www.oldbrooklyn.com October 2011 Volume 33; Number 8 US Bank leaving location in Old Brooklyn Warrior pumpkin “Punkzilla” amazes and other Community Development staff. by Teresa Clark Fortunately, Punkzilla is a warrior and has by Robyn Sandys survived against all odds. [email protected] Ms. Zitiello stated that the reasons the Bank Ben Franklin Gardener gave were financial and that this location Could a pumpkin the size of the This year in the northeastern United In August US Bank announced that had three other branches within two miles of Wisconsin pumpkin be grown in the Ben States, most of the pumpkin crop was wiped they would be vacating their location at the Pearl-Broadview branch. Franklin Community Garden? Without a out in August by the torrential rains brought 4175 Pearl Rd. effective October 28, 2011. The building is not owned by US Bank, doubt! That is why Punkzilla is called a on by Hurricane Irene. In the southwest They were at this location since June 1992. but by a trust affiliated with Key Bank. Old “warrior pumpkin”! United States, severe In a letter mailed to all their customers, the Brooklyn Community Development drought wiped out the Bank suggested that they continue to con- Corporation (OBCDC) will be approaching pumpkin crop. But in duct business at the following locations -- the building owner in the coming months to Old Brooklyn, the Ben Clark Ave. and W. 25th St., Broadview Rd. work on the future disposition of the build- Franklin Community and Brookpark Rd. and Ridge Park Square. ing. Garden has a warrior The main reason for closing the Old OBCDC was a tenant in this bank pumpkin, Punkzilla. Punkzilla weighs close to 100 pounds. This type of pumpkin is called an Atlantic Giant. Punkzilla is actually small for an Atlantic Giant. The world record for a pumpkin of this genre was one grown in Wisconsin last year Photo by Teresa Clark which weighed 1,810 Punkzilla, an Atlantic Giant pumpkin, weighed close to 100# and pounds. was 44” in diameter when it was harvested. The tomato on top The seeds for looks like a cherry tomato but was actually a big slicing tomato. Punkzilla were planted US Bank, 4175 Pearl Rd., will be closing on Friday, October 28th. in Reverend Neal Wilds’ plot during the last Next year, however, we will start the week of May. In four months, Punkzilla grew seeds indoor in March and maybe, if the building until late July. They were provided Brooklyn branch, according to Ken Knapp, to its current size. Punkzilla has many scars weather cooperates, the Ben Franklin with free office space and utilities for the 30- Assistant Vice President/Property Manager that possums, raccoons, and squirrels have Community Garden will produce a pumpkin plus years they had offices in the building. for US Bank’s Corporate Real Estate left on its skin in their attempts to eat it. which weighs in excess of 1,000 pounds! Division, was financial because of the econ- OBCDC occupied different office space omy taking its toll on this branch. at different times, moving from the third The Bank is also closing two branches floor down to the street level (which was on the east side of Cleveland, one at E. 40th also once home to another bank) during the Old Brooklyn CDC annual meeting scheduled St. and Euclid Ave. and another which was spring of 2001. Old Brooklyn CDC’s annual meeting is Chrobak, new potential member; and inside the Cleveland Clinic. “It was an amazing contribution by the fast approaching. It will be held on Tuesday, Wilfred Crespo, new potential board mem- To replace the two east side branches, bank to house the CDC for so many years,” October 18th, at Grace Church, 2503 ber. US Bank is opening a new branch at Church stated Greg Huth, OBCDC’s Board presi- Broadview Rd., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Light Commercial Category: Bruce Page, Square Shopping Center on Euclid Ave. dent. Knowing that the closing was immi- refreshments will be served. current board member and owner of Honey US Bank did have the closings nent, OBCDC moved to its current location Join OBCDC before the meeting for an Hut Ice Cream; Barbara Tomasko new reviewed by the City of Cleveland’s at 2339 Broadview Rd. open house at the new office space, 2339 potential member and owner of Valley West Manager of Bank Relations, Rose Zitiello, Broadview Rd., from 4 to 5:30 p.m. All Hair Design; John Young, new potential community members are welcome to attend. member and owner of Speed Exterminating; There will be a lot to cover at this meet- and Lou Gentile, new potential member and ing along with the distribution of a new with Wexler’s Restaurant. annual report and election or re-election of Institutional Category: Charlie board members. Those running for the board Collier, Pastor, Grace Church. in the various categories are as follows. In early October, all OBCDC members (For more complete information about all will be sent a packet with the ballot for those running contact the CDC at 216-459- board members, as well as the agenda for the October 22, 2011 1000.) meeting. The OBCDC staff looks forward Residential Category: Greg Huth, cur- to seeing members of the CDC and the com- Noon - 3:00 p.m. rent board president; Terrell Cole, current munity at this event. RAIN or SHINE board member and past board secretary; Only CDC members in good standing 4229 Pearl Rd on Devonshire - (located at the main entrance of The Senior Health & Wellness Center) John Jenkins, current board member and for at least 45 days before October 18th can chair of the Green Space Committee; Book vote. To become a member, visit OBCDC’s Trick or Treat bags & refreshments website, www.oldbrooklyn.com,or see page for the first 500 children that sign in! Request a Vote 11of this newspaper for a membership form. Loads of by Mail ballot Family Fun Inside the OBN Entertainment!50/50 application Community Spotlight; Executive Raffle Zoo Animals Magician Music Director; Composting; Games Community Meeting 2

Best Costume Contest! All ages welcome! News & Events 3 Call OBCDC @ 216-459-1000 for more information Jay Gardner Obit; BF Garden; Sponsored by: Voters must obtain and return a Vote by Senior Spotlight; Recipe 4 The Senior Health & Wellness Center MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Campus Mail ballot application if they wish to Vote by Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Mail in the November 8th, 2011 General Town Crier; Bikequinox 5 Deaconess-KKrafft & Deaconess-ZZane Centers Election. Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn-CCleveland Ballot applications are no longer auto- Commercial News 6 Roger M Bundy, Attorney at Law matically mailed to voters. The Board of Memphis Fulton Shopping Center Elections is ramping up efforts to educate the Community Toolbox; Wi-Fi; Employment & Family Services public that they must request their ballot Low Rate Mortgage 7 Speed Exterminating Inc. application. Kehoe Brothers Printing Czech History; Brooklyn We want to make sure all voters under- St. James Lutheran Centre Naturalists 8 Art House Inc. stand that they must take action if they wish Grace Church to Vote by Mail. Family Fun; Theater Notes; Sonic Use this link to the Cuyahoga County Halloween Safety 9 Board of Elections website. Food, Beverages & Pumpkins for decorating http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/voteby- Senior & Church Notes; 10 are available for purchase mailapplication.aspx Classified & Service Directory 11 PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS OCTOBER 2011 From the desk of the executive director by Robyn Sandys and bath will be added [email protected] on the third floor. This by Jayme Lucas Bukszar The leaves are gradually changing color will be a four-bed- [email protected] and as I write this article it is a sunny fall day. room, two-bath home I hope we will see more sunshine as we move that will be nearly all Bill Catanese more fully into fall. I think we are all kind of completely new tired of rain and more rain. I have never seen including siding and roof. There will also be Bill Catanese, the winner of the 70+ age so many varieties of mushrooms growing in a brand new two-car garage and driveway category in the 2011 Bridging the Distance my yard! added to this property. 5K race, started running in 1974 and hasn't This month the CDC is holding its annu- If a buyer gets in early they can choose slowed down since. He began entering races al meeting on Tuesday, October 18th, at how the home will be decorated inside in California where he achieved status as a Grace Church starting at 6 p.m. I and out. Please use the number Master Runner. hope you all can attend. Also and email above if you are Bill was also a successful, working please stop by our new office interested in learning more. actor. His roles include a squad room detec- on the same day from 4 until tive on the "Streets of San Francisco" with Photo by Sheila Quealy-Walter 5:30 p.m. when we will open Michael Douglas, characters in several Clint our new offices to the community. Bill Catanese Eastwood films, and several smaller roles We are located at 2339 Broadview Rd. near for movies and TV. tinues to compete in one-half marathons. the corner of W. 28th and Broadview and just Originally from Cleveland, Bill Bill "Cat" Catanese recently set a new age across the street from Grace Church. We want returned here in 1995 to help care for his group record at Berea's Octoberfest 5K race to thank the Church in advance for their hos- mother who lived on Burger Ave. for over 45 in September (25:58.6 minutes). pitality. years. Since then, he's stayed in Old Bill still trains four to five days a week, Congratulations to Constellation Brooklyn and continued to run. running eighteen to twenty-five miles a Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle Over the course of his career, Bill has week. If you see him running at Brookside for being one of only five charter schools in run over 60,000 miles and competed in close Reservation, on State Rd., or anywhere else the State of Ohio rated Excellent with to 1,000 races. He has also competed in 35 in Old Brooklyn, be sure to give him a Distinction for the 2010-2011 school year, marathon races (26-mile courses) and con- thumbs up. after achieving Excellent ratings for the past two years. The home the CDC has for sale at 1428 There has not been any word on the sta- Denley Ave. is still available. 2 bedroom COMMUNITY MEETINGS tus of the post office on Pearl. However cozy Bungalow, priced in mid $50’s. Rehab Brooklyn Centre Naturalists - Annual Old Brooklyn Community Development thanks to many of you we have received hun- of the home is going very well. There is Strategic planning meeting, Sat., Oct. 8th, Corporation board meeting, Tues., Oct. 25th, dreds of letters and many more names on gleaming refinished hardwood floors inside 2 - 4 pm. Cleveland Public Library, Brooklyn 6 pm, OBCDC meeting room 2339 Broadview petitions which have gone to our federal leg- as well as a brand new kitchen, roof and win- Branch, 3706 Pearl Rd. Topic: 2012 projects Rd. Meetings open to public for review & islators. Keep them coming to us. More infor- dows, 1 full bath, large basement, fenced will be chosen. Tom Romito, Facilitator. comments, but Board reserves right to close mation is on our web site at www.oldbrook- yard on dead end street. Will have all new Call 216-351-0254 or email portions of meetings from public. Call 216- lynconnected.com. appliances, flooring, paint, and much more. 459-1000 to confirm date. [email protected] for more info. Second District Police Community We will be starting on another home at Cheaper than renting with not much Relations meeting, Tues., Oct. 11th (& every 3307 Altoona Ave. this coming month. This down. Mortage payments around $350 a Brooklyn Genealogy Club, Sun., Oct. 16th, 2 second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, 3518 will also be a complete rehab but it will all be month. Buy before completed and pick inte- pm, Brooklyn Fire Station, 8400 Memphis 25th St. done with many “green” standards and ener- rior improvements. Ave. at Roadoan. Program -- Mark Busch gy efficient materials including windows and If you are interested in this adorable, from Busch Funeral and Crematory Services appliances. two -bedroom home on a great Old Brooklyn speaking about “Funeral Home Records”. Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting, Also a business meeting & refreshments. every first Thurs., 7 pm, Gino’s, 1314 Denison In addition, a complete new master suite street call me at 216-459-1000 or email me at Prospective members welcome. Ave. [email protected].

