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A Publication of the Community Development Corporation, , www.oldbrooklyn.com November 2006, Volume 28 Number 9 Hook & Ladder Co. #42 returns home Fulton Rd. Bridge closed and by Jay Gardner [email protected] perhaps, by continuing public pressure from waiting to be demolished; Old Brooklyn residents, the mayor deter- Amid bells, whistles and sirens, well mined that safety concerns mandated the re- new bridge to be built on same site over 50 Old Brooklyn residents celebrated staffing of Ladder Co. # 42. the return of firefighters who are once again On October 5th, therefore, Ladder Co. # by Jay Gardner & Judith Pindell ticularly along Denison Ave. and Pearl Rd. It’s going to be a headache for a while, but Over past decades, countless cars and ultimately when the project is completed, it pedestrians — as well as some lingering will be a huge asset to the neighborhood.” horse-drawn conveyances — have passed Councilman Cummins also noted that over the historic Fulton Rd. Bridge. For 74 every effort will be made to incorporate years, its graceful arches have framed both usable parts of the bridge in the final land- the MetroParks Zoo and Brookside Park. scape plan and that $1.5 million of the $46 Just a few weeks ago, on Thursday, million budget had been set aside for an all- October 5th, the last car made that crossing. purpose trail alongside the bridge. Despite its architectural beauty, the Fulton The design of the new bridge will mimic Road Bridge has been crumbling for many the arched structural supports of the old years. With many of its reinforcement beams bridge that have been an iconic presence for visible through the weathered concrete, the so many years. In the interim, north-south bridge looked dangerous even to an untrained traffic will be detoured to the W. 25th St. and eye. W. 65th St. bridges over the Big Creek Valley As far back as 1984, the Cuyahoga and I-71. To accommodate the new traffic County Engineers Office set aside $20,000 to flow, detour signs and adjusted lane lines and study the need for a replacement bridge. Two traffic signals were posted at the time of the years ago the number of lanes of traffic was bridge’s closing. reduced from four to two, to limit stresses on Project Contacts: the bridge. Engineering studies determined City of Cleveland Division of Traffic Photo by George Shuba that the bridge was beyond repair and a Engineering, Commissioner Robert Mavec, Neighbors, friends, City of Cleveland firefighters, Councilmen Kevin Kelley and Brian replacement was needed. 216- 664-3194, for detour, traffic pattern and Cummins celebrated at a welcome home on party Friday, October 6th, for Hook & Ladder #42. Demolition by explosives is tentatively traffic signal questions/concerns; scheduled to occur in late 2006 or early 2007. Kokosing Project Office, Ryan Cocco manning Hook & Ladder # 42 at 4665 Pearl 42 returned to fully manned status. The planned demolition will be performed Project Engineer; Dan Sigado Road. Back in December of 2005, Old Acknowledging the role neighborhood resi- with two blasts. The project contractor, Superintendent, 216- 741-7867; and Brooklyn residents were shocked to hear dents played, Ward 16 Council Kevin Kelley Kokosing Construction Company, will pre- ODOT Project Office, Greg Kronstain that their ladder company was being consid- stated, “The restoration of Hook & Ladder pare the bridge for demolition and Sauls and Mike Dzurnak, 216-398-9584. ered for a brown-out of services. Co. #42 is a tremendous victory for the citi- Despite spirited demonstrations from zens of Old Brooklyn. It’s a result of a con- local residents, Ladder #42 was browned out cerned and active citizenry and a City Hall on April 18, 2006. The brown-out meant that heard their concerns. Together, we have that the manpower needed to service the guaranteed to have Hook & Ladder Co. #42 emergency ladder truck was reassigned to staffed for at least three years.” another station. The equipment remained, The jubilation of the crowd was echoed but no one was there to operate it. by many of the firefighters themselves. Many The Jackson administration promised of them live in the area and were concerned that the situation would be revisited when about the safety of their own families and their the imminent issue of the Fulton Road neighbors. The return of Hook & Ladder Co. Bridge closing was examined. Prompted, #42 is a victory for the entire community. Old Brooklyn Arby’s provides Thanksgiving meal for needy Photo by George Shuba Built in 1932, the Fulton Road Bridge is a neighborhood landmark. The bridge was closed on October 5th, 2006 for reconstruction. A new bridge is expected to open in summer, 2009. by Maribeth Feke Seismic, Inc. will monitor the implosion and You won’t find roast conduct pre- and post- surveys of nearby turkey and all the trim- properties (e.g., residences and Cleveland Don’t forget to mings on the menu board or MetroParks Zoo buildings) that may be drive-thru at an Arby’s affected by the blasts. restaurant on a normal day, To avoid ground vibrations that result and no super-value menu from additional explosives, the remaining can boast of such a meal portions of the bridge, particularly the cost-free. Yet on a day approach spans, will be removed by mechan- when most fast food chain ical methods. The new bridge is projected to doors are closed, the Arby’s be finished in the summer of 2009. The at 3330 Broadview Rd. will Photo by Sandy Worona budget is estimated to $46 million. serve a free Arby’s Manager Mary Christian (center) receives donations from Re-routing traffic has already produced Thanksgiving meal Joe Cannon (left) and Don Workman (right) to help offset the free some bottlenecks along Pearl Road, particu- consisting of the tradi- Thanksgiving meals served to the needy. Arby’s, 3330 Broadview larly during rush hour. Concerned about Tuesday, November 7th tional holiday fare — Rd. will be offering the meals from 11am to 1pm on Thanksgiving. these problems, Ward 15 Councilman Brian See State & County Issues turkey, stuffing, pota- Arby’s accepts donations throughout the Cummins stated, “We will continue to work toes and more. year to help with the expenses for this meal. with the Division of Traffic Engineering dur- article on page 2. The Arby’s crew will serve the meal Last year they held a raffle to offset some of ing the project to minimize traffic jams, par- between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is the the costs. Arby’s donates the turkey and ham fourth year that they have sponsored this and Mary’s suppliers donate some of the food HAPPY event. Attendance has been increasing for the meal — Nickels is providing the rolls, THANKSGIVING steadily each year; last year they served 200 the salad supplier is providing a fruit salad, What’What’ss InsideInside people. and the apple and cherry turnover supplier is The Thanksgiving meal is targeted to providing the dessert. Election Issues and more ...... 2 serve the needy and elderly in the neighbor- “I used to be a Girl Scout leader, so I News Notes; Community Meetings . . 3 hood. Mary Christian, Arby’s manager, have Girl Scouts staff the counter. My crew Brookside Center & SCR anniversaries . . 4 came up with the idea and handles all of the and their families cook the food and keep the Town Crier ...... 5 organization, cooking and donations. trays full. I just sit around and cry all day,” Re$tore Cleveland ...... 6 “When I took over this store, I told my man- Mary said. “It’s a lot of hard work; I’m cook- Community Toolbox ...... 7 ager I wanted to take my kids to help at a ing all week before Thanksgiving…but Ukrainian Church History ...... 8 Church Notes & Senior Notes ...... 10 holiday meal and she encouraged me to start it’s worth it.” Family Fun & Theatre Notes ...... 9 Classified & Service Directory ...... 11 my own.” The rest is history. See Thanksgiving dinner page2 PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS NOVEMBER 2006 Susan Nieves leaves after 5 years with OBCDC On October 17th, the Old Brooklyn Upcoming ballot to decide Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) bid farewell to Operations County and State issues Manager Susan Nieves. Susan left OBCDC to work for another non-profit agency closer by Donn Heckelmoser six dollars and eighty five cents per hour to her home. She and her husband had moved [email protected] beginning January 1, 2007. On the thirteenth to Youngstown about a year ago. day of each September, beginning in 2007, Susan played a key role in the reorgani- Last month the Old Brooklyn News ran this state minimum wage rate shall be zation of OBCDC that began shortly before the first half of a two-part series dealing with increased effective the first day of the follow- she was hired. She computerized the the November 7th election. It dealt with the ing January by the rate of inflation for the offices up for reelection and the candidates agency’s accounting system, worked on the twelve month period prior to that September. vying for the positions. At the conclusion of financial reports required by the City, system- Issue 3 is a proposed amendment to the the article, we promised that a summary of the atized human resource benefits and records, Ohio constitution that would permit up to issues would follow in our next edition; those and coordinated membership drives. 