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A Publication of the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio www.oldbrooklyn.com May 2006, Volume 28 Number 1 OBCDC celebrates 30 years of service to the community

by Sheila Long honor,” John began. “Plus, it’s always fun to haul out a fossil founder, if possible, just to If you’ve never tried dancing the make official the reason you’re having a “Electric Slide” with a 400-pound gorilla party. looking on, you really haven’t lived. “In the late 60s and early 70s, the area This was one of the more unusual activities we now call Old Brooklyn was on the brink that took place at Old Brooklyn Community of community collapse. In fact, in 1972 vis- Development Corporation’s otherwise ele- itors to Deaconess Hospital could be enter- gant “Diamond and Pearl 30th Anniversary tained by a big pink elephant in the window Celebration” at the Cleveland Metroparks across the street on Pearl Road. I think the Zoo on Friday, April 21. sign read “The Big Ones”. A flier in our Set in the Primate, Cat and Aquatics mail boxes announced the BroadvueTheatre Building of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, presenting Cleveland’s finest exotic danc- OBCDC supporters celebrated and mingled ing. Girls, girls, girls. Escorted ladies free. amid glass-enclosed exhibits featuring goril- “Across from my shop (Speed las, chimpanzees, snow leopards, lemurs and Exterminating Company), the Silver Spur Photo by George Shuba a wide array of exotic fish. tavern was open also. The dancers even parked in our parking lot and pranced across The gala event featured the music of the (L-R) Jack and Irene Amburgey, Congressman Dennis and Elizabeth Kucinich, Judge Pearl Road clutching their little ditty bags.” Strings Sensationale Trio during cocktail Raymond Pianka, John Young and Ward 15 Councilman Brian Cummins are all smiles at hour and local disc jockey, Pat Daley, spin- OBCDC’s 30th anniversary party on April 21 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. “It was with this backdrop that one day, ning tunes during the later hours of the that year of 1972, two clergymen, Elam evening. The celebration included a silent support the organization. It was frosting on projects in the pipeline. And we still have Wiest, Administrator of Deaconess-Kraft auction and 50/50 raffle. Local dignitaries in the cake to have the Congressman our best assets, the paper and the communi- Center and Robert Airhart, pastor of Pearl attendance included Congressman Dennis J. (Kucinich) there, as well as the presentation ty.” Road United Methodist Church, came to call Kucinich and his wife, Elizabeth, Housing of a proclamation from Senator Voinovich,” An impressive line-up of past and pres- on me at my Speed Exterminating Company Court Judge Raymond L. Pianka and Ward Feke said. ent friends of OBCDC whimsically recount- offices. They showed their concern over 15 Councilman Brian Cummins. “It was a great way to celebrate the past ed the organization’s accomplishments over the current quality of life of the area and OBCDC Board President Maribeth 30 years. We have a great future ahead of us the past three decades. John Young, a asked if we could combine our efforts to turn Feke, who served as the Master of with the two new council members and the founder of OBCDC and its first board presi- it around. Thus was born the seed which Ceremonies of the event, was delighted with consolidation of the two CDCs (Old dent, gave, perhaps, the most heartfelt and sprouted two years later into the Old the evening. “It was a wonderful event, one Brooklyn Community Development moving speech of the evening. Brooklyn Community Development. of the best events we’ve ever had, and it was Corporation and Old Brooklyn “Being asked (to speak) by Connie Corporation. Who would have thought! But, great to see the community come out and Neighborhood Services) and some great Ewazen on behalf of the Board is truly an See OBCDC celebrates page 9 Residents impact policy: Living in Old Brooklyn these past Hook and Ladder to return in the fall thirty years — a personal reflection and Ladder 42 with no relief for that action by Sheila Long anywhere. Now, at least we are in a situation on the difference OBCDC has made where the brown-out is temporary and hope- After months of public meetings and by Lynette Filips approach, and relating my perceptions of fully short-lived.” political runarounds, Old Brooklyn residents [email protected] some of our community’s unsung heroes. received word on April 19 that the hook and Ward 15 Councilman Brian Cummins No sooner did we have last month’s edi- ladder fire truck and its crews will be retained expressed concern that any brown-out may Who? What? When? Where? Why? tion of the OBN off to the printer than I at Fire Station 42 during the two-year con- be too great of a compromise. How? Those were the questions I learned to regretted that I had not listed in the thirtieth struction of the Fulton Road bridge. However, “I’m not happy with it. I’m disappoint- ask when I started writing for my high anniversary article the names of all the a temporary “brown-out” is in place at the ed in the sense that I don’t feel we were able school’s newspaper, and those were the Cleveland City Council people who have station until the construction begins. to avert a reduction of service,” Cummins questions I was still asking last month when funded our organization with their block said. “I hoped that we could have worked I attempted to write the thirty-year history of grant money. In recent times, they were with Council the Old Brooklyn Community Development Ward 15 Council representatives Jim and the Corporation (OBCDC). Rokakis, Merle Gordon, Emily Lipovan Mayor’s office Six thousand, five hundred and twenty- Holan and (currently) Brian Cummins; after to find enough two words later, I know that I answered July 1, the recent list will also include Ward funds to keep it those six questions many times in that April 16 Councilman Kevin Kelley. (Hook and article, but did the facts I presented really As we mentioned last month, in its earli- Ladder portray what this organization has done for est years, OBCDC also had the financial Company 42) our community? Yes and no. backing of our political representatives — open perma- I have lived in Old Brooklyn for almost Joseph Lombardo, Ward 2; Richard nently. We are thirty-five years, virtually all of my adult Harmody, Ward 9; and Ted Sliwa, Ward 6. submitting life. I have written for the Old Brooklyn (Cleveland’s wards were configured differ- requests for News (OBN) for more than sixteen years, ently then, as there were three wards.) information and have been at least marginally involved Then Joe Cannon replaced Richard regarding with OBCDC and its adjunct, the Historical Lombardo, Barbara Pringle replaced Photo by George Shuba response times Society of Old Brooklyn, almost since their Richard Harmody and Jim Rokakis replaced On April 10, approximately 200 Old Brooklyn residents protested on the to determine inception. That’s more than enough time to Ted Sliwa. All three of the new elected offi- steps of City Hall (before the Cleveland City Council meeting) about the what the impact have witnessed extraordinary dedication in cials supported OBCDC’s efforts to buy the proposed closing of Hook & Ladder #42 . of the tempo- some of the people who are (or have been) Broadvue Theatre. After the ward bound- The crew that had been manning the rary brown-out affiliated with OBCDC. And so this month, aries were changed, Joe Cannon became the specialized hook and ladder vehicle was is going to be. rather than recount information in my usual, Ward 16 council representative and Jim redeployed to Fire Station 11 in the According to Interim Safety Director factual style, I’m taking an “editorial” Rokakis became the Ward 15 council repre- Martin Flask, browning out a ladder compa- Broadway neighborhood as of April 18. The See past 30 years page 8 ny means that the company will be staffed firefighters (or an equivalent crew) will only on those days where staffing is avail- return to Old Brooklyn in the fall of 2006 able. The equipment remains in place and is What’s Inside HAPPY MOTHERS DAY and will remain at the Pearl Road station staffed approximately one in five 24-hour until the construction on the bridge is com- shifts. Station 42 houses both a ladder com- Tax refund; Near West Theatre ...... 2 pleted in 2008. pany and an engine company and is located News Notes ...... 3 “I am very disappointed that there is at the corner of Pearl Road and Stickney Joe Gigante; City Council meeting ...... 4 any brown-out at all,” said Ward 16 Avenue. The engine company at the station Town Crier ...... 