Brooklyn Historical Society. Wed., Oct. Ward 13 Democratic Club meeting, Tues., 26th, 7 pm. Program: Helen Pratt speaking Oct. 18th (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria Composting yard waste is win-win situation about collecting Christmas light bulbs & his- Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. tory of old lighting (plus other collectibles & by Jayme Lucas Bukszar Use a long-stemmed thermometer to check the a feather tree with 50 figural lights). All wel- Ward 13 Republican Club meeting, Tues., [email protected] internal temperature regularly (140 degrees F come; refreshments at end of meeting. Call Oct. 11th (& every second Tues.), 7 pm, is ideal temperature). When it decreases sub- Barb, 216-941-0160, for more info. Calvary Chapel, 6770 Brookpark Rd. As reported in the previous issue of this stantially (usually after about a week), turn the newspaper, City of Cleveland residents must pile. now bag leaves for set-out on their regular Compost is ready to use when it is dark 2339 Broadview Rd. OLD BROOKLYN NEWS trash collection days. The City will no longer brown, crumbly and earthy-smelling. Cleveland, Ohio 44109 be able to provide curbside vacuum service for The Old Brooklyn News (216) 459-0135 loose leaf collection due to State-imposed Cuyahoga County Backyard will publish its budget cuts which resulted in staff reductions. Composting Program November, 2011 issue on Circulation 12,000 However, residents can also put these In an effort to provide Cuyahoga County Friday, October 28th, 2011 Published Monthly leaves to good use in vegetable garden and/or residents with how-to-compost instructions website: www.oldbrooklyn.com email: [email protected] flower beds. Compost is rich in nutrients and and affordable compost bins, the Solid Waste is beneficial for the land in many ways, District is proud to introduce the Compost The Old Brooklyn News (OBN) is a monthly publication of including as a soil conditioner, a fertilizer to Seminar and Bin Sale program. After interest- the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) add vital humus or humic acids, and as a natu- ed parties attend a 60-minute seminar about and is available free of charge within the community boundaries of Submission Deadlines Brooklyn Centre, Old Brooklyn & City of Brooklyn. The views ral pesticide for soil. backyard composting, they have the opportu- expressed in the OBN are not necessarily those of its publisher, edi- Yard waste composting is a great place nity to purchase a bin for their homes. Display Ads . . . . Wed., Oct. 19th tor, staff, or of the board of trustees, officers, or commercial, resi- for beginners to start. Here are some tips and Classified Ads . . . . Fri., Oct. 21st dential, institutional or associate members of OBCDC. Reproduction of published material without the consent of advice from Ohio State University Extension's The District is offering two compost bins and News Releases . . . Fri., Oct. 21st OBCDC is prohibited. Advertisers and Agencies assume all legal Fact Sheet, "Composting at Home: a kitchen collection container for sale: responsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any and For Information call 216-459-0135 Leaves can be composted alone or mixed Wishing Well Composter - $50.00 all text published in contracted display, classified or other advertise- E-mail: [email protected] ments. The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and with grass to compost more quickly. Ultimate Dirt Machine Digester - $50.00 FAX NUMBER 216-459-1741 Community Press Association of Greater Cleveland. Whenever new materials are added to the pile, Sure-Close Compost Pail - $5.00 mix them thoroughly. Grass composted alone may create odors. Cleveland Heights Compost Seminar & Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation An easy way to eliminate grass clippings is to Bin Sales on Tuesday, October 18th MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to use a mulching mower and leave the clippings Cleveland Heights Recreation Center, improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods right on the lawn. 1 Monticello Blvd at Mayfield Rd., 6 p.m. Greg Huth, President Lynea Derwis, Vice President Chopping garden wastes with a shovel or Event during "No Impact Week". Register on Terrell Cole, Secretary Theresa B. Martin, Treasurer machete or running them through a shredding their website or email sustainablehts @ gmail Robyn Sandys, Executive Director machine or lawn mower speeds composting. .com. Cynthia Cejka, Office Manager For brush or larger items, consider purchasing Tom Collins, Commercial Manager a home chipper. Two City of Cleveland Division of Waste David Fox, Real Estate Manager Locate the compost pile on a level, well- Collection Composting Clinics Christopher Lohr, Program Services & Wireless Coordinator drained area either in sun or shade, away from on Wednesday, October 19th Jayme Lucas-Bukszar, Residential Marketing Manager fences and buildings and your neighbor's Cudell Recreation Center, 1910 West Blvd., Sheila Quealy-Walter, Residential Code Manager 6 - 7:30 pm; Barb Spaan, Outreach Manager property line. The ideal compost pile is 3 feet David Waldman, AmeriCorps VISTA Member by 3 feet by 3 feet. Division of Waste Collection, 5600 Carnegie Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBN Advertising & Sales Manager It is best to contain the compost pile, either Ave, 6:30 p.m. Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every fourth Tues. of with a compost bin you can purchase, or you Learn how to turn yard waste, grass clippings, the month, 6-7:30 pm. OBCDC office (2339 Broadview Rd.,). Meetings open to the public but the can build your own out of chicken wire, wood- leaves & light brush into soil nutrients for land- board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000. en pallets or cinder blocks. At the minimum, scaping. To register for this free class call 216- residents should put a fence around the pile to 664-3717 or go online -- Old Brooklyn News keep critters out. www.cleveland-oh.gov. Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager; Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor Compost needs to stay moist. If materials This month’s OBN writers -- Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips, Hallie Forcinio, and OBCDC are dry, moisten them as you add them to the Sources: staff pile. Keep the pile uncovered if possible, which www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofCleveland/Home allows Mother Nature to moisten it for you. www.ourohio.org OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn- For more information regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000. Leaves and other materials will compost even www.cuyahogaswd.org/ faster by turning the pile more often. en-US/Composting.aspx OCTOBER 2011 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 NEWS & EVENTS

Saturday, October 1st card old papers (e.g., financial documents, 5:30 pm; catered buffet, 6 pm. Donation - $20. West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM) Barktoberfest insurance forms & records, credit card state- Reservations only; deadline Wed., Nov. 30th. Enrolling for Early Childhood Education. The Pet Society, boutique dog grooming & pet ments, junk mail, family records, confidential Call Tom, 330-225-7503, or Mary, 216-749- Early Head Start, Head Start & Universal Pre- adoptions, 3434 Memphis Ave. 12 - 3 pm. information); limited to 10 boxes/bags per per- 3360. Proceeds benefit hospitalized veterans. Kindergarten for children ages birth - age 5. Charity event for pit bull pup in need of $800 son. Also accepting & properly disposong of Offers a home-based program to meet the surgery for leg amputation. $5 dog wash & unwanted computer equipment and/or house- Brooklyn Animal Shelter Needs Volunteers needs of area families. Free services to eligible bake sale. Call 216-466-3946 or visit hold hazardous material. Call 216-664-3717 Help support their mission as a no time limit families & also accepts county vouchers. www.thepetsociety.petfinder.com or visit wwwclevetand-oh.gov. for more info. shelter to care for dogs & cats until they find Comprehensive services to meet educational, their forever homes. All volunteer organiza- health, dental, nutritional, social, mental health Monday, October 3rd Sunday, October 16th tion needs all types of talents -- dog walkers, & any special needs of children. Several pro- Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society Cleveland Polka Assn's Anniversary Dance caring for cats, answering phones,coordinating gram options & locations. Contact recruitment Independence Civic Center, Willow Room, (36 years) St. John Byzantine Cathedral Upper fundraisers. To volunteer, call 741-1213 or hotline, 216-961-2997, for more info. 6363 Selig Blvd., 7:30 pm. Program -- Rev. Hall, 1900 Carlton Rd.; accessible by elevator email Nancy at [email protected], or visit Thomas Tifft, Rector of St. Mary Seminary and or stairs. Doors open, 2 pm; live polka music www.brooklynshelter.org and click tab for vol- Ready, Set, Grow Preschool Graduate School of Theology, speaking about by Polka Family from Penn., 3 - 7 pm. unteers; also look at furry friends available for Located in Brooklyn Heights United Church of the immingrant experience in Cleveland from Donation: $12; 18 & under, free. No b.y.o.b.; adoption. Located at 8300 Memphis Ave. next Christ, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Ages 3 - 5. the vantage point of the ethnic parishes they food & beverages available. Public welcome. to fire station. Training provided. Learning & social skills for kindergarten readi- founded. Call president Ron Kraine, 440-838- Call 216- 661-5227 for large table reservations ness. Certified teachers. Registration fee, $25. 5743, for more info. or more info. Cleveland Public Library Class times, 9:20 - 11:20 am. Call 216-741- Computer Classes 2280 for more info. Wednesday, October 5th Thursday, October 20th Free; call or stop in at local branch library or call St. Mary Byzantine School Salad Bingo Theology on Tap Computer Learning Connection, 216-623-2980 Mary Queen of Peace School 4600 State Rd.; doors open 5:30 pm; everyone Winking Lizard, 14018 Detroit Ave., or email questions to [email protected]. Registration for Preschool thru 8th Grade welcome. Tickets: $10 per person; includes 20 Lakewood. Social, 6 pm; lecture, 7 pm. Fulton Branch, 3545 Fulton Rd. 216-623- (Formerly Our Lady of Good Counsel.) Call games of "Merchandise Bingo", one trip Complimentary appetizers; cash bar (Happy 6969. Microsoft Office Graphics 2007 - for tour & registration packet. Kindergarten through salad bar & door prize raffles. (Prizes Hour until 7 pm). Admission - $5. Margaret Mondays, 11 am - 1 pm. Microsoft Office: registrants must be 5 years old by Sept. 30th. donated by businesses, parishioners & par- Vogel, Youth & Young Adult Ministry special- Graphics - South Brooklyn - 4303 Pearl Rd, Cleveland Scholarship & Tutoring vouchers ents.) Purchase special packet for $5 to play 3 ist, speaking about her Ministry & CYO office. 216-623-7067. Resumes & Job Searching, accepted; county vouchers OK for preschool & games of bingo & a fill up. Chinese raffle & “Granola, Gatorade, & A God on the Move ... Mondays - 3 - 5 pm. after care. Offers a curriculum to prepare 3 & 4 how do we keep up with a God of change & 50/50 tickets also sold. Must be 18 years or Cleveland Public Library year-old children for kindergarten. Fulltime: older to play. Seating limited; call 216-749- surprise?" RSVP to Lynette at 216-334-1261 8 am - 2:30 pm with extended care; part-time: x10 or [email protected] by Oct. 17th. GED & ESOL Classes 7980 for ticket info. Proceeds to benefit St. Mon. & Wed. South Brooklyn Branch, 4303 8 am - 11 am. Call Ms. Patty, 216-741-3685, Mary's Byzantine Catholic School. Sunday, October 23rd Pearl Rd., GED, 10 am - 12:30 pm; Brooklyn between 8:15 am & 3 pm for more info. Fun Fest Card Party Branch, 3706 Pearl Rd., ESOL (help learning Friday & Saturday, October 7th & 8th Parma Memorial Hall, 6671 Ridge Rd., 1 - 4 English), 10 am - 12:30 pm & GED, 1 - 3:30 pm. St. Leo Preschool & School Registrations Rummage & Bake Sale pm.; $7. Luncheon; many prizes. Sponsored by 2011-2012 School Year Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church, 4200 Pearl Catholic Daughters of America, Court Cabrini Cuyahoga County's Healthy Start Website St. Leo Preschool, 4940 Broadview Rd., in Rd. (parking lot accessed off Memphis Ave. #1430. Call 440-845-1707 for more info. County program provides free health insurance Parish Community Center; accepting applica- across from CVS); Fri., 10 am - 8 pm; Sat,. 