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www.oldbrooklyn.com April 2008 Volume 30; Number 2 Share passion for food From the desk of the at local Fresh Stop Market executive director by Johanna Hamm invest in supporting local farmers. (WIC and by Robyn Sandys senior vouchers are applicable.) [email protected] Last season, over forty residents of Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre enjoyed locally-grown seasonal veg- Happy Spring to all! As you may know, etables and fruits, including summer we either reached or will soon the all time employer about a decision he or she makes corn, autumn apples, butternut squash snowiest year ever in Northeast histo- in your jobs. and Chinese eggplant. Each week, these ry. We all made it through OK. We had many Do you have a passion for food grown We believe the end game is for every- shareholders also took home recipes and seniors and disabled folks from the neigh- according to organic and/or sustainable agri- one to be respectful and open to sharing dif- cooking tips, as well as bags overflowing borhood come by to get salt we had for free. culture methods? Do you like to prepare ferences without being overly judgmental with produce. And they enjoyed the compa- I hope this program helped just a little for meals from the wealth of fresh fruits and before knowing all there is to know about a ny of those who share their passion for food. those in need trying to cope with this brutal vegetables this region has to offer? particular subject. When you take part in this neighbor- Each participant also left knowing that winter. I would highly recommend you’re con- hood’s Fresh Stop, you get what your chef’s $.80 of every $1.00 went back to the farmers April marks my first year anniversary at tacting me or our board president, Matt Reitz heart desires, and you connect with a larger providing their food, unlike at a grocery OBCDC. When I started, we were not sure if you want to clarify any comments you community of like-minded individuals, be store, where merely $.20 of every $1.00 we would be keeping that name, but it hear in the community that make you feel they neighbors, gardeners farther down the spent is re-invested. became evident that most members wanted uncomfortable. Chances are pretty high that street or farmers from the next county. Fresh Stop is owned and managed by to keep it, at least for the time being. once you talk with us you will at least under- Fresh Stop, a program of the New neighbors and people who care about the Other changes in our organizational stand why we made certain decisions. Agrarian Center’s City Fresh program, is a health of the community as well as the structure were also being proposed to be We may not agree with one another or community farmers’ market dedicated not region. To make this effort a success, Fresh made in our Code of Regulations; those too we may come up with some creative solu- only to high-quality food, but also to the Stop depends upon the support of communi- were not approved by members at our annu- tions to manage a problem. But if we don’t overall health of neighborhoods. Participants ty volunteers who, for their participation, al meeting this past October. talk we will never know how great we can or “shareholders” pay in advance for their receive a FREE weekly share of food. We now have a great group of members be together as a team to better the lives of “share” of produce for the next week. On the Those interested in purchasing a share working with some board members on revi- those living and working in Wards 15 and morning of the designated day, farmers of fresh local produce, helping to run the talizing our Code so it is up to date and bet- 16. throughout then pick that market, or simply sharing their passion for ter meets the needs of the community. We So, I will make my usual plea to call me week’s offerings and deliver their harvest to food should mark their calendars for the expect to have those recommendations to Fresh Stop locations. Participants pick up upcoming Fresh Stop public meeting at 6:30 you no later than the 2008 annual meeting in whenever you hear a rumor or if something the produce and take it home that same pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at the South October. makes you mad or upset from what you see evening. Brooklyn Branch (4303 Pearl Rd.) of the As many of you know, the CDC has in a newspaper article or hear at a group Shares of Fresh Stop produce are afford- Public Library. Call 216-741- been a bit at odds with some community meeting. I would really like calls as well if able and accessible to anyone who wants to 7990 with any questions. . folks. All nonprofits try their best to be as you are pleased with what we are doing or if transparent as possible based on the needs of you have any positive suggestions regarding both the community and the business opera- how we can creatively improve our neigh- Earth Day Coalition to sponsor EarthFest tions of a nonprofit. borhoods. From 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday, April 20, Here is one of the best web sites that I Starting on the bottom left side of this the Zoo and the Earth would recommend you review that special- page are accomplishments that I am very Day Coalition will present the nineteenth izes in the roles of the board, members, staff proud of, mainly because the CDC has EarthFest at the Zoo. The annual “party for and the community when it comes to the exceptional staff members who work the planet” is Ohio’s largest environmental operations of a nonprofit: http://www.board- extremely diligently to meet the growing education programs and one of the most suc- source.org/. demands of the community. cessful Earth Day events in the country. The day to day operations of any busi- We can’t solve all problems, we are Cleveland’s Earth Day celebration will ness or nonprofit are not as transparent as guided by contracts we have with the City of feature over 100 environmental exhibits, and many would like to see, mainly because it Cleveland, but our staff are good listeners so Admission to EarthFest will be free for all introduce “Vern” the Zoo’s new frog mascot. would take hours of staff time to inform the if we can not help you, we will refer you to registered participants -- registration fee (2008 is the Year of the Frog.) public of everything that goes on everyday. someone who can. EarthFest will have a “green” home charged -- in Walk or Bike for the Earth and We try our best to be as open and commu- I know I sound like a broken record, but improvement area with displays featuring envi- for anyone who rides the RTA Clean-Air bus nicative as possible about the things we can if you have not reviewed our web site to ronmentally-friendly practices; a children’s from Public Square. (The pledge money raised learn about all the services we offer, please by participants in Walk or Bike for the Earth share publicly. area with face painting and other hands-on do so, www.oldbrooklyn.com. When you are will be used to help finance the Earth Day I have professed many times in this arti- activities; an area devoted to clean transporta- on the site, check out our new FAQ section. Coalition’s environmental education pro- cle that if anyone has any questions about tion; a local and/or organic food area with both A preview is on page 8 of the OBN. growers and businesses; an environmental grams.) anything we are doing to please call or email science area; and live entertainment. For more information on EarthFest 2008, me so we can work through your questions, Bring a bag of aluminum cans to Earth the Walk or Bike for the Earth or volunteer or differences. Fest and help build a mountain of support for opportunities, call the Earth Day Coalition at Sometimes we will not agree on a deci- recycling, plus enter to win a hybrid aluminum 216-281-6468 or visit www.earthdaycoali- sion or the way we go about doing our busi- Inside the OBN tion.org bicycle. ness. Just like you may not agree with your Community Spotlight; Ben Franklin Garden sign-up 2 OBCDC past year Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation News & Events; Community accomplishments 3rd Annual Neighborhood Safety Summit Meetings 3 Saturday, April 5, 2008 Financial/Organizational FREE EVENT!! Safety Fair; Cassidy Theatre 4 Stabilized the budget and paid down Grace Church, 2503 Broadview Rd. $48,000 on the line of credit; Town Crier; Theatre 5 Old Brooklyn News now in the black by 9 a.m. -- registration & breakfast with nearly $5,000 as of February 2008 (was Commander Keith Sulzer, Councilmen Brian Cummins & Kevin Kelley Commercial News 6 in the red for several years); Increased membership by nearly 40 Choose two workshops! Community Toolbox 7 percent; Free door prize raffle! Workshops are 1 hour long Secured nearly $600,000 in City of Cleveland Community Development *School Safety New FAQ Section 8 *Self Defense GUN DROP OFF Block Grant Funds (CDBG) for this cur *Senior Safety NO restrictions NO questions rent fiscal year (2007-2008); Family Fun; Tax Help 9 *Internet Crimes Just leave your unwanted firearm Secured a new $147,000 grant to start a *Auto Theft Safety and receive a gift card Senior & Church Notes 10 lead abatement program; *Raising a Well-Behaved Child Secured $50,000 additional City funds for an emergency home repair program; Information for the whole family! Reserve your seat today! Classified & Service Directory 11 Call Barb at 216-459-1000 Secured an additional new grant of $40,000 from City funds for a special Sponsored by: Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation, Old Brooklyn News Reader Survey, model block program; Cleveland Police-Second District, Councilman Brian Cummins, Scenes from March Blizzard 12 Councilman Kevin Kelley, Old Brooklyn News. See OBCDC accomplishments, page 2 PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS APRIL 2008 Sign-up time for Benjamin Franklin gardeners and prospective gardeners by Tom Sargent Cleveland’s Summer Sprout program, will [email protected] again provide a limited number of plants and by Donnald Heckelmoser seeds free to gardeners. The approaching opening day for base- [email protected] Over the past winter, a Garden Operating ball and the ever-so-slowly-rising tempera- Committee was formed and organizing meet- tures serve, once again, as gentle reminders ings were held. Sub-committees were also The Store House has