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WEST PARK M A G A Z I N E
WEST PARK KAMM’S NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT | SUMMER 2021
O F T H E
5 Y E A R S T
AT I N G 1 M A R K E
C E L E B R R M E R S
N E R S F A
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KAMM
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT
Dine, Shop, Enjoy! Dear Neighbors,
Warm weather is finally returning! While our world continues to evolve, we’re
excited and grateful to have many of our favorite activities back in full swing this
Kamms Plaza Shopping Center is home to retail shops, restaurants, lifestyle venues and health services.
year. Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market kicks off the summer season on Sun-
Anchored by Marc’s. Live your life well!
17407 Lorain Avenue, Suite 200 day, June 13 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm with sustainability programming, music,
Dragon Towers Cleveland, Ohio 44111 a family activities tent, and, of course, our favorite local farmers and vendors.
A Caring Dental Group Marc's Sherwin-Williams
Electric Beach 216-252-6559 Lawn Chair Cinema, our monthly movie night, returns to Impett Park on Friday
ACE Hardware Mobility City of Greater Cleveland Subway Sandwiches
Fitness 19 Sunshine Dry Cleaners westparkkamms.org evenings – June 25, July 23, and August 20 – with arts and culture programming
Al Wilhelmy Flowers Mr. Hero
Gene’s Place Restaurant
Peace, Love & Little Donuts Supercuts showcasing Cleveland’s global arts scene.
Carol & John’s Comic Shop
H & R Block
Chase Bank
Imagine That & More
Planted Restaurant West Park Vision Clinic
WPKND STAFF As many of us feel safer to venture out around our neighborhood and beyond, we
City Star Nails Red Lantern Kitchen & Bar West Park Nutrition hope you will continue to Explore West Park, a reimagined version of our popular
Kamms Barber Shop
Romeo’s Pizza Working Class Brewery ROSEMARY MUDRY
Dollar Tree Walk on Wednesdays. Explore West Park allows residents and visitors the chance
Kamm’s Corners Ice Cream Co. Executive Director
rosemary@westparkkamms.org | x1100 to get active outdoors while learning about the neighborhood. This summer will
include both guided tours as well as routes for pedestrians and cyclists to explore
BEN CAMPBELL at their own pace. We hope you’ll join us! There’s more information on page 5.
Director of Economic Development
ben@westparkkamms.org | x1200 Whether it’s on the playground at a local park, grabbing ice cream with family,
Kamms Plaza
sipping a beverage on a favorite local bar’s patio, or one of many of the local
DEVON CHODZIN
Space Available Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator events hosted by WPKND and our partners, we look forward to seeing you
Located at Lorain Ave. & Rocky River Dr. 440.892.4900 devon@westparkkamms.org | x1000 around the neighborhood this summer!
MOLLIE COSTANZO WIRTZ Cheers!
Manager of Marketing & Communications
Visit WestParkHomes.com mollie@westparkkamms.org | x1500
West Park Values Continue to Soar! for details on these homes and more!
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JD SMITH
Wondering What Your Home is Worth? D! D! Neighborhood Development Specialist &
Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market Manager
Rosemary Mudry | Executive Director Todd Sheppard | Board President
Contact me for your FREE jd@westparkkamms.org | x1300
Comparative Market Report Today! BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“Kevin was a true professional! The service he provided made
15621 Normandy Ave. • $361,550 16800 Pearldale Ave. • $170,000 OFFICERS:
the buying and selling process easy and less stressful. I would West Park West Park Todd Sheppard | President
recommend Kevin to anyone looking to buy and/or sell a house. SOL SOL Conor Boylan | Vice-President
D! D!
I also give him a 5-star rating in every aspect of the buying & Susan Blankenship | Treasurer
selling process.” – Bill & Jen S. – West Park, ZILLOW 11/2020 Diane Dunleavy | Secretary
TRUSTEES:
Therese Chambers Arth John Roche
Nicholas Aylward Melanie Sklarz
16928 Woodbury Ave. • $165,000 4530 Big Met Pl. • $146,000 Kyle Baker Jordan Suzich
West Park West Park @WestParkKamms | @KammsMarket
Karen Cocita
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Cover: Mollie Costanzo Wirtz Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market - Needham Gardens
Publisher, Graphic Design, Sales: Mollie Costanzo Wirtz
Kevin O’Malley Edited: Rosemary Mudry, Melanie Sklarz
West Park Magazine is published quarterly by West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development for Ward 17. Special thank you to our advertisers for their support.
216.496.8862 Call or Text Online version can be found at westparkkamms.org.
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Corners/West Park community of Cleveland, Ohio. West Park Magazine, West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development management and staff are not responsible for any
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FRIDAY IMPETT From WOW Walks to Explore West Park
• JUNE 25 PARK West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development presents Explore West Park, formerly Walk On Wednesdays, an event
dedicated to getting active and exploring the diverse corners of West Park Kamm’s!
• JULY 23 7:00 pm WHAT IS EXPLORE WEST PARK? most avid explor-
• AUGUST 20 ers to tackle at
Explore West Park is an initiative dedi-
cated not only to bringing folks together their own pace.
