January 2013 Volume 34 Number 11 www.oldbrooklynconnected.com Brooklyn Centre’s Reed Park closed for now Southfield Ave. wins holiday lighting contest

by Robyn Sandys need to be raised. The City will be using a [email protected] portion of the $375,000 held for redevelop- ment of the park for this purpose. In addi- Approximately 75 people who live tion, funds will be sought from the Ohio close by the 12.5 acre W.C. Reed Park at W.t EPA. The total cost for remediation is 15th St. and Denison Ave. attended a com- approximately $1.5 million.

Photo by Robyn Sandys Officials attending the WC Reed community meeting at St. Barbara's Church on Monday, December 17th from right to left are: Councilman Joe Cimperman at the Photo by Christopher Lohr table; Karen Butler, City Director of Public Health; David Ebersole, Brownfield's by Christopher Lohr vide a free carriage or sled ride (depending Manager with the City's Economic Development Department; John Garbey, consult- [email protected] on conditions) to the residents of the win- ant with Partners Environmental; Michael Cox, City Director of Public Works; and Don Kasych, Capital Projects Office with the Public Works Department. ning street. Old Brooklyn Community The results are in and the winner of the Development Corporation (OBCDC) will be Mr. David Ebersole from the City’s 2012 Winter Lighting Contest is Southfield working with residents and Cleveland munity meeting at St. Barbara’s Catholic Economic Development Department stated Ave. Located between Ridge Rd. and W. Carriage to come up with the best time for Church on Monday, December 17th. City of that they will seek Brownfield remediation 63rd St., just north of Memphis Ave., the ride. Questions can be directed to Old Cleveland officials, including the funds from both the State of Ohio and the Southfield Ave. residents demonstrated the- Brooklyn staff at 216-459-1000. Councilman for that area of Brooklyn federal government for this purpose. holiday spirit by having the most houses lit OBCDC thanks the Cleveland Police Centre, Joe Cimperman, initiated the meet- Mr. John Garbey, a consultant with up; they received additional points for the Auxiliary and Second District officers who ing. Partners Environmental, the firm hired to do quality of their decorations. reviewed the Old Brooklyn streets over the As noted in the photograph accompany- the initial testing, stated that the “clean-up Cleveland Carriage had offered to pro- past couple of weeks to determine a winner. ing this article, representatives from various will include the capping of the contaminated departments in the City were also represent- material” in areas that are not already natu- ed. Councilman Brian Cummins also attend- rally capped by being covered by hard sur- New Old Brooklyn welcome signs installed ed the meeting. faces. Many of the residents who spoke had During the meeting it was stated that by Christopher Lohr Funding for the signs was secured from lived in the area for over 50 years. They [email protected] the baseball field with clay on the mound the City of Cleveland's Cityworks program knew some of the history of the site (i.e., was a kind of cap as well. The main areas of and Steelyard Commons Tax Increment when there was some dumping of industrial At the end of December, the first of concern as discussed at the meeting were the Financing funds. Both funding sources are debris possibly as far back as the 1930s to seven new Old Brooklyn neighborhood wel- grassy fields. However one would have to distributed on a competitive basis; Old the 1950s). The area had also been a ravine. come signs was installed on Memphis Ave.; ingest or inhale dust from the contaminated Brooklyn Community Development To the best of everyone’s knowledge who it replaced an old existing damaged sign. dirt in order for it to be an issue. Corporation (OBCDC) submitted proposals was at the meeting, the City acquired the Upon completion, the signs will provide Even though just walking by would not and was approved for funding. land for the Park sometime in the late 1950s. identification for motorists, pedestrians and create exposure, fencing is up at the site, The new signs, in keeping with the Michael Cox the Director of Public cyclists as they make their way into the because they want to ensure that no one recent Old Brooklyn neighborhood brand- Works, stated that their “major intention is to neighborhood at seven important locations. enters the site until after it has been remedi- ing, will feature the blue diamond with white return the park back to being a park after ated. text. Beneath the text for "Old Brooklyn" is mediation issues are completed. The ball A specific timeline to alleviate the "Est. 1814", a tribute to the first settlement field is the area of concern because a low problem and redevelop the Park was not in the area nearly 200 years ago. level of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, given . However, Councilman Cimperman is After the signs are up we encourage or PAH’s (a probable carcinogen) was hopeful that it will be within a year and that anyone in the neighborhood who might found. the City has every intention to fix this issue. notice that a sign has been damaged or van- The levels were slightly elevated above In the near future, information about the dalized to call OBCDC at 216-459-1000. EPA standards for a recreational area. This PAH’s and the process and updates regard- byproduct was found after some testing of ing remediation will be posted on the City’s the soil was conducted at the Park before Public Health web page, www.cleveland- redevelopment of the Park was started. health.org. Or also check the home page for Inside The Before full remediation of the contami- the City of Cleveland. nated parts of the Park can take place funds OBN

Executive Director; Community Spotlight 2 News & Events; Wi-Fi Question 3 Crime Watch; Candice Carmichael ; The Shack; 4 The Town Crier; More Church Openings 5 Commercial News 6

Photo by Christopher Lohr Money Matters; Free Tax Preparation 7 The first new Old Brooklyn neighborhood welcome sign was installed on Memphis. History-New Year’s Traditions; Two signs are to be located on Pearl BC Naturalists 8 Rd., one at the neighborhood's southern Family Fun; Theater Notes 9 boundary and one at its northern boundary. Signs will also be located on Fulton Rd., Senior & Church Notes 10 Memphis Ave., Broadview Rd., State Rd. Classified & Service Directory; New Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation sign at 2339 Broadview Rd. and Valley Rd. Community Meetings 11 PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS JANUARY 2013 From the desk of the West Side Beverage executive director & Deli services Old by Robyn Sandys and Cynthia Cejka, Office Brooklyn 30 years [email protected] Manager for six years). The full-time employees, in Happy New Year! I hope everyone had order of tenure, who have by Jayme Lucas-Bukszar ates the Cleveland Police officers who stop in a wonderful holiday with family and friends. been with the CDC less than five years are: [email protected] for lunch and check on things. “Thank you Old My teen boys and I once again visited with Sheila Walter, Building Code Compliance Brooklyn,” he exclaims. “I really love this my family in Southern California. Manager; Christopher Lohr, Program West Side Beverage & Deli, 4400 State neighborhood and appreciate the 30 years of I want to start the article this year with Services Coordinator; and Jayme Lucas Rd., has been an Old Brooklyn institution for loyalty.” a hearty and loving thank you to those who almost 30 years. When Gary and Bukszar, Residential/Marketing Manager. are the bread and butter, the heart and soul of Debbie Tulk opened it in 1983, We also have three part-time staff the Old Brooklyn Community Development they started with, “just a couple members -- David Waldman, Program Corporation (OBCDC) -- the staff. They are of coolers and big dreams”. They Services Assistant; Ed Zubek, Wireless the backbone of this organization which has added the deli in 1992, when Assistant; and TJ Oryshkewych, Garden been in existence for just over 37 years. their son Michael graduated and Coordinator. (TJ works part of the year at They help to keep this area safe and to build started learning the business; the Ben Franklin Community Garden.) I prosperity. their daughter Rachel Tulk has will be reaching my sixth year as the also been in the business since The Old Brooklyn News has been pro- Executive Director this coming April. 1992. Mike has been the owner viding news and information about Old Besides our amazing staff we do have a since 1999, after Gary passed Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre for almost very strong Board of Directors, fifteen in all away in a tragic car accident. 35 years. It’s an incredible resource that is with all but three living in Old Brooklyn. Gary and Debbie located professionally produced and designed by The three non-residents run businesses in their business in Old Brooklyn Sandy Worona, one of our full-time staff the neighborhood. Thank you to all for their because they were born and members who also is involved in many other hard work and dedication to both the CDC raised in the neighborhood. Gary aspects of the CDC, and edited as well as Photo by Jayme Lucas-Bukszar and our service area. grew up on Hood Ave., Debbie partially written by Lynette Filips, a consult- Tamra Giguere, Mike Tulk and Phillip Braine And of course there are all of you are grew up on Brooklyn Ave. and ant. Both have been involved with the news- readers and residents of Old Brooklyn and they raised their family at their paper for over 20 years! former home on W. 61st St. and Memphis Ave. West Side Beverage & Deli supports sev- Brooklyn Centre who provide volunteer You will also notice that many CDC staff According to Mike, their first employee, eral Old Brooklyn Youth League teams and support in a variety of ways from being a members contribute articles to the newspa- whose name was Paul Spidle, “rode his bike assists with events at Mary Queen of Peace member of a block group, the Old Brooklyn per, as well as some neighborhood folks. here every day asking for a job. My parents Church. They also work with as many locally Buzz, the Old Brooklyn Community Plus the business directory has been a finally hired him and he worked here for many owned businesses as possible; they supply Collaborators or simply a concerned resi- mainstay of this community for appproxi- years.” He added with a smile, “We now have party trays for Y’s Guys Bar & Grill and have dent who cares about the neighborhood. mately 23 years. Now known as the Old four great employees.” Mike pointed out that worked with M & W Meats for years. I invite all of you to stop by our office Brooklyn/Brooklyn Centre & City of employee Paul Braine has been working at Mike attributes their business’s success to anytime to meet with our staff to learn more some capacity for West Side Beverage & Deli Brooklyn Business Directory & Service his parents, “My parents taught me to always about what we do and also to see our brand since it opened. do my best and be good to our customer no Guide, it is an incredible resource that would new redesigned conference room that will Mike is proud that West Side Beverage & matter what. I guess their advice was right; not be what it is today without the help of be a “sales center” for our neighborhood. Deli is becoming a third generation family maybe that’s why we have been here for 30 our ad salesman, Tom Sargent. Remember to always check out our business; his son and stepchildren have all years.” In addition to Sandy, half the full-time Facebook page and Twitter to stay up to date worked there, and his mom (Debbie) still Every month West Side Beverage & Deli staff members have been with OBCDC for with what we are planning in Old Brooklyn. makes the lasagna, potato salad, macaroni has daily specials. In January, they are $1.00 over five years and have made a strong and Also learn more about all our programs and salad and ham salad from scratch. He stated, off any sandwich (except corned beef) on unique contribution. They are, in order of activities by looking at our web site, “This business has great sentimental value and Mondays; buy one sandwich, get one half-off tenure -- Barb Spaan, Community Outreach www.oldbrooklynconnected.com. I hope to keep it in the family for years to on Tuesdays; $1 off any pizza on Wednesdays; and Crime Watch Manager (almost six years If you want to stay as up to date as pos- come.” a free can of pop with any sandwich purchase with OBCDC and sixteen years with When asked for a funny or interesting on Thursdays; a free 2-liter bottle of Coke with sible, sign up for our E-Newsletter along Neighborhood Housing Services -- and its story about the West Side Beverage & Deli, the purchase of two pizzas on Fridays; $.50 off with 3,500 other folks in the area by contact- predecessors -- before NHS and OBCDC Mike recalled, “We sold a 10 million dollar lot- a pound or more of deli cheese on Saturdays; ing Jayme at [email protected]. merged); Tom Collins, Commercial tery ticket which was really exciting. The and $.50 off a pound or more of lunch meat on Have a wonderful New Year and a Manager (check out his article on page 6 young man only had enough cash to buy one Sundays. Party trays are also available. peaceful 2013! lottery ticket. How lucky is that!” West Side Beverage & Deli’s phone num- describing his job for the past eleven years); Many of Mike’s childhood friends still ber is 216-741-2560. The business is open live in Old Brooklyn and are West Side seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Beverage & Deli regulars. Mike also appreci- Become a member of Old Brooklyn

