Village-Voice-Fall-2013

Learn more at: slavicvillage.org
Volume 6, Issue 3, Fall 2013
We Live Here
Find your home in the Village!
Now’s the time to become a homeowner! Fortunately, we’ve got something for everyone
here in Slavic Village. Learn more about some of our local options below!
Located in the heart of Cleveland, Trailside Slavic Village is an
excellent opportunity for young professionals and active families to
live near some of the best recreational activities the region has to offer.
Qualified buyers can own their own brand new home for $600 a month!
Total cost, including purchase and rehab, is typically between $15,000
to $30,000 depending on the home and amount of repair needed. Call
Stacia Pugh today at 216.346.9643 to discuss the process or view cur-
rent listings at: http://slavicvillage.org/movein/findahome/
homesforsale!
Recovery homes are sold at a manageable price point for qualified buy-
ers, and re-built with quality for maintenance-free move-in. Call Jeff
Raig today for more details about specific properties at 216. 641.2586
and follow project updates at: www.facebook.com/
SlavicVillageRecoveryProject!
Do-It-Yourselfer? Buy it, fix it, live in it! Homeownership has never
been easier to achieve through the Neighbors Invest in Broadway
Program. You’ll find freedom through sweat equity reducing renova-
tion costs (choose what to complete yourself - lower the labor costs
instead of hiring a contractor).
Along a vast network of green spaces, top-notch educational opportu-
nities, and plenty of customizable design options for home-buyers,
Trailside Slavic Village is a great place to live, play and do business.
Learn more at http://www.trailsidesv.com or call 216.274.0044 today!
Another option is to purchase a stress-free home for $350 a month!
Find peace of mind and high quality of life through the Slavic Village
Recovery Project! Homes are currently being rehabilitated with new
roofs, furnaces, wiring, plumbing, floors, kitchens and other features
through this unique opportunity.
Hyacinth Lofts Offers Unique Slice of City Life
Slavic Village’s many homes, yards and parks offer a great pairing for
many Cleveland residents. Over in the Hyacinth Park area you can
find a unique slice of city life.
Joshua Voland, Holly Sullivan and their cat Skiba, have been renting a
spacious 2 bedroom loft within the Hyacinth Loft Building (3030 East
63rd St) for nearly 2 years.
Josh (or “JV” as many call him) works down the street at the locally
owned Jakprints – close enough where he can ride his bike to work
along East 55th Street. Holly is studying to earn her associates degree
at Cuyahoga Community College – also very nearby.
Both Holly and JV remark that they both enjoy living in the area and
do not have plans of relocating anytime soon. In JV’s words, “It’s
relaxed and friendly, but not too sterile.”
Holly noted the central location is key for her – “It’s great being
next to the East 55th Rapid station. Also, if we have to drive the
freeway entrances are right there” – referring to the I-490/77 en-
trance ramp, which offers connections to Steelyard Commons, down-
town Cleveland as well as all other Interstate routes across the
county.
JV likes the loft’s spacious qualities and the view from his window –
which provides him a great perspective to view the neighborhood fire-
works on July 4th. As an active member in several local bands, he appre-
ciates the energy of his neighbors who are also artistically inclined.
Since re-opening in 2004 as an active-living arts space, the former Board
of Education building has maintained consistently high occupancy rates
despite national housing market fluctuations.
To learn more about the lofts history or potential openings, be sure to
visit the lofts online at http://www.thehyacinthlofts.com/.
Follow future Slavic Village Development communications for infor-
mation about other lofting and housing developments in the area!
Find your beautiful rehabbed home in Slavic Village. This home, while
not for sale, is located within the Slavic Village Recovery Project target
area. You too can live well in the Village!