Thank you Lawn Chair Sponsors
for guided tours that reveal West Park’s However you
storied history, but also an opportunity for choose to Ex-
residents and visitors alike to share their fa- plore West Park,
vorite sites around the neighborhood with enjoy the summer
the community. weather, learn
WPKND is thrilled to bring back Lawn Chair Cinema and cannot wait to safely provide outdoor cinematic experiences
WPKND will bring back guided tours this something new
that are fun for the whole family! On June 25, July 23, and August 20, bring your family to Impett Park at 7:00 pm for a so-
year - Wednesday evenings in the spirit about the neigh-
cially-distanced evening of arts and culture. New this summer, Lawn Chair Cinema will bring the neighborhood together
of Walk on Wednesdays - and also offer borhood,
to see performances and enjoy art activities from all around the world. Join us at Impett Park at 7:00 pm to see enjoy
residents and visitors opportunities to and find
performances and arts activities from Cleveland’s global arts community followed by a family-friendly movie at dusk.
explore West Park Kamm’s at their own a new
Find movie titles and more information on the arts and culture activities at westparkkamms.org and follow us on social favorite
pace. With self-guided tours, a wider range
media at @WestParkKamms. place!
of unique routes with varying distances
In order to welcome the community back together safely, all attendees will need to follow social-distancing, mask guidelines and other
and sites will allow more of the neighbor- Keep an
safety protocols established in conjunction with local, state, and federal guidance/regulations.
hood to be showcased. Whether it’s a walk eye out
up from Stinchcomb Memorial to storied for route
Exeter Square or a biking tour of Ward 17’s an-
neighborhood parks, Explore West Park will nounce-
have exciting opportunities for everyone to ments on
discover something new about the commu- bit.ly/
nity. explorew-
Explore West Park gives individuals and estpark.
families incentive to get active while Follow on
learning about West Park. Throughout the our social
season, a mix of some of the typical shorter media
walks that made Walk On Wednesdays a profiles @
popular evening event will be hosted along WestParkKamms.
Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 with longer hikes and bike routes for our
10:00 am – 5:00 pm We cannot wait to get out there with warm days coming ahead to
Experience nine neighborhoods over two days during the 2021 explore the unique spots across West Park Kamm’s with you! Join us:
GardenWalk Cleveland. Maps can be picked up at the Infor-
mation Station in each neighborhood. Look for “GardenWalk FIRST Wednesdays THIRD Wednesdays
Cleveland” signs in front yards for participating gardens. Maps GUIDED walks | 6:30pm SELF-GUIDED walks RELEASED
can be downloaded at gardenwalkcleveland.org. Reach out to June 2 June 16
West Park’s GardenWalk lead, David Horneck, at dhorneck1@ July 7 July 21
gmail.com with any questions or to register your garden. August 4 August 18
September 1 September 15
Saturday, July 10 Sunday, July 11 with exception of October 20
West Park Collinwood October 27 at Albers Cemetery
Fairfax Little Italy
Glenville Broadway Slavic Village To find walk details and where to meet, sign up for WPKND’s enews at bit.ly/WPKND_ENews or visit bit.ly/explorewest-
Old Brooklyn Clifton-Baltic park. All guided walks will require participants to wear masks and follow safety protocols. Call Devon, 216-252-6559 x1000
Detroit Shoreway for more information.
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West Park Kamm’s a Sustainable Neighborhood
With support from Neighborhood Connections and in partnership with September 12
Green Together West Park, Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market will high- ROCKY RIVER NATURE CENTER - Fall in Cleveland, especially in the Metroparks, is gorgeous – but how do we capitalize
light the many ways that environmental sustainability and green living on the season sustainably and prepare for winter? Join the naturalist from Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature
are practiced here in Cleveland. Come visit our Sustainability Booth to Center for a fun activity centered on living sustainably and learn how to continue green living when the leaves turn.
learn about the latest and greatest in all things green and find out how October 10
you can bring sustainability home with you to help make West Park PERENNIAL EXCHANGE - Bring a perennial, take a perennial! Just in time for thinning out of fall plantings. Participa-
Kamm’s a sustainable neighborhood for generations to come! tion is free, and all marketgoers are invited to bring a perennial and browse the offerings left by neighbors.
See page 16-17 for more details on the Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market or visit westparkkamms.org/market.
TBD
BIKE TO THE MARKET DAY - For the first Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market of 2021, let’s get as many marketgoers as pos- TREE GIVEAWAY: Enhance the West Park tree canopy by planting a free tree in your yard! Hear from local experts on
sible to arrive on their bikes! Biking has a wide array of benefits to improve physical and mental health, plus increased planting, care, and maintenance of trees and enter for a chance to take a tree home with you. Check the market calendar
use of bikes for short trips instead of cars can have positive environmental impacts. Meet Tim Comerford from Spin Bike for dates. *Registration Required
Shop to learn more about the benefits of biking safely with the whole family and learn how you can make a difference
*To register, call Devon 216-252-6559 x1000 or email your program interest to devon@westparkkamms.org.
just by riding your bike!
June 20 and October 10
PERENNIAL EXCHANGE - Bring a perennial, take a perennial! The tradition returns in time for spring cleaning and
fall plantings. Participation is free, and all marketgoers are invited to bring a perennial and browse the offerings left by
neighbors.
