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A Publication of the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio www.oldbrooklyn.com May 2007, Volume 29 Number 3 Old Brooklyn News receives eleven Fulton Road Bridge implosion fizzles awards at annual NCPA presentation by Lynette Filips Lynette Filips received two of the first- [email protected] place awards. One was in the series catego- The Neighborhood and Community ry for ten articles in her ongoing series about Press Association (NCPA) conducted its ethnic churches. “Interesting set of stories,” annual meeting and awards presentation on the judges said, “really a useful historical Saturday, April 21, in the Music & collection.” Communication Building at Cleveland State Lynette’s other first-place award was in University. Old Brooklyn News staffers the historical feature category. It was for a Lynette Filips, Sandy Worona and George lengthy article entitled “Through the years –

Photo by Thomas J. Cramer On Saturday, April 28, traffic leading to the Fulton Rd. Bridge made local news and the botched implosion of the bridge made national news. Obviously still a fortress in spite of official concerns about its safety, the approximately seventy-five year old bridge did not fall as expected, even after three attempts. The Texas-based contractor hired to engineer the implosion blamed the failure on a faulty detonation cable. Three days later, the graceful arches crumbled shortly after 6 p.m. Memorial Day has deeper meaning for “Families of the Fallen for Change” by Rosemary Palmer Paul Schroeder and Rosemary Palmer, Memorial Day (originally known as the Old Brooklyn parents of LCpl Edward (Left - right) OBN photographer George Shuba, advertising and sales manager Sandy Decoration Day) was officially declared fol- “Augie” Schroeder, say that their Memorial Worona and copy editor Lynette Filips show off the awards certificates which lowing the American Day has expanded from something that Cleveland State University journalism Professor Leo Jeffres has just presented to Civil War. It is about rec- vaguely hit their minds one day a year to a them for the Old Brooklyn News’ entries in the 2006 Neighborhood and Community onciliation and coming daily obsession with helping to bring an end Press competition . together to honor those to the Iraq War that took their son’s life. Augie was one of 20 Marine Reservists Shuba attended the gathering. Mary Jane Three decades of neighborhood improve- who gave their lives in ments thanks to the Old Brooklyn service to our country. attached to the Brook Park 3/25 Skala, Senior Editor of the Sun Journal’s Headquarters killed the first week of August, east-side newspapers, was the morning’s key Community Development Corporation” That is especially impor- which appeared in the April, 2006 edition of tant in the United States 2005 near Haditha, Iraq. Paul and Rosemary speaker. founded a national, nonpartisan organiza- The awards presentation took place the OBN. The judges said that it was “a this year, as politicians thorough job in capturing the community’s continue to be divided over what direction tion, Families of the Fallen for Change after lunch. Each newspaper had the option (FOF), later that year. of submitting up to three entries in eleven history in spite of the absence of interviews the war in Iraq should take. with historians.” Traditionally, in observance of the day Paul is careful to say that the FOF categories for judging. The Old Brooklyn organization is “military friendly” and the News submitted a total of twenty-nine Another of Lynette’s articles, “How set aside for honoring those killed in the mil- Clevelanders celebrated – and refused to cel- itary, towns have held parades and decorated 1,500 members include families of military entries in all eleven categories, and received killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, active mili- a total of eleven awards in nine categories. ebrate – Independence Day in the mid- the graves. Now many have forgotten that 1800s” in the July, 2006 issue of the OBN original purpose and have either expanded it tary and many retirees. It also includes peo- Three were first-place awards. ple not connected to the military who want (When the judges made comments was judged to be third place in the same his- to include all of those who have died or have torical feature category. contracted it to mean another three-day to show their support for both the military about an entry, we will also share them in and the end of the Iraq war. addition to the basic award information.) See NCPA Awards page 4 weekend to relax with family and friends. For Clevelanders who have lost family and “The most important thing is for our voice to friends in our country’s wars, Memorial Day be heard loud and clear,” he said. “The cost has gone from a “concept” to a painful reality. See Families of the Fallen page 4 2007-2008 Business Directory delivered with this months OBN Robyn Sandys, The 2007-08 Business Directory and OBCDC office, 3344 Broadview Road, dur- OBCDC’s new Service Guide is being distributed to Old ing regular business hours (9 am to 5 pm) executive director, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Centre and City of Monday through Friday. Brooklyn households and businesses with has been at the helm this month’s issue of the Old Brooklyn News. since April 2. For the past seventeen years the directory, a publication of Old Brooklyn Community See her column, Development Corporation (OBCDC), has been delivered free-of-charge to households “From the Desk of the and businesses. Executive Director”, The Old Brooklyn News and the Service Directory are also available at various loca- on page 4. tions in the city of Brooklyn & Tremont Photo by George Shuba neighborhoods. All of the usual sites in Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre will also receive drop-offs of the directory. The new business directory lists hun- What’What’ss InsideInside dreds of commercial, civic and religious organizations within the geographic areas Community Spotlight; Ben Franklin described above. It serves as a useful tool for Garden; Judy Collins; Kiwanis Clock . 2 easy access to local contact information and News Notes; Community Meetings . . . . 3 assists in the promotion of “buying local.” From the Desk of the Executive Director . 4 For more information on where to Town Crier; Theatre Notes ...... 5 obtain the Old Brooklyn News in your area The cover of the 2007-2008 Old Brooklyn, Re$tore Cleveland ...... 6 Family Fun ...... 9 or for additional copies of the 2007-08 City of Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre Business Community Toolbox ...... 7 Church Notes; Senior Notes ...... 10 Business Directory and Service Guide, con- Directory and Service Guide features the History - IRS ...... 8 Classified & Service Directory ...... 11 tact Sandy at 216-459-1000 or visit the Fulton Rd. bridge. PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MAY 2007 BiRite store since October of 2004. He bought it outright in September of 2006. A new clock on Pearl Rd. to soon Although the father-son combo are new to the Cleveland area, they are enjoying being a be telling time in Old Brooklyn part of our neighborhood and look forward to providing many years of low prices and quali- by Lisa Casini idea for the clock, the design of which dates ty service to their customers. back to a time when freestanding or mount- Within the next few months, a street clock ed clocks ticked the seconds away on busy by Donn Heckelmoser Steelyard Commons whose design harkens back to the early 20th city corners. Fulton Rd. BiRite Fourteen retailers -- Alltel, Best Buy, Deals, Mohammad Sadiq and his son, Basharat Famous Footwear, Great Clips, Kay Jewelers, Hussain, are the new owners of Fulton Rd. Bi- Marshalls, Nail Lacquer, Payless Shoe Source, Rite at 4215 Fulton Rd. The store is a full- Petco, Radio Shack, Sally Beauty Supply, service supermarket that sells deli foods, gro- Staples, and Target -- have joined or will join ceries, produce, frozen foods, and beer/wine. later this month, the Home Depot store at the Fulton Bi-Rite offers both weekly and new Steelyard Commons. (frequently) additional weekend specials on its Ridgeway Plaza merchandise and changes the specials from Two new tenants at the converted week to week to give the customers the most Carrousel Lanes, 3545 Ridge Rd. at Dension for their money. Fulton Bi-Rite also doubles Ave., have opened. Family Dollar and Xtreme manufacturers’ coupons seven days a week. Clothing & Sneakers join Brightside Academy Mohammed had been part owner of the and Ocean Dental. Ben Franklin garden plots still available by Tom Sargent Garden spots are still available at the Free seeds have been made available Benjamin Franklin Community Garden for the through Summer Sprout and the Ohio State 2007 gardening season. There almost certain- University Extension Center. They can be ly will be corn plots available, though we will picked up at the garden after the opening. not be able to make assignments on these until Plants from the same sources will be delivered after the garden is opened. to the garden in early June. If you wish to apply for a regular plot or Weather cooperating, no problems are Photo by George Shuba be considered for a corn plot, call Tom Sargent anticipated in meeting the scheduled opening of the garden on Saturday, May 12. (Left - right) Brooklyn Kiwanis treasurer Tom Kehoe, Sr., Mark Busch, Jim Busch and or Sandy Worona at 216-459-1000. Brooklyn Kiwanis president George J. Jicha proudly display a cut-out of the clock that will Legendary folk singer Judy Collins to be soon find a home in front of the Busch facility. So far, Kiwanis has raised nearly $5,000 featured speaker at MetroHealth Medical Center century will soon be marking time at 4334 for the clock, but fundraising efforts continue. Pearl Rd. in Old Brooklyn, directly in front of The total cost will add up to $12,000 -- the Legendary folk singer Judy Collins will Daughter and the Mother Who Gave Her Busch Funeral and Crematory Services. clock alone will cost $9000, and the remaining The project, spearheaded by the Kiwanis be the keynote speaker at MetroHealth Medical Away; Keith Boykin, noted gay and lesbian $3000 will be used for installation, which Club of Brooklyn-Cleveland, will feature an Center's annual Pastoral Care Conference - rights activist and New York Times best-selling includes the necessary electrical work. eleven-foot, freestanding, two-faced clock, so Secrets: Why We Have Them, Why We Keep author of Beyond the Down Low: Sex, Lies, George mentioned that the project has the Them, and What They Mean on May 10-11 in and Denial in Black America; Evan Imber- that the 25,000 motorists who will drive past it support of Ward 15 Councilman Brian the medical center’s Scott Auditorium. Black, Ph.D., director of the Center for every day can see it from either direction. Cummins, as well as the Busch family; John The conference will examine the impact of Families and Health and author of several According to Kiwanis president George Sr., Jim and Mark Busch are all Kiwanis mem- secrets on families and identify effective strate- books, including The Secret Life of Families; Jicha, the club wants to refocus its outreach bers. gies to facilitate family conversation, particular- Secrets in Families and Family Therapy. efforts and community projects to include Old George Jicha is also hoping that once in ly with regard to secrets connected to incest, Open to the public, the conference pro- Brooklyn, not just the City of Brooklyn. place and keeping time, the clock will inspire adultery, substance abuse and suicide. vides continuing education credits for social “We’re working on this project and oth- residents and business owners in Old Collins recorded more than 30 albums and workers, nurses, psychologists, physicians, ers because we want to work on sprucing up Brooklyn to get involved in beautifying the numerous top-ten hits. She is also author of counselors, clergy, chemical dependency pro- Old Brooklyn, and we also want to rebuild our neighborhood. Only time will tell. Sanity and Grace, a personal memoir chroni- fessional, and educators. membership with business owners and resi- For information on how to donate to this cling her son's battle against alcoholism before The conference is made possible by con- dents in Old Brooklyn,” George said. project, or for additional information regard- he committed suicide. tributions from The Ridgecliff Foundation, The clock, built in Illinois by the Fancy ing the Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn-Cleveland, Collins will discuss how her experience Inc., Saint Luke's Foundation of Cleveland, Clock Company, will be illuminated at night