The Slavic Village VoicePage 2 Fall 2013
Broadway Welcomes
Bill & Will’s Hat Shop!
Hit Slavic Village Breakfast Spots!
Becker’s Donuts
4106 E 71st St.
(216) 641-8240
Bob & Sheri’s 49ER
5006 Broadway Ave.
(216) 641-1477
Famous Gyro George
6700 Harvard Ave.
(216) 341-4976
Harvard Inn
4055 E 71st St.
(216) 641-5377
Red Chimney, 6501 Fleet Ave., (216) 441-0053
Since opening earlier this summer, we are happy Bill and Will chose to lo-
cate their newest endeavor right here in our neighborhood. Bill & Will’s
normal store hours are 11 AM – 6 PM, Monday through Saturday and can be
reached via phone at 216-253-0758.
Please welcome Bill & Will’s Hat Shop to the Broadway Historic District!
Located at 5417 Broadway, just beside to Broadway Free Library in the his-
toric district, Bill & Will’s has a lid for you!
Currently offering a wide variety of hat styles for both men and women, co-
owner WillAllison is looking forward to offering hat-cleaning services in the
near future.
Both he and business partner Bill Padget are veterans to the hat industry.
Having worked for Mad Hatter (formerly of downtown Cleveland), they
packed up the store following the opening of the Horseshoe Cleveland Ca-
sino and opened shop in Slavic Village.
Future plans call for a distinct storefront sign, which will help increase vis-
ibility for the business and draw in more customers. “It’s been picking up,”
says Bill, in reference to customer traffic.
He also mentioned walk-ins are surprised to see the selection available inside
as many people aren’t aware that their business is yet open to the public.
Customers should also be aware credit cards are accepted, and the store does
buy or offer trade-in value for well-kept worn hats.
New Entrepreneurs Take
Root in Slavic Village
As their slogan reads, “Look at your Hat, Everyone Else Does!”
Here’s a warm welcome to Maker Design Studio, our neighborhood’s most
recent company to choose Slavic Village as their base of operation! Located
seconds from the Broadway Historic District, the architecture design firm occu-
pies floor 2 of the mixed-use commercial building at 6529 Union Avenue.
The three-man office consists of Westleigh Harper, Mike Horton and Brian
Bernstein – three friends who chose to form their own organization follow-
ing several years’ experience consulting through different firms.
“Maker” is aptly named – Westleigh cites his organization’s core objective as
“to benefit the city [Cleveland] though design of inspiring walkable urban
environments.” Fortunately for Maker, market trends within the industry
and local political leaders support this new perspective.
Founded in 2011, Maker has worked on several projects in the City of Cleve-
land prior to relocating to the current Slavic Village location this past May. Wes
mentionedhehassensedanuptickingeneralexcitementacrossCleveland,some-
thing he finds very encouraging given the cyclical nature of architecture work.
Acknowledging many younger people raised in the suburbs are now return-
ing to the city core, Wes states, “Different demographics have different needs.”
This bodes well for Maker, and we look forward to seeing them thrive as they
help shape tomorrow’s Cleveland from right here in Slavic Village.
If you would like to learn more about Maker, be sure to visit their website at
www.makeroffice.com. You can also reach them via phone at 216-513-4523.
For more information about commercial real estate options or local business
development resources, contact Ben Campbell, Commercial Development
Officer at Slavic Village Development (216-429-1182, ext. 105 or
benc@slavicvillage.org).

The Slavic Village Voice Page 3Fall 2013
Cameras Installed to Increase Safety on Warner Road
Ten security cameras were installed on Warner Road this summer in an effort
to prevent crime and bolster the safety efforts of local merchants and residents.
Led by Ward 2 Councilman Zack Reed, the installation was modeled off
similar camera programs already underway in Cleveland.
In reaction to neighbors, these cameras will use modern digital technology in
order to record with superior detail. The high quality renderings will aid
tremendously in identifying potential perpetrators.
“I am committed to taking every step possible to improve the safety of my
community,” stated Councilman Reed. “These cameras will provide an added
layer of security to help deter threats, but to also help solve any incidents of
criminal activity. We can no longer allow the acts of a few to weigh on this
neighborhood as a whole. ”
The cameras have been mounted to telephone poles on Warner Road be-
tween Turney and Grand Division using wireless technology. All foot-
age will be observable both in real time and archived should the need for
review arise.
Given recent efforts to serve and develop the mixed commercial-residential
strip, the cameras have been welcomed by many community stakeholders.
Code Enforcement Partnership begins
The City of Cleveland has partnered with several non-profit community de-
velopment organizations, including Slavic Village Development, to imple-
ment a systematic approach to dealing with abandoned and eyesore properties.
This Code Enforcement Partnership, which will run for three years, divides
each city ward into compact, manageable zones where intense focus to hous-
ing concerns will be directed for months at a time before rotating to a differ-
ent area, ensuring fairness in the code enforcement process.
The Partnership seeks to engage residents in proactively fixing housing code
violations for those who only lack the funds or physical strength to fix them
on their own, and limiting citations to those property owners who have clearly
demonstrated a lack of care and concern for the neighborhood.
Weatherization in Slavic Village!
In anticipation of colder temperatures, Slavic Village Development has
partnered with the Cleveland Housing Network to provide access to weather-
ization services such as insulation, replacing old or broken furnaces, and
reducing bills.
Applications are available at Slavic Village Development, 5620 Broadway
Ave, Cleveland, OH 44127.
Bring copies of your most recent tax return or social security award letter,
most recent gas, electric, and water bills, and proof of homeownership (not
required if a renter) to ensure timely processing.
For questions call Zach Germaniuk, Community Liaison for Slavic Village
Development at 216-429-1182, ext. 110.

