97 year old Dick Pogue - Legendary Cleveland Attorney and Civic Treasure
Did you know that Dick Pogue opened the door for women partners leading to the hiring of Naoma Stewart as Jones Day's first female lawyer and then not only the first female partner in firm history but possibly the first female partner at any major Cleveland law firm?
Everyone knows the name Richard "Dick" Pogue. His name is usually preceded by the work "legend" as in the Legendary Dick Pogue or simply as "Mr. Cleveland". As Managing Partner at Jones Day Reavis and Pogue and beyond he led the Cleveland business, civic and philanthropic community.
He foresaw the importance of international markets and told us the story of how he was told 'You can't get there from Cleveland. The clients won't take you seriously. Unless you have a New York office, forget it.' But he pressed on and began growing offices in London, Paris, Riyadh, Geneva, Hong Kong, Brussels, Tokyo, Taipei, Frankfurt and so on.
In 1988, Cleveland Magazine named Dick "the most powerful man in the city" He played a role in most of the most meaningful civic accomplishments in Cleveland's history including securing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. It's a great story!
He told us how he created a minority hiring task force in 1987, which visited each U.S. Firm office, met with their recruiting committees, and suggested strategies for seeking out minority lawyers.
He tells of the famous public-private partnerships that he and other city leaders established to get the city out of default and back on track to a resurgence with Mayor
George Voinovich and others. He told us how he helped give voice to the minority community as a founder and chairman of the Greater Cleveland Roundtable, an urban coalition comprised of leaders from business, education, labor, civic, and religious organizations to facilitate minority economic inclusion and improve multicultural and multiracial relations in the city.
Now age 97 he is still active and busy with civic and philanthropic activities. He shares his 40-40-20 plan that allowed him to fill his 12-18 hour work days with the most effective and productive efforts.
Russ Mitchell, Dan Hanson and ClevelandPeople.com
I was honored to do an interview with WKYC anchor Russ Mitchell about ClevelandPeople.com, the Cleveland International Hall of Fame, the Cultural Gardens, etc. which ran the other day confirmed two of my beliefs: 1) Russ Mitchell is a real pro and 2) I have a face for radio. Lol. I didn't speak much/enough about Mom or Debbie because I still get choked up. Watch the interview (broken into 2 segments) below.
Goodtime III Cleveland Tour Ship
For decades, the Goodtime cruises on Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River have entertained and informed thousands of Clevelanders and visitors to the city. It's our favorite attraction to take visitors to the city. The Goodtime III is the largest quadruple-deck, 1,000 passenger luxury ship on the Great Lakes. The ship has 4 decks and is 151' long and 40' wide and has been kept in immaculate condition including numerous upgrades and improvements including handicap accessible restrooms.
Captain Rick Fryan and crewmate
The views you will see are incredible and can't be seen in any other way. It's a must visit for your out-of-town visitors but locals should not forget what a fun and interesting "good time" Captain Rick and the Goodtime III offer.
Irishtown Bend in Cleveland – Construction Progress
Irishtown Bend is the name of a former Irish American neighborhood and area in the Flats of the west bank of the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland. Cuyahoga means “crooked” and Irishtown Bend is a tight meander on one of those river curves.
In 1990, a portion of the site, known as the Irishtown Bend Archeological District, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Beginning in 2006, efforts began to stabilize the soil of Irishtown Bend, preserve the archeological history of the site, and convert the area into a park, with construction beginning in 2023.
Here is a look at the progress as of May 20, 2025 from the deck of the Goodtime III sailing past. That’s Mark Nolan with some narration about the site from the Goodtime III.
Cleveland Dragon Boat Association
The 2025 Cleveland Asian Festival attracted over 40,000 visitors over May 17 and 18, 2025. There were performances, lots of food, cultural information and more including information and community resources. One of the resource displays was by the Cleveland Dragon Boat Association.
