock club to keep updated on safety concerns and to
“turn lights on”, “put your junk in you trunk”, “don’t keep a quarter in
your cup” to discourage would-be criminals. All Block Club members
are invited to attend the block club’s Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon
cheering party on the tree lawn of the Lincoln Park Bathhouse on
Sunday, May 15 from 7:00am – 9:00am. Sherman DeLozier and folks
from the South Side will be joining us for the party! Scott Rosenstein
explained the TWDC election process and invited everyone to the
Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 19. Lynn McLaughlin Murray
explained the staggered terms of Board members. Announcements
included: 1205 Starkweather (AKA Theater Bldg./American Legion
Post) A Good Neighbor “Cooperation Agreement” was drafted and
forwarded to the property owner. There has been no response from
the property owner. Lynn McLaughlin Murray indicated that no new
action has been taken with the rezoning request at City Hall. And,
members are encouraged to participate in RiverSweep Clean-up
on May 7 from 9:00 am to noon and the Tremont Farmers’ Market
that returns to Lincoln Park on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 7:00pm. The
following candidates presented themselves for the Tremont West
Board of Directors’ Election: Kate Cardin (running for Board reelection), Ann Marie Riley (running for Board President), Vic Selig
(running for the Board), Lynn McLaughlin Murray (running for
Board re-election), and Richard Sosenko (running for Board reelection). Lynn Murray McLaughlin reported that TWDC will own the
residential structure next to the former Our Lady of Mercy. Future
use of this structure will be determined and all possibilities will
be brought back to the Block Club for input. She also stated that
“Walkabout Tremont” will debut on Friday, May 13. Scott Rosenstein
reviewed the retirement of Ward 3 Councilman Joe Cimperman and
appointment of Kerry McCormack. The new Councilman will stand
for re-election in November 2017. His contact information is 216664-2691 or [email protected]. He will visit the
Block Club this summer when Council is on its summer schedule.
Upcoming events are always listed in the “Inside Tremont” monthly
publication and on the TWDC website at www.tremontwest.org. The
next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 16 at 6:30 pm, at
Pilgrim Church hall.
Central Tremont
Central Tremont neighbors met on Monday, April 4th at The Spotted
Owl. We started the meeting off with a discussion with Robert
Hartshorn about the Walkabout Tremont, the revamped Tremont
ArtWalk that will be beginning on Friday, May 13th. Walkabout
Tremont will showcase all of the diverse cultural and retail amenities
in the neighborhood. It will take place the second Friday of every
month, but will span the entire weekend. Some ideas in the works are
having pop-up galleries for emerging artists, music, and decorative
lighting along commercial streets. If you’d like to get involved,
please contact Robert Hartshorn at [email protected].
Mark Pratt, Tremont West’s new Safety Coordinator and Property
Manager joined us to introduce himself. He and his family have lived
in the neighborhood for 5 years. Mark invited members to join the
Tremont Safety Committee at its next meeting on Monday, May 9th.
The committee meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30pm
at Tremont West. Members spoke with Mark regarding a variety of
safety issues, including a potentially abandoned car that has been
spotted in the block club, the status of Paul Duda’s campaign for
neighborhood security cameras, and the usefulness of footage from
private cameras that may have helped with the reduction of car
vandalisms by bb guns that have been taking place throughout the
west side. Mark pointed out that those interested in purchasing home
security cameras would do well to consider investing the extra $100
for HD cameras that can capture license plates and other details that
standard cameras cannot. Block club members also suggested a
positive PR campaign to counteract some of the negative newspaper
coverage regarding crime in the neighborhood. The 2016 RiverSweep
will take place on Saturday, May 7th this year. RiverSweep is Ohio’s
largest “done-in-a-day” cleanup. In the past, Central Tremont has
worked as a block club with students from the ICAN school to focus
on areas within the block club that need attention. Members voted
to work as a block club again this year. Members also discussed
featuring local businesses or residents in future issues of Inside
Tremont who help to beautify the neighborhood on a regular basis
outside of organized cleanup events. Members also discussed the
poor quality of postal service deliveries within the neighborhood,
and the need to unify and raise this concern with USPS, as those
who have acted individually have not gotten a response. Before
adjourning, members talked about creating a memorial dedicated
to resident Marc Dorsey, who recently passed away. Two ideas
proposed included a plaque on the fence surrounding the electrical
station at College and Professor, or plaques for the bike racks in
the area. Marc was instrumental in getting both projects completed
during his time as the Central Tremont Chair. We will make a decision
on this at May’s meeting. Join us for our next meeting on Monday,
May 2nd at 6:30pm at a TBD location. For more information on the
block club and its activities, please contact Co-Chairs Lynne Nowel
([email protected]) or Julie Goulis ([email protected]). Or call
Community Organizer Lindsay Smetana at 216.575.0920 x 102. You
can also learn more by visiting our Facebook page at www.facebook.
com/CentralTremont. We hope to see you in May!
