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“A Great Place to Grow” 2 We are the accessible, family-friendly Cleveland neighborhood where business and people come to grow.

To accomplish that vision, we provide: Community and Special Events Block Club Organizing Safety and Crime Watch Small Business Assistance Real Estate Redevelopment Community Gardening Housing Rehabilitation Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) is working hard to help our Neighborhood Marketing neighborhood grow. Community Education Planning Th is includes renovated homes that have sold throughout Old Brooklyn, housing work- Code Enforcement shops to help buyers fi nd a new house here and repairs made for needy seniors in our community. Old Brooklyn Advocacy It also includes working through the Ben Franklin Community Garden to ensure that disadvantaged neighbors have access to healthy and fresh food. Board of Directors OBCDC has aff ected life in our schools with our Adopt-A-School program initiated with Book Chrobak, President offi cers from the Cleveland Police Department, as well as our support of health initiatives ranging Book Chrobak, Vice President from a bicycle rental facility to running clubs that led to over 100 Old Brooklyn youth participating Fr. Doug Brown, Corporate Secretary in the Cleveland Marathon. Tiff any Sedlacek, Treasurer Our impact has been visible lately on our main streets. Th is summer, we’ll begin maintaining Christina Kovach the landscaping and trees along the reconstructed Pearl Road, where new businesses continue to Mike Caparanis grow with assistance from OBCDC. Reggie Clark John Jenkins Lastly, our work brings vibrancy to our community through marketing and events – impact David Martin that was recently recognized as the top eff ort in Cleveland with the 2017 Neighborhood Marketing Sean McGrane Award from Cleveland Neighborhood Progress. Richey Piiparinen We invite you to join us at our smorgasbord of events this summer. Starting June 13th and Laura Ponikvar running through August 15, OBCDC will host the Old Brooklyn Farmers’ Market at Loew Park Kristen Wilson along with food trucks, family friendly arts and cultural programming, entertainment, and an out- door movie on the largest screen in Northeast Ohio. Staff Visit a completely closed down Pearl Road for our neighborhood street festival on Sunday, Jeff rey T. Verespej July 23rd featuring live music on a main stage, games for the young and the young-at-heart, food Executive Director vendors, beverages and a family-friendly movie at the corner of Pearl and Broadview to cap it all off . Julie Brown With them, and with you, OBCDC strives to connect, unite and empower our community so Marketing & Promotions Coordinator that it can grow. Th is can only happen with your support of our programs, your support through membership, and your support of Old Brooklyn. And for that, we thank you. Jayme Lucas-Bukszar Residential Real Estate Project Manager Until September, Ramses Clements Community Outreach Coordinator Jennifer King Community Health Fellow Rosemary Mudry Director, Economic Development Jeff rey T. Verespej Bohdan Chrobak Jason A. Powers Executive Director President, Board of Directors Director, Development & Communications Barb Spaan Outreach Manager Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every fourth Tues. of the month, 6 - 7:30 pm. at MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Health Center, 4299 Pearl Rd. Sandy Worona Outreach Coordinator and Old Brooklyn News

Meetings open to the public but the board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. Ed Zubek Wi-Fi Support To confi rm call 216-459-1000.

Old Brooklyn.com 3 INSIDE the OLD BROOKLYN NEWS

5 Zubizaretta house opens 6 Coff ee & cycle shop to open soon on Pearl 9 Local Guatamalen resturant moves to Broadview 13 Best of #whatsyouroldbrooklyn 14 Summer Smorgasbord 16 New life to Memphis Diner 18 National Parks turns 100 (part 2) 20 Local Food Support Resources Th is month’s OBN writers 22 Winery & Vineyard coming soon Julie Brown, Tricia L Chaves, 24 Church & News Events Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips, 25 Classifi eds Mark Holan, Gabriel A Johnson 26 Community Meetings 27 Town Crier Editing by Old Brooklyn CDC CONTENTS

Interested in advertising in our new, Old Brooklyn is seeking writers for the new full color and large Quarterly edition. distribution magazine? For more information visit: Contact Sandy Worona OldBrooklyn.com/opportunities and fi ll out at 216-459-1000 an application or reach [email protected] Jason Powers at [email protected]

Retractions: Th e edition published in December 2016 provided an incorrect link to a facebook page in the article about Sabor Miami Café and Gallery. Café Miami, located at 4517 State Rd., can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Miami-114021831962196 Sabor Miami Café and Gallery, located at 4848 Broadview Rd., can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/SaborMiamiCafe/ * Th e edition published in March 2017 incorrectly stated that the Cook and Wygonski families acquired the business in 1949. At that time, only the Wygonski family was involved in the ownership.

OBCDC is a non-profi t 501(c)(3) that serves the Old Brooklyn community. “A Great Place to Grow” 4 Zubizaretta House for spinal cord injury patients opens on Broadview By Mark Holan

“Welcome to the Zubizaret- design and paid for the construction. has always been a huge challenge,” Kilgo- ta House!” Kevin Kilgore says, as he re says. “Not only will they fi nd a beau- opened the door to the new home for “I don’t fi nd it very inspiring to tiful place to stay, but they’ll fi nd that patients with spinal cord injuries. It was donate to just an empty fund without it is set up perfectly with their needs in mid-May, and all that was missing from any direct connection to what’s being mind.” the completion of the home was the fur- done,” Zubizarreta says. “Th is presented niture, which was scheduled to arrive in a unique opportunity; I saw the need and Patients and their caretakers will stay a few days. decided to fund it.” at the Zubizarreta House at no cost. Th e fi rst patients are expected in June. Kilgore, a biomedical engineer and Th e 7,000-square-foot, one-story researcher at MetroHealth, recognized a house is next to the MetroHealth Old “It’s the only spinal cord treatment need for suitable living space for people Brooklyn Health Center, the site of on- center of its kind in the country [so] taking part in functional electrical stim- going research on the use of FES to give we have people who come here from all ulation (FES) research. disabled people increased independence over,” Kilgore says. “Th e process involves and improved quality of life. Each of the surgery, the placement of a type of pace- Built and de- maker, and then signed by Miguel a lot of re-train- Zubizarreta, the ful- ing afterwards – ly-accessible facility they’re basically looks like a retreat re-learning how to nestled out in the use their hands.” country, except it’s at 3113 Broadview Th e guests, Road just south of as Kilgore calls Pearl. Zubizarreta, them, can stay for a graduate of Case up to six months. Western Reserve Kilgore’s ad- University and re- miration and tired chief technolo- appreciation for gy offi cer of Hyland Zubizarreta’s lar- Software, paid for gess extends be- the land and the yond his magnan- construction of the imous monetary facility. contribution.