We spoke with the Cleveland Dragon Boat Association President Anise Bell and a newbie member at the Festival. Their mission is
To promote the sport of amateur dragon boating, through practice and competition locally and to support regional, national and international dragon boating;
To provide a social and recreational opportunity for residents of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio;
To offer recreational team-building opportunities for participating individuals and organizations;
To provide training and fitness opportunities for cancer survivors by providing paddling opportunities to individuals and organizations;
To develop and implement programs for youth to socialize in a structured environment;
To encourage cross-culture awareness by educating the public about the history of the sport and other activities.
It's a great activity for Women and Girls! Watch the video.
Colors of Asia Fashion Show at Cleveland Asian Festival
The 2025 Cleveland Asian Festival attracted over 40,000 visitors over May 17 and 18, 2025. There were performances, lots of food, cultural information and more including information and community resources. Oanh Loi-Powell served as MC for the Colors of Asia Fashion Show which showcased traditional costumes from Kazakhstan, Japan, Vietnam, China, Korea, India, the Philippines and Taiwan. Watch
Free smoke detectors installed in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties
A survey conducted for the Red Cross, shows that people mistakenly believe they have more time than they really do to escape a burning home. Fire experts agree that people may have as little as two minutes to escape a burning home before it’s too late to get out. But most Americans (62 percent) mistakenly believe they have at least five minutes to escape, more than twice the amount they actually have. Nearly 18 percent mistakenly believe they have ten minutes or more to get out.
Across the country, the Red Cross is partnering with local fire departments and community groups to install smoke alarms in neighborhoods with high numbers of home fires. The goal is to reduce deaths and injuries from home fires by as much as 25 percent over the next five years. Smoke alarm installations are available for homes in Cuyahoga, Lake Geauga and Ashtabula counties. More Information.
You can also call 216-361-5535 to request a smoke alarm installation. Leave a message and clearly state your first and last name, full address and phone number. Please note the Red Cross does not provide carbon monoxide (CO) detectors.
Watch a video explaining the program.
Harvey, the Civil War Dog Hero, statue on Public Square
There is a new addition to Cleveland's Public Square just SW of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. It's a statue of a heroic dog from the Civil War named Harvey.
Statue of Harvey the Dog on Public Square
Harvey was a Bull Terrier that traveled with the 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry-known as the Barking Dog Regiment because they had several dogs attached. Harvey became part of the unit in 1862 when his owner, Daniel M. Stearns of Wellsville, Ohio, joined the regiment.
Both Stearns and Harvey had had previous military experience with the Pennsylvania Reserve. In November 1862 Stearns was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, and he proudly fitted Harvey with a special collar with a nameplate that read, "I am Lieutenant D.M. Stearn's dog, whose dog are you?" Following the war, Harvey became an emotional support animal for Stearns, who struggled with undiagnosed PTSD.
Cleveland Public Library Main Campus 100th Anniversary
The Cleveland Public Library celebrated 100 years of the Main Library Campus at 325 Superior Avenue in downtown Cleveland on Saturday May 10, 2025. There was an unveiling of Cleveland Public Library's Ohio Historical Marker which celebrates the institution's architectural significance and cultural contributions to the community since its founding in 1869.
Felton Thomas, Chris Ronayne, Maritza Rodriguez and Willaim Howard Brett V (on ladder)
Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow - Cleveland Museum of Art
Prepare to be blown away. The Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art is incredible. It's larger than life (literally), colorful, bold and a must-see if you can get to the Cleveland Museum of Art before it closes on September 7, 2025.
Feria de Cleveland is an annual celebration bringing the vibrant energy of Spain's spring fairs to Cleveland. Hosted by Abrepaso Flamenco and the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center, this family-friendly event featured live flamenco performances, dance competitions, authentic Spanish fashion, music, arts and crafts, and delicious food.
ClevelandSeniors.com and ClevelandWomen.com co-founder Debbie Hanson passed away April 12, 2025 after a long illness. We are devastated. More about Debbie will be posted soon.
Her wake is Wednesday April 23 and funeral on Thursday April 24.
She will be greatly missed by family, friends and the community.
