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2008-07-25T07:33:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, July 27, 2008

"The Littlest Heroes" provides support to children, teens, and young adults with cancer. Blazine Monaco, the founder of "The Littlest Heroes," and Valerie Johnson, mother of one of those little heroes, talk about the organization and the Race for Children's Sake, a fundraiser coming up at Progressive Field.
http://www.thelittlestheroes.org/

The First Ring is a new organization, comprised of 15 local school districts. Margaret Bierman is a representative who explains why the group is trying to get parents to enroll their children early.
http://www.enrollyourchild.com/

The Living Miracles is a support group inspired by Bridgeway Inc, a behavioral health care provider. Jennifer Kruse is a Recovery Services Supervisor, and Richard Folbert is a Peer Support Specialist.
http://www.thelivingmiracles.org/ http://www.bridgewayinc.org/

Mary Jane Chichester is Executive Director of the Women's Center of Greater Cleveland, beneficiary of the upcoming fundraiser "run, jane, run."
http://www.womensctr.org/

2008-07-22T03:00:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, July 20, 2008

Jim and Marcia Rosati of Rosati Frozen Custard fame are helping organize another fundraiser in the memory of Johnny Kovacs. They are joined by Johnny's sister, Nancy Novitz to tell Johnny's story, and describe the upcoming car show to raise money for a scholarship in Johnny's name.

President Bush's niece Lauren is dedicating her life to feeding hungry people through the World Food Program.
www.wfp.org www.feedproject.org

The Cleveland Triathalon is approaching. Kristen Minnich, the mother of a child with Cerebral Palsy, plans to compete. United Cerebral Palsy is the official charity of the triathalon, according to Trish Otter, who joins Kristen.
http://www.ucpcleveland.org/newsandevents_pr_details.asp?gid=8#113

One of the official charities of the upcoming Bridgestone Invitational in Akron is the USO. Deborah Fisher of the Northern Ohio USO joins Don Padgett, the director of the tournament.
http://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/tournaments/r476/
http://www.usocleveland.org/

2008-07-11T08:21:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Author Les Roberts has another Milan Jovanovich book. King of the Holly Hop is the 14th in the series involving the fictional Cleveland Private Investigator.
http://www.lesroberts.com/

Ed McNamara and his wife lost their seven year-old daughter Maria to a brain tumor one year ago today. They are hoping to turn her death into a life-giving cure for other children.
http://www.prayersfrommaria.org/

The authors of "The Nannie Diaries" have written a new novel. the book written by Nicola Kraus and Emma McLaughlin, "Dedication," is good, breezy summer reading.
http://www.thurstonclarke.com/

Mysteries of the Great Lakes is the new Omnimax movie at the Great Lakes Science Center.
Dante Centuori is Director of Education and Outreach.
http://www.greatscience.com/

2008-07-11T06:51:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Julia Ellifrit, Clinical Director for Cornerstone of Hope talks about the new facility in Independence, and the organization's mission to provide support, educatiojn and hope for grieving children, teens and adults.

http://www.cornerstoneofhope.org/

Dr. Noah Miller discusses the new facility at University Hospitals dedicated to treating adolescents with psychological issues.

The Ralph Nader of Medicine. That's how Dr. Fred Ernst bills himself. Dr. Ernst discusses his book"Truth, Lies, and the O.R; the Good, the Bad, and the Realities.

http://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-O-R-Fred-Ernst/dp/1886057591

Author Thurston Clarke commemorates the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Senator Bobby Kennedy with the book, "The Last Campaign; Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America.

http://www.thurstonclarke.com/

2008-06-26T08:35:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Ardis Radak and Camille Anter discuss the St. John Westshore Festival of the Arts.

www.sjws.net/festival-arts

Dr. Nicholas Diamantis of the Western Reserve Center for Orofacial and Cosmetic Surgery discusses summer skin care.

www.westernreserve.us 216-227-3333

Jane Furth and Stacy Cianciolo of the Bellfaire JCB preview the annual Biathlon and Walk, and discuss the Monarch school for children and adults with autism.

www.bellfairejcb.org

Dr. Pam Peeke of the Discovery Health channel is fighting for your bones.

www.strongtothebone.com

2008-06-20T07:56:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Happy Summer!

Tony Thomas, Executive Director of Welcome House, dedicated to helping individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, discusses the Welcome House mission, and the new Michael T. George Center for Community Living.
http://www.welcomehouseinc.org/ 440-356-4330

Family Homelessness is the topic with Leslie Strnisha of the Sisters of Charity Foundation, and Ruth Gillette with the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services.

http://ohs.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/home.aspx

Bishop Richard Lennon of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland addresses parish clustering,

Vatican Treasures, and Catholic Charities. He is joined by Patrick Grace, Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation.

www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/

2008-06-13T06:57:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Happy Father's Day!

Dr. Leonor Osorio is one of the two physicians who staff the new Lutheran Medical Clinic in Cleveland's Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood.
www.lutheranhospital.org

Learning RX helps teach cognitive skills. Julie Flaherty is the owner and director.
www.learningrx.com/westlake

Aliens Earths is the summer exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Roy Kaelin is the expert on such matters at the museum.
www.cmnh.org

Dr. Randy Cebul has been put in charge of an initiative to help improve health care on the local level. It's called Better Health Greater Cleveland.
www.rwjf.org

2008-06-06T07:52:00.001-07:00

Kaleigh Eichel is smart. She is one of the winners of the Northeast Ohio Science and Engineering Fair, and she went on to be one of the winners of the International Fair. Her reward; a trip to the Nobel prize ceremonies in Sweden later this year. She and Christine Moravec, president of NEOSEF join us.
www.neosef.org

Tim Fox and Maggie Musnuff are with the Achievement Centers for Children, which operates Camp Cheerful in Strongsville. They talk about the "Most Excellent Race," a fundraiser coming up June 22.
www.achievementcenters.org

Evan Sheha is a junior at Fordham University, and a graduate of St. Ignatius High School. He plans to go to India this summer, to help doctors treat people with vision problems. Evan is going with a group called "Unite for Site."
www.uniteforsight.org

Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto has updated his book about the Indians, and the deals made to make the team what it was, and what it is today.

www.terrypluto.com

2008-05-30T06:29:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, June 1, 2008

The Race for the Place takes place on Sunday. "The Place" is "The Gathering Place," a resource for cancer patients and their families. The Beachwood facility has been helping people since 2000, and this summer, a west side location is set to open. Dan Gunther is its director.

www.touchedbycancer.org

The Phoenix Mars Lander is well on its way to becoming another success story for NASA, after it landed successfully last week. Jay Reynolds, the Director of the Schuele Planetarium at the Lake Erie Nature and Scince Center, is also NASA's "Solar System Ambassador."

www.lensc.org

www.nasa.gov

Vatican Splendors is an extraordinary exhbition at the Western Reserve Historical Society. It runs through September 7th. Mark Greenburg is President of Evergreen Exhibitions, producers of Vatican Splendors.

http://www.vaticansplendors.com/en/cms/?23

2008-05-30T06:20:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Joe Roman of the Greater Cleveland Partnership discusses the new marketing campaign known as Cleveland +.

http://www.clevelandplus.com/

Sr. Carol Keehan is President of the Catholic Health Association, and discusses the group's ideas for health care reform.

http://www.chausa.org/

Albert Einstein is the subject of the newest exhibit at the Great Lakes Science Center.

President Linda Abraham Silver explains what's involved.

http://www.glsc.org/

Dr. Roy Ritzman is a Biologist at Case Western Reserve University, and chairman of this year's international symposium on Adaptive Motion of Animals and Machines. He talks about the latest developments in the development of robots.

http://www.amam.case.edu/

2008-05-16T07:09:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, May 18, 2008

The 31st Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon will be held today. Race owner Jack Staph reacts to last week's article in the Plain Dealer, and explains why he thought it was misleading. He also outlines some of the changes that have been made.

http://www.clevelandmarathon.com/

The American Lung Association is staging a fundraising walk on May 31st to benefit asthma research. Leigh Ann Casarona is development Director for the ALA Ohio.

http://www.asthmawalk.org/

Rebuild Together Cleveland is an effort to help a dozen poor homeowners in Cleveland get their houses and yards whipped into shape in a single day. Executive Director of Rebuilding Together, Cleveland Sheila Lee explains it is a massive undertaking.

http://www.rebuildingtogethercleveland.org/

The Cleveland Sight Center's "White Cane Walk" takes place at Crocker Park in Westlake on Saturday, May 31st. Terry Kebbel and Trapper Jack, both legally blind, discuss the event, their sight problems, and the ways in which they have been helped at the Sight Center.

http://www.clevelandsightcenter.org/

2008-05-09T07:37:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, May 11, 2008

Team UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) is teaming up with the Cleveland Triathalon to raise funds for UCP. Kritsen Minnick is a mom who is in training to compete this August, and will have her 3-year old daughter with her during the last leg of the race. Trish Otter is spokesperson for UCP in Cleveland.

Dr. George Kellis is chief of surgery for University Hospitals Geauga Medical Campus, but he says surgery should be the last resort for people suffering from pain.

School psychologist Mary Shafer is hoping her new book, "When in Doubt," will be an inspiration to women everywhere.

Best-selling author Carla Neggers has a new book. "The Angel" is set in Boston and Ireland.

2008-05-05T07:30:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Kent Geist discusses the WVIZ Auction.

www.wviz.org

The Sing Out for the Rape Crisis Center is coming up. Retired judge Peggy Foley Jones is joined by Megan O'Brien, Executive Director of the Rape Crisis Center.

www.clevelandrapecrisis.org

Glen and Lynley Wernke have dedicated their lives to the memory of their daughter Hannah, who died at age 8 of an undiagnosed ailment.

www.hannahwernkememorialfoundation.com

Christine Moravec is President of the Northeast Ohio Science and Engineering Fair.

www.neosef.org

2008-04-25T09:13:00.001-07:00

Sunday, April 27, 2008
Kelly Donahue is with the Arthritis Foundation, and has a wealth of information about the condition, as well as details about the upcoming arthritis walks in Cleveland and Medina.
www.arthritis.org 1-800-245-2275 ex. 110
Lynda Nemeth is President of the Western Reserve Tourist Council, and Mark Winchell is Executive Director of the Ashtabula County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. They discuss tourism opportunities in northeast Ohio.
www.adventuresinnortheastohio.org
Real Men Cook, the annual fundraiser for the Women’s Alliance for Recovery Services, takes place Friday, May 2nd. Executive Director Sylvia Pacifico describes the mission of the Alliance, and the 20th year of the Real Men Cook event.
www.womensalliancerecovery.org 216-575-9120
Fashion Week Cleveland founder Don Shingle highlights this year’s event, which includes an appearance from Kirsten Haglund, the reigning Miss America.
www.fashionweekcleveland.com
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock talks about his new movie, “Where in the World is Osama bin Laden?”

