www.oldbrooklyn.com August 2010 Volume 32; Number 6 Fulton Road Bridge finally opens! Kevin Kelley kicks off wireless project by Robyn Sandys Ward to have this service. by Lori A. Peterson around animals, including a peregrine falcon [email protected] A temporary informational web site is [email protected] with one wing, a snake and an opossum. The Bridge spans the Zoo and Zoo visitors watched the construction. Aramark, Fulton Road Bridge Connected: Access Metroparks’ caterer, provided Opening Ceremony Anywhere, Anytime was refreshments for onlookers. announced to the residents On the morning of Friday, July 9, 2010, The Fulton Road Bridge had been of Ward 13, Councilman Model A cars lined the Fulton Road Bridge, closed since October, 2006, affecting Kevin Kelley's ward, on blasting out music from the 1930s. (The approximately 23,000 motorists per day. Saturday, July 17th, at the original bridge opened in 1932) The mood Needless, to say businesses on both sides of "All Access" Home and was festive as Cleveland officials, The Ohio the Bridge are ecstatic that it is again open. Bicycle Tour sponsored by Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Ward 14 Councilman Brian Cummins, Old Brooklyn Community and the Old the emcee for the function, introduced Development Corporation Brooklyn Community Development ODOT District 12 Director Bonita G. (OBCDC) and held at Corporation held a ribbon-cutting ceremo- Teeuwen. Following her remarks, she intro- Estabrook Recreation ny at 10 a.m. to reopen the Fulton Road duced Joe Cannon, lifelong Old Brooklyn Center. Bridge. resident. Mayor Frank Jackson staff carried See Fulton Road Bridge opening page 4 was there to help with the Photo by George Shuba festivities as well as Councilman Kelley and the Ward 13 Councilman Kevin Kelley and OBCDC Executive partners in this new wireless Director Robyn Sandys announced Old Brooklyn Connected, broadband initiative, the City Ward 13's new wireless program, at the All Access tour day. of Cleveland, OBCDC and Cleveland Housing now up and running at www.oldbrooklyncon- Network. nected.com where you can sign up for training Robyn Sandys, Executive Director of Old classes on how to use the internet and comput- Brooklyn Community Development ers. The training is being provided at no charge Corporation, introduced Phil Belanger of by Cleveland Housing Network. The training Novarum and Dejuan Perrymon of Cleveland will be held in the neighborhood. If you don't Housing Network who explained how the have access to the internet you can call them at wireless connection will operate. 216-881-8443 for more information. Also sign This new pilot project in Ward 13 for the up to be on Old Brooklyn CDC's mailing list so City of Cleveland will be up and running this you can be the first in this area to know how to Photo by George Shuba fall. It will be a fast, free and secure Wi-Fi con- connect once the service is available. You can nection for anyone living, doing business or sign up by going to this web site or to The Cranksters’ six model A cars were the first vehicles to drive back and forth across visiting Old Brooklyn, the first Cleveland www.oldbrooklyn.com, or call 216-459-1000. the Fulton Road Bridge after the ceremonial ribbon was cut on Friday, July 9th.

In spring round, six area organizations receive new Neighborhood Connections grants by Lynette Filips Krafft apartments – as well as any other Luther Memorial School been an eyesore and nuisance for many years lynette [email protected] neighborhood seniors who want to share their Luther Memorial School (formerly St. -- on Louisiana Ave. near W. 34th St. (south- stories — for a day of recording oral histories. Mark Lutheran School) in Old Brooklyn west of the intersection of Pearl Rd. and Twice a year, in February and in August, The grant money will be received $4953 to Denison Ave.) The grant was used to purchase Neighborhood Connections, an affiliated pro- used to purchase the help fund their neigh- fruit trees, berry bushes and fencing for the gram of the Cleveland Foundation, offers cer- materials needed to col- bor and family fun orchard. The residents are enthusiastic about tain categories of non-profit organizations in lect and publish the oral nights. They provide the space they’ve created where they can Cleveland the opportunity to apply for small histories, including spe- monthly meals and interact while growing fresh fruit for them- grants ($500 to $5000) to fund a portion of cial tape recorders with engage families in art selves neighbors who need it. Former BCCA their upcoming projects/dream projects. memory cards that can projects, board games president Darren Hamm has written a short (After they receive a grant, however, they be plugged into comput- and other community article about the orchard. It appears on page 4 must wait for a year before they can apply for ers for transcribing. A activities. of this issue of the OBN. another grant.) committee will come up Friends of Harmody Park Again this time, hopeful organizations with the questions the Point of Freedom The Friends of Harmody Park in Old applied for a piece of the pie; here are the young seniors will be Point of Brooklyn received $5000 to implement their organizations in our neighborhood who ended asking the old seniors. Freedom Community project, “Promote Our Park”. It was a follow- up smiling in spring, 2010 -- Resource Center in Old Brooklyn received up to a clean-up & cookout held the end of Spokane Model Block Initiative $3500 to create a resource center to assist 2008. The Friends will host/have hosted Benjamin Franklin Community Garden The Spokane Model Block Initiative women in substance-abuse-recovery with See Neighborhood Connections, page 5 The Benjamin Franklin Community received $3908 for a beautification project advice regarding relapse prevention and re- Garden in Old Brooklyn received $5000 for a which includes landscaping tree lawns to give entry into society. project they are calling “Operation them a visually unified look. (The hope is Inside the OBN Safeguard”. It will help them restore approxi- that the process will unify the residents, too.) Red Hat Rubies Inside the OBN mately 2.5 wooded acres around the garden to The Red Hat Rubies received $3500 to Community Spotlight; Desk of a more park-like state. W. 36th St. Block Club provide activities for long-term care residents the Executive Director; 2 The W. 36th St. Block Club received at MetroHealth’s Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs $2232 for an ally clean-up project. With both Skilled Nursing Care Center. News & Events; Community The Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs, a group appearance and safety in mind, residents will Meetings 3 of students in Brooklyn Centre who are inter- clean and restore a neighboring alley. ***************** ested in learning and performing swing danc- Going back a bit further in time to ***************** CBCCA Community Orchard; ing, received $4840 for an after-school pro- spring, 2009, we see that these organizations Because it’s been a few years since the APL Spaying Program 4 gram at Denison Elementary School . Old Brooklyn News (OBN) has written about in Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn Neighborhood Connection grants, it seems received Neighborhood Connections grants -- Town Crier 5 The Green Space & Natural Resource only fair, while we’re on the topic, to step Committee back in time and see who else has recently Benjamin Franklin Community Garden Commercial News 6 The Green Space & Natural Resource received them, too. The Benjamin Franklin Community Committee in Old Brooklyn received $1688 We are pleased to report that in the Garden in Old Brooklyn received $3991 to Community Toolbox; All for their downtown “Old Brooklyn Tree Box autumn, 2009 “round” -- begin a sustainability project. With the Access Thank You; Spokane Project”. The money is being used to improve money the Garden Committee purchased a Model Block 7 the appearance of the tree boxes along Brooklyn Centre Naturalists storage unit and labels for tools. Their ongo- Broadview Rd. The Brooklyn Centre Naturalists (BCN) ing goal is to prevent theft and maintain the Canalway Scenic Byway 8 received $4874 to fund their Saturday morn- common areas of the garden with this equip- Family Fun; 9 Historical Society of Old Brooklyn ing children’s program, “Building ment. The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn Community through Nature”, at Brooklyn Senior & Church Notes 10 (HSOB) received $1296 to fund a “Seniors to Memorial United Methodist Church. OBN Brooklyn Centre Community Association Seniors” project. HSOB’s plan is to connect readers are probably aware of this grant The Brooklyn Centre Community Classified & Service Directory 11 the upcoming year’s graduating class (the sen- because BCN regularly submits articles to the Association (BCCA) received $4000 to devel- Riverside Cemetery Tour; iors) from James Ford Rhodes High School paper about what they’ve been doing with the op the “Brooklyn Centre Community with the seniors living in the Deaconess- children. Orchard” on five vacant lots -- which had Theater Notes 12 PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS AUGUST 2010 years. “The people of Old Brooklyn were From the desk of the great!”Joe exclaimed. As a councilman, Joe Cannon’s greatest executive director accomplishment was bringing $5 million in by Robyn Sandys sidewalks to the residents of Old Brooklyn. He 11 homes that the [email protected] wanted to give back to the community. CDC purchased When he was in his 70s, Joe decided to July was a very busy month and August is through the City take on a new ministry. He started putting up shaping up to have a lot going on as well. of Cleveland via HUD. To date the Cleveland Divine Mercy billboards that dis- There was the “All Access” Home and Bicycle Joe Cannon, lifelong CDC has realized a net profit of nearly play the message of Divine Mercy throughout Tour which included trolley rides, bike rides Old Brooklyn resident and loads to do throughout Old Brooklyn (lots $47,000 from this program which will be uti- more info and photos on the front page). At this lized for future real estate projects and CDC by Lori A. Peterson event we also kicked off Old Brooklyn operations this coming fiscal year. [email protected] Connected, the new wireless initiative for all We currently have two houses that we residents and businesses in Ward 13, will be rehabbing and selling within the next If you watched the Fulton Road Bridge Councilman Kelley’s area. few months. One is at 4365 W. 50th, and the opening on the news on TV, then you will have Go to www.oldbrooklynconnected.com other is at 1428 Denley Ave. The one on W. most likely seen Joe Cannon. He stole the you can learn more and sign up for training 50th is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home with loads of charm. When completed it will show with his genuine smile and enthusiasm classes being sponsored by Cleveland Housing Network (CHN), a partner of ours for this pro- cost between $75,000 and $85,000 depending for the event. Joe was invited to the ceremony on final rehab costs. The Denley home is because he was at the original Fulton Road gram. If you don’t have a way to connect to the internet today and you want free training on smaller home but it is also very nice in a great Bridge opening on August 9, 1932. He was both the internet and the use of computers, you location off Valley Rd. That home will be con- only eight years old, but recalls his older can call CHN at 216-881-8443. Or call us at siderably less when completed, in the $50,000 brother running on the edge of the Bridge and 216-459-1000. range. The rehabs for both will be comprehen- their mother yelling at him to get down. “The Photo by George Shuba There was also one of the several Family sive. For more information please call me at crowds were so thick you could hardly move.” Joe Cannon was more