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Happy Holidays 

In this Issue… 

Wine in the Holidays Event 

Christmas at the Corners 

Marc’s opens at Kamms Plaza 

… and More! 

Magazine 

Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation 

Volume 17, Number 4 ✜ Holiday 2009 

We’re KCDC – Working Hard for You! 

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From the Director 

Magazine 

Looking back over the eight years it has been my pleasure to serve our neighborhood, 

I’m struck by not only by how much has changed, but how much has 

stayed the same. During my 20 years as a resident of Kamm’s Corners, my lovely 

next-door neighbor has been there the whole time. I still buy my meat and other 

goodies at K&K Portage Market, and my newspaper is delivered by the same 

family at the same time every day. I like that about our neighborhood. I suspect 

your experience has been similar, and that you like it too. 

Of course, things do change. Lots of positive change has come to Kamm’s Corners 

over the past year or two, and more will follow. We have a fancy new streetscape, 

complete with electrified and irrigated planter boxes, new benches, historic lighting, 

and the like. We have new businesses, including the new Marc’s, Panini’s, 

and Si Senor Mexican Restaurant, with more on the way. Walk up and have a 

look. If you haven’t seen our “downtown” lately, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. 

At KCDC, we’re much busier than we were eight years ago. This magazine is 

much larger, partly in color, and now delivered four times a year. Our “Asphalt 

Cinema” just completed its 6th season, and Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market 

completed its third. Now we’re adding an indoor market. You can “friend” us on 

Facebook, and follow our “tweets.” We’re re-habbing houses, renovating storefronts, 

buying buildings, making plans, and generally doing everything we can 

to keep what’s great and to effect repairs where things are out of whack. We’ll 

continue to do that and more. 

Meanwhile, we need you to do your part. Spend as much of your money locally 

as you can, especially this holiday season. Reward our merchants with your business. 

Take time to really think about the array of products available right here, 

and put your money where your house is. 

And, if you want to give us a boost, join us at “Wine in the Holidays,” our only 

fundraiser of the year, at Puritas Nursery on December 3rd. (See article page 6.) 

It’s a great party to get you into the holiday spirit, and you’ll see many of your 

neighbors there. 

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Staff of Kamm’s Corners Development, 

have a safe, happy, and meaningful holiday season. And as always, let us know 

how we’re doing. 

Our Cover: Our holiday cover photo this year, which we are sure everyone can relate to, is 

an original composition by neighborhood resident and noted professional photographer, 

Gary Yasaki, Yasaki Photographic. You can reach Gary at 216-781-7330. 

Steve Lorenz 

Executive Director 

Kamm’s Corners Magazine is published by Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation in the months of February, May, 

August, and November. Kamm’s Corners Magazine, its management, and Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation are 

not responsible for any representations and/or warranties, oral or written, made by our advertisers. Print run: 11,000. 

Readership: over 18,000. Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation, 17407 Lorain Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland, 

Ohio, 44111-5538. Phone: 216-252-6559. Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation is the non-profit, neighborhood 

based non-profit planning and development organization serving the Kamm’s Corners community of Cleveland, Ohio. 

It is the policy of Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation to neither endorse political candidates nor take a stand on 

ballot issues. E-mail KCDC at info@kammscorners.com. Visit our web site at kammscorners.com. 

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Board of Trustees 

President... 

Mission Statement 

Pat McCafferty 

Vice-President... 

Marlene Herman 

Treasurer... 

Rick Kolar 

Secretary... 

Colleen Gilson 

Trustees... 

KCDC Staff 

Therese Chambers Arth 

Mary McGraw 

Steve Morey 

Joe Outlaw 

Paul Palmentera 

Aaron Pechota 

George Pofok 

Paul Slebodnik 

Steve Lorenz 

Executive Director 

Chris Frohring 

Neighborhood Real Estate Planner 

Cynthia Janis 

Manager, Commercial Development 

Marilyn Osborne 

Community Relations Coordinator 

Tom Keating 

Residential Services Coordinator 

Jackie Wohleber 

Manager, Office Operations 

Magazine Staff 

Marilyn Osborne 

Editor in Chief, Advertising 

Joe Outlaw 

Asst. Editor, Design & Typesetting 

Cynthia Janis 

Contributing Editor 

Chris Frohring 

Contributing Editor 

Jackie Wohleber 

Production Support 

“To promote, 

develop, and guide 

the Kamm’s Corners 

neighborhood as the 

best place to live, 

work, shop, worship, 

and play.” 

• Memberships are tax deductible •

Around the 

Corners 

On Thursday, December 3rd, plan to join 

us for our sixth annual KCDC fundraiser 

at Puritas Nursery, 19201 Puritas Avenue, 

from 6 to 9 p.m. Stroll among the holiday 

wreaths, poinsettias, and gifts before tasting 

an assortment of wines, specialty beers, 

and sumptuous appetizers. Enjoy live music 

by Brand New Hat and register for 

prizes. Tickets are $40 and are available by 

calling Jackie at 216-252-6559, ext. 1000 or 

by e-mailing: info@kammscorners.com. 

KCDC appreciates the generous sponsorship 

of RockSolid Stone Works. 

Winter Wonderland at Kamms Plaza 

takes place on December 4th, starting with 

a sing-along lead by St. Joseph Academy’s 

a cappella choir, Cecilia’s Song at 6 p.m. 

under the clock at Rocky River Drive and 

Lorain Avenue. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive 

at 6:20 p.m. on a horse-drawn sleigh to 

lead everyone to the festivities. See story 

on page 7. 

On the second Sunday of each month 

through May, City Club Catering at 

the Cretan Center will host the indoor 

Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market! Visit 10 

a.m. to 2 p.m. The center is located at 3853 

West 168th Street. See article on page 21. 

For the third year in a row, Discovery 

World, the day care center located in 

the West Park United Church of Christ, 

earned a three star rating during a surprise 

visit by a Step Up To Quality Licensing 

Specialist. Congratulations! See article on 

page 24. 

West Park’s Panini’s Bar and Grill, in 

the heart of Kamm’s Corners, will offer a 

full service menu with a variety of sandwiches, 

salads, wraps, pizzas, and their 

famous overstuffed sandwiches, as well as 

a children’s menu. Panini’s dining room 

is a family friendly environment. And, its 

bar area will be a true sports bar experience. 

In early December, Panini’s will open 

daily from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Serving 

food all day till closing. To book a party 

or special event now, send an e-mail to 

westpark@paninisgrill.com. 

Fumbling around trying to help your 

dog look good? Classy K-9z is offering state 

certified animal grooming classes in 2010. 

Applications are now being accepted. See 

the ad on page 22. 

KCDC salutes Eric Nugent and his team 

at Back Stage Bar (17007 Lorain) for hosting 

and contributing to the Larchwood 

Block Club Fundraiser. Over $900 was 

raised. Excellent food and atmosphere. 

Give ‘em a try! 

The Holiday Inn Cleveland Airport has 

re-launched the brand with a new image. 

Look for the new logo and street signage 

along West 150th and I-71. The best is on 

the inside! Call about their holiday packages 

and share a holiday party taking place 

on Saturday, December 12th, 6 p.m. till 

midnight. Small group? No problem! Share 

the joy with many other small groups like 

yours. Only $20 per person includes buffet 

dinner, DJ and dancing, and cash bar. Call 

216-252-7700 for details. 

The Images of West Park 2010 Calendar 

is now available through the West Park 

Historical Society. Filled with historical 

pictures and interesting facts about West 

Park, this is a great gift to give or keep! 

Only $8 each. Purchase yours today at K&K 

Portage Market, West Park Station, Puritas 

Nursery, or our office. 

History lovers will be delighted with 

the new book, Then and Now in West 

Park, just published by the West Park 

Historical Society. Local historians Ralph 

Pfingsten and Gary Swilik have packed 

the book with over 150 pictures, most 

never before published. You’ll see Tony’s 

Diner, Manner’s Big Boy, Dairy Dell, 

the Riverside and Variety Theaters, and 

lots of other wonderfully nostalgic places. 

The large format, 8 1/2 by 11-inch paperbound 

book is $14.95 local pickup, and 

$18 by first class U.S. Mail. To order, contact 

Gary Swilik at 216-252-9850, or email 

gshatterhand@aol.com. All proceeds benefit 

the historical society. 

Kudos to Monic Hill, the Executive 

Director of the West Park-Fairview Family 

YMCA. She was selected to take part in 

the 5th Cohort Multicultural Executive 

Development Program (MEDP) through 

the YMCA of the USA. Through a comprehensive 

application, narrative essay, resume 

and other supporting documents, 

the selection committee felt that Monic 

embodied potential qualities to become 

a successful leader in the YMCA 

Movement. Only 13 candidates were selected 

nationally. 

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland offers a 

50% off joiner fee special every January. For 

more information about the 2010 membership 

special, visit www.clevelandymca.org 

or call the West Park-Fairview Family YMCA 

Membership Director, Alyssa Shepherd 

at 216-941-5410. You may also reach her 

at ashepherd@clevelandymca.org. The 

West Park-Fairview Family YMCA is at 15501 

Lorain Avenue. 

Puritas Nursery is again featuring a magnificent 

holiday train display. This is the 

4 

seventh year and the display just keeps 

getting bigger and better. On Saturday, 

December 5th and 12th between 1 and 

3 p.m., Santa will be available for pictures. 

Be sure to bring your camera! 

Jerome Masek, who has been a certified 

hypnotist in West Park since 2005, has been 

elected to the Board of the newly formed 

Cleveland Chapter of the American 

Holistic Medical Association (AHMA). 

Masek, who is also a certified stress management 

consultant, was trained by the 

National Guild of Hypnotists. The AHMA 

is open to both doctors and practitioners 

who believe in integrating holistic and traditional 

medical treatments. Their web site, 

www.holisticmedicine.org, offers help for 

anyone seeking holistic doctors or practitioners. 

Masek is a KCDC business member. 

Trying to figure out how to improve your 

job interviewing skills? Do you need to prepare 

a presentation for an upcoming meeting? 

Hospitable Speakers, a Toastmasters 

club at Fairview Hospital can help you. 

