GardenWalk to return to Old Improvements at Loew Park to begin this fall

GardenWalk is a free, self- wheel barrow filled with gardening supplies by Jeffrey T. Verespej [email protected] guided tour of over two-hundred fifty pri- and a one year membership to the Cleveland vate gardens, farms and vineyards in neigh- Botanical Garden. This can be done at any The City of Cleveland’s investment in borhoods throughout the city of Cleveland. one of the five neighborhood headquarters. infrastructure extends beyond The fifth Annual GardenWalk will take The other neighborhoods participating the street repair and major construction along place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, in GardenWalk are Detroit-Shoreway, Broadview Rd. and Pearl Rd. July 11th, and Sunday, July 12th; the Old Larchmere, Slavic Village, and West Park. Loew Park, a long time oasis and center Brooklyn neighborhood will again be partic- Beginning July 1st, maps of the gardens of activity for Old Brooklyn families, is set to ipating this year after not participating in in Old Brooklyn and in other neighborhoods receive over one million dollars in capital 2014. will be available for downloading on the improvements. A community meeting was There will be seventy-six gardens for website www.gardenwalkcleveland.org. hosted by Cleveland City Councilman Kevin be playground enhancements, improvements visitors to enjoy in The seventy-six Kelley on Tuesday, July 30th at the Loew to the playing fields, more parking, and a Old Brooklyn alone, gardens for Old Park Pavilion to review the improvements. multi-purpose path around and through the a significant Brooklyn can be The enhancements will upgrade access, park. increase over the viewed by visiting usability and safety components within the The proposed multi-purpose path around number of gardens the website, scroll- twenty-seven acre park, often used by Old and through Loew Park will remind many on the tour in 2012 ing to the Brooklyn Youth League and Old Brooklyn residents of the popular paths through the and 2013. There are “Neighborhoods” Area Little League. . This will benefit no tickets necessary section, and clicking This summer, the Old Brooklyn walkers, runners, cyclists and people on for the tour. Each on “Old Brooklyn”. Community Development Corporation has rollerblades looking for additional pathways neighborhood will This will show a been presenting weekly outdoor movies and for exercise. have a designated map of the gardens family activities in the Park. These Tuesday Around the existing playground area headquarters where as well as all of the night events, sponsored by MetroHealth, near W. 25th St., new play structures will be Photo by Julia Rodriguez have attracted hundreds of guests each week. visitors can find gar- addresses of the gar- installed. Safety-conscious flooring will act “Loew Park is a great public park that den maps, restrooms and water. dens in Old Brooklyn which are participat- as cushioning in the instance that any chil- combines many of the neighborhood’s dren or adults fall while playing. The headquarters for Old Brooklyn is ing this year. strongest assets,” said Kelley. “These invest- The proposed soccer field will formalize located at O’Reilly Auto Parts at 4280 Attendees are strongly encouraged to ments will continue to be a benefit for nearby the existing play which often occurs in the far Fulton Rd. in the Fulton Plaza on the north- visit one of the five neighborhood headquar- residents and for visitors alike.” outfields of the ball diamonds, and relocating east corner of Memphis Ave. GardenWalk ters to ensure a proper headcount is complet- Already home to an outdoor pool and the existing tee-ball field will create a site tourists will be able to get maps, posters and ed and for the opportunity to win the grand splash park, baseball and softball fields, a less prone to natural flooding. water at the headquarters. Master gardeners prize. playground, open greenspace, and the Finally, increased parking off the will be available between noon and 2 p.m. at Multiple Old Brooklyn residents led the grounds of William Cullen Bryant Park entrance and parking lot will alleviate charge to find and sign up such a large num- neighborhood headquarters to answer ques- Elementary School, the improvements will some of the congestion during busy hours and ber of gardens. Julia Rodriguez and Brenda tions. expand opportunities for residents to use the days of use within Loew Park. Additionally, attendees can fill out a park. Construction is scheduled to begin in the card for a grand prize drawing to win a See Garden Walk page 8 Included in the project construction will Fall of 2015. Riverside changes Jazz Festival name to Music Festival ther, Asa Brainard, when he came from Riverside Cemetery, 3607 Pearl Rd., Ms. Knight was the female vocalist with the his repertoire blends traditional songs with Connecticut to the Connecticut Western will host its fifth annual music festival from Cleveland Jazz Orchestra for seventeen original compositions. Reserve in 1814. 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 19th. The free years. She continues to be a frequent guest In the event of rain or inclement weath- The high land overlooks the Cuyahoga event is open to the public. Food and dessert artist with the Cleveland Pops, college jazz er, the Music Festival will carry on at River and a valley of farms bordering it, trucks will be onsite with refreshments ensembles and regional big bands. Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 which suggested the name Riverside. It was available for purchase. The Archwood Ave. the first major cemetery association estab- This year’s entertainment will be pro- Northcoast Jazz Since its inception lished on the west side of the River. In vided by the Amethyst String Quartet, the Collective plays the annual November, 1876 Governor and President- Barbara Knight Quintet, and the Northcoast straight-up modern Riverside Cemetery elect Rutherford B. Hayes participated in the Jazz Collective. Singer/Songwriter Todd jazz which has been Jazz Festival has dedication ceremony. Smith will be the Master of Ceremonies. described as ‘cre- evolved in genre, Riverside’s Administration Building The Amethyst String Quartet, founded ative, emotional and length and populari- (1896) and the Stone Chapel (1876) are by Ms. Mary Beth Ions, has performed the accessible’. Most of ty. According to nationally registered buildings. last few years at Riverside; it is dedicated to its repertoire is Gregory Kapcar, the power and beauty of string music. The comprised of original compositions with Riverside’s general manager, being as this is some arrangements of modern jazz stan- the fifth anniversary, it was a natural pro- Amethyst String Quartet has been perform- Inside The ing concerts featuring the music of dards. Members include band leader Mark gression to continue the tradition as a Music Downtown Abbey and its era throughout Grey on drums, John Gallo on acoustic bass, Festival. Northeast . Dave Frank on tenor/soprano sax and flute, Located in the neigh- Barbara Knight is one of Northeast and Dan Maier on piano. borhood of Cleveland, ground was broken at Ohio’s premier jazz singers; her trademark is Master of Ceremonies Riverside Cemetery in April 1876. It was a performing fresh arrangements which pres- Singer/Songwriter, Todd Smith has per- 102.5 acre farm owned by Titus Brainard ent the songs of classic jazz in a new light. formed at music festivals, college/university before it became a cemetery; the farm land campuses and the Smithsonian Institution; was acquired originally by Titus’ grandfa- Ob News Executive Director; Community Cleveland Summer Cinema: Under the Stars in Old Brooklyn Spotlight; Charles A Mooney 2 News & Events 3 Presented by: Crime Watch; OBCDC Intern; Space Mighty SCR Volunteer 4 Ducks The Town Crier; BF Garden 5 Ferris Jam A Cafe Miami 6 Ghostbusters y 28th ugust 4 Jurassic Bueller’s Jul th Day Offst Tool Box 7 July ly 21 7th Park Ju Cival War Part V; Theater Notes July 14th Loew Park 8 3121 Oak Park Ave. A League of Family Fun; Broadview Rd. Updates 9 (near State Rd. I 480 exit) Their Own Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Movies start at dusk Church & Senior Notes 10 Augus t 11th Service Directory & Classified; Community Meetings 11 For more information look for us on Beer Garden courtesy of Old Brooklyn Community Development BCN; Summer Events 12 PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN JULY 2015 From the desk of the executive director by Jeffrey T. Verespej However, the [email protected] reality of living in a four weather sea- Dan Londrico Construction season is in full swing. Both son in the current in Old Brooklyn and throughout Cleveland, financial system by Jason A. Powers orange barrels and detours have become part of limits the normal [email protected] the daily commute. construction peri- Roadways, bridges, ramps and parks are od to a tight peri- “Be prepared”, the Boy Scouts of seeing a combination of scheduled improve- od. Within that America’s (BSA’s) motto advises, a concept ments, emergency repairs and preparation for short time frame, which has helped Dan Londrico succeed in the 2016 Republican National Convention fes- nearly all work many facets of his life. At age 12 Dan joined tivities. By this fall, next summer, or some must be completed Troop 88 at Mary Queen of Peace Church short period thereafter, Cleveland and her citi- in a six to eight month time frame from late (MQP) under the guidance of Scoutmaster zens will enjoy much needed upgrades to the spring to late fall. Edward Riegelmayer. city infrastructure. Those constraints lead to headaches and Citing the opportunity to go on camping Dan Londrico This construction is lauded. The state of necessary short-term pains which will yield trips and spend time with friends outside of infrastructure in all of America is subpar. long-term gains. school as his reasons for wanting to be a Boy Fewer than 10% of Boy Scouts achieve Anecdotally, anyone who uses our trains, Nearly all instances of growth come with waterways or roads knows this to be true. some sort of pruning, hurt or damage. In nature Scout, Dan spent his early Scout years the rank of Eagle Scout in their careers. Dan Experts agree. The American Society of Civil this is true for all plants, it is commonplace for exploring various areas of training and merit determined that he would earn the rank and before considering rank or advancement. Engineers releases a yearly report card grading business growth, for humans it is true when after completing 21 merit badges, which the condition of over a dozen factors. growing in adolescent years, and often it is true While at the BSA summer camp at included many of the most time-intensive Beaumont, Dan spent his first time away Our nation’s is currently a D+. In for a community. activities aimed at developing and deepen- Ohio, we’re doing relatively well with a C. If we as a community want to focus our from family and learned about managing his ing character, he set about finding a commu- Over three trillion dollars would be needed in collective energy during this period, it should own time and choices. He worked on vari- nity project to work on. the next five years to bring that grade up. be to make intentional and repeated efforts to ous merit badges including rifle shooting, Reaching out to MQP pastor Father For that reason, the already-and-soon-to- support the small businesses which continue to leather work, art, kayak certification, swim- Doug Brown, Dan asked what kind of sup- start construction for Broadview Rd., Pearl sell goods and services during this challenging ming, lifesaving, boating, shotgun shooting, port he could offer the school. MQP was in Rd., Loew Park, and more is welcomed with period for them, not to be complaining about chemistry and computers. need of a new outdoor shed for tools and open arms. These projects will bring short term the construction. An extra display of support “It was a lot like college where you get equipment and so Dan developed a plan. jobs and long term conditional enhancements for our main street staples is needed when to go off on your own and choose how you After bringing together funding and support that will make a statement about how this com- many drive-by customers will be challenged to want to spend your time. It really teaches through donations, fundraising sales and in- munity cares for itself. pull over to support our local entrepreneurs. you about independence,” Dan said. kind service, Dan networked to design, build Further, as the main streets and assets of It’s a temporary inconvenience, absolute- At camp not only did he spend time and complete the 100+ square foot shed. Old Brooklyn, the improvements are more than ly -- but worth every penny and every moment learning about various topics from others but Over several months Dan and his team maintenance projects. Strong infrastructure of frustration. he developed an appreciation for how things laid a foundation and built a full-scale pro- investment yields greater levels of private investment through new businesses, residents were taught; later in his Scout career this fessional shed from scratch. During this and visitors. would come in handy as he would find suc- time he learned various lessons including Now Hiring! cess in helping others learn as well. Yet in casual conversation, it is impossi- one to which the Boy Scouts are particularly ble not to hear consistent complaints about this During his high school years Dan found adept at responding -- preparation for the early-on the challenges of managing one’s temporary and necessary inconvenience. Old Brooklyn CDC is seeking reality that “things will never go 100% as Granted, it can be frustrating to be caught time and faced initial struggles. Through his planned.” in back-ups, stuck behind a bus, or waiting for a Community Outreach training in Scouts, however, he soon became Completing his project and the neces- a construction vehicle to back up across the Coordinator to coordinate more confident and found success in aca- sary steps to earn his Eagle Scout rank, Dan road. In many communities, that slow down or and implement projects demics, sports and his Scout troop. paired the BSA achievement with an Honors stoppage is a regular occurrence. The popula- “It was like it clicked all at once,” his Diploma from Normandy High School. He tion stagnation, economic shift, and sprawl focused on education, mother recalled. Spending time on the swim will continue his involvement with the have built conditions where traffic is not nor- families, and economic team, getting into Advanced Placement and Scouts as an adult leader and is applying to mal for Clevelanders. opportunity. Honors courses and eventually achieving a work as an Assistant Scout Master. Certainly there could be some best prac- 4.2 GPA (Grade Point Average) his senior This fall Dan will start working toward tices or operational efficiencies which all gov- year, Dan attributed his maturity and self- a Mechanical Engineering degree at ernments and contractors could consider and Visit: www.oldbrooklyn.com management skills to the Boy Scouts. Cleveland State University. employ to potentially improve staggering or for details timing.