2339 Broadview Rd. Community Development in 2013 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS Cleveland, Ohio 44109 The Old Brooklyn News Phone: (216) 459-0135 Become a Member & Invest in Your Community will publish its Fax: (216) 459-1741 February, 2013 issue on ANNUAL RESIIDENTIIAL MEMBERSHIIP Friday, February 1st, 2013 Circulation 12,000 Published Monthly Senior (62+) $10 Senior Couple $20 website: www.oldbrooklyn.com email: [email protected] Name(s): The Old Brooklyn News (OBN) is a monthly publication of Students $10 the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) Address: and is available free of charge within the community boundaries of Individuals $15 Submission Deadlines Brooklyn Centre, Old Brooklyn & City of Brooklyn. The views expressed in the OBN are not necessarily those of its publisher, edi- Couples $25 Display Ads ...... Fri., Jan. 25th tor, staff, or of the board of trustees, officers, or commercial, resi- Phone: dential, institutional or associate members of OBCDC. Classified Ads . . . . . Fri., Jan. 25th Community Organizer $50 Reproduction of published material without the consent of E-mmail: News Releases . . . . .Fri., Jan. 25th OBCDC is prohibited. Advertisers and Agencies assume all legal responsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any and M/C Visa #: Community Leader $100 or more For Information call 216-459-0135 all text published in contracted display, classified or other advertise- Cardholder Name: Liist tallents you woulld liike to vollunteer to E-mail: [email protected] ments. The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and iimprove your communiity. Community Press Association of Greater Cleveland. Expiration Date: Signature: X Your membershiip is tax deductiiblle.. Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Please make checks payable to: Old Brooklyn CDC & mail membership form to: MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to Old Brooklyn CDC 2339 Broadview Rd. Cleveland, OH 44109 www.oldbrooklyn.com 216-459-1000 improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods Jeff Kipp, President John Jenkins, Vice President Theresa B. Martin, Secretary Book Chrobak, Treasurer Become a Member & Invest Robyn Sandys, Executive Director in Your Community Cynthia Cejka, Office Manager Tom Collins, Commercial Manager ANNUAL COMMERCIIAL MEMBERSHIIP Business: David Fox, Real Estate Manager NonProfit/Church $25 Christopher Lohr, Program Services & Wireless Coordinator Contact: Jayme Lucas-Bukszar, Residential Marketing Manager Address: Small Business/Professional $50 Sheila Quealy-Walter, Residential Code Manager Barb Spaan, Outreach Manager Business > 20 employees $100 David Waldman, Program Service Assistant (P/T) Phone: Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBN Advertising & Sales Manager Fax: Bricks & Mortar Member $250 Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every fourth Tues. of E-mmail: the month, 6 - 7:30 pm. OBCDC office (2339 Broadview Rd.,). Meetings open to the public but the Key Stone Member $500 + board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000. Web Link: $10 for Commercial Members Old Brooklyn News Web Address: Cardholder Name: Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager; Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor Type of Service: M/C Visa #: Commercial members will receive a 10% discount on Expiration Date: This month’s OBN writers -- Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips and OBCDC staff all display advertising in the Old Brooklyn News Signature: X: Your membershiip is tax deductiiblle.. OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn- Please make checks payable to: Old Brooklyn CDC & mail membership form to: For more information regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000. Old Brooklyn CDC .2339 Broadview Rd. Cleveland, OH 44109 www.oldbrooklyn.com 216-459-1000 JANUARY 2013 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 NEWS & EVENTS Now - February 14th, 2013 Cleveland Public Library, Martin Luther Cleveland Public Library Fulton Branch, Learning & social skills for kindergarten readi- Tying the Knot: King, Jr. Branch - 28th Annual Dr. Martin 3545 Fulton Rd. Orientation: Tues., Jan. 8th, ness. Certified teachers. Registration fee, $25. Cleveland Wedding Fashions, 1830-1980 Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration, 10 am. Class: Tues. & Thurs., 10 am - 12:30 pm. Class times, 9:20 - 11:20 am. Call 216-741- Western Reserve Historical Society History 11:30 am; free. Estabrook Recreation Center, 4125 Fulton 2280 for more info. Center, 10825 East Blvd. Wedding gowns & Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage - 11am - Rd. Orientation: Tues, Jan. 8th, 1 pm. Class: trousseaus of those who wore them. Exhibit 5 pm; free. Tues. & Thurs., 1- 4 pm. St. Leo the Great Preschool Registration draws exclusively from extensive WRHS Cleveland Public Library South Brooklyn 2012-2013 Costume & Textile Collection; highlights wed- Western Reserve Historical Society - 10 am- Branch, 4303 Pearl Rd. Orientation: Mon., Preschool located at 4940 Broadview Rd. on ding attire worn by Cleveland brides over 150 5 pm; free. Jan. 14th, 10 am. Class: Mon. & Wed., 10 am second floor of St. Leo’s Community Center. years & other wardrobe items (“trousseau”) of Monday, January 28th - 12:30 pm. Licensed by the Ohio Department of Education dresses & lingerie brides brought to marriages. Monday Night at the Movies & operated according to mandated rules & reg- “Forks Over Knives” Cuyahoga County Public Library-Brooklyn ulations. Part-time am & pm classes & full-day Monday, January 7th River's Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr. This Branch, 4480 Ridge Rd. Orientation: Tues., program with option for extended care for 3 & Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society year’s first movie of a thought-provoking Jan. 15th, 9:30 am. Class: Tues. & Thurs., 4 year olds. To be eligible for enrollment, child Independence Civic Center, Willow Room, series, 7 pm. No specific charge, but free will 9:30 am - noon. GED Technology Class: Wed., must be 3 by September 30th. Bring child’s 6363 Selig Blvd., 7:30 pm. CVGS member offerings accepted. Optional discussion fol- 9:30 am - noon. birth certificate & $50 registration fee; regis- Wally Huskonen speaking about “Secrets for tration continues till all classes fill. Contact lowing. Register at www.riversedgecleve- Mon., Jan. 7th, ESOL (English for Speakers Success in Searching the SSDI” (Social school’s director Lisa Mersek, 216-661-5330, land.com. of Other Languages) sessions. Mon. & Fri., 9 - Security Death Index). Also brief history of to schedule appointment or for more info. 11:30 am; adult. Social Security Administration/SSA, how to Tax Volunteer Help Wanted obtain/use Social Security applications for St. Leo the Great School Registration Become a volunteer tax preparer & donate Stop the Hate: Youth Speak Out! genealogical research, delayed birth certificates, 2012-2013 your time to actively participate to improve our Annual Essay Contest studies of given names & SSA on the internet. St. Leo the Great School, 4900 Broadview Rd, local neighborhoods. An hour of your time $100,000 in total scholarships & prizes. Essays Contact president Ron Kraine, 440-838-5743, grades K - 8. Children must be 5 years of age could be worth $5,600 to a low-income family for 6th - 10th graders due Jan. 15th, 2013. or via www.cuyahogagenealogy.org for more on or before Sept. 30th to be eligible for all- & bring millions back to the local economy. Deadline for 11th & 12th graders due Feb. info. day kindergarten. $50 non-refundable registra- Call 216-631-0280 x4124. Kathy Matthews, 23rd. Students encouraged to submit essays tion fee required along with birth & baptismal Program Director, kmatthews@enterprisecom- electronically through official Stop the Hate Wednesday, January 9th certificate. Pick up registration forms from munity.org. www.refundohio.org website. Complete info, current guidelines & Westside Basket Guild school or rectory office. For new students copies of all past winning essays available at St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Free Preparation of Your grades 1-8, copy of most recent report card also www.maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate/contest. Rd., upstairs Gathering Room, 5 pm. Group 2012 Income Tax Return required. Applications for Cleveland had great start in 2012; goal for 2013 is to dou- Cuyahoga County Free Tax Preparation Sites: Scholarship Voucher Program available. Call Pedal for Prizes ble in size. Weave baskets from beginners to For an appointment call 211. Westshore 216-661-2120 with questions or to schedule The Pedal for Prizes committee is looking for advanced; new basket each month. This Neighborhood Family Service Center, 9830 tour of school. destinations for Pedal 2013. If you are a mer- month’s basket -- double-walled red & natural Lorain Ave., Career Center. Tues. & Fri. 5:30 chant or know of a point of interest which basket, 4" at base, then widens to c. 6" at top. -7 pm. & Sat. 9 am - 12 noon. St. Mary Byzantine School Registration would make a good destination for our bicy- Red inside & natural outside; perfect for Southgate Neighborhood Family Service St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Elementary cling event, please let us know. Send your Valentines Day. Cost - $13, due night of class. Center, 5398 ½ Northfield Rd. Maple Heights, School, 4600 State Rd., accepting applications ideas to [email protected]. Let Call Connie, 216-749-7912, or sign up on bul- Career Center. Wed. 5:30 - 8 pm & Sat. 9:30 for preschool - grade 8. Before & after school me know and together we can make Pedal letin board, by Jan. 5th. Supplies to bring when am - 1pm. Bring with you: services available. Local tuition assistance 2013 an outstanding event! weaving -- old towel, bucket, clothes pins, • IRS 2012 W2s & 1099s available to all families; Cleveland Scholarship ruler, pencil, scissors.. • Social Security Cards for all family members & Tutoring vouchers accepted. Updated com- Report Air Quality Complaints • Government issued photo of each person puter lab, interactive Smart Boards in all class- Call anytime to report odors, smoke, open Friday, January 11th signing the return. room, instrumental music & art instructor, ath- burning, or fumes from anywhere in Cuyahoga Tremont ArtWalk • Child Care expense statement including letics & more. Call 216-749-7980 or visit County. To report facility malfunctions, obtain 6 - 10 pm. Visit www.tremontartwalk.org for provider Tax I.D. number. www.smbyz.org for more info. information regarding air quality index, or complete list of locations. • Bank account & routing numbers for direct take part in citizens air monitoring program West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM) deposit of refund. (CAMP), call 216-664-7442 or visit Enrolling for Early Childhood Education. Saturday, January 12th • Form 1099-INT for any checking or savings www.clevelandhealth.org. City of Cleveland Early Head Start, Head Start & Universal Pre- The Near West Family Network interest. Division of Air Quality has worked to protect Kindergarten for children ages birth - age 5. Group of moms committed to raising families www.employment.cuyahogacounty.us Greater Cleveland’s air since 1882. Offers home-based program to meet needs of in the City have created networking opportuni- Cuyahoga County Public Library area families. Free services to eligible families; ty for families as well as some programming & Parma-Snow Branch Ozanam Food Pantry also accepts county vouchers. Comprehensive advocacy. Have recently launched a website, Temporary location 1700 Snow Rd. 2145 Broadview Rd. (Broadview Rd. & services to meet educational, health, dental, http://nearwestfamilynetwork.org. Some activ- (in Midtown Shopping Center, next to Marc’s) Searsdale Ave.), Tues., Thurs. & Sat., 10 am - nutritional, social, mental health & any special ities already planned for early 2013. Events 216-661-4240; www.cuyahogalibrary.org 1 pm. Bring photo ID & current piece of mail needs of children. Several program options & include: Sat., Jan. 12th, 10 am, scavenger hunt 9 am - 9 pm, Mon - Thur.; 9 am - 5:30 pm, with correct address. Food & clothing avail- locations. Contact recruitment hotline, 216- at Rockefeller Greenhouse & Sat., Feb. 2nd, Fri. & Sat.; 1 - 5 pm, Sun. able; no charge for either. 