Debbie Hanson
Good Friday Procession
A Good Friday Procession marched in the streets and visited 3 churches in Cleveland on Good Friday 2025. It began at St. Michael the Archangel Church at Scranton and Clark on Cleveland's West Side. People gathered at the Church and then began the Procession traveling to Colman Church where they processed in for a service. They then processed to La Sagrada Familia Church at 7719 Detroit Ave. where they marched over the colorful, sawdust carpets, known as the Carpets of Holy Week or Alfombras de Semana Santa in Spanish. The procession included priests, men carrying a large statue of the body of Jesus, people carrying a statue of the Sorrowful Mother, a man dressed as Jesus carrying a cross, Roman Centurions, Saint Veronica and more. Watch a video
Since Palm Sunday, people have visited the gymnasium at La Sagrada Familia Parish which was filled with dozens of colorful, sawdust carpets, known as the Carpets of Holy Week. In Spanish, they are called Alfombras de Semana Santa. The handiwork was done by individuals, families, parish organizations and other groups. This Church is home to worshippers from over 15 different Hispanic countries. Anna Santiago told us how the Alfombras de Semana Santa began as an Eagle Scout project with her brother 12 years ago. They are made from sawdust, salt, flour and sand just for Holy Week! Later, the Good Friday procession walked over the carpets. Watch the video.
Middle Eastern Food at CAMEO Arab American Heritage Month Event
55 years ago, Cleveland American Middle Eastern Organization (CAMEO) was designed to articulate the political interest of more than 100,000 Northeastern Ohio residents of Middle Eastern Heritage, Arab Americans. C.A.M.E.O. has one central purpose, to appraise candidates running for Public Office, who will offer political support to those who are best prepared to respond to their concerns. There are now 250,000 Arab American NEO residents. They held their anniversary event and celebration of Arab American Heritage Month at Saint Elias Melkite Church in Cleveland on April 5, 2025. See photos and videos from the event.
The dinner was catered by Eastern Gate Catering and not only was the food delicious and plentiful, take a look at the presentations!
What's New at Progressive Field for the 2025 Guardians Season
The Cleveland Guardians have a lot of news for the 2025 season. We did a preview of the merchandise, food and some new services .
Opening Day 2025 will be bittersweet.
Opening Day T-shirt
We spoke with Curtis Danburg, Vice President, Communications & Community Impact and Bob DiBiasio, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs of the Cleveland Guardians at a media preview a few days before the 2025 home opener. As both commented, it will be bittersweet because of the loss of two outstanding Cleveland baseball people - Larry Dolan and Rocky Colavtio.
Curtis said that there will be a moment of silence to honor the men. Ohio State National Champion hero Jack Sawyer will throw the ceremonial first pitch to Steve Colavito, honoring his father Rocky. Frank Robinson's wife Barbara Robinson and daughter Nichelle Robinson will deliver the line-up card to honor the 50th anniversary of Robinson's managerial debut on April 8, 1975.
Larry Dolan's grandson and namesake, Lawrence John "Jack" Dolan will deliver the official Game Ball to the pitcher's mound. As Bob DiBiasio says, "they will never be forgotten. Watch the video.
Storyteller, actress, and writer Karen Vuranch weaves together a love of history, a passion for stories and a sense of community. She is known for her traditional storytelling, plays based on oral history, and living history presentations of famous American women. She brings history to life through her unique performance style, which combines storytelling and drama to create an engaging presentation. Karen's career began as a traditional storyteller, telling Appalachian and multi-cultural stories to audiences of many ages. While she continues to tell traditional stories, her work has branched out in other directions.
Karen Vuranch as Grace O'Malley
Her repertoire of famous American women includes
Novelist Pearl S. Buck,
Labor Activist Mother Jones,
Humanitarian Clara Barton,
Irish pirate Grace O’Malley,
Indian captive Mary Draper Ingles,
Civil War soldier and spy Emma Edmunds,
Wild West outlaw Belle Starr,
the First Lady of Food, chef Julia Child,
Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parson,
Beloved children’s author Laura Ingalls Wilder,
Writer and humanitarian Edith Wharton,
Singer Mama Cass Elliot
And her newest character in the works is Mae West.
