Councilwoman Dona Brady Summer 2015

HalloranMusic FestivalWestown Community Development & Councilwoman Dona Brady Present

S u n da y • J u ly 1 9 • 2 0 1 51:00 - 8:00pm at Halloran Park

3550 West 117th Street, Cleveland, OH 44111Bring your family and friends, lawn chairs, blankets and

picnic baskets full of goodies and join us Saturday, July 19 from 1:00 - 8:00 pm for the 2015 Halloran Music Festival.

You are guaranteed another fun-filled event of high quality entertainment sponsored by Westown Community Development Corporation, Councilwoman Dona Brady and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

This year’s one day music extravaganza will offer a wide variety of talent sure to please. The beautiful gazebo has great acoustics for your listening pleasure and there will be wonderful food and exciting exhibits.

So please join us… sit back… relax… and come with us on a musical journey!

Also at Halloran this summer…Free Family Cinemaat Halloran ParkMovies start at 8:30 pm

Free Yoga in the ParkProvided ZEnworks YogaWednesday evenings, now through July 29

uPcoMing MoviEs:JunE 27:MaleficentJulY 18:Big Hero 6aug. 15:Captain America: The Winter Soldier

This year’s HalloranSummer Concert features:Jazz & Blues Music with DJ kenny D1-2 PM: Y Music 2015 Ensemble, featuring Samuel Nunoo 1-4 PM: Pony Rides 2-3 PM: Becky Boyd & Groove Train 3-4 PM: Patrick Mumford Project 5-7 PM: The Orchestra – with special guests the Rat Pack

The Lima Company Memorial, “The Eyes of Freedom,” is dedicated to 23 members of the Brook Park-based 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Reserve Regiment, who were killed while deployed to Iraq in 2005. It was created by Ohio artist Anita Miller of Westerville and unveiled in the Statehouse Rotunda in 2008.

The memorial consists of life-size paintings of the 23 fallen members of Lima 3/25. The exhibit is also a “Remembrance of Spirit & Choice” for all who have answered the call of service. “Behind each portrait are the hearts and spirits of the thousands of men and women who have served, fought and died for

their country, in every branch of the armed forces.”

The Lima Company Memorial now travels throughout Ohio and the nation. A touring schedule can be found at: www.limacompanymemorial.org

the lima company Memorial Honors our armed Forces

1. can a merchant set a minimum purchase amount for credit card transactions? A merchant can set a minimum purchase amount for using a credit card, as long as it’s under $10.

2. can a merchant charge more (or add a fee) for using a credit card? In Ohio a merchant can indeed tack on a surcharge or fee if you want to pay with a credit card.

3. can a merchant ask to see my iD? / i wrote ‘see iD’ on my card, so i am protected from fraud… right? Usually, a merchant can check your ID if they want to, but writing “see ID” on your card doesn’t do you any good.

4. sometimes i have to sign for purchases and sometimes i don’t. Why? In most cases, you only need to sign for purchases over $50.

5. What is the change next year? Chip-and-PIN cards are coming, but not for a while yet.

If you have a consumer issue or question, call the City of Cleveland Office of Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs at 216-664-4529.

Do’s and Don’ts for dealing withContractors

DO: Interview each contractor and ask for references.

DON’T: Let the contractor arrange a loan for you.

DO: Call the City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing at 216-664-2910 to verify the contractor is licensed, bonded & insured to do work in the city of Cleveland.

DON’T: Ever pay the full amount up front. EVER!

DO: Pay a reasonable down payment and the balance after completion and after a FINAL INSPECTION is completed.

If you have a consumer issue or question, call the City of Cleveland Office of Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs at 216-664-4529

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BUS OPERATORS WANTED!RTA wil hold an Open House on July 11, 2015 at 1240 West 6th Street.

Interviews will be held on-site forbus operators from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (registration 10:30 am - 2:30 pm).For details visit www.riderta.com/careers

Councilwoman Dona Brady supports affordable transportation for seniorsWard 11 seniors can meet their transportation needs through the Senior Transportation Connection (STC). The program serves people 60 years of age or older who have limited options for transportation. The Senior Transportation Connection provides two, one-way trips per week to eligible riders. ABOUT THE SERvICE:• FIRST-TImE RIdERS must call the Cleveland department

of Aging at 216-664-2833

• Registered riders must call 800-983-4782 to schedule a trip

• Service is available monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

• A fare of $1 per one-way trip will be charged. drivers are not permitted to make change on the van or accept tips

This program is provided by the Senior Transportation Connection and is sponsored by Councilwoman Dona Brady and the City of Cleveland.