July 11
RAIN BARREL: Conserve water by installing a rain barrel! On July 11, meet rain barrel experts at the Sustainability Booth
who will be on hand to answer questions and help you sign up for the rain barrel workshop. Those who complete the
Summer Updates from Councilman Slife
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By Charles Slife
rain barrel workshop will be eligible to receive a free rain barrel for their home! *Registration Required t’s shaping up to be a beautiful including at events like the GardenWalk Cleveland in West
August 1, 8, and 15 summer in Ward 17. Of course, the Park. In light of Cleveland hosting the NFL Draft in April,
HOME REPAIR RESOURCE CENTER presents 30-Minute Home Repair Workshops. WPKND is happy to host David best way to make sure you can stay I’ve asked the Jackson Administration to immediately
Brock from Home Repair Resource Center to share some quick fixes with neighbors to help you perform maintenance healthy and enjoy the warm weather is resume accepting permit applications for outdoor events
to get vaccinated against the Coronavi- on city streets and in parks, including the Kamm’s Corners
affordably and sustainably. *Registration Required
rus. Vaccines are now widely available Independence Day parade for 31 years!
August 1 across the country, with many pharma- Springtime brings us pothole repairs, fast-growing grass,
SCREEN REPAIR: Replacing damaged screens is easier than you think, and something you can do yourself with just a cies, stores, and clinics offering walk-in appointments. The and home repairs/renovations. City crews continue to
little hands-on practice. *Registration Required Cleveland Department of Public Health continues to hold work across Ward 17 filling potholes that residents have
vaccination events across the city, mostly at recreation reported. This year my office instituted a new tracking
August 8
centers. If you’re having trouble getting a vaccine, please system to more easily report potholes to Public Works and
WINDOW GLAZING: Ensure your windows’ energy efficiency by learning some tips for removing and adding glazing.
don’t hesitate to contact my office for assistance. monitor repairs. Potholes can be reported to my office by
Work on our model windows for practice. *Registration Required
calling 216-664-4239.
August 15
Complaints about high grass are also common in the
FAUCET REPAIR: Try your hand at one of the most common home repairs by taking apart and re-assembling some stan-
spring. City law requires grass to be less than 8 inches. If
dard faucet types. *Registration Required
you’re able, help a neighbor who may have a hard time
August 29 mowing their lawn. If you know someone who needs help
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT – Did you know that the Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market parking lot recently received with mowing, home repairs, or maintenance, please have
a massive green overhaul? Join experts in green infrastructure and stormwater management for a guided tour of the them reach out to JD at WPKND at 216-252-6559 x 1300 or
parking lot and learn more about the frontier of green infrastructure implementation in our region as well as ways to get jd@westparkkamms.org.
involved in advocating for it! As always, bulk garbage collection takes place the first
September 5 full week of every month. Mattresses and furniture must
SOLAR - It may feel pie-in-the-sky but transitioning to solar power could make a huge difference for your family, your be wrapped in plastic to be collected. And up to 20 bags of
Between local businesses expanding, new businesses yard waste are allowed per week, even during non-bulk
business, and the environment. Come get the facts from experts on solar energy and learn about efforts to spread alter-
coming into our neighborhood, and the redevelopment of collection.
natives to fossil fuels to all!
the former Kmart site, 2021 is shaping up to be a busy year I’m eager to see you around the neighborhood this sum-
in West Park. As Coronavirus infections decrease, we’ll all mer. And as always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my
be able to get outside and spend time with our neighbors, office, 216-664-4239!
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NOW OPEN! West Park Kamm’s Awards Small Business Grants
By Ben Campbell
With funding provided by Citizens Bank and the Ohio WPKND is pleased to support these
CDC Association, West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood
Development launched a COVID Small Business Re- neighborhood businesses in continuing
lief Grant aimed at supporting local businesses. to weather the impacts of the pandemic:
The grant applications were sent to 211 locally owned • Style Mutt
independent businesses in our neighborhood. All 12 • VIP Inn
local businesses who submitted applications were
By Ben Campbell
• Cleveland Bed & Biscuit
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ffering take-out, delivery, and catering options for
awarded funding.
• Solstice Salon
West Park residents and businesses, Treehouse
Provisions opened in April at 3885 Rocky River • 5 Points Coffee & Tea
Drive. The menu, prepared by culinary trained chef Drew • PJ McIntyre’s Irish Pub
Slane, includes classic and modern cooking techniques
that range from traditional recipes and comfort foods to
• Asia Star Clothing & Housewares
vegan and gluten free preparations. The culinary em- • Solus Lighting LTD
phasis is on the freshness and quality of ingredients and, • Habesha Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant
This initiative is part of WPKND’s broader strategy to
whenever possible, the vegetables and meats are locally
connect our small businesses with programs and re- • Inward Compass Yoga
sourced to provide a farm to table eating experience. The
sources for COVID relief over the past year and until
menu offers upscale options at affordable prices. • The Public House
the end of the pandemic. Funds will pay for a range of
“Treehouse Provisions will offer our neighbors scratch-
investments from marketing, patio equipment pur- • The Beauty Cartel
made, fresh food with the ease and comfort of digital
chases, PPE supplies, and web design, development,
ordering,” said co-owner Kevin Mooney, Jr.
and online delivery services
Pick-up options include drive-thru lanes at the rear of
the former bank building as well as a QR code scanning
Hello, Summer!
option in the front parking lot. Plans include adding
Self Care at everBEAuty Inc.
their food truck in the front of the building for addition-
al customer convenience.