2008-04-21T06:59:00.001-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, April 20, 2008

The Junior League of Cleveland is a group of women who are dedicated to community change through volunteering. Susan Larson is Executive Director; Kim Liddel is chairing the "Kids in the Kitchen" program, aimed at addressing childhood obesity.
www.jlcleveland.org 216-231-6300.

Dr. Richard Betor is a dentist who has a new oral cancer test.
www.drbetor.com

North Coast Dogs is sponsoring a seminar on canine behavior problems May 17 & 18.
Ed Dickson, owner of the pet training operation has some helpful hints for pet owners as the weather breaks.

Ed "Flash Ferenc, a former radio newscaster and current public relations agent, has a daughter with multiple sclerosis. He is hoping for a lot of participation in this year's MS Walk.
www.nationalmssociety.org

2008-04-11T08:11:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, April 13, 2008

-Beth Wilson is with the Partnership for a Drug Free America, and says the latest area of focus for the agency is prescription drug abuse among children.

-Emily Numbers is a 15 year old author, who wrote her children's book, "Lost and Found, Safe and Sound" when she was 11.

-Dr. Noah Miller is director of the new Psychiatric Unit for adolescents at University Hospitals.

-Natalie Leek-Nelson, President of Providence House, the crisis nursery for infants and children.

2008-04-07T07:58:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Dr. Bob DeMaria on his newest book, "A Drugless Guide to Balancing Female Hormones."

www. druglesscare.com 1-888-922-5672

Case Western Reserve University hosts is annual Research Showcase Wednesday, April 16th and Thursday, April 17, 2008. Dr. May Wykle is Dean and Professor of Nursing at CWRU, and will be a presenter. Cindy Barker is with Research and Technology Management, and gives an overview.

showcase.case.edu

Stacie Shafer of Cox Communications answers all of your questions about the transition from analog to digital TV signals next year.

www.cox.com

Former U. S. Senator David Boren has written "A Letter to America," a compelling case for making tough choices to save our country.

http://www.alettertoamerica.org/

2008-03-28T08:55:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Tyler Gajdos recently made Eagle Scout rank. David Kruse, Finance Director for the Greater Cleveland Council of the Boy Scouts of America, made Eagle Scout rank not-so-recently. Both talk about the achievement.

www.gccbsa.org 216-861-6060

Swim for Diabetes takes place April 4, 5, and 6th in morethan 70 pools throughout nine counties in northeast Ohio. Seamus Hyland is on the board of directors, and Matt Sebastian is a nutrition educator for the Diabetes Association for Greater Cleveland.

www.swimfordiabetes.com 216-591-0800

Tara Turner is with the Cleveland Zoological Society.

www.clevelandzoosociety.com 216-661-6500

The Gathering Place is expanding to the western suburbs. Dan Gunther is in charge of the soon-to-be opened Westlake facility.

www.touchedbycancer.org

2008-03-21T07:34:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Easter Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Rory McLean and Gus Gallucci of the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland promote the Chili Cookoff at the Terrace Club at Progressive Field to benefit the Autism Society.

www.asgc.org

Dr. Rose Dotson is Medical Director of the Neurological Institute at the Geauga Medical Center.

She discusses a number of issues affecting patients she treats, including migrane headaches.

http://www.uhhospitals.org/geauga/tabid/4055/Default.aspx

The Cleveland Institute of Art will debut this week an exhibit called "The Mind of Cleveland." Conceptual artist Carl Pope and graphic designer Mari Hulik discuss the exhibit.

http://www.cia.edu/

The Bridgestone Invitational Golf Tournament, held each year at Firestone Country Club in Akron, generates millions of dollars for the economy and for local charities. Don Padgett is tournament Director, and Doris Evans is Executive Director of First Tee of Cleveland, one of the organizations that benefits from the Bridgestone Invitational.

http://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/tournaments/r476/

http://www.thefirstteecleveland.org/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp

2008-03-14T07:07:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

The Center for Community Solutions holds its 66th Annual Human Services Institute MArch 28, 2008. Rosalyn Bucy Miller outlines this year's day-long event, including identifying both guest speakers.

www.communitysolutions.com

Cleaning for a Reason is an organization that helps women with cancer deal with their disease in a very practical way; house cleaning services. Housework Etc. is a local business involved in the effort. John Jones and Lindsay Peterson explain.

www.houseworketc.com http://www.cleaningforareason.org/

Loral Langemeier bills heerself as The Millionaire Maker.

www.liveoutloud.com

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is more than 100 years old. Colleen Cotter is the Executive Director, and explains how the LAS helps people who can't afford a lawyer.

www.lasclev.org

2008-03-07T08:12:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Mike Orazen is the head coach at The Edge, an athletic facility in Twinsburg designed to

teach children in body, mind and spirit. The road Mike took to get to The Edge is an interesting one.

www.edgespa.com

Libbi Chilia has written a book about her daughter Sami. "Imagine...Amazing Me" features pictures of Sami and other children with limb differences.

http://www.shoutlife.com/profile_view.cfm?uid=51741

The Catholic Business Connection is undertaking a campaign to collect new underwear for underpriviledged people in Greater Cleveland. John Kowalski founded the Catholic Business Connection, a promotion company formed to help strengthen the local church.

www.catholicbc.com

Applications are now being accepted for the Northcoast 99 of 2008. ERC solicits the nominations for Northeast Ohio's top 99 companies, based on their ability to attract top talent. Patrick Perry is president of ERC.

www.northcoast99.org

2008-02-21T08:38:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Cleveland city councilman Joe Cimperman, candidate for the democratic nomination to represent the 10th congressional district, continues his campaign to differentiate himself from incumbent Dennis Kucinich.

http://www.joecimperman.com/

http://www.welcomehouseinc.org/ 440-356-4330

Children's author Lisa Umina has branched out as a publisher. Noe based in Mexico City, the former Cleveland-area resident discusses her latest book, featuring her character "Milo," and her company, Halo Publishing.

http://www.halopublishing.com/ www.shoutlife.com/miloandlisa

http://www.actmission.org/ www.catholicmom.com/catholic_kids.htm

Scott Shane, Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Case Western Reserve University,

discusses his new book, "The Illusions of Entrepreneurship: The Costly Myths That Entrepreneurs, Investors and Policy Makers Live By."

2008-02-15T05:27:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Denny Daar and Manjit Khuban preview this year's Chili Open at the Cuyahoga County fairgrounds, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Strongsville.

www.chiliopen.org

Matt Sebastian and Seamus Hyland preview this year's Swim for Diabetes.

www.dacg.org

Andrea Pasquale and John Venen of Lake Metroparks Farmpark preview Quilts 2008.

www.lakemetroparks.com

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. for Autism is holding a fundraiser on March 1st. Lynette Scotese-Wojtila and Adrienne Viola explain the mission of their group, and the event.

2008-02-15T05:13:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, February 10, 2008

10th District Congressional candidate Rosemary Palmer states her case.

www.rosemarypalmerforcongress.com

Dennis Futo, an Industrial Design Professor at the Cleveland Institute of Art has just returned from the International Housewares competition.

www.cia.edu

Rhonda Schnieder runs a hardware storein Avon lake. She is known as the Hardware Diva.

www.truevalue.avonlake@gmail.com

Dr. Marco Costa of University Hospitals is helping with cutting-edge stem cell research.

http://www.uhhospitals.org/

2008-02-01T08:02:00.001-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, February 3, 2008

North Olmsted mayor Thomas O’Grady is one of the candidates competing with Representative Dennis Kucinich to replace him in the 10th Congressional District.

Cleveland’s Finest Hors D’oeuvre’s Contest on Thursday, February 7th benefits Our Lady of the Wayside. President and CEO Terry Davis says OLW provides services to mentally retarded citizens, and describes the hors d’oeuvre contest and the car donation program.
http://www.thewayside.org/21hors.html 440-871-0931

Charles Mann is the author of 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus. He is to address the Town Hall Speaker Series February 11.
www.townhallofcleveland.org

The Girl Scout Council of Northeast Ohio is comprised of five former councils, which have recently merged. Dr. Daisy Alford-Smith is the CEO. She discusses the merger, and the current sale of Girl scout cookies.

www.LoveGScookies.org 888-9-THIN MINTS

2008-01-25T08:34:00.001-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, January 27, 2008

Barbara Ann Ferris is taking another shot at Congress, running for the 10th District seat now held by Dennis Kucinich. Her experience may comes as a surprise to you.
www.ferrisforcongress.com

This is open house day for the Lutheran Schools in Northeast Ohio. Luann Bole-Becker, Outreach Coordinator, and Peggy Schauer, Principal of Lutheran Memorial School in Cleveland talk about the benefits of a parochial education.
www.jesus4students.com

The annual Beechbrook Hearts of Hope awards will be given to several individuals who in various ways help improve the lives of Cleveland-area children. Assistant Vice president Nancy Kortmeyer of Beechbrook lists their names and contributions.
www.beechbrook.org

Go Red for Women, the annual event for the American Heart Association, has a big booster in Dr. Arie Blitz. Dr. Blitz is head of the heart transplantation program at University Hospitals.
www.goredforwomen.org

2008-01-18T08:05:00.003-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, January 20, 2008

Richard Kasunic, President of the Professional Remodelers of Ohio, and Ed “Flash” Ferenc, spokesman for the RemodelOhio Show outline this year’s show, January 24-27 at the IX Center.
www.remodelohio.org

Emerging artist M. K. Guth of Portland, Oregon is crossing the country, making her way to New York City’s Whitney Biennial with her contribution to the famed art show. She stopped in Cleveland this week, and visitors to the Cleveland Institute of Art got a chance to be a part of, “Ties of Protection and Safekeeping.”
http://www.whitney.org/
www.cia.edu

Linda Abraham Silver, President of the Great Lakes Science Center, previews the upcoming exhibition, “Chocolate; the Exhibition.”
www.glsc.org

CNN reporter Steve Kastenbaum recently filed a series of reports from Cleveland on the home mortgage foreclosure crisis.

2008-01-18T08:05:00.001-08:00

2008-01-16T03:38:00.000-08:00

Sunday, January 13, 2008

10th District Representitive Dennis Kucinich has written an autobiography. "The Courage to Survive" has been published in the midst of the Congressman's campaign for the Democratic Party's nomination for president.

http://www.amazon.com/Courage-Survive-Dennis-Kucinich/dp/1597775681

The description of guests and topics for the remainder of this week's Cleveland Connection can be found on the posting for the show that aired October 7, 2007.