“I hope all Ward 11 senior citizens will register to use

this affordable and reliable transportation service” – Councilwoman dona Brady

GRAFFITI & POTHOlE HOTlINE | 664-2510If you see graffiti or a pothole please get an exact address or location and call the HOTlINE. By working together we can keep Ward 17 clean and safe.

Caption for photo: Cleveland Citycouncil Woman dona Brady signing the Eyes of Freedom memorial Flag at a recent visit at the Statehouse in Columbus Rotunda

Lillie Mae Washington Cooper was born July 8th, 1937 at Freedmen’s Hospital in Washington DC which is now a part of Howard University. After her father’s death (Jack Washington) in August of 1937, her mother (Sadie Stephens Washington) returned to her parents’ home in Twiggs County, GA. Because of the unexpected death of her father, Lillie spent many years living with relatives while her mother worked in New York City. She lived in Washington D. C., New York City, and Toledo and in 1943 she moved to Cleveland, Ohio with her aunt and uncle, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Benn. In 1955, Lillie graduated from John Hay High School in Cleveland, married Joseph Rudolph Cooper and joined Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (West Park). At St. Paul AME Church, Lillie was Secretary of the Lay Organization, member of the choir, Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher.

Lillie attended Kent State University, Baldwin Wallace, and Cuyahoga Community College. Lillie worked at Saint Luke’s Hospital, the May Company, Central National Bank and

retired from Sears Roebuck and Company. Lillie and Joseph were married until his

death on May 26, 1993. They are parents of Jonathan R. Cooper (Thelma), Priscilla Cooper-Price (John), Gerald A. Cooper (Mila), and Kevin J. Cooper, Sr. (Yolanda). She is the proud grandmother of Nia P. Cooper, John Q. Price, IV, Jordan R. Price, Kevin J. Cooper, Jr., and Mariah N. Cooper. She also enjoys being grandma to Antoinease L. Herring

(the daughter of Kimberly Dawson (Damone) and Antoine Herring).

Lillie has enjoyed visiting all 50 states as well as travelling to Africa, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and Mexico. Lillie enjoys spending time with her family and attends most of her maternal and paternal family reunions. Lillie enjoys working Suduko puzzles and playing Scrabble.

Lillie has lived in the same home since 1955 on the westside of Cleveland. She is a member of the Department of Aging’s Advisory Council for Ward 11. She has been active in many of the Cleveland Public Schools: Brooklawn Elementary, Carl F. Shuler Junior High, Whitney

Young Junior High, John Marshall High School, and the Law and Public Service Magnet High School. Lillie is a Literacy Tutor. Lillie has worked as a Polls Booth Official for 50 years and member of the Ward 11 Democratic Club, Precinct Committee Member and Executive Committee Member for Ward 11. She is a member of the West Park Community Coalition and active with the seniors at West Park Salvation Army.

congratulations lillie cooper! Ward 11 Senior of the Year

2 COOKWARE & dISHES: metal pots or pans, glasses, plastic & metal utensils

2 PLASTIC BAGS, WRAP, TOYS, & OTHER PLASTIC ITEmS: Plastic bags & wrap, plastic toys, outdoor furniture, PVC piping

2 FOAm CUPS & CONTAINERS: Foam beverage cups, take-out containers

2 OTHER: Food scraps, garden hoses, metal or plastic hangers, auto parts, electronics, wood, tires, window glass, light bulbs, needles

3 mETAL FOOd & BEVERAGE CAN: Empty aluminum and steel cans

3 PAPER: Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, phone books, junk mail & clean cardboard

3 GLASS BOTTLES & JARS: Rinsed food & beverage jars and bottles of any color

3 CARTONS: Juice, milk, wine, soup & other food & beverage cartons

3 PLASTIC BOTTLES & CONTAINERS: Rinsed plastic containers like milk jugs; soda, water, & juice bottles; ketchup, salad dressing & similar bottles; soap & detergent bottles

What’s recyclable…

What’s not…

DEPARTmENT OF PUBlIC WORkS DIvISION OF WASTE COllECTION

important Division of Waste news

new Bulk Pick-up guidelinesEFFEctivE iMMEDiatElY, Bulk Pick-up and tire Disposal will only be the second week of the month.

You may set out a limit of three bulk items, such as appliances, tables and chairs, mattresses and box springs, couches, furniture, plus up to 4 tires.

if you need to set out bulk items other than the 2nd week of the month, you must call 664-3711 to schedule.

new recycling instructionsat tHE EnD oF 2014, Cleveland unveiled new instructions to make waste and recycling collection more efficient. For recycling, the biggest change is that recyclables should not be placed in plastic bags. Instead, they should go loose into your recycling cart. Visit onesimpleactcleveland.com to learn more about the changes.