that May 10, the scheduled opening of the formed, each with specific areas of interest, Benjamin Franklin Community Garden sea- and meetings of these extensions of the oper- son, is rapidly approaching. ating committee have also been held. The new “home” in Old Brooklyn Returning gardeners are reminded to mission of this committee is to assist the Old have their applications returned by April 16, Brooklyn Community Development If you have been looking for quality the church.) in order to ensure that they can have the same Corporation (OBCDC) in the operation of the A portion of the proceeds from the sale new and used home furnishings and décor, plot(s) as last year. Applications from garden and help perpetuate its existence. of items in The Store House goes to World The Store House at 4197 Pearl Rd. (between prospective new gardeners are also being A general meeting for all 2008 gardeners Mission, a charitable foundation that distrib- Broadview Rd. and Charter One Bank) may accepted, and those plot assignments will be will be held at the OBCDC offices at 6:30 utes money to Project Happy Home, an have what you’re seeking. The newest made after the established gardeners have p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. Well before that orphanage in Holambra, Brazil. The endeavor of Rena Hrivnak, offers both new made their plot selections. We anticipate that date, a mailing will be sent to all gardeners and used home décor and furnishings at Hrivnaks heard of this mission when they there will be sufficient numbers of garden from whom we have received applications. great prices. became “mission leaders” for their church. plots available to satisfy requests from new Other people who might be interested in gar- Rena describes her store as an “upscale They take groups of youths to Brazil for gardeners. dening at “Benji” are also invited. resale shop, with very reasonable prices.” fourteen-day excursions to help local popu- As mentioned in last month’s Old For further information or to request an Rena’s husband, Lon, and his family all lations with a variety of issues. Brooklyn News, there is a $30.00 mainte- application, call Tom Sargent or Sandy grew up in Old Brooklyn and Rena was Rena’s best friend and Old Brooklyn nance fee per plot. The Ohio State University Worona at 216-459-1000. happy and excited when the opportunity to resident, Kelli Perta operates The Store Extension, under contract from the City of open a shop in the area arose. They opened House during the week, Monday through their doors on March 1st. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while Rena works from front page accomplishments Serviced over 200 block clubs thereby Rena started collecting pieces for this her regular 9-5 job. Rena tends the store on Received new private foundation grants contributing to Old Brooklyn being the sec business over four years ago. She and Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. totaling $15,000; ond safest place to live in Cleveland; her husband Lon, receive new and used Summer hours will be extended Monday Received $31,555 contract for a weather- Provided the first Citizen Emergency donations from an ever growing network of through Friday 9 a.m - 5 p.m. ization program for residents. Response Team (C.E.R.T.) training for people whom they meet through their For more information about The Store several neighborhood groups; church, the Gospel House Church in Walton House, call Rena at 440-390-8788. Residential Program Started the Call Help list; Hills. (They’ve also done similar work at Provided technical assistance to over 400 Served meals at Second District for the homeowners regarding home repairs, holidays; Kinjiru Academy & Supply weatherization, and the paint program; Hosted the Citizen Police Academy; Tracked over 300 residential vacant Held annual Safety Fairs; properties; Involved hundreds of volunteers last year opens on Pearl Rd. Served over 350 buildings (residential and on cleaning and beautifying neighborhood A lifelong fascination with the martial commercial) through the CDC’s streets, byways, green space and parks; arts has led Michael E. Kolar, 39, to open building code enforcement program. Successfully utilized 679 hours of super- Kinjiru Academy & Supply at 4316 Pearl Rd. vised Court Community Service workers (at Spokane Ave.) in Old Brooklyn. The stu- Commercial Program who accomplished tasks such as grass dio offers unique martial arts education plus Provided economic development assistance cutting, leaf raking, salting, shoveling, supplies to help one gain more knowledge in to area businesses, plus specifically was trash & debris clean-up and office work this discipline. involved in securing funding for the fol- throughout Wards 15 and 16. Michael grew up in Newburgh Hts. and lowing:

Slavic Village. He attended St. John Krather Bldg State Tax Credits 383,000 Community Planning Nepomucene Elementary School and Federal Historic Tax Credits $306,000 Launched three community planning Cleveland Central Catholic High School, and Storefront Renovation Program (current) studies, the Wards 15 & 16 Master Plan, is the son of former Newburgh Hts. Mayor Nunzio Cabinet Shop $69,000 Transportation for Livable Communities Edward L. Kolar. Michael’s Bakery $60,000 Study (TLCI), and on-going comprehen A Martial Arts Master, Michael combined Photo by Jerry Roberts sive studies of our parks and green space. his interest in these arts with his childhood Outreach and Safety (All have involved community advisory heroes into an original blend he calls “The Art Martial Arts Master Michael Kolar (left) 0 Served over 1500 residents on crime and councils and input from residents.) of Kinjiru”. It’s a mix of Ninjitsu, Aikido and with Tom Olechew (right), 6th Dan Gracie, safety issues; Kali. (Kinjiru teachings are influenced from Juijutsu and black belt Kempo Karate. eight different style points — the three styles ing and a great way to protect oneself. mentioned above, plus Wing Chun Kung Fu, If you are interested in attending any Indonesian Pentkak Silat, Hapkido, Kenpo and classes please call 216-854-3692 or e-mail Tremont History Project Shaolin Chin.) He teaches students of all skill Michael directly at [email protected] Interested in old photos, ethnic costumes, clothes, linens, books, flyers, household fur- levels and ages at Kinjiru Academy. or [email protected] . You can also niture, household items, decorations, toys, & any other memorabilia (most important If this all sounds too complicated, believe learn more about the academy at are those prior to 1960) for display in a Tremont neighborhood museum. (Photos can Michael when he maintains that the art is very http://www.myspace.com/kinjiru_academy, or be digitally scanned & then returned if your prefer). Also conducting oral histories. easy to understand. It is a skill that is tailored walk in during its hours of operation, Tuesdays to an individual and when one is motivated to & Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and For more info., or to donate, call Eileen at 440-582-1192 or Mollie, 216-398-4559. be self taught, learning it can be very reward- Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Joey Pepperoni The phone number listed for Joey Pepperoni’s in last month’s issue of the Old Brooklyn News was an old number. The correct phone number now is 216-212-5155. The Old Brooklyn News #800 apologizes for any inconvenience this mistake caused.

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to Expires improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods 4-30-08 Matt Reitz, President Abraham Bruckman, Vice President Steve Henstridge, Secretary Christina M. Kowalski, Treasurer Robyn Sandys, Executive Director OLD BROOKLYN NEWS 3344 Broadview Rd. Cynthia Cejka, Office Manager Cleveland, Ohio 44109 The Old Brooklyn News Tom Collins, Commercial Program Manager (216) 459-0135 Donnald Heckelmoser, Jr., Residential Services Coordinator will publish its Lori Peterson, Residential Program /Marketing Manager May, 2008 issue on Circulation 15,000 Sheila Quealy Walter, Code Enforcement Manager Saturday, May 2, 2008 Published Monthly Barb Spaan, Community Outreach Manager Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBNAdvertising & Sales Manager website: www.oldbrooklyn.com email: [email protected]

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every third Tues. of the The Old Brooklyn News (OBN) is a monthly publication of month, 6-7:30 pm. OBCDC meeting room (3344 Broadview Rd., upstairs). Meetings open to the pub- the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) lic but the board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000. and is available free of charge within the community boundaries of Submission Deadlines Brooklyn Centre, Old Brooklyn & City of Brooklyn. The views Old Brooklyn News Display Ads . . . . .Wed., April 23rd expressed in the OBN are not necessarily those of its publisher, edi- tor, staff, or of the board of trustees, officers, or commercial, resi- Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager George Shuba -- Photographer Classified Ads . . . . Fri., April 25th dential, institutional or associate members of OBCDC. Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor Lori Peterson Assistant Copy Editor |News Releases . . . Fri., April 25th Reproduction of published material without the consent of OBCDC is prohibited. Advertisers and Agencies assume all legal This month’s OBN writers - Lynette Filips, Johanna Hamm, Lucille Johnson, For Information call 216-459-0135 responsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any and Tom Sargent, & OBCDC staff E-mail: [email protected] all text published in contracted display, classified or other advertise- OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn- ments. The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and For more information regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000. FAX NUMBER 216-459-1741 Community Press Association of . APRIL 2008 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 NEWS & EVENTS

