June 2014 Volume 36 Number 4 www.oldbrooklynconnected.com Reopened Treadway Creek Trail tops list of recent recreation rehabs

by Dave Goldense continuous between Cuyahoga Valley [email protected] National Park and Lake Erie. Old Brooklyn’s quality selection of The Treadway Trail reopening is not the recreation and green space received another only piece of good news for recreation in our boost on Friday, May 23rd, when the area. Additional improvements are being Treadway Creek Trail at Harmody Park made to Estabrook Recreation Center and (1700 Mayview Ave.) officially reopened. the baseball fields at Loew Park. Ward 12 Council member Tony Brancatelli This past autumn, winter and spring hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony; Ward saw Estabrook receive a new parking lot, 13 Council member Kevin Kelley and Old roof and boiler system; improvements are Brooklyn Community Development well underway on the swimming pool, Corporation executive director Jeffrey which needed a new heater. Verespej had scissors on the ribbon, too . Just in time for summer, baseball games The trail had been closed to repair a fissure at Loew Park this year will enjoy a new and on the path which was caused by erosion. improved field. The drainage was corrected, The Treadway Creek Trail is a neigh- wood on the bleachers was replaced, new borhood connector path, part of the Ohio & fencing was added, and the ball fields were Erie Canalway which provides direct access regraded. Also, there will be a new rubber for Old Brooklyn residents to the Towpath composite surface on Loew Park’s play- Trail. The Trail is now almost completely ground. Cyclists should be equally Ward 12 Councilman Tony Brancatelli, along with Ward 13 Councilman Kevin Kelley and excited Old Brooklyn Community Development Corportation’s executive director Jeffrey about rid- Verespej and neighborhood kids, hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Harmody Park. ing in the So whether it is taking an excursion neighbor- Capital Improvements Plan, with Denison down the Treadway Creek Trail to the hood. Ave. receiving bike lanes as part of its resur- Towpath, watching your child’s tee ball Bike facing this summer and Pearl Rd. slated to game at Loew Park, or enjoying a leisurely lanes are a receive bike lanes in the near future as well. picnic and stroll through Brookside major part Other all purpose trails in place include over Reservation, there are recreational opportu- of the two miles of paved paths at Brookside nities awaiting every Old Brooklyn resident Photos by Sheila Quealy-Walter City’s Reservation. The first cyclist to head down the reopened Treadway Creek Trail was also the this summer. first cyclist to head down it when it originally opened. Old Brooklyn finally celebrating bicentennial -V Lynette Filips In case anyone was wondering, the pub- So more history-related displays and/or [email protected] lishing of the Arcadia book of vintage Old activities could follow, including the release Brooklyn photos from past decades has been of the book. I changed the headline from ‘looking to’ delayed. Although it didn’t get printed in In re-reading what I’ve already written the bicentennial to ‘celebrating’ the bicen- time for the Pop UP Pearl event on Saturday, about the original Brooklyn Township, it tennial in my Brooklyn Township history May 17th (as we had reported that it would occurred to me that the names of the earliest article this month. No longer are we looking be), the majority of the summer -- and half settlers in the vicinity of the Big Creek to the bicentennial; we are right in the mid- the bicentennial year -- are still ahead of us. Valley -- Foote, Fish, Hinckley, Brainerd, dle of it. Gates, Busch, Schaaf -- are repeatedly men- tioned, but so many other names just slip by. An easy way to come up with the names of others is to walk through our oldest ceme- teries and look at the names on the head- stones, and/or read the street name signs,

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Executive Director; Community Spotlight; Black Drum Barbeque 2 News & Events 3 BF Garden; City Burning 4 The Town Crier; Community The 2014-15 Business Directory and Meetings; Carol Lade Obit 5 Service Guide will begin being distributed Commercial News 6 this month to Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre households and businesses and to Tool Box; Comm. Ordinances 7 drop-offs in the City of Brooklyn. Senior Day; W.C. Reed 8 For more information about where to obtain the 2014-15 Business Directory and Family Fun; Theatre Notes 9 Service Guide in your area or for addition- Church & Senior Notes 10 al copies, contact Sandy at 216-459-1000 or Service Directory & Classified 11 visit the OBCDC office, 2339 Broadview Rd., during regular business hours (8:30 Fireworks; Historical Society 12 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Monday through Friday. PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS JUNE 2014

were run by volunteers. So Northcoast From the desk of the Promotions was born on April 15, 2004. Lisa started with six shows a year, and this year she executive director is managing 54 shows! She developed a for- mula for all of her events, big and small, and by Jeffrey T. Verespej providers and fami- manages vendors in an organized and consis- [email protected] lies will continue to tent manner. allow Old Brooklyn Lisa Nemeth Cleveland neighborhoods face a new nor- to compete both by Jayme Lucas-Bukszar mal, and one that needs to be served by an within Northeast [email protected] evolved community development model. This Ohio and beyond. new normal relates to the economic changes in Fortunately, the 21st Century; the former geo-community If you have been to Pop UP Pearl, Wings Old Brooklyn is structure of “City-State-Country” no longer & Things Cookoff, Third Fridays at W. 78th well-positioned to represents how economies grow, populations Street Studios, the Warehouse District Festival, meet those complex migrate or communities compete. and/or local craft shows you have witnessed challenges due to historical neighborhood The new way we think and move is via Lisa Nemeth at work. Through her company, assets and community leadership. However, “Neighborhood-Region-Globe” which means Northcoast Promotions, Inc. (celebrating its the work is not simple and requires innovation that Old Brooklyn, like every other neighbor- 10th anniversary this year), she manages ven- at a time when existing resources — both hood and community, must become competi- dors for all of these events and more. Lisa has financial and human capital — are stretched tive and complementary to both the Northeast also been a homeowner in Old Brooklyn for thin. Ohio economy and the global market. While the past 22 years. To meet these needs, we must build information and the flow of goods become Lisa moved to her Old Brooklyn home in strong and comprehensive partnerships with more international every day, communities are shared initiatives and visions. In addition, the 1992; her brother lived on W. 36th St. at the Photo by: Jayme Lucas-Bukszar also transforming into hyper-local, social and time and she fell in love with the neighborhood opportunities must be met with services that Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions economic hubs. during frequent visits with him. Before mov- place equal emphasis on business and residen- This juxtaposition requires both a look ing to Old Brooklyn Lisa owned a home in the tial development and marketing and communi- back and a look forward. The demand for W. 130th St. area. She married her husband Lisa was afraid to pay herself for the first ty engagement. Innovative examples, both walkable, mixed-use districts is in great Greg Nemeth in 1993 and they raised two chil- five years, but now pays herself and has three from within Old Brooklyn and beyond our demand; a recent conversation with a real dren at their Pensacola home. Their children staff on payroll. She notes, “The support com- neighborhood, prove that a balanced approach estate agent active in Old Brooklyn explained attended St. Mary Byzantine School and Lisa panies we work with, such as our payroll com- building off existing assets can lead to future that Walk Scores are required on all of his list- and Greg continue to be members there. Lisa pany, tech support, accounting firm and other investments and a safer, healthier and better- ings now. got her start organizing events by being consultants, are all female-owned businesses. I connected community. That sense of place desired by residents involved at craft shows and fundraisers for the didn’t intend for that to happen; it just worked Over the past two months of my being and visitors recalls a time of mom-and-pop church and school — Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, out that way. It’s wonderful to have Cleveland Executive Director, every conversation in shops before refrigerated shipping and global- etc. women supporting each other.” which I’ve engaged has revolved around these ized manufacturing were in our lexicon. The Before launching Northcoast Promotions, Lisa’s goal of having the shows be self same themes — vitality, partnerships and upcoming Pearl Rd. streetscape improvements Lisa worked at NASA as a Tool Crib sufficient not only to run themselves but also to engagement. Our residents, businesses and will bring increased opportunities for pedestri- Attendant, which is a gatekeeper to tools and pay company expenses has been achieved. institutions believe in the future of Old an and cycling activities which assist in creat- supplies. She was the first woman to run a She advertises in the Plain Dealer, Scene Brooklyn as an even stronger community than ing a vibrant, mixed-use, multi-modal environ- Tool Crib in the country. Lisa said, “I learned Magazine, Facebook and their website. She exists today. ment. so much from working at NASA that helped said she loves working with the City of It is only through partnerships that we can While the demand for goods, services and me be a successful business owner. The orga- Cleveland and Old Brooklyn Community leverage our strengths to create more demand food becomes more local, the flow of informa- nizational skills were especially critical to my Development Corporation (OBCDC) and feels for our storefronts and homes. The power of tion has never been more global. The existing success”. She helped support the Old Rocket very connected to the neighborhood through that desire combined with our strong assets of initiative to provide free wireless in Ward 13 Lab, Zero Gravity Chamber, New Rocket Lab our events. She added, “I’m excited about quality schools, world-class parks and attrac- has a tremendous impact for our community to and South 40 at NASA. She worked there being involved in Old Brooklyn’s tions, health care facilities and intergenera- connect for education, employment and enter- from 1988-1996, then left to raise their chil- Bicentennial; it’s important to be part of this tional businesses can help Old Brooklyn tainment. Layering that initiative with partner- dren. milestone.” become the global neighborhood it can and ships between neighborhood schools, service In 1997, Lisa started attending craft In addition to OBCDC’s events, (i.e., must become. shows as a vendor; she made tie dye t-shirts, Wings & Things Cookoff on June 26th; Pierogi handmade chocolates, and her ‘hit’ custom Fest on July 1st, and Burger Fest on August switch plate covers. Lisa then started helping 14th, be sure to check out Third