The club meets every Monday at noon. The 

meeting for the first Monday of the month 

takes place in the KCDC Community 

Room, (Suite 200A) at 17407 Lorain Avenue 

(in our building). The rest take place in 

the hospital’s conference center. For more 

information, contact Christina Hein at 

hospitabletoastmasters@yahoo.com. 

In January, West Park resident and salon 

owner Sandi Papcum is moving her 

business, The Beauty Spot, from 17009 

Lorain Avenue to just over the bridge. And, 

she’s changing the name of the salon to 

Parkview Hair Design. Call 216-941-5030 

for an appointment and more information. 

See ad on page 22. 

Operating here since 1963, Dante’s 

Pizza at 4176 Rocky River Drive has reopened 

for business following an electrical 

fire in this landmark establishment. 

Call 216-251-0744 to order. Hours are 

Wednesday and Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. Friday 

and Saturday 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 12 to 

4 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 

Lily Nails is now open at 3306 Warren 

Road in Warren Village Shopping Center. 

The full service nail salon offers manicures, 

pedicures, artificial nails, and creative 

nail art Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. 

to 7:30 p.m. Call 216-688-1878 or visit 

lilynailsalon.net for more information. 

Watch for Big Daddy’s Cheesesteaks 

to open December 1st at 16804 Lorain 

Avenue, the former Top Dog location. 

Owner Jason Noyes will offer homemade 

soups, fresh salads, corned beef, and 

bratwurst sandwiches, plus his unique 

Cleveland cheesesteak sandwich. Look 

for the daily features, including specialty 

meatloaf and stuffed cabbage.

Congratulations to Constellation West 

Park Community Middle School on the 

September completion of the long anticipated 

two-story addition to the school 

building located at 16210 Lorain Avenue. 

The $3 million dollar addition includes 

a full-sized gym and 11 new classrooms 

to accommodate the rapid growth of the 

public charter school. The middle school 

is now attended by 150 students and the 

attached elementary school in the front of 

the building has 300. For more information, 

call 216-251-7200. 

Westpark Dental is a drop off location 

for the U.S. Marine Corp Toys for Tots 

campaign through December. The mission 

of Toys for Tots is to help needy children 

throughout the United States experience 

the joy of Christmas. The Reserve Unit in 

Brookpark will be distributing the toys. 

Stop by with a toy to donate and enter 

to win a $100 gift certificate. Hours are 

Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 216-941-5535 

for more information. 

Are you looking for greener, more environmentally 

friendly products for your 

family? Check out Noli’s Naturals, a family 

owned, Cleveland based internet retailer 

of hand crafted, 100% beeswax 

candles. See candle making demonstrations 

at an open house November 28th 

and 29th, inside Carpet Center USA, 

15100 Lorain Avenue. Call 216-533-7514 

or visit www.nolisnaturalscandles.com 

for details. 

Birchwood School will double its classroom 

space this school year by occupying 

the entire space previously used by 

Ascension Catholic School located at the 

corner of Puritas and W. 140th Street. This 

private, co-education school serves student 

in K - 8th grade, many of whom live 

in Kamm’s Corners. Congratulations! 

The John Marshall Alumni Association 

will be sponsoring a book signing at the 

Puritas Nursery on December 10th, for the 

latest history book by Ralph Pfingsten. The 

title is The History of the Ravenna Arsenal 

and the book costs $49.95, plus sales tax. 

Profits from the evening will go toward the 

scholarship fund of the Alumni Association. 

To keep informed of neighborhood 

news, sign up for KCDC’s e-newsletter, if 

you haven’t already done so. To opt in, visit 

our website at www.kammscorners.com. 

Updates will come monthly, with an extra 

issue occasionally thrown in for news that 

we feel is time sensitive or of great importance 

to you. 

If you ever misplace your copy of 

Kamm’s Corners Magazine, remember 

you may view it online at our website at 

www.kammscorners.com. 

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… by Councilman Marty Keane 

News from Ward 21 and City Hall 

Dear Neighbors: 

Happy Holidays! May this issue of 

Kamm’s Corners Magazine be the 

start of a healthy and happy holiday 

season. 

The recent election came and 

went with yet another strong 

showing in our ward, soon to be 

known as Ward 19. On January 

4th, most of what was Ward 21 

will be called Ward 19. We lost 

some neighbors to the southeast 

and gained others to the northeast. 

Feel free to call me if you have any 

questions on the redistricting. Simply 

put, I am honored and blessed to 

represent the neighborhoods I love 

for another term in City Council, 

whatever our ward number. 

Looking back at last year’s holiday 

magazine, I am amazed that the 

groundbreaking for the Lorain 

Avenue Streetscape was the cover 

feature and occurred November 6, 

2008. We have come a long way 

since then. Our downtown Kamm’s 

Corners is being reinvented. The 

removal of the power lines alone 

is a huge improvement. The 

addition of new sidewalks, planters, 

benches, and lighting will attract 

more businesses and economic 

development opportunities. 

Of course, the new infrastructure 

is an attraction to our community. 

But, more importantly, the people 

who call West Park home are the 

real reason businesses locate here 

– we who remain committed to 

shopping locally and to maintaining 

our properties. I can guarantee 

you that the small business owners 

along Lorain Avenue, Rocky River 

Drive, and Warren Road – the shop 

keepers at Warren Village and 

Kamms Plaza shopping centers 

will tell you the same thing. Our 

commitment to our neighbors, 

our neighborhood, and our local 

merchants is the best way to assure 

our long-term success. 

Puritas Avenue re-surfacing is 

nearly complete. Getting this project 

done using our own capital dollars 

in such a difficult economy was no 

small feat! Thanks to everyone for 

their patience during construction. 

Please remember to maintain the 

speed limit when the road is nice 

and smooth and the barrels are 

gone. Also, no matter what street 

you live on, for safety’s sake, please 

refrain from putting your leaves and 

snow in the street. 

Yes, we are making great progress 

here and have the continued support 

of Mayor Jackson. However, 

the City of Cleveland as a whole 

is facing some serious financial 

challenges. A significant budgetary 

shortfall looms in fiscal year 2010. 

Though efficiency measures and 

belt-tightening efforts by Mayor 

Jackson and City Council to cut 

costs while maintaining service has 

left us in a much better position 

than other cities, difficult decisions 

remain. The draft budget for the 

City is due in December followed 

by the Mayor’s Estimated Budget 

for 2010 in February. Those budget 

exercises will determine what we are 

up against and what we need to do 

to thrive. 

Perhaps I covered too much in 

this little column. What I wish most 

to say is Happy Holidays! God bless 

you and your families, especially 

during this wonderful time of year. 

Cherish the things you have and 

make any effort you can to help 

those who have not. 

Marty Keane

Holiday Fundraiser 

To Benefit KCDC 

Uncork the Fun and join us for Wine in 

the Holidays (and Beer!) on Thursday, 

December 3rd, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 

Puritas Nursery, 19201 Puritas Avenue 

Inside the beautifully decorated 

nursery you will find a mix of great 

wine and beer, delicious appetizers, 

loads of fun, and live music 

by local favorites Brand New Hat. 

Stroll among the huge assortment 

of holiday wreaths, poinsettias, and 

evergreens. Enjoy a simply fabulous 

landscaped model train display featuring 

five trains and two trolleys 

chugging through hills and flowing 

water. 

Reserve your ticket by calling 

216-252-6559, ext. 1000. 

KCDC appreciates the generous 

sponsorship of RockSolid Stone 

Works. Their support will help 

us continue our work to revitalize 

Kamm’s Corners (see ad on page 19). 

Since 1925 

Puritas Nursery 

aNd 

GardeN CeNter 

“For Every Blooming Thing” 

+ Bigger and Better than Ever! 

Be sure to visit our 7th annual 

Holiday Model Trains Display! 

in the Holidays 

Wine in the Holidays 

Uncork 

theFun! 

Uncork! 

theFun!! 


Thursday, December 3, 2009 

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 

Thursday November 29, 2007 

6 pm – 9pm 

Puritas Nursery – 19201 Puritas Avenue 

Puritas Nursery – 19201 Puritas Avenue 

You are cordially invited to attend 

Kamm’s Corners 

Development Corporation’s 

Sixth Annual Holiday Wine 

Tasting Fundraiser 

You are cordially invited to 


Development Corporation’s 

Fourth Annual Holiday Wine 

Tasting Fundraiser 

Stroll among the lovely assortment of 

holiday wreaths, poinsettias, and gifts before 

tasting wines and specialty beers while 

sampling delightful appetizers. 

Music by Brand New Hat! 

Register for Prizes at the Door! 

Stroll among the huge assortment of 

holiday wreaths, poinsettias, and gifts 

before tasting six wines and specialty beers 

along with your favorite appetizers. 

Tickets are $40 and are available by 

phone: 216-252-6559 x1000 or 

E-mail: info@kammscorners.com 

Tickets are $40 and are available by 

Phone: 216-252-6559 or 

E-mail: info@kammscorners.com 

Proceeds will benefit Kamm’s Corners 

Development Corporation - Working to 

enhance the Kamm’s Corners neighborhood. 

Proceeds will benefit Kamm’s Corners 

Development Corporation, working to 

enhance the Kamm’s Corners neighborhood. 

Great Christmas Gifts! 

• Puritas Nursery Gift Certificates! 

• 2010 West Park Historical Society Calendars 

featuring Lorain Avenue! 

• “From Rockport to West Park”, “The History 

of the Ravenna Arsenal” and “The History of 

John Marshal High School”, three enjoyable books 

by local historian Ralph Pfingsten. 

• Puritas Springs Park T-Shirts 

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Come See the 

BEST PoinSETTiaS 

in West Park! 

� Visit with Santa Claus from 1-3 on Saturday, 

December 5th & 12th . Be sure to bring your camera! 