Duck Island
The Duck Island Block Club met at St. Wendelin’s Parish rectory on
Tuesday, April, 5, 2016 and was called to order at 6:30pm by Co-Chair
Tyree Thompson. Absent were Co-Chair Cami Ross, Co-Secretary,
Alicia Hudson, and TWDC’s Scott Rosenstein. Special Guest, Mr. Kerry
McCormack, newly appointed Ward 3 Councilman introduced himself
to the block club and expressed his vision for the neighborhood and its
importance to Cleveland’s future development. This introduction led to a
discussion regarding safety concerns and some new safety issues that
were brought to the club’s attention by Amy Thompson. Officer Horvath
with the City of Cleveland’s Community Services Unit reviewed policies
and procedures regarding break-ins and other behavior affecting quality
of life. Both Tremont West Board member, LerVal Elva, and Tremont
West Executive Director, Cory Riordan were our guests as well. Ms. Elva
represented the Governance Committee and was there to address anyone
seeking to serve as a candidate for the TWDC Board of Directors. Mr.
Riordan addressed updates that affect Duck Island and the neighborhood
in general. Our final guest was Chad Kertesz of the Osbourne Capital
Group. The group is essentially proposing a change of use of the Industrial
Fasteners Building on Columbus Avenue. This was Mr. Kertesz’s initial
presentation. DIBC is expected to familiarize itself with the plan and
bring back any questions and comments affecting the neighborhood.
Old Business review included a reminder of the ongoing Ceramic Tile
Mural project; a reminder of the Cleveland Marathon and TWDC’s
Annual Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, May 19th. Lastly, Brian Hannon
presented an initiative suggesting that a resolution be put in place to keep
the historic right of way view of the west-side market clock from our Abbey
Avenue view. He has expressed his concern over development that may
lead to blocked views and congestion. Brian is seeking a resolution and
Inside Tremont
DIBC support asked for his petition. Attached to our agenda were a host
of upcoming events and projects affecting our neighborhood included the
annual RiverSweep clean-up which is to take place Saturday, May 7. The
very productive meeting adjourned approximately 8pm. Our next meeting
is Tuesday, May 3, 2016. We encourage our DIBC membership to bring
ideas and issues, as well as requests for speakers and guests to our
Co-Chairs. For more information about block club meetings and activities
please contact our Co-Chairs: Tyree Thompson- [email protected] and
Cami Ross- [email protected]. As always, Scott Rosenstein
at TWDC, 216-575-0920 ext [email protected] is
available for questions and comments too. Please “like” us on Facebook
– and please join us at our next business meeting, Tuesday, May 3rd,
6:30pm at the St. Wendelin Parish rectory.
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Lincoln Heights
The Lincoln Heights Block Club held its April meeting on Monday,
April 11th at the Cleveland APL. While many representatives from
the City of Cleveland were invited and committed to attend to update
us on infrastructure plans initially discussed at our November
meeting, Commissioner Rob Mavec from Traffic Engineering was in
attendance to discuss traffic issues in our service area. He explained
how new structures are now in place to grade for priority resurfacing
and the ways in which the protocol for the increase and distribution
of funds for these projects have changed and were removed from
councilmatic charge. There was a brief discussion regarding the
future bike lanes along Scranton road. No plans have been finalized
to date; the changes would likely occur during a resurfacing project
in the future. Dedicated lanes may be an option south of Branch Ave.
to Clark Ave., but most of Scranton Rd. would retain its parking or
center turn lanes. Many questions brought to Commissioner Mavec
would have best been answered by the Mayor’s Office of Capital
Projects whom was not in attendance. We may be able to anticipate
at least a center stripe on Barber once the weather has broken to
help with traffic flow in the wrong lane on that road since the halfpave done after the Water Department’s contractors performed some
work last summer. Our Membership is very thankful to the detail and
professionalism of Commissioner Mavec and his willingness to listen
to our issues. Road conditions left by Dominion contractors on West
18th Place have not yet been remediated. Representatives from
the Rite Aid Marathon gave us an overview on the route changes
this year. They asked that we call their office to advise if there are
special needs for certain areas along the route, and encouraged us
to come out and cheer on the runners. The marathon will be on May
15th and will affect our area mostly between 7 and 9am. Mailings
will be sent out to all residents well in advance, and “no parking”
signs along the route should be up the Monday evening prior to the
event. ODOT advised that the spring clean-up done each year in
anticipation of the marathon is finished. We were advised that once
the project is completed this fall, responsibility for maintenance of
specific areas will revert back to the City. Membership was given
a preliminary review of the site plans for the Scranton Townhomes
presented by Gusty Molnar, for a 10-unit townhome project. It was
suggested by the leadership that he reach out to residents in that
area that may not regularly attend our meetings to inform them of
the plans as well. This project is anticipated for an Action Item Vote
in the upcoming months. We heard updates from Josh Rosen and
Dick Grey on their development projects. A big thank you is due to
Sharon Harvey and the APL who lent us the space for this month’s
meeting! Their trap-neuter-release program has significantly lowered
the feral cat population and number of stray kittens brought into
the APL recently. There is a possibility that the lot to the East of
the existing parking lot may eventually be used to address issues