31,500 slot machines at seven horse racing photo by Jay Gardner issues are the subject of this article. In addition, Susan took on some of a tracks and two Cleveland non-track locations. Former OBCDC Operations Manager Municipal, State and County issues can managing editor’s responsibilities for the Old Issue 4 is a proposed amendment that Susan Nieves be put on the ballot every election cycle as Brooklyn News and contributed to the contin- would prohibit smoking in enclosed areas long as the Municipality, County or State uing professional improvement of the paper. working for OBCDC was one of the most except tobacco stores, private residences or Election Board’s specifications are met. Here Thanks to a background in journalism from rewarding episodes in her professional life. non-public facilities; separate smoking areas is a breakdown of the issues for which we will her high school years, she was adept at copy- She stated, “Working for a good non-profit in restaurants, most bars, bingo and bowling be voting on November 7th: reading, fine-tuning articles and noticing lay- makes you always feel as if you’re among facilities; separate areas of hotels and nursing There are two countywide issues up for out errors. family. When you get an opportunity to pro- homes; and race tracks. decision. Another of the talents Susan brought to vide direct support through something like a Issue 5 is a proposed law to prohibit The first is whether or not to levy an the agency was a fluency in Spanish that was fund raiser, you can’t help but devote your- smoking in public places and places of excise tax on the sale of cigarettes at the valuable in assisting local Hispanic residents. self entirely to making it a big success.” employment; to provide certain exemptions as wholesale level at the rate of 15 mills per cig- As OBCDC searches for someone to well as a “smoke free indoor air fund” in the A native Clevelander, Susan displayed a arette (.015 cents per cigarette) for ten years. take on the responsibilities of Operations State treasury; and to impose civil fines for passion for furthering the mission of The money would be used to support operat- Manager, it wishes Susan well in her new the violation of stated proposed law. OBCDC. This passion played itself out dur- ing and capital expenses of arts/cultural ing fund raisers as she worked with the staff position. There are many City issues on the ballot organizations in Cuyahoga County. this coming November, but none of them will to make these events successful. (Jay Gardner and Lynette Filips both con- The second issue is whether or not to be voted on within our wards. On her final day, Susan reminisced that tributed to this article.) replace a portion of an existing levy (a reduc- The Old Brooklyn Community Housing Court provides services to seniors tion of 0.1 mills) for a tax to supplement the Development Corporation and or the Old general fund appropriations for health and Brooklyn News do not endorse any issue, pro- human or social services at a rate not exceed- by Raymond L. Pianka City code violations. Typically, owner-occu- posed law or amendment. We have published Judge, Cleveland Housing Court pant seniors are eligible for the SIP docket. ing 2.9 mills (.29 cents for each $100 of valu- this article simply to help you make an Upon referral, the defendant is assigned a ation) for four years. It would commence in informed decision when you go to the polls. As our population ages, many property Housing Specialist who will help formulate a 2006 and be first due in 2007. Visit the Secretary of State’s website owners also face caring for an aging home. plan to complete any outstanding code viola- There are four proposed State issues on (http://www.sos.state.oh.us/) or the Cuyahoga Certain maintenance must be done on a period- tions, and to assist in applying for necessary the ballot. County Board of Election’s website ic basis to comply with the Cleveland Codified programs, loans or grants. When the code vio- Issue 2 is the proposed constitutional (http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/) for a more Ordinances. For example, houses with wood- lations are corrected, the case is dismissed, and amendment that was proposed by initiative detailed explanation of the issues on the bal- en siding or trim cannot have peeling or the defendant will not have a criminal convic- petition. It states that employers shall pay lot. cracked paint. Heating systems must be in tion. their employees a wage rate of not less than (Lynette Filips contributed to this article.) proper working order. Roofs must be secure. Housing Specialists: Specially trained in Senior citizens are not exempt from these housing issues, our team of Housing from front page. Arby’s is the only one being served in the rules, and Cleveland has a number of resources Thanksgiving dinner Specialists works closely with our elderly When asked why she started this, Mary Old Brooklyn neighborhood. Other nearby available to provide assistance to ensure they clientele, on a walk-in or call-in basis, to pro- stated, “It’s my way of giving back to the meals on Thanksgiving are at St. do not get cited with violation notices from the vide information about landlord-tenant issues, community. Times are hard and there are so Augustine’s in Tremont and St. Hermann’s City for failing to comply with the Codes. lending issues and the requirements of the Sometimes, however, a senior will find many people in need. I was going to only do in Ohio City. Cleveland Codes. You can reach a Housing It’s too far from the holidays to judge him/herself before the Court answering to Specialist at 216-664-4295. it one year, but now I’m in my fourth year.” this year’s actual demand for a Thanksgiving charges of code violations. Because the ulti- Referrals: In an effort to ensure that sen- Don Workman of Ameriflag, Inc., meal. But Brookside is currently serving mate goal of the Court is correction of the code iors are given available assistance, the Housing Mary’s business neighbor across Broadview violations, it offers a number of programs to Court works closely with the City of Rd., observed, “Mary is a good person, con- approximately 670 families a month, and provide assistance in meeting this objective: Cleveland’s Department of Aging at 216-664- scientious and doing a very good thing in the according to Janet, that is on the high side of Selective Intervention Program: The 2833, and routinely makes referrals to them. neighborhood. This is commendable. She their average. “When they you hear that Housing Court established a Selective For this same reason, the Court also refers sen- and her crew spend Thanksgiving Day serv- Cleveland is one of the poorest big cities in Intervention Program (SIP) to assist eligible iors to the Cuyahoga County Department of ing others who don’t have as much.” the nation, it’s true,” she stated. and approved criminal defendants in correcting Senior and Adult Services at 216-420-6750. Both Don and former Old Brooklyn For those in need of assistance on other Councilman Joe Cannon have assisted in days, meals are served on the last two covering the costs associated with the meal. Sundays of the month between 4:30 and 6 Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation “Mary does a great job using her resources p.m. at Brooklyn Memorial United Methodist Church, 2607 Archwood Ave., MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to to help the needy of the area. She is an asset improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and neighborhoods to our neighborhood,” Don continued. and every first Sunday of the month between According to Janet Thomas, Director of 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. at Bethany United Maribeth Feke, President Sue Randall-Alexander, Vice President Paul Kazmierczak, Treasurer Brookside Center, the holiday meal at Church of Christ, 3388 W. 41st St. Jay Gardner, Executive Director Tom Collins, Commercial Program / Re$tore Cleveland Manager Donnald Heckelmoser, Jr., Residential Services Coordinator Some Cleveland residents eligible Lori Peterson, Residential Program Manager Judith Pindell, Community Organizer/Mediation Specialist for free flu shots Barb Spaan, Crime Watch Coordinator If you are at least 65 years old, or 18 -64 Nov. 8th, 10 am - 1 pm, Pilgrim Sandy Worona, Advertising & Sales Manager /Residential Program Assistant years old with a medical condition (you Congregational Church, 2592 West 14th St., Debra Zeleny, Housing & Building Code Specialist must bring documentation about your condi- 216-861-7388. Old Brooklyn News tion), you are eligible for a free flu shot. Nov. 9th, 2 - 4 pm, Deaconess Krafft SCR, Bring proof that you are a resident of 3100 Devonshire, 216-351-0979. Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager George Shuba -- Photographer Cleveland and if you are a senior, bring your Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor Judith Pindell -- This month’s Assistant Copy Editor Medicare card. For more information, call Nov. 20th, 10 am -12 pm, Merrick House This month’s OBN writers - Maribeth Feke, Lynette Filips and OBCDC staff 664-4621. Fulton, 3167 Fulton Rd. 216-281-4212 OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn-For more Flu shot dates/locations convenient to Old Every Friday, 8-11am, McCafferty Health information regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000. Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre include: Center, 4242 Lorain Ave., 216-664-6603.

