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www.oldbrooklyn.com May 2012 Volume 34; Number 3 Pop UP Pearl Popping Up on May 19th Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes

by Christopher Lohr to take place on May 19th A new component of the streetscape [email protected] by Jeffrey Sugalski Participants will return later in the after- design for 2012 is the DIY Urbanism noon to redeem their cards for tickets which Old Brooklyn's historic downtown dis- Design-Build Competition. Inspired by the Cyclists will have the opportunity to they will enter into a Chinese-style raffle for trict will get a boost on Saturday, May 19th, Rebar Group's Park(ing) Day and Niehoff win thousands of dollars in prizes, including a wide array of prizes. All raffle items have when Pop UP Pearl returns for its second Studio's DIY competition, the DIY four brand new bikes, simply by exploring been donated by businesses in Old Brooklyn year. The event will be even bigger this year Urbanism Design-Build Competition asks Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood by and throughout northeast Ohio. with many more shops and street vendors design teams to rethink how the public bicycle this month. Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes raffled at last year's Pedal for plus live musical entertainment and lots of should see an on-street parking space by Prizes, a Prizes food! It will start at noon and run until dusk. transforming it into a small park, a piece of free event, included Pop UP Pearl will feature local artists and public art, or some other amenity. Come see will take two new entertainers, craft vendors and temporary the designs, question how public space is place on bikes, a bike lanes on parts of Pearl Rd. Confirmed used, and interact with it in new and exciting Saturday, one-year musicians include Frankie Starr, Rick ways May 19th member- McKinney, Backtrax, Victor Samalot, Although temporary, the Pop UP Pearl from noon ship to the Cleveland Männerchor, St. Ed's Trash event's complete street component is tied to to 3:30 p.m. downtown Talkers, Next Best Thing and more! the in-progress redesign of the street and It will branch of In addition to the music, over 40 high- sidewalks on Pearl Rd. between Wildlife begin and the YMCA, quality arts and crafts vendors will be in Way and State Rd. As such, it acts as a cat- end at Cleveland attendance, as well as local non-profits with alyst for the project and a demonstration of Loew Park, Indians informational booths. Families should be what it might look like upon completion 3121 Oak tickets, $50 sure to check out the Kids' Zone which will three to five years from now. Park Ave. gift cards to have games, arts & crafts, and a rock-climb- Anyone who would like to be a part of After Steelyard ing wall. Students from local schools are the day, either as a volunteer or as a partici- registering May 21st, 2011 was a beautiful day for bicycling and there was a Commons, also participating in the Wild about Old pant, should contact Christopher Lohr or at Loew large turnout at last year’s Pedal for Prizes. Here a group of bike acces- Brooklyn Art Contest, the winner of which Jayme Lucas-Bukszar at 216-459-1000. Park on the cyclists head south on Pearl Rd. sories and will receive a family pass to the Cleveland Readers can also visit www.popuppearl.com day of the tune-ups, Metroparks Zoo. for updates and more information. event, cyclists of all ages and skill levels will and restaurant gift certificates. Be sure to come hungry because a wide Pop UP Pearl is made possible by grants receive a map of twenty-two points of inter- Approximately 400 cyclists attended the range of food will be available thanks to from Neighborhood Connections and est in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood. They event last year. some of Cleveland's favorite food trucks and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture as well as by will ride their bikes to as many of these loca- In 2010, a small, grassroots group of vendors. Finally, local skaters will be sponsors Key Bank, Dollar Bank, Memphis tions as they wish, having a punch card Old Brooklyn residents and merchants first pleased to hear that the Pop UP Skate Park Fulton Shopping Center, Chiro Cleveland, stamped at each location they visit. See Pedal for Prizes page 4 Old Brooklyn artist paints rockin' guitar by David Waldman Having played guitar for years himself, [email protected] Dan's inspiration came from his own love of Guitarmania is an annual competition music, as well as the artists associated with sponsored by the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame the Fender Stratocaster guitar. His design is and the United Way. It consists of ten-foot called "Six Decades of Stratocaster", and tall Fender Stratocaster guitar replicas which features guitarists from the 1950s to present artists have transformed with creative and day. The design is both visually appealing eye catching designs. Old Brooklyn resident and a historical journey for the Stratocaster Dan Loy is one of the artists selected in the guitar. 2012 Guitarmania competition. In chronological order, the guitarists Dan chose to depict are Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Mayer. Each of these gui- tarists are deeply associated with the Stratocaster guitar, the most famous proba- bly being Eric Clapton's black Stratocaster.

See Guitarmania back page

Inside is back again for 2012, thanks to our part- Hudec Dental, Healthy Start, Constellation the OBN ners at Public Square Group. Schools, Honey Hut Ice Cream Shoppe, M An integral part of Pop UP Pearl is the & M Wintergreens, Gabe's Family creation of a demonstration "complete Restaurant, Fred's Breads, Pat Catan's and street". (Complete streets are those which Community Spotlight; Third Federal Savings & Loan. The Old Executive Director; accommodate all users -- old, young, dis- Brooklyn Community Development Old Brooklyn Website 2 abled, transit users, automobile drivers, Corporation would also like to thank Ward News & Events 3 cyclists and/or pedestrians.) When an area 13 Councilman Kevin Kelley, Ward 12 commits to completing its streets, it makes a Councilman Anthony Brancatelli, and Ward Police Memorial; New Garden Coordinator; Connect Your commitment to the safety and security of its 3 Councilman Joe Cimperman for their Photo courtesy of Dan Loy Community 4 residents, while also creating a street ideal ongoing support. for storefront retail. Other local businesses and organiza- Dan has lived in Old Brooklyn for over Town Crier; St. Barbara 5 Pop UP Pearl is modeled on the Better tions -- The Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn- twenty years. He started his career as an Commercial News 6 Block project, first undertaken in Dallas in Cleveland, Metrohealth Senior Health & engineer, but then went back to school to become an art teacher, and has since taught Community Toolbox; Earth 2010. It will create a temporary "complete Wellness Center, Kehoe Brothers Printing, Day, May Cash Mob 7 street" with pop-up shops, vibrant street life Speed Exterminating, Ameriflag, Inc. and art all over the Cleveland area as well as in Brooklyn, Parma and Independence. Czech History; Community and a clear vision of what downtown Old the Deaconess Community Foundation, The Meetings; BCN Birding 8 Brooklyn could be. It should be noted that Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Art House, Artists vying for a guitar to paint sub- mitted their designs, which were then nar- Family Fun; ; Theater Notes; the City of Cleveland passed a Complete & Grace Church, Mary Queen of Peace School Gabes Restaurant 9 Green Streets Ordinance in 2011, making it and Public Square Group -- have pledged rowed down to 180 finalists. The final one of only a few cities that has such a law. additional support for the event. designs were displayed in a gallery where Senior & Church Notes 10 Pop UP Pearl celebrates this achievement, sponsors selected which guitar designs they Service Directory & Classified wanted to have produced. Dan's design was and shows how it can potentially be imple- See Sponsor ad on back page 11 mented. one of them. PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MAY 2012

Children are also taught to give back to the community. Each child who participates From the desk of the in the homerun derby at the All Star game brings a nonperishable food item which is executive director donated to the Brookside Center food pantry. by Robyn Sandys about all that you can do Tee-ball coaches clearly love teaching [email protected] to interact with that site OBALL - 2012 the little ones how to play baseball and sev- and to also learn about eral shared funny stories. "One of my kids May is Pop UP Pearl month. We are all what is going on in Old by Jayme Lucas-Bukszar literally started to run to his house when we excited about the second annual event which [email protected] Brooklyn. And if you told him to run to home base. Yes, just like was such as great success last year. Make are not receiving our E-Newsletter twice a Summer in Old Brooklyn means home- in the movies…" League Co-Director Brian sure you keep May 19th open for a fun-filled month, sign up by emailing Jayme at runs, grass stains, and families cheering lit- Trimble quipped. day in Old Brooklyn. Our staff have worked [email protected]. tle league teams to victory! Coach TJ Taylor added, "Last year one really hard to make this event much bigger Finally remember you will receive the The Old Brooklyn Area Little League of our 3 year old players wasn't able to catch and better than last year with many more Old Brooklyn News for free if you become a (OBALL) has been serving the community the ball because his hands were too full of "shops" both inside and outside storefronts member for just $15 a year. Membership for nineteen years; it is the biggest independ- dandelions. When he tried, dandelions flew on Pearl Rd., two stages with all kinds of forms are available on our web site or by call- ent league not affiliated with the Cleveland all over the field!" great music, and twice as much food. It all ing OBCDC at 216-459-1000. Baseball Federation in the City. (It was also When asked why they got involved starts at noon so bring your favorite buddy Happy Spring! an independent league before it became with OBALL, the coaches and co-directors (dog or human), kids, cousins, neighbors and OBALL). It has 32 teams in the league and all agreed that it's about the kids and the have a Cleveland made good time in Old all teams under the age of 15 are co-ed. community. League Co-Director Brandy Brooklyn. Teams over the age of 15 are boys only. Taylor added, "Some of my best friends I've And if bike riding is your thing, stop by Pedal for Prizes also on May 19th and then There is softball league which girls over 15 made in this league." Laurie said, "OBALL ride on through Pop UP while on your tour of can join (Old Brooklyn Youth League: makes our ties to Old Brooklyn even Old Brooklyn. For more information go to http://www.obyl.org/). stronger." www.pedalforprizes.org. Check out the Tool Box section of the newspaper on page 7 to learn more about the many types of residential services Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation can provide. Each month we will be featuring our programs and services. We are here to help you live a better life so please 2506 Roanoke Ave. take advantage of what we have to offer. You can also go to our web site at www.oldbrook- This Old Brooklyn bungalow (picture lynconnected.com and click on Old Brooklyn before rehab) is a perfect starter home on a CDC for more information. quiet street with three bedrooms with one We are also pleased that the Wi-Fi sys- bath upstairs and half bath on first floor. It tem in Old Brooklyn is working much better, has a separate dining room and good size plus the Old Brooklyn Connected web site is kitchen. There is a one car garage. The ask- now getting between 2,500 and 3,000 hits a ing price after complete rehab will be in the day! Check out the article below on this page high $60,000s. Back, left to right -- Brian Trimble, TJ Taylor, Nick Vah, Jim Konczos, Tony Latessa; front, left to right -- Becky Derwis, Brandy Taylor, Laurie Konczos.