Brooklyn, OH, and is exclusively taking appointments at the new-
ly opened everBEAuty Inc. in West Park. She chose the location on
Lorain Avenue so that she could be in her hometown neighborhood,
West Park, and to be closer to her youngest son who attends Newton
D. Baker School of the Arts.
As lash extension and other day spa services for many years were
considered exclusively a luxury service, Beatriz seeks to bring facials,
By Mollie Wirtz detoxing, lash extensions, tooth gems, and beautifying the skin at an
W
affordable price point in a relaxing and comfortable environment.
est Park resident Beatriz Vazquez
Fish Fry Every Friday opened everBEAuty Inc., a spa Services by appointment only. Find booking information on Facebook
Featuring Lake Erie Perch | Voted “Cleveland’s Best” located at 15708 Lorain Avenue this @lashedbeat or Instagram @everBEAuty_inc or by calling 216-800-6121.
spring. Originally from California, her family
Enjoy our Daily Specials moved to Cleveland when she was 12. After
earning a degree in business administration
Join us for all Tribe games Treehouse Provisions is an offshoot of Treehouse Mohi- and spending more than 20 years as an inde-
cans, themohicans.net, which offers high-end camping, a pendent and Allstate Insurance agent, Beatriz
BOGO Bombs on Thursdays & Fridays wedding venue, and catering near Mohican State Park. retired and attended Interstate Beauty College
and for every Indians Homerun to start a second career as an advanced esthe-
For more information or to order go to treehouseprovi-
17219 Lorain Rd. Cleveland, OH (216) 252-6608 sions.com or by calling 216- 343-1010. Follow Treehouse on tician.
publichousecleveland.com social media @TreehouseProvisions. Beatriz has two salons, her first location in
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West Park Jashmina
Shining Stars
6th Grade
Douglas MacArthur Girls’ Leadership Academy
Jashmina is a 6th-grade student here at Douglas MacArthur Girls’
Leadership Academy who came to the United States from Nepal
By Devon Chodzin four years ago. The transition to eSchool was not easy for her or her
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here is no doubt this school year has been unlike any other for West Park’s young people. Ward 17 has a wide range siblings who she assists due to the language barrier, but we worked to-
of schools and residents have access to an incredible network of schools throughout the region that shape our gether to help her navigate the logistics. Once that clicked, a change
young people. took place within her and she took more ownership of her learning.
To celebrate the end of this challenging school year, West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development is highlighting these Her mindset, skills, study habits, and overall knowledge growth are
West Park resident scholars who have made the most of this year in their academics and extracurricular involvement. proof that, with guidance, students who have been forced into some-
School administrators have selected the following students for their outstanding work to be a part of this feature. Very thing they didn’t ask for can succeed.
impressive with how many students have risen to the challenges this year, and we cannot wait to see what all of West -Michelle Lopez, Teacher
Park’s students accomplish next! Douglas MacArthur Girls’ Leadership Academy
Ryan
5th Grade
Valley View Boys’ Leadership Academy
Ryan is currently a 5th grader here at Valley View Boys’
Leadership Academy. He has been a student of ours since
pre-kindergarten and continues to thrive in all aspects. He
is at the top of his class and has one of the most infectious
smiles you’d ever come across. Not only did he excel in the
physical classroom but also during our yearlong virtual learn-
ing experience. He has been focused, engaged, and continues
to carry the Valley View mantel in all that he does.
-Terrence Mitchell, Principal
Valley View Boys’ Leadership Academy
Armaan
3rd Grade
Al Ihsan School of Excellence
Armaan Syed is a 3rd-grade student at Al Ihsan
School of Excellence. He works hard and is a very
bright student. His favorite subject is Science
and adds much to our class discussions. When
not in school Armaan enjoys playing soccer.
-Maysa Jadallah, Principal
Al Ihsan School of Excellence
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Liam Kei’Andre
7th Grade 5th Grade
Clara Westdropp Elementary School Newton D. Baker
I am submitting Liam Brown Between the COVID-19 pandemic and social turmoil,
as an outstanding student who students at Newton D. Baker have faced a multitude of
has mastered the technology challenging emotions. So, when our students had the op-
to be successful in Virtual/ portunity to work with Artist in Residence Doc Harrill to
Hybrid Learning Environment. transmit their feelings into a creative hip-hop adventure,
Although he has faced some our students rose to the occasion. One of those students
challenges as a scholar with is Kei’Andre Durkin, a lead writer, whose embrace of the
autism, he has worked dili- whole unit shined and his collaborative spirit came right
gently, setting an example for out. We are very proud of Kei’Andre and this whole
all students in the building. His class!
hard work and dedication to - Chris Campion, Teacher
his own growth academically is Newton D. Baker
seen daily in all he does.
Cian
-Krystle George, Principal
6th Grade
Clara Westropp
Elementary School St. Mark School
Cian Woff is a 6th Grade student at St. Mark School. Cian has
always had an interest in playing the accordion since seeing live
musicians playing at Irish dancing competitions. After receiving his
accordion for his 11th birthday this past year, he started taking virtu-
al lessons from a musician originally from Ireland, who currently lives
in New York. Just last month, Cian competed in the Under 12 Music
Category at a competition in New Jersey and won first place!
