Ward 11 News - Cleveland City Council

Councilwoman Dona Brady
Winter 2015-2016
9th Annual Halloran Ice Show
Friday, February 12, 2016 @ 6:00 pm
Do you have an evil side? This winter at Halloran Ice
Skating Rink, they sure do! Come and see your favorite
Villains on ice at this season’s annual Ice Show extravaganza.
Captain Hook, Cruella de Vil, the Grinch and Catwoman,
just to name a few, will be on the ice to perform for you!
Characters will be brought to life this season and you won’t
want to miss it!
Center Manager Mallory Daney and her staff are ready
and excited to show off all the hard work they have done
with the children this season. The show will feature
performances by the skaters in Halloran’s Free Learn to Skate
program. So come out and support our community and our
skaters for all the practice and effort they put into another
great ice show for you this year! This show is sure to go
down in history as a fun and fantastic time, don’t miss it!
More Halloran Activities!
Halloran has much to offer the youth
in our community. Sign up your children
for the FREE Youth Hockey Program
and FREE Learn to Skate Programs.
FREE after school meals for school age
children are also available Monday thru
Friday from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Open skate
times are Monday thru Friday from 3-4:30,
Fridays from 6-7:30 and Saturdays 3-5pm.
New this year…the first Friday of the
month a live DJ will be playing favorites
for skaters during the 6-7:30 session! For
more information, call Halloran Ice Skating
Rink at 664-4187.
Cudell Recreation Center offers many programs FREE to residents!
Come on in and work out in the Fitness
Room at Cudell Recreation Center! Why
pay fees at private clubs when Cudell has
the latest state-of-the-art equipment right
in your neighborhood. The facility offers 5
treadmills, 3 exercise bikes and 2 elliptical
machines.
Cudell also has new locker rooms, a
scale and has expanded its weight room
equipment so you can get your winter
exercise and cardiac workout, build and tone
your muscles and make new friends. The
rooms are open Monday – Friday from 12:00
– 7:30 and Saturdays 10:00 am – 5:30 pm.
In addition, registration has begun for
boys and girls Basketball leagues ages 4-7,
8-11, 12-14 and 15-17. Cudell also offers
Judo, Boxing, Cooking Classes and Girl
Scouts.
Don’t forget Learn to Swim for beginners
and advanced as well as Aquacise programs
are also offered throughout the week.
So visit Cudell Recreation Center and take
advantage of everything that this fabulous
facility has to offer. For more information,
call the center at 664-4137.
Y Music Seeking
Musicians Ages 13-21
Restoration
Underway
Cudell Fine Arts Center Celebrates
99 Years of Neighborhood History
and Service
This year’s 2015 Y Music Contest finalist was local
resident, Samuel Nunoo, an honor student at Bard
Early College.
Samuel began his musical training at the age of 7 at the
Cleveland School of the Arts. He attended the prestigious
Interlochen Music Summer Camp and studied piano at the
Cleveland Music Settlement School. Samuel was selected
based on his talent and commitment to learn other music
styles. Over the summer Samuel and the other Y Music finalists
rehearsed weekly at the MadPro Audio sound stage on West
117th and performed with visiting professional musicians and
a voice coach. The finalists performed a medley of jazz, swing
and original music on keyboards before a live audience at the
Halloran Music concert sponsored by Westown Community
Development Corporation, Councilwoman Dona Brady and
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Y Music was launched to identify
emerging young musicians and provide workshops and
rehearsals on a professional sound stage.
Students who want to compete in the 2016 Y Music
Call For Artists, can download the information at
www.westowncdc.org or contact Phyllis Rivera at
216-215-8881. Completed applications and supporting
materials must be received by the Westown Community
Development Corporation, 10313 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, Ohio
44111, no later than February 5, 2015. To view the 2015
Y Music Program winners visit Facebook (www.facebook.com/
YMusicfund) or Youtube (http://youtu.be/tI8Jbbfm7tg).
In May 2015, Councilwoman Dona Brady,
Westown Community Development and
Cleveland Restoration Society partnered
with Mayor Frank Jackson’s Administration
and developed a plan to restore the exterior
facade of the Cudell Fine Arts Center (CFA).
The community thanks Mayor Jackson for
recognizing the importance of the Historic
Center.