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(440)526-5700 NOVEMBER 2006 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 Message from Senator Robert Dole; Black- audition to join the Singing Angels following the old by Sept. 30 attend classes Mon., Wed. & NEWS NOTES Hawk helicopter landing; F-16 flyover; Army performance. Send a holiday greeting or words of Fri. Children who are three years old by Sept. NASCAR vehicle; rock-climbing wall; foot- praise to your family memberst o be printed in all 30 attend classes Tues. & Thur. Class times are Common Grounds Coffee House ball & basketball toss; & performances by Irish Christmas concert programs, $3 per greeting. 8:15-10:45 am or 11:55 am-2:25 pm. For more Brooklyn Hts. UCC Heritage Pipe Band of Cleveland & 122nd Purchase these with tickets or a note with your info call Jeanne Sabol, 216-661-5330. 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280 Ohio Army National Guard Band. Reception sentiment & payment by Nov. 18th to St. Leo Homemade soups & breads, deli sandwiches at 3:30 pm in the Crile Archives. For more School, 4900 Broadview Rd. Cleve., OH 44109. Volunteer Drivers & Runners Needed & salads, homemade desserts, sundaes, espres- info. call 216-987-5309. Attention: Ms Goode. to Deliver Meals On Wheels sos, cappuccinos, smoothies & more. Senior Citizen Resources, Inc. Only 1 hour of Saturday, November 18th Friday & Saturday, December 8th & 9th time between 10:45 am & noon, one day a Saturday evenings, 6:30 - 10 pm Art House Seeking Volunteers Gospel Nonviolent Love: Our Great week. Help bring a little sunshine into the lives Saturday, November 4th 10 am - 1:30 pm & 1:30 - 5 pm to run a bake Failure, Our Only Hope of a homebound resident in the Old Brooklyn “Diana Tyler” Classic songs of romance, hits sale during holiday art sale. Volunteers also Rev. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy, Nobel area. Call Rosemary, 216-749-5367. from the past & original Christian music. needed to donate baked goods. Contact Sheryl Peace Prize nominee. Jesuit Retreat House, Saturday, November 11th Hoffman at [email protected]. 5629 State Rd., Parma. Fri., Dec. 8. “Silent Lion” Celtic music performed by this Registration, 6 - 7 pm; opening presentation, 7 talented couple using a variety of instruments. Wednesday, November 15th - 9 pm. Sat., Dec. 9, conference/retreat, 9 am COMMUNITY Saturday, November 18th An Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social -5 pm. $60--conference/retreat & overnight “Noah Budin” Blend of traditional & con- East Park Retirement Community, 6360 stay; $35--conference/retreat. Mail registra- MEETINGS temporary music. Elmdale Rd., Brookpark. Tours of continuing tion ASAP to Barbara Leggott, Jesuit Retreat Saturday, November 25th care campus available. Entertainment by Ted House, 5629 State Rd. Parma, 44134. Make Brooklyn Centre Community Association (for- Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend Litchney. Door prizes. RSVP by Nov. 13th. check payable to Jesuit Retreat House or regis- Saturday, December 2nd Call 216-267-7067 for more info. ter online at: www.jrh~cleveland.org. Co-spon- merly Archwood Denison Concerned Citizens) “abacusmusin.net” Modern folk rock. sored by PaxChristi, Cleveland. meeting, Thurs., Dec., 7 pm, Archwood United Friday, November 17th Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave. For Every Tuesday Fibromyalgia 101 Sunday, December 10th more info call Julie, 216-287-8195. Food Stamp Information & Sign Up MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 2006 Candlelight Christmas House Tour Brooklyn Genealogy Club meeting, 2 pm, Brookside Center in the lobby area. MetroHealth Dr. 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Free non-pro- Brooklyn Centre residents open their doors to Sun., Nov. 19, Brooklyn branch of the Representative from Project B.R.E.A.D. will fessional program presented by Cleveland area share the spirit of the holiday season, 1–6 pm. be available to provide info & help eligible support group members, not affiliated with The Discounted, pre-sale tickets - $12, adults; $8, Cuyahoga County Public Library, 4480 Ridge people sign up. Call Maria Rodriguez, 216- MetroHealth System. For more info & to regis- seniors & students. Day of the event tickets - Rd. Hans Kopp will speak about “German 432-4770, for more info. ter call 216-398-4880. adults, $15; seniors & students, $10. For more Nation Emigration”. Refreshments; prospec- info call Julie Miragliotta, 216-287-8195. tive members welcome. Thurs., Fri., & Sat.,November, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturday, November 18th Friends of Big Creek public meeting, Wed., Hazardous Waste Round-Up 13th Annual Autumn Harvest of Fine Arts American Cell Phone Drive - Helping Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. & Crafts Show Old Brooklyn’s Crime Watch Program Nov. 29, 7 - 8:45 pm, Windows on the World Thurs. & Fri., 1 - 4 pm; Sat., 9 am - 4 pm. Rocky River Memorial Hall, 21016 Hilliard Rd., Donate your inactive cell phones today. No meeting room, Reinberger Education Center Free to all Cuyahoga County residents. Oil- Rocky River (one block north of Westgate Mall). accessories, chargers, etc. Drop off at 4898 (next to the Zoo's Main Entrance), 3900 based paints, solvents, wood stains, sealers, 9 am - 4:30 pm. $2 admission. Sponsored by Pearl Rd. For more info call 216-351-0315. Wildlife Way. Presentation by Elaine Marsh, turpentine, lawn & garden chemicals, mercury, Women’s Alliance for Recovery Services. More Director of Ohio Greenways, outlining the acids, automotive fluids & more. Latex paint, than 40 of Ohio’s finest artists & crafters. Hand Cemetery Decoration Removal benefits & options of green infrastructure & propane tanks, ammunition, & medical waste painted glassware, dolls, jewelry, photography, Cemetery staff at Lutheran Cemetery will related trail development. Call 216-661-4998 not be accepted at this location. Latex paint is knitted items, pottery & woodcraft & more. remove all summer/holiday flowers, decora- or visit www.friendsofbigcreek.org for more Refreshments & raffle of items donated by tions beginning Nov. 5. Winter decorations considered non-hazardous & should be dried info. out, solidified & disposed of with regular exhibitors. Entertainment 2007 coupon books for can be placed Nov. 15. trash. For more info call Cuyahoga Solid sale. Call Mary, 216-575-9120, for more info. The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn Waste District, 216-443-3749. Free Evening Classes at Mooney annual potluck supper, 6 pm, Fri., Nov. 10, Pearl Saturday, November 18th Schools as a Neighborhood Resource (SNR) Road United Methodist Church, 4200 Pearl Rd. Saturday, November 4th Art House Annual Holiday Art Sale Program at Charles Mooney School, 3213 (Use rear entrance off parking lot.) Members The Cleveland Saxon Dance Group Fundraiser Art House, 3119 Denison Ave., 11 am - 5 pm. Montclair Ave., Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 6 - 8 pm, are encouraged to bring an item of historical, Proceeds benefit Art House programming for all now thru Mar., 2007. Activities for children & Westside Sachsenheim Hall, 7001 Denison genealogical or antique interest for the show- Ave. Dinner/dance Traubenfest, pork roast din- ages. Free & open to the public. Also free family art adults. Computers -- M,W & Th; activity. Art sale will feature jewelry including enam- Walkercise/Exercise -- M,W&Th; Basketball -- and-tell segment of the evening . Call president ner followed by dancing to Bergvagabunden. Louise Evans, 661-4103, with any questions. Doors open 6 pm; dinner served 6:30 pm. eled, silver, & beaded pieces; prints; ceramics; small M,W&Th; Karate -- M & W; Drawing -- 14 yrs. Prepaid reservations, $12 adults; $6 children, paintings; photography; handmade cards & book- & up, Mon.; Scrapbooking -- Mon.; Crafts -- M & Second District Community Relations should be sent to Amanda Seiler-Botsch, 21881 markers; & other treasures from local artists. For W; Games -- Thurs.; Cooking -- 16 yrs. & up, Wed.; Overlook Dr., Fairview Park, Oh. 44126. For more info call 216-398-8556 or visit www.arthouse- Woodburning -- 13 yrs. & up, Thurs. All meeting, every second Tues. of the month, more info call Amanda, 216-235-5240. inc.org. classes free. Sign up anytime during the year. Tues., Nov. 14, 8 pm, Applewood Center, 3518 W. 25th St. Saturday, November 25th Sunday, November 5th Live's Museums Guide Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting, Card Party Jewelry and Collectibles Show Fall/Winter 2006 comprehensive listings cal- Thurs., Nov. 2, 7 pm (every first Thurs.), Parma Memorial Hall, 6617 Ridge Rd., 1 - 4 Ridge Manor Party Center - Brooklyn (corner of endar of shows & events. Supplement to pm. Sponsored by Catholic Daughters of Ridge & Biddulph Rds.), 9 am - 4 pm. Gold, sil- Northern Ohio Live Magazine. Pick up a free Gino’s Tavern, 1314 Denison Ave. (basement America - Cabrini #1430. $5 includes lunch. ver, Waterford, Swarovski, watches, costume copy at OBCDC, 3344 Broadview Rd. hall). For more info call 216-749-5888. jewelry, figurines, collector plates, china, teapots & more. Some estate jewelry. Handmade Barbie St. Leo Preschool Registration Ward 16 Democratic Club Meeting, Sunday, November 5th & Ken doll clothes. St. Leo Preschool, 4940 Broadview Rd. The Tuesday, November 21st, Gloria Dei Lutheran Holy Spirit Guild Card Party preschool offers programs for skill develop- Church, 5801 Memphis Ave., 7 pm, every 3rd Jennings Hall Auditorium, 10204 Granger Rd. Thursday, November 30th ment & kindergarten readiness for three & four Tues. of the month. Community issues & Garfield Hts. 1:30 pm. 216-663-6445. The Singing Angels In Concert year old children. Children who are four years upcoming elections to be discussed. St. Leo Church, 4940 Broadview Rd., 7:30 pm. $5 Monday, November 6th ticket donation for advanced sales (cash or checks Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society payable to St. Leo) or $7 at the door. Tickets on Independence , White Oak Room, sale at the rectory, from band families, or at the 6363 Selig Blvd., 7:30 pm. Edith Prendergast school. Concert evening will include raffle of speaking about “Booze and Other Strong Drink: baskets; singers aged 8-15 are invited to an open Who Drank What, Where and Why?” Refreshments served. For more info call presi- dent Wally Huskonen, 440-526-1238. SHANNON FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES VEGGIE TRAYS & FRUIT BASKETS BY REQUEST LANDSCAPING Thursday, November 9th SNOWPLOWING AMISH ROLL BUTTER AMISH CHEESE Antique Collectors Club FRESH HERBS SAFFRON SPICES CLOVER HONEY Busch Community Rm., 7501 Ridge Rd., 7:30 pm. Rebecca McFarland speaking about the AMISH LARGE EGGS AMISH LARGE BROWN EGGS *Seasonal Fertilizer Cleveland Cultural Gardens. AMISH APPLE BUTTER AMISH JAMS & JELLIES *Commercial EXOTIC & SPECIALTY FOODS Saturday, November 11th UNCLE MIKE’S BEEF JERKY Tri-C Western Veteran's Day Celebration *Residential AND MUCH, MUCH, MORE! ALL CHEF QUALITY! Tri-C Western Campus, parking lot D, 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd., free. 1 pm, outdoor dis- Office: 216-441-6167 SERVICING WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MARKETS. plays; 2 pm in rec center, formal program. E-mail: [email protected]

KIWANIS CLUB OF BROOKLYN, INC. 40th Annual AUCTION ALL NEW ITEMS, INCLUDING: sporting goods, jewelry, games holiday items, get-away weekends, yard tools, toys and much more Sunday — Nov. 26, 2006 – 1:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:00 noon at the Brooklyn Senior Citizen Center — 7727 Memphis Avenue DOOR PRIZES — FREE ADMISSION Proceeds are used to fund community service projects Auctioneer: EDDIE PFISTER, III – 25 years experience Store hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9am to 6:30pm * Sat. 9am to 6pm * Sun 9am to 4 pm We Accept: Visa * Mastercard * Ohio Directional card PAGE 4 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS NOVEMBER 2006 Two neighborhood caring institutions celebrate significant anniversaries to many local seniors. Reflecting on SCR’s by Lynette Filips and Jay Gardner vans, Executive Director Bernadette Bulanda stated, Brookside Center “Most people in Old Brooklyn see our On Sunday, October 15, 2006, Brookside vans in the neighborhood all the time, but not Center, 3784 Pearl Rd., celebrated its 25th many understand how important this service is anniversary of service to the needy of our com- to housebound seniors. This service is avail- munity. A special reception, worship service able to any senior over 60. We take people to and open house were all part of the day. their doctors’ appointments, the grocery store, Approximately 80 people attended the event. local hunger centers and medical clinics. Last The celebration began at 12:30 p.m. at year we made 16,000 round trips and logged Trinity United Church of Christ, 3525 W. 25th 38,000 miles on our vans. St., with a light lunch. It was followed by a wor- Without this service many seniors would ship service at 1:30 p.m. Clergy from the neigh- be almost totally isolated and unable to secure borhood churches which have been most even their basic needs. Just as importantly, the involved with Brookside – Rev. David Durkit vans get people out of the houses and give from Trinity United Church of Christ; Rev. them an opportunity to socialize. David Bahr from Archwood United Church of We are a lifeline and they are incredibly Christ; Rev. Robin Schreiber from Bethany grateful. Time and time again seniors tell me United Church of Christ; Rev. Neal Wilds, that they would be totally housebound without retired from Brooklyn Memorial United our vans.” Methodist Church; and Rev. Bob Andrew, retired SCR is a non-profit tax-exempt organiza- Janet Thomas, Brookside Center’s Executive Director, addresses those in atten- from St. Phillip the Apostle Episcopal Church tion. Anyone who cannot attend the anniver- dance at the Center’s 25th anniversary celebration on Sunday, October 15th. and currently at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church sary event but would still like to support the in Bay Village, participated in the service. Senior Citizen Resources Novotny’s Catering will be serving a tasty agency can send a check to Senior Citizens Judy Peters, the president and CEO of family meal consisting of breaded pork chops, Resource, Inc., 5202 Memphis Avenue, West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM); For almost 35 years, Senior Citizens scalloped potatoes, green beans, cottage cheese Cleveland, Ohio 44144. Buy a piece of the Janet Thomas, Brookside’s Director and Brian Resources, Inc. (SCR) has improved the qual- with peaches, and pie. Ray Kasi and the van! Cummins, Ward 15 Cleveland City ity of life for thousands of local seniors. The Skylarks will be providing live entertainment Councilman also addressed those in atten- The Old Brooklyn Community organization will celebrate that milestone on throughout the evening. Development Corporation and the Old dance. The Honorable Dale Miller, State Thursday, November 2, 2006 from 5 to 8 pm The anniversary dinner will kick-off Senator from the 23rd District, was the keynote Brooklyn News recognizes the important con- at Estabrook Recreation Center, 4125 Fulton SCR’s annual funding raising effort. This tributions these organizations have made to the speaker. Road. Tickets are $15 per person and can be year’s goal is $20,000. The bulk of these funds During the program, Brookside acknowl- quality of life for many in our neighborhood purchased at any SCR site or from SCR will go to support SRC’s transportation pro- and congratulates them on reaching these mile- edged the 50 volunteers who give over 15,000 Advisory Council members. gram. The SRC transportation program is vital service hours each year doing such tasks as stone anniversaries. unloading the Food Bank truck, bagging gro- ceries, doing intake, staffing the reception desk, helping in the resale shop, tutoring in the GED program, serving hot meals on three In Memoriam Sundays a month, and helping with mainte- Judy Stefanini, former owner of Don & Judy's Fantastic Steakburgers nance and clean-up. After the formal part of the day, attendees borhood. Its unique character (e.g., their prac- Sometime before Judy learned that she retreated to Brookside Center (now being by Lynette Filips tice of customers keeping their own mugs had was diagnosed with bone cancer, Don and referred to as the WSEM Food Center at For over five decades there's been a there) was featured in local papers like The Judy sold their Brunswick restaurant, too, and Brookside) for an open house at which punch restaurant with unique ambience and tasty fare Plain Dealer. Judy began doing daycare in her home. She and cake was served. at 4326 Pearl Rd. (across from the bus barns Energetic business owners, the Stefaninis was able to continue that service even after her Brookside’s mission to low-income fami- between Brooklyn Ave. and Spokane Ave.). doubled the size of their Old Brooklyn restau- diagnosis three years ago, thanks to the friends lies and individuals began 25 years ago in a One day during the years that it was known as rant. Circa 1994, wanting to further expand working with her in that undertaking. rd house on W. 33 St. thanks to the concern of Bob and Jean's, Judy Stefanini, a waitress at their operation, they purchased a larger, second Judy was only expected to live two years, eight neighborhood Protestant and Catholic Broglio's Restaurant, stopped in for a bite to restaurant at 63 Pearl Rd. in Brunswick which but she successfully battled her disease for clergymen (aka The Brookside Cluster of eat. She was so taken with the restaurant's they named Don & Judy's II. Within a year and three years. It finally took her life on August Churches). Because of the continuing interest charm that she gave the owners her phone a half, they had enlarged it, too. 23, 2006. of area churches and individuals, its services number and told them to call her if they ever For a while the Stefaninis owned both In addition to her husband, Judy is sur- have not only endured, but also expanded. wanted to sell it. restaurants, but after they sold their Schaaf Rd. vived by a daughter, a son, five grandchildren, (The Center moved to its current storefront Judy Stefanini received that phone call home and moved to Brunswick, they decided a great-grandchild, two sisters and a brother. location in 1994.) Brookside’s ministry is a circa 1982, and Bob and Jean's name changed to sell their Old Brooklyn restaurant, too. Dee As it remembers Judy's legacy in our beautiful witness to faith coupled with good to Don and Judy's Fantastic Steakburgers. The Walsh, who was one of Judy's long-time wait- neighborhood, the Old Brooklyn News, on works and ecumenism in action. Stefaninis lived on W. Schaaf Rd. in Old resses and the restaurant's manager, bought it behalf of the wider community, extends its Brooklyn, so they, as well as the establishment from the Stefaninis in 1996. (It's now called sympathy to all of them. they purchased, were well-known in the neigh- Dee's Old Brooklyn Diner.)