Saturday, April 5th about the history of bobbel head dolls. Guests week. Also this week, open a certificate of Every Tuesday O.B.Y.L. Old Brooklyn Youth League welcome. deposit for as little as $250. Food Stamp Information & Sign Up Sign Ups Brookside Center in the lobby area, 3784 Pearl Brooklyn Hts. United Church of Christ, corner Sunday, April 13th Wednesday, April 23rd Rd., 10 am – 2 pm. Representative from The of W. Schaaf Rd. & Broadview Rd., 9 am - 12 Card Party St. Peter Chanel to Hold Entrance Exam Empowerment Center of Greater Cleveland’s noon. Ages 4 - 9, $30; ages 10 - 17, $35; each Parma Memorial Hall, 6617 Ridge Rd. St. Peter Chanel High School, 480 Avenue of Project B.R.E.A.D. will be available to provide additional child in household, $20. Bring proof Sponsored by Catholic Daughters of America - Champions, 6- 9 pm. Cost, $20; pre-registraion info & help eligible people sign up. Call Patricia of birthdate. Cabrini #1430. 1 - 4 pm. $6 includes lunch. suggested, but not required. Call admissions Gillbery, Project B.R.E.A.D. Call the Outreach Call 216-741-5888 for more info. office, 440-232-5900, ext. 133, or 144. Specialist, 216-432-4770, for more info. Sunday, April 6th Cleveland Chapter, Tuesday, April 15th Saturday, April 26th Ready, Set Grow Preschool Carpatho-Rusyn Society Spring Style Show & Luncheon REIKI I Training Located in Brooklyn Heights United Church of Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church, 5500 St. Thomas More Women’s Guild. Utopia Hall, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 Christ, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Ages 3 - 5. W. 54th St., 2 pm. “Heirlooms and 4170 North Amber Dr. Luncheon, 12 noon. MetroHealth Dr., 8 am - 4 pm. Class size Learning & social skills for kindergarten readi- Remembrances” -- bring an item &/or story Fashions by Dress Barn. For reservations call maximum - 12 participants. Bring a pillow & ness. Certified teachers. Registration fee, $25. about immigration, sponsors, naturalization, Jean, 216-741-5991, or Dorothy, 216-351- blanket. Cost - $80, includes "Reiki: The Class times, 9:20 - 11:20 am. Call 216-741- church affiliation, customs, traditions, etc. that 6896, by April 12. Healing Touch" First & Second Degree 2280 for more info. can be passed on to future generations. Call Manual. Reiki II training to be offered Sat., 440-729-2045. Tuesday, April 15th June 7. Contact hours, 6.5 for each session. St. Leo the Great School Registration and Theology on Tap Contact Rosanne Radziewicz at Full Day Preschool Registration for 2008-09 Sunday, April 6th -Thursday, April 10th Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Rradziewicz@.org or 216-778- St. Leo the Great Preschool will open a full-day Friends of Ave., Wickliffe, 6:30 pm. Admission, $3. 4120 with any questions or to register. 8 am - 2:30 pm, Mon - Fri preschool program Used Book Sale “Christology in the Mystics: Coming to for 3 & 4 year olds in addition to their regular Cleveland Public Library, 525 Superior Ave. Know, Love and Serve Christ through John Monday, April 28th - Saturday, May 3rd half-day classes! Students must have reached 3 Sponsored by Friends of the Cleveland Public the Evangelist, Teresa of Avila and Ignatius City of Cleveland or 4 yrs of age by Sept. 30, 2008 to be eligible Library.-Lower level lobby. For times & more of Loyola”. Speaker - Fr. Michael Denk, Household Hazardous Waste Round Up for preschool. A $50 non-refundable fee & a info, call 216-623-2821. All book sales are open Parochial Vicar, St. Barnabas Church. RSVP Division of Waste Collection, 3727 Ridge Rd. copy of the child's birth certificate are required to Celeste Cappotto, 216-696-6525, ext. 1049, to the general public. & 5600 Carnegie Ave., 9 am - 3 pm. at the time of registration. Contact Mrs. Jeanne or [email protected]. Sabol, 216-661-5330, for more info. Sunday, April 6th & Sunday, April 13th Saturday, May 10th Kindergarten & grades 1-8. Registration forms Health Information Session Saturday, April 19th Riversweep - SAVE THE DATE may be picked up in the school office from 9 Brooklyn Adventist Church, 4651 State Rd., 2 City of Cleveland Computer Round Up am - 3:30 pm weekdays. For Kindergarten reg- pm. Outstanding educational experience for Division of Waste Collection, 3727 Ridge Rd. Deadline for Calling -- Friday, May 16th istration, children must be 5 yrs of age on or those who have or wish to avoid heart disease, & 5600 Carnegie Ave., 9 am - 3 pm. CPU’s, Auditions for Non-Equity Actor/Teachers before Sept. 30th to be eligible for registration. high blood pressure, adult onset diabetes, high monitors, keyboards, printers, terminals, Great Lakes Theater Festival (GLTF) School Bring your child's birth &baptismal certificates cholesterol, arthritis, obesity. Information ses- modems, software, cell phones & accessories & Residency Program for the 2008-2009 school along with a $50 non-refundable registration sion repeated on April 13. ink printer cartridges accepted. Household com- year. Actors of all cultural backgrounds fee. If you have any questions or would like to puter equipment only. Log onto www.cuya- encouraged to audition for full-time, seasonal, schedule a tour with the principal, call the Monday, April 7th hogaswd.org or call 216-443-3749 for more paid positions, offered from Sept, 2008 - May, school office at 216-661-2120. Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society info. 2009. All auditions by appointment only. Independence , White Oak Room, Requirements: an undergraduate degree in any St. Mark Lutheran School Registration Beginning Saturday, April 19th 6363 Selig Blvd., 7:30 pm. Guest speaker, Jane discipline, previous stage experience or actor St. Mark Lutheran School, 4464 Pearl Rd. Free Mulch to Cleveland Residents Applications accepted throughout the school Gramlich, genealogist specialist from Akron ‘s training. Teaching experience or prior work Rosby’s Resource & Recovery, 5400 E. Schaaf with elementary, junior high or high school age year for kindergarten - 8th grade. Participates in Summit County Library, will discuss the Rd. Cleveland residents receive 1 cubic yard the Cleveland Scholarship & tutoring program. library’s genealogical holdings. All welcome; students a plus, but not required. Auditions free, while supplies last. Call for directions & take place on Mon, May 19. Callbacks take On-site before & after school daycare, hot lunch coffee & refreshments served. Call president hours, 216-661-6102. place on Tues, May 20 by invitation only. program, sports, music, newly updated comput- John Stoika, 216-524-3472, for more info. Great Lakes Theater Festival is an equal oppor- er labs, accelerated reader program, interactive Monday, April 21st - Friday, April 25th tunity employer. Send photo & resume to Lisa white boards, Girl Scouts & Cub Scouts. For Thursday, April 10th "Coin Round Up" Ortenzi, Great Lakes Theater Festival, 1501 registration info or to schedule a private tour, Antique Collectors Club Steel Valley Federal Credit Union, 3840 Pearl Euclid Ave., Suite 300, Cleveland, Oh., 44115. call the school office, 216-749-3545, or visit Busch Funeral Home meeting room, 7501 Rd. Bring in your loose coins & the credit union Call 216-241-5490, x306, to schedule an www.orgsites.com/oh/stmarklutheran. Ridge Rd., 7:30 pm. Dale Jukins will speak will count them. No charge to non-members this appointment. St. Mary Byzantine School Registration St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Elementary America Reads Tutors School, 4600 State Rd., is now accepting appli- COMMUNITY MEETINGS South Brooklyn Branch Library, 4303 Pearl cations. Enrollment is open for students in pre- Rd. For elementary school students; Mon., 3 - Brooklyn Centre Community Association of the month, 6-7:30 pm, OBCDC meeting school - Grade 8. Before/after school services 6 pm; Tues. & Thurs., 3 - 7 pm; Wed., 3:30 - meeting, every fourth Thurs., 6:30 pm, Archwood room (3344 Broadview Rd., upstairs). are available, as well as daycare throughout the 5:30 pm. Call 623-7067 for more info. United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave. Meetings open to the public for review & com- summer. Local tuition assistance is available ments, but the board reserves the right to close to all families, & our school participates in the Brooklyn Genealogy Club meeting, Sun., W.S.E.M. Child Development Centers portions of meetings from the public. Call 216- Cleveland Scholarship & Tutoring Program. Free Child Care for Qualified Families April 20, 2 pm, Brooklyn branch of the 459-1000 to confirm date. The school program includes updated comput- Archwood Head Start, 2800 Archwood Ave., Cuyahoga County Public Library, 4480 Ridge er lab, interactive Smart Boards in all class- free childcare for qualified families. Now Rd. “Researching your German Roots” by Second District Police Community room, instrumental music & art instructor, ath- enrolling full & part day. Call 216-398-5488. Lorraine Newsome. Refreshments served; Relations meeting, Tues., April 8th (& every letics, & much more. Call us for a visit at 216- prospective members welcome. second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, 3518 749-7980 or www.smbyz.org. Register for West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM) W. 25th St. kindergarten now. The Brooklyn Historical Society meeting, Enrolling for Early Childhood Education Wed., April 30, 7 pm, at the museum, 4442 All locations for ages birth through the age of Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting, Live's Museums Guide Ridge Rd. Phil Austin, vice president of the five. WSEM offers infant & toddler care, Head Fall 2007/Winter 2008 comprehensive listings Thurs., April 3rd (& every first Thurs.), 7 pm, Start, the Early Learning Initiative (ELI) pro- Cleveland Button Society, will speak about the calendar of shows & events. Supplement to Gino’s, 1314 Denison Ave. gram as well as a home-based program to meet origin of many types of buttons -- including Northern Ohio Live Magazine. Pick up a free shoe, civil war, uniform, glass, picture, chil- the needs of area families. WSEM offers free Ward 15 Democratic Club meeting, Tues., copy at OBCDC, 3344 Broadview Rd. drens, red, white & blue patriotic & train but- services to eligible families, health & develop- April 22nd (& every fourth Tues.), 6:30 pm, tons, plus some button hooks & buckles. All mental screenings, comprehensive services to Estabrook Recreation Center, 4125 Fulton Rd. address educational, health, dental, nutrition, welcome; bring a friend; refreshments after- A&K Investment Corp. DBA wards. Call Barb, 216-941-0160, for more info. social, mental health & special needs. Variety Ward 16 Democratic Club Meeting, Tues., of program options & locations. Accepts coun- Old Brooklyn Community Development April 15th (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria ty vouchers. Call 216-651-2037 for more info. Name Brand Paint Corporation board meeting every third Tues. Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. Hardware Closeouts 4199 Pearl Rd. 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Not valid with other offers Not valid with other offers 216-661-2608 Must have coupon. Expires 4/30/08 Must have coupon. Expires 4/30/08 PAGE 4 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS APRIL 2008 High school student shares thoughts Cassidy Theatre to celebrate after attending last year’s safety fair Family and Friends by Monika Karthan gave me about safety — McGruff the Crime Dog www.mcgruff.org; the McGruff House by Lori Peterson My aunt, Barb Spaan, is the coordinator program (www.mcgruff-house;) the [email protected] for the Crime Watch program in Wards 15 and Neighborhood Watch program (www. 16 in Cleveland. I got interested in this group nnwi.org;) and International and Homeland When you read Theatre Notes in the Old when I went to their safety fair last April to Security (www.ohs.gov.) Brooklyn News you will most likely see a list- learn about the internet and using it safely. ing for a play that is being performed at the Cassidy Theatre in Parma Heights. Just as change is almost certain with most things in life, change is in store for The Paul W. Cassidy Theatre on May 1st. The theatre has been municipally owned and operated since the opening of its doors in 1975 (to the tune of $350,000 a year). On May 1st the City of Parma Heights will no longer subsidize the operations of the theatre and Cassidy will become privatized. The new owners of the theatre will be a non-profit organization, Cassidy Theatre, Inc. The theatre became incorporated in December 2007 and now has a four member Photo: Courtesy of Eric Schroyer board of directors. The non-profit status John Nolan (left) and Cathie Brenkus allows the theatre to become eligible for Issue (right) are the authors and producers of 18 monies (the cigarette tax) for projects but Family and Friends at Cassidy Theatre. not yet for operating expenses. An organiza- cast member’s soul. Cathie says, “It’s very tion must have three years under their belt to real to us. It’s like a wedding, a funeral and a Photo by Linda Karthan receive funds for the latter. graduation all wrapped up in one perform- Monika Karthan (left), niece of Barb Spaan, OBCDC’s Crime Watch Coodinator, Two neighborhood residents are com- ance and we’re your vehicle;” and that is and Barb herself (center) pose with McGruff (right) at last year’s Safety Fair. mitted to making a positive change for the what they want to convey to the audience. Cassidy Theatre because it holds such a very Each cast member selected songs that tell a special place in their hearts. Brooklyn Centre Other topics such as fire safety, auto McGruff the Crime Dog is a cartoon story about his/her life and how it has affect- theft safety, senior safety and kids’ safety resident John Nolan and Old Brooklyn resi- ed them. bloodhound created by Sherry Nemmers for dent Cathie Brenkus met at the Cassidy were also discussed. (A clown was brought in the National Crime Prevention Council in The original Family and Friends was to make balloon animals for the kids.) Theatre more than thirty years ago and have first performed in 2001 but like life, it’s a 1980. He reaches kids through commercials been friends ever since. The fair took place in a church. It began and booklets from the Council. He talks fluid performance and is a much different John and Cathie’s friendship, love of the with coffee and donuts and an introductory about drugs, bullying, safety and the impor- story from what it was seven years ago. The theater and altruistic nature have inspired meeting. Then the people picked the subject tance of staying in school. show is very personal and the cast wants peo- them to write and produce a musical called they wanted to listen to and split off into A McGruff House is a temporary haven ple to know them through the songs they have Family and Friends. It is a collaboration of small groups in different rooms. After a short for children who find themselves in frighten- chosen. three of their closest, oldest and dearest break, they could choose another meeting to ing situations or emergencies, such as being Also, as in real-life Family and Friends friends (who are like family) — Cindy Smith, go to. Then lunch was served and door prizes bullied, followed or hurt while walking is very interactive in nature. Don’t be sur- Bruce Holloway and Charles Eversole. were awarded. through a neighborhood. It provides a sense prised if you are greeted by a neighbor or Two of the three aforementioned indi- In addition to attending last year’s spring and source of emergency aid. It is not an someone you know or see your photo on the viduals not only have ties with the Cassidy safety fair, plus another safety fair outside last escort service or a guarantee of safety, but wall as you enter Cassidy Theatre. The cast Theatre but with the neighborhood as well. summer, I looked up some websites my aunt rather a place for appropriate short-term help takes great pride in making people feel wel- Cindy lived in Brooklyn Centre and her by an adult for a child. come by getting a list of the audience before- mother owned Brown’s Bowling Alley for Neighborhood Watch is one of the oldest hand (it helps that they know most of the Rudy’s Hardware & Supply, Inc. thirty years. Bruce Holloway has lived on and most effective crime prevention programs audience) and displaying a collage of photos numerous streets in the neighborhood 4086 East 71st & Harvard Ave. in the country. It counts on citizens to organ- of their family and friends. throughout his life. ize themselves and work with the law enforce- As if writing, producing and performing Concerning how Family and Friends “An older store in an older ment to keep a trained eye and ear on their an entire show aren’t enough, Cathie and came into being John mused, “As we pre- neighborhood for your older home” communities. Neighborhood Watch works John are donating the entire proceeds back to because it reduces the opportunity for crime pared for this show we had the chance to Cassidy Theatre, Inc. The cast, stage crew, We offer everything you would to occur, but it doesn’t rely on altering or reflect back on our first experiences at the ticket takers, and ushers are donating their expect to find in a full service changing the criminals’ behavior or motiva- Cassidy Theatre. Family and Friends is real- services as well. The stage crew is actually hardware store plus tion. ly a Homecoming/Family Reunion for us. the same five people that worked alongside Among the five cast members, we have per- Hard to find items The International and Homeland the cast thirty years ago. They very much Security’s goal is to help improve the security formed together in over thirty productions, want to help make the newly opened Cassidy Replacement parts of the nation, while preserving our values, including many at the Cassidy Theatre. More Theatre, Inc. a success, too. than three decades ago Bruce saw Cathie per- Locksmithing freedoms and the economy. It was established Family and Friends is being performed to promote and support research, study and form on stage, I saw Bruce perform on at the “new” Cassidy Theatre, Inc., 6200 Storm & Screen Repair technology development, addressing national Cassidy’s stage, and Cathie and I met, literal- Pearl Rd., in Parma Hts. on Friday, May 9th Sharpening security problems and issues. ly, for the first time, downstairs in Room B, at and Saturday, May 10th . If you are interest- By completing this project I realize that the auditions for West Side Story back in ed in purchasing tickets for Family and Old-fashioned when I grow up and have my own home, I’ll 1976. Cindy and Chuck performed together Friends, call Cassidy Theatre, Inc. at (440) knowledge & service want to have a street captain and crime watch in revues at the Cassidy twenty-five years 842-4600. Ticket prices are $20. program in my neighborhood because they ago. 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Local (216)631-1059 Toll Free (866)999-4832 www.fbltechnologies.com APRIL 2008 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5 minister taking on an additional responsibility Catholic newspapers in ten states.) of my childhood neighbors in Parma — is a elsewhere. For more information, type Joe Cannon volunteer extraordinaire; the reason for his When Rev. Paul Wilson came to Pearl Divine Mercy into a Yahoo search engine, and being featured in LLM’s publication is his Road last July, the congregation was only able read some of the 145,000 entries which come work with Adult Guardianship Services to hire him as a part-time pastor. Because he up. Or call Joe’s toll-free number – 1-888- (AGS). Dan’s efforts helped effect a meeting wasn’t committed to another church, he’s been 3030. between a disabled woman for whom he was able to conduct the 10 a.m. worship services on Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry guardian and her likewise disabled husband, a regular basis. (LLM) regularly mails us copies of its quarter- whose life, too, is under the jurisdiction of Now that might change a bit, as on March ly publication, Seeds of Change. While paging AGS (in another Ohio county).\ 1, Rev. Wilson also became the assistant pastor through copies of the last few issues for possi- Dan’s next volunteer venture could be and youth counselor at Ridgewood United ble story ideas, I was amazed to see a photo of even more impressive. He’s currently waiting Methodist Church on Ridge Rd. in Parma. The Old Brooklyn resident Dan (officially, for medical clearance to join the “Baby time of the service at Pearl Road will remain Dominic Daniel) Plescia smiling at me on Boomer” circle of Peace Corps volunteers. If How strange that Easter has come and the same; if necessary on some Sundays, the page 5 of the Summer/Fall 2007 edition. everything goes according to his plans, it will gone, yet not one spring flower – except for the congregation will simply hire another minister Many of you know Dan as the owner of definitely merit a separate story in the OBN. snowdrops – has bloomed yet. The April to assist. Dan’s Broadview Barber Shop, which has As usual, we’re still backed up with sub- “Angel of the Month” figurines, with their Just recently we heard about something at had more than one location in our neighbor- missions for this column, but please continue bunnies and baskets of colored eggs, won’t Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) Church hood, but which is currently in one of the three to send yours to Lynette Filips, the Town Crier, seem right this year, either. which actually happened several years ago. storefronts at the corner of Oak Park Ave. and c/o the Old Brooklyn News, 3344 Broadview Because of the manner in which it’s calcu- It’s about Fr. Joseph Rodak, a “son of the Broadview Rd. Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44109; we’ll work them lated based on the cycles of the sun and moon, parish” who was ordained a priest of the It turns out that Dan — who was also one in within the next two or three months. March 22 is the earliest date on which Easter Society of the Most Precious Blood in 1962. can fall. So this year, we’ve almost experi- For the past five years Fr. Rodak has been enced that, and I haven’t heard of anyone who serving as a chaplain for the Veteran’s was happy about it. (To bolster your knowl- Administration (VA), and during most of that THEATER NOTES edge of such trivia even further, April 25 is the time, he’s been living in Old Brooklyn, the latest possible date for Easter.) neighborhood in which he grew up – at the Cassidy Theatre of Greenbriar Commons Some things don’t change in April, OLGC rectory. Fr. Rodak is one of about six 6200 Pearl Rd. 440-842-4600 though, and income taxes are one of them. chaplains tending to the spiritual needs of “Enchanted April” Great Lakes Theatre Festival Last May and June, our history articles focused patients at both the Brecksville and Wade Park April 11th - 27th, Fri & Sat., 8 pm; Sun, 3,pm. 1501 Euclid Ave. 216-241-6000 on the federal tax. I’d originally hoped to Tickets, $15 adults; $14 students & seniors. VA Hospitals. His time there is drawing to a www.greatlakestheater.org explore the background of the Ohio and City Coming May 9 - 10, “Friends and Family”. close, though, as he plans to retire in July. “The Crucible” taxes this year, but those plans have changed. Although he’s not a clergyman, OLGC by William Miller Instead, I’ll simply begin this month’s Town parishioner (and former Old Brooklyn Now - Sat.., Apr. 26th; will ultimately perform 6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727 Crier column with some relevant data about Councilman) Joe Cannon certainly is in rotating repertory with “Danceworks 08” the taxation – involved in a lot of “churchy” things. One of “All’s Well That Ends Well” Now - Sun., Apr. 20th. Six weekends, CPT This filing period marks the fortieth by William Shakespeare the causes nearest and dearest to his heart is campus taken over by local dancers. anniversary of the income tax assessed by Fri. April 11th - Fri April 25th. Shows on spe- promoting the message of Divine Mercy, a Performances in the Gordon Square Theatre, cific Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. eves, 7:30 Cleveland (and surrounding communities). It rather recently established feast in the Catholic James Levin Theatre & Parish Hall. Tickets - pm & some Sat. matinees. Tickets, $10 - $54. was enacted by ordinance #2393-66 in 1966; Church which is celebrated the Sunday after - adults, $10 - $20; students & seniors, $12 - 1967 was the first year for which a personal Easter (March 30 this year). $18. Fri. & Sat., 7:30 pm; Sun., 3 pm. city income tax was collected. Several years ago the Old Brooklyn News The Liminis The State of Ohio’s personal income tax ran a whole story about Joe’s apostolate with 2438 Scranton Rd in Tremont 216-687-0074 Cuyahoga Community College dates back to 1972. Ohioans actually voted for Divine Mercy, and his interest in it hasn’t “Mr. Marmalade” the tax. Its supporters were impressed with the Eastern Campus Performing Arts Center April 4th - May 3rd, 8 pm. General admission, waned since then. Perhaps you noticed some Dancing Wheels Company & School State’s campaign promise to use much of the $15; students & seniors, $12. of the ten billboards which he sponsored on 4250 Richmond Rd Highland Hills proceeds from the tax for public education. some of our main thoroughfares a few months 216-987-2000 | The total reality of the situation is that Ohio ago. They pictured Jesus with a red ray and a MetroHealth Medical Center, Scott Auditorium needed the money it would garner from a per- white ray coming from each of His sides, (the “Double Exposure” 2500 MetroHealth Drive 216-778- 8600 sonal income tax to finance State projects and image dictated by Sr. Faustina Kowalska, the Sat. April 26th, 7:30 pm. Tickets - $25, “In the Continuum” to be able to reduce taxes for businesses, which Polish nun who claimed to have received that adults; $12, students & seniors. Tues., April 22. 4 pm. Presented by were leaving Ohio at record levels in the vision of Him), and the words “Jesus I trust in Sun. April 27th, 2 pm. Tickets, $22 adults; MetroHealth Medical Center & Cleveland Sixties and early Seventies. You!” $12, students & seniors. Public Theatre. Free; reservations required. We’re back to the typical Town Crier for- Joe became interested in the Divine mat this month, and lately that has oftentimes Mercy message after attending a Marian included changes in neighborhood church per- Conference here in 1992. He began erecting sonnel. Early this year, for instance, the num- these billboards about six years ago, first ber of priests at St. Leo the Great Church was across the city, then across the state, and now again reduced. Fr. Thomas Woost had just moving to across the nation — Pennsylvania, come to the parish as an associate pastor last New York, Idaho, Connecticut, Minnesota and June, but he already has another assignment. Indiana. They’ll be moving into Michigan in On January 6, Fr. Woost was installed as pastor June. At the time of this writing, Joe’s spon- at St. Brendan Church in North Olmsted. sored a total of 590 billboards. (Although St. Leo’s is without an “associate”, Eighty-four years old and a life-long Fr. James Vesely, pastor emeritus of St. Brooklyn Ave. resident, Joe’s dedication to the Thomas More, is still in residence there, and Divine Mercy cause has been featured in he’s still helping.) Catholic publications such as Cleveland’s There’s also been a change at Pearl Road Universe Bulletin, as well as in others which United Methodist Church, but in this situa- serve a national audience. (The Universe tion, it’s not someone leaving, but rather of the Bulletin article was actually picked up by

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No one doned when escalating costs exceeded the expedient use would be to find a buyer who can change the price at the pump but everyone available funds. could use the building “as is” or with some can reduce the volume of gasoline they con- Colliers International has the real estate interior redesign. However, what is most expe- sume. Reducing the length of travel between listing, and the Old Brooklyn Community dient today may not be the best long-term use. home and work, shopping, school and church Development Corporation is working with Not often do five acres become can mean saving significant money. available in the middle of Old Brooklyn, espe- Purchasing a less expensive home that is more CLEVELAND STOREFRONT cially five acres with frontage on two main energy-efficient can mean saving significant streets. Having developers look at it opens up money. RENOVATION PROGRAM a range of possibilities. The location will be a Cleveland offers a range of neighbor- focus site for the Wards 15 and 16 Master Plan hoods of choice: architecturally appealing 40% Rebate for new development. homes with distinct styles, sidewalks, neigh- borhood shopping, neighborhood churches for pre-approved renovations and schools in walking distance. Without by Tom Collins on eligible Re$tore Cleveland driving on an Interstate highway there is often [email protected] buildings. Progress for the Commercial Districts of access to shopping plazas, the performing arts, museums, professional sports, college sports Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre Prologue and all kinds of restaurants. Some Cleveland Maximum For more information contact The residents of Brooklyn Centre and Old residents even opt to totally leave the car in the Tom Collins, OBCDC Commercial Brooklyn often have to explain to people out- garage from time to time, and walk along tree- rebate Program Manager side of Cleveland why they enjoy living right lined residential streets to nearby commercial 216-459-1000 here in the city. It is not necessarily an offen- streets for window shopping, a tavern visit or Call Old Brooklyn [email protected], sive question but it certainly displays an igno- an ice cream treat. Community Development The bicycle fits into the city very well. Supported by: rance of how good life can be within Corporation Cleveland. Bike racks are plentiful and RTA busses are all Cleveland Neighborhood Development Because this column is not widely read equipped with bike carriers. The Ohio Erie 216-459-1000 Coalition Ohio & Erie Canal Association outside the communities where it is delivered, Canal Tow Path Trail is within pedaling dis- perhaps the first section of this particular col- tance of many neighborhoods, as are the all- umn is like “preaching to the choir.” So this purpose trails of the Cleveland Metroparks. month I am asking those who read it to use it to Whether it’s a quick ride around the block or a start a conversation with family or friends who journey some miles away, the city is bicycle- do not live in Cleveland. The best sales people friendly. are those who like and use the products they The outlying suburbs are still building sell. The best recruiters for living here are schools, extending water and sewer lines, and those who like their homes and neighborhoods. constructing or widening streets for yet anoth- er housing development with look-alike Some pluses of city living homes. Property taxes (and possibly the local Two divergent realities of daily life are municipal tax) will periodically increase to making city living more attractive to some peo- accommodate the sprawl. Developers will ple: mortgage foreclosures and the