2008-01-04T10:52:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
January 6, 2008

Simon Badinter is a businessman from Paris, who came to Northeast Ohio ten years ago on a business trip, and never left. He has some interesting opinions about Cleveland, and its residents.

“Caspian Rain” is the name of the new novel from Gina Nahai.
http://www.macadamcage.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=pubs_product_book_info&products_id=440

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting a walk locally, called “Out of the Darkness; A Community Walk to Prevent Suicide.” Lisa Martin is the local organizer.
http://www.afsp.org/

Dr. Kate Gowens of the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital discusses advances in the treatment of children with cancer.
http://cms.clevelandclinic.org/childrenshospital/

2007-12-21T07:54:00.001-08:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Sister Judith Ann Karam is President and CEO of the Sisters of Charity Health System. It is comprised of five hospitals, including two in Greater Cleveland.

www.sistersofcharityhealth.org

Dr. Bob DeMaria has a new book. “Dr. Bob’s Drugless Guide to Balancing Female Hormones” is full of natural ways to handle menopause.

www.druglessdoctor.com

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Cleveland is promoting National Mentoring Month in January. Listen to Big Brother Packy Malley, and Program Coordinator J. T. Watson discuss their experiences with BBBS.

www.bbbs-cleveland.org

Dr. Nicholas Diamantis performs cosmetic surgery at the Western Reserve Center for Orofacial & Cosmetic Surgery. He explains the Weekend Lift, Pixel Laser Skin Resurfacing and more.

www.westernreserve.us

2007-12-14T07:55:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, December 16, 2007

Celebration Church in Akron is presenting the musical version of "It's a Wonderful Life," at Akron North High School December 21 and 22nd. Dustin Oliver is the Fine Arts Pastor for the church.
http://www.ccakron.org/

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny shares her knowledge about Digital Infrared Scanning, a method she says is more effective than mammography when it comes to preventing breast cancer.
www.breastthermographyinfo.com 1-440-239-3438

The Great Lakes Science Center is full of activity during the holidays, including winter science day camps and a New Year's Eve Eve program. Dante Centuori is Director of Education.
www.glsc.org 216-621-2400

2007-12-07T08:17:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, December 9, 2007

The 66th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor is recognized every year at Hellriegel's Inn in Painesville. Co-owners Silvio Trifileti and Albert DiOrio, and John Wormeling, the Director of Lake County Veteran Services explain the importance of their commemoration.

Terry Davis, the President and CEO of Our Lady of the Wayside, wants your used car. The OLW car donation program helps fund programs that put mentally retarded persons into private homes, to live as independently as possible. Terry explains how the car donation program works, and the work of Our Lady of the Wayside.
www.thewayside.org 1-800-368-6262

Long-time Live Nation representative Barry Gabel has seen thousands of concerts, and still gets a kick out of seeing music performed live. He discusses his career, and the state of the performance industry.
www.livenation.com

Ed Dickson is owner of Northcoast Dogs. He is one of only 20 dog trainers in Ohio who are Certified Pet Dog Trainers, and he has some helpful advice about caring for your pets during the holidays and beyond.
www.northcoastdogs.com 216-221-DOGS(3647.)

2007-12-03T08:18:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Sr. Susan Durkin of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland explains how the order of Catholic nuns,

founded in the 15th century by St. Angela Merici, is using current technology to pray for people.

www.ursulinesisters.org 1-440-449-1200 ex. 103

Dillards stores are selling Christmas CDs for the 14th yerar, to benefit ROnald McDonald House. Regina Ritz is the manager of Dillards Great Northern. She is joined by Mary Horosco of the Ronald McDonald House in Cleveland. http://www.clevelandrmh.org/

http://www.dillards.com/endeca/EndecaStartServlet?Ntk=all&Nty=1&N=1000301&Ntt=christmas+cd&search.x=17&search.y=9

Larry Isard is a taxidermist and an artist, whose career at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History has spanned most of the past half century. The museum is now featuring an exhibition of some of Larry's works.

http://www.cmnh.org/site/AtTheMuseum_OnExhibit_AnimalExp.aspx

2007-11-21T08:16:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, November 25th, 2007

Providence House CEO and President Natalie Leek-Nelson describes the mission of the licensed crisis nursery, and previews the upcoming "Deck the House" fundraiser.
www.provhouse.org

Author Peter Jedick has written a novel called "The West Tech Terrorist." West Tech refers to the legendary Cleveland high school, the setting for the story. It is a love letter to the school, and to 1940s-era Cleveland.
www.westtechterrorist.com

Dana Irrabarren, Executive Director of the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland, returns for her annual state of the city report, and her preview of The Best Party of the Year fundraiser. She is joined by WDOK Program Director Scott Miller, with his pitch for support of Feed-A-Family, the radio station's annual campaign to benefit the Hunger Network and the Salvation Army.
www.hungernetwork.org 216-619-8155 ex.18

2007-11-16T06:43:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, November 18, 2007

Poet Lolette Kuby, a former English professor at Cleveland State University, has compiled her first book of short stories. “Out of Cleveland” is a collection of mature fiction with a thread of Cleveland running through each story.
http://books.google.com/books?as_auth=Lolette+Kuby&ots=lpnlpxZS_B&sa=X&oi=print&ct=title&cad=author-navigational

Local attorney Michael McMenamin is an expert on Winston Churchill, and has written a book about the formative years of the legendary British Prime Minister.
http://books.google.com/books?id=YwIkAAAACAAJ&dq=michael+mcmenamin

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage is featuring an exhibition entitled “Deadly Medicine; Creating the Master Race.” Executive Director Judi Feniger describes the exhibit and explains its purpose.
http://www.maltzjewishmuseum.org/

Author Nathaniel Philbrick’s “Mayflower; A Story of Courage, Community and War” is now out in paperback. This is a timely interview for Thanksgiving week, with information guaranteed to surprise you.
http://www.nathanielphilbrick.com/

2007-11-09T07:36:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, November 11, 2007

The Gathering Place, a respite for cancer patients and their families, is preparing to open a west side facility. Dan Gunther is Director of Operations for the new Gathering Place in Westlake, and Kristina Austin is Community Outreach director.

www.touchedbycancer.org

St. Colman parish is holding a homecoming celebration for former parishoners who have scattered throughout the area. The parish is also honoring the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Pastoral Associate and Outreach Minister Eileen Kelly also shares the history of the parish.

http://www.stcolmanparish.org/

The annual Cleveland Signature Chef's Auction benefits the March of Dimes. Sara Donnersbach is Chairperson of the event. Scott Sterneckert is Executive Director of the March of Dimes of Northeast Ohio, and the father of a prematurely-born baby.

www.marchofdimes.com/cleveland 216-643-3330

Emily Listfield is an author who has written a novel based on the real-life disappearance of her husband. The book is called "Waiting to Surface."

http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/couplesandmarriage/articlerb.aspx?cp-documentid=5581249

2007-11-09T07:35:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, November 4, 2007

Kitty Dukakis, wife of former presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, has written a book about her fight with depression, and the treatment she receives. Dr. Susan Kimmel of University Hospitals Case Medical Center joins Mrs. Dukakis to discuss electro-convulsive therapy.
www.uhhospitals.org

A pair of New York Times reporters will appear at the Mandel JCC festival of Books and Authors. Walter Isaacson, who has written a book about Albert Einstein, and Jeff Gerth, author of a book about Hillary Clinton.
www.clevejcc.org

Two integral members of the healing ministry of Dr. Issam Nemeh, his wife Kathy Nemeh, and Trapper Jack of the WDOK morning show share stories of miraculous healings and preview a special program with Dr. Nemeh.
www.pathtofaith.com

2007-10-26T07:45:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, October 28, 2007

Hospice/Palliative Care Partners of the Visiting Nurse Association provides end-of-life care to many residents of Northeast Ohio. Patricia Covell is Special Services Manager, and Bill Lewis is Neighborhood Services Coordinator.
www.hospiceohio.org 216-931-1400

The Benjamin Rose Institute is sponsoring a conference on Caregivers, those who help care for the elderly. Polly Clemo is Vice President of Institutional Advancement for the Institute. Regina Brett, columnist for the Plain Dealer, will speak at the conference.
www.benrose.org 216-791-8000

The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland is holding its eighth annual Festival of Books and Authors, with 10 noted authors scheduled to appear over a two week period.
Deedra Dolin and Jill Katz are chairing this year's festival.
http://www.clevejcc.org/BookFestival.asp 216-593-6216

Frankenstein, the classic book written more than a century ago by Mary Shelley, has been republished as a Penguin Classic. It features a graphic novel cover. Editor John Siciliano explains.
http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780786514779,00.html

2007-10-19T07:13:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, October 21, 2007

Dr. Holly Smedira of the Cleveland Clinic is a medical breast specialist, and has a lot of useful information about the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
http://cms.clevelandclinic.org/cancer/

The License to Live campaign is designed to raise money for the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio. Retired Cleveland judgeC. Ellen Connally discusses the pink ribbon license plates in Ohio.
www.breastcancerfundohio.org

The Free Medical Clinic is almost 40 years old. Tracy Kipstuul is a member of the Free Clinic associate board, and previews an upcoming fundraiser, the Microbrew Extravaganza.
www.thefreeclinic.org Tickets: 216-707-3405 Volunteering: 216-707-3467

Dr. Cathi Lehn runs the Biodiversity Alliance, a joint venture between several Cleveland institutions, all with conservation missions. She discusses one of the issues that most threatens the ecology of our region, and names the winners of the first Biodiversity awards.
http://www.cmnh.org/site/Conservation_BiodiversityAlliance.aspx

The Minister of Culture is out with a new book. Hear Michael Heaton of the Plain Dealer discuss “Truth and Justice for Fun and Profit,” comprised of some of the magazine stories he has written in his long, colorful career.
http://www.grayco.com/cleveland/books/10398/index.shtml

2007-10-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, October 7, 2007

William Christ has been Head of School for Hathaway Brown School for 20 years. He must be doing a good job; Hathaway Brown is one of the top private schools in the country.

http://www.hb.edu/

Mind Body Spirit Connected brings practictioners of multiple disciplines together. Donna Nowak and Dr. Tanya Edwards explain how.

http://www.mbsconline.org/

Like many of us, Sonny Brewer once lost his dog. Unlike many of us, Sonny is an outstanding writer who has put the challenges of losing and then finding his dog into a book, called "Cormac; The Tale of a Dog Gone Missing."