Zubizeretta House on Broadview Road house’s fi ve suites has separate bedrooms “He learned to design this house In 2015, Kilgore submitted the so it would be fully-accessible and was idea, originally named “MetroHouse,” for a guest and his or her caregiver. Mo- torized lifts and roll-in showers are part involved in every detail throughout the for MetroHealth’s fi rst “Th ink Tank” course of construction,” Kilgore says of competition. It was one of three projects of the design, and the house also has two “innkeeper” apartments. Zubizarreta’s active involvement in the chosen to receive $100,000 for further project. “His wife, Denise, did the inte- development. Zubizarreta, one of the Th e house is designed so patients rior decorating and picked out the paint judges for Th ink Tank’s fi nal round, can practice what they learn in the treat- colors for all the rooms. Th ey picked out pledged an additional $500,000 for the ment they get during the day, including the fi xtures, fl ooring – everything.” project. cooking on countertops at three diff erent heights modifi ed for wheelchair use. The Sharing the experience with his Zubizarreta’s role in the project wife by having her decorate the facility did not end after making the donation. interaction and daily activities patients will experience is a critical component of is something Zubizarreta says he always When the Wischmeier Buesch Funeral intended to do. Home came up for sale, he bought the the treatment they will undergo. land, paid for the demolition and clear- “Th e logistics of fi nding fully acces- At press time, a grand opening and ing of the two buildings, picked the ar- sible hotel rooms and suitable transpor- open house was scheduled for June. chitects and worked with them on the tation for people who are fully paralyzed

Old Brooklyn.com 5 Unique Coff ee Concept Coming Soon By Julie Brown

A combined coff ee house and “We saw an opportunity to put Kirchoff , who is drawn to multi-pur- cycling workshop is coming soon to the together something really diff erent – pose spaces, is adamant that the shared intersection of Pearl and Broadview. a destination rather than just another location is not an incubator, but rather Together, Coff ee Coff ee Coff ee and Sixth spot along the street – that draws peo- an opportunity to do something interest- City Cycles will provide a creative space ple out from around the community,” ing and unique. for community members and neigh- he says. “Th ere are 32,000 people in Old borhood-goers to gather, drink, chew – Brooklyn, and currently no contempo- “We collided at the right time and and get their wheels tuned up. rary coff ee shop for them to meet and who knows what will happen,” he says. gather, and it’s always important to have Th e soon-to-be coff ee shop and Th e shared, multi-purpose space is a space to do that.” a collaborative eff ort between Norberto espresso bar will off er specialty roasters Huertas and Mason Adkins – both pro- Sixth City Cycle was born while from Cleveland and beyond in addi- fessionals in the local bicycle industry building an inventory of bikes and tools tion to featuring small bites from local – as well as Cleveland transplant Trey to reimagine existing bicycles for vari- vendors, Kirchoff says. While the menu Kirchoff , owner of Passenger’s Café, ous clients’ specifi c needs. Originally by is yet to be disclosed, fare will include located inside Th e Cleveland Hostel appointment only, the business has built locally-made jams and preserves made in Ohio City. Kirchoff hopes it will be up its brand through word of mouth and right here in Old Brooklyn, in addition a productive space to meet for break- reputation. Now that the business has to from-scratch pastries, bagels and toast, fast or lunch, grab a bottomless mug of been fi ne-tuned, Kirchoff says the duo is and select sandwich options catering to locally-roasted coff ee, and plug into the ready to introduce it to the community omnivorous clientele. shop’s complementary Wi-Fi while get- as a full-service bicycle workshop. ting a quick safety check on your bike. Over Memorial Day weekend, Sixth Off ered in house will be tune-ups City Cycles hosted a pop-up bike shop and modifi cations to existing bikes, as fundraiser in neighboring Ohio City well as the retailing of mid-range bicy- during a movie night at local ice cream cles. Th e goal for Sixth City Cycles is to favorite Mason’s Creamery. Kirchoff and eventually become its own sustainable his Passenger’s Café team were also there business in the Old Brooklyn area. serving aff ogatos, a coff ee-based desert consisting of ice cream and espresso. A big draw for Kirchoff when it came to moving forward with the space, Kicking off summer, it was the shop’s was the beautifi cation process at the cor- fi rst move night of the 2017 season. At ner of Pearl and Broadview in addition press time, the fi lm had yet to be decid- to the support of the building’s land- ed, but was slated to be bicycle-themed lord and the Old Brooklyn Community and family-friendly. Suggestions on so- Development Corporation. He says cial media included “Quicksilver,” “E.T.” practices taking place at the Cleveland and “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure.” Shaolin Kung Fu Academy located “A great neighborhood deserves directly above it will certainly add to a great coff ee shop – and a great bike the visitors’ overall experience. shop,” says Kirchoff . “And the response has been great from the community so far.” Open to the public Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 11a.m. - 5 p.m.

