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A Publication of the Community Development Corporation, , www.oldbrooklyn.com December 2006, Volume 28 Number 9 Brilliant Sign and General Electric Bishop Amos leaves collaborate on national Christmas tree Cleveland for Iowa by Jay Gardner people wait to see what we’ve come up with Bishop Martin J. Amos, one of Old [email protected] next. We start from scratch every time. This Brooklyn’s most recognized clerics, left Although General Electric’s (GE) year, we thought it might be refreshing to Cleveland last month to become the Bishop Nela Park Christmas lighting display has bring back a tree that reminds us of the simple of Davenport, Iowa. He had grown up in left generations of area children spell- pleasures of the holidays.” Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, but bound, most Clevelanders are not aware of Once the design has been completed, the attended Benjamin Franklin Elementary GE’s other holiday role — illuminating the work is handed over to Brilliant Sign. At School and Rhodes High School (class of National Christmas tree. The Nela Park Brilliant between 20 and 25 employees are 1959) before enrolling in Borromeo Consumer and Industrial lighting facility directly involved in various stages of produc- Seminary and being ordained in 1968. on Noble Road in East Cleveland has been tion. The final result is over 300 unique orna- The Old Brooklyn News featured Martin designing and manufacturing the ments. (The national tree is decorated by 500 Amos in a joyful front page article in June, Christmas lights for the national tree since sets of twinkling lights and 125 lighted orna- 2001 when he was raised to the order of 1944. ments the size of a bicycle wheel.) bishop. Now, five and a half years later, he Twelve years ago, GE brought in According to Brilliant Sign Co. owner is again on our front page as we reluctantly Jim Groh, “Each year it’s a totally new prod- Brilliant Sign Co., headquartered in the bid him farewell. Hinkley Industrial Park off W. Schaaf uct with a new theme, but we love the chal- Road, to fabricate the ornaments for the lenge. So many of our employees get involved tree. Much of this involves dedicated cus- in the making the ornaments. They all take a tom work. In business since 1929, Brilliant great deal of pride in their work. Every year Sign has a national reputation for its light- they get the satisfaction of watching the ing display work. President flick on the national tree featuring Most of us don’t think about their handiwork. It’s a great moment for the Christmas lights until after the leftovers entire company and something that every from Thanksgiving have found their way Photo by George Shuba Clevelander can share in.” into sandwiches, but when you’re your Jim Groh, president and CEO of Brilliant The lighting of the National Christmas working with a 39 foot tree that will be lit by Electric Sign Co., Ltd., shows off some of the col- Tree is set for December 7th at approximately the President and First Lady, things become orful large ornaments that his Old Brooklyn 5:57 p.m. during a nationally televised event. much more complicated. Work on the lights company produced for this year’s national This year the Cleveland chapter of the for the national Christmas tree begins in Christmas tree in Washington, DC. Singing Angels will sing at the lighting cere- mony. Photo from the Universe Bulletin February when GE design staff, representa- According to Kathy Presciano, a lighting Although stores have been promoting Auxiliary Bishop Roger Gries, left, and- tives from the Pageant of Peace, the National designer for GE Consumer & Industrial in holiday wares for weeks, the tree-lighting cer- former Auxiliary Bishop Martin Amos, Park Service and the White House get togeth- Cleveland for the past 12 years, it’s always er to discuss themes for the coming year. emony will be the official start of the 2006 right, share a moment of episcopal cama- been an interesting challenge. “Every year, holiday season. raderie before Bishop Amos’ departure. What will be coming next year to the for- Two neighborhood fires; mer Deaconess -- and what’s already done two different outcomes to get Stephanie, and her other daughter, 11 at Deaconess-Krafft and Deaconess-Zane by Judith Pindell [email protected] year old Jessica, out of the house safely by Lisa Casini of up to 30 days for acute care, hospice care, while her husband Eric called 911. All six of rehabilitation care and wound care, and also Three years later, everything old is Joyce Dzik of Tarlton Ave. awoke in the their pets were rescued, too. a complete range of outpatient care, preven- becoming new again at 4229 Pearl Rd. in Old early morning of Friday, October 27, to the Joyce expressed gratitude to the fire- tative care and primary and specialty care. Brooklyn, where the silent, darkened hall- faint smell of smoke. She thought she was fighters, whom she said responded immedi- The center will not offer emergency services. ways of the South and North Towers of the having a dream… or a nightmare. When she ately and were very professional and sensi- According to Dr. James Campbell, former Deaconess Hospital now echo the became fully conscious, she realized that it tive to the family’s situation. She also is director of MetroHealth's Geriatric medi- hopeful sounds of buildings in rehab. wasn’t a dream. Smoke was coming from grateful to Mayor Jackson for staffing the cine, the Senior Health and Wellness Center Fortunately those disturbing TV images her oldest daughter’s upstairs bedroom. neighborhood Hook and Ladder truck and to is slated to open for outpatient services in of patients being whisked out of Deaconess Joyce ran upstairs and found Stephanie, those who fought to keep the Hook and September, 2007. Hospital in the middle of a snowy night are 21, trying to douse an accidental fire which Ladder in our neighborhood. "The Center's entire focus is senior becoming a distant memory, replaced by the had started on her mattress. Joyce was able See Neighborhood fires page 2 care. The facility will not provide emer- MetroHealth System's commitment to gency care. However, seniors will be able to restoring senior get same-day health care servic- appointments. If a es in the commu- senior needs to nity. And those see a doctor for a services will minor issue, such reach patients far as the flu, they beyond the bor- will fare much ders of Old better (at the new Brooklyn. Center) rather The senior than waiting in a Photo by Judith Pindell health care facili- hospital emer- On Wednesday, November 29th, Red Cross Disaster Relief staff and volunteers joined ty will become a gency room," he Cleveland Fire Fighters in distributing smoke detectors and fire safety materials to reality next year said. neighbors surrounding the Fulton Rd./Bangor Ave. fatal house fire. with the comple- Several floors tion of Phase One located in the of the Senior Towers will house Health and The former Deaconess Hospital at 4229 Pearl Rd. patients who Wellness Center, a is well on the way to becoming MetroHealth South require temporary $65 million Campus. stays. This phase investment in the is expected to be former site of Deaconess Hospital. completed by February, 2008. The North and South Towers of "If a patient is in a hospice program and Deaconess Hospital are currently under a still living at home and complications arise, What’s Inside complete renovation, bringing nearly 600 What’s Inside this will be the best place for him or her to construction jobs, and when completed, an stay temporarily, until the issue is resolved. additional 300 permanent health care jobs to The Center will have trained specialists in Cleveland city codes; NJROTC . . . . . 2 Community Toolbox ...... 7 the MetroHealth South Campus. hospice and palliative care, which most hos- News Notes; Community Meetings . . 3 Church History ...... 8 When fully completed, patient care pitals lack. Patients can stay here and get the Predatory lending and foreclosure ...... 4 Family Fun & Theatre Notes . . . . 9 floors in both Towers will provide a range of acute and stabilizing care they need before Town Crier ...... 5 Church Notes & Senior Notes ...... 10 medical services for individuals over the age See page 4 Re$tore Cleveland ...... 6 Classified & Service Directory ...... 11 of 55, including temporary in-patient stays MetroHealth PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS DECEMBER 2006 Exploring the City of Cleveland’s Cleveland Public School District’s NJROTC trash set-out and parking codes fills backpacks for kids of deployed parents by Maribeth Feke “The cadets at Rhodes wanted to help these kids By Judge Raymond L. Pianka front of the setback line (that is, between the ……“Hut-two-three-four; company halt!” and they also wanted to meet their fellow cadets Cleveland Municipal Court Housing Division front of the house and the treelawn); and, Sounds of marching and drilling are routine at other schools in something other than a com- further prohibits parking within ten feet of when a junior ROTC units come together. On petition. This gave them that opportunity. The As Judge of the Housing Court, defen- October 28, however, junior ROTC units from any wall of a building if the wall contains cadets sold tickets and solicited donations of the dants in my courtroom frequently assert “I Rhodes, Lincoln West, Euclid, , ground floor openings to provide light or items in the backpacks from their parents and didn’t know that was illegal…” as a defense. Admiral King and Kennedy High Schools met area businesses.” Indeed, there is often lack of knowledge, ventilation. C.C.O. § 337.14. In many of at the Army National Guard Armory on Engle misunderstanding, or even “urban myths” Old Brooklyn’s neighborhoods, the houses about some of these topics. A high volume are built very close together, and parking in of Housing Court cases, as well as problems the driveway between your house and your in the neighborhood, involve trash set-outs next door neighbor’s could be an infraction and parking issues. Let’s take a moment to of the Code; violation of this section is a go over these important quality-of-life first-degree misdemeanor. issues, and get the facts straight: Finally, Cleveland Codified Ordinance Trash set-out. City residents are not § 337.18(a) requires driveways to be “sur- permitted to “set out any solid waste or any faced with concrete, asphaltic concrete, waste container for collection earlier than asphalt or similar surfacing material, main- 12:00 noon on the day preceding a regular tained in good condition and free