2007-09-28T07:56:00.001-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, September 30, 2007

The Aids Task Force of Greater Cleveland is one of the many beneficiaries of the annual Dr. John T. Carey Memorial Aids Walk. This year’s event takes place October 6. Earl Pike is Executive Director of the Aids Task Force.
www.cleveland.com/aidswalk 216-621-0766

Parents Without Partners is a national organization celebrating its 50th anniversary. A local chapter is celebrating with a dance on Saturday, October 6th. Greg Schwert is the founder of the West Cuyahoga/Lorain chapter.
www.parentswithoutpartners.org

The Cleveland Institute of Music is being renovated, and “A Fanfare for a New Era” will celebrate the completion of the multi-million dollar project on November 11th. Susan Schwartz details the renovations, and promotes the “Fanfare” event.
www.cim.edu

Step Out to Fight Diabetes is the name of a walk being held in 200 cities across the country, including in Hudson today (Sunday, September 30, 2007) and next Saturday, October 6th in Cleveland. Jack Gustin, President of Lakewood Hospital, is the chairman of the Cleveland walk.
www.diabetes.org/stepout 1-888-342-2383

Dr. Johannes Haile-Selassie helped lead a research team from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History earlier this year. The team discovered fossils from an era that had previously been largely missing from the fossil record.
www.cmnh.org

2007-09-21T07:18:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Eric Schmiedl is General Manager of one of the most successful restaurants in Cleveland+. Don’s Lighthouse is celebrating its 35^th anniversary, with a special $35.00 menu, and the annual “Taste of New England.”

“Food for Thought, Food for Life” is a program designed by University Hospitals psychiatrist Dr. Farrah Munir, to help mentally ill patients improve their nutrition habits.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is expanding. Director of Ports, Ricky Smith, discusses future plans

Nazanin, a former Miss World Canada has released a CD entitled “Someday.”
Listen to her sing, and talk about the human rights causes she champions.

http://music.bodoglife.net/artists/nazanin/

2007-08-31T08:28:00.001-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Race for the Cure takes place this year at a new location, and on a new date, September 15. Hermione Malon, Race Chair, and Wendy Manfredi, Communications Chair share the specifics.

www.komenneohio.org

Jazz at the Rockefeller Greenhouse is a free event, taking place on Saturday, September 8. The event features music, an art show, and the beauty of one of Cleveland’s finest city parks. Perrin Carpenter is manager of the greenhouse, and Jim Harris is the producer of Jazz at Rockefeller Park.

216-664-3103

Ursuline College is hosting an exhibit of artist Hunt Slonem’s work. Art dealer William Meek talks about the modern American master.

http://www.ursuline.edu/news/2007-spring/slonem.php

Dick Hoyt will be the keynote speaker for United Cerebral Palsy in Cleveland on September 12^th. Dick is half of Team Hoyt; his adult son is the other half, and their story is extraordinary.

www.ucpcleveland.org

The ninth annual Cleveland Browns Taste of the NFL takes place on Monday, September 10^th, the day after the Browns open the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The event raises about $100,000 for the Cleveland Foodbank. Karen Pozna of the Foodbank is joined by Elena Rego, the General Manager of John Q’s Steakhouse, and Jay Schnur, Executive Chef of John Q’s, one of the 25 restaurants participating in this year’s Cleveland Browns Taste of the NFL.

www.cleveland.com/tasteofthenfl

2007-08-24T07:42:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, August 26, 2007

The 2007 Cleveland National Air Show will feature the Air Force Thunderbirds. Ann Gynn has a preview.
www.clevelandairshow.com

Author Renee Rosen has written her first novel, “Every Crooked Pot.” She’s an Akron native who uses her childhood neighborhood as the setting for the book.
www.reneerosen.com

Dr. Bob DeMaria and restaurant owner Rick Cassara preview the panel discussion about banning transfats in Cleveland, coming up at the City Club.
www.cityclub.org

Attorney Fred Nance answers questions about the proposed Medical Mart, and the increase in the sales tax to be used to build a new convention center in Cleveland. www.merchandisemart.com/clevelandmedicalmart/text/index.html

2007-08-17T06:29:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
August 19, 2007 (previously aired April 15, 2007)

The Greater Cleveland Chili Cookoff for Autism took place on Tuesday, April 17th at the Terrace Club at Jacobs Field. Rory McLean and Gus Gallucci of the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland described both the event and the cause.
www.asgc.org 216-556-4937

Cammie McGovern's book "Eye Contact" is out in paperback. It is at once a thrilling murder mystery and an insightful look into the lives of autistic children and their families.
http://www.cammiemcgovern.com/

Dr. Nicole Maronian of University Hospitals-Case Medical Center is an ear, nose and throat specialist, but her main area of practice is the throat. She has helpful tips about protecting your voice.
www.entlink.net www.uhhospitals.org

Will the Don Imus debacle have any lasting effects on the players of the Rutgers' Women Basketball team? Charlie Maher is a psychology professor at Rutgers, and the team psychologist for the Cleveland Indians. He talks about the need for both collegiate and professional athletes to learn how to handle the pressures of high-profile sports.

2007-08-10T06:56:00.001-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, August 12, 2007

The annual Bellfaire JCB Biathlon and walk takes place on Sunday, August 26th. Jane Furth and Kimm Beatty of Bellfaire JCB describe the event and outline the services offered by Bellfaire JCB.
www.bellfairejcb.org

Ernie Hudson, Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, details the effort to protect children from online predators.
http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/CampaignServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=3112

The Lake County YMCA Dreamhouse is about to be awarded. Director Steve Hunneke explains how YOU could possibly be the owner of the half-million dollar house.
http://www.wdok.com/pages/108617.php

A benefit for North Coast Community Homes takes place on September 8. Howard “Hoby” Hanna IV, President of Howard Hanna Real Estate is co-chair of the event. He describes NCCH, the upcoming event, and the real estate market in Northeast Ohio.
http://www.ncch.org/whatsnew/story42.htm

2007-08-03T06:59:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, August 5, 2007

A local teenager was one of 14 from across the country who took part recently in a Teen Summit in Washington, D.C. Jacob Westfall won the honor for his work on internet safety. He discusses his mission, and his trip, along with his mom, Gail, and Stacie Shafer of Cox Communications.
http://www.cox.com/

Margaret George, esteemed historical novelist, has now tackled Helen of Troy.
http://www.margaretgeorge.com/

Youth Challenge is sponsoring its 22nd annual walk, to benefit the many sports and athletic programs YC sponsors for disabled children and adults in Northeast Ohio.
http://www.youthchallengesports.com/

Real Hot Attitude is a new venture designed for women approaching menopause. Eileen Smotzer encourages women to embrace the change in their lives.
http://www.realhotattitude.com/

2007-07-27T06:57:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, July 29, 2007

Go Red for Women Chairperson Barbara Reynolds previews next year’s event, to promote heart health for women. She also discusses the local real estate market, as President of Realty One Real Living in Northeast Ohio.
http://www.goredforwomen.org/ http://realtyone.realliving.com/

Angeleke Zapis is a first-time author, who has written a children’s book featuring a dog named Django (the “D” is silent.) “Django Goes to School” is meant to help alleviate separation anxiety some children experience when they make that big step.
http://www.lulu.com/content/613854

Holy Family Hospice helps ease the pain of suffering people as they approach the end of their lives. But what sets it apart from other hospice programs is its spirituality component, according to Clinical Manager Irene Fitzgerald, and Denise Mortenson, who describes her father’s experience with Holy Family Hospice.
http://www.holyfamilyhome.com/

Amelia Wong is 2 ½ years old, one of three triplets, and suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Her mom Melissa describes the disease, and efforts to find a cure through events like “A Fun Day for Amelia,” today in Tremont.
http://www.curesma.org/

2007-07-20T07:50:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection Sunday, July 22, 2007

U.S Postal Inspector Michael Rae plans to embark on the Police Unity Tour again next year, but he has to raise money first. He's doing so by hooking up with famed Cleveland-based author Les Roberts, who has agreed to name a character after the person who offers Michael the most money in an ebay auction.
www.policeunitytour.com www.wbay.com/ Search: Les Roberts Character

The Johnny Kovacs Foundation Annual Car Show takes place at the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center on August 5th. Johnny's sister, Nancy Novince, and his friends, Jim and Maria Rosati remember the man who restored so many cars, and touched so many lives.
johnkovacs05@yahoo.com 440-237-1166

Globe in a Glass, to benefit WVIZ, takes place July 28th. Ben Cyr, the Executive Chef for Heinen's has a preview.
http://www.wviz.org/globe/index.shtml http://www.heinens.com/

Dr. Robert Findling, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University Hospitals, looks at lithium, and how it may help children.
http://www.case.edu/med/psychiatry/profile-findling.htm
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/513204

The Littlest Heroes annual Race/Walk is coming up on August 5th. Executive Director Blazine Monaco tells the story that led to the founding of the organization that services children with cancer. http://www.thelittlestheroes.org/index.php?page=events

2007-07-13T07:39:00.001-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, July 15, 2007

Timothy Rub, Executive Director of the Cleveland Museum of Art, updates the progress of the renovation project, and promotes the current photography exhibit.
www.cma.org

Dr. Bob DeMaria discusses his crusade against transfat.
www.drbob4health.com

Kelly Kleinschmidt, Executive Director, and Kim Mantia, Development Director of the Make a Wish Foundation of Northeast Ohio discuss the Walk for Wishes, July 21 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
www.makeawishohio.org

Dr. Peter Hallowell of University Hospitals Case Medical Center explains a study he led, showing no increased risk for patients over 60 who have bariatric surgery.

www.uhhospitals.org

2007-07-06T07:33:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, July 8, 2007

Joe Roman, Executive Director of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, on Cleveland+.www.gcpartnership.com

Susan Ross, Executive Director of Wigs for Kids, and Alison Klocker, co-Chair for the Wigs for Kids walk at the Zoo, June 2.www.wigsforkids.org

Tara Turner of the Cleveland Zoological Society.www.clevelandzoosociety.org

Brian Doyle, Executive Chef for World’s Fare Culinary, and an instructor for this summer’s cooking classes at Cuyahoga Community College.www.tri-c.edu/community/cooking

Debbie Barris, Executive Director, and Don Cook, Counselor at Bridgeway, Inc.www.bridgewayinc.org

2007-06-29T08:19:00.001-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, July 1, 2007

The summer travel season could be the busiest since 2001. Doug Koman, the Shareholder Director of the Transportation Security Administration in Cleveland has good advice for you if you have plans to fly this summer.
http://www.tsa.gov/

A little girl from Avon Lake is struggling with a brain tumor. Her parents have established a foundation, for their daughter Maria, and for other children who suffer with gliomas. Kevin Vignale is a spokesman for the “Prayers From Maria” foundation, which is holding a fundraiser in July.
http://www.prayersfrommaria.org/ http://www.prayersformaria.com/

Nancy Sheehan is a Pulitzer Prize winning author who was in Cleveland this week for the Community Care Network. Nancy Peppler, Development Director of CCN explains that Bridgeway and Cleveland Christian Home comprise CCN, Cleveland’s newest and largest nonprofit behavioral health care provider organization serving children, adults and families. Sheehan talks about her book, “Is There No Place on Earth for Me?”