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“A Great Place to Grow” 8 El Rinconcito Chapin to Open on Broadview by Jason Powers

Old Brooklyn’s culinary scene is growing all the time as Renovations inside and out will continue as the space evolves residents, new and old, clamor for local options. El Rinconcito from its former life as a Detroit-style Coney shop. Blue and Chapin, which opened its doors on Pearl Road last year, has white – the colors of the Guatemalan fl ag, as well as their logo, responded to that demand with a move to a larger space in the which includes the Quetzal (national bird of Guatemala) – will old Coney Company restaurant on Broadview Road. adorn the walls, and guests can expect to catch the latest soccer matches during visits. Owner and operator, Engel Godinez, spent years working in Opening up this summer, likely in June, various restaurants around Cleve- Godinez’ El Reconcinto Chapin continues land before opening up his own. the trend of local entrepreneurs opening Th e concept was simple: bring the up in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood and Guatemalan recipes his family has adds a new walkable attraction to the main made for generations to the public street area. and let the food speak for itself. His menu is fi lled with Central Amer- Over time, people would begin refer- ican street foods such as pupusas, ring to Guatemalans by that name. chuchitos and garnachas churrasco, Th e restaurant is located at 3330 Broad- but it’s his attention to the details view Road and will have a new permanent that makes the food spectacular. menu adding regional specials over time. It You may fi nd yourself waiting a will be open Wednesday through Sunday bit longer for that dobladitos to ar- from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and will be serv- rive, but you’ll be thankful when it ing breakfast starting at 7 a.m. on Saturdays does. Each plate is built and served and Sundays. with care you can recognize from the brown crisp edges of a taquito to the house-made salsa bursting with fl avor. Every item is made from scratch that day and it shows. In fact, the word Godinez repeated most often during our conversation was fresh. Whether it’s the tortillas, the small What’s in a name? plates, entrees or desserts, everything is made in their kitchen by himself and his wife. Working together as a pair, Zulema – Godinez’s wife – specializes in baked goods and will be making Godinez explains that fl an, tres leches and many others including a special Guatema- lan sweet bread called aguayel. El Reconcinto is Spanish for Th eir new location provides them with more parking and “the little table,” but what is a a bigger restaurant space, so guests have an easier time visiting. Chapin? The answer is something us Buckeyes can relate to as it is the nickname for people who come from Guatemala. Chap- in was the name for a 17th century style of shoe unique to Guatemala. Over time, people would be- gin referring to Guatemalans by that name.

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Old Brooklyn.com 15 Diner Opens on Memphis Ave. Emphasizing Fresh & Local Ingredients Long empty Old Brooklyn icon is ready for another act

by Gabriel Johnson Ed Michalski has spent the past 18 Keeping it Local Th at only begins to describe Michal- months preparing and planning to open ski’s feelings toward fi nally opening up Th e City Diner at 5109 Memphis Ave., But serving breakfast, lunch, and his diner in the neighborhood that he and his meticulous vision has fi nally be- dinner options – all from scratch – to all loves. come a reality. His vision for the diner, of Old Brooklyn is no easy feat. Th at’s “We are proud to have our business located between Fulton Parkway and why he has chosen some neighboring in Old Brooklyn,” he says. Fulton Road, is to provide “a full-service businesses to supply his restaurant with restaurant concept in a diner atmosphere particular items. Th e City Diner has off ering Americana scratch cuisine with partnered with Mazzone & Sons Bakery, exceptional service.” located right around the corner from Opening Soon Th e City Diner, to supply all their bread. Michalski’s determination to create Michalski has big plans for the fu- all of his menu items from scratch stems “Lou’s Sausage is another one that I ture, including bringing the neighbor- from his desire to serve only high-quality work with,” he says. “We get our break- hood together for open-pit BBQs in the food at an aff ordable price to the com- fast sausages exclusively from them.” summer and a clambake in the fall. He’s munity. His foundation in the culinary Th e diner’s dessert supplier is an- also planning to expand his operation to industry allows him to add just enough other familiar name in Old Brooklyn. include catering and a special menu. European, Mediterranean, Latin, and Cheesecake, carrot cake, and German Th e property, which claimed to be Asian inspiration to his menu to make chocolate cake will all be baked by Cake turn-key ready while sitting vacant, did it unique to the neighborhood. All while Royale on Pearl Road. not meet Michalski’s standards when he keeping the classic American diner feel fi rst got the keys in early March 2017. and large portion sizes that anyone can Vegetarian and gluten-free options He has made plenty of upgrades to the enjoy. are off ered as well and clearly marked on the menu. All hamburgers can be building, including complete overhauls Some of Michalski’s signature op- prepared gluten-free, along with other of the bathrooms with fresh paint and tions include Caramel Banana Stuff ed gluten-free menu options. A homemade new fi xtures. Trendy Cleveland décor French Toast with maple-brandy syr- bean burger and farmer’s market salad by local artists cover the walls from the up for breakfast; a cup of homemade are available, along with others, if you’re moment you walk in, including pho- creamy tomato-basil soup served beside looking for vegetarian options. tography by Ron Ramos and a mural by a grilled cheese sandwich with cheddar, Laurel Herbold. With tablet ordering Colby jack, and muenster cheeses for Th e entire menu is a labor of love, and payment devices on every table, the lunch; and Sticky Ginger Pork Tacos and Michalski truly cares about his cus- diner has a modern feel. stuff ed with ancho chili, roasted pine- tomers’ experiences. Th e City Diner is currently accept- apple, avocado, pickled red onion, slaw, ing employment applications. Feel free and queso fresco for dinner. Looking for “I want to knock their socks off ,” he to ask a staff member for one if you wish a good steak? Th e City Diner boasts a says. “I want them to come in and get to be considered. Part-time and full-time mouthwatering hand-cut 12 oz. USDA really great food – prepared from scratch positions, with fl exible scheduling, are ribeye dinner. – that instantly blows them away from the moment they see it.” available. Visit thecitydinercle.com for more information and to view the full menu.

