’s Small Business Education and Grant Program helps four businesses grow Four finalists from the Old Brooklyn Small Business Education and Grant Program — JAC Creative, Connie’s Affogato, Jam and Blue Plate Café and Treasures — will move forward with plans for opening or expanding in the neighborhood. Over the last several months, these four businesses, along with five other finalists, completed the Economic and Community Development Institute’s (ECDI) Small Enterprise Education Development (SEED) course and met with Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) staff to further refine their ideas, put together a thorough business plan and decide on next steps. Finalists’ hard work culminated on June 17th with submission of their business plans and an oral pitch to a selection panel who chose three grant recipients — JAC Creative, Connie’s Affogato and Cleveland Jam. In addition to the grant recipients, OBCDC offered continued assistance and support to the other finalists ready to take the next steps, including Blue Plate Café and Treasures. Meet the entrepreneurs whose newest business adventures will call Old Brooklyn home. Connie’s Affogato found the profession a little sterile and a by Rosemary Mudry hood full of mom and pop shops with a Connie’s Affogato will be a mobile store- human-centered approach to design missing. [email protected] strong sense of community. As business grew, Mike and Gabe saw a front designed and operated by Jason Minter, The idea behind the mobile storefront is the JAC Creative growing need for web development. Mike serving Italian affogato, a scoop of ice cream same as the idea behind designing a good pub- JAC Creative, an agency that special- bumped into Andrew, with whom he had with a shot of espresso over the top, to Old lic plaza or outdoor space – to inspire people izes in graphic design, web Brooklyn residents and visitors. Customers to spend less time inside and more time out- development, and market- will also have the option to purchase just a side, activating the street and neighborhood. ing, has been steadily shot of espresso if they need a pick-me-up Jason hopes that Connie’s will give Old while watching a Little League baseball game Brooklynites another reason to get out of the growing over the last sev- at Loew Park or while walking on a hot day at house and into the neighborhood to enjoy eral years thanks to the Brookside Reservation. The business name, spaces like the Ben Franklin Garden and work of the three entrepre- Connie’s, is to honor Jason’s grandmother Loew Park. neurs who started the firm Connie who travelled the three years ago. Mike world in her living room via Caparanis, Gabriel PBS and inspired Jason to Johnson, and Andrew explore and study abroad. Sobotka are the three-man Jason initially came up team whose mission is to with the idea for a mobile bring clients “big agency storefront while living in ideas and creative solu- Austin, Texas. Hot summers tions” in a collaborative gave him the idea of a bike- Photo courtesy of JAC Creative partnership at a small pedaled cart which would Mike Caparanis, Andrew Sobotka and Gabriel Johnson agency price. sell ice cream. After study- Mike and Gabe, who became friends taken web development courses at Kent. ing in Italy, Jason also found while attending Kent State University Mike and Gabe brought Andrew on as a con- himself making the beloved together, initially came up with the idea to sultant for their first big gig with Hi Rise Ski Italian dessert, affogato, at Club. start a business together one afternoon while home on a regular basis. Photo courtesy of Jason Minter hanging out at Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar. Like Mike and Gabe, Andrew had orig- After a job offer moved Jason Minter, owner of Connie’s Affogato As they talked and hashed out ideas, inally pursued something other than his final him to Cleveland, and the they realized that they had complementary degree. He’d started with graphic design idea for the mobile storefront kept coming Jason will have the chance to put his skills, which combined, could make for a and fine arts, but to balance the creative back to him, Jason realized that Cleveland architectural and design skills to work as he strong business team. Although he started work, began to take computer programming was a place where he could actually make his uses grant funds to digitally design and build with Civil Engineering at Akron, Mike was courses and loved them. dream happen. Jason found Cleveland to be his mobile storefront cart. He also used recent finishing his degree in Graphic Design, and Since summer of 2012, one by one each the “optimum environment” for a young, in- travel to New York City to discuss bike design Gabe, who began in Visual Communication team member has been able to become full- debt college grad to take the entrepreneurial with Worksman Cycles, the oldest bike manu- design, was completing a degree in time with JAC and they are now busy risk. facturer in the United States. Advertising. enough to warrant finding a creative space As Jason put it, “Until you come here, Jason will use the rest of 2015 and spring Fast forward a couple of years — Gabe outside their homes where they can bring there are things you didn’t even know were 2016 to build out the bike and cart so that he was in his final semester of school and Mike clients and continue to grow the business. within reach. Owning a home, a business, etc. can be up and running by summer 2016. To had graduated from Kent and was working Participation in the business competi- — Cleveland is the place to do it.” stay up to date with Connie’s progress visit: Jason loved the study of architecture, but http://www.conniesaffogato.com/. at Eaton Corporation in spring of 2012. tion, Gabe explained, “helped us to think of Mike wanted to do something creative on our business in ways we hadn’t thought of Cleveland Jam the side, and they reconnected for their first before. We now have an extensive business Jim Conti, founder of job together: a billboard design and newspa- plan, which has helped us to figure out Cleveland Jam, came from a per ad for Festa Italiana in Cuyahoga Falls. where our business should be in the future family of winemakers. Both In summer of 2012, after Gabe had and gave us an outline for all aspects of our his grandparents and parents graduated, they looked for a spot in business.” grow grapes in their yards and Cleveland where they could continue to JAC will use grant funds to help imple- getting together after harvest grow their business while working for others ment the goals in their business plan, includ- season to make wine has and found Old Brooklyn. Both love being a ing a creative studio space in Old Brooklyn. always been a family tradition. part of Cleveland and living in a neighbor- Learn more about JAC at: http://www.jac- Growing up around wine- creative.com/. making, Jim was always inter- ested in learning more, so he started attending Ohio State University wine seminars. Cleveland Summer Cinema: There he also found out about an online and evening pro- Photo courtesy of Jim Conti Under the Stars in Old Brooklyn gram offered by Kent State Jim Conti, founder of Cleveland Jam Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Movies start at dusk University which would allow him to keep ate years in the business school at the working while pursuing the program. University of Toledo, Jim has wanted to own Presented by: While making wine, Jim wanted to fig- his own business. He saw the jam as an ure out a way to use, rather than discard, opportunity to pursue this dream. leftover wine and began to explore recipes for making jam. Ever since his undergradu- See Small Business page 5 Ghostbustersth st 18 A League of Augu Inside The Ob News Their Own h Mighty Ducks t 11t t 4th ugus Augus A Executive Director; Community Tool Box 7 Spotlight; Boost Broadview 2 Loew Park History; Theater Notes 8 News & Events 3 3121 Oak Park Ave. Family Fun 9 (near State Rd. 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she turned eight. After the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio board accepted her Gold Award pro- From the desk of the posal, she started to get her hands dirty. Tatum’s garden at Ben Franklin contains a executive director variety of herbs and vegetables which she by Jeffrey T. Verespej other investments chose after consulting with Matt Krems. Tatum [email protected] made over recent learned that almost all of the animals love cucumbers, the primates adore herbs and Terry years including The transition to hot days took longer Tatum Cummins and Tom (Aldabra giant tortoise) love to the beautiful munch on the grapevines that grow wild on the than normal, but summer has arrived. The Circle of Life by Jason A. Powers heat of late summer seems here to stay for the carousel. [email protected] back fence of the Garden. After all the Cleveland summer rain, immediate future, but eventually autumn will Reconnect with At the age of four, Tatum Cummins Tatum had to replant some seeds which were be right around the corner. With that time the Zoo and spend became a Daisy Scout in the local Girl Scout washed away, and had to weed all of the frame in mind, it is important to enjoy the best a couple hours Troop 4013, attending meetings filled with unwanted plants which were growing wild in of what Old Brooklyn has to offer in these with your family crafts, snacks and lessons on life skills every her plot. It was hard work but she had help summer months. or invite family other Tuesday. Now sixteen, Tatum is an from her family, and was soon able to fill her Bike, hike or walk: and friends to visit Old Brooklyn. Ambassador Girl Scout (Grades 11-12), con- car with her first harvest of fresh lettuce, snap Old Brooklyn is blessed to have its prox- Enjoy events: tinuing to learn under the guidance of Troop peas, grapevines and radishes. Now every imity to nature, the and There is never a shortage of Cleveland Leader Debra week Tatum the Ohio and Erie Canal. Enjoy the Treadway events between Memorial Day and Labor Robertson. makes a trip to Creek Trail connection to the Towpath Trail Day. The diverse offerings can at times be Tatum is a the Zoo to give and get into the Cuyahoga Valley. Head south frustratingly tough choices to make, and Old resident of them produce and connect with surrounding communities Brooklyn has some that should be added to for the animals. and explore the wonders of that crooked river. your calendar. and the daughter “Knowing that Speaking of rivers, Brookside Cleveland Summer Cinema continues to of Ward 14 all of the vegeta- Reservation gets its name from the Big Creek provide movies under the stars in Old Councilman bles and herbs I which runs along the Park. This Metroparks Brooklyn. Extended through August 18th, Brian Cummins am growing are reservation provides active and passive oppor- every Tuesday night features a film on the and his wife, going to the Zoo tunities to be outside with fun for the whole largest outdoor screen in , food Gayle. animals makes family. trucks, a Platform Brewery beer garden, live As her all the work Nurture nature: outdoor trivia, and games starting at 7:30 p.m. years as a Scout worth it,” Tatum GardenWalk Cleveland may be over, but Im addition, the summer will be closing are coming to a said. that doesn’t mean it is time to let a garden go out with wonderful church festivals, commu- close, Tatum Tatum hopes wild. The experts at Old Brooklyn nity programs such as the Old Brooklyn decided that she to receive her Greenhouse and South Hills Hardware can Burger Fest and more. would reach for Gold Award in advise on the best plants that should get in the Explore: the Gold Award, Tatum Cummins October, shortly ground now or over the coming months and If nothing else, summer is a time to the highest Girl after beginning how to care for your garden and yard. explore. From any person’s childhood, the Scout honor (awarded to only 5.4% of Scouts). her