The Padraic Pearse Center Speaker Series of the Irish American Club East Side held a Stories and Signatures event on Sunday March 30, 2025 that featured Karen as Grace O'Malley. Watch to see how Irish Pirate Queen Grace O'Malley got her nickname Granuaile
County Councilwoman Meredith M. Turner receives Kindland Leadership Award
Councilwoman Meredith Turner
Started in 1994 as Project Love, Values-in-Action has been providing social-emotional and character education programs to schools in Northeast Ohio for 29 years. Now with programming in schools in all 50 states, its mission is to empower students and adults to build communities of kindness, caring and respect through programs that teach, promote, and provide skills and tools to enable individuals to make positive, values-based decisions every day.
Through the Kindland movement, Values-in-Action Foundation is bringing together communities, businesses, organizations, and schools by recognizing and sharing the acts of kindness around us in an effort to inspire a ground swell of positivity and goodness. Kindland relies on the power of the people to do, recognize, report, and share the acts of kindness happening every day.
The goal is to create communities that can sustain a unified sense of kindness, compassion, empathy and understanding. These values are the foundation we need for our community to have the strength to find solutions to our most prominent issues including poverty, social justice, racism, and political polarization.
On Wednesday March 19, 2025 they honored County Councilwoman Meredith M. Turner at the Cleveland Kindland Leadership Awards in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.
Cuyahoga County Council's Meredith Turner and her presenter Councilman Pernel Jones
Broadcast journalist Danita Harris founded the organization S.H.I.N.E. in 2016 "to help women visualize and achieve personal and spiritual goals by giving them information that will inspire them to overcome life’s challenges, position them for success and empower them to discover their divine purpose." In April of 2023, Harris launched S.H.I.N.E. Men of Integrity. On March 22, 2025 dads and kids gathered at the remodeled Woodland branch of the Cleveland Public Library for a special event.
Danita Harris
Derrick Smith Jr., Josh Cribbs, Margaret Bernstein and Danita Harris
The 183rd St Patrick's Day Parade in Cleveland was held on Monday March 17, 2025. It began with a gathering of the honorees and dignitaries on the steps of the Cosgrove Center on Superior Ave. This included Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin, Bishops Edward Malesic and Michael Woost and more.
The mission of the Chinese Women Association of Cleveland is "to assist women of Chinese and Asian descent on the issues facing them today, including but not limited to gender discrimination, social injustice, domestic violence, and economic empowerment. We also seek to preserve the exercise of the traditional virtues of Asian culture and the recognition of women's role in today's society while fostering bonds of friendship between women, especially in times of crisis. Membership is open to all Asian female above the age of twenty-one."
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Helen Bacon at the age of 99. Helen was a woman of groundbreaking accomplishments. She made history as the first female president of the Irish-American Club, East Side and the first female trustee of Catholic Charities. She was also a proud member of the first class to admit women at John Carroll University, where she furthered her education, exemplifying her dedication to education and the advancement of women in leadership.
Helen's remarkable career included serving as a representative for the Co-workers of Mother Teresa in America, a role that greatly impacted her life. She traveled to Minneapolis, where she spent three days with Mother Teresa, describing her as awe-inspiring, funny, and radiating joy.
Helen Bacon with Mother Teresa
And she was a loyal and steadfast supporter of Society of African Missions and the missionary work of her dear friend Father Patrick Devine based in Kenya, East Africa. A life well lived. Rest in Peace.
Each year the Rotary Club of Cleveland celebrates International Service Day by honoring an outstanding person or organization with the International Service Award. Past recipients have included leaders from the Cleveland Foundation, Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Cultural Gardens and ClevelandPeople.com.
The 2025 award was given to MedWish Medworks, a humanitarian nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity and environmental sustainability. They achieve this by providing essential care, redistributing surplus medical supplies, and connecting medically underserved communities with vital resources, in Northeast Ohio and around the world.
Rotary Committee Chair Julie West, MedWish CEO Britta Latz and Rotary President Howard Lichtig
A special cultural event was held on February 11, 2025 at St. Vitus Church in Cleveland as part of "Preseren Day." The day was named for 19th-century Slovene poet France Prešeren who is considered the greatest Slovene classical poet and the inspiration for later Slovenian literature.