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Old Brooklyn.com 17 U.S. National Park Service observes 100th anniversary, part II

By Lynette Filips TheJames A. Garfield National Historic Site is located at [email protected] 1059 Mentor Ave. (Route 20) in Mentor. It was the Victorian country estate (“Lawnfield”) and the 160-acre working farm on The period of time just before the United States entered which Garfield and his family lived when he was conducting World War I (aka the Great War) on April 6th, 1916, was obvi- his “front porch campaign” for the presidency. Unfortunately, ously a very prosperous time in Cleveland. In last July and Sep- President Garfield was shot on July 2nd, 1881, less than four tember’s quarterly Old Brooklyn News magazine I wrote about months after his inauguration, and he died on September 19th the many cultural institutions and City landmarks which had of that same year. been erected in 2016 and were celebrating the centennial year President Garfield’s widow, of their founding. Lucretia, and their children con- I hadn’t even gotten to another local gem, the Cleveland’s tinued to live at Lawnfield after Metroparks, which was also founded in 1916. Originally the his death. Lucretia added a new Cleveland Metropolitan Park System, it, too, has been cel- wing to the house and opened the ebrating its 100th anniversary. The reason for my delay with first Presidential Library in 1885, the Metroparks is that in March I began discussing the United four years after her husband died. States National Park Service (NPS), which also turned 100 in In 1936 President Garfield’s 2016. children donated Lawnfield and After talking about the philosophy behind the founding its contents to the Western Re- of the early National Parks out West, I moved on to the one serve Historical Society (WRHS) which is best known in our part of the nation – the Cuyahoga for use as a museum, and it Valley National Park. It’s located between Cleveland and Ak- opened two years later. The ron in the vicinity of the Cuyahoga River and the Ohio and home was declared a National Erie Canal. Historic Site on December 28th, 1980, but the NPS did not own the property until much later when, in January, 2008, the WRHS transferred the home and grounds to the National Park Service. Various organizations have helped to administer the site, including the Lake County Historical Society and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. In addition to the tours of Garfield’s huge home, the NPS also organizes special events at Lawnfield. This summer, for instance, there will be a Civil War Encampment on Saturday and Sunday, July 15th and 16th. And a special exhibit of seven of Lucretia’s dresses will run through July 31st.

David Berger National Memorial, Beachwood Before this mini-series is over, I plan to list and tell a bit about each of the sites in Ohio which the National Park Service oversees. And so to continue -- TheDavid Berger National Memorial is another NPS site which is also close to home. Located on the grounds of the Mandel Jewish Community Center at 26001 South Woodland Rd. in Beachwood, the site honors the memory of David Berg- er, a 28 year-old weightlifter from Shaker Hts. who was killed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. It is a black Lawnfield, James A. Garfield National Historic Site, Mentor steel design of broken Olympic rings, and also remembers the other ten Israeli athletes who were massacred in the Palestinian In the September issue I’ll move a bit farther from Old hate crime. Brooklyn to the First Ladies National Historic Site in Can- The sculpture was originally installed on the front lawn of ton. In the meantime, if you’re in the mood for an in-State the Jewish Community Center at 3505 Mayfield Rd. in Cleve- road trip this summer, here’s a list of the other NPS sites in land Hts. in 1975, but it didn’t receive the National Memorial Ohio – designation until March 5th, 1980. Because of the demolition Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument of the Mayfield Center in 2005, the sculpture was moved to (Xenia); Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical the Mandel Jewish Community Center. Although formally Park; Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miami Nation- under the authority of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the al Historic Site (Toledo); Hopewell Culture National His- maintenance of the Memorial is handled by the Community torical Park (Chillicothe); National Aviation Heritage Area Center. (Dayton); North Country National Scenic Trail (through many counties); Perry’s Victory & International Peace Me-

“A Great Place to Grow” 18 morial (Put-in-Bay); and William Howard Taft National ming, parking, boat launching and cave tours. It does not cover Historic Site (Cincinnati). or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by con- And while you’re out visiting them, if you’re 62 or older, cessioners. you’re eligible for the National Park Service’s lifetime pass to A Senior Pass must be purchased in person with cash or most NPS sites which charge admission. Be aware that some- a check; identification which includes age/birthdate is neces- time later this year the price for it will increase from $10 to sary. The closest NPS facility to buy one (as well as the other $80. types of passes, which will not be increasing in price this year) A Senior Pass (formerly Golden Age Passport) admits the is the Boston Store Visitor Center at 1550 Boston Mills Rd. in pass holder and accompanying passengers in a private vehicle Peninsula. From Memorial Day to Labor Day their hours are to national parks, monuments, refuges, forests and recreation 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Call the Visitor Center at areas. If entry is not via a private vehicle, the passport admits 1-330-657-2752 during business hours with any further ques- the pass holder, spouse and children. It also provides a 50% tions. (Press ‘O’ to reach a park ranger more quickly.) discount on federal use fees for such things as camping, swim-

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Old Brooklyn.com 19 Food Assistance Resources in Old Brooklyn By Tricia L Chaves