New College Savings Account Program Available!
In the fall of 2012 Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald announced
plans to create a College Savings Account Program for County residents. In
April 2013, County Council approved the creation of the Cuyahoga County
College Savings Account (CSA) Program.
The CSA establishes the expectation that all County children will attend col-
lege or get an advanced education by beginning an educational savings ac-
count with a $100 deposit.
Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, all children in Cuyahoga County
entering kindergarten will have an account established in their name and be
given a free $100 deposit. If your child is eligible, you will be sent informa-
tion on the account and how to make deposits. The money will be help in a
special account where it will be protected until needed. Parents and family
members can make additional deposits to their account as often as they wish
or are able.
To learn more visit collegesavings.cuyahogacounty.us. For more resources
on college access – How to apply? How to get scholarships? How to take the
ACTs? Contact College Now Greater Cleveland at 216-241-5587 x140 or
visit the College Now Resource Center at 50 Public Square; level three of
Tower City Center above Caribou Coffee open Monday – Friday from 10am-
5pm and Saturday by appointment
Why is it important to save for college?
• The total cost of college is on the rise.
• Median debt for students who graduated from a four-year
public university in 2008 was $17,700.
• Children’s savings are an important indicator or whether or
not children pursue higher education. Regardless of race or
family income, children with savings accounts are seven
times more likely to attend college than those without an
account.
• The average salary of someone with a bachelor’s degree is
three times higher than the average salary of a high school
dropout.
• The unemployment rate in 2009 for young adults was 2.6
times higher for those with only a high school diploma than
it was for college graduates.

Thee Six 5 Bistro to open in Village on East 65th Street
Construction is now underway on the soon-to-open Thee Six 5 Bistro in the
Warszawa Historic District!
Scheduled to open in December, the restaurant and bar will bring Slavic Vil-
lage its first roof-top patio (and with it, great views)!
Thee Six 5 Bistro will be conveniently located at 3662 East 65th St, across
from St. Stanislaus Church, one block north of Fleet Avenue. Stay tuned for
more information about the owner's vision and background behind this excit-
ing project!
Be sure to check out their website as well at: http://six5bistro.com/home.html
‘Vibe on 55’ Initiative
Stay tuned for announcements this fall on the launching of the “Vibe on
55” Initiative, which will ramp up marketing the potential of our Broad-
way Historic District! Check out this rendering of North Broadway
vision by City Beautiful – Cleveland!
Phase I of Broadway
Arch Underway!
Cycle of Arches follows the newly installed Broadway Streetscape and Traf-
fic Calming project by building a premier public art piece to serve as a north-
ern gateway to Broadway Slavic Village and as a center for the Willow neigh-
borhood where the project is located.
The Cycle ofArches is being constructed near the corner of E.49th and Broad-
way Ave. on the Eastern leg of the Broadway Ave. portion of the America’s
Scenic Byway. Phase I of the project includes the “Arches” that will be con-
structed on the south side of Broadway and the creation of a greenspace on a
former vacant lot adjacent to the #13 Fire Station. Phase II of the project has
funding pending and is expected to be completed by 2014.