please contact George Jicha at 216-741-1513. has allowed her to break down the barriers of Ohio, Visiting Nurse Association's Hospice and reflect the Kiwanis logo, set along the top helplessness and secrecy and openly discuss and Palliative Care Partners of Ohio, and of the clock on a crown-like design. the aftereffects of suicide. Busch Funeral and Crematory Services. George noted that Kiwanis membership Other featured speakers include: June For ticket pricing and more information, Great 5 bdrm. vinyl of Old Brooklyn residents and business own- colonial, newer win- Cross, Emmy award-winning producer and call the MetroHealth Pastoral Care Department ers has declined over that past few years, and dows/ doors. Natural author of Secret Daughter: A Mixed-Race at 216-778-4663. as a long-time resident himself, he wants to woodwork, newer inspire others to get involved in revitalizing hardwood flrs living Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation the neighborhood. & dining rms. Newer “We wanted to put up this clock to carpet. Dining rm. MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to enhance the location, but also to inspire new has built-in china improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods cabinets/window 4202 W. 21st and older businesses as part of a community seat. Glass block windows bsmt, great deck & Maribeth Feke, President Matt Reitz, Vice President effort in Old Brooklyn to dress up their places yard. 2.5 car garage. and make them attractive.” Peggy Zeleznik, Secretary Paul Kazmierczak, Treasurer MLS 2370763 Call for appt. George credited Kiwanis treasurer and Tamara, Elite Realty Co. 216-544-5995 Robyn Sandys, Executive Director Old Brooklyn resident Janet Wiencek with the Tom Collins, Commercial Program / Re$tore Cleveland Manager Donnald Heckelmoser, Jr., Residential Services Coordinator Lori Peterson, Residential Program Manager/Mediation Specialist Barb Spaan, Crime Watch Coordinator Sandy Worona, Advertising & Sales Manager /Residential Program Assistant Debra Zeleny, Housing & Building Code Specialist Old Brooklyn News #47 Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager George Shuba -- Photographer Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor

This month’s OBN writers - Lisa Casini, Lynette Filips, Rosemary Palmer, Tom Sargent & OBCDC staff Expires OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn-For more information regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000. 6-2-07

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For more info see: www.wft- Served by Carraba’s Italian Grill, 5 - 7 pm. 661-5642, or Matt Baker, BSA District Brooklyn Hts. UCC day.org or www.fairtradersource.org or Adult, $12 & children 10 & under, $6. For Executive, 216-861-6060. 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280 www.irtfcleveland.org tickets call 440-746-0117. Homemade soups & breads, deli sandwiches & salads, homemade desserts, sundaes, espres- Saturday, May 12th Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 15th - 17th COMMUNITY sos, cappuccinos, smoothies & more. Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up POW WOW & Festival Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea. 9 am - 4 Edgewater Park. Fri. gates open 3 pm.; concert MEETINGS Saturday evenings, 6:30 - 10 pm pm. Bring old oil-based paint, pesticides, sol- 5 pm until dark. Sat & Sun., gates open 11 am; Brooklyn Centre Community Association Saturday, May 5th vents, wood stains, sealer, turpentine, lawn & grand entry 1 & 6 pm. Close, 8 pm Sat. & 6 pm (formerly Archwood Denison Concerned “Harmonica Star Revue” Roger & Eileen garden chemicals, automotive fluids, mercury, Sun. Adults, $8; seniors, $6; Children 4-6, $4; Citizens) meeting, Thurs., May 24th (& every return for an evening of fun & entertainment. acids, car batteries, etc. No latex paint accept- under 1, free.Performers Douglas Bluefeather, fourth Thurs.), 7 pm, Archwood United Church Saturday, May 12th ed. Sponsored by Cuyahoga County Solid Wade Fernandez. Traditional food, jewelry, of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave. “Bill Gardner” Relax & listen to the music of Waste District, 216-443-3749. Or visit craft & art vendors, educational demonstra- this popular entertainer. www.cuyahogaswd.org. tions, storytelling, traditional regalia, raffles & Brooklyn Genealogy Club meeting, Sun., Saturday, May 19th more. Rain or shine; public welcome. Bring May 20, 2 pm, Brooklyn branch of the “Abacusmusic.net” Folk & traditional music Saturday, May 12th your own lawn chairs. Cuyahoga County Public Library, 4480 Ridge played by this talented duo. Ohio Boychoir Spring Sing Rd. Vickie Blum Vigil, author of Cleveland Saturday, May 26th St. Leo Church, 4900 Broadview Rd. 7:30 pm. Pregnant Women & Families Cemeteries will speak about the symbolism in Closed for the Memorial Day weekend. A freewill offering received. For more info. with Children under Six Years of Age cemetery art. Refreshments served; prospec- call 216-556-2222 or vivit www.ohioboy- Lead paint can poison. Apply for free services tive members welcome. Every Tuesday choir.org. -- free home lead check, free home repairs, free Food Stamp Information & Sign Up vacuum cleaner to control lead dust. Call 216- Brooklyn Historical Society meeting; Wed., Brookside Center in the lobby area, 3784 Pearl Saturday, May 12th 263-5323. May 30, 7 pm, at the museum, 4442 Ridge Rd. Rd. 10 am – 2 pm. Representative from The Fibromyalgia Support Group Speaker John Hise will display & speak about Empowerment Center of Greater Cleveland’s MetroHealth cafeteria (use the Towers St. Leo Preschool Registration Navaho rugs & American Indian artifacts he Project B.R.E.A.D. will be available to provide entrance), 2500 MetroHealth Dr., 10 - 11:30 am. St. Leo Preschool, 4940 Broadview Rd.; locat- collected as a youngster in Lake County. All info & help eligible people sign up. Call Open to the public. Parking & meetings both ed in the Parish Community Center. welcome; refreshments to follow. Semi-annual Patricia Gillbery, Project B.R.E.A.D. Outreach free. Call 216-398-4880 for directions or more Registration began Feb. 1 at the preschool. $50 quilt raffle. Tickets for the "Prairie Star" country Specialist, 216-432-4770, for more info. info. Future meeting dates -- June 9 & July 14. nonrefundable fee & a copy of the child's birth colored quilt -- $1 each; 6 for $5. Tickets avail- certificate required at time of registration. The able at the museum any Tues. between 10 am & Saturday, May 12th preschool offers programs for skills develop- 2 pm. Call Barb, 216-941-0160, for more info. Monday, May 7th Spring Concert ment & kindergarten readiness for three- & Friends of Big Creek Visit www.friendsof- Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society Baldwin-Wallace Kulas Musical Arts Bldg., four-year-old children. Children who are four bigcreek.org for more info. Independence Civic Center, White Oak Room, 96 Front St., Berea. 8 pm. Symphony West years old by Sept. 30 attend classes Mon., Wed. Orchestra in partnership with Baldwin-Wallace & Fri. Children who are three by Sept., 30 6363 Selig Blvd., 7:30 pm. CVGS vice president Historical Society of Old Brooklyn Conservatory Outreach Department presents attend classes Tues. & Thurs. Class times are Mary Boehnlein, PhD, will speak about using meeting, Fri., May 11, 7:30 pm, Pearl Road newspaper archives to find family information. its Spring Concert, "A Little Light Music," an 8:15-10:45 am or 11:55 am - 2:25 pm. Call United Methodist Church, 4200 Pearl Rd. (Use Call Wally, 440-526-1238, for more info. evening of pop hits from the '60s & '70s -- Jeanne Sabol, 216-661-5330, for more info. rear entrance off parking lot.) Gladys Haddad, Muppets, Mancini, Broadway & PDQ Bach. PhD, a professor at Case Western Reserve Tuesday, May 8th Old Brooklyn resident Victoria Marra, conduc- St. Leo Elementary School Registration University, will discuss the book she Girl Scouts Wanna “Bee” Workshop tor. Tickets at the door -- $6, general admis- St. Leo the Great School accepting registra- wrote about Samuel and Flora Stone Interested in being a Girl Scout? Unit 620 is sion; $5, seniors; $3, students; free, children 12 tions for new students in kindergarten through Mather. Refreshments & a business meet- having a workshop at Corpus Christi Church, yrs & younger. grade 8. Pick up registration forms in the ing to follow. Call HSOB president Louise 4850 Pearl Rd., 6:30 - 8 pm. Must be accom- school office 9 am - 3:30 pm weekdays. For Evans, 216- 661-4103, with any questions. panied by parent or guardian. Crafts, raffles, Saturday, May 26th & Saturday September 1st kindergarten registration, children must be 5 activities, fun. Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway Tours years of age on or before September 30th. John Nagy Blvd.Community Meeting, Mon., Friday, May 11th Northeast corner of W. 25th St. & Bring child’s birth & baptismal certificates, May 14th, 6 pm. St. Boniface School hall, 3555 “Real Men Cook” Detroit Ave, at the west end of the bridge. immunization records & $50.00 non-refund- W. 54th St. (enter from the parking lot off of W. 19th Annual Fundraiser Open 9 am. - 3- pm. Free parking available at able registration fee. For grades 1-8 registra- 52nd St, just north of Denison Ave.) Learn Holiday Inn Select, City Centre, 1111 Lakeside the County Engineer’s bridge garage, located tion, bring child’s birth & baptismal certifi- about the closing of access to John Nagy Blvd. Ave., 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Sample delicacies at the tour’s entrance. Free. No reservations, cates, immunization records, a copy of the at Denison Ave. near Fulton Rd. Hear about the prepared by more than 100 area “chefs”. self guided tour with volunteers on hand most recent report card & $50.00 non-refund- design & future of the site & meet representa- Admission for the all-you can-eat gourmet to answer questions, wheelchair & stroller able registration fee. Call the school office, tives from Cleveland MetroParks. Contact lunchtime feast -- $14 per person in advance, accessible, cameras welcome, attractions 216-661-2120, with any questions. Stockyard Redevelopment Organization, 216- 961-7687, ext. 202, for more info. $15 at the door. Group rate for 10+ people. include films, trolley displays, streetcar, & a Richard Greer from WNWV FM 107.3 the unique view of the area. For questions, call the St. Mark Lutheran School Registration public information department, 216-348-3824. Second District Police Community Wave & Carolyn Carr of Beacon House Inn St. Mark Lutheran School, 4464 Pearl Rd. Relations meeting, Tues., May 8th (& every will emcee the event. All proceeds benefit Applications accepted throughout the school second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, 3518 Women’s Alliance for Recovery Services. Call year for kindergarten - 8th grade. Participates in Beginning Saturday, May 26th W. 25th St. 216-575-9120 for tickets or more info. the Cleveland Scholarship & tutoring program. Hard Hatted Women’s Pre-Apprenticeship On-site before & after school daycare, hot lunch Training Program Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting Saturday, May 12th program, sports, music, newly updated comput- Hard Hatted Women, an organization for Thurs., June 7th (& every first Thurs.), 7 pm, Car Wash er labs, accelerated reader program, interactive women seeking employment in the skilled Gino’s, 1314 Denison Ave. Brooklyn Hts. UCC, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd., Boy white boards, Girl Scouts & Cub Scouts. For trades & technical fields. Free orientations for Scout Troop 151. 9 am - 3 pm. Donations. registration info or to schedule a private tour, Ward 15 Democratic Club Meeting, Tues., summer program begins in Aug. Requirements call the school office, 216-749-3545, or visit May 22nd (& every fourth Tues.), 6:30 pm, -- 18 years or older, high school diploma/GED, Saturday, May 12th www.orgsites.com/oh/ stmarklutheran Estabrook Recreation Center, 4125 Fulton Rd. drivers license, 8th grade reading/7th grade Riversweep math. Tues.,May 26th, June 5th & 12th; Multiple location environmental “done-in-a- Ward 16 Democratic Club Meeting. Tues., Thurs., May 31st, Jun. 7th & 14th, 6 - 7 pm. Tops Weight Loss Group day” clean-up -- the Flats, Tremont, Slavic May 15th (& every 3rd Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria Dei Sat., Jun. 2nd & 9th, 10 - 11 am. 3043 Superior Welcoming new members to meetings at 5801 Village, Ohio City, Big Creek, Train Ave., West Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. Discuss Ave. Call 216-861-6500for more info. No Menphis Ave., Tues., 9 - 11 am. Call 216-661- Creek, Millcreek -- 9 am - noon. Volunteers your concerns & issues with Councilman Kevin reservations needed. 4595 for more info. receive a souvenir t-shirt & lunch at Nautica fol- Kelley. lowing the cleanup. To volunteer, call 216-520- 1825 or for Big Creek specifically, 216-741- O.B.Y.L. Old Brooklyn Youth League 0010. Visit www.ohiocanal.org for more info. SHANNON Co-ed softball for children ages 4 through 18 LANDSCAPING Saturday, May 12th SNOWPLOWING World Fair Trade Day Celebrating our 30th season! Cuyahoga Community College - Metro *Seasonal Fertilizer Sign-ups are Saturday, May 5th & 12th Entry fees: *Commercial Pre-Tee, Tee-Ball & Division 2: $30 10 am - 12 noon $ 00 *Residential HOME Division 3 & higher: $35 Brooklyn Hts. United Church of Christ 129 Non-resident fee: $40 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Office: Bring birth certificate (corner of W. Schaaf Rd. & Broadview Rd.) 216-441-6167 IMPROVEMENT E-mail: [email protected]