senior year at Montessori High School at Take a stroll to the Ben Franklin Community thought of summer evokes a time of freedom, Tatum spent the cold winter months . Although she is still in the Garden to be a good neighbor, or stop by emotional memories and power experiences researching ideas and attending seminars in process of earning it, Tatum is determined to Rising Harvest Farms for some farm fresh spent discovering community. That may have preparation for the Gold Award. With the help finish her twelve-year Girl Scout journey with eggs direct from Old Brooklyn. happened over a cool-down trip to Honey of her family as well as her mentors and part- the Gold Award ‘on her badge sash’. Experience the world: Hut, or walking down a new street. It could ners, Mary Ellen Stasek (Ben Franklin One of Tatum’s goals is to inspire girls of The adage “the grass is always greener happen watching the lightning bugs come out Community Garden), John Jenkins (Ben all ages to pursue their passions and to support on the other side” is about not appreciating while sitting in the swings or during the last Franklin Community Garden), and Matt Krems the empowerment of girls by her actions, draw- what each of us have, and the same can be true inning of the championship Little League (Manager of Zoo Horticulture and Facilities at ing attention to the important and valuable for what we have in our community and might game. The important and communal aspect of ) Tatum designed work of the Girl Scouts. take for granted. The Cleveland Metroparks those summer memories was getting out. her project to create a Zoo Community Garden “Girl Scouts has helped me find myself Zoo offers world class experiences right in Those memories are not made in isola- at the Ben Franklin Community Garden. and gave me a confidence which I will cherish our backyard. tion, but they are made when connected to the Tatum decided on this project to: (1) pro- forever. It has been one of the most consistent, This summer has brought new excite- larger whole of a street, a neighborhood, a city, mote increased community awareness of the positive and endearing experiences of my life. ment through the traveling penguin exhibit a world. Do not let the summer of 2015 pass care and nutritional needs of Zoo animals; and Girl Scouts give girls a voice, self-reliance and and the new giraffe encounter, amongst the without making new memories that powerful. (2) create a link between the community and a boldness that they will carry with them the Zoo by providing locally grown and spe- throughout their lives,” Tatum said. cialized produce for the benefit of the animals. Tatum plans to study environmental sci- As a child, Tatum spent the summers gar- ence and herbal medicines in college. But for dening with her family at Ben Franklin and she now, Tatum will continue to garden and take OBCDC starts #boostBroadview campaign recalls having her birthday party there -- with the steps needed towards achieving her Gold by Jeffrey T. Verespej sponding box from that business. Each edible flowers and squash picking -- the year Award. [email protected] signed box will earn the customer a raffle ticket for monthly prizes to be selected by In response to the challenges facing OLD BROOKLYN NEWS 2339 Broadview Rd. OBCDC. Patrons can redeem their partial or OLD BROOKLYN NEWS small businesses along Broadview Rd. dur- Cleveland, Ohio 44109 complete card for raffle tickets at the The Old Brooklyn News ing the current construction period, Old OBCDC office, between the hours of 8:30 Phone: (216) 459-0135 Brooklyn Community Development will publish its a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fax: (216) 459-1741 Corporation is launching a #boostBroadview September, 2015 issue on On the reverse side of the campaign. In an effort to support local Friday, September 4th, 2015 website: www.oldbrooklyn.com #boostBroadview card is a listing of all par- enterprises during the road repavement peri- Circulation 9,000 Published Monthly email: [email protected] ticipating businesses. After a purchase is od, through November 15, 2015, patrons made, the businesses have agreed to sign a The Old Brooklyn News (OBN) is a monthly publication of the who shop at Broadview Rd. businesses will Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) and is box for a raffle ticket. Additional cards will have a chance to win prizes. available free of charge within the community boundaries of Brooklyn be available throughout the contest period. Centre, Old Brooklyn & City of Brooklyn. The views expressed in the Postcard-sized cards are available In addition to making as many purchas- Submission Deadlines OBN are not necessarily those of its publisher, editor, staff, or of the through a number of places in the Old board of trustees, officers, or commercial, residential, institutional or es as possible over the coming months, cus- Display Ads . . . . Fri., August 28th Brooklyn neighborhood -- participating associate members of OBCDC. tomers are encouraged to take photos and Classified Ads . . .Fri., August 28th Reproduction of published material without the consent of Broadview Rd. businesses, the OBCDC OBCDC is prohibited. Advertisers and Agencies assume all legal post them to social media using the News Releases . . Fri., August 28th office (2339 Broadview Rd.) and through responsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any and all #boostBroadview tag. For Information call 216-459-0135 text published in contracted display, classified or other advertisements. certain community groups. The Commercial As previously reported, the construc- E-mail: [email protected] The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and Community Committee of OBCDC played a large role in Press Association of . tion on Broadview Rd. will last until the end the coordination of small business participa- of October. After construction is completed, tion in #boostBroadview the new roadway will include a dedicated Each #boostBroadview card contains Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation turn lane and bicycle lanes both northbound MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to ten boxes; a purchase at a participating busi- and southbound. improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods ness will allow for a signature in a corre-

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Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every fourth Tues. of 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 News Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager; Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor This month’s OBN writers - William Allport, Bethany Hicks, Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips, Elicia Polacek and OBCDC staff 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. AUGUST 2015 OLD BROOKLYN PAGE 3 NEWS & EVENTS Now - September 16th Tuesday, August 4th Tuesday, August 11th Brown-Bag Picnic & Ice Cream Social - Historical Guided Walking Tours National Night Out Against Crime Your Piece of the Planet: Rain Barrel Workshop Wed., Aug. 5th; 5 pm. Bring a picnic meal to Take a hike! 6 pm Tuesdays: Playhouse ‘Leave your porch light on’ Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley share with your family. We'll provide the ice Square -- Meet at State Theatre Lobby, 1519 Steelyard Commons, Home Depot parking lot; Parkway. 6:30 - 8 pm. Presented by Cuyahoga cream. Euclid Ave.; 6 pm Wednesdays: Historic 5 - 9 pm. Sit inside , fire truck, pris- Soil & Water Conservation District. Rain barrels Gateway Neighborhood -- Meet at Arcade, oner transport bus & police cruiser; free food collect & use rainwater, help prevent runoff & Saturday, September 26th 401 Euclid Ave.; 10 am Saturdays: Historic & drinks all night. Live music & entertain- can earn mitigation credits that can save money. 50th Class Reunion South High School Warehouse District -- Meet at Constantino’s ment, free photos, face painting & glitter tat- Register by Wed., Aug. 5th. Call 216-524-6580 Class of June of 1965 & Jan. of 1966. Holiday Market, 1278 W. 9th St.; 10 am Sundays: toos. Free child registration, courtesy of x14 or cuyahogaswcd.org/events. Inn, Rockside. For more info go to Canal Basin Park -- Meet at Settler’s Landing Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office. [email protected]. RTA Station, 1025 W. Superior Ave.; 6 pm Wednesday, August 12th Thursdays: Tour -- Meet at Old Thursday, August 6th Westside Basket Guild Cuyahoga County Educational Assistance Stone Church, 91 Public Square. Sponsored by Ben Franklin Master Gardeners Talks St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Program Scholarship Dollar Bank. Call 216-771-1994 or visit " "Composting and Q & A" -- Rd., upstairs hall. Class starts at 5 pm; come *Recipient must be a resident of Cuyahoga www.historicgateway.org. for more info. Ben Franklin Demonstration Gardens, 1905 any time up to 6:30 to start weaving. Meets on County at least eighteen (18) years of age. * Training must be in occupations identified as Reservations appreciated, donations encour- Spring Rd. Also, Master Gardeners work dur- second Wed. every month. Aug. 12th - 'growth' or demand. aged. Held rain or shine. ing growing season on Thurs. mornings at 10 Harvest Time; $16. Sept. 9th - Shelf Storage am in demonstration gardens (herb, perennial Basket. Supplies to bring when weaving -- old * Must be within 12 credit hours of completion of certificate or degree. Now through October, Cleveland & vegetable), weather permitting. Public is towel, bucket, clothes pins, ruler, pencil, scis- sors. Call Connie, 216-749-7912, to RSVP. *Satisfaction of a certificate or degree is required Metroparks’ Walking Works Program free to visit, observe demo gardens & ask upon completion. Master Gardeners questions. Hike at least 8 of 13 designated Walking Works Tuesday, August 18th *Must complete training within 18 months includ- trails on your own. After completing each walk, Grindstone Knitters’ Guild ing summer sessions. Saturday, August 8th sign & date Walking Works form & return to Mahler Museum, 118 E. Bridge St., Berea, 7 pm. *Funds to be applied at the beginning of qualify- Indoor Garage Sale & Cleveland Metroparks. Receive 2015 Walking Monthly meetings 3rd Tues. each month. Call ing term. All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast Note: Employees of Cuyahoga County and Works shield & voucher good for free picnic 440-821-8891 or 440-826-1254 for more info. lunch for four at Wayside Furniture Café. For list American Legion Post #469, 4910 Memphis OhioMeansJobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County of designated hikes & directions & to download Ave. Garage sale, 8 - 4 pm. Pancake breakfast, Friday & Saturday, August 28th & 29th not eligible to participate in program. Immediate Walking Works form, visit cleveland- 8 am. - noon. Great Lakes Burning River Fest family members who are dependents of employ- ees of Cuyahoga County metroparks.com. Walking Works forms also Historic Coast Guard Station on Whiskey Island. Saturday, August 8th &OhioMeansJobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County available at Cleveland Metroparks nature centers. 