OBALL has played an important role in the League Directors include TJ Taylor, Louis list and some teams are in need of addition- played at Harmody Park, Loew Park, lives of Old Brooklyn children and families Kelbacher, Jim Konczos, Brian Trimble, and al players. The fee is $55 ($45 for tee-ball); Brookside Reservation, and Harper field over the years. League Treasurer Laurie Brandy Taylor. Board members include there is a $10 discount for more than one (grass field at the former William Rainey Konczos said, "Participating in OBALL is Laura Vargo, Laurie Konczos, Alex Sanders, child in the same family. The fee covers the Harper School). very rewarding; as you get to know every- Nick Vah, Tony Latessa, Becky Derwis, and uniform, which the children keep, and a tro- OBALL is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organi- one it become more like family. OBALL Isabel Olmeda. phy. There are also opening and closing cer- zation and all donations are tax deductable. adds value to the community and the kids The official sign up period for the 2012 emonies and an All-Star game each year. In November, it sponsors a Nautica Charity and adults get a lot by participating. And our season is over; however, if a child still wants Opening day for the season is May 19 at Poker fundraiser (date TBD). Dealers are strict rule on behavior for kids, parents and to play, OBALL encourages the parent or Loew Park and the last game is July 28, also always needed. Anyone interested in volun- fans helps make our neighborhood a more guardian to contact them at at Loew Park. The league plays as several teering should e-mail [email protected]. civil place, which is a good thing." [email protected]. They have a waiting fields but the majority of the games are

OLD BROOKLYN NEWS 2339 Broadview Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44109 Old Brooklyn Connected website -- The Old Brooklyn News (216) 459-0135 unique resource for neighborhood will publish its June, 2012 issue on Circulation 12,000 Christopher Lohr would like to see on the website can fill out the Published Monthly Friday, June 1st, 2012 [email protected] form under the "News" Tab and click "Submit website: www.oldbrooklyn.com email: [email protected] a News Story". Regular contributors can even The Old Brooklyn Connected Wi-Fi has become authorized users, submitting articles The Old Brooklyn News (OBN) is a monthly publication of been active for just over one year, with ongo- directly onto the website and going live within the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) and is available free of charge within the community boundaries of ing testing and tuning of the network occurring minutes. An additional useful feature of the Submission Deadlines Brooklyn Centre, Old Brooklyn & City of Brooklyn. The views during that time. Early adopters of the Wi-Fi site is the Events Calendar. As with news sto- expressed in the OBN are not necessarily those of its publisher, edi- network may recall that the Old Brooklyn ries, any resident who has an event to promote Display Ads . . . . Wed., May 23rd tor, staff, or of the board of trustees, officers, or commercial, resi- Classified Ads . . . Wed., May 23rd dential, institutional or associate members of OBCDC. Connected website was the first stop before can submit the event directly on the web. Reproduction of published material without the consent of accessing the Internet, providing news, events The Old Brooklyn Connected Wi-Fi is News Releases . . Wed., May 23rd OBCDC is prohibited. Advertisers and Agencies assume all legal and information about the Wi-Fi network. more than a technology project; it is a commu- For Information call 216-459-0135 responsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any and all text published in contracted display, classified or other advertise- In order to perform certain tests on the nity development project designed to empower E-mail: [email protected] ments. The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and network, the construction team made the deci- residents and small businesses. The website is Community Press Association of Greater Cleveland. sion to temporarily disable that functionality a an integral part of this vision, providing a one- few months ago. In the past few weeks, how- stop shop for local news and events. The Old ever, the redirect to the Old Brooklyn Brooklyn Community Development Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Connected website was restored and residents, Corporation encourages residents to get MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to businesses and visitors accessing the Internet involved and stay active in the community by improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods via the Old Brooklyn Connected Wi-Fi are submitting events and news stories and spread- Greg Huth, President Jeff Kipp, Vice President once again seeing the Old Brooklyn neighbor- ing the word about this unique Old Brooklyn Theresa B. Martin, Secretary Larry Avila, Treasurer hood homepage before surfing the web. resource. Robyn Sandys, Executive Director The Old Brooklyn Connected website is For more information about the Old Cynthia Cejka, Office Manager an amazing resource for the community. With Brooklyn Connected website or the Old Tom Collins, Commercial Manager over 2,500 hits per day, it is a great way to get Brooklyn Connected Wi-Fi, contact David Fox, Real Estate Manager hyper-local news out to others in the neighbor- Christopher Lohr at christopherl@oldbrook- Christopher Lohr, Program Services & Wireless Coordinator hood. Residents who have news articles they lyn.com or at 216-459-1000. Jayme Lucas-Bukszar, Residential Marketing Manager Sheila Quealy-Walter, Residential Code Manager Barb Spaan, Outreach Manager David Waldman, Program Service Assistant Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBN Advertising & Sales Manager 216-661-2626 Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every fourth Tues. of Bella Pizza the month, 6 - 7:30 pm. OBCDC office (2339 Broadview Rd.,). Meetings open to the public but the Celebrating our 4830 Memphis Ave. board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000. Open Daily at 4:00 p.m. in Old Brooklyn Old Brooklyn News 35th Year Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager; Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor $ This month’s OBN writers -- Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips, Hallie Forcinio, 1 small cheese pizza 1 and OBCDC staff $ OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn- with any order of 5 or more For more information regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000. one coupon per order Exp. 8-31-12 MAY 2012 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 NEWS & EVENTS Wednesday, May 2nd Plaza & more. Tickets: $12 per person; $2 Book Signing -- The Worship Room by May 31st, 10:30 am - noon -- My Antonia by Spring Salad Bingo discount for Zoo members. Helmet & signed Denise Dalton, Wed., May 2nd, 7 - 8:45 pm. Willa Cather. St. Mary Byzantine Catholic School, 4600 release form required for each rider. Advance Old Brooklyn author talking about how she State Rd. Doors open 5:30 pm. Admission - sale tickets & printable release forms available came to have this book published. West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM) $10 per player; includes 2 bingo cards, 20 online at clemetzoo.com. To be admitted rid- Enrolling for Early Childhood Education. games of merchandise bingo & one trip to ers under the age of 18 must have parent or Housing Alternatives for Seniors - Mon., Early Head Start, Head Start & Universal Pre- salad bar. Door prizes, specials, raffles & split legal guardian sign & deliver waiver. Limited May 7th, 2 - 3 pm. Independent living; assist- Kindergarten for children ages birth - age 5. boards also available. Additional bingo cards number of bikes available to rent; will be ready ed living; nursing homes; continuing care Offers home-based program to meet needs of available at $1 per card. To purchase tickets in & waiting; call 216-771-7120 to reserve. retirement communities; & adult & residential area families. Free services to eligible families; advance call school office, 216-749-7980. care facilities; also affordable housing options also accepts county vouchers. Comprehensive Sunday, May 13th funded by U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban services to meet educational, health, dental, Saturday, May 5th Mother's Day Brunch Development /HUD (e.g., Section 202). nutritional, social, mental health & any special Cleveland Arthritis Walk The Crystal Chalet, St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Registration required. needs of children. Several program options & for National Arthritis Month Church, 3600 Biddulph Ave. Special champagne Sho-jo-ji Japanese Dancers - Tues., May locations. Contact recruitment hotline, 216- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 9 am. brunch seatings -- 10:30 am, noon & 1:30 pm; 15th, 7 - 8 pm. Dancers will share history of 961-2997, for more info. Registration opens 7:30 am. Non-competitive cost: $19.95, adults; $16.95, seniors; $10.95, Japanese dance & then perform a Japanese 5K/3.1 miles walk (with 1-mile option) raises children 6 - 12; free, children age 5 & under. A classical dance in traditional Japanese cos- Mary Queen of Peace School funds for arthritis research & local Arthritis prize awarded every 15 minutes. Buffet style tume. Afterwards, everyone is welcome to Preschool - Grade 8. Register current or new Foundation programs & services. Zoo & menu includes French toast, pancakes, sausage, learn a Japanese dance. Registration required. student for 2012-13 school year before Mar. Rainforest admission included with walk regis- hash browns, scrambled eggs, kielbasa, cabbage 15th & get 1/2 off registration & ticket (one tration & donation. Walkers who raise $100 & noodles, chicken, beef, mashed potatoes, The Over Forty Jobseeker - Thurs., May for each child registered) for chance to win receive official 2012 Arthritis Walk T-shirt. pasta, garden vegetables & Danish pastry . 24th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Career Center Counselor XBOX 360 Kinect Bundle. Cleveland Reservations recommended; call 216-749-4504 will discuss how to increase marketability in Scholarship & Tutoring vouchers accepted; Monday, May 7th or 216-749-7980. Visa, Mastercard & Discover today's job market. Registration required. county vouchers OK for preschool. Stop by for accepted (small processing fee). a tour or call 216-741-3685, Mon. - Fri., 7:30 Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society Behind the Music, Cleveland Style - Thurs., am - 3:30 pm. Visit mqpschool.com or Independence Civic Center, Willow Room, May 31st, 7 pm. In honor of Rock and Roll Fri., May 18th - Fri., May 25th Facebook page for more info. 6363 Selig Blvd., 7:30 pm. Speaker: Diane Hall of Fame Inductions, Deanna Adams will Kawolics; topic: “All About Preservation”. Tips 27th Senior Citizen Resources recount history of music pioneers & colorful St. Leo the GREAT Preschool Registration on preserving family documents, photos, heir- Senior Olympics personalities responsible for making Cleveland 2012-2013 looms & memorabilia. Members invited to Adults 55 & older. Registration now thru Fri. the “Rock and Roll Capital of the World”. Preschool located at 4940 Broadview Rd. on bring an example for preliminary review. May 25th; $25 fee includes all game fees, T- Registration required. Contact president Ron Kraine, 440-838-5743, or shirt & victory luncheon. Call 216-749-5367 second floor of St. Leo’s Community Center. via www.cuyahogagenealogy.org for more info. for registration info. or register at Deaconess- Cuyahoga County Public Library Licensed by the Ohio Department of Education Krafft Center, 3100 Devonshire Rd., Mon. - Parma-Snow Branch, 2121 Snow Rd. & operated according to mandated rules & reg- Tuesday, May 8th Fri., 9 am - 2 pm. 216-661-4240 or cuyahogalibrary.org ulations. Part-time am & pm classes & full-day Laurel Garden Club Meeting 9 am - 9 pm Mon - Thur, 9 am - 5:30 pm Fri & program with option for extended care for 3 & Brooklyn Fire Station Community Room, 8400 Monday, May 21st Sat, 1 pm -5 pm Sun. Unless otherwise noted, 4 year olds. To be eligible for enrollment, child Memphis Ave.; 7 pm; use rear entrance. All Western Reserve Rose Society Meeting registration is required. must be 3 by September 30th. Bring child’s welcome; refreshments afterwards. Call Barb, North Royalton Public Library, 14600 State Rd., birth certificate & $50 registration fee; regis- 216-671-677,7 for more info. 6:30 pm. Held in conjunction with Forest City ESOL (English as a Second Language) tration continues till all classes fill. Contact Rose Society. Speaker: Paul Zimmerman. Sessions. Mon & Fri, 9 - 11 am. Adult. Call school’s director Lisa Mersek, 216-661-5330, Thursday, May 10th Topic: Knockout Roses - Roses in the Future. 