5 Councilman Kevin Kelley. “However, look- remains in full service throughout the tem- Restore Cleveland; anniversary photos . . . . 6 ing at where we were in December and porary brown-out. The Old Brooklyn neigh- January as compared to where we are right borhood also will be serviced by the hook Community Toolbox ...... 7 now, it is a great improvement. In and ladder and engine companies at Station Family Fun; OBCDC’s sponsors . . . . 9 December, we were in a situation in which 20, two miles up the road from Station 42 at Church & Senior Notes ...... 10 Classified & Service Directory ...... 11 we were facing a total brown-out of Hook See Hook and Ladder page 8 PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MAY 2006 Behind on the bills? You may be Near West Theatre named first eligible for an expedited tax refund "Champion in Action" by Lisa Casini by Sheila Long quickly diagnose the problem and move the Montessori School, Ben has appeared in five musicals at the theater. He expressed his refund through the process in the most effi- Charter One Bank and WJW Fox 8 News appreciation for "all the great friends" he's A relatively unknown independent organ- cient manner. have teamed up to create the "Champion in made and explained that in the theater, "people One of the most prevalent problems, Action" award which recognizes and provides ization within the Internal Revenue Service can like you for who you are, and it doesn't matter according to Crossley, is with joint tax returns support to non-profit agencies that serve as the expedite refunds, solve complex extenuating if someone is different." in which one party has an outstanding debt "unsung heroes" within the Cleveland commu- circumstances and assist taxpayers who have The underlying sentiment of encourage- with another government agency, such as nity, focused on providing services and oppor- fallen through the cracks of the complexities of ment, teamwork and celebrating differences child support or a student loan debt. The non- tunities for the citizens of all ages. tax filing – all at no cost to the taxpayer. was expressed time and again by the young delinquent spouse, who has no outstanding Cleveland's Near West Theatre is the first The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) actors, as well as the concept of working debt, is punished by having his or her portion recipient in the 'after-school' category. They was established by Congress to assist taxpay- together toward a common goal. of the refund held up along with the refund of were chosen for their "exemplary work in pro- ers when life difficulties necessitate immedi- Youngest brother Andy, a third grader at the delinquent spouse. In this case, TAS can viding opportunities year round for youth to ate tax refund relief or when the normal IRS Old Brooklyn Montessori, said his favorite assist the spouse who is being financially pun- perform, develop peer and mentoring relation- channels have failed to properly interpret production thus far has been his work in ished, by filing an “injured spouse claim.” An ships and explore and develop life skills." returns. TAS also assists taxpayers who have Godspell. injured spouse claim likely will result in a The annual award includes a $25,000 been victimized by complex issues such as "We got to move, dance and sing--it was refund for the debt-free spouse. If an injured grant and public relations and volunteer sup- spousal debt, identity theft on tax returns, or so much fun and it's a team effort, everyone spouse claim is not filed by the debt-free port for the chosen organization. the often fiery dispute as to who may claim works together," Andy said. spouse, the entire refund will go to pay off the More than 1,200 children and adolescents dependent children. Sisters Terri and Taylor Slivka, also live other spouse’s arrearage. from throughout the Cleveland area participate According to Jacquelyn M. Crossley, a in Old Brooklyn, attend the Old Brooklyn in the theater's after school programs and sum- Senior Associate Advocate for the Cleveland “Normally, injured spouse claims can Montessori School and are active members of mer productions, including many residents of TAS office, a wide array of economic hard- take eight weeks beyond the normal return the Near West Theater. Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre. ships may qualify a taxpayer for an expedited processing time. But if they come to us, we Terri, an eighth grader and Taylor, a sixth The Shumann family of Old Brooklyn has federal tax return. can work them right away,” said Crossley. grader, have performed together in three musi- been actively involved in the Near West “Economic hardship would be an imme- Another of the most common complica- cals, Snoopy, Honk Jr. and The Hobbit. Theatre for the past few years. Mom, Judy diate threat of adverse action such as an evic- tions that hold up refunds is the claiming of "It's really a great experience. The people Schumann, is a music teacher at the Old the same dependents by two or more taxpay- (at the Theatre) are so nice and everyone is tion notice, past due rent or bills, pending Brooklyn Montessori School. Her passion for ers on separately filed individual tax returns. very accepting of everyone else. And I love to foreclosure, or an inability to meet prescrip- music seems to run in the family, as her three TAS will sort out the true from the false on act. I want to continue doing theater all my tion needs,” Crossley said. “We can help children, Adele, Ben and Andy, all sing and these returns and will expedite the refund to life," said Terri. (these taxpayers) by expediting the refund dance in musical productions. the true caretaker of the dependent(s). Twelve-year-old Taylor concurred. "Every process.” Adele, a ninth grader at St. Martin De The local TAS office is located in room play is so much fun. I've met so many new peo- Economic hardship must be verifiable. Porres High School, has performed in seven 423 of the Anthony J. Celebreze Federal ple, I've made a lot of new friends and I have the For instance, an eviction or foreclosure notice productions (all musicals) and three benefit th chance to be part of these great plays." must be presented to a TAS advocate in order Building at 1240 E. 9 Street. Walk-ins are shows. Her favorite theatrical experience thus Laura Kalynchuk lives with her family in to qualify for an expedited refund welcome or an application may be taken over far includes a lead performance in the musical, Old Brooklyn and is currently in the sixth “There is also systemic hardship, mean- the phone by calling TAS’ toll free number at Hercules vs. Goliath, where she played the role grade. She said she loves being part of the Near ing the normal IRS process has failed,” said 1-877-777-4778. of Thelma, an awkward girl who triumphs in West Theatre because "everyone is different Crossley. “For instance, the taxpayer has not In cases of economic hardship, TAS will the end. and I've made a whole bunch of new friends." received a response within the date promised contact the taxpayer within three days of "The best part of being involved in the Laura has performed in the Near West or a system has failed to operate as intended receipt of the application or phone call. In theater is the people. They're all really good Theatre's musical productions of Honk Jr., and or it has been beyond 30 days of the normal cases of systemic hardship, TAS will contact people--the other kids and the adults too," Aladdin, and is looking forward to summer processing time.” In these instances, TAS can the taxpayer within seven business days. Adele said. auditions. Adele's brothers, Ben and Andy, both The Near West Theatre also teaches the- agreed. A sixth grader at Old Brooklyn ater arts and job readiness and examines social issues through music and theatrical perform- Jeff Kay’s ances that touch on themes relevant to the lives of the children who participate. Painting & Restoration Aside from learning about the art of live theater, involvement in the theater enriches and