961-2997, for more info. 10 am, grade school fair at St. Ignatius High Adult Programs this month -- (Unless School. 25+ public & private schools, that near otherwise noted, registration required.) Mary Queen of Peace School west families could send their kids to invited. Medicare Made Easy - Mon., Jan. 7th, 2 pm. Preschool - Grade 8. Register current or new Brooklyn Hts. student for 2012-13 school year before Mar. Sunday, January 13th Community Center Estate Planning for Everyone - Tues. Jan. 15th & get 1/2 off registration & ticket (one “Pink Smoke Over the Vatican” 225 Tuxedo Avenue 8th, 7 pm. for each child registered) for chance to win Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. XBOX 360 Kinect Bundle. Cleveland Independence. Award-winning documentary Parma Snow Saves Coupon Club, Mon., Scholarship & Tutoring vouchers accepted; relates stories of women seeking priestly ordi- Jan. 14th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm; 2nd Mon. each Join me for Zumba Fitness county vouchers OK for preschool. Stop by for nation in Roman Catholic Church, despite con- month. Class: Monday, 6:30 p.m. a tour or call 216-741-3685, Mon. - Fri., 7:30 troversy & threats of excommunication. Call Karaoke Night With Wii™ - Tues., Jan. Zumba is a Latin inspired aerobic dance. am - 3:30 pm. Visit mqpschool.com or WOC Board member, Alan Klonowski, 216- 15th, 7 pm. Family. Cost $5/class with 5th class ALWAYS free. Facebook page for more info. 334-4021 or email adklonowski@hotmail. com Living a Heart Healthy Lifestyle - Thurs., DITCH THE WORKOUT - JOIN THE PARTY for more info. Jan. 17th, 2 pm. Ready, Set, Grow Preschool MaryAnn Balak 216-337-9220 Located in Brooklyn Heights United Church of Monday, January 21st Book Discussions - Mon., Jan. 21st, 7 pm -- [email protected] Christ, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Ages 3 - 5. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events Faithful Place by Tanya French; Thurs., Jan. University Circle, Inc. will provide free shuttle 31st, 11 am -- Room by Emma Donoghue. buses 11 am - 4 pm to take guests to University Woman's Guide to Money - Mon., Jan. 28th, A Natural Drugless Approach To Health Circle attractions. 7 pm.. The Rink at Wade Oval - Open skate hours Mon, Jan. 21, noon - 5 pm; free. Music of the Civil Rights Movement - Tues., Dr. Adam D. Wysocki The Children's Museum of Cleveland - Jan. 29th, 7 pm. Children's Museum, 10 am - 4:45 pm. Free GED Preparatory Classes Chiropractor Church of the Covenant - A Tribute to the Adults ages 18 & over. Students must attend Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., 10 am; free. orientation to register. 5348 Pearl Rd. Parma, Ohio 44129 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Open Cleveland Public Library Brooklyn Branch, 216-308-2595 House, noon - 5 pm; free. 3706 Pearl Rd. Orientation: Mon., Jan. 7th; 1 pm. Class: Mon. & Wed., 1 - 3:30 pm. Palmer College Graduate Former Parma School Teacher 35 Years Experience OBCDC answers WiFi Question of the Month Question: (from Patricia on W. 52nd St.) You would then plug the antenna/access If I already have a wireless router that I point into the port on your current wireless use to connect to my current internet router that your current internet provider provider, can I still use it to connect to plugs into. The port is sometimes labeled as #800 OldBrooklyn? WAN, or Network or Internet. Answer: You will then be using OldBrooklyn as The answer is yes. You will need a your wireless provider for all of your home wireless antenna/access point that has an computers. Ethernet network cable. The wireless anten- As always, if you need help setting this Expires na/access point would be configured to con- up, we offer free phone support. Call Ed 1-31-13 $3.00 OFF YOUR NEXT CAR WASH nect to the OldBrooklyn wireless network. Zubek at 440-941-3705. PAGE 4 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS JANUARY 2013 Candace Carmichael, the ciates she’s come to know over her bundle of positive energy who has years at Metro, Candace also been heading the MetroHealth received congratulatory messages Edward FitzGerald Senior Advantage program for from Cuyahoga County Executive The County Executive of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, twenty-two years retired at the Edward Fitzgerald, Cleveland takes profound pride and deep personal pleasure in congratulating end of last month. MetroHealth Mayor Frank Jackson and the held a reception for her at its Old Western Reserve Area Agency on Brooklyn Health Center on Aging. Some of her many accom- December 13th. plishments, including starting the Candace Carmichael In addition to being greeted Advantage program, are detailed on the occasion of her Retirement by hundreds of friends and asso- in the proclamation to the right. WHEREAS, Candace Carmichael a tireless advocate for the aging founded the MetroHealth Candace Carmichael Advantage Program to assist the elderly in accessing health services at MetroHealth Hospital over twenty-two years ago. Today this program has The Shack restores life to building north of Zoo grown to 23,000 members; and by Jayme Lucas-Bukszar & large slice of pizza with as many items as a WHEREAS, Candace Carmichael continued to expand the MetroHealth Advantage Christopher Lohr customer want for $3.50, pasta bowls (served Program by providing an educational program called “Mornings at Metro” in bread bowls) for $4.00, and Sloppy Joe's for where the elderly were given the opportunity to learn first-hand about the differ- Old Brooklynites got a new dining option $1.75. ent illnesses and treatments available to them from the MetroHealth doctors; and when The Shack, 4100 Pearl Rd., opened on During winter The Shack is open every November 20, 2012. The Shack features day from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more infor- WHEREAS, Candace Carmichael and her staff became better able to assist the elderly with broasted chicken, pizza, homemade ice mation call 216-749-4100. their medical bills through the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information cream, Italian ice and other monthly spe- Program (OSHIIP). This program provides training to volunteers on Medicare and Medicaid so they can assist the elderly with their medical bills. The cials. MetroHealth Advantage Program was promptly granted approval to be one of Owner Jan Taylor and her father Joe OSHIIP’s sites. Candace quickly learned that partnering with other organiza- Taylor have been in the ice cream/restau- tions could help her better serve the elderly people that walked into her office rant business for 35 years. All 32 flavors every day; and of their ice cream and 16 flavors of their Italian ice are homemade from a family WHEREAS, Candace Carmichael who recognized that the lack of transportation was pre- recipe which came from Italy to the venting many seniors from coming to MetroHealth for medical appointments, United States with Joe's grandfather dur- collaborated with Metro Auxiliary who provided the first van to transport the ing the 1940s. The family moved to the seniors. Candace also developed a strong partnership with the Cuyahoga County Kamm's Corner neighborhood from Division of Senior and Adult Services almost twenty years ago where she served Canton shortly thereafter and opened on the first Cuyahoga County Advisory Council on Senior and Adult Services. Maddiette's (1946-1965) which special- Candace has served as the Co-Chair of the full Council as well as the Chair of its ized in Italian ice and where Joe worked Conference Committee; and as a young boy. Photo by Jayme Lucas-Bukszar WHEREAS, Candace Carmichael in conjunction with MetroHealth Hospital partnered Continuing the family tradition as restau- The Shack's Sloppy Joe's with the Division of Senior and Adult Services for the past eighteen years to con- ranteurs, in 1967 Joe opened his first restau- duct the very successful County Conference on Aging. Candace Carmichael’s Ingredients: rant, the White Horse Tavern on Harvard Rd. support and commitment to the Department of Senior and Adult Services has For the past six years, the family has owned 1 tsp. olive oil been immeasurable. Dairyland Ice Cream on W. 117th St., open 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1/4 cup brown sugar seasonally. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Executive of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Jan and Joe hope that The Shack, with its 1 large onion, chopped hereby commends the exemplary life and service of Candace Carmichael whose highly visible location and convenient access 1 green pepper, chopped to the Zoo, will be a great asset to the commu- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar work with the elderly has been exceptional. I sincerely thank her for her hard nity. Jan handpicked the colors on the build- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce work and dedication to the citizens of our community. I wish her continued suc- ing's exterior; she wanted something bright and 2 cups tomato sauce cess, good health, good luck, and a Happy & Prosperous Future and Retirement. cheerful that neighborhood children would 2 Tbsp. tomato paste May God Bless Candace Carmichael and her family for many years to come! like. Directions: During the winter months, The Shack is Heat oil and ground beef in large pan, add offering stick-to-the-belly fare, including their brown sugar, and after the meat has browned Edward FitzGerald made-to-order broasted chicken; a two piece add onion and pepper, red wine vinegar and Cuyahoga County Executive order with Jo Jo fries and a side of cole slaw or Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat and cook 5 Duly adopted this 13th day of December, 2012 beans costs $3.50. January specials include a minutes. Add tomato sauce and tomato paste big helping of chicken paprikash for $4.50, a and cook 5 minutes longer. Serves: 7-8 The Year in Review -- Crime Watch 2012 2012

Holiday message from Barb You are the best gift I have received this year -- and the past 22 years! The holidays are over for some, but not for me. Those of you who really know me know that I cel- ebrate from November 24th until just before Easter, when I take the Christmas down and put the last decorations away. As I reflect on the past year, I think about how lucky I am to live and work in Old Brooklyn with people who care every day, work together to create a safer community, and support the Crime Watch program. Thank you to all! And if you’re not involved, it’s a new year -- Enjoy the gift! -- and you have another chance to work with us.