440-885-8797 for more info. to schedule appointment or for more info. Antique Collectors Club Everyone welcome, no admission. Famous American Women: Dorothy St. Leo the Great School Registration Busch Funeral Community Meeting Rm., 7501 Refreshments served. Call for more info 330- Fuldheim presented by Women in History the- 2012-2013 Ridge Rd., 7 pm. Topic: Topic: Collecting 220-2213 or email at webmaster@westernre- atrical troupe; Tues., May 1st, 2 - 3 pm. Books. Speaker: Mr. Michael Zubal of Zubal servesociety.org. St. Leo the Great School, 4900 Broadview Rd, Books. Guests welcome to attend. First time Behind the Music, Cleveland Style. Thurs., grades K - 8. Children must be 5 years of age guests no charge. Call Robert L. Murdoch, Saturday, June 2nd May 3rd, 7 - 8 pm. In honor of Rock and Roll on or before Sept. 30th to be eligible for all-day Publicity Chairman, 440-845-7046 for more info. Plants in the Park Hall of Fame Inductions, Deanna Adams will kindergarten. $50 non-refundable registration Master Gardener Plant Sale & Garden Day recount history of music pioneers & colorful fee required along with birth & baptismal cer- Friday & Saturday, May 11th & 12th Kiwanis Pavilion behind Independence Civic personalities responsible for making Cleveland tificate. Pick up registration forms from school 52nd Annual African Violet Show & Sale Center, off Selig Dr., 9 am - 3 pm. Rain or the “Rock and Roll Capital of the World”. or rectory office. For new students grades 1-8, Parmatown Mall, 7899 West Ridgewood Dr., shine; free admission. Visit www.cuya- Registration required. copy of most recent report card also required. Fri., 12:30 - 9 pm & Sat., 9 am - 5 pm. hogamg.org for more info; Sponsored by Applications for Cleveland Scholarship Sponsored by The Parmatown African Violet Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County & Book Signing -- Cleveland’s Buckeye Voucher Program available. Call 216-661- Club. Plant sale begins Fri., 9 am & runs dur- Ohio State University Extension. Neighborhood by John Sabol, Tues., May 8th, 2120 with questions or to schedule tour of ing show hours. Call 440-821-2967 for more 7 - 8 pm. Seven Hills author sharing vintage school. info. Free & open to the public. June 18th - 22nd & June 25th - 29th images & memories of the area. Books will be Summer Theater Camp available for purchase. St. Mary Byzantine School Registration Saturday, May 12th Great Lakes Theater summer drama camp at Lesser-Known Effects of Back Pain. Sat., St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Elementary Riversweep 2012 Berea High School for students ages 4-18. May 12th, 2 - 3 pm. Dr. Adam Friedman dis- School, 4600 State Rd., accepting applications Big Creek/Lower Harvard, 9 am - noon; loca- Students can sign up for one or both weeks of cussing back pain & its role in health mainte- for preschool - grade 8. Before & after school tion to be decided. Volunteers who sign up camp. Daily classes Mon. - Fri.; different nance; also addressing several other current services available. Local tuition assistance receive gloves, bags & commemorative material covered each week. Program designed health issues. available to all families; Cleveland Riversweep T-shirt. Call Jayme at 216-459- for students of all levels of experience/ability; Scholarship & Tutoring vouchers accepted. 1000 to sign up or for more info. no audition required. Classes divided by stu- Parma Snow Saves Coupon Club. Mon., Updated computer lab, interactive Smart dents’ respective ages. Classes in acting, May 14th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. (2nd Monday each Boards in all classroom, instrumental music & Saturday, May 12th Shakespeare, movement, improvisation, stage month) Monthly coupon swap club. Bring art instructor, athletics & more. Call 216-749- Rummage Sale combat, mask making & more. Visit unwanted coupons & swap with other coupon 7980 or visit www.smbyz.org for more info. St. Leo the Great School, 4900 Broadview Rd., http://www.greatlakestheater.org/education/ca clippers. Ready, Set, Grow Preschool 8 am - 4 pm. Tables available to rent -- $15 for mp-theatre or contact Great Lakes Theater’s Book Signing -- Lyon’s Bride, first of the Located in Brooklyn Heights United Church of one or 2/$25. Free admission. All proceeds to Director of Education, Daniel Hahn, 216-241- Chattan Curse series, by New York Times best- Christ, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Ages 3 - 5. go towards a new Science Lab. Call Tammy 5490, ext.. 307, or via email at dhahn@great- selling author Cathy Maxwell, Tues., May Learning & social skills for kindergarten readi- Sparks, 330-225-7854, or email lakestheater.org for complete info including 15th, 7 - 8:30 pm. Books will be available for ness. Certified teachers. Registration fee, $25. [email protected] for table registration or downloadable registration form. purchase. more info. Class times, 9:20 - 11:20 am. Call 216-741- Cuyahoga County Public Library Adult Book Discussions - Mon., May 21st, 2280 for more info. Saturday, May 12th Brooklyn Branch, 4480 Ridge Rd. 7-8:30 pm -- Doc by Doria Russell; Thurs., Cleveland Mannerchor Raffle 216- or cuyahogalibrary.org Cleveland Mannerchor Club House, 4515 State (All events sponsored by Friends of the Rd., 6 pm. $30 per person for a chance to win Brooklyn Branch Library.) $1000. Door prizes awarded every 10th num- ber drawn. Side boards, food & beverages included. Call Bill Krailo 216-741-7728 or Bill Trivison 440-477-0419 for more info. est. 1995 Saturday, May 12th Locally operated Wild Ride at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Specializing in . . . All ages; after Zoo closes, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, rain Repairs or shine. A safari on two wheels; first chance ever to bring a bicycle to the Zoo! Pathways Reroofs marked to keep traffic flowing; Wild Ride Tear Offs maps point out areas of the Zoo for beginning, Ice Back Up Systems intermediate & experienced riders. Many ani- 10% Senior Discount mals on exhibit; also opportunities to meet keepers, check out exhibitors on Welcome Licensed Bonded Insured

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We provide quality dependable pest-control service or Visit our do-it-yourself store Save 10% OFF a One Time Initial Service or 10% OFF any Retail Purchase PAGE 4 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MAY 2012 Police Memorial week offers opportunity Ben Franklin Garden welcomes coordinator to salute men, women from Second District by Hallie Forcinio maintaining the composting program piloted last summer. by Barbara Spaan like Commander The Benjamin Franklin Community TJ worked for more than a decade in a [email protected] Sulzer, Lieutenant Garden (BFCG) Operating Committee wel- variety of capacities at the Ohio Lottery Bolon, Lieutenant comes Taras Oryshkewych (orish KEV itch) Commission and currently operates a cater- This year, Police Memorial Week will be Ketterer, Sargeant as Garden Coordinator for the 2012 season. observed from Saturday, May 12th through ing business, Guga's Grills, which special- Daily, Officer The Old Brooklyn resident, whom Sunday, May 20th. Activities at the beginning izes in barbeque events and smoked meats. Seminatore, Officer everyone calls TJ, has gardened at BFCG for of the week are just for officers; residents, fam- He grew up in Parma and graduated Lamb, Officer Vaga, ten years with his dad, George; he is espe- ily and friends can participate in the events from Padua High School. He and his wife, Officer Bresnahan, beginning on Thursday, May 17th. Do an cially proficient at growing heirloom toma- Lynn, have lived in Officer Thomas and online search of "Cleveland Peace Officers toes from seed. He's Old Brooklyn for so many more I can't Memorial Society" to see what's happening on looking forward to several years in a mention them all, but each date. the upcoming season house that once they know who they are. The reason for my article this month, because "the weather The Old Brooklyn area is so lucky to be belonged to his therefore, is that I want readers to look at the has to be better than served by the best of the best. Our police offi- grandmother. TJ heroes/dedicated professionals trained to pro- last year." cers are the #2 reason we live in the second devotes most of his tect our streets and our very lives. They are our As Garden safest place in the city. The residents, busi- time to gardening and neighbors, business partners and moms and nesses and institutions which get involved are Coordinator, TJ has cooking. dads, working every day at a career and raising #1. become a part-time Gardeners will a family here in our neighborhood. They have So the next time you see a police officer, member of the Old have a chance to the same everyday problems the rest of us have smile, wave, say "Hello" or even "Thank you" Brooklyn meet TJ at the pre- (but unfortunately sometimes die in the line of or buy him/her a cup of coffee or a meal. Community season gardeners duty). Development meeting at 6 p.m. on Spend a few minute to take a closer look Tears of a COP - author unknown Corporation staff. Thursday, May 3rd, at these people. Every day they respond to the His duties include Photo by Hallie Forcinio worst -- gun shots, beatings, carjacking, bur- at the City of I have been where you fear to go… providing advice to glaries and even death. They respond to our I have seen what you fear to see… Garden Coordinator Taras “TJ” Brooklyn's Senior gardeners about calls for help -- to mediate the neighbor dispute I have done what you fear to do… Oryshkewych is looking forward to welcom- Center, 7727 planting, watering, or to stop the cars racing down the street -- not All these things I've done for you. ing new and returning gardeners to the Memphis Ave. to the celebrations, graduation parties, wed- weed control and Benjamin Franklin Community Garden when A few plots for dings and baby showers. I am the one you lean upon… harvesting and over- it opens for the season in mid-May. the 2012 growing In too many of our eyes police are the bad The one you cast your scorn upon… seeing the mainte- season are still avail- guys -- the Officer who gave you a traffic tick- The one you bring your troubles to… nance of the grounds, shed and storage con- able. (For those unfamiliar with the commu- et, who took your family member to jail, who All these people I've been for you. tainer. He will also open and close the gar- nity garden, it is located behind Benjamin responded too late or not at all, and who you den each day and will coordinate delivery of Franklin School, between Spring Rd. and