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The judges wrote, From the desk of the executive director “A lot of information compactly packed into ident promotes peacemaking” merited By the time you will be reading this arti- by Robyn Sandys Lynette second place in the feature category. a limited space.” cle I will have been the director of the Old issues such as families suffering from depres- The judges said that the article was a “fea- Sandy also received a third place award Brooklyn Community Development sion and youth violence. ture dense with history, current trends and in page layout for the front page of the Corporation (OBCDC) for one month. I can I started my CD work in Cleveland as other information.” November, 2006 issue of the Old Brooklyn already see that the people who make up director of policy development for Cleveland The Old Brooklyn News’ third first- News. The judges noted that it had “clean Wards 15 and 16 are very committed and ded- Neighborhood Development Coalition, a trade layout” and was “easy to read.” (It had pho- icated individuals. place award was in the news category, association serving Cleveland area community tos and articles related to the return of Hook I know that our CDC has hit a few bumps thanks to an article Tom Sargent wrote in development corporations (CDCs). My focus and Ladder Company #42, the impending over the course of consolidating two organiza- the July, 2006 issue – “American flag once was on policy and housing issues relating to demolition and reconstruction of the Fulton tions into one, and we are still working on again flies over ‘Benjie’ garden”. “A story neighborhood development. making that transition a smooth one for all. I capturing the life in a community nicely,” Rd. Bridge and Arby’s thanksgiving meal I continued working in community devel- ask for your patience and understanding and, the judges commented. “Not a big story in for the needy. opment in Cleveland when I became the direc- of course, your participation in helping to itself, but a significant moment in the tempo- In the columns category, Tom Collins tor of marketing and development for make us the best we can be. ral context of the community.” received third place for one of his monthly Neighborhood Progress, Inc., which funds We can always use good volunteers to OBN photographer George Shuba, Re$tore Cleveland columns. It featured Cleveland-based CDCs. serve on the board or its committees, so please Steelyard Commons and ran in December, Overall, I have worked in the nonprofit received two of the three awards the NCPA don't hesitate to email me at robyns@old- 2006. field for over 20 years. I am very pleased to gave in the single photo category. His sec- brooklyn.com if you are interested in getting The Old Brooklyn News received third- be back in community development, working ond-place award was for a black and white more involved. place in the overall community coverage on behalf of improving Cleveland's neighbor- photograph of a boy and a girl looking into a Just a little bit about my background -- I hoods. mirror at their just-painted faces at St. category of the competition. For 2006, first- have lived in the Cleveland area for over As for my home life, I have two sons, James’ Summer Fun Fare. It appeared in the place for community coverage went to the twelve years and all of the positions I have held London who is 12 and Dylan who is nearly 10. August, 2006 issue of the OBN. The judges Royalton Recorder; second-place to the have been in the city proper. Before coming to We enjoy spending time together canoeing, said, “Just lovely with the girl having fun Plain Press, and honorable mention to the OBCDC, I spent two years working as director biking, hiking and attending lots of movies. with her own facial decoration.” Connection (from Shaker Square). of development and marketing for the Mandel In my spare time, my “significant other”, The other neighborhood publications Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case George’s third place award was for a Steve, and I ride his Harley around Northeast which entered the competition — and also Western Reserve University. color photo of two boys studying a butterfly on Ohio and beyond. Last July 4th weekend we took some of the awards — were the I was born in Massachusetts, and have a tree trunk which appeared in the July, 2006 circled Lake Erie on a four-day trip. It was fun Eastside News, the Villager and Crocker lived on both sides of the country and in the issue. “Again showing the look of curiosity to see the shores of the Lake from the vantage Midwest. I graduated from college with a BA on the kids’ faces,” the judges commented. Park Press (from Westlake). point of Canada. in Community Studies from the University of Cleveland and its neighborhoods are California at Santa Cruz (and later completed experiencing a stressful time but that doesn't graduate work in public policy and communi- Families of the Fallen from front page [email protected]. mean that we can't make progress in our area. cations.) in lives and money is much more than we Paul and Rosemary also have had in- We have wonderful assets -- great road and My career began as a counselor for youth should be permitting. person meetings with senators in highway access to downtown and the suburbs, in disadvantaged communities, and as a Vista Paul and Rosemary have been giving Washington, DC, especially with Sen. excellent health care, and plenty of banking, volunteer working in a half-way house for their “Million Miles” program to churches George Voinovich from Cleveland and Sen. retail and other service businesses. The emotionally disturbed young adults. I then Joe Biden, a Democrat representing Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, of course, is a cen- and political groups. In it they explain that worked as a counselor with young adults who Delaware. tral draw for locals and the region. few families have a direct connection with had drug and alcohol problems. Voinovich has met with Paul and Everyone I have talked with so far -- con- the Iraq conflict and introduce viewers to I shifted gears from counseling to public Rosemary twice to discuss the Iraq conflict cerned citizens groups like Friends of the their son. policy when I worked for county and state gov- and has passed on the FOF plan for ending it South Hills Circle and Southwest Citizens Area The cost in lost American lives has been ernments in California and Hawaii. In Hawaii to Republican Senate Foreign Relations com- Council, Councilmen Brian Cummins and growing by “2.41” per day. The cost in Iraqi I was a policy analyst for the Governor's Office mittee leaders. Biden, now chair of the Kevin Kelley, and residents and business own- lives, although considerably more, has not of Children and Youth and a legislative aid for Senate committee, exchanged letters with ers -- want only the best for the place they been as carefully counted, but the Johns a state senator. and/or their businesses call home. Hopkins School of Public Health estimates Paul in 2006, comparing his plan and the Although my interest in public policy I will write a brief column each time this that figure to be about 650,000. FOF plan, and invited the couple to a com- continued, my career next moved to communi- newspaper is printed, but in between times, The FOF program also shows how much mittee hearing on Iraq this January. He also ty development when I became the executive feel free to contact me if you have any thing the war is costing each city in terms of dol- entered their testimony into the committee director of a nonprofit agency in the Chicago you would like to discuss about our neighbor- lars. The actual monetary outlay grows by record. area. Their mission was to build the image of hood. $3000 per second, with the US total already FOF has also been promoting the pas- a 40-community region. at $421.6 billion at the end of April, accord- sage of local government proclamations ask- I also spent five years in the profit-making ing to the National Priorities Project. The ing for the end of the Iraq War. Paul arena as the marketing director for a regional war has cost Cleveland more than $394 mil- Schroeder assisted in writing one such newspaper in Greater Chicago. Live's Museums Guide proclamation passed in Maplewood, NJ, and lion. My first position in Cleveland when I Spring/Summer 2007 comprehensive listings Rosemary pointed out that most of the in South Orange, NJ, the towns where their moved to this area in 1994 was as the commu- calendar of shows & events. Supplement to Iraq cost has been financed through an son, Augie, and daughter, Amanda, attended nity outreach manager and television producer Northern Ohio Live Magazine. Pick up a free increase in the US debt by sale of Treasury school. (The family returned to Cleveland for WVIZ-Public Television. I wrote and pro- copy at OBCDC, 3344 Broadview Rd. bills. “We aren’t choosing between ‘guns or after Augie graduated from high school.) duced documentaries on a variety of social butter,’ as in earlier American wars, but we’re As for future plans, Paul expressed some encouraged to spend more to keep the econo- impatience with the glacier-like progress of my strong,” she stated. ending the war, and said that he has even con- EAGLE’S CUSTOM MOLDING sidered running for a political office to try to Paul noted that he tries to make the orga- z Over 500 Patterns 216-297-5189 nization’s website, www.fofchange.org, both have a more direct hand in the negotiations. z Picture Frames z Old Molding Matched a source of information and an inspiration to On Memorial Day, as people remember those who want to participate in changing the those who have died in American military z Fireplace Mantels z Hardwood Flooring course of the US efforts in Iraq. service, they might give special considera- “We couldn’t have the reach we’ve had tion to the approximately 3,400 graves which are a consequence of the war in Iraq and the 20 Linear ft. FREE with every 200 ft. purchased without technology,” Paul said. “It’s easy for expires 4-30-07 us to communicate with national leaders and 382 which are a consequence of the war in our members without leaving our home Afghanistan. At least 143 of those who have office.” The organization’s e-mail address is been killed are Ohioans. Horizon Science Academy Denison Middle School