Author Will Allison’s first novel, “What You Have Left,” is a well-crafted story.
http://www.willallison.com/

2007-06-22T07:33:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, June 24, 2007

Tour tickets are now on sale for the 2007 Lake County YMCA Dreamhouse. Executive Director Steve Hunneke explains how you could win a house worth more than $400,000 for $12.
www.lakecountyymca.org

Dr. Brenda Stringer is with the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Center in Middleburgh Heights.
www.fibroandfatigue.com

Dan Vedda, a veteran musician and owner of Skyline Music in Westlake, asks “Wanna Play?”
www.namm.com

Geocaching. It’s the term for a high tech treasure hunt, explained by Graeme McGufficke of Asheville, North Carolina.www.exploreasheville.com www.geocaching.com

2007-06-21T08:06:00.001-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, June 17, 2007

“Play Until Dark at Wendy Park” is an event scheduled for June 30th. Christine Bucknell is Executive Director of the Wendy Park Foundation. Wendy Park is on Whiskey Island, along Cleveland’s lakefront, and the foundation is trying to raise funds to connect the Park to the Towpath Trail.
www.wendypark.org

The Fitness Clinic is the project of Cleveland-area trainer Terry Kavalec.
www.thefitnessclinic.com

The Boston Mills Arts Festival takes place the last weekend of June and the first weekend in July. David Petlowany and Mark Sudduth are two of the artisans who will be displaying and selling their work this year.
www.bmbw.com

Champions for Life is a ministry that caters to the prison population in the United States. It was started by former Cleveland Browns player Bill Glass, and it’s coming to Cleveland this summer. Jeff Aten is in charge of the Cleveland program.
www.billglasscfl.org

2007-06-08T08:07:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, June 10, 2007

A baseball clinic will be held on Saturday, June 16, as part of the Great Lakes Science Center's exhibition "Baseball as America." President Linda Abraham-Silver describes the exhibit.

www.glsc.org

Michelle Zavatsky is co-author of "Kids Love Ohio," a travel guide for families.

www.kidslovetravel.com

The Launch program at Playhouse Square has spawned the production, Unbeatable," a musical about one woman's journey with breast cancer. Co-creator and Producer Laurie Frey has a preview, and Linda Jackson explains the Launch program.

www.playhousesquare.org

Humorist Dave Schwensen has researched two historic concerts in Cleveland, the Beatles concerts of 1964 and 1966. He attended the latter show, thus sparking his interest in writing about "The Beatles in Cleveland: Memories, Facts and Photos About the Notorious 1964 and 1966 Concerts."

www.thecomedybook.com

2007-06-08T07:58:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, June 3, 2007

The exhibition "Diana: a Celebration" ends its Cleveland run June 10th. John Norman is the producer who brought the show to Cleveland.

The Cleveland Furniture Bank is approachig its first anniversary. Director Tom Gaghan explains the concept, who is helped, and how you can contribute.

Dr. Neil Korman, a Professor of Dermatology at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, makes a compelling case for staying out of the sun.

Former Plain Dealer Sportswriter Russell Schneider continues to write about sports in his 12th book about the Indians, "Whatever Happened to Super Joe: Catching Up With 45 Good Guys from the Bad Old Days of the Cleveland Indians."

2007-05-29T07:05:00.001-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, May 27, 2007

Steve and Mary Jo Chisnell of the Cleveland Sight Center promote the White Cane Walk, taking place at Crocker Park Saturday, June 2nd. They also tell the story of their meeting, their romance, and finally their marriage.
http://www.clevelandsightcenter.org/

Jacque Smith, reporter for WKYC Channel 3 is the founder of the Women’s Empowerment Board. Members raise money for worthy causes, and this year, the beneficiary of the annual Garden Tea Party on Sunday, June 3rd is the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. Megan O’Brien of the Rape Crisis Center joins Jacque in this segment.
http://www.clevelandrapecrisis.org/ 216-619-6192

Dr. Neil Korman, professor of dermatology at University Hospitals Case Medical Center makes the case for protecting your skin from the sun.
http://www.uhcderm.com/korman.html

The Winners Influence Network is bringing together the three General Managers of Cleveland’s three professional sports teams together for the WIN Conference 2007 on Friday, June 8, at Baldwin Wallace College. Joe Savage, brother of Browns GM Phil is organizing the conference.
http://www.winconference.org/

2007-05-25T06:32:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, May 20, 2007

Debbie Barris, Executive Director, and Don Cook, Counselor at Bridgeway, Inc.
www.bridgewayinc.org

Brian Doyle, Executive Chef for World’s Fare Culinary, and an instructor for this summer’s cooking classes at Cuyahoga Community College.
www.tri-c.edu/community/cooking

Tara Turner of the Cleveland Zoological Society.
www.clevelandzoosociety.org

Susan Ross, Executive Director of Wigs for Kids, and Alison Klocker, co-Chair for the Wigs for Kids walk at the Zoo, June 2.
www.wigsforkids.org

Joe Roman, Executive Director of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, on Cleveland+.
www.gcpartnership.com

2007-05-18T07:19:00.001-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, May 6, 2007

One of the most influential people in the world opens this week’s program. Dr. Steven Nissen, Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic discusses the distinction bestowed by Time Magazine, and the Clinic’s efforts to stop people from smoking.
1-800- QUIT NOW

St. Martin De Porres High School will be celebrating its 4th anniversary with a birthday party/benefit for the school. President Rich Clark explains how the unique school offers private education to underprivileged students from Cleveland.
www.stmartindeporreshs.com www.stmdphs.maestroweb.com
216-881-1689 ext. 304

Robin Shavers of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland is in charge of mentoring.
www.bbbs-cleveland.org 216-621-8222

Laura Brady and Karen Kanzes are senior audiologists with the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center. They explain how we lose our hearing as we age, and how they can help us compensate for that loss.
www.clevelandhearingandspeechcenter.org

2007-05-18T07:10:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, May 13, 2007

WDOK’s Lady in Red, host of the midday show, Nancy Alden and WKYC Channel 3 News anchor/reporter Kim Wheeler on the Run/Walk for Stronger Bones.
www.walkforstrongerbones.com

Phil Mason of the Salvation Army.
www.salvationarmycleveland.org

Connie Ross and Kathy Gedeon of Dollar Bank on mortgages.
www.dollarbank.com

Steve and Mary Jo Chisnell of the Cleveland Sight Center on the White Cane Walk at Crocker Park.
www.clevelandsightcenter.org

2007-04-27T07:57:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, April 29, 2007

Hannah Wernke died two years ago at the tender age of 8. She spent half her life going through a battery of tests, as doctors tried to determine the cause of her seizures. The diagnosis came only after Hannah died; Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia. Her mom and dad have established a foundation in her honor, and are organizing the second annual “Smile With ME! 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Walk.”
www.hannahwernkememorialfoundation.com

LaCentre is an elegant corporate banquet facility in Westlake, and despite media coverage suggesting financial trouble, Therese Bonadonna and Tom Stanton of Signature Event Centers say LaCentre is thriving.
http://www.lacentre.com/fw/main/Welcome-160.html

Fairview Hospital has begun a Cancer Wellness Program. Dr. Debra Pratt says the program helps people cope with their disease.
www.fairviewhospital.org

Pinwheels of Promise is the title of this year’s annual luncheon for Providence House, a crisis nursery in Cleveland. President and CEO Natalie Leek-Nelson describes the mission of Providence House, and changes that will benefit the babies.
www.provhouse.org

2007-04-20T07:19:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, April 22, 2007

Dr. Chris Rizzo, a pediatrician at MetroHealth, says this has been a pretty typical flu season. He says it's still possible to catch the bug, and suggests ways to alleviate its symptoms.
www.metrohealth.org

The WVIZ Televised auction returns, this year for one weekend only, April 26-29th. Ideastream Community Relations Director Peg Neeson previews this year's fundraiser.
www.wviz.org

Occupational Therapy is a growing medical specialty, according to Karen Bitzer of University Hospitals Case Medical Center.
www.aota.org

Planning is well underway for the American Cancer Society's Relays for Life. Sarah Edelman, a former volunteer and cancer survivor, now works full-time, helping organize various events.
Her story is inspiring.
http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/

2007-04-13T07:51:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, April 15, 2007

The Greater Cleveland Chili Cookoff for Autism takes place onm Tuesday, April 17th at the Terrace Club at Jacobs Field. It's not an expensive ticket, but it IS a worthy cause. Rory McLean and Gus Gallucci of the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland describe both the event and the cause.

www.asgc.org 216-556-4937

Cammie McGovern's book "Eye Contact" is out in paperback. It is at once a thrilling murder mystery and an insightful look into the lives of autistic children and their families.

http://www.cammiemcgovern.com/

Dr. Nicole Maronian of University Hospitals-Case Medical Center is an ear, nose and throat specialist, but her main area of practice is the throat. She has helpful tips about protecting your voice.

www.entlink.net www.uhhospitals.org

Will the Don Imus debacle have any lasting effects on the players of the Rutgers' Women Basketball team? Charlie Maher is a psychology professor at Rutgers, and the team psychologist for the Cleveland Indians. He talks about the need for both collegiate and professional athletes

to learn how to handle the pressures of high-profile sports.

2007-04-07T07:54:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, April 8, 2007

Dr. Eric Cottington of Case Western Reserve University has a preview of “Research ShowCASE,” taking place this week.

Bishop Richard Lennon of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, and Patrick Grace of Catholic Charities of Cleveland update this year’s campaign. Bishop Lennon also addresses the Vibrant Parish Life initiative, which is meant to strengthen parishes in the diocese.

Reverend Vladimir Berzonsky of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Parma and his wife Marguarita have witnessed the miracle of the Holy Light, which takes place in Jerusalem on the vigil of Easter every year.

Raymond Arroyo, News Director and lead anchor for EWTN, has edited Mother Angelica’s Little Book of Life Lessons and Everyday Spirituality. He discusses the nun who started Eternal Word Television Network.