with limited parking, but they have no plans for the hill south of the
building at this time. They are also hoping to provide expanded lowcost veterinarian services in the future. On the other side of Willey,
Josh Rosen explained that he has been working to get the Willey/
Columbus hill cleaned up, located just west of the block club service
area. A City crew came out briefly the week before our meeting but
it doesn’t appear much clean-up occurred. Sargent Frank Woyma
from the 2nd District attended our meeting and updated us on the
dumping detail done recently, upcoming “quality of life” details, and
the recent bomb scare at West 14th. He advised us to be aware
of any suspicious activity, especially traffic in-and-out of empty
buildings that seems unusual, as the RNC nears and to report any
suspicious activity to the police. The new Safety Coordinator for
TWDC introduced himself to our group. Mark Pratt moved here five
years ago from Virginia and is a former State Trooper. He stated
that 34 individuals who have sprayed graffiti in our neighborhood
among other have been identified, with 24 charged and more yet to
be charged. Of those convicted, a crew will be formed to perform
abatement on the West side. Please report any graffiti sighting to
Mark to catalogue these for the crew. Be sure to join us at our May
meeting on May 9, 2016 at 6:00pm, at the Pilgrim Church (2nd
Floor Chapel). We have confirmation that new Ward 3 Councilman
Kerry McCormack has committed to attend. Keep an eye out for
postcards and flyers with more details about May’s agenda. Please
be sure to visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/
LHBlockClub/. For more information on upcoming meetings, minutes
and other block club activities, please email Chairperson Henry
Senyak at [email protected], or call Community Organizer Lindsay
Smetana at Tremont West at (216) 575.0920 x 102. We look forward
to seeing you in May!
Mentor Castle Clark/
Holmden Buhrer Rowley
On the first Wednesday of April, the HBR-MCC Block Club heard
from special guests, discussed safety concerns, finalized proposed
changes to the block club By-laws (voting May 4), and nominated
block club officers (voting May 4). It was a busy meeting. Our
own block club member, Richard Sosenko, spoke about the role
and responsibilities of the Tremont West Economic Development
Committee. Rich explained the committee mainly focuses on city
code compliance and land use variances. Particularly in the case
of variances, the Economic Development Committee gives great
consideration to the support or lack of support of the impacted block
club. As residents, variances and similar land-use decisions have
a real impact on how our blocks are developed. Rich encouraged
resident participation in all Tremont West committees, including
Economic Development. The block club heard about Tremont’s
resident theater company, convergence-continuum, and on their
“Play Your Part” capitol campaign to buy their own building. Special
Guests, Jim Smith & Lucy Bredeson-Smith gave an overview of
the cutting-edge work of the experimental theater, which has been
operating on Scranton Ave. for 15 years. The Tremont troupe is
trying to raise $200,000 to buy the building and renovate the third
floor for theater use. The Liminis, convergence-continuum’s building,
will go up for sale at the end of 2016. For more information on the
Play Your Part campaign, visit convergence-continuum.org or call
216.687.0074. The block club discussed safety concerns, including
a reminder to keep our eyes open for a car license-plate-switching
scheme discovered on our blocks, and we discussed a recent police
raid on W. 19th Street. HBR-MCC held its second review of our
block club By-laws. Some changes were rejected and some revised
to be put up for a full vote at our May 4 block club meeting. Lastly,
we nominated a slate of block club officers to be elected at our
May 4 meeting (don’t miss it!). May’s meeting will be Wednesday,
May 4 at 6:30pm at Zion Church (2716 West 14th St, park in
rear). If you have questions or would like more information on the
block club and its activities, please contact Co-Chairs, Joel Reynolds
([email protected]), Beverly Wurm (beverlywurm@
yahoo.com), 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 North
Our first business meeting of 2016 was held on Tuesday, March
22nd. We discussed RTA proposed service cuts in Tremont (we
were encouraged to sign petitions/write letters/e-mails encouraging
RTA to maintain service and to attend a Public Meeting at Tremont
Pointe Community Room in early April. We also recapped our block
club involvement with the Tremont Community Artist in Residence
ceramic tile mural project and shared more public opportunities for tile-making
for the mural project (many thanks to Metro North members, Angela and
Maria Guy, who have attended a number of public sessions and created many
beautiful tiles for the project). We also were encouraged to participate in the
annual RiverSweep clean-up – to take place in Tremont/Duck Island and other
city neighborhoods on Saturday, May 7th, 9am – 12 Noon. Contact Scott –
216.575.0920 X 106 for more info – or sign up at Lincoln Park that morning
(8:30am-9:00am). The Tremont Gardeners are hosting their annual Flower Sale
in Lincoln Park on Saturday, May 14th, 9am - till sold out. For more info, contact
Metro North’s own Sandy Smith at [email protected]. The Tremont West
Annual Meeting & Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, May 19th – and LerVal
Elva a representative of the Tremont West Governance Committee spoke to
us encouraging prospective Board candidates to serve a term on the Tremont
West Board of Directors. On the agenda for our late April meeting: Safety
and CourtWatch updates with our special guest, Mark Pratt, Tremont Safety
Coordinator. At the April meeting were are scheduled to meet with a number of
candidates seeking election to the Tremont West Board of Directors, who will
be seeking our support and our vote at the May Annual Meeting (see above).