Mojca Slak, the principal of St. Vitus Slovenian School spoke about the life and writings of the late Ivan Zorman.
Artist Christie Mihelich unveiled her latest new painting of Lake Bled in Slovenia at a Slovenian Culture Night at St Vitus Church in Cleveland on February 11.
A special City Club Forum was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 titled "Unpacking Recent Executive Orders on Immigration and Refugee Resettlement." It featured a panel consisting of Margaret W. WongFounding & Managing Partner, Margaret W. Wong & Associates, LLC, Joe Cimperman President, Global Cleveland, Mark Owens VP of Marketing & Communications, Team NEO and Selina Pagan Executive Director, The Young Latino Network.
Dan Moulthrop, Mark Owens, Margaret Wong, Selina Pagan and Joe Cimperman
Eva Szabo gives Virtual Tour of the Hungarian Heritage Museum
The Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society's mission is to preserve Hungarian culture and the history of Hungarians in Northeast Ohio, so that present and future generations can draw upon its collection for education, inspiration and enrichment. To carry out its mission, the Society sponsors educational and research activities, and operates a museum and library as a repository and exhibition center for Hungarian historical, literary and artistic items. It is in the Galleria in downtown Cleveland.
Take a virtual tour with board member Eva Szabo.
Picasso and Paper Special Exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art
The long-anticipated exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA), Picasso and Paper, offers a groundbreaking new look at Pablo Picasso's lifelong experimentation with paper. Opening December 8, 2024, and on display through March 23, 2025, in both the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Exhibition Hall and Gallery spaces, Picasso and Paper showcases nearly 300 works spanning Picasso's almost eight-decade career.
Showcasing nearly 300 works spanning the artist’s career, the exhibition highlights Picasso’s relentless exploration of paper. His appreciation of and experimentation with the material is revealed in the works ranging from collages of cut-and-pasted papers to sculptures from pieces of torn and burnt paper, manipulated photographs, drawings in virtually all available media, and prints in an array of techniques.
The largest piece, (about 10' x 14.5 ') is Femmes à leur toilette and it is a collage of cut-and-pasted papers. This is the first time it has been exhibited in the United States.
The three young unintentional heroes who solved a series of murders in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens find themselves in the middle of another mystery.
In Murder in AsiaTown DJ, Ren and Peggy, called a modern Mod Squad, discover a decades old murder case from Cleveland’s Chinatown. While working to showcase and document the history of the Chinese community and neighborhood they stumble upon some disturbing news. Their efforts take them all over the Chinatown and AsiaTown neighborhoods of Cleveland Ohio and includes numerous historic facts and stories. When it looks like they have the case solved, a surprising twist emerges.
This is Cleveland author Dan Hanson's second book. The first book, Murder in the Cultural Gardens, is a “whodunit” murder mystery set in the real world Cleveland Cultural Gardens. An unlikely new “Mod Squad” stumbles upon a series of murders in their beloved Gardens and assist in solving the crimes. All 30+ of the Cultural Gardens are covered in the book so readers learn about this treasure while trying to figure out the mystery.
You can find them on Amazon and in local bookstores like Mac'sBacks on Coventry. Or email for autogaphed copies. They make great Christmas gifts!
Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a project of the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA). Helping Hands supports South Asians in Cleveland and NE Ohio who are trying to break the cycle of domestic and sexual violence and take back control of their lives.
They also provide Services to Seniors such as services and programs to promote health and independence for the elderly, information and referral services for medical, food, transportation, and meal programs.
In addition, the Helping Hands-Aangan initiative aims to engage the 50+ in the community understand issues of importance to them and bring in domain experts to talk about those issues.
After years of Zoom meetings they gathered in person on November 10, 2024 in the Beachwood Community Center.
Helping Hands founders Mona Alag, Dr. Jaya Shah and Dr. Gita Gidwani
MotivAsians for Cleveland is a non-profit organization established to cultivate a vibrant Asian community for Greater Cleveland by promoting the attraction and retention of Asian-American professionals. They hosted their first Taste of Asia gala banquet in the Dolan center of John Carroll University on Saturday November 2, 2024. The evening included Asian food, entertainment, cultural performances, silent auction and more including a demonstration of Kimono by Traeonna Wagener from Kimono Kitsune.