Throughout Covid, Cian has spent countless hours learning, practic-
ing, and perfecting his skills on the accordion. And most important-
ly, Cian loves to share his love of Irish music with people and make
them happy. Throughout this time of Covid, he has spent lots of
time outside on his porch where neighbors and passers-by stop and
listen to him play. This has been a great way to keep his neighbors
“engaged” but safe. Learning the accordion has not only brought
Cian great joy but also the many residents who are able to enjoy his
music. Their smiles say it all! Cian hopes one day to be a musician at
Irish dancing competitions after retiring in Irish dance competitions.
-Karen Cocita, Principal
St. Mark School
Lily
11th Grade
Saint Joseph Academy
Lily Hynes is one of our strongest junior Jaguars! Between her dedication to
Track + Field and her quick wit at Model UN, we could not be prouder of Lily.
She exemplifies equal commitment to curricular & extracurricular pursuits and
that has not faltered during this challenging year.
-Mackenzie Schuler, Communications Manager
Saint Joseph Academy
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Finnegan
8th Grade
Our Lady of Angels
Of the many wonderful students at Our Lady of Angels
School, Finnegan Ross stands out. He is an 8th grader
who has represented OLA well in a multitude of ways.
As an ambassador of the school and a server at the par-
ish, Finn is always looking for ways to be of service to the
school and wider community. Finn participated in Brain
Brawl the past two years, an academic challenge-like
competition at St. Ignatius High School. He is an excel-
lent student, earning High Honors each quarter during
this challenging year, and scoring in the 98 percentile on
the high school placement test. He will be attending St.
Ignatius High School in the fall.
Michael
-Kathy Krupar, Principal 12th Grade
Our Lady Of Angels School St. Edward High School
Michael established himself as a valued member of the
Edwardian Players’ Stage Crew and has been an instru-
mental part of the Tech Crew over the last four years.
As the current Stage Manager for this year’s Perform-
ing Arts productions, Michael’s technical knowledge
sets him apart as he’s helped mentor fellow Edsmen
with lighting, design, projections, and sound equipment.
Registration Now Open! Throughout this past year, Michael has helped St. Ed’s
shift to hosting virtual events during the pandemic, tak-
Registering for 2021-2022 classes ing the initiative to run event setup, audio installations,
and streaming technology. Michael is a standout stu-
dent in his academics, volunteer work, and many talents.
West Park He helps make St. Ed’s a better place and we can’t wait
to see how he’ll change the world after he graduates this
Discovery May.
-John Goers, Associate VP of Buildings and Grounds
A Summer of Fun Awaits! World St. Edward High School
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Healthy Living Booth
FARMERS FOOD AND MAKERS
Stop by the Dedicated Senior Medical Center Healthy NEW! ONLY SOLD AT THE farmers MARKET! Watch and learn
Needham Gardens Pickles’ Pickles
Living Booth for weekly health and wellness features, Pick up your Kamm’s Corners farmers Market Enjoy KCFM’s Chef Demos and Sustain-
May’s Produce CLE BBQ Sauce
Hatfield’s Goode Grub
like health screenings, nutrition information, and and WPKND Merchandise. While supplies last! ability Programs on YouTube
Quiroz Farms more! Plus market dollars for qualifying patrons from @WestParkKamms.
Colleen’s Candles and Soaps Dediated Senior Medical Center. More info at
Mom’s Garden
Inch by Inch westparkkamms.org/market/healthyliving.
JMM Farms stay informed
Reusables by Tricia Stay connect with market updates by
Tyler’s Farm
Maggie’s Vegan Bakery signing up for Kamm’s Corners Farmers
Gifted Grass
Micah Specialty Foods
Market enews at
The Eggman westparkkamms.org/market.
3 Aprons Bakery
All the Girls Honey Jimmy’s Jams casey o’conor ORTHODONTICS MUSIC All working and attending the market will need to
Breadheads Breadery family ActivitIES Tent Music follow safety protocols established in conjunction with
Peanut Butter Mill returns to local, state, and federal guidance/regulations.
Check out the weekly features at the
Miss Maddie’s Casey O’Conor DDS Family Activity Tent the market
Yummy Creations offered by WPKND and local partners! this
summer! Meet the 2021 KCFM Team
Cookie Jar Enterprises The schedule and more information can
Stay tuned!
Pierogi Pantry & More be found at westparkkamms.or/market/ JD Smith Devon Chodzin
familyactivities. Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market Manager Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator
and more to be announced!
JD is the Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market Man- Devon is working in West Park with community
ager and is responsible for housing, community outreach, engagement, and neighborhood
events, and engagement as WPKND’s Neighbor- programming at WPKND.
Sustainability at the Market hood Development Specialist.
Get tips on leading a sustainable life with the sustainability programming in
partnership with Green Together West Park with support from Neighborhood
Connections! See all the details on page 6. Triniti West Emily Pikturna
Intern| Summer on the Cuyahoga Americorps VISTA
Thank you to our KCFM supporters Triniti is a junior at Colgate University in upstate Emily is West Parker, a Senior at Dickinson College
New York. She is a Texan native and majoring in in Pennsylvania, studying Environmental Studies
Biology. Triniti is interested in public health access, and Food Studies. Her interests include environ-
food sustainability and women’s health. mentalism, sustainability, and food systems.