9 for low to moderate income families with chil- tions for 3 & 4 year-olds half-day & full-day am - 1 pm. Fri. only - soup, hot dogs, bever- Sunday, October 23rd dren up to age 19. Strives to enroll all eligible programs. Call Lisa Mersek, 216-661-5330, ages, fresh bakery. Sat. - bag sale; $3 per bag. Reiki III children, teens & pregnant women to ensure for more info. Also accepting students grades MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 "well child" checkups, dental & eye exams, K-8. Part of the Cleveland Scholarship & Saturday, October 8th MetroHealth Dr., 10 am - 4 pm. Must have preventive & emergency care. Families Tutoring voucher program. Vocal music & Walk for Life had Reiki I and II and 1 year experience giving choose Caresource or Wellcare as their instrumental band program, visual & studio art Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation, Reiki at second level. Fee- $300; includes Managed Care Plan. Plans provide services at program, physical education & sports; new PC John Nagy Blvd. & Ridge Rd. Register 9:30 - manual. Carol Spears, instructor. Email or call leading hospitals, inc. Cleveland Clinic, computer lab. Before & after-school care 10 am. Family-friendly, 2-mile paved walk. Rosanne Radziewicz, Rradziewicz@metro- University Hospitals & Metrohealth Medical available. Call Mrs. Eileen Breitmeyer to Music, prizes & Kids Fun Zone (w/ bounce health.org or 216-778-4120. Center. Call Healthy Start hotline, 216-987- arrange a tour, 216-661-2120. house, face painting & balloon art). To benefit 7346, to enroll or visit www.healthystartcuya- Cleveland Pregnancy Center. To register call Monday, October 24th hogacounty.us. St. Mary Byzantine School Registration 440-243-2520 or visit www.cpcevent.org. Western Reserve Rose Society Meeting St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Elementary North Royalton Public Library, 14600 State WSEM Food Center School, 4600 State Rd., accepting applications Saturday, October 8th Rd., 7 pm. Program: Peter Schneider, author WSEM Food Center at Brookside, 3784 Pearl for preschool - grade 8. Before & after school James Ford Rhodes 40 Year Reunion of Right Rose Right Place, with a slide presen- Rd., 216-749-4295. Food service available services available. Local tuition assistance 1971 January and June Classes tation about topics in his book. Call 440-885- Mon. - Fri., 10 am - 2 pm. Resale shoppe open available to all families; participates in Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, 6001 5362 or email: webmaster@westernreserveso- Mon, Wed. & Fri., 10 am - 2 pm. Call 216-749- Cleveland Scholarship & Tutoring Program. Rockside Rd., 7 pm - midnight. $50 per person, ciety.org for more info. 4295 for appointment for help with completing Updated computer lab, interactive Smart includes buffet meal, door prizes & more. Cash bar. food stamp applications, or walk-in & ask to Boards in all classroom, instrumental music & Wednesday, October 26th speak to an outreach advocate. Applications art instructor, athletics & more. Call 216-749- Thursday, October 13th St. Peter Chanel Open Houses / Entrance Exams will be completed & delivered to Dept. of Jobs 7980 or visit www.smbyz.org for more info. Antique Collectors Club Meeting St. Peter Chanel, 480 Northfield Rd., Bedford. & Family Services. Other outreach services Busch Funeral Meeting Room, 7501 Ridge Open Houses Wed., Oct. 26th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm available; call for details. Rd., 7 pm. Sue Cernanec speaking about & Sun., Nov. 13th, 12 - 3 pm. “Halloween Fun” . Guests welcome. Scholarship/Entrance exams, $20. Sat, Oct. Joyful Keyboard The Pet Society 22nd, 9 am - 12 pm; Sat, Nov. 12th, 9 am-12 Learning/playing piano Boutique Dog Grooming Thursday & Saturday, October 13th & 15th pm; Sat, Dec. 10th, 9 am - 12 pm; Sat, Jan. private sessions Free City Music Concerts 7th, 9 am - 12 pm. 216-466-3946 3434 Memphis Ave. Thurs. at St. Colman Church, 2027 W. 65th St; Virginia E. Collins Sunday, November 6th Grooming Hours: Sat at St. Stanislaus, 3649 E. 65th St.; 7:30 pm. Piano/Music Instructor featuring Beethoven, Ligeti & Dvorak. Craft Fair Tuesday thru Saturday Mary Queen of Peace Church, Parish Center, 9 am. - 2 pm. 216-398-7743 Saturday, October 15th 4423 Pearl Rd., 10 am - 4 pm; free admission. Appointments preferred [email protected] Walk-ins Crafters Needed for Arts & Crafts Fair Food, beverages & homemade bake goods for sale. Featuring a “kids make a craft” area. Call ahead for availability Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 4470 1607 Cook Avenue Ridge Rd. Call 440-885-4004 for applications Crafters wanting to rent a table can call recto- Cleveland, OH 44109 Pet Adoptions Tues. thru Sat. Call for times or more info. ry at 216-749-2323. $30 for 1st table; $20 for 2nd table if same crafter. Saturday, October 15th Friday, December 9th Free Document Shredding Event Polish Legion of American Veterans, Division of Waste Collection, 5600 Carnegie USA Post #61 & Chapter #61 Ladies Ave., 9 am - 2 pm. Division of Waste Auxiliary Annual Christmas Party Collection & All Ohio Secure Shred will dis- Lower Ampol Hall, 4737 Pearl Rd. Social hour Homemade Hot Apple Sundaes Hot Caramel Apple Sundaes

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FOR CLOSED THE SEASON: November 20, 2011 4674 State Rd. Serving Old Brooklyn since 1974 PAGE 4 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS OCTOBER 2011 In Memoriam: Jay D. Gardner Ben Franklin Gardeners celebrate harvest Hallie Forcinio proposed revisions to the Garden Committee’s When the Old Brooklyn News (OBN) ran the in Cleveland By-Laws and reelected four Committee mem- It rained steadily and heavily most of the front page article in January of this year wel- Heights’ Planning bers: John Jenkins, Bruce Page, Mark Tapanja morning preceding the Benjamin Franklin coming Jay Gardner back to the neighborhood, Dept. and communi- and Jeff Kostura. Community Gardeners’ Harvest Picnic on we could never have imagined that nine ty development at The Committee met briefly to elect offi- Saturday, September 10th. But the weather did- months later we would be writing his obituary. the Bellaire-Puritas cers for the 2012 season; they retained Jenkins n’t stop the gardeners from enjoying their But unfortunately, that is the reality. (13 years) and, most as chairman and Kostura as vice chairman annual potluck along with grilled hamburgers, On September 7th, the current executive recently, Fairfax along with Kim Repinski as treasurer and Lisa hot dogs and bratwurst. director of Senior Citizen Resources, Inc. and Renaissance CDC. Young as secretary. the former executive director of the Old Jay was eight hours Brooklyn Community Development from home when the end came at Robert Corporation (OBCDC) passed from this life. Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. He and his wife He was 66. were in nearby Rome, Pa. where his mother-in- Jay had served as OBCDC’s executive direc- law lives when he suffered a stroke on the tor before it merged with Old Brooklyn Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Neighborhood Services. His tenure was less The flooding Susqhehanna River complicat- than two years, from August 22nd, 2005 until ed Jay’s return to Cleveland. He was cremated March 26th, 2007. in Pa., and his memorial service delayed until In the words of Jay’s wife, Anne, “Jay was a Monday, September 19th. Secular Humanist pioneer in community development.” After minister Dr. David (Rick) Rickards, the same earning a degree in history and political philos- minister who married Jay and Anne, conducted Gardeners sample a wide array of potluck dishes brought to the Harvest Picnic. Due to ophy at Ohio State University and initially the very sensitive, very crowded service at Garden Coordinator Carol Stadden and working for the Cuyahoga County Welfare Zeis-McGreevey Funeral Home in Lakewood. the rainy weather, the food was set up on tables in the Garden shed; canopies and long-time gardener Bill Wallace set up deli- Department and University Settlement, Jay In addition to his wife, Jay is survived by cacies for the bake sale at the Ben Franklin founded the Broadway Development two daughters, four grandchildren and two sis- large umbrellas were erected to protect din- ers at the picnic tables. Community Garden on Saturday afternoon, Corporation (now merged into the Slavic ters. On behalf of the community, OBCDC September 17th. It was held in conjunction Village Development Corporation). and the OBN extend heartfelt condolences to with the Farm-City U-Drive It Tour. Old About 40 gardeners braved the weather In addition to Old Brooklyn, Jay also worked his family. Brooklyn’s community garden was one of and were relieved that the rain stopped just four stops at “farm-type” places featured on before the start of the event at 11:30. In addi- a tour organized by the Cuyahoga County tion to feasting on many dishes made with Seniors in the spotlight: Farm Bureau. Jackie and John Oberg Garden produce, the gardeners voted to accept Jackie and John Oberg share the honor of pictures, are involved in fraternal organiza- Rosby’s shares recipe for fresh raspberry pie being Senior Citizen Resources, Inc.’s (SCR) tions, and like going for drives to orchards “Senior in the Spotlight” this month. The and other places of interest. Obviously, they by Jayme Lucas Bukszar FRESH RED RASPBERRY PIE Obergs have been volunteering with SCR also enjoy the activities at SCR. [email protected] Crumb Crush/Topping since 1996, when they started helping with the Jackie believes that “everybody should One of our readers requested that the 1 cup hazelnuts or almonds (about 4 newsletter at Crestview. Jackie then started Old Brooklyn News feature recipes from ounces) volunteering with the phones once a week and local restaurants, farms, etc. If you own a 2 cups all-purpose flour John began driving a “Meals on Wheels” food-related business and would like to have 1/2 cup granulated sugar route. Jackie and John also serve on SCR’s a recipe included, please call Jayme Lucas 3/4 cup advisory committee and Jackie is on the Bukszar at 216-459-1000. (1-1/2 sticks) chilled butter, cut into Board of Directors; in addition, John also This month we chose Rosby Berry Farm small pieces chips in any other way he can. to be the first local business to have a recipe Filling Jackie grew up in Old Brooklyn and featured. 1/2 cup granulated sugar graduated from Rhodes High School. She The Rosby Berry Farm has fresh rasp- 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch spent her career years as an elementary school berries ready for picking right now. Kathy 2 pints Rosby red raspberries teacher in the neighborhood, too. She first Rosby suggests bringing the whole family. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. To pre- taught at Dawning School (where Old There are picnic tables, a tire swing and pare crumb crust/topping, spread nuts in a Brooklyn Community School is now), then carved raspberry chair in the playground medium baking pan. Roast the nuts, stirring was transferred to William Cullen Bryant area, creating a family friendly setting. occasionally, until toasted, about 10 minutes. School, and retired from William Rainey Courtesy of Senior Citizens Resources, Inc. U-Pick raspberry visitors receive bas- 2. Remove the nuts form the oven and turn Harper (which is now closed and boarded up). Jackie Oberg kets, maps and directions to the best areas for out onto a cloth towel. Rub off and discard John was a plant manager for Eagle Wire picking raspberries that day. The Berry Farm the papery skins. Increase the oven tempera- Works, a family-owned company which has volunteer; it’s an important part of life.” She also sells pumpkins (culinary, carving and ture to 450 degrees F. been in existence for over 100 years. It pro- wishes that all schools would require volun- decorative), cornstalks, straw bales, gourds 3. In a food processor fitted with a metal duces various products made from heavy wire teering because it opens up a person’s per- and a variety of homemade preserves. blade, process the nuts until finely ground, (such as shelving). John worked at Eagle for spective and demonstrates how people are all Fall is a pleasant time to pick about 10 seconds. about 40 years. the same, even though they’re different. berries; the weather is getting cool- 4. In a large bowl, mix together the John and Jackie have been married for 54 Jackie wants to encourage everyone to sup- er, leaves are turning lovely colors nuts, flour, and sugar. Using a pas- years; they have two children and one grand- port SCR’s Senior Center in whatever way in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley, and try blender or 2 knives, cut the but- son. They enjoy both live theater and motion they can time, money or participation. the sun hasn't left Cleveland for the ter into the flour mixture until winter. Raspberries freeze well, can be made coarse crumbs form. into jams and jellies, and can be used in 5. Using your fingers, evenly press half of FOR RENT baked desserts. the crumb crust/topping mixture into the bot- The Rosby Berry Farm is located at 42 tom and sides of an 8-or 9-inch tart pan. Located Nearby to MetroHealth’s E. Schaaf Rd. and will be open until 6. To prepare the filling, in a medium bowl, Senior Health and Wellness Center Halloween. Hours are typically Monday mix together the sugar and the cornstarch. through Friday, 9 a.m. till dusk and Saturday Gently fold in the berries. Spoon the berry Available: 4 newly renovated apartments, all feature 2 bedrooms, to Sunday, 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. The hours can mixture into the crust, spreading evenly. spacious living rooms, new paint, fixtures, flooring, cabinetry, kitchens, vary with changing picking conditions, so 7. Sprinkle the berry mixture evenly with the bathrooms, heating and air conditioning! always call 216-661-6102, ext. 2 or click on remaining crumb crust/topping. the Berry Update page www.rosbys.com 8. Bake until topping is golden and filling is Each apartment also features energy star appliances, including a range, microwave, before leaving home. bubbly, 30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a dishwasher and refrigerator. Laundry facilities are located within the building. Kathy Rosby recommends the follow- wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Serve ing recipe: warm. 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Poetry category. neighborhoods it covers border Old Brooklyn, Over the last two months in this column Because they are no longer at MQP, the it talked about the aftermath of the storm in our we’ve talked about scholarships and awards school has not heard whether or not DeLeon’s neighborhood, too, including something about which a number of Mary Queen of Peace or Francheska’s work received further recogni- which we weren’t aware -- (MQP) eighth grade graduates received at tion at the national level. When we mentioned the toppled tree on their graduation ceremony this past June. This (DeLeon is now a freshman at Padua the Jennings Rd. hill, we didn’t realize that, month we’ll finish the list of winners with Franciscan High School; Francheska and in addition to blocking the street when it fell, it those whose contest entries the Catholic Gabriella are now freshmen at St. Joseph also took down a major CEI power line. Some Daughters of America deemed to be best. Academy; and Juliana and Otilia are now people who live in the vicinity, including those Every year, the Catholic Daughters invite freshmen at Magnificat High School.) Autumn has officially arrived, and soon in the apartments at Jennings and Spring Rd., MQP’s (and other eighth graders) to partici- Mary Queen of Peace, as you probably the leaves will be seriously falling off the trees. were without electricity for a couple of days. pate in five contests focusing around a given know, is the new name of the former Our A big change for some residents this year is We continue to receive inquiries about the topic. This year’s topic was light. Students Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) merged with that the City of Cleveland will no longer be article we ran about the fate of the Pearlbrook could respond to either “The Lord Is My the former Corpus Christi. In bygone decades sucking up piles of unbagged leaves from Post Office. To date almost 400 people have Light” or “The Light Others Give to Me”. OLGC was served by priests who are curbs in heavily treed neighborhoods. signed letters of petition to elected US con- The winners in the local round of compe- Missionaries of the Precious Blood (CPPS). If you live in one of the areas which have gressmen Dennis Kucinich, Sherrod Brown titions would go on to compete at the state and Most of them have degrees from the University been accustomed to this service (e.g., W. and Rob Portman; another approximately 1100 perhaps even the national level. of Dayton, as do I. Schaaf-South Hills), do not put piles of leaves people have sent email petitions. There is still Five MQP graduates were recognized at Wasn’t I surprised as I paged through the in the street any more. Either bag them for the time to send in more letters; stop by the the local level, and the two in first place went autumn issue of the alumni magazine to see weekly trash pick-up, or, better yet, grind and OBCDC office to sign them, and they will be on to the state level-- former OLGC associate, Fr. Ralph Verdi, compost them, so that they’ll decompose into bulk mailed to the appropriate elected officials. Francheska Torres placed first both CPPS, smiling up at me from one of the pages. humus to use in your gardens next year. One of the articles in our August issue locally and statewide in the Essay category; Because of his musical accomplishments, Fr. We begin this month’s column with some was the story about how a framed marriage DeLeon Jackson placed first both locally and Ralph was chosen to be one of the alums pro- follow-up to articles which ran in the August certificate from 1919 was united with some- statewide in the Computer/Art category; Otilia filed this quarter. and September Old Brooklyn News (OBN). one who knew the couple. After it ran, we Montiero placed second locally in the That’s all for this month. Please send The first comes from The Neighborhood News received a call from their niece, Loretta, who Photography category; Gabriella Hernandez information for future columns to: Lynette which was published right after the August lives in Seven Hills. One of her friends in placed third locally in the Art category; and Filips at OBCDC’s new location, 2339 25th windstorm featured on the front page of Brooklyn told her that her aunt and uncle were Juliana Rodriguez placed third locally in the Broadview Rd, or [email protected].

Old Brooklyn group dedicated to cycling contributes to growing local bicycle movement

More bicycles are on city streets than ever Their model has been so effective that cycling and help build social ties and a sup- before in recent history, and a grassroots group groups in other communities have replicated it port network among existing riders,” said from Old Brooklyn is helping lead a burgeon- with their own events. John Young, the owner of Speed ing movement toward cycling in Cleveland. In September, Pedal for Prizes started a Exterminating and a key Pedal for Prizes This group, Old Brooklyn Pedal for new event, the Old Brooklyn Bikequinox. team member. “We are a small but impor- Prizes, is a collective of five neighborhood res- Fifty people from across the Cleveland region tant part of the big change going on around idents and merchants that understands the took part in a bike-powered trivia ride. cycling in Cleveland.” power of cycling not only for health and envi- Everyone who participated received a bicycle- Both John and Jeffrey, along with res- ronmental sustainability, but community devel- related prize valued between ten and seventy- idents Becky Derwis and Jackie Sliva and opment as well. five dollars. Honey Hut Ice Cream Shop owner Bruce This volunteer troop of bike advocates has Pedal for Prizes has also organized neigh- Page, feel that the work of Pedal for Prizes coordinated free events that market their Old borhood bike tours, including one in which not only encourages families to learn about Brooklyn neighborhood, with more than 500 WKYC Channel 3 personality Robin Svoboda Old Brooklyn’s offerings, but has also cyclists in attendance in 2011. participated, and social rides. The group has inspired many to help advance the cause of “We organize bicycle events as a way to advocated for bicycle-related improvements cycling for enjoyment, exercise and envi- promote our community’s assets, including our both within the community and throughout ronmental sustainability. local businesses, parks and recreation facili- Cleveland. For more information, visit www.ped- Photo by Paul Lopez ties, and living opportunities,” said Jeffrey “Pedal’s events introduce new people to alforprizes.com or like Pedal for Prizes on On Saturday, September 17th, fifty people took Sugalski, an Old Brooklyn resident and lead Facebook. part in the Old Brooklyn Bikequinox. organizer of Pedal for Prizes. “Cycling is a fun way for people from around the region to explore the neighborhood.” The group’s marquee event of the same name- RIVERSIDE sake is hosted each May in partnership with merchants and community organizations to CEMETERY which cyclists ride their bikes. Visiting these destinations, they increase their chances to win “Where personal concern one or more of the $4,000 worth of prizes the has become a tradition” Pedal team solicited. Cleveland City Council specifically acknowledged the event in a reso- lution of recognition for Cleveland Bicycle A Cleveland Landmark Week 2011, of which Pedal for was part. Serving our Community Since 1876

All Faiths As I see it... Traditional and Natural by Burials Pastor Jerry

During a prayer meeting, an elderly Cremation Columbaria woman pleaded: “It doesn’t matter what and Urn Garden you do with us, Lord; have your way with our lives.” Adelade Pollard, an itinerant Chapel - all types of services Bible teacher, overheard her prayer. At the time, she was discouraged because she was unable to raise money to go to Africa Personalization for missionary service. Moved by this woman’s sincere Above Ground and Flush request, Pollard went home and meditated Memorials on Jeremiah 18:3-4: “So I went down to the potter’s house and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping Ample Space Available from clay was marred in his hands; so the Including New potter formed it into another pot, shaping Group Sections it as seemed best to him.” (N.I.V.) Before retiring, Adelade wrote her own prayer in Pre-Planning the form of a hymn. Have thine own way, Lord, have thine own way. Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after thy will, Office Hours: While I am waiting, yielded and still. Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 4 pm When we yield our lives to the hands of the Master Potter, he can make us into a 3607 Pearl Road @ I-71 216-749-3923 useful vessel for his kingdom. Cleveland, OH 44109 (216)351-4800 Jerry Madasz is the Pastor at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, [email protected] 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner of Pearl & Memphis) www.riversidecemeterycleveland.org PAGE 6 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS OCTOBER 2011