[email protected] JANUARY 2013 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5 I'm grateful to the people who, though image of Jesus with the message, “Jesus, I Parade... and can be purchased from Joe for they aren't writers themselves, pitch ideas to trust in you”. About fifteen years ago the Old $20 (plus $5 shipping and handling if you us - whether it’s for entire stories, or newsy Brooklyn News ran a feature article about Joe don’t want to pick it up from him). Call Joe little tidbits for The Town Crier. I'm grateful and his involvement with the movement, at 1-888-479-3030 to see about getting a copy. for the organizations which send us items for which includes carrying a huge banner in I’m out of room again, but if you have News & Events, Senior Notes and Church parades. But to get the whole story, you must something you’d like to share through this Notes. read the book which Joe wrote with Margee column, send it to [email protected] While it is true that we are promoting Jacobs. It’s called The Son Reigns on My or c/o OBCDC, 2339 Broadview Rd., 44109. their activities for free, that is what a commu- nity newspaper is all about, and those columns couldn't exist without them. Last two closed RC churches now open Another holiday season will be behind us Sandy and I also appreciate what retired by Lynette Filips rented and refurbished a former commercial by the time this article is published, and as I librarian Mary Ellen Stasek does for the [email protected] space and hired their previous pastor to be the write it, I'm thinking about all the neighbor- paper each month. After Sandy sends the 'pdf' pastor of their new congregation, the to the printer, she also sends it to Mary Ellen, The “troops” (that is, the militant Roman Community of St. Peter.) hood people and organizations whom Tom Catholic “troops” from previously closed Collins thanked in his December column. (He who faithfully posts it on OBCDC's web site. Although the current membership at Now getting on with some news -- parishes) were all “home for Christmas” last Historic St. Peter’s is small, the congregation wrote it over Thanksgiving weekend.) Tom month, increasing the number of parishes in In both the November and December still exhibits good momentum as it formulates only wrote about the community groups with the Diocese of Cleveland to 174. The eleven Town Crier columns I wrote about a number its plans for renewal and growth. The previous whom he works, but it got me to thinking reopenings/projected reopenings reported in of church-related happenings, but there are congregation was known to have had some of about some additional folks to thank who are the September, 2012 issue of the Old Brooklyn still a few more things to relate. the Diocese’s most intense thinkers among its directly involved with this newspaper. News began last July with St. Casimir’s on A sixth-grader from St. Leo the Great ranks, and a number of them are still at the And so, borrowing Tom's idea, I'll begin Cleveland’s east side and ended with St. this month by sharing the names of some of School was featured in the November 23rd original building, including key people at John Emeric’s in November. Carroll University (e.g., the head of the the people for whom Sandy Worona and I are issue of the Catholic Universe Bulletin. The Our September article was divided by Theology Department and the head of the grateful as we put the Old Brooklyn News reason that Maddison Ozanich merited an subtitles into short reports about each appeal- Ignatian Spirituality Institute) and the founders together every month - article was her volunteer work at the West ing parish’s reopening, and this month’s article of a local lay advocate group, Code Purple. First and foremost, we - as well as all our Side Catholic Center, 3135 Lorain Ave. The will follow the same format. All but two were Displaced Catholics from other parishes might readers -- are indebted to our advertisers, 11-year old has been volunteering there since “open for business” before Labor Day week- want to visit Historic St. Peter’s to see if they’d because we depend upon the income from spring of 2011. end, and another, St. Margaret Mary in South One of Maddison's grandfathers has been like to join the effort to rebuild it. their ads to keep this paper going. Please Euclid, didn’t know why its appeal to reopen St. Emeric Church, 1860 W. 22nd St., in patronize them, and all small neighborhood volunteering at the Center for longer than that, wasn’t granted. which is how Maddison became familiar with the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland -- businesses. We want to keep our storefronts Now, four months later, there are two addition- The church was filled to overflowing when St. the service organization. She tried it, she filled with viable businesses, and business al reopenings to talk about – Emeric’s finally celebrated its reopening Mass liked it, and now it's become a habit. owners need customers in order to survive. Historic St. Peter Church, Superior at noon on Sunday, November 4th. The Maddison helps out wherever she's needed, Last year, too many businesses opened and Ave. at 1533 E. 17th St., in downtown Hungarian ethnicity of the parish was evident doing things like assisting in the childcare closed in less than twelve months, and some Cleveland -- Historic St. Peter’s, housed in the even before the service began – Hungarian room, folding clothes in the clothing room, long-time businesses closed in 2012, too. oldest Roman Catholic church edifice in Scouts in the processional and recessional; and making sure the kids have something to (A perfect example of not enough adver- Cleveland, celebrated its reopening Mass at other parishioners in native dress; vestments eat. tising resulting in no more publications is 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 9th. A with European trim; the Mass, homily and what happened to the short-lived Old In addition to clothing and hospitality, reception in the outdoor courtyard next to the hymns in Hungarian; the return of former pas- Brooklyn Quarterly. The Old Brooklyn the Center also offers gently used house church followed the Mass. tor Fr. Sandor Siklodi from his interim position Community Development Corporation wares and toys to the people who come there Fr. Robert Kropac is the new pastor of at a parish in Chicago; and an abundance of (OBCDC) published it in conjunction with asking for assistance. And it provides the Historic St. Peter’s. Fr. Kropac is also the new Hungarian pastry in the hall beneath the church The Plain Dealer (PD). There wasn’t an needy with meals, writing skills, art therapy, pastor of St. Wendelin’s on Columbus Rd.; he afterwards. autumn edition because when the PD didn't job training, legal aid and other services, too. has chosen to reside in the rectory at St. Fr. Bob Begin, pastor of St. Colman get enough advertising, they felt the need to Besides the hard copy, the article about Peter’s, and has to concentrate on staying on Church, concelebrated the reopening Mass cancel the issue for financial reasons.) Maddison is also available on St. Leo’s web schedule Sunday mornings – a 10 a.m. Mass at because he had forged a relationship with a I also very much appreciate the time and site at www.stleoschurch.org/school/docu- St. Wendelin’s followed by an 11:30 Mass at remnant of the St. Emeric parishioners, cele- talent a number of representatives from some ments/Ozanich.pdf. Thanks to St. Leo parish- St. Peter’s. brating a monthly Mass for them in Hungarian of our neighborhood organizations and insti- ioner/Old Brooklyn News reader Chris Rath The reopening Mass at St. Peter’s was not at St. Colman’s while St. Emeric’s was closed. tutions put into writing articles for this news- for making me aware of it. filled to overflowing as many of the other St. Emeric’s was probably the biggest paper. Some like Gloria Ferris from Mary Queen of Peace (formerly Our reopened churches were because after it closed church reopening challenge, because the in April, 2010, the majority of the former mem- Brooklyn Centre Naturalists and Hallie Lady of Good Counsel) is the other big parishioners were so adamant about having bers migrated east to 7100 Euclid Ave. (They Forcinio from the Benjamin Franklin Roman Catholic congregation in Old See Church reopenings, page 8 Community Garden have been contributing Brooklyn, and Brooklyn Ave. octogenarian something almost every month for years, Joe Cannon has belonged there his entire life. while others have just written once or from Joe has been involved in many pursuits over time-to-time. Often our volunteer writers his lifetime -- including being a Cleveland also submit photos to accompany their arti- City Councilman for fourteen years -- but for cles. 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If business credit is an obstacle to tradi- approving changes which improve the com- The manager also knows the history of tional bank financing, the commercial manag- munity. some business relationships and why they are er knows what banks and agencies will work The most contentious issues a commer- by Tom Collins productive or why there may be some stress with businesses to secure financing for start- cial manager and a City Council member deal [email protected] associated in the relationship. Just like a ups and expanding businesses. If the need is with are zoning variance appeals. Often a To develop and revitalize the community block club captain knows the “climate” of the to overcome a temporary problem like sea- business needs a zoning variance to relocate, by uniting and empowering residents, busi- block, a commercial manager learns to listen sonal inventory purchases, the commercial expand or operate in a city where homes are ness leaders and government around plans to the concerns of the business community manager can match the need to the lender. adjacent to commercial property. and initiatives and achieve social, economic The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) and civic improvement. Thus reads the Old always asks the appealing business if they Brooklyn Community Development have worked out the details with the local Corporation’s (OBCDC) mission statement. community development corporation (CDC) So just what does the OBCDC commercial and the local member of City Council. If not, manager do to fulfill that mission? then most likely the Board will reschedule the The service area of Old Brooklyn and the hearing until the business and CDC have met. eastern portion of Brooklyn Centre has The commercial manager and other approximately 32,000 residents. An accurate CDC staff work with the business and busi- count of businesses is hard to come by ness neighbors to craft a plan which brings because home-based businesses and business benefits to the community. When an accept- which share office space are often not listed able solution cannot be reached, all the parties in business directories. It is reasonable to know exactly why and can present their testi- project that there are at least eight hundred mony to the Board for an impartial hearing. businesses in the service area. Most often the CDC can work out a solution The commercial manager works to that is acceptable to the business, the commu- Photo by Robyn Sandys retain, expand and recruit businesses in the nity and Council member which is presented service area. Within that assignment comes “Downtown” Old Brooklyn, the area surrounding the intersection of Pearl & Broadview jointly to BZA. business problem solving. Rds., is the oldest part of our community and has always been the business district. The Zoning Board is more disposed to There is no operator’s manual or easy to approving a variance when all the parties are follow instructions when it comes to problem and develops a sense of the community busi- Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre each in agreement; engaging the commercial man- solving, retention, expansion and recruitment. ness “climate”. have Design and Review Districts which ager early on can save a business time and In fact many businesses do not think of com- There are a variety of programs and expense. munity development corporations (CDCs) as resources that a commercial manager can The commercial manager functions like being a community resource for managing introduce to a business. The manager serves CLEVELAND STOREFRONT a consultant to businesses, at no charge. 