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Call Barb Stanton, 216- NEWS NOTES Cleveland Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble 398-5306, for tickets or more info. COMMUNITY St. Leo the Great Church, 4900 Broadview Rd. MEETINGS Common Grounds Coffee House 7 pm. Sponsored by St. Leo Band Boosters. $5 Volunteer Drivers & Runners Needed Brooklyn Hts. UCC tickets can be purchased at the door or St. Leo Deliver Meals On Wheels Brooklyn Genealogy Club, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280 rectory. Call 216-661-1006 Senior Citizen Resources, Inc. Only 1 hour of Sun., May 21, 2 pm, Brooklyn branch of the Homemade soups & breads, deli sandwiches your time between 10:45 am & 12 noon, one day Cuyahoga County Public Library, 4480 Ridge & salads, homemade desserts, sundaes, espres- Saturday, May 13 a week. Help bring a little sunshine into the lives Rd. Tom Neal, a member of the Association of sos, cappuccinos, smoothies & more. Bowling for Rhinos of a homebound resident in the Old Brooklyn Professional Genealogists and also an affilliate Saturday evenings, 6:30 - 10 pm Cloverleaf Lanes, 5619 Brecksville Rd. in area. Call Rosemary, 216-749-5367. of the Ohio Genealogical Society in Mansfield, Saturday, May 6th Brecksville. 6:30 pm to midnight. Cleveland will speak about the LDS Family History “Wayward Street Player” Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Leaf, Yard Trimmings, Disposal Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Refreshments Last time to catch this entertaining duo, featur- Keepers (AAZK) hosting “Bowling for Rhinos,” & Organic Soil served; prospective members welcome. ing the lip service of Doug Everton & the annual fundraiser to save the nearly extinct rhino. GCEA-Cuyahoga Leaf Humus. Compost facility washboard bass of Ruby. Doug & his wife are For further info call 216-661-6500. located at 16569 St. Clair Ave. GCEA accepts the Brooklyn Centre Community Association moving out of State shortly. following clean, source-separated yard trimmings (formerly Archwood Denison Concerned Saturday, May 13th Saturday, May 13th (not mingled with trash) delivered to the compost Citizens) monthly meeting,every fourth Thurs., “Spaghetti Dinner” Plant Conservation Day facility -- Leaves, yard trimmings, brush, grass, May 25, 7 pm, Archwood United Church of 5-6:30 pm. Call 216-741-2280 for reserva- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. 10 am - 5 pm. sod, wood chips, clean dirt, Christmas trees. For Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave. For more info call tions. Admire the gardens & take home gorgeous more info call 216-687-1266. Julie, 216-287-8195. Saturday, May 20th plants. Presentation about invasive plants in “Dave Millen” Ohio, an opportunity to talk informally with St. Leo Preschool Registration Brooklyn Laurel Garden Club, Tues., May 9, This saxophonist plays everything from the Zoo’s Horticulture staff & a plant sale. Registration for St. Leo Preschool began Feb. 2 7:30 pm, Brooklyn Senior Community Center, Christian contemporary to jazz. he is accom- at the preschool, located in the parish 7727 Memphis Ave. Barb Okleson, a floral panied by background CD’s. Sunday, May 14th Community Center, 4940 Broadview Rd. $50 designer & judge with the Garden Club of Ohio, Mother’s Day nonrefundable fee & a copy of the child’s birth will demonstrate flower arranging and talk about Saturday, May 27th Free admission for mothers to Cleveland certificate are required at time of registration. what judges look for in competition entries. Closed for the Memorial Day Weekend Metroparks Zoo. 10 am - 5 pm. Also a plant sale. The preschool offers programs for skill develop- ment & kindergarten readiness for three & four The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn, Fri., Monday, May 1st Monday, May 15th year old children. Children who are four years May 12, 7:30 pm, Pearl Road United Methodist Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society Fire Safety for your Home & Business old by Sept. 30 attend classes Mon., Wed. & Church, 4200 Pearl Rd. (Use rear entrance off Independence Civic Center, Willow Room, Gloria Dei Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. 7 pm. Fri. Children who are three years old by Sept. 30 parking lot.) Dorothy Lungmus will show slides 6363 Selig Blvd., 7:30 pm, “Cemeteries - A With the reduction of service for our area, attend classes Tues. & Thur. Class times are & speak about the history of notable churches Nice Place to Visit.” Video on the hisory of Cleveland Fire Dept. will discuss waht action to 8:15-10:45 am or 11:55 am-2:25 pm. For more around Greater Cleveland. Call president Louise cemeteries. CVGS members Mary Boehnlein take now to prevent a tragedy later. info, call Jeanne Sabol, 216-661-5330. Evans, 216-661-4103, for more info. & John & Sandy Stoika will talk accessing Refreshments will be served. Old Brooklyn Community Development genealogical information from cemetery Live's Museums Guide Corporation board meeeting, Mon., May 8, records & tombstones. For more info, call Tuesday, May 16th Spring/Summer 2006 comprehensive listings every second Mon. of the month) 6-7:30 pm. president Wally Huskonen, 440-526-1238. Ward 16 Democratic Club Meeting calendar of shows & events. Supplement to Gloria Dei Church, 5801 Memphis Ave. every Northern Ohio Live Magazine. Pick up a free OBCDC meeting room (3344 Broadview Rd., Thursday, May 4 third Tues., 7 pm. (guest speaker on Social copy at OBCDC, 3344 Broadview Rd. upstairs) Board meetings are open to the public Clean-up planning meeting Security) for review & comments, but the board does YMCA, 3881 Pearl Road, 7 pm. Southwest Tremont History Project reserve the right to close portions of the meet- Citizens Area Council (SWCAC) final plan- Saturday, May 20th Interested in old photos, ethnic costumes, ing from the public. Only board members have ning meeting for Brooklyn Centre’s first Book and Author Tea clothes, linens, books, flyers, household furni- voting privileges. neighborhood clean-up. All welcome. The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, ture, household items, decorations, toys, & any Second District Community Relations meet- 8235 Memphis Ave., 1 pm. Featuring Pat other memorabilia (most important are those ing, every second Tues. of the month, Tues., Friday, May 5th Leimbach, author of Old Farm Wives Tales; prior to 1960) for display in a Tremont neigh- May 9, 7 pm, Applewood Center, 3518 W. “Real Men Cook” catering by Rosemary on Thyme. Sponsored borhood museum. (Photos can be digitally 25th St. 18th Annual Fundraiser by Friends of the Brooklyn Library. scanned & then returned if your prefer). Also Holiday Inn Select, City Centre, 1111 Lakeside Admission, $20. Purchase tickets at Brooklyn conducting oral histories. For more info., or to Southwest Citizens Area Council monthly Ave., 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Sample delicacies Library, 4480 Ridge Rd., by May 13. donate, call Eileen at 440-582-1192 or Mollie, meeting, 7 pm, Thurs., May 4, (every first prepared by more than 100 area “chefs”. 216-398-4559. Thurs.), YMCA lower level, 3881 Pearl Rd. Admission for the all-you can-eat gourmet Sunday, May 21st lunchtime feast -- $14 per person in advance, Spaghetti Dinner $15 at the door. Group rate available for 10+. Corpus Christi Church, 5201 Northcliff Ave. Richard Greer from WNWV FM 107.3 the 11 am. - 2 pm. $7, adults; $5, seniors & chil- Wave & Carolyn Carr of Stan Hywet Hall & dren; under 5, free. Advanced tickets, $1 dis- Gardens will emcee the event. All proceeds ben- count. Takeouts available. For more info call MANY ANNUITY efit Women’s Alliance for Recovery Services. 216-351-6115 or 216-671-6777. For tickets or more info call 216-575-9120. Beginning May 27th - September 4th OWNERS Saturday, May 6 Photo safari contest Neighborhood clean-up Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, May 27-Sept. 4. 9 am to noon. Southwest Citizens Area Zoom in to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & LOSE MONEY Council (SWCAC) hosting its first neighbor- focus on this year’s annual Photo Safari hood clean-up; all Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Contest. Amateur shutterbugs of all ages Centre residents invited to participate. Clean- encouraged to enter their best Zoo photos up starts at Gino’s Tavern, 1314 Denison Ave., throughout the summer. & heads west on Denison to Pearl Rd. Saturday, June 3 Saturday, May 6th Adopt-a-pet at the Zoo WILL YOU? Moms In Touch Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Ticket Plaza, 10 am- Independence Public Library, 6361 Selig Blvd. 5 pm. One of the largest animal adoption events 1 - 2:30 pm. A coffee informational meeting. in Ohio, featuring over 100 dogs & cats avail- Learn how spending one hour a week can able for immediate adoption. Free. make a difference in the lives of children & the schools they attend through prayer. Call Patti Sunday, June 4th Gabb at 216-392-8712 or Beth Gajdos at 216- Senior Citizens trying to understand Laurel Garden Club Card Party 459-1277. Check out the website at Brooklyn Senior Community Center, 7727 www.momintouch.org/ Annuities Memphis Ave., 1-4:30 pm. $5 admission; might find help in the Wednesday, May 10th Fibromyalgia Support Group booklet Brookpark Recreation Center, 17400 Holland Rd.; regular meeting, noon - 2 pm, second “Annuity Owners Mistakes.” Wed. of month. For more info call Wendy, 440-572-2232.