for occupying sidewalk space. Licensing in rants and bars with entertainment and/or out- to State Rd. The center of Brooklyn Centre is general deals with the business operations, door patios, along with nightclubs and concert the Pearl Rd.- Denison Ave. intersection, items like hours of service, live or recorded halls and similar uses at appropriate locations although the defining corner buildings are long entertainment, noise control, games of chance, in a manner that adds vibrancy and economic gone. There are also the mixed residential games of skill, billiard tables, etc. vitality to the city, while preventing nuisances commercial blocks along State Rd., Broadview The purpose of the new ordinances is to and safeguarding the quality of life for resi- Rd., Memphis Ave. and Denison Ave. consolidate multiple licenses, multiple fees and dences in nearby neighborhood areas.” First floor retail space along these corri- differing renewal dates into a single menu of The proposed ordinance grants authority dors is often available at reasonable rates. A items which can all be issued in one applica- to the Board of Zoning Appeals to initiate good way to search for available space, aside tion. It is also intended to simplify the zoning “Conditional Use” regulations that protect res- from driving by, is to look at the web site by Tom Collins regulations so that citizens and business opera- idential interests as part of the zoning approval www.retailapacescleveland.com. This is a [email protected] tors have a consistent set of guidelines to fol- process. Conditions that are imposed on the shared site among all the community develop- Entertainment low as to where a restaurant or bar may be business can then be monitored. A business ment corporations in Cleveland. A description Restaurants and bars are a vital segment located. which fails to comply with the conditions risks of each neighborhood, basic demographics and to the quality of life in Cleveland. They wel- This is a most difficult industry to manage having its permit revoked. the mapped location are featured. Following come people, provide jobs, purchase goods, because those bars which are not good neigh- There is too much in the proposed ordi- that is a listing of retail spaces available for pay special fees and pay taxes (sometimes a lot bors have stressed residential neighborhoods nance to fully report in this article. Further lease or sale.site gets updated quarterly with of taxes). Every neighborhood in Cleveland beyond endurance. There is no compatibility information can be obtained from the information supplied by the area community wants good quality restaurants and bars. at 2 a.m. when a late partier disturbs a sleeping Cleveland Planning Commission, 216-664- development corporation. There is no charge That said, very few people want to live in resident. Those bars which are good neighbors 2210. Businesses operating with a current and for the listing but the entry must come from the close proximity to a business with late night (support the community, provide security, pro- accurate certificate of occupancy will be community development corporation, not a hours and outdoor service. The challenge is vide parking and maintain order) get punished “grandfathered”, meaning that they will be property owner or real estate broker. It is a how to achieve compatibility among restau- by the behavior of the offensive bars. exempt from the new zoning regulations if they practical way to promote neighborhoods and rants, bars, patrons and residents. The draft ordinance was presented by the are enacted. These businesses will be subject available space. The Cleveland City Planning Cleveland City Planning Commission in com- to new licensing regulations when their current Parties interested in a specific space call Commission, as directed by Cleveland City munity meetings to seek public input. Those license period must be renewed. the development corporation’s contact name Council, is undertaking a comprehensive meetings were completed in September and the associated with the listing, which has basic review of current zoning and licensing regula- revised ordinance language will be presented Cleveland Retail Spaces information regarding the available space. If the tions. Their intention is to update and consoli- to Cleveland City Council. Council in turn will Cleveland is rich in commercial corridors interested party wants to see the space, the date the numerous rules. refer it to several council meetings for addi- and neighborhood centers which once served development corporation schedules the visit and Zoning in general deals with where a restaurant tional public input. as mini downtowns for the many distinct turns the opportunity over to the property owner or bar can exist, how much parking is required, The Planning Commission’s stated goal neighborhoods. Old Brooklyn’s former down- for specific lease terms. The development cor- conditions for outdoor service and conditions on the zoning changes is: “To permit restau- town area is along Pearl Rd. from Wildlife Way poration does not receive any fee or commission for this work because it is part of the mission to bring business to the community. CLEVELAND STOREFRONT RENOVATION PROGRAM Re$tore Cleveland 40% Rebate Progress for the Commercial Districts of for pre-approved renovations on eligible buildings. Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre For more information contact Maximum Tom Collins, OBCDC rebate Commercial Program Manager $25,000 216-459-1000 [email protected], Call Tom Collins @ Supported by: Old Brooklyn CDC Cleveland Neighborhood Development 216-459-1000 Coalition Ohio & Erie Canal Association

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by Christopher Lohr Old habits may die hard, but for the pro- [email protected] OBCDC tection of other motorists and for cyclists "It's about your home; who are sharing the road, it Community Toolbox Old Brooklyn residents is important to not use the it's about your neighborhood." welcomed the changes to the hatched area as a turn lane. streetscape along Pearl Rd. in As cyclists use the Old Brooklyn Connected Wi-Fi nears completion May as they made the street expanded lane with "shar- more welcoming to cyclists by Christopher Lohr should call or send an email to Christopher rows" -- arrows which and made the curb lane a ded- [email protected] Lohr, 216-459-1000, or christopherl@oldbrook- remind automobiles to icated parking area. "share the road" with The Old Brooklyn Connected Wi-Fi is lyn.com. If using email to contact me, make sure to Despite these changes, cyclists -- they are put at risk nearing completion throughout Ward 13, so for many continued to use the those residents who have yet to try it out, now is put address, contact information and whether when motorists travel in the you were using a wireless antenna from the curb lane at the southeast corner of Pearl and hatched area. the time. The lending library at the Old Broadview roads for right-hand turns onto Brooklyn Community Development lending library. From this information a map of Any residents who experience trouble Broadview. The uncertainty involved raised Corporation is now open on a first-come, first- trouble spots can be used to direct further or have questions about the new markings concerns by many residents; the City of served basis. Simply call ahead to be sure that improvements to the network. should contact Christopher Lohr at christo- there are wireless antennas (aka, CPEs) avail- For those residents who don't have a com- Cleveland responded by adding hatching to [email protected] or 216-459-1000. able for loan. The budget model costs $40 and puter, or would like to brush up on their comput- the area in question. can support one computer, while the standard er skills, Connect Your Community (CYC) is model costs $80 and is able to support multiple continuing to offer computer training classes in computers with a router (not included). the Old Brooklyn neighborhood. Upon comple- NACA offers low rate Now that construction is almost complete, tion of the class, participants are eligible to Sign up the team will be out in Ward 13 testing signal receive a free, refurbished computer. Classes new mortgages for food stamps strength and connection. In order to facilitate are filling up quickly so contact Ania Siuda, this, anyone who has problems connecting 440-290-9507, or [email protected]. and existing mortgage and other services

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DRIVEWAYS WATERPROOFING BASEMENT REMODELING MASONRY Emergency GARAGES Sewer Repair ROOM ADDITIONS TOTAL HOME RENOVATION LIGHT DEMOLITION 216-351-0000216-351-0000 Free Estimates Senior Discounts Licensed Bonded Insured PAGE 8 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS OCTOBER 2011 More about Czech Clevelanders Brooklyn Centre Naturalists, Cleveland Metroparks by Lynette Filips This month’s article will be shorter than Zookeepers and BW students join forces [email protected] usual, and for a change, will concentrate on by Gloria Ferris some of the early Czech institutions, rather Brooklyn Centre Naturalists Metroparks Zoo provided signage at the The article in the September Old than the churches. park depicting "The Life Cycle of a Brooklyn News which began with last The first Czech society in Cleveland Butterfly", "How to Create a Butterfly month’s celebration of St. Wenceslaus Day, was the Slovanska Lipa (the Slavonic lime- On Saturday, September 24th, a group may have given the false impression that all tree), founded in 1862. A Czech cultural Garden" and the significance of "A Polar of Brooklyn Centre Naturalists, Cleveland Plot". Czechs were Roman Catholic. The reality is organization originally established in Detroit Metroparks Zoo Keepers, and Baldwin that the Czech community was divided into in 1857, it was modeled after a patriotic asso- There is now an interactive learning Wallace students worked together to finish a garden in this neighborhood which explains two groups: Catholics and freethinkers. ciation with the same name in Prague (estab- park project started last year with According to the Encyclopedia of lished in the revolutionary year of 1848). the interconnectedness of ecosystems and ReImagining Cleveland funds. The collabo- how cleaning and cooling the air in Cleveland History, “nearly all Czech immi- Cleveland’s group was followed by other ration, spearheaded by Gayle Albers and grants had identified themselves as Catholic Brooklyn Centre has far-reaching benefits. cities, and soon every larger Czech settlement Tiffany Mayo, began when the two women at the time they entered the U.S., but by the The park provides examples of native plants had a Slovanska Lipa. The cultural center approached Gloria Ferris for a location for a end of the 1880s, more than half of Czech- which serve as host plants, feeding plants performed important social functions. hands- on project that would highlight Acres Americans had left the church. Most and places for butterflies to rest. The Bohemian National Hall, 4939 for the Atmosphere. of the disaffected rejected any reli- Broadway Ave., was reportedly The carbon-offsetting section of the (Gayle Albers and Tiffany Mayo are gious affiliation and were known the first hall in Cleveland owned garden shows how planting a tree takes car- employees of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as ‘freethinkers’. The majority by an ethnic group. Czech free- bon dioxide out of the air and puts oxygen and members of the Greater Cleveland of freethinkers were anticlerical thinkers began planning for it in back into the air. The neighborhood will Chapter of the American Association of Zoo agnostics, ... a minority was 1887, but ultimately, most of benefit from the cleaner, as well as cooler, Keepers; Gloria Ferris is one of the founders atheist, and others were simply the organizations in the Czech air. of Brooklyn Centre Naturalists.) indifferent toward organized reli- community became involved. The planting of the W. 36th St. Acres for the Atmosphere is a project gion. Some Czech-Americans who The cornerstone was laid on Commons Park completes the Brooklyn rejected Catholicism were either con- December 20, 1896 and the hall was sponsored by Polar Bears International. verted or joined Protestant churches, primari- dedicated on September 26, 1897. It served as ly Methodist, Baptist, or Congregational.” a meeting place for lodges, societies and “The irreconcilable philosophies of the two drama clubs. Classrooms for teaching the groups,” the article in the Encyclopedia con- Czech language were added in 1911. By tinues, “forced every Czech-American to 1919, 73 Czech societies met there regularly. make a choice. Each settlement in Cleveland In June of 1975, the Bohemian National contained at least one church, established by Hall was sold to American Sokol, Inc., which the religious, and a hall, founded by free- deeded it to Sokol Greater Cleveland thinkers, both of which served as cultural, Gymnastic and Educational Organization, civic, and social centers and housed ethnic Inc. Major restorations began and, in 1977, it schools. Not until the 1930s did freethinkers was added to the National Register of and Catholics freely associate with each Historic Places. The Hall continues to host other.” Sokol gymnastic and Czech cultural events, These days there are not as many free- and also houses a museum filled with Czech thinkers as there once were, nor are there as costumes and artifacts. many Catholics in the younger generation There is still a very lot to tell about with strong ties to their ethnic roots. While Cleveland’s Czech community, and so the Cleveland Czechs who belong to an organ- discussion of this nationality will be turning ized religion are largely Catholic, some are into a mini-series. Suggestions regarding Protestant and some are even Jewish. data to be sure to include are welcome!