2007-04-05T08:14:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, April 1, 2007

The American Red Cross wants you to be financially prepared for any emergency situation. Mary Alice Frank, the CEO of the Greater Cleveland Chapter explains.
http://www.redcross-cleveland.org/

Internet predators continue to victimize children. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children continues to education parents and children, in an effort to blunt the effect of on-line criminals. President Ernie Allen describes the center’s “Think Before You Post” program.
http://www.missingkids.com/

“I Love Downtown.” That’s the name of the annual tour of downtown Cleveland, including the burgeoning E. 4th Street District, Playhouse Square, and the now well-established neighborhood known as the Warehouse District. The tour takes place Aprill 22nd, 207. Tom Yablonski is Executive Vice President of the Downtown Cleveland Alliance.
www.historicgateway.org 216-344-3937/216-771-1994

The Cleveland Foundation is the oldest organization of its kind. Caprice Bragg is Vice President of Gift Planning and Donor Relations for the Cleveland Foundation.
http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/

Just in time for the new baseball season, a new exhibition opens at the Great Lakes Science Center. President and CEO Linda Abraham Silver is enthusiastic about “Baseball As America.”
http://www.glsc.org/GLSC_Baseball/

2007-03-23T07:19:00.001-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, March 25, 2007

Fast Focus Careers is a program designed to help you find a meaningful career, and to inspire you to pursue it. Sunny Klein Lurie, the President of Advance Performance Incorporated explains how it works.
www.fastfocuscareers.com 216-397-9900

Cheaptickets.com is helping the United Way with its “Alternative Spring Break” program, to encourage college students to spend their vacations helping needy people in the United States. Marita Hudson Thomas is a travel expert with cheaptickets.com, and talks to us from a rebuilding site in the path of hurricane Katrina.
www.cheaptickets.com

Dr. David Riley of the Movement Disorders Center at University Hospitals talks about a program he’s helping present on Saturday, March 31. It’s called
“Moving Forward; Understanding and Overcoming Parkinson’s and Other Movement Disorders”
www.wemove.org

The 2007-2008 Broadway Series has been announced, and is discussed by Steve Citerin of Playhouse Square.
www.playhousdesquare.org 216-830-7221

2007-03-16T08:20:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, March 18, 2007

Swim for Diabetes, an annual fundraiser for the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland, takes place in April. Seamus Hyland of Verizon Wireless, the title sponsor, and Curt Wagner, chairman of this year’s event explain how participants help patients afflicted with diabetes.
www.dagc.org www.swimfordiabetes.com 216-591-0800

The 65th annual Human Services Institute takes place on Friday, March 23rd at the Cleveland Convention Center. Rosalyn Bucy Miller, Durector of Development and Community Affairs for the Center for Community Solutions describes the purpose of the institute and who will likely benefit by the event.
http://www.communitysolutions.com/

The American Lung Association is staging a fundraiser at one of Cleveland’s downtown skyscrapers. “Conquer the Tower” refers to the Erieview Tower, and the 600+ steps participants will be climbing Saturday, March 31st. Leigh Ann Casarona has all the details.
www.ohiolung.org/events.htm

Cleveland City Council has launched a new website, to help citizens keep in closer contract with their council representatives. Council President Martin J. Sweeney and Clerk of Council Emily Lipovan discusss the new website and other hot button issues in Cleveland, like tax abatement, council reduction, and March Madness.
www.clevelandcitycouncil.org

2007-03-09T06:45:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, March 11, 2007

“Their Eyes Were Watching God” is the title of the book for this year’s Big Read, sponsored by the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Stephanie Siegel previews the many programs associated with the book and the film it inspired.
http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/

Christine Conrad’s first novel is a charming story about a May-September relationship. The younger partner is the man in this case. The book is set in rural France, and is a travelogue as well as a love story.
http://www.mademoisellebenoir.com/

The Learning Disabilities Association of Cuyahoga County aids scores of people with education problems. Executive Director Ellen Fishman and Event Chair Debbie Marsh discuss their work.
http://www.ldacc.org/

The Cleveland International Film Festival kicks off this week, with more than 125 movies slated. Artistic Director Bill Guentzler screened every movie (and more) in advance, and gives us his picks for this year’s CIFF.
http://www.clevelandfilm.org/

2007-03-06T06:12:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection Sunday, March 4, 2007
(Originally aired on January 14, 2007)

A new law has taken effect in Ohio, limiting the driving privileges of the state’s youngest drivers. Timothy Smith, author of “Crashproof Your Kids; Make Your Teen A Safer, Smarter Driver” returns to explain the new law and update his efforts to keep our children safe as they reach driving age.
http://www.crashproofyourkids.com/

Monica Samuels has cowritten a book about rejoining the workforce after the birth of a child, answering the whens, hows, and whys in “Comeback Moms.”
http://www.randomhouse.com/broadway/catalog/author.pperl?authorid=67789

The A2Z Diabetes Resource Center is a virtual mall, helping patients meet all of their diabetes needs. It was started by Christina Staccia, a survivor of Juvenile, or Type 1 diabetes. She has “The Will to be Well.”
http://www.diabetesliving.biz/

It’s tax season. Christine Fuller is the Premium Director at the H&R Block Premium office in Beachwood, and she explains some of the tax law changes this year that may affect your return.
http://www.nationaltaxadviceday.com/

2007-02-23T06:40:00.001-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, February 25, 2007

Marty Winston, a tech industry insider, brings back the latest gadgets from the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas.
www.newstips.com

Joyce Hood is Executive Director of K.N.O.W.L.E.D.G.E. It’s a grass-roots youth organization serving several east side neighborhoods, and Joyce MUST be doing a good job: she was recently named a recipient of the 2007 Hearts of Hope Awards, sponsored by Beechbrook. Joyce is joined by Tanisha Harris, a senior at South High School and a Youth Leader for K.N.O.W.L.E.D.G.E.
(Kind-Nurturing-Opportunity-Winning-Loyalty-Education-Determination-God-Everlasting)

Dr. Dan Simon, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at University Hospitals, Case Medical Center, discusses new cardiovascular imaging and cell-based therapies that show great promise in the fight against heart disease.
http://www.uhhospitals.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.uhhospitals.org/case

2007-02-16T13:40:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, February 18, 2007

Dr. Richard Betor of Rocky River discusses cosmetic dentistry, and his role in the upcoming Women’s Expo in March at the IX Center.
www.drbetor.com

Author Gary Wills’ “What Jesus Meant” is out in paperback. His take on the Gospels and the New Testament may surprise you.

Parents Without Partners helps provide support for moms, dads and children. Greg Schwert is starting a new chapter based on the west side. He has a compelling story.
www.parentswithoutpartners.com

“Diana; A Celebration” promises to be a blockbuster for the Western Reserve Historical Society. From the famous wedding dress to childhood home movies, the exhibit running through June is meant to teach us more about the late Princess of Wales. John Norman, with the permission of Diana’s family, has brought the exhibit to Cleveland, his hometown.
www.wrhs.org

2007-02-09T06:47:00.001-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, February 11, 2007

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland its raising funds through its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake events. Interim Director Phyllis Harris and Big Brother Dennis Vaughn share their experiences with BBBS.
www.bbbs.org/cleveland 216-621-8223 ex. 300

Saveday is a program developed by KeyBank to encourage people to save the money they’d spend one day a week. Lisa Oliver is District President for KeyBank.
http://www.key.com/

Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, will address the Town Hall of Cleveland Monday night, February 12. The topic of her speech is "Healthy People 2010."
http://www.cdc.gov/ http://www.townhallofcleveland.org/

Transfats are responsible for many of the ills that affect us, according to Dr. Bob DeMaria. And he’s part of a crusade against the common ingredient in many of the foods we and our children eat everyday.
http://www.druglessdoctor.com/

2007-02-02T06:56:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, February 4, 2007

The 13th annual “Cleveland’s Finest Hors D’oeuvre Contest is a sellout. It benefits Our Lady of the Wayside, an agency that serves people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Executive Director Terry Davis explains what makes the event so popular, and how it helps OLW. He is joined by Matt Barnes, Owner and Chef at Saucy Bistro of Westlake, one of the 15 restaurants competing.
http://www.thewayside.com/ http://www.saucybistro.com/

The Lake Metroparks Farmpark is sponsoring quilts 2007 February 9-March 21. Andrea Pasquale is coordinating the show.
http://lakemetroparks.com/

A program called the Single Parent Family Conference is coming up to address issues faced by single parent families. Ginny Long is Director of the Single Parent Family Ministry for Grace Church, CMA, and is in charge of the conference.
http://www.gracecma.org/ http://www.spfm.com/

Kelly Sweet is an 18-year old singer who is about to break out as a national performer. She may be the next American Idol in the truest sense, and she’s doing it the old fashioned way. She’s WORKING at it.http://lakemetroparks.com/

2007-01-26T07:26:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
January 28, 2007

Howard Gudell of SGI Global Business Advisors explains the U.S.- Israeli trade mission, recently held in Cleveland, and meant to create an economic engine fueled by Medical Information Technology.
www.sgimissions.com 216-589-0693

The Music of Jacques Brell opens at Kalliope Stage in Cleveland Heights February 1, 2007. Artistic Director Paul Gurgol describes the show, and explains the mission of Kalliope Stage, a professional theatre dedicated exclusively to musicals.
www.kalliopestage.com 216-321-0870

College costs continue to rise, making the services of firms like Strategic College Funding Solution ever more valuable. John Hollis and Scott Weingold discuss several strategies for funding your child’s education, and tell you how you can get more information.
www.scfsinc.com 216-468-0363 888-845-4282

2007-01-19T07:33:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, January 21, 2207

Carl and Fran Fisher are marble collectors. Carl is also a marble maker. The Fishers belong to the Buckeye Marble Club, and are promoting The Winterfest marble show, February 10th in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
www.buckeyemarble.com

Nora Vincent is the author of “Self Made Man; One Woman’s Year Disguised as a Man. She says she wanted to know how the “other half” lives.