cost of clear green spaces for another fast food restau- gasoline. rant and national drug store surrounded by the Mortgage foreclosures are devastating asphalt pond called a parking lot. In addition, neighborhoods but the phenomenon is also all the outlying housing developments have offering reduced prices for quality homes. the hidden costs associated with automobile Much like cleaning up after a severe storm, travel. there is opportunity to re-establish and renew. If it is time to reduce costs, reduce travel Owner sweat equity, below appraisal pricing time, get a better quality home and live among and low interest rates combine to make desirable neighbors, look into the city. Cleveland housing stock affordable. The second factor is the shocking price Major Commercial Opportunity (above) Old Brooklyn resident Scott Kroehle, left, and Cuyahoga County Planner Meghan increase in gasoline. Experts are forecasting The RTA facility that originally was Thomas, right, look at an easel at OBCDC’s Master Plan meeting on Thursday, March 13th, continuing gasoline rate increases, so many home to street cars and trackless trolleys and at Grace Church, 2503 Broadview Rd. (below) Old Brooklyn residents Jim O’Connor and people are trying to reduce the cost of commut- in more recent years, busses, now has “For Magnolia Namaskar engage in conversation at the same meeting. The gathering was one of ing between home and work. When prices will sale” signs mounted on the fences along State two which OBCDC conducted about the future of Wards 15 and 16. The other meeting was stabilize and at what level is a question without Rd. and Pearl Rd. Brooklyn Station/the Old held at the Metroparks Zoo on Wednesday, March 12. An earlier session, originally sched- a firm answer. Even if the price per gallon rolls Brooklyn Garage, as it’s been known over the uled for Saturday, March 8, at Corpus Christi Church, was cancelled due to the snow. back, it is questionable if it will ever roll back many years of its existence here, is now con- to 2006 levels. sidered excess RTA property. Plans to reno- Photos by George Shuba People are seriously looking at changing vate the former “car barns” for storing and

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Supplemental Security Margaret’s quote inspires the child with- severe, aeration Income (SSI) does not count as qualifying income for the stimulus payment. in each of us and brings us closer to the earth. may solve the That seems like an appropriate thing to do problem. Thick since we celebrate Earth Day on April 21. In Basic Eligibility Requirements: thatch requires conjunction with Earth Day, therefore, and in a vertical keeping with “green living”, this month’s arti- People must have valid Social Security numbers. mower or mechanical de-thatchers to break it cle will address organic lawn care. up. According to the Better Homes and People cannot be claimed as dependents or eligible to be claimed as dependents Gardens website, there are ten simple steps 6. Aerate regularly. 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As promised in the March issue of the Is the CDC financially audited? on your street. Also, we can take action on at Applewood Center a second district crime OBN, we are adding a FAQ section to the web The CDC is required by the City of Cleveland HB294 bill passed last year which allows prop- meeting is held that reviews crime issues in site at www.oldbrooklyn.com. The questions to have a once a year audit and to submit a erties that are delinquent on their taxes (only) this district. If you have something specific to that are on the site now are just the beginning management letter to the City that shows the to be put into foreclosure and turned over to the report or have a concern about, call Barb Spaan of what will probably be longer list as we get organization to be in compliance. The CDC has city land bank for development. at 216-459-1000. feedback from the community. Here is a sam- never received a negative management letter. ple of some from the list of 23 questions that Most nonprofits are audited once a year. The What is Neighborhood Watch and how do I Is my building eligible for the Cleveland are on the site. We will also have an FAQ sec- CDC is required by the Federal government to start a program on my street? Storefront Renovation Program? tion in the OBN where we will add any new submit a 990 tax form each year. The most Neighbor’s joining together with law enforce- There are certain guidelines that are part of this questions that are requested to this column as recent years 990’s are on the web site. ment to be responsible for safety of their neigh- program, for more information call OBCDC at well. borhoods homes and places of employment. To 216-459-1000 and ask for the commercial What are the CDCs get started, call Barb Spaan at 216-459-1000. manager. What is Old Brooklyn Community overhead/operations costs? She will ask you for a date, time and place to Development Corporation (OBCDC)? Our operations for the past fiscal year (July 06- hold your first meeting and she will review Will the city collect trash from a dumpster? Old Brooklyn Community Development June 07) were 12% of our entire expenses of with your neighbors how the program works. Generally No, dumpster service is contracted Corporation works to unite and empower resi- $823,000, with publications being 8% and with private refuse removal services. The City dents, business leaders and government to Program Services being 79%. Where can I learn about safety problems in Refuse Department can provide temporary develop and revitalize the community through my neighborhood? dumpster service for special projects like on a the planning and implementation of programs How many people in Wards 15 and 16 do On the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. fee basis. that promote social, economic and civic you serve in a year? improvements for its businesses, residents and It depends on the programs. Overall last fiscal social institutions. The CDC serves the neigh- year we served nearly 3,000 people through borhoods of Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn referrals and direct assistance in all of our pro- Centre (Wards 15 & 16). There are approxi- gram areas: Crime and Safety, Residential - mately 43,000 people who live in these two Services, Commercial/Industrial Services, In Memoriam Deacon Bob Weniger wards. Code Enforcement, Neighborhood Clean-up campaigns, and Publications. Celebrating Mass at St. Barbara Parish grandfather of two. How is OBCDC Funded? on Denison Ave. was more than a slightly The Old Brooklyn News had featured The CDC receives several grants from the City How often does your staff go out into the moving experience when Deacon Bob Deacon Bob and another of his ministries in of Cleveland from various departments. The community to meet with people? Weniger was assisting former pastor Fr. its March, 2007 Town Crier column. That major grant comes from the City’s Community Staff is in the community every day meeting Michael Dyrcz on the altar. Fr. Mike was month’s entries focused on mission trips to Development Department. These funds are with residents and businesses either individual- bent over and getting around with a Latin-American countries, and Bob had ly or in a group setting. The main purpose for knows as Community Development Block “Rollator” due to his Parkinson’s Disease, been a frequent participant in and planner of Grant funds which come from the Federal those meetings are to assess the conditions of and Deacon Bob was on crutches, having such ventures. Government through HUD and then filters to people’s homes or businesses in relationship to lost one of his legs in 2004 to diabetes. Because of his friendship with a sur- the City of Cleveland to us. These operating code enforcement issues or to help understand Now, neither of them is at St. Barbara’s; CDBG dollars for a majority of our programs why they may need a home repair grant or geon from Columbia (who now lives and come in two streams, one from the City’s loan. There may also be safety concerns, the Fr. Mike was invited to retire on November practices medicine here), that country Community Development Department and desire to rent a commercial space, or to make 1, and Deacon Bob died from complications became Deacon Bob’s destination of choice. another from an allocation the two councilmen improvements to a storefront. There may also of diabetes on February 28. In all he made more than a dozen trips to (Councilman Cummins in Ward 15 and be neighborhood disputes that need to be medi- In the prime of his life, Deacon Bob had Medellin and/or Cartagena, Columbia, min- Councilman Kelley in Ward 16) provide the ated and so forth. worked in the Valley View Police istering to the people medically, physically CDC through their ward allocations. However, Department, ultimately reaching the rank of and spiritually. Independence businesses all of those funds, nearly $600,000 is managed I am behind on my mortgage. Is there any sergeant. He retired from the force in 1995, and individual philanthropists, as well as St. through one contract and budget through the financial help to get me back on track? but he still had plenty of work ahead of him Vincent Charity Hospital, were among the City’s community development department. There is financial help available through the because in 1990 he’d been ordained a per- major funders of his efforts. The CDC also receives funds from other City Cuyahoga County Rescue Fund. However, it manent deacon for the Catholic Diocese of On behalf of the community, the Old departments such as Health and Economic depends on your situation. Also, there are Cleveland. Brooklyn News extends its sympathies to his Development depending on the program. Our banks that have worked out agreements with Deacon Bob served at St. Michael family as well as the parishioners at St. new Lead Abatement program is funded the East Side Organizing Project. The residen- Church in Independence, formerly his home Barbara’s over the loss of their dear and ded- through Health and we also have economic tial staff will help you decide which program parish, for sixteen years before he came to icated deacon. In no way did we anticipate would be best for you. development funding for some of the CDCs St. Barbara’s in 2006. Sixty-eight years old that our interaction with him would only be commercial projects. There are also funds from at the time of his passing, Deacon Bob was for so short a time. private foundations as well as earned income What can I do about the vacant and aban- married, the father of two and also the from the CDCs publications like the Old doned property next door to me? Brooklyn News and the Business Directory. The community development corporation is Finally, there is a revenue stream from mem- tracking vacant and abandoned properties and bership as well. 