“Buckeye Bundt Cake” Preparation Instructions: 2 C brown sugar 1/2 C margarine, softened 1 C peanut butter 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 C flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 C milk 8 oz semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 C heavy whipping cream Baking Instructions: -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and FREE estimate flour a Bundt Garland Pan. Call now for a -In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, margarine and peanut butter until mixed well. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the Cement Driveways Sidewalks & Patios vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; stir into the batter alternately with Sewer Repair & Cleaning Garages the milk. Spoon into the prepared pan. -Bake for 20-30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for at least 10 minutes before BASEMENT WATERPROOFING removing to a wire rack to cool completely. To make the chocolate ganache: FOUNDATION REPAIR Put the heavy whipping cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, place the chocolate chips in a large stainless steel mixing bowl. Remove the cream from the heat and GIGANTE CEMENT INC. pour it over the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate has melted. Let sit about 30 minutes until it thickens. Pour over the mini Bundt 216-351-5166 cakes to cover them. Garnish with store bought Over 40 years FREE or homemade buckeye candies, if desired. experience Licensed-Bonded-Insured Serving Size: 12 mini Bundt cakes - Old Brooklyn Resident ESTIMATES 1 cake per serving NOVEMBER 2006 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5 ny’s special Garland Bundt Pan. We’ve print- professional circles wouldn’t necessarily rec- ing experience in Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn. ed the recipe for it on page 4. ognize him in his performing gear. But While still in college, she did her practicum at Nordic Ware will announce the grand OBCDC’s Community Organizer knew that St. Mary’s and her student teaching at St. prize winner of its contest at 10 a.m. on he’s half of the duo called Uncle Scratch’s Leo’s, plus for many years she’s taught the November 15 on the Martha Stewart Show; Gospel Revival, and she alerted us to “Learn to Skate” course at the ice rink at the and if that person happens to be Cheryl, she’ll Anthony’s moment of fame. City of Brooklyn’s Recreation Center. be sitting in the audience watching. For now, In the Shops & Wares category, Art Two of the scholarships which Saint though, she knows for sure that she’s the recip- House, Inc. at 3119 Denison Ave. was deemed Joseph Academy awarded to incoming fresh- ient of a $500 gift certificate for Nordic Ware to be the “Best Family Outing”. What they man this year went to Old Brooklyn girls, one products. were specifically referring to is the family pro- of whom happens to be a graduate of St. Mary In closer-to-home competitions, on gram Art House offers on the first and third Byzantine School. As a result of a paragraph September 8, Enrique Minique, owner of La Saturdays of the month. she wrote explaining her community service, Borincana Food Market at 2127 Fulton Rd. The final Scene category in which a Keelin McAndrew of Cook Ave. was award- was named the 2006 male entrepreneur of the neighborhood business placed is Food & ed a one-year, partial-tuition scholarship given To allow ample distribution time for the year at the Hispanic Business Association’s Drink. Dee’s Old Brooklyn Diner at 4326 in memory of Sister Edith Franz. Old Brooklyn News before the upcoming elec- annual meeting. (Diana Mashini, owner of Pearl Rd. was recognized as serving the “Best Theresa Slivka of Hillcrest Ave., a grad- tion, we decided to publish our November edi- Corporate Choice Staffing in Lyndhurst was Steakburger”. uate of Old Brooklyn Montessori School, is tion at the end of October. Maybe it will be the female winner.) Chamber members and We are so behind with student news that the other recipient of a partial-tuition scholar- tossed on your steps the weekend that we set more than 70 other representatives from other our first entry this month goes all the way back ship from the Academy, but hers has the poten- our clocks back and you’ll have an extra hour business and community organizations select- to last December. That’s when Meredith tial to be renewed over the next three years. to read it. Or maybe you’ll get it closer to ed the winners. Daney of Dornur Dr. received a Bachelor of It’s called the Margaret and Joseph Bender Halloween, and you can page through it in The Hispanic Business Association also Science in Early Childhood Education degree Academic Scholarship, and if Terri can main- between trick-or-treaters. has a separate competition for newer business- from Cleveland State University. She’s been tain at least a 3.8 grade point average, she’ll be Just in time for holiday meals, Brooklyn es, and two Old Brooklyn business owners — working at St. Mary Byzantine School on able to keep the scholarship for all her high Heights United Church of Christ (BHUCC) Vincent Sanchez, owner of the 83 Degrees State Rd. since summer, first part-time in the school years. has asked us to tell you about a good-sounding restaurant at 6212 Memphis Ave. and Janet preschool, and now full-time as the physical If you have news you’d like to share with food opportunity. Greater Cleveland Garcia, owner of Janet Garcia Insurance education and health teacher for students in the community, please send it to: Lynette Community UCC is a group of Filipino Agency at 15705 Lorain Ave.) — tied for the kindergarten through third grade. Filips, The Town Crier, c/o The Old Brooklyn Americans in who’ve been 2006 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Considering that she’s such a recent grad, News, 3344 Broadview Rd., Cleve., Ohio using the BHUCC church facility. Some while Vincent lives at 4332 Fulton Rd., right around Meredith actually has had considerable teach- 44109. back they became aware of a nationwide food the corner from his business; the reason we’re distribution program called Angel Food mentioning Janet’s business is that she lives in Ministries and now they want to open it up to our neighborhood, at 4123 Muriel Ave. the wider community. Scene Magazine recently sponsored a While we can’t list all the details in a competition, too, one which they do annually, Town Crier column, some of the main points actually. It’s called “The Best of Cleveland”, are that income is not a criteria; food is and is divided into six categories. They print- ordered — and then picked up — at BHUCC ed the results in their Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 edition, on a monthly basis; a box of food costs $25, and we’re proud to report that a number of but the buyers claim that it has a retail value of businesses in our neighborhood are included $50 to $75; and you can call Rev. among them — Alan Ramos, 216-581-0361, or Elie Medie, Not surprisingly, in the People & Places 216-320-2942, for more information. category, Memphis Kiddie Park at 10340 And while we’re on the topic of food, Memphis Ave. was judged to be the “Best Nordic Ware, the sponsor of a bundt cake bak- Place to Take the Kids”. And right across the ing contest, has informed us that Brooklyn res- street at 10543 Memphis Ave., the Memphis ident Cheryl Cua was first a State finalist and Drive-In was voted the “Best Place to Watch has now moved on to being one of ten nation- a Summer Hit” (though actually that was in al finalists in their first ever “Bundts Across the Arts & Entertainment category). America” recipe contest. The company spon- A photo of Old Brooklyn Community sored the competition as part of its sixtieth Development Corporation (OBCDC) board anniversary celebration. member (and former president of the Board of Paid for by Re-Elect Congressman Kucinich Committee Entrants in the contest were required to Old Brooklyn Neighborhood Services) submit a recipe in some way reflective of their Anthony Petti was also featured in the Arts & states. Cheryl’s creation, Buckeye Bundt Entertainment category as the “Best Band Cake, used chocolate and peanut butter as the Stage Show”. 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Those that successfully “grow back” have undertake the new community plan next year, I The buildings in these strip malls are non- many things in common. Buildings are hope that we push to bury the utility lines and descript or of some hideous color that cannot restored and maintained. Even if lease space is remove the poles that dominate Pearl Road. escape your notice. Many have chain or fran- temporarily empty, the windows are decorated Doing that in Ohio City several years ago chise stores that are so identical in appearance with items of interest. Shrubs and trees are helped attract new stores and restaurants to the that you think you are still at home. Nearby trimmed and tree boxes are flowered and clean. area. there is some national big-box store that works Sidewalks are in excellent repair and kept Many will say that is too expensive to to siphon off more traffic from both the down- clean. Benches are in front of stores where the consider here. However the expense of not town area and the nearby strip mall. owners can clearly see who occupies them. doing it, measured in lost new business and in By Tom Collins No doubt these stores all serve a market Parking is curbside and free of charge for thir- continued deterioration over future decades, [email protected] need and their customers are reasonably satis- ty minutes. Signage is attractive, hung proper- will be the real price of not using small town fied, but I have to ask myself why it all has to ly, proportional to the space, and fresh looking. success as our model. This summer I had the opportunity to get be so ugly. Have we traded the visibly wel- Even freestanding sidewalk signs are tasteful away for a few days. The high price of gaso- come architecture of small town centers for and informative. Public refuse containers are painted cinder blocks alongside highways attractive, clean and emptied often. Weather Re$tore Cleveland line and limited time set the parameters for the Progress for the Commercial Districts of extended weekend vacations. When I take because our automobiles must never be out of permitting, stores have their doors open and such a driving vacation, I enjoy getting off the sight? Have we agreed to abandon green space something interesting visible through the door. Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre Interstate system to take state and county roads and farms for acres of asphalt and concrete? Another visible amenity that makes these For more information contact Tom Collins, through the many small towns of the Mid- We are consuming rural land the same way in renewed cities so welcome is actually the West. Part of my interest is seeing how small which we consume energy, without caring that absence of something, because the utility poles OBCDC Commercial Program Manager cities have preserved or lost their architectural it cannot be replaced. and overhead utility lines have been removed. 216-459-1000 charm, retained or lost their importance as the Now the good side… It appears that The utilities are either underground or behind [email protected], many small towns reach a tipping point at buildings. Even traffic lights are suspended center of commerce, and maintained their pub- Supported by: which the property and business owners either from a single poll with a cross arm rather than lic spaces. Cleveland Neighborhood Development Coalition My wife and I wandered about Michigan give up or aggressively combat the lost traffic dangling from lines tied to four corners. It is Ohio & Erie Canal Association on one trip and Kentucky on another trip. and deterioration. They organize, promote and astonishing how nice a commercial corridor Climate and geography are different; some rebuild the town center to become a destination can appear after all the poles and wires are regional foods are different; history and culture point. They start by identifying local assets, removed. The black spaghetti and creosoted are different. that is, the people, buildings and opportunity to Neighborhood Specialist Along with the differences there are also produce income. Specifically these assets To Back Up Claim could be architecturally appealing buildings of CLEVELAND STOREFRONT many similarities, and not all the similarities are * Will Sell your Home within attractive. 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The magistrate then holds a default hear- Cuyahoga County Foreclosure 2) “Is there a Yield Spread Premium on my Residents are sick and tired of these ing and issues a recommendation. The magis- Prevention Program loan?” Often called a YSP, this is a bonus homes and want the problem taken care of. trate’s decision is issued 14 to 30 days before that banks give out to loan officers who So what is the problem, why isn’t anyone the default hearing. Then the magistrate’s Actually . . .help has arrived! If you are charge you a higher rate that what you (seemingly) doing anything about it, and why decision is referred to the judge for approval. in foreclosure, you can simply dial 2-1-1, or qualify for. If you want to pay the best does it take so long? If objections are filed, the judge rules upon 216-436-2000 (The United Way’s First Call for interest rate that you can, tell them “No The problem is probably that the current the objections. Help). The 2-1-1 Information & Referral YSP’s !” homeowner could not pay the mortgage pay- The court issues the final order approv- Specialists will refer you an agency that can 3) Show me where my taxes and insurance are ments or the property taxes on the home. In ing the magistrate’s decision 14 to 30 days help you contact your lender, to try to enter escrowed. If your taxes and insurance are the former instance, the mortgage company after he makes the decision. An order of sale into a workout plan. This counseling help is not combined into the monthly payments, evicted them and reacquired the house. In the (as long as 60 to 90 days have passed after the available to all County residents who have a this can often lead to foreclosure. Make final order) is issued. The case is set on the question about the home loan for their primary latter instance, the County put a lien on the sure that this is taken care of before you home and evicted the residents. sheriff’s sale calendar. residence, who have income available to enter sign anything. Ask to see it in writing. into a repayment plan (if you’ve missed a few) These actions put a home into foreclo- A sheriff’s sale takes place every sure. In many cases, the homeowner is long Monday in the Justice Center auditorium. and, it is TOTALLY FREE! Here are two things to watch out for: gone… and has been long gone since the orig- The order of sale is returned on the day of In case you are not aware, Cuyahoga Don’t stop paying your current mortgage, inal letter from the bank or creditor threaten- sale, indicating that the sale took place. The County is one of the national leaders in fore- while your new loan is pending. If you stop ing foreclosure. redemption period begins, usually eight days closures. This means that if you live here, you paying your current mortgage, you will lose If the foreclosure process proceeds after the sale. (It can also be extended if a are more likely to end up in foreclosure than the ability to walk away from a bad loan. smoothly, after the original letter is sent, a motion is filed and granted.) most other Americans. That is why The County Continue to pay. You never know what can foreclosure complaint is filed in the Cuyahoga The sale is confirmed, usually 25 days Commissioner’s and County Treasurer Jim happen on the way to the closing. Don’t be County Court of Common Pleas. Here all after the return of the order of sale. A writ of Rokakis have created a program to fight the forced to sign for a bad loan, because you “had possession is issued and the homeowners are root-causes of the foreclosure epidemic. no choice.” parties with a vested interest in the property If you are refinancing an existing home If you are refinancing your house to pay are sorted through. given two weeks to move out if they are still loan, you need to be very, very careful about for home improvements, make the Title The court then issues a service of the living there and involved with the process. what you are signing. In addition to calling 2- Company hold the money until the work is fin- summons and complaints to all the defen- The standard foreclosure process, when a 1-1 for counseling help before you sign the ished. 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The English litur- The latter decades of the nineteenth cen- another St. Mary’s at E. 93rd St. and Kinsman gy lasts about one and a half hours and the tury were a time of political and economic Ave.); St. Josaphat at 5720 State Rd. in Parma Ukrainian one about two hours. unrest in Eastern Europe, and so it was that in (1959); St. Andrew at 7700 Hoertz Rd. in Because they follow the Julian calendar addition to the Poles, Slovaks and Hungarians, Parma (1965); and Pokrova (Protection of the and the dates of their religious holidays there- yet another large Slavic group immigrated to Blessed Virgin Mary) at 6810 Broadview Rd. fore differ from those of congregations in America — the Ukrainians. After last month’s in Parma (1980). Three other Ukrainian Western Christianity, Christmas and Easter lengthy article containing general background Catholic churches are located in Akron, Lorain services at St. Vladimir’s have often been pic- information about Ukrainian Catholic and and Canton. tured on the front page of The Plain Dealer. Ukrainian Orthodox churches, we’re finally St. Josaphat Church became a cathedral Although St. Vladimir’s does not have a ready to talk about the specific churches which day school, it does have a thriving Ukrainian heritage (not language) school for children on Ukrainian immigrants established here. St. Andrew Church Saturday morning. On Wednesday evening Sources differ in terms of when the first 7700 Hoertz Rd. Ukrainians arrived in America and in they also have a Ukrainian dance (Kashtan) Cleveland, but it’s probably safe to say that necessity of passing on their heritage to their class and a music (bandura, a stringed instru- they began coming to America in the 1870s children, and Ukrainian churches are the ment) class. They, too, have a beautiful, large and to Cleveland in the mid-1880s. Many avenue through which they do this. In the old party center called the “Grand Hall” which is were unskilled laborers, single men with agrar- days, SS. Peter and Paul Church had a social available for rent, and where they sell top- ian backgrounds, who came here, they origi- center, including space for theater and dance, notch, take-out pyrohy every week. Though nally thought, to earn money to buy farmland and Saturday classes in the Ukrainian culture. not on a weekly basis, members of St. Vlad’s back in Ukraine. They planned to return to In 1916, Ukrainian Catholics formed St. also make and sell haloupci (stuffed cabbage). their homeland as soon as they met their finan- Nicholas Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church at Not all the Ukrainians in Cleveland have cial goals. 