Also on the schedule for late April was a Public Meeting for the Scranton/
Carter Road Reconstruction (Fairfield to Columbus Road). That meeting was
scheduled to introduce the project construction team to the public and to go
over traffic restrictions, construction sequencing and construction details. The
project limits are Scranton Road (Fairfield to Carter) and Carter Road (Scranton
to Columbus). The improvements planned include new concrete pavement
for both roadways, new driveways, new sidewalks, water line upgrades, new
drainage infrastructure and green stormwater solutions to address water quality.
The meeting was running concurrently with our block club meeting, so residents
could choose which one to attend, or leave the block club meeting to catch the
remainder of the Scranton/Carter Public Meeting.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 next business meeting on Tuesday, May 24th, 6:30pm, at the
ground floor meeting room of St. Michael Church.
North of Literary
The North of Literary (NOL) Block Club’s most recent meeting was April
19th at Press Winebar. Co-chairs Mike Williams and Sam Vozar began the
meeting confirming that the block club sent a letter of support for the Rite Aid
Cleveland Marathon, and a letter of concern to RTA regarding proposed service
cuts. Special guests Jocelynn Clemings and David Lastovka from the Ohio
Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Sean McDermott of the Cleveland
Metroparks provided additional updates on the inner belt bridge project. They
showed sketches of some minor changes to the plantings in the section of the
Towpath that will go under the bridge (formerly called Blueberry Hill) as well
as minor changes to the “Sideyard” Park. They confirmed that ODOT and
the Metroparks have an agreement in principle for the Metroparks to assume
maintenance of the park and landscaping around the bridge, with the details
being finalized. The block club passed a motion to approve and support the
proposed changes. Six candidates (Ann Marie Riley, Zora Saric Eizember, Lynn
McLaughlin Murray, Rich Sosenko, Kate Carden, and Vic Selig) for Tremont
West Development Corporation Board of Directors introduced themselves to the
block club and spoke about their candidacies. Scott Rosenstein provided details
about the TWDC Annual Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, May 19th, and everyone
was encouraged to attend. Deane Malaker graciously volunteered his front porch
on W. 10th Street & Thurman as the location for the NOL cheering section for the
Rite Aid Marathon to be held Sunday, May 15th, 7am – 9am. Members were also
encouraged to attend local eateries for Tuesdays in Tremont. Restaurants will
donate 10% of proceeds to Arts in August. Plans for the proposed new Calatrello/
Lineberger home on W. 10th Street were presented by NOL member, Fred
Calatrello along with Jeff Eizember of Arcform. After review and discussion of site
plans and variances needed, a motion of support to the Board of Zoning Appeals
was passed. For more information on our block club and activities, please
check out our Facebook page, or contact Co-Chairs, Sam Vozar – samvozar@
gmail.com - and Mike Williams [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, May 17th at 6:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you!
South of Jefferson
The April meeting of the South of Jefferson block club held at the Roosevelt
Post 58 began with a call to order and introductions. Block club Co-Chair Greg
Kobe updated the attendees on the new construction proposed for 2487/2489
West 7th Street (reviewed at the March meeting) and informed the group that
the builders and the neighboring property owners were happy with the revised
fence and driveway. Resident Scott Nagy also informed the block club that the
house dimensions were also reduced to accommodate parking. The review of
minutes resulted in an amendment regarding a carjacking sentencing being
change from “just outside the block club” to “just outside the neighborhood”. Mike
Koski gave a brief safety update followed by special guests Cleveland Police
officers Bill Mazer and Dave Schramm. Officer Mazer reported that two adults
were arrested in connection with the rash of broken car windows that plagued
the neighborhood in the previous months. A resident raised the ongoing issue of
cars speeding up Brayton Avenue during the morning hours. Rite Aid Cleveland
Marathon Course Director Howard Mack spoke to the block club on behalf of
the race set to run extensively through Tremont on Sunday, May 15th. Mack
stressed how popular the neighborhood has become among runners due to the
great turnout in onlookers and supporters in past years. Maps of the route were
provided to all attendees and notices are set to be delivered to all homes on
the streets that will be temporarily shut down. Street parking will be prohibited
from 2am until noon on the day of the race. Mack stated that runners through
the neighborhood will likely begin to come through at 7.30am and be gone by
9am. A vote of support was given to Mack and the Marathon by a margin of 8
in favor and one (1) opposed with concerns over possible disruption of access
to church services. SOJ is considering a location for a cheering station to be