Fridays at Black Drum Barbeque is Cleveland made West 78th Street Studios, the Warehouse to organize the craft shows and got involved in by Jayme Lucas-Bukszar the community. Joe grew up on Spokane and District Festival and Cleveland’s Octoberfest. an Old Brooklyn Community Development [email protected] purchased his family home; Rob grew up on Corporation-sponsored event called Music on More information about Northcoast Promotions can be found online at www.north- Muriel and currently lives on Burger Avenue. Main Street. Lifelong residents Joseph Dooley and Rob currently works for an architectural firm Lisa observed that the church and school coastpromo.com or on Facebook at www.face- Robert Curtis made quite the splash at Pop UP and Joe does H/VAC repairs for the Cleveland shows were very inconsistent because they book.com/northcoastpromo. Pearl with their new company “Black Drum Clinic. Barbeque”. They heated up their smoker at About Old Brooklyn, Joe said, “We are 8:00am and cooked over 150 pounds of meat; honored to be part of Old Brooklyn’s OLD BROOKLYN NEWS 2339 Broadview Rd. a combination of brisket and pulled pork. Bicentennial celebration. The community has Cleveland, Ohio 44109 Black Drum Barbeque was sold at by 6:00pm, given us such great feedback. I was walking The Old Brooklyn News selling over 260 sandwiches. Joe and Rob Phone: (216) 459-0135 down Spokane the other day and a neighbor will publish its want to give a special thanks to their better stopped her car, rolled down the window and Fax: (216) 459-1741 July, 2014 issue on halves Cassie Seiter and Amanda Curtis for yelled that our barbeque was the best she ever Friday, June 27th, 2014 website: www.oldbrooklyn.com their help at the event. And their most popu- had and drove off! How amazing”. Circulation 12,000 Published Monthly email: [email protected] lar seller, a sandwich with one half brisket and

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June 20th responsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any and all Rob said that fresh ingredients are the For Information call 216-459-0135 text published in contracted display, classified or other advertisements. one half pulled pork was the brainchild of a key to a good barbeque and noted, The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and Community volunteer, C.J. who works at the Memphis E-mail: [email protected] Press Association of Greater Cleveland. “Successful small business owners love what Avenue Dairy Queen. they do, are happy at work, and take pride in Joe and Rob have been certified “Kansas their products. We can’t wait to launch a Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation City Barbeque Society” judges since 2010, restaurant in Old Brooklyn”. Joe adds, “It and together they have judged in over 10 com- MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to feels like it’s getting ready to boom in Old improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods petitions across the country. Their dream is a Brooklyn. All of our friends have moved storefront in Old Brooklyn; with their ingredi- back and we see so much potential for Jeff Kipp, President John Jenkins, Vice President ents purchased locally. The buns served at growth”. Kathleen Jackson, Secretary Book Chrobak, Treasurer Pop UP Pearl were German hard rolls from Black Drum Barbeque specializes in Jeffrey T. Verespej, Executive Director Michael’s Bakery (4478 Broadview Rd), the chicken, turkey, pulled pork, brisket, and Cynthia Cejka, Office Manager cole slaw was handmade onsite with ingredi- shoulder clod (shoulder cut with the front Tom Collins, Commercial Manager ents from The Basketeria at the West Side quarter). They do dry rubs, a mustard sauce Jayme Lucas-Bukszar, Residential Marketing Manager Market. Joe said of Michael’s Bakery, “They with Bertman’s mustard, a whiskey sauce were so accommodating and wonderful to Sheila Quealy-Walter, Residential Code Manager with Cleveland Whiskey, and a smokey work with! They made the buns the day Memphis style sauce. They have smoked Barb Spaan, Outreach Manager before Pop UP Pearl so they were super fresh. over a ton and a half of meat in the past three Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBN Advertising & Sales Manager The buns were perfect”. years and look forward to smoking even more Dave Goldense, Americorps VISTA Black Drum Barbeque is planning to be in Old Brooklyn. They smoke with apple Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every fourth Tues. of at Wings & Things Cookoff on June 26, 2014 wood and charcoal and cook beef and pork on the month, 6 - 7:30 pm. OBCDC office (2339 Broadview Rd.,). Meetings open to the public but the and to sell sandwiches at the corner of average for 12-15 hours. They look forward board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000. Memphis and Pearl once a month. Check to more feedback and hope everyone will Old Brooklyn News their facebook page for updates. Joe and Rob check out their facebook page to see where also do community oriented events including they will be popping up. Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager; Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor cooking turkeys for Thanksgiving and Joe and Rob would like to give a special This month’s OBN writers - Greg Cznadel, Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips, Kim Repinski and Father’s Day at Mary Queen of Peace thanks to Old Brooklyn residents Mike Gali OBCDC staff Catholic Church. They are lifelong Old and Melanie Hudson Gali for creating their OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn- Brooklyn residents who want to give back to For more information regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000. logo and for their branding assistance. JUNE 2014 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 NEWS & EVENTS Meeting Every Tuesday Saturday, June 7th Thursday, June 12th asked to indicate their intention to do so at Cleveland-Old Brooklyn Chapter of IRN Cleveland Polka Assn. Dollar Days Picnic Antique Collectors Club Meeting playhousesquare.org/ray. Dina's Pizza, 5701 Memphis Ave; 11:30 am - St. Sava's Picnic Grove, 2300 W. Ridgewood Busch Community Meeting Room, 7501 Ridge 1:15 pm. (IRN) International Referral Dr. Gate opens 3 pm. Live polka music by the Rd., 7 pm. Dawn Reese,powerpoint presenta- Wednesday, June 25th Network, is a networking meeting open to all Honky Express; 4 - 8 pm. Donation: $1, tion on doll houses, from ancient times to pres- Free Recycling, Waste Reduction Seminars interested business owners. Get to know other members; $10, non-members (non-member ent day. Call Publicity Chairman Robert Solid Waste District, 4750 E 131 Str., Garfield local businesses & support each other in busi- price inc, 1-year Cleveland Polka Assn. mem- Murdoch, 440-845-7046, for more info. Hts. Sponsored by The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management District, free instruc- ness & in other community-wide programs & bership); 18 & under free. No b.y.o.b.; bar Saturday, June 14th events. Bring business cards. RSVP to Susan service & food available at reasonable prices, tional seminars to assist Cuyahoga County 24th Annual Bowling for Rhinos Fundraiser businesses, schools, & organizations with their Lange, 440-669-4875. inc. $1 specials! Call Sylvia or Paul, 216-228- Cloverleaf Bowling Lanes, 5619 Brecksville 1134, for large table reservations or more info. workplace recycling programs. Call 216-443- Rd, Independence; 6:30 pm - midnight. 3732 or visit www.cuyahogaswd.org Rising Harvest Farms Public welcome. Advanced registration - $20; or $40 at door. 2014 Market Basket Share Sign-Ups Registration required. Seating limited. Donations are tax deductible; include three 4103 Memphis Ave. Sign-up for 22 weeks of Saturday, June 7th games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, pop & Saturday, July 5th continuous local flavors starting May 31st. Safety Fair snacks. Also a silent auction, raffles, entertain- 4th Annual Parma Run/Walk for Pierogies Visit "Market Basket" section of www.rising- Lincoln West High School, 3202 W. 30th St; ment & trivia. One hundred percent of all Tri-C Western Campus, 11000 Pleasant Valley harvestfarms.org/marketplace/market-basket- 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Sponsored by Second donations go directly to rhino sanctuaries in Rd. 8:30 am. Sponsored by University Hospital shares for details. Brown free-range eggs for District Police Community Relations Kenya, Java & Sumatra. Registration forms Parma Medical Center. All pre- registered runners sale from Farm’s free-range hens. Fri. 3 - 6 pm Committee. Airport fire truck, smoke house, will receive a t-shirt, post race pierogies, drinks & & Sat. 10 am - 1 pm. available online at clevelandmetroparks. BAT mobile, DARE truck, Water Dept., Health com/zoo or Zoo's administration building. Call snacks. Pre-registration $20, Day of registration Dept., Crime Stoppers & much more. Free hot 216-661-6500 Ext. 4452 for more info. $25, ages 11 & under $10. registration check in 7 Now - September 16th dog lunch. - 8:15 am. For more info call Sean Brennan 440- Historical Guided Walking Tours 884-0489 or register at hermescleveland.com. Take a hike! 6 pm Tuesdays: Playhouse Monday, June 9th Saturday, June 14th Square -- meet at State Theatre Lobby, 1519 Monday Night at the Movies Strawberry Festival Saturday, September 20th Euclid Ave.; 6 pm Thursdays: Historic “Cultural Creatives” Brooklyn Trinity United Church of Christ, James Ford Rhodes Class of 79 Reunion Gateway Neighborhood -- meet at Arcade, River's Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr. ; 7 pm. Optional 8720 Memphis Ave; 5 - 7 pm. Serving hot For information contact Joe at 440-829-8360 or 401 Euclid Ave.; 10 am Saturdays: Historic discussion following. Free but free will offerings dogs, chips & strawberry shortcake. Tickets [email protected] Warehouse District -- meet at Constantino’s accepted. Register at www.riversedgecleve- can be purchased at door. Call 216-661-0227 Market, 1278 W. 9th St.; 10 am Sundays: land.com. for more info. Now Thru November Canal Basin Park -- meet at Settler’s Landing Have A Heart Spay/Neuter Program RTA Station, 1025 W. Superior Ave.; 6 pm Monday, June 9th & Tuesday, June 10th Thursday, June 19th Valley Save-A-Pet, in cooperation with more Cuyahoga County Public Library Wednesdays: Civic Center Tour -- meet at Old The Cleveland Orchestra Presents: than 25 veterinarians is offering low-cost Snow Branch - 2121 Snow Rd. Stone Church, 91 Public Square. Sponsored by From Our (Instrument) Family to Yours! spay/neuter services. Call 440-232-2287 - Sort Out Recycling - Mon., June 9th; 7 pm. Dollar Bank. Call 216-771-1994 or visit Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma Snow Mon., Wed., Thurs or Fri. between 11 am & 2 www.historicgateway.org. for more info. Solid Waste Management District will discuss Branch, 2121 Snow Rd; 7 pm. Bring the whole pm to obtain a form or for more info. Feral cat complexities of recycling process & dispel family to the Library for hands-on musical fun caretaker call Mon. only. Monday, June 2nd recycling myths. Learn where recyclables go with Cleveland Orchestra musicians, sing Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society & how recycling benefits environment. Independence Civic Center, Willow Rm, 6363 along to our National Anthem & march to the City of Cleveland, Division of Police, Selig Blvd. Celebration 6 - 9 pm. 35th Cleveland Plain Dealer E-Edition music of the "The Stars& Stripes Forever." Citizen On-line Reporting System Anniversary special presentation by Bill Workshop - Tues., June 10th; 2 pm. Learn Leave with a special Cleveland Orchestra File your own police report on-line for the fol- Rudman, “Jewish Songwriters & their how to use new Cleveland Plain Dealer e-edi- activity book for making music at home. lowing types of incidents/crimes -- lost proper- Immigrant Experience”. Begins with a potluck tion. For either program call 216-661-4240 or ty; damage to property; criminal damaging; dinner at 6 pm. Contact CVGS president Mary visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org for more info. Saturday, June 21st petty theft/theft from a motor vehicle; supple- Boehnlein, 440-736 7180, or visit www.cuya- 3rd Annual Community Yard Sale mental reports. These types of reports may be hogagenealogy.org, for more info. Monday, June 9th Brooklyn Acres Mutual Homes, maps avail- made only if there is no suspect, suspect vehi- John Righetti able at 6605 Ardmore Dr. (off W 66th - 3rd st cle, or serial number information. Make an on- Tuesday, June 3rd, 10th & 24th "Slovaks & Rusyns: Similarities & Differences" on right from Ridge) 9 am - 4 pm; no early line report at www.city.cleveland.oh.us/police Rape Aggression Defense Systems Training Garfield Heights Library, 5409 Turney Rd. birds. Approximately 40 - 50 homes are sell- & click on the crime reporting link. You must (R.A.D.) Program of realistic self-defense tac- 7:15 - 9 pm. Hosted by Cleveland-Bratislava ing merchandise. be 18 years old & have an e-mail address. tics & techniques for women high school age Sister Cities. John has been active in Carpatho- & above. Begins with awareness, prevention, Rusyn cultural affairs for over 36 years; stud- Saturday, June 21st risk. reduction & avoidance; progresses to basics of hands-on-defensive training. Led by ied history & language at University of Cleveland Central Catholic High School Reunion RIVERSIDE Cleveland Division of Police officers certified Pittsburgh and song, dance, costuming & cul- Cleveland Central Catholic High School, 6550 R.A.D. instructors. Lecture, discussion & self ture in Transcarpathian oblast of Ukraine. Baxter Ave.; 4 - 10 pm. 4 pm -- light buffet & defense technique for women of all abilities. opportunity to gather with current & former CEMETERY Tuesday, June 10th Estabrook Recreation Center, 4125 Fulton faculty (continues throughout evening). 5 pm “Where personal concern Laurel Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Rd., Tues., June 3rd, 10th, 24th. Class limited -- Mass at Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus. has become a tradition” to 30 participants. Must attend 3 classes to Community Room, 8400 Memphis Ave. Call Christopher Brewer, 216-441-4700, ext. complete program; fitness-type clothing rec- (behind Brooklyn Fire Station) 5 - 8 pm., rain 281, or visit [email protected]. A Cleveland Landmark ommended. Call 216-623-5080 to sign-up or or shine. Perennials & herbs. Funds used to or www.CentralCatholicHS.org/2014-Grand- Serving our Community Since 1876 for more info. educate & help beautify community. Call Barb Reunion to make reservations or for more info. Paulitzky, 216-671-6777, for more info. Thursday, June 5th Peace Action's Summer Supper Seminar Monday, June 23rd Wednesday,June 11th Western Reserve Rose Society Meeting Peace House, 10916 Magnolia Dr. Russia, Westside Basket Guild North Royalton Public Library, 7051 Wallings Rd. 7 Ukraine & the West: Causes & Consequences St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview pm. “Summer Rose Care” presented by: Dr. Monica of Conflict; 7:30 pm, potluck supper, 6:30 pm Rd., upstairs hall. Class starts at 5 pm; come Valentovic & Dr. Gary Rankin. Email webmas- Presented by Cleveland Peace Action any time up to 6:30 to start weaving. Meets on [email protected] or call Education Fund. Free & open to the public. second Wed. every month. Jun. 11th, Flag Patti, 330-220-2213, for more info. Wall Basket - basket that looks like a flag- red, Thursday June 5th & June 12th natural & blue, $18; deadline Jun. 1st. July Ben Franklin Master Gardeners Talks 9th, Pitcher $20; deadline May 7th. Supplies Tuesday, June 24th Ben Franklin Demonstration Gardens, 1905 Celebration of Raymond K. "Ray" to bring when weaving -- old towel, bucket,  Spring Rd. June 5th; “Grafted vs. Ungrafted clothes pins, ruler, pencil, scissors. Call Shepardson's Life &Legacy All Faiths Vegetables”; June 12th, “Growing Dahlias”. PlayhouseSquare, State Theatre Lobby, 1501 Connie, 216-749-7912, to RSVP.  Both talks 10 - 11 am. Euclid Ave; 4 pm. Those planning to attend are Traditional and Natural Burials Saturday, June 7th Tremont History Project Church Tour Cremation Columbaria Begin at at St. Augustine Church, 2486 W. 14th and Urn Garden St. at 12:15 pm; then visit St. John Cantius, Sts. Smile Again Peter & Paul & St. Theodosius Cathedral. Chapel - all types of services Refreshments at Prosperity Social Club on Starkweather afterward. Tour open to age 12 CUSTOM DENTURES Personalization yrs & older; reservations required, no walkups. Above Ground and Flush Cost - $20; includes refreshments. Call Single $ (upper or lower) Dorothy, 440-617-0498, to RSVP by June 2nd. 499 Memorials $ Set 990 (upper and lower) Ample Space Available Expires 6-30-2014 Including New Group Sections

Joyful Keyboard Pre-Planning Learning/playing piano FREE Exam & X Rays private sessions * Two Bite Wings Office Hours: Virginia E. Collins Robert DiBauda, D.D.S. Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 4 pm Piano/Music Instructor 4223 Fulton Rd. (Memphis Fulton Shopping Plaza) 3607 Pearl Road @ I-71 216-398-7743 Cleveland, OH 44109 [email protected] 216-459-0344 (216)351-4800 1607 Cook Avenue Cleveland, OH 44109 Serving the community over 20 years Case Western Reserve graduate, 1977 [email protected] www.riversidecemeterycleveland.org PAGE 4 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS JUNE 2014 Ben Franklin Garden ‘open for the season’ City of Cleveland has open burning regulations What types of open burning are allowed? by Kim Repinski by Cleveland Division of Air Quality Chairman, BFG Committee A few types of open burning are allowed with- Smoke from open burning harms your health, out a permit. These fires must be kept to a min- While not actually in the Garden, the last your family’s health and the health of your imum size and duration for their intended few months have seen a great deal of activity neighbors. It also harms the environment and purpose, must be in contained devices for the Garden. can be a serious nuisance. Protect yourself, designed for The Garden held its annual fundraiser on your family, your neighbors and your wallet by the intended Saturday, April 26th. The event was well knowing and following Cleveland’s open burn- purpose, and attended by gardeners, co-gardeners, friends ing rules. shall not be and family. It featured a Chinese basket raffle, What is open burning? used for a 50/50 raffle and sideboards. Once again local Open burning is any time you light an outdoor waste dispos- merchants and businesses went ‘above and fire -- bonfires, campfires, chimineas, fire pits, al purposes. event on May 17th. Free drinks were provided beyond’ donating goods and services for the and outdoor fireplaces or other similar devices. Allowed and hot dogs were sold to the cyclists who event. Over 70 prizes were available. Barbara Under the Cleveland Air Pollution Control burning were happy to grab a dog and “run”. Boyd became the big winner of the night when Code, all of these practices are prohibited with- includes: Perhaps the most exciting news coming she claimed the 50/50 raffle. in the City of Cleveland. • Cooking for human consumption. out of the Garden is the hiring of two Garden The real big winner, though was the • Heating tar, welding and acetylene torches, Co-ordinators. This year Steve Sass and Greg Garden. The fundraiser was the result of many Why does Cleveland prohibit open burning? and highway flares. Noeth will share the duties. volunteer hours put in by committee members. Open fires cause toxic fumes and smoke. Many • Heating for warmth of outdoor workers by Greg has been gardening at Ben Franklin Among other things, members solicited dona- people have difficulty breathing because of the use of clean and non-contaminated smokeless for 18 years. Gardening is his hobby along tions, sold tickets, collected donations and concentration of smoke and chemicals from fuels, with the size of the fire to be contained with his chosen profession of architecture. He baked desserts. The success that was achieved open burning, or from the millions of spores within a 55-gallon drum. has been serving on the operating committee was a testament to the hard work and the plan- sent aloft when leaves and plant materials are • Fires for which a permit has been obtained since October but will resign his position to ning that was involved. burned. Open burning also makes it more diffi- from CDAQ. avoid conflict. Just a few days later, on Wednesday, April cult to meet healthbased air quality standards, Steve is new to Ben Franklin but is a long- 30th, the Gardeners gathered for the annual especially in urban areas such as Cleveland. What open burning requires a permit? time gardener. He has a Bachelor of Science kickoff meeting. At it they were introduced to The smoke and gases released by open burning Ceremonial fires can be set for limited periods degree in Animal Science along with a OBCDC’s new Executive Director, Jeff can also damage neighboring buildings and of time by first obtaining an open burning per- Teaching Certification. He has been the Vurespy, who had a few words of greeting for vehicles, corrode metal, and damage paint. The mit from CDAQ. These fires must be limited in owner/operator of a landscape service for the the gardeners. smoke and chemicals from open burning harm size to 5 feet by 5 feet by 5 feet and may not past 38 years. Ward 12 Councilman Anthony Brancatelli your health, hurt the environment, and damage burn for more than three hours. Both men bring skill and drive to the posi- also attended the meeting. The Councilman property. Fires for the prevention or control of disease or tion and BFGC is happy to have them on staff. spoke of the good work done at the Garden and pests, fires set to train firefighters, or fires for In the last few weeks of May the attention promised to fix the potholes. What material emergency or other extraordinary circum- has been on readying the Garden for planting. KeyBank volunteers descended on the can never be stances may be allowed by first obtaining a Extensive rain delayed the tilling of the Garden May 14th for the 24th annual open burned? permit from CDAQ. Garden, but the soil dried out sufficiently to Neighbors Make the Difference Day. The event Some material The permit may take two weeks to obtain. For ensure the tractor would not get mired in the encourages KeyBank employees to go out into may not be open additional information or to obtain a permit, mud. their neighborhoods and volunteer for non- burned any- please contact CDAQ at (216) 664-2297. After the tilling was complete two crews profit organizations. where at any Permit application forms are also available of volunteer gardeners staked out the garden Intermittent showers kept many volun- time. These are: from our web site at: plots. After the raising of the flag onto the flag- teers away this year but the sixteen who did • Leaves and www.clevelandhealth.org pole the Garden was open. come helped clean up the Garden, move com- other yard waste Whether you garden at Ben Franklin, in post and spread straw, etc. Their help was very • Materials con- What will happen to me if I am caught thebackyard, or have a potted tomato plant on much appreciated. taining rubber, illegally open burning? your porch, you know the feeling of anticipa- The Ben Franklin Garden was one of grease, fiber- CDAQ has the legal authority to enforce the tion. The label on the tomato plant says twenty stops on the 2014 Pedal for Prizes glass, paint, or open burning laws in the City of Cleveland and “Matures in 75 days”. Time will tell. asphalt, or made Cuyahoga County. Violations of the Cleveland from petroleum, Air Pollution Control Code can result in sub- such as tires, stantial penalties. If you have any questions, or cars and auto parts, plastics, resins, or plastic- need to report a suspected open burning inci- coated wire dent, contact us on our air pollution hotline: • Pressure treated or painted lumber 216-664-7442. • Garbage - any wastes created in the process Violations of the open burning ordinance of handling, preparing, cooking, or consump- Chapter 277.09, or nuisance ordinance tion of food Chapter 277.08 of the Cleveland Air Pollution • Dead animals control Code are enforceable under Chapter Where is burning illegal? 287. OJ of the Code, and Chapter 630 of the With very few exceptions, open burning is Criminal Activity Nuisance code. prohibited within the City of Cleveland with- out first obtaining a permit from CDAQ. Formerly trained by:

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truck at Harmody Park put everyone in a fes- tive mood! In memoriam -- Carol J. Lade The Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, In today’s mobile society, it is virtually ing her family’s roots. She was a member of too, turned out to be special for the neighbor- unheard of for someone to live his/her entire the Historical Society of Old Brooklyn and the hood, but in a different way. Mary Queen of life within the same few blocks, much less in South Hills Association and had photographed Peace Church (MQP) blessed and dedicated the same house. But for 90 years, that is what many of our neighborhood’s old structures in the ‘new-to-them’ pipe organ from Carol Lade of Broadale Ave. did. past decades. Carol also volunteered as a Georgetown University (details of which Except for two years when she lived docent at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. appeared on page 1 of the March issue of the around the corner with one of her Perhaps the involvement for Old Brooklyn News). grandmothers, and the last couple which Carol was best known, As I work on putting this June issue Noted musician James David Christie, head months of her life spent in three however, was her zeal for help- together over Memorial Day weekend, it’s of the organ department at Oberlin College and different nursing homes, the 1941 ing (former Cleveland Mayor looking like spring has finally arrived, and organist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, graduate of James Ford Rhodes and former United States feeling as though summer will arrive in reality played a variety of pieces which demonstrated High School lived in her child- Congressman) Dennis Kucinich (not just on the calendar) later this month. the instrument’s amazing range of capabilities. hood home on Broadale Ave. with his political campaigns. A big bunny has been nibbling the grass in Sunday, May 25th was also the day on Carol unexpectedly passed She was a volunteer extraordi- my — and neighbors’ — yards; the trees are which Fr. Scott Goodfellow, the deacon from this life on Saturday, May naire, and Dennis Kucinich took filled with the sounds of birds, some of which who’d been assigned to Mary Queen of Peace 17th. The cause of death was a a break from his busy I’ve never heard before; and a pair of mallard on weekends during the past school year, cele- sudden onset of kidney failure. Washington schedule to deliver a ducks have been intermittently perching on the brated a Mass of Thanksgiving with the parish- Almost till the very end, Carol beautiful eulogy at her funeral edge of another neighbor’s swimming pool, ioners who’d helped him with his last year of maintained the active lifestyle for service. and ‘honking’. training for the Catholic priesthood. which her family and friends knew her. Carol was also good friends with former After reading that it might sound like the Fr. Scott was ordained on Saturday, May The subject of our March, 2010 OBCDC executive director and current Ward Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighbor- 17th, at St. John Cathedral and celebrated his Community Spotlight (available to read online 14 Councilman Brian Cummins and his family. hoods have already achieved National Wildlife first Mass the following day at his home at www.oldbrooklyn.com), Carol was also Brian arranged for Cleveland City Council to Federation status as a Certified National parish, St. Joseph’s, Avon Lake. This past indirectly featured in the Old Brooklyn News issue a proclamation to mark Carol’s passing. Wildlife Community. But I checked with Sunday was the first time he offered Mass at through her watercolor painting Christmas An only child, Carol was never married, Gloria Ferris of Brooklyn Centre MQP. Fr. Scott’s first assignment as a priest cards; painting was a hobby she took up in her but she does leave behind a few cousins, their Naturalists which spearheaded the drive, and will begin later this month at Saints Robert & later years. We pictured the most recent one children and their spouses, as well as the they still need twelve ‘backyard habitats’ to William Church, 367 E. 260th St. in Euclid on the cover of our December, 2013 issue. friends with whom she filled her life. push them to the top. (formed from the merger of the two individual Retired from job as a clerk at Cleveland Till we meet again, rest in peace, Carol. Call Gloria at 216-351-0254 if you need parishes which bore those names). City Hall since 1980, during her long life Carol And thanks for all you did to make our neigh- an application or to see if your backyard quali- Among other things, Mary Queen of also enjoyed photography, travel and research- borhood a better place. fies to be one of them. It will need shelter, a Peace parishioners are now looking forward to place for wildlife to raise their young, food and their next big event, the fourth Party on the water. Or visit www.nwf.org/certify for more Piazza, starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June information. 21st. Among the evening’s events are ‘small And since I’m on the topic of the great plates’, wine tasting, a silent auction and a COMMUNITY MEETINGS outdoors, I very much regret that we didn’t wine pull. What a way to usher in the vernal Brooklyn Genealogy Club meeting, to close portions of meetings from public. Call publish the reopening date of the Treadway equinox! Brooklyn Fire Station, 8400 Memphis Ave. (at 216-459-1000 to confirm. Creek Trail in last month’s newspaper. The Tickets to Party on the Piazza cost $45 Roadoan), Sun., Jun. 1st; 2 pm. Program: decision to hold it on the Friday evening of each, and only a limited number will be sold. Amanda Epperson speaking about Maps and Old Brooklyn Crime Watch meeting - Grace Memorial Day weekend came up quickly, and The event has traditionally been a sell-out, so if Family History. For information about group, Church, 2503 Broadview Rd, Mon., Jun. 2nd, OBCDC had to get the news out on its website you want to attend, call the church, 216-747- email Ann Wojtowicz at wojtowicz6809 7 pm. Call Barb Spaan, 216-459-1000, for and by word-of-mouth and emails. 2323, to reserve yours. @roadrunner.com. more info. (Especially now that the warm weather is Cleveland’s third Mass Mob also took here, it’s a good time to mention regularly place on Sunday, May 25th, at St. Adalbert Laurel Garden Club of Brooklyn, Tues., Jun. Second District Police Community checking www.oldbrooklyn. com for updates Church, 2349 E. 83rd St.; like the two Mass 10th; plant sale in lieu of meeting. See details Relations meeting, Tues., Jun. 10th (& every about community activities.) Mobs which preceded it, it was well-attended. in News & Events listings, or call Barb, 216- second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, 3518 If you haven’t already done so, read the The next Mass Mob will be on Sunday, 671-6777, for more info. W. 25th St.Southwest Citizens Area Council article on the first page for a summary of the June 8th, (Pentecost) at 11 a.m. at St. Colman meeting, every first Thurs., 7 pm, Gino’s, reopening. While it was just a small event, two Church, 2027 W. 65th St. Old Brooklyn Community Development 1314 Denison Ave. of our partners, Honey Hut Ice Cream and Mass Mobs for upcoming months have Corporation board meeting, 6 pm, fourth Friends of Big Creek (FOBC), made it extra- also been scheduled. Visit http://cleveland- Tues. of month; OBCDC meeting room, 2339 Ward 13 Democratic Club meeting, Tues., special by handing out treats — chocolate and massmob.blogspot.com/or www.facebook. Broadview Rd. Meetings open to public for Jun. 17th (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria vanilla ice cream from Honey Hut and little com/ cleveland.massmob for details. review & comments, but Board reserves right Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. bags of trail mix from FOBC. We thank them And please notify us if you have informa- for being there; just seeing the Honey Hut tion to share in this column.

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Heat kills 1) A dog which bites, barks, yelps, howls or Section 209.01 - Nuisance Plants, Refuse & bed bugs and eggs. Also, if someone stays at bays in such a manner as to disturb the peace Surface Water your house, hot wash and hot dry the bedding and quiet or endanger the health of any per- Nuisance Plants, Refuse and Surface Water shortly after they leave. sons. The following conditions pro- by Jayme Lucas Bukszar Bed bugs can be anywhere (e.g., restau- (2) A dog which scratches or digs in or urinates vide harborage and breeding [email protected] rants, movie theaters, etc.), but it is not likely upon any lawn, tree, shrub, plant, building or grounds for pests or are other- that they will be active in these environments Source: interview with John Young any other public or private property other than wise conductive to the creation because they are too noisy John Young, the owner of the property of the dog's owner. of human health problems and and bright. Bed bugs are Speed Exterminating, said that (c) On complaint of any person to the police are therefore declared to be a active in quiet and dark their company handles many bed that a dog nuisance nuisance and shall be removed spaces. And, because they bug issues every week but does not has occurred or is or abated from any property on which they are can only crawl, they tend to see the problem as an epidemic. continuing, a found: live near where people sleep. He added, “When you see a bug, police officer or (I) Grass over 8 inches in height. Insecticides often don’t kill don’t panic. Get it properly identi- dog warden shall (2) Noxious weeds. eggs, making multiple appli- fied before spending lots of money issue notice of (3) Refuse including trash, junk, garbage, food cations necessary. Speed Exterminating does or time. 