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www.oldbrooklyn.com March 2008 Volume 30; Number 1 Old Brooklyn News marks thirty years by Lynette Filips [email protected] of serving the community With the publication of this March about the upcoming annual meeting were mailed to them, but other folks had to pick issue, the Old Brooklyn News marks its 30th also on page one. one up at neighborhood churches and busi- anniversary. While there won’t be a big cel- On page two, in addition to two smaller nesses. ebration like the one the Old Brooklyn articles, the pastor of Brooklyn Presbyterian Home delivery of the OBN started in Community Development Corporation Church wrote about his congregation’s sev- December, 1978; that issue billed the paper (OBCDC) hosted in April of 2006, six entieth anniversary. (That’s one similarity, as being published “approximately” every months after its thirtieth anniversary, a little since we just carried a story about their one- other month. (May, 2007 was the last nostalgia and historical perspective still hundredth anniversary in last month’s month for home delivery, but as in the seems to be in order. After all, OBCDC is OBN.) past, OBCDC members receive a copy by the only community development corpora- Deaconess Hospital was a major stake- mail.) tion in the city which has its own monthly holder in the neighborhood in those days, in In May, 1981, the month that newspaper! terms of providing advertising dollars for the OBCDC accomplished its goal of pur- Although there had been local newspa- paper and support for the community devel- chasing the Broadvue Theatre, the Old pers covering this neighborhood during pre- opment corporation in general. It’s not sur- Brooklyn News Notes became a month- vious decades (one of which was called the prising, therefore, that a good percentage of ly publication and its name was short- Brooklyn News), before OBCDC, there was page three, plus parts of smaller articles on ened to the Old Brooklyn News. no Old Brooklyn News (OBN). Realizing the later pages, had news about Deaconess and The Metroparks Zoo; necessity of keeping people informed about its employees. Elder Lot, Inc., (the forerunner of See 32 additional front pages of the Old the revitalization which was getting under- In addition to Deaconess, other mem- Senior Citizen Resources, Inc.), Brooklyn News from the past 30 years on way in the neighborhood, in March of 1978 bers of the institutional and business com- which was located at CMHA’s pages 6 and 7 of this anniversary issue. OBCDC put out the first edition of a publi- munity who advertised in the first issue of Crestview Estates; and historic cation it called Old Brooklyn News Notes. the Old Brooklyn News Notes were homes in Old Brooklyn received frequent The eight-page paper contained timely infor- Broadview Savings (which originated in this coverage in the early years. Regular features demolished, she began writing mation about people, businesses and institu- neighborhood and is now a part of Charter came to include a sewing column; a horo- its history (and the corner on which it was tions south of the Big Creek Valley. Ellen One Bank); Busch Funeral Service; scope column; Curtain’s Up (a column about located). Twenty-seven articles and a lot of Gunlicks was the paper’s first editor. Cleveland Trust; Gildore Furniture and the former Old Brooklyn Community reader response later, the series about the For the first issue or two, Old Brooklyn Appliance; The Glenn Restaurant; Love Theatre); and Did You Know?, a column neighborhood landmark was completed. News Notes was billed to be a “quarterly” Studio Gallery, Inc.; Speed Exterminating with questions about historical trivia. Neighborhood photographer George publication. Its content was quite different Company; Theo’s Restaurant & Lounge; Announcements about community meetings Shuba began taking pictures for the Old from what’s in today’s Old Brooklyn News, Travelrama Travel Service; and Warner and events, whether for a church, civic, or Brooklyn News circa 1991, the same year and there was considerable white space — Storage, Inc. The paper also acknowledged age-specific group, have always been impor- that he photographed the cover for the third no “copy” and no pictures — throughout the support from Quality Catering, Wischmeier- tant components of the paper, but they Old Brooklyn Business Directory. Because paper. Buesch Funeral Home and West End weren’t always delineated as News Notes, finances at the paper were really tight in The major front-page story of the first Lumber. Senior Notes, Church Notes and Theatre those years, instead of receiving a check for issue talked about the new South Brooklyn Unfortunately, our archives for the Notes as they are today. his work, for a while George’s only compen- branch of the early years are incomplete, but we do have Lynette Zieminski (now Lynette Filips) sation was a free ad in the OBN for his rock which was to be built at the “Y” of Pearl Rd. copies of papers published in May, June and began writing a local history article each and roll photographs. and State Rd. A letter from Dan Avis of December of 1978. The Old Brooklyn News month in March, 1990, and The Town Crier Over the years, when his expertise has Busch Funeral Home and president of that wasn’t delivered door-to-door in the column in June, 1991. In March, 1992, been needed for special photo layouts, OBCDC’s board, and an announcement beginning. OBCDC members had a copy shortly after the Broadvue Theatre was neighborhood artist Jim Ptacek has also con- tributed time to the paper. In the early years, the Old Brooklyn George Shuba’s rock photos now famous News had an editor who took care of pub- lishing the paper and, at times, also a sepa- by Lynette Filips rate ad sales manager. Getting it to print in [email protected] those years was not a part of the OBCDC executive director’s job, but that situation Over the decades, the thirty-year saga of the Old Brooklyn News (OBN) has includ- See OBN thirty years page 14 ed numerous players. Just over half-way through the newspaper’s history – chroni- cled in the lead article in this month’s OBN – is the following paragraph: Inside the OBN “Neighborhood photographer From the Desk of the Executive George Shuba began taking pictures Director; Community Spotlight; for theOld Brooklyn News circa 1991, the same year that he photographed Community Meetings; Sheila the cover for the third Old Brooklyn Walter; Theatre Notes 2 Business Directory. Because finances at the paper were really tight in those News & Events 3 years, instead of receiving a check for his work, for a while George’s only Primary election; “That was compensation was a free ad in the then” 4 OBN for his rock and roll photographs.” Perhaps that paragraph should have Town Crier; In Memoriam 5 been written “for his now famous rock and roll photographs” because that is what they OBN historical front pages 6&7 are coming to be. Photo courtesy of Kyle Lanzier In a rare moment in front of rather than behind the lens, OBN photographer George Shuba Last May, the closing entry in The Town Commercial News 8 Crier column reported that some of poses with some examples of his rock and roll photos. George’s photos were on display at the Fine photos, Professor Jicha also asked George to Curatorial Affairs at The Rock and Roll Hall Community Toolbox 9 and Performing Arts Center at Western be a guest lecturer at the college. That hap- of Fame and Museum, wrote its “Forward”. Carolina University (a part of North pened April 27, 2007. Forty-eight of George’s 16” x 20” sil- Family Fun 11 Carolina State University) in Cullowhee, Now Jon Jicha has taken things one step ver gelatin photo prints will also be exhibit- North Carolina. George had come to their further by writing the text for a book which ed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame begin- Senior Notes 12 attention because Jon Jicha, the nephew of showcases forty-eight of George’s rock and ning October 10, 2008. At the end of the president of Brooklyn-Cleveland roll photos. Cleveland Rocks: The January, 2009, they’ll then go on a national Church Notes; Benjie Garden 13 Kiwanis, a neighborhood organization to Birthplace of Rock and Roll – Photographs tour. which George belongs, is a professor in the by George Shuba was published in 2007 by A former reserve captain with OBN Reader Survey 14 fine arts department there. Western Carolina University. The soft-cover Cuyahoga County’s Sheriff’s Department, The “setting it all up” process actually book has eighty-eight pages; James Henke, George has been a full-time photographer started two years ago. In addition to display- Classified & Service Directory 15 the Vice President of Exhibitions and See George Shuba page 10 ing forty-eight of George’s 1960s rock star PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MARCH 2008 From the desk of the executive director by Robyn Sandys [email protected] by Donnald Heckelmoser [email protected] from his father who owned and operated J & It must be hard for many of you to believe O construction on Spring Rd. Joey has been a that the OBN is turning thirty this month. For Joey Pepperoni’s member of Local 310 for twenty-three years.) many of us, 1978 seems like a long time ago be answered and placed on the web site. Stay Now that Joey is the owner-operator of and for others who were not even born yet, tuned! Joey Pepperoni’s opened its doors for the his own location, he will not have any further you must really think the paper is old! As you Other articles in this month’s paper third time on Saturday, February 23rd, 2008. landlord problems. The building he bought will read on the front page, the OBN has gone include a review of those running for Congress from this district as well as a new and “rock- He and his girlfriend, Kelly Neuman, run the also came with two apartments, one of which through many changes over the years. The ing” book about our own George Shuba’s days operation out of the newly purchased store- he rents out and the other of which he uses as main constant has been to capture the nature of as a rock and roll photographer. His work will front at 4475 State Rd., on the corner of office space. the people, places and activities of the various also be on display in a special exhibit at the Tampa Ave. and State Rd. Joey has a lot of plans for the location, all neighborhoods that make up the area the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this October. Joseph O. Ciacchi III, also known as of which include expansion. Building a patio newspaper covers. With only a small product, The CDC hired a new Code Enforcement Joey Pepperoni, was born in Deaconess on the back of the existing store would offer which is usually twelve pages, there is only so Manager, Sheila Walter. Sheila started the Hospital and raised in Old Brooklyn. He not only seasonal dining, but would also much we can include. But, we are always week of February 18th. She comes to us with attended Our Lady of Good Counsel School attract dog lovers because Joey hopes that the looking for new story ideas. This month is the a good deal of background in the building and and spent his childhood in this neighborhood. patio will be dog-friendly. The menu would first time we have gone to sixteen pages in a housing field having worked for the City of Joey first opened a pizza shop about include a complete supply of doggie dishes long time due to extra advertising and the 30th Berea as a code enforcement specialist. She eighteen years ago in Broadview Hts. There and treats in addition to Stromboli and pep- anniversary. Hope you enjoy the retrospective also worked for many years as a successful he started to bake and distribute his brand of peroni bread. and remember to contact us if you have any real estate agent. Sheila will be setting up pepperoni bread to surrounding businesses. Joey is also going to introduce a story ideas that you think our readers would meetings with neighborhood groups and asso- Then Joey decided to introduce Stromboli to Stromboli sandwich to Cleveland for five dol- enjoy. ciations over the coming weeks so the commu- his customers. It was even more popular — lars. It will be split down the middle and Starting at the end of March, the CDC nity can get to know her. She also wants to and addicting — than his pepperoni bread, customers will be able to select their own will be adding a Frequently Asked Questions section on the web site, learn about your concerns in the code enforce- and both became popular in Broadview Hts. choice of pizza or sandwich toppings. He ment arena throughout our service area. The recipes for Joey’s Stromboli and expects it to be his top seller. www.oldbrooklyn.com. You will find the link on the site’s side bar in the About OBCDC Within a month the CDC