OLD BROOKLYN NEWS 2339 Broadview Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44109 Charles A. Mooney Preschool one of The Old Brooklyn News Phone: (216) 459-0135 will publish its five in CMSD to receive State’s top rating August, 2015 issue on Fax: (216) 459-1741 Friday, July 31st, 2015 website: www.oldbrooklyn.com The prekindergarten program at Charles CMSD A. Mooney Schools was one of five pre- and private Circulation 12,000 Published Monthly email: [email protected] school sites in the Cleveland Metropolitan providers have The Old Brooklyn News (OBN) is a monthly publication of the School District (CMSD) which received the joined forces Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) and is available free of charge within the community boundaries of Brooklyn State of Ohio’s top ranking for quality. in PRE4CLE Centre, Old Brooklyn & City of Brooklyn. The views expressed in the Along with Adlai E. Stevenson, Andrew J. (the name Submission Deadlines OBN are not necessarily those of its publisher, editor, staff, or of the Rickoff, Anton Grdina and Memorial, they coined to describe this pre-school program Display Ads ...... Fri., July 24th board of trustees, officers, or commercial, residential, institutional or associate members of OBCDC. earned five stars through Step Up to Quality, for Clevelanders), an effort to make high- Classified Ads . . . . Fri., July 24th Reproduction of published material without the consent of an evaluation system which Ohio launched quality preschool — defined as three stars or OBCDC is prohibited. Advertisers and Agencies assume all legal News Releases . . . Fri., July 24th responsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any and all late in 2013. above on the State’s scale — available to as For Information call 216-459-0135 text published in contracted display, classified or other advertisements. Ultimately, the goal is to have all many of the city’s three- and four-year-olds The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and Community E-mail: [email protected] Press Association of . CMSD preschool sites rated. Participation as possible. in Step Up to Quality is voluntary, but is PRE4CLE began operations last year, required to receive funding from the Ohio and CMSD prekindergarten sites make up Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Department of Education. about two-thirds of the ninety locations. MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to Access to high-quality preschool is one PRE4CLE Director Katie Kelly stated improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods of the many reforms outlined in The that a five-star rating in Step Up to Quality is Cleveland Plan, a customized blueprint for “the gold star seal for quality early learning John Young, President Kathleen Jackson, Vice President improving education in the city. Research programs in Ohio.” Christina Kovach, Secretary Book Chrobak, Treasurer shows that the preschool age is a critical Jeffrey T. Verespej, Executive Director period in brain formation and that a high- (The information in this article was com- Barb Spaan, Outreach Manager quality preschool experience can lead to piled by the Cleveland Metropolitan School Sheila Quealy-Walter, Residential Code Manager greater success in education. District, Jeffrey Verespej, and Lynette Rosemary Mudry, Director of Economic Development Filips.) Jason A. Powers, Director of Marketing & Development Jayme Lucas-Bukszar, Residential Real Estate Project Manager Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBN Advertising & Sales Manager Affordable Legal Services Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every fourth Tues. of Providing professional legal services in the month, 6 - 7:30 pm. OBCDC office (2339 Broadview Rd.,). Meetings open to the public but the board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000. Old Brooklyn for over 35 years. Old Brooklyn News Attorney Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager; Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor James M. Hungerford This month’s OBN writers - Bethany Hicks, Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips Leah Jones, Jennifer Terry and OBCDC staff 216-398-4100 Convenient hours 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. 2424 Broadview Road [email protected] JULY 2015 OLD BROOKLYN PAGE 3 NEWS & EVENTS Parma Animal Shelter Cuyahoga County Public Library Brooklyn substantially escalated 50 years ago. RSVP by Friday, July 24th - Sunday, July 26th Find & take home furry friend during Parma Branch, 4480 Ridge Rd., Mon. - Fri., 11:45 Fri., July 10th. Call John, 216-916-6654, or Jan 33rd Annual Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival Animal Shelter's new Sat. summer hours, 10 am - 12:15 pm. Beckman, 216-631-2585, for more info. Berea Fairgrounds, Bagley Rd., Berea; Fri., 5 - am - 7 pm through Labor Day. Stop by 6260 Grace Church, 2503 Broadview Rd., now - 11:30 pm; Sat., 1 - 11 pm; Sun., 1 - 10 pm. Sun. State Rd. Call 440-885-8014 for more info. Aug. 14th; Mon. - Fri., 11:30 am - 1 pm. Saturday, July 18th Mass, 11:30 am. General admission, $12; children For more info. or locations visit www.greater- 100 Seasons at under 10, free. Parking also free. Irish bands, step Now - September 16th clevelandfoodbank.org. (CPH) Opening & Reception dancers, children's activities, plays, food & Irish Historical Guided Walking Tours , 325 Superior Ave. exhibits. Tir Na nOg children's area. Call 440- Take a hike! 6 pm Tuesdays: Playhouse Wednesday, July 8th NE, 2nd floor lobby Literature Dept. Speaker: 331-4233 for more info. Square -- Meet at State Theatre Lobby, 1519 Westside Basket Guild CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley & Euclid Ave.; 6 pm Wednesdays: Historic St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Managing Director Kevin Moore. Light Saturday, July 25th Gateway Neighborhood -- Meet at Arcade, Rd., upstairs hall. Class starts at 5 pm; come refreshments. Exhibit & reception free & open 10th annual Wigs for Kids Day at the Zoo 401 Euclid Ave.; 10 am Saturdays: Historic any time up to 6:30 to start weaving. Meets on to public. Exhibition is 15 display cases on 2nd , 7 am - 5 pm. Run, Warehouse District -- Meet at Constantino’s second Wed. every month. Jul. 8th - Barb’s & 3rd floors, open to public during Library’s walk or stroll. Cut-A-Thon, raffle prizes, face Market, 1278 W. 9th St.; 10 am Sundays: surprise; Aug. 12th - Harvest Time; $16. regular business hours (Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 6 painting, kid zone, live entertainment & more. Canal Basin Park -- Meet at Settler’s Landing Supplies to bring when weaving -- old towel, pm). Available for viewing through Dec. 31st. Fun for whole family. Prizes awarded for first RTA Station, 1025 W. Superior Ave.; 6 pm bucket, clothes pins, ruler, pencil, scissors. three male & female runners in charity 5K run in Thursdays: Tour -- Meet at Old Call Connie, 216-749-7912, to RSVP. Sunday, July 19th designated age groups; door prizes raffled off. Stone Church, 91 Public Square. Sponsored by Riverside Cemetery Music Festival Awards given to teams with most participants & Dollar Bank. Call 216-771-1994 or visit Thursday - Sunday, July 9th - 12th Riverside Cemetery, 3607 Pearl Rd., 1 - 4 pm. most donations. To participate: register to run or www.historicgateway.org. for more info. St. Mary's PolishFest Free & open to public. Master of Ceremonies: walk in one of races, build a team to raise $1800 Reservations appreciated, donations encour- St. Mary’s Polish Church, 5375 Broadview Rd. Todd Smith, Amethyst String Quartet, Barbara to sponsor a child, or fund-raise. aged. Held rain or shine. Thurs., 5 - 10 pm; Fri., 5 - 11 pm; Sat., 2 - 11 Knight Quintet, Northcoast Jazz Collictive. pm; Sun., 1 -5 pm. Ethnic food, live music, Food & dessert trucks onsite. See article on Saturday, August 1st Now through October, Cleveland rides, beer tent. page 1 of this issue, call 216-351-4800, or visit Parma Animal Shelter Summer Fair Metroparks’ Walking Works Program www.riversidecemeterycleveland.org for more Parma Animal Shelter, 6260 State Rd. 11 am. - 6 Hike at least 8 of 13 designated Walking Works Thursday, July 9th info. In case of rain, Music Festival will be held pm. (rain date Sun. Aug. 2nd.) Food, entertain- trails on your own. After completing each Ben Franklin Master Gardeners Talks at Archwood UCC, 2800 Archwood Ave. ment, dog walk & pet blessing, DJ Doug Arnold, walk, sign & date Walking Works form & "Weed is Not a 4-Letter Word -- children’s fair with face painting, balloon animals return to Cleveland Metroparks. Receive 2015 The Benefits of Weeds." Sunday, July 19th by Magic Mike, Mr. Ed the Metroparks Police Walking Works shield & voucher good for free Ben Franklin Demonstration Gardens, 1905 Cleveland Polka Assoc. Summer Picnic horse, ACE rescue donkey, vendors/rescues, raf- picnic lunch for four at Wayside Furniture Spring Rd. Also, Master Gardeners work dur- St. Sava Picnic Grove 2300 W. Ridgewood Dr. fle baskets. Admission free. For more info. go to Café. For list of designated hikes & directions ing growing season on Thurs. mornings at 10 Live polka music by Buffalo Touch. Gate opens parmashelter.org. & to download Walking Works form, visit am in demonstration gardens (herb, perennial 2 pm; music & dancing, 3 - 7 pm. NO BYOB; clevelandmetroparks.com. Walking Works & vegetable), weather permitting. Public is beverages & some food available; snacks OK. Cuyahoga County Public Library forms also available at Cleveland Metroparks free to visit, observe demo gardens & ask Donation: $10; 18 & under, free. Call Sylvia, Parma Snow Branch - 2121 Snow Rd. nature centers. Master Gardeners questions. 