� Great Selection of Fresh Cut Christmas Trees 

� Christmas Cactus, Cyclamens, Mistletoe 

� Christmas Trees Drilled with the 

Stay-Straight System 

� Fresh Wreaths, Swags, & Roping 

� Seasoned Fire Wood (Delivery Available) 

19201 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, OH 44135 

www.puritasnursery.com 

Monday - Friday: 9 to 7 • Saturday & Sunday: 9 to 6 

216-267-5350 

Kamm’s Auto 

Dealers Offer 

Free Horse-Drawn 

Wagon Rides 

Make a happy holiday memory 

with your family or friends. On three 

consecutive Thursday evenings, free 

horse-drawn wagon rides will be leaving 

Kamms Plaza and traveling down 

Lorain Avenue, compliments of the 

auto dealerships in our neighborhood 

and the Greater Cleveland Automobile 

Dealers Association. 

The folks at Ganley Chevrolet, 

and Ganley Ford West wish you to 

enjoy this holiday treat. Please reward 

them with your business! 

Round trip rides will be offered 

on Thursdays, December 3rd, 10th, 

and 17th from 6 to 7:35 p.m. weather 

permitting. Only heavy rain or ice will 

prevent the horses from going out. 

Dress warmly and queue up under 

the tower corner at Kamms Plaza for 

this good old-fashioned treat. Eight to 

ten people can fit in the wagon at one 

time. Caroling is encouraged! 

$1 OFF! 

Any Poinsettia! 

Just mention this ad through 12/24/09. 

Sincere Personal Attention 

and Advice you can Trust from 

Experts who Grow their Own!

Kamms Plaza 

Shopping Center 

Presents Winter 

Wonderland 

On Friday, December 4th, the 

magic begins at 6 p.m. under the 

clock in Downtown Kamm’s Corners 

at Lorain Avenue and Rocky River 

Drive. Cecilia’s Song, an a cappella 

choir from Saint Joseph Academy, 

will sing a medley of holiday tunes. 

Everyone is invited to join in the 

caroling. 

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive under 

the clock by horse-drawn sleigh to 

greet the crowd. Then all will follow 

Santa to Kamms Plaza for Winter 

Wonderland fun from 6:30 to 8:30 

p.m. Events will take place in two 

locations: one for the photos with 

Santa, refreshments, and prize drawings, 

and the other for face painting, 

balloon creations, and crafts. Santa’s 

helpers will be directing. 

Enjoy a barbershop quartet, horsedrawn 

sleigh rides, and activities 

throughout the evening. Free refreshments 

will be served. 

You may be an instant winner of a 

great door prize donated by local merchants. 

At around 8 p.m. a big drawing 

will be held for two televisions, a 

DVD player, and an MP3 player, all 

donated by Kamms Plaza. (Adults 

only for the big drawing, please.) 

Anyone whose ticket is called, must be 

present to win. This year, the sound 

system will also be directed outside so 

those in line for the sleigh rides will 

also hear the numbers being called. 

Sleigh rides around Kamms Plaza 

will be offered free of charge on Friday 

nights in December on the 4th, 11th, 

and 18th. The complimentary sleigh 

rides depart from the tower corner. 

Heavy rain or ice will cause the rides 

to be cancelled. Otherwise, bundle up 

and enjoy! 

Cecilia’s Song 

Cecilia’s Song was founded in 2000 at Saint Joseph Academy for the 

purpose of giving high school-aged girls an opportunity to sing challenging 

four-part a cappella music for audiences throughout Greater Cleveland. 

Named for the song sung by the Patron Saint of Music on the day she 

died, Cecilia’s Song has performed at benefits, sporting events, and other 

special occasions since their inception. 

Back row from left: Julie Simo, Megan Yantko, Annie Kostel, Maddie Lanning. Front row 

from left: Laura Kalynchuk, Veronica Riverad, Kayte Tuleta, Molly Maloney, Jessica Olle. 

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Streetscape 

Improvement Project 

Sees the Light! 

The new light fixtures are up on 

the north side of Lorain Avenue. Not 

only do the lights look great, but they 

also cast a pleasant white light on the 

sidewalk and storefronts that brings 

warmth to the street. It’s particularly 

apparent when compared to the old 

light fixtures remaining on the south 

side. Crews will continue to work on 

the lights and the removal of the old 

poles and wiring for the next several 

weeks. See a new light pole installation 

below. 

Also, have you seen that our new 

planters now have vegetation and 

trees in them? Because streetscape 

planners had the foresight to install 

electric outlets in them, holiday lighting 

will be able to be installed on the 

trees in years to come, making for a 

festive “downtown” Kamm’s Corners!

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Includes health history, private consultation with Doctor Wronko, 

computerized muscle stress test, and discussion of treatment 

recommendations. 

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Most Insurance Companies Accepted 

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❐ ✔Neck 

Pain/Stiffness 

Care Source 

Medical Mutual 

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Workers Comp 

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CORNERS 

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16806 LORAIN AVENUE 

CLEVELAND, OH 44111 

216/ 251-9585 

Extended Office Hours 

Conveniently Located Across from Walgreens 

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Dr. Jon Wronko 

Member: 

American & Ohio State 

Chiropractic Associatiions 

(Formerly Ullrich’s Garden center) 

Bomber Squadron 

Restaurant 

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Shopping Kamm’s Makes 

Everyone Richer 

Locally owned independent businesses return a great 

deal back to the community. It’s called the multiplier effect: 

one dollar spent at a locally owned business comes 

back to the community through city taxes, employee 

wages, and contributions to local non-profit organizations. 

So, please keep your money here in Kamm’s whenever 

possible. You can grab an espresso at Savor the Moment 

or Common Grounds, pick up some fresh fish at Seven 

Seas Seafood, or get pet supplies at Kamm’s Plaza 

Pet & Supply. Shop for unique gifts or services at any 

number of local stores that add to the character that is 

Kamm’s Corners. Each time you choose to spend your 

dollars at a local business, you are voting for the continued 

strength and vitality of your community! 

Here are just a few ideas: 

Classy K-9z: Pet treats, pet grooming 

Carol and John’s Comic Book Shop: Comic books, action 

figures, T-shirts 

Carpet Center USA: Rugs, carpeting, natural candles 

Dad’s Smoke Shop: Tobacco, humidors, and smoking 

accessories 

Daystar Boutique: Records, tapestries, and smoking 

accessories 

Electric Beach: Tanning, lotions, and gift certificates 

Harley Davidson Sales: Motorcycles, apparel, and 

accessories 

Hastings Home Health Care: Health aids 

Hobby Castle: Models and hard to find collectibles and 

hobby specialties 

Intercontinental Tailoring: Shirts, ties, and formal 

accessories 

Iron Asylum, Anytime Fitness, or West Park YMCA: 

Membership 

Kelly Hardware: Tools and hardware 

Omega Sport Shop: Custom T-shirts and sporting goods 

Payless Furniture: Lamps, decorative art, and furniture 

Setta Trophy: Lisa’s unique odds and ends (new & used) 

Starship Earth: Jewelry, incense, and collectibles 

West Park Massotherary: Massage, exercise, and ballroom 

dancing 

The Wireless Center: A new cell phone 

Wilhelmy’s Florists, Affordable Florals, Browns Florists, 

and Floral Images: All have flowers, plants, and gifts 

Yvonne’s Jewelers: Watches, gems, and jewelry 

Other Good Holiday Gift Ideas: 

Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market Tokens ($25 in 

tokens for $20 – visit the next indoor market on December 

13th or stop in our office.) 

West Park Historical Society Calendar: $8 

From Rockport to Westpark book: $45 

And don’t forget that gift certificates are available 

from our many fine retail businesses, restaurants, food 

stores, and bars. Happy neighborhood holiday shopping!

Old West Park 

Vault Discovered at 

Cleveland City Hall 

…by Gary Swilik 

A vintage safe that once served the 

independent City of West Park now 

sits nearly forgotten at Cleveland City 

Hall in the Treasurer’s office. How and 

when the heavy vault was transported 

eight miles from West Park to downtown 

Cleveland is a mystery. 

After West Park was annexed to 

Cleveland on November 7, 1922, its 

public property, including the city 

hall building, was turned over to 

Cleveland. The safe, clearly labeled 

“City of West Park,” may have been 

moved to Cleveland at that time. 

How badly did Cleveland need a 

safe that someone was willing to haul 

the heavy object all that way? It just 

doesn’t seem like something you’d do 

unless it was really necessary. There 

must be an untold story behind the 

move. If any readers can shed light on 

it, please contact me at 216-252-9850. 

In about 1977, when the police station 

moved to its present building on 

West 130th, the old city hall was torn 

down. An addition was added to the 

fire station and now covers the original 

site of the old city hall. 

In any case, we’re lucky to have 

discovered the safe still in existence. 

The old vault is a significant relic of 

West Park’s history but now serves 

only to store office supplies. Perhaps 

some way can be found to bring it 

home where it can be put on public 

display as a reminder of our heritage. 

Councilman Martin J. Keane has been 

exploring this possibility for the historical 

society. 

Old West Park City Hall on Lorain Avenue, probable onetime 

home of the safe. Later it became Cleveland’s First 

District Police Station. It was torn down in about 1977. 

N eiGhborhood 

s PotliGhts! 

Names in a Frame by Robin Wieland 

PreParing Homes for sale 

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(216) 252-0400 

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Local Resident 

Frames Your Name 

Robin Wieland, a 12 year West Park resident, combines not 

so ordinary shapes and objects around our environment and 

forms beautiful photographs of names. As an 18-year wedding 

photographer, Robin got the idea early in her career, and has 

collected a multitude of various shapes of letters she uses to 

create custom made, unique personal art that people are excited 

about and love to display. Robin’s creations are matted and 

framed and she calls them Names in a Frame. This is a great 

gift for weddings, anniversaries, new homes, store names, baby 

names, holidays, specialty phrases, and occasions. 

Names can be in black and white letters. You can do as many 

as you like. The end product might take a different shape as 

determined by the letters chosen. Several frame and matting 

options are available. Prices start at $10 a letter and $25 for 

the frame. If you have your own idea in mind, just let Robin 

know and she will see what she can come up with! Call Robin 

at 216-832-2581. 

To see a sample of Names in a Frame stop in at Savor the 

Moment coffee shop on Rocky River Drive. 

EstatE DispErsal 

Enjoy fresh, local food all year 

at Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market! 

