New dialysis treatment center to move into OBCDC & ECDI announce small business former McIntyre Center on Pearl Rd. education and grant program by Rosemary Mudry together with dialysis, reducing the number by Jason A Powers 4,000 square feet adjacent to traditional [email protected] of trips a patient must make. [email protected] mixed-use buildings; and office and creative space for flexible work environments. After extensive remodeling and invest- Two leading Northeast Ohio nephrology All business concepts will be accepted. ment, the former McIntyre Center at 4805 practices – Comprehensive Kidney Care and Old Brooklyn Community Special consideration will be given to neigh- Pearl Rd. will open this month as Ridge Park Northcoast Nephrology – merged in 2014 to Development Corporation (OBCDC) is borhood retail, service retail, food and bev- Dialysis. Dr. Ronald Flauto and his team at form the Americare Kidney Institute. The excited to announce a small business grant competition in partnership with the erage enterprises, office and creative stu- Economic and Community Development dios. Institute (ECDI) with a grant from the Ohio Applications will be accepted through Capital Corporation for Housing. April 24th. During this period those who In July 2012 ECDI launched a public wish may receive training through ECDI on private partnership in Cleveland to provide the development of a “business plan canvas” micro loans, training and technical assis- - which is a much more visual and basic tance to neighborhood businesses. This style of business plan. This approach levels innovative program has achieved extraordi- the playing field for entrepreneurs with less nary success, according to ECDI Vice formal training. President Eric Photo by Rosemary Mudry Diamond, and is at DaVita Dialysis, 4805 Pearl Rd. (originally the R. A. Gall building) the heart of the robust ecosystem the Americare Kidney Institute have part- practice now has fourteen physicians who of support for small nered with DaVita Dialysis to open the treat- oversee twelve offices and visit patients at businesses. ment center in Old Brooklyn. The dialysis over forty-five centers across Greater Now, in center is slated to open in early March with Cleveland. parternership with physicians’ offices to follow by the end of When asked why Americare decided to ECDI OBCDC is 2015. open a center in Old Brooklyn, Dr. Flauto announcing a com- This combination of dialysis treatment explained that one of their goals is “bringing petition for local center with physicians’ offices is fairly care closer to home” and with its aging pop- entrepreneurs to unique in northeast Ohio. The Old Brooklyn ulation, Old Brooklyn is a community in submit pitches for center will be just the fourth of its kind in the need. He hopes that having a place in Old businesses that will area. Americare Kidney Institute also oper- Brooklyn makes accessing care easier for recieve entrepre- ates the other facilities — in Brunswick, patients. neurship education Rocky River and Parma Heights. Americare teamed up with DaVita in and compete for Dr. Flauto explained that by putting Cuyahoga County and Medina County for grant money to dialysis and doctors’ offices together, their dialysis side of the facilities. According to transform the Photo by Jim Metrisin Small businesses add vitality to our streets and help create a strong team is better able to serve patients with mul- Dr. Flauto, they chose DaVita because they ground-floor community. One such example is Gyro Guys at 4348 Pearl Rd. tiple medical issues and those with trans- are the top clinical performer in the United development of portation barriers. Since patients normally States and are an internationally recognized Old Brooklyn’s main streets. From the initial pool, a panel made up receive dialysis three times per week, doctors Fortune 500 company. Therese Majewski, Up to ten businesses will be selected as a of representatives from ECDI and Old are able to walk the floor to check in RN, who will serve as the Facility cohort to drive development in the neighbor- Brooklyn stakeholders will select up to ten throughout the month rather than just at Administrator in Old Brooklyn, said hood. candidates who will go through a four-week scheduled office appointments. Having DaVita’s corporate attitude and values match All entrepreneurs are encouraged to ECDI-led entrepreneurship training for the offices connected to dialysis treatment also those incorporated into Americare’s practice. apply, both start-up businesses and estab- formal pitch. Finally the candidates will means that there is a doctor on site more lished ventures looking for new, expanded or pitch their business to a panel and the win- often and that office visits can be scheduled See DaVita Dialysis page 6 additional space. The candidates selected for ning selection will occur in early June. the training and grant competition will be Candidates will be eligible to receive assisted in the identification of leasable grants of up to $10,000 in addition to other storefronts in Old Brooklyn, including: financial incentives and training. Storefronts in historic properties ranging “We are very excited for the opportuni- Ben Franklin Garden from 1,000-3,000 square feet along primary ty to not only provide funding to a project, regional corridors seeing clustered develop- but also to bring together entrepreneurs and presents ment; help them develop their ideas. Old Brooklyn Adaptive reuse projects of former serv- is a great place to grow your business,” said Spring Fling #6 ice and garage facilities ranging from 1,500- Jeffrey T Verespej. See OBCD &CECDI page 6

Saturday April 18th 2015/16 Inside The 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Old Brooklyn - Brooklyn Centre & City of Brooklyn Ob News BUSINESS DIRECTORY Brookpark Road Local Tavern & Service Guide If you’re a business owner and 5513 Pearl Rd Ridge Road Pearl Road Executive Director; Community would like to be listed or run an ad Spotlight 2 in the OBCDC 2015/16 Business Directory, please call Sandy at News & Events 3 Chinese Basket Raffle 216-459-1000. AAA; SCR Volunteer; BCN 4 The Town Crier; BF Garden 5 50/50 Raffle Directories Door Prizes will be KaCi’s 6 Menu: distributed Tool Box 7 Chicken, pizza, salad, 4 drink tickets FREE Civil War 8

to all area Family Fun 9 Tickets: $20 presale or $25 at the door residences Church & Senior Notes 10 Contact Greg @ 216-789-2086 or and Old Brooklyn CDC, 2339 Broadview Rd. businesses Service Directory & Classified; in late Community Meetings; Fish Fry’s 216-459-1000 11 Spring. OBCDC Intern; HSOB 12 PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MARCH 2015 From the desk of the executive director by Jeffrey T. Verespej [email protected] When we do slow down and Fr. Doug Brown Just avoid the Sunday newspaper. That pay attention to by Jason A. Powers was some recent advice given to me pertain- our surround- [email protected] ing to societal woes. The litany of woes ings, the actions could go on and on. It would be relatable to both small and Surrounded by artwork, books and the someone reading this newspaper thirty years large become very apparent. Most visibly at occasional Indians memorabilia, Fr. Doug ago and would look similar to a person view- this time of year are our sidewalks. While Brown moves quickly between tasks. ing it in some format in another thirty. Apologizing for the interruption, he explains we are out clearing our own, how much joy Sticking your head in the sand only that he must make a quick phone call to deter- can be created by taking care of a neighbor’s makes you an ostrich, though. It does not mine if the school will be closing the next day sidewalk? Checking in on our elderly com- actually change anything. To broach that due to weather. In the background a computer munity members on the bitter cold days of Photo by George Shuba change, I turn to lyrics from the popular screen glows with the Facebook page for Mary Fr. Doug Brown winter warms our neighborhood, too. hymn, Hosea: Queen of Peace School and a local police radio Once those bonds are created, the Trees do bend, though straight and tall; interrupts static with information. In May of 2006 Fr. Brown was ordained strength of a network is born. Joining a local and took on his first role at St. Basil the Great So must we, to others call… Fr. Brown describes the greatest challenge block club, becoming active in your child’s in Brecksville. He remembers it as a wonder- This column space is not dedicated to of priesthood as being able to constantly school, or volunteering at a nearby hospital change gears. The flow of the day brings him ful place to start his new path. People say a creating world peace. It is, however, about or senior center further cement the connec- from one activity to the next; there are oppor- priest’s first assignment is like a first love and being a neighbor in a community. When tions that change our community day-by- tunities to connect and challenges to overcome, he finds that to be true. After more than three those lyrics recently fell upon my ears, the day. and each one is different. years at St. Basil the Great it was hard to move need for improving our community’s rela- This is not easy or simple. If it were The youngest of five sons, Fr. Brown on, but a wonderful opportunity had presented tions became starkly apparent. easy, many of our societal challenges would grew up in a Catholic Irish-Italian family and itself in the people of Old Brooklyn. The notion of neighborly activity keeps be solved already. attended Mass each week. He always held During his time at St. Basil the Great, Fr. returning to our agenda on a daily basis. Our eyes deceive us. They see a tree priests in high esteem and even considered the Brown would often take groups on tours of From the recent challenges with police-com- and impose a feeling of strength and forti- role, but never too seriously. As a child he other churches. After spending the morning munity relationships to generations-long visiting various locations around Cleveland tude, a belief that something sturdy and rigid remembers enjoying travelling from Lake fears of new people and ideas, these issues County into the city for ballgames, concerts they would grab lunch at Sokolowski’s and talk must stand tall. For a tree to grow strong, loom large. and events and never minding the distance about their experience. During one such trip though, it must bend so that it can be nour- In addition, true to any legitimate prob- traveled. After high school he attended Ohio the group visited Our Lady of Good Counsel ished by what it needs: water, air, sun. For a lem posed, solutions are not easy. Being an University where, after his first year, he (one of the parishes which was merged into community to be built, we must too, bend. engaged neighbor takes on different shapes applied to and was accepted at the seminary, Mary Queen of Peace) and were told by the I will try to do that. The needs in our and sizes; in many instances it is barely rec- but subsequently turned it down. “It just was- pastor that he would soon be moving on and neighborhood might be in a different lan- ognizable. When discovered, though, it is n’t the right time for me to make that decision.” that there would be an opening. In a moment guage, from a different generation, or from a of prayer, Fr. Brown thought that he might what builds the foundation for a healthy Instead Fr. Brown continued on at school new community member. I ask anyone read- apply if given the opportunity. place to grow. and earned a Bachelor in Journalism degree ing this to do the same, and together we will and then a Master’s in Higher Education. He Later that year the opportunity did come Where does neighborliness start? It build a stronger Old Brooklyn. spent the next several years working in admis- and Brown was selected to head Mary Queen starts with ‘Hello’, and slowing down. All of sions at Northern Kentucky, Akron and Case of Peace in April of 2010. Though it is very us, and I especially, are guilty of moving too Western Reserve universities. unusual for an associate to be made a pastor so fast and not paying attention to our sur- In his mid-30s Fr. Brown began reconsid- early, his age and experience in education like- roundings. ering the priesthood. Through some very ly made the difference. strong spiritual experiences he realized that he As pastor Fr. Brown is the head of the restaurants down the street and gets his hair cut Faithful Friar (chaplain) to the Archbishop was being ‘called’ again and though he was school as well, and enjoys his time with kids. around the corner. He describes coming to Old Hoban 4th Degree Assembly #1407 since concerned that he might be too old, he applied Each week he holds a class in which they dis- Brooklyn as the best thing that has ever hap- 2012. Fr. Brown is also the spiritual advisor to and subsequently enrolled at St. Mary’s cuss a range of issues from current events to pened to him. He senses that there is a vibran- the Diocesan Conference of the Society of St. Seminary in Cleveland. broader themes. “The kids are great. They are cy and realness to the