of debris collection day.” CCO § 551.04(d). If a per- and trash.” Gravel driveways installed prior son sets out a container for collection, he or to the enactment of section 337.18 she must “remove it from the tree lawn or (December 14, 1959) are ‘grandfathered’. other designated place for waste collection However, this ‘grandfathering’ only applies no later than 12:00 noon on the day follow- if less than 50% of the gravel has ever been ing the date of collection.” CCO § removed. If 50% or more of the original 551.04(e). Failure to follow these guidelines gravel installed prior to December 14, 1959 Photo by George Shuba may result in a fine of up to $100. CCO § has been removed, the owner is not ‘grand- James Ford Rhodes NJROTC, Area 3 Unit, participated in Operation Military 551.99(b). fathered’ and will need to install a new Kids at the Army National Guard Armory on Engle Road in Brookpark on Oct. In addition, all garbage containers must driveway in compliance with the code – that 28. Children of members of the Army met to help fill backpacks for kids with be located on private property and not on a is to say, a hard surface. parents overseas. The backpacks were stuffed with a journal, stationery, pens street, alley, sidewalk, or other public place. Violations of the Traffic Code can be and pencils, a camera, a stuffed animal, coloring books, small toys and other A garbage container may not be stored in reported to the Cleveland Police accessories. front of a residential property; this includes Department, Second District at 623-5200. Road in Brookpark to help kids with parents Over 100 cadets came and filled the backpacks porches and the area between the street and Violations of the Zoning Code can be report- overseas. These cadets helped assemble “hero stuffed with the goodies for these kids. the front of a residential structure (common- ed to the Department of Building and packs” -- backpacks stuffed full of supplies Afterwards, they celebrated with a Halloween ly called the “setback” line). CCO § Housing Violation Hotline at 664-2007. like stationery, disposable cameras, journals, party for all the units who participated. The books, teddy bears and other gifts to make 551.06(e). Failure to abide by this could Exploring our Code is a way of arming National Guard invited the cadets to watch missing a parent a little easier. result in a first-time fine of $25, and subse- yourself with the knowledge of what the law their units drill and then donated the use of the This military kids program is part of a quent fines of $50. If someone in your permits and forbids, and what you can do to facility for this worthy cause. national program that is operating in 34 states Operation Military Kids also provides neighborhood is in violation of these ordi- help keep your neighborhood in compliance with local law. It therefore helps to abate across the country. Their mission is to help other services to children of deployed parents nances, contact the Cleveland Department of children with a deployed parent, according to nuisances quickly and efficiently. In addi- such as summer camp and a variety of other Public Health at 664-2300. Robin Stone, ROTC coordinator at Rhodes tion to reporting the violations of these Code activities to help deal with the absence of a par- Parking. Both the Traffic Code and the High school who helped organize the event. ent on military duty. Zoning Code restrict parking. In Cleveland, provisions to the appropriate department for parking is forbidden: on the treelawn (CCO criminal prosecution, you may also call the § 451.23(a)); in vacant lots (CCO § Old Brooklyn Community Development Neighborhood fires from front page pay their funeral expenses. Donations can be 451.241(b)); between the sidewalk and set- Corporation at 459-1000 for more informa- While the daughters lost most of their clothing made to: Bollinger-Catavolos Funeral Home, back line, except on a driveway (CCO § tion on how to contact your Councilperson and belongings, and Stephanie suffered burns 9810 Denison Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 451.22); and on all soft surfaces, which or the City of Cleveland Law Department to on her back and shoulders, the family is just 44102. A fund to help the family of Daina Howell includes yards and vacant lots (CCO § file a civil action. For a comprehensive list profoundly thankful that everyone survived. has been set up at Charter One Bank. You may 349.07). These code provisions can be of Cleveland nuisance abatement tools, call Joyce said that she feels blessed her family is make a donation at any Charter One Bank enforced by the Police or the Department of the Housing Court at 664-4295 or visit the safe and feels devastated for the families of the Fulton Rd./Bangor Ave. house fire on branch. Building and Housing, or both. Housing Court’s website at November 7th, 2006. The American Red Cross and the Cleveland One little-known section of the http://www.clevelandhousingcourt.org. While the Fulton Road fire is still under Fire Department provide free smoke detectors to Codified Ordinances prohibits all parking in investigation, the Sun News reported that “sev- qualifying Cleveland residents. The program is eral factors came together to create the called Operation Save A Life in which free tragedy”. The lack of working smoke detectors smoke detectors and batteries are distributed to Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation was one factor that contributed to the loss of residents who are low- income, elderly or dis- life. Two children and one adult escaped with abled, or families with children. Cleveland fire- MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to their lives, but four children died in the blazing fighters install the smoke detectors at no cost to improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and neighborhoods inferno. residents. Call the Red Cross 24-hour Smoke Programs are in place to assist the Detector Hotline at 216-361-5535 for informa- Maribeth Feke, President Sue Randall-Alexander, Vice President Paul Kazmierczak, Treasurer Brownlee and Howell families. A Memorial tion and application processing. Jay Gardner, Executive Director Fund has been set up in the name of the three For more Holiday Fire Safety tips, please Tom Collins, Commercial Program / Re$tore Cleveland Manager Brownlee children, Austin, Tyler, and Cory, refer to the Community Toolbox article on Donnald Heckelmoser, Jr., Residential Services Coordinator who died in the fire. It will assist the family page 7. Lori Peterson, Residential Program Manager Judith Pindell, Community Organizer/Mediation Specialist Barb Spaan, Crime Watch Coordinator Sandy Worona, Advertising & Sales Manager /Residential Program Assistant L Debra Zeleny, Housing & Building Code Specialist L Old Brooklyn News C Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager George Shuba -- Photographer RENOVATION CONSTRUCTION REPAIR Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor Judith Pindell -- This month’s Assistant Copy Editor This month’s OBN writers - Lisa Casini, Maribeth Feke, Lynette Filips and OBCDC staff 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.

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The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and FAX NUMBER 216-459-1741 Community Press Association of . DECEMBER 2006 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 3649 E. 65th St., Slavic Village; Volunteer Opportunity NEWS NOTES Sat., Dec. 9 – 7:30 pm, Grace Lutheran WSEM Food Center at Brookside, 3784 Pearl COMMUNITY Church, 13001 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights; Rd. Volunteer to teach introduction to Common Grounds Coffee House Sun., Dec. 10 – 3 pm, Holy Family Church, microsoft word, excel & internet classes (at MEETINGS 7367 York Rd., Parma; least two hours per week). WSEM Food Brooklyn Hts. UCC Brooklyn Centre Community Association (for- 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280 Fri., Dec. 15 – 7:30 pm, Cathedral of St. John Center open Mon. - Fri., 8:30 am - 4 pm. For the Evangelist, 1007 Superior Ave, Cleveland. more info or if interested in volunteering, call merly Archwood Denison Concerned Citizens) Homemade soups & breads, deli sandwiches meeting, Thurs., Dec. 7, 7 pm, Archwood & salads, homemade desserts, sundaes, espres- For more info, call 216-556-2222 or visit Janet Thomas, 216-749-4295. www.ohioboychoir.org. United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave. sos, cappuccinos, smoothies & more. For more info call Julie, 216-287-8195. Saturday evenings, 6:30 - 10 pm Saturday, December 9th Free Evening Classes at Mooney Second District Community Relations Saturday, December 2nd Certified Home Buying Class Schools as a Neighborhood Resource (SNR) meeting, every second Tues. of the month, “abacusmusin.net” Modern folk rock. The Spanish American Committee, 4407 Program at Charles Mooney School, 3213 Tues., Dec. 12, 8 pm, Applewood Center, Saturday, December 9th Lorain Ave., 10 am – 5 pm. One day course in Montclair Ave., Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 6 - 8 pm, 3518 W. 25th St. “Bill Gardner” Relax to the mellow sounds of successful home ownership. To register, call now thru Mar., 2007. Activities for children & this popular entertainer. 