6 - 11 pm. Get off Ohio Rte 2 at Edgewater Free Legal Advice not eligible to participate. Immediate family Park/Whiskey Island Exit, head north towards South Brooklyn Branch Library, 4303 Pearl members include employee's spouse, child, child's Have-a-Heart Spay/Neuter Program Lake Erie. Parking & shuttles located at Rd. 9:30 - 11 am. Civil matters only; no crim- spouse, stepchild, stepchild's spouse, grandchild, Now Thru November 13th Edgewater Park; look for signs.) Bike to Burning inal. Attorneys available for brief advice & grandchild's spouse, parent, stepparent, parent-in- Have A Heart Spay/Neuter Program River Fest & pay $8 ticket per day. Pre-sale tick- referral only. Clinic attorneys do not represent law or sibling. Valley Save-A-Pet, in cooperation with 25+ you. Bring important papers with you. First- ets: $12 per day, available online now - Sun., Jul. Apply online: http://cuyahogacounty.us/en- US/Online-Scholarship-Application.aspx veterinarians is offering low-cost spay/neuter come, first-served. Call 888-817-3777 or visit 23rd. Regular admission: $15 per day, available Call 216-664-3884 or email: services. Pets must be current on shots or be www.lasclev.org for more info. Sponsored by online Mon., Aug. 24th - Thurs, Aug. 27th & at [email protected] for more info. immunized for modest additional fee at time of Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. gate day of event. Each pre-sale ticket good for sterilization. Call 440-232-2287 Mon., Wed., one hour, all levels, yoga class presented by Parma Animal Shelter Thurs. or Fri. between 11 am & 2 pm to obtain Balance & Brews on top of Wendy Park hill just Sunday, August 9th Find & take home furry friend during Parma form or for more info. Feral cat caretakers call outside Burning River Fest gate entrance. Check- The FEST Animal Shelter's new Sat. summer hours, 10 Mon. only. in for yoga 4:30 pm at Box Office each day. Yoga 28700 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe, noon - 10 pm. am - 7 pm through Labor Day. Stop by 6260 begins 5 pm sharp. Bring own yoga mats & Annual free family festival for all ages. State Rd. Call 440-885-8014 for more info. Now - Thursday, November 19th Entertainment, games, BMX shows, kids’ areas, water bottles. Rain or shine. fest@burningriver- President James A. Garfield Memorial & opportunities for prayer, tents with vendors from foundation.org Wade Memorial Chapel throughout area, giveaways, favorite festival foods Sunday, August 2nd & 31st , 12316 Euclid Ave., 9 am & Marc’s mom’s relaxation station: The FEST Cuyahoga County Public Library Workplace Democracy Meeting - 4 pm, every day; free. Small gift shop sells loves mothers & to thank them for everything they Parma Snow Branch - 2121 Snow Rd. 1 - 3 p.m. relevant memorabilia, puzzles, post cards & do offers giveaways, manicures, massages & gift 216-661-4240 cuyahogalibrary.org Independence Library, books. Video tells story of the President/ baskets. Grounds open noon with local bands; 1 Adult programs: 6361 Selig Dr. off Brecksville Rd. Scam Alert - Tues., Aug. 4th, 2 pm; registra- Memorial & history of Lake View. Trained pm, Matt Maher; 2:30 pm, Building 429; 4 pm, Are there millionaires & billionaires tion required. interpretive guides can answer questions. Steven Curtis Chapman; 5:45 pm, MercyMe; 8 pm, whose total wealth is in the trillions in the outdoor Mass; 10 pm, American Fireworks display. Author Visit - Meet New York Times best sell- United States while over 40 million are liv- Saturday, August 1st ing author C.J. Box: Tues., Aug. 6th, 7 pm; ing below the poverty level? There are tens Parma Animal Shelter Summer Fair Monday - Sunday, August 10th - 16th registration required. of millions more living just above the 119th Cuyahoga County Fair Parma Animal Shelter, 6260 State Rd., 11 am - 6 Eating for a Healthy Mind - Wed., Aug. 12th, poverty level. pm. (Rain date - Sun. Aug. 2nd.) Food, entertain- Cuyahoga County Fair Grounds, 164 Eastland 2 pm; registration required. Why is the U.S. involved in war-after- ment, dog walk & pet blessing, DJ Doug Arnold, Rd., Berea; 440-243-0090. Hours: Mon., 5 - 11 war in the Middle East & elsewhere? children’s fair with face painting, balloon animals pm; Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., noon - 11 pm; Mike & Mary - Thurs., Aug. 13th; 7 pm; We have some answers & solutions. by Magic Mike, Mr. Ed the Metroparks Police Sat., 10 am - 11 pm; Sun, noon - 10 pm. registration required. An open discussion. horse, ACE rescue donkey, vendors/rescues, raf- Midway rides, 100 food stations, thousands of Family programs: (This is a paid advertisement.) fle baskets. Free admission. Visit parmashelter. animals & exhibits. Mon. - $2 admission with Outdoor Movie Night - Tues., Aug. 4th, 8:15 org for more info. donation of non-perishable food item per per- pm; registration required. son. “Two for Tuesday’s” - Buy one fair gate Tuesdays, Sunday, August 2nd admission & receive a 2nd fair gate admission August 11th Annual Warehouse District Street Festival free. Wed. & Thurs. -- free admission before Euro Sweets & Treats 4th & 11th 12 - 8 pm. Free admission. Delicious food from 3 pm & all-day half-price ride bands for $8 if 2531 Broadview Rd. 216-6661-11311 purchased before 3 pm. Regular general 7:30 pm. some of Cleveland’s finest restaurants/clubs, Open: 5: 30 a.m. - 10 p.m. art show, art demos, live music, children's admission (does not include rides): adults, $7; seniors 60+ & children 4 -12 years, $6; Junior activities, street performers, blood pressure Buy 1 Gyros Loew Park screenings, Shutterbooth, Cleveland sports Fair participants: 4H, Boy Scouts & Girl 3121 Oak Park Ave. Scouts, FFA, etc. with valid membership card, Banana Split & teams' activities, corn hole, miniature golf, get neighborhood booths. Cleveland's Cutest Dog $2; children 3 & under & active military with Corned Beef Movies start at dusk ID card, free. Ride tickets: all-day ride bands - 1 single scoop of Contest & Fashion Show. Sign up between $ For more information look for us on $16; $3 ride band daily after 9:30 pm. 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You gone. hood leaders. Called the Neighborhood have planned Check your storm and entrance doors; can a good boot let a burglar in? Then you Leadership Development Program (NLDP), for it and the need to replace or secure them, especially the it is a free, 15 session community engage- bags are packed. Are you back or side doors because they are out of ment training program for residents of really ready to sight. Cleveland, and its inner ring suburbs, who go? Follow these few tips and enjoy your Can an intruder open the windows from are working on projects within the City of vacation. outside and cut the screens? If so, cut a piece Cleveland and are determined to make a First, lock things up and leave a light on of wood and place it in the ledge or drive a positive impact on their communities. inside and out. Put items of real value away nail in to stop the window from being lifted. The next 15 sessions will take place on and if you don’t use it every day, put it in a Only leave about six inches so that no one can Saturdays at Trinity Commons, 2230 Euclid safe deposit box. slip in. Ave., beginning August 29th. The deadline Take only the credit card you will use or Has your street had a block meeting for applications is August 5th. travelers checks; leave everything else locked within the last year or at all? If not, call Barb David Waldman After the application process, twenty up at home. Your computer games or Xbox Spaan at 459-1000. Meet your neighbors and committed individuals will be chosen for the the first City Fresh stop and helped create and games should be put out of sight. let’s talk. program year. We work hard every day to enjoy life and the first market garden in Old Brooklyn. Something you may want to check into is David Waldman, a former Americorps our families; don’t give it away to anyone! David also joined efforts with another a camera system. For the price of a new flat VISTA volunteer at OBCDC, and later, a screen TV, you can have security cameras Then relax and enjoy your vacation. If NLDP graduate and brought together middle part-time OBCDC employee, is one such inside and out, watching your house 24 hours you’re the neighbor and something catches school students from Old Brooklyn and person who came to NLDP to learn how to a day from your computer or most cell your eye or ear, pay attention and report it to Glenville to hold a cooking class which be a better leader by developing his leader- phones. the police right away. Tell other neighbors. taught them how to prepare simple dishes ship skills. He credits NLDP for giving him Never leave your house or car unlocked. Our streets and homes are what we let and make healthy eating choices. the confidence to act as a leader and a belief Close your garage doors and the gate to your them be. By working together, we can help David currently works at the Cleveland that he could effect change in his communi- yard. The harder you make it to get in, the keep Old Christian Home as a Development Assistant. ty. more likely the burglar will move on. Brooklyn one Other NLDP participants and graduates David said, “I also learned so much Before you leave and while you’re gone of the safest have different interests and are working on a from the other participants in my group, for long periods of time, check out your yard places to live, wide variety of issues to improve life in their especially how to network and collaborate and lights outside. Clean up unwanted flyers work and raise communities. with others doing similar community work.” left on the porch and have a neighbor bring in our families. For more information about NLDP and While at OBCDC, David was interested your mail, or stop it all together. Cut shrubs We hope to get an application, visit www.nldpcleve- in spreading knowledge about local foods back and down so windows and doors are to share the land. com or call 216-776-6172. and healthy cooking and eating. He started clear. pictures and Is your address seen from the street? If stories when not, help police & EMS by displaying it. It you return 5th annual could mean your life! home safe and Can someone see in your garage win- sound. GardenWalk dows? If yes, cover the windows or paint Cleveland them from the inside so that no one can tell Three of the Old Brooklyn locations on this year’s GardenWalk, July 11th & 12th SCR volunteer of the month: Jean Shukis

by Bethany Hicks favorite family Jean Shukis is SCR’s Volunteer of the memory Month! Jean has selflessly given twenty is that of years of service to Senior Citizen Resources. attending Her work includes helping in the kitchen, her calling Bingo and checking everyone in for daughter lunches. Outside of SCR, Jean is an active Kelly’s volunteer at St. James Lutheran Church, wedding. assisting with the offering on Sundays and “That was Photos courtesy of serving food at the Widow and Widowers the very Greg Cznadel program. first wed- Jean can often be found collecting sig- ding I natures in the dining room for get well, sym- ever Jean Shukis pathy and birthday cards, a small gesture attended, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS that means a lot to the families of SCR. and it was so much fun! It was a wonderful CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUMS “They all need love,” she said, “and it’s nice day,” Jean said of the experience. to see people come back to the Center after In her spare time, Jean enjoys playing being away for a while. Sometimes they just bingo at the senior center and socializing 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH (216) 351-1476 need to be thought of.” with her friends. “My main hobby is peo- Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Jean ple,” she said. “Helping others and being moved to Ohio at 21-years of age when her around them brings a lot of meaning to my husband took a job here. After twenty-five life.” Pre-Planning discounts are now years of marriage and four children, her Senior Citizen Resources is thankful for available in our newest its volunteers and is in great need of Meals on Wheels deliverers. Anyone interested in est. 1995 Mausoleum, the Sanctuary of becoming a volunteer at SCR and making a Angels South. difference in this community should contact