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1-800-448-2305 1-888-225-9411 MK23068-OBN (24 Hours) PAGE 4 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MAY 2006 Joe Gigante: Laying foundations Benjamin Franklin Community Garden notes by Tom Sargent been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 3, at 6:30 for a better community Garden spots are still available at the p.m.; a mailing has been sent to all listed gar- deners. Seeds have been made available father, husband and a Christian. I believe the Benjamin Franklin Community Garden for the by Timothy J. Kay through Summer Sprout and the Ohio State greatest downfall of our community, our her- 2006 gardening season. There almost certain- University Extension Center. They can be itage, is fathers. Fathers are not being fathers, ly will be corn plots available, though we will It was a warm spring morning at Steve’s picked up at the meeting or at the garden after and they’re not being husbands, either. not be able to make assignments on these until Restaurant on Broadview Road. The local the opening. Plants from the same sources will Fathers need to be more responsible.” after the garden is opened. If you wish to apply diner was filled with quiet customers sipping be delivered to the garden in early June. coffee and orange juice with friends and fam- As an active father, church member and for a regular plot or be considered for a corn plot, call Tom Sargent or Sandy Worona at Weather cooperating, no problems are ily. In the back room, Joe Gigante, a soft-spo- citizen, Joe expressed concern and hope for 216-459-1000. anticipated in meeting the scheduled opening ken, well-muscled Italian with a contagious the city. “In the Cleveland area, I feel there is The general meeting for gardeners has of the garden on Saturday, May 13. smile, sat drinking black coffee and enjoying a revival happening ... through the church and a gyro omelet. Joe, dressed in a plain tee-shirt through the political environment and econo- and faded jeans, is the founder of Joe Gigante my. But the revival starts with us. We can’t Estabrook hosts City Council meeting & Sons, a family-run cement, brickwork and depend on our pastors, government, or sports home renovation contracting firm that has teams to start it. It has to start at home. by Lynette Filips and Sheila Long potential development areas along the lower been in business in Old Brooklyn for 30 years. “I have a real strong hope for Old Big Creek, including the Henninger landfill. Cleveland City Council conducted its reg- Brooklyn and the Cleveland area. I know The erosion problem at the Bradley Road land- A graduate of Our Lady of Good Counsel ular Monday meeting amid the things are tough. I know things are not Elementary School and Rhodes High School, basketball hoops and bleachers at always nice and easy. But we need to stop, roll Joe is proud of the neighborhood that has Estabrook Recreation Center’s up our sleeves and get smart with our own raised Gigante’s for over 70 years. gymnasium on April 24. “My favorite thing about the community lives.” Estabrook was the group’s final (of Old Brooklyn) is the diversity of ethnic Joe leaned back and chuckled, “And that destination in a three-hour bus and religious backgrounds,” Joe said. “It’s is wisdom from a concrete guy.” tour that took Council members more of a wholesome, family neighborhood.” Looking to the future, Joe said he wants through Wards 14, 15 and 16, the Joe’s interest in cement work was to start an Italian restaurant called Spaghetti neighborhoods of Clark-Metro, sparked in 1967, when, at the age of 12, he Joe’s. Smiling broadly, Joe retorted: “Not to Brooklyn Centre and Old began working with his dad and his cousins. be prideful at all, but I am a pretty good Brooklyn. At age 14, Joe began working with Bill cook.” According to Council Public Heiman, a swimming pool builder. At 19, he Beyond brick work and cooking, Joe has Relations Liaison Katherine Photo by Jay Gardner joined forces with his father and Joe Gigante been active in helping and encouraging his Bulava, the neighborhood Council Cleveland City Council conducts its first neighborhood & Sons was born. His five brothers have all neighbors in whatever way he can. Last year, meetings are the brainchild of Council meeting at Estabrook Recreation Center. worked for the firm over the past three he aired the first episode of a series titled, President Martin Sweeney. The fill was also discussed. The Charter One Bank decades. Married for 27 years, Joe is the Making Ends Meet. The inspirational half- meeting at Estabrook was the first in this series Operations building which Cuyahoga County proud father of three children and the grandfa- hour television broadcast aired at 2 a.m. and to be held in a location other than City Hall. recently leased and MetroHealth’s South ther of two. was designed to bolster the spirits of those “The Council President is hoping to build Campus were lauded as positive developments “My dad (Joe Gigante, Sr.) was really the struggling with difficult life problems. The community within Council so that all of in Ward 15. driving force behind our success. The respect show aired on Channel 8 and garnered an Council understands each member’s chal- Councilman Kelley highlighted the high audience of 15,000. lenges… If Council members respect and for quality and integrity that he ingrained into quality of the housing stock in Ward 16, RTA’s “The show is based on encouraging and understand each other better, they will work his workmanship was also passed onto his Brooklyn Station and the unique history of the bringing hope to Cleveland.” Joe said. “My with each other better,” Bulava said. sons,” said Joe. Brooklyn Acres development. In terms of phone was ringing off the hook (after the Brian Cummins and Kevin Kelley alter- Joe believes strongly in family and faith areas in Ward 16 in most need, he focused on natively served as tour guides during the por- as the cornerstones of both his business and a show aired). It was almost embarrassing how the ward’s edges, especially Denison Avenue tion of the bus trip that traversed their wards. healthy community. much attention I got.” from Fulton Road to Ridge Road (part of Councilman Cummins focused on the develop- “I was raised as a Christian; I run my Joe is looking to produce the second Stockyards) and the old Memphis School. ment projects currently underway in Ward 15, business accordingly. I don’t see a difference installment of the series in the near future. Approximately 200 residents attended the between my business, and my [duty] as a including the historic restorations of the Masonic and the Krather Buildings and the Estabrook Council meeting. Joe Gigante & Sons 4 Generations of Gigantes Still living & serving Old Brooklyn

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Note our new phone # 216-351-0000216-351-0000 LIGHT DEMOLITION Free Estimates Senior Discounts CASH Program 4.3% financing available Licensed Bonded Insured MAY 2006 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5 supplies for his former electrical contracting Baldwin-Wallace College on Saturday, May school’s eighth-grade graduation ceremony. business. Now retired, he decided that it was 13. Victoria Marra conducts the orchestra; Jason Merser was the winning writer time to sell it to a younger person. her daughter, Laura Simna, is a violinist from St. Leo the Great School, and he, too, And so, on January 31, 2006, the title to with the group. Laura will be doing a violin was recognized by the Knights of Columbus. South Brooklyn’s former town hall and fire solo featuring the Carmen Fantasy and selec- (It so happens that St. Leo’s associate pastor, station transferred to Joseph Danczak of tions from Evita. Fr. Thomas Stock, is a K of C chaplain.) Parma Heights. Judging from the pickup The B-W concert will be held in Gamble Moving on to recent times, David trucks we’ve seen parked there, we surmise Auditorium of the Kulas Musical Arts Rudd, a Boy Scout from Saint Thomas that he is seriously working on the inside of Building, 96 Front Street, in Berea. It begins More Church, was among the Scouts who the building. (That translates to 2,065 square at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $6 for adults, $5 received the Ad Altare Dei Award at the feet on each of three levels — basement, first for seniors and $3 for high school and college Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on floor and second