than a little older the Movie Night’s scheduled in Old Brooklyn this 216-459-1000. Joe Cannon is a lifelong, Old Brooklyn second time he attended an opening of the summer at various locations. The last one was resident and has lived in the same century Fulton Road Bridge. on July 30th at Archmere Park, and another home (which his father built) for most of his one is scheduled for August 6th at Loew 86 years. He is the youngest of seven children. Ohio and twenty other states. He has raised Park. This one is for adults 18 and over. The Joe’s education started at Our Lady of funds for 747 billboards throughout the coun- movie And the Winner is…will be showing. A Good Counsel School. He went on to attend try. local resident has a major part in the movie and it takes place in Ohio. At the end of July, on James Ford Rhodes High School. After high When asked why he started this endeav- Saturday the 31st, or, Joe stated that there was a billboard compa- Cleveland Public Theatre school, Joe went into the US Navy. He was on is presenting a free community event as part of ny that was spreading nasty messages and he the aircraft carrier Saratoga for three years. their Student Theatre Enrichment Program Following the Navy, Joe came back to his wanted to share a positive message. (STEP). Teens will be performing throughout hometown and his family home on Brooklyn When you meet Joe Cannon you will be the City, including the 31st at Harmody Park. Ave. His brother owned Cannon Tailoring welcomed by a smile and handshake and will The next closest performance by this group Company and Joe worked there for over 30 understand why he is show-stopper. will be at Lincoln Park on Friday, August 6th. All performances are at 7 p.m. years as a salesman. Joe’s sense of style is still If you would like to suggest someone to be evident. The rest of the events coming up in our community spotlight in a future edition of August are: National Night Out Against At the age of 50, Joe decided to run for the Old Brooklyn News, please contact Lori Cleveland City Council and won. He was one Crime on the 3rd at 5 p.m. at Steel Yards Peterson at 216-459-1000 Common; and on August 27th is the Old of Old Brooklyn’s councilmen for the next 14 or email [email protected] Brooklyn/Brooklyn Centre Community Picnic at 6 p.m. with a the movie Cloudy with Virginia E. Collins a Chance of Meatballs when it is dark, all at Joyful Keyboard Brookside Reservation. Learning/playing piano Certified Yoga Instructor The CDC is embarking on a new fiscal Yoga Alliance Registered OBCDC would like to extend a special private sessions year which started July 1 and runs through thank you to MetroHealth’s Senior Health Group or individual June 30, 2011. The real estate investment, and Wellness Center for providing 300 bags Virginia E. Collins classes/sessions... rehab and sell program that we started this year and water bottles and over 40 volunteers at Piano/Music Instructor encompassing many went well and as planned. There were a total of the Bridging the Distance 5k Run/Walk. needs; all ages. 216-398-7743 [email protected] www.circleofinnerlight.com ante & Sons 216.398.7743 or 216.375.9466 Joe Gig 1607 Cook Avenue Cleveland, OH 44109 In-the-Now Yoga Body-Mind-Spirit Integrative 4 Generations of Gigantes in Old Brooklyn *GARAGE SPECIAL* OLD BROOKLYN NEWS 3344 Broadview Rd. 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Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBNAdvertising & Sales Manager Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every fourth Tues. of TOTAL HOME RENOVATION the month, 6-7:30 pm. OBCDC meeting room (3344 Broadview Rd., upstairs). Meetings open to the public but the board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000. LIGHT DEMOLITION Old Brooklyn News Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager; Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor; George Shuba -- Photographer This month’s OBN writers -- Penny Chicoskie, Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips, Darren Hamm, 216-351-0000216-351-0000 Natalie Taylor, OBCDC staff Free Estimates Senior Discounts OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn- For more information regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000. Licensed u Bonded u Insured AUGUST 2010 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 NEWS & EVENTS

Every Saturday August 10th - 13th Public Library, 7335 Ridge Rd., 7- 9 pm. Ready, Set, Grow Preschool Farmers' Market Upward Basketball Camp “Feeding the Birds in your Garden” by Kevin Located in Brooklyn Heights United Church of Stearns Homestead Historic Farm, 6975 Ridge Grace Church, 2503 Broadview Rd., 9 am - Grace, Grace Bros. Nursery & Supply. Email Christ, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Ages 3 - 5. Learning Rd., just south of Parmatown Mall, 9 am - 1 pm. noon. Free for kids entering kindergarten [email protected] or & social skills for kindergarten readiness. Looking for backyard gardeners, people who through sixth grade. Ice cream celebration for call 330-220-2213 for more info. Certified teachers. Registration fee, $25. Class make cheese, maple syrup, have fruit, nuts, participants & their families on Fri., Aug. 13th, times, 9:20 - 11:20 am. Call 216-741-2280 for berries, garlic, onion, flowers, perennial & 6:30 pm. Call 661-8210 to register. Saturday & Sunday September 11th & 12th more info. annual plants; also woodworkers & fiber arts. If Civil War Encampment Our Lady of Good Counsel School interested in being a vendor contact Debbie Friday, August 13th - Proposals Due at 5pm Lincoln Park, Tremont. Sat., 9 am - 8 pm & Registration for Preschool thru 8th Grade Sillett, Market Manager, 440-882-6234. Neighborhood Connections Workshops Sun., 9 am - 3 pm. Special appearance of Are you interested in an excellent Catholic Attend Neighborhood Connections musicians with Civil War instruments. Education? Call now for a tour & registration pack- Now - September 12th Grantseeker Orientation & Budget Workshop et for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year. Historical Guided Walking Tours to get info on grantmaking process. Learn what 2nd Dist. Community Relations Committee Kindergarten registrants must be 5 yrs old by Sept. Take A Hike! 6 pm Tuesdays: Playhouse the committee looks for in proposals & get Meaningful working relationship between 30, 2010. Cleveland Scholarship & Tutoring vouch- Square -- meet at the State Theatre Lobby, specifics on how to complete application, Cleveland Police officers & the citizens they ers are accepted. We also accept County vouchers for 1519 Euclid Ave.; 6 pm Thursdays: Historic including budget section. One-on-one assis- serve. Relationship instrumental in building preschool and after care. Our preschool offers a cur- Gateway Neighborhood, meet at the Arcade, tance also available to groups who’ve already close, proactive dialogue that results in resi- riculum to prepare 3 & 4 year-old children for 401 Euclid Ave. 10 am Saturdays: Historic started application. Visit neighborhoodgrants. dents & police having better understanding of kindergarten. We offer fulltime 8 - 2:30 w/ extended Warehouse District -- meet at Constantino’s org. for application or to view workshop each other. Committees meet each month in care & part-time 8 - 11 am. Call Ms. Patty, 216-741- Market, 1278 W. 9th St. 10 am Sundays: schedule each district so residents can bring concerns/ 3685, between 8:15 am & 3 pm for more info. Canal Basin park, meet at Settler’s Landing experiences to District Commander for timely RTA Station, 1025 W. Superior Ave. Call 216- Saturday, August 14th & personal responses. Call Community St. Leo Preschool Registrations 771-1994 or visit www.historicgateway.org. CCC 15th Annual Children’s Bicycle Relations Board, 216-664-2277, for more info. 2009-2010 School Year for more info. Sponsored by PNC. Safety & Awareness Days St. Leo Preschool is located at 4940 Broadview Rd in All three Cuyahoga Community College cam- West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM) the Parish Community Center. The preschool offers Tuesdays, now - October 26th puses: Sat., July 17th, H1 Lot, Eastern Enrolling for Early Childhood Education. programs for skill development & kindergarten readi- Tremont Farmers’ Market Campus, 4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills; Early Head Start, Head Start & Universal Pre- ness for 3 & 4 year-old children. A full-day 8 am.- Lincoln Park, 4 - 7 pm. Fruits, vegetables, Sat., July 31st, Lot D, Western Campus, 11000 Kindergarten for children ages birth - age 5. 2:30 pm. Mon. - Fri. program is available, with after eggs, cheese, honey, bread & more. Music, Pleasant Valley Rd, Parma; Sat., August 14th, Offers a home-based program to meet the school care at an additional charge. In addition to the chef demos, nutrition information, local arti- Lot 1, Metropolitan Campus, 2900 Community needs of area families. Free services to eligible full day program, Mon., Wed., Fri. half-day classes sans, community groups, family fun. Call 216- College Ave., Cleveland. Free event, rain or families & also accepts county vouchers. are available for 4 year-old children. Tues., Thurs., 575-0920 or visit www.tremontfarmersmar- shine, 9 am - 1 pm. Children ages 5 - 12 learn Comprehensive services to meet educational, half-day classes are available for 3 year-old children. ket.com for more info. about safe riding habits & helmet protection; health, dental, nutritional, social, mental Children must be of age by Sept. 30. County vouch- have bicycling skills tested in obstacle course health & any special needs of children. Several ers are accepted. A $50 nonrefundable fee & a copy Tuesday, August 3rd focusing on steering, braking, stopping & gener- program options & locations. Contact recruit- of the child's birth certificate are required at the time 2010 National Night Out Against Crime al maneuverability. Free bicycle helmet & hot ment hotline, 216-961-2997, for more info. of registration. For more info., call Jeanne Sabol at Steelyard Commons, Home Depot parking lot, dog lunch for participants (while quantities last). 216-661-5330. 5 - 9 pm. Sit inside a police cruiser, fire truck WSEM Food Center & ambulance. Climb a rock wall & receive Saturdays, August 14th & 21st WSEM Food Center at Brookside, 3784 Pearl St. Mary Byzantine School Registration dog tags courtesy of U S Army! Free food & Bike the Canalway or Ride the Towpath Rd., 216-749-4295. Food service available St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Elementary School, drinks courtesy of Walmart Supercenter, City Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition - Tour Du Mon. - Fri., 10 am - 2 pm. Resale shoppe open 4600 State Rd., now accepting applications for pre- of Cleveland & Coca-Cola! Dunk your Towpath, Canal Fulton, Sat., Aug. 14th, 9 am Mon, Wed. & Fri., 10 am - 2 pm. Call 216- school - grade 8. Before/after school services avail- favorite (or least favorite) 2nd District - 1 pm. Call 330-374-5657 or visit www.ohio- 749-4295 for appointment for help with com- able. Local tuition assistance available to all families; Cleveland Police Officer for $1. Eddie the eriecanal.org for more info. pleting food stamp applications, or walk-in & participates in Cleveland Scholarship & Tutoring Eagle, Binky the Clown, face painting & over Cycle Canalway, Valley View, Sat., Aug. 21st, ask to speak to an outreach advocate. Program. Updated computer lab, interactive Smart 50 community groups, stores & restaurants. 8 am - 2 pm. Call 216-520-1825 or visit Applications will be completed & delivered to Boards in all classroom, instrumental music & art Live music, entertainment & more. Leave www.ohio.org/cyclecanalway for more info. Dept. of Jobs & Family Services. Other out- instructor, athletics & more. Call 216-749-7980 or your porch light on Tues., Aug. 3rd. Do both events & save $10. reach services available; call for details. visit www.smbyz.org.