216- 961-2100. adults. Computers -- M,W&Th; Walkercise/ Southwest Citizens Area Council members Saturday, December 16th Exercise -- M,W&Th; Basketball -- M,W&Th; Christmas dinner, Thurs., Dec. 7, 7 pm Gino’s To be announced. Sunday, December 10th Karate -- M & W; Drawing -- 14 yrs. & up, Mon.; Tavern, 1314 Denison Ave. (basement hall). Saturday, December 23rd 2006 Candlelight Christmas House Tour Scrapbooking -- Mon.; Crafts -- M & W; Games Regular monthly meetings will resume in Closed for the Christmas holiday. Brooklyn Centre residents open their doors to -- Thurs.; Cooking -- 16 yrs. & up, Wed.; March. share the spirit of the holiday season, 1–6 pm. Woodburning -- 13 yrs. & up, Thurs. All Saturday, December 30th Ward 16 Democratic Club Meeting. Tue., Discounted, pre-sale tickets - $12, adults; $8, classes free. Sign up anytime during the year. Closed for the New Year’s holiday. Dec. 19, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 seniors & students. Day of the event tickets - Memphis Ave., 7 pm, every 3rd Tues. of the adults, $15; seniors & students, $10. For more month. Community issues & upcoming elec- info call Julie Miragliotta, 216-287-8195. Every Tuesday Live's Museums Guide tions to be discussed. Annual Christmas Party Food Stamp Information & Sign Up Fall/Winter 2006 comprehensive listings cal- 6:30 pm; food, conversation & family fun. Brookside Center in the lobby area. Tuesday, December 12th endar of shows & events. Supplement to Representative from Project B.R.E.A.D. will Holiday Craft Bazaar Northern Ohio Live Magazine. Pick up a free Wednesday, December 6th be available to provide info & help eligible East Park Retirement Community, 6360 copy at OBCDC, 3344 Broadview Rd. Meeting about Pollution from Mittal Steel people sign up. Call Maria Rodriguez, 216- Elmdale Rd., 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. Unique gift Village Grace Mission Center, 3561 432-4770, for more info. items, holiday lights centerpieces, Longaberger Independence Rd., 7 - 9 pm. Neighbors of baskets, country crafts, Mia Bella candles, St. Leo Preschool Registration Mittal Steel & Ohio Citizen Action releasing a December 1st - 21st Pampered Chef items, Premier jewelry, St. Leo Preschool, 4940 Broadview Rd. The new report on pollution from Mittal Steel & its Brookside Center, 3784 Pearl Rd. Tastefully Simple & more. Door prizes. Call preschool offers programs for skill develop- impact on neighbors. For more info., call Liz Distributing holiday food with the regular 216-267-7067 for more info. ment & kindergarten readiness for three & four Ilg, 216-861-5200 or [email protected]. food service : Dec. 1 - 21, 10 am - 2 pm. Bring year old children. Children who are four years Save empty asthma treatment canisters or old current address identification for each adult & Friday, December 15th old by Sept. 30 attend classes Mon., Wed. & inhalers. Mittal Steel, the biggest polluter in child, medical cards, shot records, birth certifi- Symphony West Orchestra Annual Fri. Children who are three years old by Sept. Cuyahoga County, put 806,000 pounds of fine cates, etc. Christmas Concert 30 attend classes Tues. & Thur. Class times are particles & 1.4 million pounds of sulfur dioxide Small gifts will be distributed to children up Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 8:15-10:45 am or 11:55 am-2:25 pm. For more into Cleveland's air in 2005. The collected to 16 years Dec. 18, 19, 20 & 21, 10 am - 2 96 Front St., Berea, 8 pm. Victoria Marra, conductor, info call Jeanne Sabol, 216-661-5330. inhalers & canisters will demonstrate the pm. Bring current address ID & ID for each in partnership with Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory impact Mittal Steel has on the lungs of north- child, medical card, birth certificate, shot Outreach Dept. Featuring the Chestnut Intermediate St. Mark Lutheran School Registration east Ohioans. Look for drop-off points around records, school records, etc. school choir directed by Christine Birney. The St. Mark Lutheran School, 4464 Pearl Rd. town and in the December issue. To learn Closed Fri., Dec. 22nd & Mon., Dec. 25th; Orchestra will perform traditional & modern Applications accepted throughout the school more, visit www.ohiocitizen.org. reopen Tues., Dec. 26th. Christmas favorites. Tickets -- $6, adults; $5, seniors; year for Kindergaten - 8th grade & participates $3, high school & college students; children free. Free in the Cleveland Scholarship & tutoring pro- OLD BROOKLYN NEWS Sunday, December 3rd parking available in city lots 1 block west across gram. On-site before & after school daycare, hot Christmas Shopping from the Giant Eagle & 1 block south off Church St. lunch program, sports, music, newly updated SUBSCRIPTIONS Brooklyn Historical Museum Gift Shoppe, 4442 St. & on Seminary St.. computer labs, accelerated reader progeam Ridge Rd. open for Christmas shopping Sun., interactive white boards & Girl Scouts & Cub Great gifts for Dec. 3rd, 2 - 4:30 pm. & all Tuesdays until Saturday, December 16th Scouts. For registration info or to schedule a pri- Christmas, 10:30 am. - 1:30 pm. Scarves, hairy Cookie Sale vate tour, call the school office, 216-749-3545. FRIENDS & FAMILY dorm flip flops, hand-loomed rugs, stationery, Ridge Manor Party Center (corner of Ridge Rd. who’ve moved out of the area. & Biddulph Rd.), 9 am till noon. Over 20 towels, baby boutique, fleece throws & misc. Volunteer Drivers & Runners Needed Only $15.00 a year crafts available. Featured Christmas items -- homemade varieties of cookies including to Deliver Meals On Wheels slates, aprons, runners with napkins, potholders kolachky, cream rolls & Russian tea cakes. Senior Citizen Resources, Inc. Only 1 hour of Send check or money order to: & glass ornaments. Tours available during these time between 10:45 am & noon, one day a Old Brooklyn News times. For more info., call Barb, 216-941-0160. Saturday, December 16th week. Help bring a little sunshine into the lives 3344 Broadview Rd. Volunteers Needed For Mayor’s of a homebound resident in the Old Brooklyn Cleveland, Ohio 44109 Monday, December 4th Holiday Basket Give-Away area. Call Rosemary, 216-749-5367. or call 216-459-1000 and charge it. Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society Michael J. Zone Recreation Center, 6301 Independence , White Oak Room, Lorain Ave., 6 - 9:30 am. To register visit 6363 Selig Blvd., 7:30 pm. “A Memories www.cleveland-oh.gov or fax volunteer form to Exchange”. Bring a holiday wrapped keepsake 216-664-2815. For more info call Loretta Joyce SHANNON or memorabilia from their ancestors. The pack- at 216-420-8279. LANDSCAPING Kitchen ages will be placed on a table then selected by SNOWPLOWING someone who will unwrap it. The person who Sunday, December 17th & 31st is now brought that “gift” will give a short presenta- Community Meal OPEN Brooklyn Memorial United Methodist Church, *Seasonal Fertilizer tion about the item & why it was significant to serving him or her. For more info., call president Wally 2607 Archwood. No meal Dec. 24th. Santa Huskonen, 440-526-1238. Claus will visit with gifts Dec., 17th. Meal *Commercial daily specials sponsored by Brooklyn Kiwanis. *Residential Thursday, December 7th Open Saturday, December 30th 4693 State Road Market Gardener Training Program Office: 216-441-6167 Noon till 2:30 am Carnegie West Library, 1900 Fulton Rd. Information South Brooklyn Branch 101st Anniversary E-mail: [email protected] session, 6 - 7 pm. Training program in business plan- South Brooklyn Branch Library, 4303 Pearl 216-7741-44523 ning & urban agriculture for Cleveland area residents. Rd., 2 - 4 pm. Carol Staree-Kmiecik from the Learn to earn money selling produce from your gar- Women in History troupe will portray Dorothy den, useful business & entrepreneurial skills and Fuldheim at 2 pm. See photos from the past & growing methods that create higher yields. Find learn about the history of Old Brooklyn. available land in the city for production. To register or Refreshments. request an application call 216-429-8238 or email [email protected]. Applications due Dec. 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3505 East Royalton Rd. Broadview Hts. Ohio 44147 (440)526-5700 PAGE 4 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS DECEMBER 2006 MetroHealth from front page opens next September, a new chapter on All too often, predatory lending leads returning home, including support services geriatric medicine will begin. Not only will for the whole family," said Dr. Campbell. it elevate the well-being of the thousands of to financial ruin and foreclosure The Center will also include an adult patients who will enter it, but it will also for- out regard to the consumers ability to repay; day care center, which promises to be a safe tify the collective soul of the entire Old by Donn Heckelmoser telling a consumer to ignore a lender’s or sup- and enriching place for frail seniors to go Brooklyn neighborhood. [email protected] pliers written information; charging a late fee during the day while family members are at Renovations also happening more than once on a single late payment; and work. In addition, the Center will also at Deaconess- Krafft and Deaconess-Zane The City of Cleveland has had a problem failing to disclose to the consumer that the con- house fitness programs and retail services, The renewal occurring at the with predatory lending for many years and it is sumer is not required to complete the transac- including a hair salon. MetroHealth South Campus is also reflect- one of the reasons Ohio is leading the country tion. Dr. Campbell expects that the Senior ed at the adjacent senior residential facili- in foreclosure rates. (A study completed by the The United States Department of Housing ties, Deaconess-Krafft and Deaconess- Woodstock Institute in 2004 concluded that Health and Wellness Center will not only and Urban Development (HUD), too, has been Zane. there is a direct relationship between the improve the emotional and physical quality battling the onslaught of predatory lending According to Steven Shroka, Senior amount of sub-prime/predatory lending and the of life for seniors who utilize its services, since the spring of 1999. HUD has been doing Housing Administrator with the Deaconess rate of foreclosures.) this via a variety of research, developing regu- but will also infuse new economic energy Community Foundation, a $1 million reno- Because the current rate of foreclosures in lations, promoting consumer education and and growth into the Old Brooklyn neigh- vation at the Deaconess-Krafft Center has Cuyahoga County is close to 1,000 filings per enforcement actions against lenders, appraisers borhood and into the entire Cleveland com- month, Cuyahoga County has set up a foreclo- and real estate brokers. munity. recently been completed. sure prevention program in an effort to give Mark Wiseman, director of the Cuyahoga "Whatever their health care needs, "The Center now includes a new out- relief some of the homeowners who are in that County Foreclosure Prevention program, has people over the age of 55 will be able to get door courtyard, a completely renovated and predicament due to predatory lending. recently given a series of presentations to it here. This will be a one-stop shopping updated senior center (where Senior Citizen The foreclosure prevention program pro- Cuyahoga County and Ohio agencies that work for seniors," said Dr. Campbell. Resources, Inc. operates on a daily basis) vides education and assistance for the entire tirelessly to prevent predatory lending and edu- More importantly, Dr. Campbell noted and a complete renovation and expansion of county. This one-stop shop is consolidated into cate consumers. that the Center will serve as a national the parking lot, including all new lighting the 2-1-1 hotline in which clients can be Agencies like Old Brooklyn Community model for geriatric care, unique