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CPT first launched Station Hope in Cleveland's west side Hingetown neighbor- Replace electronics with nature this summer hood in April 2014, which was produced in by Gloria Ferris phases of the moon to begin to use the night to partnership with St. John's Church, Ohio City Brooklyn Centre Naturalists explore the natural world. The night of the full Inc., Restore Cleveland Hope, the local hous- moon is a special time to sit outside, roast ing authority, the City of Cleveland and over marshmallows and listen for the night sounds 25 arts groups and individual artists from the Summer is the logical time to disconnect of frogs, insects and other wildlife. Northeast Ohio region. the electronics and connect with the natural Venture out to the country where city The one-night-only event was a huge suc- world. Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre res- lights will not interfere with the enjoyment of cess, attracting 2,000 community members idents are very fortunate because many of the Perseid Meteor Shower which began in from a wide range of economic and ethnic them can step out their front doors and within backgrounds. Over 30 sponsors supported the minutes be in a park or project, including The Cleveland Foundation, on a trail. This month How could it be August already? The sum- public/private/nonprofit sector organizations, Brooklyn Centre mer has already been full of so many free 4 universities and colleges, and all 3 of Naturalists decided to entertainment options, and now the Tremont Cleveland's major professional sports teams. share some ideas to West Development Corporation’s Arts in In May of 2015, CPT produced the second help get families out- August in Lincoln Park will be offering an annual event, which commenced with the offi- side-hiking, biking and entire month of more free cultural events. cial dedication of an Ohio State Underground learning about ‘the We’ve included all them -- and there’s a vari- Railroad Historical Marker on site at St. great outdoors’. ety -- on page 8 in Theater Notes. John's. The expanded footprint of Station Hope Big Creek While I can’t manage to fit all the events we 2015 included 9 stages and additional per- Connects keeps every- promote into my schedule, I do try to attend as formance venues in nearby buildings and sur- one informed on how many as I can of the ones which particularly rounding outdoor lots, drawing over 2,000 new important the Big interest me. When I can’t be there, I often talk and returning guests from across the Northeast Creek watershed is, but with someone who was. This month, and in Ohio region. summer is an opportu- The crowd was ready to experience the Treadway Creek Greenway subsequent months, I’ll be including sum- With support of the NEA's Our Town grant, nity to see just how it at its soft opening on December 1st, 2008 at Harmody Park. maries/further developments about some of Station Hope 2016 will expand further to all connects. Brookside them in this -- include a multi-neighborhood performance Park is one place to encounter this Creek July but will peak circa August 9th to 13th. Station Hope at and around Historic St. tour in April 2016 that will enhance connectiv- where ducks and geese swim in its waters and A new moon on August 14th will be a John’s Episcopal Church on Church St. in ity between four burgeoning arts districts on a lot of wildlife and birds live along its shores. perfect time to look to the north and east to see Ohio City was one of the first events of the sea- Cleveland's west side, build community pride, At Jennings Rd., Big Creek connects to many shooting stars. They can be visible in the son (on Saturday, May 9th). This was only the nurture compassion for others and raise con- the . The Harvard Trailhead is city but many more can be observed where second year for the event, which celebrates sciousness of key issues facing our community. the place to begin a walk or ride along the there are is little or no light pollution. Cleveland’s part in the Underground Railroad. Presented in partnership with Cleveland Cuyahoga River to the Canalway Center A moon journal would add a lot to this Last month I received an email from Neighborhood Progress and area Community where there are interactive opportunities to see experience. Writing down the differences in Cleveland Public Theater (CPT), the impetus Development Corporations , four weeks of free how wildlife lives along the River and Canal. light, sounds and other observations during the behind Station Hope, announcing that the pop-up performances in four west side The observation deck there is so good for different phases of the moon is a way to com- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Cleveland neighborhoods will culminate in the watching for/listening to so many different pare and remember the experiences. through its Our Town grant program, has third annual Station Hope festival at the origi- kinds of birds, butterflies, and insects that it is Buying a spiral bound sketch book for awarded them $150,000 for Station Hope 2016. nal site of St. John's Church, where audiences easy to lose count. A fantastic sculpture which grandchildren and children can teach them the Here’s part of CPT’s news release -- will experience an array of theatre, dance, depicts the life cycle of a butterfly is beautiful art of slowing down, appreciating their sur- ...CPT's Station Hope is a free, multi-arts music, and visual art all reflecting on the in and of itself, but what it teaches without roundings and recording what they see and event that celebrates hope, Cleveland's themes of freedom and equality... words is amazing. hear in the natural world. Little ones can draw Underground Railroad history and explores The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival’s sec- Finishing a series of walks or rides at pictures of bugs, birds and animals while older current day struggles for freedom and justice. ond performance of the season, the Merchant Edgewater Park along the shoreline of Lake ones can add descriptive words to their jour- Station Hope takes place at the historic St. of Venice, is also listed in Theater Notes, both Erie would be a memorable way to connect nals. John's Episcopal Church, the first authenticat- with Arts in August and at the group’s other how water flows, showing how what enters at (On second thought, why should kids get ed Underground Railroad location in the city venues. Their first 2015 performance was a lit- Big Creek eventually ends up in Lake Erie. all the fun? Buy one for every person in the of Cleveland. St. John's Church (and the city of tle known play, The Life of Timyn of Athens Enjoying the sunshine and even rainy family.) Cleveland, generally) was known as "Station and one of the places where it was performed days in the neighborhood during the summer An active lifestyle is a healthy lifestyle - Hope" to the freedom-seekers who sought was in Independence, on the lawn outside the is fun, but discovering the moon and stars in adding biking and hiking while exploring refuge there, the final stop before crossing Old Town Hall (the first time there). It turned their own backyard is another way for kids to nature seems like a perfect fit. Add in children Lake Erie to freedom in Canada. out to be a lovely location in every respect; I connect to nature. Find a calendar showing the and what a fun and fulfilling time can be had. In celebration of Cleveland's social justice hope that they’ll perform there again. Don’t wait for tomorrow, start today. heritage and the history of St. John's Church, I didn’t make it to this year’s Music Festival Station Hope presents an evening of theatre, (formerly Jazz Fest) at Riverside Cemetery on dance, poetry, music, puppetry and multi- Sunday, July 19th; it was just too hot for me. media installations that explore Cleveland's But apparently other music-lovers ventured out Underground Railroad history and current day and found a place in the shade. It sounds as social justice issues, created by over 150 though the program (mostly jazz) was similar artists from across Northeast Ohio and per- to the performances the previous four years. formed in St. John's sanctuary, parish hall, Space available for Town Crier is at a pre- basement and outdoor locations in and sur- mium this month so... I’ll continue next month. rounding the historic site.

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Now the developed a partnership with Great Lakes trio will use the grant funds to establish their Brewing Company to make a “Burning first bricks and mortar storefront and explore River Pepper Jam” that is sold in their gift the possibility of opening a vineyard in Old shop and served at the restaurant. Brooklyn. As business has expanded, two of Jim’s After Cleveland Jam opens, customers friends from University of Toledo who also can expect a variety of homemade jams and got jobs in Cleveland post-graduation — related products, beer and winemaking Dennis Kramer and Dennis Schultz II — equipment, wine tasting events and classes have joined the business as partners. The which teach folks how to make their own possibility of creating a winery in addition beer and wine. Can’t wait for the storefront to the jams piqued their interest. Now both to open? Purchase products at: Dennis K. and Dennis S. are fully engaged http://www.clevelandjam.com. in handling different aspects of the business. 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He Former Villa Mia owners Ron and soup variety, reaching into his science back- The kitchen keeps humming at 4890 expanded on the techniques he learned from Debbie had several offers but were particu- ground to find the best way to get broth into Pearl Rd., former home of Villa Mia and his mom and learned through trial and error, larly interested in the Bear Den concept. the dough. now home to Bear Den restaurant. New just as a scientist would do. They wanted to make sure that the Bear Den will also aim to avoid using owner Michael Ramos, Sr. brings new fla- In his twenties, Michael long-time customers would genetically modified ingredients and use vors, creative menu items and a downtown began work at a truck repair continue to have a place to almost entirely local vendors from Shaker chef to the neighborhood while respecting station. There he learned go for their daily break- Valley Foods’ meat products and West Side traditions and, of course, Villa Mia’s thick- how to operate big rigs fast routine. Michael Market produce. A local vendor will be pro- cut bacon. and soon was work- will keep their viding daily fresh sausages including apple The youngest of ten children, Michael ing full time, criss- breakfast items and wood and cherry smoked, maple and break- grew up on the west side of Cleveland, crossing the nation. some of their fast sausage. attending local schools all the way through Over the course of burgers on the Proud to run his restaurant in Old Max Hayes High. The son of a truck driver, 32 years Michael menu. Brooklyn, Michael explained that it’s the Michael explained he always wanted to fol- drove over two “I’m big on tra- people whom he appreciates most. He low in his dad’s footsteps, so he got his million miles and ditions. My wife knows regulars by name and meal, and gets diesel certificate and looked for work in that saw almost every is Hungarian- help and advice from local business owners field. inch of the United Polish, I’m Puerto who stop by to welcome him to the neigh- But Michael also had a second passion: States. Rican, and the neigh- borhood. science. Learning how things worked and Of course, he also borhood is full of peo- “I like the area because of the diversity trying to develop a better understanding of tasted his way through ple from various cultures and the people. They are nice; they watch the ways biology and chemistry affect our much of it. “I would start the with great traditions. I want out for each other,” he’s observed. lives has inspired Michael in all things, espe- week with clam chowder in Boston to honor them all.” Over the next several months the menu cially cooking. and finish with creole foods in Louisiana. Michael’s partner, wife and Bear Den will grow to include more Hispanic dishes as As the youngest child he had to learn I’d take a bit of everything and write down co-owner Amanda will be joining him this well as creations from Michael and his new how to cook and work with his mom in the notes.” fall full time until she begins work at chef Jasmine, who goes by her nickname kitchen. He would shadow her as she put After millions of miles, however, Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital as an Brooklyn and joins Bear Den after spending together meals and learn the little tricks she Michael decided he wanted to move beyond RN. Married in October, 2014, the two live time working downtown in various four-star had from the old country – Puerto Rico. his career and tackle his passion. Driving by in Old Brooklyn and love the community. variety restaurants. 