people here. Vincent DePaul. “It turned out I was right in the middle of smart and funny. They have lots of questions.” And as part of his work, Fr. Brown has The Knights of Columbus Cleveland the group. There were guys there who were When asked about Old Brooklyn and the engaged Mary Queen of Peace in community Council recognized Fr. Brown’s work with much older and some who were younger. It’s city, Fr. Brown makes one thing clear — “I outreach. They hold monthly community their organization by awarding him their a different experience for everyone.” And he never want to leave; my heart is in the City.” meals at which over 100 people come and eat Clergy of the Year Award for 2014. It was pre- wouldn’t change a thing about his path. “I’m a He explains that there is a connectedness in for free; have started a mobile food pantry to sented to him on January 30th at the Knights of much better priest for the life I have led.” this community which he loves. He eats at provide produce to local residents; and routine- Columbus Hall in Garfield Heights. ly open their doors to provide meeting space One way the church has evolved to for community groups. remain accessible to all is in their use of mod- OLD BROOKLYN NEWS 2339 Broadview Rd. When asked how he wants to go about ern technology. Pointing to his smart phone Fr. Cleveland, Ohio 44109 making an impact, Fr. Brown explains that his Brown commented that today most people The Old Brooklyn News gift is not in speaking to many, but rather the have a phone as their main computer. As such, will publish its Phone: (216) 459-0135 individual. In a one-on-one setting he can Mary Queen of Peace has developed an app for make his best impact and bring people closer to smart phones which gives information and April, 2015 issue on Fax: (216) 459-1741 Christ. updates to the public. Although he is very tra- website: www.oldbrooklyn.com Friday, April 3rd, 2015 Fr. Brown makes himself available and ditional in his practices of the Faith, new tech- Circulation 12,000 Published Monthly email: [email protected] visible to the community by attending local nologies have their place in connecting every- events and getting out and around. Being visi- one. The Old Brooklyn News (OBN) is a monthly publication of the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) and is ble is the most important thing he can do and Above all else, though, Fr. Brown remains available free of charge within the community boundaries of Brooklyn he has found that each time someone sees him modest. “I’m just a regular guy doing my job Centre, Old Brooklyn & City of Brooklyn. The views expressed in the each day,” he explained. He has a twelve-year- Submission Deadlines OBN are not necessarily those of its publisher, editor, staff, or of the in public it reminds them that he is available old truck and an eight-year-old German shep- Display Ads . . . . Fri., March 25th board of trustees, officers, or commercial, residential, institutional or and there to listen and counsel. associate members of OBCDC. Outside of the parish but still in the neigh- herd mix aptly named Shadow because she fol- Classified Ads . . . Fri. March 27th Reproduction of published material without the consent of OBCDC is prohibited. Advertisers and Agencies assume all legal borhood, Fr. Brown has been the chaplain of lows his every move. “I want to live the life of News Releases . . . Fri. March 27th responsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any and all the Brooklyn-Parma Knights of Columbus the people around here. In the end we’re all For Information call 216-459-0135 text published in contracted display, classified or other advertisements. Council #2803 since 2010. And he’s been the just doing our jobs and striving for a better The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and Community E-mail: [email protected] Press Association of Greater Cleveland. world.”

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation HONEY HUT ICE CREAM MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods OPEN FOR THE SEASON John Young, President Kathleen Jackson, Vice President Christina DelNegro, Secretary Book Chrobak, Treasurer MARCH 17

Jeffrey T. Verespej, Executive Director All winter long, we've been working hard to make Barb Spaan, Outreach Manager Sheila Quealy-Walter, Residential Code Manager Honey Hut better. Rosemary Mudry, Director of Economic Development The next time you visit us, take a look in the window Jason A. Powers, Director of Marketing & Development Jayme Lucas-Bukszar, Residential Real Estate Project Manager to see the "Extreme Makeover". Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBN Advertising & Sales Manager

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 - Bethany Hicks, Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips, Daniella Mostow, Kim Repinski, Sam Winward and OBCDC staff 216-749-7077 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. 4674 State Road MARCH 2015 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 NEWS & EVENTS Rockin’ the 216! Library, 4303 Pearl Rd., 4 pm. For everyone, 8050. (Mention USPA.) Call Barb, 440-886- Cuyahoga County Public Library South Brooklyn Library, 4303 Pearl Rd., esp. teens. Call 440-356-2254 or email collab- 6157, for table reservations or more info. Snow Branch - 2121 Snow Rd. Cleveland Public Library & College Now [email protected] for more info. 216-661-4240 cuyahogalibrary.org Greater Cleveland present 8-week program for Sunday, March 22nd ESOL (English for Speakers of Other high school students to enhance math & read- Thursday, March 12th Arts Renaissance Tremont Languages - Mon., Wed., Fri. mornings, 9:30 ing proficiency through ACT test prep, video & Branding Brooklyn Centre Neighborhood Bach Birthday Celebration (330th) am - noon. recording arts training, $100 stipend, compli- Art House, 3119 Denison Ave.; 6:30 - 8 pm. Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14th St., 3 pm. Dr. mentary bus tickets, field trips & potential All neighbors, friends, business owners & Robert Schneider, organ. Amber Fasquelle, Adult Books Discussions - Mon., Mar. 16th, internship opportunities. Interested high school interested parties welcome to discussion. Call mezzo soprano introducing violinist, Isabelle 7 pm - "A Constellation of Vital Phenomenon” students or parents should call 216-241-5587 216-398-8556 for more info. Durrenberger. A minor Violin Concerto. by A. Marra. Thurs., Mar. 26th, 11 am - for more info. Visit website for more info & to Admission: freewill donation. "Where'd You Go Bernadette? by Maria apply: www.collegenowgc.org/locate/ Thursday, March 12th Antique Collectors Club Meeting Semple. community-based-programs/impact-the-216/ Monday, March 23rd Busch Community Meeting Room, 7501 Western Reserve Rose Society Meeting Street Operations: Potholes Beginning Sunday, March 1st Ridge Rd., 7 pm. History of Cleveland’s old North Royalton Public Library, 5071 Wallings Residents can report potholes to 216-664-2510 Cemetery Decoration Removal breweries presented by Rebecca McFarland. Rd., 7 pm. Amber Strope speaking about & they will be added to repair schedule. Lutheran Cemetery, 4566 Pearl Rd. Removal Call Publicity Chairman Robert Murdoch, 440-845-7046 for more info. “Cherished Daylily Memories”. Refreshments. Individuals whose vehicles are damaged may of all winter decorations by staff, except for All welcome. file a claim by calling 216-664-2671, wooden crosses. Spring & summer decorations Fri., Sat. & Sun., March 13th - 15th Department of Law, Moral Claims Division. may be placed beginning Tues., Mar. 10th. CityMusic Cleveland Tuesday, March 24th Instructions & claim form are on website -- Fri., Mar. 13th, 7:30 pm, Lakewood Big Creek Watershed www.city.cleveland.oh.us Monday, March 2nd Congregational Church, 1375 West Clifton; Growth Partnership Meeting Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society Sat., Mar. 14th, 8 pm, Shrine Church of St. Ohio Aerospace Institute, 22800 Cedar Point Independence Civic Center, Willow Room, Stanislaus, 3649 E. 65th St., Slavic Village; Rd., 4 - 6 pm; dinner included. All interested Free Preparation of Your 6363 Selig Blvd., 7 pm. “Courthouse Records: Sun., Mar. 15th, 3 pm, Christ Episcopal members of public invited to attend. To ensure 2014 Income Tax Return An Overlooked Source?” presented by Thomas Church, 3445 Warrensville Center Rd. proper seating & free dinner service, RSVP by Cuyahoga County Free Tax Preparation Sites: Neel, Library Director at the Ohio www.citymusiccleveland.org for more info. Wed., Mar.18th to: BalGro@bigcreekcon- To schedule an appointment go online to Genealogical Society. Contact CVGS president nects.org. Indicate any dietary requirements. www.211.org or call 211/United Way First Call Tuesday, March 17th Mary Boehnlein, 440-736-7180, or visit Call Bob Gardin, Big Creek Connects, 216- for Help. Grindstone Knitters’ Guild www.cuyahogagenealogy.org for more info. 269-6472, for more info. Westshore Neighborhood Family Service Mahler Museum, 118 E. Bridge St., Berea. Center, 9830 Lorain Ave., Career Center. Tuesday, March 3rd Monthly meetings 3rd Tues. of each month, 7 Sunday, March 29th Mon. evenings & Sat. Polish Genealogical Society Meeting pm. Current project is mystery knit along. Call Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Southgate Neighborhood Family Service St. Mary Polish National Catholic Church, 440-821-8891 or 440- 826-1254 for more info. St. Rocco’s Church Hall, 3205 Fulton Rd., 10 Center, 5398 ½ Northfield Rd., Maple 5375 Broadview Rd., Parma, 7:30 pm. Topic: am - 1 pm. $5 per person in advance; $6 at Heights, Career Center. Wed. 5:30 - 7 pm & "Polish Genealogy workshop". Call 440- Tuesday, March 17th door. Pancakes & sausage & choice of bever- St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sat. 9 am - 2 pm. Bring with you: 838-5743 for more info. age. Sponsored by The Second District Parade begins at 1:04 pm at intersection of • Current photo I.D Community Relations Committee. Call Bob Superior Ave. & E. 18th St. & ends at intersec- • IRS 2013 W2s & 1099s Friday, March 6th Shores, 216-570-3904, for more info. Wine/Beer Tasting & Silent Auction Benefit tion of Rockwell Ave. & E. 6th St. • Social Security Cards for all family members • Government issued photo of each person Grand Pacific Hotel, All proceeds benefit - Wednesday, March 18th Saturday, April 11th Heritage Days & Olmsted Bicentennial. Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner to provide signing the return. College Preparation Information Night • Child Care expense statement including Tickets: $30; available at Shamrock & Rose Mary Queen of Peace Parish Hall, 4423 Pearl headstone for Roxanne Bajusz-Fitten. Creations, Olde Wine Cellar & Clint Williams. provider Tax I.D. number. Rd.; 6 - 8 pm. Representatives from College Mary Queen of Peace Parish Center, 4423 50/50 raffle, Chinese raffle, silent auction. • Bank account & routing numbers for direct Now, Minds Matter & Esperanza will be there Pearl Rd., (downstairs cafeteria), 5 - 8 pm. Ticket price includes appetisers & 6 tasting. deposit of refund. to present their services & will be available for Dinner includes: spaghetti with meat sauce, Call 440-714-9000, for more info. • Form 1099-INT for any checking or savings questions. All parents welcome, but night will salad, roll, beverage & cupcake. Couple, $15; single, $10; child, 6 - 12 years, $5; under 5 interest. Monday, March 9th be focused on how to start preparing 7th - 9th free. Door prizes, basket raffles, 50/50, bake • If the taxpayer purchased health insurance OBALL Fundraiser graders for college. They will be raffling off an sale & face painting. Call Karen Webb, 216- under the Affordable Care Act, bring 1099 tax Memphis Dairy Queen, 5501 Memphis Ave. 4 IPad Air as a door prize, pizza will be provided. 