2101 Quail St. in Lakewood. In 1933, mem- ancestors who immigrated here at the turn of The “South side”, the area we today know bers of the congregation decided that they the last century. A second wave of Ukrainian as “Tremont” was where most of the west-side would rather be Ukrainian Orthodox; St. immigration occurred in the years between Ukrainian immigrants settled, though with the Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church is what World War I and World War II, a third wave passing of time, they moved farther out to endures to this day. after World War II, and a fourth wave in rela- Parma (particularly along State Rd.) and Ukrainian Orthodox immigrants estab- tively recent years. The later immigrants are beyond. That migration pattern is especially lished St. Vladimir Church at 2280 W. 11th St. not always allied with the Ukrainian Catholic St. Josaphat Cathedral evident when one studies Ukrainian churches. (between Fairfield and Kenilworth Avenues) in or Ukrainian Orthodox churches, but may be 5720 State Rd. Most Ukrainians were Greek Catholic Tremont in 1926. The St. Vladimir congrega- part of Ukrainian Baptist or Ukrainian (now called Ukrainian Catholic), and the first tion bought their current property at 5913 State Pentecostal Communities, including a Baptist church congregation they formed here was in (the bishops’ church) when, in February, 1984, Rd. in Parma in 1954. Three years later they one on W. Pleasant Valley Rd. between State 1902. It originally met in a trolley garage in it became the seat of the Ukrainian Byzantine bought the former Parma City Hall building, Rd. and Broadview Rd. in Parma and a Catholic Diocese. The Parma Eparchy covers moved it there and converted it into a chapel. Pentecostal one on Broadview Rd., between much of the Midwestern United States and They dedicated the cathedral church they now Snow Rd. and Ridgewood Dr. extends south to Florida. use in 1967. (Like St. Josaphat’s, St. Numerous Ukrainian meat and/or grocery St. Josaphat’s has operated an elementary Vladimir’s is a cathedral parish, in this case of stores, two Ukrainian credit unions (Osnova school on its grounds since 1947. At first the Central Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox and Cleveland Selfreliance) and two Ukrainian classes were held in the convent; the actual Church of the USA.) funeral homes are also located along State Rd school building opened in Nov., 1951. St. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Autocephalous near St. Josaphat’s and St. Vladimir’s. Josaphat also has a very large, modern party (self-governing) Orthodox Church was estab- In bygone decades, the former Ukrainian center/hall which it calls the Astrodome. In lished on Scranton Ave., but has relocated to National Home at W. 14th St. in Tremont was addition to the Astrodome being rented out for 9672 State Rd. in North Royalton. also a center of Ukrainian life, but it has been wedding receptions, etc., every week people For a limited time in the 1980s, a St. closed for many years. However, just around travel there from near and far because of the Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church was the corner at 1202 Kenilworth Ave., the bags of homemade pyrohy the parish sells. Ukrainian Museum-Archives, a nationally rec- Pokrova Church also has a large, modern ognized repository for Ukrainian writings, is party center/rental hall and sells tasty home- not only alive and well, but recently undertook made pyrohy. The land for the picnic grove a major expansion project. Organized in 1952, and cemetery on the grounds of St. Andrew it also has an interesting collection of pysanky Church were purchased in 1935. (decorated Ukrainian eggs) the style of sym- Because of its proximity to Old Brooklyn, bols on which vary with the region. Ukrainian Catholics who live in our neighbor- There is also an order of Ukrainian hood are most likely to belong to St. SS. Peter and Paul Church Catholic Brothers in Brooklyn, but we are out Josaphat’s. Divine Liturgies in English at the 2280 W. 7th St. at College Ave. of space to discuss them this month. And some cathedral are at 5 p.m. in spring and summer people say that some early Ukrainians chose to the Tremont area. Later (in 1910) they built and 4 p.m. in autumn and winter on Saturday attend St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox SS. Peter and Paul Church at 2280 W. 7th St. at afternoon and at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Cathedral on Starkweather Ave. in Tremont College Ave., and it is regarded as the mother Divine Liturgies in Ukrainian are at 8 a.m. and and perhaps even helped to establish that con- church of all the Ukrainian Catholic churches 11 a.m. on Sunday morning. An a cappella gregation. which followed. choir sings in Ukrainian at the 11 a.m. liturgy. St. Vladmir Cathedral Since St. Theodosius is a story in itself, The Ukrainian Catholic churches which Many Ukrainians feel strongly about the 5913 State Rd. we’ll pick up this saga by talking about it (and the brothers) next month. located at 3510 “short” Broadview Rd., right here in Old Brooklyn, where Vine Bible (Acknowledgments: Many thanks to Old Brooklyn Fellowship Church is now. When the congre- residents Mollie Allstott and Irene Pavlyshyn and the gation decided to join St. Vladimir’s, they personnel at their churches for assisting with the donated their church building to St. Vlad’s. information in this article.)

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Cleveland Public Library Gifts from The Gatehouse - Dec., 3, 10 & 17. LANDLORD TENANT Correction- South Brooklyn Branch Visitor Center, Hale Farm & Village. Create a LAW WORKSHOP Due to a writing error in last month’s issue, 4303 Pearl Road, 216-623-7067 simple home made craft. Children’s “make & Toddler Time- Tues., Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28, the Old Brooklyn News wrongly reported that take” craft area; visit in the Hale café. Past & Date: Tuesday, November 14 Barbara Sykes was running as a Republican and 10:30 - 10:50 am. Children ages 2-3 & their Presents gift shop full of books, decorations, caregivers enjoy stories, songs & rhymes. gifts & toys. Special displays & demonstra- Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Mary Taylor was running as a Democrat. tions about Civil War era crafts & goods. Barbara Sykes is actually the Democratic candi- Play & Learn- Fri., Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 11 Music & treats. In the spirit of the season, no Location: St. Ignatius date for the State Auditor’s seat and Mary Taylor am - 12 pm. Children & their parents/care admission fee for this event. Elementary School, 10205 Lorain Ave. is the Republican candidate. givers learn together with educational toys at a Jim Craciun is running as a non-party can- quality playtime free from distractions. Cost: FREE didate, not an independent candidate, for the Lantern Tours - Fri. & Sat., Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, Registration: REQUIRED; call 216- Ohio Senate District 23. 21 & 22. Leisurely guided tour around the 432-0617 to reserve a spot. As I see it... Village of Wheatfield, circa 1861. Visitors Mary J. Boyle (D) and Ralph J. Perk (R), enter the “homes” around the village green & Presenter: Michael Piepsny, and Melody J. Stewart (D) and Robert B. by gain insight into holiday celebrations during Executive Director, Cleveland Tenants Moriarty (R) are competing over two judgeships in the 8th District Court of Appeals not the 9th the Civil War era from a wide variety of village Organization Pastor Jerry residents. Groups welcome. Reservations district court of appeals as previously reported. required. Admission fee. Questions: Call CTO, 216-432-0617 Job was a man beset with problems enough to challenge anyone’s faith. We usually trust that our faith will be sufficient for all our needs. Then we meet someone who causes us to question the depth of our own faith. A friend has done just that. This particular friend, age “forty- something”, has experienced a series of $ life-threatening health problems during the 95 last two years. Throughout the ordeal, her 49 outlook remains incredibly positive as she praises God for blessings and extols the wonders of God’s love. In similar circumstances, would I react like her? Would my faith be strong enough to continue praising God? Would yours? Perhaps we should re-read the story of Job in the Old Testament, recalling his faith and reminding us to give thanks - not only in good times - but in difficult times as well. Let’s celebrate this Thanksgiving by Giving Thanks! Jerry Madasz is the pastor of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ 4216 Pearl Rd. (at the corner of Pearl & Memphis) PAGE 10 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS NOVEMBER 2006 Thursday, December 7th Friday, November 3rd Paul's special salad & more. $7, adults; $4, chil- A Christmas Story on stage at the Cleveland Fish Fry dren 10 yrs. & under. Proceeds go for church & SENIOR NOTES Playhouse, $27.50, SCR. St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, corner community projects. Everyone welcome. of Broadview Rd. & Wexford Ave. Dinners served Senior Citizen Resources Monday, December 11th 4 - 7 pm. 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Leaving from back parking lot 7 am; arriving St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Open Square Dancing - Mon., 1 pm, The back approx. 9:30 pm. $30. For more info call Sunday, November 5 Rd., 10 am. Theme of service -- “Did You Schwab Center. Julia, 216-351-9970. French Toast / Pancake & Sausage Brunch Remember to Thank God?” Everyone invited to Craft Classes - Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 - 11:30 am, St. Mary’s Crystal Chalet, corner of State Rd. & attend & bring cans of any kind of food which Senior Living Guide The Schwab Center. Biddulph Ave. Sponsored by St. Mary’s Byzantine will go to the Redeemer Crisis Center for the Comprehensive & current information about Catholic Church. 