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For Results - Call Today RODGER PETERS JOHN PETERS Brooklyn Homeowner (216) 789-0262 Old Brooklyn Homeowner AUGUST 2015 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 7 “Your home; Lead safe regulations for home repairs Your neighborhood” Source: http://www2.epa.gov/lead/reno- The Renovation, Repair and Painting vation-repair-and-painting-program Rule also does not apply to homeowners ren- Northeast Ohio Sewer District Over 90% of homes in Old Brooklyn ovating, repairing, or painting their own were built before 1978 per the 2000 Census. homes,however, do-it-yourself projects can encourages everyone to This means that a high percentage of our easily create dangerous lead dust. The homes have and/or had lead paint. EPA has some tips to make do-it- pick up pup poop In 2008, the US Environmental yourself projects safer, espe- Protection Agency (EPA) cre- cially for families with small ated its Lead-Based Paint children who are most sus- Renovation, Repair and ceptible to the hazards of Sources: Painting (RRP) Rule in lead paint. http://www.wheredoesitgo.org/it.htm order to protect families http://www.dogscantflush.org/ from lead-based paint haz- EPA’s Work Safety ards associated with renova- http://neorsd.blogspot.com/2012/06/pup- Tips: Giardia infection is marked by abdominal tion, repair, and painting. picking-up-waste-dropping-some.html Remove all furniture, cramps, bloating, nausea and bouts of watery Home repairs can create haz- area rugs, curtains, food, clothing, diarrhea. ardous lead dust when surfaces with Picking up your pet’s waste is good for and other household items until (source: www.mayoclinic.org/diseases) lead paint, even from many decades ago, are the environment, community health, and is the The Northeast Ohio Sewer District is hop- cleanup is complete. disturbed. The rule requires workers to be neighborly thing to do. According to the ing to keep these bacteria and other toxins from certified and trained in the use of lead-safe Northeast Ohio Sewer District, “When it rains, waste out of the water system through the  Items cannot be removed from the work bacteria from doggie doo can soak into PUP! Program. In another blog they add, work practices, and requires renovation, area should be tightly wrapped with plastic groundwater, or be carried by rainwater to “We’ve had a few visitors ask how it’s any bet- repair, and painting firms to be EPA-certi- sheeting and sealed with tape. storm sewers which carry the flow to nearby ter to pick up dog poop and pitch the bag: fied. These requirements became fully effec- Cover floors with plastic sheeting. streams. In both cases, the water is not treated “Isn’t that still garbage in a landfill?” The tive April 22, 2010. at a wastewater treatment plant, and that’s not answer to that question is yes, but it eliminates Under the rule, firms performing reno- If working on a larger job, construct an good for the environment.” They added in the direct contribution of bacteria to local vation, repair and painting projects that dis- airlock at the entry to the work area. their 2012 blog about the PUP! Program, “Due waterways (not to mention, it’s simply the turb lead-based paint in homes, child care to dogs’ high-protein diets, their waste is high- polite thing to do when walking your dog facilities, and kindergartens built before The airlock consists of two sheets of ly acidic. It is not a fertilizer and can contain around the neighborhood). And biodegradable 1978 must be EPA- or state-certified and thick plastic. One sheet is completely taped 10 times as much fecal coliform bacteria as bags help the situation further.” must use certified renovators who follow along all four edges. cow manure, and also a whole lot of nasty The PUP! Program is important to our specific work practices to prevent lead con-  The plastic sheet is then cut down the stuff like E.coli, salmonella and giardia.” region because there are more than 90,000 tamination. The EPA broadly defines middle. Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria normal- dogs in Cuyahoga County. If each dog poops “Renovation” as any activity that disturbs ly live in the intestines of healthy people and twice a day, that could be more than 45 tons of painted surfaces and includes most repair,  The second sheet is only taped along animals. Most varieties of E. coli are harmless waste every day. That’s a lot of bacteria, and remodeling, and maintenance activities, the top and acts as a flap covering the slit in or cause relatively brief diarrhea. But a few when it rains, that groundwater and surface including window replacement. To become the first sheet of plastic. particularly nasty strains can cause severe runoff carries that bacteria to local waterways. certified renovators, individuals must take abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea and vom- The Northeast Ohio Sewer District  Turn off forced-air heating and air con- training from an EPA-accredited training iting. encourages everyone to take the PUP! Pledge ditioning systems. Cover vents with plastic provider. Giardia is a parasite that causes intestinal which is promising to pick up poop. They will sheeting and tape the sheeting in place with As a rule of thumb, anyone who is paid infections in humans and dogs. send households that pledge a Northeast Ohio tape. Salmonella is a bacteria that makes peo- Regional Sewer District/P.U.P. bandanna for to perform work that disturbs paint in hous- ple sick. Most people infected with their pooch. Limit one per household, while ing and child-occupied facilities built before  Close all windows in the work area. Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever and supplies last. Take the PUP! Pledge to 1978, including general contractors and spe-  If disturbing paint, when using a hand pick up poop online at http://www.dogscant- cial trade contractors such as painters, abdominal cramps between 12 and 72 hours tool, spray water on lead-painted surfaces to after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 flush.org/take-the-pup-pledge.html. plumbers, carpenters, and electricians must keep dust from spreading. days, and most individuals recover without You can also order window clings, car follow the Renovation, Repair and Painting treatment. In some cases, diarrhea may be so magnets, and yard signs promoting the pro- Rule’s Requirements. Home repairs that fall  Consider hiring a Certified Lead severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. gram at http://www.dogscantflush.org/pup- under the rule include remodeling and Abatement Contractor or Inspector to test stuff-yard-signs-and-more.html. repair/maintenance, electrical work, plumb- the area you want to work on and have a pro- ing, painting preparation, carpentry, and win- fessional remove any lead if it is found Tom Laux of dow replacement before you make your repairs/improve- Old Brooklyn Housing or activities that are not subject ments. obviously has a to the rule include repairs to homes built in If you have any questions about lead creative eye. 1978 or later, homes or component that have hazards or the Lead-Based Paint He saw an been declared lead free by a certified inspec- Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, you opportunity tor or risk assessor, and minor repair and can contact the EPA Region 5 customer serv- with a vacant maintenance activities that disturb 6 square ice at 800-621-8431 or online at lot next to his feet or less of paint per room inside, or 20 www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/forms/contact-epa- home at 730 W. square feet or less on the exterior of a home region-5. The office is open between the Schaaf Rd. He or building. Minor repair and maintenance hours of 8:30am-4:30pm (CT), Mon-Fri waited for activities do not include window replace- (except federal holidays). Region 5 serves years to pur- ment and projects involving demolition. IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. chase this lot so he could trans- form it into a park-like set- ting. With the help of Ward Old Brooklyn ALIVE WITH CIVIC PRIDE 12 Councilman Anthony Photo courtesy of Therese Andjeski Bracatelli, Tom was able to purchase the property Shop your local businesses from the Cleveland Land Bank. Tom’s vision was to create a garden which would enhance the property and bring beauty to the neighborhood. He hired McIvers Creative Scapes and his vision was realized -- the vacant lot went from being a grassy field to an oasis of beauti- ful foliage and stonework.

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by William Allport short sleeve tee-shirt, Typically kids rode their bikes to Tom’s white cotton pants and a and placed their purchased goods in their metal These days, the intersection of Broadale white apron. Often baskets which were clamped onto their handle- Rd. and Spring Rd. (just east of Benjamin times he sported a white bars. If there were no children in the home, the Franklin Elementary School) gives little indi- butcher hat. average shopper would walk to Tom’s pulling cation of the bustling commercial center it The aisles were a shopping cart. Most households had a car, but once was. From the early 1900s until the late narrow and the floors few had two. The husband usually took the car 1950s, that corner was the ‘go-to’ place for were wooden and well- to work and the wife — few women worked most of the residents of the South Hills neigh- worn. The smell of outside the home in those days — was left to borhood. At that time, the strip mall at the fresh bread permeated walking herself or sending kids to do the shop- northwest corner of Brookpark Rd. and the air. The place ping. Broadview Rd. was still a developer’s dream. always looked like it I have always enjoyed building things The subsequent opening of that strip mall was needed a fresh coat of from wood. When I was a kid I was given ham- the beginning of the end for the businesses paint, but it was clean as mers, saws and nails for my birthday and which had long thrived at the Broadale/Spring a whistle. Of course Christmas. Of course I couldn’t afford to buy intersection. there was no air condi- wood for my projects so I used to roam the Photo by Jayme Lucas Bukszar Although the businesses have long since tioning. In the summer streets with my wagon on garbage day and closed, the buildings in which they operated the screen door kept the 1702 Spring Rd. (northwest corner of Spring Rd. at Broadale Rd.) grab all the discarded wood I could find. remain. Of course the doors are locked and the flies at bay while the Having noted the vast supply of wooden crates windows painted over, but to someone like me breeze from two large oscillating floor fans families preferred their lunch meats cut thick in which Tom received his citrus fruit, vegeta- who knew them well, it looks like they are in a took the edge off ‘the dog days of summer’. I and some thin. Tom knew the families and bles and produce in general, I once asked him state of suspended animation, waiting to can still hear those fans humming. their preferences; customers didn’t have to tell if he ever threw out any of the crates. He quick- reopen. I’ll share my memories about three of The variety of products was minimal, but him. ly escorted me to his