floor.) We hope that we will students. There is no admission charge for Sunday, April 23. To earn this special recog- be able to write a whole article about his children of lesser ages. nition (which means “to the altar of God”), restoration work there before the year is over. With another school year drawing to a Catholic Boy Scouts must complete a series Not far away, MetroHealth Medical close, we expect that there will soon be many of requirements/activities related to the val- What a busy week (and weekend) we’ve Center continues to make progress at anoth- local essay contest winners to write about. ues Scouting and their religion espouse. had at the Old Brooklyn office! Friday night er Old Brooklyn landmark, the old But before it’s time to report about them, we Ohio State University has informed us was our gala 30th anniversary celebration in Deaconess Hospital on Pearl Road, now still have one competition from 2005 which that six students from our neighborhood were the Cat, Primate and Aquatics building at the MetroHealth’s “South Campus”. In the win- never made it into this column. That was the on its honor roll (3.5 or above) winter quar- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo; Sunday, a couple ter 2006 newsletter which was mailed to sen- contest which the Brooklyn-Parma Knights ter. They are Jonathan Hollik, Volodymyr of OBCDC people were back at the Zoo to iors in its “Advantage” program, of Columbus (K of C) #2803 sponsored at Karpa, Kristen Krajewski, Stephanie staff our table at Earth Day; and now it’s time MetroHealth talked about its plans for the this time last year. Sabater and Heath Williams of Cleveland to get the May Old Brooklyn News and the next phase of the building. Although still The topic about which the K of C asked and Jessica Safran of Brooklyn. 2006 Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre raising funds to make these plans a reality, the students to write was “The Responsibility To have your news included in a future Business Directory off to their respective Metro is anticipating having things in place of a Catholic Citizen in a Free Society”. Carl Town Crier column, send it to: Lynette printers. by the end of 2007. Buchwald of Our Lady of Good Counsel Filips, 3344 Broadview Road, Cleveland, Did you notice the big yellow daffodils In addition to moving its entire School wrote the winning essay; he was pre- Ohio 44109 Till then, don’t forget to take (and the less obvious red tulips) in the Geriatrics Department to Old Brooklyn, sented with the $200 prize money at the some time to smell the flowers. planters in Old Brooklyn’s “downtown” MetroHealth has joined with the Benjamin business district (mostly on Pearl Road and Rose Institute, Concordia Health Care, the Broadview Road near Pearl Road) last Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice and month? Teams of people from the OBCDC Palliative Care Partners of Ohio to add a office and board and volunteers from both whole range of new services — a long-term Ward 15 and Ward 16 planted the bulbs last skilled nursing care facility on the second autumn. The timing of Easter this year was floor, adult day care, a mall to house offices just right for them to be in bloom on the hol- for community service agencies, an indoor iday weekend. walking area, a beauty shop, a barber shop, a Of course, we’re not the only people gift shop and a cafeteria. around town who’ve been busy. Things have The offices of primary care doctors will really been hopping a bit farther down be just one part of Metro’s Geriatrics Broadview Road, too. For only the second Department move; specialists with whom time in its 100-plus year existence, the build- seniors often need to consult will be located ing at 2310/2314 Broadview has been sold. in the former Deaconess complex, too, as When it was built in 1895 (or 1898, depend- will a pharmacy, a lab and an x-ray depart- ing on the source), that structure was the ment. Village of South Brooklyn’s Town Hall Given the number of seniors in our com- and Fire Station. It became one of the City munity, the closer location and the ease of of Cleveland’s fire stations in 1905 when that parking will make the relocation a real bonus section of our neighborhood was annexed to for those who use MetroHealth for their med- Photo by George Shuba Cleveland. ical needs. Hose Company #4/Engine Company #7 Two Old Brooklyn musicians will be Volunteer Jessica Litz paints a smiley face on the cast of Isaiah Payton at the Brooklyn served our community until June 8, 1949, participating in the Symphony West Family YMCA during Healthy Kids Day. The event featured face painting, games, give- when the men and machinery relocated to a Orchestra’s “Viva Espana!” program at aways, a soccer clinic and a tumbling demo. new fire station, #42, on Pearl Road at Stickey Avenue (the one which is currently in the news because of its hook and ladder truck ELIAS N. MAROUN being moved). 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Their building at 3500 and businesses who are impacted by a neigh- For almost 20 years this program has provided Lorain is itself a demonstration of practical bor’s poor sign should speak directly to the for new signs that are informative, clever, “green building” construction from replaceable offender in the spirit of trying to improve the whimsical and appropriately sized for the carpet squares made from recycled material to community’s image. building. If you are in a Cleveland Storefront geo thermal heating pulled from a deep well There are Cleveland ordinances regulat- Renovation target area you may be eligible for below the parking area. Visit their web site at ing the size, placement, fabrication, lighting storefront and/or new signage. Please call me www.clevelandgbc.org. and installation of commercial signs. A build- for details. ing permit is required for a new sign. The reg- Green Building By Tom Collins ulations are necessary and practical to insure An emerging niche in the construction industry Re$tore Cleveland [email protected] safe installation and not block the view of is “green building”. The term is young enough Progress for the Commercial Districts of pedestrians and drivers along the public right that an agreed upon definition is evolving. Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre Business Signs of way. Businesses that are located in a Generally, it refers to using materials and sys- For more information contact Tom Collins, Is there anything that identifies a neigh- Business Revitalization District or Cleveland tems that reduce energy consumption, reduce OBCDC Commercial Program Manager, borhood business more than the sign? People Landmarks District (most of Pearl Rd and toxins, promote recycling and are not harmful 216-459-1000, [email protected], who may or may not be interested in whatever Broadview Rd) have the additional require- to the environment. As the effort grows more the business is will make a snap judgment ment of presenting the sign to the local Design architects, engineers and construction contrac- Supported by: about the business based upon the sign. Is it and Review Committee. This is a protection tors are utilizing materials and techniques. As Cleveland Neighborhood Development Coalition well maintained with crisp color? Does it fit for commercial property owners that prevent demand for these products grow costs decrease Ohio & Erie Canal Association the building or overwhelm the building? Are the colors compatible? Can it be read from “A good time was had by across the street or from a hundred feet away in all” at the OBCDC’s 30th either direction? Does it have internal lighting Anniversary celebration or light reflecting upon it? Does it meet the on Friday, April 21, in the Cleveland building code requirements? Primate, Cat and A clever sign can register in people’s Aquatics Building at the minds long before they find the need to shop at Cleveland Metroparks the store or even call the business. A sign that Zoo. people remember can either invite or dissuade a future customer. An excellent example is the L-R (top) George Shuba large tooth brush and tooth on the Miller Lynette Filips, Heather Building on Broadview Road. The Miller Thomas Lazar, Johanna Building is home to John A. Hudec, D.D.S. and & Darren Hamm, Brian Associates. The sign is a landmark for direct- & Gayle Cummins and ing people to the building. It clearly identifies Jay Gardner; a dental services practice. What is more is that it overcomes the fact that if you are not a client (middle) Heather & Sue you may not remember the name of the busi- ness. 