February 5-10 is National Consumer Protection Week. Postal Inspector Terry Sullivan talks about the most common frauds and scams to avoid.
http://www.consumer.gov/ncpw/

St. Martin De Porres continues to grow as an urban high school in the city of Cleveland, with its Corporate Work Study program. President Rich Clark explains how it works.
http://www.stmartindeporreshs.org/

2007-01-12T06:58:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection Sunday, January 14, 2007

A new law has taken effect in Ohio, limiting the driving privileges of the state’s youngest drivers. Timothy Smith, author of “Crashproof Your Kids; Make Your Teen A Safer, Smarter Driver” returns to explain the new law and update his efforts to keep our children safe as they reach driving age.
http://www.crashproofyourkids.com/

Monica Samuels has cowritten a book about rejoining the workforce after the birth of a child, answering the whens, hows, and whys in “Comeback Moms.”
http://www.randomhouse.com/broadway/catalog/author.pperl?authorid=67789

The A2Z Diabetes Resource Center is a virtual mall, helping patients meet all of their diabetes needs. It was started by Christina Staccia, a survivor of Juvenile, or Type 1 diabetes. She has “The Will to be Well.”
http://www.diabetesliving.biz/

It’s tax season. Christine Fuller is the Premium Director at the H&R Block Premium office in Beachwood, and she explains some of the tax law changes this year that may affect your return.
http://www.nationaltaxadviceday.com/

2007-01-05T06:33:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, January 7, 2007

Jane Eigner Mintz
Real Life Intervention Solutions
216-407-1350
www.realifeinterventions.com

Mitch Wasserman, Vice President, Institutional Development at Cleveland Scholarship Programs, and Rocky Richardson, Vice President of Community Development at Sky Bank.
CSP…216-241-5587 www.cspohio.org /Sky Bank www.skyfi.com

Dr. Robert Findling, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University Hospitals, on children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
http://www.uhhospitals.org/tabid/1709/phyID/412/Default.aspx
216-844-3922

Dr. Bahman Guyron, Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at University Hospitals and Case Medical Center on surgical treatments for migranes.
http://www.uhhospitals.org/tabid/1709/phyID/537/Default.aspx
440-461-7999

2006-12-23T08:08:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection returns next week, December 31st, with a look back at some of the newsmakers interviewed during 2006. Enjoy continuous Christmas music through the holy day
on Soft Rock 102.1, WDOK!

2006-12-15T07:09:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, 12.17.06

The YMCA Get Fit Challenge takes place December 29th at Tower City Center. Daniel Steffancin, Health and Fitness Coordinator at the West Park/Fairview YMCA and Anita Cunningham, an ambassador and leader for Weight Watchers describe the program.
http://www.clevelandymca.org/ http://www.weightwatchers.com/ 1-800-651-6000

Dr. Stan Gerson, the Director of the Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals discusses stem cells, and how they are currently used in therapy.
http://www.uhhospitals.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.uhhospitals.org/irelandcancer

Local author Carlo Wolfe has written “Cleveland Rock and Roll Memories; True and Tall Tales of the Glory Days, Told by Musicians, DJs, Promoters, and Fans Who Made the Scene in the '60s, '70s, and '80s.”
http://www.grayco.com/cleveland/books/2899X/index.shtml

“Who’s the Boss? Moving Families from Conflict to Collaboration,” is a parent’s guide to raising children and staying sane, according to its authors, Dr. Arthur Lavin, a Beachwood pediatrician, and Susan Glaser, M.A.
http://www.advanced-pediatrics.yourmd.com/

2006-12-11T07:41:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Guests:

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, Medical Director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers.
www.fibroandfatigue.com www.endfatigue.com

Brenda Bals (pronounces Bales,) founder of Cleveland Canine, a publication for people with a passion for pups.

Anthony DiCicco, Director of DiCicco and Sons, DiCicco Berry, and Corrigan DiCicco funeral homes.
www.diciccoandsonsfh.com

Dr. Joseph Calabrese, Psychiatrist at University Hospitals and Director of the Mood Disorders Program, on a new study of Iraq War veterans and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Ohio National Guard 800-761-0868 VA Tel-Nurse 888-838-6446

Robert Porco, Director of Choruses and the Christmas concerts for the Cleveland Orchestra.www.clevelandorch.com 216-241-1111

2006-12-01T06:48:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, December 3, 2006

The Employer’s Resource Council (ERC) helps hundreds of workplaces in Northeast Ohio in a variety of ways, and has been for the better part of a century. Pat Perry is President of ERC.
http://www.ercnet.org/ http://www.northcoast99.com/

“The Modern Jewish Girl’s Guilt to Guilt” was edited by Ruth Andrew Ellenson. She was a recent guest at the Mandel Jewish Community Center’s Books and Authors series. Her book is a collection of essays on the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations.
http://www.guiltguide.com/

Dillards is doing something different this year, to raise fund for Ronald McDonald House. Instead of selling a special Christmas CD, the department store chain is offering a gift package at each of its stores. Regina Ritz, Manager of the Dillards at Great Northern, and Lisa Dellafiora of the Ronald McDonald House in Cleveland discuss the benefits of the annual campaign.
http://www.dillards.com/ http://www.rmhcleveland.org// 216-229-5757

Steve Wozniak is one of the architects of the modern computer age. His new book tells the story of Apple Computer, and that of Wozniak’s personal journey.
http://www.woz.org/

2006-11-22T08:17:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, November 26, 2006

The Giving Eyes program sponsored by Skyvision Centers will give 5 people the chance to have LASIK surgery. Dr. Darryl White explains.
http://www.skyvisioncenters.com/
Sky Vision Centers
2237 Crocker Road, Suite 100
Westlake, Ohio 44145

Bereavement Coordinators Carol Steiner and Patricia Covell are with Hospice Partners of Ohio.
http://www.vnacleveland.org/hospice.aspx

Geoff Powter has written a bout about some of America’s greatest risk takers. His book is called “Strange and Dangerous Dreams: the Fine Line Between Adventure and Madness.”
http://pages.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/~blob/images/geoff/

“The Godfather Returns,” is the third and final book in the trilogy that started with Mario Puzo’s classic “The Godfather.” The final two books have been written by former Clevelander Mark Winegardner.
http://www.markwinegardner.com/

2006-11-17T08:16:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, November 19, 2006

The Best Party of the Year, a fundraiser for the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland, takes place Friday night, December 1st at the Intercontinental Hotel.
Dana Irribarren and Michelle Wolfieler explain why the fundraiser is needed, and what party goers get out of it.
www.hungernetwork.org
216-619-8155 x18
Feed a Family
c/o WDOK
One Radio Lane
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Howard Hoby Hanna IV is the president of Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer Real Estate Services, which sponsors the Children’s Free Care Hospital fund, to help families of sick children cover expenses insurance doesn’t cover. The money is raised through a series of cheap luncheons at more than 40 HHSC office locations in Northeast Ohio.
www.howardhanna.com

Joseph Marshall III has written “Keep Going, the Art of Perseverance.” He was inspired by lessons his Lakota grandfather taught him.

Steven Kotler has written an interesting book called “West of Jesus; Surfing, Science, and the Origins of Belief. The former Northeast Ohio resident speaks at the Festival of Jewish Books and Authors at the Mandel Jewish Community Center Monday night, November 20, at 7:30.
www.clevejcc.org/arts-and-culture-bookfestival.asp
www.stevenkotler.com

Rabbi Moshe Waldocks has co-edited The Big Book of Jewish Humor. He also speaks at the Festival of Jewish Books and Authors at the Mandel Jewish Community Center, today, Sunday, November 19 at 2:00pm.www.clevejcc.org/arts-and-culture-bookfestival.asp

Be sure to listen to Cleveland Connection every Sunday morning. Upcoming guests include
Mark Winegardner, author of The Godfather's Revenge, based on the characters created by Mario Puzo, and Dr. Jacob Teitlebaum, Medical Director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers.

2006-11-09T08:22:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, November 12, 2006

The Cleveland Signature Chef’s auction takes place Monday, November 20th at the Cleveland Renaissance Hotel. It’s a major fundraiser for the March of Dimes. Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Division, Tom Gamble explains why the organization needs the money. Sara Donnersbach, a local attorney, and Zdenko Zovkic, the owner of XO Prime Steaks are co-chairs of the event.
www.marchofdimes.com/ohio 216-643-3330

Kevin Seigmann survived a heart attack at a young age. He has a message for everyone; don’t ignore the warning signs.

Rabbi Lawrence Kushner has written a book called “Kabbalah; A Love Story.”
He speaks at the Jewish Books and Author series at Fairmount Temple.
http://www.clevejcc.org/arts-and-culture-bookfestival.asp

Andy Borowitz has some post-election analysis, taken straight from the pages of “The Republican Playbook.” It’s the latest effort from the Shaker Heights High school graduate who won the first-ever humor award from the National Press Club.
www.andyborowitz.com

The Town Hall of Cleveland Speaker Series continues tomorrow with Scott Cowen, the former Dean at the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, and currently the President of Tulane University in New Orleans.
http://www.townhallofcleveland.org/

2006-11-07T07:48:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, November 5, 2006

Dr. Richard Grant has come to Cleveland to hold the first Dr. Edgar Jackson chair at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He and Dr. Jackson, retired dean of the school of medicine discuss the importance of encouraging diversity in medical education.
www.case.edu

Treasures of the Western Reserve Historical Society is one of the exhibits now running at the Western Reserve Historical Society. Ed Persey gives the rundown, and previews the upcoming exhibit on Carl and Louis Stokes; from Projects to Politics.
www.wrhs.org

The Portable Edgar Allen Poe was edited by J. Gerald Kennedy. The Louisiana State University professor also wrote the comprehensive introduction about one of America’s most legendary and prolific authors.
http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Edgar-Allan-Penguin-Classics/dp/0143039911/sr=1-1/qid=1162913795/ref=sr_1_1/103-9480731-3218211?ie=UTF8&s=books

Former Ambassador Dennis Ross is the first speaker in the Mandel Jewish Community Center Speaker Series. Dr. Ross discusses the intricacies of the Middle East Peace process over the last 12 years it existed. He says the process ended shortly after the current President Bush took office.
http://www.clevejcc.org/arts-and-culture-bookfestival.asp

2006-10-30T07:48:00.000-08:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Lynn Ruffner is with the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission, which helps people with disabilities enter or re-enter the workforce.

http://www.rsc.oh.gov/index.asp

The Association of Fundraising Professionals issues awards for Philanthropy every year. Karen Kannenburg chairs the National Philanthropy Day event. Margie Wheeler is one of this year's recipients.

http://www.afpnet.org/

The Cleveland Cavaliers "light it up" for the 2006-2007 season with a home game against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, November 1. The team accomplishes much off the ocurt as well, as Community Relations Director Colleen Garrity explains.

http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/06LightItUp_Flash061030.html

It has been 17 years since the heartbreaking disappearance and murder of 10 year old Amy Mihaljevic, and still, her murderer has never been identified. Reporter James Renner has been doggedly pursuing the story, and updates our knowledge in his book, "Amy, My Search for Her Killer. Secrets and Suspects in the Unsolved Murder of Amy Mihaljevic."

http://www.grayco.com/cleveland/books/10193/samples/pdf/samplechapter.pdf

2006-10-20T07:24:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection Sunday, October 22, 2006

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny is President and CEO of Osteomed II, an integretive health clinic in Middleburgh Heights. She's holding a Women's Health Symposium on November 11.

www.osteomed.com www.drtenpenny.com 440-239-1878

The Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Association is holding its annual Bowl for Kids Sake bowlathon on Sunday, November 5 at Freeway Lanes in Solon. Ivy Kopit is Project Manager, and Deb Hurwitz is a Big Sister who has gotten deeply involved in the organization.