Traeonna spoke about and demonstrated the Japanese fashion of kimono as well as fusion fashion which combines clothing and accessories from two or more different styles (e.g., Lolita+Kimono) or cultures (e.g., Japanese+American) to create a unique look.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a government agency that protects people from frauds and scams. Unfortunately, scammer often target communities that they feel are vulnerable. That may be senior citizens, immigrants or members of ethnic communities. The FTC partnered with Ethnic Media Services (EMS) and hosted an event in Cleveland Ohio on September 24, 2024 dealing with Spotting and Avoiding Scams - especially for vulnerable communities.
Experts from several agencies were joined by ethnic community leaders and members of ethnic media outlets for a robust and informative session.
There are numerous federal and local resources for people to prevent and protect from scams and also to report a scam if it occurs. The resources are available in multiple languages and should be shared with others in your community.
There are three prongs to preventing a scammer from harming you and your community: Protecting Yourself, Identifying a Scam and What to do if you were scammed. Here are some resources:
How to Protect Yourself
A great resource to learn about avoiding scams is Consumer.gov. This website includes information on scams that target immigrants, warnings about notarios and how to get legitimate help with immigration. For example:
Get advice from U.S. government websites. A website might look like it comes from the government. Make sure the website address ends with .gov. That means it is a government website.
Do not pay a notario for legal advice. Notarios will not help you, even when you pay them.
Don't carry all your important papers or ID cards with you.
Don't click on unknown links in email messages.
Make sure websites start with https. The "s" at the end means the site is secure.
Many more useful and important tips at Consumer.gov. Identifying and Preventing a Scam
Experts say that Imposter Scams are the most common currently. In Imposter Scams someone pretends to be someone they are not, maybe even a friend, relative or co-worker, and contacts you out of the blue and tries to distract you and convince you to act urgently. They want you to pay in cash or gift cards or wire transfer or similar non-standard methods.
The government and legitimate companies will never do this! In addition do NOT give out personal information in response to an unexpected request whether it comes as a text, phone call or e-mail.
You can sign up for free Consumer Alerts at ftc.gov/consumeralerts to be kept informed about the latest scams.
Don't believe your Caller ID. Technology allows for scamming here. If someone asks for money or personal information, just hang up. You can always call the legitimate number of the business to confirm.
Don't pay upfront for a promise such as job assistance, mortgage assistance or the like.
Take your time. Con artists want you to act in a hurry. If in doubt, slow down and check with trusted sources, search online and so on.
Hang up on Robocalls. Don't press a button to be taken off the list. That could lead to more calls.
Be skeptical about free trial offers. These can lead to unwanted billings and difficult cancellations.
Don't deposit a check and wire money back. This is a common scam where you will end up being responsible for paying back the bank.
Don't click on unknown links in e-mails. They can look legitimate so be very wary. Also, don't grant remote access to your computer even in messages pop up warning you.
It is very important to report if you were scammed. Go to https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ and choose your language. You can also call the FTC at 1-877-382-4357 (1-877-FTC-HELP)
You can remain anonymous, speak in your own language and give as much or as little information as you want.
Note: Scammers are impersonating the FTC. Know that the FTC will never threaten you, say you must transfer your money to "protect it," or tell you to withdraw cash or buy gold and give it to someone. Learn more at ftc.gov/impersonators
Do not be ashamed or embarrassed. The scammers are often professionals who spend a lot of money and time trying to fool you. Everybody gets targeted and people from every age group and demographic have been scammed.
The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) has been hosting One World Day in the Gardens since 1946. A highlight of the day is the Parade of Flags where representative of over 50 communities marched in traditional clothing carrying flags of their heritage. One of the participating groups was the Indonesian community. In this video we learned about a beautiful formal Indonesian dress from the island of Bali. It's worn for important occasions like weddings and dances.