A tired, but happy crew of volunteers clustered around the arch designed and crafted Speed Exterminating by Brooklyn Centre resident, Ken Wohlgemuth. Over 100 Years in Old Brooklyn Participants plant trees in local communities Centre Naturalists project funded by Schedule service at your home or business; and help educate the public about the bene- Reimagining Cleveland in 2010, and creates fits of tree planting to counteract a warming one more place where the neighborhood's we provide quality dependable pest-control service. climate. The zoo keepers needed a location Or visit our do-it-yourself store. man-made heritage meets its natural her- to plant "a Polar Plot" and the BCN had a itage. In the words of one Brooklyn Centre Save 216-351-2106 location-the W. 36th St. Commons. Naturalist, "Brooklyn Centre strives to be Energetic, enthusiastic Baldwin Wallace stu- the first urban neighborhood to become a 10% OFF a one-time initial service or 4141 Pearl Rd. dent volunteers and a sunshiny day con- 10% OFF any retail purchase certified National Wildlife Community and 1 block north of Broadview Rd. tributed to the project's successful outcome. these joint projects with NPI (Neighborhood Within three hours, thirty-one workers Progress, Inc.), the City of Cleveland, from the three organizations created a polar Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Baldwin plot and a Monarch Butterfly Way Station on Wallace, and Brooklyn Centre puts us on the the pocket park site. Polar Plots consist of right path." carbon-offsetting trees and native plants. For more information about this project Three Dawn Redwoods, a species common or to become a member of Brooklyn Centre in this area during the last Ice Age, as well as Naturalists, contact Gloria Ferris by phone, many native plants, were put into the 216-351-0254, or by email, ground. The native plants used created a [email protected]. Monarch Butterfly Way Station. Cleveland

Now offering laser treatment for fungus nails! OCTOBER 2011 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 9 FAMILY FUN! Art House Tractor-drawn Fall Hayrides & Square Great Lakes Science Center Squeezing, Smushing, Smashing & Stirring 3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556 Dancing - Oct. Sat. evenings, 6 - 10 pm; 601 Erieside Ave. 216-694-2000 Oct. 14th, Collecting Leaves and Scaring www.arthouseinc.org Sun. afternoons, Oct. 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, www.GreatScience.com Crows. Oct. 21st, A Jack O Lantern Finger noon - 4 pm. Cost - general public hayrides: Play. Oct. 28th, Costumes, Rhymes & Trick or All Ages Family Open Studios - 3rd Sat. of $7.50 - adults; $5.50 - children 3 - 11; free - Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm thru Jan 3rd., 2012 Treat. Call 330-666-3711 x100 or halereserva- every month; 1- 3 pm. Make individual children 2 & under (must sit on adult lap). -- “Strange Matter”, a dozen hands-on [email protected] for reservations. pieces of family art works. Each month has dif- exhibits which allow close encounter with ferent theme; Art House provides materials. Cleveland Metroparks - Garfield Park amazing world of materials science. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Nature Center 11350 Broadway Ave. Halloween -- Hegg’s House of Horror Visit website for other programs or more info. 216-341-3152 Born to be Wild - Oct. 1st - 23rd, 1 & 3 pm; Sun., Oct. 30th, & Mon., Oct. 31st; dusk till Oct. 24th - 28th, 12 & 2 pm; Oct. 29th - 30th, late evening; 1608 Merl Ave. Nineteenth year Children’s Museum of Cleveland Pumpkin Carving - Sun, Oct. 23rd; Bring 12 , 2 & 4 pm; Oct. 31st, 12 & 2 pm. Journey of animated Halloween displays in Frank 10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-5437 pumpkin; patterns, paints & safety knives to exotic rainforests & rugged savannahs to Smith’s side & front yards; free. Check out new www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org provided. Register between Oct. 3rd - 19th; witness love, dedication & remarkable bond Heggs’website-www.heggshouseofhorror.com all kids at heart welcome. between humans & animals. Hours: Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Exhibit Halloween -- “The Great Pumpkin Queen areas close 15 min. prior to Museum closing. Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Boathouse “Goose Bumps” the science of fear - Oct. 1st Her Majesty” and the “Royal Pumpkin Cost - $7, children age 1 - 12; $6, adults & West Dr. Hinckley Lake 440-278-3132 - Apr. 29th, 2012. Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Court” children 13 & over; free, under 11 months. www.clevelandmetroparks.com Do crawling cockroaches give you the creeps? Mon., Oct. 31st, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 1311 West Are you particularly petrified on a plane? Are Blvd. (NE corner of Baltic Ave). Decorated Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Voyageur Canoe Paddles - Sat. & Sun., you feverishly frightened of falling? Explore front yard & live actors portraying characters Reservation - Plateau Picnic Area Oct. 1st & 2nd and 15th & 16th; 11 am, popular fears in this heart-pounding, laughter- & interacting with trick-or-treaters. (off Chippewa Creek Dr. west of Riverview Rd.) 12:30 pm, 2 pm & 3:30 pm; $5 per person. filled (& totally safe) exhibition about the 440-526-1012 Hour long program on 34 ft. canoe; paddle to often-dreaded emotion. Fur Trade Era, sing French Canadian paddle Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Pumpkin Carving - Sun., Oct. 30th, 1 - 3:30 songs, taste food of “Grand Nor’ West”. NASA Glenn Visitor Center relocated to 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village pm. Bring your own pumpkin & learn how to Canoe can hold 18 people. Life jackets; edu- Great Lakes Science Center. Free general 440-871-2900 www.lensc.org carve a master piece. All carving tools & sweet cational & fun. Registration required; call admission to NASA Glenn & the Science treats provided. Registration required. 216-206-1000. Center on Tuesdays to youth 18 & under or any Fall Family Hayride Night - Fri., Oct. 7th, 6- student up to the 12th grade accompanied by 9 pm; includes pizza & salad dinner; activities; Cleveland Metroparks - CanalWay Center Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature adult. Regular admission ranges from $7.95 - planetarium programs, wildlife encounters plus E. 49th St. bet. Grant Ave & Canal Rd. Center/Frostville Museum, Rocky River $9.95 a person. Free admission for members. hayrides. Pre-registration required. Cost - 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com. Reservation 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted 440-734-6660 $12, adults; $8, children 2 and up; free, 1 year Steamship William G. Mather Museum & under. Youth Outdoor Odyssey - Sat., Oct. 8th, noon Sept. & Oct., Fri - Sun, 10 am - 5 pm; $6, - 4 pm. Activities & discoveries include fishing Haunted Trail - Sat., Oct 1st; Fri. & Sat., adults; $5, seniors (65+); $4, youths (2 - 17); Halloween Hayride Night - Fri., Oct. 28th, 6- & fishing skills, golf skills, other outdoor skills Oct. 7th-8th, 14th-15th, 21st-22nd, 28th- free for Great Lakes Science Center members. 9 pm; includes pizza & salad dinner; crafts; & demonstrations, nature crafts & more. 29th, 7:30 - 11 pm. Cost - $10 per person; $8 Limited handicapped accessibility. Discover planetarium viewing, trick-or-treating; wear Variety of nature & environmental organiza- per person for groups of 20 or more. life onboard working 1925 Great Lakes costume. Thru Wildlife Gardens, plus tions on hand with activities & displays. Live freighter. Restored 618-foot historic flagship hayrides. Pre-registration required. Cost - animals from Lake Erie Nature & Science Halloween Hoopla - Sat., Oct. 29th. Wear with huge cargo holds, brass & oak pilot $12, adults; $8, children 2 and up; free, 1 year Center. Kids also learn about types of bait & costume & come for stories, live animals, house, elegant guest quarters & four-story & under. how to bait hooks properly. Live bait & loaner crafts & scavenger hunts; 1 - 4 pm. Ages up engine room. Its “engineering firsts” helped fishing equipment available. Bring cooler & to 12 with adult. transform Northeast Ohio into a great industri- ice to store fish caught. (Fishing licenses al center. Stearns Homestead Historical Farm - Parma required for ages 16 - 65.) Collect stamps on Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 6975 Ridge Rd 440-845-9770 “Odyssey Passport” & redeem completed 3900 Wildlife Way 216-661-6500 Hale Farm & Village www.stearnshomestead.com passport for a prize. clemetzoo.com 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath 330-666-3711 www.wrhs.org/halefarm Fall Festival - Sat. & Sun., Oct. 15th & 16th, Cleveland Metroparks - Chalet Wolf Awareness Day - Sat., Oct. 15th, 10 am noon - 4 pm. Admission & parking free. Come Valley Parkway, Mill Stream Run - 3 pm. Visit the Zoo's Wolf Lodge to make Haunted Trail - Fri. & Sat., Oct. 1st-2nd, 8th- out & enjoy the fall weather & see the animals Strongsville 440-572-9990 wolf crafts, play interactive wolf games, & learn the facts about an often misunderstood 9th,15th-16th, 22nd-23rd, 29th-30th & Sun., before the winter sets in. Animal feed avail- Oct. 31st; 7:30 - 11 pm. Cost - $10 per person; able for sale. Pumpkins for sale; it painted Special Horse-Drawn Hayrides - Sat, Oct. animal. $8 per person for groups of 20 or more. while there. Heritage apples & fresh apple 15th, 2:30 - 5:30 pm & Sun., Oct. 23rd, 4:30 Boo at the Zoo - advance tickets now on cider for sale. Warm apple cider available by - 7:30 pm.; $12 per person; by reservation sale; visit Zoo’s website or call box office for Halloween Hoopla - Sat., Oct. 30th. Wear cos- the cup, along with homemade apple & pump- only; limited space; includes 1/2-hour ride, details & prices. Most nights of last year’s tume & come for stories, live animals, crafts & kin pies, apple fritters & homemade bakery. hot cider/hot chocolate, a s’more kit & kids’ event sold out, so buy tickets early. Boo at scavenger hunts; 1 - 4 pm. Ages up to 12 with Hamburgers & hot dogs; basket raffles. Free goody bag (for ages 12 & under with paid tick- the Zoo dates -- Thurs. to Sun., Oct. 20th - an adult. crafts for kids; face painting for a fee. et). 