Saturday & Sunday, August 7th & 8th Thursday, August 19th Daisy Ave. Street Sale Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County COMMUNITY MEETINGS One block north of I-71 (west of W. 25th St.), Using herbs & flowers to make potpourri 9 am - 4 pm. Ben Franklin Elementary School, 1905 Spring Brooklyn Centre Community Association close portions of meetings from public. Call Rd., Garden classroom, 10 am. Free & open to meeting, Aug. 27th (& every fourth Thurs.), 216-459-1000 to confirm. Monday -Sunday , August, 9th - 15th the public. Visit www.cuyahogamg.org for 6:30 pm, Brooklyn Memorial United 114th Cuyahoga County Fair more info. Second District Police Community Cuyahoga County Fair Grounds, 164 Eastland Methodist Church, 2607 Archwood Ave. (cor- Relations meeting, Tues., Aug. 10th (& every ner of Archwood and Pearl). Rd.,Berea; 440-243-0090. 20 Midway rides, Monday, August 23rd second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, 3518 100 food stations, thousands of animals & Free Parenting Seminar Daisy Ave. Block Club meeting, last Wed. of W. 25th St. exhibits. Demo derbies, harness racing “A Conversation with Geoffrey Canada: each month through Aug.; 6:30 - 8 pm. Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting, MotoCross, arts & crafts, fireworks, Junior Improving the Lives of Children, One Poor Applewood Center, corner of Daisy Ave. & W. every first Thurs., 7 pm, Gino’s, 1314 Denison Ave. Fair, tribute concerts, hall of flowers, square Child at a Time”, 1 pm, PlayhouseSquare 25th St., in basement meeting room in main Ward 13 Democratic Club meeting, Tues., dancers, petting zoo, haunted house, unicy- (moved from Ohio Theatre to Palace Theatre). historic building. Aug. 17th (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria clist, thrill shows, down home music. Hours: Presented by PNC Grow Up Great Program, a Old Brooklyn Community Development Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. Mon., 5 - 11 pm; Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., noon - partnership with Cleveland Museum of Art, Corporation board meeting, Tues., Aug. 24th, 11 pm; Thurs., 10 am - 11 pm; Sun., noon - 10 Cleveland Orchestra, Rock & Roll Hall of 6 pm, OBCDC meeting room (3344 Broadview Ward 13 Republican Club meeting, Tues., pm. General admission: $6; children 5 -12 Fame & Museum & PlayhouseSquare. Free Rd., upstairs). Meetings open to public for Aug. 10th (& every second Tues.), 7 pm, years, $5; seniors, $5. Kid’s day, Thurs., $2 tickets available online at playhousesquare.org/ review & comments, but Board reserves right to Calvary Chapel, 6770 Brookpark Rd. for kids 3 - 16 years. Active military with valid community & at PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office, ID, free. Children under 5, free. Individual ride 1519 Euclid Ave. tickets available; All-day ride bands - $14. Thurs. , Kids Day ride bands - $7. Mon. only - Tuesday, August 24th Please join Councilmen Kelley and Brancatelli in supporting $1 admission with donation of one non-perish- Western Reserve Rose Society Meeting these two extremely qualified candidates for County Council able food item per person. Parma-South branch, Cuyahoga County

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Stray cats should be spayed by Penny Chicoskie ears was clipped off as a universal sign for by Darren Hamm “This project is intended not only to Old Brooklyn resident and animal lover former BCCA president bring fresh, healthy fruit into our neighbor- sterile and vaccinated feral (wild) cats. hood, but to reconnect people with the source Spaying the female cats at that time pre- If you drive by my house at the west end vented me from having twenty eight more This summer, residents of Brooklyn of their food,” notes Orchard organizer of Henritze Ave., you’ll see kitties perched on kittens running around. Centre have been planting the first large-scale, Johanna Hamm. “By reclaiming lost lands and the porch rails, stalking from the branches of "I've been told 'if you stop feeding them, resident-run community orchard in Cleveland. traditions, we ultimately envision the residents a weeping cherry tree and darting across the they'll got away’,” Penny said. “Maybe; street. But don’t call me the “Cat Lady”. It maybe not, but it won’t stop them from sere- all started with a neighbor and one female cat. nading you with unearthly mating calls on a Within one mating season this one summer night when your windows are open. female cat turned into four It won’t stop them from felines. By the next year the num- spraying your yard to mark ber turned to twelve. their territory, and it won't My compassion for animals stop the breeding of more sent me and my alter ego, "Ellie strays.” Mae Clampet", (Jed’s animal-lov- If you have a stray cat ing daughter in the Beverly who’s made your yard its Hillbillies) to the store for a heat- home, I urge you to call the ed water dish, an animal heating APL at 216-771-4616, ext. pad and plenty of food to help the 124, and talk to Marta critters endure the winter in straw- Anderson. She is the super- filled boxes. visor of the program for feral The neighbor moved away, leaving all cats. Sterilizing just one cat will have an Photo courtesy of Darren Hamm the cats behind, including the mamma kitty incredible impact. City folk are becoming country folk in Brooklyn Centre this summer. A number of who started it all. So when you drive by my house and you them have been working together, learning to plant an orchard on Louisiana Ave. Then I found out about a program at the see an assortment of porch kitties, remember Animal Protective League (APL). A project of the Brooklyn Centre establishing a stronger physical and spiritual that because of the great program at the I captured the cats a few at a time and Community Association, the Brooklyn Centre bond with their natural environment.” Animal Protective League, those kitties won't brought them to the APL. As a Cuyahoga Community Orchard is located on Louisiana With the rising cost of fresh produce and spray, sing or breed. They are safe from dis- county resident, for just $10, I could have the Ave. between W. 33rd St. and W. 34th St. It the lack of easily accessible healthy food for ease and make great mousers outside. cats spayed or neutered and given rabies and encompasses nearly ½ an acre (22,300 sq. ft.). Cleveland residents, the community orchard But am I the Cat Lady after all? Far from distemper vaccinations. The tip of their left This expanse of land, overlooking the model, like that of CSA’s (Community it! Just ask my horses, chickens and dogs. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, is being leased Supported Agriculture), farmers’ markets, and (With the exception of Shirley, my chicken community gardens, will likely flourish as who commutes back and forth from city to from Norfolk Southern Railway. Over 15 ble by grants from ReImagining Cleveland another sustainable way of bridging the food farm in a cat carrier and enjoys a life of years ago, Norfolk Southern purchased this (reimaginingcleveland.org) and gap to those most in need. land and razed five homes on the site in an Neighborhood Connections (www.neighbor- leisure, the horses and chickens are not city Brooklyn Centre, like similar inner-ring attempt to protect their tracks below. hoodgrants.org) and other donors. dwellers.) urban neighborhoods, is considered a “food After stabilizing the hillside, Norfolk The Brooklyn Centre Community Ellie Mae the Second would be a more desert”, a geographical area with poor access subsequently abandoned the parcels, leaving Association (BCCA) was formed by a group accurate description of me. to healthy, affordable food. In an effort to fight the grass to be maintained by the City. of dedicated neighbors in 1978, formerly this phenomenon, the Orchard seeks to Overall, the land fell into a state of disre- known as the Archwood-Denison Concerned become an inexpensive and replicable model pair. Area residents have noted excessive Citizens. The BCCA’s purpose is to improve Proud Sponsor of the to augment food systems on a local level. garbage dumping, drug use and other criminal the quality of life for area residents to help The Brooklyn Centre Community All Access Home & activity. make Brooklyn Centre a better place for all. Orchard is being run by volunteers on an Putting these parcels back into productive Membership is made up of neighbors who are Bicycle Tour: honor system. The fruit species include apple, use beautifies a forgotten corner of the neigh- passionate about the neighborhood and strive Gabe’s Family Restaurant cherry and peach trees along with blackber- borhood and also brings residents closer for positive, innovative change. For more 2044 Broadview Road together around the purpose of growing ries, raspberries, strawberries and currants information, visit www.brooklyncentre.org. 216-741-4466 healthy food. (among others). This project was made possi- AUGUST 2010 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5 But it’s not just Phantom which is saying Stone, the librarian at James Ford Rhodes the date -- Friday, September 10th. goodbye with this show; it’s also bye-bye for High School, will be speaking about how she Your submissions help add variety to this the current configuration of the 2500-seat helped identify the World War II soldier whose column. Please continue to send them to: Allen Theatre. After the inside (and outside) of remains were found in France. HSOB presi- Lynette Filips, The Town Crier, c/o the Old the theater are redone, the 1921 beauty will dent and Rhodes grad Connie Ewazen is hop- Brooklyn News, 3344 Broadview Rd., have a main stage theater with 514 seats, and ing that many Rhodes alums will attend. Save Cleveland, 44109/lynettef@oldbrooklyn. com. two new additions, one with 334 seats and the other with 150 seats. Neighborhood Connections from front page ment, and Garden events such as this summer’s The Cleveland Playhouse, America’s events such as movie nights, art shows, con- Landmark Plaque Unveiling and Ice Cream Summer has been moving right along, and longest running regional theater, and certs and an ice cream social along with clean- Social and the upcoming Fall Harvest Picnic. already we’re at one of my favorite months -- Cleveland State University entered into a up and cook-out events. They hope to make August. Obviously, it’s not the “Dog Days of partnership with Playhouse Square last year, Harmody Park the hub from which residents Brooklyn Centre Community Association August” which appeal to me; we’ve already and this is how they’ve decided to utilize the connect to walking clubs and bike rides along The Brooklyn Centre Community had enough hot weather to last the whole sea- space to maximize their viewers’ theatrical the Treadway Creek Trail and that increased Association received $2500 to help clean up son! Rather, it’s the “Arts in August” pro- experiences. use of the Park will also deter vandalism, graf- Denison Ave. Trash receptacles were pur- grams which our neighbors in Tremont have If seeing Phantom has been on your wish fiti and criminal activity. chased to give passerby the opportunity to been sponsoring for quite a few years now. list, this may be the time to “just do it”. properly dispose of their litter. Arts in August is a joint venture of In the last few issues of the Old Brooklyn ***************** Councilman Joe Cimperman -- this year, he News we’ve been advertising a nationally tour- Obviously, their Neighborhood Fruitful in a Desert Place Ministry also began representing a section of our neigh- ing exhibit about Catholic Sisters in America Connections awards in autumn, 2009, weren’t Fruitful in a Desert Place Ministry in Old borhood, Tremont West Development in our Church Notes section. It’s on display at the first for these two groups because in Brooklyn received $1200 to provide employ- Corporation and ParkWorks. The produc- the Maltz Museum of Jewish History in autumn, 2008 -- ment assistance through their outreach center. tions are held outdoors in Lincoln Park. Beachwood. Bring blankets or chairs ... or even picnic sup- I finally got out there in July, and although Point of Freedom South Hills Neighborhood Association pers, if you so desire. I’d thought that I would find the exhibit inter- Point of Freedom Community Resource The South Hills Neighborhood The schedule for this year’s events are in esting, I had no idea how amazing it would be. Center in Old Brooklyn received $5000 for a Association in Old Brooklyn received $2500 to our Theater Notes listing on page 12. The vari- It’s nothing like other touring religious exhibits “Live and Learn” project. It is providing resi- complete its “Town Circle Memory Lane” ety of performances -- Shakespeare plays, (e.g., Treasures of the Vatican); it’s more like dents with career and leadership development beautification project. (A photo of the Town STEP/an original youth theater work, coun- a history of the building of America, and a opportunities to help prevent substance abuse Circle accompanied an article about try/Cajun/blues band, and a ballet -- ensure that tribute to the intelligence and determination of relapses. Neighborhood Connections grants in a previ- there’ll be something for every taste. a group of women who were a big part of that. ous edition of the Old Brooklyn News.) The STEP (Student Theatre Enrichment While it may seem odd to have a big Red Hat Rubies/Red Hat Mamas Program) is an annual collaboration between Catholic exhibit at a Jewish museum, our The Red Hat Rubies received $3500 for United Hearts Life Mission Center Cleveland Public Theatre, the City of Jewish brethren don’t view it that way. They the Red Hat Mamas’ project addressing feel- United Hearts Life Mission Center in Old Cleveland and numerous other foundations, wanted to host the exhibit because they saw a ings of loneliness and isolation in nursing Brooklyn received $2185 to purchase car seats organizations and businesses. This summer’s strong parallel between the experience of homes. They’ve been providing monthly and cribs for low-income families. play is being presented in numerous City parks Catholic nuns and Jewish immigrants, both of activities for the long-term care residents at so if you can’t make the performance at who, against incredible odds, established edu- MetroHealth’s Elisabeth Severance Prentiss ***************** Lincoln Park, there are other options. One of cational, medical and socially-necessary insti- Skilled Nursing Care Center. Neighborhood Connections funds proj- them is at Harmody Park at Irving Ave. and tutions across this country. ects created by Cleveland residents for In my opinion, to quote an east-side furni- ***************** South Hills Dr. But since it’s on Saturday, July Two years ago, in spring, 2008, five com- Cleveland residents. To learn more about how 31st, we know that many readers will not have ture store, “It’s worth the drive, wherever you your organization or group can participate, are!” munity groups were awarded Neighbor- hood a copy of the August Old Brooklyn News yet Connections grants. They are -- visit