Once the home of Ohio Governor Frank
Cudell, the Cudell Fine Arts Center located
at the corner of Detroit and West Boulevard
also served as the gathering place for west
side music, art and garden enthusiasts. It
is the first recreation center in Cleveland
devoted to Arts & Crafts Centers and one of
a very few in the country, the site included a
garden center and served as a garden club
for western Cuyahoga and beyond.
Frank Cudell was an architect who also
designed the Perry Payne Building, The
Masonic Temple and St. Joseph’s Church. In
1916 his niece built the clock tower on the
grounds in his memory and it was presented
to the City in 1917.
The site was opened as a Crafts center
in 1939 and hundreds of residents were
Center Manager Pam Griffith is a creative force at the CFA Center.
Councilwoman Dona Brady looks on as restoration begins at the CFA Center.
The Prayer Fence designed by students to deliver messages of hope and peace.
participating in art classes such as drawing,
painting, woodcraft, soap carving,
photography, model airplane building &
ceramics and later included metal crafting &
jewelry. Due to demand, classes were later
added in the barn behind the main structure.
Today Cudell Fine Arts continues to serve area
families and children with a full schedule of
after school ceramic, art and special projects.
This summer students of various ages
designed the Prayer Fence, an art installation
constructed of natural wood branches and
fibers to deliver handwritten messages
of hope and peace to the neighborhood,
community and the world.
To reward the students that frequent the
center, Pam Griffth, Center Manager with
support from her advisory board, opened the
Kids Store on the second floor where children
can earn credits for community service and
art projects. Pam is seeking donations of
gently worn winter coats, hats, gloves and
sweaters for children and teens – drop off
items Monday through Friday, noon until
5:00 pm. For more information, please call
216-664-4183.
Councilwoman Dona Brady and
Westown Community Development
Welcome Neighborhood
Family Practice’s New Office
The newest Neighborhood Family Practice Community Health Center (NFP) opened
last month at the corner of West 117th and Lorain Avenue. Neighborhood Family Practice
has been delivering high quality primary healthcare services to individuals and families on
Cleveland’s near west side for more than 30 years and is dedicated to partnering with the
community for everyone’s best health. This marks the fifth office located on Cleveland’s near
west side and is a testament to the organization’s commitment to fulfilling their mission to
serve Cleveland neighborhoods.
Melanie Golembiewski, MD and the staff of medical assistants, nurses, patient advocates,
and behavioral health professionals are providing patient care at the new health center.
NFP accepts Medicaid, Medicare and all insurances. Financial assistance is also available.
Known for delivering high quality care, NFP is accredited by the Joint Commission for
Healthcare Organizations and is recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home from the
National Center for Quality Assurance. To schedule an appointment at the NFP West 117th
location (same day appointments available), call 216-367-1004.
(Left to Right): Shanna Gnew, RN, NFP W 117th Community Health Center; Cameron Helmick, NFP Patient and
Community Partner; Melanie Golembiewski, MD, NFP W. 117th Community Health Center; Jean Polster, CEO,
Neighborhood Family Practice; Councilwoman Dona Brady, Ward 11; Toinette Parrilla, former Director, Department
of Public Health; Rose Zitiello, Executive Director, Westown Community Development Corporation; Tom Gill, Board
President, Neighborhood Family Practice; Erick Kauffman, MD, CMO, Neighborhood Family Practice.
Congratulations First District Award Recipients!
Patricia Massey, Patrick Shannahan and Officer Charles Russell
Each year 1st District Commander
Thomas McCartney recognizes
residents and police officers for
outstanding contributions to our
community.
This year Patricia Massey and Patrick
Shannahan received Community Relations
Plaques and Officer Charles Russell
received the Cleveland Police Foundation
Community Service Award in addition to
the Commander’s Letter Award.
On behalf of Councilwoman
Dona Brady and all of the residents of
Ward 11, we thank you for your dedication
to keeping our neighborhoods safe!
(Left to Right): Ward 11 Outreach Coordinator,
Don Walsh; Safety Director Michael McGrath;
Mayor Frank Jackson; Patricia Massey; Commander
Thomas McCartney; Patrick Shannahan; Officer
Charles Russell; Councilwoman Dona Brady and
Chief Calvin Williams.