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Family Open Studio provides a Sat., 10 am - 5 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. Hay- River Reservation 24000 Valley Pkwy., safe & fun environment for families to create art Toddler Time - Every Tues., 10:30 - 11:30 am. McKinney Mansion tours daily, noon - 5 pm. North Olmsted 440-734-6660 together. Self-guided activities at drawing/paint- Interactive stories, rhymes, songs & other activ- Current special exhibits: -- Short & Sweet, ities for children 1-2 years. Call to register. ing station, clay hand-building station & craft Family Amphibian Adventure: Sat., Apr. Two Centuries of American Childhood, in the station. Craft projects vary each month. 5th, 7:30 - 9 pm. Adults & families with Play and Learn - Every Fri., 11- 12 pm. Join Chisolm Halle Costume Wing. Clothes, toys, school age children. Learn about frogs & sala- art, furniture & photos, 1740-1960, showcase Saturday children’s classes, after school other caregivers & toddlers. Have fun with a manders. Hike to search for their love pools. America’s changing attitudes about children. children’s programs, evening teen & adult variety of books & learning toys & make new Explore the wetlands around the Nature Center WII: Up Front and Personal, Northeast classes - Complete schedule of classes, dates, & look for the sounds of spring. Registration friends. Call to register. Ohioans Remember the War (thru Apr. 15 times & fees available on the website, required. Estabrook Recreation Center only), WWII artifacts & oral histories. www.arthouseinc.org To register for a class or 4125 Fulton Rd. 216-664-4149 Admission - adults, $8.50; seniors, $7.50; stu- workshop call 216-398-8556. Art House is Nature a la Carte, Sun., Apr. 6th, 2 - 4 pm. Families & adults. Birds nests & the different Recreational Activities - Family Swim - Family dents/children, $5. WWII vets & wives free open to the public Mon. — Thurs., 10 am – 4 materials birds use to construct them. Gym - Ceramics - Weight Room. Call for sched- anytime; other vets & active & reserve service pm, Fri. by appointment & Sat., 9 am - 12 pm. ule; times vary; all free. Call for more info. personnel free Apr. 6. Parking, $5. Sunday Funday: Turtle Time, Sun., Apr. CanalWay Center, E. 49th St 13th, 2 - 3:15 pm. Ages 3 - 5 with adult. Time Grand Pacific Junction, 8082 Columbia Rd. between Grant Ave & Canal Rd to bask in the sun, something turtles do well. A at Mill St., downtown Olmsted Falls. 216-206-1000 hike & a craft to learn about cool creatures & FREE TAX HELP why they soak up the rays. Call to register. Annual “Go Fly a Kite” event - Sat, Apr. AARP Tax Assistance provides free tax preparation Canalway Triple Play - Sat., Apr. 19th, 10:30 19th, 10 am - 2 pm. Kids learn how to build a of federal & Ohio forms for low- & medium-income am - 2 pm. Celebrate Patriots Day: 10:30 am, Cleveland Metroparks kite from materials you have at home. Kite taxpayers. AARP membership is not required. music with Hank, followed by the tale of the West Creek Reservation building under the GPJ Gazebo until materials Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis “Midnight Ride of Paul Revere”; 11 am, Pepe 216-341-9225 run out; then fly it in the grassy area behind the & Ken lead an exploration of the wetlands; Ave., Mon., & Wed., 9 am - noon, thru Apr. 11; Entrance to the park is on W. Ridgewood Dr, Doll House on Mill St. $1 donation to help 216-635-4222. noon, break for lunch & a movie (bring your approximately 1/2 mile west of Broadview Rd, with cost of materials. Contact Reiner at own lunch); 1:15 pm, sights & sounds of Cassidy Theater Greenbriar Commons, between Broadview & State Rds. 440-427-9773 for more info. Also visit “Revolutionary Thunder”, a demonstration fir- 6200 Pearl Rd, Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri., Bird or Bust - Wed. Apr. 30th, 8:30 - 10:30 www.grandpacificjunction.comwebsite or ing of replica firearms in a two-gun salute. am. Families. Binoculars required. Space lim- 9:30 am - 2 pm, thru Apr. 13. Appointments email [email protected]. can be made in person at the theater or at the ited; call to register. Natural Expressions, Sat., Apr. 26th, 10:30 Parma-South Library, Parma-Ridge Library & Great Lakes Science Center am. Become an artist using the free materials Parma Heights Library. 601 Erieside Ave. 216-694-2000 nature creates. Explore the reservation & create 3900 Wildlife Way a masterpiece. Call to register. www.GreatScience.com Parma-Snow Library, 2121 Snow Rd, Mon., & 216-661-6500 clemetzoo.com Chocolate: The Exhibition - now thru Sun., Thurs., 12:30 - 3 pm, thru Apr. 9; 216-661-4240. Australian Adventure now open, 10 am - 5 Children’s Museum of Cleveland May 4th, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm daily. Included South Brooklyn Library, 4303 Pearl Rd, Fri., 10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-5437 pm daily. Get reacquainted with kangaroos, with admission. Explore the plants, products, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, thru April 13; 216-623-7067. http://www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org wallabies & wallaroos. Travel aboard the history & culture of chocolate from botanical, Galapagos Sands: Exploring the Centuries!, Boomerang Express or climb to the top of the ecological, anthropological, economic, conser- Free Tax Filing and Benefits Screening Now thru Sun., Apr. 13th, 10 am - 5 pm. Yagga Tree. See sheep, goats & donkeys in the vation & popular culture viewpoints. Exhibit For residents of Wards 15 & 16; sponsored by Museum admission, $7, children ages 1 - 12; animal barn. Adults, $10; children 2 - 11, $6; Steel Valley Federal Credit Union, 3840 Pearl $6, adults, ages 13 & up; no charge for developed by the Field Museum in Chicago & (Admission always free for kids under two and currently on national tour. Discounted parking Rd. (W. 25th St. & Denison Ave.) in partnership childr,en under one year. See web site for com- with ACORN. ( ACORN tax preparation servic- plete calendar of events. Families become Zoo members.) in attached 500-car garage. Admission - es are affiliated with the IRS Volunteer Income explorers as they dig for pirate treasure & Cleveland Museum of Natural History Adults, $12.50; children, $8.50; members free. investigate Earth's most exotic islands. Tax Assistance Program.) Find out if you quali- 1 Wade Oval Dr. 216-231-4600 fy for food, baby supplies, health care, child Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Abracadabra! Everyday Magic - Sat., Apr. www.cmnh.org care, energy bills & much more. Tax filing & 28728 Wolf Rd. Bay Village 440-871-2900 26th - Wed., Jul. 30th. During their “magical” Museum - Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Wed. to benefits screening by appointment only. Call www.lens.org experience, children of all ages gain an under- 10 pm; Sun., noon – 5 pm. Age 2 & under, 216-431-0573 for appointment. Luny April - Sat., Apr. 5, 12, 19 & 26. 2 pm, standing of the many things in daily life which free; age 3-6, $6.50; age 7-adult, $9.50; seniors $2; also Sat., Apr. 5 & 19, 7 pm, $3. Check Free Tax Services appear to be mystical & magical but can often & students, $7.50. Two new dinosaurs on permanent exhibit -- out the craters & the view from the other side. Old Brooklyn Neighborhood Family be explained through math & science. “Jane”, in the main lobby, a life-sized skeletal On Apr. 19, view actual lunar rock & soil sam- Service Center Cleveland Metroparks Chalet cast of a juvenile tyrannosaur (or possibly ples. 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SENIOR NOTES CHURCH As I see it... Senior Citizen Resources (SCR) Pinochle Playing - Tues.& Fri., 12:15 pm, by 216-749-5367 Deaconess-Krafft. NOTES Active Living Every Day - Presented at Wednesday, April 2nd Pastor Jerry Estabrook Recreation, Tuesdays 10 am. Call Active Living Every Day - Tues., 10 am, Estabrook Luncheon Card Party 216-749-5367 to register. Recreation. Call 216-749-5367 to register. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church’s Parish A man went to a psychiatrist com- Center, 4429 Pearl Rd. Sponsored by St. Ann’s plaining of a sleep disorder. "Doc," he Bocce Ball - Tues., 8:30 am, Estabrook. Wednesday, April 30th - Friday, May 9th Women’s Guild, noon - 4 pm. Call Julia at said, "I've been having weird dreams. Last 23rd Annual Senior Olympics. Old Brooklyn 2316-351-9970 for more info. week I dreamed I was a wigwam. Last Book Club - Call 2196-749-5367 to register. area. Adults 60 & over welcome. Call 216- night I dreamed that I was a teepee." The 749-5367 for more info. Tuesday, April 22nd doctor said, "That's terrible. You're two Chair Bowling - Fri., 10:30 am, The Schwab Widows & Widowers Luncheon tents." Get it? Two tents - a wigwam and Center. Mon., 10 am, Deaconess-Krafft Center. Monday, May 15th St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview a teepee. Dumb joke! vs. Oakland - Call 216-749- Rd., noon. Chopped steak, golden potatoes, The disciples of Jesus that first Easter Chair Exercise - Tues., 11:30 am, The 5367 for more info. broccoli casserole & more. $3 per person. RSVP were not just too tense; they were downright Schwab Center. Thurs., 10:30 am, Estabrook to church office, 351-6499. Bring a friend. terrified. For three years they had devoted Recreation. Fri., 10 am, Deaconess-Krafft. Friday, May 23rd their lives to Jesus. They had left home and Elm Farm trip - America’s Ice Cream & Dairy family, jobs and security, to find him. The Chair Volleyball - Wed., 11 am, The Schwab Museum. Call 216-749-5367 for more info. Update regarding worst of their fears had come true. And now Center. they found themselves caught in a whirlwind Senior Living Guide ethnic church series of anxiety. Craft Classes - Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 - 11:30 Provides professionals & consumers with We live in a world that is anxious