23rd & Oct. 27th - 30th. Museums open to tour. Country store also Fun on the Farm - Each one-hour preschool open. All proceeds go toward the animals -- consists of a craft, story, a snack & a visit to a feed, bedding & veterinary care. Staying safe on Halloween museum site. Fall Program - Living History Dressed-up and dangerous? & Doing Science. Oct. 7th, Apples to Butter: courtesy of Barb Spaan Halloween blood and gore are usually harm- [email protected] less, but sometimes dressing up as a superhero, scary monster or slimy alien from outer space - “Un-haunting” your house coupled with the excitement of Halloween - and neighborhood for Halloween brings out aggressive behavior. Even fake Welcome trick-or-treaters by turning knives, swords, guns and other accessories can on exterior lights. accidentally hurt people. If these objects are #800 Remove objects in the yard which part of a costume, make sure they are made might present a hazard to visitors. from cardboard or other flexible materials. Better yet, challenge kids to create costumes Ask Block Watch members to patrol which don’t need “weapons”. the community. Expires Preparing ghosts and goblins Involve older students as “witch’s 10-31-11 $ YOUR NEXT CAR WASH helpers”, to help trick-or-treaters cross for trick or treating 3.00 OFF streetsand watch out for ghoulish behavior. Make sure older kids go out with friends; set a time limit. Together, map out a safe route Drive slowly all evening; you never know so you know where they’ll be. Remind them what creature may suddenly cross your path. not to take shortcuts through backyards, alleys THEATER NOTES Report any suspicious or criminal activity or playing fields, and not to enter a strange to the police. house or car. Younger children should be accompanied Cassidy Theatre of Greenbrier Commons for dates & times. Also 6200 Pearl Rd. 440-842-4600 Trick-or-treating alternatives by an adult. look for “Smart Seat” Parents and kids can avoid trick-or-treating Get kids to trick-or-treat while it is still light “Forever Plaid” icons; some shows have limited Fri., Oct. 7th - Sun., Oct. 23rd. Fri. & Sat., 8 troubles entirely by organizing a Halloween outside. If it is dark, make sure a couple of number of high balcony seats for $10 each and them carry working flashlights. pm; Sun., 3 pm. Tickets - (adult) $20; lower seats for $20 each (plus handling charge). costume party with treats, games, contests, (Student & senior), $15. music, scary stories, etc. Many schools, fire Pranks which can be a little tricky stations, libraries and malls also organize Cleveland Public Theatre Great Lakes Theater Festival at the Hanna Halloween is notoriously a night of pranks, so “haunted houses” and other family-friendly 6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727 2067 E. 14th St. bet. Euclid & Prospect get a handle on your children’s plans before festivities. www.cptonline.org 216-241-6000 they go out. Explain to them that while you (Opera Per Tutti presents) www.greatlakestheater.org want them to have a good time, some tricks Making safe costumes “Unplugged: Technology Detox” “Cabaret” could hurt other children or vandalize property. Fri., Oct. 7th & Sat., Oct. 8th. 7:30 pm. Check that costumes are flame-retardant to and Emphasize that you disapprove of vandalism. Gordon Square Theatre. Tickets, $15. minimize the danger of candle-lit jack-o- “The Taming of the Shrew” lanterns and other fire hazards. ep costumes Eating the treats (Co-produced with Theater Ninjas) by William Shakespeare short to prevent trips, falls and other bumps in Kids need to know not to eat their treats “Monster Play” Presented in rotating repertory, now until Sun., the night. until they get home. Feed them a meal or sub- Thurs., Oct. 13th - Sat., Oct. 29th; 7 pm. Oct. 30th; 7:30 evening performances; also stantial snack beforehand. Admission: $10, Thurs. & Mon.; $25, Fri., Encourage kids to wear comfortable shoes. Sat., Sun. $3 student/senior discount. some Sat. matinees at 1:30 pm & Sun. matinees After they return, check out all treats in a Try make-up instead of a mask. Masks can at 3 pm. Check website for special performanc- well-lighted place. Eat only unopened candies es enhancements -- Salon Thursdays (pre-show be hot and uncomfortable and obstruct vision a Playhouse Square Center and treats which are in their original wrappers. lectures); Happy Hour Fridays, Playnotes dangerous thing when kids are crossing streets 1501 Euclid Ave. 216-241-6000 Inspect fruit and homemade goodies for any- Saturday matinees, Night Cap Night Saturday and going up and down steps. www.playhousesquare.com thing suspicious. evenings and Ice Cream Social Sunday mati- Palace Theatre Make sure kids wear light colors or put nees. Adult tickets -- $15 - $70; student tickets, reflective tape on their costumes. To keep them from feeling ill, remind kids Too many touring shows to list; visit website not to eat too much at once. $13, any performance, any seat. PAGE 10 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS OCTOBER 2011 SENIOR NOTES CHURCH NOTES

Senior Citizen Resources (SCR) with this worthwhile opportunity, call Assumption Church Wed., Oct. 26th - Wheeling Island Casino - Deaconess-Krafft 3100 Devonshire Ave. Rosemary, 216-749-5367, with any questions. 9183 Broadview Rd., Broadview Hts. Coach arrives in back parking lot, 8:30 am; (Must be 60 and over ) 216-749-5367 Dutch treat coffee stop enroute; arrive at casi- Sun., Oct. 30th - St. Padre Pio Prayer Group Mondays: MetroHealth Senior Advantage no, noon; depart casino, 5:30 pm; arrive back Individuals 55 years of age and older are invit- meetings, 3 pm; also Nov. 27th & Dec. 11th. at MQP, 8:30 pm. $32 per person. Call Julia, Chair Bowling- 10 am. Wii -11 am. Canasta Call Rita Slivka, 216-524-1560, for more info. - 12:30 am ed to join MetroHealth’s Senior Advantage 216-351-9970, for more info. program. Among the many benefits available Tuesdays: to members are $1 off parking in Metro’s park- Mary Queen of Peace Church Sun., Oct. 30th - Trunk or Treat - Trick or 4423 Pearl Rd. 216-749-2323 Crafts - 9:30 am, Crochet Group - 9:30 am, ing garage, free transportation to and from treating from the trunks of cars in the parking lot; also food & a costume contest; 12:30 - 2 Horse Racing - 10:30 am, Pinochle - 12:15 Metro appointments for seniors lacking other Sat., Oct. 1st - Ladies Tea - 12:30 - 2:30 pm; pm, Line Dancing- 1 pm. pm; lower parking lot. means of transportation, 10% discount in Marian Lounge. Sun., Oct. 2nd - Respect Life Sunday Wednesdays: Metro’s cafeteria, and invitations to special Our Lady of Lourdes Church (OLOL) Eucharistic Adoration & Prayers, 2 pm. Trivia - 10 am., Bingo - 10:30 am, Canasta - senior seminars and parties. Call 957-2800 (a 3395 E. 53rd St 12:30 pm. direct line) for more information Fri., Oct. 7th - First Friday Mass & Thursdays: Eucharistic Adoration, 8 pm; lower chapel. Sat., Oct. 22nd - Holy Family Cleveland Crafts - 9:30 am, Chair Volleyball - 10 am, 100th Anniversary Celebration. Mass of Arm Chair Exercises - 10:45 am. CHURCH NOTES Sat., Oct. 8th - Blessing of Pets, 9 am; lower Thanksgiving, 2 pm, OLOL. To commemo- parking lot. rate what would have been the 100th anniver- Fridays: sary of Holy Family Church, E.131st & St. Thomas More Church Current Events - 10 am, Corn Hole - 10:30 Chapelside Ave. Former parishioners, school 4170 N. Amber Dr. Sat., Oct. 8th - Night at the Races, 6:30 pm; am, Wii - 11 am. Parish Center hall. $15/ticket. alumni & friends welcome. Dinner, 4:30 pm, Dimitri’s Restaurant, Midtown Shopping Book Club - Call 216-749-5367 to register. Tues., Oct. 25th - Oktoberfest Card Party - Tues., Oct. 11th - Rosary Holy Hour, 5:30 pm; Center, 1830 Snow Rd. Several menu choices noon; Utopia Hall. Tickets: $6; Menu: kiel- upper church. offered at patrons’ expense. Email committee Volunteer Drivers & Runners needed basa, cabbage & noodles, apple sauce, crois- at familyh17 @yahoo.com or contact for Meals on Wheels sant, cake & coffee. Cards, bunco, raffle, door Wed.,, Oct. 12th - Frank Kelly Healing Charlene Haessly Ambrogio, 440-521- 4068; Senior Citizen Resources. Deliveries Mon. - Fri. prizes, table prizes. To register call Diane, 216- Service; Mass, 6:30 pm; Healing Service, 7 Dolly Dusek Baca, 440-526-0569; Daniel to Old Brooklyn residents. Only one hour of 749-6332, or Marge, 216- 351-7850, by Oct. pm; lower chapel. Kvacek, 216-561-0595; or Karla Mahoney, time needed between 10:45 & 11:45 am. All 22nd. 440-439-5388, for dinner reservations or more routes originate from 3100 Devonshire. To help Fri, Oct. 14th - Family Friday for info. Homeschool Families. 6 pm, potluck; 7:30 pm, rosary; 8 pm, Mass; Marian Lounge & lower St. James Lutheran Church Senior Citizens Apartment chapel. Valley Road Villa 4771 Broadview Rd. 216-351-6499 55 & older Sun., Oct. 16th - Community Meal - 1 pm; 1 Bedroom Parish Center cafeteria.. Free; open to all. Wed., Oct. 5th & 19th - Fifty Plus group $494 - $560 meeting upstairs: Oct. 5th - bring brown bag 2 Bedrooms $608 - $689 Sun., Oct. 16th - Mass for Anointing of the lunch; beverages provided; see a video about Sick, 2 pm; upper church. safety in the home. Oct. 19th - a hot lunch & Call (216) 398-4430 TTY 800-750-7300 4146 Valley Road an interesting presentation. for more information Bingo - Fridays, 7 pm, Parish Center. Sun., Oct. 9th -"Cookin for Christ" - 11:30 Some applications available for immediate rental. Thurs., Oct. 18th - Cleveland Chamber am - 12:30 pm. Menu - lasagna, spinach salad, Others taken for waiting list. Singers Concert, 7 pm; upper church. green beans, garlic bread & dessert. Cost - $7, adults; $4, children under 10. RSVP by INCLUDES Wed., Oct. 19th - Mass for Life, 5:30 pm, Thurs., Oct. 6th. lower chapel. All Utilities Carpeting Electric Range Refrigerator Beauty Shop Visiting Nurse Monthly Party & Game Rooms Cable Available Sat., Oct. 22nd - Kids Night Out - games, Tues., Oct. 25th - Widows & Widowers luncheon, noon. Menu: Italian pot roast, Library Planned Social Activities Pets Allowed activities, contests, singing, dancing & sports for kids kindergarten to 8th grade; 5:30 - 8:30 mashed potatoes, garlic carrots & salads. Cost - $3 per person. Contact church office, 216- SMC MANAGEMENT CO. Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9-5 pm. $10/first child; $5 for each add’l child; Parish Center. 