determined at the May meeting. The block club was next joined by newly seated
Ward 3 Cleveland City Councilman Kerry McCormack. Councilman McCormack
gave a brief autobiography and stressed how thrilled he was to be representing
the ward. He encouraged residents to reach out to him with any concerns. He
also gave out cards with his contact info – 216.664.2691 – kmccormack@
clevelandcitycouncil.org. In an update on the Tremont Community Mural project,
Greg Kobe reported that 731 ceramic tiles have been completed on the way to
the goal of 850 tiles. Cuts to RTA service and the 81 bus line that serves Tremont
were the next topic of discussion. Scott Rosenstein reported that the turnout
for the RTA community forum hosted at Tremont Pointe was poorly attended by
residents. Councilman McCormack stated that City Council passed a resolution
opposing the elimination of the loops providing service to public housing and
pointed out that the state funding cuts to public transit are the main culprit in the
fare hikes and service cuts proposed by RTA. TWDC board member and SOJ
member, Kate Carden, reintroduced herself to the block club and asked for their
support in the upcoming elections for the Tremont West Board of Directors on
Thursday, May 19th at the Tremont West Annual Meeting & Dinner. Carden has
served on the board for two years and said she looks forward to continuing to
be a resource for the neighborhood. The final order of business was nominating
Co-Chairs and Secretaries to serve the block club. A big thanks was extended to
Brian Bellomo for his years of service to the block club as a very dedicated block
club CO-Chair! Greg Kobe was re-elected Co-Chair and Deborah Smith was
newly elected Co-Chair. Tim Harrison was re-elected and Randi Zubin was newly
elected to serve as Co-Secretaries. Thanks as well to Bridget Mundy who served
as a Co-Secretary this past year! Congratulations to the elected officers for 2016
– and many thanks to outgoing officers for their service! Community Involvement
Manager Scott Rosenstein gave a brief overview of upcoming events including
RiverSweep clean-up (May 7th), Zion Church Flower Sale (May 7th) and the
resumption of the Tremont Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays in Lincoln Park before
the meeting was adjourned. Please join us for our next meeting on Tuesday,
May 10th, 7pm, at the upstairs meeting room of Roosevelt Post 58.
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival
The dates for the 18th
annual Festival will be Saturday & Sunday, September 17 – 18, 2016 in Lincoln
Park. Festival Manager, Scott Rosenstein, submitted a grant application on
behalf of the Festival for project support to the Ohio Arts Council. Residents Bob
Bucklew and Mark Pratt defended our grant application in an interview with a
panel of Neighborhood Connections for programming in our Children’s & Youth
Village. Our thanks to Bob and Mark! Let’s hope for good news on these grants
this Summer! Artist’s applications and Vendor applications (Community, Cultural,
Food) are available through the Festival website – www.tremontartsfestival.com,
or by request by e-mail – [email protected] Check them out! A reminder
that the deadline for visual artist applications is coming up on Wednesday, June
8th by 5 P.M. For more information please contact Festival Manager, Scott
Rosenstein, at 216.575.0920 X 106 or e-mail [email protected].
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Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon Comes to
Tremont and Duck Island on May 15th
The Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon/Half
Marathon is coming to Duck Island and Tremont!
On Sunday, May 15th, between the hours of
7:00 am and 9:00 am - thousands of runners
plus fans and volunteers will be out and about
experiencing first hand what welcoming and
energetic neighborhoods we have in Tremont
and Duck Island. We welcome residents,
business owners, churches and civic institutions
to be actively involved in the event.
Cleveland Ward 3 Councilman Kerry
McCormack follows in the tradition of his
predecessor, Councilman Joe Cimperman,
in working with Cleveland Marathon and
Community Development staff from several
neighborhoods as well as neighborhood
volunteers to make race day exciting and fun.
Councilman Kerry McCormack and Tremont
West staff have a great desire to see people out
cheering on the runners, hosting water stands,
providing entertainment and music, etc the
morning of the race.
The route brings runners, fans and volunteers
to Duck Island and to both Ward 3 and Ward 14
Tremont then on to Ohio City:
• From Lorain Avenue/Carnegie Avenue to
W. 20th Street
• W. 20th Street to Abbey Avenue
• Abbey Avenue to W. 11th Street
• W. 11th Street to University
• University to West 10th Street
• West 10th Street to Literary Road
• Literary Road to West 7th Street
•
•
•
•
•
West 7th Street to Jefferson Avenue
Jefferson Avenue to Tremont Avenue
Tremont Avenue to Starkweather Avenue
Starkweather Avenue to Scranton Road
Scranton Road to Train Avenue
Road closures in Duck Island and Tremont
along the course route will run from 6:15am and
last until approximately 30 minutes after the last
participant – in many areas by 9:15am.
We hope you’ll come out to cheer on the runners
along the entire route through Duck Island and
Tremont. Particular areas of activity along the
route include:
•
Duck Island - Lorain and W. 20th – water
station, cheering area – Mile 4 - Runners
from 7:21am – 8:19am
•
Tremont – West 10th & Thurman – street
cheering area, block party, “unofficial” water
station – Mile 5 – Runners from 7:25 –
8:21am
•
Tremont – Starkweather between W. 11th
& W. 14th – Lincoln Park Baths Lofts & The
South Side – street cheering area, music,
coffee - Mile 6 - Runners from 7:33 – 9:00
am
•
Tremont – Pilgrim Church/El Calvario
Church, Starkweather and W. 14th –street
cheering area, St. Augustine Signing Choir
– Mile 6 - Runners from 7:34 – 9:00 am
• Tremont – Starkweather & Scranton – street
cheering area, brunch, coffee - Mile 6.5 Runners from 7:35 – 9:00 am
For information on neighborhood parties along
the route, visit http://www.clevelandmarathon.
com/Neighborhood_Parties/
For info on Tremont restaurants, and
specials for runners, check out http://
www.clevelandmarathon.com/Tremont_
Restaurants/
To get involved in Tremont and Duck
Island, contact Scott Rosenstein at Tremont
West – 216.575.0920 X. 106 – or e-mail
[email protected]
Interesting Facts
Here are some fun facts about the Rite Aid Cleveland
Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K.
•
Event is one of the 50 oldest marathons in the
country
•
Number of years for Cleveland Marathon: 38
•
Number of running shoes expected to pound
the streets of Cleveland on May 17: 40,000 +
fans and volunteers
•
Number of 12 oz. water bottles used on race
day: 21,000
•
Average mile time for the marathon winner: 5
minutes, 36 seconds per mile
•
Number of 5 oz. cups used on the course
throughout race: 165,000
•
Number of bananas expected to be eaten by
runners: 17,500
•
Gallons of PowerAde used on course during
race: 3,230
•
Number of cookies expected to be eaten by
runners: 14,400
•
Number of portable restrooms throughout the
course: 138
•
Number of people over 65-years-old to finish
the full 26.2 mile marathon in 2011: 25
•
Oldest male runner in 2011 was 78 and oldest
female runner was 75
•
Youngest male runner in 2011 was 14 and
youngest female runner was 14 (marathon
only)
Tickets to the 2016 Tremont Trek
Home Tour on Sale
Planning for the 2016 Tremont Trek Home Tour is well underway. The tour is set for Saturday,
June 18th, with the pre-party starting at 4 p.m. at the South Side restaurant and bar’s outdoor event
space, 2207 W 11th St. For ticket information and to keep up with details on the Trek, visit our new
website at http://tremonthometrek.com/.
This year’s trek will include 6 beautiful Tremont homes along with plenty of food and drink. Eleven
Tremont restaurants are cooking up fabulous dishes at each of the homes and the pre-party. To
learn about the houses included this year and information on the food and drink, please follow our
blog at http://tremonthometrek.com/. We will post Trek details here as they come available. More questions? Email the Home Trek
committee at [email protected] or call Denise Kadilak at 216 251 0716.
Net profits from Trek are used to support micro grants to support efforts to improve the Tremont neighborhood. Last year almost
$15,000 was awarded to 5 different projects. The deadline for grant requests is June 1st.
Each year the Tremont Trek Home Tour awards grants to the people, causes & organizations working to improve the quality of life
for residents, visitors and businesses in our neighborhood. The majority of the monies given out (55%) each year are designated for
transformational projects that will have a long-term impact on the community and the reminder (45%) provide support to on-going
programs & events and smaller initiatives.
Tremont Trek Grant Opportunity
More than $100,000 has been given out since Trek started in 2002 including more than $13,000 in grants given out last year to:
Arts in August ($2,000), Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival ($2,500), monies to repair a garden shed and provide seed money for
tools and insect hotels for the W. 14th Street Garden ($745); Cleveland
MetroParks ($7,850) to build, install & maintain a info kiosk/water station
at the Towpath trailhead near University Road which will be installed after
the Innerbelt Bridge construction is complete this fall.
Roosevelt Post 58’s Commander, Terry Zacharyj, has
If you have a project that you believe merits considering for a grant,
been elected to highest office in the Ohio Polish Legion
you
can find the funding guidelines and an application form on the
of American Veterans; Department of Ohio, PLAV State
Trek
website: www.tremonthometrek.com. Deadline for submissions is
Commander. He will serve this 2 year term with Gayle
June 1st by 5 pm (mailed or dropped off at TWDC’s offices).
Gilmore, who was elected the Department of Ohio PLAV
Roosevelt Post 58
Ladies Auxiliary President. Gayle is a member of Pulaski
Post 32 located in Akron Ohio. The Polish Legion of
American Veterans, which has 74 Post Nationwide and 8
in Ohio was founded in 1927 and dedicated in helping all
hospitalized veterans and their families through financial
and volunteering support. Post 30 located on Starkweather
Ave, also in Tremont, is also part of the Polish Legion
of American Veterans. Other Posts in the area include
Post 13, Slavic Village, Post 31 on East 200th, Post 157,
GarfieldHts.andPost164inWarrenOhio.Newmembers
welcome. You do not have to be of Polish descent to belong
tothisfineveteransfraternalorganization.
The Cleveland Department of Aging
Presents the 27th Annual
SENIOR DAY
Friday, May 27, 2016
Cleveland Public Hall
500 Lakeside Avenue
10 a.m. – Information Fair
11 a.m. – Program
Noon – Lunch
12:30 p.m. – Entertainment
ALL seniors invited to attend
this FREE event.
TV 20
We Are Cleveland!
For more information call (216) 664-2833
www.cleveland-oh.gov/aging
RiverSweep
2016 is
Saturday,
May 7th
RiverSweep is Ohio’s largest
done-in-a-day cleanup effort.
Each year, on the Saturday
before Mother’s Day, local
businesses,
schools
and
individuals team up to clean our
shared backyard. Meet Tremont
West in Lincoln Park at 9am!
•
•
RiverSweep
2016
will
happen from 9am to 12noon
on Saturday May 7th.
In 2015, 919 volunteers
removed over 54 tons of
trash, including 389 tires!
Volunteers must sign a waiver
before they participate—http://
canalwaypartners.com/events/
riversweep/ - additional waivers
will be available at your clean
site location. Children under the
age of 16 must have the waiver
signed by an adult. The first 700
volunteers will receive a free
t-shirt- all will get gloves and
bags. To become more involved
please see the list of clean-up
sites below:
Tremont
Train Avenue
The Flats East
The Flats West
Morgana Run
Canal Basin
West Creek
Big Creek/Lower Harvard
Millcreek
Johnston Mill Run
Please join us for the
celebratory luncheon following
the RiverSweep event from
Noon-2pm.
Directions
to
the celebratory lunch will be
available at your clean sites on
May 7th.
For more information, call
Kathy at 216-520-1825 or e-mail
[email protected]
To volunteer in Tremont and
Duck Island, contact Scott
at Tremont West—216-5750920 X106 or by e-mail—
scottrosenstein@tremontwest.
org.
A Safety
Reminder
from your
Tremont
West Safety
Committee
Remember to...
PUT YOUR JUNK IN
YOUR TRUNK!
Car break-ins are crimes
of opportunity. Protect
yourself by removing
items from plain view.
Put your valuables in
the trunk or other out-ofsight spot.
Such as...
Purses, backpacks,
shopping bags, even if
they are empty.
Computers, phones,
GPS, IPod, dash-cams,
etc.
Even the cords and
mounts for devices.
Tools.
Loose change and other
money.
Anything of possible
value.
Before parking your car,
take a moment to look
around your vehicle.
Tuesdays in Tremont Benefits to support
Arts in August!
2016 Schedule of Events:
May 3rd
Prosperity Social Club
1109 Starkweather
May 10th
The Southside
2207 West 11th
May 17th
Tremont Tap House
2572 Scranton Road
May 24th
Press Wine Bar
2221 Professor
May 31st
Civilization
2366 West 11th
June 7th
Crust
1020 Kenilworth
June 14th
Lucky’s Cafe
777 Starkweather
June 21st
Parallax
2179 West 11th
June 28th
Ty Fun Thai Bistro
815 Jefferson
July 5th
The Clark Bar
1201 Clark
July 12th
Grumpy’s Cafe
2621 West 14th
Cleveland Public Theatre’s STEP
on Friday, August 5th at 7pm
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival
on Saturday & Sunday, August 6th and
7th at 7pm
Inlet Dance Theatre
on Thursday, August 11th at 8:30pm
GroundWorks DanceTheater
on Friday, August 12th at 8:30pm
Verb Ballets
on Saturday, August 13th at 8:30pm
Paul Ferguson, artistic director, leads
the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra (CJO);
presented in partnership with Arts
Renaissance Tremont
on Friday, August 19th at 7pm
Cleveland Opera Theater
on Saturday, August 20th, 7pm
More Performances to be announced
soon!
Baseball registration is now open!
Deadline is May 6
We have coed divisions for kids
ages 4 to 12. Season starts late
May and will end late July. Teams
practice once a week and play
games on Saturday at fields on the
near west side of Cleveland.
Visit tremontwest.org to register!
Coaches Needed. Please consider
donated 4 to 5 hours a week to
couch the children of
the Near West Side!
Arts in August is presented in partnership by Tremont West
Development Corporation, LAND Studio, Cleveland Public
Theatre and Councilman Kerry McCormack, Ward 3.
Tremont West partners each year with our Ward 3 Councilman, now Kerry McCormack, LAND Studio and Cleveland
Public Theatre to present free professional dance, theatre and music in Lincoln Park with free admission to the public
during the month of August. This would not be possible without the support of our sponsors including our local small
businesses. Please join us in eating out on Tuesdays to support Arts in August. These Tremont businesses will
be donating 10% of their sales to assist in providing Arts in August to the Tremont community this coming summer.