Join us indoors at the Cretan Center the second 

sunday of each month, November through May. 

We now participate in the 

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PROGRAM (EBT). 

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Cartridge World Celebrates 

4th Anniversary 

…by Josie ElBiry, Owner 

We couldn’t have done it without a lot of 

hard work, a dedicated staff, and especially 

all of our loyal customers here in West Park 

and all over Northeast Ohio. 

Since we opened our Cartridge World 

store here in West Park, we have made 

many friends and watched our business 

community grow, change, and become more 

beautiful every year. We thank KCDC for its 

dedicated work to Kamm’s Corners, and we 

thank all of you for your dedication and patronage 

to Cartridge World at Kamms Plaza. 

To show our appreciation, starting 

December first, you can bring in this article 

for a 10% discount on your next purchase of 

refilled or remanufactured cartridges. Please 

be sure to bring in your empties for exchange! 

This offer is good until January 15, 2010. 

Many thanks to our talented staff! 

Katrina Catacutan has now been our 

store manager for nearly four years. Her 

knowledge and excellent customer service 

has no doubt kept many of you coming back 

to our store. 

In 2009, Faye Catacutan and Tiffanie 

Muscatello joined our staff as ink technicians. 

They have been a joy to work with, 

and the kind of employees we need: positive 

and quick learners! 

Antonio Fuentes has been our laser 

technician for three years. He has developed 

specialized skills in making sure the 

remanufacture is correct for the dozens of 

different laser toners we sell everyday. 

Finally, many kudos to Anthony ElBiry, 

my husband, partner, and our main driving 

force here at Cartridge World. Cartridge 

remanufacturing involves constantly technologies. 

Anthony spends countless hours 

dissecting, studying, and testing cartridges. 

He knows more about ink and laser printers 

than anyone in our community. He is our 

go-to source for accurate information! 

We wish a Great Holiday Season, and 

Happy New Year to all! 

Front Row: Technicians Faye Catacutan and Tiffanie 

Muscatello, Store Manager Katrina Catacutan. 

Back Row: Owners Anthony and Josie Elbiry.

New Practitioners and Expanded 

Wellness Services at River’s Edge 

River’s Edge, located within St. Joseph Center on Rocky 

River Drive, is expanding its holistic wellness services 

with the addition of two new Mental Health Counselors 

and a Naturopathic Doctor. 

Dr. David Udelf is a clinical psychologist with experience assisting 

youths and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, family/relationship 

problems, behavioral/academic difficulties in school, and substance abuse. 

Dr. Udelf also works with groups and individuals in the area of performance 

and sports psychology. Dr. Udelf received his training at the University 

of Denver. He founded Shaker (Ohio) Parents Aware (SPA), a grass roots 

community program combating youth substance abuse. 

Dr. Patricia Masterson is a counseling psychologist with 25 years of 

experience in the Cleveland area. Dr. Masterson serves adolescents, adults, 

couples, and families to develop individual treatment plans that address 

the client’s needs, concerns, and challenges. Dr. Masterson completed 

her doctoral training at Kent State University and has additional training in 

Trans-Personal Psychology and Energy Medicine, two holistic disciplines 

that integrate the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of the 

person to address areas of pain. 

Dr. Meg Gerba Perry recently returned to Cleveland from Portland, 

Oregon, where she received her doctorate degree and medical training 

from the National College of Natural Medicine. She is a licensed Primary 

Care Physician in Oregon, where she had a private practice for 6 years as 

a Naturopathic Family Physician. She works with adults and children, both 

individually and through her classes on topics that include Natural Medicine 

for Children, Walking through Menopause, Healthy Heart and Bones, 

Detoxification for Health, and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes for Healthy 

Living. Dr. Perry uses a combination of herbs, homeopathy, nutrition, 

supplements, exercise, and lifestyle counseling to help clients restore and 

optimize their health. 

In addition to these services, River’s Edge has also 

added two Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioners, two massage 

therapists, and a reflexologist in the past year. 

These practitioners join a team of over 25 holistic wellness 

practitioners that provide services ranging from massotherapy 

and healing touch to yoga and tai chi classes. 

These services and classes are open to the public. 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, 

please call River’s Edge at 216-688-1111, ext. 251 or visit 

the website at www.RiversEdgeCleveland.com. 

River’s Edge is housed in St. Joseph Center, a century old beautifully maintained 

building that was renovated to include a new worship space, swimming pool, and 

state-of-the-art meeting facilities. The mission of River’s Edge is to foster the integration 

of personal wellness, spirituality, global and ecological responsibility, and expanding 

consciousness in order to bring about personal and societal transformation. 

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Find the “Y” in You 

There’s literally something for everyone 

at the West Park-Fairview Family YMCA, 

a branch of the YMCA of 

Greater Cleveland, conveniently 

located at 15501 Lorain Avenue. 

Monic Hill 

Branch Executive Director 

(216) 941-5410 

mhill@clevelandymca.org 

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Community-based, charitable, collaborative. 

We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. 

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Marc’s Brings 

Deep Discounts to 


November 20th marked the opening 

of Marc’s 55th Ohio store. Located 

at 17400 Lorain Avenue, it fills the 

former Rego’s space in Kamms Plaza 

and is a welcome addition to the 

neighborhood. 

Marc’s new store features a large 

selection of name brand grocery items, 

a fully stocked produce department, 

a fresh meat department, a cold cut 

counter, as well as large selections of 

name brand, high quality household 

cleaners, housewares, paper goods, 

stationery products, health and 

beauty aids, pet foods and supplies, 

and more – all at the lowest prices 

in town. 

As with all Marc’s stores, the new 

location includes a large closeout 

department with a wide range of 

quality items at unbelievably low 

prices. Closeouts feature everything 

from electronics to tools at bargain 

basement prices. The best approach 

to shopping the closeout aisle is this: 

if you see something you want, buy 

it right away because nothing stays 

around very long in the closeout department. 

Once it’s gone, it’s gone! 

The new store’s food, dairy, and frozen 

food departments stock the highest 

quality, name brand merchandise. 

Marc’s full grocery and food selection 

offers shoppers the most popular 

name brands in the most popular 

sizes and quantities. Because of the 

tremendous amount of volume going 

through the Marc’s chain of stores, 

Marc’s is able to offer perishable items 

like bread, chips, and cookies often 

times lower than the manufacturer’s 

suggested retail price. 

Marc’s has grown to service the requests 

of its consumers and now offers 

a wide variety of organic products including 

produce, dairy, and dry foods. 

This store will be a cheese lover’s 

paradise, too, with a new gourmet 

cheese island displaying a wide array 

of gourmet cheeses, spreads, dips, and 

cheese wheels. 

Kamm’s will also feature a cold 

cut counter offering a variety of 

fresh sliced lunch meats to order, sub 

sandwiches, party platters, gourmet 

salads, and rotisserie chicken. And, to 

make your sandwich complete, pick up 

wonderful fresh breads and pastries 

by Corbo’s Bakery from Little Italy. 

The produce section always has a 

premium selection of the finest fruits 

and vegetables, along with a large 

selection of organics available from 

all over the world and from the finest 

growers. Marc’s chooses its suppliers 

based on quality, freshness, and 

price to assure the Marc’s shopper is 

always bringing home the best in fresh 

produce. Marc’s prides itself on keeping 

huge selections of fresh seasonal 

produce all year long. 

The fresh meat department features 

USDA Choice Beef, Amish 

Valley Chicken, Honeysuckle Grade A 

Turkey, and Farmland Extra Tender 

Pork. The freshest selections of ground 

sirloin, ground round, and ground 

chuck are also offered. 

Visit the fine selection of cosmetics 

– name brands like Maybelline, Cover 

Girl, New York Color, Sally Hansen, 

and OPI. Look to the Marc’s cosmetic 

aisle for all your makeup needs. 

Pet lovers, be sure to browse the 

large pet section as you will find a full 

line of pet beds, carriers, food, treats, 

and plenty of cat and dog toys. Be sure 

to check out Doggie or Kitty Rewards 

cat and dog treats. Profits from their 

sales go to benefit animal protection 

services in Ohio. 

Marc’s takes cash, checks, Travelers 

Checks, and Discover network credit 

cards. An on-premise ATM machine is 

located at the store for convenience. 

The store also carries gift cards at 

discounted prices. 

Look for the discount pre-paid fuel 

cards that Marc’s carries offering $.10 

per gallon savings at the pump at over 

1,400 Speedway gas stations. Cards 

are available in $25, $50, and $100 

denominations. 

Marc’s Deeper Discount stores 

are owned and operated by Marc 

Glassman, Inc. This Northeast Ohio 

owned and operated company is celebrating 

its 30th year. With fifty-five 

Marc’s in Northeast Ohio and six Xpect 

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Discounts stores in New England, 

the company is one of the largest regional 

deep discount drug chains in 

the country. 

The store’s General Manager is 

Rob Cole, Assistant Managers Mike 

McGraw and Ryan Cline; Customer 

Service Manager Nora Hessler; 

Closeout Supervisor Brett Snyder; 

Produce Supervisor Mike Sokol; 

Frozen Food Supervisor Renee Jacobs; 

Meat Supervisor Karen Willrich; Cold 

Cut Counter Supervisor Katie McCor; 

Dairy Supervisor L.J. Usyk, and Office 

Supervisor Crystal Root. All have 

many years of retail experience and 

look forward to serving the shoppers 

of the Kamm’s Corners area. 

Watch for the Marc’s ads online 

at www.marcs.com and delivered 

to your mailbox either Tuesday or 

Wednesday. Ad copies are also available 

upon entrance to the store. You 

can also follow Marc’s on twitter at 

twitter.com/marcstores. Regular store 

hours are Monday through Saturday 

from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Marc’s is glad to join the many great 

businesses at Kamm’s Corners. The 

Marc’s Kamm’s store has come to town 

to bring us a fun-filled, money saving, 

complete shopping adventure! 

Save St. Pat’s 

Update 

Parishioners are pursuing efforts 

to save the church from being shuttered 

by Bishop Richard Lennon. The 

Save St. Pat’s Committee along with 

parishioners will continue to the next 

phase of the appeal process, if the 

Vatican does not answer favorably or 

soon they will appeal to Rome again 

via the Apostolic Signatura, which can 

be likened to a type of Supreme Court 

at the Vatican. 