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Persons) will be offering FREE federal and and April 9th -- from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. While this course is designed for families state tax preparation services at the South The municipal tax preparation services are or individuals who are short-term or nearly Brooklyn Branch of the Cleveland Public walk-in only (no appointments). mortgage ready, long-term clients can attend as Cleveland Dept. of Aging launches Library, 4303 Pearl Rd. (corner of State Rd. & Everyone can receive free tax return many of the classes as they want in their route economic security project for seniors Pearl Rd.), on Thursdays from Feb 7th, 2013 preparation regardless of age. Seniors do not to mortgage readiness. The goal of the Cleveland Department through April 11th, 2012; the times are noon to need to be members of AARP to qualify. For More information is available online at of Aging’s Economic Security Project is to 3 p.m. Appointments are required and can be more information, call the Library at 216-623- enhance economic security for senior citi- www.nhscleveland.org, or contact them by 7067. zens in need. It’s designed to help older phone at 216-458-4663. Source: http://www.nhscleveland.org/buy-a- adults improve their economic security by Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Key Bank home/home-buyer-education/ providing one-on-one case management The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Learn and Earn is KeyBank’s financial assistance. speakers can give presentations on a variety of education and awareness program, designed to Cleveland Housing Network (CHN) The Department of Aging conducts a topics. Their goal is to foster discussion and address the growing need and desire of con- CHN works with individuals to manage comprehensive financial assessment either encourage audience involvement. This free sumers to improve their financial management and grow personal finances, enhance employ- in the office, over the telephone or, if need- service is available to groups of twenty-five or skills. Their goal is to provide access to ment skills, and prepare families to purchase, ed, at the senior’s home. This program does more. resources which create a strong foundation for manage and build equity in their homes. not offer monetary assistance to seniors. 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Community Development organizations whether or not they have a rela- Each year, CHN provides counseling and Participants must be residents of the For more information or to schedule a tionship with Key; they are free of charge. education free of charge to more than 2,000 City of Cleveland, 55 years of age or older, presentation, contact the Speakers Bureau For more information, visit individuals in the areas of: have a monthly income of $2,327 or less and Public Information Coordinator at 216-579- key.com/financialed or contact Eradin Berrios, homeownership (pre- and post-) have the desire and determination to resolve 3015. the branch manager for the Steelyard personal finance management their financial difficulties. Source: http://www.clevelandfed.org Commons branch at 216-635-5241 or via email digital literacy & broadband access To participate, call 216-664-2833 and at [email protected]. GED preparation (a Tri-C site) ask for the Economic Security Project. 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Sometimes the pork is also cooked with lentils, Thanksgiving in the November issue of the Old Brooklyn Centre Naturalists (BCN) took the Sales were brisk for BCN’s cookbook A Taste another symbol of good luck Brooklyn News, followed by the article about time to reflect on 2012 and all of the wonder- of All Seasons. All collaborators were greatly Looking farther back in history than our the increasing commercialization of Christmas ful events in Brooklyn Centre and Old pleased with the outcomes, and more ‘shops’ “immigrant ancestors”, some historians have in the December issue make the logical choice Brooklyn in which they took part. are seen as having a future here in Old concluded that the celebration of New Year’s for this month’s history article to be New When talking about an organization or Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre. Eve, as well as Christmas, can be traced back to Year’s Eve/Day. The American celebration is group such as BCN, it is natural to talk of part- Case Western Reserve University and the Roman observance of the Winter Solstice, not as big as some other countries’ (e.g., China nerships, but BCN members speak about Baldwin Wallace students continued their “Saturnalia.” This pagan holiday was or Japan), and like all holidays, its traditions friendships and familiar faces, always putting ongoing community service projects in the renowned for folks totally letting go of all dis- vary. the emphasis on the relationships forged spring and fall by collaborating with Brooklyn cipline and rules in terms of their behavior. The date of December 31st for New Year’s throughout the year when the projects were Centre Naturalists to maintain the In the 18th century, before Cleveland was Eve is observed in countries using the undertaken. ReImagining Cleveland Gardens as well as the populated, New Year’s Eve revelry in some Gregorian calendar. The United States, Two thousand and twelve was a banner Dye and Herb Garden at Art House. BCN Eastern U. S. cities often included excessive Australia, the British Isles, North and South year for accomplishments for BCN, its volun- greatly appreciates the students’ commitment noise, violence and vandalism perpetrated by America, Europe, Scandinavia and (former) teers and its collaborators. The year started to these projects because it adds energy and an groups of men and boys. To help curb the Soviet Union are the main regions in the world with a Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society on-going enthusiasm to the projects. problem and protect those wanting to bring in which welcome in the new year on that date. bird walk through Riverside Cemetery. Then, BCN will continue to sell A Taste for All the New Year quietly, some cities in the United Immigrants from those areas were among BCN again participated in the annual mini- Seasons in 2013,as well as sign up backyards States started “The First Night” celebrations. the first people (other than the Native symposium with Friends of Big Creek at the as habitats for certification. BCN members They replace boisterous partying with cultural Americans) to settle in America, and they Zoo. Over 80 attendees listened to three speak- will be available to speak at block clubs, events, performances, non-alcoholic beverages brought their New Year’s traditions with them, ers talk about the quality of soil, the necessity church groups and committees interested in and food, usually in an outdoor setting. one of which is the food served on New Year’s of trees, and how storm water management is learning more about why Brooklyn Centre and While it hasn’t caught on in Cleveland, Day. For as long as I can remember reading crucial to the health of our region. Old Brooklyn are natural places for backyard Akron has had such celebration since 1996. grocery ads, that has meant serving some vari- Summer was a busy time with the once- habitats. They will again collaborate on a mini- First Night Akron is a family-friendly, alcohol- ety of pork and some variety of cabbage. in-a-lifetime experience of joining the parade symposium in the spring with Friends of Big free New Year’s Eve celebration featuring That custom, however, may just be because celebrating Brooklyn Centre’s Bicentennial. It Creek and will begin a new collaboration with music, art, dance and fireworks at various we live in an area of the country which was also was the first time that BCN joined Art Art House to begin fundraising for an Art indoor and outdoor venues in downtown heavily settled by Germans and Eastern House, Ben Franklin Garden and individual House scholarship fund. Details will follow. Akron. Adult admission in 2012 was $10. Europeans — Czechs, Slovaks, Ruthenians, Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre gardeners They will wrap up 2013 with a second Short Along the same lines, but happening twelve Serbians, Ukrainians, Poles, Hungarians, etc. to participate in GardenWalk Cleveland. and Sweet Holiday Shop. It should be a year of hours earlier, the Cleveland Metroparks came Pork is a symbol of wealth and prosperity In September, BCN held its yearly strate- old friends, new friends and lots of fun. up with its own family-friendly version of New and certain ethnic groups considered eating it gic planning meeting to map out 2013. We It you would like to be added to the mail- Year’s Eve at the Zoo. They call it Noon Year’s on New Year’s day (either roasted or decided to focus on finishing our Cookbook in ing list, join a committee for one of the proj- Eve, and it takes place from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. ground/stuffed into sausage) to be a way to time for holiday sales and to forge ahead with ects, or find out more of what and who they In addition to all the other kid-oriented activi- ensure both in the year ahead. Cabbage most the 25 backyard habitats we need to be certi- are, email [email protected] or call ties, the “ball” drops at noon and the toasts are often accompanies the pork because cabbage is fied as a National Wildlife Community through Gloria at 216-351-0254. If you would like to non-alcoholic. Regular Zoo admission applies. green and symbolizes money. (Cabbage is NWF. order a cookbook or become a backyard habi- More could be written about New Year’s even slang terminology for paper money.) The year ended with the highly successful tat, the same email and phone number work. Eve/Day, but there’s no more room. Next year! In the “Old Country”, most cabbage was Short and Sweet Holiday Shop, held two week-