216-228-1134, for table reservations of 8 or 216-661-4240 cuyahogalibrary.org more, or more info. Public welcome. Adult programs in July Have-a-Heart Spay/Neuter Program Thursday, July 9th Unveiling the Victorians - Mon., Jul. 6th, 7 Now Thru November 13th Antique Collectors Club Meeting Sunday, July 19th pm; registration required. Have A Heart Spay/Neuter Program 13th Annual Taste of Tremont Street Busch Community Meeting Room, 7501 Ridge History of Superman - Thurs., Jul. 9th, 7 pm; Valley Save-A-Pet, in cooperation with 25+ Festival, Professor Ave. between Starkweather Rd., 7 pm. Program: Women in the history of registration required. veterinarians is offering low-cost spay/neuter aviation & space. Speaker: Toni Mullee power Ave. & Fairfield Ave., 12 - 8 pm. Free admis- services. Pets must be current on shots or be point presentation. Call Publicity Chairman sion. Food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, Summer Reads Book Discussion - Mon., immunized for modest additional fee at time of Robert Murdoch, 440-845-7046, for more info. shopping & sampling cuisines from Tremont’s Jul. 13th, 7 pm, or Thurs., Jul. 16th, 11 am; sterilization. Call 440-232-2287 Mon., Wed., famous restaurants. Pay each food vendor as registration required. Thurs. or Fri. between 11 am & 2 pm to obtain you go. Beer & Wine Garden, beer, wine & Saturday July 11th Author Visit - Meet Theresa Argie, author of form or for more info. Feral cat caretakers call signature rum drinks, $5; water, $1. Stages: Painting in the Park Family Fun Day America's Most Haunted: Tues., Jul. 14th, 7 Mon. only. Beer Garden: Duo Decibel System featuring Lincoln Park, Tremont. 12 - 5 pm. Live paint- pm; registration required. ing presentations, various creative art activities Miss Melvis & John Scull, noon; SLAP, 1:30; Now - Thursday, November 19th for children, teens & adults, food vendors & Big Ship, 4:30 pm. Discover Careers That Fit Your Personality President James A. Garfield Memorial & more. For free tickets, go to Tremont Farmers Market Stage: Rachel - Mon., Jul. 20th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm; registra- www.eventbrite.com & type in Painting in the Brown, noon; Nate Jones, 2 pm; Bret Kirby, 4 tion required. , 12316 Euclid Ave., 9 am Park Family Fun Day or contact the pm; Top Hat Black, 6 pm. - 4 pm, every day; free. Small gift shop sells Coordinator at 216-202-0784 Treehouse: Mary’s Lane, 12:30 pm; Boys from relevant memorabilia, puzzles, post cards & County Hell, 4 pm. books. Video tells story of the President/ Saturday & Sunday, July 11th & 12th Fahrenheit: DJ Gusto, 12 pm. Memorial & history of Lake View. Trained GardenWalk Cleveland For maps, participant list & directions visit Euro Sweets & Treats interpretive guides can answer questions. GardenWalk weekend, 11 am - 5 pm. Tour gar- www.tasteoftremont.com. 2531 Broadview Rd. 216-6661-11311 dens at own pace. Walk or bike in each of des- Open: 5: 30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Summer Food Service Program ignated neighborhoods. Each neighborhood Tuesday, July 21st The Greater Cleveland Food Bank participat- on Walk will have ‘headquarters’ with parking Grindstone Knitters’ Guild Wednesdays 1 doz. donuts ing in Summer Food Service Program. Meals for cars & bikes, restrooms, water & maps. Mahler Museum, 118 E. Bridge St., Berea, 7 pm. 6 - 8 p.m. $ provided to all children without charge; are Email [email protected] or gcz- Monthly meetings 3rd Tues. each month. 5.89 same for all children regardless of race, color, [email protected] for more info. Program: Helix Hat & Sew Four Squares for $1 scoop of national origin, sex, age or disability. 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I received a Bachelor of things call attention to this neighborhood *Using a fire Arts in Criminology and Sociology degree. and the caliber of people who live here. This pit within 15 Prior to that I’d earned an Associate’s month’s article is a reminder about the most feet of a home, burning garbage/trash in it, Degree in Human Services from Cuyahoga common complaints, all of which are ‘tick- allowing the flames to burn higher than the Community College and received my High etable’ offenses. width of the pit; and/or not attending to the School diploma from Shaw High in East *Car radios which are thumping or blast- fire pit at all times; Cleveland. ing; no audio system in a motor vehicle can *Using toy vehicles and basketball hoops During my collegiate career I acquired be at such volume as to disturb the peace and on the street rather than in the yard; a passion to learn about the functions of quiet; *Dogs outside of owners’ yards which are societies and a desire to work with people. *Parking vehicles on any soft surface (tree not leashed or whose fecal matter has not Human Services and Sociology are broad lawn, front lawn, other part of the yard been cleaned up; subjects which have enlightened me to gain and/or vacant lots); *Shooting off fireworks; they are danger- an awareness of cultural sensitivity, an *Unlicensed or dismantled cars, junk or ous, so go to professional fireworks displays appreciation for diversity and developing a garbage in a yard or on a lot; instead; and general understanding of how people are Photo by Sheila Quealy-Walter *Having high grass and/or weeds (in *Minors not observing curfew – age 12 affected by their environments. Leah Jones excess of 8 inches); and under, dark to dawn; Earlier this year, CSU received grants *Placing trash age 13 & 14, 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.; lates my imagination, and I ask myself, to finance forty paid internships for students cans by the age 15 & 16, 11 a.m. to 6 a.m.; “What could go there? How can that area be with liberal arts majors. Students were curb before age 17, midnight to 6 a.m. — used to benefit the community?” instructed to complete an application and to noon on the unless the child is accompanied by a parent It’s amazing to observe OBCDC submit resumes to the Career Success day before or legal guardian. employees carry out the mission statement Network to be forwarded to potential intern- collection, or In addition, remember that because sum- through their daily work and interactions ships sites. leaving them mer is upon us, the kids will be on the with others in making a difference in the Fortunately, I was one of the students by the curb streets. Slow down and watch out for the lives of Old Brooklyn residents. What’s even selected to participate in the Career Ready past noon on smaller ones who might run out from more interesting is seeing the results of com- Grant Programs. When I was offered the the day after between parked cars. munity engagement through local events and opportunity to complete an internship with collection; To report problems, call the Cleveland activities (especially seeing the beauty in all the Old Brooklyn Community Development Police & Fire at 216-621-1234; the the efforts in the maintenance of the Corporation I was ecstatic! I am here three *Upholstered, Cleveland Department of Health at 216-664- Benjamin Franklin Community Garden). days a week on Mondays, Thursdays and indoor furni- 2300; the Cleveland Department of Building I always believed that everyone has Fridays and each day I enjoy coming to ture — sofas, and Housing at 216-664-2007; the something to offer. If resources are available work and learning something new about the recliners, etc. Cleveland dog warden at 216- to assist individuals in bettering their lives different aspects of community develop- — on a porch 664-3069; or Old Brooklyn Safety and increasing their socioeconomic status, it ment. (They are Coordinator Barb Spaan at 216-459-1000. will not only benefit them personally, but it Since I’ve been here my perspectives health and Remember that you live in the city, where will also increase the social and economic have changed in terms of how I view the city safety haz- houses are generally closer together than in value of their communities. Now I look for- of Cleveland and the community in which I ards); the suburbs. Respect each other in every ward to working with OBCDC and meeting live. Commuting through the city seeing way so that we will all be able to enjoy a some of you in the process. vacant buildings and empty spaces, stimu- great summer.

SCR volunteer of the month: Jim Kuhr

by Bethany Hicks When he is not traveling Jim Kuhr is Senior Citizen Resources to watch Inc.’s (SCR’s) Volunteer of the Month. a race, April, 2015 marked his five-year affiliation Jim can with Senior Citizen Resources as a Meals on be found Wheels deliverer. However, Jim’s service to at home the community dates back to the 1980s, recording delivering with his mother and father the race through a congregation now called on DVR Brooklyn-Trinity United Church of Christ. for his Aside from lending a helping hand with step- Old Brooklyn Tire Service Meals on Wheels, Jim enjoys NASCAR and daughter, Next to the former Don’s Brooklyn Chevrolet traveling from state to state to watch the Jim Kuhr Justine. races. One of his favorite racers to follow is “She’s working really hard to become a den- Kenny Schrader; he’s watched his one-hun- 4899 Pearl Rd. 216-351-1400 tal hygienist, and she loves NASCAR as dred lap race in New York and Tennessee. much as I do,” Jim noted. “By the end of the day, I’ve eaten lots of Looking back on his experiences with Sun: 9 a.m to 3 p.m. hotdogs and I’m sunbaked and dirty,” Jim Meals on Wheels, Jim learned to always says of his experiences; “it’s heaven!” Monday - Saturday greet the homebound with a smile. “You Among other travels, Jim attended the never know what’s going on inside the home 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Brickyard in Indianapolis in 2000; he met by just driving by. A lot of them can tell you Tony Stewart at a grand-opening for a Home the most amazing stories in a short amount Depot in Michigan. “Stewart’s girlfriend at of time. I’m there to listen.” the time was titled ‘Miss Home Depot’ and I Senior Citizen Resources is thankful for got to shake hands with both of them,” Jim its volunteers and is still in great need of remembers. Meals on Wheels deliverers. Anyone inter- ested in becoming a volunteer at SCR and PREGNANT? NEED HELP? making a difference in the community should contact Kim Susak at 216-749-5367 Free and Confidential ext. 1119. Volunteers are a vital component of the organization and are greatly appreciat- ed.