will be starting pepperoni bread was given to him by his As the store continues to expand, Joey a new system for managing code enforcement mother, Mary Anne, and she is still the heart plans to mass produce the products and con- section. The web site currently has a lot of information regarding the programs and serv- complaints as part of a pilot program being and soul of the operation. The difference tinue to sell them throughout the city and administered by the City’s Building and between Joey’s bread and others is that he state. Already Joey is offering his entire prod- ices we provide especially if you look at the past two years’ annual reports also listed in Housing Department. She and other housing makes his in a way that it can be stored for uct line (pepperoni bread, Stromboli bread, staff will be discussing this new program long periods of time (i.e., it has a longer shelf Sicilian Stromboli, chicken broccoli bread, that section. Questions will include how the CDC is run administratively, how we are when we meet with community groups. life). spinach feta cheese bread, and sausage and financed, what staff do, community programs, Let’s hope for an early spring and remem- After Joey shut down his Broadview Hts. broccoli bread for both pick-up and office- and so forth. Community member will also ber to sign up for a plot at the Ben Franklin location due to landlord-tenant problems, he catering purposes. (Catering includes soft have the opportunity to ask questions that will Garden this year article on page 13. opened a Stromboli and pepperoni bread oper- drinks and salad.) ation in Parma. Unfortunately, with the rising Joey is also looking to expand the busi- cost of commercial property, Joey couldn’t ness to surrounding cities. Then he will boast Sheila Walter joins OBCDC staff keep that business open. But Joey that he opened the first Stromboli and pepper- School, Sheila was employed in a variety of Pepperoni’s continued to exist because Joey oni bread store in Cleveland! Pizza shops are Sheila (Quealy) Walter has joined the Old venues in the hospitality and restaurant indus- was able to retain some of his loyal clients and relatively common, but a Stromboli shop is Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) staff as the organiza- try. From 1990 to 1995, she was the manager operate the business on a part-time basis. something different. of School Belle’s (uniforms) retail store. Then, (During this period Joey kept himself For more information about Joey’s tion’s new Code Enforcement Manager. The Berea native has worked in both beginning in 1995, Sheila found her niche afloat financially because he is also a cement Pepperoni, contact Joey or Kelly at 216-642- being a Realtor for Realty One in contractor. He had learned the cement trade 0853. related and unrelated fields dur- ing the course of her not-quite- Strongsville. thirty year work history, but For the last two years, given her family background, it Sheila worked as an exterior COMMUNITY MEETINGS was almost inevitable that she’d maintenance inspector for the City end up spending most of it in of Berea. Brooklyn Centre Community Association entrance off parking lot.) Katie Karrick, housing-related fields. Sheila is quite familiar meeting, every fourth Thurs., 6:30 pm, Archwood Cleveland’s “Cemetery Lady”, presenting The youngest of three with our neighborhood, however, United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave. some of the information about the history, archi- daughters in a 100% Irish family, because two of her cousins are tecture, symbolism, etc. she’s encountered since policemen in the Second District. Brooklyn Genealogy Club meeting, Sun., Sheila grew up listening to sto- she became interested in interment grounds. In her private life, Sheila is a “sports Mar., 18 2 pm, Brooklyn branch of the ries from her father, Matthew Quealy, who was Prospective members welcome; call president mom” to Rory, a freshman at Berea High Cuyahoga County Public Library, 4480 Ridge a bailiff for Judge John V. Corrigan in the Louise Evans, 661-4103, with questions about School. Her husband, Thom, is a Substance Rd. Wally Huskonen, a member of the 1960s, and later the chief appraiser for the group. Abuse and Mental Illness Counselor just across Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society, with a Women’s Federal Savings (one of the savings the Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge, at North Coast presentation about how to apply for member- and loans absorbed by Charter One Bank) in Second District Police Community Behavioral Health Care, a State of facili- ship in a lineage society. Refreshments served; the 1970s and 1980s. Relations meeting, Tues., Mar. 11th (& every ty on the main MetroHealth campus. prospective members welcome. second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, 3518 After she graduated from Berea High Old Brooklyn Community Development W. 25th St. Corporation board meeting every third Tues. Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting, THEATER NOTES of the month, 6-7:30 pm, OBCDC meeting Thurs., Mar. 6th (& every first Thurs.), 7 pm, room (3344 Broadview Rd., upstairs). Gino’s, 1314 Denison Ave. Cassidy Theatre of Greenbriar Commons Meetings open to the public for review & com- 6200 Pearl Rd. 440-842-4600 Ward 15 Democratic Club meeting, Tues., ments, but the board reserves the right to close “The Fantasticks” Mar. 25th (& every fourth Tues.), 6:30 pm, portions of meetings from the public. Call 216- Now thru Mar. 16; Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 3 Estabrook Recreation Center, 4125 Fulton Rd. pm. Tickets, $15 - $20. , Cox Communications 459-1000 to confirm date. Stage. Great Lakes Theatre Festival The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn Ward 16 Democratic Club Meeting, Tues., 1501 Euclid Ave. 216-241-6000 meeting, 7 pm, Fri., Mar. 14, Pearl Road United Mar. 18th (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria 6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727 www.greatlakestheater.org Methodist Church, 4200 Pearl Rd. (Use rear Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. “Danceworks 08” “The Crucible” Thurs., Mar., 13th - Sun., Apr. 20th. Over the by William Miller course of six weekends, the CPT campus is Fri., Mar. 28th - Sat.., Apr. 26th; will ultimate- taken over by dance performances by ly perform in rotating repertory with “All’s Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation talented local artists. Performances Well That Ends Well” by William MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to in the Gordon Square Theatre, James Shakespeare opening in April. Shows on spe- improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods Levin Theatre & Parish Hall. Tickets -- adults, cific Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. eves, 7:30 $10 - $20; students & seniors, $12 - $18. Fri. & pm & some Sat. matinees. Tickets, $10 - $54. Matt Reitz, President Abraham Bruckman, Vice President Sat., 7:30 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Steve Henstridge, Secretary Christina M. Kowalski, Treasurer Robyn Sandys, Executive Director OLD BROOKLYN NEWS 3344 Broadview Rd. Cynthia Cejka, Office Manager Cleveland, Ohio 44109 The Old Brooklyn News Tom Collins, Commercial Program Manager (216) 459-0135 Donnald Heckelmoser, Jr., Residential Services Coordinator will publish its Lori Peterson, Residential Program /Marketing Manager April, 2008 issue on Circulation 15,000 Sheila Quealy Walter, Code Enforcement Manager Saturday, March 28, 2008 Published Monthly Barb Spaan, Community Outreach Manager Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBNAdvertising & Sales Manager website: www.oldbrooklyn.com email: [email protected]

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every third Tues. of the The Old Brooklyn News (OBN) is a monthly publication of month, 6-7:30 pm. OBCDC meeting room (3344 Broadview Rd., upstairs). Meetings open to the pub- the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) lic but the board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000. and is available free of charge within the community boundaries of Submission Deadlines Brooklyn Centre, Old Brooklyn & City of Brooklyn. The views Display Ads . . . .Wed., March 19th expressed in the OBN are not necessarily those of its publisher, edi- Old Brooklyn News tor, staff, or of the board of trustees, officers, or commercial, resi- Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager George Shuba -- Photographer Classified Ads . . . Fri., March 21st dential, institutional or associate members of OBCDC. Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor News Releases . . . Fri., March 21st Reproduction of published material without the consent of OBCDC is prohibited. Advertisers and Agencies assume all legal This month’s OBN writers - For Information call 216-459-0135 responsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any and Lynette Filips & OBCDC staff E-mail: [email protected] all text published in contracted display, classified or other advertise- OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn- ments. The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and For more information regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000. FAX NUMBER 216-459-1741 Community Press Association of . MARCH 2008 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 Free Tax Help If you need help preparing your taxes & can- NEWS & EVENTS not afford to pay someone, there are many Monday, March 3rd Friday, March 28th gram as well as a home-based program to meet places that offer free assistance. All dates & Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society Tango Lesson & Dance Party the needs of area families. WSEM offers free times are subject to change. You must call Independence , White Oak Room, Cavana Ballroom, 4189 Pearl Rd. (corner of services to eligible families, health & develop- ahead to make an appointment unless noted. 6363 Selig Blvd., 7:30 pm. Gary Smith will Pearl & Broadview). Argentine Tango & Latin mental screenings, comprehensive services to AARP Tax Assistance provides free tax prepa- cover Latter Day Saints web sites, the availabil- Dancing. Beginning Tango lesson, 8:15 - 9 pm, address educational, health, dental, nutrition, ration of federal & Ohio forms for low- & ity of records & how to access them & what is followed by tango & Latin dancing until mid- social, mental health & special needs. Variety of medium-income taxpayers. AARP member- going on behind the scenes at LDS. All wel- night. Singles & couples welcome; $10 per per- program options & locations. Accepts county ship is not required. come; coffee & refreshments served. Call presi- son. College students with valid ID, $5. Call vouchers. Call 216-651-2037 for more info. dent John Stoika, 216-524-3472, for more info. Anita at The Dancer In You, 330-608-4444, or Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis visit www.dancerinyou.com, for more info. Every Tuesday Ave., Mon., & Wed., 9 am - noon, thru Apr. 11; Thursday, March 6th Food Stamp Information & Sign Up 216-635-4222. International Women’s Day Celebration Thru March 31st Brookside Center in the lobby area, 3784 Pearl Trinity Commons, 2230 Euclid Ave.; free admis- Ward 16 Heaters Little League Fundraiser Rd., 10 am – 2 pm. Representative from The Cassidy Theater Greenbriar Commons, sion & free parking in Cathedral’s Prospect lot. Baseball team conducting a fundraiser & help- Empowerment Center of Greater Cleveland’s 6200 Pearl Rd, Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri., Schedule: 5-6 pm, shoppping at Ten Thousand ing the environment -- collecting old cell phones Project B.R.E.A.D. will be available to provide 9:30 am - 2 pm, thru Apr. 13. Appointments Villages and Sacred Path Books & Art; 6-7 pm, & inkjet print cartridges thru Mar. 31st. Put in info & help eligible people sign up. Call Patricia can be made in person at the theater or at the lectures by two female (Chinese & Egyptian) drop box in OBCDC office, 3344 Broadview Gillbery, Project B.R.E.A.D. Call the Outreach Parma-South Library, Parma-Ridge Library & professors re: myths about women in Eastern Rd. Call Ed, 216-287-3955, for pick-up. Specialist, 216-432-4770, for more info. Parma Heights Library. societies; 7-8 pm, harp music by Cecilia Ilg, Thru March 31st East Indian dancing, raffles & shopping. Ready, Set Grow Preschool Parma-Snow Library, 2121 Snow Rd, Mon., & Winter 2008 Home Energy Assistance Located in Brooklyn Heights United Church of Thurs., 12:30 - 3 pm, thru Apr. 9; 216-661-4240. E-HEAP 24 hour appointment line, 216-518- Thursday, March 13th Christ, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Ages 3 - 5. Learning 4014. All applicants