their website, and therefore won’t know about it. Here’s something else about an entry in www.neighborhoodgrants.org; call Tom July/August is also the time of Near West last month’s paper -- Even when people call to O’Brien at Neighborhood Connections, 216- correct us, as long as they do so politely, we Benjamin Franklin Community Garden Theater’s (NWT’s) teen production. The The Benjamin Franklin Community 393-4641; or e-mail him at tobrien@neighbor- players are still based at St. Patrick’s Social appreciate receiving calls/communications hoodgrants.org. Then start working on your from our audience. It lets us know that they are Garden in Old Brooklyn received $5000 to Hall on Bridge Ave. (though they will be even- enhance and improve the community garden. application for the next round, due at their tually moving to a new, air-conditioned facility seriously reading the paper. office by 5 p.m. on August 13th. (For details After our July paper hit the news stands, Over the years, these grants have helped them in the W. 65th St-Detroit Ave. Theater District). see News & Events section in this month’s we received a call from an anonymous older pay for the fall mowing and plowing of the site, This year’s production is the school edi- tree trimming and removal, tools and equip- newspaper.) tion of the award-winning musical, Rent. Two lady who was troubled by our incorrect Old Brooklyn teens are in the cast -- Ken spelling of an old-time physician’s name in The Kalynchuk and Taylor Slivka -- and two are Town Crier. Not having been around when he in the crew -- Adele and Andrew Schumann. was in practice, I had erroneously spelled it There are also exciting developments “Roseman”; I’ve since been told that the cor- downtown at Playhouse Square, the center of rect spelling is “Roesemann”. Thank you for Cleveland’s theater world. The last remaining calling to tell us, whoever you are! national touring company of Phantom of the Neighborhood history is very important Opera is here on the third-to-the-last stop of to some of us, and The Historical Society of the longest-running, highest-grossing produc- Old Brooklyn has already lined up the speak- tion in theatrical history. Part of Playhouse ers for all of its meetings in 2010-2011. Square’s Broadway Series, it’ll be at the Allen They’ll all still be listed in upcoming Theatre for three and a half weeks. (These Community Meetings listings in the paper, but details, too, are in Theater Notes.) here’s a sneak preview for September -- Myra

5 1 40 Pearl Rd 22116-76-749-392349-3923 In Mentor PAGE 6 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS AUGUST 2010 At this time of year there are hun- recovery service. In fact, they service Quicken obtained a ticket and got their programs dreds of graduation parties, weddings and Arena and Browns Stadium as well as restau- stamped. Back at Estabrook Recreation reunions. Almost all of these events have more rants and institutional kitchens and special Center the tickets were exchanged for seven food than is consumed. Make arrangements events like the International Film Festival ear- playing cards freshly dealt by OBCDC’s Donn with the caterer or restaurant when you are lier this year. This is a fee-based service. It is Heckelmoser. planning the event to have the excess food good practice option that all restaurants and The individual cyclist played the best five delivered to a welcoming agency for some- institutional kitchens should make part of their cards as a poker hand. Each hand was record- one’s next meal. Inform the agency in advance waste management operations. ed. The best hand of the afternoon split the of your intended donation so it is prepared to ….All Around the Town registration fee of $5, with half going to the accept it. Jeff Sugalski, a very active Old Brooklyn winner and half to the Old Brooklyn Adam 5 Are you closing your restaurant or store resident, John Young of Speed Exterminating Base of the Cleveland Police Auxiliary. for that one week vacation you can’t wait to and Don Workman of Ameriflag coordinated All in all, the event was a success because enjoy? Before you clear the produce and clean one of the multiple events on Saturday, July everyone was a winner. The merchants met the refrigerator or freezer, consult with the 17th, at the All Access Home and Bicycle Tour. people who may return as customers, the by Tom Collins Cleveland Food Bank. Your short term prob- It was another bicycle tour of Old Brooklyn. cyclists found new destination points in Old [email protected] lem can be of benefit to someone else. And the The bicycle poker tour brought cyclists to Brooklyn, and Adam 5 received an unsolicited donation may have a charitable value when participating area merchants where the cyclists donation that was used to repair equipment. Food Waste you prepare your taxes next year. If you send food waste to the dumpster The other direction to pursue is when per- CLEVELAND STOREFRONT Remember along with the rest of the trash, you are resort- ishable food can no longer be served. It is bet- Purchase goods and services where you ing to one of the poorest means of disposing of ter to compost it rather than dumping it in a RENOVATION PROGRAM get the best buy and best service. Buy locally perishable food and table scraps. Reading my landfill where it will rot and add to the methane in Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn. way through the Cuyahoga County Solid gas release. 40% Rebate The Solid Waste District also has food Waste District web site for pre-approved renovations Re$tore Cleveland (www.cuyahogaswd.org) and its numerous composters for sale. The purchase includes a Progress for the Commercial Districts of links I am amazed at how much more practical thirty minute mandatory class on how to prop- on eligible and easier recycling is. With respect to perish- erly compost food matter. While not designed buildings. Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre able foods there are two directions to explore: for high volume, they can serve the small busi- For more information contact Maximum If the food is edible, contact the Cleveland ness, whether employees bring their lunches or Tom Collins, OBCDC Food Bank at www. clevelandfoodbank.org or order from a nearby restaurant. Food scraps rebate 216-738-2265. An excess of professionally compost relatively quickly and the compost Commercial Program Manager prepared food (i.e., by licensed restaurants and can be used for landscaping and flower gar- $25,000 216-459-1000 caterers) can be delivered to the many social dens. Call Tom Collins @ [email protected], service agencies that provide meals on a daily Institutions and restaurants that generate Supported by: basis. Whether it is food for ten or enough for high volume food waste should consult a pro- Old Brooklyn CDC Cleveland Neighborhood Development fifty there is a place where it will be used and fessional waste management company. 216-459-1000 Coalition Ohio & Erie Canal Association much appreciated. Locally, Rosby Resource Recovery has a food

Fulton Road Bridge from front page horns and gleefully waving. Joe Cannon spry- kets filled with goodies from local merchants. ly hopped into a car and rode off with one of Comments which were heard throughout the Joe Cannon was present during the cele- them. day include — bration at the time of the opening of the first Minor work beneath the new structure, Dava Range, All Access participant and Fulton Road Bridge in 1932 when he was eight including sealing and construction of a shared- Positively Cleveland’s Visitor Service years old. (See Joe’s bio in the Community use path, will continue into the summer months Manager, “I didn’t know that much about Old Spotlight this month.) “I remember the floats with little or no impacts to traffic. The Bridge Brooklyn besides what I see on Pearl Rd., so I and the big animals that pulled the wagon,” he opened for traffic following the ceremony. loved that I got to see the residential side and said. “To a lot of people it was the biggest thing the Benjamin Franklin garden. You can tell that hit the area in years. In 1932, no one had All Access Home there is a lot of civic pride in Old Brooklyn.” any money and there was nothing to do. It and Bicycle Tour “I love the initiative you took this time to opened up the neighborhood to the city.” expose people to things with which they may After the ribbon was cut, 86-year-old July 17th was a scorching, humid, 95 not be familiar with, I think you’re onto some- Joe Cannon and 2-year old Skyleigh Worona degree day which kept some potential attendees thing!” Jeffrey Sugalski, Old Brooklyn resident (whose grandparents have lived in Old of OBCDC’s All Access Home and Bicycle and one of the co-ordinators of the All Access Brooklyn their entire lives) released two white Tour away, but that did not stop bicyclist enthu- Poker Run. doves. siasts and families intent on a day of explo- Children ration. And exploring they did…. from Bicyclists became one with the road and Brooklyn got a different view of Old Brooklyn due to Centre having some of the residential streets closed to and Old through traffic (made possible by event partner Brooklyn Walk+Roll). released The unveiling of Old Brooklyn Connected, two more the free wireless project, kicked off the event. baskets of Mayor Frank Jackson introduced Kevin Kelley doves, to speak about the “Greatest Project in thus America”. Some of the day’s activities took bridging place At Estabrook, but the majority of them these two (all outside) were at MetroHealth’s Senior neighbor- Health & Wellness Center, the Benjamin hoods Franklin Community Garden and Harmody once Park. Joe Cannon and Skyleigh Worona again. A bicycle poker run allowed people to get release two white doves acquainted with businesses with which they WestShore White Doves provided the doves, may not have been familiar and have some fun which, after they are released, fly back home to in the process. The proceeds from the Poker North Olmsted. Run benefitted Cleveland Police Auxiliary The Cranksters, a Model A car club, Adam 5 Base brought six Model-A cars, which were the very The day ended at Estabrook Recreation first vehicles to cross the bridge, honking their Center with a free drawing for four raffle bas- All Access Day collage photos by George Shuba $$ 7575 $$ COOL 33 or 22 / 55 20’ ALUMINUM SMOOTHIES Must be same flavors, please POLE w/ U.S. Flag A lightweight, maintenance-free aluminum pole designed for residential, business and light industrial use. The seam- * Strawberry/Banana less anodized sections swedge together easily for rapid * Triple Berry assembly and installation. 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Wellness Center Pizza Joe’s and Deli Volunteers work at greening Spokane Ave. tree lawns Adventure Cyclist Special thanks to those who by Natalie Taylor Not only did the urban work team help Cleveland Housing Network donated their time and energy at with the landscaping, but they also ran an after- each activity center: There is nothing like a summer storm! Lite EZ Exercise (Metro Advantage) Art House After a dry spell, one can be so refreshing. noon basketball camp at Estabrook Recreation Estabrook Recreation Center It was that kind of refreshing storm that Center, hosted a Friday evening neighborhood Cape Cod blew through Spokane Ave. in Old Brooklyn picnic, and provided carnival games for a Cleveland Action to Support Housing MetroHealth the week of June 21st, but it had nothing to do Saturday block party. Gabe’s Family Restaurant Foodgazi with the weather. A youth work team from The team initially contacted Pastor Bill Gentiles Joanne Lilley Taylor of City View expressing their desire to Shelby, Michigan, connected with a Honey Hut Ice Cream Shoppe Laurence Young Neighborhood Connections Grant recipient, connect with an urban service project in the M&M Wintergreen’s Inc. Old Brooklyn Master Gardeners the Spokane Model Block Initiative, to jump- city of Cleveland. Bill, a resident of Spokane, Michael’s Bakery Si Senor Restaurant start a neighborhood beautification project. was able to link the team with the Model Block Venerable Shi Yin-Fa (of CloudWater landscaping project coordinator. With the nec- Rosby Greenhouse and Berry Farm The group of over 30 youth from Michigan Zendo- The Zen Center of Cleveland) combined with the youth of City View Bible essary help of the Neighborhood Connections Schillings Enamels Co. Soulflight Hoop Dance Fellowships and residents on Spokane Ave. to grant, a loan of wheelbarrows from the Ben The Sausage Shoppe landscape 27 tree lawns on the section of the Franklin Community Garden, and Sam Friends of Big Creek street between Pearl R.d and W. 41st St. Singer’s supervision, in one week, the project The raffle prizes were made Cleveland Natural History Museum Under the direction of Sam Singer of was off to a great start. possible by the following Friends of Harmody Park Picture Perfect Yardscape and Design, who Neighbors commented several times how local merchants: Shao-lin Fist Gung Fu donated significant hours of professional labor refreshing it was to see young people so moti- Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Ohio City Bicycle Co-op and resources, landscaping teams were able to vated to selflessly help a neighborhood. Gabe’s Family Restaurant and Cleveland Bikes A second phase of landscaping for addi- plant Shasta Daisies and Patriot Hostas in the Honey Hut Ice Cream Shoppe Visiting Nurse Association of Cleveland tree lawns, perennials which will propagate tional interested residents will occur in early Living in Cleveland Center Sue Alexander each year and provide a nice display of sum- August with the help of a newly assembled mer color. work team made up of Spokane individuals. Sign up for food stamps and other services

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation, 3344 Broadview Rd., will be host- ing The Empowerment Center of Greater Cleveland (ECGC) from 1 - 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 19th. The Center assists low-income individuals in Cuyahoga County with basic human needs. ECGC’s goal is to empower, educate, advocate, and guide people to resources. ECGC offers utility assistance (CEI and First Energy ONLY). Qualified individuals can get FREE eye glasses with a prescription These days it seems as though people have to do everything on line, even applying for employment. Have no fear; ECGC offers a free computer course (Journey to Employment Pathways to Success). Students receive classroom training, self-directed computer learning, job search/ job readiness training and computer literacy training. They also help people qual- ify for discounts from Lifeline Ohio; assist in applying for discount phone services from AT& Photos by George Shuba T; assist with Food Stamp applications; and advocate for clients having an issue with their In June, a group of 30+ Michigan youth, City View Bible Fellowship youth and Spokane Ave. res- caseworkers. Stop by to see if you qualify for these services. idents landscaped 27 tree lawns on the section of Spokane between Pearl Rd. and W. 41st St.