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fine or jail time if he or she fails to do so. ing away junk or unlicensed cars, painting Only the final transfer of title after sheriff’s over graffiti) and making an effort to facili- sale ends the owner’s responsibility. While tate the transfer of the property, by negotia- a bank or other lender that has filed foreclo- tion with the lien holder, cooperation with sure may tell a defendant to leave the prop- the foreclosure court or by seeking a buyer – erty, until the sheriff’s sale has been con- often with the help of a local community OBCDC firmed the owner does so at his or her own development corporation. Many of these risk. In some of the cases that have come actions cost little or nothing, and so are Community Toolbox by The Honorable Raymond L. Pianka before me, an owner has retained title to available even to property owners who have Cleveland Municipal Housing Court Judge (and, so, responsibility for) property many filed bankruptcy. These actions may serve years after filing for bankruptcy, because a to reduce the punishment faced by defen- pending foreclosure case has not resulted in dants who have filed bankruptcy and are Bankruptcy - not always a fresh start sale and transfer of title. being sentenced in Housing Court, but do When sentencing defendants in not eliminate the responsibility of defen- As Cleveland’s Housing Court Judge, I the property, and neither does a lienholder. Housing Court, as Judge I take into account dants to maintain their property. see defendants every day who struggle to Cleveland’s Housing Code (Cleveland a defendant’s circumstances, including the Each year, many property owners bear the financial burden of property owner- Codified Ordinance §363.12) requires a defendant’s financial position. I also consid- choose the financial fresh start that bank- ship. Many of them turn to bankruptcy to lienholder who has taken sufficient posses- er a defendant’s ongoing efforts to care for ruptcy may provide. But that fresh start, for help them in this struggle. sion or control of real property to correct the property. These efforts can include car- owners of real property with code violations, Bankruptcy is a valuable tool and may code violations, but does not relieve a titled ing for the exterior of property (cutting grass only begins when title to the property trans- provide some people with a financial “sec- owner of their responsibility. The owner’s and weeds, removing trash and debris, tow- fers. ond chance.” Many people who file bank- responsibility to maintain their property in ruptcy, however, receive inaccurate informa- compliance with City code continues until tion about the effect of bankruptcy on real title to the property has transferred. property they own. 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Hook and Ladder from front page Past 30 years from front page board president, especially those who came Years later he told Jerry that he could not 3765 Pearl Road. sentative. (Jim Rokakis served in that back for multiple terms. Those in the latter believe that OBCDC continued to publish the Flask credited Old Brooklyn residents and position until he was elected Cuyahoga category include John Young, president of OBN every month in the absence of an editor Councilmen Cummins and Kelley for bringing County Treasurer.) Speed Exterminating; Jack Amburgey, presi- with a degree in journalism. to the City’s attention the potential difficulties Even after he was defeated by Patrick dent of A & K Investment Corporation and Brian Cummins, OBCDC’s next execu- with response time during the Fulton Road O’Malley for Cleveland City Council, Joe Wholesale Business Furniture; and Don tive director, shared Jerry’s enthusiasm for the bridge construction as turning the tide in devel- Cannon remained one of Old Brooklyn and Kuenzer, senior curator of the RainForest at Old Brooklyn News. (In fact, when he left the oping a compromise. the Metroparks Zoo. job to run for the Ward 15 Council position “The residents were heard. They spoke OBCDC’s staunchest supporters. A lifelong Of course, it wasn’t just the community and I asked him what his favorite parts of the loud and clear about their desire to maintain resident of the community (and member of the ladder company in their neighborhood. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church), Joe has leaders who revitalized our neighborhood. past four years were, editing the paper was The Chief (City of Cleveland Fire Chief Paul approximately eight decades with Old Residents rallied around their leaders, espe- one of the things he mentioned.) Stubbs) and I were very pleased with the com- Brooklyn under his belt. cially during the “Buy the Broadvue” cam- It was during Brian’s tenure that the munity’s support for the division of fire. The It would take more than this short article paign. I talked about church fundraisers, and method of laying out the Old Brooklyn News discussions about the Fulton Road Bridge and to write about the other neighborhood organi- donations from businesses, institutions and changed to a computer program done right in the resultant increased traffic on Pearl Road zations, both in Old Brooklyn and in individuals in last month’s article, but I didn’t the OBCDC office. Sandy and Brian both made it evident to the Chief that it was an issue Brooklyn Centre, which our Cleveland City paint a complete picture of how those dona- learned how to use it, and every month, they that should be considered,” Flask said. Council representatives also funded with tions from residents were secured. Teams of devoted many hours to that task. Flask also indicated that a plan is in dis- volunteers canvassed the neighborhood week To be free of other office distractions, cussion phases that, if implemented, would block grant money during the years that after week, and door by door, they secured the Brian often pulled “all-nighters”, so intense return Station 42 permanently to a fully-staffed OBCDC has been in existence. All but one of engine and ladder company after the Fulton these organizations are now defunct, an all- funds which helped to buy the theater. was his desire to make the OBN as perfect as Road bridge construction. too-frequent reason for which was a lack of OBCDC volunteers weren’t just working possible. Since he’s been gone, Sandy has “We are hopeful that we will have 35 fire- financial integrity on the part of their execu- toward the purchase of the Broadvue Theatre, assumed the major responsibility of laying out fighters currently assigned to the fire dispatch tive directors. however. In the Eighties, when the Home and the paper, and, until recently, had to drive the center redeployed back into the neighborhoods The multiplicity of services resulting from Flower Show was still taking place down- disc to the printer in Streetsboro. to fight fires,” Flask said. “Our intent is that multiple neighborhood organizations has been town, I remember helping to staff OBCDC’s Neighborhood photographer George Ladder 42 would be the first company to be confusing to residents, who do not necessari- booth in the neighborhood streets area on the Shuba began taking pictures for the Old staffed from this redeployment.” lower level of the Convention Center. Brooklyn News circa 1991, the same year that Despite the potential for increased fire- ly understand that some parts of Old Brooklyn are in Ward 16 and some parts Representatives from other Cleveland neigh- he photographed the cover for the third Old fighters on the streets that would result from Brooklyn Business Directory. Because this redeployment, Councilman Cummins (along with Brooklyn Centre) are in Ward 15. borhood organizations were also present, noted that this is a union contract issue that is That is why Councilman Kelley and including Brooklyn Centre. (In those days, it finances at the paper were really tight in those barely in discussion phases. Councilman Cummins have been working was referred to as “Archwood-Denison” and years, instead of any financial compensation According to Flask, the dispatch center, with community leaders to consolidate the “Crossroads” was the name of its develop- for his work, for a while George had to be sat- under the proposed plan, would be staffed by two neighborhood organizations currently in ment corporation.) isfied with a free ad in the OBN for his rock civilians. “The police civilianized their com- existence (OBCDC and Old Brooklyn The Old Brooklyn News has also had a and roll photographs. munication center 30 years ago. EMS did the Neighborhood Services). This change is due unifying effect on the community, and Beginning with the 1990 directory, local same thing in 1994. Fire dispatching remains to take effect July 1. OBCDC is proud that it is the only communi- artist Jim Ptacek, too, worked on the cover an operation that is fully staffed by uniformed ty development corporation in the city which design of the business directory for a free ad firefighters. As I mentioned last month, our neighbor- hood’s churches have also been a unifying has such a publication. (for his annual Christmas card and/or his Over the past five months, hundreds of posters) instead of payment, and that mode of Old Brooklyn residents have turned the table force in the community, and happily, relations In the early years, the newspaper had an on an old axiom – “You can’t fight City Hall.” between our Protestants and Catholics are a editor and at times, also an ad sales manager, operation continues to this day. Three rallies and two public meetings brought far cry from what they were in earlier decades who took care of publishing the paper so that In addition to the work done on the Old Old Brooklyn residents out of their comfort- here. Now, instead of distrusting each other, getting it to print was not a major part of Brooklyn News directly, OBN editors and able homes and into a series of public protests they’ve come to realize that they are working OBCDC’s executive director’s job. That situ- staff have also served as volunteer presidents that haven’t been seen in Cleveland for quite toward common goals. ation changed at the end of 1990, when finan- of the Neighborhood and Community Press some time. On April 10, the public outcry cul- The founding of the Old Brooklyn cial difficulties combined with the challenge Association, which was organized out of minated with some 200 people protesting on of finding a good editor caused executive Cleveland State University’s Department of the steps of City Hall followed by a presenta- Community Development Corporation, the subsequent founding of the Greater Brooklyn director Gerald Preseren to add the task of Communication Arts. Sandra Watkins was its tion of petitions to Mayor Jackson. first president, Mike Zenczak and Lynette Ministerial Association, and the churches’ putting out the Old Brooklyn News to all his Councilman Brian Cummins, who paid Zieminski (now Lynette Filips) were subse- for the busses that transported residents to City combined efforts to purchase the Broadvue other responsibilities. quent presidents, and Brian Cummins is the Hall for the protest, expressed pride in his con- Theatre to rid our neighborhood of pornogra- That was the same year that I had started current — and outgoing — president. stituents. phy contributed to this change in attitude; it writing for the OBN and word processing was The last individual whose extraordinary “I think it was the combination of efforts has been a joy to experience. a pretty new thing. How well I remember service I would like to note is Don Workman, from both wards…the grass roots civic associ- One example of the harmony which now Jerry hauling the computer home on the owner of Ameriflag, Inc. He is “always there” ations as well as the firefighters and their fam- exists between our neighborhood churches weekends so that he could work on the paper ilies. Time and time again, whatever the issue, for this community — his ads have helped was the funeral service of the Rev. Elam there, too. the closing of schools or the closing of the support the OBN and our business directory Wiest. As you may recall from last month’s Later, when the OBN office got online, Fulton Road Bridge, there has been very strong since the beginning, his flags have graced our article, he had been OBCDC’s first executive Jerry was able to send the “copy” over the community involvement. It is just exemplary flagpoles, and his selling candy for the director, a president of the OBCDC board, an wires to the News Herald, our publisher at the for both communities,” he said. Historical Society of Old Brooklyn in his Judith Pindell, OBCDC’s Community administrator of Deaconess-Krafft Center, the time. But he and Sandy Worona (the ad sales store helped the organization pay for the ban- Organizer and primary coordinator of the executive director of the Western Reserve and layout person whom a previous OBN ad ner which he sold them at virtually no profit protests, indicated the scrutiny will continue. Association of the United Church of Christ, manager had recruited from her job at Rosby for himself. “This gives us two years to get City Council and, at different times, the pastor of Trinity Brothers Greenhouse in 1992, and who is still In the three decades of its existence, to get their budget in order,” Judith said. United Church of Christ and Brooklyn with us) had to drive out to Willoughby to lay OBCDC has been so blessed with dedicated “The fight isn’t over. We need to make sure Heights United Church of Christ (BHUCC). out the paper. In those days they used the people in and around it! If there are other that City Council remains vigilent and Because of their similar names (not the time-honored method of cutting and pasting people or events which I have forgotten, makes public safety the number one (budg- same spelling), Rev. Elam Wiest had a partic- galley sheets. please contact me so that next month I can add et) priority for the entire city of Cleveland.” ular fondness for Fr. Ned Weist, pastor of St. After he left the Old Brooklyn News in them to the final segment of this chronicle. Gloria and Tim Ferris, who live on Leo the Great Church, and Fr. Weist felt the January of 1990, former editor Mike Zenczak Denison Avenue in Brooklyn Centre, partic- same way about Rev. Wiest. And so it was remained in contact with Jerry Preseren. ipated in most of the public forums and that when Rev. Wiest died and his funeral was protests. “I think they failed to address all of the residents concerns regarding safety,” held at BHUCC, a Catholic priest, Fr. Ned Gloria said. “Unfortunately, the administra- Weist, not a United Church of Christ minister, tion chose a stop-gap measure that does was who he’d chosen to preside at the service. nothing to address the overall safety needs It was a beautiful testimony to the ecumenism of the City of Cleveland. Whatever the out- that the Catholic Vatican II Council of the come, we have seen an outpouring of com- 1960s had espoused, and part of the reason for munity activism and cohesiveness surround- its happening was the community spirit ing this issue. I hope it lays a foundation for OBCDC had been helping to foster. even bigger things to come.” I have long been impressed with the will- &ORWKLQJ 1DQ%HL5HVWDXUDQW Though the temporary brown-out is in $HUXV(OH[WUROX[ place until the fall, Old Brooklyn residents can ingness of individuals to serve on the OBCDC 3HUIHFW,PDJH claim a partial victory in forcing a compromise board of directors, and I have been even more %L5LWH 3URIHVVLRQDO'HQWDO&DUH and achieving, at the least, a two-year stay of impressed with those who have served as &KHFN6PDUW 6HQLRU&LWL]HQV5HVRXUFH&HQWHU another brown-out. &LQHPD/RXQJH 7KH'ROODU6WRUH 'D\&DUH :LUHOHVV7R\] Fish Fry & Homemade Pierogi MAY BANDS May 6th - Boiler Room Blues 5HWDLO (QWHUWDLQPHQW T May 13th - HE Double Shot Classic Rock &RPPXQLW\6HUYLFHV UN Band ION HO USE May 20th - )DPLO\'ROODU 2713 Brookpark Rd. 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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo OBCDC celebrates from front page the past 16 years. FAMILY FUN! Wildlife Way, 216-661-6500 then if any idea is a good one—it invariably “As I thought about what could be said on Mother’s Day – Sun., May 14, 10 am – 5 pm. has a chance to succeed. For the next ten years this occasion, I was struck by the article in the All moms receive free admission to Zoo & I, along with hundreds of dedicated volunteers, Old Brooklyn News by Lynette Filips, which by Susan Nieves Rain Forest. worked to make the Corporation a success.” gave a marvelous summary of the history of [email protected] Butterfly Magic – Fri., May 19 thru Labor John gave special recognition to the early our founding to the present. Truly, Lynette’s Day. In the Zoo’s Public Greenhouse. Free writing over the years has been one of the solid The Old Brooklyn News is requesting submis- mentors of OBCDC: Judge Raymond L. sions that highlight local activities & events with paid Zoo admission. Pianka who was, at that time, executive direc- threads (that) bind this community together, appropriate for families & individuals. Submit New Exhibit – TOUCH - Amazing Rays & tor of the Detroit Shoreway Community and I commend her article to you,” John said. nformation regarding upcoming events/activi- Sharks – Thurs., May 25 thru Labor Day, 10 Development Corporation; Patrick Henry, Councilman and former OBCDC ties to “Attention Susan Nieves,” c/o The Old am – 5 pm, at Savanna Ridge. Visitors can Brooklyn News, 3344 Broadview Rd., Cleveland’s first director of community devel- Executive Director Brian Cummins recounted Cleveland, OH 44109; Fax: 216-459-1741; E- touch stingrays & feed small sharks. Learn the phenomenal growth of the organization that about marine life around the world. Admission opment and his successor, Dr. Ruth Miller; Mail: [email protected]. occurred during his tenure. Key developments $1 per person. Free for Zoo members. and, last but not least, Mike Loizos, owner of Art House the former (and beloved) Glenn Restaurant, included the envelopment of the Brooklyn 3119 Denison Ave. Monthly Preschool Classes at Cleveland who, among other things, coined the name of Centre neighborhood into the fold of OBCDC 216-398-8556 Metroparks Zoo - Adventure Series classes Family Open Art Studio & Art Classes - 1st the organization. and the spawning of additional high-impact designed for children ages 2 - 5 yrs. old. Classes Sat. of every month, 1:30 – 3:30 pm, $5 per Six executive directors and one interim non-profits that grew their wings out of the person; children under 2, free; family of 4, meet once a week at the Zoo from 9:30 am - executive director have stewarded OBCDC offices of OBCDC. These include Art House $18. All materials included. No registration 11:30 am. Three week session in April costs $40 required. For more info on other classes and over the years: Rev. Elam Weist, Paul and the Friends of Big Creek. ($36 for Zoo members). Four week session in activities for age preschool thru adult call or Barhoover, Laverne Maximuk, Gerald Current OBCDC Executive Director Jay visit www.arthouseinc.org. May costs $50 ($45 for members) For more Preseren, Brian Cummins, Tom Collins (an Gardner, in his remarks at the event, honored info or to register visit the Zoo’s website at Brooklyn Animal Shelter interim) and -- presently -- Jay Gardner. the past and looked toward the future. “One of clemetzoo.com or call Zoo’s Education 10218 Micka Drive 216-741-8194 Of the organization’s first executive direc- the reasons I took this position was the organi- Kids Fest – Sun. May 7, 11 am - 4 pm. Department at 216-635-3391. tors, John noted two standouts: “Laverne zation’s great history. And I hope to continue Celebrate the start of National Be Kind to Estabrook Recreation Center (Maximuk) was to me our inspiration. Jerry to build on that solid foundation. The (upcom- Animals Week at the Brooklyn Senior Center, 4125 Fulton Road, 216-664-4149 ing) consolidation of our organization with 7727 Memphis Ave. Activities include games, (Preseren) had a knack for understanding the Recreational Activities - Family Swim – Ward 16’s community development corpora- crafts, story times, & a puppet show. Animal problem and somehow got it done. He served Family Gym – Ceramics –Weight Room Call tion will give this organization still greater rescue groups on hand to answer animal ques- during the hardest times.” for schedule. Times vary. All above activities tions. Admission $1 per adult; children free. Finally, John and other speakers, includ- credibility. It will set new standards in com- free. Call for more info. ing Councilman Brian Cummins, gave glowing munity development and in CDC management Cleveland Metroparks Canal Way Center International Women’s Air & Space Museum accolades to the work of Old Brooklyn News and will allow this organization to take a Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation – Burke Lakefront Airport, 1501 N. editor, historian and writer, Lynette Filips, who greater lead in solving the problems facing the E. 49th St., 216-206-1000 Marginal Rd., Room 165, 216-623-1111 has served the paper and the neighborhood for city as a whole.” Art Display – thru Jun. 30, 9 am – 5 pm. Museum - Mon. – Fri., 10 am – 4 pm. Free Photo exhibit by Al Fuchs of Cleveland archi- admission. The museum is a repository of tecture, workers & landmarks. information about women in aviation & space. CanalWay Kids – Hooray for Trees – Ages 3 Visit the website at www.iwasm.org. – 5 with an adult. Thurs., May 11, 10 – 11:15 Lake Erie Nature & Science Center am. Celebrate trees through a story, craft & 28728 Wolf Rd., 440-871-2900 BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? short hike. Planetarium Family Programs - Programs, Hidden Valley Homeschoolers – Thurs., May dates, times & fees vary. Call or visit lensc.org I CAN HELP YOU INTO A CAR 18, 10 am - noon. Learn about animal shelters for more info. & assist in building one. AND MOVE ON WITH YOUR LIFE!! Poison Ivy – Sat., May 20, 1:30 – 4:30 pm. Western Reserve Historical Society Museum Families & adults welcome to learn about poison 10825 East Blvd., 216-721-5722 SOMEONE YOU CAN COUNT ON TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ivy & what to do if you come in contact with it. Millionaires’ Row, The Legacy of Euclid Cleveland Museum of Art Avenue - thru May 31, 2006. Largest ever 11150 East Blvd., University Circle, exhibit for WRHS; examines life among Call BILLY or HAROLD 216-421-7340 Cleveland’s rich & famous 1880-1930. Sequel APPLY TODAY! DRIVE TODAY! Museum - Tues. – Sun., 10 am – 5 pm; Wed. to 1991 WRHS Showplace of America which 216-398-7000 & Fri., to 9 pm; Closed Mon. Free. chronicled Euclid Avenue 1850-1910. Special Cleveland Museum of Natural History lectures, hands-on children’s activities, geneal- $300 OFF $300 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle ogy discussions & entertainment in addition to The Price On Any Vehicle 216-231-4600 the nine-month exhibit. Wed. – Sat., 11 am – 5 Minimum Trade In! Museum - Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Wed. to pm; Sun., noon – 5 pm. Admission — ages 3- Good only at 5250 Brookpark Rd. Location Good only at 5250 Brookpark Rd. Location 10 pm; Sun., noon – 5 pm. Age 2 & under, 12, $7; adults, $12; seniors 60+, $10. Call or Good through May 31, 2006 Good through May 31, 2006 free; age 3-6, $4; age 7-adult, $7; seniors & visit www.wrhs.org for more info. COUPON REQUIRED COUPON REQUIRED students, $5. Safari Camp begins Thurs., June 1. 7 pm - 11 am, Cleveland Public Library – Brooklyn Branch Thurs. through Sun. throughout the summer. Take an 3706 Pearl Rd., 216-623-6920 African safari & learn about Africa’s wildlife. Rising Games – Every Tues. in May, 4 – 5:30 pm. Waters Safari Camp held in the Zoo’s African Play your favorite board game. Savanna offers overnight camping experiences -- Movies – Every Thurs. in May, 4 – 5:30 pm. nighttime zoo hikes, global positioning system (GPS) Enjoy a free movie. tracking devices, campfire snacks, music & drum cir- Play & Learn & Storytime – Every Fri. in cles. Minimum of 15 participants per overnight; must May, 10:30 – 11:30 am. After you & your chil- include one adult for every 10 children. Fee, $35 per dren play with educational toys, stay for a story. person. For further info. call 216-661-6500. PAGE 10 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS MAY 2006

Racing Game - Fri., 10:45 am, Deaconess As I see it... CHURCH NOTES SENIOR NOTES Krafft Center. Pinochle Playing - Tues., 12:15 pm, by Sunday, May 7th Senior Citizen Resources Deaconess Krafft Center. Pastor Jerry Spring Concert II 216-749-5367 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 8235 Senior Living Guide Over the years there has been much Memphis Ave., Brooklyn. Cleveland Lutheran Line Dancing - Tues., 1:00 pm. $15 for six Provides professionals & consumers with A Cappela Choir, spring concert, part two. Free controversy regarding Jesus’ death on the week session. comprehensive & current information about will offering. For more info. call Linda Kemka, long term care resources & facilities. cross and his resurrection three days later. director, 216-267-2896. MetroHealth Lite & Easy Exercise - Distributed quarterly. For a free copy, