✝️ Homeless Jesus + 30-Year Tax Dodger Trial + ALDS Game 5 Changes

I don't know about you, but I grilled some 🌭 and put out the Ballpark Mustard for Monday night's Guardians-Yankees Game 5 only to be thwarted by rain. Game on for Tuesday, though. What else do you need to know this morning?

• Only Cleveland and Rome have hosted all six Jesus sculptures in the Matthew 25 Collection.
• Strongsville dentist Douglas Smith didn't pay his income taxes for 30 years. Now he's on trial.
• Wild Winter Lights starts on Nov. 15 at the zoo.

Oh yeah, Mary J. Blige is gonna rock the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Wednesday. And the teaser dropped Monday for HBO Max's "A Christmas Story Christmas." Check it out.

🌧️ Brrrr. Cold showers in the afternoon. Watch video of falling graupel in Lake County, recorded by Fox 8 meteorologist Jenn Harcher on Monday. High: 46, Low: 41

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Waiting Is The Hardest Part

1) Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day, we want to go outside and play ... ball! Alas, the rain did not go away on Monday and Game 5 of the American League Division Series was postponed to Tuesday afternoon at 4:07 p.m. The decision was made at about 9:30 p.m. after a two-and-a-half hour rain delay. The pitching matchup for Game 5 will change. The Yankees are now putting Nestor Cortes on the mound, the Game 2 starter, instead of Jameson Taillon. The Guardians could bring their ace Shane Bieber back to the field instead of Aaron Civale. Manager Terry Francona has yet to decide.

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2) Cleveland is the only city in the United States and the second city in the world to host the entire full Matthew 25 Sculpture Collection — six bronze figures of Jesus Christ in various poses that reflect his journey and teachings. The first arrived here just before Christmas last year: Homeless Jesus, a life-sized sculpture of Jesus asleep on a park bench, at St. Malachi Parish. The other five, each out in the open for the public, are now here at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital, Bridge CLE, Refugee Response at Urban Community School, Malachi House and Old Stone Church. Rome is the only other city to host all of the sculptures. The sculptor is Timothy Schmaltz.

Learn more, including the artist's vision in his own words, from the Community West Foundation

3) Strongsville dentist Douglas Smith, who claims to be a "sovereign citizen" and exempt from federal income taxes he hasn't paid in 30 years, went on trial Monday. Federal prosecutors charged him with four counts of attempted tax evasion. Smith is defending himself, which so far isn't going well at all. He was barely able to make an opening statement because prosecutors objected 11 times as the 68-year-old man spoke. Before trial, a judge found Smith in contempt of court three times for frivolous motions and talking over the judge. To avoid paying his taxes, prosecutors claim Smith tried to hide his money in a trust and through purchases of gold bars and coins.

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4) It feels like winter outside already, so let's talk about Wild Winter Lights at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The displays, featuring millions and millions of lights, open Nov. 15. You'll see Candyland, Starry Skies, Enchanted Forest, Future for Wildlife Trail and, of course, Santa's Workshop. Word is Santa will be there for photos, too. You'll also see costumed characters, model trains, ice carvers, carousel rides and a big light show. The special event ends Dec. 30. There will also be "drive-through dates." If you're a zoo member, tickets will cost $19. Non-members will pay $22. Tickets are also available in four packs at a discount.

Visit the Cleveland Metroparks website

5) Cleveland native Dan Watt is making his debut as a film director and producer with "Everybody Dance," a documentary that showcases the journeys of six kids with different disabilities as they prepare for a dance recital. The film was released for streaming on Friday, Oct. 7 and can be found on VUDU, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. The film has a 100 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. "These kids changed my life and outlook towards disabilities and if in some way this movie can do the same for someone else, any support and awareness we can bring to it will be a win for so many," Watt told Patch reporter Michelle Rotuno-Johnson.

Cleveland Patch

7 More Stories You Need To See

• Cleveland Central Catholic High School placed on "short" lockdown due to threat (3News WKYC)
• East Cleveland paramedic Jonathan Isaac lauded for off-duty rescue of choking woman (Fox 8 News)
• ODOT, Ohio Turnpike prepare for winter snow removal, as first flurries of the season could fly this week (Cleveland.com)
• Police release identities, few details in the murder-suicide of Elyria family (Cleveland.com)
• Culinary talent has been assembled for "Boogie Nights: A Tri-C Hospitality Alumni Event" that will take place on Thursday, Oct. 27. The food-filled bash runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hospitality Management Center downtown. (Cleveland Scene)
• Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose claims at least 75 residents voted illegally during 2020 election (3News WKYC)
• What is Issue 2? Proposal seeks to limit who can vote in Ohio (Cleveland 19 News)

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

On Monday, HBO Max released a trailer for "A Christmas Story Christmas," the sequel to the 1983 holiday classic, "A Christmas Story," which was filmed in Cleveland. The plot: Ralphie, now an adult, returns to the house on Cleveland street to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child, reconnecting with childhood friends, and reconciling the passing of his Old Man. The film debuts Nov. 17.

Watch the trailer!

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3 Things To Do

• Mary J. Blige: Good Morning Gorgeous Tour, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Oct. 19 | Details
• An Alpine Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall, Oct. 20 & 22 | Details
• Ohio Bridal & Wedding Expo, Huntington Convention Center: Hall A, Oct. 23 | Details

Cleveland Chatter

• Here Chickie, Chickie, Chickie: "Chickie is a sweet, spirited, sassy lady who is absolutely fit for a fabulous tutu. She is always ready to get up and go. The kennel is starting to dim her sparkle just a little bit... she's getting tired of waiting for a home. But she always is ready for a good walk or play session with a volunteer once she gets outside." (City Dogs Cleveland via Facebook)
• It's Ravens week: "Myles Garrett says he will be ready to go for the Ravens next week 👀 #DawgPound" (Heavy on Browns via Facebook)
• The more you know: "We’ve launched a first-of-its-kind preventive breast cancer vaccine study. Here’s how the body’s immune system mounts a response against emerging tumors to prevent them from growing. #BreastCancerAwareness https://cle.clinic/3ban6z2" (Cleveland Clinic via Facebook)
• Fall is upon us: "What is your favorite thing about Autumn? Is it changing leaves? 🍁 The organic strokes that comprise Vuillard’s trees contrast with the linear divisions of agricultural land. See this beautiful work of art at Impressionism to Modernism: The Keithley Collection." (Cleveland Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Behind the badge: "Sheriff Hammett swears in and welcomes our newest Deputies to the team, Dep. Thomas Makris and Dep. Russell Barnhart!🤝👨‍✈️ #welcomeaboard" (Cuyahoga County Sheriff via Facebook)
• Neighborly pet service, Gates Mill West: "Dog walking, Cat care. - Hello, I walk and care for dogs as well as cats. I am a available almost anytime to walk or check-in on your dog or cat but mainly morning and late afternoon. I'm an empty nester in Mayfield SE, single Mom to a son in the Marines and I've got plenty of time on my hands. Please contact me anytime if you're ever in need of help and I'll be glad to meet you and your furbaby/ies. I also have numerous references. I'm in Mayfield Heights and basically do surrounding areas." (Nextdoor)

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