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Week Days 8 am - 4:30 pm & 8th grade students for 2007-2008 school much, much more. • To set goals that include College? Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm. year. Students should come and take www.horizondenison.org advantage of being enrolled at west side Apply on-line at: Horizon Science Academy - Denison. HSA is a Community (Charter) School approved and funded by the State of Ohio Board of Education. www.horizondenison.org MAY 2007 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5 It was in the military that Walter got his Former residents of Berea, in 1975 Roll Hall of Fame in autumn, 2008.) professional start in dealing with explosives, Glenn and Jean had been honored with the We’ll return to our more typical for- as he destroyed millions of rounds of ammu- Grindstone Award, which is given annually mat/content next month. As always, we nition left in Europe after the war. He retired to Berea’s outstanding citizen(s). They were invite you to send your contributions for this from the Army as a lieutenant colonel in such dedicated volunteers at the Berea column to Lynette Filips, The Town Crier, 1970. Children’s Home and Family Services (for- c/o the Old Brooklyn News, 3344 Broadview Walter’s knowledge of explosives made merly the Methodist Children’s Home) that Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44109. it to the silver screen in 1962; he engineered the school on the organization’s main cam- the derailing of a train in the Academy pus is named after them. Award winning movie, The Longest Day. Professionally, Glenn had been a civil Walter had been married to his first engineer, earning his degree from Case THEATRE NOTES wife, Grete, for 51 years when she died. School of Applied Science in 1943 through Then, at his 52nd reunion from Rhodes, he an accelerated program with the U.S. Navy. Cassidy Theatre of Greenbrier Commons reconnected with former classmate Helen He and Jean were married in the Naval 6200 Pearl Rd. 440-842-4600 Binder Wolff, and they married in 2000. Academy’s chapel at Annapolis, Maryland. “Violet” What an April we’ve just left behind – June 1 - 17. Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 3 pm. snow on Easter, skin-searing heat on Earth The front page of the April 10, 2007 All that news about former Old Tickets - (adult) $20; (Student & senior) $15. Day, and blustery winds and torrential Plain Dealer featured a story about another Brooklyn residents doesn’t leave us much downpours throughout the month. Too Rhodes grad, who also enlisted in the Army space for news about current ones. But we Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727 many of the blooms on flowering trees and Air Corps after he graduated (in 1939), but do have room to share some notoriety which www.cptonline.org shrubs froze and turned brown before they this young man was assigned to the South OBN photographer George Shuba has “Our Town” could put forth their annual spring display of Pacific, not Europe. recently experienced — (by Thornton Wilder) color. I say, bring on the “May flowers”! Sixty-three years ago, Technical Sergeant George has just returned from a long Thru Sat., May 12. Thurs., Fri., Sat., 8 pm; Steve Zayac was the pilot of a B-24 weekend at Western Carolina State Sun. matinees, 3 pm; Gordon Square Theatre. It’s been quite a while since we’ve Tickets, $10 - $18. included any “Plain Dealer (PD) pick-ups” Liberator bomber which disappeared after a University (part of North Carolina State in this column, but we have three to share bombing run over New Guinea against University) in Kawee, North Carolina. The Kalliope Stage with you this month, thanks to Ruby Ave. Japanese positions. A total of ten crewmen school’s Fine Arts and Performing 2134 Lee Rd. (Cleve. Hts.) 216-321-0870 were on the ill-fated plane. Bad weather Department invited him to be one of the www.kalliopestage.com resident Connie Ewazen’s having made us “Chevalier: Maurice & Me” aware of them. Just in time for Memorial knocked them off course; it was thought that “artists in residence” at their gallery. Now thru - Sun., May 20. Wed., Thurs., Fri.& Day, all three involve James Ford Rhodes they had flown into the side of a mountain. George’s exhibit of 48 photos of rock Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 2 pm. Tickets for Wed., High School graduates who served in World In 2001, villagers in the Morobe stars from the Sixties is called “Cleveland Thu.& Sun., $29; Fri. & Sat., $35. province of New Guinea found the wreckage Rocks -- The Birthplace of Rock and Roll”. War II. Near West Theatre A seventy-nine-year-old Rhodes grad of a plane, at least one “dog tag” and human The director of the gallery, John Jicha, St. Patrick's Club Building was featured on page B-10 of the March 27, remains. While the plane could be identified became aware of George because he is the 3606 Bridge Ave. 216-961-9750 2007 Plain Dealer. To quote the PD, at one from the serial number on its tail, DNA test- nephew of George Jicha, the president of our “Urinetown, the Musical” time Walter Korsgaard “was on call when- ing was required to positively determine neighborhood Kiwanis Club, of which Fri., May 4-Sun., 20. Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 7:30 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Tickets, $6. Ticket reserva- ever a bomb went off aboard an airliner, who the young men killed in the crash were. George is a member. tion voicemail up to one hour before curtain almost anywhere in the world.” All ten airmen were subsequently iden- In his own words, George (Cleveland’s time, 216-961-6391. Walter, who now lives in Strongsville, tified, and they will be buried in Arlington first rock and roll photographer) is “a man was the first manager of the Federal Aviation National Cemetery in May or June. While behind the camera not in front of the cam- Administration’s (FAA) aviation explosive Steve Zayac’s wife is also deceased, the era”. Nonetheless, on Friday, April 27, he security program. During the twenty years Army was able to contact others of his fam- lectured to a photography class about some FENCES he served in that position, he investigated ily in the Cleveland area. of his experiences “shooting” rock and roll nearly two dozen air disasters. The third article about a Rhodes grad stars the past forty-plus years. Installed & Repaired The reason for the PD’s carrying an was on page B5 of the April 11, 2007 Plain George was also honored at a reception We also do: article about Walter at this point in time is Dealer. It was an obituary about the late on April 27 at the University’s Fine and Gutters, Siding & Roofs that the Transportation Security Glenn Snow, who graduated in 1940. Performing Arts Center. It took place Administration recently dedicated a facility Glenn and his wife, Jean, were living in before and after a performance by “Capitol 216-631-1348 named in his honor at Lackland Air Force Minnesota when he died last year, but a Steps”, a travelling troupe of humorists. service in his memory was held at the United (George’s photo exhibit will also go on Base in San Antonio, Texas – the Walter Free Estimates Korsgaard International Airport Canine Methodist Church of Berea last month. a national tour, after it debuts at the Rock & Training Laboratory. The agency recog- nized his role in having dogs sniff for bombs in American airports in the early 1970s. The FAA was actually a second career for Walter; his first career was with the U.S. Army. He first served in post-World War II France and subsequently served in Korea and Vietnam.

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Call Chuck 661-6013 www.riversidecemeterycleveland.org PAGE 6 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MAY 2007 hands and the other posted the incorrect time, or at least it did when it worked. The building one solid, strong bridge that even resisted an or at least an incorrect time for Cleveland. Mr. and the clock help to architecturally define explosive assault that was akin to the subject of Feagler seemed to suggest that we are a city “downtown” Old Brooklyn. I plan to talk many World War II movies. that cannot fix a clock. with some people about what it would take to I am sorry for all the nearby residents who Sometimes a public word gets fast reac- restore the clock and iron work. No doubt it are seriously inconvenienced by the demolition tion. The bank that owned the handless clock will be expensive, so fund raising may be nec- of this concrete fortress. And I am sorry for all was not going to appear that it could not fix a essary. the personnel at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo clock, so it solved the problem by getting rid of Of course, we could just let the deteriora- who must work extended hours to calm and the clock. They donated it to the good people tion continue and then tell ourselves how much protect the stressed animals. of Fredericktown, Ohio, who are now restoring money we saved. How much money do you As of this writing, most of the bridge the clock. It soon will be stating the accurate think we saved by letting a Euclid Ave. heir- remains standing. For those of you who said all time for the citizens and visitors there. loom get moved to Fredericktown? along “The bridge structure is sound, just give it Time must be more important in Boom, Boom, Boom a new deck,” you’ve now earned the opportuni- Fredericktown than it is in Cleveland. One Speaking of things in disrepair in ty to say “I told you so.” by Tom Collins could say that the people of Fredericktown Cleveland, the Fulton Road Bridge ranks high Perhaps we should ask the good people of [email protected] seized the moment. So if you need to learn on anyone’s list. Perhaps it represents our Fredericktown if they are interested in a bridge. what time it is on Euclid Ave., just drive to this stubborn reserve to live with problems for a Tick, Tick, Tick charming city in Knox Count long time before we correct them. Or perhaps CLEVELAND STOREFRONT So goes the sound of a clock — tick, tick, Here in Old Brooklyn we have a similar it represents the fine quality of construction RENOVATION PROGRAM tick. situation. The U S Bank building at the corner from Cleveland laborers and engineers. Dick Feagler, the Plain Dealer columnist of Broadview Rd. and Pearl Rd. is home to a Whatever we wish to read into it, this was 40% Rebate who writes with more common sense than most grand clock. Suspended in wrought iron above for pre-approved opinion-flingers, recently wrote two columns the arched doorway is a stately clock with ever Re$tore Cleveland about two clocks that had once graced Euclid so slowly moving hands. It, too, is falling into renovations Progress for the Commercial Districts of Ave. for more years than anyone walking disrepair. on eligible buildings. Euclid Ave. had walked Euclid Ave. Like much Because U S Bank leases but does not Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre of Euclid Ave., they had fallen into disrepair. own the building, it does not own the clock. The clocks served to remind us of what Restoration can be expensive and, quite For more information contact Tom Collins, Maximum rebate = used to be, and their presence also hinted at frankly, it is unfair to expect a tenant to pay for OBCDC Commercial Program Manager hope for what might again be. Mr. Feagler all the restoration. 216-459-1000 $25,000 noted that one stately clock was without its This clock serves a community purpose, [email protected], Call Old Brooklyn Community Supported by: Development Corporation Cleveland Neighborhood Development Coalition 216-459-1000 Safety FFair Ohio & Erie Canal Association Saturday, June 2nd 10 am - 2 pm KMART Parking Lot W. 65th Hot dogs & chips Bring the kids! Cleveland police, fire & EMS Sponsored by: Second District & Cleveland Police Department For questions or more information call 216-623-5205 or 216-623-5220

“I’m dreaming of a White Easter...” Instead of decorating a tree with Easter eggs, the George family of Broadale Ave. in Old Brooklyn built a snow bunny in their front yard and arranged some col- Photo by Sandy Worona ored eggs on the snow at its feet. Approximately one foot of snow fell on The day before Easter, Saturday, April 7th making it the snowiest Easter in Cleveland since such measurements have been taken. Approximately 60 people attended the second annual Old Brooklyn Neighborhood Safety Fish Fry & Homemade Pierogi Summit on the morning of Saturday, April 28th, at Brooklyn Heights United Church of Bands Start at 9:30 Christ (UCC). They heard presentations about fire safety, auto safety, senior safety, kids’ May 5th - To Be Announced safety and vacant/ foreclosed housing, and had the opportunity to drop off hand guns. May 12th - Gypsy The Summit was sponsored by the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation, T Cleveland Police - Second District, Old Brooklyn Crime Watch, Ward 15 Councilman Brian HE May 19th - Double Shot UNION Cummins and Ward 16 Councilman Kevin Kelley; it was endorsed by Art House, Brooklyn HOU Heights UCC, the Cleveland Fire Department, the Cleveland Housing Court, the Cuyahoga SE County Prosecutor’s Office, the Deaconess Foundation, The MetroHealth System and the Old Brooklyn News. Bar and Restaurant 2713 Brookpark Rd. Here, some of the organizers and presenters (back row, left - right) Detective Jim McPike, Judge Raymond Pianka, Officer Jeff Stanczyk, Lt. Frank Bolon, Commander Charles Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wings 20feach Thursday Boddy, Lt. Robert Miller, Officer John Mantifel, Sgt. Alvaravo, (center) Barb Spaan, (cen- $ Dine in only 4 -10 pm $ Mussels 20feach Tacos 1.50 $1 off any dinner over Steak Dinners 7.95 ter front) Sgt. Robert Bartos and Officer Scott Lamb pause for a photo during the event. Dine in only 4 -10 pm Dine in only 4 -10 pm $6.50 with Buckeye Card 4 -10 pm Daily Lunch & Dinner Happy Hour COME IN AND TRY HOMEMADE SPECIALS Mon- Thurs. 5 - 8 pm. “The Best FISH FRY in Town” LUNCH DAILY AT 11:30 am Domestic Beer & HOMEMADE PIEROGI $ wings, burgers & other appetizers. Well Drinks 1.50 Wednesdays & Fridays Take-out and call-ahead orders available 216-635-0809 or fax 216-635-1484 REGAL REALTY, INC. THINKING OF SELLING?

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Cleveland Tenants Organization Available to Educate Tenants

Michael Piepsny, the Executive Director of the Cleveland Tenants Organization, will be available for a FREE seminar sponsored OBCDC by Councilman Brian Cummins, to inform community residents about "It's about your home; Cleveland's new nuisance ordinance, rental rights, and State and local Community Toolbox it's about your neighborhood." landlord-tenant laws, which are vital for renters to understand when fac- ing issues with their landlord and neighbors. The workshop will cover such topics as rental rights, landlord responsibilities, what to do if a land- Dog Gone Days lord doesn't respond to complaints, when it is appropriate to seek legal assistance, and what renters can do to be a better neighbor and avoid by Lori Peterson owner results in a fine ranging from $50.00 to fines or eviction. [email protected] 100.00 for the first three offenses. For any Cleveland Tenants Organization is a non-profit agency with over 30 fourth and subsequent offenses, the dog which years of experience in educating tenants and landlords about their Dawn and her dog, Muffy*, are taking a constitutes the nuisance shall be impounded. responsibilities under the law in order to keep rental housing safe, fair, leisurely stroll in her neighborhood, basking in affordable and accessible in Greater Cleveland. Impounding Dogs and Cats the warmth of the sun, when skulking in the Questions? Call CTO - 216-432-0617 shadows is a much bigger, tougher dog than Section 603.03 her little pug. The bigger dog attacks Dawn’s (a) When any unmuzzled dog or cat is found at smaller yet defensive little dog and grapples large in violation of Section 603.02, or when with them, trying to keep them apart… any dog’s owner or the person in charge of con- This Old House If this is scene that you have encountered trol of any dog, or owner or person in charge of This new monthly feature, which is made pos- The Old House Experts say...... in your neighborhood, then read on. The fol- the premises upon which a dog is located, has sible through the Cleveland Restoration lowing are dog ordinances that can get you and violated the provisions of Section 603.04 more Society, gives homeowners real answers A than three (3) times within a four (4) month about the care and maintenance of their older your beloved pet into trouble with the law: Please don't "body bag" your foundation into period, a police officer or dog warden shall homes. If you have a question you would like to submit, send it to Lori Peterson, an early death! The style of interior water- take up and impound the dog or cat in a City Unmuzzled Dogs at Large Residential Program Manager, 3344 proofing system the contractors recommend- pound. No dog or cat shall be released from the Section 603.02 Broadview Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109. ed often causes more problems than it report- pound until a fee of forty dollars ($40.00) is (a) No person shall permit an unmuzzled dog edly solves. By encasing the interior walls of paid to the City, and the animal has a valid reg- at any time to be on a public street, highway, your foundation in plastic, you encourage istration tag as prescribed by Section 603.05 if Ann and William B. wrote: park, building or other public place except Q mold growth and damp conditions in your it has none. when held securely in leash by the owner We have a 75 year old house with a stone basement. By sealing the moisture in, a con- (b) If a police officer or dog warden impounds thereof or another responsible person except foundation. During heavy rains it leaks clean duit is created, forcing dampness further up a dog or cat which is wearing a license tag or when the dog is legally engaged in training for water from the wall just above the floor. The the wall, eventually into wood framing ele- other form of identification showing the name the purpose of hunting, herding, agility or dog water pours out as if from a garden hose! ments. Please give us a call at 216-426-1000. and address of its owner, the police officer or competition events, accompanied by the Several contractors have recommended cov- We'd be happy to take a look at your base- dog warden shall immediately give the owner owner, keeper, harborer, or a handler. ering the interior basement wall with a plastic ment and help you find a solution. notice of the impoundment. moisture barrier (like a trash bag) that leads to Penalty: Whoever violates this section is (c) Any impounded dog or cat which is unre- an interior drain along the basement wall. guilty of permitting unmuzzled dogs at large, deemed after three (3) days from the later of Is this solution the right one? and shall be fined not less than one hundred the date of impoundment or the date upon dollars ($100.00) on the first offense, and on which notice of impoundment was given may each subsequent offense shall be fined not less be destroyed or otherwise disposed of upon than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) or order of the Director of Public Safety. For pur- Mowing Got You Down? more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), poses of this division “otherwise disposed of” which fine shall be mandatory, and shall not be includes sale of the animal to a suitable buyer The CHORE program could be your „ Limited painting suspended or remitted. for an amount not to exceed the City’s cost of answer to the summer-time blues of lawn cut- „ Simple home repairs boarding the animal ting. CHORE is a program for Cleveland resi- „ Carpet cleaning Dog Nuisances These are a few of the ordinances that are dents, through the Department of Aging, who Section 603.04: enforced for the betterment of our community. are age 60 or older and who need help with the If you or someone you know needs assis- (b) Each of the following constitutes a dog nui- Being a pet owner carries certain responsibili- maintenance of their homes or apartments. tance with his or her home maintenance, call sance: ties such as, keeping your pet safe and out of CHORE workers are employees of the City of 216-664-2833 to check eligibility for CHORE 1. a dog which bites or barks, yelps, howls or harms way so when your animal is out in the Cleveland who will come to a senior's home services. Your request will be scheduled for the bays in such a manner or to such extent as to yard playing keep a mindful eye out on the and perform chores such as: first available opening. Some requests may disturb the peace and quiet or endanger the harm that your dog can impose and the harm require an on-site assessment before work is health of any person, that can come to your beloved pet. „ General and heavy house cleaning scheduled. * The names have been changed to protect „ Lawn mowing 2. a dog which scratches or digs in or urinates the innocent. „ Removing or installing storm windows or defecates upon any lawn, tree, shrub, plant, Believe in Cleveland building or any other public or private proper- INVEST IN OLD BROOKLYN ty other than that of the dog owner. Penalty: Failure to abate a nuisance by the dog

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To see if you qualify, contact Donn or Lori at Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation For more information or to sign-up, 216-459-1000 call Peggy at 216-741-0010. PAGE 8 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MAY 2007 The Internal Revenue Service -- how a federal income tax became part of our lives by Lynette Filips source derived, without apportionment of Internal Revenue in the Treasury was signed at Appomattox Courthouse in [email protected] among the several States, and without Building to collect the new taxes. By the 1865, Congress raised exemptions and low- regard to any census or enumeration.” time the war ended, the office employed ered rates, and many Americans simply Ratified on February 25, 1913, that was almost 4000 people. Income tax was direct- stopped paying their income taxes. actually almost 100 years after the federal ly withheld from federal employees’ pay- A wide variety of individuals and government’s first attempt to bring in rev- checks right from the start. groups wanted the income tax to be enue based on personal income. To collect from the rest of the popula- repealed, and since it probably wasn’t con- Not surprisingly, it was a war – specifi- tion, the government hired tax collectors stitutional in the first place, that is what cally, the War of 1812 — which first upped who went door-to-door with a four-page Congress did. In 1872, the United States the federal government’s financial needs. form of personal questions to determine government again came to heavily rely on To raise the needed funds, it placed sales one’s tax liability. Until 1870, newspapers taxes from alcohol and tobacco as a major taxes on luxury items to help cover the cost printed individuals’ incomes and tax pay- source of its income. of that battle with Great Britain. The idea of ments, which lead one anonymous woman We’ll save the topic of State and City leveling a federal income tax was also born from that era to write, “The satisfaction of taxes until this time next year, but there’s at this time. knowing how much our neighbor was worth “There’s nothing certain in life except still so much more to write about the On January 21, 1815, the Secretary of was no compensation for the exposure of death and taxes,” the saying goes, and at no Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that we’ll the Treasury proposed to Congress that an our own affairs.” time of the year do we feel the taxes part of devote next month’s history article to IRS, income tax be implemented to help finance In 1864, as a consequence of the bal- that statement more intensely than we have too. If you have any old graphics which the war. However, the Treaty of Ghent end- looning national debt, federal income tax these past few months. It may come as a would make appropriate accompaniments to ing the war had been signed approximately rates again increased, this time to 5% for surprise to the twenty-and-thirty-something this topic, please contact us, because we four weeks earlier (the political figures in incomes between $600 and $5000, 7.5% for generation, that state and city income taxes might be able to use them with next month’s Washington probably didn’t realize that incomes between $5000 and $10,000 and were only initiated in their lifetimes. The article. when they were discussing a personal 10% for incomes above that. Later that federal income tax has been around much (Special thanks to South Brooklyn Library’s income tax), so ultimately Congress didn’t same year, an emergency measure raised the longer, but still, not from the time of our computer aide, Olivia Hoge, who helped me need to take action on the Secretary’s pro- tax rate to 8% for all incomes between $600 country’s founding. amass the information which went into this posal. and $10,000. Writing an article about income taxes article.) It was again a war which raised the (In April, 1863, the Confederate States has long been on my list of “to-do” topics, income tax question for the second time in of America also passed an income tax law. but because I seem to be perpetually PHONE BOOK RECYCLING America – this time, the Civil War (1861- Theirs had a $1000 exemption, a 1% rate on wrapped up in one kind of series or another, 1865). In July, 1861, shortly before the first the next $1500, and a 2% rate for incomes June 1 - August 31 it’s continually slipped my mind when we’re battle at Bull Run, a different Secretary of above $2500.) Cleveland Metroparks putting together our April issue. But what the Treasury told Congress that more money Income tax revenue continued to trick- difference does a month make? We’ve been Cleveland Metroparks Zoo was needed to finance the war. The usual le in slowly, to the tune of less that $3 mil- talking about “rendering to God” for months Hippo Parking Lot peacetime (Union) army of 15,000 men lion in 1863. But by 1865, almost $61 mil- 3900 Wildlife Way in terms of ethnic churches. It’s time to take would eventually swell to over a million lion was collected. a little break and discuss “rendering to For more locations call 216-443-3749 enlistees, and they all needed food, After the peace treaty with the South Caesar.” or visit www.cuyahogaswd.org weapons, ammunition and equipment. A major reason that our forefathers The next month, Congress passed a bill wanted to separate from England was what which imposed a flat 3% rate on net earning they considered to be unfair taxation. So the above $800. (To spur sales, interest from Constitution which they drew up for this government bonds was only taxed at 1.5%.) country stipulated that no direct tax could be That first income tax was due June 30, 1862, levied unless taxation was in direct propor- but initially, Congress didn’t create a system tion to the population of the United States as to collect it, so they didn’t get much. That determined by census. all changed, as the costs of fighting the Civil In the early days, federal spending was War multiplied. largely financed by the sale of public land, On July 1, 1862, President Abraham tariffs, and taxes on items like alcohol, Lincoln signed into law an internal revenue tobacco, sugar and carriages. Since the bill that included sections about every kind Constitution had also given some power to of taxes imaginable, one of which was the individual States, the revenue the feder- income tax. The exemption had been low- al government raised in the aforementioned ered to $600 a year, but that didn’t make a ways was sufficient for the programs/busi- difference to the average American, who ness it conducted. didn’t earn that much money anyway. The Perhaps you remember learning about tax rate stayed at 3% for incomes between the Sixteenth Amendment to the U. S. Last autumn the students of St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School, 4464 Pearl Rd. in Old $600 and $10,000, but went to 5% for Constitution in American history class — Brooklyn, entered a contest sponsored by the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was related to the incomes above $10,000. “The Congress shall have power to lay and NBL’s All Star Basketball Game -- the school that sent in the most ballots indicating the Congress then established the Bureau collect taxes on incomes, from whatever Cavs player they would like to go to the All Star Game would be the winner. St. Mark’s, which mailed in over 6,000 ballots, received that distinction. As the students’ reward, on Feb. 20th the Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team and Moondog made an appearance at their Senior Citizens school. Signed photos, Lebron James figurines and Thunder Stix were given to all the stu- Valley Road Villa Apartment dents. They also played games, and some of the children won prizes.