tell your kids "will take you to jail if you don't The one you ask to stand apart… the thousands of pounds of produce Benji Tampa Ave.) Contact Sandy Worona at the behave." The one you feel should have no heart… gardeners donate each year to local hunger OBCDC office, 216-459-1000, for an appli- Take off the biased glasses; the truth of The one you call the man in blue… centers. "I'd like to set a new donation record cation. The annual fee per plot is $40.00. the matter is that police officers are what some But I am human just like YOU. this season!" TJ said. Another of his goals is people have made them be. Because society has become so disrespectful, violent and inhu- And through the years I've come to see. man, officers must wear bullet-proof vests and That I'm not what you ask of me… carry guns, teasers and night sticks. And on So take this badge and take this gun… Connect Your Community their worst days, they have to kill someone. If Will you take it? Will anyone? that's not bad enough, the media and the uned- bids farewell to Old Brooklyn ucated public judge their every move. And when you watch a person die… these classes have been very valuable to the by Ania Siuda I know that not everyone views our offi- And hear a battered baby cry… neighborhood. We are living in a highly dig- cers this way and that many of us have taken Then so you think that you can be… ital age and people of all ages need to learn time to get to know our outstanding officers All those things you ask of me…? After almost two years of offering free computer training in Old Brooklyn, the how to benefit from this technology. Connect Your Community (CYC) program Gaining computer skills is an investment in from front page ed for bicycle infrastructure improvements Pedal for Prizes has reached the end of its grant period and oneself and one's future, and it is fun. both in their community and Cleveland. Its organized Pedal for Prizes in celebration of will no longer be sponsoring computer class- The classes were held at three different work has been recognized by Cleveland City Cleveland Bicycle Month. The event allowed es in the neighborhood. The program was a training centers in the Old Brooklyn neigh- people from throughout the Cleveland area to Council, and LiveCLEVELAND! awarded the borhood -- Estabrook Recreation Center, the group a 2011 Excellence in Cleveland success and its impact will continue to live experience the Old Brooklyn community and South Brooklyn branch of the Cleveland Neighborhood Marketing Award. on. So while CYC will no longer sponsor discover its many amenities and favorite local- Public Library and Grace Church. For more information about Old Brooklyn new class sessions, there may still be train- ly-owned businesses. In addition to training, participants were also In addition to Old Brooklyn Pedal for Pedal for Prizes and additional details about ing available through computer labs that eligible to either receive free basic comput- Prizes, the all-volunteer team of the same the event, visit pedalforprizes.org, like Pedal CYC leaves behind. ers or purchase discounted newer computers namesake has since organized neighborhood for Prizes on Facebook, and/or follow on The CYC program began in the fall of bicycle tours, hosted other events, and advocat- Twitter @pedalforprizes. 2010, sponsored by One Community and the after completing the classes. Over 162 par- Cleveland Housing Network. The goal of ticipants acquired desktop computers to help CYC is to help Cleveland residents learn the them continue practicing their new-found advantages of using broadband Internet and digital skills. how to get access to it in their homes. Another success of the program was the creation of a computer lab inside Grace Church last July. With the help of the Grace staff, CYC was able to donate sixteen computers to create a classroom space. Classes have been held there since its cre- ation and will finish next month. The classes were so helpful that the church is going to continue offering classes which may include advanced training in Microsoft Office. Schedules and contact information can be found in next month's edition of the Old Brooklyn News. Anyone interested in classes now should contact me via phone or email and I will forward your infor- mation to the church. Photo by Christopher Lohr Participants or those who have Ania Siuda assists three of her senior students in the questions can still contact CYC or computer classes at Grace Church. me at the Cleveland Housing Through training, residents were able to Network. I can be reached at 216- learn how to use the computer and Internet 774-2347 or via email at with a focus on continuing education, [email protected]. advancing careers, accessing healthcare and Finally I would like to thank the follow- government services, and connecting with ing organizations for their help in making the world around them. these classes possible: One Community, By partnering with the Old Brooklyn Cleveland Housing Network, Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation, the Community Development Corporation, program was also able to help Old Brooklyn RET3, Grace Church, Estabrook Recreation residents learn how to connect to Ward 13's Center and the Cleveland Public Library. public wireless network. Participants Thank you also to the residents of Old learned about the equipment they'd need to Brooklyn and those who participated in the connect to the Wi-Fi and how to access it. program. It has been a pleasure working As one of the instructors, I feel that here and I will miss it dearly. MAY 2012 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5 you’ll have a hard time choosing what to cures, eyebrow waxing, eyelashes and perma- future, so if that’s you, send me your contact choose off the menu. nent makeup via a tatooing process. Each information by mail -- Lynette Filips, The Actually, quite a number of new business- establishment is offering a 10% discount to Town Crier, c/o the Old Brooklyn News, 2339 es have been opening in Old Brooklyn. Two customers who let them know that they have Broadview Rd., 44109, email -- lynettef@old- very large new operations are in one of the done business with the other one. brooklyn.com or phone -- 216-459-1000. At buildings which Jack Amburgey owns on We would like to mention other new this time of the year, school and student news Broadview Rd. in “downtown” Old Brooklyn. neighborhood businesses in this column in the is particularly welcome, too. Detroit Auto Parts, 3301 Broadview Rd., opened in late November in the retail space which formerly housed Wholesale Bishop OK’s St. Barbara, 11 other reopenings It looks like we’re going to have two Business Furniture. This is actually Detroit’s “springs” this year -- the first one which we third location in Cleveland. In the auto parts already experienced during the entire month of business for fifty years, their other retail loca- March, and, I hope, the second one in May. tions are at 4750 Lorain Ave. in Ohio City and (We’re obviously not experiencing it in April!) 480 E. 200th St. in Euclid. If taking spring flowers to the graves of Owners Gene Kerfoot and Jeff Tippie had deceased loved ones in Brooklyn Heights been wanting to expand, and were scouting Cemetery will be part of your Mother’s Day around for an additional location. They’d activities, here’s something to keep in mind -- known Jack for years, and the bottom line is From March 1st until November 14th, no arti- that they chose Old Brooklyn. ficial flowers or arrangements are permitted on It took them a month and a half to load the graves there. store with their full line of auto parts (new, off- I learned this the hard way with a bouquet market), paints and supplies. Now all that mer- of artificial Easter flowers I took there. By the chandise is available to consumers from 8 a.m. Friday of the week after Easter, the artificial to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to flowers/arrangements, as well as “spent” cut 6 p.m. on Saturday. flowers, had all been removed. Detroit Auto Parts also offers machine Potted plants, however, will be allowed shop service, and runs weekly specials; sale on graves on Mother’s Day (and also on signs are posted in the store. The phone num- Memorial Day, Father’s Day,Veterans Day and ber of the Old Brooklyn store is 216-398-7373. Easter.) Ace Queen Beauty Supply is the other Visit www.brooklynheightscemetery.com new business in that vicinity. It's located at for details about the floral tributes allowed in 3315 Broadview Rd. in what was Gavin Lee the mausoleums. Party Center at one time. One of the topics I wrote about in last Khanh Dang is the owner of Ace Queen month’s column was the new Corky & and his sister, Kristy Dang, is the jewelry Lenny’s Express which replaced Goodman’s buyer. Khanh and Kristy are Vietnamese; they in the Pearlbrook Shopping Center (Pearl Rd. Photo by Christine Dziedzina used to work together at Kristy’s nail salon, just north of Brookpark Rd.) Since that time City Nails, at 3044 W. 25th St., in the shopping When the news came from the Vatican courts in March that Cleveland’s appealing parishes there’s been another change. plaza a bit northwest of Clark Ave. But now were justified in their request to remain open, St. Barbara parishioners Michael Minich and Perhaps you’ve noticed a new sign which Khanh has stepped out on his own business Christine Dziedzina hung a yellow ribbon on their church’s front doors. When Cleveland’s reads The Cleveland Corned Beef Company venture. Roman Catholic Bishop Richard Lennon announced on April 17th that he would honor the instead of Corky & Lenny’s. That’s because In addition to beauty supplies and fashion Vatican’s directives, the duo returned to add signs in both English and Polish. The one on the ownership has changed and the new owner jewelry, Ace Queen sells human and synthetic the top left reads: “Thanks be to God. St. Barbara Saved.” The one on the top right reads: renamed the deli. wigs, all manner of hair products, purses, san- “Dziekuje” (“Thank you”) “Jezu Ufam Tobie.” (“We Trust in You.”) The one on the bottom So far the major change is just that the dles, shoes and boots for women and hats and center reads: “Thanks be to God Alleluia.” menu has expanded to include more American t-shirts for men. They're open Monday On Wednesday, April 25th, members, friends and interested individuals from St. Barbara food, too. So whether that or Jewish deli food through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and and St. Casimir Churches met at the former Alliance of Poles Hall, 6966 Broadway Ave., to -- matzoh ball soup, Reuben sandwiches, hot Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their phone discuss strategies for the reopening of their parishes. Since this issue of the Old Brooklyn brisket of beef, homemade potato salad, kosher number is 216-351-2100. News (OBN) was at the printer at that time, the outcome of that meeting will not be report- hot dogs, pastrami, big dill pickles, etc., in City Nails (its sister store both literally ed until next month. (St. Barbara’s is located at 1505 Denison Ave. in Brooklyn Centre.) addition to corned beef -- is your preference, and figuratively!) provides manicures, pedi- One point of confusion has arisen since the OBN’s report last month about this turn of events. We reported that 14 parishes had received decrees that their churches would reopen. Joyful Keyboard Apparently St. Margaret Mary in South Euclid did not, and is again appealing to Rome. In addition, the appeal to Rome by St. Martha in Akron seems to just have concerned the name. Learning/playing piano RIVERSIDE private sessions CEMETERY Virginia E. Collins Piano/Music Instructor “Where personal concern has become a tradition” 216-398-7743 [email protected]

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Now it is gone. ings are advisory, the review is mandatory. probably a stately four-unit apartment build- Demolition is a slow process because own- The Department of Building and Housing ing designed to look like a large home. It ers have to be identified and notified of vio- will not issue the work permits for buildings had large porches, fine woodwork and fire- lations. They have to be given an opportuni- in the target area until the Design and places. It fell into disrepair after the home ty to correct violations. In this case identify- Review Committee has reviewed the plan. ing the legal owners was difficult. However Exterior changes include signs mounted the process finally worked and the building by Tom Collins on the building, installed near the building CLEVELAND STOREFRONT came down the week of April 16th. [email protected] or permanently applied to the windows. It RENOVATION PROGRAM applies to new windows and doors, changes Design and Review in color or material on the building facades. Along the commercial corridors in Old 40% Rebate Re$tore Cleveland It also applies to landscaping and parking Progress for the Commercial Districts of Brooklyn are many classic buildings. Most surfaces proximate to the building. for pre-approved renovations of these buildings were constructed between The Near West Design and Review on eligible buildings. Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre 1900 and 1960. They are individually Committee is made up of local representa- unique because no two are alike. Many have Maximum For more information contact tives who have a background in architecture, rebate Tom Collins, OBCDC distinct features that are now considered engineering or design or have a business in period pieces of hand craftsmanship or dec- the community. Their purpose is to insure $25,000 Commercial Program Manager orative arts. that changes to a building are for the long 216-459-1000 By the 1960s the one-size fits all men- term good of the community and do not have Call Tom Collins @ [email protected], tality had infected the design of retail and a negative impact. For example, permanent- Supported by: commercial buildings. Cinder block ly covering a display window with plywood Old Brooklyn CDC Cleveland Neighborhood Development replaced masonry, brick, stone or wood would not be considered an acceptable 216-459-1000 Coalition Ohio & Erie Canal Association facades. Buildings were set back to allow change while replacing windows with ener- paved parking surfaces in front of the occu- gy-efficient windows would be acceptable. pying business. Sidewalks leading to front Oftentimes the building owner gets sugges- doors disappeared. Automobiles obscured tions which improve the building and there- Old Brooklyn ALIVE WITH CIVIC PRIDE the view of the building. Signage had to be by improve business. larger to be seen from the passing vehicles. The target area for Old Brooklyn is Shop your local businesses Windows now served to display poster and Pearl Rd. from Wildlife Way to Leopold pictures rather than products. Malls Ave., Broadview Rd. from Pearl Rd. to replaced neighborhood shopping. Mayview Ave. and State Rd. from Pearl Rd. What remains in Old Brooklyn is wor- to Ruby Ave. thy of protection. That is where "design and All new commercial building construc- review" comes in. In 2001 the Old Brooklyn tion is subject to presentation to the Design Community Development Corporation and and Review Committee regardless of where then Council Member Merle Gordon, along it is. 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Your neighborhood” by Gloria Ferris There are two types of recycling -- down- Contact OBCDC for funding options Brooklyn Centre Naturalists stream and upstream. Downstream refers to using a recycled item to make a composition for this spring’s home improvements In spite of the chilly weather, the Earth product that has the same basic make-up as the Day Coalition pulled off another “filled with original item. Residents who are unsure which Ward they are inspiration” Earth Day at the Cleveland Upcycling is a term used to describe tak- in should call 216-459-1000 to find out if they Metropark Zoo on Sunday, April 22nd. ing a product and creating a new use for it live in Ward 13. Exhibits ranging from intermodal transporta- rather recycling it downward. Artisans in our Homeowners in Ward 13 who meet mod- tion, hoop houses and a 70-foot long double area have taken this idea and found some erate income guidelines ($35,700 for a one per- two snowplow intrigued the attendees with ingenious ways to reuse old things to make by Jayme Lucas-Bukszar son household) may be eligible for the pro- new ideas to implement in the coming year. new things. [email protected] gram. The maximum grant amount is $2,000 Many solutions to some very real problems Knitters and crocheters take old T-shirts, and can only be used to address one repair. were on display. cut them in strips and Spring is the time of blossoming flowers, Housing code and health/safety violations are Solid waste contin- make scarves, rugs, triv- speckled robin eggs and home repairs. the highest priorities to address. ues to be an issue which ets and many other wear- Fortunately, the Old Brooklyn Community For more information contact Christopher impacts the region, but able and useful items. Development Corporation has resources avail- Lohr at [email protected] or 216- one that residents of Sculptors have able to help. 459-1000. Brooklyn Centre and Old taken gears, nuts, bolts, Low interest loan programs include There are also programs to help low Brooklyn can impact by hand tools and other Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP), income homeowners ($15,610 for a one person reducing, reusing and metal objects to make Cleveland Action to Support Housing (CASH), household) who are over 60 years old and/or recycling. This phrase has garden art. Repair-A-Home and the Heritage Home disabled. One of these programs is the Senior been around since the first days of Earth Day One woman paints and decorates old Program. Homeowner Assistance Program. There is a celebrations. watering cans, transforming them, with a little There are also a few grant programs avail- waiting list for this program. "If you are not part of the solution, you bit of adaption, into bird house. able to help low to moderate income home- For more information contact Jayme are part of the problem.” Using old silverware to create jewelry, owners and seniors. One program designed Lucas-Bukszar at [email protected] or Brooklyn Centre Naturalists have some creating trays, spoon holders and unique glass- specifically for this area is the Ward 13 Home 216-459-1000. suggestions on how everyone can be part of the ware out of recycled wine bottles are some of Repair Grant Program. Any resident facing a housing emergency solution by shrinking solid waste. the ways which artists have taken “recycle and Much of Old Brooklyn is in Ward 13; can also call the United Way First Call for Help In a 2007 report the United States reuse” to another level. there are also sections of the neighborhood in at 2-1-1. They can refer homeowners or Environmental Protection Agency stated that Consider teaming up with an artist by giv- Ward 3 and Ward 12. renters to a variety of programs ranging from this country recycles at a national rate of ing him/her the raw materials being used. Ward 13 boundaries are complicated. homeless prevention to food assistance to 33.4%. This rate includes composting. At a Many people put their grass clippings out Kevin Kelley is the the Ward 13 councilman. health care assistance. recent meeting, The City of Cleveland cited for collection. An alternative would be to use that the recycling rate for the city is approxi- the clipping as a natural source of nitrogen for May Cash Mob to be at Old Brooklyn Greenhouse mately 27%. the lawn's root system. Set the mower to cut By making small changes in how they do the top 1/3 of the shaft or cross-cut the lawn. What: Bring & spend at least $20! When: Thursday, May 24th things in their daily lives, everyone can indi- By the end of the summer, the lawn will be vidually make those figures better. Control Where: Old Brooklyn Green House 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. lush and green. begins with what each person does. Backyard composting cuts the amount of 4646 W. 11th St. Today, reducing now includes refusing. solid waste transported to landfills. Keeping Say "no" to a plastic bag when purchasing only yard waste on site and using the compost it one or two items at a store. Begin carrying creates as a soil amendment will enrich the soil Support an Old Brooklyn business and reusable shopping bags to further reduce plas- and plants will thrive. get ready for Garden Walk Cleveland on tic in landfills. Visit cuyahoga.swd.oh.us or call 216- July 21st and July 22nd. There will be more Reusing glass containers for spice jars, 443-3749 for a brochure to find out how easy it Cash Mobs in the future. storage containers and vases gives new life is to start composting. If you want to help plan the next one, and keeps the glass from being recycled into Start today to think about eliminating please join us at the lower grades or the same kind of product. It is trash in your life and next year on Earth Day good to recycle but it is even better to reuse! next Old Brooklyn we will all have more to celebrate. Buzz meeting. Joe Gigante & Sons HUGE SPRING SALE! BASEMENT WATERPROOFING & ALL CUSTOM GARAGES All Sizes - Wood or Brick

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Bohemian/Czech descent has certainly brought The area was still quite rural in those days, and are on the third floor; some of the District's Anyone who doubts that statement need only to my attention many subjects about which I the first worship space was a simple frame outreach programs, which are managed by read the articles in this series to be convinced had little or no previous knowledge, or would- wigwam. Enhancement Ministries, Inc., have also of the mega-Czech presence in Cleveland. n’t have paid attention to otherwise. For Broadway Methodist's original frame remained in the building. instance -- church was built in 1873 at Broadway Ave. and Victory Fellowship Missionary Baptist (Acknowledgments: Thank you to Joe Kocab I knew that the now former country of Gallup St. According to the Encyclopedia of Church has been leasing Broadway who located the information about the Czechoslovakia was a creation of the Versailles Photo-CSU Special Collections Methodist’s sanctuary for its worship services Bohemian Congregationalist churches for me; Peace Treaty following World War I, but I did- since last September. to Rev. Yvonne Connor who told me some of the n’t know that the name was created from Neighborhood Leadership Institute has information about Broadway United Czech, Slovak and Ruthenian; been renting space on the second floor since Methodist Church; and to everyone who’s I wouldn’t have noticed the name Frank last year, too. helped me piece together this series.) Hruby, age 93, in an obituary in the Plain Dealer at the end of March if I hadn’t written about three generations of the Hruby family’s connection to the Hruby Conservatory of BCN takes to birding at Riverside Cemetery last month Music/Broadway School of Music; by Gloria Ferris I never imagined that our neighborhood Brooklyn Centre Naturalists In addition to looking for birds, Sharon Ampol (short for American Polish) Club would Martyn related historic tidbits about some of feature Czech dinners (including duck!) and On the morning of Saturday, April 21st, a the Cemetery's illustrious residents and Laura dancing on Wednesday evenings. The food is small group of Brooklyn Centre Naturalists McShane added some geological and topo- served from 5 to 7 p.m.; dancing is from 7 - 10 met with Western Cuyahoga Audubon bird graphical history. Retired Director Bill p.m. Broadway Methodist Church watchers at Riverside Cemetery. Led by Halley ended the walk with an informative No doubt I could go on and on, but this 5246 Broadway Ave. Mary Anne Romito, the birders took off on a talk about the Cemetery's historic 1876 month’s article will be the final in the series. damp, misty day to discover what they could Chapel. At the time that I talked about St. Procop about the diversity of the birds and other In two weeks, migratory warblers will Cleveland History, the church had a nation- Church on W. 41st St., I stated that the area wildlife living in this beautiful garden ceme- fill the trees at Riverside with their songs, and wide reputation for its outreach to the sur- where those Czechs lived was known as Kuba. tery. From actual sightings, bird calls and many birders will again gather to scan the rounding neighborhood and newly arrived In subsequent reading of another source, it’s nests, they were able to identify 26 different trees and skies in the historic Cemetery. immigrants. referred to as Kubu and Cuba. Whatever the bird species within its boundaries. name, more than just Roman Catholics were In the 1910s, the Sunday School was edu- living there. cating 1,200 students every week, not all of While it was not common for Cleveland's whom were Czech. Courses were not just Bohemians/Czechs to be something other than about religion; one included the fundamentals COMMUNITY MEETINGS Roman Catholics (or free-thinkers), Protestants of American citizenship. Their health clinic had a church home in that neighborhood, too. became a social service center for the commu- Brooklyn Centre Naturalists no meeting Old Brooklyn Community Development Cyril Chapel was founded on July 10, nity and church members alike. this month. Corporation board meeting, Tues., May 22nd, 1887, on W. 43rd St., south of Clark Ave., just One year, John D. Rockefeller even rec- 6 pm, OBCDC meeting room (2339 one block away from St. Procop's. The first ognized Broadway Methodist’s contributions Brooklyn Genealogy Club (BGC), Sun., Broadview Rd.) Meetings open to public for street south of Clark Ave. between W. 41st and to the community with an award for service. May 20th, 2 pm, Brooklyn Fire Station, 8400 review & comments, but Board reserves right W. 43rd streets still bears the name Cyril in The current church at 5246 Broadway Memphis Ave. at Roadoan. Program -- First to close portions of meetings from public. Call memory of it. Ave. was built in 1918. Known as "Old a BGC member speaking about the reason 216-459-1000 to confirm. The Congregationalist Church, now part Broadway", it is a Neo-Gothic structure with for/journey in gathering her family genealo- of the United Church of Christ, organized this beautiful stained glass windows and a rare, gy; then archivist Martin Hauserman speak- Second District Police Community chapel (and three others like it in other parts of actual-size copy of Leonardo da Vinci's "The ing about City of Cleveland’s Archives Relations meeting, Tues., May 8th (& every Cleveland.) At the time, they were active in Last Supper" above the altar. Some art schol- Prospective members welcome. second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, missionary work among the Bohemians who ars regard it as the finest copy of the painting 3518 W. 25th St. Brooklyn Historical Society. Wed., May were either unchurched or dissident Catholics. in the United States. Painted by Vittorio Guandalini and Armando 30th, at the museum, 4442 Ridge Rd.; 7 pm. Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting, The Slavic Department of Oberlin Speaker: Kevin Magee, Deputy Director of Thurs., May 3rd (& every first Thurs.), 7 pm, College supplied the ministers who served at Vandelli of Italy, Broadway Methodist’s “Last Supper” was commissioned by church mem- Cleveland Underwater Explorers, Inc. with a Gino’s, 1314 Denison Ave. the Protestant Bohemian churches. The other program about Lake Erie Shipwrecks. All bers Mr. and Mrs. Oliver M. Stafford. They Ward 13 Democratic Club meeting, Tues., three Congregationalist churches at which they welcome; refreshments to follow. Call Barb, unveiled it in 1924. served were Bethlehem Chapel on Broadway 216-941-0160, for more info. May 15th (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria Ave.; Mizpah Chapel on E. 59th St. near Fleet (Another source states that a benefactor saw it Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. Historical Society of Old Brooklyn, Fri., Ave.; and East Madison Congregational at the Louvre in Paris in 1924 and donated it to May 11th, Pearl Road United Methodist Ward 13 Republican Club meeting, Tues., Church on E. 79th St. and Quincy Ave. John Huntington's widow in his memory.) Church, 4200 Pearl Rd. (Use rear entrance off May 8th (& every second Tues.), 7 pm, In addition, some Czechs belonged to In its heyday, Broadway United parking lot.), 7 pm -- Business meeting only Calvary Chapel, 6770 Brookpark Rd. Protestant denominations other than the Methodist Church was another anchor of what this month; then set-up for tomorrow’s Congregationalist churches mentioned above. is now the Slavic Village neighborhood. fundraiser. (See “box” on page 6.) Only six or seven (depending on the Sports; drama; music; pork, dumplings and source consulted) congregations belonging to sauerkraut dinners - in addition to worship, if it the Czechoslovakian Baptist Convention exist was a part of Czech culture, Broadway in the entire world and they are all in the Methodist/Broadway United Methodist had it. United States and Canada. At different times One Sunday morning worship service was still over the course of its existence, Scranton being conducted in the Czech language in the Road Baptist Church, 3095 Scranton Rd., on late 1940s. the northeast corner of Clark Ave., has been For a while in the mid-1980s, the one of them. (Scranton Road Baptist Church is Broadway United Methodist congregation sometimes referred to as Scranton Road Bible shared its facilities with the Korean American Church.) United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Broadway Methodist was hit with declining membership, too. 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Program offers nutritional, spiritual & 3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556 returns to the Zoo’s Savannah Theater, Sat., 4490 Pearl Rd (off Gifford) scholastic values; tutor also onsite once a week www.arthouseinc.org May 26th. Show blends humor & animal Family and Friends Day - every 3rd Sun., to help with homework. All Ages Family Open Studios - 3rd Sat. of antics to deliver its conservation message & noon. Experience fellowship, faith & friend- every month; 1- 3 pm. Make individual engage audience members of all ages. Show ship through encouragement. Parma-Snow Library pieces of family art works. Each month has dif- runs daily through Labor Day weekend; moves 2121 Snow Rd. ferent theme; Art House provides materials. to weekends only through rest of Sept. Home Depot 216-661-4240 cuyahogalibrary.org Children must be accompanied by an adult. Included with regular Zoo admission. homeimproverclub.com/kidsworkshops Hours: Mon. - Thur., 9 am - 9 pm; Fri. & Sat., Visit website for other programs or more info. Sponsored by Cleveland Public Power. Build a Planter BoxWorkshops - Sat., May 9 am - 5:30 pm; Sun., 1 - 5 pm. Children’s sto- 5th, offered 1st Sat. of every month, 9 am - 12 rytimes, Baby & Me, Toddler, & Preschool. Children’s Museum of Cleveland Cleveland Metroparks Kids Club - kids, pm. FREE hands-on workshops designed for Call for details. 10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-5437 ages 12 & under, can sign up for the new children ages 5 - 12 at all Home Depot stores. www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org Cleveland Metroparks Kids Club to enjoy Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, PlayhouseSquare District - Hours: Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Exhibit activities, exploration & fun experiences year- tool safety & instill sense of pride & accom- Hanna Building, 1501 Euclid Ave. areas close 15 min. prior to Museum closing. round at Cleveland Metroparks & Zoo. Two plishment. Kids get to keep their crafts & 216-241-6000 Cost - $7, children age 1 - 12; $6, adults & levels of membership - one free & one $20 receive free Kids Workshop apron, commemo- www.playhousesquare.com children 13 & over; free, under 11 months. annually. Kids Club registration forms avail- rative pin & certificate of achievement. 3rd Annual PNC International Children’s Festival - Tues. - Sat., May 1st - 5th; present- able online at www.clevelandmetroparks.com ed by Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. Cleveland Metroparks Children's Fishing & at all Park District outdoor education facili- Lake Erie Nature & Science Center 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village Fun, interactive experience featuring perform- Derbies - Sat., May 19th, Ohio & Erie ties. Call 216-635-3200 or visit cleveland- Canal Reservation; Sun., May 20th, Wallace 440-871-2900 lensc.org ances, workshops & large-scale art installation. metroparks.com for more info. Fun, adventures Many activities free of charge. Tickets on sale Lake, Mill Stream Run Reservation. Ages 4 Family Fishing Day - Sat, May 19th; 1 - 4 pm. & exploration galore. Fee: $7/person; $35/families of 5 or more. at ticket office or online at - 8 fish 9 am - noon; ages 9 - 15 fish 1 - 4 Learn about basic fishing equipment, how to playhousesquare.org/childrensfestival or by pm. Free fishing while learning fishing basics Cuyahoga County Public Library cast, where to fish & what kind of fish to catch phone Tickets for each performance -- $14. (e.g.,how to cast, then test their skills at the Parma-Snow Branch, 2121 Snow Rd. in different locations. Start at Nature Center, Tickets for free activities not required. casting challenge). Loaner fishing equipment 216-661-4240 or cuyahogalibrary.org then do some real fishing in Lake Erie! All available. Water specially stocked with rain- 9 am - 9 pm, Mon - Thur; 9 am - 5:30 pm, Fri. equipment provided. Adults & teens (ages 16 Stearns Homestead Historical Farm - Parma bow trout & channel catfish. Compete for & Sat.; 1 pm - 5 pm, Sun. Unless otherwise & up) wanting to fish must have valid fishing 6975 Ridge Rd 440-845-9770 prizes. Bring tackle, coolers & ice for day’s noted, registration required. license. Pre-registration required. www.stearnshomestead.com catch. Call 216-635-3200 for more info. Opening Day - Sun., May 20th, noon - 4 pm. Children’s Storytimes, Baby & Me, Toddler, Old Angle Boxing Gym Open to the public, Sat. & Sun., May - Oct. & Preschool. Call for details. 