If you’ve experienced a temporary setback, or have earn- ings that regularly fall below the federal poverty level estab- lished by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Ser- vices, you may be experiencing a shortage of food while trying Southwest Ozanam Food Center to make ends meet. Enrolling in the Supplemental Nutrition 2145 Broadview Road Assistance Program or SNAP – commonly referred to as “food stamps” – is a lengthy process and funds often cover only Tuesday, Th ursday and Saturday from a portion of monthly food spending. Food pantries in Old Brooklyn off er a solution that can help you obtain food quick- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ly without providing proof of income, and ensure that you and your family won’t go hungry if you don’t have money for groceries. Volunteers from member parishes of the Society of St. Vin- cent de Paul staff the expansive Ozanam Food Center and its Mary Queen of Peace Mobile Food Pantry adjacent outpost of donated goods that includes clothing, toi- 4423 Pearl Road letries, home decor, books, toys, diapers and more. Th e center serves local residents at or below the federal poverty level. On 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. your initial visit, you’ll be asked to provide an ID and proof of address for each adult in the home and a social security card Th ird Saturday of each month for children. Make sure to bring your photo ID on each return visit, too. Upon arrival, enter through the back door off the parking lot. You’ll be given a number as a volunteer prepares Th e mobile food pantry at Mary Queen of Peace is set up your groceries. Frozen foods, snacks, sweets, produce and pro- by volunteers from the parish in a garage behind the church, tein will be packaged together along with your choice of cereal, adjacent to the parking lot. It is available to anyone in need grits or oatmeal. Be sure to arrive with plenty of time to visit of food assistance.Typically, you’ll fi nd an assortment of bak- both areas. ery items and produce, which you can choose from as you make your way down a series of folding tables. Bring a photo ID and shopping bags with you. Th e pantry operates rain or Need food now? Contact the Greater Cleveland Food shine; however, organizers may change the date of the pantry Bank help center at 216-738-2067 or visit 15500 S. Waterloo when it coincides with a holiday. Subscribe to the MQP Mo- Rd. Cleveland, OH 44110. Staff is available Monday through bile Food Pantry Facebook page for updates (facebook.com/ Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and no appointment is necessary. groups/1656237294668787). * SNAP benefi ts can be obtained through Cuyahoga Job and Saint Mary of Egypt Food Pantry Family Services in person at 4261 Fulton Parkway, online at 4345 State Road benefi ts.ohio.gov or by telephone at 216-416-4440. 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. * Th ird Saturday of each month If you are pregnant, a nursing mother or have a child up to age fi ve, you may qualify for additional food assistance from Th e Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, In- Volunteers from St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Chap- fants, and Children (WIC). More information is available at el (saintmaryofegypt.org) in Tremont operate this monthly wicprograms.org or by calling 216-957-9421. Applications food pantry in a raw warehouse space purchased by the late may be made in person at 5202 Memphis Ave. Reverend Mother Th eonymphie, foundress of the Orthodox mission. Anyone in need of assistance is welcome and must * provide photo identifi cation. Bread, fruits, vegetables, canned Live assistance is available from United Way 24 hours a goods, pasta and frozen meats are among the items you’re like- day by dialing 211. Chat operators are online during business ly to receive in a quantity relative to your family size. You’ll hours on weekdays at 211oh.org to provide other available so- also fi nd a small selection of books and clothing. If arriving by cial service resources, including soup kitchen locations and in- car, park in the lot across the street from the building and use formation about free lunch programs for students. caution when crossing State Road.

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For fi ve years, vintner and winery owner Anthony Wine is Fine Nunes-Insana owned and operated Vino Veritas Cellars (VVS) in Little Italy. But when an opportunity presented it- “Vino Veritas” translates from Latin to “in wine, truth,” self through the Cuyahoga County Land Bank to move to but there is a much more personal reason for the name of what was formerly Rising Harvest Farms at 4103 Memphis the business, Nunes-Insana says. “Vino” (wine) represents his Ave. – he seized it. mother who was born in Sicily, and “Veritas” (truth) represents his step-father who is of is of Mexican descent. Nunes-Insana, who has taken a liking to the urban feel and sense of community in Old Brooklyn, hopes his Th e federally-bonded winery is licensed to manufacture, soon-to-open establishment will be a community asset. distribute, and ship product in addition to off ering wine tast- ings and retail sales in house. Currently, its bottled wine is sev- Now that the long road of securing proper permitting and en years old and distributed by Heidelberg Distributing Co., legislation from Cleveland City Council has come to a close, headquartered in Moraine, Ohio. Th e reasonably-priced wines Nunes-Insana and his apprentice – nephew Noah Nunes – can be found locally at specialty wine shops, mom and pop are focused on opening the winery and transforming it into establishments, as well as Drug Mart. a fully-functioning vineyard. All VVC wines are currently created from California grapes and juices with one exception. A label called “Cougar Juice” is made from Michigan cherry juice in partnership with a baker who uses them for her signature strudel. VVC’s signature wine, “Sicilian Stallion,” is made from three varieties of California grapes. Deep red and full-bodied, Nunes-Insana says it enhances conversations anywhere and anytime – even a grassy fi eld in Old Brooklyn where dreams are becoming reality. Vineyard on the Verge Nunes-Insana, his nephew, and their mascot “Vino” – a red Doberman – proudly stroll the rows where, in late May, trellises will support 820 Vermont vines. Grapes grown will Construction begins on Memphis Ave. be a French hybrid called Marquette – a variation within the Pinot Noir family. In several short weeks, a vineyard will come alive. Planting will take place quickly SUMMER and over the course of two years, the vines SPECIALS will establish. During year three, fruit will begin to appear. In fi ve years, the vines will

15 Months become viable for wine-making and grapes Interest FREE! will be ready for harvest. At that time, community members will be encouraged to pick, crush, stomp, and follow the wine-making process all the way to bottling and corking. Setting the Scene Expires 8/31/2017 Th e large sycamores on site will pro- vide shade for the vineyard’s piazza – a

Expires 8/31/2017 Expires 8/31/2017 stone patio that will feature stone-topped concrete tables and log benches for visitors to enjoy a glass of wine paired with artis- anal breads and cheeses. Expires 8/31/2017 Expires 8/31/2017

“A Great Place to Grow” 22 Th e plan is to expand the existing irrigation pond and in- stall a wine press fountain at its center for added charm and aeration. A gazebo and bridge will also be built to provide a picturesque backdrop for photo opportunities, in addition to the creation of bocce courts for further entertainment. Th e existing hoop house on site will eventually be convert- ed to a farm-to-table meeting and event space. Nunes-Insana says the use of reclaimed wood and insulation will make it a comfortable place for visitors to eat, drink, and gather for both business and social occasions. Community Components When a new business opens in an urban setting, adequate parking is always a consideration. Th ere are six spots presently on site and an additional 14 will be created. Back-up parking is also available on Henritze Avenue. Additionally, several nearby businesses with parking lots not used after 5 p.m. have off ered Marquette grapes will soon be growing in Old Brooklyn. up their spaces for possible valet parking agreements. Dream Becomes Reality VVC is also ensuring that pedestrians will have easy access to the establishment. For example, the fl ower bed currently on It’s clear from talking to Nunes-Insana that family, com- the corner of Memphis Ave. will become a gated brick walkway munity, service, and quality are of great importance in both fl anked by owerfl beds. his business and personal life. His work ethic and business plans complement those of existing community business own- Th e community garden on site will continue to be avail- ers, and the process of watching his dream become a reality is able for the surrounding neighbors. In fact, several returning something we encourage the community to follow. gardeners have already started to prepare for the growing sea- son and a few plots remain available. Access from the gardens Th e winery will open to the public in early summer, adding to the winery and its grounds will be created to encourage gar- another locally-owned business to the neighborhood’s growing deners to walk over after tending their crops to relax with a list. Winery-goers will have to stay tuned for the vineyard’s full glass of wine. transformation.