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Store-bought garlic is usually chemically treat- college grads who should be recognized, or of Everyone is hard at work tending to seedlings ed to extend its shelf life and will not grow any high school grads who have received col- and plants. Between thunderstorms, weeding well. The best place to find seed garlic is in lege scholarships. and trying to ward off pesky insects, there is August and September at many of the stands at I have heard from Mary Queen of Peace one question on every gardener’s mind –“What the local farmers markets. School about their eighth grade graduates who will my first harvest be?” A few days before planting, break the have received varying kinds and levels of high While they are waiting for the peas to pop, cloves from the bulb, leaving the papery husk The summer is whizzing by, with the pub- school scholarships. radishes to root and lettuce to grow lush, some- intact. Pick the biggest cloves to plant, as they lication of this issue of the Old Brooklyn News MQP’s Parent Teacher Unit awarded par- thing magnificent is maturing — garlic. will produce the biggest bulbs. (Save the coinciding with the upcoming Fourth of July tial tuition scholarships to eight students this Twenty-nine garlic plots are located at the smaller cloves for cooking.) The holiday. While many people are no doubt hop- year. The winners, the amounts they received, north and west edges of the Ben cloves should be planted two ing for no more rain to spoil their outdoor and the schools they will be attending are: Franklin Garden. The larger inches deep and four inches plans, more importantly, let’s hope that the Olivia Boczar ($1000) St. Joseph Academy; plots have been cultivated for the apart. The wide root side of the long weekend will be a safe one for all of us. Samuel Hoag ($750) St. Ignatius High School; last ten years. Due to demand, clove should be facing down and Before I get into school news, I want to Deloren Tisde ($625) St. Ignatius High the smaller plots were added the pointy top facing up. write about something which is overdue. Last School; about five years ago. Because of the cold Cleveland year I had informally heard that Fr. James Dyami Collier ($625) St. Joseph Academy; The Latin name for garlic is winters, the garlic should be Vesely, the retired pastor of St. Thomas More James Parisi ($300) Holy Name High School; Allium Sativum. Garlic belongs mulched with a heavy layer of Church in Brooklyn who now resides at St. Amari Johnson ($300) Cleveland Central to the Amaryllidaceae family straw. The garlic patch will not Leo the Great Church in Old Brooklyn, had Catholic High School; Randy Spencer, Jr. and is a close cousin to the need care over the winter. celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of his ordi- ($200) Cleveland Central Catholic High onion. There are two species of In spring the garlic patch nation to the priesthood. But I didn’t know any School; and Dalaney Kitchings ($200) St. garlic: hard neck and soft neck, may need to be weeded. In mid- of the details. Ignatius High School. with hundreds of varieties of May through June, the garlic Just this past Sunday I happened to attend MQP eighth grade graduates also have the these subspecies. A head of gar- may need watering every three to Mass at St. Leo’s, and Fr. Vesely was the cele- opportunity to win other scholarships, three of lic is called a garlic bulb. Garlic five days. In June, scapes will brant. That reminded me of my previous desire which memorialize deceased parishioners. bulbs contain individual cloves, form on the hard neck varieties. to recognize his special day, even though it was Brian Himes Memorial Scholarships are each of which is wrapped in a It is recommended that these last year. So I looked him up in the clergy sec- awarded to two students who will be attending papery husk. Photo by Jennifer Terry scapes be removed so that the tion of the Diocese of Cleveland’s website. Catholic high schools. The determination is Garlic is grown across the A garlic scape plants’ strength will go to the To my surprise, Fr. Vesely’s 60th anniver- made by how they treat others, their extracur- and the world. bulbs. The scapes are edible; sary was just last December; he was ordained ricular activities, and the way they represent This “stinky rose” dates back thousands of they can be eaten raw, made into a pesto or stir- on December 18, 1954. (May or June are more how a Catholic student should live. The 2015 years, and originates in Asia. Garlic is known fried. They add a great garlic flavor to any dish. typically the months for ordinations these recipients of these $250 scholarships are in history for its health and medicinal proper- By mid-July, the garlic should be ready to days.) So I am just six and a half months late, Janise Nunn, who will be at Cleveland Central ties. It’s rich in manganese and vitamins B6 harvest. After the tops of the garlic start dying not a full year! Catholic and James Parisi who, as stated and C. Garlic contains few calories. back, it’s time. Pick a day for harvest when the Fr. Vesely was pastor at St. Thomas More above, will be at Holy Name. When garlic is chopped or crushed it soil is not too wet. from June 23, 1987 until October 3, 2005, The winner of the Darlene Brezovsky forms a sulfur compound called allicin. Allicin Always dig up garlic, and never try to pull when he retired and came to live at St. Leo’s. Memorial Scholarship was chosen based on not only gives garlic its distinct smell, it also it out. A gardening fork works well for harvest- Prior to St. Thomas More, he was pastor at St. essays the students wrote on the topic -- How contributes to its health benefits. Garlic has ing. Brush off any soil on the bulbs (using care Procop (the Czech parish on W. 41st St. which My Catholic Education Will Help Me in My long been used to lower blood pressure and not to remove the husk). The garlic will now closed) for fourteen and a half years. He was Future Career. The recipient of the $500 is cholesterol, and to lessen the side effects of need to cure in a dry, dark well-ventilated area. also pastor at St. Charles Borromeo in Parma another repeat winner, Samuel Hoag (see colds. Garlic is also a natural bug repellent. After three to four weeks the garlic can for three years (1967-1970). above), who will be attending St. Ignatius. Garlic can be very easy to grow. It can be be further cleaned by removing some of the The other parishes to which Fr. Vesely was The Paul Armbruster Memorial planted in the spring or the fall. The fall plant- outer skins. Remove the roots and stalks for assigned during his years in the priesthood Scholarship is also given to a student who’ll ings will bear a bigger harvest. Garlic should storing in a mesh bag, or braid the stalks for were Our Lady of Lourdes and St. John be attending a Catholic high school, and MQP be planted in loamy soil in full sun. It loves Nepomucene, both ‘founded by Czechs’ pastor Fr. Doug Brown chooses who will nitrates, so amending the soil with leaf hum- hanging. Store garlic in a cool, dry dark parishes in Slavic Village; Ascension (now receive it. This year the $500 went to Adam mus or manure will help garlic flourish. Garlic area. Never store garlic in the refrigerator! Blessed Trinity) on the west side of Cleveland; Hurley, who will be at Holy Name. is usually planted in October, a few weeks See BF Garden page 6 and St. Clare in Lyndhurst. The four winners of the $200 Donor A belated Ad multos annos, Fr. Vesely! Scholarships were chosen by MQP’s pastor So far I just have the details about one under- and school principal. They are: Nicolas graduate college graduation in the neighbor- Betancourt, Holy Name; Deloren Tisdel, St. hood this spring -- that of Terri Slivka of Ignatius; Dalaney Kitchings, St. Ignatius; and Hillcrest Ave. Terri was on the ‘five year plan’ Amari Johnson, Cleveland Central Catholic. at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), That’s all the news we have room for this and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in month. Send whatever you have to share for a Computer Science, Spanish and Psychology -- future column, about students or other things, that’s a triple major -- at CWRU’s May 17th to: [email protected]. commencement ceremony. BROOKLYN HEIGHTS CEMETERY &

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by Jason A. Powers move to Cleveland perhaps saved her life. stay beautiful. The Café also [email protected] “Everything happens for a reason,” she said. offers high speed wireless and Old Brooklyn’s Café Miami, 4517 State When Mariella first arrived she worked festive music, making it a Rd., has a new owner and she’s bringing as a senior care giver but soon felt a calling great place for customers to some Central American favorites to Old to tackle more entrepreneurial opportunities. stick around and catch up on Brooklyn. She had always wanted to run an eclectic emails between errands and Mariella Paz was born and raised in store with a gift shop, art gallery and café. work. Honduras, and attended La Universidad When her sister made an introduction to the Citing that it’s important Global de Honduras (UNITEC), earning a former owner of Café Miami, she knew it to be happy and not necessar- degree in Media and Advertising. At age 26 was her chance. ily live just for money, Mariella moved to Miami where she started “I kept thinking about opening a café Mariella explained that this is a graphic design company in Coral Gables and considered names like South Beach a business she’s in for the and spent time occasionally visiting her Café or Tropical Café.”. Mariella believes love of it. Surrounded by art, mom and sisters in Cleveland. that “taking on this business and its name including some of her own, Over a cup of her Miami Style coffee, was fate.” wonderful aromas from the with beans grown on her family’s own farm Mariella decided that she would devel- kitchen and exciting music, back in Honduras, Mariella described her op her restaurant around a style of mini cafe- her choice clearly creates that experience in coming to Cleveland. At first teria found in Miami where people could happiness in her. stop by and grab a quick Honduran café, she noted the city was slower going than Check out Cafe Miami’s Columbian empanadas or Cuban sandwich- Miami, but over the years as she visited, she Facebook page for updates on Photo by Jason A. Powers es. Mimicking Miami’s mix of Central saw the change and was excited at the hours and food. Cafe Miami 4517 State Rd chance to make a new life here. American flavors, her menu includes Mariella’s mother and sister are both options from all over the region and rotates specials based on what is fresh and avail- cancer survivors and shortly after arriving Another adversary of garlic is Mariella was encouraged to get a medical able. BF Garden from page 5 Beyond its varied menu, the restaurant Ditylenchus dipsaci, a nematode. These tiny checkup, her first in some time. Though she Soft neck varieties can be stored up to is also testing out new hours —offering ear- worms live in the soil and enter through the had no reason to expect bad news her doctor eight months. Hard neck varieties can be lier times for breakfast and evenings on the roots, and eat the stems, leaves and bulbs. informed her that she had stage one cancer stored up to four months without sprouting; weekends to better serve the area. The symptoms of a nematode invasion are but that it was early enough to operate with this can be extended to seven months if the Currently Café Miami has minimal stunted plants and root damage. Crop rota- a high likelihood of survival. stalks are left on the bulbs and the tempera- seating outside but Mariella, never afraid to tion is recommended; avoid planting garlic Sure enough, the operation was a suc- ture remains at 32 degrees. tackle more, has plans for expanding to a or onions for several years. cess and Mariella and her family all consid- While garlic is very easy to grow there full-size patio as the weather continues to The most common pest of garlic are er it to be part of an amazing story that her are a few things to be aware of. Several types thrips. Thrips are tiny winged insects which of fungal disease can invade a garlic patch. will cause discoloring and scarring of the For example, ‘White Rot’ will cause the leaves. Thrips can be controlled with an leaves to turn yellow and die back. The roots insecticide and are most damaging to young will begin to rot causing the plants to fall plants in the spring. over. White fungal will develop in the soil. In the next few months, be on the look- The treatment? Remove any bulbs out for fresh garlic at the markets. Try differ- which are infected. This fungus can stay in ent varieties and compare them to the old the soil for twenty years, so it is not recom- supermarket garlic. You will taste the differ- mended to plant garlic or onions in this area ence. until it is disease-free. DEPENDABLE ELECTRIC Is Your Fuse Box Old & Unsafe? Mike Azzarello Brings You 15 Years’ Experience From the Illuminating Co.