in that it and landscaping. These renovations also referred to the appropriate agency for the help Development Corporation learned what com- will employ 25 full-time physicians certi- benefit Deaconess-Zane Center tenants as that they need. munity leaders and legislators are working on well," Shroka stated. S.B. 185 is called the “Homebuyers fied in geriatric medicine. to help halt the unethical practice of predatory Dr. Campbell also noted that the suc- Seniors and individuals with physical Protection Act” and is Ohio’s new anti-preda- lending and stunt the increased rates in mort- cess of the project is connected to a collab- disabilities will have easier access to and tory lending law and specifically prohibits cer- gage foreclosures. orative effort between MetroHealth and the from Deaconess-Krafft and Deaconess-Zane tain acts by brokers in the prime and sub-prime If you feel that you are someone you lending business. community. He cited several local agen- and the Medical Center with the planned know may be falling victim to predatory lend- construction of an enclosed walkway con- The main acts prohibited are — being ing and or may be falling into the foreclosure cies whose involvement has been critical necting all the facilities. restricted from providing an interest rate after process, please call the Old Brooklyn -- Senior Citizen Resources, Inc. (SCR), default that is higher than the interest rate Community Development Corporation for fur- located in Old Brooklyn; Deaconess Zane "We are working with MetroHealth on before default; providing loans which are ther information or Cuyahoga County’s 2-1-1 and Deaconess Kraft residential facilities, connecting our two campuses to allow easy based on the equity of the home’s value with- line for immediate assistance. located just behind the MetroHealth South access for our tenants and senior center par- Campus; the Visiting Nurse Association's ticipants to the services available at Metro Hospice and Palliative Care; the Benjamin and vice versa. In addition, we are working Nunzio’s Cabinet Shop Rose Institute; Concordia Health Services; with Metro's Senior Advantage program on Ward 15 Councilman Brian Cummins and providing programming at our newly reno- FULLY CUSTOM CABINETRY & Ward 16 Councilman Kevin Kelley; the vated senior center," Shroka said. 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Licensed Bonded Insured Now accepting all major credit cards DECEMBER 2006 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5 at the end of the “Learning for a Lifetime” day, degree, and Kevin Dranuski of Morton Ave. Krajewski, Theresa Serna and Rachel SCR was recognized as the senior center hav- in Brooklyn received a Master of Education Szczepinski of Cleveland and Jennifer ing the most people in attendance. degree. Lemasters, David Luther and Matthew Have you heard about the Muscular At Ohio State University’s (OSU) spring Saunders of Brooklyn were named to OSU’s Dystrophy Association (MDA) latest creative commencement exercises on June 11, three honor roll. fundraiser? For the last few years they’ve Old Brooklyn and four Brooklyn students were Old Brooklyn, Brooklyn Centre and sponsored “lockups”. That means they find awarded diplomas. Deborah Gamble received Brooklyn students on the Dean’s List at John people willing to be “arrested” and in advance an Associate of Applied Science degree, Carroll University last spring were Melissa of that pretend event, those people solicit Rinnell Garrett received a Bachelor of Coleman, Allison Dusenbury, Samuel money from their friends to be donated to Science in Agriculture degree, Heather Flores, Leo Fong, Annamae Heiman, MDA as their “bail”. Kimmel received a Juris Doctor (i.e., a law) Kathryn Kasych, Linda Kawentel, Justin Father Bill Bouhall, pastor of St. degree, Max Morlocke received a Bachelor of Krocek, Jonathan Krol, Tammy Layton, Thomas More Church; Sandy Worona, Science degree, Brandon Stevens received a Paul Miller, Sherry Magrey, Rob Ramser, Advertising and Sales Manager at the Old Master of Social Work degree, Rachel Courtney Randall, Kelly Smith and Andrew Sometimes I’ve written December Town Brooklyn News; and Barb Reese, the head Szczepinski received a Bachelor of Arts Summersun. Crier columns with a unified Christmas theme. teller at USBank’s Pearl-Broadview branch, degree and Thinh Bao Van received a Please continue to send us your submis- Unfortunately, that can’t be the case this year were among those “arrested” on October 31. Bachelor of Science in Allied Health sions. Eventually they will appear in this col- because we have too much other unrelated The Brooklyn Lock Up raised more than Professions degree. umn! Lynette Filips, The Town Crier, c/o the news pieces which have already been waiting $7,300 for Muscular Dystrophy. For their academic work during spring Old Brooklyn News, 3344 Broadview Rd., too long to get into print. And now for some serious “police” news quarter, Volodymr Karpa, Kristin Cleveland, Ohio 44109. First, though, we need to crow a bit about — On November 1, Brenda Theurer of one quite recent event. Five photographs taken Memphis Ave. graduated from the Citizens by OBN photographer, George Shuba, are fea- Police Academy. She completed 24 hours of tured in a soft cover book released just last training that covered topics such as police offi- month by Gray & Company, Publishers. cer training and preparedness, patrol tech- Entitled Cleveland Rock & Roll Memories and niques, police legal issues, presentations by authored by Carlo Wolff, the book is a collec- various police units and tours of the outdoor tion of quotes and photographs about rock and shooting range, communication/dispatch cen- roll music from the people who were most ter and the Justice Center/Cleveland involved with it (and obviously George falls Department of Police Headquarters. into that category). This training has given Brenda, a Street Sandy Worona, Advertising & Sales The Shuba photos featured in the new Captain, behind-the-scenes insight and infor- Manager of the Old Brooklyn News, did- book are — the Beatles in their limo at mation into the workings and operations of the n’t get to see her fellow MDA jailbirds Cleveland Hopkins Airport; Neil Diamond at a Cleveland Police Department. because their arrests were staggered over WIXY 1260 Appreciation Day at Chippewa If you would like to learn more about several hours so the defendants wouldn’t Lake; Mick Jagger on stage; The Who on the Citizens Police Academy or how to enroll, all arrive at the “jail” at the same time. stage; and Keith Moon on stage. George’s rec- call Barb Spaan, Crime Watch Coordinator, at She’s pictured here behind bars at Slam ollections of photographing the 1964 Beatles 216-351-0315. Jams on Memphis Ave. in Old Brooklyn. concert at Public Hall are among the many After being an avid recycler my entire quotes of memories in the book. adult life, and writing an extensive series about George’s rock and roll photos are current- the topic in this paper a few years ago, I was ly getting more exposure in another venue, too recently surprised to learn that I’d missed Old Brooklyn News Reader Survey — on November 20, a one-man show exhibit- something which happened in 2005 — that the 1. What do you like to read in the Old Brooklyn News? ing 40 of them opened at the Beachwood Civic City of Cleveland now takes all numbers of Center, (next to Beachwood City Hall at 25325 plastic, not just numbers 1 and 2, in the recy- Fairmont Blvd). The free show runs through cling bins it has positioned throughout town. December 10, and the photos in it are all for In case you missed it, too, you can now 2. What don’t you like to read in the Old Brooklyn News? sale. place number 1-7 plastics in the bins, which, in Another one of our neighbors has been in our neighborhood, are located in the parking the spotlight lately, too. The Sausage Shoppe, lots of Estabrook Recreation Center on 4501 Memphis Ave., was one of three hot dog Fulton Rd.; Discount Drug Mart across from 3. What would you like to read in the Old Brooklyn News? processors featured in an article in the August, Estabrook; Brooklyn Heights United Church 2006 issue of Gourmet magazine. The story of Christ at the corner of Broadview Rd. and was titled “Going to the Dogs”. The two other W. Schaaf Rd.; and the Ridge Rd. Transfer companies featured were Vienna Beef in Station, 3727 Ridge Rd. Call the City’s From: Send your responses to: Chicago and Palena, a restaurant in Recycling Hotline at 216-664-3717 or visit Name Old Brooklyn News Washington, D.C. A Clevelander wrote the www.cleveland-oh.gov for more information Address 3344 Broadview Rd. Cleve., Ohio 44109 article. about this or any other type of recycling. or email [email protected] The Sausage Shoppe is the only facility in Soon the colleges will be sending us new Greater Cleveland that still makes wieners lists of area students who have either graduat- from scratch. It is owned and operated by the ed or were on the dean’s list, and we haven’t Heinle family — Norm, Carol, Al and Renee. even printed all the ones we’ve received from As they do every year, a contingent from the spring and summer quarters yet. So... Senior Citizen Resources (SCR), Inc. trav- At Bowling Green State University’s eled to Cuyahoga Community College’s summer commencement exercises on August (CCC) Metro Campus on August 9 to partici- 5, Lisa Milano of Timothy Lane in Old pate in Cleveland Senior Summer College, a Brooklyn received a Bachelor of Science of special program of free classes which CCC Business Administration degree, Aaron cosponsors with the City of Cleveland’s Barnard of W. 63rd St. in Old Brooklyn Department of Aging. At the awards program received a Bachelor of Science in Technology