This step will require an Italian 

canon advocate that is costly, however 

the St. Pat’s parishioners are 

ready for the expenditure and the 

necessary action to keep St. Patrick 

Church open to continue to serve 

the West Park community. West Park 

residents can check out the website 

www.stpatrickwp.org/savestpats for 

updates and info on how to help.

West Park 

United 

Church 

of Christ 

Celebrates 150 Years 

of Service to the West 

Park Community 

West Park United Church of 

Christ, founded by nine people in 

1859 in what was once known as 

Rockport Township, has spent 2009 

celebrating 150 years of service to 

the Kamm’s Corners community 

with a series of special events. 

“Charter members of the church 

included Benjamin Mastick and 

Lavinia Triskett, names that continue 

to live on to this very day,” 

observed Licensed Minister Jim 

Furry, a 55-year member of the congregation, 

which is located at 3909 

Rocky River Drive. 

“West Park UCC has played a 

central role in the history of this 

area, serving as an anchor for 

the community,” added Reverend 

Lawrence Craig. The original plot of 

land for the church was purchased 

from the Nichols family in 1860 at 

a cost of $75, with a church building 

constructed a year later at a total 

cost of $1,500. Since that time, the 

church has undergone a number of 

major renovations with the addition 

of an education building and 

fellowship hall, which are used by a 

variety of community service groups 

throughout the area. 

The 320-member congregation is 

actively involved in the community 

and has invested more than $100,000 

in its church buildings and grounds 

in recent years, installing a new 

carillon, replacing an antiquated 

boiler system, upgrading the sound 

system in its sanctuary, and renovating 

Bartter Hall, which at one time 

hosted the West Park Kiwanis Club 

meetings. 

However, the congregation’s 

ongoing investment in its grounds 

and buildings are only part of the 

story. “West Park UCC members 

are actively involved in the mission 

and ministry of Christ. This is emphasized 

in the church’s outreach efforts 

throughout the Kamm’s Corners 

area,” observes Reverend Craig, who 

was called to lead the church in 1998. 

“Our members have volunteered 

more than 30,000 hours at Fairview 

Hospital and donated more than 2,000 

hours to Meals on Wheels,” he said. 

“Others in our congregation have been 

tutors and aides at Valley View, Almira 

and Newton D. Baker schools, and we 

house a highly regarded pre-school 

called Discovery World. West Park 

United Church of Christ is more than 

buildings. It is people, people committed 

to the ministry and mission of 

Jesus Christ by serving others in the 

West Park area.” 

As part of its 150 years of service 

to the community, West Park United 

Church of Christ held a community 

concert on Saturday, June 27th and 

organized a special 150th Anniversary 

church service at 10:00 a.m. on June 

28th. A gala dinner party took place 

on September 26th at the Holy Spirit 

Party Center that included an awards 

program, music, and dancing. KCDC 

was pleased to present a special plaque 

in recognition of this milestone. 

To learn more about West Park UCC 

and its outreach efforts, call 216-671- 

7228 or visit www.westparkucc.org. 

Chris Zmina, one of the younger members of the 

church, with Willie Cunningham (right), a longtime 

member who also is active in West Park Kiwanis. 

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The Iron Asylum 

Where the Weak Become Strong 

Lifetime neighborhood resident Tom 

Slomka, known as “TJ” to his friends, 

has always been engaged in sports and 

fitness. He grew up on Westdale and currently 

lives on Woodbury. A Saint Ed’s 

grad, he played football in high school. 

He has always been part of the Kamm’s 

Corners neighborhood. 

When he was in his early twenties 

Tom began to think seriously about 

opening a gym. He had worked out at 

Black’s Health World at 120th and Lorain 

Avenue and had seen world class strength 

athletes, professional sports figures, and 

average people alike benefit from a “hard 

core” motivational environment. 

After Black’s closed, Tom tried several 

of the major new fitness chains, but 

none of them completely fit his personal 

requirements for a fitness lifestyle. He 

knew if he were patient, an opportunity 

would come his way to open a facility of 

his own and run it in accordance with his 

vision of what a gym should be. 

Tom’s opportunity came in March of 

2008 when he took over Pro Fitness at 

16602 Lorain Avenue. This at long last 

put him in the business of fitness and 

gave him a chance to evolve his dream. 

“I knew what turned me off at some 

of the big chains. I vowed I would not 

engage in strong arm sales tactics,” Tom 

stated. “I wanted to run my gym by the 

Golden Rule and treat my members as I 

would want to be treated myself.” 

Equally important, Tom wanted to 

present a “hard core” gym experience 

that everyone could relate to. He knew 

from personal experience how successful 

training could 

be in a facility 

that emphasized 

the basics 

rather 

than fluff 

and frills. 

Just plenty 

o f s p a c e 

and weights 

to get the job 

done combined 

with a welcoming 

and attentive 

staff. 

Communicating a big 

vision requires a powerful 

image and during his first year 

of business Tom was never happy just 

continuing with the Pro Fitness name 

and look. He knew what he wanted, but 

couldn’t quite put it into words and images 

himself. Fortunately, he found just 

what he was looking for when he met 

Jerry Beck in March of this year. 

Not only was Jerry a hard core 

strength athlete who very much “got” 

the concepts that Tom was trying to 

convey, he was also a very talented artist 

who had already created an apparel line 

around the Iron Asylum concept which 

he originated. 

As a synergistic result of their meeting, 

Jerry became part of Tom’s team and Pro 

Fitness became the Iron Asylum, complete 

with a full service, on site, custom 

screen printing operation. 

“It was a total transformation,” Tom 

recalls. “We not only had great new logo 

art and access to Jerry’s Iron Asylum line 

of apparel, but we continued to improve 

our equipment and services.” 

The results of the 

efforts of Tom and 

his staff are obvious. 

Just consider that 

the Iron Asylum now 

features: 

…by Joe Outlaw 

Iron Asylum owner Tom Slomka with staff members AFAA Certified Trainer 

Kandy Ridinger, Meghan McCarthy, Sarah Ochall, and Jerry Beck. 

• 6,000 square feet upstairs 

& downstairs packed 

with tons of free weights, 

Hammer Strength, and Cardio 

Equipment. 

• Mono-Lift and Reverse 

Hyper racks for power-lifters. 

• Certified Personal Training 

available on staff. 

• Two tanning bed rooms. 

• Men and women’s locker 

room with showers. 

• Cooler stocked with pre and 

post workout beverages. 

• Iron Asylum apparel 

including T-shirts and hoodies. 

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Iron Asylum concept originator and artist Jerry Beck 

silk screens apparel on site at the Iron Asylum. 

One of the things that really bothered 

Tom about the big chains was their 

payment and collection policies. “Some 

facilities today actually require you to 

pay with an ATM card on file and you 

must authorize automatic debits,” Tom 

relates. “And heaven help you when you 

want to stop the deductions. It can be 

quite inconvenient.” 

At Iron Asylum you can pay by the 

visit, monthly, quarterly, biannually, or 

annually. Family, senior, and student 

special rates are available. Rates start 

at $25 per month and major credit cards 

are accepted. Though you can arrange 

to pay by automated debit, there are no 

contracts and you can stop payments at 

any time. “We are not about sales people 

trying to up-sell you or tying you in to a 

restrictive contract.” Tom emphasizes. 

Tom realizes some people may have 

misinterpreted one of their slogans – 

“There is no place for the weak here.” – or 

the “hard core” image they portray. 

“It’s actually a bit ironic, because this 

is THE place for the weak,” says Tom. 

“Our intent was to convey that anyone 

– men and women, the young and the 

old, beginner and advanced lifters – can 

become stronger and more fit here. And 

we have great cardio, too. The whole idea 

of a no frills, hard core gym is to motivate 

and surround our members with success 

and enthusiasm rather than confusing 

electronic devices and sales hype.” 

A great selection of equipment, motivation, 

and a very welcoming, supportive 

environment are exactly what you will 

find at the Iron Asylum! 

Kamm’s Magazine Special! 

One week FREE TRAINING for any nonmember 

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Carol & John’s Comic Shop 

Cartridge World 

Chase Bank 

City Star Nails 

Dollar Tree 

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Dragon Towers 

Electric Beach 

Fashion Bug 

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GameStop 

Gene’s Place Restaurant 

Georgio’s Pizza 

Hastings Home Health Center 

H & R Block 

Kamms Barber Shop 

Kamms Plaza Pet & Supply 

Marcs 

Omega Sports Shop 

Pizza Hut 

Radio Shack 

Red Lantern 

Revol 

Sunshine Dry Cleaners 

Subway Sandwiches 

Yvonne’s Jewelers 

U.S. Post Office 

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Social media like Twitter, Facebook, 

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Call now for information about 

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The Fun 

Goes 

Indoors! 

With three successful outdoor seasons completed, the Kamm’s Corners 

Farmers Market began a new indoor market. Shop the second Sunday of 

each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through May at the Cretan Party Center 

at 3853 W 168th Street. Purchase quality local products and select produce 

all year. Fifteen to twenty vendors are registered for the monthly event. The 

next date is December 13th. 

They offer farm fresh products including meat, select produce, poultry, eggs, 

cow and goat cheese, bread, honey, bakery, salsa, hot sauce, jam, jelly, maple 

syrup, pickles, olive oil, vinegar, tea, coffee, prepared Greek food, candles, 

personal care products, soap, lotion, shampoo, essential oils, herbal salves, and 

more. To keep up on the latest, visit the Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market web 

page by clicking the market icon on our home page at www.kammscorners.com. 

Also, sign up for the market e-newsletter while there. 

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slightly week to week. 