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There are effective “do it yourself” prod- The GardenWalk committee again asked Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn ucts, but the key is to be very thorough and hot Centre to participate in GardenWalk 2014 on Saturday, July 12th, and Sunday, July 13th; only wash and hot dry everything which can be Help for Homeowners Old Brooklyn has accepted the invitation this year. Approximately 15 gardeners and their gar- washed (i.e., bedding, clothes, toys, pillows, Tuesday, June 24th dens will participate. Contact Tamara Sims, Old Brooklyn Coordinator, by email at etc.) And whether you’re doing it yourself or 10 am - 8 pm [email protected] or by phone at 216-394-4318 if you would like to enter your garden. using a professional exterminating company, it Cleveland Convention Center will likely take a couple of applications to Grand Ballroom, 300 Lakeside Ave. eliminate the problem. 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Every year since 1963, the Federal Administration on Aging has designated the month of May On Tuesday, June 20th, the United States Although the USEPA does not have any as "Older Americans Month" to celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their con- Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) information on studies which show how tributions to the community. held an informational meeting to update the humans react to PAHs, the Department of Senior Day was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14th, at the Cleveland neighbors and surrounding Brooklyn Health and Human Services has deter- Convention Center. At it the City of Cleveland and Mayor Frank Jackson recognized nineteen Centre community about what has been mined that some PAHs may cause can- seniors, one from each of the City's wards, who’ve contributed to the betterment of the communi- happening at. W. C. Reed Park, 1700 cer. Therefore, extreme caution will be ty. They represent the thousands of local seniors who continue to devote their time and effort to Denison Ave. The Park, which is locat- taken when cleaning up the area. There making Cleveland a good place to live, work, raise a family and grow older. ed behind Horizon Science Academy, will be five air-monitoring stations and has been closed since August 2012, due one mobile unit maintained throughout and James Ford Rhodes High School. In 1974, to the findings in soil samples which were the cleanup which will monitor pm 2.5 and he implemented the Special Education pro- taken in anticipation of the Park’s renovation. PAHs daily. Water will be used to keep the gram at Lincoln West. He taught students with USEPA On-site Coordinator James dust level down. Depending on prevailing orthopedic and developmental disabilities at Justice based his 45-minute power point pres- winds, work may be stopped at any time due to Lincoln West until his retirement in 2010. entation on questions received from the com- proximity to area homes. In 1991, a landfill opened in close prox- munity over the past few months about the Since quite a bit of conversation at other imity of Mr. Brady’s home. While the landfill two-phase project — public meetings was related to drainage issues, was closed in 2003, currently there are efforts Phase One (remediation of the Park) will the USEPA hired an engineer to study the Park to reopen the landfill and to expand the begin as soon as Horizon Science Elementary and assess the natural drainage pattern. He acreage. Ronald fears environmental damage School breaks for summer. It is planned for identified five drainage areas and created a could occur if the landfill is reopened. He has completion by September 2014. drainage design which takes many factors into continuously fought for the past four years Phase Two, which will address the resi- consideration. against the reopening. dential properties facing the Park, will begin in The Park will be re-graded to slope away Mr. Brady has completed extensive July 2014, and will go on until all impacted from residents’ yards so that it will be lower research of public records from the Cleveland properties are addressed. than the adjacent back yards; thus, if there is Department of Health and the Ohio The City hopes to have the renovation fin- pooling of water it should happen within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He ished by the spring/summer of 2015 if possi- Park. There also will be an underground water has created an 80 slide power point presenta- Ronald Brady; Ward 12 ble. Weather is a large component of how long retention pond at the northeast corner of the tion highlighting the effects and management the project will take/when it will be completed. Park. No water will be above ground; it will Nominated by Council Member Anthony of the Bradley landfill. He has presented this At the meeting, several consultants, Ward be stored in underground piping until it moves Brancatelli, Ward 12 information to the Ohio EPA and various com- 12 Councilman Tony Brancatelli and several through the ground. The underground retention Mr. Ronald Brady grew up in Lakewood munity groups including the Cuyahoga County City officials joined Coordinator Justice to pond is designed for a 50-year storm. and has resided in his Cleveland home for Board of Commissioners, Cleveland Board of assist in fielding residents’ questions after the Truck traffic will not be on residential nearly forty years. He is married to Linda and Zoning Appeals, Old Brooklyn Community formal presentation. streets during the Park phase of the project. An has three daughters and one son. Development Corporation, and the Brooklyn Councilman Brancatelli assured the audi- entrance to the Park at the southeast corner will Mr. Brady attended undergraduate school City Council. ence that he would work with the USEPA, City, be used and the trucks will enter the highway at Miami University and graduated from Case In his spare time, Ronald enjoys wood- and Adam Gifford of Stockyard, Clark Fulton, at Route-176. Each day the truck tires will be Western Reserve with a Masters in Psychology. working. Examples of his fine work include and Brooklyn Centre Community washed before leaving the Park property. He had a rewarding 45 year career with blanket chests, picnic tables and salad bowls. Development Office to create a Master The permeable barrier material men- Cleveland Metropolitan School District. He He is a parishioner at St. Leo the Great Church Timeline which could then be adjusted accord- tioned at other public meetings will not be began his career by starting the first Special on Broadview Road. Ronald is committed to ing to weather conditions and other reasons for used. It has been replaced by a construction Education Programs at Glenville High School the Ward 12 community. changing it. He appeared confident that togeth- material called a marking barrier. Several con- er all parties would make sure that the neigh- struction companies told Mr. Justice that a borhood and impacted residents would kept marking barrier (which appears to be an informed. orange plastic) will be sufficient. Since PAHs One major outcome of the meeting was historically do not rise to the surface, this Nominated by Council Member Kevin J. learning that out of the 35 properties already marking barrier should be adequate to keep the Kelley, Ward 13 tested for Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) new soil relatively separate from the contami- Mr. George Jicha, Sr. grew up in contamination, 2/3 have tested higher than the nated soil. Cleveland and has resided in the Old Brooklyn Ohio EPA accepted standard. Mr. Justice said Trees continue to be an issue but area for over 30 years. He is a graduate of West that 36 properties still need to have their soil Councilman Brancatelli stated several times Tech High School. He is the widower of sampled. Anyone who lives in this area and that for every tree lost at least two will replace Mildred and has four children, Debora Binkley, still needs their soil sampled should call Ginny it. It appears that the century oak at the north- George Jicha Jr., Paula Domzalski and Judy Narsete, Community Involvement west corner of the park will be saved by using Lewis. Coordinator, at 312-886-4359 or email her at a tree well. The top two-to-six inches of soil Mr. Jicha served in the United States [email protected] for instructions. will be of an enriched composition so that veg- Navy and was stationed at the Naval Air PAHs can be transmitted through the air etation will have a better chance of surviving. Station in Norfolk, Virginia. He was responsi- or be a byproduct from burning coal, oil, gas For more information check out ble for ensuring that the Petty Officers spent and garbage. In the case of W.C. Reed Park, it www.epa.gov/WCREED or visit the Brooklyn the correct time on sea and shore duty, rotating is believed to be more likely that the contami- Branch of the Cleveland Public Library, 3706 them as appropriate. Upon leaving the Navy, nation is due to industrial debris in the landfill. Pearl Rd. Mr. Jicha returned to Cleveland and became a (Lynette Filips contributed to this article.) manager at Sherwin Williams. After leaving Sherwin Williams, he helped open the Cadillac George J Jicha, Sr.; Ward 13 Tank Plant, retiring from this company. George active in the community and especially with then opened Jay Office Supply on Broadway causes for children. They also sponsor two BROOKLYN HEIGHTS and worked there until its closing in 1994. events annually, the Fall-OWeen Festival and Mr. Jicha believes that it is important to Cookies with Santa. Mr. Jicha played Santa for CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUMS serve one’s community. He joined the Kiwanis many years, retiring from this responsibility more than 15 years ago and has held several last year. 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH (216) 351-1476 leadership roles including: President, Mr. Jicha is very patriotic. He has a 20 Lieutenant Governor of the Division and foot flag pole in front of his house and flies the Chairman of Scholarships. While serving as flag every day. George likes setting and President, he helped raise $15,000 for portable accomplishing goals. His current goal is to Pre-Planning discounts are now defibrillators that were placed in James Rhodes make one person smile a day. In his spare time, available in our newest and Brooklyn High Schools. He also raised George enjoys refinishing old furniture and money for a street clock to be installed on Pearl gardening. While he does not travel as much as Mausoleum, the Sanctuary of Road. At the clock’s unveiling he received a he used to, he enjoys an annual trip with his Angels South. proclamation from the Mayor. Kiwanis is very children. This year they traveled to Las Vegas. We are currently offering 10% off Bicentennial -V from front page coach route which is now the corner of W. niches and $1000 off double starting from Ohio City and moving south 25th St. and Franklin Ave. (Eventually he along Pearl Rd./W. 25th St. replaced it with the first brick house in crypts in our new Mausoleum. Barber Ave., for instance, was named Cleveland.) in honor of Josiah Barber, one of the land Given the availability of every piece of agents who was responsible for the sale of land to him, Barber’s property must have Interest Free Financing is parcels in the original Brooklyn Township. been a prime piece of real estate, overlook- available for 24 months with In 1809, when the last division of land ing the Cuyahoga Valley as it did. I believe 20% down on Mausoleum Crypts. in the Western Reserve was made in that our Brooklyn Township settlers ‘south Connecticut, Josiah; his father-in-law, of the Big Creek Valley’ would have bought Samuel Lord; and his brother-in-law, their farm land from him. Richard Lord, purchased the portion of land Josiah was increasingly active in the pol- along the western border of the Cuyahoga itics of Brooklyn Township; his signature River, south from the Lake, from the was the first on the 1820 elector list in the Family Advisor Available for Consultation Connecticut Land Company. Original Brooklyn Township Ledger which The trio formed the Lord & Barber resurfaced late in 1995. (Unfortunately, the Realty Company, had the land surveyed and articles about it in the January and February Office Hours: M-F 9-4, Sat. 9-2, or by Appt. began selling properties to new settlers. 