Scenes of the kids’ activities at the June 21st Spokane Ave. social --Top left - Taylor Herin holding the board; Stephen Ottman in the head; Kayla Taylor tossing the sponge. Top right - back row, left - right: Mallory Williams, Mallory Parmley, Sarah Landis and Marissa Edenburn; Front row: neighborhood kids. Bottom left - left - right: Andrew Parker, Julie Danes and Suzanne Landis. Bottom right - Tuesday Tanner doing the “face” painting. REGAL REALTY, INC. THINKING OF SELLING?

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Schaaf Rd. follows the shore Valley View and the Happy Days Lodge in running from Conneaut in the east to Waterville, Peninsula; the Western Reserve Historical southwest of Toledo, in the west); and Ohio A straight line may be the shortest distance Photo courtesy of Dan Rice River Scenic Byway (943 miles, traversing the between two points, and a super highway may southern borders of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois). be the fastest way to travel from location A to In addition to the Lincoln Highway location B, but they are not necessarily the best Historic Byway, the other twenty-one Ohio ways to accomplish those two goals. Curved Scenic Byway routes are: lines make for much more interesting designs Accommodation Line Scenic Byway; than do straight lines, and back roads make for Big Darby Plains Scenic Byway; much more interesting travels than do freeways. Drovers’ Trail Scenic Byway; Recognizing the ambiance of America’s Gateway to Amish Country; earlier thoroughfares and the historical, cultural Heritage Corridors of Bath; and recreational significance of the areas Hocking Hills Scenic Byway; through which they traverse, in recent years Jefferson County Scenic Byway; both the Federal and State governments have Jefferson Township Scenic Byway; designated certain roads as “scenic byways”. In Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches; Ohio there are five such Federal routes and Lower Valley Pike Scenic Byway; twenty-two such State routes. Maumee Valley Scenic Byway; The Scenic Byway which passes through Miami and Erie Canal Scenic Byway; the neighborhoods of Brooklyn Centre, Old Morgan County Scenic Byway; Brooklyn and Brooklyn Hts. is a federally des- North Ridge Scenic Byway; ignated route. New blue and orange signs along Old Mill Stream Scenic Byway; the way proclaim America’s Byway in large let- Presidential Pathways Scenic Byway; ters. Smaller letters in an oval across the top of Ohio & Erie Canalway executives Dan Rice (left) and Tim Donovan (right) display one of Scenic Olentangy Heritage Corridor; each sign says Ohio & Erie Canalway. Some the new America’s Byway signs in the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area. Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail; of the signs also have arrows to mark turns in line of a previous stage of Lake Erie, and Tappan-Moravian Trail Scenic Byway; the route. Indians often made their trails on high ground Society’s Hale Farm and Village in Bath; Wally Road Scenic Byway; Not surprisingly, the Ohio & Erie Canal like that. The trail was no doubt leading to the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls; Stan and Welsh Scenic Byway. Scenic Byway highlights, among other things, large Whittlesey Indian settlement which used Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron; the Akron Maps and details about each of these routes the towns which once prospered along the for- to be located on the high bluff overlooking the Zoo; Quaker Square in Akron; the St. Helena III can be found at the Ohio Department of mer Canal. The Canal was constructed between where the Goodyear sign on canal boat in Canal Fulton; the Fort Laurens Transportation’s (ODOT’s) website, 1825 and 1834 and was backbreaking work for Brecksville Rd. is today. State Memorial near Boliver; Zoar Village in www.dot.state.oh.us/ohiobyways/Pages. Some the immigrants who dug it, most of whom were (Brecksville Rd./Route 21, too, was origi- Zoar; the Warther Museum (woodcarvings) in of the routes are as short as 10 miles. Irish. nally an Indian trail — the Cuyahoga- Dover; and Schoenbrunn Village in New Whether vacationing or just out for a Building a canal was a marketing move, Muskingum trail. It followed the Cuyahoga Philadelphia. ‘Sunday drive’, ODOT invites Ohioans to aimed to more easily transport goods through River south to a “portage” in what is now The Lincoln Highway Historic Byway, a “experience and savor life in the slow lane.” the state and on to out-of-state markets. The Summit County where the Indians carried their State of Ohio byway, runs through Massillon, Over 600 new signs were placed last spring to northern end was Cleveland on Lake Erie and canoes to connect with the southern-flowing connecting it with Canton (1805) to the east and identify the route of the Ohio & Erie Canal the southern end was Portsmouth on the Ohio Tuscarawas River and then Muskingum River.) such places as the McKinley Presidential Scenic Byway, so chances are good that no one River. After E. Schaaf Rd., the Scenic Byway Library & Museum and the First Ladies who can read will get lost along the way. The Ohio & Erie Canal hadn’t even had turns onto Granger Rd. Near the “Cloverleaf” Museum & National Historic Site. It can be If you also want an interesting map, stop twenty years of good use, however, when, in of Rt. 17/Granger Rd. and Rt. 21/Brecksville directly accessed from the Ohio & Erie Canal by the OBCDC office for a copy of an excellent 1850, railroads entered the transportation pic- Rd., the Scenic Byway offers some options Scenic Byway. one which Canalway Ohio put out a few years ture. The Canal experienced ups and downs before continuing to New Philadelphia, its Just west of Dover, the Federal ago. The cost is $5. after that – including extensive reconstruction southern terminus. Government’s Amish Country Byway begins (Acknowledgments: I am grateful to Dan Rice, from 1905 to 1909. A spring flood in 1913 was Folks with no time constraints can turn on Rt. 39. Although Amish buggies can be spot- president and CEO of the Ohio & Erie the official end, as the Canal was not repaired north onto Warner Rd. to explore two other ted farther north, this Byway provides access to Canalway Coalition, and Katie Montgomery of after that. routes — one on W. 49th St. (accessed from Amish towns like Sugarcreek, Berlin, the Marketing & Public Relations department of The northern terminus of the Ohio & Erie Canal Rd.) which will take them to the Millersburg, Walnut Creek, Killbuck and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Association for the Canal Scenic Byway is the Carter St. Lift Bridge Cleveland Metroparks’ Ohio & Erie Canal Wilmot. It, too, can be accessed from the help they gave me with this article.) at Carter St. and Eagle Ave., on the west bank of Reservation and Leonard Krieger Canalway Canalway Byway. the Flats. The Byway comes up out of the Flats Center; and the other up Warner Rd. hill to Mill In addition to the Ohio & Erie Canal via Old River Rd., Center St. and the Creek Falls and History Center (once a honey- Scenic Byway and the Amish Country Byway, Washington Ave. hill, turns left onto W. 25th St., moon spot for couples who hadn’t the means to the other three Federal byways in Ohio are: and immediately passes St. Malachi Church. go to Niagara Falls). They can also head to Historic National Road - Ohio (228 mile While the Ohio & Erie Canal did original- Broadway Ave. to the Metroparks’ Garfield Park section of the National Road passing through ly end in the Flats, this segment of the Ohio & Reservation and Nature Center. central Ohio); Erie Canal Scenic Byway doesn’t follow the Or they can immediately turn south onto course of the Canal. Instead it follows what was Canal Rd. just before the Granger Rd. hill. originally a southbound Indian trail which Canal Rd. turns into Valley View Rd., and, after branched off the Indians’ “Lake Trail” (now a turn onto Chaffee Rd., and East Aurora Rd. of yesterday’s cemetery with its Detroit Ave.). (Rt. 82), the Ohio and Erie Canalway Scenic individual above-ground monuments The Indians traveled on the Lake Trail to Byway turns onto Riverview Rd. in the and magnificent landscaping. The peace and get from the area which is present-day Erie, Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Riverview Rd. solitude of such a setting Pennsylvania to the area which is present-day turns into Merriman Rd, and that is how a per- was always comforting and reassuring. Detroit, Michigan. They had a pow-wow/gath- son can drive to Akron without using a freeway. ering space where the intersection of W. 25th St. The Ohio & Erie Canal Scenic Byway is There is still such a place and Detroit Ave. is now. 110 miles long in each direction. It passes with ample space available Following the route of the original Indian through four Ohio counties – Cuyahoga, trail/later stagecoach route, the Ohio & Erie Summit, Stark and Tuscarawas. As it works its Riverside Cemetery is now in its Canal Scenic Byway continues south on W. 25th way south of Cleveland, some of the towns/for- second century of serving Cleveland area St./US 42, past the West Side Market and the mer towns through which the Byway passes residents of all faiths. Choice exit and entrance ramps to I-90, MetroHealth owe (owed) their existence/prosperity to the selections are available in either our Medical Center, the exit and entrance ramps to Canal’s presence – Boston (1811); Jaite (1905 - traditional sections where personal I-71, and Riverside Cemetery. In Brooklyn not!); Kendall (1812); Brandywine (1814); planting and above-ground memorials are Centre, just past I-71, W. 25th St. becomes Pearl Peninsula (1834); Everett; Akron (1825); permitted... as well as our flat headstone Rd. Barberton (1891 - not!); Clinton (1816); Canal memorial park sections. The Scenic Byway continues south over Fulton (1826); Massillon (1826); Navarre the Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge which separates (1834); Bolivar; Zoar (1817); Dover (1806); and Our 1876, Nationally Registered the neighborhoods of Brooklyn Centre and Old New Philadelphia (1804). William R. Halley Chapel, Brooklyn, passes Wildlife Way which leads to Sites along the way – or just slightly out of is available for all types of services the main Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the way – include: the Ohio & Erie Canal RainForest entrance, and turns left onto Towpath Trail; the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Specially designated areas for Broadview Rd. Although at this point the Scenic Railroad tracks and trains; Metroparks babies and youths, and an Urn Garden Byway departs from following US 42, it is still Brecksville Reservation and Nature Center; including Columbaria for cremated remains following the old Indian trail. Brandywine Falls in Sagamore Hills; the At W. Schaaf Rd., the Ohio & Erie Canal Stanford Hostel north of Peninsula; the Interest-free payment plans available for Scenic Byway makes another left turn, again Peninsula Train Depot; the Cuyahoga Valley pre-need purchases. still following the old Indian Trail through pres- National Park’s restored buildings and two visi- ent-day Brooklyn Hts. (the one-time Office Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 4 pm [email protected]