3212 W. 25th St., 2nd floor 216-280-3458 Cleveland Metroparks - CanalWay Center Free admission. Usual opening day demonstra- Free program for children ages 8 - 16 years tion of sheep being sheared. Lots to see & do. E. 49th St. bet. Grant Ave & Canal Rd. Exploration Station - Money Math, Wed., old; all ages welcome to workout. Gym open, 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com May 2nd, 7 pm or Thurs., May 3rd, 10 am. Mon. - Fri., 3:30 - 7:30 pm; Sat. & Sun., 12 - 3 Ages 3 - 5 years. Stories & activities about Planting a Seed - Sun. May 20th; drop in between saving & spending money. Children explore & 1 & 3 pm. With help from OSU Extension educa- learn through hands-on activity stations. tors, make organic pots, plant seeds & decorate Gabe's restaurant shares stuffed cabbage recipe plant markers. Learn about growing own food Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Boston & buying local. Fun for all ages. Mills Ski Resort and Boarding Station by Jayme Lucas-Bukszar Gabe's Family Restaurant is open 7100 Riverview Rd., Peninsula [email protected] Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 Cleveland Metroparks Garfield Park “Day Out With Thomas”™ - Sat. & Sun., p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. They Nature Center 11350 Broadway Ave. May 19th & 20th; Fri. - Sun., May 25th - 27th. can be reached at 216-741-4466. Their Stuffed 216-341-3152 Old Brooklyn is home to many eateries Enjoy 35-minute train ride with Thomas the and Gabe's Family Restaurant, at 2044 Cabbage is a staple menu item. Amphibian Adventure - Sat. May 19th; 10 - Tank Engine™. Meet Sir Topham Hatt & enjoy Broadview Rd., is one of them. For the last 11:30 am. Meet frogs, toads, & salamanders clowns, magicians, live music, storytelling & up close. Take hike into the woods to see how other fun activities for young children. eight years, Elie Hasrouni and fiancée many amphibians can be found along the way. Advance purchase recommended. Tickets: $14 Nicole Smith have been co-proprietors there. Elie is also the head chef. Busy Bees - Sun. May 20th; between 2 - 3:30 - $18. Boston Mills Station. For details or to When asked why they chose to invest pm. See bees work & wiggle. Enjoy interac- register, visit www.CVSR.com. in Gabe's Family Restaurant, Nicole replied, tive exhibit & ask questions about setting up Cuyahoga Valley National Park "It was the right spot at the right time". She own honey bee hive. Canal Visitor Center, 7104 Canal Rd, added, "We love the people in Old intersection of Canal & Hillside Rds, Valley View. Brooklyn. Our customers are like family." Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Open year round, daily, 10 am - 4 pm; free. 3900 Wildlife Way 216-661-6500 Elie owned a restaurant before pur- clemetzoo.com Cuyahoga Valley National Park chasing Gabe's Family Restaurant and also Admission Rate Change -This year, as part of Happy Days Lodge grew up in the restaurant world. He is also the admission fee, the Zoo is introducing a new 500 West Streetsboro Rd (SR 303) from the Old Brooklyn area; he and Nicole conservation effort called “Quarters for Peninsula 330-657-2909 ext. 119 currently live in Middleburg Heights. Conservation.” Twenty-five cents from each Nicole Smith and Reena Heer Year round, daily, 10 am - 4 pm; free. Some park Nicole said, "We are dedicated to good food admission will help support important Zoo areas close at dusk; remaining areas open 24 hours. at a good value and our passion is making cus- Stuffed Cabbage conservation programs. On Apr. 1st, admission tomers happy." They serve traditional Ingredients: became $12.25 for adults, $8.25 for children Great Lakes Science Center American food, have a soup and salad bar, and ages, 2 - 11 & free for children younger than 2 2 ½ pounds ground beef 601 Erieside Ave. 216-694-2000 a large breakfast selection. & Zoo Society members. 1 cup rice www.GreatScience.com One of their keys to success is also keep- 1 tablespoon chicken base ing their staff happy. The restaurant industry Mother’s Day at the Zoo - Sun., May 13th; all NASA Glenn Visitor Center relocated to 2 tablespoons tomato puree Great Lakes Science Center. Free general has a high average turnover rate, relative to moms receive half-off admission tickets $6.25. ½ teaspoon dill admission to NASA Glenn & Science Center other industries. According to the Bureau of Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital will 1 medium head cabbage on Tuesdays to youth 18 & under or any stu- Labor Statistics, the annual turnover rate in the provide additional fun & activities. Sponsored 1- 8 ounce can tomato sauce by UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital dent up to 12th grade accompanied by adult. Accommodation and Food Services sector was & MacDonald Women’s Hospital. Regular admission, $7.95 - $9.95 a person. 75 percent in 2008. That means that on aver- Instructions: Free admission for members. age restaurants replace 75% of their staff every Cook ground beef; drain grease. Add year. (National Restaurant Association) At rice, chicken base, dill, tomato base. Gabe's Family Restaurant all ten of their staff Cover with water and cook until water persons have been there for five years or more. evaporates; let meat mixture cool. Reena Heer, a waitress there for seven THEATER NOTES In another pot cook cabbage in boiling years, explained, "I love our team. We're like water until tender; let cabbage cool. family and work well together. I have also Cleveland Public Theater Allen Theatre The Cleveland Play House Peel cabbage leaves and roll about 1/4 to 6415 Detroit Ave. “In the Next Room; learned a lot about customer service and run- 1/3 cup of filling in each leaf (depending on the 216-631-2727, ex 501 www.cptonline.org the vibrator play” ning a business working here. I'm 100% happy size of the leaf) and arrange in a large casserole “DanceWorks ‘12” now - Sun., May. 13th. and have no plans to go anywhere". Now - Sat., May 19th; Thurs., Fri., Sat.; 7pm Most performances, 7:30 dish. Nicole and Elie are especially proud of 0 James Levin Theatre. Various local dance pm; check website for Bake covered for 40 minutes at 350 . Cover companies (Verb Ballets, Inlet Dance matinee info. Tickets: their team, "We sincerely care about each other with tomato sauce and serve. Serves 8. Theatre; MorrisonDance & Travesty Dance $49 - $69. and enjoy working together." Group; Antaeus Dance) Tickets: $10 - $25. Hanna Theatre Great Lakes “13 Most American Dreams” Theater Thurs., May 17th - Mon., Jun. 2nd; 7 pm; “Sondheim on Sondheim” Saturday, May 19th (Thurs., Fri., Sat., Mon.); Storefront Studio. Wed., May 16th - Sun., Jul. 8th; shows at 1 Tickets: $10 - $25. pm, 4 pm, 6:30 pm,7:30 pm or 8:30 pm, depending on date; check websiteTickets: $10 Loew Park Near West Theatre - $60. St. Pat’s Club Building 3121 Oak Park Ave. W. 38th St. & Bridge Ave. Palace Theatre KeyBank Broadway Series 216-621-3242 www.nearwesttheatre.org “Come Fly Away” Tues., May 8th - Sun., May 20th; Tues. - Fri., Register at Noon “Ragtime The Musical” 7:30 pm; Sat., 1:30 & 7:30 pm & Sun., 1 & Raffle drawing 3:30 pm. Fri., May 4th - Sun., May 20th; 7:30 pm, plus 6:30 pm some days. Tickets: $10 - $77.50. 2 Sun. matinees at 3 pm. See website for Also Broadway Buzz talks before all & after exact dates/times. Tickets: adults -- $8; chil- some shows. See website for details Ride your bicycle to points of interest in Old Brooklyn, picking up raffle dren 12 & under, $6; Star Seat (higher level tickets at each destination. Enter your tickets into a raffle to win one of four of support) -- $20. RSVP recommended. 14th St. Theatre brand-new bicycles and many other fantastic prizes. “Girls Night: The Musical” Playhouse Square Center Tues., May 15th - Sun., Jun. 3rd; shows at 4 This event is free and open to all. For more information please visit 1501 Euclid Ave. pm, 7 pm or 8 pm, depending on date; check pedalforprizes.org or facebook.com. 216-241-6000 website. Tickets - $54.50 - $75. www.playhousesquare.com Be sure to visit Pop UP Pearl happening in Downtown Old Brooklyn PAGE 10 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MAY 2012 SENIOR NOTES CHURCH NOTES Senior Citizen Resources (SCR) Fri., May 18th - Fri., 25th - 27th Senior Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Sun., May 20th - World Apostolate of Our Deaconess-Krafft 3100 Devonshire Ave. Citizen Resource's Senior Olympics. Adults Church Lady of Fatima Holy Hour, 2 pm; lower (Must be 60 and over ) 216-749-5367 55 & older. Registration now thru Fri. May 4th. 4470 Ridge Rd. 216-749-5585 chapel. Registration fee: $25, includes all game fees, Fri. & Sat.; May 4th & 5th - Rummage Sale; Mondays: T-shirt & Victory luncheon. For registration Sun., May 27th - Healing Mass with Fr. J.R. info, call 216-749-5367 or register at Fri., 9 am - 7 pm; Sat., 9 am - 3 pm. Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Bowling- 10 am;. Hadnagy, 4 pm; church. Wii -11 am; Canasta - 12:30 am. Deaconess-Krafft Center, 3100 Devonshire Rd. Mon - Fri 9 am. - 2 pm. Gospel Christians Church Mon., May 28th - Memorial Day Mass; 9 am; Tuesdays: church. Crafts - 9:30 am, Crochet Group - 9:30 am, LITE and EZ 4780 W. 11th Street 216 459-2855 Table Bowling - 10:30 am, Pinochle - 12:15 pm, Fri., May 18th & Sat., May 19th - Rummage Bocce Ball - 12:30 pm; Line Dancing- 1 pm. exercise classes Sale 9 am - 5 pm. For sale: dishes, household St. James Lutheran Church Metro Health Senior Advantage sponsors items, furniture, toys, jewelry, books, luggage, 4771 Broadview Rd. 216-351-6499 Wednesdays: LITE and EZ Exercise Classes for people 55 window a/c unit, fans, Sundays in April - Sunday School, 9 am, Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Bowling- 9:30 am; years of age and up. They are one-hour, & more. Free Breakfasts, downstairs, for children 3 - Chair Volleyball - 10:15 am., Fruit Bingo - strengthening and balance classes, 75% sitting 12 years; parents welcome to attend. 10:30 am, Canasta - 12:30 pm. and 25% standing. (The entire program can be Mary Queen of Peace Church done sitting.) 4423 Pearl Rd. 216-749-2323 Wed., May 2nd & 16th - Fifty Plus group Thursdays: We average 15 to 20 folks and meet at Fri, May 4th - First Friday Mass & Eucharistic meeting upstairs, noon. - May 2nd - Bring Crafts - 9:30 am, Chair Volleyball - 10 am, Estabrook Rec. Center on Mon. Wed. and Fri. Adoration, 8 pm, lower chapel. brown bag lunch;representative from Trivia - 10 am; Horse Racing - 10:30 am; mornings at 9:15 to 10:15am. There is a $2.00 Cleveland EMS will give FREE blood pressure checks, glucose & cholesterol readings; fol- Bingo - 12:30 pm. fee per class or a $20.00 pass for 15 classes. Sat., May 5th - Respect Life Prayer Vigil - lowed by games. May 16th - concert by It is a very supportive and non-competi- Fridays: Mass, 8 am, lower chapel; prayer, 8:30 am, Lutheran West Singers. Everyone invited. tive group. Each participant is encouraged to Cleveland Surgi-Center. Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Crochet Group - 9:30 work at their own pace am, Chair Exercise - 9:30 am; Current Wed., May 9th - Westside Basket Guild, 5 pm. A doctors release form can be picked up at Sat., May 5th - Reverse Raffle, 7 pm, Parish Events - 10 am, Corn Hole - 10:30 am, Wii - Anyone interested in making a planter basket Metro Health Wellness Center or buy stopping Center. Tickets: $35. To purchase tickets call invited to attend. 11 am; Pinochle - 12:30 pm. by the class at Estabrook. We encourage folks 216-749-1349. to stop by and observe a class. Fri & Sat., May 11th & 12th - Rummage Sun., May 6th - May Crowning, 11 am Mass. Sale, downstairs in Stohs Hall, 9 am - 2 pm. Kitchen items, small appliances, linens, bed- Senior Citizens Apartment Valley Road Villa Fri., May 11th - Family Friday for ding, towels, rugs, curtains, purses, shoes, 55 & older Homeschool Families; 6 pm, potluck; 7:30 small furniture (e.g., end tables & lamps), chil- pm, rosary; 8 pm, Mass; Marian Lounge & dren’s clothing, toys, books, knickknacks, 1 Bedroom $494 - $560 lower chapel. flowers, etc. 2 Bedrooms $608 - $689 Sat, May 12th - Marian Day of Reflection Sat., May 19th - Free Spaghetti Dinner for Call (216) 398-4430 TTY 800-750-7300 9 am - 3 pm. Marian Lounge & lower chapel. 4146 Valley Road anyone in the community, 3:30 - 4:30 pm & for more information Call 216-749-2323 to register. 6 - 7 pm. Spaghetti, tossed salad, rolls & more. Call to RSVP by Wed., May 16th. Some applications available for immediate rental. Wed., May 16th - School Band Concert; 6:30 Others taken for waiting list. pm; church. Tues. May 22nd - Widows & Widowers INCLUDES Sat, May 19th - Oberlin College Choristers luncheon; noon. Menu -- chopped steak, gold- zAll Utilities z Carpeting z Electric Range z Refrigerator z Beauty Shop Concert; 6:30 pm, church. en potatoes & more. Cost - $3 per person. All z Visiting Nurse Monthly z Party & Game Rooms z Cable Available widows & widowers invited. Call church z Library z Planned Social Activities z Pets Allowed Sat. May 26th - Men's Prayer Group; 8:30 office, 216-351-6499, to RSVP. am; Parish Center. SMC MANAGEMENT CO. Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9-5 Sun. May 20th - Free Community Meal; 1 pm; Parish Center. Our Churches Welcome You Sponsored by the GREATER BROOKLYN MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION. If your Church would like to be included in this ad or changes in this ad are desired, PLEASE CALL (44O)845-5128 BAPTIST Gospel Christians Church Unity Lutheran Church PRESBYTERIAN 4780 W. 11th St.; 216 459-2855 4542 Pearl Rd. 216-741-2085. Rev. Peeter Pirn Bethel Free Will Baptist Church Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) Pastor: Will Rothenbusch Worship Service: 9:30 am. & 7 pm. 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. 3354 Fulton Rd., 216-631-9199 Rev. Sunday School: 10 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: 11am. Freddie Ray, 216-355-2137. Sun. Schl: 10 am. Phone: 216-741-8331 - Rev. Adrienne Lloyd Ser: 10:30 am, Sun. eve. serv: 6 pm. Thurs. Worship Service Sundays 11 am. www.unity-lutheran.org Sun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 10:15 am eve. Bible Study, 7 pm. Good gospel singing Parking at Busch Funeral Home & preaching Free bread give-away, 2nd & LUTHERAN 4th Sat. of the month, 10 - 11 am. NON-DENOMINATIONAL SWEDENBORGIAN Dr. Martin Luther Ev. Lutheran Church Swedenborg Chapel Galilean Baptist Church 4470 Ridge Rd. Phone: 216-749-5585 Pastor David Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research 4815 Broadview Rd, Phone: 216-351-8093 4520 W. 11th St., Brooklyn, Between Schaaf Pastor: Rev. Nadine Cotton W. Bennett. Sunday worship, Traditional service 9 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. & Spring Rds. Rev: Carson Hall, Pastor Sun. Worship: 11am, adult class Sun., 10 am Phone: 216-749-7787 or 216-392-4653 am. Praise service 10:30 am. Sunday school, 10:30 Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net Weddings & Baptisms - 216-351-8093 Sun. School: 10 am; Worship:11am & 6 pm. am. www.LutheransOnline.com/DMLChurch. Sun.: 11 am - 1 pm, Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. Wed. 7 pm. A place to find love and acceptance. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. All invited & encouraged to attend! UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Harmony Baptist Church 5801 Memphis Ave. Phone: 216-741-8230 4020 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn, Pastor: David Pastors Bela Bernhardt & Jon Paulus. Sunday POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC Archwood U.C.C. Wojnarowski. Phone. 216-351-3740 Worship 10 am. gloriadeicleveland.org email: Sunday Worship: 11am & 6 pm. 2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060 Sunday School: 9:45 am; Wed. Prayer 7 pm [email protected] St. Mary’s Church Rev. Sara Ross Pastor Sunday: 11 am (ASL Interpreted) Immanuel Lutheran Church 5375 Broadview Rd at Wexford, Parma Pastor: Rev. Stanley Bilinski Nursery provided ages 1-5. Children's BYZANTINE CATHOLIC Scranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511 Sunday School 10 am. Multicultural Open & Phone: 216-741-8154 Sunday Masses: 9 am Pastor: Rev. Horst Hoyer Affirming. www.archwooducc.org English, 11 am Polish/English Holydays: 10 am St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 Sunday School: 10 am www.stmaryspncc.com Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. Pastor: Very Rev. Steven Koplinka Lutheran Church of the 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Father Deacon: Joseph Hnat, 216-233-4118. Nursery with adult supervision Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, Good Shepherd ELCA ROMAN CATHOLIC 8235 Memphis Ave. 216-661-9818. James D. Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am 10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet Preschool: 3 yr. olds, Tues. & Thurs., 4 yr Phone: 216-749-4504 Eckert, Interim Pastor. Sun., Worship Sun: 10:15 Church of St. Leo The Great olds, Mon. Wed., & Fri. School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 am; Sun. Schl. 9 am. www.goodshepherdelca.org 4940 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-1006 Pastor: Fr. Russell P. Lowe Brooklyn Trinity U.C.C. CHARISMATIC Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 & 10 am & 12 noon, 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sun. 10 am. Pastor: Sue Tamilio Good News Ministries Church Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II Mon - Thurs 7:30 am, Fri. 8:30 am, confessions Sunday School & Worship: 10:30 am 3705 West 36th. (W. 36th & Mapledale Ave.) 2:45 - 3:30 pm Sat. www.saintleoschurch.org Phone:216-398-4913 Pastor: Ernie Green. Sunday Worship 10:20 am Sat. 5:15 pm. Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Coffee, 8:30 St. Luke’s U.C.C. Sunday Worship, 11 am Mary Queen of Peace 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner Memphis Ave.) TV - Tues., 6:30 pm. Ch.21 & 9 pm Ch.197. St. James Lutheran Church 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 Phone: 216-351-4422 Fri. 6:30 pm, Ch 21 Time Warner Channel. Pastor: Father Douglas Brown 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Pastor: Gerald Madasz Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8:30 & 11 am. & Sunday Worship: 10:15 am EVANGELICAL Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman Children’s Liturgy Sun.11am. Weekday Masses: Sun. Worship: 8 & 10:30 am / Sat. Serv: 5 pm. Mon- Sat 8 am. mass. www.maryqop.org UNITED METHODIST Grace Church Sun School & Bible Class: 9:15 am. 2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St.; 216-661-8210 Website: stjamescleve.com St. Thomas More Church Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church Pastor: Charlie Collier 4170 N. Amber Dr. Phone: 216-749-0414 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 Sunday: Bible Study 9 am. Sun. Worship 10 am. St. Mark Lutheran Church Pastor: Rev. William G. Bouhall. Masses: Pastor: Rev. Paul Wilson Wednesday: Dinner 6:30 pm., Kid’s Church & 4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545 Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8am , 10 am & 12 noon. Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am Adult classes 7 - 8 pm. Pastor: Stephen Shrum. Sun. Worship: 10:15 am, Confessions: Sat. 3 - 4 pm. Coffee Hour: 11 am. Wed. Bible Study: 9:30 am. Thursday: Youth Night 7 - 8:30 pm. Wed. 6 pm. Sun School & Adult Bible Study, 9 am. Weekday Masses: M, W & F; 7 am, T , Th, F, Sat; Free hunger meals 1st & 2nd Thurs., 6 pm & Website:graceoldbrooklyn.org 8:15 am. last two Sun., 5 pm. http://www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc MAY 2012 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11

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Repairs & installation. Furnaces & AC units. JOE’S GENERAL SERVICES - We do tracts necessary. Very reasonable rates with Hot water tanks, humidifiers, air cleaners & everything from A - Z. Free estimates, prompt reliable service. Free estimates, senior dis- chimney liners. Licensed, bonded, insured; service, satisfaction guaranteed. 25 yrs. expe- counts. Call John 440-888-4842. senior discounts. 216-252-8292. rience. No job too large or small. Financing available. Low income & senior discounts. We QUALITY GRASSCUTTING - Small yards start CLASSIFIED APPLIANCE REPAIR will make your project affordable. Call Joe at $15. Weekly, biweekly & 1-shots. Flexible terms. 440-342-0944. METRO APPLIANCE REPAIR. Low serv- Other services too. Call 216-661-4177 at 5 pm. FOR RENT ice charge, senior discounts; all work guaran- ROOMS FOR RENT (MEN & WOMEN) REMODELING FOR LESS - Electrical SWEETIE’S LAWN MOWING & GAR- teed. Washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators & Share bathroom & kitchen. $340 mn. + securi- dishwashers. Call 216-741-4334. work. Remodeling kitchen, bedroom, room DEN CLEAN UP SERVICES - Honest additions. Carpentry, pipe fitting & painting. work for a fair price. References available ty deposit. Call 216-299-5527 or 216-280- 7484. AVON Call Frank 216-246-9237. rototilling. Call Mike 216-281-3525. FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU SHOP ONE, TWO & THREE BDRM. APT. FOR ONLINE - $30 & over. Sell Avon & earn INSURANCE PAINTING CONSULTATIVE INSURANCE of MAKKOS PAINTING & DECORATING. RENT - from $300 - $600 mn. No pets. Call money. www.youravon.com/ecaldero. Call 216-905-6328. Evelyn/Unit Leader at 216-212-1986. Nationwide - Ask for Jennifer. Auto, Home, Interior and Exterior painting - ceiling and dry- Renters, Business, & Life Insurance. Only One wall repairs - staining - ceiling texturing - faux SENIOR CARE CONCRETE WORK Month down to get started & monthly pay- finishes - quality work guaranteed- free esti- CAROLYN’S PLACE, ELDERCARE L. A. YURKO CEMENT CONTRACTOR ments available. Call TODAY for a no-obliga- mates, insured. Call Jeff Makkos, 440-625-0718. SERVICES - (Old Brooklyn) 24 hr care in our Since 1963. All types of concrete work - brick & tion quote! 216-661-0305 (Hispanic services home-like atmosphere. Alzheimers residents block - waterproofing. Excavating - Building addi- available) PLUMBING welcome. For more info call 216-661-7458. tions & alterations. Call Larry at 216-398-7616. A1 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING. All plumb- LANDSCAPING ing problems. Water heaters, gas lines, sewers BORO’S SPRINGTIME LAWN CARE. WANTED DEMOLITION/HAULING and drains. 216-688-1288. Spring clean-ups, weekly cuttings, re-seeding, BUYING OLD & NEW COSTUME JEW- HAULING - ALL TYPES. Garage demolition. fertilizing. Senior Discounts. An Old Brooklyn ELRY - even broken. Call Carol at 216-741- Call Richard’s, 216-661-7608. BEN FRANKLIN PLUMBING (Formerly business. 216-642-8501 or 216-798-4364. B. McDermott Plumbing Co.) 4th 4223. ELECTRICIAN Generation of Master Plumbers. Bonded & DESIGNED LANDSCAPING BY OSH. Most ELECTRICIAN FOR HIRE – Trouble-shooter. insured. All phases of plumbing -- new, repair, ELECTRICAL TOY TRAINS & ACCES- of your needs. Light tree work, shrubs, mulch & Install outlets, fixtures, fans, switches & panels. erations. Call 216-741-5131. SORIES WANTED. Any make or age. Cash topsoil, edging, low voltage lighting, garden Reasonable, licensed. Call Dale, 216-883-8934. paid for trains, accessories or parts. Lionel, ponds, patios. Spring clean-up. Home 216-398- SOUTH HILLS HARDWARE. Complete American Flyer, Ives, Marx, LGB, "Also buy- 9868. Business, 216-402-2861 Senior discounts. plumbing services. Hot water tanks installed. NORTH STAR ELECTRIC - First in Residential ing Boy Scout Items"; call 216-375-4426. - upgrades - New circuits. Violations corrected. Drains cleaned. 216-749-2121. HEDGEMAN TRIMMING SERVICES. For Panel - Sub panels. EL12170. Licensed, bonded, all your trimming needs. We provide the follow- WANTED OLD FISHING TACKLE of all insured. Free estimates. Call Bill Stanton at 216- SECURITY ROLLING SHUTTERS ing services. Free estimates, hedge trimming, kinds. Rods, reels & lures, etc. Call Clarence, 398-5306 or 216-392-4276. MANUAL OR MOTORIZED - weeding, mulching, light landscaping, low cost. Residential/Commercial. Sales, installation, 216-749-1016 or 216-407-6329. For spring clean-up call Joe at 216-906-1963. EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE service. Free estimates. Call John 216-905-6328. JOE OLDJA REPAIRS & REBUILDS - chimney, steps, Happy roofs, gutters, siding, garage roofs, concrete repairs. All work guaranteed. Free estimates. Memorial Call 440-243-2134. No Sunday calls. 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