351-6499, to RSVP. Bring a friend. 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 EVANGELICAL Pastor: Stephen Shrum. Sun. Worship: 10:15 am, ANGLICAN Wed. 6 pm. Sun School & Adult Bible Study, 9 am. Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8am , 10 am & 12 Grace Church noon. Confessions: Sat. 3 - 4 pm.Weekday Westside Anglican Fellowship Masses: M, W & F 7 am, T & Th. 8:15 am 2716 West 14th St. 216-264-6004 2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St.; 216-661-8210 Unity Lutheran Church 4542 Pearl Rd. 216-741-2085. Rev. Peeter Pirn (Meet at Zion UCC) Pastors: Charlie Collier & Jeff Doeringer PRESBYTERIAN Father David Smith, Jr. Sundays: 9 am. Bible Study, 10 am. Service, Worship Service: 9:30 am. & 7 pm. Holy communion, Sun., 1 pm. Wednesday: Kid’s Church 6:45 - 8 pm. Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: 11am. www.unity-lutheran.org Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) Coffee fellowship following service. Thursday: Youth Night 6:45 - 8 pm. 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. Email: [email protected] Phone: 216-741-8331 - Rev. Adrienne Lloyd NON-DENOMINATIONAL BAPTIST Sun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 10:15 am LUTHERAN Broadview Baptist Church Church of the Four Winds Parking at Busch Funeral Home 4505 Broadview Rd. Pastor: Rev. Brent 4316 Pearl Rd. Pastor Leslie Elston, 216-659- Bethlehem Lutheran Church L.C.M.S. SWEDENBORGIAN Richards, Asst. Pastor: Dr. John Wood. 7500 State Rd., Parm (s. of Pleasant Valley) 9957. Worship service, (Sabbath) Sat., 12 Phone 216-351-8414 or 216-431-3515. Sun. 440-845-2230, www.blc7500.com. Worship: noon. Every 3rd Fri.; 7pm. Swedenborg Chapel School: 9:45 am. Sun. Worship: 11 am. Wed. Thurs., 7, Sun., 8 & 10:45, Bible classes & Shabbat. celebration, teaching, fellowship http://churchofthefourwinds.org 4815 Broadview Rd, Phone: 216-351-8093 Bible Study: 7 pm. http://broadview-baptist- Sun. school, 9:30, Bethlehem family child- Pastor: Rev. Ron Brugler church.org broadview-baptist-church.org care, M-F, 440-884-0430. Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research Sun. Worship: 11am, adult class Sun., 10 am 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. Bethel Free Will Baptist Church Dr. Martin Luther Ev. Lutheran Church Weddings & Baptisms - 216-351-8093 Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net A place to find love and acceptance. 3354 Fulton Rd., 216-631-9199 Rev. 4470 Ridge Rd. Phone: 216-749-5585 Pastor Sun.: 11 am - 1 pm, Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. Freddie Ray, 216-355-2137. Sun. Schl: 10 am. David W. Bennett. Sunday worship, All invited & encouraged to attend! UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Ser: 10:30 am, Sun. eve. serv: 6 pm. Thurs. Traditional service 9 am. Praise service eve. Bible Study, 7 pm. Good gospel singing 10:30 am. Sunday school, 10:30 am. ORTHODOX WESTERN RITE Archwood U.C.C. & preaching Free bread give-away, 2nd & www.LutheransOnline.com/DMLChurch. 4th Sat. of the month, 10 - 11 am. St. Patrick of Ireland Church 2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060 4208 Newark Ave. (behind St. Brendan House) Rev. Sara Ross Pastor Galilean Baptist Church Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. Sunday: 11 am (ASL Interpreted) 5801 Memphis Ave. Phone: 216-741-8230 Phone: 216-939-9186. Pastor: Bishop Simeon 4520 W. 11th St., Brooklyn, Between Schaaf Anderson. Divine Services: Sun., 9 am; coffee Nursery provided ages 1-5. Children's & Spring Rds. Rev: Carson Hall, Pastor Pastors Bela Berhardt & Jon Paulus. Sunday Worship 10 am. gloriadeicleveland.org & fellowship following service. Sunday School 10 am. Multicultural Open Phone: 216-749-7787 or 216-392-4653 Daily morning prayer, 9 am; evening 7 pm. & Affirming. www.archwooducc.org Sun. School: 10 am; Worship:11am & 6 pm. email: [email protected] Wed. 7 pm POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC Immanuel Lutheran Church Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. Harmony Baptist Church Scranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511 St. Mary’s Church Rev. Dr. Lee Holliday 4020 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn, Pastor: David Pastor: Rev. Horst Hoyer & Rev. John Hoyer 5375 Broadview Rd at Wexford, Parma 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Wojnarowski. Phone. 216-351-3740 German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am Pastor: Rev. Roman Misiewicz Nursery with adult supervision Sunday Worship: 11am & 6 pm. Phone: 216-741-8154 Sunday Masses: 9 am Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am Sunday School: 9:45 am; Wed. Prayer 7 pm Lutheran Church of the English, 11 am Polish/English Holydays: 10 am Good Shepherd ELCA Sunday School: 10 am www.stmaryspncc.com Brooklyn Trinity U.C.C. 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 BYZANTINE CATHOLIC 8235 Memphis Ave. 216-661-9818. James D. Eckert, Interim Pastor. Sun., Worship Sun: 10:15 ROMAN CATHOLIC Pastor: Sue Tamilio St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church am; Sun. Schl. 9 am. (Fellowship time following Church of St. Leo The Great Sunday School & Worship: 10:30 am 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 service.) www.goodshepherdelca.org 4940 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-1006 Pastor: Very Rev. Steven Koplinka Pastor: Fr. Russ Lowe St. Luke’s U.C.C. Father Deacon: Joseph Hnat, 216-233-4118. Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 & 10 am & 12 noon, 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner Memphis Ave.) Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sun. 10 am. Phone: 216-351-4422 10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II Mon - Thurs 7:30 am, Fri. 8:30 am, confessions Pastor: Gerald Madasz Phone: 216-749-4504 Sunday Worship 10:20 am Sat. 5:15 pm. 2:45 - 3:30 pm Sat. www.saintleoschurch.org Sunday Worship: 10:15 am School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Coffee, 8:30 Mary Queen of Peace UNITED METHODIST CHARISMATIC St. James Lutheran Church 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Pastor: Father Douglas Brown Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church Good News Ministries Church Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman Sun. Worship: 8 & Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8:30 & 11 am. & 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 3705 West 36th. (W. 36th & Mapledale Ave.) 10:30 am / Sat. Serv: 5 pm. Sun School & Bible Children’s Liturgy Sun.11am. Weekday Masses: Pastor: Rev. Paul Wilson Phone:216-398-4913 Pastor: Ernie Green. Class: 9:15 am. Website: stjamescleve.com Mon- Sat 8 am. mass. www.maryqop.org Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am Sunday Worship, 11 am St. Thomas More Church Coffee Hour: 11 am. Wed. Bible Study: 9:30 am. TV - Tues., 6:30 pm. Ch.21 & 9 pm Ch.197. St. Mark Lutheran Church Fri. 6:30 pm, Ch 21 Time Warner Channel. 4170 N. Amber Dr. Phone: 216-749-0414 Free hunger meal Thursdays: 6 pm 4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545 Pastor: Rev. William G. Bouhall. http://www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc OCTOBER 2011 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11 SERVICE DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING GUTTERS AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING GUTTERS BEN FRANKLIN PLUMBING (Formerly HELP WANTED CAMPBELL HEATING & AIR COND. CO. MONDE HOME IMPROVEMENT B. McDermott Plumbing Co.) 4th MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS Media Sales Repairs & installation. Furnaces & AC units. Seamless gutters/gutter toppers. Call John, Generation of Master Plumbers. Bonded & Office has expanded again to 34 stations & Hot water tanks, humidifiers, air cleaners & 216-986-0600. insured. All phases of plumbing -- new, repair, we're looking for enthusiastic sales people. chimney liners. Licensed, bonded, insured; alterations. Call 216-741-5131. Choose 9 - 2 or 5 - 10; earn $10 per hour; with senior discounts. 216-252-8292. HOME IMPROVEMENT commissions staff averages over $14 per hour. JOE GIGANTE & SONS - driveways, water- SOUTH HILLS HARDWARE. 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CONCRETE WORK Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 3354 GALLO CONSTRUCTION - All types of everything from A - Z. Free estimates, prompt Fulton Rd. For an audition call 216-355-2137. concrete work, colored concrete stamping. service, satisfaction guaranteed. 25 yrs. experi- TREE SERVICE. Cut down trees, stump FOR RENT Driveways & waterproofing. Basement wall ence. No job too large or small. Financing avail- removal. Free estimates. Call Richard’s, 216- FOR RENT 661-7608. ROOMS FOR RENT (MEN & WOMEN) replacement. Sewer repair. 30 years experience. able. Low income & senior discounts. We will Share bathroom & kitchen. $340 mn. + security Licensed, bonded, insured; BBB. Free estimates. make your project affordable. Call Joe at 440- deposit. Call 216-299-5527 or 216-280-7484. Call 440-341-4367. 342-0944. WATERPROOFING L. A. YURKO CEMENT CONTRACTOR LANDSCAPING Since 1963. Waterproofing - all types of con- ONE, TWO & THREE BDRM. APT. FOR CONCRETE WORK CRAIGS SIMPLY TURF - Fall clean-ups, crete work - brick & block. Excavating - RENT - from $300 - $600 mn. No pets. Call L. A. YURKO CEMENT CONTRACTOR leaf removal, lawn aeration, lawn cutting, trim- Building additions & alterations. Call Larry at 216-905-6328. Since 1963. All types of concrete work - brick & ming, edging, shrub pruning, mulching, free 216-398-7616. WANTED block - waterproofing. Excavating - Building addi- estimates. Senior discount. Call Craig 440- ELECTRICAL TOY TRAINS & ACCES- tions & alterations. Call Larry at 216-398-7616. 667-4311 cell or 440-845-5932 home. SORIES WANTED. Any make or age. Cash DESIGNED LANDSCAPING BY OSH. Most paid for trains, accessories or parts. Lionel, DEMOLITION/HAULING of your needs. Light tree work, shrubs, mulch & “NOBODY BEATS American Flyer, Ives, Marx, LGB, "Also buy- HAULING - ALL TYPES. Garage demolition. topsoil, edging, low voltage lighting, garden ing Boy Scout Items"; call 216-375-4426. 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