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Art House Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Boathouse Scholastic Book Fair - Clifford the Big Steamship William G. Mather Museum - 3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556 West Dr., HinckleyLake 216-206-1000 RedDog & Geronimo Stilton. Tues., Aug. 17th Working Great Lakes freighter; restored. 1925- www.arthouseinc.org - Sun., August 22nd; 10 am - 4 pm. built Mather from stem to stern huge cargo Voyageur Canoe Paddle - Sat., Aug. 7th, 11 Museum hours - Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun., 10 am - holds, brass & oak pilot house, elegant guest All Ages Family Open Studios - 3rd Sat. of am; 12:30, 2 & 3:30 pm. Individuals, families 5 pm; Wed. & Fri., 10 am - 9 pm. Closed Mon. quarters & 4-story engine room. August hours: every month; 1- 3 pm. Make individual pieces & groups. Paddle a 34-ft. canoe, sing & hear Mon- - Sun., 11 am - 5 pm. General admission of family art works. Each month has a theme; tales & adventures of fur trade men of long Cleveland Museum of Art includes NASA Glenn Visitor Center, adult Art House provides materials. Children must ago. Fee $5, registration required, call 216- 11150 East Blvd $9.95; youth 2 - 18, $7.95; senior 65 & over, be accompanied by an adult. Visit website for 206-1000. 216-421-7340 www.clemusart.com student or military (w/ID,) $8.95. other programs or more info. Free admission Cleveland Metroparks Hinkley Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Thru Jan 3rd., 2011 CMNA Kids Online Activities Brooklyn Memorial UMC Reservation Ledge Pool & Recreation Area -- “Strange Matter”a dozen hands-on exhibits 2607 Archwood Ave. 1151 Ledge Rd. between State & Kellog Rds. clemusart.com/kids. which allow a close encounter with amazing 440-331-8111 world of materials science. Cleveland Museum of Natural History Brooklyn Centre Naturalists kids classes - www.clevelandmetroparks.com Every Sat., 10:30 am - 12:30 pm; children age 1 Wade Oval Dr. 216-231-4600 NASA Glenn Visitor Center has relocated www.cmnh.org 10 & older. Each week children explore nature Dive-In Movie lll: Monsters vs. Aliens. Fri., to Great Lakes Science Center. Free general Museum - Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Wed. through art, music & science. Activities August 13th, 8 pm; free. admission to NASA Glenn & the Science include nature walks, building bird feeders & until 10 pm; Sun., noon – 5 pm. $10, adults; Center on Tuesdays to youth 18 & under or any houses, painting & drawing, making rain sticks 2010 swimming season runs thru Sun., Aug. $8, ages 7-18, college students with IDs & sen- student up to the 12th grade accompanied by & drums & much more. Call 216-351-0254 22nd. Pool Hours - 11 am - 7 pm. Daily fees iors 60 yrs. or older; $7, children ages 3-6; an adult. Regular admission ranges from $7.95 for more info. to use the pool -- adults, 12 & over, $4.50; free for age 2 & under. Wed. evening admis- - $9.95 a person. Free admission for members. children 6-11, $3.50; children 5 & under, free; sion, $6 after 5 pm; Tues. & Thurs., 3-5 pm, seniors 62 & over, free. children 12 & under admitted free. Hale Farm & Village Brookside Reservation Learn to swim program: $30 per session 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath Brookside Valley Event Site 2010 Target Free First Thursdays - Free admis- 330-666-3711 www.wrhs.org/halefarm with season pass; $50 all others. Call 440-331- sion on first Thurs. of each month thru Mar., 2011. John Nagy Blvd, off the Ridge Rd. entrance 8111 for more info. 216-206-1000 Explore permanent exhibits & watch outdoor gal- Fun on the Farm, one-hour, pre-school pro- Pool party packages - special reserved area leries where owls, bobcats, otters & more are busy grams, August schedule: 6th - Jack & the 2010 Brookside Lawnchair Concert Series - with picnic tables for up to 3 hours; Parties all year. Free admission does not apply to school Beanstalk; 13th - Drum, Fife & Civil War Life; Fri., Aug. 27th, 8 pm; Erie Heights Brass must have at least 10 people. Call 440-331- or other groups. other programs or special 20th - Horsing Around; 21st - Horsing Ensemble (classical and contemporary); free. 8111 to schedule a party or request pricing on exhibits. Around; 27th - Frogs, Friends & Flowers. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. food packages. Craft, story, a snack & a visit to a farm site. Cleveland Public Library, Brooklyn Members: $8 per child; 1 adult free. Non- Children’s Museum of Cleveland Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run 3706 Pearl Rd. 216-623-6920 members: $10 per child; 1 adult free. 10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-5437 Reservation - Wallace Lake, Berea Additional adults: $5 each. Ages 2 - 6. www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org 440-331-8111 Play and Learn! – Every Fri., 10-11 am. Join Programs: Fri., 10 am & 1 pm. Reservations other caregivers & toddlers; have fun with Safety Expo & Ice Cream Social - Sat., Jul. required; call or email for more info. Hours: Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Exhibit books & learning toys. 31st, 1 - 5 pm. Free ice cream & fun. Increase Preschool Story Time – Every Fri., 11–11:30 areas close 15 min. prior to Museum closing. safety awareness;meet local response agencies. Civil War Encampment - Sat. & Sun., Aug. Cost - $7, children age 1 - 12; $6, adults & am. Stories & songs for children ages 3-5. Call 14th & 15th, 10 am - 5 pm. Music from the for specific program requests/more info. children 13 & over; free, under 11 months. Frostville Museum Drums of August; Re-enactors - tents, Rocky River Reservation Abraham Lincoln historical interpreter, re-cre- City of Cleveland Outdoor Pool & Spray Basin Cleveland Public Library, South Brooklyn ated Civil War battle. Admission: $10, 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted 4303 Pearl Rd. 216-623-7067 Division of Recreation 216-664-2561 440-779-7761 adults/seniors; $5, children (age 3-12). Summer Outdoor Pools: Loew Park - 4741 W. Western Reserve Historical Society members Juried Arts & Crafts Festival - Sun., Aug., Preschool Storytime - Every Tues., 10:30 - 11 32nd St.; Meyer Pool - 3266 W. 30th St.; 8th, 10 - 4 pm; Art, music & nature. Buildings & children 2 & under - free. Special 2-day War Lincoln Park - 1200 Starkweather Ave.; am. Interactive stories, rhymes, songs & other Pass available at discounted rate. will be open to the public at this free event. activities for children ages 3-5. Call to register. Halloran Park - 3550 W. 117th St. Food & beverage available for a fee. Open now through the second weekend in Play and Learn! - Every Thurs., 11- 12 pm. Hale Farm & Village Garden Tours - August Join other caregivers & toddlers. Have fun Aug., Wed. thru Sun., noon - 7:30 pm. Rocky River Nature Center 19th & 28th. Ride on the Cuyahoga Valley with a variety of books & learning toys & Scenic Railroad to Hale Farm & Village in Rocky River Reservation 24000 Valley make new friends. Call to register. Cleveland Metroparks - Beach Swimming Pkwy., North Olmsted 440-734-6660 Bath. Guided tour includes historically recreat- areas open now through Sun., Aug. 15th. ed gardens inc. pioneer garden, kitchen garden, Full Moon Adventure - Tues., Aug. 24th, Cuyahoga Valley National Park 8:30- 9:30 pm. Adults & families. The woods dye garden, herb garden & ornamental garden Huntington Beach, Huntington Reservation, Canal Visitor Center, 7104 Canal Rd, featuring 19th century heirloom varieties of come alive at night. Discover sights & sounds intersection of Canal & Hillside Rds, Valley View. Bay Village; open 11 am - 9 pm. of nocturnal wildlife. fruits, vegetables, flowers & trees. Tickets inc. Open year round, daily, 10 am - 4 pm; free. train ride to Hale Farm, boxed lunch & guided Hinckley Lake, Hinckley Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo tours. Visit www.cvsr.com for reservations. Hinckley Township; open 11 am - 7 pm. Cuyahoga Valley National Park 3900 Wildlife Way 216-661-6500 Happy Days Lodge clemetzoo.com University Circle Inc. Wallace Lake, Mill Stream Run Reservation, 500 West Streetsboro Rd (SR 303) Wade Oval Wednesdays - University Circle Berea; open 11 am - 7 pm. Paddle boat rental Flutter - now thru Sun., Sept. 12th. Hundreds Peninsula 330-657-2909 ext. 119 Now thru August 25th available. of free-flying butterflies from South America, Free concerts, 6 - 9 pm. Wide variety of live Africa & Asia. Visitors might also meet butter- Year round, daily, 10 am - 4 pm; free. Some park music. Shop local artists, eat & relax in the Cleveland Metroparks Big Creek fly keeper or see butterfly cocoons; free with areas close at dusk; remaining areas open 24 hours. beer & wine garden. Extended hours, special Reservation -New Lake to Lake Trail Zoo admission. events & discounted admissions. Visit www.uni- 2.4 miles of paved trail - boardwalk that con- Grand Pacific Junction versitycircle.org or call 216-707-5033. Dinosaurs - now through Sun., Sept. 12th. 18 Mill St & Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls nects Lake Isaac to Lake Abram. Now thru life -sized, robotic dinosaurs that look, move & Dec. 1st, enjoy half day adventure on self-led 440-235-9277 Sunday, August 8th roar like the real thing. Go face to face with a Heritage Days “Best of the West” - Thurs., tour of four different sites: Lake Abram 20-foot T-rex. $1 in addition to regular Zoo The FEST Trailhead & Pre-Historic Play Pit, Hickox Aug 19th - Sun., Aug 22nd. Thurs. - kick-off The FEST, 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe (on the admission; free for Zoo members & children parade, 6:30 pm. Thurs. & Fri., city wide Cemetery, Fowles Marsh Trailhead & Lake under 2. grounds of the former Borromeo Seminary); Isaac Trailhead. Great for all ages. At each stop garage sale. Fri. - Kids Day. Sat. & Sun. - Free, one-day Catholic family festival featuring pull car into parking space & tune into 1620 The Scoop on Poop - now thru Sun., Sept. Cowboy show, artS & crafts show; music live music, games & activities for children, teens AM to listen for fun facts & interesting stories. 