adjacent garage (directly them – a grocery store, a barber shop and a Tom had everything needed to provide meals Similarly Tom would count out the north of his store on Broadale) where there was candy store – in this article (which will appear for the families of that area. There were no sausages and franks and wrap those in white an enormous stack of crates inside the door. over the next two months). frozen foods. (They wouldn’t be introduced butcher paper. Each package would be tied Tom’s garage was somewhat foreboding. Neighborhood grocery stores were usual- until Birdseye invented frozen vegetables and with string and a price written in pencil. If There was no electricity and as a result it was ly located on a street corner. The first floor TV dinners in the late 1950s.) Tom’s large chops were ordered, he would take out a large always dark and damp/dank. The old fashioned housed the grocery store and the upstairs was refrigerator with twin glass doors kept the but- carcass from his meat locker in the back of the garage doors — there were no overhead garage used as the family home. It was not unusual ter and milk cold. There were no skim or low store and expertly cut off steaks, chops, shanks, doors when that garage was built — swung when shopping in such a store to hear a baby fat options in those days, and the milk came in etc. outward on hinges. The doors were heavy and crying upstairs, necessitating that the heavy glass bottles with paper lids. When they’d finished gathering the gro- required quite a bit of strength to open. There wife/mother/stock girl/sales clerk/janitor Cookies were sold in glass covered boxes. ceries Tom had assigned to them, kids would was no concrete on the floor, only dirt. Tom quickly drop whatever grocery store duties Customers opened the glass, selected the num- return to the meat counter where their meat parked his delivery van truck in the garage. he/she was performing and run upstairs to tend ber of cookies they wanted, and then placed order was neatly stacked on top of the counter. The best I can recall is that it was a 1938 Ford. to the little one. them in one of the bags piled up next to the Should the order not yet be ready, it was not Unlike the delivery vehicles used by most busi- Tom’s Grocery Store was located on the cookie boxes. Bread was baked fresh on the unusual for Tom to give the waiting child/chil- nesses, it did not have any writing on it. northeast corner of Broadale and Spring (1702- premises, but Wonder Bread was also avail- dren a fresh slice of baloney or a cookie to Tom said I could have as many of the 1704 Spring Rd. these days). Tom’s was a able. make up for having to wait. Tom’s Store was a crates as I wanted; all I had to do in return was classic neighborhood grocery store; there were The kids who lived in the neighborhood busy place but somehow the wait was never remove all the nails, straighten them and leave literally thousands of these ‘Mom and Pop’ knew Tom well. They spent a lot of time run- long. them in empty coffee cans he provided. establishments located throughout Greater ning back and forth to Tom’s for food. The The next step was to carry — there were Needless to say, from that day forward I had an Cleveland. first thing a kid would do upon entering the no shopping carts — the items to be purchased unlimited supply of wood. I never had a clue as Tom was probably 5’7” tall, had sandy store would be to hand Tom the list his/her to the checkout table. There were no electronic to why he wanted the nails, but I never asked. hair and a fair complexion, and was perhaps in mother had prepared. Tom knew all the kids in cash registers or bar codes in those days. The I can’t imagine how many hours I sat on the his mid-40s. He was a licensed butcher, and the neighborhood and was able to call the kids hand-operated cash register was a medium-size dirt floor of that garage in all kinds of weather was typically found chopping meat at a large, by their first names. bronze register with an ornate, machine-turned prying those crates apart and then salvaging the well-worn butcher block table located behind Tom was also aware of the other members exterior. Tom or his wife rang up the purchas- nails. I pounded them straight on several his glass meat counter. He wore the same uni- of their family. When someone was in ill es on. smooth bricks which protruded from the dirt form every day, invariably dressed in a white, health, he asked about them. When someone One of two things happened at that point. floor. I’m not sure, but they may have once was taking a trip (which was rare in those Either a mother had given her kid enough cash served as the garage floor. After I was done I days), Tom wanted to be updated on all the par- to pay for the order or the child asked Tom to piled the wood in my wagon and headed home. ticulars. When a newborn arrived, a wedding put it on your family’s tab. In the latter case, Although the businesses have long since RIVERSIDE occurred, or other special occasion had taken Tom would reach under the counter and pull closed, the buildings in which they operated place, Tom would invariably include in the out a well-worn ledger book. He’d open it to remain. Tom’s store is virtually unchanged by CEMETERY order with no charge an extra chop or pound of the family’s page and note the date and dollar the passage of time. Of course the doors are “Where personal concern ground meat to celebrate the event. amount of the goods purchased. He then pro- locked and the windows painted over, but to has become a tradition” Tom would take the shopping list and vided his young customers with a receipt someone who knew it well, it looks like it is in decide which items he’d gather and which ones which was handwritten in pencil on a scrap of a state of suspended animation, awaiting Tom’s A Cleveland Landmark a kid would gather. When he thought that the butcher paper. return. Serving our Community Since 1876 young person might not be aware of the loca- Families were expected to “square up” When this article picks up again, I’ll talk tion of a particular item, he’d point it out. their accounts on a monthly basis. Most did, about the two other businesses I remember -- Of course, all items related to meat were but my mother told us that Tom had a big heart the barber shop and the candy shop. in his wheelhouse. He turned on his large and was a ‘sucker for a sob story’. He extend- (William Allport also wrote the article about white meat cutter and expertly selected the ed interest-free credit to many families who d.a. levy -- part of the W. Schaaf Rd. series -- exact thickness the particular family desired found themselves in difficult times financially. which appeared in the July, 2013 OBN.) and then sliced the lunch meat to order. Some THEATER NOTES Beck Center Free musical performances outside at the Sat., Aug. 29th., Up ‘Til 4 - Folk & Indie All Faiths 17801 Detroit Ave. U.S. Bank Plaza, E. 14th St. & Euclid Ave Rock. Picnic areas open 5 pm; concerts begin 216-521-2540 www.beckcenter.org 7 pm. Bring food & drink & dine al fresco in Traditional and Natural Mackey Main Stage BW Summer Garden Music Series Cuyahoga Valley. Admission: $10. Burials “American Idiot” Now - Mon., Aug. 31st; 12 - 1:30 pm. US Now - Sun., Aug. 16th; Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; Bank Plaza; Free live instrumental perform- Cremation Columbaria Sun., 3 pm. Tickets: $10- $29. ances by Baldwin Wallace University 6702 Detroit Ave. and Urn Garden Conservatory of Music. Presented by 216-961-6391 www.nearwesttheatre.org Cleveland Public Theater (CPT) PlayhouseSquare District Dev. Corp. “HAIR”  Sat., Aug. 1st - Sun., Aug. 9th. Thurs., Fri. & Chapel - all types of services 6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727 ext 205 Labatt Blue Light Sat.; 7:30 pm. Sun., 3 pm. Tickets: Adults, www.cptonline.org Lime Outdoor Concert Series Personalization $10; children (12 & under), $8. STEP '15 - Free theater in city parks Thurs., Aug. 6th; 5 pm -- Into the Blue - The Thurs., Aug. 6th, 7 pm; Abbey Park, Abbey Above Ground and Flush Grateful Dead Revival. Tremont “Arts in August” Schedule -- Ave. & W. 19th St.. Rain location: St. Cleveland Shakespeare Festival -- Memorials Wendelin Parish, 2281 Columbus Rd. Thurs., Aug. 27th; -- Carlos Jones & The “Merchant of Venice”, Sat. & Sun., Aug. Fri., Aug. 7th, 7 pm; Lincoln Park, W. 14th Plus Band . Ample Space Available 1st & 2nd, Lincoln Park in Tremont; 7 pm. St. & Starkweather Ave. Rain location: Bring own chairs or blankets. Including New Pilgrim Church, W. 14th St. at Starkweather. The Lantern Theatre Canal Corners Farm & Arts Renaissance Tremont (The Cleveland Group Sections Mon., Aug. 10th, 7 pm; St. Stanislaus - Market, 10901 Tinkers Creek Rd. Jazz Orchestra with Paul Ferguson, Artistic Warszawa Music Festival, 3649 E. 65th St. Wingstock info: 216-624-3916  Director and Evelyn Wright, Vocalist) Sat., Pre-Planning Rain location: inside church. Box office - 216-401-5131 Aug. 8th; 7 pm. Tues., Aug. 11th, 1 pm; West Park - Fairview www.lanterntheatreohio.com Office Hours: Family YMCA, 15501 Lorain Rd. Rain loca- Summer Days Gone By: Fri.- Sun., Aug. 7th, Inlet Dance Theatre - Thurs., Aug.13th; 8:30 pm. tion: YMCA gymnasium. 8th & 9th. Fri., 7 pm; Sat. & Sun., 2 pm. Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 4 pm Running time: 1 hour. Admission: adults, GroundWorks DanceTheater - Fri., Aug. Wed., Aug. 12th, 7 pm; Denison Elementary 14th; 8:30 pm. 3607 Pearl Road @ I-71 School, 3799 W. 33rd St. & Denison Ave. $12; children 12 & under, $8. Can bring pic- nic supper to eat before show. Also bikes; Verb Ballets - Sat., Aug. 15th; 8:30 pm. Cleveland, OH 44109 Rain location: school gymnasium. Fri., Aug. 14th; 7 pm; Historic St. John's Canal & Towpath are across the road. Harmonia - Fri., Aug. 21st; 7 pm. (216)351-4800 Church, 2600 Church Ave. & W. 26th St. Rain Wingstock 7 - Sat., now - Nov. Special Cleveland Opera Theatre - Sat., Aug. 22nd; [email protected] location: inside church. evenings of music in Big, Red Barn. Sat., 7 pm. For more locations visit website. www.riversidecemeterycleveland.org Aug. 8th, The Juke Hounds - Blues/Rock. AUGUST 2015 PAGE 9 FAMILY FUN!