16 WEST PARK KAMM’S NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT | WESTPARKKAMMS.ORG WEST PARK MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2021 17
Imagine That & More Opening at Kamms Plaza FROM CLEVELAND CLINIC FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
By Ben Campbell
ROBOTIC THORACIC SURGERY FOR
M
egan Sorn, owner of Imagine That Designs, has to guide the craft. The
come a long way in a short time. She started her
quilt design and production business in her West
space will include a gallery
for multi-media displays LUNG CANCER, HERNIAS AND MORE
Park home, relocated to a storefront at 15708 Lorain Ave- and exhibits. Starting this Robotic surgery is now the preferred method for operating on all kinds of conditions in your chest, from lung cancer to hernias.
nue two years ago, shifted to mask production to sustain summer, she plans to hold “Since robotic thoracic surgery began about 20 years ago, the technology
her business during COVID, and now plans to add a second Top Secret T-Shirt Tuesdays has been evolving,” says Leonard Wudel, MD, the new Director of Thoracic
location in Kamms Plaza at 3756 Rocky River Drive. The twice a month for lessons to Surgery for Cleveland Clinic’s west side hospitals. “It’s the most advanced and
grand opening for the new location is tentatively sched- teaching people how to sew least invasive approach we can offer patients in 2021.”
uled for late summer. memory quilts made from
Dr. Wudel has performed more than 1,500 robotic procedures in the past 10
“When I decided to expand,” stated Megan, “my two prima- t-shirts.
years and is one of the most experienced robotic thoracic surgeons in the U.S.
ry goals were to do it in West Park Kamm’s and to create a A recent survey estimated there are as many as 10 million He joined Cleveland Clinic in 2021 and now sees patients at Cleveland Clinic
space to cultivate the arts in the neighborhood.” dedicated quilters in the country who spend up to $2.6 Fairview Hospital.
With her business partners Linda Barnard and Johnny billion annually on their hobby. There is growing evidence
Robotic surgery is possible for a range of conditions, including:
Sorn, Imagine That & More will expand on her existing that the arts are not just an aesthetic pursuit but also
• Interstitial lung disease
business model. Stations will be available for rent for a driver of economic activity and investments. Imagine • Lung cancer
sewing and quilt-making, and Megan’s equipment—in- That & More will likely become a regional destination as • Mediastinal tumors and cysts
cluding her longarm machine which is used to stitch the longarm rentals are rare and Free Motion sewing lessons • Diaphragm hernias and paralysis
individual panels together to make the whole quilt—will become sought after in Greater Cleveland. • Esophageal cancer, hernias, reflux and achalasia
• Chest wall abnormalities
be made available as well. In addition to the station rentals, Renovations to the new space are underway and Megan’s
• Pleural abnormalities
there will be open studio sessions, training, and Sit & Sew next steps will be to develop a website and set up phone
• Hyperhidrosis
sessions for sewing, quilting, crochet, and knitting. Train- service. For more information or to schedule long arm rent- Leonard Wudel, MD • Chylothorax
ings will focus on the Free Motion technique, a method al contact: Imagine-thatdesignsLLC1@gmail.com.
Rather than opening a patient’s chest, Dr. Wudel typically uses three tiny incisions, each smaller than a dime. Slender ro-
botic arms with surgical tools fit into the tiny openings. Dr. Wudel guides them from a control console, seeing inside the
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If you require assistance with the expenses of homeownership or are looking to make home
improvements, reach out to West Park Kamm’s for assistance. WPKND can help!
Contact JD Smith at 216-252-6559 x 1300 or jd@westparkkamms.org for more information.
Online details at westparkkamms.org/live/maintain-a-home.
* indicates income qualifying programs
Homestead Water/ Sewer Secure a lower fixed charge and consumption rate for seniors
Discount * and/or permanent disabled individuals.
Senior Service Program Schedule services such as gutter cleaning and lawn care for senior
(Ward 16 & 17) * and disabled residents.
Water Affordability
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Program *
Home Energy
HEAP assists eligible low-income residents with their winter home heating costs using
Assistance
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Program (HEAP) Daycare Collars
Grooming Supplements
Lead Hazard Control Provides lead risk assessments, identifies lead–based paint and provides grants to
Toys Accessories
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Dog Food & Treat Clothing
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Delinquent Tax Payment plans are available for homeowners who live in their homes. Landlords may
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Provides home improvement loans, at 3% points below Please fill out the form at
Housing Enhancement westparkkamms.org/about-wpknd/
normal bank rates, for homeowners.
Loan Program (HELP) volunteer-with-us or call Devon at
No restrictions on a borrower’s income and few limitations on what improvements can be made to a property. We REPAIR, RENT, SANITIZE & SELL
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FORMER KMART TO BE REDEVELOPED AS
TAG US!
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WEST PARK SHOPPING CENTER
By Rosemary Mudry
@virusyosh Corp. presented and received approval on their site plans at
WIN A WEST PARK PRIZE PACKAGE Cleveland Planning Commission on May 7, 2021.