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Our business districts all need major Little Italy, Collinwood, Detroit Shoreway, and it should be answered with real facts and makeovers that will not be totally market-driven. Tremont, China Town and Ohio City where the figures rather than speculation. This meant hir- The City and community development stage is being set. This study is a blue print for ing a specialist who thoroughly knows the retail corporations must set the stage for retail invest- setting the stage. industry to study the situation and answer the ment. We have to chase the national chains that question. seek urban markets and show them the purchas- First Interstate Properties donated ing power in the neighborhoods. Re$tore Cleveland $50,000, to have an independent third party to a We have to concentrate retail investment Progress for the Commercial Districts of hire a consultant and oversee the study. in specific commercial blocks and reverse the Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre Cleveland Neighborhood Development sprawl along streets like Pearl, State and Coalition (CNDC is the umbrella organization Broadview. Miles of small commercial build- For more information contact Tom Collins, By Tom Collins for all community development corporations) ings were built to serve streetcars in a city with OBCDC Commercial Program Manager [email protected] became the overseer. Months of discussions a population of almost a million people. 216-459-1000 ensued about just what to analyze and where. The Cleveland population is now less than [email protected], When Steelyard Commons, the one mil- Consensus was achieved without sacrificing the half that amount and is not going to experience lion square foot big box shopping center in the purpose of the study. growth in the foreseeable future. Streetcars Supported by: Flats, was evolving from concept to construc- On November 21st the consultant, Michael have been gone for over fifty years. Cleveland Cleveland Neighborhood Development Coalition tion, the Old Brooklyn Community J. Berne of MJB Consulting, briefed members of is overbuilt with aging commercial buildings. Ohio & Erie Canal Association Development Corporation (OBCDC) was one the Economic Many will have to go or be converted to of several community organizations that asked Development Community Development live/work space and apartments. what this will do to neighborhood business dis- Committee on his analysis and findings and now The City must aggressively recruit immi- CLEVELAND STOREFRONT tricts. he is about to issue the final report. grants who will save and invest in their new RENOVATION PROGRAM The reason for this question was the I have been involved in this study since its lives in Cleveland as was common prior to recognition that this was going be a transfer of conception so I should not be considered a World War II. This city can compete favorably 40% Rebate purchasing dollars from some other areas to this totally objective reviewer of the study, but in on low cost living and home buying if it will new collection of retail stores and restaurants. my opinion this is a very candid and sober target market outside the region. for pre-approved renovations This is not an introduction of new goods and analysis of what the impact of a big box shop- City leadership will have to make small on eligible buildings. services to Cleveland consumers; it is just a ping center will be on the six neighborhood business growth a priority that is funded and new place to buy things that are now being pur- business centers studied. Those six are: Old managed. Recruiting the large employer com- chased elsewhere. Brooklyn, Clark Metro, Lorain Station, Ohio panies need not be sacrificed but it can not be Maximum rebate Moving the dollars means that some shops City, Slavic Village North Broadway and the solo economic development mission. We = $25,000 lose and some shops gain. That is the way it is Tremont. The impact extends well beyond can work two fronts at the same time. Small in a market economy where consumers deter- these neighborhoods but funding limited the business development grows neighborhoods. mine where they are going to spend their study to neighborhoods closest to Steelyard Large employment centers grow jobs but not Call Old Brooklyn Community money. Commons. necessarily Cleveland residents. The question was not if this should be The study will be released in several If Steelyard Commons brings people Development Corporation built, but what is the impact of this large scale weeks. Copies can be obtained from this office. through our neighborhoods, it is up to us to 216-459-1000 change to existing businesses in proximity to The analysis and recommendations will not be Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation & Brooklyn Kiwanis sponsor children’s Halloween party Approximately 200 area children attended a free Halloween party for kids up to age 10 at Grace Church, 2503 Broadview Rd., on October 28th. Among the after- noon’s activities was a costume contest according to age group. The winners are pic- tured in the top left photo. The bubble lady in the top right photo was the Photo by Sandy Worona event’s main A renovated building and creative new signage have brightened up the northwest corner of entertainment, Oak Park Ave. and Broadview Rd. for several months now. The appealing streetscape at and she sure kept Janie’s Sewing Corner, 4768 Broadview Rd.; Roger Bundy, Attorney At Law, 4766 the kids’ attention. Broadview Rd.; and Dan’s Broadview Barber Shop, 4764 Broadview Rd. is a delight for (bottom photo). passersby and also helps to attract new customers for these businesses. Snacks, treat bags filled with candy and other items AMERIFLAG, INC. and balloons were 3307 Broadview Rd. 216-661-2608 also given to all Photos by George Shuba the children.

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by Donn Heckelmoser & Lori Peterson It was held in conjunction with newly [email protected] appointed President Richard Durst’s inaugu- [email protected] OBCDC ral celebration. "It's about your home; November 4th was a wonder- it's about your neighborhood." Community Toolbox fully crisp autumn Saturday, and what made it an even better day in Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Holiday fire safety tips Centre were the hundreds of young If it is an artificial tree you desire, choose volunteers who converged upon by Judith Pindell & Lori Peterson our neighborhood for a service [email protected] one with a fire resistant label. event. Dozens of Boy Scouts, [email protected] Examine light strings for frayed wires, bare spots, loose connections, damaged 300 volunteers from Grace Church and 25 volunteers from Baldwin- Fireplaces and wood stoves sockets or excessive wear. Do not overload extension cords. Wallace College wanted to make a If you are fortunate enough to have a fireplace Place extension cords against the wall to difference in the communities that or wood stove, there are several things you do avoid tripping hazards. they call home. to keep your fires burning safely and you and Do not run cords under a rug. A collaborative effort your family safe: Always turn off tree lights and decorations between Grace Church, Old Have your chimney cleaned and when leaving the house or going to bed. Brooklyn Community inspected once a year. Use only indoor lights indoors, and only Development Corporation Burn only seasoned wood; do not put outdoor lights outdoors. (OBCDC), Councilman Kevin wrapping paper in the fireplace, as it can Kelley, Councilman Brian throw off dangerous sparks and produce Cummins, Baldwin Wallace chemical buildup in the home. Portable electric space heaters College and the Boy Scouts of Check the venting flues on your furnace Keep the heater at three feet away from America all helped make this day to make sure that there are no animals or combustible/flammable materials. possible. insects inside. Turn off the heater when leaving the room. Keep flammable items away from your Grace Church hosted an area fireplace or wood stove. More fire safety tips wide youth conference aptly Use a well-fitted screen or door to keep named Global Impact. In an effort Install carbon monoxide detectors in your Photos by Lori Peterson sparks contained. to increase young students’ interest home and smoke detectors on every level. Keep fire extinguishers charged and in reaching out to their communi- Be sure there is one outside the bedrooms. Among the teens volunteering in Old Brooklyn on Nov. 4 handy in order to get to them quickly. ties, Global Impacts Project were over 300 students who helped clean up Pearl Rd. Enjoy your toasty, warm fire and watch Be sure to test the batteries each month. Coordinator Suzie Brown and Lower Big Creek Valley following the Global Impact the snow pile up outside safely with Change them at least once a year. approached junior high and high youth conference at Grace Church . your family. school students from around the Have a home escape plan in case of fire. area to do community service. Christmas tree and light safety Have 2 exits from each room & an outside In addition, the Greater Cleveland Boy About 300 of the 400 teens who attended Scouts of America conducted their annual Don’t let the tree dry out; keep the tree meeting spot. Grace’s conference participated in various “Yard Charge” on November 4. Citywide, stand filled with water. Keep matches and lighters away from kids service projects in the Old Brooklyn neighbor- over 1,000 Scouts worked in conjunction Use a large tree stand to prevent the tree put them in high places well out of their hood, including: raking leaves, washing win- from falling over. with the Department of Aging to rake leaves reach. dows and trimming branches for senior citi- for local senior citizens. Eighty senior citi- Set up your tree away from fireplaces, zens; cleaning-up vacant lots; picking up trash heating vents, portable heaters and other Red Cross smoke detector hotline: zens in Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre 216-361-5535 along streets and sidewalks; weeding public benefited from their efforts. Matt Baker is heat sources. flower beds; raking, weeding and general Free carbon monoxide detectors: the District Executive Director of the Boy Keep your tree away from doorways and clean-up of two schoolyards; and cleaning-up normal foot traffic. Available to qualifying Scouts of America. Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre residents parking lots for several area businesses. The energy that these young men and Call Donn at 216-351-0315. Old Brooklyn Community women imparted is what helps to keep our Development Corporation was one of 22 neighborhoods thriving. If you would like to Standard forclosure process, part II Greater Cleveland organizations at which be apart of revitalizing our neighborhood over 250 Baldwin-Wallace students donated through volunteer efforts please contact nuisance. Reference the City of Cleveland their time on their Saturday Day of Service. by Donn Heckelmoser Codified Ordinance 3103.09 for a list of qual- OBCDC at 216-459-1000. [email protected] ifying factors and stipulations that are used to make this decision. damaging emergency situation, the process is examples of every such situation and occur- Last month’s article about the foreclo- The stakeholders in this situation have moved along much more quickly with what is rence!) sure process only skimmed the surface of the the opportunity to remedy any problems that called a ‘forthwith demolition’. The simple and straightforward answer county and statewide problem of vacant and the home has in an effort to maintain the At every step of the foreclosure process, to the question of why we can not just abandoned properties. This month I will property. This process may take quite a long another wrench can be thrown into the spokes promptly tear down a foreclosed property is answer the question of why the City of time and the home may still remain vacant and send the process down another path. “There are stakeholders who have the right to Cleveland can not just demolish a property while the process unfolds. (The OBN does not have the room to give make claims on the home.” and be done with it. If the home can be determined to be a There are a variety of stakeholders public nuisance, the standard demolition involved with the foreclosure process — the process starts (i.e., the City needs to follow Low Interest Rates!!! homeowner, the lien holders (which may the competitive bidding process for the work include the City of Cleveland) and the mort- to be completed). gage company. 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PAGE 8 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS DECEMBER 2006 Churches and Christmas — Looking back to more of Cleveland’s English roots by Lynette Filips a German immigrant in Wooster put up what is The Presbyterian society which founded Although Episcopalians had been present believed to be the first Christmas tree in the church popularly known as “Old Stone in Cleveland since the time of Moses A year ago we published what might have America; in 1852, the congregation at Zion Church” was organized in 1820. The first Cleaveland’s arrival in 1796 (and they occa- been a one-time article with a Christmas theme Evangelical Lutheran church was built sionally conducted organized worship services — how the English and Germans, two of the Church in downtown from 1831 to 1833, in those very early years), it was not until 1816 earliest nationalities to settle in Cleveland, Cleveland put up what is and a second church that Trinity Parish was officially founded — observed (or refused to observe) the holiday believed to be the first (the shell of the cur- in the house of Phineas Shepherd of Brooklyn we’ll celebrate later this month. Because that Christmas tree in the rent one) was built Township. Because many of the members holiday is religious in nature, the discussion United States. from 1853 to 1857. lived in the Township, from 1820-1825, that is included churches. Although many of the Fires have necessi- where the congregation worshipped. In 1826, One thing led to another, and before I New Englanders who were tated extensive the Trinity congregation decided to relocate knew it, I was immersed in researching a topic already established here rebuilding of the east of the , and over the years, which has long been on my historical “to-do considered the practice interior, and spires it occupied two central downtown locations. list” — Cleveland’s ethnic communities and repulsive, the eventual pop- have been added, Because not all of the original members of the church congregations they established, ularity of Christmas trees in removed and Trinity Parish liked meeting downtown, in especially those close to our neighborhood. churches, in homes and in replaced. Entries in 1834, several families left the congregation to At the conclusion of last month’s article public places throughout Cleveland: The establish St. John’s Episcopal Church back in about Ukrainian churches, I stated that I would America is no doubt testi- Making of a City Brooklyn Township. Four years later their gray move on to Russian Orthodoxy this month. mony to both the number from the 1930s note sandstone Gothic-style church at the corner of But since that segment of Christianity doesn’t and influence of the that the pealing of Church St. and Wall (W. 26th) St. in Ohio City celebrate Christmas until January, it didn’t Germans who came to this Old Stone Church’s was completed. Although it has since been seem appropriate to feature it in our December country. bells and its organ damaged by both fires and a tornado, it retains issue. And so I’ve decided to delay discussing A comment about chimes playing car- the distinction of being the oldest church edi- those churches until January. Christmas of 1889 in ols were important fice still standing in the Cleveland area. This month we’ll take a step backward to Cleveland: The Making of First Presbyterian Church parts of that Trinity moved to its current location in look at more of the Christmas practices of a City was mainly con- “Old Stone Church” 91 Public Square decade’s Christmas 1890 and built its glorious Gothic-design Cleveland’s early settlers, and at some of the cerned with the unseason- festivities. “Millionaire’s Row” cathedral between 1901 churches we neglected to discuss when we ably warm temperatures that year — 66 Trinity Cathedral (on the southeast cor- and 1907. talked about the nationalities which especially degrees (an El Nino year like the upcoming ner of Euclid Ave. and E. 22nd St.) is another We have not heard of any specifically practice that religion. holiday, perhaps?). It also mentioned that of Cleveland’s churches which we never men- Episcopalian Christmas practices in the first In a nutshell, the Christmas traditions we turkey was the traditional fare to grace “the tioned in our discussion of congregations century of our city, but we are aware of one old have today, while they vary a bit from group to holiday board”, and that the relaxations in established by English-speaking settlers from English holiday tradition which Trinity group, are still a relatively modern invention, which Clevelanders engaged on that Christmas New England. That was because it seemed Cathedral has revived — the Boar’s Head dating only to Victorian times. As we men- Day included “outings, lawn tennis and fish- rather far from our neighborhood, plus we did- Festival. This year’s costumed pageant will be tioned last year, not all of the English settlers ing”! n’t realize that its parent church was organized presented at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, in the Western Reserve observed Christmas in While that’s better than the entry from in Brooklyn Township and moved east a few December 30, in the cathedral. No admission either a religious or a family way. An entry in 1823, neither fit our romanticized image of a years later. tickets are necessary. Cleveland: The Making of a City recounts a visit from St. Nick, a candlelit Christmas Eve Like Christmas Day itself, the Boar’s news item from 1823 which announced “that church service, a fir tree with homemade dec- Head Festival is the result of the Church’s the Christmas sport would be ‘to expose to the orations and/or a family gathering around a Christianizing an ancient pagan feast, in this aim of our sharpshooters a few dozen geese, holiday table fit for a Norman Rockwell paint- case one which centered around the Winter pigs, dunghill fowls, etc. Pigs at 350 feet, 9 ing. Solstice, lengthening days, the Lord of the cents a shot; dinner for all and spirits at a low Public Square eventually became the cen- Manor and the Yule Log. In the 1960s, rate.’” ter of some Christmas observances, and one of Episcopal churches across America began pre- We also wrote last year of the Germans Cleveland’s oldest church congregations, First senting it between Christmas and New Year’s; who brought to this country their custom of the Presbyterian Church, still faces the Square’s their 2006 production will be Trinity’s 44th. Christmas tree. The candlelit trees were deco- northwest quadrant. The earliest members of Next month we’ll be back on track with rated with gingerbread figures, popcorn the church were largely New England Puritans, Eastern European churches. In the meantime, Scots-Irish and Welsh. strings, tinsel and paper decorations. In 1847, Trinity Cathedral in addition to worshiping with your own con- southeast corner of Euclid Ave. and E. 22nd St. gregation, consider visiting a different church for a new holiday religious experience.

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Over 40 years ESTIMATES experience Old Brooklyn Resident Licensed-Bonded-Insured DECEMBER 2006 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 9 closed for renovations, but one gallery is open FAMILY FUN! for this special exhibit. THEATRE NOTES , Brooklyn The Beck Center for the Arts Fri., 8 pm; Sun., 7 pm; Sat., Dec. 9, 12 am. by Judith Pindell 3706 Pearl Rd., 216-623-6920 Pre-school Story Time - every Fri. thru Dec. 17801 Detroit Ave. 216-521-2540 Tickets, $10 - $18. [email protected] 15, 11 am. Stories & related activities for pre- www.beckcenter.org Festival If you have information regarding upcom- school children. “Beauty and the Beast” Ohio Theater, 1501 Euclid Ave. ing events/activities that are appropriate for all After School Fun – Dec. 7 & 14, 4 – 5:30 pm. Now thru Sun., Dec. 31st, Thurs., Fri. & Sat., ages, please submit your listing(s) to Judith Center 216-241-6000 A movie, music, poetry or games in the meet- 8 pm; Sun, 3 pm. Box office & gallery hours - www.greatlakestheater.org Pindell, c/o The Old Brooklyn News, 3344 -Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 8 pm; Sun., 12 - 5 pm. Call Broadview Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109; Fax: ing room. 216-459-1741; e-mail judithp@oldbrooklyn. com. Holiday Craft – Dec. 19, 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Hot for special holiday hours. Parking, $2. “A Christmas Carol” cocoa, holiday music & crafting holiday deco- Now thru Sun., Dec. 17. Thurs., 7:30 pm; Fri., Art House Sat.,1:30 & 7:30 pm; Sun., 3 pm; Tues. & rations & ornaments. 3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556 Cassidy Theatre of Greenbrier Commons Wed., Dec. 19 & 20, 7:30 pm; Fri., Dec. 22, Family Open Art Studio & Art Classes – 6200 Pearl Rd. 440-842-4600 1:30 & 7:30 pm; Sat. Dec. 23, 1:30 & 7:30 pm. Cleveland Public Library Now 1st & 3rd Sat’s. of every month, 1:30 - “The Slipper and the Rose” Tickets,- $10 - $56 depending on day & time. 3:30 pm, $5 per person; children under 2, free; South Brooklyn Branch, 4303 Pearl Road, 216-623-7067 Now thru Sun., Dec. 17. Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; Call 216-241-6000 for tickets. family of 4, $18. All materials included. No Sun. matinee, 3 pm. Tickets - $20. registration required. For more info on other Toddler Time – Tues., Dec. 5, 10:30 – 10:50 am. Children ages 2-3 & their caregivers are “Babes In Toyland” classes & activities for age preschool thru adult Youth Theatre, childrens production. Sat., Dec. call or visit www.arthouseinc.org. invited for stories, songs & rhymes. Kalliope Stage 2 thru Sat., Dec. 9th, 11 am & 2 pm. $10 gen- 2134 Lee Road (Cleve. Hts.) 216-321-0870 Preschool Story Time – Tues., Dec. 5, 11:30 eral admission includes visit with Santa. Chalet Reservation am – 12 pm; Thurs., Dec. 7, 10 – 10:30 am. “Singing Angels” www.kalliopestage.com Valley Pkwy. - Mill Stream Run Preschoolers ages 3-5 & caregivers listen to Mon., Dec. 11th, 8 pm. Reserved seating. “Nite Club Confidential” 440-572-9990 Tickets, $10. Tobogganing - Season begins Fri., Nov. 24. stories, sing songs & participate in activities. Wed., Dec. 6 - Sat., Dec. 9. Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Thurs. through Sun., hours vary. $8, adults; Play & Learn – Fri., Dec. 8, 11 am – noon. 8 pm; Sun., 2 pm. Tickets - child, $14-$32; $6, children ages 11 & under. Group rates & Children & parents/care givers learn together student, $19-$32; adult, $23-$32 (depending season passes available. with educational toys at a quality playtime free The Cleveland Playhouse on day of week). 8500 Euclid Ave. 216-795-7000 from distractions. “The Tiniest Gift” Cleveland Metroparks www.clevelandplayhouse.com Wed., Dec. 13th - Sat., Dec. 23rd. Wed., Rocky River Nature Center Estabrook Recreation Center “” Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 2 pm. Tickets 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted 4125 Fulton Road Now thru Sat., Dec. 23. Tues., Wed., Thurs., - child, $14-$32; student, $19-$32; adult, $23- 440-734-7576 216-664-4149 Fri., Sat., evening, 8 pm; Sat matinee, 4 pm; $32 (depending on day of week). Family Holiday Hike – Fri., Dec. 29, 1 – 3 pm. Recreational Activities - Family Swim - Sun matinee, 2 pm; Thurs. matinee, 1:30 pm. Tic.kets start at $40. Don your hiking shoes & join Naturalist Chris Family Gym - Ceramics - Weight Room. Call for schedule; times vary. All above activ- “The Nutcracker” Larson-McKenzie to explore one of the trails at Inc. ities free. Call for more info. Tues. - Fri., Dec. 12-15 & 19-21 student mati- Rocky River Nature Center. At trail’s end 2355 East 89th St. nees, 10 am & noon, $7. 216-795-7077 or 216-795-7078. enjoy snacks & a campfire at the nature cen- Weekends Dec. 16, 17, 22 & 23, 1 & 3 pm, $16 www.karamu.com ter’s outdoor amphitheater. Register Dec. 1-27. Western Reserve Historical Society Museum 10825 East Blvd., 216-721-5722 children; $21 adults. “The Santaland Diaries” “Black Nativity” Three Museums - The History Museum, Fri., Dec. 8 - Sat., Dec. 30. Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 3900 Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum & Library. Wed., Thur. & Fri. Dec. 8, 15, 21, 22 & 23, 9 Wildlife Way, 216-661-6500 Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 5 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. pm. Tickets, $20. 8 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Tickets, $20 - $30. www.clemetzoo.com Hay-McKinney Mansion tours daily, noon - 5 Zoo’s annual Breakfasts with Santa - Sat., pm. Admission - $8.50 adults; $7.50 seniors; Playhouse Square Center Dec. 9 & 16, 10 am & noon. Reservations $5 students. Parking, $5. For more info visit Palace Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave. required. Admission, $14 per person (ages 2 & www.wrhs.org. 216-777-4444 older); kids under 2, free. Price includes admis- 6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727 (216-241-6000 for tickets) sion to the Zoo & Rainforest. For more info or “The Santaland Diaries” “Jesus Christ Superstar” to reserve a spot, call Aramark Catering at the A Christmas Story House 3159 W. 11th Street, 216-298-4919 Thurs., Fri., Sat., now thru Sat., Dec. 23, 7:30 Tues., Dec. 5th - Sun., Dec. 10th. Tues. - Fri., Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 216-398-5750. Now thru Dec. 25, 10 am - 5 pm. $5 general pm, James Levin Theater. Tickets, $10-$15. 7:30; Sat., 1:30 & 7:30 pm; Sun., 1:30 & 6:30 admission; $3, children age 12 & under. The “The Rocky Horror Show” pm. Tickets, $10 - $60. December Days: Some Like it Hot, Some house used in the holiday classic "A Christmas Thurs., Fri., Sat., now thru Dec. 23; Thurs. & Like it Cold – Dec. 18 - 24 & 26 - 30; Zoo Story" has been restored to its 1983 "movie- admission half price. Seasonal activities for the condition" & takes visitors on a nostalgic jour- whole family including animal programs, sea- ney to where Ralphie Parker dreamed of sonal music, eco-friendly crafts, holiday cook- receiving a genuine Red Ryder 200-shot ie decorating & more. Carbine Action Air Rifle for Christmas. Hale Farm & Village Noon Year’s Eve party – Sun., Dec. 31, 11 am 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, 330-666-3711 – 1 pm. Half price admission. (No need for Fall hours: Wed. – Fri., 9:30 am – 2 pm; kids – or their parents – to stay up late to cele- Sat., 11 am – 5 pm & Sun., 2 – 5 pm. brate the arrival of 2007!) Kid-friendly activi- ties the whole family will enjoy. Gifts from The Gatehouse - Dec., 3, 10 & 17. Visitor Center, Hale Farm & Village. Create a simple homemade craft. Children’s “make & 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7340 take” craft area; visit in the Hale Café; Past & Barcelona & Modernity Exhibit - Now thru Presents gift shop full of books, decorations, Jan. 7, 2007. Tues. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm; Wed. gifts & toys; special displays & demonstra- & Fri. to 9 pm; closed Mon. Picasso, Gaudi, tions about Civil War era crafts & goods; Miro & Dali. Adults, $15; children ages 6 - music & treats. In the spirit of the season, no 18, $7; under age 6, free. The museum is still admission fee for this event. Lantern Tours - Fri. & Sat., Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, Photo by George Shuba 21 & 22. Leisurely guided tour around the Cleveland Metroparks opened two new Towpath Trail pedestrian bridges on November 9th. As I see it... Village of Wheatfield, circa 1861. Visitors enter the “homes” around the village green & One is on Granger Rd. and Canal Rd.; the other is on Warner Rd. and Canal Rd. The by gain insight into holiday celebrations during bridges are 580 feet long and have 65 feet high towers. Constructed for reasons of safety, the the Civil War era from a wide variety of village bridges cost $3 million each. They were funded by the Federal Highway Administration Pastor Jerry residents. Groups welcome. Reservations through the Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Natural Resources required. Admission fee. A wealthy native from India paid a Recreational Trails Program and Cleveland Metroparks. tremendous price to become a Christian. Soon after baptism all his possessions were taken from him and his family dis- owned him. When asked if he was able to bear all his troubles, he replied: “I've been asked that by many, but nobody’s asked if I can bear my joys. I enjoy a happiness since I’ve met Christ. And that no one can take away.” $ Christ came to earth to proclaim a 95 faithfilled joy. On the night of His birth 49 the angel messenger announced: Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Throughout His earthly life He brought joy to the sorrowing, cheer to the down- cast, and gladness to those who were sit- ting in the shadows of death. His supreme aim was to restore joy to human hearts that were languishing in the shackles of sin and sadness. What a gift! May the joy of the Christ Child be in your hearts and on your lips this holiday season and throughout the year. Jerry Madasz is the pastor of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ 4216 Pearl Rd. (at the corner of Pearl & Memphis) PAGE 10 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS DECEMBER 2006 Fun & Games Wednesdays, December 6th, 13th & 20th SENIOR NOTES Canasta - Mon., 12:30 pm, Deaconess Krafft. Evening Advent Services Fruit Bingo -Mon., 11:30 am, The Schwab Center; CHURCH NOTES Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5280 Senior Citizen Resources &Wed.,10:30 am, Deaconess-Krafft Center. Broadview Rd., 7 - 7:30 pm. 216-749-5367 Racing Game - Fri., 10:45 am, Deaconess- Wednesday, November 1st Krafft. Luncheon Card Party Saturday, Dec. 9th & Sunday, Dec. 10th MetroHealth Lite & Easy Exercise - Pinochle Playing - Tues.& Fri., 12:15 pm, Christmas Cookie Bake Sale Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9:30 - 10:30 am. Light Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 4423 Pearl exercise class with a certified fitness Deaconess-Krafft. Rd, 12 - 3 pm, $5. Door prizes & raffle. St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 4600 instructor; $3 per class. Tuesday, December 5th Sponsored by St. Anne’s Women’s Guild. For State Rd., Sat., 5 - 6 pm & Sun., 11 am - noon. Chair Bowling - Mon., 10:30 am, Deaconess- Chrismas Mystery Trip, $39. more info call Julia, 216-351-9970. $5 per pound; containers provided. Proceeds go Krafft Center; Fri., 10:30 am, The Schwab Thursday, December 7th toward parking lot fund. St. Mary’s Choir spon- Center. A Christmas Story on stage at the Cleveland Wednesdays, November 1st & 15th soring a Christmas basket Chinese Auction dur- Open Square Dancing - Mon., 1 pm, The Playhouse, $27.50, SCR. St. James Senior Meeting ing the cookie sale. For more info call the church Schwab Center. office, 216-749-7980. Monday, December 11th St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd., Craft Classes - Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 - 11:30 am, Singing Angels annual Christmas concert at upstairs, noon. Interesting topics & good fellow- Sunday, December 10 The Schwab Center. Cassidy Theatre, $14.50, SCR. ship. Bring a bag lunch; beverages provided. All Archwood UCC Chrismas Craft Fair & Bakery Crochet Klatch - Tues., 9:30 - 11:30 am, Old Brooklyn seniors invited. Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Estabrook Recreation Center. Friday, January 5th Archwood Ave., 12:30 - 4 pm. (during Tuesday, November 28 Cleveland Plain Dealer tour & lunch at Brooklyn Centre Christmas House Tour ) Wide Chair Exercise - Tues., 11:30 am, The Schwab Widows and Widowers Meeting Center; Wed, 10 am Deaconess-Krafft, Thurs., Golden Coral, $11. selection of arts & crafts & home-made baked St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd., 10:30 am, Estabrook. goods for sale. For more info call 216-351- Friday, January 19th Gathering Room, noon. Menu - chicken & rice, Post Office on Wheels - First Thurs. of every 1060. month, 9:30 - 10 am, Deaconess-Krafft. 