1995 Old Brooklyn News are not online. My In 1818, Josiah built a log house on the hope is that sometime in the future every www.BrooklynHeightsCemetery.com trail/Cleveland-Columbus-Cincinnati stage- issue of the Old Brooklyn News will be.) JUNE 2014 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 9 FAMILY FUN! Art House Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run Award-winning animated film based on Hans Memphis Kiddie Park 3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556 Reservation - Strongsville Park Operations Christian Andersen's “The Snow Queen.” 10340 Memphis Ave. 216-941-5995 www.arthouseinc.org 9485 Eastland Rd, off Valley Parkway, Teen Programs – Wed., Jun. 25th, TAG memphiskiddiepark.com All Ages Family Open Studios - 3rd Sat. of west of Pearl Rd/Rte. 42 440-526-1012 Team, 1:30 - 2:15 pm. Grades 6 - 12) & Board 11 amusement rides for children, concession every month; 1 - 3 pm. June 21st - Painted Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Game Day & Wii Play, 2:30 - 4:30 pm, ages stand, arcade & miniature golf course. Ticket walking sticks. Each month has different Center/Frostville Museum, Rocky River 10 -18) prices: book of 25 tickets - $29; strip of 10 tick- theme; make individual pieces or family art Reservation 24000 Valley Pkwy., Let’s Tangle - Fun with Zentangle® - Inspired ets - $18 single tickets - $2.30 works. Art House provides materials. Free. North Olmsted 440-734-6660 Art. Mon., Jun. 25th, 7 pm., Grades 4 & up; All miniature golf - $3.50 per Children must be accompanied by an adult. No Good Ole Summertime Festival - Frostville adults welcome. player. Open 10 am - 7 or 8 pre-registration required. Visit website for Museum - Sun. Jun. 29th; 11 am - 4 pm. Cuyahoga Valley National Park pm, depending on weather & other programs or more info. Sponsored by Olmsted Historical Society. Happy Days Lodge crowd size. Children must be Antique car display, live music & visits inside 500 West Streetsboro Rd (SR 303) under 50 inches for most Children’s Museum of Cleveland Frostvilles’s period houses. Games & crafts; Peninsula 330-657-2909 ext. 119 rides. Email: 10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-7114 food available for purchase. Call 216-501- Year round, daily, 10 am - 4 pm; free. Some park [email protected] for general & party info. www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org 3345 or visit olmstedhistoricalsociety.org for areas close at dusk; remaining areas open 24 hours. Hours: Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Exhibit more info. Stearns Homestead Historical Farm - Parma areas close 15 min. prior to Museum closing. Hike & Campfire - Sun., Jun. 29th; Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad 6975 Ridge Rd 440-845-9770 Cost - $7, children age 1 - 12; $6, adults & www.stearnshomestead.com 7:30 - 9 pm. Swap tales around camp- Peninsula Explorer Ride - Rockside Station children 13 & over; free, under 11 months. 800-468-4070 visit www.CVSR.com Sunset at the Farm & Flag Retirement fire & roast marshmallows. Meet at Ceremony - Sat., Jun. 14th; noon - 4 pm. “Terrific Tuesdays” - second Tues. eve. of the CVSR - Ride the rails, hike Towpath Trail & Dunk Circle outside Nature Center. Farm Market Opening Day, Sat., Jun. 21st; month, 5 - 7:30 pm, through 2014. Admission lunch or shop in historic Village of Peninsula. free during this time. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 9 am – 1 pm. Open to the public, Sat. & Sun., For more details & to register call or visit now - Oct. Free admission. Lots to see & do. I Feel “Happy” - Mon. Jun, 2nd, & Fri., Jun. 3900 Wildlife Way 216-661-6500 www.CVSR.com. 6th; 3 - 3:30 pm. Children listen to a story that clemetzoo.com The Lantern Theatre Edgewater Beach - Lakefront Reservation helps them identify an emotion & learn what to Admission, now - Oct. 31st. Adult - age 12 & Canal Corners Farm & Market, off Route 2 West Shoreway; take Exit 192 do when feeling that way. Take home a craft to older, $13; Junior - age 2 - 11, $9. Open daily 7243 Canal Rd. 216-401-5131 Edgewater Live - Thurs., Jun. 12th - Aug. help them deal with anger, fear, worry, happi- 10 am - 5 pm. www.lanterntheatreohio.com 14th; 5:30 - 8:30 pm; free. Bring blanket or ness & loneliness. Cost: $1/child supply fee. Huck Finn Comes Up River - Fri. Jun. 13th Professor Wylde's Animal Show - Now - chair & enjoy sunset over Cleveland skyline. - Sun., Jul. 13th; Fri., 7 pm; Sat. & Sun., 2 pm. Mon., Sept. 1st; daily 11:30 am, 1:30 & 3:30 Local food trucks will be there. Join Inner Running time: 1 hour. Admission: adults, $12; Cleveland Botanical Garden pm. at Savanna Theater. Free with regular Zoo Bliss Yoga from 7 - 7:30 pm. for free yoga ses- children 12 & under, $8. Bring bikes; Ohio- 11030 East Blvd. admission. sion. Erie Canal & Towpath are across the road. Also 216-721-1600 www.cbgarden.org Father’s Day at the Zoo - Sun., Jun. 15th, 10 June 12th - The Breakfast Club/ Pop/Rock. bring picnic supper to eat before show (& con- Nature Connects - A LEGO experience. am - 7 pm. All dads receive free admission; June 19th - Charlie in the Box/ Dance/rock. certs). Theatre is dedicated to producing fam- Discover the extraordinary building blocks of special activities for whole family. June 26th - Shivering Timbers/ Americana. ily shows celebrating/teaching history of nature. Now - Sun., Aug. 24th; Tues., Thurs. - July 3rd - Filmstrip/Rock. Circle of Wildlife Carousel - Cheetah, baby region, state & country. Sat., 10 am - 5 pm; Wed.; 10 am - 9 pm; Sun. July 10th - Brigid’s Cross/ Celtic / Rock /Irish gorilla & trumpeter swan among beautiful, noon - 5 pm. Tickets: $11/non-member adult; dancers. hand-carved animals visitors can ride, Wade Oval Wednesdays University Circle, $6/non-member child. Garden members free. Carousel scheduled to open May 30th. Sixty- July 17th - Easy Glistening/Yacht Rock. www.universitycircle.org four carved animals installed in new pavilion July 24th - Whiskey Kings/ Rock/Country. Jun. 11th - Aug. 27th Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Nature in former Savanna Ridge area. New restroom July 31st - Blonde Scott/ Classic rock. Free concerts, 6 - 9 pm. Wide variety of live Center - 9000 Chippewa Creek Dr. facilities, food concessions area & two new Aug. 7th - Charles Hill, Jr./ Country. music. Shop local artists, eat & relax in beer & 440-526-1012 picnic shelters. Future plans include building Aug. 14th - Revolution Pie/Beatles Cover Band. wine garden. Visit www.universitycircle.org or call Children’s Songs & Stories of 1939 - Sat., rentable events center adjacent to carousel for Home Depot 216-707-5033 for more info. Jun, 7th, 10 - 11 am. Read & sing songs from birthday parties, corporate team-building June 11th, Coast to Coast -- Motown, R&B homeimproverclub.com/kdsworkshops popular children’s books which have lasting events, meetings or weddings. Call or visit Dance Music. effect today. clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo for more info. Build a Riding Lawn Mower - Sat., June 7th. June 18th, No Name Band -- music from 60s, Workshops offered 1st Sat. of every month, 9 Summer Day Camp - Children ages 5 - 14, with 70s & beyond; Drive-In Movie Night, Oak Grove Picnic am - noon. Free hands-on workshops designed June 25th, Mary’s Lane -- Irish Americana. special new half-day Nature Play Camp for kids Area - Sat., Jun. 7th, 9 - midnight; gates open for kids ages 5 - 12 at all Home Depot stores. July 2nd, Carlos Jones & the PLUS Band -- ages 3 - 4. Summer Day Camp: Jun. 9th - Aug. 8 pm. Warner Brothers’ Reggae. Wizard of Oz & Brecksville 15th in different week-long sessions, each with Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Nature Center celebrating new theme. Sessions available in half-day (9 am 28728 Wolf Rd. University Circle, Inc. 75th anniversaries. One night - noon) & full-day (9 am - 4 pm) increments. 440-871-2900 www.lensc.org Parade the Circle & Circle Village Sat., Jun. only free outdoor presentation Campers grouped according to age to provide Lake Erie Family Fest - Sun., Jun. 1st; noon 14th. Parade at noon; Circle Village activities, of the classic film. Bring blankets or lawn safe & nurturing learning - 4 pm. Live animal encounters, crafts, refresh- entertainment & food - 11 am - 4 pm. Free chairs to view the movie in front of the big environment. Campers age ments & more. Sponsor a rubber duck to race community arts parade presented annually by screen. Free old-fashioned treats & bottled 11 - 12 learn about wildlife & win a prize. Fee: $5/person includes activi- Cleveland Museum of Art & Circle Village. Coca-Cola available to first 150 movie-goers. biology while exploring ties, except duck sales & refreshments. Parade includes drama & artistry of colorful . Zoo & Brookside The You-niverse - For children of all ages. floats, puppets, costumes, dancers & musicians. Cleveland Metroparks - Ohio & Erie Reservation; teens age 13 - 14 do "Counselor-in- Sat. & Sun., 1:30, 2 & 2:30 pm; in StarLab. Circle Village at Wade Oval includes activities, Canal Reservation’s CanalWay Center training" camp to develop leadership skills, work- Locate moon, find planets, identify constella- live music & food. Visit ClevelandArt.org. for E. 49th St. bet. Grant Ave & Canal Rd. ing alongside Zoo's Day Camp staff, partnering tions & find out how they got their names. more parade info. 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com with Zoo Crew teen volunteers & participating in Then go home & discover universe in own team-building activities. Limited space; register Train Day - Sat., Jun. 14th, 10 backyard. Fee: $3/person. early to avoid being shut out. Register online at am - 4 pm; free. Young & old clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo or by calling 216- hike hobo trail & enjoy model 635-3391. train exhibits, trestle hikes, live music, crafts, movies, kids’ Cleveland Museum of Natural History THEATER NOTES train rides for $2 a ride (2/$3) & refreshments. 1 Wade Oval Dr. Beck Center of the Arts Playhouse Square Center Call for more info. 216-231-4600 www.cmnh.org 17801 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 1501 Euclid Ave. 216-241-6000 Hours: Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 5 pm; Wed., 10 CanalWay Campout - Sat., Jun. 28th - Sun. 216-521-2540 www.beckcenter.org www.playhousesquare.org Jun. 29th; 7 pm - 11am. Sat. -- Night hike, am - 10 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. Adults 19 & up, $12; $6 after 5 pm on Wed.; Youth 3 - 18, Studio Theater watch for bats & campfire; Sun. -- light break- Allen Theater’s Second Stage $10; College students with ID, $10; Seniors 60 “Seminar” fast, short hike & pack-up. Fee: $25/family. Theater & up or with a Golden Buckeye card, $10; tod- Now – Sun., Jun. 29th. Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; “Maurice Hines is TAPPIN' THRU LIFE” dlers 2 & under, free. Sun., 3 pm. Tickets: $12 - $29. Cleveland Metroparks Garfield Park Now - Sun. Jun. 29th. Tues., Wed., Thurs. Nature Center 11350 Broadway Ave. (check website for times) Fri. & Sat., 7:30 pm; Cuyahoga County Public Library Cassidy Theatre of Greenbriar Commons 216-341-3152 Sun., 2:30 pm; Tickets: $45 - $72. Parma-Snow Branch 6200 Pearl Rd 440-842-4600 Farm & Garden Day - Sat., Jun. 7th; 11 am - 2121 216-661-4240; cassidytheatre.com 4 pm. Live farm animals, crafts & horse-drawn Free musical performances outside at the www.cuyahogalibrary.org “Damn Yankees" wagon rides. Plant your own seed, jump in U.S. Bank Plaza, E. 14th St. & Euclid Ave. 9 am - 9 pm, Mon - Thur.; 9 am - 5:30 Fri., Jun. 13th - Sun., Jun. 29th. Fri. & Sat., 8 mound of straw & sample hand-churned butter. Labatt Blue Light pm, Fri. & Sat.; 1 - 5 pm, Sun. pm; Sun., 3 pm. Tickets: $20 adult; CHILD? Make a Kite - Sun., Jun. 8th; 2 - 3:30 pm. Fee Summer Reading Kick Off - Sat., Jun. 7th, 12 Lime Outdoor Concert Series - $5. Call to register. noon - 5 pm. Day of fun activities including Thursdays, beginning at 5 pm Jun. 5th -- Into the Blue performance by children's musician & Cleveland Public Theater (CPT) - The Grateful Dead Revival Grammy nominee Zak Morgan, frozen treats 6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727 ext 205 Jul. 17th -- Umojah Nation from Popsmith ($) & screening of Academy www.cptonline.org Jul. 31st -- Burning River Ramblers Gordan SquareTheater Aug. 14th -- Barbara Barrett and Co. “Ancestra” Aug. 28th -- Carlos Jones and the Plus Band Now - Sat., Sat. Jun. 7th; Mon; Thurs., Fri. & Speed Exterminating Sept. 11th --- Almost Famous Sat., 7:30 pm. Tickets: Mon., $12; Thurs. Fri. – Classic 80’s Cover Band 100 Years in Old Brooklyn & Sat., $28. Free beer Friday. Schedule service at your home or business; BW Summer Garden Music Series Near West Theatre Mon., Jun. 23rd - Mon., Aug. 18th; 12 - 1:30 we provide quality, dependable, pest-control service. 3606 Bridge Ave. 216-961-6391 pm. Free live instrumental performances by Or visit our do-it-yourself store. www.nearwesttheatre.org Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of “Move On” Music. Presented by PlayhouseSquare District 216-351-2106 Fri., Jun. 13th - Sun., Jun. 29th; Fri. & Sat; Save Development Corporation. 10% OFF a one-time initial service or 7:30 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Tickets: Star seat, $20; 4141 Pearl Rd. 10% OFF any retail purchase adult, $10; child, $8. 1 block north of Broadview Rd. PAGE 10 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS JUNE 2014 CHURCH N OTES Youth Bible Study - every 1st & 3rd Fri., 5 - Blessing of Cars - Sat., Jun. 28th; 8:30 am, 6:30 pm; free. Everyone age 13 - 23 welcome. upper parking lot. SENIOR NOTES Brooklyn Presbyterian Church Visit www.thehouseofglory.net for more info. 4308 Pearl Rd. 216-741-8331 Mass for Graduates - Sat., Jun. 28th; 4:30 Senior Citizen Resources (SCR) pm; upper church. Deaconess-Krafft 3100 Devonshire Ave. Resale Shop - open to the public on 3rd. Sat. Mary Queen of Peace Church (Must be 60 and over ) 216-749-5367 of month, 10 am - 2 pm. Used clothing all 4423 Pearl Rd. 216-749-2323 St. Barbara Church Mondays: ages & sizes, household items & limited furni- First Friday Mass & Eucharistic Adoration 1505 Denison Ave. Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Bowling- 10 am;. ture. Affordable lunch & small food pantry for - Fri., Jun. 6th, 8 pm; upper church. emergency provisions. To donate items, con- Hall Rental - Call 216-333-7386, 216-941- Wii -11 am; Canasta - 12:30 am. tact Rev. Sheryl Swan. Cleveland Minutemen for Life Prayer Vigil 0739 or Tom Adamski, 216-741-8755. - Sat., Jun. 7th, 8:30 am; Cleve. Surgi-Center. Tuesdays: Crafts - 9:30 am, Crochet Group - 40th Anniversary of Ordination Mass for Fr. 9:30 am, Chair Bowling - 10:30 am, Arm Music Program for families & adults; guest Men's Prayer Group - Sat., Jun. 7th & 21st, Joseph Hilinski - Sun., Jun. 8th, 11 a.m. Chair Exercises - 10:30 am; Pinochle - 12:15 musicians & choirs throughout the year. Get 8:30 am; Parish Center. more info online at www.brooklynpc.org. pm, Line Dancing- 1 pm. Dinner & A Show - Sat., Jun. 7th., 5:30 pm; St. James Lutheran Church Parish Center. The Best of Stage & Screen. 4771 Broadview Rd. 216-351-6499 Wednesdays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Trivia - 10 Brooklyn Heights United Church of Christ (Pasta dinner & entertainment.) Tickets: $10. Fifty Plus - Wed., Jun. 4th & 18th, noon. am; Chair Volleyball - 10:15 am., Fruit Bingo - 10:30 am, Canasta - 12:30 pm. 2005 West Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280 Seniors Monthly Meeting & Luncheon - Everyone 55 & older invited. Room for rent - for small events - Call to Wed., Jun. 11th, 11 am; Marian Lounge. Jun. 4th.Bring sack lunch, beverages provid- schedule. ed. Topic: Paul, the Cleveland EMS guy, with Thursdays: Crafts - 9:30 am, Chair Free Community Meal - Sun., Jun. 15th, 1 free blood pressure checks, glucose & choles- Volleyball - 10 am, Horse Racing - 10:30 am. Vacation Bible School - Sun. - Thurs., Jun. 8th pm; Parish Center cafeteria. terol readings. Play Fruit Bingo. Fridays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Current - 12th. Call to register. Events - 10 am, Corn Hole - 10:30 am, Wii - World Apostolate of Fatima Holy Hour - Jun. 18th, hot meal served; see a few episodes of I Love Lucy. 11 am; Pinochle - 12:30 pm. Brooklyn Trinity UCC Sun., Jun. 15th, 2 pm; lower church. Renew Your Wedding Vows - Sat., Jun. 14th, 8720 Memphis Ave. 216-661-0227 Free Groceries & Delivery for Low Income Party on the Piazza - Sat., Jun. 21st; 7 pm. 5 pm & Sun., Jun. 15th, 8 am. & 10:30 am. Strawberry Festival - Sat., Jun. 14th; 5 -7 pm. Seniors - Low income seniors over 60 & indi- Evening of good food & fine wine; church Couples invited to worship & renew wedding Tickets at door. viduals with mobility challenges living in Old grounds. Call for tickets: $45. vows during the service. Couples married 40 Brooklyn or Brooklyn Centre may qualify for Corpus Christi Procession - Sun., Jun. 22nd; years or more recognized. If you would like a The House of Glory monthly delivery of free groceries from All after 11 am Mass. certificate of congratulations, call church 2337 Broadview Rd. 216-661-2080 Faiths Pantry. Call 216-496-4329 for info. office. Everyone invited. Senior Citizens Apartment Volunteer Drivers & Runners - Meals on Valley Road Villa LITE and EZ exercise classes Wheels Senior Citizen Resources need vol- 55 & older unteers one day a week, Mon. thru Fri. to Old 1 Bedroom $494 - $560 Metro Health Senior Advantage sponsors Brooklyn residents. One hour offtime between LITE and EZ exercise classes for people 55 10:45 & 11:45 am. All routes originate from 2 Bedrooms $608 - $689 years of age and older. They are one-hour, 3100 Devonshire Ave. Call Kim, 216-749- Call (216) 398-4430 TTY 800-750-7300 strengthening and balance classes, 75% sitting 5367, to help or for more info. 4146 Valley Road and 25% standing. (The entire program can be for more information done sitting.) Some applications available for immediate rental. Class size averages 15 to 20 folks who Others taken for waiting list. meet at Estabrook Rec. Center on Mon., Wed. and Fri. mornings, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. There is INCLUDES a $2 fee per class or $20 pass for 15 classes. All Utilities  Carpeting  Electric Range  Refrigerator  Beauty Shop It is a very supportive and non-competi- tive group. Each participant is encouraged to  Visiting Nurse Monthly  Party & Game Rooms  Cable Available work at his/her own pace A doctors release  Library  Planned Social Activities  Pets Allowed form can be picked up at MetroHealth Wellness Center or by stopping by the class at SMC MANAGEMENT CO. Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9-5 Estabrook. Observe a class at the same time. Our Churches Welcome You Sponsored by the GREATER BROOKLYN MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION. If your Church would like to be included in this ad or changes in this ad are desired, PLEASE CALL (44O)845-5128 NON-DENOMINATIONAL BYZANTINE CATHOLIC LUTHERAN PRESBYTERIAN New Beginning Ministries Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Immanuel Lutheran Church 3106 W. 73rd. off Clark (Multicultural) 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 Scranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511 Pastors: Gregory & Teresa McCurry Phone: 216-741-8331 - Rev. Sheryl Swan Father Deacon: Joseph Hnat, 216-233-4118. Pastor: Rev. Dennis Schmidt Sun. Worship Celebration 10:45 am. Sun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 9:45 am. Administrator: Rev. Morak Viskovsky German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am. Tues. Prayer & Word Empowerment 6:30 pm. Parking at Busch Funeral Home Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, Time Warner Channel 21 Tues., 1 pm. 10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet 216-916-9270 www.mynewbeginning.org SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Phone: 216-749-4504 Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC Brooklyn Seventh-day Adventist Church Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II 4651 State Rd, Phone: 216-398-3844 Pastor: Laszlo Hangyas. Sat. Worship: 11:30 CHARISMATIC Sunday Worship 10:20 am Sat. 5:15 pm. St. Mary’s Church Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Coffee, 8:30 am. 5375 Broadview Rd at Wexford, Parma am., Sabbath school, 10 am. Radio, Wed. 8:30 Good News Ministries Church Pastor: Rt. Rev. Jason Soltysiak - 9 pm. 1220 AM. Free hot meal last Sun. of Phone: 216-661-9246 Sunday Masses: 9 am. month 1:30 - 4 pm. brooklynohiosda.org 3705 West 36th. (W. 36th & Mapledale Ave.) St. James Lutheran Church English, 11 am. Polish/English Holydays: 10 am. Phone:216-398-4913 Pastor: Ernie Green. 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Sunday School: 10 am. www.stmaryspncc.com Sunday Worship, 11 am. Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman Sun. Worship: 8 & SWEDENBORGIAN TV - Tues., 6:30 pm. Ch.21 & 9 pm Ch.197. 10:30 am / Sat. Serv: 5 pm. Sun. School & Bible ROMAN CATHOLIC Swedenborg Chapel Fri. 6:30 pm, Ch 21 Time Warner Channel. Class: 9:15 am. Website: stjamescleve.com 4815 Broadview Rd, Phone: 216-351-8093 Mary Queen of Peace St. Mark Lutheran Church Pastor: Rev. Nadine Cotton 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 Sun. Worship: 11am., adult class Sun., 10 am. 4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545 EVANGELICAL Pastor: Father Douglas Brown Weddings & Baptisms - 216-351-8093 Pastor: Stephen Shrum. Sun. Worship: 10:15 am, Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8:30 & 11 am. & A place to find love and acceptance. Grace Church Wed. 6 pm. Sun School & Adult Bible Study, 9 am. Children’s Liturgy Sun.11am. Weekday Masses: 2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St.; 216-661-8210 Mon- Sat 8 am. mass. www.maryqop.org Pastor: Charlie Collier Unity Lutheran Church UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 4542 Pearl Rd. 216-741-2085. Rev. Peeter Pirn Sunday: Prayer 9 am. Sun. Worship 10 am. St. Barbara Church Daily Lunch & Activities for Kids & Adults, SundayWorship: 9:30 am. & 7 pm. Sunday 1505 Denison Ave. Phone: 216-661-1191 Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. 