Money Saving Assistance
Programs
(All programs are subject to eligibility qualifications)
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)
EHEAP (Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program)
PIPP Plus (Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus)
Dial 216-518-4014
Cleveland Housing Network offers programs to help
you catch up on past-due utility bills, address a shut-off
crisis, and establish affordable monthly payment plans.
HWAP/Cleveland Housing Network
Housewarming Program
Dial 1-888-377-3774 ext. 2
Dominion Gas customers who qualify for HEAP also
qualify for the Housewarming Weatherization Program.
The program includes a heating inspection, and repair
if necessary, attic and sidewall insulation, and energy
education to reduce your bill. Homeowners or renters
may apply. Check online for an application at
www.chnnet.com/weatherization.aspx. Faxed
applications cannot be accepted.
Cleveland Division of Water Affordability
Program Water Discount (WAP)
Dial 1-888-901-1222 or 216-774-2342
The Affordability Program may give you a 40% discount off
your quarterly water bill. You must be the deeded
homeowner and occupant between the ages of 18-64
years old. All applications will be processed through
Cleveland Housing Network.
Water Bill and Waste Collection Discounts
Dial 216-664-3130
Seniors age 65 and older and adults with disabilities
qualify for special discounts on their water bills. If you
are eligible for the Water Division’s Homestead program,
then you automatically qualify for a reduction on the
city’s waste collection fee. If you would like additional
information about the Water Division’s senior utility
discount programs, please contact the customer service
department.
Homestead Exemption Dial 216-443-7050
This is a property tax reduction program for qualifying
Cleveland CityLIFT
Down Payment Assistance for
Cleveland homebuyers
Cleveland CityLIFT, a housing program
that offers down-payment assistance to
Cleveland home buyers, is providing up to
$15,000 to people who qualify.
The down-payment assistance is offered
to those whose collective incomes of the
household are at or below 120 percent of
the median household income in Greater
Cleveland.
That means a family of four could have
an annual income of up to $79,300, and still
qualify.
homeowners. To qualify, you must be at least 65 years of
age or totally and permanently disabled; own and occupy
your home (having your name on the deed or estate) as of
January 1 in year of application. Applications are available
from the auditor’s office beginning the first Monday in
January until the first Monday in June. In 2015 individuals
65 and over will be affected with an income guideline.
Free Tax Preparation Dial 2-1-1
Avoid costly tax preparation fees and collect the
Earned Income Tax Credit! You can schedule a private
appointment. Open year-round to low and moderate
income families.
Energy Efficient Refrigerators Available
Dial 1- 888-377-3774, Ext. 1
If you think your refrigerator is an energy hog, or your
electric bills are too high, you may qualify for free
assistance through several electric conservation programs
offered through the Cleveland Housing Network. These
programs are made available to low-income households
through Ohio’s Electric Partnership Program (EPP),
Cleveland Public Power (CPP) and First Energy (CEI).
If you are a homeowner or renter and you meet basic
eligibility requirements, CHN will send an auditor to your
home to monitor electric usage. If the audit shows need,
you can qualify to receive some or all of the following:
• Compact fluorescent light bulbs (in high use
areas only)
• Refrigerator and/or freezer replacement
(if old appliance is deemed inefficient)
• Energy-saving education to reduce utility bills
Neighborworks America, a national
organization focused on affordable housing,
is distributing the money through the local
non-profit Neighborhood Housing Services of
Greater Cleveland (NHS).
Assistance is not limited to first-time
home buyers. But the home must be within
the city limits of Cleveland.
For more information about the CityLIFT
program, visit www.nhscleveland.org or call
216-458-4663.
Free & Installed Smoke Detectors
Courtesy of Cleveland Firefighters and the Red Cross
Protect your family and your home by taking advantage of
this important safety program provided by the Red Cross
and our Cleveland firefighters.
There is no income eligibility requirement and the
detectors and installation are FREE! Simply call
Operation Save-a-Life at 216-361-5535 to request
your smoke detectors today.
Your neighborhood firefighters will contact you to make
an appointment to install them. Councilwoman Brady
encourages you to take advantage of this valuable program –
smoke detectors do save lives!