12th. Learn about what animals leave behind throughout the day. Lots of family activities, & families; food; parking & shuttle busses. Main For maps or directions to help locate “Hear through fun & informative interactive displays food & entertainment; free. Call Lora , 440- stage schedule: 12 pm - local Christian music; Here” sites visit www.clevelandmetroparks inside Zoo’s Administration Building; free 427-0094, for more info. 12:30 pm - His Name High; 1:10 pm - State of .com or call 216-635-3200. with Zoo admission. Isaac; 1:40 pm - Brooke Barrettsmith; 2:35 pm - Great Commission Christian Church Matt Maher; 3:55 pm - the Afters; 5:10 pm -. Cleveland Metroparks Garfield Park Professor Wylde’s Animal Show - now thru 3232 W. 25th St. 216-269-0223 Real Music Winner, 'State Fair'; 6 pm - Nature Center 11350 Broadway Ave. Thurs., Sept. 30th; free with Zoo admission. Free childrens movie - 5 - 12 years, Sat., Aug. Newsboys; 8 pm - Mass. Day ends with awesome 216-341-3152 Daily, 11:30 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm in Zoo’s 14th, noon. Free popcorn; parents welcome. fireworks display. Complete schedule of events on Bug City - Sat., Aug. 14th, 11 am - 4:30 pm. Amphitheater. website, www.thefest.us. Great Lakes Science Center Free! All ages. Visit Jungle Bob, enjoy deli- Photo Safari 2010 - now thru Mon., Nov. 1st; cious treats from Chef Gene White in Culinary 601 Erieside Ave. 216-694-2000 10 am - 5 pm. Take your best shot & enter it in www.GreatScience.com Bugstitute. Tour Bug House to view wide vari- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's annual photo con- ety of bug exhibits from Ohio to Africa. Live test; open to all photographers. Prizes awarded music at Art District. Learn about bugs from for best photos in each category; a "Best of Dr. Insecta, or ride Bug City's "Bug Express" Show" winner also selected. Junior amateur train - $1/person. Experience Bug SafariLand photographers ages 2-11 may enter Zoo's Photo & enjoy Mealworm 500, great bug hunt, ant Safari contest, too. trail & storytelling. Stop by B&B area to view a variety of butterflies & bee exhibits; visit The Children's Museum of Cleveland Buggywood for bug bingo & puppets shows. 10730 Euclid Ave. Children can obtain passports to be stamped at 216-791-7114 a variety of learning activity stations on their www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org Bug City tour. After filling their passports, kids can receive a key to Bug City. Bug City Grossology - Child-Only Workshop - Sat., parade, 1 pm. Aug. 7th, 12:30 - 1:30 pm. $10/child workshop fee; registration required. AMPOL HALLS Sunday Rent Open Sunday 2 CLEAN MODERN HALLS al Air Conditioned Kitchen Facilities Ample Parking AVAILABLE FOR: Seating Capacity Up To 350 People WEDDINGS MEETINGS Minutes from I-480 I-71 - I-90 GROUP SEMINARS Ask About Reduced Weekday Rates & Hourly Rates BROADVIEW HEIGHTS 303 E. Royalton Rd. TRADE SHOWS 4737 PEARL ROAD Located in Wellpointe Pavilion, Ste 202 DANCES Just North of Brookpark Rd. PARMA 5625 Ridge Rd. 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Senior Citizen Resources (SCR) during Center hours. Call 216-704-6818 to Friday & Saturday, August 13th & 14th needed. Tables $10 each. Contact Cathy- (Must be 60 and over ) 216-749-5367 make arrangements for other times. Rummage Sale 440-979-1804. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2928 Scranton Book Club - Call 216-749-5367 to register. Wednesdays, August 4th & 18th Rd., Fri., 9 am - 5 pm & Sat., 9am - 3 pm. Sunday, August 29, 2010 Senior Meeting Cookbook Kickoff Chair Volleyball - Estabrook; Wed. & Thurs., Sunday, August 15 St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Mary Queen of Peace, parish center, 4423 10:30 am; Deaconess-Krafft; Fri., 10:45 am. Rd., upstairs; noon. Aug., 4th - bring brown Blessing of Flowers for the Pearl Rd. Potluck & recipe turn-in for parish bag lunch; beverage provided; play Mexican Feast of the Assumption Craft Classes - Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 - 11:30 cookbook; 1 - 3 pm. Call 216-749-2323 for train, a dominoes game. Aug., 18th - free Mary Queen of Peace, 4423 Pearl Rd., after am; Deaconess-Krafft. more info. lunch provided; a members of the Ohio 8:30 & 11:00 am Masses. Call 216-749-2323 Crochet Klatch - Tues., 9:30 - 11:30 am; Consumer Council will make a presentation for more info. Estabrook. about their resources to help the community Everyone invited. Tuesday, August 20th As I see it... “SCR Strollers” - Walking group, Tues., 10 am; meet at Deaconess-Krafft. Fri., Sat. & Sun., August 6th, 7th & 8th Widows and Widowers Luncheon by St. Leo's Summer Festival St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Pastor Jerry Fun & Games St. Leo the Great Church, 4940 Broadview Rd. Rd., noon. Menu: chopped steak, potato casse- Canasta - Mon. & Wed., 12:30 pm; Casino, kiddie games, raffles, door prizes, role, garlic carrots, salads & desserts. Cost: $3 Deaconess-Krafft. Fruit Bingo -Wed., 10:30 am; Deaconess- entertainment, food & live music. per person. Reserve a place by contacting "For nothing is impossible with God." Krafft. church office -- 351-6499. Bring a friend! Luke 1:37 N.I.V. Friday, August 6 While running a race, a young man Horse Racing for Fun - Fri., 10:30 am, First Friday Mass & Confessions Sunday, August 22nd found himself falling farther and farther Deaconess-Krafft. Mary Queen of Peace, 4423 Pearl Rd., lower Mary Queen of Peace Parish Picnic behind his competitors. His friends tried to church, 8 pm. Call 216-749-2323 for more info Parish grounds, 4423 Pearl Rd. 11 am Mass Pinochle Playing - Tues. & Fri., 12:15 pm; cheer him on from the sidelines, but to no Deaconess-Krafft. with Bishop Roger Gries; 12 - 3 pm parish pic- Sunday, August 8th nic. Call 216-749-2323 for more info. avail. Then suddenly, as his lips began to Thursday, October 14th Healing Mass & Reception for Catholics move, he picked up speed. To the amaze- Sugarcreek Amish Trip - Cost: $72; call 216- ment of the spectators, he passed all the 749-5367 for more info. Displaced by Church Closings Wednesday, August 25th St. Colman Church, 2007 W. 65th St., 1 pm. Casino Trip to Rivers Casino other runners, one by one, and won the race. Tuesday, August 10th Fr. Bob Begin, celebrant. Fellowship in Mary Queen of Peace Church, 4423 Pearl Rd.; Exhausted but elated, he received a Holden Arboretum - Cost: $4; call 216-749- church hall, 2-3 pm. Please bring new items $26 per person. Leave 9 am; arrive at Casino, blue ribbon and congratulations from the 5367 for more info. to donate to St. Malachi Center's daily shower noon. Each person will receive a bonus. Back coach. As friends surrounded him, one said, home -- 9 pm. Features over 3000 slots, video program: white socks for men & women; t- ?We could see your lips moving; what were CHURCH NOTES shirts for men, size l-3x; briefs for men & poker, progressives & table games. Call Julia, 216-351-9970, for more info. you mumbling?? women, size m-2x; large cans of spray deodor- The young man replied, ?Oh, I was Every Second Sunday ant. Contact: Joan Daly, 440-333-1755, for Free Meal after Sunday Service more info. All welcome to attend. Thru Saturday, August 28th talking to God. I told him 'Father, you pick The Great Commission Christian Church, 3232 Women & Spirit:Catholic Sisters in America 'em up and I'll put 'em down!'? W. 25th St. Service 10:30 am., children’s Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Mon., Tues., Wed., August 9th, 10th, 11th When we live our lives the way God church available. Everyone welcome. 216- Richmond Rd., Beachwood. Touring national Vacation Bible School commands us to do, and we believe that the 269-0223. exhibit about the 250-year history of U.S. The Great Commission Christian Church, nuns, inc. artifacts, photos & videos about the Lord will help us, we then are in a position 3232 W. 25th St., 5 - 12 years old; noon - 2:30 Every Tuesday and Thursday schools, hospitals & social service organiza- to know what the apostle Paul knew: ?I can tions they built. Call 216-593-0575 or visit Manna from Heaven Outreach Center pm. Fun, games, prizes & free lunch. Call do everything through Him who gives me www.maltzmuseum for museum hours, direc- Inside Fruitful in a Desert Place Ministry, 4490 Pastors Kevin & Lois at 216-269-0223. strength.? (Philippians 4:13 N.I.V.) tions & cost of admission. Visit www.wome- Pearl Rd, 2 - 6 pm. Free giveaway of diverse Saturday, August 14th nandspirit.org for more info about the exhibit; necessities such as clothes, food & toys; also Flea Market counseling, support groups, career develop- Jerry Madasz is the Pastor at Mary Queen of Peace, 4423 Pearl Rd., lower Saturday, August 28th ment programs & youth drama club that meet St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, parking lot, 11 am - 3 pm; $15 per spot with Rummage/Craft/Bake every 4th Saturday, 3 - 5 pm. Accepting don- 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner of Pearl & Memphis) aions of household items (plates, cups, silver- table; $10 without table. Call 216-749-2323 Brooklyn Trinity United Church of Christ, ware, appliances, linen, towels, curtains, etc.) for more info. 8720 Memphis Ave. 9 am - 3 pm. Crafters Our Churches Welcome You