11 - Malley’s Chocolates & Lunch at Arby’s, $6. corn pudding, salads & desserts. Cost - $3 per 11:30 am, The Schwab Center. person. Call 216-351-6499 for reservations. Sunday, December 10th . MetroHealth Senior Advantage Line Dancing - Tues., 1 pm, $15 six week ses- Christmas Concert sion. The Schwab Center. Individuals 55 years of age and older are invit- Sunday, December 3rd Brooklyn Hts. United Church of Christ, 2005 ed to join MetroHealth’s Senior Advantage St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church Ethnic Book Club - Call 216-749-5367 to register. W. Schaaf Rd., 6:30 pm. Admission is one new program. Among the many benefits available Dinner, St. Mary’s Crystal Chalet, 3600 Biddulph unwrapped toy per person for needy children at Estabrook on Tuesdays to members are $1 off parking in Metro’s park- Ave. (corner of Biddulph & State Rd), 11 am - 1 pm. Brookside Center. Cash donations also accept- 8:30 am Bocce ball. ing garage, free transportation to and from Donation: Adults, $7; children, $4. Two menu selec- ed. For more info call 216-741-2280 or visit 9:00 am Yoga Metro appointments for seniors lacking other tions -- stuffed cabbage or kielbasa with kraut. Both www.bhucc.com. 9:45 am “SCR Strollers” Walking group means of transportation, 10% discount in include mashed potatoes, corn, bread & butter, dessert 10 am Ping Pong Metro’s cafeteria, and invitations to special & beverage. Cabbage & noodles, macaroni & cheese Sunday, December 17th 11:15 am Tai Chi senior seminars and parties. Call 216-778-3210 available a la carte ($2 for adults & $1 for children. 30th Annual Cleveland Landmark Concert 12:45-1:45 Arthritic water exercise. (a direct line) for more information. Proceeds go toward parking lot paving fund. For more St. Theodosuis Cathedral, 733 Starkweather info contact the school office, 216-749-7980. Ave., 3 pm. Free admission. Cathedral Choir will present a program of acappella liturgical music Senior Citizens Wednesday, December 6th of The Orthodox Church followed by sing-a- Valley Road Villa Apartment St. Ann’s Womens Guild Card Party long caroling for all. Free tours 1- 2:30 pm. For Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Center, 4427 more info call 216-741-1310 or visit www. Pearl Rd., 12 - 3 pm. For more info call Julia, sttheodusius.org. 1 Bedroom $494 - $560 216-351-9970. Tuesday, December 19th 2 Bedrooms $608 - $689 Widows & Widowers Luncheon Friday, December 8th St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview 4146 Valley Road “Annual National Night of Prayer for Life” Rd., noon. Menu -- cabbage rolls, mashed Some applications available for immediate rental. St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, 4940 potatoes, vegetables, salads & desserts. Cost -- Others taken for waiting list. Section 8 available Broadview Rd., 8 pm - midnight. Eucharistic $3 per person. Reserve a place by calling the adoration, rosary & prayer. For more info call St. church office, 216-351-6499. INCLUDES Leo’s, 216-661-1006. All Utilities Carpeting Electric Range Refrigerator Beauty Shop Sunday, Dec. 24th & Monday, Dec. 25th Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Services Visiting Nurse Monthly Party & Game Rooms Cable Available Wednesdays, December 6, 13 & 20 St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd. Library Planned Social Activities Pets Allowed Advent Services St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd. Christmas Eve services at 3 & 7:30 pm. Call (216) 398-4430 for more information 10:30 am. Services entitled "O Come, All Ye Service is called "Jesus Our Gift"; everyone SMC MANAGEMENT CO. Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9-5 to Fearful." Luncheon each Wed., following the will receive a special memento. Christmas service. Free will offering taken. Day service at 10 am. Service is called, "O Little Town of Bethlehem" & features a Our Churches Welcome You Sponsored by the GREATER BROOKLYN MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION. 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BAPTIST Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church ROMAN CATHOLIC UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) Broadview Baptist Church Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Archwood U.C.C. 4505 Broadview Rd. Over 75 yrs. of worship Saturday Services: 5:15 pm, Sunday 10:20 am 4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323 2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060 Pastor: Rev. Brent Richards Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Pastor: Fr. LeRoy J. Moreeuw, C.PP.S. Pastor: The Rev. David Bahr. Asst. Pastor: Dr. John Wood “Rejoicing Spirits”, worship service for devel- Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm.; Sun., 8:30 & 11am. Sunday: 11:00 am (ASL Interpreted) opmentally disabled -- second Sunday of the Phone. 216-351-8414 or 216-431-3515 Weekday Masses: Mon.-Sat., 8 am Nursery provided ages 1-5 Sun. School: 9:45 am. Sun. Worship: 11 am month, 5:30 pm. Call for new member classes being scheduled. School Phone: 216-741-3685 Children's Sunday School: 11:15 am Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 pm Multicultural Open & Affirming. Unity Lutheran Church Church of St. Leo The Great www.archwooducc.org Fulton Road Community Church 4940 Broadview Rd. 3354 Fulton Rd. Phone: 216-631-9199 4542 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-741-2085 Rev. T. Richard Marcis, Sr. (Interim Pastor) Phone: 216-661-1006 Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. Rev. Freddie Ray, 216-355-2137 Worship Service: 9:30 am Rev. Dr. Lee Holliday Sunday School: 9:30 am Service: 10:30 am Pastor: Fr. Russ Lowe Sunday School & Adult Study 11am Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 am, 10 am & 12 noon 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280 Sunday evening service: 6:00 pm Preschool/Day Care 3-12 yrs. Thursday evening Bible Study, 7:00 pm Nursery with adult supervision Good gospel singing & preaching Saint Barbara Church Sunday Worship & Church School: 9:30 am St. James Lutheran Church 1505 Denison Ave. 4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499 Harmony Baptist Church Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman Phone: 216-741-2067 St. Luke’s U.C.C. 4020 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 am Administrator: Fr. Michael S. Dyrcz 4216 Pearl Rd. (corner Memphis Ave.) Phone. 216-351-3740 Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:15 am Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm; Phone: 216-351-4422 Rev. Ed Allen, Pastor Sat. Services: 5 pm. Sun., 9 am, 11am (Polish) Pastor: Gerald Madasz Sunday Worship: 11am & 6 pm. Website: stjamescleve.com Sunday Worship: 10:15 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Corpus Christi Church Wednesday Prayer 7 pm 5204 Northcliff Ave., Phone: 216-351-8738 Trinity U.C.C. NON-DENOMINATIONAL Pastor: Fr. Russell Lowe 3525 West 25th St. (entrance off Scranton) BYZANTINE CATHOLIC 1st Fri. of the month: Exposition of the Blessed Phone: 216-351-7667 Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research Pastor: Rev. David T Durkit St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church 4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures. Sacrament 5 pm - 7 pm Communion Service. Weekday Mass: Mon. & Wed., 9 am. Weekend Sunday Worship: 10:30 am 4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979 Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net Christian Ed.: 9:15 Pastor: Very Rev. Steven Koplinka Sun.: 11 am - 1 pm, Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm. Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm; Sun., 8 am & 10 am. All invited & encouraged to attend! email: [email protected] Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday, Multicultural Open & Affirming 10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet Palace of Praise SPIRITUALIST phone: 216-749-4504 4274 Pearl Rd. United Church of Christ in Brooklyn School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 Circle of Inner Light Church Phone: 216-741-9322 4815 Broadview Rd., Phone: 216-398-7743 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227 EVANGELICAL Pastor: Rev. Joseph Terry Pastor: Rev. Virginia Collins Pastor: Rev. Robert Z. Lahr Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Spiritual Service 2nd & 4th Sat., 6pm. Sunday School & Worship: 11:00 am Grace Church Wednesday Service: 7 pm Healing & Message Serv. 3rd Mon., 7 pm. 2503 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-8210 Miracle Service: Friday, 7 pm Weddings, Memorials, Baptisms, Prayer/ UNITED METHODIST Pastor: Jeff Doeringer Healing Circles. Brooklyn Memorial UMC Sundays: Open cafe hour, 9:15am. POLISH NAT’L CATHOLIC email: [email protected] 2607 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-459-1450 Worship service: 10:30 am. Teen night: 6 pm. website: www.innercircleoflight.com Pastor: Rev. Jennifer Brown Steinfurth Wed. nights: call for available adult classes. St. Mary’s Church Corner Broadview & Wexford, Parma Sunday morning Service: 10:45 am SWENDENBORGIAN Coffee hour between services LUTHERAN Pastor: Rev. Roman Misiewicz Phone: 216-741-8154 Swedenborg Chapel Fiesta of Faith: 1-2 pm Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. Sunday Masses: 9:00 am English, 11:00 am Polish A New Christianity Nursery open during services. 5801 Memphis Ave. Sunday School: 10:00 am 4815 Broadview Rd, Phone: 216-351-6141 Phone: 216-741-8230 Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church Pastor: Rev. Junchol Lee Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am. PRESBYTERIAN 4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642 Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Worship: 11am Pastor: Rev. Julianne Gebbie Scranton and Seymour Ave. Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) Adult Bible (non-fundamental): 10 am Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am Phone: 216-781-9511 Pastor: Horst Hoyer 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. Meditation & Prayer Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 1-3 pm Adult Study & Coffee Hour: 11 am Phone: 216-741-8331 German Worship: Sun. 9:00 am Non-Denomination Weddings 216-351-8093 Free hunger meal Thursdays: 6 pm English Worship: Sun. 10:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am. Parking at Busch http://www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc Funeral Home A Warm Welcome Awaits You. 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