in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood -- The Church reopenings from page 5 Formation of Ministers at the Center for -- The new pastor, Fr. James Ols, offered the new pastor, Fr. Gary Chmura, offered the Pastoral Leadership; the Delegate for reopening Mass at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July their former Hungarian pastor return. But their reopening Mass at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs; and the 22nd. persistence paid off, because St. Emeric’s is the 12th. (Fr. Chmura is also a Tribunal Judge in Secretariat for Parish Life. At this point in St. Mary Church, 340 Union St., only reopened parish which had their original the Diocese’s court system and the pastor of time, he is still living in his former quarters in Bedford -- The new pastor, Fr. Daniel Begin, pastor reassigned as the ‘new’ pastor. Our Lady of Peace Church on Shaker Blvd. at the rectory of St. Justin Martyr Church in offered the reopening Mass at 11 a.m. on The churches which previously reopened, E. 126th St.) Eastlake, but he does plan to reside at St. Sunday, July 22nd. in chronological order, Greater Cleveland first St. John the Baptist Church, 1034 Barbara’s eventually.) St. Wendelin Church, 2281 Columbus and then Akron, are — Brown St., Akron -- The new pastor, Fr. Since St. Barbara’s is in our neighbor- Rd., in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood - St. Casimir Church, 8223 Sowinski Ave., Jonathan Zingales, offered the reopening Mass hood, I’ll also repeat that three weekend - The new pastor, Fr. Robert Kropac, offered in Cleveland’s St. Clair-Superior neighbo- at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 15th. (Fr. Zingales Masses are now offered at St. Barbara’s. Fr. the reopening Mass at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July hood -- The new pastor, Fr. Eric Orzech, is also the pastor of Visitation of Mary Parish Hilinski is the celebrant of the 4:30 Saturday 29th. (As previously stated, Fr. Kropac is also offered the reopening Mass at 11:30 a.m. on at Annunciation Church at Broad and Kent Vigil Mass and the 9 a.m. Sunday morning the pastor of Historic St. Peter’s.) Sunday, July 15th. Streets in Akron.) Mass, both of which are in English; Fr. Andrew St. James Church, 17514 Detroit Ave., St. Barbara Church, 1505 Denison Ave., St. Mary Church, 750 S. Main St., Knapik is the celebrant of the 11:30 a.m. Lakewood -- The new pastor, Fr. Joseph in Cleveland’s Brooklyn Centre neighbo- Akron -- The new pastor, Fr. Daniel Reed, Sunday morning Mass which is in Polish. (Fr. Workman, offered the reopening Mass at 7 hood -- The new pastor, Fr. Joseph Hilinski, offered the reopening Mass at 7 p.m. on Knapik is stationed at Immaculate Heart of p.m. on Wednesday, July 25th. (Fr. Workman offered the reopening Mass at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15th. (Fr. Reed is also the Mary Church on Lansing Ave.) is also the pastor of St. Clement Church at Sunday, July 22nd. (Fr. Hilinski has three pastor of St. Bernard Church on Broadway at St. Patrick Church, 4427 Rocky River 14401 Madison Ave. in Lakewood.) other responsibilities within the Diocese. He is East State St. in Akron.) Dr., in Cleveland’s West Park neighborhood St. Adalbert Church, 2347 E. 83rd St., the Director of the Continuing Education and St. Margaret Mary Church, 4217 Bluestone Rd., South Euclid -- St. Margaret Mary parishioners do not know why all the BROOKLYN HEIGHTS CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUMS As I see it... appeals to reopen of the other parishes were granted, but theirs was not. They have retained 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH by legal counsel and are again pursuing their case Pastor Jerry with Rome. (216) 351-1476 ***** Every time a new year rolls around I Except for St. Margaret Mary (and obvi- have mixed emotions. I’m excited about ously, for those parishes which did not initiate the prospects of new beginnings, but am an appeal), the dream of their parish reopening, apprehensive of what may be “just around which seemed impossible a few years ago, has the corner” as well. New Angels South Mausoleum become a reality. Christmas truly was a time For those who have similar apprehen- for rejoicing. Now Completed sions, I recently discovered something that alleviates those feelings. It is the Serenity Prayer recited by members of Alcoholics CATERING Anonymous. 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Trusting that He will make all things Learning/playing piano right if I surrender to His will. private sessions That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Virginia E. Collins Family Advisor Available for Consultation forever in the next.” Piano/Music Instructor --Professor Reinhold Niebuhr Office Hours: M-F 9-4, Sat. 9-2, or by Appt. Let us praise God and be thankful as we 216-398-7743 begin a new year, living one day at a time. [email protected] Jerry Madasz is the Pastor at www.BrooklynHeightsCemetery.com St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 1607 Cook Avenue 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner of Pearl & Memphis) Cleveland, OH 44109 JANUARY 2013 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 9 FAMILY FUN! Art House Pop-Up Program - Sat., Jan., 26th, 1 - 3 pm. 3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556 Stop at the Center to find where in the reserva- Schools as Neighborhood Resources (SNR) www.arthouseinc.org tion Jill (the naturalist) will Pop-Up. Also a The Schools as Neighborhood Resource Walkercise / Exercise classes Monday, All Ages Family Open Studios - 3rd Sat. of warm fire to gather around as folks learn about (SNR) program is at James Ford Rhodes Wednesday and Thursday evenings. every month. Make individual pieces or fam- local fauna. High School, 5100 Biddulph Rd. Class days Classes in Mixed Martial Arts (Gung ily art works. Each month has different theme; and times are - 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Fu, wrestling and weight-lifting) are also Art House provides materials. Children must Brecksville Nature Center / Reservation Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Sign up offered on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday be accompanied by an adult. No pre- registra- (off Chippewa Creek Dr, off Route 82) evenings. tion required. Visit website for other programs anytime, through April. Both children and 440-526-1012 If the Cleveland Municipal School or more info. adults can participate for free. Hand Feed a Chickadee - Sat. & Sun., Jan. Dinner/Snack Program offered all three District (CMSD) is closed on a Monday, 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 20th, 26th, 27th; 10 am Wednesday or Thursday, either for a sched- Beck Center for the Arts evenings. Registration is required prior to - noon. Experience thrill of feeding a free-fly- uled holiday or because of inclement weath- 17801 Detroit Avenue receiving food. ing bird that lands in your hand. A handful of er, the evening classes at Rhodes will not be 216-521-2540, ext. 10 www.beckcenter.org Basketball, which is offered on all three sunflower seeds & instructions provided. in session (even though these classes are not “Annie” - Sat. & Sun., Jan. 5th & 6th, evenings, is very popular. taught by CMSD personnel). Sat.,7:30 pm; Sun., 2:30 pm. Tickets: $13 - Drop In Discovery - Pine Cone Birdfeeders Games are available all three evenings . For more information call 216-812- $31. Students, $15 with valid I.D. Seniors, Sun., Jan. 13th; 10 am - noon. Take a few min- 8700 or visit the website: www.neighbor- $28 (65 years & older). Computer Classes Mondays, utes, after hand feeding chickadees, to make hoodleadership.org/programs/snr. pine cone birdfeeder to take home. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Canal Explorer (Railroad) Peninsula Depot Visitor Center Drop In Discovery - Survival Bracelets, Sat., Reduced Winter Admission - Now thru free. More than coats! Visit with a favorite 1630 Mill Street, Peninsula Jan. 19th; 10 am - noon. Cost: $3 per bracelet. March 31st; both Zoo & RainForest. Adult classroom animal. Find out why it is the most 800-468-4070 visit www.CVSR.com Find out how functional this trendy bracelet admission, $8.25; children 2 - 11, $5.25; under popular animal for students &adults to touch. CVSR - Jan. 5th - Feb. 24th. Experience can be. two & Zoo members, free. adventure, romance & nostalgia of vintage Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Public Programs - Mon., Jan. 21st. Each day, enjoy train ride through Cuyahoga Valley National A Day of Fun, Naturally - Mon., Jan. 21st; 10 Polar Bear Days - Jan., 2nd - 31st; 10 am - 5 an engaging & interactive animal encounter or Park. Days, times & fares vary. For details & am - 2 pm; ages: 9 - 11; free. Phone registra- pm. Whenever high temperature for day is 32 planetarium program: Twinkle Tots - 11 am; to register call or visit www.CVSR.com. tion required beg. Jan. 2nd. Hike, play games degrees or below, Polar Bear Day declared at introduction to the planetarium for children & make a craft. Mostly outside, so dress for Zoo. Zoo visitors receive half-price admission under 3 years old. Tickets: $1/person. Children’s Museum of Cleveland the weather & bring a lunch. on that day -- adults: $4.25, children: $2.75, 10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-5437 kids under 2 & Zoo members: free. To confirm Mainly Mammals - 11:30 am - a live, 25- www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org Cleveland Metroparks Chalet Polar Bear Day at Zoo, visit Zoo's home page minute animal encounter for all ages. Tickets: Hours: Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Exhibit Valley Parkway, Mill Stream Run or call 216-661-6500 or listen to Cleveland's $2/person. areas close 15 min. prior to Museum closing. Strongsville 440-572-9990 New 102, WDOK from 6 - 10 am daily. Polar Cost - $7, children age 1 - 12; $6, adults & Winteriffic - Sun., Jan. 6th; noon - 5 pm. Bear Days also announced on Zoo's Facebook Noon Stellar Stars - star show that’s best for children 13 & over; free, under 11 months. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or ice fish- page & Twitter. kids 3 - 7 years old. Tickets: $2/person. ing; watch dog sled demonstrations, see ice Reptile Revue - 12:30 pm. Live, 25-minute Cleveland Botanical Garden carvings, take a winter hike, build a snow shel- Cleveland Museum of Natural History animal encounter for all ages. Tickets: $2/per- 11030 East Blvd. 216-721-1600 ter; music, refreshments & more. Call 440-734- 1 Wade Oval Dr son. www.cbgarden.org 216-231-4600 www.cmnh.org 0660 for more info. Monthly SkyQuest - 1 pm; most in-depth star Recycled Bird Feeders - Sat., Jan. 12th, 13th, Whales /Tohora - Traveling exhibit Now - show. Adults & older children can learn about 21st, 28th; 1 - 3 pm. Use recycled items to Tobogganing - Open thru mid-March. Thurs., 6 Jan. 27th. Mon - Sat, 10 am - 5 pm.; Sun, noon solar eclipses. Tickets: $3/person. make feeder to hang outside. No registration - 10 pm; Fri., 6 - 10:30 pm; Sat., noon - 10:30 - 5 pm; Wed. nights until 10 pm; free. pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. Sat., Jan. 11th -- required. Free with Garden admission. Interactive, immersive & featuring the latest in Animals, Animals - 2 pm. Live, 40-minute Aloha; wear a Hawaiian shirt & save $2. Sun., international cetacean research, Experience animal encounter for all ages. Tickets: $3/per- Jan. 13th -- Vikings Street Team. Fri., Jan. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Children’s craft that brings adults & children eye to eye with son. Tickets available on first-come, first- 18th -- Dollar Day - $1 hot dogs & $1 sodas. - Mon, Jan. 21st, 1 - 4 pm. Using seeds & some of world's most elusive creatures. See served basis on day of show. plants important to African-American agricul- Mon., Jan. 21st -- Martin Luther King, Jr. life-size & scale models of whales common to Day, holiday hours. Fri., Jan. 25th -- mug ture, make a children's craft to celebrate the South Pacific. Whale Lab is full of interac- Ohio Theatre giveaway. Sun., Jan. 27th -- Vikings Street Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No registration tive science. Children can crawl through life- 1511 Euclid Ave. 216-771-8403 Team. Fri., Feb. 1st -- glove giveaway. Sun., required. Free with Garden admission. size replica of the largest living creature's heart www.playhousesquare.org Feb. 3rd -- wear a team jersey/shirt & save $2. - the blue whale. “Guess How Much I Love You” & “I Love Cost - adults, $10; children ages 11 & under, Cleveland Metroparks My Little Storybook” - Sat., Jan. 19th; 11 $8. One time ride tickets, $4. Thurs.: school & Winter Recreation Fun Cuyahoga County Public Library am & 2 pm. Tickets: $10 - $14. Enjoy sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fish- college ID night, $5 with ID. Season passes -- Parma-Snow Branch adults, $40; children 11 & under, $30. Family ing & ice skating at various locations. Use Temporary location 1700 Snow Rd. Quicken Loans Arena, 1 Center Court pass (up to four) available. caution & proper equipment; use area only (in Midtown Shopping Center, next to Marc’s) 1-888-894-9424 www.theQarena.com when proper weather/snow-ice conditions 216-661-4240; www.cuyahogalibrary.org Disney On Ice presents “Rockin' Ever Cleveland Metroparks - Garfield Park exist. Call any park district facility, 216-635- 9 am - 9 pm, Mon - Thur.; 9 am - 5:30 pm, After” - Jan. 12th - 21st., 7 pm. Tickets: $11 