must have: proof of Antique Collectors Club & social skills for kindergarten readiness. South Brooklyn Library, 4303 Pearl Rd, Fri., income for entire household for past 13 weeks; Busch Funeral Home meeting room, 7501 Ridge Certified teachers. Registration fee, $25. Class 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, thru April 13; 216-623- photo ID of applicants’ Social security cards & Rd., 7:30 pm. Ardyce Elaine Steck, relative of times, 9:20 - 11:20 am. Call 216-741-2280 for 7067. birth dates of all household members; both gas Amelia Earhart, speaking about her ancestor . more info. & electric bills (with at least one in disconnect, shut-off status, or off); landlord name, address Free Tax Filing and Benefits Screening Wednesday, March 19th St. Leo Preschool Registration For residents of Wards 15 & 16; sponsored by David Allen Cole & phone number; monthly rent (lease). If your St. Leo Preschool, 4940 Broadview Rd.; located gas service is off, call the gas company, 1-800- Steel Valley Federal Credit Union, 3840 Pearl Saddle Ridge, 5100 Pearl Rd., 10 pm. Call 216- in the Parish Community Center. Registration Rd. (W. 25th St. & Denison Ave.) in partnership 351-7900 for more info. 950-7989. If your electric is off with The began Feb. 1 at the preschool. $50 nonrefund- Illuminating Company, call 1-800-589-3101, or with ACORN. ( ACORN tax preparation servic- able fee & a copy of the child's birth certificate es are affiliated with the IRS Volunteer Income Thursday, March 20th if with Cleveland Public Power, go to 1300 required at time of registration. The preschool Lakeside Ave. & request a copy of your old bill. Tax Assistance Program.) Find out if you quali- Dine & Donate Benefit Brooklyn Animal Shelter offers programs for skills development & kinder- fy for food, baby supplies, health care, child Max & Erma's, 5020 Tiedeman Rd., Brooklyn, Thursdays, March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th garten readiness for 3 & 4 year-olds. Children care, energy bills & much more. Tax filing & 11 am -10 pm. Must bring flyer. Max & Erma's Youth Football Coming to Old Brooklyn who are 4 by Sept. 30 attend classes Mon., Wed. benefits screening by appointment only. Call will donate 20% of your sales to Brooklyn Boys & girls ages 6 - 15. Coaches for football & & Fri. Children who are 3 by Sept. 30 attend 216-431-0573 for appointment. Animal Shelter. Flyers available at Brooklyn cheerleading needed. If interested come to classes Tues. & Thurs. Class times -- 8:15-10:45 City Hall, 7619 Memphis Ave.; Cuyahoga am or 11:55 am - 2:25 pm. Call Jeanne Sabol, South Brooklyn Library, 4303 Pearl Rd., 6:30 - Free Tax Services County Library, Brooklyn Branch, 4480 Ridge 7:30 pm. Space limited. Call Coach Ragnanese, 216-661-5330, for more info. Old Brooklyn Neighborhood Family Rd.; or download from www.brooklynshelter. 216-254-9671, for more info. org. Call Nancy Kofron, 216-661-2418. St. Mark Lutheran School Registration Service Center America Reads Tutors St. Mark Lutheran School, 4464 Pearl Rd. Cuyahoga Employment & Family Services, Wednesday, March 26th South Brooklyn Branch Library, 4303 Pearl Rd. Applications accepted throughout the school year 4261 Fulton Parkway (at Memphis) Wed., Polaris Westshore Career Fair For elementary school students; Mon., 3 - 6 pm; for kindergarten - 8th grade. Participates in the 3/05, 3/19, 4/02 -- 4 - 7 pm; Sat., 3/01, 3/15, Polaris Career Center, 7285 Old Oak Blvd., Tues. & Thurs., 3 - 7 pm; Wed., 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Cleveland Scholarship & tutoring program. On- 3/29, 4/12 -- 8:30 - 11:30 am. Returns will be Middleburg Hts., 10 am - 2 pm. Free event Call 623-7067 for more info. site before & after school daycare, hot lunch pro- prepared electronically in the Career Center geared toward job-ready, entry level employees gram, sports, music, newly updated computer on the first floor. Call 216-635-2970 to as well as semi-skilled candidates who want per- labs, accelerated reader program, interactive W.S.E.M. Child Development Centers arrange for an appointment. For additional manent jobs. Opportunity to meet with 100 Free Child Care for Qualified Families white boards, Girl Scouts & Cub Scouts. For reg- employers & community organizations offering istration info or to schedule a private tour, call the locations & times visit www.refundohio.org or Archwood Head Start, 2800 Archwood Ave., call 2-1-1 or 436-2000. good wages, health care benefits & information. free childcare for qualified families. Now school office, 216-749-3545, or visit Collaborative effort of Cuyahoga County Board enrolling full & part day. Call 216-398-5488. www.orgsites.com/oh/stmarklutheran. of Commissioners, Polaris Career Center, Westshore Neighborhood Family Service West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM) Center, Cuyahoga County Employment & Enrolling for Early Childhood Education $ 00 Y’s Guy’s Family Services & Employment Connection. All locations for ages birth through the age of 129 HOME Call information line, 216-987-8386, or visit five. WSEM offers infant & toddler care, Head Tavern & Grill www.employment.cuyahogacounty.us. Start, the Early Learning Initiative (ELI) pro- IMPROVEMENT 4301 State Rd. 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St. Patrick’s Day MARCH 17 10 am - 8 pm Extra Large Corned Beef Sandwiches Traditional Corned Beef Dinners Special Flavors Friday Fish Fry’s of the Month: All Day Pistachio Nut & Pure Maple Walnut Lenten Specials 4002 Jennings Road (at Jennings & Harvard) 741-0010 FAX 741-3882 216-749-7077 4674 State Road PAGE 4 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MARCH 2008 Information for 2008 primary election Neighborhood nonagenarian responds be contested by Frank Chestney (R), Frances by Donnald Heckelmoser L. Kalapodis (R) and David S. Potter (R). to January’s “That was then” article [email protected] Primary election voters will decide which one by Olga Blabolil By now everyone is aware that there is a of these Republicans will face off against we got to know Mary Strassmeyer, who clerked for Mr. Haas. She lived on Broadview presidential election this year. News coverage Congresswoman Betty Sutton (D). I am ninety-three years old and have been Rd., adjacent to the store. We watched her rise has been non-stop over the past year about the The Ohio Congressional races being held a resident of Old Brooklyn since 1938, living in the world of journalism with great interest. Democratic and Republican presidential candi- in 2008 include races in both the Senate and in the same house at 2033 Mayview Ave. for (Mary began her career in 1956 at The dates. the House or Representatives. seventy years. During that time I have seen Cleveland News, and then, after the News After “Super Tuesday” last February 5th, The Ohio Senate districts up for election enormous changes in my neighborhood. closed in 1960, moved on to the The Plain most of the debate about who will get the include the 18th and 24th; they are not relevant The first thing I remember is being Dealer. Mary also had a radio show which Democratic and Republican presidential nomi- to OBN readers. However, if you would like to “adopted” by a Producers milkman. Arriving know more about these races, visit ran for ten years and a television show which nations ended. Twenty-two states held their home from work the first day after we moved http://boe.cuyahogocounty.us. ran for only a short time, plus she practiced primaries that date (www.opensecrets.org) and in, my husband and I found a quart bottle of The Ohio House of Representatives has law after earning a JD degree in 1981.) more than half of the primaries and caucuses milk on our front porch. Milk was home- many seats up for re-election this year. The The white building on the southwest cor- are now completed. delivered via a horse-drawn wagon then and, races in which OBN readers might have their ner of Pearl and Broadview Roads was once a Ohio, being a “swing state” -- also known if one did not have a milk chute, left on the voices heard include the 10th district, current- Marshall Drug Store, where I, as president of as “purple state” in political lingo -- will hold porch. ly represented by Eugene R. Miller (D); the the Benjamin Franklin School PTA, went to one of the more important post -“Super Later, after we had children, our daughter 11th district, currently represented by Sandra call the police to report a man who was expos- Tuesday” primaries. It will be conducted on (who loved horses) made certain that “Molly”, Williams (D); and the 15th district, currently ing himself at the Broadvue Theatre one March 4th (along with Rhode Island’s, Texas’ the horse on our route, had a fresh carrot every represented by Timothy J. Degeeter (D). Sunday afternoon. Parents were in the habit and Vermont’s). All of these states will have day. By then we had a milk chute, so the car- The 10th Ohio House district includes of dropping off their children there, assuming their Democratic and Republican primaries on rot was deposited there. We have home the same day. all or parts of Bratenahl, Cleveland Ward 8, 10, that they were in a safe environment. (Later I movies which show Molly with her front legs Nearly everyone knows the big names in 13, and 15 and certain precincts of Ward 14. It had to appear in court to testify against the heading up our driveway. The horse came to the presidential election, but how many know is being contested by Freddie Moore (D). man, and he was forced to move out of the know that this treat awaited her at our house. the state and local leaders who run for office Voters will have their chance to weigh in on neighborhood.) I don’t know whether or not the follow- every two, four or six years? This article can March 4th, as both candidates are Democrats. Mr. Kraus’ Dry Goods Store was across ing story is true, but some people said that serve as a guide for Old Brooklyn News (OBN) The winner of this contest will run unopposed the street from Marshall’s Drug. Dry goods once when a milkman became unconscious, readers in terms of the offices up for election in the general election, though there is the were materials sold by the yard, and to this his horse continued on with the route and then this year that affect our neighborhood. option for a write-in candidate in all uncontest- day, I still use a Christmas tablecloth made returned to the Producers plant on State The House of ed races. from some of his holiday toweling! Rd./W. 35th St. Representatives has three districts in which a The 11th Ohio House district includes There was a little department store next There used to be a Texaco gas station at reader of this paper might be interested -- the all or parts of Cleveland Wards 5, 6, 7, 12 and to what was then the Glenn Restaurant (now, the corner of Mayview Ave. and Broadview 10th district, currently represented by Dennis 16 as well as Brooklyn Hts., Cuyahoga Hts. the site of a CVS Pharmacy) on the southwest Rd. where D’s Beverage is now. A butcher Kucinich (D); the 11th district, currently rep- and Newburgh Hts. It is being contested by corner of Pearl Rd. and Memphis Ave. It was shop was where Valley West Hair Design cur- resented by Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D); and Rosalind A. McAllister (R); the election will where I bought my daughter’s first Easter rently is. During World War II, we needed the 13th District, currently represented by be help on November 4th. bonnet. She was not inclined to girlish garb, ration stamps to buy our meat. Betty Sutton (D). (To find out the exact geo- The 15th Ohio House district includes and it was a challenge for me to get her to try What is now Broadview Cut-Rate was graphical lines, reference the Cuyahoga all or parts of Parma, Linndale, Brooklyn and on the various styles of straw hats. once Scott’s Drug Store, and, after it closed, County Board of Elections website at Middleburg Hts. It is being contested by Craig A wealth of fresh produce was always at Jedlicka’s Shoe Store. In those days, chil- http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us.) Neiderriter (R). Voters will also decide this our disposal. The Schaaf Rd. area, the major dren’s feet were x-rayed to ensure proper fit. In addition to incumbent Dennis election on November 4. reason for ’s being designated During the War, people needed ration stamps Kucinich (D), Ohio’s 10th Congressional In Cuyahoga County matters, County the “Greenhouse Capital of the United States”, to buy shoes, too. district is being contested by Councilman Joe Commissioners Tim Hagen (D) and Peter was a big part of this industry. The rising When Mr. Scott retired, Oliver Busch Cimperman (D), Barbara Anne Ferris (D), Lawson Jones (D) are up for re-election. costs of natural gas in the 1970s was a major opened a drug store across the street on the Mayor Thomas O’Grady(D), Rosemary Currently Tim Hagen (D) is running un- factor in its decline, but some deteriorating northwest corner of Broadview Rd. and Palmer (D), Jim Trakas (R) and Jason opposed and Peter Lawson Jones’ (D) seat is glass houses still stand as mute reminders of Searsdale Ave. Mr. Busch was more than a Werner (R). After the March 4th primary, the being contested by Deborah L. Sutherland (R). what once was. pharmacist. He was also a friend who was top Democrat and top Republican will face off The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s When my children attended Benjamin interested in a family’s welfare. Since we had in the general election November 4th. seat is also up for re-election. Annette G. Franklin School, they walked to school, came no health insurance, we relied a great deal on Ohio’s 11th Congressional district will Butler (R) is vying to unseat current office home for lunch and then returned for the after- the advice we got from our druggist. Busch not be contested until November 4th when holder William D. Mason (D); the voters will noon session before walking home again. Pharmacy also had a soda fountain, and was Thomas Pekarek (R) runs against decide on November 4th. Mothers were there to oversee their children, thus a place where neighbors met for choco- Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D). The County Clerk of Courts seat is up and there was no concern about sexual preda- late phosphates and other such delicacies. Because there are only one Democratic and for re-election; the choices will be incumbent tors. On the southwest corner of Broadview one Republican running; primary election vot- Gerald E. Fuerst (D) and Burrell A. Jackson During the decades that I was employed and Searsdale there was also a place to buy ers will not have to narrow down the field. (R). as a secretary in the Cleveland Municipal frozen treats — Sally Ann’s, an ice cream par- Ohio’s 13th Congressional district will See Election coverage page 10 School District, I was privy to working with lor which had wire-back chairs. As a family, five superintendents –Peter Carlin, Paul we used to walk to the Broadvue Theatre at Briggs, Alfred Tutela, Frederick Holliday the corner of Pearl and Broadview Roads, and Frank Huml – and witnessed many changes in after the movie on the walk back home, we the public school system. Both of my children would stop at Sally Ann’s for ice cream sodas. were school teachers. (During a certain period of time, the Broadvue It has been said that “there is nothing so gave out free dishes to Friday night movie- constant as change.” Yet I have found some- goers.) thing that has remained constant – exception- A Kroger grocery store next to Sally al neighbors. Perhaps this is what has kept me Ann’s was where we bought our groceries, here in Old Brooklyn these 70 years. and we went to Mr. Haas’ fruit and vegetable stand next door for our fresh produce. 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Q POTATO PANCAKES Q CLAM CHOWDER OOPEN TO THE PUBLICO AMPOL CLUB 4737 PEARL ROAD Just north of Brookpark Road. Phone: (216) 244-1365 for carry-outs MARCH 2008 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5 Society’s central offices were located down- clients’ incomes must be within federally- Of course, all these giveaways require town in the Chancery building at 1027 determined guidelines. In addition, clients time, money and materials. The St. Vincent Superior Ave. must not be receiving food from another de Paul Society welcomes donations of cash, Although the conferences of charity in pantry which also distributes Government- as well as clothing, furniture and household local churches model is still in force, the St. issued food. items, and volunteer time. Visit the website, Vincent de Paul’s central office location Besides their allotted number of bags of www.svdpcle.org., or call 216-741-7837 for changed in July, 2003 when the Society staples, pantry clients are often treated to more information about anything you’ve read moved into Brooklyn. At the same time, after bonus bread and pastry items, because Giant here this month or last. closing all its other thrift stores, it opened a Eagle and Entenmann’s donate some of their And speaking of last month, unfortunate- new, mega-thrift store next to the general day-old bakery to the program. ly, some of the numbers toward the end of last offices. The complex is in the Biddulph The St. Vincent de Paul Society’s food month’s article got mixed up. We said that Plaza, 6610-6700 Biddulph Rd. bank is open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on last year, the St. Vincent de Paul Society had As they have done for years, St. Vincent Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Many approximately 30,000 pieces of furniture If you read last month’s Town Crier, you de Paul Societies at the parish level still oper- recipients come to the pantry with a voucher donated to them and that, through its may recall that it focused on the Cleveland ate small food pantries for the needy within which they have received from Vincentians in Cleveland Furniture Bank, the Society distrib- Furniture Bank which the St. Vincent de Paul their own congregations. But approximately their parishes. Folks who don’t have access to uted 3,100 of them to 500 needy individuals. Society operates at the east end of Biddulph two years ago, the central Society began put- a St. Vincent de Paul Society at their own The reality is that last year the St. Plaza. You might even remember that the ting expanded food pantries in locations church can be “qualified” at the central office. Vincent de Paul Society distributed 10,000 of column closed by saying that in March, anoth- where there was significant need, but not suf- In addition to the new furniture and food the 30,000 pieces of furniture it received to er of the Society’s charitable endeavors – their ficient church resources to satisfy the need. distribution programs detailed these past two 3,100 needy individuals/families, and that new food bank — would be spotlighted. The first neighborhood centers were at Holy months, the St. Vincent de Paul Society also every month it receives 500 referrals for peo- Neighborhood response to that program, Name Church in Slavic Village, Christ the distributes clothing to needy families and ple who need furniture from social service which only opened last December, has been King Church in East Cleveland, and individuals. Every six months, people with agencies. growing by leaps and bounds. Annunciation Church in Akron. vouchers from the St. Vincent de Paul Next month we’ll return to our typical Before we move into the specific “who, After opening in Biddulph Plaza, the St. Societies in their parishes or from a social column. Please continue to send your submis- what, when, where, why and how” of the food Vincent de Paul Society stocked a limited services agency can select some free items of sions to: Lynette Filips, The Town Crier, c/o pantry, however, a little history about the food pantry there, but until three months ago, clothing from the thrift store (up to five mem- the Old Brooklyn News, 3344 Broadview Rd., organization and its mission seems appropri- it was a fraction of the size it is today. Now, bers in a family.) Cleveland, Ohio 44109. ate members of thirteen west-side Catholic Individuals who are familiar with the parishes support the new food bank — with work of the Society may know that it was donations of non-perishable food and finan- founded in Paris in 1833 by a young man cially. They also provide some of the volun- - named Frederic Ozanam. He and his male In Memoriam Steve Busch teer labor. friends took as their patron Vincent de Paul, a The thirteen parishes are: Assumption The Brooklyn Centre neighborhood lost ago, Steve had been active at the Brooklyn saintly Roman Catholic who had also minis- (Broadview Hts.), Holy Family (Parma), Our one of its most extraordinary volunteers on YMCA for over seventy-five years. He was tered to the poor of Paris, but approximately Lady of Good Counsel (Old Brooklyn), St. Christmas Eve when Steve Busch passed from also a gardener, and was famous for giving two hundred years earlier. away the passion flowers which he grew in his Albert the Great (North Royalton), St. this life to the next. Had he lived a bit longer, The St. Vincent de Paul Society came to back yard. Anthony of Padua (Parma), St. Bartholomew Steve would have turned 93 on February 6. A the United States (to St. Louis, actually) in And so, along with his two nieces, about (Middleburg Hts.), St. Bridget Kildare (Parma memorial service was held for him at Brooklyn 1845, and to Cleveland in 1865. The first fifty of Steve’s friends from these groups came Hts.), St. Charles Borromeo (Parma), St. John Memorial United Methodist Church (BMUMC), “conference of charity” here was based at St. to remember him at the “Flower Power” serv- Bosco, St. Joseph (Strongsville), St. Leo the 2705 Archwood Ave., on January 12. John’s Cathedral. Early Cleveland ice which the Rev. Pam Buzalka of BMUMC Great (Old Brooklyn), St. Peter the Apostle Over the course of his long life. Steve Vincentians concentrated on religious instruc- led in January. (Brookpark) and St. Thomas More had volunteered at and/or participated in activ- tion, visiting the sick, distributing books and People at Brookside remembered how (Brooklyn). ities at many neighborhood organizations – the helping the poor with food, clothing and fuel. Steve shoveled snow and swept the sidewalk in Recipients of the St. Vincent de Paul West Side Ecumenical Ministry’s Food Center Over the years, additional conferences were front of the Center up until a week before he Society’s food bank services must live in the at Brookside (3784 Pearl Rd.), the Redeemer established in more than 150 parishes in the died. Still behind the steering wheel, he same zip codes as the parishes which fund it: Crisis Center (a food pantry at 2970 W. 30th St. Cleveland Diocese’s eight-county region. showed up almost every day, and then grabbed 44109, 44129, 44130, 44131, 44133, 44134, near Clark Ave.), the May Dugan Center (on Vincentians also helped organize the Big Bridge Ave.), the Merrick Senior Center (on a shovel, a broom or a mop to lend a helping 44142 and 44144. When people come to reg- Brother program, the Boy Scouts of America, Fulton Rd., north of St. Rocco Church), the hand there. ister, they must bring a utility bill as proof of the Catholic Apostolate to the Blind, the twice-monthly community meals at Brooklyn The Old Brooklyn News extends its sym- their residency and a photo ID. Catholic Resettlement Council and Catholic Memorial UMC, and the YMCA. pathy to everyone who is missing the smiling After they meet the income guidelines, Counseling. They visit the sick and institu- Until it closed approximately two years face and generous spirit of a good friend. which are based on family size, an eligible tionalized, help poor people obtain legal family can receive up to a three-day supply of advice and sometimes arrange for burials for food – the exact number of bags is also based people who’ve died in public institutions. on family size — once a month. It is not nec- The St. Vincent de Paul Society hired its essary, however, that they belong to one of the first paid worker in 1921 and opened its first parishes supporting the program, or even that Cleveland thrift store in 1931(during the they be Catholic. The race-, religion-, and Great Depression). Until a few years ago, the gender-blind program is currently assisting Society operated numerous thrift stores on 300 families a month. both the east and west sides of Cleveland. Because the food bank at the St. Vincent (The locations of the retail spaces rented for de Paul Society obtains some of what it dis- the stores changed over the years.) The tributes from the Cleveland Food Bank,

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March, 2003 June, 2004 February, 2005 May, 2006 PAGE 8 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MARCH 2008 Brian Cummins (Ward 15) assigned to the After a brief overview, the preliminary Thursday, March 13, 6:30 p.m., Grace Old Brooklyn Community Development information will be presented in general cat- Church, West 28th St. and Broadview Rd. Corporation (OBCDC) in 2006. egories at listening stations where everyone A plan is only as good as the discipline The start up is a slow process. First the will have a chance to present their views, ask of the people who will benefit from the plan. funding had to be budgeted and secured. A questions and set the foundation for moving When it is complete late this year it should Master Plan requires lots of information that from goals to action steps. This will be the be used to guide community leaders (from must be researched and assembled in order first of three presentations to the public over the council representatives to the members for everyone to have a common understand- the course of this year. of the 226 block clubs) in making consistent ing of what the current conditions of the Please come and participate in this first decisions that serve to promote the growth communities are, things like population, and session at one of the following locations: of healthy, safe neighborhoods. population sorted by age, gender, race, Saturday, March 8, 9:30 a.m., Corpus Christi income and education. School, 4850 Pearl Rd.; Wednesday, March Then there is the housing stock inven- 12, 6:30 p.m., Zoo Re$tore Cleveland tory identified by number of buildings, sin- Auditorium, 3900 Wildlife Way; and Progress for the Commercial Districts of by Tom Collins gle family or multiple family, owner occu- Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre [email protected] pied or rental units, building age and size, For more information contact occupied or vacant, current on real estate Tom Collins, OBCDC Commercial Have you ever remodeled a kitchen? CLEVELAND STOREFRONT taxes or delinquent and many other factors Program Manager Have you ever taken a vacation out of state? RENOVATION PROGRAM that influence the quality of life in the com- 216-459-1000 Have you ever had to put away money to munities. The commercial and industrial [email protected], pay for school or buy a car? Have you ever buildings also had to be profiled in a similar Supported by: bought a home or searched for an apart- 40% Rebate manner. Cleveland Neighborhood Development ment? This is specialized work that required for pre-approved renovations Coalition Ohio & Erie Canal Association Almost everyone has had to do one of professional assistance. The Cuyahoga on eligible the above. If you have not had to remodel a County Planning Commission was hired to kitchen you have not missed anything that oversee the plan development working with buildings. would be considered fun. OBCDC. What all these “ Have you ever…” In addition to documenting what the Maximum 2008/09 items have in common is that they all require current “fact of life” are in the two commu- a plan. At least they do if you expect to nities, the plan must forecast what is going rebate Old Brooklyn - achieve what you want to happen. to happen economically in the near and long Well, the communities of Brooklyn term future. For that a company named Call Old Brooklyn Brooklyn Centre & Centre and Old Brooklyn are imparting on a Anderson Economic Group was engaged to Community Development City of Brooklyn plan, a Master Plan. A Master Plan is noth- look a consumer spending habits, what Corporation ing more than the people of the communities products and services are needed in the two coming together to determine how they want communities and where people are going to 216-459-1000 their community to progress in the years to purchase what they need. BUSINESS DIRECTORY come. Everyone wants to shop near home but & Service Guide Individually, many people know what the competitive nature of the free market they want their street and neighborhood to says people will go considerable distances be like. They know what bad things need to to get the “best buy”. Anderson will fore- IMPORTANT! be corrected and what good things they need cast what products and services are needed to make their community to be a wonderful in the community and what types of busi- place to live. They know what is already nesses can be attracted to supply those Before you sign any paperwork good and should be strengthened or protect- goods by locating in Brooklyn Centre and with a home improvement con- ed. They know all too well what is deterio- Old Brooklyn. tractor (even contractors who rating and must be corrected. Now it is time to brief the residents and advertise in the Old Brooklyn Bringing people together to gather all business owners of the community about News) be sure to check their those thoughts and wishes into a Master Plan this preliminary information. This fact- rating with the Better Business is a very large task. There are over 40,000 LLA finding is scheduled for three times in Bureau (BBB). Call the BBB’s ASST people in the two communities that make up March in open forums designed to solicit automated Anytime Line, 216- T Ward 15 and 16, the political jurisdictions from the public how they see their neigh- 241-7678, and punch in the C that encompass Brooklyn Centre and Old CH borhood and community and what they business’ phone number to HAA Brooklyn. This is the task that Council think are the goals for building a healthy, NNC receive a speedy report, 24/7. CEE Member’s Kevin Kelley (Ward 16) and safe and welcoming community. !!

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7. Make your own cleaning supplies. 1. Dig in. Research indicates that kids who gar- Q Using simple ingredients such as baking den care more about their surroundings. soda, soap and vinegar, you can make cheap, Gardening also helps improve test scores-all easy and non-toxic cleaning products that real- the more reason to hand your kid a shovel and ly work! Save money, time and your indoor air some seeds. OBCDC quality. "It's about your home; 2. Put down roots. Plant a tree. The National it's about your neighborhood." Community Toolbox 8. Think twice about new electronics. Arbor Day Foundation teaches kids all about Q E-waste is the term used for discarded cell trees -and they send you ten seedlings with a by Lori Peterson phones and computers, and it is a growing $10 membership. [email protected] a good cause, or even re-gifting. (And gift environmental problem. Mounds of electronic green, in general.) refuse are being shipped abroad illegally for 3. Don't throw it all away. Teach kids how to 'disassembly' by workers who are given little reuse, reduce and recycle. Go Green 3. Buy local. protection against the mercury and other toxic Q Shop at your local farmers' market. In celebration of St. Patrick's Day and substances they contain. 4. Save the rain. Have your children collect Though the offerings may be more expensive, Earth Day on April 15th this month we are Q Keep your electronics as long as possible rainwater for thirsty plants. you can generally count on a higher quality going to "go green" by talking about some sim- and dispose of them responsibly when the time product, plus the entire purchase price goes ple and easy ways to improve both the quality comes. 5. Tour the EPA's virtual house. The EPAhas directly to the farmer. Buying any goods pro- of your life and the environment. Q Buy higher-quality items and don't give in a website that helps children recognize toxic duced locally saves energy by reducing the fos- Going green is a hot topic today and to 'psychological obsolescence' marketing chemicals around the home. Visit it at sil fuels needed to transport food and other Cleveland is taking steps to become more envi- campaigns. http://www.epa.gov/kidshometour/. items across the country and around the globe. ronmentally friendly with projects such as the Q Recycle your cell phone and support good Ohio & Erie Canal’s Towpath Trail, Tremont causes at the same time! (The Old Brooklyn 6. Turn off the lights. Teach your kids that all 4. Compost your food scraps. Pointe (a 190-unit green designed mixed Community Development Corporation office, it takes is a flip of the switch to save energy. Q Composting helps reduce the amount of income HOPE VI redevelopment project), 3344 Broadview Rd., is a drop-off site for used waste you send to the landfill. In the process, Cogswell Hall (a green rehab and expansion of cell phones and printer cartridges. Proceeds 7. Shorten your shower. Show kids how to you create free, healthy fertilizer for your gar- a 30-unit building), the use of wind turbines will benefit a local little league team, Heaters use an egg timer to cut down on the minutes it den or your neighbor's garden. (WIRE-Net's Great Lakes Wind Network inia- Baseball. ) takes to get clean. Q If you don't have a yard or space for a tive), local deconstruction projects (e.g., A compost pile, try indoor 'vermiculture', or Piece of Cleveland, that salvages building 9. Add one meatless meal per week. 8. Learn. The greenest gift is the gift of knowl- worm composting. materials and gives them a new life), and vari- Q While strict vegetarianism isn't for every- edge. Here's are some good websites that are ous commercial and residential structures that one, even the most devout carnivores can cut kid friendly: www.epa.gov/kids and 5. Change the thermostat setting and are deemed LEED-certified. back on meat consumption without cramping www.kidsfootprint.org. install energy saving devices. (LEED stands for Leadership in Energy their style -- and save money in the process. Q Setting your thermostat a few degrees and Environmental Design, the nationally Industrial meat production requires huge ener- Recycling Drop-off Locations lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in accepted benchmark for the design, construc- gy inputs and creates noxious waste problems. the summer can translate to substantial savings in Old Brooklyn & tion and operation of high performance green The proliferation of factory farms is damaging on your utility bills. Brooklyn Centre buildings.) the environment, and the global nature of the Q Install low-flow showerheads and take industry creates conditions that promote the shorter showers to save water and the energy Estabrook Recreation Center According to The Word Watch spread of diseases such as avian flu, potential- used to heat it. Consider eventually installing 4125 Fulton Rd. Institute the following examples are ways to ly costing society billions. a solar hot water heater on your property. help you save money, reduce your ecological Ridge Road Transfer Station Q Wash clothes in cold water whenever pos- footprint and live a healthier life: 10. Use your local library and other public 3727 Ridge Rd. sible and use a drying rack or clothesline. amenities. Q When incandescent bulbs burn out, Discount Drug Mart 1. Re-route your commute. Q Borrowing from libraries, instead of buy- replace them with longer-lasting, low-energy 4170 Fulton Rd. QWalk or bike to work and save money on ing personal books and movies, saves money compact fluorescent bulbs. gas and parking while improving your cardio- and printing resources. Consider donating the Old Brooklyn Community School Q With the money you save from making vascular health and reducing your risk of obe- money saved to your local library. 4430 State Rd. these changes, consider buying wind energy sity. Q Be an active civic participant and ensure from your local utility or purchasing renew- Brooklyn Heights UCC QIf you live far from your office, investi- that the public spaces and facilities in your able energy offsets. gate the option of telecommuting. Or move town are well-maintained. This will promote a 2005 West Schaaf Rd. closer -- even if this means paying more rent; healthy, sustainable community. Renewables offer our best hope for reducing Rhodes High School it could save you money in the long term. 5100 Biddulph Rd. greenhouse gas emissions, as well as a host of Children are the future and are eager to 2. Buy used. other pollutants. In some cases, "green energy" help the environment. Andrea Ford, from This Harper Elementary School options can be cheaper than electricity from QWhether you've just moved to a new Old House online, suggests these kid-friendly 5515 Ira Ave. area or are looking to redecorate, consider a conventional sources! ways to help your child become more environ- Trinity Church service like craigslist or FreeSharing to track mentally conscious: down furniture, appliances and other items, 6. Skip the bottled water at the grocery or 3525 W. 25th St. rather than buying them new. Check out convenience store. garage sales and thrift stores for clothing and Q Filter your tap water for drinking rather other everyday items. than using bottled water. 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Study of Traditional vs Contemporary Native Families Classes held at: Classes: Thursdays, 5:30 - 8 pm Five (5) consecutive weeks Trinity Church 3525 W. 25th Street Classes are FREE of charge and everyone is welcome. Hot dinner is provided free to participants. Raffles to win a $50.00 gift certificate. Sponsored by: American Indian Education Center Funded by: The Administration 1314 Denison Avenue, #102, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 for Native Americans 216-351-4488 [email protected]

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation 3rd Annual Neighborhood Safety Summit Saturday April 7, 2008 FREE EVENT!! Grace Church, 2503 Broadview Rd.