www.jbbbsa.org 216-320-8654

Chris Coburn is Director of Innovations at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. The Fourth annual Medical Innovations Summit is coming up in Cleveland November 6-8, 2006. The focus this year is neurosciences.

www.clevelandclinic.org/innovations

Ever read a graphic novel? Marisa Acocella Marchetto is an artist and writer who has documented her journey with breast cancer in such a hardcover comic book. She calls it Cancer Vixen.

http://www.randomhouse.com/knopf/cancervixen/

2006-10-19T07:47:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, October 15th, 2006

Carl Topilow, conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, previews the new subscription series, which begins Friday, October 20.
http://www.clevelandpops.com/

The City Mission is observing a milestone. Rich Trickel, Executive Director of the City Mission explains the mission of the City Mission, and how you can help achieve it.
http://www.thecitymission.org/

Roll your change. Then, save it. That’s the message of Elizabeth Hilton, Director of Cleveland Saves, and Jay Seaton, head of Consumer Credit Counseling Services.
http://www.clevelandsaves.org/ http://www.cccservices.com/ 1-800-355-cccs

The new Director of Ports in Cleveland is Ricky Smith. He has a vision for Hopkins Airport, and he shares it.
http://www.clevelandairport.com/

2006-10-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, October 8, 2006

Lynn Sherr, correspondent for Primetime on ABC, has had a long career in television journalism. But that’s just part of the story of her life, as she writes in her memoir, “Out of the Box.”
http://abcmedianet.com/shows05/news/correspondents/sherr.shtml

Dr. Joseph Baar is director of research at University Hospitals, and Lisa Vitkas, Director of Survivorship Programs at the UH Ireland Cancer Center. Dr. Baar discusses the latest in breast cancer prevention and treatment, and Ms. Vitkas describes the way in which her program helps patients affected by the disease.
http://www.uhhospitals.org/irelandcancer/tabid/800/Default.aspx

The Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation “Race for the Cure” takes place in Cleveland on Saturday, October 14, beginning at Voinovich Park behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Sue Larsen and Wendy Manfredi have all the information about the 13th annual event.
http://www.komenneohio.org/

2006-09-29T07:34:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, October 1st, 2006

Dr. Dvora Nelson of Ohio Vein Solutions discusses a new procedure for treating varicose veins.

It's called EVLT, for Endovenous Laser Therapy.

www.evlt-at-ohioveinsolutions.com 440-329-7800

The Cleveland Furniture Bank is now open, to provide furnishings for people who can't afford to buy them. Tom Gaghan is the Director of the "bank."

216-459-2265

Managing chronic pain is the mission of Dr. Teresa Dews, and her team at the Pain Management Center at Hillcrest Hospital.

www.hillcresthospital.org/Specialties/PainManagement.aspx

440-312-7246

Habitat for Humanity continues building houses for qualified people, in Cleveland and around the world. Jeffrey Bowen is the Director of the Cleveland affiliate of Habitat for Humanity.

www.clevelandhabitat.org 216-429-1299

2006-09-22T07:32:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, September 24, 2006

The resurgence of residential development in downtown Cleveland continues, with Stonebridge Condominiums and Apartments. Developer Bob Corna discusses the next phases of the project on the west bank of the Cuyahoga river, behind the Nautica complex, and next to the old Superior Viaduct, or “stone bridge.”
www.stonebridgecondominiums.com 216-781-3739

The November elections are approaching, and skeptics are concerned with the outcome, following the fiasco that followed the vote in May in Cuyahoga County. Vicki Lovegren is among the skeptics. She promotes her upcoming appearance at the City Club of Cleveland, and a conference about fair elections and democracy, called “We Count 2006,” taking place September 29th and 30th at Cuyahoga Community College.
www.wecount2006.org 216-849-7470

Al “Bubba” Baker, former standout defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, is a current standout restaurateur. He is owner and operator of Bubba’s Q World Famous Bar-B-Q and Catering on Center Road (SR 83) in Avon. He is part of Taste of the NFL, the fundraiser for the Cleveland Foodbank. Al talks not only about his involvement in the event (very generous,) and how he got started in the restaurant business (very funny,) but also about the 2006 Cleveland Browns (very honest.)
www.bubbasq.com
www.cleveland.com/tasteofthenfl 216-738-2046.

2006-09-15T08:10:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, September 17th, 2006

Woofstock, a festival of people, paws and pledges is what the Geauga Humane Society is calling its annual benefit for Rescue Village this year. It takes place on September 24th, and includes a walk for the animals. Executive Director Sharon Harvey, and the dog SHE rescued, Little Roo preview the event.
www.geaugahumane.org/

A Cultural Exchange, a literacy organization for children, celebrates its 15th anniversary with a celebration on September 30th. Lloyd “Punch” McHamm co-founded the organization.
216-229-8300

Taste of the NFL, the party with a purpose, takes place at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Monday, September 25th. Kristen Warzoka is with the Cleveland Foodbank, the beneficiary of the funds collected from “the most exclusive tailgate party in town.”
www.cleveland.com/tasteofthenfl

2006-09-06T19:56:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection
Sunday, September 10th, 2006

The fifth anniversary of the 9/11/2001 terror attack on the United States adds significance to this year’s Constitution Day observance. The Accelerated Program at Ursuline College is sponsoring a program on the constitutional issues posed by the Patriot Act, with the Agent in Charge of the FBI in Cleveland defending the government’s position, and a journalist arguing that it erodes freedom of speech protection. Civil Rights attorney Avery Friedman will moderate the program. He joins Dee Dee Bober and Gina Fayne of Ursuline College to discuss “Too Much Information? Counterterrorism and America’s Right to Know,” on Saturday, September 16th, from 9:30 to 11:00am.
http://www.ursuline.edu/news/2006-fall/constitution.php

Timothy C. Smith is a certified driving instructor, race car driver, and father of three teenagers, qualifying him to write the book, “Crashproof your Kids: Make Your Teen a Safer, Smarter Driver.”
http://www.crashproofyourkids.com/

Voices and Choices is a grassroots initiative that has engaged nearly 20,000 northeast Ohio citizens for the past 18 months, working to solve the region’s problems. The culminating event is this Saturday, September 16th. David Abbott, Executive Director of the Gund Foundation describes how everyone can have a say.
www.voiceschoices.org

The 16th annual Dr. John T. Carey Memorial AIDS Walk is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 16th, 2006. Earl Pike, Executive Director of the AIDS Task Force, and David Fearn coordinator of the walk, discuss the event, and the status of the AIDS epidemic, in Cleveland and worldwide.
www.cleveland.com/AIDSwalk

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Cleveland Connection
Sunday, September 3, 2006

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The Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation “Race for the Cure” takes place in Cleveland on Saturday, October 14, beginning at Voinovich Park behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Sue Larsen and Wendy Manfredi have all the information about the 13th annual event, and how to register.
www.komenneohio.org

A little boy named Preston Fisher has beaten the odds, outliving the expectations of his doctors by several years, and inspiring the construction of Preston’s H. O. P. E.
It’s a playground, designed to accommodate able-bodied and disabled children alike. Preston’s mom Jackie Fisher and her friend, Stacy Halpern, will help dedicate Preston’s hope today, before its official opening to the public tomorrow.
www.prestonshope.com

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage has a busy fall schedule planned. Executive Director Carol Zawatsky has a preview, and a reminder that the groundbreaking exhibition “Cradle of Christianity,” which helped open the museum last year, is in its final weeks.
www.maltzjewishmuseum.org 216-593-0575

Intrepid Cleveland legend Neil Zurcher has revisited dozens of Ohio destinations, those which were once exposed as “One Tank Trips,” in his new book, “Ohio Road Trips.” 52 destinations are featured in the new book. Neil will sign copies at Borders in the Promenade in Westlake on Thursday, September 7th.
www.neilzurcher.com

The PBS series “Wide Angle” debuts on Tuesday night, September 5th, with a documentary called “Back to School.” In it, producer Pam Hogan follows seven children, many of whom are from impoverished countries, three years after they entered school, to track their progress, or lack of progress.www.pbs.org/wideangle

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Cleveland Connection
Sunday, August 27, 2006

Pat Nobili, Executive director of the Achievement Centers for Children, and Mary Beth Koss, Manager of Achieve Consulting Services discuss their program for treating autistic children.www.achievementcenters.org216-292-9700

The Cleveland National Airshow takes flight with the Navy Blue Angels headlining the show this Labor Day Weekend. Ann Gynn previews the eventwww.wdok.com/entertainment.php www.clevelandairshow.com

Toni Malee is director of the International Women’s Air and Space Museum at Burke Lakefront Airport. Margaret Whitman Blair is author of “The Roaring Twenty,” about the first all-women’s cross-country air race.www.rebeccasreads.com/reviews/06his/06blam66.html

The Cleveland Foundation is once again sponsoring the annual Anisfield-Wolfe book awards. Kathleen Cerveny reveals the 2006 winners.www.clevelandfoundation.org

Voices for Children of greater Cleveland is a non-profit group that lobbies politicians on issues affecting children. Amy Swanson is the executive director.www.voicesforclevelandschildren.org

2006-08-18T07:57:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Connection

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Bill and Valerie Cunningham have started a ministry to feed homeless people in Cleveland. Every Tuesday night, they leave their comfortable suburban home and head downtown, with a wide array of food, clothing, and other items needed by homeless men and women. You'll be inspired by their story.

Dr. Bob DeMaria says he can help you with hyperactive children, without using drugs like Ritalin. He's written a book called "Dr. Bob's Guide to Stop ADHD in 18 Days."

www.druglessdoctor.com

Robert G. Allen claims you can become a millionaire in 10 years by following his plan, outline in his book, "Creating Wealth."

www.robertgallen.com

The Lake County YMCA Dreamhouse for 2006 will be awarded Sunday, August 20th.

Bob Zyromski recaps the ultra-successful fundraiser.

www.lakecountyymca.org

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Cleveland Connection
Sunday, July 16, 2006

Voices and Choices, an initiative of several civic groups, is progressing in its attempt to identify and address the most vital issues in Northeast Ohio that will help set a course for the region’s future. Dave Abbott, the Executive Director of the George Gund Foundation, is co-chair of Voices and Choices.www.voiceschoices.org

Monster.com has released its latest employment index for Cleveland, and there’s some good news. Steve Pogorzelski, President of Monster Worldwide, delivers the update. www.monster.com

Lawrence Otis Graham has documented the rise and fall of a prominent American socialite family. The Bruce family stands out among the elite because they were African Americans. Graham’s book is “The Senator and the Socialite; The True Story of America’s First Black Dynasty.” www.lawrenceotisgraham.com