Art House Helmets required. Register by phone or online Watershed Stewardship Center at 3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556 starting Aug. 20th. Cleveland Metroparks West Creek www.arthouseinc.org Reservation 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr. Family Astronomy Day: The Physics of the All Ages Family Open Studios - 3rd Sat. of Cleveland Metroparks Garfield Park 440-887-1968 Sun. - Sun., Aug. 9th; 10 am - 2 pm. Experience every month; 1 - 3 pm. Class fee: free. Each Nature Center 11350 Broadway Ave. Basking Butterflies--Flighty Fun - Mon., a planetarium show, participate in hands-on month has different theme; make individual pieces 216-341-3152 Aug. 3rd, 10 - 11:30 am. Meet West Creek’s demos, explore ultraviolet light, “sunny” crafts or family art works. Art House provides materials. Bug Day - Sun., Aug. 9th, 1 - 4 pm; free. Cool summer beauties. These pollinators are critical & more! For all ages. Fee: $4 Children must be accompanied by an adult. No buggy activities & crafts & demon- to ecosystem health. Learn to identify & moni- pre-registration required. Visit website for other strations. Exciting opportunities to tor butterflies in field using simple citizen sci- Lakefront Reservation programs or more info. 5555 North Marginal Rd. learn about these amazing creatures & ence practices. Bring binoculars. 216-431-3349 why they are important. Children’s Museum of Cleveland Glowing Skies: Fireflies - Sat., Aug. 8th, 7 - 9 E55 On the Lake - Live Music - now - Sat., 10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-7114 pm. Learn more about fireflies, enjoy viewing Sept. 5th, 8 -11 pm. Aug. 1st - Shockwave; Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org them in field & create small firefly jar craft. Aug. 8th – Chad Hoffman; Aug. 15th – Hours: Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Exhibit Reservation Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Equinox; Aug. 22nd – Swamp Boogie Band; areas close 15 min. prior to Museum closing. 1151 Ledge Rd. between State & Kellog Rds. Drop-by: Fingerprint Plants - Sun., Aug. 9th, Aug. 29th – Bad Habits; Sept. 5th – South of Cost - $7, children age 1 - 12; $6, adults & www.clevelandmetroparks.com 1 - 3 pm. People have different finger prints, the Moon. Also Sun., Sept. 6th – Cats on voices & faces. What makes you special? children 13 & over; free, under 11 months. Dive-In Movie II - Lego Movie - Fri., Aug. Holiday (6 - 9 pm). Make collection of leaf prints to remember 7th, 8 pm; free. Inner tube reservations - $5, what makes each plant unique. City of Cleveland Outdoor Pool & Spray single tubes; $7, double. No outside floating Mapleside Farms . Basin Division of Recreation devices permitted in swimming area. 294 Pearl Rd. Brunswick Dog Walk - Sun., Aug. 23rd, noon - 4 pm. Join 216-664-2561 Refreshments available. Call 330-239-2911 for 330-225-5577 West Creek Conservancy in supporting new Summer Outdoor Pools: inner tube reservations or more info. www.mapleside.com Loew Park - 4741 W. 32nd St.; parks & trails. All welcome, with or without Concerts Over The Valley - Concerts every Meyer Pool - 3266 W. 30th St.; Dog Paddle & Pet-a-Palooza - Sun, dog. Following dog walk, participants can shop Fri. through Aug. 28th. Gates open, 6 pm; Lincoln Park - 1200 Starkweather Ave.; Aug. 23rd., 1 - 5 pm. Bring non- with vendors, enjoy refreshments, face paint- concerts, 7 pm. Beer, wine & BBQ available. Halloran Park - 3550 W. 117th St. aggressive dogs to swim at Ledge ing, photo booth, kids crafts & music. In part- All concerts $2 per person; 16 & under free. Open thru second weekend in Aug., Wed. thru Pool; also mini dog fair with nership with Parma Animal Shelter. Keystone Aug. 7th - “Spazmatics” (The Best of the 80s); Sun., noon - 7:30 pm. exhibitors & vendors with items to pamper Picnic shelter 3-mile dog walk. Register at Aug 14th - “Panama” (Van Halen Tribute); pooches. Call 330-239-2911 for more info. 2015tailsfortrails.eventbrite.com. Call 216- Aug. 21st - “The Diamond Project” (Neil Liability waiver must be completed for every Cleveland Botanical Garden 749-3720 or visit westcreek.org for more info. Diamond Tribute Band); Aug. 28th - person entering event -- http://www.cleveland- 11030 East Blvd. metroparks.com/Main/EventsProgramsCalend “Wanted” (Bon Jovi Tribute Band) Edgewater Beach - Lakefront Reservation 216-721-1600 www.cbgarden.org ar/Dog-Paddle-and-PetaPalooza-507.aspx Glasshouse Explorations - Enjoy beauty of Print, complete & bring Aug. 24th. off Route 2 West Shoreway; take Exit 192 Memphis Kiddie Park Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse during 216-635-3200 10340 Memphis Ave. scheduled daily activities - Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run Edgewater Live - Thurs., now - Aug. 13th, 216-941-5995 Meet & Greet Animals in Madagascar Reservation - Strongsville Park Operations 5:30 - 8:30 pm; free. Bring memphiskiddiepark.com Biome - Tues - Sat., 11 am & 2:30 pm; Sun., 9485 Eastland Rd, off Valley Parkway, blanket or chair & enjoy 11 amusement rides for children, concession stand, 2:30 pm. west of Pearl Rd/Rte. 42 sunset over Cleveland sky- arcade & miniature golf course. Ticket prices: Butterfly Release in Costa Rica Biome - "Touch-A-Truck" - Sun., Aug. 16th, 11 am - line. Local food trucks book of 25 tickets - $31; strip of 10 tickets - $19 Tues. - Sun., 2 pm (based upon avail- 3 pm; free. Over 30 pieces of equipment on- available for dining. Take part in hands-on single tickets - $2.25 All miniature golf - $4 per ability of hatched chrysalids each day). site for kids to climb on & in & learn how each nature activities. Aug. 6th - Brigid’s Cross; player. Sun. - Thurs. 10 am - 8:30 pm. & Fri. & is used. Departments having equipment on dis- Aug. 13th - Revolution Pie. Sat. 10 am. - 9 pm. Children must be under 50 Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville play -- park operations, specialty crews, golf, Log Cabin Make & Take - Sun., Aug. 16th, 1 inches for most rides. Email: [email protected] Reservation - 440-526-1012 natural resources, park rangers & outdoor edu- - 3 pm. Lorenzo Carter Cabin, 1283 Riverbed for both general & party info. Family Creek Exploration - Thurs., Aug. cation. Kids can also play in in . Learn about Cleveland’s pioneers 13th, 10 - 11:30 am, Plateau Picnic Area. Get huge sandbox with over 2 & pioneer lighting & make rolled beeswax Cuyahoga County Public Library feet wet & explore Chippewa Creek & tribu- tons of sand. Bring empty candle to take home. Call 216-206-1000 for Parma Snow Branch - 2121 Snow Rd. tary. Nets provided to catch & release aquatic aluminum cans for steam more info. 216-661-4240 cuyahogalibrary.org insects, crayfish & other animals in water. roller demonstration. Hay wagons & shuttle Outdoor Movie Night - Tues., Aug. 4th, 8:15 buses available to & from parking areas. Citizens Cinema at Sunset - Lower pm; registration required. Annual Corn Roast - Sun., Aug. 16th, 1- 5 Edgewater Park - Enjoy an 80s classic pm. Tour Squire Rich Museum, garden Voyageur Canoe Paddle - Wallace Lake - movie under the stars. Sun., Aug. 9th, 6 pm. Brown-Bag Picnic & Ice Cream Social - & grounds, then enjoy corn roasted in Sat., Aug. 22nd, 11 am, 12:30, 2 or 3:30 pm. Bring blankets & chairs to enjoy family movie Wed., Aug. 5th; 5 pm. Bring a picnic meal to husk; refreshments can be purchased. Step back in time to fur trade era & help pad- under stars. Pre-movie festivities include food share with your family. We'll provide the ice dle 34-ft canoe. Hear stories, sing songs & trucks & activities; movie begins at dusk. cream. taste traditional soup. For individuals, families Sponsored by Citizens Bank. Because of Winn-Dixie Movie - Sat., Aug. & groups (5 yrs. & over). Fee: $5. Register Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation 8th, 2 - 4 pm. Celebrate Kate DiCamillo's Grand Pacific Junction John Nagy Blvd. (off Ridge Rd.) online. Call 440-786-8530 for more info. upcoming visit with a special afternoon screen- 440-887-1968 Mill Street & Columbia Rd. ( Rt. 252) ing of the movie Because of Winn-Dixie. reg- Pick-up Baseball Game at Historic Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Heritage Days - Thurs., Aug. 6th - Sun., Aug. istration required. Brookside Stadium - Brookside Valley Event Center/Frostville Museum, Rocky River 9th. Thurs. - kick-off parade, 6:30 pm; Thurs. & Fri., city-wide garage sale, 9 am - 3 pm; Site. Tues., Aug. 25th, 6 - 8 pm. Ages: 16 years Reservation 24000 Valley Pkwy., Sweeties Golfland Fun-filled event for all ages. Food, children’s & under with adult. Learn about history of one North Olmsted 440-734-6660 6770 Brookpark Rd Benefit Horse Festival - Sun., Aug. 2nd, 11:30 activities, artisans, crafters, variety of music & 216-472-1340 www.sweetiesgolfland.com of Cleveland’s oldest baseball fields & play entertainment along with unique shopping. pick-up baseball using rules from the Park’s am - 4 pm. A family oriented day of horse Sweeties Golfland has concession stand serv- heyday. Bring own glove. demonstrations, educational tours, pony rides, ing hot dogs, nachos, beverages & more, plus face painting & refreshment benefitting the Home Depot ice cream with over 100 candy toppings avail- homeimproverclub.com/kdsworkshops Cleveland Metroparks - CanalWay Center Therapeutic Riding program. Rocky River able. Sun - Thurs: 10 am - 10 pm; Fri. & Sat: Learn to build a Chalkboard Door Hanger - E. 49th St. bet. Grant Ave & Canal Rd. Stables. Fee: $5 parking donation. Call 216- 10 am -11 pm. $7 - 18 holes (per person); $12 Sat., Aug. 1st, 9 am - noon. 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com 267-2525 for more info. - 36 holes (per person); 4 & under free. Early Workshops offered 1st Sat. of every Hunt of the Month (through Aug. 31st): Bird special - 10 am - 3 pm, Mon. - Fri., $5 per Trail Ride Challenge & Family Fun Day - month. Free hands-on workshops Campfires. Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 5 pm; Sun., person, 18 holes. Last group of golfers taken Sun., Aug. 9th, 10 am - 3 pm. Enjoy trail ride, designed for kids ages 5 - 12 at all noon - 5 pm. Find hidden campfires throughout 45 minutes before close. Open thru Labor Day. used tack & vendor sale, pony Home Depot stores. Children must be present at Center. rides, horse midway, food & store to participate. music. Lewis Rd. Riding Ring. Wade Oval Wednesdays University Circle Afternoon Stroll- Sat., Aug. 15th, Call 440-781-5060 for more info. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center www.universitycircle.org 2 - 3:30 pm. Stop by for naturalist- 28728 Wolf Rd. Wednesdays, August. 12th -26th led walk. Salute To Snakes - Sat., Aug. 29th, noon - 4 440-871-2900 www.lensc.org Free concerts, 6 - 9 pm. Wide variety of live pm. Discover the amazing world of snakes Open daily: 10 am - 5 pm; free admission. music. Shop local artists, eat & relax in beer & CanalWay Storytime at Night - Wed., Aug. with live animals, presentations, crafts & Family Picnic Night - Fri, Aug 7th; 6:30 - 8:30 wine garden. Visit www.universitycircle.org or call 5th, 6:30 - 7:15 pm. Gross but interesting sto- hikes. Get up-close with live snakes from all pm. Center provides picnic dinner, you bring 216-707-5033 for more info. ries about animals & plants living in park. over world as well as snakes you might find in big blanket to fit your whole family. After pic- your own backyard. We will dispel some myths Aug.12th - The Soul Men; Blues/Rock/Dance. nic meet some animals, play games & enjoy Movie Night: "Big Hero 6". Bike the Canal - Sat., Aug. 25th, 1 - 4 pm. & share some new facts as we use live snakes campfire. In case of rain, all Meet at CanalWay Center & head into Valley to learn about our native reptiles. Hike with activities will be inside Aug. 19th - That 80's Band; 80's Music. to ride along towpath -- south to Rockside Rd, naturalist to explore trails searching for snakes. Center. 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Used clothing (all Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Health Center (Free van transportation, ages & sizes), household items & limited fur- Celebration - Rosary, 8:30 pm; Candlelight 4229 Pearl Rd., Room T-60. - Tues. & Fri., lunch & variety of activities) niture. Affordable lunch & small food pantry Compline (Liturgy of the Hours prayers), 9 am; Aug. 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th; 6 - 7 pm. Mondays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Bowling- for emergency provisions. To donate items Ice Cream Social, 9:30 pm; upper church. Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature contact Rev. Sheryl Swan. 10 am;. Wii -11 am; Canasta - 12:30 am. Fourth Annual Mary Queen of Peace School Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy. Thurs., Aug. 6th & Tuesdays: Crafts - 9:30 am, Crochet Group - 20th. Mon., Sept. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th; 10 - 11 am. Music Program for families & adults; guest Golf Outing - Coppertop at Cherokee Hills - 9:30 am, Chair Bowling - 10:30 am, Arm musicians & choirs throughout year. Visit Valley City. $100/foursome. Noon registra- Low Impact Exercise Class Chair Exercises - 10:30 am; Pinochle - 12:15 www.brooklynpc.org for more info. tion; 1 pm tee-times. MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Health Center pm, Line Dancing- 1 pm. 4229 Pearl Rd., Room T-60. - Aug. 1st, 11 LEAF meeting (Ministry to Families who Brooklyn Heights United Church of Christ Wednesdays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Trivia - 10 am - noon; Aug. 21st, noon - 1 pm; Aug. 22nd, 2005 West Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280 have loved ones incarcerated) - Wed., Aug. am; Chair Volleyball - 10:15 am., Fruit 11 am - noon & Aug. 27th, noon - 1 pm. Room for rent - bridal & baby showers, birth- 26th, 7 pm; Parish Center Room 204. Child Parking will be validated. Bingo - 10:30 am, Canasta - 12:30 pm. day parties - handicapped accessible. Call to care provided. schedule. Thursdays: Crafts - 9:30 am, Chair Senior Steps: Saturdays, 9 - 10 am. Parish Summer Retreat - Sat., Aug. 29th, 10 West Creek: Jeweling Loop - Watershed Volleyball - 10 am, Horse Racing - 10:30 am. am - 4 pm; Parish Center. Stewardship Center, 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr. Mary Queen of Peace Church Fridays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Current 4423 Pearl Rd. 216-749-2323 Events - 10 am, Corn Hole - 10:30 am, Wii - Rocky River: Rocky River Nature Center, Mary Queen of Peace Summer Festival - 24000 Valley Parkway. Sat., Aug. 1st, 12 - 8 pm. Music by Ralph Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 11 am; Pinochle - 12:30 pm. 12503 Buckingham Ave., Cleveland 44120 Szubski Accordion Man & Party Band, DJ, Volunteer Drivers & Runners needed for To register, or for a listing of additional 216-421-4211 events, visit .org/prime or call Euclid Beach rocket car, food by Little Polish Meals on Wheels Cleveland Mass Mob XVI, Sunday, Aug. 216-957-2800. Diner, Jungle Bob & his animals, bingo, beer Senior Citizen Resources. We deliver Mon. - garden, children's games & more. 23rd, 11 am. Fri. to Old Brooklyn residents. Call Kim MetroHealth Prime "Stuff the Bus" School Supply Drive - Ends Susak, 216-749-5367, with any questions. Sun., Aug. 2nd; upper church & parish office. St. James Lutheran Church MetroHealth Prime is a free membership pro- 4771 Broadview Rd. 216-351-6499 Free Groceries & Delivery for Low Income gram specifically designed to meet the needs of First Friday Mass in Latin & Eucharistic Fifty Plus Group - Wed., Aug. 1st., noon; Seniors - Low income seniors over 60 & indi- adults 55 years and older. Adoration - Fri., Aug., 7th, 8 pm; upper upstairs Gathering Room. Bring bag lunch & viduals with mobility challenges living in Old The benefits of MetroHealth Prime include: church. representative from the Cleveland EMS will Brooklyn or Brooklyn Centre may qualify for  Free access to Prime Health Talks, wellness give FREE blood pressure checks, glucose & monthly delivery of free groceries from All classes and health screenings; Men's Prayer Group - Sat., Aug. 1st & 15th,  cholesterol readings. Followed by games. Faiths Pantry. Call 216-496-4329 for info. MetroHealth Prime Gold Card for parking 8:30 am; Parish Center. Wed., Aug. 15th, Hot lunch served, cost $3. and cafeteria discounts at MetroHealth;  Mass of Remembrance for Children Who Video about Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Single Seniors Meetings Quarterly Prime Newsletter filled with news- Have Died - Wed. Aug. 5th, 7 pm; chapel. Anyone 50 years or older invited. Zabor’s Community Center, 5666 Pearl Rd.; 7 worthy health tips from Metro’s experts, calen- pm, 2nd & 4th Sun. of every month. Southwest dar of events, healthy recipes and more. Avilas Holy Hour to pray for religious voca- Widows and Widowers luncheon - Mon., widowed, divorced or separated Christian To join, call 216-957-2800 or fill out an online tions - Thurs., Aug. 6th, 8:30 am; chapel. Aug. 24th, noon. Menu: spinach-tunafish, sal- group. Make new friends. Call 440-888-3316 application at www.metrohealth.org/prime. ads & desserts. Cost: $3 per person. Call 216- for more info. Mary Queen of Peace Seniors - Wed., Aug. 351-6499 to RSVP. Bring a friend. LITE and EZ exercise classes 12th; lunch at noon with meeting & social to Senior Living Guide follow; lower church. MetroHealth Senior Prime sponsors Provides professionals & consumers with com- The House of Glory LITE and EZ exercise classes for people 55 2337 Broadview Rd. 216-661-2080 prehensive & current information about long Masses for the Solemnity of the Assumption yrs of age & older. They are one-hour, Youth Bible Study - every 1st & 3rd Fri., 5 - term care resources & facilities. Distributed of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Vigil Mass - strengthening & balance classes, 75% sitting Fri., Aug. 14th, 5:30 pm; Sat., Aug. 15th, 8 am 6:30 pm; free. Everyone age 13 - 23 welcome. quarterly. To get a free copy, come to OBCDC & 25% standing. The entire program can be & 12 pm. Blessing of flowers & herbs after Visit www.thehouseofglory.net for more info. office at 2339 Broadview Rd. done sitting. Masses. Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland’s Class size averages 15 to 20 folks who Senior Safari meet at Estabrook Rec. Center on Mon., Wed. Mobile Food Pantry (free produce offered by summer pilgrimage schedule in honor of Wednesday, August 19th & Fri. mornings, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. There is a Cleveland Food Bank) - Sat., Aug. 15th, 9 am ‘Year of Consecrated Life’proclaimed by Pope Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 10 am - 5 pm; free $2 fee per class or $20 pass for 15 classes. - 11 am; upper level garages. Francis. Began Sunday, Jun. 17th; runs select admission to Zoo & The RainForest for all It is a very supportive & non-competitive Sundays through Sep. 13th. Remaining dates - Free Community Meal - Sun., Aug. 16th, 1 guests age 62 or older. Event features special group. Each participant is encouraged to work Aug. 2nd, Aug. 23rd, Sept. 13th; 1:30 - 4:30 pm; Parish Center cafeteria. activities such as fitness demonstrations, enter- at his/her own pace. A doctor’s release form pm. Visit www.churchvocations.com re: spe- can be picked up at MetroHealth Wellness tainment & dozens of health & wellness World Apostolate of Fatima Holy Hour - cific religious orders & their openhouse dates. Center or by stopping by the class at Sun., Aug. 16th, 2 pm; lower chapel. exhibitors in Zoo’s Palava Hut Pavilion. Estabrook. Observe a class at the same time. 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

HISPANIC PENTECOSTAL BYZANTINE CATHOLIC 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 Scranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511 Phone: 216-661-9246 Sunday Masses: 9 am. Pastor: Laszlo Hangyas. Sat. Worship: 11:30 EVANGELICAL 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 AUGUST 2015 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11 SERVICE DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED

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Old current operation and realize Tim’s longtime As with many entrepreneurs, the path to BFCG Garden Committee member Brooklyn alone has many gardens in the area dream of owning a restaurant/food business. owning a small business was not linear for as well as one of the oldest and largest in the Both love the community in Old Brooklyn Dwight Kaczmarek and Tim Yanko, who own state of Ohio, Benjamin Franklin Community and want to continue to build their business Many people assume that eating healthy All Things for You at 2020 W. Schaaf Rd. Garden which can be found behind Benjamin here. can be costly. With the rise of food prices in Now, after three years in business together, Franklin Elementary School on Spring Rd. For our nation it is no wonder that many people Dwight and Tim are ready to expand their ven- assume they cannot eat healthy. Walk into any a complete list of community gardens check ture and incorporate more of their back- Dwight Kaczmarek and Tim Yanko grocery store, the price of blueberries can run out http://growhio.org/community-gardening. grounds and ideas into their business concept. up as high as $4.99 for a pint, leaf lettuce can A wonderful option for those that do not That includes a larger store and the addition of be up to $3.99 a bunch and an English cucum- have a green thumb is to check out the local wine and tapas. ber can be anywhere between $2 - $2.50 each. Farmers Markets throughout the city. At Tim’s story begins close to Old Brooklyn; Prices like that could deter anyone from choos- Farmer Markets you can find local produce he grew up in Parma Hts. and, after moving ing to eat a healthy diet. that is grown in season at very reasonable around the country, returned to Cleveland to What if I could tell you that healthy eating prices. A perk of Farmer Markets is that you work for several different catering companies. does not have to be so expensive. How? are able to speak with the farmer directly and After years in catering, Tim realized that Buy seasonally. When purchasing fruits learn about his/her growing process. This is he liked the idea of planning the whole event, and vegetables while they are in season the especially helpful if you are looking for organ- not just the food. For over fifteen years, he cost of the fruit or vegetable comes down ic or non-gmo produce. To find a Farmers owned a company called TGY Parties and greatly. Take for example the blueberries men- Market check out Special Events. tioned above. In July when blueberries are in http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/. While in the catering business, Tim met season you can find them as low as $.99 a pint If growing your own or shopping the or the English cucumber where it can be as low local Farmers Market is not a option for you, Dwight, who had moved to Cleveland to as $.99 each. The table below list which fruits look to find a CSA (Community-supported attend Cleveland State University with the and vegetables are in season and when. agriculture). Wondering what a CSA is? A goal of finishing his degree by age 30. After earning a B.A. in Communications, he got a job at the high-end design firm of Charles Hartman. After twelve years with the busi- ness, Hartman closed shop and Dwight began looking for a new adventure. Then, on a Thursday in March of 2012, Dwight and Tim received a call about an office/warehouse space full of furniture and Photo by Suzuran Photography for other accessories. They were offered the con- The Cleveland Flea tents of the building, if they could remove everything by the following Tuesday. Dwight and Tim are working closely Rather than rent a storage facility, they with the staff at OBCDC to use several pro- took advantage of the fact that Dwight had grams to help take the business to the next just finished a temporary job and had time for level over the course of the upcoming year. a new endeavor. He called Della Esterwood Keep current about happenings at the shop (who owns Della’s House of Beauty as well as and events they’re hosting at: the south-side-of-W. Schaaf storefront) and www.facebook.com/AllThingsForYou. rented a storefront from her on W. Schaaf Rd. For questions about the program or They rented an 18-wheeler to move the items OBCDC’s small business assistance, email and within weeks were up and running as All Rosemary Mudry at rosemarym@oldbrook- Things for You. lyn.com.

Table found at www.stratfordworkers.com Growing your own produce is a fantastic way to cut grocery bills and eat healthy. CSA is where a consumer purchases shares in Summer provides for a great opportunity to a farm. The consumer is able to receive a por- grow your own produce. You do not need a tion of the crop that is harvested. Just like very large space to grow. Container gardens are Farmer Markets you are able to speak with the perfect if living in an apartment or with a min- farmer directly and learn about his/her farm imal backyard. Community gardens are pop- and the growing process. Each week or every ping up in many different locations throughout other week you can pick up fresh in season the city. In a community gardens you rent a produce. For more information or to find a plot of land and you are responsible for the CSA’s please go to upkeep of the plot. A wonderful perk of grow- http://www.localharvest.org/csa/. ing your own whether in your own backyard or Overall, eating healthy does not have to at a community garden is if you have excess be expensive. Following one or more of the crops they can be canned or frozen to be above can result in lower grocery bills and a healthier lifestyle.