9:00 am Registration & Breakfast with Commander Keith Sulzer, Councilmen Brian Cummins & Kevin Kelley

Choose two workshops! Free door prize raffle! Workshops are 1 hour long *School Safety *Self Defense GUN DROP OFF *Senior Safety NO restrictions NO questions *Internet Crimes Just leave your unwanted firearm *Auto Theft Safety and receive a gift card *Raising a Well-Behaved Child Information for the whole family! Reserve your seat today! Call Barb at (216) 459-1000 Sponsored by: Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation, Cleveland Police-Second District, Councilman Brian Cummins, Councilman Kevin Kelley, Old Brooklyn News. PAGE 10 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MARCH 2008

George Shuba from front page When he worked for WEWS-TV in the Election coverage from page 4 Zingale (R) in the general election on since 1964. He was introduced to his art in the Seventies, George was the photographer for Paul Falzone (D) will try to unseat County November 4th,. Fifties, while a Staff Sergeant in the US Air “Upbeat”, a Sherriff Gerald T. McFaul (D) in the March The Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Force, then began working for local radio sta- nationally syndi- 4th election. Relations Division, has two seats up for re- election. Timothy M. Flanagan (D) is run- tions in the early Sixties. cated teen dance County Recorder Patrick J. O’Malley ning unopposed and James P. Celebrezze is George’s first major break came in show. His photo- (D) will be defending his seat on March 4th not seeking re-election. That leaves the latter September, 1964, when he has hired to shoot graphs have against former Cleveland City Councilman seat open for a four-way run off between The Beatles in Cleveland on their first appeared in Nelson Cintron Jr. (D). The winner of that Leslie Ann Celebrezze (D), Daniel P. American tour. At the time, he was a photog- approximately race will then move on to defend against Corrigan (D), Pat Kelly (D) and Carl L. rapher for WHK Radio-AM. That photo shoot twenty books and Cathy Luks (R) in the general election on November 4th. Lopresti (D) on March 4th. The victor will launched George’s career in rock photography. magazines; in the liner notes for Jimi County Treasurer Jim Rokakis (D) will run unopposed November 4th . Since then George has photographed such The Court of Common Pleas, Probate Hendrix’s South run against Daniel M. Flanagan in the March Division, has two seats up for re-election. Saturn Delta CD; 4th primary; the winner will run unopposed in John J. Donnelly is not seeking re-election, on the inside cover the general election. leaving room for a two-way run off between and in the liner County Engineer Robert C. Klaiber Jr. Lillian J. Greene (D) and Anthony J. Russo notes for Neil (D) is running unopposed; he will be on the (D). Diamond’s Stages ballot in November. County Coroner Frank P. Miller III (D) A similar situation occurred after John E. Performances will also be running unopposed, and he, Corrigan decided not to seek re-election. from 1970-2002 too,will be on the November ballot. There is now a five way run off between six-pack CD; and Two Ohio Supreme Court seats are up Charles T. Brown (D), Laura J. Gallagher on the billboard for re-election this year. Maureen O’Connor (D), Kathleen Ann Keough (D), Bernadette above Cleveland (R) will be running against Joseph Russo (D) Marshall (D) and Thomas P. O’Donnell (D) Browns’ Stadium. on November 4th. Peter M. Sikora (D) will on March 4th for his seat . The winner will face George has try to unseat incumbent Judge Evelyn Kathleen Ann Sutula (R) in the general elec- also captured Lunberg Stratton (R) in the November 4th tion . numerous other- general elections as well. Two county- wide district levies will also then-rock celebrities on film, including Dorthy There are four open seats on the Eighth be on the ballot, as well. Issue 15 is a replace- Fuldheim, Carol Channing, Steve Allen, Appellate Court District. Sean C. Gallagher ment of 4.9 mills of an existing levy and a rock and roll greats as Paul Anka; James Sammy Davis, Jr., and former U. S. president, (D) is running unopposed. Anthony O. reduction of 0.1 mill to constitute a tax for the Brown; Chubby Checker; the Dave Clark Five; Ronald Reagan. Calabrese Jr. does not intend to fill this seat benefit of the County of Cuyahoga for the pur- Neil Diamond; The Fifth Dimension; Aretha During his forty-four years in the again, but Patrick Carroll (D), Stuart A. pose of supplementing General Fund appropri- Franklin; Dizzy Gillespie; Jimi Hendrix; Mick business, George estimates that he snapped Friedman (D), Margaret M. Gardner (D) ations for Health and Human Services at a rate Jagger and The Rolling Stones; B.B. King; Jim 6,600 rock and roll images. Copies of all of and Larry A. Jones (D) are all in the March not exceeding 4.8 mills for each one dollar of Morrison and the Doors; Otis Redding; Paul those images, as well as his recently published 4th primary in the hope of running against valuation, which amounts to 48 cents for each Revere and the Raiders; Peaches and Herb; book and a DVD about The Beatles, are all Brian Moriarty (R) in the November general one hundred dollars of valuation, for four Mitch Ryder; the Shangri-Las; Simon and available by contacting him at 216-351-5080. election. Patricia Ann Blackmon (D) is run- years, commencing in 2008, first due in calen- Garfunkle; Sly and the Family Stone; Smokey “Rock” is defined in various ways in tra- ning unopposed; Kenneth A. Rocco (D) is dar year 2009. To read the how’s and why’s Robinson and the Miracles; David Ruffin and ditional and slang dictionaries, but when it’s also running unopposed. behind the issue, visit www.issue15.org. Issue 2 will also be on the ballot March the Temptations; Keith Moon, Pete Townsend used in conjunction with George Shuba, the There are nine open seats on the Court of 4th. It is a replacement of a tax for the benefit and The Who; Jackie Wilson; and Stevie word is always followed by two others -- Common Pleas general division bench. of the Cleveland Public Library for the pur- Wonder. “and roll”. Incumbents Michael J. Russo (D), Nancy A. Fuerst (D), Nancy R. McDonnell (D), Eileen pose of current expenses at a rate not exceed- Gallagher (D) and Nancy Margaret Russo ing 5.8 mills for each one dollar of valuation, Last month students at (D) are all running unopposed for these seats. which amounts to 58 cents for each one hun- William Cullen Bryant Steven J. Terry (D) is running against Robert dred dollars of valuation, for five years, com- (WCB) Elementary C. McClelland (R). Judith Kilbane Koch is mencing in 2008, first due in calendar year School, 3121 Oak Park not seeking her seat on the commons pleas 2009. If it passes, this levy would generate $37 Ave., participated in a bench. Dieter Domanovic (D), Ann Mannen million annually for the library and would cost canned goods and other (D), Brendan J. Sheehan (D) and Donna M. homeowners an additional $39.00 per year (as non-perishables food Vozar (D) are all running for the top spot on compared to their taxes under the current levy) drive for the benefit of March 4th. Incumbent Richard J. per $100,000 of home valuation. Harvest for Hunger. McMonagle (R) is defending his seat against Both levies require a majority affirmative Their goal was 2008 Lynn McLaughlin Murray (D). Kenneth R. Callahan is not seeking re-election, leaving vote for passage. The Old Brooklyn News does items; they are happy to the seat open for Deena R. Calabrese (D), not endorse issues or candidates, but it does report that they met -- James W. Satola (D) and Patrick Talty (D) to encourage everyone to get to the polls on and even slightly vie for the opportunity to run against Sam A. March 4th and vote. exceeded -- that goal. Here (left to right and dressed as pirates) sev- enth grader Trevor Scott, sixth grader Erin Green Team Landscaping Clancy, Family Liason Mrs. Laura Gump, Call for our Spring Cleanup Third grader Shane Wells and WCB Specials Principal Kathy Weekly Lawn Custom Machined Bed Edges Souchak proudly dis- Maintenance Programs play some of the Edging, Mulch and Flowers “booty” WCB students Shrub Removal/Installation collected. Senior Citizens Specials New Lawn Installation Photo by George Shuba Lawn Repairs/Restoration

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If you have information regarding Cleveland Metropark Garfield Park Summer, 2008 Zoo Crew Teen Volunteer International Women’s Air & Space Museum upcoming events/activities that are appropriate Nature Center 11350 Broadway Ave. Program for teens ages 13 - 17 taking online Burke Lakefront Airport terminal building 216-341-3152 applications through Mar. 21. Volunteers will 1501 N. Marginal Rd. 216-623-1111 for all ages, please submit your listing(s) to www.iwasm.org The Old Brooklyn News, 3344 Broadview Rd., Leprechaun Hunt, Sun., Mar. 16, 2-3 pm; assist Conservation Education Division. Cleveland, OH 44109; Fax: 216-459-1741; e- ages 3 - 8. Story & hike. Call 216-341-3152 Third annual Free Family Day - Sat., Mar. 8, Cleveland Museum of Natural History mail sandyw@oldbrooklyn. com. to register. 10 am - 4 pm. Museum celebrating Women’s 1 Wade Oval Dr. 216-231-4600 History Month with a day of activities honor- www.cmnh.org Art House, Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Reservation ing women in uniform. Speakers, games, crafts, Museum - Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Wed. to performances, book signing -- see complete 3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556 Buzzard Roost, at State Rd. & West Dr. in Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Township 10 pm; Sun., noon – 5 pm. Age 2 & under, schedule of events on website. Park in Burke Family Open Studio – Third Sat. of the month, free; age 3-6, $6.50; age 7-adult, $9.50; seniors Lakefront Airport mumicipal parking lot. 1 – 3 pm; $5 per person; $18 family of four; Annual Return of the Buzzards - Sat., Mar. & students, $7.50. children 3 & under, free. Family members & 15, starting at 7 am. Search the sky to spot the Two new dinosaurs on permanent exhibit -- Nature & Science Center first buzzard with Dr. Bob Hinkle, Cleveland above cost per visit: $5 per adult, free for 2 chil- “Jane”, in the main lobby, a life-sized skeletal 28728 Wolf Rd. Bay Village 440-871-2900 Metroparks Chief of Outdoor Education & cast of a juvenile tyrannosaur (or possibly nan- dren, $3 for each additional child. No pre-regis- “Official Buzzard Spotter”. www.lens.org tration required. Family Open Studio provides a otyrannus, a close cousin); and “Triceratops 50th Annual Buzzard Sunday - Sun., Mar. horridus”, in the Kirtland Hall of Prehistoric safe & fun environment for families to create art Stellar Stars - Wed., 11 am & Sat., noon, $2. together. Self-guided activities at drawing/paint- 16, 9 am - 2:30 pm. Free. Buzzard scoreboard, Life, a 21-foot long, full-sized replica of a exhibits, naturalist-led hikes, live bird pro- dinosaur that lived 68-65 million years ago. Marvel at the night sky & enjoy the stars, ing station, clay hand-building station & craft grams, music, historical interpreters, Buzzard watch lasers moving to music & learn fun facts station. Craft projects vary each month. Bingo for kids, bus tours of Hinckley about the solar system. Take home a planet pic- Reservation, EarthWords Nature Shop with Cleveland Public Library, Brooklyn ture to color & add a sticker to your passport. Saturday children’s classes, after school buzzard-related merchandise, cake, refresh- 3706 Pearl Rd. 216-623-6920 ments. For more info about Cleveland children’s programs, evening teen & adult Play and Learn! – Every Fri., 10-11 am. Join Twinkle Tots - Thurs., 11:45 & Sat., 11 am, classes - Complete schedule of classes, dates, Metroparks buzzard-related activities, call other caregivers & toddlers, have fun with a 216- 635-3200. $1per person, including infants. See what’s times & fees available on the website, variety of books & learning toys. new in space, watch lights dance & see magic. www.arthouseinc.org To register for a class or Preschool Story Time – Every Fri., 11–11:30 Cleveland Metroparks workshop call 216-398-8556. Art House is am. Stories & for children ages 3-5. Call Maple Grove Picnic Area; Backyard Astronomy - Sat., 1 pm., $2 per open to the public Mon. — Thurs., 10 am – 4 for specific program requests or more info. Rocky River Nature Center person. Explore the night sky from your own pm, Fri. by appointment & Sat., 9 am - 12 pm. Rocky River Reservation 24000 Valley backyard. View constellations & other celestial Cleveland Public Library, South Brooklyn Pkwy., North Olmsted 440-734-6660 objects. CanalWay Center, E. 49th St 4303 Pearl Rd. 216-623-7067 between Grant Ave & Canal Rd History of Maple Sugaring – Sat. & Sun., Preschool Storytime - Every Tues., 11:30 am Western Reserve Historical Society 216-206-1000 Mar. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16, 11 am – 4:30 pm. - 12:30 pm and Thurs., 10 - 11 am. Interactive 10825 East Blvd. 216-721-5722 Walk along Sugarbush Trails, see sap-collect- www.wrhs.org ing methods & syrup-making processes used stories, rhymes, songs & other activities for Irish Triple Play, Sat., Mar. 8, beg, at 10:30 children 3-5 years. Call to register. History Museum, Crawford Auto-Aviation am with Irish songs with Hank Mallery, fol- by Native Americans, pioneers & modern sugar farmers; end at Sugarhouse to watch Museum, & Library. Regular hours, Mon. - Sat., lowed by an Irish take-home craft. 11:30 Toddler Time - Every Tues., 10:30 - 11:30 am. 10 am - 5 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. Hay-McKinney sap being boiled into syrup. Guided hikes Interactive stories, rhymes, songs & other activ- a.m., lunch (bring own, plus beverage) & leave Sugarhouse every 20 minutes. Program Mansion tours daily, noon - 5 pm. Current special movie; 1 pm, hike. is outdoors; dress for the weather. ities for children 1-2 years. Call to register. exhibits: -- Short & Sweet, Two Centuries of Play and Learn - Every Fri., 11- 12 pm. Join American Childhood, in the Chisolm Halle Costume CanalWay CoffeeHouse, Fri., Mar. 14, 7:30 Books Alive: Miracles on Maple Hill, Sat., other caregivers & toddlers. Have fun with a Wing. Clothes, toys, art, furniture & photos, 1740- pm. Hank Mallery & friends present an Mar. 15, 1-3 pm. Hike for ages 7 - 14; based on Newberry Medal award-winning book by variety of books & learning toys & make new 1960, showcase America’s changing attitudes about evening of Irish songs & laughter. Virginia Sorenson. Register beginning Mar. friends. Call to register. children. 1, 440-734-6660. WWII: Up Front and Personal, Northeast Ohioans Children’s Museum of Cleveland Estabrook Recreation Center Remember the War (thru Apr. 15 only), WWII arti- 10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-5437 Luck o’ the Irish Concert in the Park, 4125 Fulton Rd. 216-664-4149 facts & oral histories. Admission - adults, $8.50; sen- http://www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org Sun., Mar. 16, 3 - 4 pm. Guitarist Chris Recreational Activities - Family Swim - Family iors, $7.50; students/children, $5. WWII vets & Ellicott & clarinetist Karen Dael playing a Gym - Ceramics - Weight Room. Call for sched- Kids in the Kitchen, Sat., Mar. 8, 10 am - vaiety of Irish tunes. wives free anytime; other vets & active & reserve noon. Sponsored by The Junior League. ule; times vary; all free. Call for more info. service personnel free Mar. 8 & Apr. 6. Museum admission, $7, children ages 1 - 12; Parking, $5. $6 adults, ages 13 & up; no charge for childr,en under one year. See web site for complete cal- 3900 Wildlife Way Grace Church endar of events. 216-661-6500 clemetzoo.com 2503 Broadview Rd. Live's Museums Guide Easter Egg Hunt - Sat., March 15, 1 pm, for Spring/Summer 2007 comprehensive listings Cleveland Metroparks Chalet Visit the Zoo while winter rates are still in kids ages 1-10. Puppet show, prizes, games, calendar of shows & events. Supplement to Valley Parkway, Mill Stream Run effect. Adults, $7 per person; children 2 - 11, craft & lots of fun! Call 216-661-8210 for Northern Ohio Live Magazine. Pick up a free Strongsville 440-572-9990 $5, through Thursday, Mar. 13. Adults, $10; reservations. Bring a basket to collect your copy at OBCDC, 3344 Broadview Rd. Mar. 1 & 2 last weekend for tobogganing! kids, $6 thereafter. (Admission always free eggs in! Sat., noon - 10:30 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. $8. for kids under two and Zoo members.) 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Wednesday, March 12th Chair Bowling - Fri., 10:30 am, The Schwab one thing we cannot do is walk away, neutral. “The Weight Factor” Do you know how Center. Mon., 10 am, Deaconess-Krafft Center. No fence sitting is permitted. The Cross, in its Wednesday, March 26th weight affects your overall health? absurd splendor, doesn’t allow that option. Advanced Medical Directives Senior Health & Wellness Center, MetroHealth Craft Classes - Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 - 11:30 And so we conclude our journey to the The Schwab Center, 1 pm (or shortly after Old Brookly Campus, 4229 Pearl Rd., Room am, Deaconess Krafft. Cross in place. We’ve reflected on the heav- lunch), free. Kathleen Marko, MetroHealth T65, 9 am - 12 pm. Adults 55+. Learn your enly plan that set the Cross. We’ve anguished RN, presenter, addressing how we want to live weight, body mass index (BMI) & abdominal Crochet Klatch - Tues., 9:30 - 11:30 am, The at the pain, the sacrifice. 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BAPTIST LUTHERAN POLISH NAT’L CATHOLIC UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. St. Mary’s Church Archwood U.C.C. Broadview Baptist Church Corner Broadview & Wexford, Parma 2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060 4505 Broadview Rd. Over 80 yrs. of worship 5801 Memphis Ave. Phone: 216-741-8230 Pastor: Rev. Roman Misiewicz Rev. Dr. Joan Salmon Campbell, Pastor Pastor: Rev. Brent Richards, Phone: 216-741-8154 Asst. Pastor: Dr. John Wood Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am. Sunday: 11 am (ASL Interpreted) Sunday Masses: 9 am English, 11 am Polish Nursery provided ages 1-5 Phone. 216-351-8414 or 216-431-3515 Sunday School: 10:00 am Sun. School: 9:45 am. Sun. Worship: 11 am Immanuel Lutheran Church Children's Sunday School: 11:15 am Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 pm Scranton and Seymour Ave. Multicultural Open & Affirming. Phone: 216-781-9511 http://broadview-baptist-church.org www.archwooducc.org website: broadview-baptist-church.org Pastor: Rev. Horst Hoyer & Rev. John Hoyer ROMAN CATHOLIC German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. Bethel Free Will Baptist Church 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 Rev. Dr. Lee Holliday 3354 Fulton Rd. Phone: 216-631-9199 Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) Pastor: Fr. LeRoy J. Moreeuw, C.PP.S. 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Rev. Freddie Ray, 216-355-2137 Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm; Sun., 8:30 & 11am Sunday School: 9:30 am Service: 10:30 am Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II Nursery with adult supervision Sat., Services: 5:15 pm, Sun. 10:20 am. Sun, Weekday Masses: Mon.-Sat., 8 am Sunday Worship & Church School: 9:30 am Sunday evening service: 6 pm School Phone: 216-741-3685 Thursday evening Bible Study, 7 pm School: 9 - 10 am. Good gospel singing & preaching Easter Services, March 22 & 23. Sat., 5:15 Church of St. Leo The Great St. Luke’s U.C.C. pm. & Sun., 8 & 10:20 am. Call for new 4940 Broadview Rd. 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner Memphis Ave.) Harmony Baptist Church member classes being scheduled Phone: 216-661-1006 4020 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn www.unity-lutheran.org Phone: 216-351-4422 Pastor: Fr. Russ Lowe Pastor: Gerald Madasz Phone. 216-351-3740 Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 am, 10 am & 12 noon Rev. Ed Allen, Pastor Unity Lutheran Church Sunday Worship: 10:15 am Sunday Worship: 11am & 6 pm. 4542 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-741-2085 Saint Barbara Church Sunday School: 9:45 am Rev. Peeter Pirn 1505 Denison Ave. Trinity U.C.C. Wednesday Prayer 7 pm Worship Service: 9:30 am Phone: 216-741-2067 3525 West 25th St. (entrance off Scranton) Sunday School & Adult Study: 11am Administrator: Fr. Lucjan Stokowski Phone: 216-351-7667 BYZANTINE CATHOLIC Preschool/Day Care 3-12 yrs. Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm; Pastor: Rev. David T Durkit Sun., 9 am, 11am (Polish) St. James Lutheran Church Sunday Worship: 10:30 am St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Corpus Christi Church email: [email protected] 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman 5204 Northcliff Ave., Phone: 216-351-8738 website: trinityucccleveland.org Pastor: Very Rev. Steven Koplinka Pastor: Fr. Russell Lowe Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 am Multicultural, Open & Affirming Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:15 am 1st Fri. of the month: Exposition of the Blessed 11 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet Sacrament 5 - 7 pm Communion Service. Weekday phone: 216-749-4504 Sat. Services: 5 pm. United Church of Christ in Brooklyn Website: stjamescleve.com Mass: Mon. & Wed., 9 am. Weekend Masses: Sat., 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 4:30 pm; Sun., 10 am. Communion services Tues. & Thurs. 8 am. Pastor: Rev. Robert Z. Lahr NON-DENOMINATIONAL Sunday School & Worship: 11am CHARISMATIC Circle of Inner Light Spiritual Community PRESBYTERIAN Good News Ministires Church 4615 Broadview Rd. at Swedenborg Chapel UNITED METHODIST 3705 West 36th. (W. 36th & Mapledale Ave.) Rev. Virginia Collins, 216-398-7743 & Renielle Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) Brooksieker, 440-897-9505. 6 pm Sun. service. Phone:216-398-4913 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. Brooklyn Memorial UMC Pastor: Ernie Green. Healing & message services. Classes, circles, & ceremonies. [email protected] Phone: 216-741-8331 Rev. Adrienne Lloyd 2607 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-459-1450 Sunday Worship, 11 am Pastor: Rev. Pamela Buzalka TV - Tues. 6:30 pm. Ch.21- 9 pm Ch. 26. Sun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 10:15 am Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research Parking at Busch Funeral Home Sun. Worship: 10:45 am. Sun. school 10 am Fri. 6:30 pm, Ch 21 Time Warner Channel. 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. Tues., Weekday wonders bible study, 11 am. Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net Everyone welcome! Sun.: 11 am - 1 pm, Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. SWENDENBORGIAN Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church All invited & encouraged to attend! EVANGELICAL Swedenborg Chapel 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 Grace Church Palace of Praise A New Christianity 4815 Broadview Rd, Pastor: Rev. Paul Wilson 4274 Pearl Rd. Sunday Worship: 10:00 am. (Cafe Oasis following) Phone: 216-351-8093 Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am Phone: 216-741-9322 Pastor: Rev. Junchol Lee Adult Study & Coffee Hour: 11 am 2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St. Sunday Worship: 11am Phone: 216-661-8210 Pastor: Rev. Joseph Terry Free hunger meal Thursdays: 6 pm Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Adult Bible (non-fundamental): Sat., 10 am http://www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc Email: [email protected] Wednesday Service: 7 pm Non-Denomination Weddings- 216-351-8093 Pastor: Jeff Doeringer & Charlie Collier Miracle Service: Friday, 7 pm A Warm Welcome Awaits You. MARCH 2008 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 13 CHURCH NOTES 2008 Benjamin Franklin Community Friday, March 21 panied by Larissa Logan. Reservations neces- Garden signup time approaches Two Good Friday Services sary for supper; call 216-351-4422 between by Tom Sargent Garden plots at “Benjie” are available St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview 10 am & 12 noon by Wed. [email protected] for a $30 donation to the Old Brooklyn Rd. Noon & 7:30 pm. Tenebrae (service of Community Development Corporation darkness) in the evening. Friday, March 21st The are hard at work Good Friday in Florida and the opening of the 2008 base- (OBCDC) which manages the garden. Each Friday, March 7th St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 4216 ball season is barely more than a month plot is approximately 20 by 25 feet (approx- St. Mary’s Lenten Fish Fries Pearl Rd., 12 noon - 3 pm, St. Luke’s sanctu- away. In spite of outside temperatures still imately 500 square feet). Water is provided St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, ary open for silent, personal meditation. Holy being at or near the freezing mark, it is free of charge via standpipes located 5875 Broadview Rd. (corner of Broadview & Communion offered by Pastor Jerry Madasz inevitable that the minds of gardeners, espe- throughout the garden; some seeds and Wexford), 4 - 7 pm. Fried fish, homemade for those desiring to partake. cially Benjamin Franklin Community plants are also provided free by the City of pierogi, coleslaw, dessert & coffee. Carry-outs Saturday, March 22nd Garden gardeners, are wandering to the Cleveland Summer Sprout Program. available. Easter Service upcoming garden season! Established gardeners will receive St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview applications in mid-March; these should be Saturday, March 8th Rd., 5 pm. Everyone invited. The Ben Franklin garden, located on Spaghetti Dinner Spring Rd. directly in back of the elementary returned to the Old Brooklyn Community Brooklyn United Church $6.50 donation, Development Corporation by April 15. Sunday March 23rd school of the same name, is the largest com- includes spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, bread, Applications for new gardeners will be Three Easter Services munity garden in Cuyahoga County. In butter, beverage & dessert. Call 216-741-2280 available after April 15. A good number of St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview addition to satisfying their own needs, every for reservations. garden plots are expected to be available. Rd. Sunrise service; 6:45 am; family service, year gardeners there donate between six and For additional information, contact Sunday, March 16th - Sunday, March 23rd 8:30 pm; celebration service, 10:30 am. eight thousand pounds of fresh produce to Sandy Worona or Tom Sargent at OBCDC, Brooklyn Hts. UCC Holy Week Schedule Continental breakfast in the upstairs various food pantries and kitchens in the Brooklyn United Church of Christ, 2005 W. Gathering room beginning at 8 am. Everyone area. 216-459-1000. Schaaf Rd. Palm Sunday, distribution of palms, from Old Brooklyn Neighborhood invited. 9:30 am; Maundy Thursday, last supper serv- Senior Citizens ice, 7:30 pm; Good Friday, healing service, Sunday, March 23rd Valley Road Villa 7:30 pm. Easter Sunday, Resurrection service, Easter Sunday Apartment 9:30 am. Continental breakfast, 8:30 - 9:15 am. St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 4216 Thursday, March 20th; Friday, March 21st; Pearl Rd., 10:15 a.m. Alleluia, Christ is 1 Bedroom $494 - $560 & Saturday, March 22 Risen! Worship heralding Christ’s glorious Holy Week Triduum - 3 days before Easter Resurrection from the dead. 2 Bedrooms $608 - $689 Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Catholic/ Byzantine Tuesday, February 26th 4146 Valley Road Catholic churches will be celebrating Holy Widows & Widowers Luncheon Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday with Some applications available for immediate rental. St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview special services each day. For specific times at Others taken for waiting list. Rd., noon. Menu -- yum-e-seti, a special Section 8 available each, call the phone numbers in the OBN casserole, broccoli salad, salads & desserts. church directory on page 12. INCLUDES Cost, $3 per person. RSVP to church office, zAll Utilities z Carpeting z Electric Range z Refrigerator z Beauty Shop 351-6499. Bring a friend. 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The OBN has also been printing In July, 2006, in a move to unite the com- Word processing was just becoming popular, 2001. a reader survey in recent issues of the paper; munity, the Old Brooklyn Community and Jerry often hauled the computer home on OBCDC residential program manager although there have been some suggestions of Development Corporation and Old Brooklyn the weekends so that he could work on the Lori Peterson (originally in partnership with new topics to include in the paper, the response Neighborhood Services (the former Ward 16 paper there, too. During some of those years, former OBCDC community organizer Judith has been overwhelmingly supportive. service organization) consolidated their opera- Marcia Pressman was the ad manager. Pindell) began writing Community Toolbox in In addition to changes in the paper itself, tions into one office. Now funds from both the Later, when the OBN office got online, December, 2005. (Beginning in 2001, former over the past thirty years, there have also been Ward 15 councilman, Brian Cummins, and the Jerry was able to send the “copy” over the OBCDC residential program manager Heather changes in the neighborhood the Old Brooklyn Ward 16 councilman, Kevin Kelley, help to wires to The News Herald, which, at that time, Thomas — and later, Judith Pindell — had News serves. Most notably, the political con- support the publication of the Old Brooklyn printed the OBN. He and Sandy Worona, the called the page in the OBN about similar topics figuration of Old Brooklyn/Brooklyn Centre News. ad sales and layout person, still had to drive to You’re Home in the Brooklyn and Brooklyn was different from what it is today. In 1978, This month, as the Old Brooklyn News Willoughby to lay out the paper. In those days Centre Neighborhoods.) Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre were rep- moves into its third decade of publication, they were still using the longtime publishing Judith Pindell wrote the first Community resented by three rather than two councilper- OBCDC staff and OBN writers renew their method of “cutting and pasting” galley sheets. Spotlight in February, 2007; OBCDC residen- sons. Joe Cannon was the councilman in Ward pledge to continue putting their best creative Over the years, numerous free-lance writ- tial services coordinator Donn Heckelmoser 2, Jim Rokakis was in Ward 6 and Barbara efforts into keeping the neighborhood ers helped keep the paper going, and for a cou- took over writing it the following month. Pringle was in Ward 9. informed and chronicling the history of this ple of years circa 2000, Lisa Casini worked on When he was OBCDC’s executive direc- In those days, Brooklyn Centre was com- area. a regular part-time basis, inputting information tor (August, 2005 – March, 2007), Jay Gardner monly referred to as “Archwood-Denison”, If you happen to have any copies of old- each month and writing many of the articles. wrote many of the news articles in the OBN. and Crossroads was the name of the communi- papers which you are willing to donate, either During the growing (and pre-growing) season, Doughit Communications (DCI) in ty development corporation which served that the OBN or the Historical Society of Old Tom Sargent, the chief garden attendant at Sandusky became the OBN’s printer in 2005; neighborhood. Pearl Rd. north of the Brooklyn will add them to their archives. Call Benjamin Franklin Community Garden, has with DCI, Sandy has only to make a “pdf” of Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge and south of I-71 216-459-1000 to make arrangements to drop been writing about what’s going on there. the completed paper, and send it to them over was called W. 25th St. until December 7, 1983, them off. Brian Cummins, OBCDC’s next execu- the internet. when its name was changed to Pearl Rd. In addition to the work they’ve done In 1986, was PEOPLE WHO HAVE EDITED tive director, shared Jerry’s enthusiasm for the THE OLD BROOKLYN NEWS Old Brooklyn News. During Brian’s tenure directly with the Old Brooklyn News, OBN edi- reduced from thirty-three to twenty-one wards. tors and staff have also served as volunteer When the boundaries were redrawn, Wards 6 Ellen Gunlicks, editor, (March, 1978 — (2001-2005), the method of laying out the Old March/April, 1981) Brooklyn News changed to a computer pro- presidents of the Neighborhood and and 9 largely became the present Ward 15, and Karen Hanrahan, editor, (June, 1981 — gram done in OBCDC’s office. Sandy and Community Press Association (NCPA), which Ward 2 largely became the present Ward 16. December, 1981) Brian both learned how to use it, and every was organized by Leo Jeffries, Ph.D., of In 1995, after the small shopping center month, they devoted many hours to the paper. Cleveland State University’s Department of opened northwest of Archwood Ave. and Pearl Sandra Watkins, editor, (April, 1982 — Former OBCDC office manager Susan Nieves Communication Arts. Sandra Watkins was its Rd., Joan Felice, the proprietress of the former June, 1985) also helped Brian by proofreading the paper. first president, Mike Zenczak, Lynette Phoenix Coffeehouse, asked Gerald Preseren if Mike Zenczak, editor, (July, 1985 – Later during this time period, Zieminski (now Lynette Filips) and Brian copies of the Old Brooklyn News could also be January, 1990) Lynette Filips began to edit and proof-read the Cummins were subsequent presidents. dropped off in Brooklyn Centre and he agreed Joan Pellich, editor, (February, 1990 – paper, and after everything was finished, In addition to organizing periodic profes- to her request. August, 1990) Sandy drove the disc to PM Graphics in sional get-togethers, the NCPA sponsors an Coverage of Brooklyn Centre events in Jeffrey Harwood, editor, (September & Streetsboro, which printed the OBN at the annual competition among its “neighborhood the OBN, however, didn’t begin until a few October, 1990) time. papers” members. The contest covers eleven years later when Ward 15 Councilman James Gerald Preseren, executive director, categories of writing, layout and photography, Rokakis began funding OBCDC with a portion Susan Nieves instituted two new (November, 1990 - May, 2001) the most important of which is the best paper of his block grant money. At that time, some columns, Cook’s Corner in 2001, and Family Brian Cummins, executive director, (June, for “overall community coverage”. Over the people came to think of the Old Brooklyn News Fun! in April, 2002. Due to lack of commu- 2001 - April, 2005) nity response in terms of recommending years, Old Brooklyn News writers have as being the communication tool of Ward 15, received very many awards in the competition, but that was never the case. At the time of its Lynette Filips, copy editor, & Sandy neighborhood cooks, the cooking column has Worona, layout & ads, (May, 2005 - pres- been discontinued, but the listing of family and the paper itself received the top communi- inception, the Old Brooklyn News was meant ty coverage award at least twice, for newspa- for the entire Old Brooklyn community; the ent) events endures to this day, largely due to the Robyn Sandys, executive director, (April, efforts of Sandy Worona. Sandy also organiz- pers published in 1992 and 2003. (In the other OBN later added Brooklyn Centre to its news 2007 - present) es most of the information for News Notes, years, it’s often been ranked second.) coverage and distribution area. ReaderReader SurveySurvey QuestionsQuestions Rudy’s 1. How often do you read the OBN? (circle one) Monthly or Every so often Hardware 2. What do you like most about the OBN? & Supply, Inc.

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