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If you have information regarding upcom- Cleveland Botanical Garden Cleveland Museum of Art ing events/activities that are appropriate for all 11030 East Blvd. 216-721-1600 11150 East Blvd. 216-421-7340 Play and Learn - Every Fri., 11- 12 pm. Join ages, please submit your listing(s) to The Old Annual Flower Show, “Rhythm & Hues”, Parade Stilt Weekend - Canadian stilters will other caregivers & toddlers. Have fun with a Brooklyn News, 3344 Broadview Rd., Cleveland, 2007 theme - Thursday, May 24 - Monnday, demonstrate walking on stilts, 1:30 - 4:30 pm. variety of books & learning toys & make new OH 44109; Fax: 216-459-1741; e-mail May 28, 10 am - 8 pm, except Mon., til 5 pm. Regular exhibits closed; Parade the Circle friends. Call to register. sandyw@oldbrooklyn. com. Tickets -- Adults (members), $14 & (non- Workshops -- thru Jun. 8. For a fee, artists members), $20; children 4-12, $6; children 3 assist participants in making masks, costumes Estabrook Recreation Center Art House, 3119 Denison Ave. & under, free. & giant puppets for the Jun. 9 event. 4125 Fulton Rd. 216-664-4149 Spring 2007 Class Schedule Cleveland Metroparks Hinkley Reservation Recreational Activities - Family Swim - Family Open Studio – 3rd Sat. of the month, Ledge Pool & Recreation Area “Monet in Normandy” exhibit thru May 20. Family Gym - Ceramics - Weight Room. Call 1 – 3 pm; $5 per person; $18 family of four; 1151 Ledge Rd. between State & Kellog Rds. Tues. – Sun., 10 am – 5 pm; Wed. & Fri., to 9 for schedule; times vary. All above activities children 3 & under, free. Family members & 440-331-8111 pm; Closed Mon. Admission ticket required. free. Call for more info. above cost per visit: $5 per adult, free for 2 www.clevelandmetroparks.com Adults - $15; children, students & seniors - children, $3 for each additional child. No pre- Open House - Sat., May 19, noon - 4 pm. Tour $10. Call 216-421-7350 for tickets. Kids Church registration required. the facility & grounds, purchase season passes, West Side United Church of Christ, Family Open Studio provides a safe & fun sign up for swimming lessons &/or junior life- Cleveland Museum of Natural History 3800 Bridge Ave. 216-631-3423 environment for families to create art together. guard workshop, purchase birthday party 1 Wade Oval Dr. 216-231-4600 First three Sat. of every month, 10:30 am – Self-guided activities at drawing/painting sta- packages. Refreshments & more. Animal Secrects - May 26 - Sept. 9. Explore 12:30 pm. For ages 4-12. Games, prizes, wor- tion, clay hand-building station & craft station. Learn to swim program: $30 per session the secret lives of forest animals. ship, snacks & more. Call for more info. Craft projects vary each month. with season pass; $50 all others. For more info Museum - Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Wed. to 10 pm; Sun., noon – 5 pm. Age 2 & under, Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave. Saturday children’s classes, after school call 440-331-8635. free; age 3-6, $6.50; age 7-adult, $9.50; seniors 216-421-2665 children’s programs, evening teen and adult Birthday party packages - private, tented & students, $7.50. (The touring t-rex is gone, Azalea Sunday, May 4, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. classes - A complete schedule of classes, picnic area with tables for up to 3 hrs., plus 15 but the museum still has its own dinosaur.) Drive thru the grounds past blooming azaleas, including dates, times & fees is available on swim passes. 30 people max. $30 for season trees & shrubs, expected to be in their prime. the website www.arthouseinc.org To register pass holders, $50 for non-season. Cleveland Playhouse Children’s Theatre for a class or workshop call 216-398-8556. Food packages - $4 (hot dog or cheeseburger 8500 Euclid Ave. 216-795-7000 Art House is open to the public Mon. — link, chips & small ice cream) per person. $5 Western Reserve Historical Society “Ferdinand The Bull” (based on the classic Thurs., 10 am – 4 pm, Fri. by appointment (all plus 20 oz. Coke product). Minimum 10 10825 East Blvd. 216-721-5722 children’s book), Saturdays and Sundays, thru only, & Sat., 9 am — 12 pm. people per party. For more info call 440-572- History Museum, Crawford Auto-Aviation 9990. May 20, 1 & 3 pm. Tickets -- adults, $20; chil- Museum, & Library. Regular hours, Mon. - Brooklyn Hts. United Church of Christ Pool Hours - 11 am - 7 pm, May 26 - Aug. dren, $15. Also weekday student matinees for Sat., 10 am - 5 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. Hay- 2005 Schaaf Rd- 216-741-2280 19th. Fees -- adults, 12 & over, $4.50; chil- school classes; geared to children in grades K- McKinney Mansion tours daily, noon - 5 pm. Sunday, May 6th dren 6-11, $3.50; 5 & under free; seniors 60 3. Tickets -- $6. Regular admission - adults, $8.50; seniors, “First Pitch Day”, 2:30 - 4 pm. Free refresh- & over, free. $7.50; students, $5. Parking, $5. ments. Cleveland Indians Slider at 3:30 pm. All Cleveland Public Library, Brooklyn children & their parents invited. Register for Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature 3706 Pearl Rd. 216-623-6920 Diana, A Celebration thru Jun. 7. Last U.S. Camp Lift-Off & Ready - Set - Grow Center 24000 Valley Pkwy., Play and Learn! – Every Fri., 10-11 am. Join showing of touring exhibition on loan from Preschool. North Olmsted 440-734-6660 other caregivers & toddlers, have fun with a Spencer family’s ancestral estate. 150 objects, “My Favorite Wild Animal” second annual variety of books & learning toys. Camp Lift-Off sign-up. Evening program for including Royal Wedding gown, other cloth- juried art show – Cleveland Metroparks children ages 4 - 14. Sun., Jun. 27 - Thurs., ing, family heirlooms, mementos, paintings, invites student artists in grades 1 thru 12 to get Preschool Story Time – Every Fri., 11–11:30 Jun. 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Music, crafts, stories, photos, movies. Admission - adults, $20; ($15, creative with art & nature. Illustrations in any am. Stories & songs for children ages 3-5. Call drama, parachute games, etc. Donation -- $5, WRHS members); seniors, $17; children 6-12, media type, except photography, accepted thru for specific program requests or more info. includes a t-shirt & refreshments. $10. Audio guide- additional $5.50; also May 24 at Rocky River Nature Center. Entries group rates. Extended museum hours, Mon. - Ready - Set - Grow Preschool sign-up. Begins must fit this year’s theme: “My Favorite Cleveland Public Library, South Brooklyn Sun., 9 am - 5 pm; Wed. till 8 pm. Visit in Sept. Classes for 3 year olds (2-day week) & Animal”. 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Friday, June 1st Rd., Gathering Room, noon. Menu - broccoli- SENIOR NOTES Lolley the Trolley Ethnic Market Tours. CHURCH NOTES ham stroganoff, salads & desserts. Cost - $3 12 noon - 5 pm. Cost $46. per person. Call 216-351-6499 for reservations. Senior Citizen Resources 216-749-5367 Monday, June 4th Shursday, May 10 Monday, August 6th - Tuesday, August 7th MetroHealth Lite & Easy Exercise - Diana A Celebration & Western Reserve Carrabba's Dinner Fundraiser Belterra Casino Resort Trip St. Mark Lutheran Church & School, 4464 Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9:30 - 10:30 am. Light Historical Society. Cost $43. On the Ohio River in Indiana. $81 per person exercise class with a certified fitness Pearl Rd., 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Carrabba's will cook double occupancy; includes transportation via instructor; $3 per class. & serve dinner consisting of chicken marsala, Lakefront Lines. Breakfast & dinner buffet Friday, June 22 pasta, salad, dessert & beverage. Thrivent Chair Bowling - Mon., 10:00 am, Deaconess- Huntington Beach Picnic. Cost $3.50. included. Depart Lakefront Lines on Krafft Center; Fri., 10:30 am, The Schwab Financial for Lutherans will match proceeds of Brookpark Rd. 9 am Mon.; approx. return Center. the dinner. Takeouts available. Tickets - Wednesday, June 27th 6:30 pm Tues. night. For more info call Craft Classes - Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 - 11:30 am, $12,adults; $7, children under 12. Proceeds Mariann at 216-398-0861. The Schwab Center. Carvel Ice Cream. 12:45 pm. Cost $14. will help St. Mark’s resurface the parking lot. For tickets call 216-749-3545. Crochet Klatch - Tues., 9:30 - 11:30 am, Sunday, May 20th Estabrook Recreation Center. Luncheon Card Party Sunday, May 13th Chair Exercise - Tues., 11:30 am, The Schwab Our Lady of Good Counsel parish center. 4423 Mother's Day Brunch As I see it... Center; Wed, 10 am Deaconess-Krafft, Thurs., Pearl Rd. 1 - 4 pm. Call Julia for more info St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview 10:30 am, Estabrook. 216-351-9970. Rd. All mothers will be honored in the service. by Post Office on Wheels - First Thurs. of every Brunch 9 - 10 am. Eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, Pastor Jerry month, 10 - 10:30 am, Deaconess-Krafft. 