258-5560 or email credit from health insurance company. - 9 pm. 30% of purchase goes towards [email protected]. for tickets or OBALL. Friday, March 20th – Saturday, March 28th Ukrainian Easter Bazaar 2015 more info. Monday, March 9th Ukrainian Museum Archives, 1202 Kenilworth It's that time again to get ready for Monday Night at the Movies Ave.; Fri., 10 am - 8 pm; Sat., 10 am - 5 pm; “Won’t Back Down” Sun., noon - 4 pm; Mon. - Thurs., noon - 6 pm. Little League Baseball with OBALL! River's Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr.; 7 pm. Ukrainian Easter Egg “Pysanky” Making Boys and girls ages 4 - 19 Optional discussion following. Free, but free Workshop - every Fri. & Sat., until Mar. 28th. Where: St. Mark's school gym, 4464 Pearl Road (enter gym from Ardmore) will offerings appreciated. Register at Fri., 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Sat., 10 am - 12 pm or 1 - When: Saturdays, March 7th, 14th, 21st 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m www.riversedgecleveland.com. 3 pm. Class size: 5 - 10 people. Ages 11 & up. Fee: $20. Call 216-781-4329 or email: When: Saturday, March 28th; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11th [email protected] for more info. Where: Mary Queen of Peace Parish Center Cafeteria, 4423 Pearl Road. Westside Basket Guild www.umacleveland.org to register. ON MARCH 28TH ONLY: Look for OBALL signs to enter St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Where: Tremont Location - PLAV Post 30, 1041 Starkweather Ave, across from Lincoln Park. Rd., upstairs hall. Class starts at 5 pm; come Saturday, March 21st When: Saturdays, March 21st & 28th from 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. any time up to 6:30 to start weaving. Meets on Night at the Races second Wed. every month. Mar. 11th - Plastic American Legion, 4910 Memphis Ave., Post 469 Cost: TBall (4-6 years old) is $50.00; PeeWee (7-9 years old), Little F (10-12 years old), Big F (13-15 Bag Pull. Apr. 8th - Classy Cover Up; $16. Legion Ladies Aux. Doors open 6:30 pm; races years old), Girls Fast Pitch (12U & 14U) are $60.00 (family discount offered for more than one child) Supplies to bring when weaving -- old towel, start 7:30 pm. Horses - $15; tickets - $15. Call Bring: 2 wallet size pictures & a copy of your birth certificate. bucket, clothes pins, ruler, pencil, scissors. Call 216-251-6481 or 216-702-3368 for more info. Connie, 216-749-7912, to RSVP. Saturday, March 21st To save time, go to our website and fill out the registration form and bring it in or register on line. www.oball.org Wednesday, March 11th US Polka Association Spring Dance If you have a parent or relative interested in coaching, a coaching form can be printed off the Greater ClevelandBeekeepers Association: Holy Spirit Party Center, 5500 W. 54th St., 8 website or filled out on registration day. Swarm Prevention pm-midnight; doors open 7:30 pm. Band: Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push. Donation: COACHES - ask about our new Pick 8 team policy. Parkway, N. Olmsted. 7:30 - 9 pm. Denzil St. $13 person. Beverages & food available. Special Have FUN this summer playing Little League Baseball with OBALL Clair, beekeeper for 40+ years, discussing hotel rates at Holiday Inn,Rockside; 216-524- management of hive to prevent swarming. Call 440-734-6660 or visit www.greatercleveland- beekeepers.com for application & more info. 2015 2015 Thursday, March 12th Presentation on Human Trafficking South Brooklyn Branch, Cleveland Public

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Parma: 216-661-6400 REGISTRATION DATES:DATES 5451 Broadview Rd. at Grovewood Entry Fee:Fee Saturdays, March 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Lakewood: 216-228-5998 $ & April 11th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 14701 Detroit, #344 above Panera 35.00 each -- PayPal available For Additional Information visit: You can phone a friend! Brooklyn Hts. United Church of Christ 24 hours a day www.obyl.org 1-8800-5550-44900 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. www.birthright.org (Corner of Schaaf & Broadview Rds.) PAGE 4 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MARCH 2015 How you can survive a winter weather emergency SCR volunteer of the month: Rev. Hoffman Keep your cool if you’re stranded in your car by Bethany Hicks Let others know you are in trouble. Call from AAA/Motorist Reverend Paul Hoffman of St. James first responders or AAA to inform them of February 2015 Lutheran Church is Senior Citizen Resources’ your location and situation. Hang a distress (SCR’s) Volunteer of the Month for March. flag from your aerial or window. Raise the Whether you’re driving to your local hood when the snow stops falling. Other tips For eight years, he has delivered Meals on supermarket traveling from International include: Wheels for SCR, and is also the Meals on Falls to Winnipeg, temperatures can fall • Run the engine and heater approxi- Wheels Volunteer Coordinator at St. James fast and winter storms can he dangerous mately ten minutes of each hour. Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd. He for those caught unprepared. Motorists should • Change positions and do minor exer- and his the members of his team serve seniors monitor weather conditions, pay dose atten- cises to maintain body heat. living in the Crestview, Valley Road Villa and tion to storm warnings and road reports and • Use newspapers, road maps, seat cov- Spring Hill apartment buildings. trust them. ers, floor mats or “Showing Christ’s love and checking in Heavy snow and extra clothing for on the homebound” is the main mission of the ice can trap motor- insulation and volunteers in Reverend Hoffman’s congrega- ists in their cars but warmth. If there are tion. “We want people in the community to attempting to walk for two or more people, reach out to those in need; it creates a ripple help in a blizzard can huddle together effect of love and trust in others,” he added. he a deadly decision. for warmth. Throughout twenty-five years of min- Disorientation and • Avoid istry in the Cleveland area, Rev. Hoffman has confusion can come carbon monoxide led St. James Lutheran Church to become very quickly in blow- poisoning by clear- deeply involved in this neighborhood. The ing now. THE COLD, HARD TRUTH - In any weather ing snow from the church provides the both the congregation as People should emergency, the challenge is to survive until exhaust pipe and well as members of the entire community remain in their vehi- you’re found. cracking a window with opportunities to participate in senior cle and wait for help for ven- tilation. groups, Fellowship Club, Crime Watch and to arrive. Emergency crews can find your Reverend Paul Hoffman • Turn on your inside dome light at night Meals on Wheels. Some work on local events vehicle a lot easier than they can find you. so first responders can spot you. such as Falloween, Pop UP Pearl and Don’t expect to be comfortable. The chal- • Never overexert yourself. Avoid shovel- Cookies and Cocoa with Santa. Whether it be lenge is to survive until you’re found. Ohio. Recently, he and his wife had the oppor- ing heavy snow or trying to push your car out through prayer or service, Reverend Hoffman Carry a winter survival kit this should tunity to visit Louisville, Kentucky, a place of a deep snow drift. encourages all to assist those in need through- include a flashlight, batteries, hand/foot full of history. His family reunion in Bend, out the community. warmer, first aid supplies, high-energy snacks, Watch for signs of frostbite and hypother- Oregon also proved to be a memorable adven- Service to others can be as simple as a brightly colored cloth or flag, a candle, match- mia. Symptoms of frostbite include loss of ture. “We saw a lava mountain and breathtak- short prayer or phone call, to let an individual es, a cell phone, and a shovel. Don’t forget feeling and a white or pale appearance in your ing nature,” he enthusiastically recalled. know that they are thought of and cared about. some kitty litter or sand, which can be used to fingers, toes, nose and earlobes. Hypothermia Senior Citizen Resources is thankful for “Every day is a gift from the Lord. Use it! provide added traction. symptoms can include uncontrollable shiver- its volunteers. Ask any member of the staff or Where there is life, there is hope,” Reverend If your car breaks down or gets stuck pull ing, slow speech, memory lapses, drowsiness, a current volunteer about our opportunities to Hoffman says, “as a way to encourage us all off the road as far as possible and don’t panic. exhaustion and frequent stumbling. make a difference for SCR and the communi- to be a positive influence in someone’s life.” Being hit by a passing car is the greatest dan- If you suspect frostbite or hypothermia, ty. warm the victim’s mid-trunk section. Warm He believes that caring is contagious. By ger at this point, so stay put. (Lynette Filips reworked this article from the the arms and legs last to avoid moving cold doing something simple, we have done a lot one which appears in the March Senior blood toward the heart. Avoid giving caffeine for others. Citizen Resources newsletter.) “It’s with HONOR” (such as coffee or tea) or alcohol to a frostbite Originally from Chicago, Rev. or hypothermia victim. Sugary drinks are bet- Hoffman’s travels extend far past Cleveland, Once again Old Brooklyn will show ter than hot drinks for beating the cold. our support to our Cleveland Police by Delay your trip if possible, in poor driving displaying blue ribbons everywhere in conditions, and if not, notify others of your the police’s honor. If you don’t have plans. If you do become stranded preparation BCN shares information about climate change one, you can and knowing how to react are vital to keeping by Gloria Ferris purchase a rib- you safe. Brooklyn Centre Naturalists bon at Flowerama at GIVE YOUR CAR A CHECK-UP Climate change is a better term than 5401 Memphis To avoid mechanical breakdowns have a global warming when discussing the chang- Ave. Please qualified automotive technician like those in ing weather in Ohio. Not only are summers AAA’s Approved Auto Repair program, help send a hotter, with more 90+ degrees days, but inspect the brakes, tires, cooling system,wind- springs are wetter, and winters are snowier clear message to shield wipers, battery, electrical system, and colder. The number of ‘ozone days’ has the officers in lights, emergency flashers, ignition, defroster, increased and the ragweed season is gradu- blue that we and exhaust system. ally increasing each year, coming earlier support them! and staying later. Recently, a group of Brooklyn Centre Naturalists attended the “Impacts of Ohio’s Warming Climate Symposium” sponsored New development and large scale farming by the National Audubon Society and hosted are also threats to the viability of the continued by Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) economic health of Lake Erie. Fortunately, at RICHLAND MOTORS at its new Tinkham Veale auditorium. this time Northeast Ohio is not threatened as After welcoming the group, CWRU the western shore of Lake Erie is, but it is still AUTO SALES Sustainability Director Stephanie Corbett gave a concern. an overview as to why Case Western Reserve Kent State University and Ohio State Complete Auto Care has committed itself to becoming carbon neu- University are working with CWRU, combin- tral by 2020. It was quite sobering to learn the ing their research on sustainability to acceler- statistics of how much waste is generated and ate their learning in this area. They would like 4653 Pearl Rd. how much hard surface exists on the campus. to have more colleges collaborate with them. Shuttle Dr. Aparna Bole, a pediatrician from Rainbow Cleveland, OH 44109 Senior People can debate climate change, or just agree Service and Children Hospital, talked about the effects that 90+ degree days are detrimental to one’s www.richlandauto.net Discount which extremes in heat and cold have on peo- health, that hard, drenching rains cause storm ple, especially children and the elderly with Bank Financing available sewer overflows, and that algae blooms are asthma and other respiratory ailments. detrimental to Ohio’s economy. Here are Twenty-five % of the children in the Cleveland some things that people can do to make life area suffer from asthma, a figure well above better: the national average. Specializing in: Specializing in:  Increase their knowledge about environ- Auto Electronics Engine Replacement Dave Spangler of the Lake Erie Charter mental issues by attending lectures, sympo- Boat Association spoke about Lake Erie’s fish- siums and workshops; Transmission Repair ing industry – both commercial and sport — as Tune-ups  Share the information they learn; well as the tourism which generates billions of Replacement & Service  Speak to or write to elected officials (local, & all Car Care dollars for the Ohio economy each year. The state and federal) and inform them that envi- algal blooms which form when conditions are Call for details ronmental issues are integral to humankind’s Call for details right (e.g., last year’s incredibly wet spring) well-being and should be considered when 216-369-2500 have been affecting larger areas of the Lake. 216-741-3324 drafting and approving legislation; Fish avoid the algal blooms, making it  Plant a tree for storm water management as more difficult for commercial and sports fish- well as better air quality; ermen to find areas of open water to fish, thus ALL WORK FREE TOWING  Be an advocate for preserving, protecting detrimentally impacting this portion of the and integrating the natural environment by GUARANTEED WITH REPAIRS economy. exploring parks and wetlands. When the algae die, the mycotoxins The National Audubon Society has the formed fall to the bottom of the Lake. When ALL MAJOR CREDIT ASE saying “Where birds thrive, people prosper.” this changes in their living conditions happens, Brooklyn Centre Naturalists thinks it is a good CARDS ACEPTED CERTIFIED many tiny organisms, important to the health of way to remember how the natural environment the lake, die. Thus last year’s wet spring can enhance or detract from everyone’s quality spawned conditions which caused Toledo’s of life. Serving Old Brooklyn for over 30 years water to become toxic. (Lynette Filips contributed to this article.) MARCH 2015 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5 (Older readers will recall that R.A. Gall was a very prominent southwest side of Ben Franklin Garden fundraiser coming up Greater Cleveland Realty company in bygone In addition to its annual fundraiser, the decades. Sometimes the structure is also The Ben Franklin Community Garden referred to as the McIntyre Center Building (BFCG) will host its sixth Spring Fling on BFCG Operating Committee raises money because of a drug and alcohol treatment facili- April 18th from 6 to 9 p.m. This year the in a number of other ways – t-shirt sales, ty which was there about twenty years ago.) fundraiser will be held at the Local Tavern, cookbook sales, hot dog sales and donations. I contacted Judith Cetina, Ph.D., at the 5513 Pearl Rd. (at the intersection of Ridge The money is then spent on things like tools Cuyahoga County Archives to check the Rd. in Parma). Ticket prices will remain $20 (purchased by the dozen, not in single units!), large machines (e.g., chipper, shred- While the temperatures in February were records for me, and sure enough, R.A. Gall had pre-sale and $25 at the door. der and riding lawnmower) and the servicing brutal, I can say that I’ve been encouraged by had a ten-year lease on the building from 1960- The Garden supporters who attend will and maintenance of those machine. the lengthening days of sunlight which we’ve 1970. But it seems to me that they were there be treated to a tossed salad, a pasta salad in also been experiencing. Spring will arrive this longer than that. white wine/garlic/tomato sauce, chicken ten- To provide additional security to the month! And so will Daylight Savings Time. According to the Cuyahoga County ders, and pizzas area, several years Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour Auditor’s office, R.A. Gall Realty Investment with assorted top- ago the Garden on Sunday, March 8th. Company sold the building in 2005. I wonder pings. Desserts will installed fencing (to In the meantime, when you get the if anyone who lives/ has lived near the building be provided by vol- the tune of nearly remembers other tenants over the years. chance, try to remember to recognize the hard- unteer bakers. Each $4,000). After losing major companies like ships so many of the people in service-oriented ticket holder will The Garden has jobs have had to endure for the rest of us this American Greetings, many Brooklyn residents also contracted with are probably happy about a large new business also be given four winter. I do not know how letter carriers, a tree service on which came to their community last month -- tickets for either delivery service personnel, sanitation workers draft beer, “well several occasions to and utility company employees who work out- an LA Fitness center. The new, 45,000 square foot facility is located at 5000 Tiedeman Rd. drinks” or house safely remove dis- side have survived day after day of below wines. Pop won’t eased trees from the freezing -- and even below-zero -- tempera- The two-level club has 30 different group require a ticket. woods which border tures. And thank the medical people who show fitness classes including: Zumba, yoga, indoor cycling, kick box cardio, racquetball, basket- The Chinese it. Supplies ranging up for work to care for us day after day, too. from soil to the Is this really the ‘Temperate Zone’ which ball, volleyball and swimming. Personal train- Basket Raffle is Photo by Kim Repinski bleach used to disin- I learned about in grade school geography? ing and Kids Klub babysitting services are also always a popular Ben Franklin Community Garden fundraiser fect the rain barrels Then what would living in the Far North be available for members. activity at the event. from 2012. are also all pur- like? To learn more about LA Fitness, visit In the past, local Another thing which I’m finding encour- www.lafitness.com merchants have been very generous in chased with money aging these days are the previously vacant Another exciting announcement a couple donating goods and services to fill the bas- from the operating fund. They contract with buildings in our neighborhood which are being of months ago was the Cleveland Orchestra’s kets. Attendees love pouring over the avail- a local business to do the annual plowing. revitalized. Seeing relatively new businesses residency in Broadway Slavic Village (the able prizes and thinking about how to “divvy The people who attend BFCG’s fold not long after we featured them in this eastern end of Ward 12). This is only the third up” the tickets they’ve purchased. fundraiser are the ones who make most of time that the Orchestra has taken up residency newspaper (e.g., Food Peddler on Fulton Rd. The Garden relies heavily on its annual the operating fund expenses possible. in a neighborhood. In 2013, it was in the north of Memphis Ave. and Autos Direct fundraiser to provide the money necessary to Thank you to everyone who’s bought tickets Online on Pearl Rd. in the former RTA bus Gordon Square/Detroit-Shoreway Arts District to past fundraisers. If you’ve not attended and presented a free concert at St. Colman maintain the five-acre garden. The plot fee barns) is very discouraging. But having a busi- before, please consider coming this year. Church. In 2014 it was in Lakewood and pre- that each gardener is assessed pays the ness like DaVita Dialysis open in a too-long- salary of the part-time garden coordinator, Tickets to Spring Fling may be purchased at vacant building complex on Pearl Rd. is the sented a free concert at Lakewood High School. This year the free concert will be at but all the other expenses are paid out of an the Old Brooklyn Community Development kind of ‘shot in the arm’ which this communi- operating fund. The BFCG Operating Corporation office, 2339 Broadview Rd., or ty needs. Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Thursday, Committee is a subcommittee of the Old by contacting Greg at 216-789-2086. One of our front page articles this month April 10th. Tickets will need to be obtained in advance. Closer to the date, details about how Brooklyn Community Development (This article is the result of the collaborative talks about the new medical facility, but it effort of Kim Repinski, John Jenkins and doesn’t say anything about the building’s histo- to do that will be available on the Slavic Corporation’s Green Space and Natural Lynette Filips.) ry. The renovation got me thinking about my Village website, www.slavicvillage.org. Resources Committee. earliest recollections of it, from when I was a I’m out of space, but if there’s something youngster. In my mind it was an R.A. Gall you would like me to include in a future col- Staff change at Old Brooklyn CDC office building. umn, email it to [email protected]. ` The Old Brooklyn Community working at the CDC. Development Corporation said goodbye to We are thankful for her service and ded- Cynthia Cejka at the end of January. ication to Old Brooklyn, and the entire staff Cynthia had been our Office Manager and Board of OBCDC wish her all the best. for more than eight years, but is no longer

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DaVita Dialysis from front page Friends become co-owners of new salon DaVita is very community-oriented; each of its centers are involved in communi- by Sam Winward ty projects through both staff volunteer time and monetary contributions. Kathy Sekeres and The Old Brooklyn dialysis center will be Cindy Decara opened no different. As soon as they’re open, they’ll KaCi’s Barber and begin an education program called “Kidney Styling Salon at 6110 Smart” for both patients and the community Memphis Ave. on January to learn how kidneys work, symptoms of kid- 6th. The business name ney problems, how to take care of your kid- combines the first two let- neys and what treatment plans look like. ters of Kathy’s and The class will also discuss other home Cindy’s names. co-morbidities like high blood pressures and Photo by Rosemary Mudry KaCi’s interior was diabetes. Offered as a one-session course, Therese Majewski, RN and Dr. Ronald Flauto not always as cozy and anyone in the community can sign up. Check at their Parma Heights facility. comfortable as it is today. the DaVita Dialysis website at When she was being These home dialysis options allow http://www.davita.com/services/find-a-kid- interviewed for this arti- patients to make only two trips per month to ney-education-class/ or call 216-398-6033 to cle, Cindy pointed to a the clinic instead of the usual three trips per find out the schedule. picture on her phone and Photo by Jason A Powers week required by traditional in center dialy- Dr. Flauto and Therese Majewski would said, “The only thing in sis. Kathy Sekeres and Cindy Decara like to expand their community involvement here was this bathroom On the other side of the facility will be beyond just “Kidney Smart” by bringing sink.” Not only was it the sole furnishing, but degrees) allow them to meet the needs of a physicians’ offices where patients can sched- information and providing services like blood it was strategically centered along the wall to diverse cliental. ule their regular appointments with their pressure screenings to existing community cover a rather large hole. Although they always accept and enjoy nephrologist. Dr. Flauto, who is the Medical events or health fairs. Kathy’s husband, Larry Sekeres, played new customers, they are committed to creat- Director at the Parma Heights facility, will The dialysis side of the Old Brooklyn a critical role in the building’s transforma- ing and maintaining loyal clientele through also serve as director of the new Old center will have thirteen dialysis stations. The tion. Amidst his continued handy-work personable service. “Working in the area so Brooklyn facility. center will begin by providing treatment around the shop, Larry remembered a day long, I’ve seen families grow,” Kathy Following his education in three days per week and move to six days per when “we just looked around and smiled.” observed. They offer kids hot chocolate in Massachusetts and Chicago, Dr. Flauto com- week after the schedule is complete. He had truly created a classy, living-room relief of wintery chill as they walk in the pleted his residency and fellowship in The facility will eventually have about a type environment, welcoming to men and shop, and they have coffee for the adults as Northeast Ohio at Summa Health System and dozen staff, including a dietician, a social women of all ages. As Cindy remarked, “We well. Case Western Reserve University. He has worker, and a charge nurse. Every patient welcome everyone into our house.” Again with their customers in mind, “we also served as president of the medical staff at will see each member of the unit, and they Kathy and Cindy have over sixty years keep our prices according to the area,” Kathy Parma Community General Hospital. Dr. also meet regularly as a team to provide an of experience between them. Kathy spent said. Yet they still have high standards for Flauto was drawn to specialize in nephrology interdisciplinary approach to patient care. decades at Pavone’s Hair while Cindy their affordable product. KaCi’s is one of because of strong relationships with patients The Old Brooklyn Americare facility worked at The Cutting EDGE housed in the three shops in Northeast Ohio to carry and their families which develop due to the will also provide two forms of at-home dial- same building at 4237 Ridge Rd. After a stint Organic Salon Systems products. In July, nature of the kidney practices (e.g., regular ysis in addition to the traditional in-patient in Florida, Cindy returned to Cleveland to be they will be in Chicago for an Organic Salon visits and long-term care). treatment program. Patients who meet the closer to her grandchildren when her son Systems conference. “We are always educat- With the clinic on the verge of opening right criteria have the option to do home retired from the Marine Corps. ing ourselves to stay up to date with the latest and the first round of state inspections com- hemodialysis in which they’ll learn how to do Kathy and Cindy were ready for a new trends,” said Cindy. And they still regularly plete, Dr. Flauto’s goal of making kidney care dialysis on themselves with a home machine. chapter in their lives in 2015. When it came attend each other’s educational classes. more accessible for Old Brooklyn residents Home peritoneal dialysis is the other to location, remaining at home in Old The shop is open Tuesday through will soon be a reality. For more information alternative in which the patient manually Brooklyn was the obvious choice. “It’s not Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from about the Americare Kidney Institute and the completes fluid exchanges four times per day something we would have done without each 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8 new Old Brooklyn facility visit www.ameri- by hooking themselves up to a dialysate fluid other,” Cindy explained. Together their bar- a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations can be made by bag. carekidney.com or call 216-398-6033. ber and cosmetology experience (and calling 216-749-0766.