and For anyone who’s been wondering what am, Deaconess Krafft. comprehensive & current information about afraid. Older people fear their health will fail happened to our “ethnic groups and the church- long-term care resources & facilities. and their savings will run out. Younger peo- es they established” series, here’s the explana- Crochet Klatch - Tues., 9:30 - 11:30 am, The Distributed quarterly. For free copy, call ple are afraid they won't have any savings for tion: The extensive coverage we gave to the Schwab Center. OBCDC, 216-459-1000. old age - forget about health issues. Some thirty-year history of the Old Brooklyn News in fear the future while others dread the past. our March issue resulted in there not being Line Dancing - Tues., 1 pm. The Schwab MetroHealth’s/Macy’s Oasis Program "Peace be with you," Jesus says. "Peace Center. $15 for a six-week session. Spring classes still registering! Macy’s, 8001 enough space that month to continue with part II of the African-American church story. be with you. I have conquered death and the W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, 440-886-1157. grave." Is there any bigger obstacle than MetroHealth Lite & Easy Exercise - Weekday classes in many topics -- history, We expected to run that story in this issue, but now other CDC topics which require that? There is hope for all of us in this age of Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9:30 - 10:30 am. Light computers, health, art, music & more. Open to anxiety. There's help when we feel like giv- exercise class with a certified fitness individuals 50 years & older. Must be member immediate attention have taken up the space traditionally allotted to our monthly history ing up. There is one who can help us over- instructor; $2 per class. to take classes; membership is free; most come any problem. Peace be with you! courses have a small fee. Read class schedule article. The only remaining space is for this Post Office on Wheels - First Thurs. of every & register online at www.oasisnet. org/cleve- explanation, plus a brief comment, thanks to a Jerry Madasz is the pastor of month, 9:30 - 10 am, Deaconess-Krafft. 11 - land; mail & in-person registration, too. Also reader-response concerning one of the articles St. Luke’s United Church of Christ 11:30 am, The Schwab Center. sponsored by Mature Services. we wrote about Italian immigrants. In our December, 2007 issue, we said that, 4216 Pearl Rd. (at the corner of Pearl & Memphis) “SCR Strollers” - Walking group,Tues., 10:30 Cornerstone of Hope unlike the other two Our Lady of Mount am, meet at The Schwab Center. 6600 E. Schaaf Rd. 216-524-3787 Carmel parishes in the diocese, Our Lady of Adult 8-week support group for those grieving Mount Carmel Church on Euclid Ave. in Fun & Games the loss of a loved one. Afternoon sessions - Wickliffe was never an Italian congregation. OLD BROOKLYN NEWS Canasta - Mon. & Wed., 12:30 pm, Deaconess Fri., Apr. 25th - Jun. 13th, 1 - 3 pm. Evening Although officially that statement is true, Krafft. sessions - Wed., Apr. 23rd - Jun. 11th, 5:30 - because in 1923 when it was established, the The Old Brooklyn News 7:30 pm. Supportive & informative group Catholic Diocese was no longer opening ethnic is now available on the Fruit Bingo -Mon., 11:30 am, The Schwab Center; provides opportunity for the bereaved to meet parishes, many Italians did worship and social- &Wed.,10:30 am, Deaconess-Krafft Center. & share with those experiencing similar feel- ize there. We have some “down-home” stories OBCDC website ing of grief. to share about that in a future catch-up article. www.oldbrooklyn.com 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 LUTHERAN POLISH NAT’L CATHOLIC UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. St. Mary’s Church Archwood U.C.C. Broadview Baptist Church Corner Broadview & Wexford, Parma 2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060 4505 Broadview Rd. Over 80 yrs. of worship 5801 Memphis Ave. Phone: 216-741-8230 Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am. Pastor: Rev. Roman Misiewicz Rev. Dr. Joan Salmon Campbell, Pastor Pastor: Rev. Brent Richards, Phone: 216-741-8154 Asst. Pastor: Dr. John Wood Sunday: 11 am (ASL Interpreted) Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Masses: 9 am English, 11 am Polish Nursery provided ages 1-5 Phone. 216-351-8414 or 216-431-3515 Sunday School: 10:00 am Sun. School: 9:45 am. Sun. Worship: 11 am Scranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511 Children's Sunday School: 11:15 am Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 pm Pastor: Rev. Horst Hoyer & Rev. John Hoyer Multicultural Open & Affirming. German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am http://broadview-baptist-church.org www.archwooducc.org website: broadview-baptist-church.org ROMAN CATHOLIC Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. Bethel Free Will Baptist Church 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 Rev. Dr. Lee Holliday 3354 Fulton Rd. Phone: 216-631-9199 Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II Sat., Services: 5:15 pm, Sun. 10:20 am. Sun, Pastor: Fr. LeRoy J. Moreeuw, C.PP.S. 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Rev. Freddie Ray, 216-355-2137 Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm; Sun., 8:30 & 11am Sunday School: 9:30 am Service: 10:30 am School: 9 - 10 am. Call for new member classes Nursery with adult supervision Weekday Masses: Mon.-Sat., 8 am Sunday Worship & Church School: 9:30 am Sunday evening service: 6 pm St. James Lutheran Church School Phone: 216-741-3685 Thursday evening Bible Study, 7 pm 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Good gospel singing & preaching Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman Church of St. Leo The Great St. Luke’s U.C.C. Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 am / Sat. Serv: 5 pm. 4940 Broadview Rd. 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner Memphis Ave.) Harmony Baptist Church Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:15 am Phone: 216-661-1006 4020 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn Phone: 216-351-4422 Sat. Services: 5 pm. Pastor: Fr. Russ Lowe Pastor: Gerald Madasz Phone. 216-351-3740 Website: stjamescleve.com Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 am, 10 am & 12 noon Rev. Ed Allen, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:15 am Sunday Worship: 11am & 6 pm. St. Mark Lutheran Church Saint Barbara Church Sunday School: 9:45 am 4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545 1505 Denison Ave. Trinity U.C.C. Wednesday Prayer 7 pm Pastor: Richard E. Kurth Phone: 216-741-2067 3525 West 25th St. (entrance off Scranton) Sunday Worship: 10:15 am, Sat. 9 am. Administrator: Fr. Lucjan Stokowski Phone: 216-351-7667 BYZANTINE CATHOLIC Sunday School & Adult Bible Study, 9 am Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm; Pastor: Rev. David T Durkit Elementary School: grades K - 8 Sun., 9 am, 11am (Polish) Sunday Worship: 10:30 am St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Corpus Christi Church email: [email protected] 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 Unity Lutheran Church 4542 Pearl Rd. - Phone: 216-741-2085 5204 Northcliff Ave., Phone: 216-351-8738 website: trinityucccleveland.org Pastor: Very Rev. Steven Koplinka Pastor: Fr. Russell Lowe Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, Rev. Peeter Pirn - Worship Service: 9:30 am Multicultural, Open & Affirming Sunday School & Adult Study: 11am 1st Fri. of the month: Exposition of the Blessed 11 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet Sacrament 5 - 7 pm Communion Service. Weekday phone: 216-749-4504 Preschool/Day Care 3-12 yrs. www.unity- United Church of Christ in Brooklyn lutheran.org Mass: Mon. & Wed., 9 am. Weekend Masses: Sat., 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 4:30 pm; Sun., 10 am. Communion services Tues. & Thurs. 8 am. Pastor: Rev. Robert Z. Lahr NON-DENOMINATIONAL Sunday School & Worship: 11am CHARISMATIC Circle of Inner Light Spiritual Community PRESBYTERIAN Good News Ministires Church 4615 Broadview Rd. at Swedenborg Chapel UNITED METHODIST 3705 West 36th. (W. 36th & Mapledale Ave.) Rev. Virginia Collins, 216-398-7743 & Renielle Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) Brooksieker, 440-897-9505. 6 pm Sun. service. Phone:216-398-4913 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. Brooklyn Memorial UMC Pastor: Ernie Green. Healing & message services. Classes, circles, & ceremonies. [email protected] Phone: 216-741-8331 Rev. Adrienne Lloyd 2607 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-459-1450 Sunday Worship, 11 am Pastor: Rev. Pamela Buzalka TV - Tues. 6:30 pm. Ch.21- 9 pm Ch. 26. Sun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 10:15 am Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research Parking at Busch Funeral Home Sun. Worship: 10:45 am. Sun. school 10 am Fri. 6:30 pm, Ch 21 Time Warner Channel. 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. Tues., Weekday wonders bible study, 11 am. Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net Everyone welcome! Sun.: 11 am - 1 pm, Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. SWENDENBORGIAN Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church All invited & encouraged to attend! EVANGELICAL Swedenborg Chapel 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 Grace Church Palace of Praise A New Christianity 4815 Broadview Rd, Pastor: Rev. Paul Wilson 4274 Pearl Rd. Sunday Worship: 10:00 am. (Cafe Oasis following) Phone: 216-351-8093 Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am Phone: 216-741-9322 Pastor: Rev. Junchol Lee Adult Study & Coffee Hour: 11 am 2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St. Sunday Worship: 11am Phone: 216-661-8210 Pastor: Rev. Joseph Terry Free hunger meal Thursdays: 6 pm Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Adult Bible (non-fundamental): Sat., 10 am http://www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc Email: [email protected] Wednesday Service: 7 pm Non-Denomination Weddings- 216-351-8093 Pastor: Jeff Doeringer & Charlie Collier Miracle Service: Friday, 7 pm A Warm Welcome Awaits You. APRIL 2008 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11 SERVICE DIRECTORY & CLASSIFIED

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