76 year old blind Cleveland Woman runs the 10K at Pan Am Masters Games
The Pan-American Masters Games are a multisport event for Masters Athletes over the age of 35. The 2024 Pan-American Masters Games were held in Cleveland Ohio USA and featured athletes from 6 continents, 48 states and more than 70 countries. Participants competed in 24 medal-contending sports.
At the Closing Celebration on Sunday July 21, 2024 we caught up with 76 year old athlete Keryl. Keryl just completed the 10K race and what makes it more impressive is that she is legally blind and ran with a guide. Wow.
Hale Farm - Life in the 19th Century in the Western Reserve
In 1957, the Western Reserve Historical Society received the Jonathan Hale homestead in Bath, Ohio and now operates the 90 acres of Hale Farm & Village, a living history museum depicting life in the 19th century through agricultural practices and everyday craft and trade demonstrations such as glassblowing, pottery, spinning and weaving, and more.
We spoke with two ladies from Hale Farm dressed in period costumes. They
provide a look into daily life on the farm as well as unique demonstrations of 19th century lifeways and skills.
Funny Mental Fitness Evaluation
This test is to ascertain your mental state now. If you get one right you are doing OK, if you get none right you better go for counseling. (I'll meet you there.)
There are 4 test questions. Don't miss one.
Giraffe Test
1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?
Stop and think about it and decide on your answer
before you scroll down.
The Correct Answer:
Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe, and close the door. This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way.
Elephant Test
2. How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator?
Did you say, Open the refrigerator, put in the elephant, and close the refrigerator?
Wrong Answer.
Correct Answer:
Open the refrigerator, take out the giraffe, put in the elephant and close the door. This tests your ability to think through
the repercussions of your previous actions.
Lion King Test
3. The Lion King is hosting an Animal Conference. All the animals attend... except one. Which animal does not attend?
Correct Answer:
The Elephant. The elephant is in the refrigerator. You just put him in there. This tests your memory.
Okay, even if you did not answer the first three questions correctly, you still have one more chance to show your true abilities.
Crocodile Test
4. There is a river you must cross but it is used by crocodiles, and you do not have a boat. How do you manage it?
Correct Answer:
You jump into the river and swim across. Haven't you been listening? All the crocodiles are attending the Animal Conference. This tests whether you learn quickly from your mistakes. Ha Ha!
Cleveland Woman Sara Lucy Bagby
The last person returned to slavery in the US
The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the US during the early 1800s to help slaves escape into free states and Canada. It was run by abolitionists and others sympathetic to the cause of the escapees. Ohio had many stops on the Underground Railroad and since Canada was an ultimate destination, the short distance across Lake Erie from Cleveland to Canada made the city a popular destination. Cleveland was codenamed Hope on the Underground Railroad.
Restore Cleveland Hope operates the Underground Railroad Interpretive Center in the Cozad-Bates House, the only surviving pre-Civil War building in University Circle. They offer tours and events and it was here that we learned of the story of Sara Lucy Bagby.
Sara Lucy Bagby display at Cozad-Bates House
Sara Lucy Bagby was born in the early 1840s in Virginia. On October 3, 1860 Bagby fled from slavery in Wheeling. She eventually escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad and made her way to Cleveland, Ohio.
Her arrest in Cleveland on January 19, 1861 became a test case of the Fugitive Slave Act.
Wheeling resident John Goshorn and his son showed proof of ownership, and the federal court ordered her return to Virginia. Sara Lucy Bagby was the last person in the United States forced to return to slavery in the South under the Fugitive Slave Act.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer and Democrat Party of the US were both pro-slavery so despite the state government's and citizens of Cleveland's attempts to intervene, Lucy was transported back to Goshorn's property in Wheeling, then still part of Virginia.
After the Emancipation Proclamation, Bagby eventually resettled in Cleveland, where she died in 1906 and was buried.
In this video, Kathryn Puckett, Restore Cleveland Hope Board Chair, tells the story of Sara Lucy Bagby.
Sure, air fryers achieve a satisfyingly crisp finish with just a fraction of the fat, putting a healthier spin on fried foods. But there’s another reason to love your air fryer: the mind-blowing array of exciting new dishes you can add to your everyday repertory.