September 22 from 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Sokol Greater Cleveland Roast
Pork Dinner
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway
Reservations: (216) 447-0264
September 28 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Wenceslaus Day Celebration
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
3395 E. 53rd Street
(216) 641-2829
Pre-paid reservations only
October 12 from noon – 4:00 p.m.
Outdoor Odyssey
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
4524 E. 49th Street
(216) 206-1000
Register for
Housing Workshop
A Housing Workshop will be
held on Thursday, October 10th,
from 6-8 PM and will cover the fol-
lowing topics:
•Potential Homeowners with
Questions
•Current Homeowners at Risk of
Foreclosure
•Current Homeowners with Re-
pair Needs
•Landlord and Tenant Questions
•Common Housing Mistakes
and How to Avoid Them.
If residents would like to RSVP to
attend the event they can call
Jacquie Gillon at 216-429-1182
ext. 131. Location TBA.
September
October 19 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Mass at 4:00 p.m.
International Food and Culture
Festival
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
3395 E. 53rd Street
(216) 641-2829
October 26
Clean Up + Clams
Cleveland Central Catholic
High School
6550 Baxter Ave.
Registration required
www.centralcatholichs.org
December 8 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Sokol Greater Cleveland
Breaded Pork Cutlet Dinner
4939 Broadway
December 7, 7:30 p.m.
CityMusic Cleveland Concert
Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus
3649 E. 65th Street - Free event, no
tickets required
www.citymusiccleveland.org
October 26
Sokol Greater Cleveland Annual
Holiday Fair
4939 Broadway
www.sokolgreatercleveland.org
October 26 at 7:30 p.m.
CityMusic Cleveland - Rachel
Barton Pine, violin soloist
Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus
3649 E. 65th Street
www.citymusiccleveland.org
October 26 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
HalloGreen
Broadway Shoppes
Center
(216) 429-1182 ext. 121
www.slavicvillage.org
October
October 2, 6 p.m.
50/50 Split Raffle
Slovenian National Home
3563 E. 80th Street
(216) 883-2963, FB: TheNashon80th
October 3, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
P-16 Education Partnership Meeting
Third Federal, 7007 Broadway
October 4th, 5th & 6th
St. Stanislaus Polish Festival
6601 Baxter
(216) 341-9091
www.ststanislaus.org
October 10 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
University Settlement’s Taste of
Slavic Village
4939 Broadway
(216) 641-6950 for tickets or visit
thetaste.brownpapertickets.com
October 27 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Sokol Greater Cleveland
Cottage Ham Dinner
4939 Broadway
October 27 starting at 10:00 a.m.
Clambake and Browns Tailgate
Slovenian National Home (The
Nash), 3563 E. 80th Street
(216) 883-2963
FB: TheNashon80th
October 31 at 5:30 p.m.
Big City Boo Halloween Party
Stella Walsh Recreation Center
7345 Broadway
664-4658
November
November 7, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
P-16 Education Partnership
Meeting
December
December 5, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
P-16 Education Partnership
Meeting
December 7, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
SE Kiwanis Dinner
Ironman Center
Cleveland Central Catholic High
6550 Baxter Ave.
RSVP to: nnews1923@aol.com

Slavic Village Painters on the Job!
Check out the Slavic Village Paint Program in action!
This home on E. 52nd St. is looking brand new! For
more information on the paint program, call Zach
Germaniuk at 216-429-1182, ext. 110.
Slavic Village
Transportation Updates
Fleet Avenue Streetscape
Although near completion, render-
ings will officially be finalized for
construction following input and dis-
cussion from the September 11th
public meeting. Be sure to check
Slavic Village Development’s
website (slavicvillage.org) for the
most current renderings as they be-
come available.
East 49th Street Bridge
This project is being led by
Cuyahoga County and is on sched-
ule for contractor bids going out this
fall. Currently, the City of Cleveland
is reviewing the proposed repair
plans. Construction is also antici-
pated for Spring 2014.
Broadway-Union
Intersection
Once complete, this infrastructure
project will dramatically improve
traffic flow, congestion issues and
improve safety for children walking
to school at Broadway and Union.
Plans call for this key intersection to
be fully reinvented with new side-
walks, curbs and road resurfacing.
Ackley and Union avenues will be
more directly aligned with one an-
other – a big improvement over the
current disconnected road position-
ing.
Although the Ohio Department of
Transportation (ODOT) did put the
project out to bid out this past sum-
mer, all proposals came back over-
budget.
The streetscape will be a uniquely
designed green infrastructure
project, featuring an attractive storm
water retention pond managed
through the Northeast Ohio Regional
Sewer District.
The pond will help relieve the city’s
often overloaded system by reduc-
ing untreated water from overflow-
ing into Lake Erie; an issue which
occurs during heavy rains and is ex-
acerbated by the high number of im-
pervious surfaces (concrete, asphalt,
etc.) across the region.
The Fleet Avenue pond will be lo-
cated at the corner of E. 53rd Street.
Fleet Avenue will also benefit from
distinct public art installations, new
plantings, bike lanes and a general
place-making overhaul.
Construction is anticipated for
Spring 2014. The engineering and
bidding process will be underway
this fall and winter.
It is currently out to bid again and
will likely be completed in Septem-
ber 2014.

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