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“Your home; installed at the first 4 feet or so of a roof sys- has an older roof covering, you may want to Your neighborhood” tem if an entire roof tear off is not affordable start budgeting for a new roof. Keep in or practical. mind that if your home has three or more layers of roofing, you will need a “total tear Once the snow thaws this spring, you can off” meaning all layers of roofing need to be Ice Damming? What is it and prevent ice dams in the future by increasing removed. roof ventilation, adding insulation, and seal-  Inspect concrete slabs for signs of how do you prevent it? ing off air leaks that might warm the under- cracks or movement. All exterior slabs side of the roof. The goal is to keep entire except pool decks should drain away from roof the same temperature as the eaves. the home’s foundation. Fill cracks with a What to do and not to do: And, additional insulation and air sealing concrete crack filler or silicone caulk. When Never hack away at ice dams with a ham- will also help reduce energy loss and heating weather permits, power-wash and then seal By Jayme Lucas-Bukszar mer, chisel, or shovel. This is bad for your and cooling costs. the concrete. [email protected] roofing—and dangerous for you. And throwing salt on them will do more to harm Early Spring Maintenance Tips  Remove firewood stored near the home. Firewood should be stored at least 18 Sources: thisoldhouse.com to your plantings than to the ice. Here are Sources: inches off the ground at least 2 feet from the Also local contractor Rocco Sutera who two stop gap measures you can do if you http://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/cl structure. Firewood can be a breeding did not want to take credit have ice dams: ean-and-organize/10-home-maintenance- ground for mice, snakes, and other pests you for his contribution tips-for-spring  in cold air: Take a box fan into the do not want near your home. We have probably all had icicles hanging attic and aim it at the underside of the roof We all are anxious for spring to finally arrive  Check outside hose faucets for freeze along the eaves of our homes. In addition to where water is actively leaking in. This tar- and begin to thaw out from this cold and damage. This is ideally a two person job. the trouble they were accused of causing in geted dose of cold air will freeze the water in snowy winter. Here are a few inexpensive Have one person turn on the water valve “The Christmas Story” i.e. breaking off and its tracks. and simple things to do in early spring to get back on to the outdoor faucet and another breaking Ralphie’s glasses, they can cause  Heat Wiring System: Heat wire can your ready for summer: slowly turn on the outside faucet. If water real trouble to your home. The conditions be installed and if a quality wiring system is  Check for loose or leaky gutters. runs into the house, immediately turn the that allow the icicles to form can also lead to installed properly, this will help to keep the Improper drainage can lead to water in the water valve off and have a plumber repair ice dams, which are thick layers of solid ice ice from forming in normal conditions. This basement or crawl space. Make sure down- the damaged line. that build up along your eaves. Eaves are application can be expensive and may not spouts drain away from the foundation and  Check your gas- and battery-powered the part of a roof that meets or overhangs the achieve the results people are hoping for so are clear and free of debris. lawn equipment to make sure it is ready for walls of your home. Dams can tear off gut- buyer beware.  Low areas in the yard or next to the summer use. Clean equipment and sharp ters, loosen roof shingles, and even cause foundation should be filled with compacted  cutting blades will make yard work easier. water to back up into your house. Since no Ice Guard: This is a rubber membrane soil. Spring rains can cause yard flooding, that is installed over the wood deck prior to one wants water pouring into their homes which can lead to foundation flooding and  We hope to get an early start to spring a roofing system being installed. Optimally and the requisite damage that causes, here damage. Also, when water pools in these and look forward to sunshine, warm the rubber membrane is installed over the are some tips from “This Old House” and a low areas in summer, it creates a breeding breezes, and bright flowers. 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That regiment included another Jackson group of Hibernian Guards from Cleveland’s Miller When I decided that February would be Irish social club; they became the Eighth Leland and the month in which a history series featuring OVI’s Company B and eventually became Cleveland’s the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War known at the ‘Right Flank Squirmishers’. leading and its impact on Brooklyn Township would The departure of the Eighth OVI was not marching begin, I had no idea that The Cleveland Public described in the New York Times article (writ- band in ‘The Library’s (CPL’s) four-month exhibit, Lincoln ten on Monday, May 6th, 1861; published on ncyclopedia and Cleveland 2015, would be opening at the Thursday, May 9th, 1861) quoted in last of Cleveland same time (on February 2nd). because before he enlisted in the Army, he was month’s Old Brooklyn News, but the journalist History’) What serendipitous timing that is, though a carpenter for a Cleveland shipbuilder. who wrote that article painted quite a picture First came an escort, composed of picked it remains to be seen if I will be able to finish According to The Encyclopedia of of the departure of the Seventh OVI as they men from the Toledo Regiment, after which the relating my Cleveland view of the Civil War in Cleveland History, 1st Lt. Crane “learned the headed for the railroad cars which would trans- gallant Seventh, headed by Leland’s Band, and four months! But no matter how long this rudiments of military science from Col. Wm. commanded by Lieut.-Col. Creighton, the series turns out to be, CPL’s exhibit at 325 R. Creighton and excelled in supervising the printer soldier of Cleveland. Two fine compa- Superior Ave. (downtown) will run through building of bridges, barracks and corduroy nies of Zouaves had the right of the line — one, May 30th. It’s open during the library’s regular roads.” (Corduroy roads were constructed of Col. Creighton’s Light Guard Zouaves, the hours, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through logs to combat mud in swampy or low-lying other, the Sprague Cadets, under the command Saturday. areas.) of Maj. Charles A. De Villiers, an old French As we did beginning in last month’s issue, After their grand departure from Zouave, and who, your readers will remember, in every Old Brooklyn News through May we Cleveland that morning, the rest of the Seventh was Surgeon to Col. Ellsworth’s corps of will continue to have either a ‘box’ alongside OVI arrived in Columbus at 4:30 Sunday after- Chicago Zouaves; seven companies from the News & Events or a ‘box’ accompanying this noon and moved to Camp Jackson. The condi- country following, including a detachment of article (SEE BELOW), detailing the special tions were so bad that Lt. Col. Creighton students from Oberlin College, called the events which the main library and the other ordered them to march to the State House. Monroe Rifles, the rear closing with Capt. sponsoring organizations — Cuyahoga They were then ordered to join the rest of the Wiseman’s splendid company of National County’s Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Old troops at Camp Dennison. They left Columbus Guard, all stalwart Germans. Stone Church and the Military Order of the at 5 a.m. Monday morning, and arrived at their As the procession reached the summit of Loyal Legion (MOLLUS) — have arranged for destination late that afternoon. Bank-street (the former name of W. 6th St.) hill, that month in conjunction with the Lincoln and Camp Dennison was located in the town it was joined by the Hecker Band (also men- Cleveland 2015 exhibit. of Germany, Ohio, seventeen miles north of tioned in ‘The Encyclopedia of Cleveland In this series I’ll continue to particularly Cincinnati. It was named for Ohio’s Governor History’, a favorite at public and private func- follow the activities of the Seventh OVI William Dennison, who was a native of tions), and a detachment of firemen. These all because one of my Brooklyn Township ances- Cincinnati. General George McClellan chose marched into the depot, the band playing tors, Francis J. Werz, was among the 610 local Germany as the 500+ acre camp site because it “Yankee Doodle.” As the National Guard young men in that regiment (and ultimately he was situated near Cincinnati, the Ohio and defiled into the depot to the car assigned, they gave his life in the war effort.) Little Miami Rivers, and the Little Miami struck up the “Marseillaise,” singing it in Anyone who missed last month’s article Railroad. The rivers and railroad provided French, which was caught up by the crowd, about northeast Ohio’s initial response to ready transportation from various parts of Ohio until the depot reechoed with one grand, wild President Abraham Lincoln’s call to arms can and nearby states. Having troops at Camp strain of music. still read it online at www.oldbrooklyn.com. It Dennison also provided Cincinnati, an impor- And now came the time to start; there began with a brief mention of the tant manufacturing city, with protection from were hasty leave-takings, and the trickling tear Confederates’ shelling of Fort Sumter on April the Confederates. and suppressed sob from all classes of the peo- 13th, 1861 and ended with the Seventh Ohio Colonel William Rosecrans had been ple, as they said “Good-bye,” showed what a Voluntary Infantry’s (OVI) mustering in at assigned the task of laying out Camp deep hold the members of the gallant Seventh Cleveland’s newly formed Camp Taylor on Dennison. Ultimately the barracks, located to had upon the hearts of the people. The train April 30th. the south of the Little Miami Railroad, provid- moved slowly out of the depot, and shouts of Camp Taylor, though, was only a very ed housing for more than fifty thousand Civil “God bless you, boys,” were heard from all temporary gathering place, as on May 2nd, War soldiers who passed through the camp. sides. Slowly and sadly the vast crowd returned most of the troops there were ordered to move In 1862, military officials would establish to their desolate homes, and quiet reigned once to Camp Dennison in Cincinnati as soon as a hospital at Camp Dennison, too, but when the more this beautiful Sunday morning in this city. possible. On May 3rd, the ten companies (837 Seventh OVI arrived there on May 6th, heavy The number of troops now remaining in men) of the Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry rain had been falling and the mud was two to camp is about 3,000… were the first troops to be transferred from six inches deep. Their work was cut out for Although the majority of the men in the them – fixing up the camp. Their newly elect- Seventh OVI were in the departing-for- Company Muster Roll at Camp Taylor ed colonel, Erastus B. Tyler, formerly head of Columbus group described above, First Lincoln at Cleveland 2015 the local militia group Tyler’s Raiders from port the majority of them to Camp Jackson in Lieutenant Orrin J. Crane and one hundred Ravenna, had his work cut out for him, too. Now until May 30th Columbus. members of the regiment had actually left for The soldiers at Camp Dennison usually Cleveland Public Library (Although not mentioned in the New York the Cincinnati area very early the previous remained there for just long enough to receive Times, on the same day they departed for morning, to build barracks at Camp Dennison 325 Superior Ave. some military training before they were sent Columbus/Cincinnati, the Seventh OVI’s for the rest of them. It makes sense that 1st Lt. off to war. I’ll pick up with that segment of Thursday, March 19th Lieutenant Colonel William R. Creighton mar- Crane would have been assigned that task, this saga next month. 