Over the coming months, as TLM Realty Corp. solidifies leases
@WestParkKamms | #WestParkCle and completes construction plans, WPKND will continue to
55 share news and updates.
@gethookedfitness
Show your LOVE for West Park Kamms! For more information and to stay up to date on the project
@cityofcleveland
visit westparkkamms.org/kmart-site-redevelopment.
how it works:
egurl 1. Post your pics in West Park Kamm’s
@bigcoffe oto
@knoble_m
2. Tag WPKND on Instagram 0r Facebook
S
@WestParkKamms and #WestParkCLE ince Kmart closed in late 2017, the future of the site
@thisiscle
3. For each post, WPKND will put the has been a top concern of neighborhood residents
names in the drawing. Winner will be and a priority for West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood
randomly chosen to receive West Park Development (WPKND) and Councilman Slife. To further
prize package on October 17 at the encourage redevelopment, WPKND in partnership with
the Councilman engaged Cleveland State University’s
Kamm’s Corner’s Farmers Market. @lizard50
2
@bfromcle capstone planning class in 2019 to examine the Lorain
See all the details at westparkkamms.org! corridor, including the Kmart site, soliciting feedback
CLEVELAND, OH CENTER LLC OWNER
C/O TLM REALTY CORP
PROPOSED
14901 LORAIN AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44111 • 05.05.21
from nearly 2,500 residents and sharing the findings with
TLM Realty Corp. so that they could better understand
WEST PARK NEIGHBOR NIGHT community needs.
By Melanie Sklarz Over the last several months WPKND and Councilman
W
Slife have worked with the property owners as they have
est Park Neighbor Night is a community gather- completed development plans to rehabilitate and re-
ing where the agenda for the meeting is created tenant the site into a retail center that will include three
by the participants. It is also a space where you can new tenants in the former Kmart building, a newly built
meet new neighbors, share ideas, and learn about grocer on the current site of Rubin’s Family Restaurant
upcoming local events. (who is building a new restaurant across the street), and
It is now a full year since we moved to meeting virtu- a new outparcel building at the corner of Lorain and W.
ally due to the pandemic. We miss seeing everyone 150th Street.
in person and are hopeful that someday soon we will After several rounds of project updates to incorporate
resume in-person when it is safe. Until then, we hope the priorities - like more trees and better pedestrian
you will join us on the second Wednesday of each connections - voiced by the community, WPKND, Coun-
month at 6:30 pm. cilman Slife, and Far West Design Review, TLM Realty
SUMMER MEETINGS:
June 9
July 14
August 11
Look for meeting announcements and the Zoom link
on Facebook @WestParkNeighborNight or in your
inbox.
Please contact Danielle Doza at Danielle.Doza@gmail.
com or 216-536-6122 if you have questions, want
more information, or would like to be added to our
email list. CLEVELAND, OH CENTER LLC OWNER
C/O TLM REALTY CORP
PROPOSED
14901 LORAIN AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44111 • 05.05.21
22 WEST PARK KAMM’S NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT | WESTPARKKAMMS.ORG WEST PARK MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2021 23Renovations and Additions Underway
at Franciscan Village
By JD Smith
F
or 40 years West Park’s Franciscan Village has of- Franciscan Village Property Manager Cathy Sabolik puts it, as
fered high-quality affordable housing for seniors well as by providing an affordable, healthy, comfortable, safe
in their complex on Rocky River Dr. Forty years, place to live for seniors in West Park.
and it’s time for renovations. See the renderings on this page. For more information on Fran-
Project is being financed by Low Income Housing Tax ciscan Village, visit franvillage.org.
credits, Franciscan Village, LSC Service Corporation,
and Joyce Development. The ground has been bro-
COMING SOON: ken on the comprehensive rehabilitation of existing
Ground-Breaking for Expansion buildings. The redevelopment plan, which will better
connect the three existing buildings, includes a gut re-
of West Park Animal Hospital hab of the existing 176 units and common areas, a new
atrium, community room, and the acquisition of the
By Ben Campbell old Our Lady of Angels Rectory, which will house new
C
onstruction is quality medical care by amenities like a fitness center, library, medical services,
scheduled to begin a computer room, and a beauty shop. Other improve-
increasing the number
soon on a new ments include a new 64-68 unit resident building and
of exams rooms from 6 a new health and wellness field and outdoor space for
35,000 square foot build-
to 24 as well as creating residents. The redevelopment is scheduled to be com-
ing for the West Park Ani- pleted in the Spring of 2022.
a separate feline clinic to
mal Hospital at 4117 Rocky
provide a stress-free care There is high demand across the region for afford-
River Drive. The new able, quality senior housing, as evident by Franciscan
environment for cats.