10 am - 12:30 pm. Adults, $5; chil- needy. Crochet Klatch - Tues., 9:30 - 11:30 am, long-term care resources & facilities. Distributed Estabrook Recreation Center. quarterly. For a free copy, call OBCDC, 216- dren, $3. Includes French toast, pancakes, sausage, Saturday, December 2nd scrambled eggs, orange juice & beverage. Take-outs Chair Exercise - Tues., 11:30 am, The Schwab 459-1000. Trinity UCC 95th Anniversary Celebration Center; Thurs., 10:30 am, Estabrook. available. “Split-pot” raffle. Proceeds go toward Trinity United Church of Christ, 3525 W. 25th St. MetroHealth Senior Advantage parking lot paving fund. For more info. contact the Post Office on Wheels - First Thurs. of every (entrance on Scranton). Christmas boutique, Aunt month, 11 - 11:30 am, The Schwab Center. Individuals 55 years of age and older are invit- school office, 216-749-7980. T’s Attic, bakery, hot dog sale & church tours, 10 . ed to join MetroHealth’s Senior Advantage am - 4 pm. 50/50 drawing & TV drawing, Sun., Line Dancing - Tues., 1 pm, $15 six week ses- program. Among the many benefits available Sunday, November 5th sion. The Schwab Center. Crafters Wanted Dec. 3, noon. Sponsored by the Busy T’s. to members are $1 off parking in Metro’s park- Proceeds to help fund church programs. Tickets ing garage, free transportation to and from Annual Craft Show & Holiday Boutique Book Club - Call 216-749-5367 to register. for 50/50 & new 24” TV, $1. Winner need not be Metro appointments for seniors lacking other St. Wendelin Church, 2281 Columbus Rd., 10 am - present. Call church office, 216-351-7667, for Estabrook on Tuesdays means of transportation, 10% discount in 4 pm. Holiday craft & handmade gift items; bakery 8:30 am Bocce ball. Metro’s cafeteria, and invitations to special & ethnic foods; Santa Claus. more info. 9:45 am “SCR Strollers” Walking group senior seminars and parties. Call 216-778-3210 Wednesday, December 6th 10 am Ping Pong (a direct line) for more information. Sunday, November 12th 11:15 am Tai Chi Cookin' for Christ St. Ann’s Womens Guild Card Party 12:45-1:45 Arthritic water exercise. St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Center, 4427 Rd. , noon. Hungarian goulash, spaetzle noodles, Pearl Rd., 12 - 3 pm. For more info call Julia, Fun & Games 216-351-9970. Canasta - Mon., 12:30 pm, Deaconess Krafft. CHURCH NOTES Fruit Bingo -Mon., 11:30 am, The Schwab Center; &Wed.,10:30 am, Deaconess-Krafft Center. Wednesday, November 1st Senior Citizens Racing Game - Fri., 10:45 am, Deaconess Zane. Luncheon Card Party Valley Road Villa Apartment Pinochle Playing - Tues.& Fri., 12:15 pm, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 4423 Pearl Deaconess-Krafft. Rd.; sponsored by St. Anne’s Women’s Guild, 12 Tuesday, November 14th - 3 pm. Door prizes & raffle, $5. For more info 1 Bedroom $494 - $560 Hearing Loss Seminar, 10 am, Estabrook call Julia, 216-351-9970. First Wed. of the month. Recreation Center, 4125 Fulton Rd. 2 Bedrooms $608 - $689 Wednesdays, November 1st & 15th 4146 Valley Road Wednesday & Thursday November 15th & 16th St. James Senior Meeting Holiday Bazaars, Wed., 10:30 am & St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd., Some applications available for immediate rental. Thurs., 10 am. upstairs, noon. Interesting topics & good fellow- Others taken for waiting list. Section 8 available ship. Bring a bag lunch; beverages provided. All Friday, November 17th Old Brooklyn seniors invited. INCLUDES Cleveland Christmas Connection, $8, SCR. All Utilities Carpeting Electric Range Refrigerator Beauty Shop Tuesday, November 28 Visiting Nurse Monthly Party & Game Rooms Cable Available Thursday, November 30th Widows and Widowers Meeting Library Planned Social Activities Pets Allowed Stuffed cabbage dinner, 4 - 7 pm, The Schwab St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd., Center. $6, adults; $3, children 6 & under. Gathering Room, noon. Menu - chicken & rice, Call (216) 398-4430 for more information corn pudding, salads & desserts. Cost - $3 per Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9-5 to Tuesday, December 5th SMC MANAGEMENT CO. person. Call 216-351-6499 for reservations. Christmas Mystery Trip, $39, SCR. 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 Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) ROMAN CATHOLIC Broadview Baptist Church Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II Archwood U.C.C. 4505 Broadview Rd. Over 75 yrs. of worship Saturday Services: 5:15 pm, Sunday 10:20 am Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060 Pastor: Rev. Brent Richards Sunday School & Adult Study: 9 am 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 Pastor: The Rev. David Bahr. Asst. Pastor: Dr. John Wood Call for new member classes being scheduled. Pastor: Fr. LeRoy J. Moreeuw, C.PP.S. Sunday: 11:00 am (ASL Interpreted) Phone. 216-351-8414 or 216-431-3515 Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm.; Sun., 8:30 & 11am. Nursery provided ages 1-5 Sun. School: 9:45 am. Sun. Worship: 11 am Unity Lutheran Church 4542 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-741-2085 Weekday Masses: Mon.-Sat., 8 am Children's Sunday School: 11:15 am Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 pm Rev. T. Richard Marcis, Sr. (Interim Pastor) School Phone: 216-741-3685 Multicultural Open & Affirming. www.archwooducc.org Fulton Road Community Church Worship Service: 9:30 am 3354 Fulton Rd. Phone: 216-631-9199 Sunday School & Adult Study 11am Church of St. Leo The Great Preschool/Day Care 3-12 yrs. 4940 Broadview Rd. Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. Rev. Freddie Ray, 216-355-2137 Rev. Dr. Lee Holliday Sunday School: 9:30 am Service: 10:30 am St. James Lutheran Church Phone: 216-661-1006 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Sunday evening service: 6:00 pm 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Pastor: Fr. Russ Lowe Thursday evening Bible Study, 7:00 pm Nursery with adult supervision Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 am, 10 am & 12 noon Sunday Worship & Church School: 9:30 am Good gospel singing & preaching Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 am Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:15 am Harmony Baptist Church Saint Barbara Church St. Luke’s U.C.C. Sat. Services: 5 pm. 1505 Denison Ave. 4020 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn Website: stjamescleve.com 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner Memphis Ave.) Phone. 216-351-3740 Phone: 216-741-2067 Phone: 216-351-4422 Rev. Ed Allen, Pastor NON-DENOMINATIONAL Administrator: Fr. Michael S. Dyrcz Pastor: Gerald Madasz Sunday Worship: 11am & 6 pm. Masses: Sat., 5 pm; Sun., 8 am, 10 am Sunday Worship: 10:15 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research (Polish) & 11:30 am Wednesday Prayer 7 pm 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. Trinity U.C.C. Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net Corpus Christi Church 3525 West 25th St. (entrance off Scranton) BYZANTINE CATHOLIC Sun.: 11 am - 1 pm, Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. 5204 Northcliff Ave., Phone: 216-351-8738 Phone: 216-351-7667 All invited & encouraged to attend! Pastor: Rev. David T Durkit St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Pastor: Fr. Russell Lowe 1st Fri. of the month: Exposition of the Blessed Sunday Worship: 10:30 am 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 Palace of Praise Christian Ed.: 9:15 Sacrament 5 pm - 7 pm Communion Service. Pastor: Very Rev. Steven Koplinka 4274 Pearl Rd. email: [email protected] Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, Phone: 216-741-9322 Weekday Mass: Mon. & Wed., 9 am. Weekend Multicultural Open & Affirming 10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet Pastor: Rev. Joseph Terry Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm; Sun., 8 am & 10 am. phone: 216-749-4504 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am United Church of Christ in Brooklyn School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 Wednesday Service: 7 pm SPIRITUALIST Miracle Service: Friday, 7 pm 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 EVANGELICAL Circle of Inner Light Church Pastor: Rev. Robert Z. Lahr 4815 Broadview Rd., Phone: 216-398-7743 Sunday School & Worship: 11:00 am Grace Church POLISH NAT’L CATHOLIC Pastor: Rev. Virginia Collins 2503 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-8210 UNITED METHODIST St. Mary’s Church Spiritual Service 2nd & 4th Sat., 6pm. Pastor: Jeff Doeringer Healing & Message Serv. 3rd Mon., 7 pm. Brooklyn Memorial UMC Sundays: Open cafe hour, 9:15am. Corner Broadview & Wexford, Parma Weddings, Memorials, Baptisms, Prayer/ Pastor: Rev. Roman Misiewicz 2607 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-459-1450 Worship service: 10:30 am. Teen night: 6 pm. Healing Circles. Pastor: Rev. Jennifer Brown Steinfurth Wed. nights: call for available adult classes. Phone: 216-741-8154 email: [email protected] Sunday Masses: 9:00 am English, 11:00 am Polish Sunday morning Service: 10:45 am website: www.innercircleoflight.com Coffee hour between services LUTHERAN Sunday School: 10:00 am Swedenborg Chapel Fiesta of Faith: 1-2 pm Nursery open during services. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. PRESBYTERIAN A New Christianity 5801 Memphis Ave. 4815 Broadview Rd, Phone: 216-351-6141 Phone: 216-741-8230 Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am. Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) Pastor: Rev. Junchol Lee 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 Immanuel Lutheran Church 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. Sunday Worship: 11am Pastor: Rev. Julianne Gebbie Scranton and Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-741-8331 Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am. 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