BakerRhea - Pies & Baked Goods 

City Club Catering - Prepared Greek Food; Gyros, Kabobs, & more 

Hickory Acres Meats - Hormone & Antibiotic Free Beef, Pork, & Poultry 

Hooper Farm - Fresh Baked Bread 

Hummingbird Creations - Herbalist Created Personal Care Products 

Jenny’s Sweets - Cakes, Sweet Potato Pie, & Biscuits 

Jorgensen’s Apiary - Honey, Jelly, Honey-Based Personal Care Products 

Klimo’s Farm - Jam, Cut Flower Arrangements, Eggs 

Lake Erie Creamery - Goat Cheese and Goat Milk Products 

Lucy’s Sweet Surrender - Baked Goods and Hungarian Specialties 

Murray Hill Farm - Eggs, Fresh Produce, Alex Bevan’s Pickle 

Ohio Farm Direct - Organic Cheese, Occasionally Organic Milkshakes 

pZazz Hot Sauce - Hot Sauces & Salsas 

Red Cedar Coffee Co. LLC - Brewed Hot & Iced Coffee, Whole & Ground Beans 

Smith’s Fruit Farm - Fruit 

The Olive Tap - Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegars, Seasoned Dipping Oil 

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Has Your Six Pack Turned into a Keg? 

You’ve seen contestants being pushed to their physical limits on the 

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awarded to contestant who lose the largest percentage of body 

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women’s 1st place, membership to Anytime Fitness, personal training 

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register. This event is sponsored by West Park Station, Anytime Fitness 

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Kids and Furniture 

Fill Long Vacant 

Building 

…by Cindy Janis 

What do a day care center and a 

furniture store have in common? They 

both are new businesses occupying the 

former Goodwill store in Downtown 

Kamm’s Corners. Future Kids Day 

Care Activity Center, at 16940 Lorain 

Avenue, and Payless Furniture, at 

16950 Lorain Avenue, have brought 

the long vacant building back to life. 

The City of Cleveland Storefront 

Renovation Program (SRP) provided 

design assistance and a 40% 

rebate up to a maximum of $3,000 

for tenant signage and awnings 

for each business. Tim Barrett, 

Design Specialist with the SRP, 

designed the unique signage for 

the businesses. In addition, a new 

storefront entrance was installed 

for the furniture store. Missing 

storefront windows and bulkhead 

tiles were restored to match the 

colors and pattern of the original 

design, and the building received a 

fresh coat of paint. 

The day care signage is shown 

in two sections. Different colored 

letters spelling Future Kids were 

painted across a yellow awning with 

lines to represent tablet paper, while 

Day Care Activity Center is shown 

on a chalk board below, including 

a piece of chalk. The two wedges 

projecting from the building were 

transformed into a box of crayons and 

a box of chalk, with different colors of 

crayons and chalk extending out of 

the box tops. 

The Payless Furniture sign was 

designed in layers to add depth and 

shadows. Burgundy squares and rectangles 

were attached to the charcoal 

sign panel. Then gold letters outlined 

in black were pin mounted to project 

beyond the squares and rectangles. 

Future Kids Day Care Activity 

Center opened on October 1st, and 

already has an enrollment of 70 children. 

The 9,150 square foot facility is 

divided into large, colorful rooms for 

different age groups. 

“Our goal is to provide quality, loving 

care for children in a clean, creative, 

and safe environment,” said owner 

Jamila Jabr. “We treat the children 

like they are our own, and we want 

them to feel at home. We’ve received 

many positive comments from parents 

about the center and the professional 

teachers.” 

Certified day care teachers speaking 

English, Spanish, and Arabic provide 

care for children ages six weeks to 

fourteen years, including special needs 

children. Teachers direct activities for 

each age group including fine motor 

skills, story time, games, music, and 

art. Also, reading, writing, math, 

Spanish, and computer instruction is 

available. 

The day care van, painted with the 

colorful signage, transports children to 

and from school. And, teachers provide 

homework assistance after school. 

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“We love our sign,” said Jamila. 

“It’s not like any other sign, and our 

center is very visible. People stop by 

all the time and take pictures. We are 

happy to be in Downtown Kamm’s 

Corners, and couldn’t have found a 

better location.” 

Future Kids Day Care Activity 

Center is open 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. 

Monday through Friday, and provides 

breakfast, lunch, and a snack. For 

enrollment information please visit 

futurekidsdaycare.com or call 216- 

941-5990. 

Payless Furniture offers a variety 

of furniture styles from traditional 

to contemporary at competitive 

prices. The furniture is displayed in 

room settings throughout the 3,000 

square foot showroom, including 

living room, dining room, kitchen, 

and bedroom. 

“Customers like our prices and 

styles of furniture,” said owner 

Bachar Seoud. “They’re happy to 

have a furniture store open in the 

neighborhood again.” 

The store includes a selection of 

home furnishings such as floor and 

table lamps, area rugs, and LCD 

flat screen TV’s. Also, custom-made 

drapery service and installation is 

available with a selection of Italian 

fabrics. 

“All the improvements with the 

street and buildings are encouraging 

for new businesses, and present 

a safe image,” said Bachar. 

“We’re happy to be a new business in 

Downtown Kamm’s Corners.” 

Payless Furniture offers free 

delivery in the Kamm’s Corners 

neighborhood, and a 10% discount 

to firefighters and police officers. 

Visit the store from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Monday through Saturday, and 11 

a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Please call 

216-251-9300 for more information 

and sale updates. 

KCDC congratulates Future Kids 

Day Care Activity Center and Payless 

Furniture on their outstanding renovation, 

and for bringing a long vacant 

building back to life. Welcome to 

Downtown Kamm’s Corners! 

For more information about the 

Storefront Renovation Program, 

please contact Cindy Janis at 

cindy.janis@kammscorners.com or 

call 216-252-6559 ext. 1200.

West Park 

Discovery World 

Makes A Child’s 

Day Bright 

…by Marilyn Osborne 

When children are asked, “What did 

you do today?” the most common reply 

is, “Nothing.” That’s because boiling 

all activities down to one response is 

hard for kids (and even grown ups) 

to do. What a child may want to say 

is, “My day was filled with activity. I 

learned about dinosaurs. I played on 

the swings. I made pretend reindeer 

food with oatmeal and glitter. I ate all 

my lunch, and I fell right to sleep at 

nap time.” 

To keep parents informed and foster 

meaningful conversations, every child 

in the full day program at West Park 

Discovery World goes home at the end 

of each day with a summary sheet reporting 

what he or she did, including 

general mood, what was eaten, what 

the theme of the day covered, and 

anything of special note the teachers 

feel a mom or dad might want to know. 

Owners/Administrators Nora Litchney (left) and 

Gayle Kovach also teach at West Park Discovery World 

to stay engaged and active in the educational field. 

“Parents are starved for such information,” 

said Gayle Kovach, coowner 

and co-founder. She graduated 

from the University of Toledo with 

a Bachelors degree in Elementary 

Education. Her prior experiences 

have been in teaching and directing 

Kindergarten, Montessori, and 

preschool classes. Nora Litchney, her 

business partner, earned an Associate 

Degree in Early Childhood Education 

and a Bachelors Degree in Social 

Science from Baldwin Wallace. Since 

1978, Nora has been teaching and 

A young trio discovers muscles in the oversized book, 

“How Your Body Works.” 

directing preschool programs, and 

is presently an Adjunct Professor at 

Cuyahoga Community College. 

Back in 1986, Gayle and Nora recognized 

a need for greater personal 

interaction between pre-school teachers 

and parents. “We were working 

together at a different child care 

center and felt disconnected from the 

parents,” said Gayle. They were in 

their mid-20’s and full of ideas. Over 

a long conversation at the Parmatown 

Food Court (with stores closing for 

the night around them) they formed 

a plan to create a warmer and more 

family friendly environment that 

resulted in the opening of West Park 

Discovery World. 

Nora, a member of the West Park 

United Church of Christ, was offered 

the space in the church’s lower level 

for a reasonable rate. They took it and 

remain at 3909 Rocky River Drive. 

“Gayle and I have complimentary 

styles, although our 

core beliefs are the 

same,” explained 

Nora. As a result, 

they have succeeded 

in creating and 

maintaining the dynamic 

environment 

envisioned in that 

food court 23 years 

ago. The nephew of 

one of their first pupils 

is now enrolled 

– their first “second 

generation” child. 

Many parents tell 

glowing tales of 

experiences with 

Discovery World. 

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Teresa Pofok’s second 

child is now in 

Kindergarten there. 

Discovery World offers 

an enriched full 

day Kindergarten program 

taught by an 

experienced, licensed, 

master degreed professional. 

She said, “I 

use the daily report to 

talk with my son. For 

example, when I saw 

they were studying 

dinosaurs, I asked him 

about it. Then, I took 

him to the Museum of 

Natural History so he 

could see the dinosaur 

bones.” Knowing what they are doing 

in day care allows her to participate 

in his education in a real way. Her 

first child, Kate, has moved on to St. 

Angela Merici, where she is an A+ 

student. Mrs. Pofok attributes Kate’s 

high marks to the early education Kate 

received at Discovery World, where 

she attended from age 3 through 

Kindergarten. Baby Jack, her third 

child will attend Discovery World as 

soon as he’s potty trained. 

Tressa Kemer’s third child is attending 

Discovery World’s preschool 

program. Her two older ones have 

moved on to West Park Community 

School. “What drew me to the program 

was the positive word of mouth. I was 

talking to a woman at the library who 

was bringing her child in all the way 

from Olmsted Falls.” That day, she 

called to enroll her first-born child, and 

has every intention of enrolling her 

youngest child when he’s ready. “I like 

A group of three year olds listens to Pat Deutsch tell the story: “Froggy Gets Dressed.”

the structure and the extra-curricular 

activity,” said Mrs. Kemer. “My kids 

thrive on structure - in knowing what 

they are doing and when.” She and her 

husband particularly appreciate the 

“Beginning Steps to Music” program 

taught by Nora’s musician husband 

“Mr. Ted” for 30 minutes once a week. 

The program familiarizes the children 

with all the musical instruments and 

music theory. 

Nichole Griwatch’s 5-year old 

daughter Alivia has been attending 

Discovery World for three years. “I 

like the year-round education my 

daughter receives and the small class 

sizes. Teachers know the children well 

– and they make a point to know the 

parents, too. I feel comfortable calling 

the school for advice about Alivia 

– she’s my only child and I welcome 

their experience and knowledge.” Mrs. 