Councilwoman Dona Brady
601 Lakeside Avenue • Room 220 • Cleveland, OH 44114
Winter Snow Removal Policy
Snow and Ice Control: During a snow and ice event,
service is provided to the primary main/secondary
thoroughfares throughout the City. Service is provided
until the primaries are fair but passable allowing for
service to the residential streets as soon as possible. As the drivers report conditions
are fair and passable and the supervisors verify conditions, management orders trucks
into servicing residential streets based on conditions. The goal is to service all streets
within 24 to 72 hours after the event ends depending on the actual amount of snowfall.
Residents that normally park on the street should find off-street parking in advance of
a significant snow event and before snow bans are enforced so that plows can service
the entire width of their street – curb-to-curb. This will not only keep cars from being
buried under plowed snow but it will also create a clear path for emergency vehicles
For more information or to report hazardous snow conditions
on your street, call 664-2510.
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Ward 11 Councilwoman Dona Brady
and Westown Community Development
Corporation are setting an example with
their commitment to meet city standards
for funding of public art installations in
the Westown neighborhood.
In 2004 the City of Cleveland adopted
a Public Arts Program and City Ordinance
that requires major capital improvement
projects to designate 1.5% of total
costs towards the creation of public
art. Westown CDC in partnership with
Councilwoman Brady and Land Studio
is set to fulfill this requirement with the
installation of three significant pieces of
public art.
Designed by local artists they will
be installed on Lorain Avenue in the
Variety District. “The Hat”, designed by
urban designer and public artist Stephen
Manka, depicts a top hat, cane and bench
and will be located across the street from
the entrance to the Variety Theatre. The
HAT was featured at this year’s ingenuity
fest and illustrates the versatility of it as a
silver screen icon, bench and shelter. The
other two art installations were designed
by artist Tom Hubbard and are in the final
design phase. One will be placed at the
southwest corner of Lorain Avenue and
West 117th street and the other will be
near the entrance of the Variety Theatre.
What is a Snow Ban and
How Does It Affect Me?
Within the City of
Cleveland when snow
reaches 2” or more a
‘Snow Ban’ may be
issued at the direction
of the Director for the
Department of Public
Safety in the designated areas listed below:
• ‘Downtown Central Business District’
• All “State Route” streets (Lorain Avenue
and Clifton Blvd. in Ward 11)
• Any street where there is a permanent
posted Snow Ban sign (red and white
in color)
In the event of extreme inclement
weather conditions, the Director of Public
Safety may declare a snow ban emergency
for all city streets. It is your responsibility to
determine weather conditions and comply
with the snow emergency parking bans.
All ‘Snow Ban’s’ are announced over radio
and television media and enforcement will
take place one hour after an announcement
is made. Failure to remove your car may result in your vehicle being ticketed or towed.
Please help the city clear our streets by
moving your cars during snow events.
Public Art is an Integral Part of the New
Historic Variety Village Streetscape!
Louis Agassiz Elementary School
Students Honor and Thank our Veterans
On Veterans Day, November 11, 2015, students raised our flag to thank
our veterans and active military for their dedicated service to our country.
Veterans and their family members as well as Public Officials and community
residents joined in the dedication ceremony. The John Marshall ROTC
(pictured above) performed for the crowd.
These Kiosk-type cylinders will provide
historical facts about the theatre and
the district, which will reflect the overall
theme of the golden era of theatre
and film.
The streetscape project in the
Historic Variety Theatre Village is part of
a $9 million rebuild of Lorain avenue,
currently under construction between
West 117th & West 140th streets and
includes, decorative cross walks, new
sidewalks, pavers, trees, planters, bike
racks and new traffic signalization and
bike lanes. Scheduled to be completed
by the end of the year, the project
represents the 3rd major improvement to
Lorain Avenue between Kamms Corners
and Ohio City.
Councilwoman
Brady (far left) and
Congresswoman Marcy
Kaptur (far right)
with the Louis Agassiz
Elementary School
Student Council.
Congresswoman Kaptur
and Councilwoman Brady
greeting veterans.
Left to Right: Justin Sterling, President
of Louis Agassiz’s Parent Teacher
Association; William Wingler, Principal;
Councilwoman Brady; Congresswoman
Kaptur and Rose Zitiello, Executive
Director, Westown CDC.