Nature Center 11350 Broadway Ave. 3200, or visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com Fri. & Sat.; 1 - 5 pm, Sun. - $70. Rock out with some of the most magical 216-341-3152 for more info. Children’s programs this month -- (Unless idols of all in musical showcase featuring Hibernation Celebration - Thurs., Jan. 17th, otherwise noted, registration required.) hottest tunes & talent from across the 10:30 - 11:30 am; ages: 3 - 5 with an adult; Cleveland Metroparks - Ohio & Erie Children’s Storytimes begin on January 8th Kingdom. Canal Reservation’s CanalWay Center free. Bring favorite stuffed animal or blanket Baby & Me -Tues., 10:30 am; Toddler - Wed., along for this celebration of sleeping animal E. 49th St. bet. Grant Ave & Canal Rd. 10 am; Preschool - Wed., 6:45 pm; Thurs., 10 University Circle friends. Read stories, sing songs & make a 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com am. 216-791-3900 www.universitycircle.org craft while learning about hibernation. Happy Birthday Birds -Sat., Jan., 29th, 9:30 Pioneer Day - Sat., Jan. 19th, 2 pm. Grades K The Rink at Wade Oval - Open now - Feb. Call to register. Adults must attend, but do not - noon. In bird banding terms, every bird & up. 18th; Fri. & Sat., noon - 7 pm; Sun., noon - 5 need to register. becomes a year older on Jan. 1st. Join the Finger Knitting for Beginners - Wed., Jan. pm. Open MLK Day, Jan. 21st & President’s birthday celebration & get a close look at the 23rd, 4 pm. Grades 2 & up. Day, Feb. 18th, noon - 5 pm. Rink hours sub- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo guests of honor. Cake cutting at 10 am. ject to change. Bring own skates or rent for $3; 3900 Wildlife Way 216-661-6500 Canceled if raining. Cuyahoga Valley National Park hot chocolate & coffee available. Call 216- clemetzoo.com Happy Days Lodge 707-5033 for daily info. 500 West Streetsboro Rd (SR 303) Peninsula 330-657-2909 ext. 119 Year round, daily, 10 am - 4 pm; free. Some park THEATER NOTES areas close at dusk; remaining areas open 24 hours. Home Depot Cleveland Public Theatre The Cleveland Play homeimproverclub.com/kidsworkshops 6415 Detroit Ave. House at Diamond Birdhouse - Sat., Jan. 5th 216-631-2727, x501 cptonline.org The Allen Theatre Workshops offered 1st Sat. of every month, 9 “Big Box” “Bell, Book and Candle” am - noon. Free hands-on workshops designed Thurs., Jan. 17th - Sat., Mar. 9th; 7 pm. Fri., Jan. 11th - Sun., Feb. 3rd; most evening for kids ages 5 - 12 at all Home Depot stores. Tickets: $15. performances at 7:30 pm; also many mati- nees at 2:30 pm & 1:30 pm. Tickets: $49 - Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Playhouse Square Center $69. 28728 Wolf Rd, Bay Village 1501 Euclid Ave. 440-871-2900 www.lensc.org 216-241-6000 Cleveland Public Theatre at Owl Prowl - Thurs., Jan., 24th, 6 - 8 pm; all www.playhousesquare.com 14th Street Theatre ages. Fee: $7/person; $35/family of 5 or more. 2037 E. 14th St. between Euclid & Fun filled evening about owls. Learn about Kennedy's Theatre Prospect their special abilities & the adaptations that “Flanagan's Wake” “Last Call Cleveland” make them superior nighttime hunters. Head Fri., Jan. 4th - Sat., Apr. 27th; 8 pm. Tickets: Fri., Jan. 11th - Sat., Mar. 23rd; 7:30 pm. out on an owl prowl hike with Ken Gober in $25.. Tues. Tickets: $15 - $18. hopes of spotting wild owls in the forest of Huntington Reservation. After the hike, warm The KeyBank Broadway Series at Hanna Theatre up with a snack while seeing Ohio’s smallest & The Palace Theater “Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody” largest owls, live & up close. Get tickets early; “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” Thurs., Jan. 17th - Sun., Jan. 20th; Thurs. & registration closes on Jan. 22nd. Tues., Jan. 15th - Sun., Jan. 27th; 7:30 pm, Fri., 8 pm; Sat., 4 & 8 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Old Brooklyn resident Carol Lade painted except 6:30 pm Sun. Also many 1:30 pm Sat. Tickets: $10 - $45. The Chinchilla - Sat., Jan. 26th; 3 pm. For this winter scene with watercolors and used it & 1 pm Sun. matinees. Tickets: $10 - $75. all ages. Fee: $5/person children; 1 & under as her 2012 Christmas card. PAGE 10 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS JANUARY 2013 SENIOR NOTES CHURCH N OTES Senior Citizen Resources (SCR) LITE and EZ exercise classes Brooklyn Hts., United Church of Christ Free Community Meal - Sun., Jan. 20th, 1 Deaconess-Krafft 3100 Devonshire Ave. Metro Health Senior Advantage sponsors 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280 pm; Parish Center cafeteria. (Must be 60 and over ) 216-749-5367 LITE and EZ Exercise Classes for people 55 Social Rooms for Rent for Business Mondays: years of age and older. They are one-hour, Meetings; rental fees negotiable depending on Blue Army Holy Hour - Sun., Jan. 20th, 2 group size & facilities needed. Call Mon. - pm; lower chapel & Marian Lounge. Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Bowling- 10 am;. strengthening and balance classes, 75% sitting Thurs., 8:30 am - 2 pm. Wii -11 am; Canasta - 12:30 am. and 25% standing. (The entire program can be done sitting.) Spaghetti Dinner - Sun., Jan. 27th, 12:30- 3:30 pm; Parish Center cafeteria. Call 216- Tuesdays: Class size averages 15 to 20 folks who meet at Estabrook Rec. Center on Mon., Wed. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 741-3685 for tickets. Crafts - 9:30 am, Crochet Group - 9:30 am, and Fri. mornings, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. There is 8235 Memphis Ave. Cathedral of St. Joseph Choir Concert - Table Bowling - 10:30 am, Pinochle - 12:15 pm, a $2 fee per class or $20 pass for 15 classes. www.goodshephardelca.org Sun., Jan. 27th, 3 pm; upper church. Freewill Bocce Ball - 12:30 pm; Line Dancing- 1 pm. It is a very supportive and non-competi- Community meal - last Tues. of each month, offering. tive group. Each participant is encouraged to beg. Jan. 29th; 6 pm. All welcome. Wednesdays: work at his/her own pace Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Bowling- 9:30 am; A doctors release form can be picked up at Pearl Road United Methodist Church Chair Volleyball - 10:15 am., Fruit Bingo - MetroHealth Wellness Center or by stopping Mary Queen of Peace Church 4200 Pearl Rd. 216-661-5642 10:30 am, Canasta - 12:30 pm. by the class at Estabrook. Observe a class at 4423 Pearl Rd. 216-749-2323 Contemporary Worship Service - Sun., Jan. the same time. Men's Prayer Group, Sat., Jan. 5th & 9th, 20th; 11:45 am. Thursdays: 8:30 am; Parish Center. Potluck Dinner & Movie Night - Fri., Jan. MetroHealth Senior Advantage 25th; 6 pm. “Waking Ned Devine”. Bring a Crafts - 9:30 am, Chair Volleyball - 10 am, Individuals 55 years of age and older are invited Prayer Vigil at Cleveland Surgi-Center - dish to share. Trivia - 10 am; Horse Racing - 10:30 am; to join MetroHealth’s Senior Advantage program. Sat., Jan. 5th, 8:30 am. Bingo - 12:30 pm. Among the many benefits available to members are $1 off parking in Metro’s parking garage, free Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - begins St. James Lutheran Church Fridays: transportation to and from Metro appointments Sun. Jan. 6th, 12:30 pm; for children ages 2 - 4771 Broadview Rd. 216-351-6499 Ez-Exercise - 9:15 am; Crochet Group - 9:30 for seniors lacking other means of transportation, 5; 4th floor of school. Sundays in January - Sunday School begins am, Chair Exercise - 9:30 am; Current 10% discount in Metro’s cafeteria, and invitations 9 am, upstairs in the Gathering Room, with Events - 10 am, Corn Hole - 10:30 am, Wii - to special senior seminars and parties. Call 957- Mary Queen of Peace Seniors Meeting & free breakfast for children; adults, $2. Classes 11 am; Pinochle - 12:30 pm. 2800 (a direct line) for more information Luncheon - Wed., Jan. 9th, 11 am; Marian 9:30 - 10:15 am. Children 3 years old through Lounge. 8th grade invited to come & learn more about Jesus. Call to enroll or for more info. Valley Road Villa Senior Citizens Apartment St. Anne's Ladies Guild Meeting - Sat., Jan. 55 & older 12th, 11:30 am; Marian Lounge. Wed., Jan. 2nd & 16th St. James Fifty Plus Group, upstairs in the Gathering Room; noon. 1 Bedroom $494 - $560 Beat Cabin Fever Potluck - Sun., Jan. 13th, Jan. 2nd - bring own bag lunch; soup provided; 2 Bedrooms $608 - $689 noon. Bring appetizer/entree/dessert to serve 4 see a video by Charlton Heston. Jan. 16th - - 6; Parish Center. hot lunch served; see a travelogue; freewill Call (216) 398-4430 TTY 800-750-7300 offering. 4146 Valley Road Burgers & Beer - Sat., Jan. 19th, 8 - 11 pm; for more information Sun., Jan. 27th - Brunch served upstairs in Parish Center. Tickets: $20. Some applications available for immediate rental. the Gathering Room; 11:30 am. Eggs, toast & Others taken for waiting list. more. Freewill offering taken. Everyone Senior Living Guide invited. INCLUDES Provides professionals & consumers with Mon., Jan. 28th - Widows, Widowers & All Utilities Carpeting Electric Range Refrigerator Beauty Shop comprehensive & current information Singles, upstairs in the Gathering Room; noon Visiting Nurse Monthly Party & Game Rooms Cable Available about long term care resources & for lunch, fellowship, encouragement & devo- Library Planned Social Activities Pets Allowed facilities. Distributed quarterly. tion. Menu: cornbread, turkey casserole, salads For a free copy, stop in at Old & desserts. Cost $3; bring a friend. SMC MANAGEMENT CO. Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9-5 Brooklyn CDC, 2339 Broadview Rd. or call 216-459-1000 Our Churches Welcome You Sponsored by the GREATER BROOKLYN MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION. If your Church would like to be included in this ad or changes in this ad are desired, PLEASE CALL (44O)845-5128 BAPTIST Gospel Christians Church Unity Lutheran Church PRESBYTERIAN 4542 Pearl Rd. 216-741-2085. Rev. Peeter Pirn 4780 W. 11th St.; 216 459-2855 Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) Bethel Free Will Baptist Church Pastor: Will Rothenbusch Worship Service: 9:30 am. & 7 pm. 3354 Fulton Rd., 216-631-9199 Rev. 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. Sunday School: 10 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: 11am. Phone: 216-741-8331 - Rev. Adrienne Lloyd Freddie Ray, 216-355-2137. Sun. Schl: 10 am. www.unity-lutheran.org Ser: 10:30 am, Sun. eve. serv: 6 pm. Thurs. Worship Service Sundays 11 am. Sun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 10:15 am eve. Bible Study, 7 pm. Good gospel singing Parking at Busch Funeral Home NON-DENOMINATIONAL & preaching Free bread give-away, 2nd & LUTHERAN 4th Sat. of the month, 10 - 11 am. Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research SWEDENBORGIAN Dr. Martin Luther Ev. Lutheran Church 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. Swedenborg Chapel Galilean Baptist Church 4470 Ridge Rd. Phone: 216-749-5585 Pastor David 4815 Broadview Rd, Phone: 216-351-8093 4520 W. 11th St., Between Schaaf & Spring Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net W. Bennett. Sunday worship, Traditional service 9 Sun.: 11 am - 1 pm, Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. Pastor: Rev. Nadine Cotton Rds. Sun. Worship: 11am, adult class Sun., 10 am Phone: 216-749-7787 or 216-392-4653 am. Praise service 10:30 am. Sunday school, 10:30 All invited & encouraged to attend! Sun. School: 10 am; Worship:11am & 6 pm. am. www.LutheransOnline.com/DMLChurch. Weddings & Baptisms - 216-351-8093 Wed. 7 pm. A place to find love and acceptance. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Harmony Baptist Church 5801 Memphis Ave. Phone: 216-741-8230 St. Mary’s Church 4020 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn, Pastor: David Pastors Bela Bernhardt & Jon Paulus. Sunday 5375 Broadview Rd at Wexford, Parma Archwood U.C.C. Wojnarowski. Phone. 