building will replace their Village’s long wait list. “We’re finding that supply does
existing 7,000 square foot The $12 million project will not equal demand,” said Donald Heckelmoser, Presi-
building, which will be de- begin as soon as the City dent/CEO of LSC Service Corporation, which manages
molished upon completion of Cleveland approves multiple affordable senior housing properties in Great-
the building permits and er Cleveland. The new additions and renovations of
of the new structure. The
Franciscan Village look to close that gap, while provid-
expansion will allow the construction will take at
ing critical wrap-around service connections through
business to better serve least one year to complete. their on-location service coordinator, who facilitates
clients and their pets with Over time, the new facility a network of resources for residents. Those resources
increased efficiency and could allow the business include Medicare/Medicaid information, socialization,
to employ as many as 175 health and wellness, and most recently, providing a
additional services. West
COVID-19 vaccine to every resident. These services are
Park Animal Hospital’s employees, many of whom
designed to “lengthen the time of independence,” as
goal is to provide high live in West Park.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, June 2 Explore West Park Walk | Guided Walk | TBA 6:30 pm
Sunday, June 13 Opening Day of Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market - Every Sunday - October 17 10:00 - 1:00
Saturday, June 19 Albers Cemetery - Historical Marker | Hosted by West Park Historical Society
Friday, June 25 Lawn Chair Cinema, Impett Park 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 4 NO KAMM’S CORNERS FARMERS MARKET- HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
Monday, July 5 Kamm’s Corners Independence Day Parade | Hosted by West Park Kiwanis 9:30 am
Wednesday, July 7 Explore West Park Walk - Guided Walk | TBA 6:30 pm
Saturday, July 10 GardenWalk featuring West Park 10:00 - 5:00
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Kenpo Master Shares His Knowledge from West Park Home opportunity to teach in his own studio
as a business owner and to teach ac-
ly therapeutic maneuver. international has received recognition
in leadership towards a more compas-
Through his work at the Crisis Pre-
W
By: Devon Chodzin cording to his own maturing philoso-
vention Institute, which he founded in sionate workplace across a variety of
ithout a doubt, West jiu-jitsu and in kenpo karate out of a States Karate Association (USKA) phy. To him, the history of martial arts service industries. Now 80, AlGene is
1980, AlGene has used his experience
Park’s greatest asset is sincere interest in self-defense along World Karate Championship in 1963, is revealing: many of these traditions retired, and has proudly called West
its people. West Park is with the structure and fairness these the inaugural year for the competi- emerged in Asian religious contexts Park home for four decades.
home to residents who martial arts styles provide. As a young tion. While still a brown belt in Ka- and emphasized the maintenance of
come from every walk of life with person, it meant a lot to AlGene to be jukenbo, AlGene defeated a third-de- peace over the grandeur of combat. 40 years ago, AlGene considered
stories of all kinds. West Park’s own tough and to have fun, which kept him gree black belt for the first World He brought this worldview to Old downsizing to a minimalist apartment
martial arts master, lifelong educator, involved while increasing his skillset Championship title, one of dozens of Brooklyn’s historic Brighton corridor due to his particularly busy work
and crisis prevention expert AlGene throughout his youth in Hawaii. titles he would come to earn across at the corner of Pearl and Broadview schedule teaching karate for over 10
Caraulia’s unique story highlights how AlGene brought his love for athlet- Karate and Judo at tournaments all Roads in 1970 when he opened his own hours a day. However, one day, while
key moments from youth can lead to ics to college at Northern Michigan over, eventually landing himself in dojo, Karate Institute of America. KIA driving down Triskett Road, AlGene
quests that send someone searching University in Marquette, located in the the Professional Karate Hall of Fame still maintains a presence throughout came across a large farmhouse for sale
for betterment and answers to tough Upper Peninsula along the shore of in 1974. His successful competition Northeast Ohio and Michigan, with with a large backyard, providing an
questions well into adulthood. Lake Superior. In addition to his reg- career earned him considerable fame Cleveland’s branch now located at oasis of land within the city. He struck
AlGene Caraulia was born and raised ular regiment of martial arts, AlGene in martial arts circles, and it was not 11500 Lorain Avenue. Today, AlGene up a conversation with the elderly
in the martial arts to advocate for
on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. He was an avid swimmer and diver during uncommon for him to be recognized still has many of the trophies his a style of crisis intervention which owner, an Italian woman, and they
was always an avid athlete, gravitat- his college years. He studied music, by passersby while on his travels. students earned for their competitive
focuses on the therapeutic, mutual quickly became friends. AlGene then
ing towards basketball at a young communication, and more, melding In Chicago, AlGene continued to teach achievements in his Triskett Road
experience between staff and clients purchased the property and has since
age. On the basketball court, AlGene many of his disparate interests. He karate to students and self-defense to home.
who are physically acting out. Al- completed many improvements to the
learned the imperative of fighting spent his summers teaching karate in a broad audience, but he wanted a new While continuing to teach self-defense Gene’s practices recognize that simply home and the property. Behind the
fair after a fight with a fellow basket- Chicago, where he settled after gradu- path forward. The desire to broaden in and around Cleveland, AlGene “regaining control” does not help to main house, AlGene built an accessory
ball-player classmate at the age of 11, ating from NMU in the early 1960s. his professional experience brought made a breakthrough realization. In identify triggers for individuals acting dwelling with modern amenities in
leading him to pivot towards martial While living and working in Chicago, him to Cleveland to pursue a career in his work as a self-defense instructor out, and that therapeutic forms of 1998, where he spends most of his time
arts. He quickly began his studying in AlGene decided to enter the United public relations with the Ohio Judo & for staff at mental health clinics and
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Gene realized that the growth mindset minimize risk to individuals and give human knowledge. His accolades are
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