Thank you to all of the participating businesses including April’s hosts: The Flying Monkey Pub, Dante, The Rowley
Inn and Fat Cats and we’ll see you all out on Tuesdays!
Help Merrick (Rock the) House!
Join us for
80’s
tribute of
concert
with
A Benefit for Merrick House on Friday, May 20th, 7-11pm
atanthe
House
Blues. Cleveland’s
Breakfast Club,
merrickhouse.org for tickets and more
information.
w w w . t r e m o n t w e s t . o r g
featuring Paul Sidoti. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
with a silent auction, cash raffle, drinks, and fun.
All proceeds benefit Merrick House.
Block Club Meetings
Buy Tickets Today:
Duck Island
5/2/16 at Jefferson Library @ 6:30pm
$25.00 General Admission
5/3/16 at St. Wendelin’s Rectory @ 6:30pm
Holmden-Buhrer-Rowley
$65.00
VIP Seating
5/4/16 at Zion Church @
6:30pm
Central Tremont
Mentor-Castle-Clark
LincolnMay
Heights
Friday,
20, 2016
7:00
p.m.
11:00
p.m.
South of Jefferson
Special Events
Arts Renaissance Tremont
Sunday, May 1st, 3pm
at Pilgrim Church (See ad on page 2.)
Tremont Farmers’ Market
(includes drink tickets & valet parking)
Tuesdays, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
5/4/16 at Zion Church
@ 6:30pm
Tuesdays in Tremont
House of Blues, Cleveland
Available
for purchase
on the House of Blues website,
5/9/16 at Pilgrim
Church
@ 6:00pm
5/3-Prosperity
Social Club, 5/10-The South Side,
or
by
calling
Merrick
House
at
216.771.5077
308 Euclid Avenue
5/10/16 at Post 58 @ 7pm
5/17-Tremont Tap House, 5/24-Press Wine Bar &
Auburn-Lincoln
Parkthe) House Cash Raffle
Merrick (Rocks
Ticket Price: $20 or 6 for $100
North
of Literary
First prize: $1,500 • Second prize: $750 • Third prize: TV
5/16/16
at Pilgrim
Sponsored
by: Church @ 6:30 pm
5/17/16 at Press @ 6:30pm
Winners need not be present to win
Clark Scranton
www.clarkscranton.weebly.com
Metro North
Visit www.merrickhouse.org for more information.
5/24/16 at St. Michael’s Church @ 6:30pm
Other Committee Meetings
5/31-Civilization (See above for details.)
RiverSweep
Saturday, May 7th, 9am in Lincoln Park
Zion Church Flower Sale
Saturday, May 7th, 8:30am-12pm at Zion UCC
Walkabout Tremont
Friday, May 13, 6-9pm,
www.walkabouttremont.com (See front page for details.)
Tremont Gardeners Flower Sale
Saturday, May 14th, 9am till sold out
TWDC Executive Cmt.
5/3/16 at TWDC Conference Room @ 6pm
TWDC Ad Hoc Arts Committee
5/4/16 at TWDC Conference Room @ 6pm
TWDC Economic Development Cmt.
5/5/16 at TWDC Conference Room @ 6pm
TWDC Safety Cmt.
5/9/16 at TWDC Conference Room @ 6:30pm
2nd District Police Community Relations
5/10/16 at Applewood Center @ 7pm
TWDC Board of Directors
5/19/16 at Annunciation @ 7pm
Tremont History Project
5/21/16 at Jefferson Library @ 10am
TWDC Ad Hoc Fundraising Cmt.
TBD.
Tremont Greek Festival
Friday-Monday, May 27th-30th (See front page.)
TWDC Nominating Committee
TBD.
Save the Dates:
TWDC Finance Cmt.
Meets Bi-Monthly. Call TWDC for next meeting.
Friends of Clark Field
TBD. Please call Bev at 610-6810.
TWDC Code of Regulations Cmt.
TBD.
Cleveland Lions Club (Dinner Included)
TBD.
Show Your Stuff (Neighborhood Wide Yard Sale)
June 12th (call 216-575-0930, ext. 108 to be on the map!)
Tremont Gardeners
TBD.
Healthy Cooking Demo - Sat., June 25th (p. 2)
Friends of Tremont School
Please call Lindsay, 216-575-0920, ext. 102
Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon
Sunday, May 15th, 7-9am (See page7 for details.)
Tremont West Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 19th, 6pm-Dinner, 7pm-Meeting
Merrick [Rock the] House
Friday, May 20th, 7-11pm (See above for details.)
Senior Day (Fri., May 27th, 10am, p. 7)
Historic Church Tour - June 4th (p. 2)
Tremont Trek- June 18th (p. 7)
Tremont Flea - June 11th
Tremont Safety Fest - June 28th (p. 2)
Taste of Tremont - July 10th (p. 3)
Arts in August - Weekends in August (above)
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival - Sept. 17th &
18th (p. 3)