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by Lynette Filips reading, such was not the case. Skirmishes deployed out [email protected] with the rebels continued even during the cold as skirmish- months. ers and our In this sesquicentennial year of the sign- Activity came to center around the north- company was ing of the peace treaty at Appomattox Court ern end of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia within half a House in Virginia which ended the American and culminated in the Battle of Kernstown, 19 mile of their Civil War, we’ve been attempting to under- miles south of Winchester, on March 23rd. batteries and stand the effects which the War had on our the way their ancestors by following the path of one of shells burst Cleveland’s first regiments, the Seventh Ohio around was a Volunteer Infantry (7th OVI). caution(.) they flew all about and strange to Definitions and spelling corrections: The past four articles are available for say there was no one hurt(.) there was four a caution - this appears to be a mid-19th cen- reading at http://oldbrooklyn. horses killed(.) we took some prisoners(.) we tury expression for needing to exercise extreme com/oldsite/OBN/. In a nutshell, Part I (in the should have went further but we were ordered vigilance to avoid danger or harm. February, 2015 OBN), Part II (in the March back by General shields(.) we had a force of double-quick - the same as double time; a OBN), Part III (in the April OBN) and Part IV eighteen thousand men and a good force to marching pace of 180 three-foot-steps per (in the June OBN) of this series told of the I have the good fortune to own the major start with(.) I think well we took possession of minute, which is more like running than North’s organization and training of a militia portion of a letter which one of the soldiers the Railroad that goes to manasass (sic)(.) we marching. after the Confederate bombing of Fort Sumter wrote to his wife from Winchester on March also took possession of strasburg(,) a rebel vil- likeness - a pictorial, graphic or sculptural rep- in April, 1861. 21st, 1862. The letter has been in my family lage(,) a large place. when we started to come resentation of something. In , that included the 7th ever since my father found it in a book which back we were quartered in a large church(.) in make a stand - a determined effort to defend OVI, mustered in at Camp Taylor in Cleveland, he bought at a second-hand book venue. the morning we started for winchester and we something or stop something from happening. and then transported by rail to Camp Dennison, Since there is nothing to compare to learn- had to walk about thirty miles and it rained all manasass - Manassas Junction, site of the seventeen miles north of . As these ing history through the eyes of a person who the way(.) we got back to camp at nine oclock Battles of Bull Run in July, 1861 and August, Cleveland boys learned to be soldiers, they experienced it, we have chosen to print as at night and while I am writing I can hardly 1862. constructed a training camp there and elected much of the letter as I have. I have written, move(.) dear alice(,) this is very hard for me miners - a soldier, often a specialist, engaged officers for both the whole Regiment and their explanations of words which I bold-faced fol- but I will try and do my duty(.) we have got in mining operations (underground tunnels individual companies. Then they received uni- lowing the letter. orders for six days rations(;) we must be going which could cave in or have explosives laid in forms and weapons and were again taken by The letter was written with no paragraph a long distance(.) my dear wife (,) I am sorry them to explode if ‘the enemy’ marches on train, this time to western Virginia (now West structure, and with no capitalization or punctu- to hear that such reports are going around them or a vehicle goes over them). Virginia), where they were initiated to the real- ation to delineate sentences. I share the letter town about our company and officers being cut regulars - soldiers who belong to a nation’s ities of war. The first battle in which they as it was written, but to make it easier to read, up(.) it is all false(;) we are all here and well(,) permanent standing army. fought, at Kessler’s Cross Lanes, Virginia, was I have added the appropriate punctuation thank god(.) we have in engagements come out sappers - military engineers who specialize in a terrible defeat for them. marks in parentheses. all right(,) without a scratch(.) we are consid- field fortification activities and/or lay, detect Heat exhaustion from long marches, little Winchester March 21st 1862 V.A. ered to be the best regiment in this part of the and disarm mines. or no rations, serious sickness, insufficient Dear wife(,) i received your letter of the country(.) there was at one time on the march seccesh/secesh - short for the Army of the shoes and clothing, inadequate protection from eleventh and it is the only one i have had in about twelve regiments ahead of us and our Secession, another name for the eleven states rainstorms, and ultimately having members of three weeks(.) colonel gave us the order double quick and we which seceded from the Union to form the their companies injured, taken as prisoners i wrote you one when we first took passed them all(.) you ought to have heard us Confederate States of America. and/or killed -- this was not what they had in Winchester(.) we have only returned from cheer as we passed them(!) they are not able shanandoah river - the Shenandoah River in mind when, in the name of patriotism, they’d another expedition we started on Tuesday and to keep up with us in any respect(.) they all northern Virginia, between the Allegheny and originally enlisted in the Army for three we chased the secession forces for fifty miles(.) call us the regulars for we go with a battery of the Blue Ridge Mountains. months. the first time we came up to them they crossed regulars (I can't read the next word) to support skirmishers - small groups of combatants In the article in our June issue, we left the the shanandoah (sic) river and burnt the them from being attacked by the secesh engaged in preliminary or minor battles in war, boys in December, 1861, after summer’s heat bridge and of course they made a stand(.) they infantry(.) and if there is any danger we are either between small forces or between large had turned to winter’s ice, snow and cold; food opened the fire by throwing shells at us(.) in sure to be exposed to their fire(.) but enough of forces avoiding direct conflict. was again in short supply. I’d previously imag- the mean time we were drawn up in line of bat- this(,) dear alice(;) I still have to complain ined that the troops went home for winter, but tle and the fighting commenced in earnest(.) about the paymaster(.) he has not come yet(.) based on the day-by-day chronicle I’ve been we kept up firing till it was dark and neither we are moving all the time and it is hard telling sides could fight any longer(.) we were then when we will be paid(.) i have no money taken back in the woods and camped for the now(;) I have not had any in a long while(.) I night(.) we had marched that day thirty miles am happy to hear you are drawing some RIVERSIDE and my dear alice(,) i(,) John(,) was so tired money(.) it is time(,) I think(,) to tell (I can't that I could not move(.) and what was worse read the child's name) she is going to speak in CEMETERY than all(,) I had to stand camp guard that the school examination(.) I hope she is a good “Where personal concern night(.) but morning came and we were on the girl(,) and flora(,) to(.) i would like to see you march again(.) the sappers and miner had all very much but it is impossible at present(.) Another view of Kernstown has become a tradition” fixed a bridge so we could cross(.) the seccesh dear alice(,) i will send you money when i get A Cleveland Landmark (sic) had gone but we had to follow them up it(.) i do not want for anything(,) only i should In addition to dealing with direct combat, and we came on to them again and were drawn like to have your likeness but you cannot the Seventh OVI was also dealing with serious Serving our Community Since 1876 up in line of battle again and our artillery spare…. relationship problems among some of its offi- cers. The saga will continue next month. opened on them again(.) our regiment were (The portion of the letter I have ends here.) Garden Walk from front page Robinson are both on the GardenWalk THEATER NOTES Committee and functioned as the official garden finders for Old Brooklyn. Further Beck Center Thurs., Jul. 23rd; 5 pm. -- Almost Famous assistance was provided by Greg Cznadel, a 17801 Detroit Ave. (Classic 80’s Cover Band) former participant in the event. 216-521-2540 www.beckcenter.org That group canvassed the streets of Old Mackey Main Stage The Lantern Theatre Brooklyn by car and foot to look for homes “American Idiot” Canal Corners Farm & Market, which stood out and had something special.  All Faiths Fri., Jul. 10th - Sun., Aug. 16th; Fri. & Sat., 10901 Tinkers Creek Rd. For example, some homes had an abundance 8 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Tickets: $10- $29. Wingstock info: 216-624-3916  of flowers in spring which made it clear to Traditional and Natural Box office - 216-401-5131 Burials see that the home owner might be an avid Center www.lanterntheatreohio.com gardener or some homes had interesting gar- 1501 Euclid Ave. 216-241-6000 Johnny Appleseed: An Ohio Legend - Now  den art. Cremation Columbaria www.playhousesquare.org - Sun., Jul. 19th. Nearly every home owner approached and Urn Garden Summer Days Gone By: Fri., Jul. 24th – Connor Palace had a special story or special item of interest Sun., Aug. 9th. Fri., 7 pm; Sat. & Sun., 2 pm.  Rodgers + Hammerstein's “Cinderella” in his/her garden. Not all residents had heard Chapel - all types of services Running time: 1 hour. Admission: adults, Tues., Jul. 21st; - Sun., Aug. 2nd; Tues. - Fri., of GardenWalk Cleveland, so the event was  $12; children 12 & under, $8. Can bring pic- Personalization 7:30 pm; Sat., 1:30 & 7:30 pm; Sun., 1 & 6:30 explained as a free, self-guided tour of love- pm. Tickets: $30 -$100. nic supper to eat before show. Also bikes; Above Ground and Flush Canal & Towpath are across the road. ly gardens such as their own. For lovers of nature, gardens, and good Memorials Kennedy Theatre Wingstock 7 - Sat., now - Nov. Special neighbors, GardenWalk Cleveland promises “Dawg Pounded” evenings of music in Big, Red Barn. Sat.,  to be a delightful exploration of Old Ample Space Available Fri., Jul. 17th - Sat., Aug. 8th; Fri. & Sat., 8 July 11th, The Smokey Blue Band - Classic Brooklyn and beyond. Including New pm. Tickets: $25. Rock Picnic areas open 5 pm; concerts begin Group Sections 7 pm. Bring food & drink & dine al fresco in BW Summer Garden Music Series Cuyahoga Valley. Admission: $10. est. 1995 Pre-Planning Now - Mon., Aug. 31st; 12 - 1:30 pm. US Bank Plaza; Free live instrumental perform- Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Office Hours: ances by Baldwin Wallace University “Merchant of Venice” Locally operated Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 4 pm Conservatory of Music. Presented by Sat., Jul 18th, CCC Campus, 11000 W. 440-886-5429 PlayhouseSquare District Development Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma; Sat., Jul. 25th, Specializing in . . . 440-305-2452 Corporation. Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave.; Sat. & 3607 Pearl Road @ I-71  Sun. Aug. 1st & 2nd, Lincoln Park in Repairs Cleveland, OH 44109 Free musical performances outside at the Tremont. All performances begin at 7 pm.  Reroofs (216)351-4800 U.S. Bank Plaza, E. 14th St. & Euclid Ave. Bring own chairs or blankets. Check  Tear Offs Labatt Blue Light www.cleveshakes. com for alternate indoor  [email protected] Ice Back Up Systems Lime Outdoor Concert Series locations if inclement weather or more info.    www.riversidecemeterycleveland.org Licensed Bonded Insured 10% Senior Discount JULY 2015 PAGE 9 FAMILY FUN!

