Regional News Stories Archive: June 2004

Dealing with Tragedy Through Grief Gardens
Originally aired Tuesday, June 1, 2004
This weekend, we honored veterans who gave their lives for their country. But throughout the school year teenagers must deal with their grief for classmates who die suddenly in car accidents, homicides or other incidents. When a young person dies, the tragedy strikes not just at family, but at friends and classmates. School psychologists and guidance counselors often try to help students deal with loss. But increasingly, teenagers themselves are creating the symbols and ceremonies they need to express their grief. One form is a memorial garden where kids and adults can remember together. As ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports, these so-called grief gardens are transforming the landscape of American mourning.

Ralph Kiner Interview
Originally aired Wednesday, June 2, 2004
ideastream's Rick Jackson spoke with Baseball Hall of Fame player Ralph Kiner, a broadcaster and now author of a new book on the game - past and present. Baseball Forever chronicles Kiner's 50+ years in the game - with the Pittsburgh Pirates, one year (1955) playing for the Cleveland Indians, and his 41 years behind the microphone for the New York Mets.

Municipal Madness: The 30th Anniversary of 10-Cent Beer Night
Originally aired Friday, June 4, 2004
If you follow baseball you likely know that earlier this week, the Cleveland Indians lost a two-game series to the Texas Rangers. It was a tough sweep for the Indians but it doesn't compare to what happened when both teams were on the field in Cleveland 30 years ago today. ideastream's Renita Jablonski tells us about one of the most infamous evenings in major league history.

Interview with Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere Staff
Originally aired Wednesday, June 9, 2004
Web Exclusive - ideastream's Marie Andrusewicz conducted the following interview.

Coughing Up Bad Air Quality in Cleveland
Originally aired Wednesday, June 9, 2004
A national environmental group says Cleveland's air quality is among the worst in the nation. Local groups are calling on the Bush administration to more strongly regulate dirty coal-burning power plants. ideastream's Karen Schaefer has the report.

Making Change: Front Door Open for Arbor Park
Originally aired Wednesday, June 9, 2004
A high point has been reached for a unique Cleveland housing project. The Arbor Park development is two-thirds complete and there are more applicants than units available in the low-income development. For this east-side complex, more than just the bottom line is at stake. As part of Making Change: Reinventing our Economy, ideastream's Shula Neuman reports.

Getting Out the Hispanic Vote
Originally aired Thursday, June 10, 2004
As part of a nationwide get-out-the-vote effort to Hispanics, the Governor of Puerto Rico visited Cleveland today. ideastream's Tasha Cook has this report.

Confusion Over Care
Originally aired Monday, June 14, 2004
Efforts to get seniors to sign up for drug discount cards under the Medicare Modernization and Reform Act have fallen short of expectations, according to government officials. Low-income seniors stand to gain the most, but widespread confusion about the cards persists. ideastream's Tasha Cook has this report.

Hoops for Votes
Originally aired Thursday, June 17, 2004
Street basketball comes to Oberlin on June 19th. James Knight, a recruiter for Oberlin College, explained to us that the tournament is to get young people interested in voting, and people have to register to be allowed to play. To become involved, visit www.oberlinvotes.com, or contact Al Poole at 440-341-1766.

Damra Trial Verdict and Aftermath
Originally aired Friday, June 18, 2004
After a trial much shorter than most observers expected, the leader of Ohio's largest mosque has been found guilty of charges that he lied about links to terrorist groups when he applied for naturalization. Imam Fawaz Damra is now facing the loss of his citizenship and deportation, as well as jail time. The government says Damra's conviction is a victory in the war on terrorism. But for his supporters and the members of his mosque, it's a time of pain and confusion. ideastream's Karen Schaefer covered the federal trial in Akron.

Bringing Apollo to Cleveland
Originally aired Tuesday, June 22, 2004
The Cleveland Museum of Art has made world art history with its recent purchase of a rare and ancient sculpture. ideastream's Tasha Cook has this report.

Making Change: The Bright Bulb of Innovation in Northeast Ohio
Originally aired Wednesday, June 23, 2004
It's generally accepted that a nurturing community for entrepreneurs results in successful economic development. Northeast Ohio, however, is not one of those regions known for its plethora of start-ups: in its rankings of "Best Cities for Entrepreneurs," Entrepreneur Magazine ranks the Cleveland area 57th out of 61 cities. But the winners of this year's NorTech Innovation Awards reveal a different trend - one that emphasizes the abundance of innovative ideas and products within existing Northeast Ohio companies. As part of Making Change: Reinventing our Economy, ideastream's Shula Neuman reports that encouraging that kind of innovation could be just as valuable to the economy as a brand-new start up.

Talking About the Tongass: Interview with Sarah Lemagie
Originally aired Thursday, June 24, 2004
The Tongass National Forest is not only the largest National Forest in America, but supporters say it is the best example of temperate coastal rainforest remaining. A member of the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council came to Greater Cleveland to deliver a speech about the Tongass. Sarah Lemagie stopped by the 90.3 studios for a chat with ideastream's Rick Jackson.

Change of the Guard at the Clinic
Originally aired Thursday, June 24, 2004
Later this year, The Cleveland Clinic will have a new leader. Longtime director Floyd Loop is preparing to retire, and pass the torch to Dr. Delos "Toby" Cosgrove, who currently heads the clinic's thoracic and cardiovascular surgery team. Dr. Cosgrove talked with ideastream's Rick Jackson Thursday morning.

John Carroll Priest Welcomes Candidates
Originally aired Tuesday, June 29, 2004
The priest of a prominent Cleveland-area catholic university says politicians whose views contradict church teachings are not necessarily unwelcome on campus. That's in response to a recent statement by the U.S. bishops warning Catholic schools against honoring or providing a platform to unrepentant politicians. ideastream's Tasha Cook has this report.