4:30 p.m. ried Eleanor Louise Quirk.) Case Western Reserve University Yesterday, (Sunday,) the Seventh "When Hollywood Meets History: Regiment, composed of picked troops, Spielberg's Lincoln" marched out of camp and took the cars for RSVP to Emily Sparks 216-368-2625 or Columbus, en route for Camp Dennison. This BROOKLYN HEIGHTS [email protected] is one of the “crack” regiments of Ohio, and CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUMS received high encomiums from Maj.-Gen. Saturday, March 28th McClelland when he visited Camp Taylor a 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. few days since. (The terms ‘picked troops’and 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH (216) 351-1476 Cleveland Public Library ‘crack regiment’ refer to an elite group of spe- Civil War Living History will include stations cially selected soldiers. ‘Encomiums’ are trib- about soldier's life & women's roles; scav- utes or formal expressions of praise.) enger hunt. Held in conjunction with 29th The departure of the Seventh was an era Pre-Planning discounts are now OVI, Company G, Living History Association in the history of Cleveland; they had won gold- available in our newest & the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. en opinions from all our citizens, who turned out en masse to bid them God speed. At 8 Mausoleum, the Sanctuary of Any questions should be directed to: o’clock A.M. the sweet strains of Leland’s Angels South. Ohio Commandery of MOLLUS. 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Men's Lenten Retreat Day - Sat., Mar. 7th, St. James Lutheran Church - hot lunch for $3. Mr. Thomas Strong speak- CHURCH N OTES 8:30 am - 2 pm; lower chapel. 4771 Broadview Rd. 216-351-6499 ing about "Your Aging Eyes." Call to RSVP. Sundays in March- Sunday School, 9 am, Anyone 50 years or older invited. Brooklyn Presbyterian Church Adult Catholic Education - "Catholicism: downstairs Stohs Hall. Children 3 years 4308 Pearl Rd. 216-741-8331 The New Evangelization", Sun., Mar. 8th & Widows & Widowers - Mon., Mar. 22nd, noon; Resale Shop - open to the public on 3rd Sat. 15th, 9:30 am; parish office. through 8th grade invited to learn more about Jesus. Begin with breakfast & then go to class- luncheon, weather permitting. Fellowship, of month, 10 am - 2 pm. Used clothing all encouragement & a topic. Menu includes ages & sizes, household items & limited furni- Mary Queen of Peace Seniors - Wed., Mar. es. Call to enroll or for more info. includes heavenly chicken, salads & desserts. ture. Affordable lunch & small food pantry for 11th, lunch at noon with meeting & social to emergency provisions. To donate items, con- follow; lower chapel. Fifty Plus Group - Wed., Feb. 4th & 18th; Cost: $3. RSVP by contacting church office. tact Rev. Sheryl Swan. noon; upstairs Gathering Room. Mar. 4th, Men's Prayer Group - Sat., Mar. 14th & 28th, 11:30 am - lunch served, see a travelogue about St. Mary Collinwood Church Music Program for families & adults; guest 8:30 am; Parish Center. Rome. Cleveland EMS rep will give free blood 15519 Holmes Ave., Cleveland musicians & choirs throughout the year. Get Free Community Meal - Sun., Mar. 15th, 1 pressure checks, glucose & cholesterol read- Mass Mob XI, Sunday, Mar. 22nd, 10 more info online at www.brooklynpc.org. pm; Parish Center cafeteria. ings followed by games. Mar. 18th, 11:30 am am. Brooklyn Heights United Church of Christ World Apostolate of Fatima Holy Hour - 2005 West Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280 Sun., Mar. 15th, 2 pm; lower church. Room for rent - for small events - Call to schedule. Mobile Food Pantry (free produce offered by SENIOR NOTES Cleveland Food Bank), Sat., Mar. 21st, 9 am - Senior Citizen Resources (SCR) Brooklyn or Brooklyn Centre may qualify for The House of Glory 11 am; upper garages. 2337 Broadview Rd. 216-661-2080 Deaconess-Krafft 3100 Devonshire Ave. monthly delivery of free groceries from All Youth Bible Study - every 1st & 3rd Fri., 5 - Western Reserve Chorale Concert - Sun., (Must be 60 and over ) 216-749-5367 Faiths Pantry. Call 216-496-4329 for info. 6:30 pm; free. Everyone age 13 - 23 welcome. Mar. 22nd, 4 pm; upper church. Mondays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Visit www.thehouseofglory.net for more info. Bowling- 10 am;. Wii -11 am; Canasta - 12:30 Volunteer Drivers & Runners needed for Parish Mission presented by Father Gerard am. Meals on Wheels Mary Queen of Peace Church Gonda, OSB - Mon., Mar. 23rd; Tues., Mar. Senior Citizen Resources. We deliver Mon. - 24th; Wed., Mar. 25th, 7 pm; upper church. Tuesdays: Crafts - 9:30 am, Crochet Group - 4423 Pearl Rd. 216-749-2323 Fri. to Old Brooklyn residents. Call Rosemary Preceded by simple soup supper, 6 pm; lower 9:30 am, Chair Bowling - 10:30 am, Arm at 216-749-5367 with any questions. Cash Bonanza Breakfast - Buy cash bonanza church Chair Exercises - 10:30 am; Pinochle - 12:15 ticket & get free breakfast, Sun., Mar. 1st, 9:30 pm, Line Dancing- 1 pm. am - 12:30 pm; Parish Center cafeteria. Easter Bunny Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt Single Seniors Meetings Tickets: $5. - Sat., Mar. 28th, 9 am; Parish Center cafeteria. Wednesdays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Trivia - 10 Zabors Community Center, 5666 Pearl Rd.; 7 am; Chair Volleyball - 10:15 am., Fruit pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. every month. Southwest Lenten Communal Penance Service - Sun., Acies of the Legion of Mary - Sat., Mar. 28th, Bingo - 10:30 am, Canasta - 12:30 pm. widowed, divorced or separated christian Mar.1st, 2 pm; upper church. 12:30 pm; upper church. group. Come enjoy making new friends. Call Thursdays: Crafts - 9:30 am, Chair 440-888-3316 for more info. Seasons of Hope Bereavement Group - Six Palm Sunday Masses - Sat., Mar. 28th, 4:30 Volleyball - 10 am, Horse Racing - 10:30 am. week session of healing for the grieving, Tues., pm, & Sun., Mar. 29th, 8:30 & 11 am; upper Fridays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Current Senior Living Guide Mar. 3rd, 6:30 pm; parish office. church. Events - 10 am, Corn Hole - 10:30 am, Wii - Provides professionals & consumers with 11 am; Pinochle - 12:30 pm. A Night of Confessions: Diocesan Celebration School Stations of the Cross - Wed., Apr. 1st, comprehensive & current information about 2:15 & 6:30 pm; upper church. of Sacrament of Penance, Wed., Mar. 4th, 5 - Free Groceries & Delivery for Low Income long term care resources & facilities. 8 pm; upper church. Distributed quarterly. To get a free copy, Holy Thursday Mass - Thurs., Apr. 2nd, 7 Seniors - Low income seniors over 60 & indi- come to OBCDC office at 2339 School Stations of the Cross - Wed., Mar. 4th, pm; upper church. For the fifth year, Bishop viduals with mobility challenges living in Old Broadview Rd. 11th, 18th & 25th & Apr. 1st, 2:15 pm; upper Roger Gries, OSB, will be the celebrant. church. Good Friday of the Lord's Passion - Fri., LITE and EZ exercise classes Avilas Holy Hour -Thurs., Mar. 5th, 8:30 am; Apr. 3rd, 3 pm; upper church. Metro Health Senior Prime sponsors LITE and EZ exercise classes for people 55 years of lower chapel. Blessing of Food - Sat., Apr. 4th, 11 am & age and older. They are one-hour, strengthening and balance classes, 75% sitting and 25% stand- Stations of the Cross - Fri., Mar. 6th, 13th, noon; upper church. ing. (The entire program can be done sitting.) Class size averages 15 to 20 folks who meet at Estabrook Rec. Center on Mon., Wed. and 20th, 27th, Apr. 3th, 7 pm; upper church. Easter Vigil & Mass - Sat., Apr. 4th, 8:30 pm; Fri. mornings, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. There is a $2 fee per class or $20 pass for 15 classes. First Friday Latin Low Mass & Eucharistic upper church. It is a very supportive and non-competitive group. Each participant is encouraged to work Adoration - Fri., Mar. 6th, 8 pm; upper at his/her own pace A doctors release form can be picked up at MetroHealth Wellness Center or Easter Sunday Masses - Sun., Apr. 5th, 6:45, church. by stopping by the class at Estabrook. Observe a class at the same time. 8:30 & 11 am; upper church. 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BYZANTINE CATHOLIC Mon. Mon, Discipleship classes, Tues., NON-DENOMINATIONAL Prayer/Oración, Thur./Jueves - Bible Study PRESBYTERIAN St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church /Estudio Bíblico. Sun./Domingo;10:30 am; Sun. Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research School/Escuela Dominical, 12 noon 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. Deacon: Joseph Hnat, 216-233-4118. 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. Preaching/Mensaje. Find us on Android & iTunes Phone: 216-741-8331 - Rev. Sheryl Swan Pastor: Fr. Marek Visnovsky Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net Sun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 9:45 am. Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sun.: 11 am. - 1 pm., Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. All invited & encouraged to attend! Parking at Busch Funeral Home Sunday, 10 am; Holy days, 9 am. LUTHERAN Crystal Chalet Phone: 216-749-4504 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 Dr. Martin Luther Ev. Lutheran Church 4470 Ridge Rd. Phone: 216-749-5585 POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC Brooklyn Seventh-day Adventist Church CHARISMATIC Pastor David W. Bennett. Sunday worship, 4651 State Rd, Phone: 216-398-3844 Traditional service 9 am. Informal service St. Mary’s Church Good News Ministries Church Pastor: Laszlo Hangyas. Sat. Worship: 11:30 10:30 am. Sunday school, 10:30 am. 5375 Broadview Rd at Wexford, Parma 3705 West 36th. (W. 36th & Mapledale Ave.) am., Sabbath school, 10 am. Radio, Wed. 8:30 www.LutheransOnline.com/DMLChurch. Pastor: Rev. Jason Soltysiak Phone:216-398-4913 Pastor: Ernie Green. Phone: 216-661-9246 Sunday Masses: 9 am. - 9 pm. 1220 AM. brooklynohiosda.org Sunday Worship, 11 am. Immanuel Lutheran Church English, 11 am. Polish/English Holydays: 10 am. TV - Tues., 6:30 pm. Ch.21 & 9 pm Ch.197. Sunday School: 10 am. www.stmaryspncc.com SWEDENBORGIAN Fri. 6:30 pm, Ch 21 Time Warner Channel. Scranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511 Pastor: Rev. Horst Hoyer Swedenborg Chapel German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am. EVANGELICAL ROMAN CATHOLIC 4815 Broadview Rd, Phone: 216-351-8093 Pastor: Rev. Nadine Cotton Grace Church Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church Mary Queen of Peace Sun. Worship: 11am., adult class Sun., 10 am. 2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St.; 216-661-8210 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 Weddings & Baptisms - 216-351-8093 Pastor: Charlie Collier Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II Pastor: Father Douglas Brown A place to find love and acceptance. Sunday: Prayer 9 am. Sun. Worship 10 am. Sunday Worship 10:20 am Sat. 5:15 pm. Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8:30 & 11 am. & Daily Lunch & Activities for Kids & Adults, Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Coffee, 8:30 am. Children’s Liturgy Sun.11am. Weekday Masses: 11:30 - 1:30 (Mon. - Fri.) June - Aug. Mon- Sat 8 am. mass. www.maryqop.org UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Wed. Family Night, dinner & classes resume St. James Lutheran Church St. Barbara Church Sept. Website:graceoldbrooklyn.org 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. 1505 Denison Ave. Phone: 216-661-1191 Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman. Sun. Worship: 8 & Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Morris Pastor: Fr. Joseph Hilinski. - Masses: Sat., Vigil Gateway Church Old Brooklyn 10:30 am / Sat. Serv: 5 pm. Sun. School & 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Rhodes High School, 5100 Biddulph Ave. 4:30 pm. Sun., 9 am English, 11 am. Polish. Bible Class: 9:15 am. stjamescleve.com Nursery with adult supervision Pastor: Tony Loseto Confessions: Sat., 3:45 - 4:15 pm. Weekday Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am. Phone: 216-302-4409 Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am. St. Mark Lutheran Church Preschool: 3 yr. olds, Tues. & Thurs., 4 yr Sun. mornings 10:30 am. www.tinyurl.com/st-barbaracleveland olds, Mon. Wed., & Fri. Community group meetings throughout the 4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545 week. www.gatewaychurcholdbrooklyn.com Pastor: Stephen Shrum. Sun. Worship: St. Leo The Great Traditional 10 am. & Contemporary 11:30 am. 4940 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-1006 Brooklyn Trinity U.C.C. Gospel Christians Church & Wed., 6 pm. Sun School & Adult Bible Pastor: Fr. James P. Schmitz 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 4780 W. 11th St.; 216 459-2855 Study, 8:45 am. Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 & 10 am. & 12 noon, Pastor: Sue Tamilio Pastor: Will Rothenbusch Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sun. 10 am. Sunday School & Worship: 10:30 am. Sunday School: 10 am. Unity Lutheran Church Mon - Thurs 7:30 am, Fri. 8:30 am, confessions Worship Service Sundays 11 am. UNITED METHODIST 4542 Pearl Rd. 216-741-2085. 2:45 - 3:30 pm. Sat. www.leothegreat.org Rev. Peeter Pirn Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church HISPANIC PENTECOSTAL St. Thomas More Church Sunday Worship: 9:30 am. & 7 pm. 4170 N. Amber Dr. Phone: 216-749-0414 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 Iglesia Filadelfia de Cleveland Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: 11 am. Pastor: Rev. William G. Bouhall. Masses: Pastor: Dr. Ivy Smith 3510 Broadview Rd. Rev. Luis R Vizcarrondo unity-lutheran.org twitter.com/@unitycleveland Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8 am. , 10 am. & 12 noon. Sunday Worship 10 am. Phone: 440-941-1658 Website: www.ipmfohio.com Celebrating 100 years of worship in 2014. Free hunger meals 2nd Thurs., 6 pm. All services 7:30 pm. & are bilingual, except Confessions: Sat. 3 - 4 pm. Weekday Masses: Mon. thru Fri; 7 & 8:15 am. & last two Sun., 5 pm. MARCH 2015 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11 SERVICE DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING HANDYMAN FOR RENT WANTED CAMPBELL HEATING & AIR COND. CO. A to Z HOME RENOVATION - John ONE, TWO & THREE BDRM. APT. ELECTRICAL TOY TRAINS & ACCES- Repairs & installation. Furnaces & AC units. Makrai, Craftsman. Call 216-536-7788. FOR RENT - from $300 - $600 mn. No SORIES WANTED - Any make or age. Cash Hot water tanks, humidifiers, air cleaners & pets. Call John 216-905-6328. paid for trains, accessories or parts. Lionel, chimney liners. Licensed, bonded, insured; AFFORDABLE HANDY HANDS - No job American Flyer, Ives, Marx, LGB, "Also buy- senior discounts. 216-252-8292. to small. Residential/Commercial. Repair & ing Boy Scout Items"; call 216-375-4426. new construction. Siding, carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, carpet, concrete, win- APPLIANCE REPAIR dows/doors & more. Call 216-389-7588. WANTED - HOUSES METRO APPLIANCE REPAIR. Low service CASH FOR HOUSES,, Any condition, any charge, senior & military discounts;. Washers, HOME IMPROVEMENT location. Call 216-533-3181. dryers, ranges, refrigerators & dishwashers etc. Mike’s Home Preservation, LLC - General All work guaranteed. Call 216-741-4334. repairs to remodels. Kitchen, bath, basement. Senior discounts. Call Mike 216-800-1813. City of Cleveland, Division of Police, Citizen On-line Reporting System CAREER ASSISTANCE www.mkshp.com New Year…New Career? MC Careers offers File your own police report on-line for the following types of incidents/crimes -- lost prop- certified career coaching help with resumes, LANDSCAPING erty; damage to property; criminal damaging; petty theft/theft from a motor vehicle; supple- cover letters, interviewing skills & more. HALDI’S LANDSCAPING - Experienced mental reports. These types of reports may be made only if there is no suspect, suspect vehi- Email: [email protected] dependable, reasonable, quality lawn mainte- cle, or serial number information. Make an on-line report at www.city.cleveland.oh.us/police nance - Going on 30 yrs of servicing the Old & click on the crime reporting link. You must be 18 years old & have an e-mail address. Brooklyn neighborhood. Call 216-749-1623. DEMOLITION/HAULING HAULING - ALL TYPES. Garage demolition. HEDGEMAN TRIMMING SERVICES. For Call Richard’s, 216-661-7608. all your trimming needs. We provide the follow- School registration information ing services. Free estimates, hedge trimming, weeding, mulching, light landscaping, low cost. Mary Queen of Peace School St. Leo the Great School Registration For spring clean-up call Joe at 216-906-1963. ELECTRICIAN Preschool - grade 8. Cleveland Scholarship & St. Leo the Great School, 4900 Broadview Rd, ELECTRICIAN FOR HIRE – Trouble-shooter. Tutoring vouchers accepted for K - 8. grades K - 8. Children must be 5 years of age Install outlets, fixtures, fans, switches & panels. PAINTING Applications in school office. Student Shadow on or before Sept. 30th to be eligible for all-day Reasonable, licensed. Call Dale, 216-883-8934. MAKKOS PAINTING & DECORATING. days welcome! County vouchers OK for kindergarten. $50 non-refundable registration Interior and Exterior painting - ceiling and dry- Preschool. Stop by for a tour or call 216-741- fee required along with birth & baptismal cer- NORTH STAR ELECTRIC - First in Residential wall repairs - staining - ceiling texturing - faux 3685 Mon. - Fri., 7:30 - 3:30. Visit mqp- tificate. Pick up registration forms from school - upgrades - New circuits. Violations corrected. finishes - quality work guaranteed- free esti- or rectory office. For new students grades 1-8, Panel - Sub panels. EL12170. Licensed, bonded, school.com or school’s Facebook page for mates, insured. Call Jeff Makkos, 440-625-0718. insured. Free estimates. Call Bill Stanton at 216- more info. copy of most recent report card also required. 398-5306 or 216-392-4276. PLUMBING Ready, Set, Grow Preschool St. Mary Byzantine School Registration A1 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING. All plumb- Located in Brooklyn Heights United Church of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Elementary EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE ing problems. Water heaters, gas lines, sewers Christ, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Ages 3 - 5. School, 4600 State Rd., accepting applications JOE OLDJA and drains. 216-688-1288. Learning & social skills for kindergarten readi- for preschool - grade 8. Before/after school REPAIRS & REBUILDS - chimney, steps, ness. Certified teachers. Registration fee, $40. services available; also daycare when school’s roofs, gutters, siding, garage roofs, concrete SOUTH HILLS HARDWARE. Complete Class times, 9 - 11:150 am. Call 216-447-9145 not in session, (inc. summer). FREE tuition repairs. All work guaranteed. Free estimates. plumbing services. Hot water tanks installed. for more info. possible for every family through Cleveland Call 440-243-2134. No Sunday calls. rains cleaned. 216-749-2121. Scholarship & Tutoring Program. School pro- St. Leo Preschool & Open House Registration gram includes technology instruction in new GUTTERS GUTTERS TREE SERVICE 2014-2015 School Year computer lab, enhanced learning through use MONDE HOME IMPROVEMENT TREE SERVICE. Cut down trees, stump Preschool, 4940 Broadview Rd. 2nd flr of the of interactive Smart Boards, instrumental Seamless gutters/gutter toppers. Call John, removal. Free estimates. Call Richard’s, 216- St. Leo Parish Community Center. Open house music & art instruction, CYO athletic options, 216-906-1448. 