Art House Ohio’s nocturnal animals, bats have some Insect Hunt - Sun., Jul. 26th; 1- 3 pm. Help 3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556 amazing adaptations. Sit on lawn chair or blan- naturalist catch & release insects to monitor 11th – Blue Eyed Soul; July 18th – City Heat; www.arthouseinc.org ket to hear discussion about life of bats. what is present. Find Butterflies & praying July 25th – Fletch and the Catch; Aug. 1st- All Ages Family Open Studios - 3rd Sat. of mantises & record what you find. Shockwave; Aug. 8th – Chad Hoffman; Aug. every month; 1 - 3 pm. Class fee: free. Each Cleveland Metroparks Garfield Park 15th – Equinox; Aug. 22nd – Swamp Boogie month has different theme; make individual pieces Nature Center 11350 Broadway Ave. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Band; Aug. 29th – Bad Habits; Sept. 5th – or family art works. Art House provides materials. 216-341-3152 3900 Wildlife Way 216-635-3391 South of the Moon. Also Sun., Sept. 6th – Children must be accompanied by an adult. No Summer Dancing Series: African Drum Cats on Holiday (6 - 9 pm). pre-registration required. Visit website for other Circle - Thurs., Jul. 16th, Urban Line Dance Professor Wylde’s Live Animal Show - Savanna Theater. Professor Wylde’s show programs or more info. - Thurs. Jul. 23rd & 30th; 6:30 - 8 pm. Bring Mapleside Farms blends humor, fast-paced facts & all-star ani- own drum or borrow one of Center’s, to expe- 294 Pearl Rd. Brunswick mal cast to engage audiences of all ages. Show Children’s Museum of Cleveland rience high energy sounds/traditional rhythms; 330-225-5577 performed 3 times daily thru Mon., Sept. 7th. 10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-7114 experienced percussionist will facilitate www.mapleside.com Free with Zoo admission. www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org African Drum Circle. Fun for entire family. Concerts Over The Valley - Concerts every Hours: Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Exhibit Fri. through Aug 28th. Gates open, 6 pm; con- Edgewater Beach - Lakefront Reservation areas close 15 min. prior to Museum closing. certs, 7 pm. Beer, wine & BBQ available. All Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley off Route 2 West Shoreway; take Exit 192 Cost - $7, children age 1 - 12; $6, adults & concerts $2 per person; 16 & under free. Jul. Reservation Ledge Pool & Recreation Area 216-635-3200 children 13 & over; free, under 11 months. 10th - Disco Inferno; Jul. 17th - Renegade; 1151 Ledge Rd. between State & Kellog Rds. Edgewater Live - Thurs., now - Aug. 13th, Jul. 24th - Parrots of the Caribbean; Jul. 31st www.clevelandmetroparks.com 5:30 - 8:30 pm; free. City of Cleveland Outdoor Pool & Spray - Escape. Basin Division of Recreation Family Kayaking - Sun., Jul. 26th;, 10 am - Bring blanket or chair & 216-664-2561 12:30 pm or 1:30 - 4 pm. Naturalists will help enjoy sunset over families explore Lake from kayaks. Look for Cleveland skyline. Local Summer Outdoor Pools: Cuyahoga County Public Library great blue herons & other wildlife. All equip- food trucks available for dining. Take part in Loew Park - 4741 W. 32nd St.; Parma-Snow Branch ment provided. Hinckley Lake Boathouse & hands-on nature activities. Jul. 9th - Almost Meyer Pool - 3266 W. 30th St.; 216-661-4240; www.cuyahogalibrary.org Store. Ages: 8 years & over. (Under 18 must be Famous; Jul. 16th - The Spazmatics; Jul. 23rd Lincoln Park - 1200 Starkweather Ave.; 9 am - 9 pm, Mon. - Thurs.; 9 am - 5:30 accompanied by adult.) Fee: $10. Call 440-526- - Thunder Gun Express; Jul. 30th - Rock the Halloran Park - 3550 W. 117th St. pm, Fri. & Sat.; 1 - 5 pm, Sun. 1012 to register. House; Aug. 6th - Brigid’s Cross; Aug. 13th - Open second weekend in June thru second week- Swifty The Clown Balloon Show - Sat., Jul. Revolution Pie. end in Aug., Wed. thru Sun., noon - 7:30 pm. Dive-In Movie I - Happy Feet 25th, 10 am. Registration required. Two - Fri., Jul. 17th, 8 pm; free. Log Cabin Make & Take - Sat., Jul. 11th, 1 - Teen Programs – Wed., July 15th, TAG Cleveland Botanical Garden Inner tube reservations - $5, single 3 pm. Lorenzo Carter Cabin, 1283 Riverbed in Team, 1:30 pm, grades 6 - 12 & Board Game 11030 East Blvd. tubes; $7, double. No outside float- . Learn about Cleveland’s pioneers, Day, 2:30 pm, ages 10 - 19. 216-721-1600 www.cbgarden.org ing devices permitted in swimming area. tour cabin, play with old fashioned toys & Glasshouse Explorations - Enjoy beauty of Refreshments available. Call 330-239-2911 for make craft. Call 216-206-1000 for more info. Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse during inner tube reservations or more info. Songs of Peace With Muszikat-Shalom - scheduled daily activities - Citizens Cinema at Sunset - Lower Sat., Jul. 18th, 2pm. Grades 4 & up. Edgewater Park - The Lego Movie; Meet & Greet Animals in Madagascar Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run Registration required. Interactive program will Sun., Jul. 12th, 6 pm. Bring blankets Biome - Tues - Sat., 11 am & 2:30 pm; Sun., Reservation - 9485 Eastland Rd, off Valley showcase songs that inspire peace. Everyone & chairs to enjoy family movie under stars. 2:30 pm. Parkway, west of Pearl Rd/Rte. 42 invited to make peace-themed craft to take Pre-movie festivities include food trucks & Butterfly Release in Costa Rica Biome - Voyageur Canoe Paddle - Wallace Lake - home. activities; movie begins at dusk. Sponsored by Tues. - Sun., 2 pm (based upon avail- Sun., Jul. 26th, 11 am, 12:30, 2 or 3:30 pm. Citizens Bank. ability of hatched chrysalids each day). Step back in time to fur trade era & help pad- Memphis Kiddie Park dle 34-ft canoe. Hear stories, sing songs & 10340 Memphis Ave. Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville taste traditional soup. For individuals, families Home Depot 216-941-5995 Reservation - Plateau Picnic Area & groups (5 years & over). Fee: $5. Register homeimproverclub.com/kdsworkshops memphiskiddiepark.com 440-526-1012 online. Call 440-786-8530 for more info. Learn to build a Minions Scooter - Sat., Jul. 11 amusement rides for children, Family Creek Exploration - Sun., Jul. 19th, 4th, 9 am - noon. Workshops offered 1st Sat. of concession stand, arcade & miniature golf 1:30 - 3 pm. Catch (and release) some of many Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature every month. Free hands-on course. Ticket prices: book of 25 tickets - $31; varieties of aquatic critters in Reservation’s Center/Frostville Museum, Rocky River workshops designed for kids ages strip of 10 tickets - $19 single tickets - $2.25 creeks. Be prepared to get wet. Reservation 24000 Valley Pkwy., 5 - 12 at all Home Depot stores. All miniature golf - $4 per player. Sun. - Thurs. North Olmsted 440-734-6660 Children must be present at store 10 am - 8:30 pm. & Fri. & Sat. 10 am. - 9 pm. Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation Stinchcomb Concerts - Wed., Jul. 8th– The to participate. Children must be under 50 inches for most John Nagy Blvd. (off Ridge Rd.) GeezeCats; Jul. 15th - Liverpool Lads; Jul. rides. Email: [email protected] for both 216-635-3200 22nd - Brigid’s Cross; & Jul. 29th - Rio Neon. Nature & Science Center general & party info. Flowers and ‘Flies - Wed., Jul. 15th, 2 - 3:30 Stinchcomb Memorial, located off Hogsback 28728 Wolf Rd. pm. Hike with Naturalist Mark Warman on an Lane between Valley Pkwy. & Riverside Dr. 440-871-2900 www.lensc.org Sweeties Golfland identification exploration of fascinating butter- Open daily: 10 am - 5 pm; free admission. 6770 Brookpark Rd flies & their favorite July flowers. Watershed Stewardship Center at SkyQuest:Back to the Moon for Good. Thurs. 216-472-1340 www.sweetiesgolfland.com Cleveland Metroparks West Creek & Sat., Jul. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 18th, 23rd & 30th; Sweeties Golfland has concession stand serv- Cleveland Metroparks - CanalWay Center Reservation 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr. 8:30 pm. Program 45 minutes in length. Fee: $5. ing hot dogs, nachos, beverages & more, plus E. 49th St. bet. Grant Ave & Canal Rd. 440-887-1968 ice cream with over 100 candy toppings avail- Family Rocket Night - Sat., Jul. 25th, 6:30 - 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com What Floats Your Boat? - Sun., able. Sun - Thurs: 10 am - 10 pm; Fri. & Sat: 9:30 pm. Fee: $12, adult; $6 child ages 5+ each Hunt of the Month (through Jul. 31st): Suns. Jul. 5th; 1 - 3 pm. Make boat that 10 am -11 pm. $7 - 18 holes (per person); $12 rocket $25 (includes dinner) Learn about aero- Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 5 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. floats from dry leaves & sticks. - 36 holes (per person); 4 & under free. Early dynamics with demos, work together to build Look for suns hiding throughout Center, then Race boats down West Creek & Bird special - 10 am - 3 pm, Mon. - Fri., $5 per & launch own rocket, enjoy pizza dinner & go for hike. learn about nature. Monarch person, 18 holes. Last group of golfers taken Bluff Picnic area. look through telescopes (weather permitting). 45 minutes before close. Open thru Labor Day. National Teddy Bear Picnic Day - Fri., Jul. Registration required. 10th, 10:30 am. - noon. Bring lunch, blanket Go Fish - Sat., Jul. 18th; 2 - 3:30 pm. Catch & count fish with nets called seines with Full Dome Children's Feature Show: Our & favorite teddy bear to Park. Wade Oval Wednesdays , Naturalist Mark Warman. (Minnow seines are Place in Space - Explore cause of day & night, Relaxing walk with the bears www.universitycircle.org a great way to scoop up schools of fish.) importance of sun, beauty of constellations & and then lunch outside while Jun. 11th - Aug. 27th Closed toe shoes or boots required. Some boots variety of objects making up Universe. taking in sights & sounds of Free concerts, 6 - 9 pm. Wide variety of live available for loan. Monarch Bluff Picnic area. Approximately 30 minutes. Recommended for nature. Ages: 8 years & under with adult. children ages 3+. Fee: $5. music. Shop local artists, eat & relax in beer & Creation Myths Campfire - Sat., Jul. 18th; 7 wine garden. Visit www.universitycircle.org or call CanalWay Storytime at Night - Tues., Jul. Full Dome Feature Show: Chasing the Ghost - 8:30 pm. How did the night 216-707-5033 for more info. 7th, 6:30 - 7:15 pm. Bring favorite teddy bear Particle, from the South Pole to the Edge of sky come to be? It depends on Jul. 8th - Brent Kirby & His Luck/ & come for storytime & hear stories about the Universe - Learn about neutrinos & how whom you ask! Watch & lis- Rock/Pop/Jazz. bears. they’re being used to explore most extreme ten to creation myths from places in Universe like exploding stars & black Jul. 15th. - Karizma/Motown/Jazz/R&B; Bike the Canal - Sat., Jul. 25th, 1 - 6 pm. Bike different cultures being acted holes. Approximately 30 minutes in length; Movie Night: Paddington from CanalWay Center along Towpath to out. Bring camp chair to sit in. Fee: $3. Patio Recommended for pre-teens through adults. CVNP Canal Exploration Center. Time to look behind Center. Call to register. Jul. 22nd - Flame /Rock/Country; celebrating Fee: $5. around before biking back to CanalWay. the 25th anniversary of ADA Register by phone or online. Build a Bird - Sun., Jul. 19th; 1- 3 pm. Hike Jul. 29th. - The Cleveland Bluegrass around West Creek to observe birds in natural Lakefront Reservation Orchestra / featuring Bats Along the Canal- Fri., Jul. 24th, 8:30 - habitat with Naturalist Joe Higgins. After hike, 5555 North Marginal Rd. members, with special appearance by Great 9:30 pm. Watch bats dine on bugs. One of activity to create own unique species of bird. 216-431-3349 E55 On the Lake - Live Music - now - Sat., Lakes Light Opera - light classical music. July Fireworks Sept. 5th, 8 -11 pm. July 4th – Big Ship; July Sunday, July 5th Saturday, July 4th Cleveland North Olmsted Shot from where Lake Erie meets the Bicentennial Boom! Great in the Flats; dusk Northern Mall. Food & fun, Berea 7 pm. Fireworks; dusk. Grindstone Festival, Coe Lake; 4 - 11 pm. #800 Fireworks; 10 pm. Friday - Sunday, July 10th -12th Independence Brook Park Elmwood Park; 10pm. Brook Park Home Days, Recreation Center, Lakewood 17400 Holland Rd. Fireworks: Sun., 10 pm. Expires Lakewood Park; Concert 7 pm. Fireworks; $ YOUR NEXT CAR WASH 9:45 pm. 7-31-15 3.00 OFF PAGE 10 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS JULY 2015 CHURCH N OTES SENIOR NOTES