Griwatch said she is happy with her 

daughter’s progress. “Alivia is doing 

addition and subtraction already. 

She’s very bright, and with my working 

schedule, she would not be where 

she is if not for Discovery World.” 

In addition to the accolades above, 

all the parents mentioned the special 

activities that include parental 

involvement such as Dads & Donuts 

Day in March, where the children 

bring their dads or other male relative 

for a donut breakfast and arts & 

crafts on a Saturday morning. “My 

husband and son made a handprint 

wall hook last time, and that’s where 

my husband now hangs his hat,” said 

Mrs. Kemer. Monthly newsletters announce 

events planned by the staff 

and parent volunteers. And, at each 

class’s entranceway, the day’s activities 

are posted, including songs to be 

sung, books to be read, snacks to be 

served, and the theme of the day, which 

are aligned to Ohio’s Early Learning 

Content Standards. 

“High quality preschool has always 

been a top goal, which is why we pursued 

and achieved our 3 Star Rating 

and our National Accreditation,” 

said Nora. All the lead teachers at 

Discovery World have advanced degrees 

in education. Most have been 

with the school for many years and 

have seen many little graduation ceremonies 

as their pupils moved on to 

excel in primary school and beyond. 

For more information about Discovery 

World, visit discoveryworldwp.com or 

call 216-671-7229. 

Fairview Hospital 

Pain Management: 

Helping You Turn Your Back on Pain 

It might be a sudden, sharp pain that 

strikes without warning, or it could 

be a nagging pain that increases over 

time. Either way, you aren’t alone. 

Back pain affects 80 percent of us at 

some point during our lives, according 

to the National Institutes of Health. 

If pain limits your activity in any way, 

the first step in pain management is to 

see your doctor, says Adel Zakari, MD, 

interventional pain management specialist 

at Fairview Hospital. “If back pain 

is severe, therapies like medication and 

physical therapy may not adequately 

control the pain,” says Dr. Zakari. 

“Combining interventional therapies 

with physical therapy and medications 

tends to have the best results.” 

Interventional therapy is tailored 

to the patient’s needs and can include 

the following: 

• Trigger point injections aid in the treatment of 

pain resulting from muscle spasm or strain. 

• Epidural steroid injections help control the 

pain originating from spinal stenosis, which 

is a narrowing of the spinal canal, disc pain 

and pain resulting from nerve compromise 

(neuropathic pain). 

Joint injections help control arthritis 

pain, including injections for the 

facet joints (small joints in the lower 

back), and the sacroiliac joint, which 

connects the tail bone to the hip bone. 

In addition to these interventions, 

radiofrequency ablation can be used for 

long-term pain control. In this procedure, 

an electrical current produced by a radio 

wave heats the nerve tissue and disrupts 

its ability to send the pain signals. This 

safe procedure is only targeted toward 

the pain transmitting nerves. 

For patients with severe chronic 

pain, especially those with complex 

regional pain syndrome (reflex sympathetic 

dystrophy or RSD), or pain persisting 

after spine surgery, spinal cord 

stimulation (SCS) may be an option. 

SCS is a two-phase process, Dr. 

Zakari says, the first of which is a 

trial. During this simple, outpatient 

procedure, a fine wire is inserted next 

to the spinal cord without making any 

incisions. The wire is connected to an 

external device transmitting electrical 

pulses to the spinal cord, blocking pain 

signal transmission. 

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“If during this test phase, the patient 

feels the therapy is improving 

his or her quality of life, we move to 

the second phase,” Dr. Zakari says. 

The second phase is a minor surgical 

procedure, where the physician implants 

the device, which resembles a 

pacemaker, and the leads into the body. 

The best therapy will vary by patient, 

Dr. Zakari explains. “Every patient 

is different,” he says. “We start 

with the simplest therapy and work 

to find the best treatment possible.” 

If you’d like more information 

on how the Pain Management 

Center at Fairview Hospital can 

help you, call 216.476.7331 or visit 

www.fairviewhospital.org/painrelief. 

Fairview Hospital Westown 

Offices Now Accepting 

New Patients 

Fairview Hospital’s Westown 

Physician Center is a comprehensive 

medical office close to home, taking 

care of your families needs, conveniently 

located near Lorain and W. 

110th, in the Westown shopping plaza. 

The medical office includes midwives, 

pediatricians, and primary care doctors, 

allowing for one stop care for the 

whole family. 

Midwives Rose Dixon and Shirley 

Allen have over 50 years of experience 

between them. Patients are referred to 

Fairview Hospital for delivery and will 

experience the highest quality of care. 

For pediatric patients from birth to 

the age of 18, Westown offers complete 

care from Dr. Anna Winfield and Dr. 

Ganga Srinivas. 

Internal medicine physician, Dr. 

Bhalla is on staff along with two internal 

medicine residents, Dr. Randhawa 

and Dr. Sedki. Family practice physician, 

Dr. Kelly is also seeing new patients 

and has been practicing medical 

acupuncture for more than five years 

as a method of encouraging the body 

to promote natural healing and to 

improve functioning. 

Westown physicians accept most 

insurance, including Medicaid and 

Caresource. For more information 

or to schedule an appointment 

with any of these physicians, 

please call 216.476.7150 or visit 

www.fairviewhospital.org/westown.

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LARCHWOOD VILLAGE 

Retirement Community 

Independent and Catered Living 

ON THE CUTTING EDGE of healthcare 

• AFFORDABLE RATES starting at 1200/month 

• Emergency call response system in each suite 

• Elegant Community Dining Room & Bistro 

• Family/Game Room/Library • Beauty/Barber Shop & Massage Spa 

• Gift and Coffee Shop - Fresh Cookies baked daily 

• Sports Lounge/Large Crafts Room 

• Weekly Housekeeping, Laundry & Linen Services 

• All utilities are included except phone and cable 

• Excellent Daily Activities Program/Social Events & weekly scheduled group trips/excursions 

• Daily well being checks, additional medical services available such as bathing, medication 

management and companion care 

• Prescription delivery • Located on RTA Bus Line 

• Shopping, banking and entertainment within walking distance 

• Outpatient Therapy Department featuring physical, occupational and speech therapists 

• Secure Environment / Security Cameras 

• Front porch and Park-like setting in the heart of Westpark 

• Continuum of Care campus also featuring rehabilitation and skilled nursing center. 

Come Visit 

Our New 

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LARCHWOOD VILLAGE 

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Let us serve you, call for a tour today! 

SETTA 

TROPHY 

Awards - Trophies - Gifts 

Mike Setta - Scott Setta 

Lisa Setta-Kramer 



216.671.1660 

216.671.1686 fax 

settatrophy@sbcglobal.net 

“Please Pray for the Unborn !” 

Rae-Ann Center Receives Awards 

Recently, Rae-Ann Center and Garden Gate Nursing Facilities, 

on Rocky River Drive, received both the Perfect Survey Award and 

the Perfect Life Safety Survey Award from the Ohio Academy of 

Nursing Homes (OANH). President Victoria Gresh of the OANH 

presented the awards, which recognize the facilities for their 

achievement of deficiency-free scores from the Ohio Department 

of Health following the most recent standard health inspections in 

February. In addition, Rae-Ann Center and Garden Gate were honored 

for their top Five Star Rating with Medicare.gov, the national 

rating system designed to make it easier for the public to compare 

Medicare-Medicaid certified nursing homes. 

“On behalf of the staff, residents and families of both Rae-Ann 

Center and Garden Gate, we are very humbled and honored by these 

Perfect Survey Awards,” said Ken DiPippo, R.N., Administrator. 

“These awards will serve as a great inspiration to all of us to achieve 

and exceed all the expectations of our residents, every day.” 

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enrollment for the 

2010-2011 School year 

Begins January, 2010 

Grades K-8 

Cleveland Scholarship (Vouchers) Accepted 

West Park Catholic Academy 

216-671-7900 

17720 Puritas Avenue • Cleveland, Ohio 

www.westparkcatholic.org 

The Ohio Academy 

of Nursing Homes 

is a statewide 

trade association 

representing the 

interests of the long 

term care industry. The 

awards are presented 

to qualifying facilities 

on an annual basis.

Soldier Shares 

Fond Memory 

Following publication of our previous 

magazine, we received the following 

letter: 

Hello, had a chance to read 

“Kamm’s Corners Magazine” 

Summer 2009. Well written 

article on the Setta Trophy 

business and family by Marilyn 

Osborne. I thought you might 

like to have a story of my experience 

with these nice folks. 

I came back from Iraq in 2006 

after serving with the US 

Army. My soldiers presented 

me with a statuette as we were 

re-deploying back to the USA, 

but didn’t have the time to get 

it engraved. So I brought the 

statuette and plaque to Setta 

Trophy and asked if they could 

engrave the plaque and mount 

it. I believe I dealt with Scott. 

I returned to pick up the statuette 

a few days later and was 

very happy with the work. Scott 

bagged the item and gave it to 

me. I asked what the charge 

was and he said “You’ve paid 

enough, we can’t charge you 

anything.” Many family members 

and friends welcomed me 

back to the USA, but that was 

the “welcome home” I’ll remember 

most many years from now. 

The Setta family doesn’t know 

me and didn’t sell me anything 

and couldn’t make a profit 

from me, but were as kind and 

considerate as if I was a family 

member. Please ask your readers 

to bring them any and all 

of their business. They’re the 

genuine article: warm, caring 

people. Not a big-box chain 

store! And say thanks from me, 

again! 

Major Farrell McHugh 

U.S. Army (ret.) 

St. Pat’s WP ‘65 

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Kamm’s Calendar 

Keep the following dates 

circled on your social 

calendars! 


Thursday, December 3 

Our annual fundraiser held at 

Puritas Nursery (see page 6) 

Winter Wonderland 

Friday, December 4 

Kamms Plaza (see page 7) 

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides 

Thursday, December 3, 10, & 17 

6 p.m. - 7:35 p.m. (see page 6) 

Indoor Farmers Market 

Every Second Sunday 

November through May 

10 a.m - 2 p.m. (see page 21) 

Cretan Center on W. 168 St. 