216-351-3740 Sunday Worship: 11am & 6 pm. Worship 10 am. gloriadeicleveland.org email: Pastor: Rev. Stanley Bilinski 2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060 Sunday School: 9:45 am; Wed. Prayer 7 pm [email protected] Phone: 216-741-8154 Sunday Masses: 9 am Rev. Sara Ross Pastor English, 11 am Polish/English Holydays: 10 am Sunday: 11 am (ASL Interpreted) Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday School: 10 am www.stmaryspncc.com Nursery provided ages 1-5. Children's BYZANTINE CATHOLIC Scranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511 Sunday School 10 am. Multicultural Open & Pastor: Rev. Horst Hoyer Affirming. www.archwooducc.org St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church ROMAN CATHOLIC German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 Mary Queen of Peace Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. Pastor: Very Rev. Steven Koplinka Lutheran Church of the 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Father Deacon: Joseph Hnat, 216-233-4118. Pastor: Father Douglas Brown Nursery with adult supervision Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, Good Shepherd ELCA 8235 Memphis Ave. 216-661-9818. James D. Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8:30 & 11 am. & Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am 10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet Preschool: 3 yr. olds, Tues. & Thurs., 4 yr Phone: 216-749-4504 Eckert, Pastor. Sun., Worship Sun: 10:15 am; Sun. Children’s Liturgy Sun.11am. Weekday Masses: olds, Mon. Wed., & Fri. School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 Schl. 9 am. www.goodshepherdelca.org Mon- Sat 8 am. mass. www.maryqop.org Brooklyn Trinity U.C.C. Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church St. Barbara Church CHARISMATIC 1505 Denison Ave. Phone: 216-661-1191 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) Pastor: Sue Tamilio Good News Ministries Church Masses: Sat., Vigil 4:30 pm. Sun., 9 am Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II English, 11:30 am Polish. confessions: Sat., Sunday School & Worship: 10:30 am 3705 West 36th. (W. 36th & Mapledale Ave.) Sunday Worship 10:20 am Sat. 5:15 pm. Phone:216-398-4913 Pastor: Ernie Green. 3:45 - 4:15 pm. Weekday Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am. Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Coffee, 8:30 St. Luke’s U.C.C. Sunday Worship, 11 am 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner Memphis Ave.) TV - Tues., 6:30 pm. Ch.21 & 9 pm Ch.197. St. Leo The Great Fri. 6:30 pm, Ch 21 Time Warner Channel. St. James Lutheran Church 4940 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-1006 Phone: 216-351-4422 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Pastor: Fr. Russell P. Lowe Pastor: Gerald Madasz Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 & 10 am & 12 noon, Sunday Worship: 10:15 am EVANGELICAL Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman Sun. Worship: 8 & 10:30 am / Sat. Serv: 5 pm. Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sun. 10 am. UNITED METHODIST Grace Church Sun School & Bible Class: 9:15 am. Mon - Thurs 7:30 am, Fri. 8:30 am, confessions 2:45 - 3:30 pm Sat. www.saintleoschurch.org 2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St.; 216-661-8210 Website: stjamescleve.com Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 Pastor: Charlie Collier St. Thomas More Church Sunday: Bible Study 9 am. Sun. Worship 10 am. St. Mark Lutheran Church Pastor: Rev. Paul Wilson 4170 N. Amber Dr. Phone: 216-749-0414 Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am Wednesday: Dinner 6:30 pm., Kid’s Church & 4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545 Pastor: Rev. William G. Bouhall. Masses: Adult classes 7 - 8 pm. Pastor: Stephen Shrum. Sun. Worship: 10:15 am, Coffee Hour: 11 am. Wed. Bible Study: 9:30 am. Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8am , 10 am & 12 noon. Free hunger meals 1st & 2nd Thurs., 6 pm & Thursday: Youth Night 7 - 8:30 pm. Wed. 6 pm. Sun School & Adult Bible Study, 9 am. Confessions: Sat. 3 - 4 pm. Website:graceoldbrooklyn.org last two Sun., 5 pm. Weekday Masses: Mon. thru Fri; 7 & 8:15 am. http://www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc JANUARY 2013 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11 SERVICE DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING tion, light demolition, emergency sewer repair. FOR RENT Brooklyn, $3.00 dozen. Leave message for CAMPBELL HEATING & AIR COND. CO. Residential/Commercial. Free estimates, sen- ROOMS FOR RENT (MEN & WOMEN) scheduling pick up at 216-351-8171. Repairs & installation. Furnaces & AC units. ior discounts. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Call Share bathroom & kitchen. $340 mn. + security Hot water tanks, humidifiers, air cleaners & 216-351-0000. deposit. Call 216-299-5527 or 216-280-7484. chimney liners. Licensed, bonded, insured; WANTED senior discounts. 216-252-8292. JOE’S GENERAL SERVICES - We do ONE, TWO & THREE BDRM. APT. FOR ELECTRICAL TOY TRAINS & ACCES- everything from A - Z. Free estimates, prompt RENT - from $300 - $600 mn. No pets. Call SORIES WANTED. Any make or age. Cash service, satisfaction guaranteed. 25 yrs. expe- paid for trains, accessories or parts. Lionel, APPLIANCE REPAIR 216-905-6328. rience. No job too large or small. Financing American Flyer, Ives, Marx, LGB, "Also buy- METRO APPLIANCE REPAIR. Low serv- available. Low income & senior discounts. We FOR SALE ing Boy Scout Items"; call 216-375-4426. ice charge, senior discounts; all work guaran- will make your project affordable. Call Joe at Fresh local brown eggs for sale in Old teed. Washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators & 440-342-0944. dishwashers. Call 216-741-4334. HOUSECLEANING DEMOLITION/HAULING REASONABLE RATES - Call 216-583-0311 COMMUNITY MEETINGS HAULING - ALL TYPES. Garage demolition. between 4 & 6 pm. Brooklyn Genealogy Club, Sun., Jan. 20th, 2 from public. Call 216-459-1000 to confirm. Call Richard’s, 216-661-7608. pm, Brooklyn Fire Station, 8400 Memphis PAINTING Ave. at Roadoan. Prospective members wel- Second District Police Community MAKKOS PAINTING & DECORATING. come. Relations meeting, Tues., Jan. 8th (& every ELECTRICIAN Interior and Exterior painting - ceiling and dry- second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, ELECTRICIAN FOR HIRE – Trouble-shooter. The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn 7 pm, wall repairs - staining - ceiling texturing - faux 3518 W. 25th St. Install outlets, fixtures, fans, switches & panels. Fri., Jan. 11th, Pearl Road United Methodist finishes - quality work guaranteed- free esti- Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting, Reasonable, licensed. Call Dale, 216-883-8934. Church, 4200 Pearl Rd. (Use rear entrance off mates, insured. Call Jeff Makkos, 440-625-0718. Every first Thurs., 7 pm, Gino’s, 1314 parking lot.). HSOB member & former Glenn Denison Ave. NORTH STAR ELECTRIC - First in Residential Restaurant owner Michael Loizos speaking - upgrades - New circuits. Violations corrected. PLUMBING about the first businesses of Old Brooklyn. Ward 13 Democratic Club meeting, Tues., Panel - Sub panels. EL12170. Licensed, bonded, A1 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING. All plumb- Call president Connie Ewazen, 216-398-8969, Jan. 17th (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria insured. Free estimates. Call Bill Stanton at 216- ing problems. Water heaters, gas lines, sewers with questions. 398-5306 or 216-392-4276. and drains. 216-688-1288. Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. Old Brooklyn Community Development Ward 13 Republican Club meeting, Tues., BEN FRANKLIN PLUMBING (Formerly Corporation board meeting, 6 pm. Meetings EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE Jan. 8th (& every second Tues.), 7 pm, B. McDermott Plumbing Co.) 4th are fourth Tues. of the month; OBCDC meet- JOE OLDJA Brooklyn Heights Church meeting room, Generation of Master Plumbers. Bonded & ing room, 2339 Broadview Rd. Meetings open REPAIRS & REBUILDS - chimney, steps, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. (near Broadview Rd.) insured. All phases of plumbing -- new, repair, to public for review & comments, but Board roofs, gutters, siding, garage roofs, concrete alterations. Call 216-741-5131. reserves right to close portions of meetings repairs. All work guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 440-243-2134. No Sunday calls. SOUTH HILLS HARDWARE. Complete plumbing services. Hot water tanks installed. OLD BROOKLYN NEWS SUBSCRIPTIONS FITNESS & HEALTH Drains cleaned. 216-749-2121. JAZZERCISE FITNESS CLASSES - ONE Great gifts for Send check or money order to: MONTH FREE with purchase of 2 months = Old Brooklyn News $40 savings. Brooklyn Hts. Community Ctr. FRIENDS & FAMILY PLUMBING / PAINTING 2339 Broadview Rd. AM/PM classes; [email protected] or who’ve moved out of the area or if 15 YRS. EXPERIENCE. REASONABLE Cleveland, Ohio 44109 call 330-468-6637. Brooklyn Rec. Ctr. PM/ you just want it mailed to your home PRICES. Repair & install Call Kris 216-322- or call 216-459-1000 and charge it. week-end classes; [email protected] or 1975. Only $15.00 a year call 216-408-2969. New students only.

HOME IMPROVEMENT TREE SERVICE City of Cleveland waste fee increase JOE GIGANTE & SONS - driveways, water- TREE SERVICE. Cut down trees, stump Monthly waste collection fee, instituted to recover part of cost of waste collection service, will proofing, basement remodeling, masonry, removal. Free estimates. Call Richard’s, 216- garages, room additions, total home renova- 661-7608. increase to $8.75 per unit for Cleveland property owners effective with Jan., 2013 water bill (25 cent increase from 2012). Those seeking exemption must apply by Mar. 31, 2013. Call 216-664- “NOBODY BEATS 2272 or email [email protected] or website Riteway Home Service OUR PRICES” www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofCleveland/Home/FormsPublication for forms or more info.

KITCHEN and BATH Remodeling Class 1 Pavers & Remodelers Serving Old Brooklyn area for over 33 yrs. BATHROOM SPECIAL Complete Bathrooms $3880 $ 00 for as little as 4,500 KITCHENS 30% Off (fiberglass tub/walls, toilet, vanity/top, sink/all faucet's & linoleum) Asphalt & Concrete Winter Special Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Windows Refacing Kitchen Cabinets Porch Repair 30 % OFF with this ad 216-397-6349 3522 Henritze Ave. Financing Available (216)351-5726 Free Estimates $85 Queen sets & up $95 King sets & up HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT US?? If not come on down TTTT to the best mattress shop in town! 3280 West 25th between Myers & Sackett. Open daily from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Delivery & tie down Jim: 216-324-1906 available if needed Tyisha: 216-355-5688 PAGE 12 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS JANUARY 2013

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Photo by Tom Sargent (Corner of Tuxedo Ave. & Schaaf Road) The former Memphis School site, bordered by Memphis Ave., W. 41st St. and Henritze Ave., is 224 Brookpark Road looking more like an urban farm these days. It will soon be providing jobs and locally-grown Cleveland, Ohio 44109 fresh food, thanks to a project initiated by Koinonia, a local non-profit corporation. 216-749-2121 Adam Cook

On Saturday, December 8th, the the Old Brooklyn Collaborators sponsored another Cookies & Cocoa with Santa event. Approximately 1,000 people attended. Joe Gigante & Sons Wishes everyone a Healthy

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Front row L - R: Tom, Mark, Joe, Max the dog, Andrea, Joey Back row L -R: Anthony & Uncle George RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

DRIVEWAYS WATERPROOFING BASEMENT REMODELING Emergency MASONRY Sewer Repair GARAGES ROOM ADDITIONS LIGHT DEMOLITION TOTAL HOME RENOVATION 216-351-0000216-351-0000 [email protected] Free Estimates Licensed Bonded Insured Senior Discounts