11 - Senior Living Guide pastries, fresh fruit, juices & coffee. Cost is $7 11:30 am, The Schwab Center. Provides professionals & consumers with for adults; $4 for children under 10. For reser- What’s the difference between faith Line Dancing - Tues., 1 pm, $15 for six-week comprehensive & current information about vations call the church office at 216-351-6499 and trust? Picture a rope strung tightly session. The Schwab Center. long term care resources & facilities. by Wed., May 9. across Niagara Falls. Near the edge stands Book Club - Call 216-749-5367 to register. Distributed quarterly. For a free copy, an acrobat with a wheelbarrow who says Wednesday, May 16th call OBCDC, 216-459-1000. to you, “I’m going to push this wheelbar- Estabr Senior Meeting ook on Tuesdays row across Niagara Falls while walking 9:00 - 11:00 am Bocce ball MetroHealth Senior Advantage St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview 9:45 am “SCR Strollers” Walking group on that tightrope. Do you think I can do Individuals 55 years of age and older are invited to Rd, noon. Good fellowship & a timely speak- 1:00 pm Tai Chi er or some other activity. Come for a good time! it?” “Yes,” you respond. “I’ve seen you do join MetroHealth’s Senior Advantage program. $15 for six-week classes Bring a sack lunch; coffee & tea provided. it before.” You're confident and believe Among the many benefits available to members are because you’ve seen him do it. That’s $1 off parking in Metro’s parking garage, free trans- Fun & Games Wednesday, May 16th faith. Trust, however, is something else. Canasta - Mon., 12:30 pm, Deaconess Krafft. portation to and from Metro appointments for sen- Amish Wedding Feast Trust is getting into the wheelbarrow. Fruit Bingo -Mon., 11:30 am, The Schwab Center; iors lacking other means of transportation, 10% dis- Holmes County backroads tour of Amish Spiritually speaking, our lives &Wed.,10:30 am, Deaconess-Krafft Center. count in Metro’s cafeteria, and invitations to spe- countryside. Depart Our Lady of Good Counsel depend on whether we climb into the Racing Game - Fri., 10:45 am, Deaconess- cial senior seminars and parties. Call 778-3210 (a Church, 4429 Pearl Rd., 7 am; return 7 pm. Cost wheelbarrow of our faith. That requires Krafft. direct line) for more information -- $51 per person. Package includes round trip trust in God’s dependability and an ele- Pinochle Playing - Tues.& Fri., 12:15 pm, luxury motorcoach fare, professional guide serv- ment of risk when, in the midst of dark- Deaconess-Krafft. ice, A “Wedding Feast” at an Amish home, stops ness and pain, God cannot be seen or felt. Tuesday, May 9th at Coblentz Chocolates, Breitenbach Winery, Lite & EZ Exercise Heini’s cheese & Kauffman Bakery, shopping We need to get into the wheelbarrow Free blood pressure, glucose & cholesterol when we make the decision to follow screening. 10-11:30 am. Deaconess-Krafft time in Berlin. Call Julia SantaMaria, 216-351- MetroHealth Advantage & 9970, for more info. Deadline for sign up is Christ Jesus. Throughout our lives our Center. Call 216-749-4477 for more info. Senior Citizens Resources, Inc. Wed., May 2. actions will reflect the strength of our invites you to participate in trust as we strive to live in faith. Wednesday, May 23rd “Lite & EZ Exercise” Saturday, May 19th Foot & Ankle service. 9:30 am. Deaconess- A program for adults 55+ Resale Clothing Shop “It is by actions that a person is put Krafft Center. Call 216-749-4477 for appoint- Brooklyn Presbyterian Church, 4308 Pearl Rd., right with God and not by his faith ment. Mon., Wed. & Fri. corner of Spokane Ave. & Pearl Rd. $2 per class or alone.” Tuesday, May 29th 9:30 - 10:15 am 10 classes at $20. Affordable new & slightly worn men’s, James 2:24 G.N.B. Hearing loss & aids services. Deaconess-Krafft Get 11th class free women’s & children’s clothing every 3rd Sat. For more info, call Jerry Madasz is the pastor of Center. Call 216-749-4477 for appointment. w/punched card of the month, 10 am - 2 pm. 216-778-3210 St. Luke’s United Church of Christ 4216 Pearl Rd. Wednesday, May 23rd Senior Citizens Resources, Inc. 5202 Memphis Ave. Tuesday, May 22nd Glen Miller Orchestra at Palace Theatre. Memphis-Fulton Shopping Center Widows and Widowers Meeting (at the corner of Pearl & Memphis) Cost $34. St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview 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 LUTHERAN ROMAN CATHOLIC UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. Archwood U.C.C. Broadview Baptist Church 5801 Memphis Ave. 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 4505 Broadview Rd. Over 80 yrs. of worship Phone: 216-741-8230 Pastor: Fr. LeRoy J. Moreeuw, C.PP.S. 2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060 Pastor: Rev. Brent Richards Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am. Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm; Sun., 8:30 & 11am Pastor: The Rev. David Bahr. Asst. Pastor: Dr. John Wood Weekday Masses: Mon.-Sat., 8 am Sunday: 11 am (ASL Interpreted) Phone. 216-351-8414 or 216-431-3515 Immanuel Lutheran Church School Phone: 216-741-3685 Nursery provided ages 1-5 Sun. School: 9:45 am. Sun. Worship: 11 am Scranton and Seymour Ave. Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 pm Phone: 216-781-9511 Pastor: Horst Hoyer Church of St. Leo The Great Children's Sunday School: 11:15 am German Worship: Sun. 9 am 4940 Broadview Rd. Multicultural Open & Affirming. Fulton Road Community Church English Worship: Sun. 10:30 am Phone: 216-661-1006 www.archwooducc.org 3354 Fulton Rd. Phone: 216-631-9199 Pastor: Fr. Russ Lowe Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 am, 10 am & 12 noon Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. Rev. Freddie Ray, 216-355-2137 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) Sunday School: 9:30 am Service: 10:30 am Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II Saint Barbara Church Rev. Dr. Lee Holliday Sunday evening service: 6 pm Saturday Services: 5:15 pm, Sunday 10:20 am 1505 Denison Ave. 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Thursday evening Bible Study, 7 pm Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Phone: 216-741-2067 Nursery with adult supervision Good gospel singing & preaching “Rejoicing Spirits”, worship service for devel- opmentally disabled -- second Sunday of the Administrator: Fr. Michael S. Dyrcz Sunday Worship & Church School: 9:30 am month, 5:30 pm. Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm; Harmony Baptist Church Call for new member classes being scheduled. Sun., 9 am, 11am (Polish) St. Luke’s U.C.C. 4020 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner Memphis Ave.) Phone. 216-351-3740 Unity Lutheran Church Corpus Christi Church 5204 Northcliff Ave., Phone: 216-351-8738 Phone: 216-351-4422 Rev. Ed Allen, Pastor 4542 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-741-2085 Pastor: Gerald Madasz Sunday Worship: 11am & 6 pm. Rev. T. Richard Marcis, Sr. (Interim Pastor) Pastor: Fr. Russell Lowe Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship Service: 9:30 am 1st Fri. of the month: Exposition of the Blessed Sunday Worship: 10:15 am Wednesday Prayer 7 pm Sunday School & Adult Study: 11am Sacrament 5 - 7 pm Communion Service. Weekday Preschool/Day Care 3-12 yrs. Mass: Mon. & Wed., 9 am. Weekend Masses: Sat., Trinity U.C.C. 4:30 pm; Sun., 10 am. Communion services 3525 West 25th St. (entrance off Scranton) BYZANTINE CATHOLIC St. James Lutheran Church Tues. & Thurs. 8 am. Phone: 216-351-7667 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman PRESBYTERIAN Pastor: Rev. David T Durkit 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Pastor: Very Rev. Steven Koplinka Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:15 am Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) email: [email protected] Sat. Services: 5 pm. 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. Multicultural, Open & Affirming Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, Website: stjamescleve.com Phone: 216-741-8331 Rev. Adrienne Lloyd 10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet Sun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 11:45 am phone: 216-749-4504 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Parking at Busch Funeral Home United Church of Christ in Brooklyn School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research SPIRITUALIST Pastor: Rev. Robert Z. Lahr 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. CHARISMATIC Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net Circle of Inner Light Church Sunday School & Worship: 11am Sun.: 11 am - 1 pm, Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. 4815 Broadview Rd., Phone: 216-398-7743 Good News Ministires Church All invited & encouraged to attend! Pastor: Rev. Virginia Collins UNITED METHODIST 3705 West 36th. (W. 36th & Mapledale Ave.) Spiritual Service 2nd & 4th Sat., 6pm. Phone:216-398-913 Palace of Praise Healing & Message Serv. 3rd Mon., 7 pm. Brooklyn Memorial UMC Pastor: Ernie Green. 4274 Pearl Rd. Weddings, Memorials, Baptisms, Prayer/ 2607 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-459-1450 Sunday Worship, 11 am Phone: 216-741-9322 Healing Circles. Pastor: Rev. Jennifer Brown Steinfurth TV - Tues. 6:30 pm. Ch.21- 9 pm Ch. 26. Pastor: Rev. Joseph Terry email: [email protected] Sunday morning service: 10:45 am Fri. 6:30 pm, Ch 21 Time Warner Channel. Sunday Worship: 10:30 am website: www.innercircleoflight.com Lessons of Faith, Thur., 6-8 pm. Wednesday Service: 7 pm Nursery open during service. Miracle Service: Friday, 7 pm SWENDENBORGIAN EVANGELICAL Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church POLISH NAT’L CATHOLIC Swedenborg Chapel Grace Church A New Christianity 4815 Broadview Rd, 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 2503 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-8210 St. Mary’s Church Phone: 216-351-8093 Pastor: Rev. Julianne Gebbie Pastor: Jeff Doeringer Pastor: Rev. Junchol Lee Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am Corner Broadview & Wexford, Parma Adult Study & Coffee Hour: 11 am Sundays: Open cafe hour, 9:15am. Pastor: Rev. Roman Misiewicz Sunday Worship: 11am Worship service: 10:30 am. Teen night: 6 pm. Adult Bible (non-fundamental): Sat., 10 am Free hunger meal Thursdays: 6 pm Phone: 216-741-8154 Non-Denomination Weddings- 216-351-8093 http://www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc Wed. nights: call for available adult classes. Sunday Masses: 9 am English, 11 am Polish A Warm Welcome Awaits You. Sunday School: 10:00 am MAY 2007 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11 S E R V I C E DI R E C T O R Y C L A S S I F I E D APPLIANCE REPAIR DELIVERY COURIER patios, Spring clean-up. Home, 216-398- FOR SALE A1 WING RITE SERVICE CO. Major appliance L G TRUCKING. Reasonable rates, dependable serv- 9868. Business, 216-402-2861 Senior discounts. CLASSIC CAR 1963 CHEVROLET. 4 door repair (washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators, & dish- ice. 22’ dock high truck & cargo vans. Call Larry for Impala. 327 engine, white exterior, brown inte- rates & pick-up. 216-235-7605. rior. Wide whitewalls, mint condition. Call washers). heating (furnace repair & cleaning), cooling E.C.T. LANDSCAPING, edge, cut, trim. Weekly ELECTRICIAN George for more info, 216-351-5080. (central air) & plumbing (drain cleaning & repair). Call lawn maintenance for the 07 summer season. Call Dennis at 216-749-2054. ELECTRICIAN FOR HIRE – Trouble-shooter. Install outlets, fixtures, fans, switches & panels. Reasonable, Don at 216-857-1411. HALL FOR RENT METRO APPLIANCE REPAIR. Low serv- licensed. Call Dale, 216-883-8934. AMERICAN LEGION POST 469, 4910 GREEN TEAM LANDSCAPING. Residential & Memphis Ave. Birthdays, graduations, special ice charge, senior discounts all work guaran- RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL WORK. Panel Commercial lawn maintenance. Full service. Spring occasions & more. Call 216-741-1880. teed. Washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators & upgrades, new circuits, etc., violations corrected. clean-ups. Lawn restoration & installation. New dishwashers. Call 216-741-4334. HELP WANTED Call, 216-324-6007. flower beds, restore existing beds. Mulch delivery & ASSEMBLERS. Immediate Position. Assemble FENCES installation. Free estimates. Weekly & monthly items at home. $500/wk potential. Any hours. AUTO PARTS AUTO PARTS FENCES INSTALLED & REPAIRED. Free rates. Call 216-749-9772. Easy work. No experience. For more info, call BRING TOOLS, pull parts, save money! estimates. Call Ernie, 216-631-1348. 1-985-646-1700, Dept. OH-6505. Pearl Road Auto Wrecking, 5000 Pearl Rd. HEDGEMAN TRIMMING SERVICES. For all HANDYMAN IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE. 216-661-8410. Hours are: M-F, 8-6, Sat., 8-4. HANDYMAN. Minor electrical & plumbing, locks your trimming needs. We provide the following servic- es. Free estimates, hedgetrimming, weeding, mulching, Full time, part time. Fri, Sat & Sun. General changed, concrete repairs, roof repair & gutters, labor, shipping & receiving. General ware- AUTO REPAIR light landscaping, low cost. For Spring clean-up call Joe RICHLAND TRANSMISSIONS. Rebuilt & painting, drywall. Call Porter, 216-326-9993, for free house, machine operator. Apply today! Must at 216-906-1963. repaired. 216-369-2500. estimate. have own transportation/felony free. Contact RICK’S FIX-IT. Handyman services, home repairs, NESCO Resource at 440-243-8790. AUTO SALES & SERVICE free estimates. Call 216-323-8564. JOHN’S LAWN SERVICE. Lawn mowing & trim- AUTO SALES & SERVICE REAL ESTATE WANTED RICHLAND MOTORS & SERVICE. Clean, safe- ming. General yard maintenance. No contracts nec- REAL ESTATE WANTED HOME IMPROVEMENT CA$H FOR HOUSES, Ugly? Prevent ty aed pre-owned cars & trucks. Each guaranteed, essary. Very reasonable rates with reliable service. F&T HOME SERVICES, INC. / Tech Concrete & Foreclosure? Estate Sale? Vacant? Divorce? ASE certified technicians on duty. Servicing the Free estimates. Call John 440-888-4842. Masonry. Offers complete services including but not 216-749-6594. neighborhood for over 30 years. 4653 Pearl Rd. (cor- limited to: plumbing, carpentry, porches, decks, con- ner of Pearl and Biddulph) 216-741-3324. QUALITY & AFFORDABLE GRASSCUTTING DRIVER WANTED crete, masonry, complete home rehab doors, replace- ESTABLISHED CLEVELAND TOWN- ment windows, vinyl siding, roofing. One stop shop- - also do edging, trimming, & more. Reliable BRICKWORK CAR SERVICE, mostly local runs from the BRICKWORK ping. Forget the rest, call the best. Call for free esti- service. Weekly & per-cut rates. Call 216-661- RETIRED; SMALL JOBS ONLY. Steps - tuck point- airport to downtown. Flexible work schedules mate 216-661-0452. Members BBB. Senior dis- 4177 around 5 pm. ing. Glass block, fireplaces, chimneys. Free estimates. available, retiree's welcome. Call 440-665-0352. counts. Bonded & insured. Call John, 216-749-6882. OLD TYME RESTORATION. House & build- PAINTING HELP WANTED The Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is a land- CLEANING ing repair. Cabinet installation. Painting, masonry, MAKKOS PAINTING & DECORATING. Interior roofing, locks changed, plumbing & electrical. Free and Exterior painting - ceiling and drywall repairs - mark historic hotel located in the heart of THE JOY OF CLEANING. 20% off residential downtown Cleveland on Public Square. We are spring cleaning. Senior discount. Insured. From base- chimney inspection. Chimney relining. No Job too staining - ceiling texturing - faux finishes - quality work small! 216-318-0006. world known for our high standards of quality boards to bathrooms. Vacuum upholstery. High dust- guaranteed - free estimates, insured. Call Jeff Makkos, customer satisfaction. We are currently seeking ing & blinds. Sweep, vacuum, and shine the floors. HAULING 216-661-8234. fine dining cooks & culinary supervisors who Wash dishes; make beds, clean inside windows, tile & HAULING. ALL TYPES. Garage Demolition. Call are creative, energetic, with strong leadership grout. Take out garbage. Move-ins & move-outs. Richard’s Landscaping, 216-661-7608. PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR. General skills & are hands on with the operation for our Welcome back to clean. Call Joy 216-254-5563. maintenance & repairs. Free estimates. Call 216- multifaceted, large convention hotel. Fine din- HEATING ing requirements. Ability to be creative, disci- 799-9057. CONCRETE WORK FURNACE NO HEAT? $37 service call. Free esti- plined & knowledgeable about food prepara- CONCRETE - SEWERS - Waterproofing Brick & mates, new installations, senior citizen discount. Call PLUMBING tion in a fine dining restaurant. Ability to work Block Masonry - Excavating - Building Additions & Tiger Air, 216-459-0363. A1 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING. All plumbing as a team & learn new techniques in the culi- problems. Water heaters, gas lines, sewers & drains. nary field. Supervisor requirements experience Alterations. 10 yard Mack dump truck, Case back hoe & LANDSCAPING 863 Bobcat. Mini Trac excavator for hire. Call Larry 216-688-1288. prerequisites: line experience, fine dining - 3 BORO’S SPRINGTIME LAWN CARE. yrs, meat fabrication, project handling, storage Yurko, 216-398-7616. Power buggie service. Since 1963. Spring clean-ups, weekly cuttings, re-seeding, fertil- & sanitation knowledge. Must be willing to izing. Senior Discounts. An Old Brooklyn business. BEN FRANKLIN PLUMBING (Formerly B. work nights, weekends & holidays. We offer an DJ 216-642-8501 or 216-798-4364. McDermott Plumbing Co.) 4th Generation of Master excellent salary & benefits package that JUKEBOX MUSIC DJ SERVICE. Experienced Plumbers. Bonded & insured. All phases of plumb- includes: medical, dental, vision, short/long DJ with extensive play list and reasonable rates. DESIGNED LANDSCAPING BY OSH. Most of ing new, repair, alterations. Call 216-741-5131. term disability, life insurance, discounted hotel Weddings, Proms, Reunions (class or family, your needs. Light tree work, shrubs, mulch & top- rates, tuition reimbursement, retirement sav- Birthday, any event! Call Vinnie, 216-335-9496 or soil, edging, low voltage lighting, garden ponds, SOUTH HILLS HARDWARE. Complete plumb- ings plan & paid time off. Our pre-screening email [email protected]. interview times are: Tues: 8:30-1:30, Wed.: 10- ing services. Hot water tanks installed. 2. Arrive ½ hour before end of interviews. Drains cleaned. 216-749-2121. Email credentials to: rhi.clebr.dps@renais- sancehotels.com. Or fax to: 216-696-7146 or TIRES NEW & USED mail to: Renaissance Cleveland Hotel 24 Thank You Old Brooklyn BROADVIEW TIRES & OIL SERVICE. 2002 Public Square Cleveland, OH 44113 Broadview Rd. 216-812-9364. Any size used tire $15, EOE/M/F/D/V. for your continued patronage 4 tires balance & rotation $19., oil change $17. Expert WANTED tire installation & warranty. APPLIANCE PICK-UP OR ANY SCRAP WANTED, frig, air cond, H2O heater, washer TREE REMOVAL & dryer, garage & house clean outs. Free. Call TREE SERVICE. Cut down trees, stump removal. 216-398-6355, leave name & number. Green Team Landscaping Free estimates. Richard’s Landscaping, 216-661-7608. OLD FISHING TACKLE, lures & reels. Call Clarence, 749-1016 or 407-6329. TV SALES & SERVICE JOHN’S TV. 19” GE, $50; 25” RCA, $70; 46” PRODUCERS MILK ITEMS. Dinnerware, Magnavox, $500. Many more with warranties. Service milk bottles, uniforms, photographs, pins, but- SpringSpring // FallFall CleanupsCleanups all makes & models. Free estimates. Visa/ Mastercard. tons or anything else. Call Don Workman, 216- 661-2608. 4529 Pearl Rd. 216-351-9100. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS Weekly Lawn Thatching WATERPROOFING TO THE FAIR HOUSING LAWS COMPLETE BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Maintenance Programs Federal and state laws state that no person shall be dis- Since 1963. Licensed/Bonded Insured. Call Larry criminated against while seeking to buy, lease or rent Senior Citizens Specials Yurko, 216-398-7616. housing regardless of race, color, religion, sex national origin, handicap or familial status. This newspaper will not accept any advertising for real estate Shrub Removal/Installation which expresses a preference, limitation or discrimination. CLEVELAND No Contracts Required WRITERS TENANTS ORGANIZATION is a fair housing agency available to persons OLD BROOKLYN NEWS is looking for freelance who believe they have been discriminated against. Cleveland Tenants New Lawn Installation writers. Do you have “a nose for the news” coupled Organization is located at 2530 Superior Avenue. Cleveland, Ohio 44115 and may be reached at 363-5270 (discrimination complaint hotline) or 621-1571 with “a way with words” and previous writing expe- Weekly or Monthly Rates (tenant/landlord helpline). All advertisements for the sale or rental of a dwelling rience? The Old Brooklyn News wants to enlarge its published in The Old Brooklyn News are subject to the Fair Housing Act which Lawn Repairs/Restoration To Fit Your Budget pool of writers. If you are interested, send us your makes it illegal to express a preference, limitation or discrimination on account resume and three writing samples. Call the OBN of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status. Readers and advertisers are hereby informed that all housing opportunities advertising Custom Machined Bed Edges No Job Too Small office at 216-459-1000 for more info. this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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