Broadview Baptist Church Blessing & Investiture in Confraternity of Senior Citizen Resources (SCR) Single Seniors Meetings 4505 Broadview Rd. Brown Scapular - Sat., Jul. 18th. after 4:30 Deaconess-Krafft 3100 Devonshire Ave. Zabor’s Community Center, 5666 Pearl Rd.; 7 216-351-8414 pm Mass; Sun., Jul. 19th after 8:30 & 11 am (Must be 60 and over ) 216-749-5367 pm, 2nd & 4th Sun. of every month. Southwest Vacation Bible School - Fri., Jul. 24th, 6:45 - Masses. (Free van transportation, widowed, divorced or separated Christian 8:45 pm & Sat., Jul. 25th, 10 am - 4:30 pm; lunch & variety of activities) group. Make new friends. Call 440-888-3316 lunch included. Children Pre-K through 5th "Time Warp to the '90s" Dance - Sat., Jul. 18th, 7 - 11 pm; Parish Center. Tickets, $10. Mondays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Bowling- for more info. grade. Pre-Registration Party - Sat., Jul. 10 am;. Wii -11 am; Canasta - 12:30 am. 11th, 1 pm. Games, prizes, crafts & snacks. Free Community Meal - Sun., Jul. 19th, 1 Senior Living Guide Both events free. pm; Parish Center cafeteria. Tuesdays: Crafts - 9:30 am, Crochet Group - Provides professionals & consumers with com- World Apostolate of Fatima Holy Hour - 9:30 am, Chair Bowling - 10:30 am, Arm prehensive & current information about long Brooklyn Presbyterian Church Sun., Jul. 19th, 2 pm; lower chapel. Chair Exercises - 10:30 am; Pinochle - 12:15 term care resources & facilities. Distributed 4308 Pearl Rd. 216-741-8331 pm, Line Dancing- 1 pm. quarterly. To get a free copy, come to OBCDC Resale Shop - open to the public on 3rd Sat. LEAF meeting (Ministry to Families who Wednesdays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Trivia - 10 office at 2339 Broadview Rd. of month, 10 am - 2 pm. Used clothing all have loved ones incarcerated) - Wed., Jul. am; Chair Volleyball - 10:15 am., Fruit ages & sizes, household items & limited furni- 22nd, 7 pm; Parish Center Room 204. Child Bingo - 10:30 am, Canasta - 12:30 pm. Upcoming MetroHealth Prime Classes ture. Affordable lunch & small food pantry for care provided. MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Health Center emergency provisions. To donate items, con- Knights of Columbus informational meeting Thursdays: Crafts - 9:30 am, Chair 4229 Pearl Rd., Room T-60. tact Rev. Sheryl Swan. - Sun., Jul. 26th, 5 pm; Parish Center. Volleyball - 10 am, Horse Racing - 10:30 am. Free Gentle Yoga Class presented by Fridays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Current Music Program for families & adults; guest Mary Queen of Peace Summer Festival - MetroHealth Prime - Tues. & Fri., Jul. 7th, Events - 10 am, Corn Hole - 10:30 am, Wii - musicians & choirs throughout year. Visit Sat., Aug.1st; noon - 8 pm. Music by Ralph 10th,14th, 21st, 24th, 28th, 31st; Aug. 11 am; Pinochle - 12:30 pm. www.brooklynpc.org for more info. Szubski Accordion Man & Party Band, DJ, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th; 6 - 7 pm. Euclid Beach rocket car, food by Little Polish Christmas in July Bingo - Wed., Jul. 22nd; Edgewater Park – Upper Shelter - Mon., Jul. Brooklyn Heights United Church of Christ Diner, Jungle Bob & his animals, bingo, beer 10:30 am. A variety of prizes will be given to 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th; 10 - 11 am. Bring your 2005 West Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280 garden, children's games & more. winners. own yoga mat or towel. Weather permiting. Room for rent - bridal & baby showers, birth- Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature day parties - handicapped accessible. Call to Volunteer Drivers & Runners needed for Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy. Thurs., Jul. 16th, schedule.. St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Meals on Wheels 23rd, 30th, Thurs., Aug. 6th & 20th. Mon., 10205 Lorain Ave., Cleveland Senior Citizen Resources. We deliver Mon. - Sept. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th; 10 - 11 am. Community Care Christ Church Cleveland Mass Mob XV, Sunday, July 26th, Fri. to Old Brooklyn residents. Call Kim To register, or for a listing of additional in Gloria Dei Church 11 am. Susak, 216-749-5367, with any questions. events, visit .org/prime or call 5801 Memphis Ave. 216-957-2800. North Campus Vacation Bible School - Tues St. James Lutheran Church Free Groceries & Delivery for Low Income Jul. 21st - Thurs., Jul. 23rd; 6:30 - 8:30 pm. 4771 Broadview Rd. 216-351-6499 Seniors - Low income seniors over 60 & indi- July Worship Service - Sat., Jul. 25th; 5 pm. Wednesday Night Services - Began Jun. 10th, viduals with mobility challenges living in Old Brooklyn or Brooklyn Centre may qualify for MetroHealth changes Senior Amonthly worship service is held the last Sat. 7 pm; in air-conditioned Gathering Room. Advantage program to of the month. Call Pastor Dominic Verdell, Summer sermon theme: King David - The monthly delivery of free groceries from All 440236-8282 for more info. Dancing King. Faiths Pantry. Call 216-496-4329 for info. MetroHealth Prime MetroHealth Prime is a free membership pro- The House of Glory Fifty Plus Group - Wed., Jul. 1st, noon; gram specifically designed to meet the needs of 2337 Broadview Rd. 216-661-2080 upstairs Gathering Room. Bring bag lunch & LITE and EZ exercise classes adults 55 years and older. MetroHealth want Youth Bible Study - every 1st & 3rd Fri., 5 - see some old Lucy shows; popcorn provided. speople who are at the prime of their lives to 6:30 pm; free. Everyone age 13 - 23 welcome. Wed., Jul. 15th, noon. Hot lunch served, $3 MetroHealth Senior Prime sponsors stay well and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Visit www.thehouseofglory.net for more info. person. See travelogue about Ireland. Anyone LITE and EZ exercise classes for people 55 Membership provides access to a variety of pro- 50 years or older invited. years of age and older. They are one-hour, Mary Queen of PeaceChurch grams and services which support the quality strengthening and balance classes, 75% sitting 4423 Pearl Rd. 216-749-2323 Vacation Bible School - Mon. - Fri., Jul. 13th professional medical care which MetroHealth and 25% standing. (The entire program can be First Friday Mass in Latin & Eucharistic - 17th; downstairs Stohs Hall. Children invited offers in and nearby our community. to free supper at 5:30 pm & then they partici- done sitting.) The benefits of MetroHealth Prime include: Adoration - Fri., Jul. 3rd, 8 pm; upper church. Class size averages 15 to 20 folks who pate in classes, crafts & games 6 - 8:45 pm.  Free access to Prime Health Talks, wellness Men's Prayer Group - Sat., Jul. 4th & 18th, This year’s theme -- "SonSpark Lab." Free! meet at Estabrook Rec. Center on Mon., Wed. and Fri. mornings, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. There is classes and health screenings; 8:30 am; Parish Center. Call to register or for more info.  a $2 fee per class or $20 pass for 15 classes. MetroHealth Prime Gold Card for parking Mary Queen of Peace Seniors - Wed., Jul. It is a very supportive and non-competi- and cafeteria discounts at MetroHealth; 8th; lunch at noon with meeting & social to fol- Christmas in July Services - Sat., Jul. 25th, 5 tive group. Each participant is encouraged to Quarterly Prime Newsletter filled with news- low; Marian Lounge. pm; & Sun., Jul. 26th, 10 am. Sing Christmas work at his/her own pace A doctor’s release worthy health tips from Metro’s experts, calen- carols & hear Christmas message without usual form can be picked up at MetroHealth dar of events, healthy recipes and more. Mobile Food Pantry (free produce offered by distractions. Christmas goodies & punch after Wellness Center or by stopping by the class at To join, call 216-957-2800 or fill out an online Cleveland Food Bank) - Sat., Jul. 18th, 9 am - services. Everyone invited. Estabrook. Observe a class at the same time. application at www.metrohealth.org/prime. 11 am; upper level garages. Our Churches Welcome You If your Church would like to be included in this ad or if changes in this ad are desired, PLEASE CALL Sandy at 216-459-0135

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC HISPANIC PENTECOSTAL NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN Iglesia Filadelfia de Cleveland Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) 3510 Broadview Rd. Rev. Luis R Vizcarrondo 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church 440-941-1658 Website:www.ipmfohio.com 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. Phone: 216-741-8331 - Rev. Sheryl Swan 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 Services 7:30 pm. bilingual, except Mon. Mon, Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net Sun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 9:45 am. Deacon: Joseph Hnat, 216-233-4118. Discipleship classes, Tues., Prayer/Oración, Sun.: 11 am. - 1 pm., Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. Parking at Busch Funeral Home Pastor: Fr. Marek Visnovsky Thur./Jueves - Bible Study /Estudio Bíblico. All invited & encouraged to attend! Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, Sun./Domingo;10:30 am; Sun. School/Escuela 10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet Dominical, 12 noon Preaching/Mensaje. Phone: 216-749-4504 POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 LUTHERAN St. Mary’s Church Brooklyn Seventh-day Adventist 5375 Broadview Rd at Wexford, Parma Immanuel Lutheran Church Church Pastor: Rev. Jason Soltysiak 4651 State Rd, Phone: 216-398-3844 EVANGELICAL Scranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511 Phone: 216-661-9246 Sunday Masses: 9 am. Pastor: Laszlo Hangyas. Sat. Worship: 11:30 Pastor: Rev. Horst Hoyer English, 11 am. Polish/English Holydays: 10 am. am., Sabbath school, 10 am. Radio, Wed. German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am. Sunday School: 10 am. www.stmaryspncc.com 8:30 - 9 pm. 1220 AM. brooklynohiosda.org Gateway Church Old Brooklyn Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church Rhodes High School, 5100 Biddulph Ave. 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) ROMAN CATHOLIC UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor: Tony Loseto Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II Phone: 216-302-4409 Sunday Worship 10:20 am Sat. 5:15 pm. Mary Queen of Peace Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. Sun. mornings 10:30 am. Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Coffee, 8:30 am. 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Morris Community group meetings throughout the Pastor: Father Douglas Brown 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 week. www.gatewaychurcholdbrooklyn.com St. James Lutheran Church Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8:30 & 11 am. & Nursery with adult supervision 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Children’s Liturgy Sun.11am. Weekday Masses: Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am. Grace Church Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman. Sun. Worship: 8 & Mon- Sat 8 am. mass. www.maryqop.org Preschool: 3 yr. olds, Tues. & Thurs., 4 yr 2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St.; 216-661-8210 10:30 am / Sat. Serv: 5 pm. Sun. School & St. Barbara Church olds, Mon. Wed., & Fri. Pastor: Charlie Collier Bible Class: 9:15 am. stjamescleve.com Sunday: Prayer 9 am. Sun. Worship 10 am. 1505 Denison Ave. Phone: 216-661-1191 Brooklyn Trinity U.C.C. Daily Lunch & Activities for Kids & Adults, St. Mark EV Lutheran Church Pastor: Fr. Joseph Hilinski. - Masses: Sat., Vigil 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 11:30 - 1:30 (Mon. - Fri.) June - Aug. 4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545 4:30 pm. Sun., 9 am English, 11 am. Polish. Pastor: Sue Tamilio Wed. Family Night, dinner & classes resume Pastor: Stephen Shrum. Sun. Worship: Confessions: Sat., 3:45 - 4:15 pm. Weekday Sunday School & Worship: 10:30 am. Sept. Website:graceoldbrooklyn.org Traditional 10 am. & Contemporary 11:30 am. Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am. & Wed., 6 pm. Sun School & Adult Bible www.tinyurl.com/st-barbaracleveland UNITED METHODIST Gospel Christians Church Study, 8:45 am. St. Leo The Great Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church 4780 W. 11th St.; 216 459-2855 4940 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-1006 Pastor: Will Rothenbusch Unity Lutheran Church 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 4542 Pearl Rd. 216-741-2085. Pastor: Fr. James P. Schmitz Pastor: Dr. Ivy Smith Sunday School: 10 am. Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 & 10 am. & 12 noon, Worship Service Sundays 11 am. Rev. Peeter Pirn Sunday Worship 10 am. Sunday Worship: 9:30 am. & 7 pm. Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sun. 10 am. Free hunger meals 2nd Thurs., 6 pm. Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: 11 am. Mon - Thurs 7:30 am, Fri. 8:30 am, confessions & last two Sun., 5 pm. unity-lutheran.org twitter.com/@unitycleveland 2:45 - 3:30 pm. Sat. www.leothegreat.org JULY 2015 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11 SERVICE DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING LANDSCAPING FOR RENT WANTED - HOUSES CAMPBELL HEATING & AIR COND. CO. CHRIS - ISH’S LAWN CARE - Grass cutting, ONE, TWO & THREE BDRM. APT. CASH FOR HOUSES,, Any condition, any Repairs & installation. Furnaces & AC units. edging, weed trimming, Prices starting @ $20. FOR RENT - from $300 - $600 mn. No location. Call 216-533-3181. Hot water tanks, humidifiers, air cleaners & We also offer spring clean-up, senior & veteran pets. Call John 216-905-6328. chimney liners. Licensed, bonded, insured; discounts. Call 440-667-5799. senior discounts. 216-252-8292. ROOMS FOR RENT (MEN & WOMEN) DESIGNED LANDSCAPING BY OSH. Most Share bathroom & kitchen. $350 month + secu- of your needs. Light tree work, shrubs, mulch & rity deposit. Call 216-299-5527 or 216-280- topsoil, edging, low voltage lighting, garden APPLIANCE REPAIR 7484. METRO APPLIANCE REPAIR. Low service ponds, patios. Clean-ups. Home 216-398-9868. charge, senior & military discounts;. Washers, Business, 216-402-2861 Senior discounts. dryers, ranges, refrigerators & dishwashers etc. All work guaranteed. Call 216-741-4334. FULL SERVICE LAWNCARE - NO CON- TRACT 7 or 14 day schedules available. Old School registration information Brooklyn lawns start at $15/mow. Call Patrick: March into Kindergarten Campaign must be 5 yrs old by Sept. 30th to be eligible 216-202-1547 or 440-865-4701. DEMOLITION/HAULING Parents of children who'll be attending for a full day Kindergarten. $50 registration HAULING - ALL TYPES. Garage demolition. kindergarten or a new school this fall need to fee. Cleveland Call Richard’s, 216-661-7608. GREEN TEAM LANDSCAPING - Weekly lawn maintenance, edging, mulch, flowers, sen- register with their school districts now so Scholarships accepted. Registration forms ior discounts, no job too small. 216-749-9772. parents, children, teachers & schools are available at the School & Rectory office. New students in grades 1 - 8 must also bring ELECTRICIAN prepared & children get the best start in ELECTRICIAN FOR HIRE – Trouble-shooter. HEDGEMAN TRIMMING SERVICES. For school. Families can call United Way's 2-1-1 a copy of their most recent report card. Install outlets, fixtures, fans, switches & panels. all your trimming needs. We provide the follow- to connect with their local school district & Extended care is available. Call 216-661- Reasonable, licensed. Call Dale, 216-883-8934. ing services. Free estimates, hedge trimming, log onto www.marchintokindergarten.com 2120 or 216-661-1006 to register or sched- weeding, mulching, light landscaping, low cost. for information on what they'll need to reg- ule a tour. Visit www.leothegreat.org for NORTH STAR ELECTRIC - First in Residential For clean-up call Joe at 216-906-1963. ister, local school district contacts & tips on more info. - upgrades - New circuits. Violations corrected. preparing their children for a new school Panel - Sub panels. EL12170. Licensed, bonded, experience. St. Mary Byzantine School Registration insured. Free estimates. Call Bill Stanton at 216- PAINTING St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Elementary 398-5306 or 216-392-4276. MAKKOS PAINTING & DECORATING. Mary Queen of Peace School School, 4600 State Rd., accepting applica- Interior and Exterior painting - ceiling and dry- Preschool - grade 8. Cleveland Scholarship tions for preschool - grade 8. Before/after wall repairs - staining - ceiling texturing - faux & Tutoring vouchers accepted for K - 8. school services available; also daycare when EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE finishes - quality work guaranteed- free esti- Applications in school office. Student school’s not in session, (inc. summer). mates, insured. Call Jeff Makkos, 440-625-0718. JOE OLDJA Shadow days welcome! County vouchers FREE tuition possible for every family REPAIRS & REBUILDS - chimney, steps, OK for Preschool. Stop by for a tour or call through Cleveland Scholarship & Tutoring roofs, gutters, siding, garage roofs, concrete 216-741-3685 Mon. - Fri., 7:30 - 3:30. Visit Program. School program includes technol- repairs. All work guaranteed. Free estimates. PLUMBING mqpschool.com or school’s Facebook page ogy instruction in new computer lab, Call 440-243-2134. No Sunday calls. A1 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING. All plumb- ing problems. Water heaters, gas lines, sewers for more info. enhanced learning through use of interactive and drains. 216-688-1288. Smart Boards, instrumental music & art GUTTERS St. Leo Preschool instruction, CYO athletic options, & much MONDE HOME IMPROVEMENT SOUTH HILLS HARDWARE. Complete Preschool, 4940 Broadview Rd. 2nd flr of more. Call 216-749-7980 or visit Seamless gutters/gutter toppers. Call John, plumbing services. Hot water tanks installed. the St. Leo Parish Community Center. www.smbyz.org for more info. 216-906-1448. Drains cleaned. 216-749-2121. Licensed & operated under the Ohio Department of Education. Preschool is a West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM) skill development & preK program. Part- Enrolling for Early Childhood Education. HANDYMAN TREE SERVICE time & full day classes for 3 & 4 yr olds. Early Head Start, Head Start & Universal A to Z HOME RENOVATION - John TREE SERVICE. Cut down trees, stump Extended care is available. Child must be 3 Pre-Kindergarten for children ages birth - Makrai, Craftsman. Call 216-536-7788. removal. Free estimates. Call Richard’s, 216- yrs old by Sept. 30th. $50 registration fee. age 5. Offers home-based program to meet 661-7608. County Vouchers are accepted. Call 216- needs of area families. Free services to eligi- AFFORDABLE HANDY HANDS - No job 661-5330 to register or schedule a tour. ble families; also accepts county vouchers. too small. Residential/Commercial. Repair & comprehensive services to meet educational, new construction. 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Call Mike, 216-800-1813. www.mkshp.com COMMUNITY MEETINGS Speed Exterminating Brooklyn-Cleveland Kiwanis - every Tues., Second District Police Community noon - 1:30 pm; Golden Corral, 8676 Brookpark Relations meeting, Tues., Jul. 14th (& every 100 Years in Old Brooklyn Rd. second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, Schedule service at your home or business; we provide quality, 3518 W. 25th St. Cleveland Republican Organization meet- dependable, pest-control service. Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting, ing, Tues., Jun. 9th (& every second Tues.), 7 Thurs., Jul. 2nd (& every first Thurs.), 7 pm, Or visit our do-it-yourself store. pm, Brooklyn Hts. UCC, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Gino’s, 1314 Denison Ave. Save Call 216-832-9195 for more info. Ward 13 Democratic Club meeting, Tues., 10% OFF a one-time initial service or Old Brooklyn Crime Watch meeting, Call Jul. 21st (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria 10% OFF any retail purchase Barb Spaan, 216-459-1000, for more info. Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. 216-351-2106 4141 Pearl Rd. 1 block north of Broadview Rd. NorthNorth StarStar Electric Class 1 Pavers & Electric Remodelers First in Residential  Panels “NOBODY BEATS  Upgrades OUR PRICES”  Sub Panels KITCHEN & BATHS  New Circuits Residential Driveways  Security Lighting Code Violations Corrected Asphalt, Concrete & Masonry Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Windows Bill Stanton Porch Repair 216-398-5306 home # 216-392-4276 cell # 216-397-6349 #EL 12170 Great financing Free Estimates Free Inspection PAGE 12 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS JULY 2015

On Sunday, May 31st, BCN offers tips re: starting healthy gardens the Historical Society of Old Brooklyn journeyed by Gloria Ferris good option. Also, if a family member has to the Brooklyn Centre Naturalists allergic reactions to bees, the desire to have Museum, 6709 Euclid a nectar feeder should be reconsidered. Ave. The purpose of the Summertime may seem like an odd Larger birds such as orioles, woodpeck- trip was to see a piece of time for birdwatching since spring, fall and ers and house finches will also be attracted furniture which HSOB winter are the traditional times when we to a nectar feeder. These types of birds member Mollie Alstott watch for backyard visitors. But summer, require more protein in their diets so adding had donated there last too, holds its own delights for attracting a nectar feeder with larger perches and alter- autumn. (both pictured birds into a backyard retreat. ing the nectar mix to include beef broth -- to the right.) The wood- Birds at this time of year are more con- one part broth to one part water will ensure en-pegged, cherry ‘Post cerned with finding nest- that they are getting a bal- Office Letter Cabinet’ ing materials or insects anced diet. had been in Mollie’s late and caterpillars to feed Cleaning these nectar husband Louis’ family their young. It’s a great feeders should be done home in Belle Valley (in time to find out that every three days if possi- southeastern Ohio) for native plantings are pro- ble, and at least once a years. The piece came viding the food and mate- week. Mold is a real con- to Old Brooklyn when Mollie and Louis moved rials needed to make one’s cern with these feeders, Photo by Anna Maria Hamm here about 50 years yard a place for nesting and so it’s necessary to birds. ago. Mollie wanted it to have a permanent home, and the 1824 Dunham Tavern (the oldest do everything possible to building in Cleveland still on its original site) seemed like the perfect place. The Tavern Cardinals, chick- keep the risk at a mini- rearranged the Ladies Parlor to accommodate it, and now it looks as though the cabinet had adees, finches, grackles mum. been there since the beginning. and of course, sparrows Platform feeders are a will continue to visit great way to view birds feeders, although not as because there are no often. Therefore, heavy obstructions to the view. feeding is not needed. A A clean, attractive bird bath with Nectar eaters enjoy dried sparse amount of food will only two inches of water will wel- cherries, grapes, raisins, keep these visitors coming come birds to your backyard. slices of orange, and back for more. chopped suet. Summer is when nectar feeders begin to There are two downsides to these feeders -- pop up throughout the neighborhoods. Two 1. Rain which will soak the seed and things need to be considered when purchas- fruits; and ing one of these feeders -- consistency and 2. Other animals such as deer, chip cleaning. munks and squirrels in the habitat. Hummingbirds will find one of these People who add one of these feeders to feeders within two to three days of its being their backyards may want to figure out how hung, and therefore it will become part of to put it out and bring it in with no muss or their pattern for finding food. Keeping it full fuss. will be necessary. There is still time to add flowers to the When choosing the feeder be sure it is landscape which will attract “hummers”. easy to clean. Sugar water can mold quickly; Garden centers want to sell the last of their therefore, it should be easy to disassemble, annuals so it is a good time to purchase these and when taken apart, it should be easy to bird and butterfly favorites -- snapdragons, Photo by Larry Fistek clean. Special tools are available but a bottle fuchsia, petunias, nasturtiums and pineapple The rain held off, and thanks to the event’s organizers’ creativity, the grounds and piazza brush, pipe cleaners, and an old toothbrush or scarlet sage. of Mary Queen of Peace Church, 4423 Pearl Rd., had a Caribbean feel at the parish’s newest will also do the trick. A clear dispenser helps Sitting in a garden on a summer’s fundraiser, Taste of the Tropics, on Saturday, June 13th. The Tiki Bar is pictured above. to see when it’s time to refill. evening is always quite pleasant, but adding A good nectar solution is four parts one moonflower could make it quite enjoy- water to one part sugar. If boiling water for able to many different, beautiful moths. dissolving the sugar sounds like too much Adding white to the landscape allows the trouble, using superfine sugar can eliminate reflection of moonlight to add a new dimen- this step. Adding red dye is not necessary, sion to the appreciation of a garden. and adding something artificial to the bird’s Brooklyn Centre Naturalists hope that diet seems unwarranted. their fellow residents will create many Bees and other insects will also be memories in their backyard retreats this attracted to the feeder so making sure that summer. plastic grids are part of the feeder may be a