Rebuilders Xchange (RBX) buys and sells construction material from ordinary to extraordinary. RBX is in the St. Clair-Superior neighborhood in an organized, 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse. It may not be the first business you think of for a woman entrepreneur but it was a dream of founder Jessica Davis and she made it happen.
In this video, Jessica tells the vision behind the project - reusing and repurposing construction materials, bringing wealth to the people of the neighborhood, keeping things out of the landfills and so on. She tells what it's like being a woman in a non-traditional industry. Ron tells of the jump from pipe fitter and welder to starting 16 IT and tech companies and now back to making custom pieces and design in the Fab Lab metal and wood shop in the Rebuilder's Xchange.
Victims of human trafficking find themselves forced or coerced into engaging in specific types of labor or commercial sex acts without their consent. Often, human trafficking remains a hidden crime. Victims fear their abusers as well as law enforcement and suffer such significant trauma that they struggle to reach out for help.
Human trafficking impacts people across genders, races, and ages. Anyone can be a victim of human trafficking, and all too often, that victimization occurs in the shadows. Human trafficking traps an estimated 24.9 million people–64% are exploited for labor, while sexual exploitation accounts for an estimated 19% of human trafficking.
Isolation can increase the risk of violence at home. Use this discrete gesture during a video call to show you need help:
Hold hand up with palm facing other person.
Tuck thumb into palm.
Fold fingers down over thumb.
A missing teenage girl was rescued in the US after using a hand gesture that signals distress or domestic violence to capture the attention of a passing driver. The 16-year-old was spotted travelling inside a silver Toyota near London, Kentucky, about 150 miles south-east of Louisville, on November 4th. A driver called police after noticing "a female passenger in the vehicle making hand gestures that are known on the social media platform TikTok to represent violence at home - I need help - domestic violence," the Laurel County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on 6 November.
Good idea
Murder in the Cultural Gardens
"It just didn’t seem right to DJ. A body found bludgeoned in a place known for “Peace through Mutual Understanding.” But there she was, crumpled behind a bust of composer Franz Liszt in the Hungarian Cultural Garden. He pulled out his cell phone and dialed 911. “What is the nature of your emergency?” the dispatcher queried. With a suddenly very dry mouth DJ managed to get out, “There’s been a murder in the Cultural Gardens.”
That's the beginning of the recently published first novel by Dan Hanson.
The whodunit, titled Murder in the Cultural Gardens, takes place in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens and all 30+ gardens are featured during the mystery. You may even recognize some of the characters.
Click the link above to learn more or to purchase in paperback or Kindle version from Amazon. Or contact Dan via the Murder in the Cultural Gardens webpage to have a signed book delivered.
ClevelandWomen.Com Book of the Week
The Girl on the Train
The #1 New York Times Bestseller, USA Today Book of the Year, now a major motion picture starring Emily Blunt. The debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you look at other people's lives.
Intersecting, overlapping, not-quite-what-they-seem lives. Jealousies and betrayals and wounded hearts. A haunting unease that clutches and won’t let go. All this and more helps propel Paula Hawkins’s addictive debut into a new stratum of the psychological thriller genre. At times, I couldn’t help but think: Hitchcockian. From the opening line, the reader knows what they’re in for: “She’s buried beneath a silver birch tree, down towards the old train tracks…” But Hawkins teases out the mystery with a veteran’s finesse. The “girl on the train” is Rachel, who commutes into London and back each day, rolling past the backyard of a happy-looking couple she names Jess and Jason. Then one day Rachel sees “Jess” kissing another man. The day after that, Jess goes missing. The story is told from three character’s not-to-be-trusted perspectives: Rachel, who mourns the loss of her former life with the help of canned gin and tonics; Megan (aka Jess); and Anna, Rachel’s ex-husband’s wife, who happens to be Jess/Megan’s neighbor. Rachel’s voyeuristic yearning for the seemingly idyllic life of Jess and Jason lures her closer and closer to the investigation into Jess/Megan’s disappearance, and closer to a deeper understanding of who she really is. And who she isn’t. This is a book to be devoured. -Neal Thompson
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