For information regarding events 

call 216-252-8559, ext. 1600 or visit 

www.kammscorners.com. 

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��

YOU Can Become a 

Friend of Kamm’s! 

We appreciate our Friends of 

Kamm’s Corners — neighbors just 

like you! With generous support from 

the community, we continue to promote, 

develop, and guide the Kamm’s 

Corners neighborhood as the best 

place to live, work, shop, worship, and 

play. Some of our Friends have been 

with us for more than two decades! If 

you are not currently a Friend, please 

send in the membership form on this 

page with your membership donation 

of $20 or more to receive a membership 

card that may be used for discounts 

on goods or services at participating 

businesses in Ward 21. The kinds of 

discounts being offered vary, so check 

with each merchant for the details. 

Welcome to our New and Renewed 

Friends of Kamm’s Corners 

Peggy Arth 

Marie Bryan 

Mrs. Mary Ellen Grecol 

Jerome & Kathleen Hodar 

Gloria Hoffman 

Jacqueline M. Kelly 

Ron & Pat Kestranek 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Kish 

Margaret A. LaRosa & Murray Evans 

Brian & Ericka Leuenberger 

Agnes Matowitz 

Ms. Joan Pellegrin 

Tom & Ronnie Rook 

Robert & Rosie Weisenseel 

Judge Joe Zone 

Your Ad Here 

Call Marilyn Osborne 

216-252-6559 x1600 

DEVELOPMENt CORPORAtION 

Mail to: 17407 Lorain Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland OH, 44111 

Enclosed is my tax-deductible gift in the amount of: 

o $20 o $50 o $100 o $250 o $500 o $1,000 o Other _____________ 

All amounts are greatly appreciated. Please use “Other” for amounts less than $20. Donations of $20 or more receive a Friend of Kamm’s Corners 

Discount Card good at participating neighborhood merchants. 

o My check is enclosed. o I prefer to pay by credit card. 

o MasterCard o Visa o American Express o Discover 

KAMM’S PLAZA PET & SUPPLY 

Puppies & Kittens, Grooming 

Full Line of Pet Supplies 

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Card Number: ___________________________________ Exp. Date: _____________ 

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E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ 

Your information is strictly confidential. We will NEVER provide your information to third party marketers. 

o Please send me the KCDC E-Newsletter to the above e-mail address. 

o I am interested in volunteering to assist with community projects or events. 

You may also contribute by calling 216-252-6559, ext. 1000. 

Please visit kammscorners.com often for more information and community news! 

Discounts Offered by Kamm’s 

Corners Merchants! 

Remember to use your Friends of 

Kamm’s Corners membership card to 

receive discounts on purchases from 

participating merchants. Not yet a 

Friend of Kamm’s Corners? Visit our 

web site to learn more and to download 

the form. Send it to us with your $20 

membership and we’ll send your card 

to you with our gratitude for helping 

us in our mission: 

To promote, develop, and guide the 

Kamm’s Corners neighborhood as 

the best place to live, shop, worship, 

and play. 

Please reward our neighborhood 

merchants with your business. Buy 

your services and gifts locally. Keep 

your dollars in the neighborhood and 

the merchants will stay here too. 

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Dear KCDC: 

I want to make a positive difference in our community by 

making a contribution to help further the good work you do. 

Business Classifieds • Business Classifieds • Business Classifieds • Business Classifieds 

CHARLIE’S 

BEVERAGE 

15803 Lorain Ave. 

216-941-0750 

Your place for Beverages & Lotto 

Friends Program ParticiPants 

AAMCO Transmissions 

Age Line Home Health & Activities 

Anytime Fitness 

B & BF Construction 

The Beauty Spot 

BJ’s Diamond Mine 

Mary Ann Boyer, CPA 

Buckholz Caldwell & Assoc. 


Classy K-9z Pet Boutique & Spa 

Common Grounds 

Cone Zone 

CPR Ohio 

Jason Doerschuk, DDS 

The Dog Class 

Dragon Towers 

Electric Beach 

Handyman Connection 

Hastings Home Health 

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 

Iron Asylum 

Kamm’s Corners Chiropractic 

Kamm’s Plaza Pet & Supply 

Landscaping Ideas 

Leusch Insurance Agency 

OLA Federal Credit Union 

Puritas Nursery 

RockSolid Stone Works 

Schreibman Jewelers 

Time for Change Hypnosis 

T.J.’s Butcher Block & Deli 

Weimels-Hiros Plumbing 

Wellness Coaching with Angela 

West Park Massotherapy 


AGE LINE 

Home Health & Activity Center 

216-941-9990 


Cleveland, OH 44135

Business Members 

• DIRECTORY • 

Visit kammscorners.com to get 

addresses & phone numbers. 

Agencies - Home HeAltH & Activities 

Age Line Home and Health 

Priority Home Health Care 

Air conditioning & HeAting systems 

ConservAir 

Attorneys 

Ronald A. Apelt 

James R. Foos, Jr. 

Automotive services 

Aamco transmissions 

Kamm’s Corners Auto Body 

White Wheel Aligning Service, Inc. 

Automobile deAlers 

Ganley Ford West 

bAnks 

Charter One Bank 

Fifth third Bank 

Key Bank 

National City Bank 

beAuty sAlons 

the Beauty Spot 

cAtering 

City Club Catering at the Cretan Center 

Devring’s Catering 

coffee Houses 

Common Grounds 

coins 

the Coin Shop 

comics/PeriodicAls 

Carol & John’s Comic Book Shop 

comPuters/Printing suPPlies/electronics 


contrActors 

John Jontony 

Northern Ohio Interiors 

convenience stores 

Charlie’s Beverage 

corPorAte & foundAtion sPonsors 

Ely Enterprises, Inc. 

Kamm Foundation 

Obstalden Corporation 

PPG Industries 

Red Seal Electric Company 

credit unions 

Firefighters Community Credit Union 

OLA Federal Credit Union 

dAy cAre 

Discovery World 

dentists & dentAl lAborAtories 

Joseph Faust, D.D.S. 

Jason A. Doerschuk, D.D.S. 

Casey O’Conor, DDS 

Riveredge Dentistry 

Salem Dental Laboratory, Inc. 

Westpark Dental Associates 

emPloyment services 

Global technical Recruiters 

engineering services 

L.V. Surveying, Inc. 

entertAinment / musicAl grouPs 

Brand New Hat 

finAnciAl services 

Axa Advisors 

MaryAnn Boyer, CPA 

Practical Financial Planning 

fitness & HeAltH services 

Anytime Fitness 

Euphoria Health & Fitness 

Iron Asylum 

River’s Edge 

Wellness and Coaching with Angela 

West Park YMCA 

funerAl services 

Chambers Funeral Home 

Corrigan DiCicco Funeral Home 

David G. Martens & Son Funeral Home 

furniture & cArPeting 

Carpet Center USA 

gArden centers 

Puritas Nursery & Garden Center 

Home imProvement & mAintenAnce 

Arclight Glassworks 

B & BF Construction 

Handyman Connection 

Landscaping Ideas 

NRP Contractors 

Pavement Maintenance Specialists 

Rocksolid StoneWorks 

Wiemels-Hiros Plumbing Company 

HosPitAls / emergency rooms 

Fairview Hospital 

insurAnce 

Campanella Insurance 

Leusch Insurance Services 

Jewelry / wAtcH rePAir 

Boulevard Clock & Watch Repair 

Schreibman Jewelers West 

Yvonne’s Jewelers 

meAt & deli, grocery – retAil 

K & K Portage Market, Inc. 

Seven Seas Seafood 

t.J.’s Butcher Block & Deli 

medicAl & HeAltH services 

CPROhio 

Garden Gate & Rae-Ann Center 

Hastings Home Health 

Kamm’s Corners Chiropractic 

Manor Care 

time For Change - Hypnosis 

West Park Massotherapy 


motorcycles & scooters 

Harley-Davidson Sales Company, Inc. 

moving & storAge 

Airport Mini Storage 

Home Seller Solutions 

U-Haul of Cleveland 

Pet sHoPs & services 

Classy K-9z Boutique & Spa 

the Dog Class 

Kamm’s Plaza Pet and Supply 

PHotogrAPy & commerciAl Art services 

Outlaw Productions 

Printing & PromotionAl Products 

Crown Rubber Stamp & Office Supply 

Phil Vedda & Sons Printing 

restAurAnts / entertAinment 

Back Stage Bar 

BJ’s Diamond Mine 

Cone Zone & Grill 

Jackie Chen’s Dragon towers 

Nolan’s Pub 

Popeye’s Chicken 

P.J. McIntyre’s 

Public House 

Red Lantern 

Smedley’s Bar & Grille 


West Park Village tavern 

reAl estAte 

Buckholz, Caldwell & Associates 

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 

Kamcor Realty Company 

Montlack Realty (Stuart House) 

Preferred Properties Realty, Inc. 

Joseph Rutkowski - RE/MAX Pros 

scHools 

John Marshall High School Alumni Assoc., Inc. 

Our Lady of Angels 

St. Joseph Academy 

West Park Lutheran Schools Assn. 

senior living 

Franciscan Village 

Larchwood Village Retirement Community 

sHoPPing centers 

Kamms Plaza Shopping Center 

sociAl service & non-Profit orgAnizAtions 

Cleveland Action to Support Housing 

Kiwanis Club of West Park 

Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland 

Northcoast Health Ministry 

Positively Cleveland 

the twelve of Ohio, Inc. 

Underwings Project, Inc. 

West Park Early Childhood PtA 

West Park Historical Society 

West Shore Rotary Club 

tAnning sAlons 

the Electric Beach tanning 

worsHiP 

Bethany English Lutheran Church 

Congregation of St. Joseph 

Holy Cross Lutheran Church 

Our Lady of Angels Church 

St. Mark Catholic Church 

St. Mark Episcopal Church 

St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral 

St. Patrick Church 

West Park Christian Reformed Church 

West Park United Church of Christ

NEW YEAR. NEW LOOK. SAME EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE. 

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whether you’re suffering from pain that’s temporary or longlasting 

and complex. You’ll be cared for by our board-certifi ed 

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