Rendering of future vineyard coming soon to Vino Veritas winery. Old Brooklyn.com 23 Church Notes Archwood UCC Free Community Meal - Sun. Pearl Road United Methodist erage provided, games or program 2800 Archwood Ave. June 18th; Sun. July 16th; Sun. 4200 Pearl Rd. will follow. June 5th & Aug. 9th 216-351-1060 archwooducc.org Aug. 20th; Parish Center cafete- 216- 661-5642 an EMS representative will do UCC Fruit & Vegetable Sale - ria. Community Service of Healing blood pressure & glucose screen- 2nd & 4th Sat. of every month, LEAF meeting for families of - Sat., July 29th, 10:30 am. For ings 11:30 am. June 21st, July incarcerated - Wed. June 21st; 10 am - 2 pm., on the front side- those aff ected by addiction to opi- 19th & Aug. 16th lunch provid- Wed. July 26th, 7 pm; Lower oids & other substances. walk (Fellowship Hall if raining) Church. ed, $3 donation. Games to follow. 2800 Bridge Ave. Everyone 50 & over welcome. Summer Sudz! - Sat. June 24th, St. James Lutheran Church 7-11 pm. Tickets $25. Parish 4771 Broadview Rd. Vacation Bible School - July 10th Mary Queen of Peace grounds. 216-351-6499 - 14th. Ages 4 through 6th grade 4423 Pearl Rd. 216-749-2323 Vacation Bible School - July 50 Plus Group - meets the 1st & 6 - 8:45 pm. Th eme will be “Over American Red Cross Blood 10th -14th at St. Th omas More. 3rd Wed. of the month, Noon. the Moat.” Supper 5:30 pm. each Drive - Bring a brown bag lunch on June evening. No charge. Sun. June 11th & Sun. Aug. SummerFest 2017! - Sat. July 7th, July 5th & Aug. 9th. Bev- 6th; 8:30 am - 1:30 pm. Lower 29th, 1 - 9 pm. Free admission. Church. Sign up www.redcross- Parish grounds. blood.org Mary Queen of Peace School Mobile Food Pantry - Sat. June Golf Outing - Sat. Aug. 5th, 12 17th; Sat. July 15th; Sat. Aug. Noon. Coppertop at Cherokee 19th. Free Produce - 9 - 11 am. Hills. Pastor Joseph Colini 4316 Pearl Rd Rhodes High School Garages behind rectory. 216-772-8337 5100 Biddulph Ave. 216-302-4409 Feast of the Queenship of the Pastor: Tony Loseto Corpus Christi Procession - Sun. Blessed Virgin Mary - Tues. Aug. Service Times: Sunday mornings - 10:30 am. June 18th; 12 Noon; Church. 22nd. 8:30 am. Rosary. 9 pm Thursday: 7 p.m. Sunday: 11a.m. Community group meetings throughout the week. Candlelight Compline. 9:30 pm. oldbrooklynchristianchurch.org Ice Cream Social www.gatewaychurcholdbrooklyn.com News & Events