661-7608. & open enrollment, Aug. 10th; 11 am - 1 pm. & much more. Call 216-749-7980 or visit Preschool is licensed by the Ohio Department www.smbyz.org for more info. of Education & is operated according to man- COMMUNITY MEETINGS dated rules & regulations. 3 & 4 yr old part- West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM) time am & pm classes as well as a full-day pro- Enrolling for Early Childhood Education. Brooklyn Centre Naturalists - no meeting: Historical Society of Old Brooklyn meeting, gram with an option for extended care. To be Early Head Start, Head Start & Universal Pre- this month. 7 pm, Fri., Mar. 6th, Pearl Road United eligible for enrollment, the child must be 3 yrs Kindergarten for children ages birth - age 5. Methodist Church, 4200 Pearl Rd. (Use rear old by Sept. 30th. Bring the child's birth cer- Offers home-based program to meet needs of Brooklyn-Cleveland Kiwanis - every Tues., 12 entrance off parking lot.) Speaker: Daniel tificate & $50 dollar registration fee. area families. Free services to eligible families; - 1:30 pm; Golden Corral, 8676 Brookpark Rd. Smith owner of Familyography. Call president Registration continues until all classes are also accepts county vouchers. comprehensive Constance Ewazen, 216-398-8969, for more filled. Call 216 661-533 for more info or to services to meet educational, health, dental, Brooklyn Genealogy Club meeting, Sun., info. Mar. 15th, Brooklyn Fire Station, 8400 schedule an appointment. nutritional, social, mental health & any special Memphis Ave. at Roadoan). No word yet Old Brooklyn Crime Watch meeting, No needs of children. Several program options & about speaker or topic. For information about meeting this month. Call Barb Spaan, 216- locations. Contact recruitment hotline, 216- the group contact Ann Wojtowicz, wojtow- 459-1000, for more info. 961-2997, for more info. [email protected]. Second District Police Community Cleveland Republican Organization meet- Relations meeting, Tues., Mar. 10th (& every ing, Tues., Mar. 10th (& every second Tues.); second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, 7 pm, Brooklyn Hts., UCC, 2005 W. Schaaf 3518 W. 25th St. Rd. Call 216-832-9195 for more info. Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting, LENTENLENTENLENTEN Laurel Garden Club - Tues., Mar. 10th; 7 every first Thurs., 7 pm, Gino’s, 1314 pm. Brooklyn Fire Station Community Rm., Denison Ave. 8400 Memphis Ave. Wear your finest hat, bring your favorite tea cup & get ready for our Ward 13 Democratic Club meeting, Tues., American Legion Post 469, 4910 Memphis St. Leo the Great Church, Lux Hall, 4900 annual "Welcome back tea party." Prizes Mar. 17th (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria Ave., Fridays, until Apr. 3rd. Dine in 5 - 8 Broadview Rd., Fridays, until Mar. 27th; 4:30 awarded for best hat & best tea cup. Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. Refreshments provided, all welcome. pm. Dinners - $8; includes 2 large pieces of - 7 pm. Four dinner selections: baked seasoned battered fish, fries, cole slaw, roll & butter. fish, fried fish, shrimp & pierogi, combo din- Call 216-741-1880 for take-out orders. ner. Dinners include main entrée, choice of NorthNorth StarStar fries or baked potato, cole slaw, roll & butter. Class 1 Pavers & Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Also fish sandwich platters, kids meals, a la ElectricElectric Church, 4470 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn. Fridays, carte items including macaroni & cheese, Remodelers untill Mar. 20th; 4:30 - 7 pm. Walleye, cod, pizza, cabbage & noodles & dessert. Dine-in or First in Residential shrimp, pierogi, cabbage & noodle dinners, $5 - take-out. Call 216-661-1006 for more info. $10; sides, $1.25 - $5. Take-out available. Call “NOBODY BEATS  Panels 216-749-5585 for more info. St. Mary Byzantine Church, Crystal Chalet OUR PRICES” Banquet Hall, 3600 Biddulph Ave. Fridays,  Upgrades Maennerchor, 4515 State Rd., Fridays, 5:30 - until Mar. 20th; 4 - 7 pm. Fried & baked fish,  Sub Panels 8:30 pm. Fish, shrimp, scallops, schnitzel, pierogies, fried shrimp, cabbage & noodles & KITCHEN & BATHS bratwurst, pierogis, potato pancakes, German more. Senior meals, $6; meatless spaghetti din- Residential Driveways  New Circuits potato salad. All dinners include bread & butter ner, $7; fried fish dinner, $8; fried shrimp din- & choice of potato salad or french fries & apple ner, $9. Eat in or take out. Raffle. Call 216-  Security Lighting sauce, coleslaw or salad. Specials every Fri.; 749-7980 or 216-749-4504 for more info. Asphalt, Concrete & Masonry Code Violations Corrected prime rib on 1st & 3rd Fri. Call 216-741-7728 for more info. St. Rocco Church, Parish Hall, 3205 Fulton Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Windows Rd, Fridays, until Mar. 27th; 5 pm - 8 pm. Porch Repair 216-398-5306 home # Mary Queen of Peace Church, 4427 Pearl Meals include baked cod, fried flounder, fried Rd., Parish Center cafeteria. Fridays., until shrimp or pierogie dinner. Sides coleslaw, fries 216-392-4276 cell # Mar. 27th; 4:30 - 7 pm. Breaded baked fish, or pierogies, & dessert. Children's meals 216-397-6349 non-breaded fish, homemade pierogi, battered include one fried fish or mac n' cheese, a side #EL 12170 shrimp with choice of two sides. Dinners - $8, of fries or pierogies & dessert. Take out & a la Great financing adults; $6, children & seniors. Eat-in or take- carte available. Call 216-961-8331 for pricing Free Estimates Free Inspection out. & more info. PAGE 12 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MARCH 2015 Another Oberlin College intern at OBCDC

by Daniella Mostow Last year, I studied positive psychology in Copenhagen, Denmark. While there, I I am very excited to be interning with also took a History of Copenhagen class the Old Brooklyn Community Development where I learned about how the city was built, Corporation (OBCDC) for the next couple and how different street sizes, types of build- of months. As an Akron native, I have grown ings, and green spaces transformed the cul- up going to the Cleveland Zoo, and now I ture of the city. This course made me want to get to learn more about the whole communi- find out more about this interesting field. ty. I have already learned so much, and I Last fall, I contacted Rosemary Mudry, know that I will learn a lot more in the com- another Oberlin alum, who works at the ing months. OBCDC. She invited me to intern under her so that I could learn more about the field. So far I have gone with her to see energy audits, open commercial space, and to various meetings about future projects that OBCDC will be pursuing. I have really enjoyed see- ing the ways that OBCDC works with com- munity partners to support growth in the area. In these next few months, I will be working on creating a list of all commercial spaces that have kitchens in Old Brooklyn Photo by Linda E. Huth © Linda E. Huth 2015; used with permission. and expand that list to also include other Snow can be so beautiful when one isn’t shoveling it or trudging through it! This view of commercial spaces in town. OBCDC will Hillcrest Ave. looking west from the Brooklyn Heights Cemetery end of the street towards then be able to use that list to help future State Rd. was taken February 1st. entrepreneurs find a space that is right for them in Old Brooklyn. I am looking forward to this project and all of the other work I can Speaking of Old Brooklyn…, II interviews do to support the organization. coming soon I am only interning at OBCDC two Daniella Mostow days a week. The other three days I work in by Lorene Olsen Bowles, Secretary If you or someone you know would like to the Dialogue Center at Oberlin College Historical Society of Old Brooklyn be considered for an interview, call Lorene I graduated from Oberlin College in where I help organize and do intake for Olsen Bowles, 216-749-7416, or Constance The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn Ewazen, 216-398-8969, for further details. January with a bachelor’s degree in Law and mediations and facilitations on campus. I (HSOB) will soon begin recording oral histo- Society. This means that I studied a combi- also spend some time in Oberlin’s pottery The original Speaking of Old Brooklyn ... ries for a sequel to Speaking of Old Brooklyn is completely sold out. Because HSOB has nation of sociology, politics, psychology and studio and teaching Laughter Yoga at ... , published in December, 2011. They hope been receiving requests for it, arrangements religion to see how people are constrained Oberlin’s Public Library. to publish Volume II in November or early have been made for a second printing of 25 by/can be helped by community structures I look forward to making the most out December so that it will be available for copies. These will be available on a first- like laws. As I progressed in my education, I of my time in Old Brooklyn. I want to Christmas gift-giving. come, first-served basis. Call Constance realized that I was fascinated by the way that explore and learn as much about the area and The HSOB plans to interview people age Ewazen to place an order for one or more of any structure, like the format of cities, also OBCDC as possible. So far, I have been 78 or older who are or were long-time resi- them. changes the way people interact with each inspired by all of the work OBCDC has dents of Old Brooklyn—attending the local Another option for anyone who wants to other. done, and I cannot wait to learn more. schools and/or churches, shopping in the read the original Speaking of Old Brooklyn ... stores, participating in community activities, is to look at the copy which was given to the etc. They’ll also be interviewing current or South Brooklyn branch of the Cleveland Public former business owners whose Old Brooklyn Library (at the intersection of State Rd. and businesses have been (or were formerly) here Pearl Rd.) for twenty years or longer. The business own- ers do not have to be 78 or older. Larry's Tavern Sunday, March 8th 4716 State Rd.

Kitchen opens 1:00 pm. on Friday Breakfast served Saturday and Sunday The Old Brooklyn Families Group is a group for families who 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Every Friday live in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland who want Come in and try our $1 Off to improve the neighborhood and connect with other families. clams Fish Dinner & We meet monthly at various locations in the Old Brooklyn 216-741-9625 mussels Coupon expires 4-3-15 neighborhood to discuss and plan events and activities.

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