DIvISION OF WASTE PHONE NUmBERSRecycling Hotline ………… 216-664-3717Waste Citations …………… 216-664-3771Dead Animal Pick-Ups ……… 216-664-3270Dumpster Rentals/Service … 216-664-2162Illegal Dumping …… 216-664-dUmP (3867)Graffiti Program …………… 216-664-2510

Year Round Computer/Cell Phone Drop OffYear Round Shredding(at 5600 Carnegie Avenue)

Household Hazardous Waste(First Friday of each month - NO LATEX PAINT)

Tire Round Up(Sept. 8 -12; Limit 10 tires; NO BUSINESSES)

Division of Waste Collection servicesfor your convenience:

Division of Waste Bulk Pick-up Schedule

Bulk Pick-up will only be thesecond week of the month:

Week of July 5Week of August 2

Week of September 6Week of October 4

Week of November 8Week of December 6

Three items only, such appliances and furniture, plus up to four tires.

Call 664-3711 for more information.

PHOTO CREdIT: City of Cleveland Photographic Bureau

mrs. Cooper with Councilwoman dona Brady and mayor Frank Jackson at the City of Cleveland 2015 Senior day held on may 20.

5600 Carnegie or 3727 Ridge Road, 9 am - 3 pmdO NOT leave computers, tires, trees, hazardous waste or other debris

at the drop off boxes. These items must be taken to the service garages on the designated round up dates.

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Free Technical Assistance:- Impartial rehab advice- Site visits to discuss maintenance and improvement work- Assistance finding contractors

Low-Interest Financing:- For home improvement projects- Rates as low as 1.4%- Most projects are eligible- NEW purchase/rehab option!

www.heritagehomeprogram.org (216) 426-3116

Supported by Councilwoman Brady

For homes over 50 years old:The Heritage Home Program is available in Ward 11 to owners of homes that are 50 years old, or older. If your house is built before 1965, then you qualify for this service. Specialists working for the Program answer home maintenance and rehab questions and provide an impartial opinion – one that doesn’t include trying to sell a product or service. This advice is absolutely FREE. This component of the Heritage Home Program is what sets it apart from other programs of its kind. Now any homeowner wishing to do work on their older home can have the help and answers they need in order to get the project done properly. We urge you to take advantage of the following FREE services:

• Site visits to answer home repair, improvement and maintenance questions

• Advice about increasing energy efficiency• Access to information on local contractors• Evaluation of contractor bids and estimates

Qualified homeowners also have the option of obtaining a low-interest, fixed-rate Heritage Home Program loan, with rates as low as 1.4% for up to 10 years! There are no maximum income restrictions. The owner just needs to have

good credit and sufficient equity in the home to support the loan. There are no points involved with the Heritage Home Program loan and the interest is tax deductible! Eligible Projects include:

• Exterior and interior painting• Kitchen and bath improvements• Compatible additions• Roof repair and replacement• Basement waterproofing• Window repair• masonry repair• Insulation• HVAC upgrades • And much, much more!

The Heritage Home Program loan is available to owners of both owner-occupied, and income producing residential properties of three units or less. Homeowners receive custom construction specifications for exterior projects and Heritage Home Program staff is available from project start to finish! Learn more or get started by contacting the Heritage Program.

call (216) 426-3116

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elinda decaro and her son Brian owners of 12115-17 Lorain Avenue, were recognized on m

ay 7, 2015 at the City of Cleveland’s Storefront Renovation Award Cerem

ony for their partnership and the owner’s significant investment and

transformations during the last year. For Inform

ation on how to participate in the program

please contact Westown CdC at 216-941-9262 or Info@westowncdc.org.

storefront renovation Program

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Cultural Gardens since 1946

sun., august 23

11:00 am - 8:30 pm

ParadeofFlags•FamilyActivities

Tour of Gardens Naturalization Ceremony

AuthenticEthnicFood•CulturalPerformances

www.ClevelandOneWorldday.org

Summer Fun

at Halloran Rec Centerchildren of all ages looking for fun and entertainment can spend the summer at Halloran recration center participating in a variety of activities! They can choose from T-Ball, Rookie League and Big F Baseball, dodge ball, roller skating, youth outdoors club, book club, cooking classes and much more. All programs are free of charge!

Free Breakfast and lunch ProgramHalloran will also be serving FrEE BrEakFast (10 am - 10:30 am) and luncH (12 pm - 1 pm), Monday through Friday. Meals are available to youth up to the age of 18 on a first come, first serve basis. For more information call Halloran at 664-4187.

Water complexThe outdoor pool, water playground, slide and spray basin are open for the summer season!