Summer Food Service Program - Rd. Also, Master Gardeners work days, 10 am: Gateway District -- Meet at CPL-Brooklyn Branch, Th e Greater Cleveland Food Bank during growing season on Th urs, Meet at Arcade, 401 Euclid Ave.; 3706 Pearl Rd. participating in Summer Food mornings at 10 am. in demon- Sundays, 10 am: Canal Basin Service Program. Meals provided stration gardens (herb, perennial Park -- Meet at Th e Flat Iron Cafe, Tricker’s Trek - Sat., July 8th - to all children without charge; are & vegetable), weather permitting. 1114 Center St. Sponsored by Oldest water garden greenhouse same for all children regardless of Public is free to visit, observe demo Dollar Bank. Call 216-771-1994 in U.S. Meet at CPL-Brooklyn race, color, national origin, sex, age gardens & ask Master Gardeners or visit www.historicgateway.org. Branch, 3706 Pearl Rd. or disability. No discrimination in questions. for more info. Reservations appreci- Visit Lake Erie Nature & Science course of meal service. Meals pro- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ated; donations encouraged. Held Center- Sat., Aug. 12th. Where vided at these sites & times: Cleve- Family Open Studio - Art House rain or shine. wildlife is rehabilitated & peo- land Public Library - now through Inc., 3119 Denison Ave. Th ird Sat. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ple are energized. CPL-Brooklyn August; Mon. - Fri., lunch: 11:30 of every month 1-3 pm. Class Fee: Tremont History Project - A Branch, 3706 Pearl Rd. am -12:30 pm. free (Unless otherwise noted. Make Tremont Historic Church Tour Brooklyn Branch, 3706 Pearl Rd., individual pieces or family art - Sat., June 10th, 12 - 4 pm. Fea- Native Plant Swap - Sat., Sept. Fulton Branch, 3545 Fulton Rd., works. A s donation of $5 per group turing: St. Wendelin, Anunciation 9th. Harmody Park by Treadway South Brooklyn, 4303 Pearl Rd. is gladly accepted on workshop Greek Orthodox, Sts. Peter & Paul Trail. Begin choosing your plants Cuyahoga County Public Library days. Children must be accompa- Ukrainian Catholic, & St. Augus- now to share in the fall. Brooklyn Branch, 4480 Ridge nied by an adult. Due to interest & tine Churches. Reception at Pros- Each trip begins at 1 pm. & will end Rd., Mon. - Fri., 11:45 am - 12:15 attendance, RSVP by calling 216- perity Social Club immediately at approximately 3 pm. Car pools pm. 398-8556. following tour, featuring pierogi, available. Call Gloria 216-351- Grace Church, 2503 Broadview * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * keilbasa, cabbage & noodles. Reg- 0254 or email bcnaturalists@gmail. Rd., now - Aug. 14th; Mon. - Fri., Historical Guided Walking Tours istration 11:30 - 12 - St. Wendelin com for details or questions. 12 - 1 pm. - Now - Th urs., Sept.18th - Church, 2281 Columbus Rd. Park- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Horizon Education Center - 4142 Take a hike! Tuesdays, 6 pm: ing available at each church. Tick- St. Mary’s PolishFest - Th urs., July Pearl Rd. 12 - 1 pm. Civic Center Tour -- Meet at Old ets: $20. Reservations required. 6th - Sun. July 9th, Th urs., 5 - 10 For more info. or locations visit Stone Church, 91 Public Square. Call Dorothy at 440-617-0498 for pm; Fri., 5 - 11 pm; Sat., 2 - 11 www.greater- clevelandfoodbank. Wednesdays, 6 pm: Warehouse more info or tickets. pm; Sun., 1 -5 pm. St. Mary’s Pol- org. District -- Meet in front of Con- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ish Church, 5375 Broadview Rd. stantino’s Market, 1278 W. 9th Brooklyn Centre Naturalists Ethnic food, live music, rides, beer Ben Franklin Master Gardeners St.; Th ursdays, 6 pm: Playhouse Field Trip Schedule: tent. Talks - Ben Franklin Demon- Square -- Meet at State Th eatre Explore Tremont - Sat., June stration Gardens, 1905 Spring Lobby, 1519 Euclid Ave.; Satur- 10th; Public Art & Rain Gardens “A Great Place to Grow” 24 Classified APPLIANCE REPAIR HALL RENTAL BUSINESS LANDSCAPING 216 - ORGANIZATIONS M etro 741-4334 Brooklyn Polish American Monthly meetings A ppliance Home - AMPOL Halls, 4737 with informative R epair Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH. speakers, networking oppor- *Stones *Shrubs *Edging 216-661-5315 S ervice tunities, & special programs de- *Perennials *Free Estimates ACTIVE signed to market your business to *Light Tree Work MILITARY other Chamber members & their LESS *Mulch / Top Soil employees. COSTLY SENIOR *Low Voltage Lighting Call: 216-288-5484 or REPAIRS DISCOUNTS HANDYMAN [email protected] *Clean-ups Chimney – Steps – Tuck Cell: 216-402-2861 AUTO BODY REPAIR Pointing; Touch up painting, Business: 216-398-9868 staining. Timing is everything. PAINTING DROBA’S Senior discounts. Call Jim: 216-233-4645 MAKKOS HEDGEMAN TRIMMING auto body, inc. PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES Specializing In Insurance Work Interior and Exterior For All Your Trimming Needs

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Brooklyn Centre Naturalists nealogy.org. No meetings during Th e Historical Society of Old Ward 12 Democratic Club meet- - meetings - Call Gloria Ferris, the summer. Brooklyn - no meetings during ings - every third Wed.; 7:30 pm. 216-351-0254, or email bcnat- the summer. Gino’s 1314 Denison Ave. [email protected] for meeting Laurel Garden Club - No meet- times and dates. All welcome. ings during the summer. 2nd District Police Community Western Reserve American Glass Relations meetings- every second Club meetings - fi rst Mon. of Brooklyn-Cleveland Kiwanis - Grindstone Knitters’s Guild Tues., 7 pm, Applewood Center, the month.Crystal Chalet, 3600 meeting every Tues., noon - 1:30 - Meet 3rd Tues. of the month- 3518 W. 25th St. Biddulph Rd. 7 pm. Glass topic pm, Golden Corral, 8676 Brook- Mahler Museum, 118 E. Bridge discussion, snacks, raffl e, a library, park Rd. St. Berea, 7 pm. For more info Southwest Citizens Area Coun- glass ID table, items for sale & grindstoneknitters.wordpress. cil meetings - every fi rst Th urs., more. Email wragclub@gmail. Brooklyn Genealogy Club - com 7 pm, Gino’s, 1314 Denison Ave. com or call 440-799-1618 for 2 pm on the third Sun of the more info. month. Brooklyn Fire Station Old Brooklyn Crime Watch Community Rm. 8400 Memphis If interested in starting a crime Ave., Contact BGC Secretary Sue watch/block club, call Barb, 459- Riteway Home Service Hill, 440-865-0402, for more 1000 for more info. KITCHEN & BATH Remodeling info. In Business since 1978 Old Brooklyn Families Group Brooklyn Historical Society - meetings - Dina’s Pizza & Pub, 3522 Henritze Ave. 216-351-5726 meetings at the Museum, 4442 5701 Memphis Ave. 6:30 - 8 pm. Complete Bathrooms - for as little as $4,900 Ridge Rd. Call Barb 216-941- Every 1st Tues., of the month. fi berglass tub/walls, toilet, vanity/top, 0160 for more info. All welcome, sink/all faucet’s & linoleum. For room size 6 1/2 x 5 ft . bring a friend, refreshments to Th e Polish Genealogical Society follow. of Greater Cleveland - St. Mary’s Reface your Kitchen Cabinets in Formica - for as little as Polish National Church Parish $4, 700. 15 lineal ft . of base/uppers 8 lineal ft . of countertop, Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Hall, 5375 Broadview Rd. Meet- 13 new doors, 6 new drawer fronts & ss sink/faucet - Independence Civic Center, ings are held on the fi rst Tues. of We are now expanding our talents of workmanship to the exterior Willow Rd., 6363 Selig Blvd. the month during the months of Free estimates on: roofs siding replacement doors / windows Call President Mary Boehnlein Mar., Apr. May, Jun., Sept., Oct., basement remodeling / waterproofi ng cement driveways at 440-736-7180 or cuyahogage- Nov., & Dec.