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ANGLICAN EVANGELICAL NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN Church of the Four Winds Westside Anglican Fellowship Grace Church Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) Sunday Worship: 10:00 am. (Cafe Oasis following) 4316 Pearl Rd. Pastor Leslie Elston, 216-659- 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. 2607 Archwood Ave. (Worship Brooklyn Memorial UMC) 9957. Worship service, (Sabbath) Sat., 12 Father David Smith, Jr. Holy communion, 2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St. Phone: 216-741-8331 - Rev. Adrienne Lloyd Sun., 1 pm. Coffee fellowship following serv- Phone: 216-661-8210 noon. Every 3rd Fri.; 7pm. Shabbat. celebration, teaching, fellowship Sun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 10:15 am ice. 440-871-6201 (St. Barnabas office) Email: [email protected] Parking at Busch Funeral Home ww.clevelandAnglican.com Pastor: Jeff Doeringer & Charlie Collier http://churchofthefourwinds.org BAPTIST Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research LUTHERAN 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. SWENDENBORGIAN Broadview Baptist Church Dr. Martin Luther Ev. Lutheran Church Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net Swedenborg Chapel 4505 Broadview Rd. Pastor: Rev. Brent 4470 Ridge Rd. Phone: 216-749-5585 Pastor Sun.: 11 am - 1 pm, Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. 4815 Broadview Rd, Phone: 216-351-8093 Richards, Asst. Pastor: Dr. John Wood. David W. Bennett. Sunday worship, All invited & encouraged to attend! Pastor: Rev. Ron Brugler Phone 216-351-8414 or 216-431-3515. Sun. Traditional service 9 am. Praise service Sun. Worship: 11am, adult class Sun., 10 am School: 9:45 am. Sun. Worship: 11 am. Wed. 10:30 am. Sunday school, 10:30 am. The Great Commission Weddings & Baptisms - 216-351-8093 Night Bible Study: 7 pm www.LutheransOnline.com/DMLChurch. Christian Church A place to find love and acceptance. http://broadview-baptist-church.org 3232 W. 25th St. Phone:216-269-0223 website: broadview-baptist-church.org Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. Pastors Lois & Kevin Wolf 5801 Memphis Ave. Phone: 216-741-8230 Sun. morning worship 10:30 am. Tues. bible UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Bethel Free Will Baptist Church Pastors Bela Berhardt & Jan Paulus. Sunday study 7 pm. thurs. Ministry school 7 pm. 3354 Fulton Rd. Phone: 216-631-9199 Worship 10 am. Archwood U.C.C. Rev. Freddie Ray, 216-355-2137. Sun. School: ORTHODOX WESTERN RITE 2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060 10 am. Service: 10:30 am, Sun. evening Immanuel Lutheran Church Rev. Stephen Adams, Interim Pastor Scranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511 service: 6 pm. Thurs. evening Bible Study, 7 St. Patrick of Ireland Church Sunday: 11 am (ASL Interpreted) Nursery pm. Good gospel singing & preaching Pastor: Rev. Horst Hoyer & Rev. John Hoyer 4208 Newark Ave.(behind St. Brendan House) German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am Phone: 216-939-9186 Pastor: Bishop Simeon provided ages 1-5. Children's Sunday school Anderson. Divine Services : Sun. 9 am.Coffee & 11:15 am Multicultural Open & Affirming. City View Bible Fellowships Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church www.archwooducc.org Pastors Ken Dockery & Bill Taylor fellowship following service. 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) Daily morning prayer 9 am., Evening 7 pm. Phone: 216-544-1684. www.cityviewbc.org. Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. “Come study the Bible with us” Individual Sunday Worship 10:20 am Sat. 5:15 pm. Rev. Dr. Lee Holliday or group studies. POLISH NAT’L CATHOLIC Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Coffee, 8:30 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Harmony Baptist Church St. James Lutheran Church St. Mary’s Church Nursery with adult supervision 4020 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn, Pastor: David 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Corner Broadview & Wexford, Parma Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am Wojnarowski. Phone. 216-351-3740 Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman Sun. Worship: 8 & Pastor: Rev. Roman Misiewicz Sunday Worship: 11am & 6 pm. 10:30 am / Sat. Serv: 5 pm. Sun School & Bible Phone: 216-741-8154 Brooklyn Trinity U.C.C. Sunday School: 9:45 am; Wed. Prayer 7 pm Class: 9:15 am. Website: stjamescleve.com Sunday Masses: 9 am English, 11 am Polish 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 Sunday School: 10:00 am St. Mark Lutheran Church Pastor: Sue Tamilio Sunday School & Worship: 10:30 am BYZANTINE CATHOLIC 4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545 ROMAN CATHOLIC Pastor: Stephen Schrum. Sun. Worship: 10:15 St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church am, Sat. - 5 pm. Sun School & Adult Bible Study, Church of St. Leo The Great St. Luke’s U.C.C. 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 9 am. Elementary School: grades K - 8 4940 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-1006 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner Memphis Ave.) Pastor: Very Rev. Steven Koplinka Pastor: Fr. Russ Lowe Phone: 216-351-4422 Father Deacon: Joseph Hnat, 216-233-4118. Unity Lutheran Church Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 am, 10 am & 12 noon Pastor: Gerald Madasz Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, 4542 Pearl Rd. 216-741-2085. Rev. Peeter Pirn Sunday Worship: 10:15 am 11 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet Worship Service: 9:30 am. Sunday school & Mary Queen of Peace Phone: 216-749-4504 Adult study: 11am. www.unity-lutheran.org 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 UNITED METHODIST School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 Preschool/Day Care - Headstart/Vouchers. Pastor: Father Douglas Brown Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8:30 & 11 am. Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church CHARISMATIC NON-DENOMINATIONAL Weekday Masses: Mon- Sat 8 am. www.maryqop.org 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 Pastor: Rev. Paul Wilson Good News Ministires Church Circle of Inner Light Spiritual Community 4815 Broadview Rd. Swedenborg Chapel. 216- St. Thomas More Church Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am 3705 West 36th. (W. 36th & Mapledale Ave.) Coffee Hour: 11 am. Wed. Bible Study: 9:30 am. Phone:216-398-4913 398-7743. Ministers, Rev. Virginia Collins 4170 N. Amber Dr. Phone: 216-749-0414 Spiritualist services, prayer & healing circle, Pastor: Rev. William G. Bouhall. Free hunger meal Thursdays: 6 pm Pastor: Ernie Green. Sunday Worship, 11 am http://www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc TV - Tues. 6:30 pm. Ch.21- 9 pm Ch. 26. study classes, ceremonies (marriage, memori- Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8am , 10 am & 12 noon. Fri. 6:30 pm, Ch 21 Time Warner Channel. al, etc.) Life coaching, Yoga. www.circle- Confessions: Sat. 3 - 4 pm. ofinnerlight.com [email protected] Weekday Masses: M, W & F 7 am, T & Th. 8:15 am AUGUST 2010 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11 SERVICE DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED

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3505 East Royalton Rd. Broadview Hts. Ohio 44147 440)526-5700 PAGE 12 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS AUGUST 2010 Brooklyn Centre Naturalists again sponsor Riverside Cemetery tour by Gloria Ferris rapher (Ken Wohlgemuth). The tour ended at cookies as they lis- Brooklyn Centre Naturalists the Victorian Chapel where James Curtiss tened to the sweet (retired voice of Joy Parrish After a one year hiatus due to health Riverside accompanied by the issues for two of the Brooklyn Centre General strumming of her gui- Naturalists (BCN), the annual Riverside Manager Bill tar. The tour again Cemetery Tour came back healthier than Halley) related helped to fatten the before its sabbatical. Sharon Martyn, the how the ceme- BCN coffers so that director and event leader, chose the Cemetery's tery came to be. they can continue original November, 1876 dedication as this Many (left) “anonymous photographer”and their quest to become year's theme. stayed long (right) “President Rutherford B. Hayes” the first urban neigh- Local busi- after their tour borhood to become a Reutenik nesspeople, (Rick Nicholson) greeted them with was finished to National Wildlife elected offi- a "Sorry; sold out of celery early" as he told sip lemonade Community. “Martin Reutenik” cials, and him how his greenhouse designs revolution- and nibble on neighbors put ized truck farming. Moving on, John Ackley “Anna Coffinberry” Photos by Gloria Ferris on the cos- (Roger Bundy, Jr.) explained how he had sur- tumes of yes- veyed the acreage to form the cemetery. Ida teryear's dig- Tinnerman (Marge Pauls) and Anna nitaries to Coffinberry (Pastor Pam Buzalka) related the THEATER NOTES paint a pic- special places that their families held in our ture of how community's history. that long ago Rounding the Commemoration Circle, the tour Cleveland Public Theatre/STEP (Summer Theatre Enrichment Program) day may have stopped to hear Rutherford B. Hayes, US “Arts in August” free events looked. President- Harmody Park Lincoln Park, Tremont South Hills Dr. & Irving Ave. (left) “John Ackley”and Event elect, (Tim Bring blankets, cushions or lawn chairs. (right) “Josiah Barber” goers were Ferris) explain Picnic suppers welcome. Sat., Jul. 31st, 7 pm; “Song of the Seekers”. why he greeted by Karl Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Germaine, a magician (David Boyce, a present stopped to Sat., Jul. 31st & Sun., Aug. 1st; 7 pm. Sat. - Near West Theatre day magician) and his sidekick, an unidentified plant a tree at “Titus Andronicus”; Sun. - “Merry Wives of St. Patrick’s Club Building, 38th & Bridge Pinkerton (Greg Cznadel). Josiah Barber the cemetery Windsor”. (Visit www.cleveshakes.org for Ave. (Cleveland Councilman Brian Cummins) wel- on his way to other locations.) 216-961-6391 www.nearwestteatre.org comed guests wearing Victorian attire appro- Washington “RENT - School Edition” priate for the times. As the groups strolled with his per- Cleveland Public Theatre/STEP sonal photog- (Summer Theatre Enrichment Program) Now - Sun., Aug. 8th; Thurs., Fri., Sat. cur- down Riverside's curved pathway, Martin “Ida Tinnerman” Fri., Aug. 6th, 7 pm; “Song of the Seekers”, an tain time - 7:30 pm; Sun. - 3 pm. Cast of 37 original work based on “The Little Clay Cart”. teens. Tickets: $8 - adults; $6- age 12 and (Visit www.cptonline.org for other locations.) under. Star Seat tickets - $20.

Community Potluck Playhouse Square Center & Band Performance 1501 Euclid Ave. 216-241-6000 Tues., Aug. 10th, 7 pm; “Cats on Holiday” (country, Cajun & blues band). www.playhousesquare.com OBCDC’s guide to: “Phantom of the Opera” Outdoor Ballet Now thru Sun., Aug. 22nd; Allen Theatre. 32 Fri., Aug. 20th & Sat., Aug 21st, 7:30 pm; performances, priced from $10 to $87.50, plus FUN SUMMER EVENTS “Verbs Ballet”. handling charge, a seat. Call box office or order online. August 3rd - National Night Out Cassidy Theatre Too many other touring shows to list; visit 6200 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights website for dates & times. Also look for Against Crime. Steelyard Commons, 440-842-4600 www.cassidytheatre.com “Smart Seat” icons; some shows have limited 5 - 9 p.m. “Squabbles” number of high balcony seats for $10 each and Fri., Sat., Sun., Aug 13th - 29th; Fri., Sat. cur- lower seats for $20 each (plus handling August 6th - 18 & Over Pool Party tain time - 8 pm; Sun. - 3 pm. Tickets: $15 - charge). & Pot Luck dinner 7 p.m. - Movie adults; $14 - students & seniors. Under the Stars - And the Winner Is ... 9 p.m., Loew Park.

August 27th - Old Brooklyn/Brooklyn Centre Community Potluck Picnic, 6 p.m. - Movie - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. For more information call Special craft with Art House. Lori Peterson Brookside Reservation. 216-459-1000