11:30 - 1:30 (Mon. - Fri.) June - Aug. School & Adult Bible Study: 11am. unity- Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Morris Wed. Family Night, dinner & classes resume lutheran.org twitter.com/@unitycleveland Pastor: Fr. Joseph Hilinski. - Masses: Sat., Vigil 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Sept. Website:graceoldbrooklyn.org Celebrating 100 years of worship in 2014. 4:30 pm. Sun., 9 am English, 11 am. Polish. Confessions: Sat., 3:45 - 4:15 pm. Weekday Nursery with adult supervision Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am. Gospel Christians Church Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am. Preschool: 3 yr. olds, Tues. & Thurs., 4 yr 4780 W. 11th St.; 216 459-2855 www.tinyurl.com/st-barbaracleveland olds, Mon. Wed., & Fri. Pastor: Will Rothenbusch NON-DENOMINATIONAL Sunday School: 10 am. St. Leo The Great Worship Service Sundays 11 am. Church on the Summit 4940 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-1006 Brooklyn Trinity U.C.C. 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 8870 Brookpark Rd.; 216 741-5683 Pastor: Fr. James P. Schmitz Pastor: Sue Tamilio Pastors: Bill & Pam McKisic Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 & 10 am. & 12 noon, Sunday School & Worship: 10:30 am. Serv. Sunday: 10:30 am. All invited to know Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sun. 10 am. LUTHERAN & experience God’s grace & truth in Jesus. Mon - Thurs 7:30 am, Fri. 8:30 am, confessions churchonthesummit.com Dr. Martin Luther Ev. Lutheran Church 2:45 - 3:30 pm. Sat. www.saintleoschurch.org UNITED METHODIST 4470 Ridge Rd. Phone: 216-749-5585 Pastor David Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church W. Bennett. Sunday worship, Traditional service 9 St. Thomas More Church Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 am. Praise service 11 am. Sunday school, 10:30 am. 4170 N. Amber Dr. Phone: 216-749-0414 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. Pastor: Rev. Bohyun Yu Pastor: Rev. William G. Bouhall. Masses: www.LutheransOnline.com/DMLChurch. Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net Sunday Worship 9:45 am. Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8 am. , 10 am. & 12 noon. Sun.: 11 am. - 1 pm., Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. Free hunger meals 1st & 2nd Thurs., 6 pm. All invited & encouraged to attend! Confessions: Sat. 3 - 4 pm. & last two Sun., 5 pm. Weekday Masses: Mon. thru Fri; 7 & 8:15 am. JUNE 2014 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11 SERVICE DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED HELP WANTED AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING GREEN TEAM LANDSCAPING - Weekly FOR RENT PART-TIME TELEMARKETING - for CAMPBELL HEATING & AIR COND. CO. lawn maintenance, edging, mulch, flowers, sen- ROOMS FOR RENT (MEN & WOMEN) local dating service. Flexible schedule. Repairs & installation. Furnaces & AC units. ior discounts, no job too small. 216-749-9772. Share bathroom & kitchen. $350 month + secu- Evening & weekends required. Located near I- Hot water tanks, humidifiers, air cleaners & rity deposit. Call 216-299-5527 or 216-280- 77 & Rockside. Average pay $13 hr. Call Mrs. chimney liners. Licensed, bonded, insured; HEDGEMAN TRIMMING SERVICES. For 7484. Hart 216-642-8855. senior discounts. 216-252-8292. all your trimming needs. We provide the follow- ing services. Free estimates, hedge trimming, ONE, TWO & THREE BDRM. APT. FOR WANTED weeding, mulching, light landscaping, low cost. RENT - from $300 - $600 mn. No pets. Call ELECTRICAL TOY TRAINS & ACCES- APPLIANCE REPAIR For spring clean-up call Joe at 216-906-1963. John 216-905-6328. SORIES WANTED - Any make or age. Cash METRO APPLIANCE REPAIR. Low service ISH’S LAWN CARE - Grass cutting, edging, paid for trains, accessories or parts. Lionel, charge, senior & military discounts;. Washers, weed trimming, Prices starting @ $20. We also American Flyer, Ives, Marx, LGB, "Also buy- dryers, ranges, refrigerators & dishwashers etc. offer spring clean-up, senior & veteran dis- ing Boy Scout Items"; call 216-375-4426. All work guaranteed. Call 216-741-4334. counts. Call Chris 440-667-5799. JOHN’S LAWN SERVICE. Lawn mowing & School registration information DEMOLITION/HAULING trimming. General yard maintenance. No con- HAULING - ALL TYPES. Garage demolition. tracts necessary. Very reasonable rates with Mary Queen of Peace School fee required along with birth & baptismal cer- Call Richard’s, 216-661-7608. reliable service. Free estimates, senior dis- Preschool - grade 8. Cleveland Scholarship & tificate. Pick up registration forms from school counts. Call John 440-888-4842. Tutoring vouchers accepted for K - 8. or rectory office. For new students grades 1-8, Applications in school office. Student Shadow copy of most recent report card also required. QUALITY GRASSCUTTING - Small yards ELECTRICIAN days welcome! County vouchers OK for Applications for Cleveland Scholarship ELECTRICIAN FOR HIRE – Trouble-shooter. start at $15. Weekly, & biweekly. Flexible terms. Preschool. Stop by for a tour or call 216-741- Voucher Program available. Call 216-661- Install outlets, fixtures, fans, switches & panels. Trim/Edge also available. Call 216-447-1256. 3685 Mon. - Fri., 7:30 - 3:30. Visit mqp- 2120 with questions or to schedule tour of Reasonable, licensed. Call Dale, 216-883-8934. school.com or school’s Facebook page for school. PAINTING NORTH STAR ELECTRIC - First in Residential more info. MAKKOS PAINTING & DECORATING. St. Mary Byzantine School Registration - upgrades - New circuits. Violations corrected. Interior and Exterior painting - ceiling and dry- St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Elementary Panel - Sub panels. EL12170. Licensed, bonded, Ready, Set, Grow Preschool wall repairs - staining - ceiling texturing - faux School, 4600 State Rd., accepting applications insured. Free estimates. Call Bill Stanton at 216- Located in Brooklyn Heights United Church of finishes - quality work guaranteed- free esti- for preschool - grade 8. Before/after school 398-5306 or 216-392-4276. Christ, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Ages 3 - 5. mates, insured. Call Jeff Makkos, 440-625-0718. Learning & social skills for kindergarten readi- services available; also daycare when school’s ness. Certified teachers. Registration fee, $40. not in session, (inc. summer). FREE tuition EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE Class times, 9 - 11:150 am. Call 216-447-9145 possible for every family through Cleveland PLUMBING JOE OLDJA for more info. Scholarship & Tutoring Program. School pro- A1 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING. All plumb- REPAIRS & REBUILDS - chimney, steps, gram includes technology instruction in new ing problems. 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The Zoo has put up a new sign by Barbara Spaan and is redoing the stone structures, replacing Shooting off home fireworks is against The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn [email protected] and fixing the monuments, and cutting back the law; Old Brooklyn has had more than its (HSOB) had their annual Memorial Day and removing the overgrown shrubs and inva- share of headlines due to this continued disre- Service in the Brooklyn Union Burying The calls have already started. (Some sive species. spect for the law and neighbors. People have Ground on Broadview Rd. at Spring Rd. The folks have to begin this illegal act early.) This Green Space Committee Chairman John lost fingers and limbs and have been burned, service combined the unveiling and planting of is the one holiday of the year I’m Jenkins and OBCDC Commercial Manager and lives have been lost. Why does a Black Tupelo (nyssa sylvatica) or Sour Gum embarrassed to say that I live in Tom Collins have led this initiative. They the City have to outshine the sub- tree in honor of Old Brooklyn's Bicentennial. Cleveland and Old Brooklyn. So talked to the head Landscapers and urbs with fireworks? What will it Historical society president Constance many people are out of work, have Maintenance crew who said this was the per- take to stop this activity? Ewazen gave the welcome and Rev. Carol lost their homes, can’t afford to pay fect tree, and that this was the perfect time to Start the change today. Don’t Leahey gave the main liturgy, "What is a Vet." their bills, and even live out of their plant it. Michael Stachowiak dug the hole. buy fireworks, and report the illegal There were readings by the audience, songs, cars, but they have money to buy Each tree will have a granite memorial in fireworks activity to the police by phone at 216-621-1234 or to Second District the ground commemorating this year and the Some streets on the Fourth of two groups who have made this possible. July look like war-torn Baghdad - bombs blar- Commander Thomas Stacho by email tsta- [email protected]. LEAP (Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership) ing, sky filled with smoke, the smell of chemi- designates a native plant, bush, and tree for cals in the air. In years during which we have On July 4th, enjoy the evening with a pro- fessional display. Save your money and join each year. This year the Black Tupelo was not had enough rain and things are dry, the sit- honored. Mary Ellen Stasek, head of Friends uation becomes even more dangerous. Clevelanders on the lakefront, or take neigh- bors to watch some other professional display. of Big Creek, member of the HSOB and Green The mess the day after is even worse - Space Committee suggested this. pieces of fireworks are on roof tops, there are If you were planning a backyard park display, don’t do it, even if you have done it for years. The HSOB is selling ‘leaves' for contribu- scorch spots in lawns, and piles and boxes of tions to this cause. The leaf with the donor's burned debris are left right where the fireworks You will be fined. Have a safe 4th, enjoy your holiday and name will be hung on a "tree" and brought to were set off. each Old Brooklyn event this year. That doesn’t even take into account that display your Old Brooklyn pride. Fly your not everyone enjoys this illegal display and flags! noise which nearly scare our pets to death, and Cleveland 4th of July Fireworks The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn combined the planting of a Black Tupelo tree in the the damage done to neighbors’ property Brooklyn Union Burying Ground in honor of Old Brooklyn's 200th anniversary with their Friday, July 4th, 2014 annual Memorial Day celebration, Top left photo: Constance Ewazen, Michael Stachowiak, Ray Kaliszewski , Richard Bowles, Linda Sevcik and Rev. Carol Leahey. since 2001 Time: Dusk Shot from where Lake Erie meets the Beauty Salon and the Pledge of Allegiance. Gregory Cuyahoga River in the Flats. Cznadel told about the significance of this "You have hair skin nails we'll do it!" tree and the reason behind the decision to 4488 Pearl Road plant it. HSOB and Green Space Committee Are you unsettled by the amount of hair member Gregory Cznadel came up with breakage seen in your bathroom sink, the idea to plant trees throughout Old floor, comb or brush? Brooklyn to commemorate the communi- Do you cover up by wearing wigs, braids ty’s Bicentennial. Similar to the tree hon- or colorful hats? oring Jessie Owens at Rhodes High School, these would be planted at public Take control of your hair sites. Call 216-459-8874 The BlackTupelo tree is native, it is Ray Kaliszewski, Rev. 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