“A Great Place to Grow” 26 they’d be attending in the fall, as well as our I-90 on January 24th, but unfortunately I ran high school graduates who’d earned partial (or out of space reporting older news. I was among occasionally even full) college scholarships. the Old Brooklyn residents lining our streets Th e very fi rst person I wrote about in when the seemingly unending funeral proces- the introductory Th e Town Crier column was sion of safety force vehicles passed along State Th eresa Ryba, an eighth grader at the former Rd. on that cold – but thankfully not snowy Corpus Christi School, who’d just achieved – Saturday following his death, but I did not second-place in the region in the Plain Dealer’s walk into Brooklyn Heights Cemetery for the annual Spelling Bee competition for Greater interment service. Cleveland students. A cemetery can be a lovely place to spend As the years went by and I became more some time on a spring day, so I recently decid- and more familiar with neighborhood business- ed to visit there now, and you, too, could do es and churches, the column expanded to in- the same. He’s buried with his father in a dou- clude some of those activities, too. I’ve always ble-deep grave in the ‘Garden of the Apostles’. invited readers to send me neighborhood news/ Get a map at the offi ce near the Broadview Rd. accomplishments of which they were aware, so entrance so that you can easily fi nd it in the some of the listings in this column come to me nearby, though accessed by steps, section in the in that way. Most of them, though, have been southeast part of the Cemetery. As spring turns into summer, I’m think- the result of my being out in the community, In addition to David Fahey, Jr.’s burial ing ahead to how many warm-weather activi- keeping my eyes wide open and ‘my ear to the place, there’s another Old Brooklyn connection ties will be ‘past history’ when the next edition ground’. to his fi nal story, too. Because Fr. Doug Brown, comes out in September and thinking back When I ended my last column, for in- pastor of Mary Queen of Peace Church, is one to how chilly it was when I was writing this stance, I’d commented on two construction of the Cleveland Division of Police’s chaplains, column for the March edition of this quarterly sites I’d noticed on Broadview Rd. – a totally he concelebrated the Offi cer’s funeral Mass at magazine. And I’ve also been asked to think new one where the Wischmeier Funeral Home Our Lady of Angels Church just prior to the way, way back to the time when the Old Brook- once stood at 3111 Broadview, just south of burial. lyn News began running Th e Town Crier col- Pearl Rd., and the former Broadview Food If you went to ‘Station Hope’ at His- umn. Market at the corner of Portman Ave. which I toric St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ohio Th e Town Crier is actually twenty-six knew was being reconfi gured into a coff ee shop. City on Saturday, April 29th, you know that years old this month, having fi rst appeared in I’ve since learned that the fi rst location is the weather was unseasonably chilly – but not the June, 1991 paper. If my calculations are now called Zubizarreta House, that it’s named raining – for that event, too. I had hoped for a correct – 7 columns in 1991, 288 from 1992 for a philanthropist from Bay Village named smaller but warmer opportunity to experience through 2015, 9 in 2016 and 2 (including this Miguel Zubizarreta, and that it was built to more of the Underground Railroad-themed month’s piece) in 2017 – I’ve penned a total of be a temporary home for people with spinal productions as I had last June inside and out- 306 Town Criers. cord injuries and their caregivers who travel to side of the Outpatient Plaza at MetroHealth I’d been already writing a monthly histor- MetroHealth Medical Center for research-re- Medical Center’s main campus, but it’s not ical article (beginning in March, 1990) when lated evaluation and treatment. More infor- going to happen this year. In 2016 Cleveland I came up with the idea of adding another mation can be found in this edition of the Public Th eatre had received a big grant from monthly feature which would include a num- Old Brooklyn News on page 5. the National Endowment for the Arts which ber of one or two paragraph entries about local Construction continues at the corner of enabled them to host several ‘Road to Hope’ residents and happenings which weren’t big Broadview and Portman to transform the one- events around town. But they weren’t as lucky enough to merit an entire article but were still time corner grocery store into Metropolitan in 2017 only one extra neighborhood program worth mentioning. Coff ee. Signifi cant interior renovations are and it wasn’t in our neck of the woods. One of the things I’d learned in my jour- nearly complete; the next phase of construction Th at’s all for this time. If you have news nalism training at Nazareth Academy was will focus on restoring the storefront and com- to share in the September issue, send it to: Ly- that it was important to get as many names as pleting the site enhancements (landscaping, pa- nette Filips, Th e Town Crier, c/o the Old Brook- reasonably possible into each issue. We did tio, retaining wall and curbs). lyn News, 2339 Broadview Rd., 44109. that at the school level in a column the Naz- Owners Deirdre (Zieminski) Faranda areth Echoes called Snippets the year I was the and Ben Faranda both grew up in Old Brook- editor-in-chief… and life-long Old Brooklyn lyn and still live in the neighborhood. Al- resident Mary Strassmeyer, the Plain Dealer’s though they are Society Editor, was doing the same thing on a not quite ready Chris Wygonski to announce an wider scale in her Mary, Mary column. Adam Cook Fortunately, Old Brooklyn Community opening date, fol- Development Corporation Executive Director low their progress Gerald/Jerry Preseren was receptive to my @ www.facebook. idea. After a lot of thinking, I came up with com/metropol- a name for the column which we both liked, itancoffeehash- and by the July issue I’d found a book with a house. drawing of a town crier which we adapted for In our last our use. edition I’d hoped In the beginning – and especially because to write about the www.southhillshardware.com the beginning was in June – the column was burial of David corner of: Tuxedo Ave. & Schaaf Rd. next to Lunch Box Deli J. Fahey, Jr., the heavy on student news. A number of colleges Full Service Garden Center - Top Soil/Mulch regularly sent us names arranged by zip code Cleveland Police at graduation time and also at the end of each offi cer from the Handyman Services - Interior Painting semester or quarter for their dean’s lists/merit 1st District who Window & Screen Repair rolls. Plus every summer I got the names of was killed by a hit- Furnace / AC Repair / Installation our eighth grade graduates who’d earned par- and-skip driver on Lump Charcoal & Propane Exchange tial scholarships to the Catholic high schools Old Brooklyn.com 27

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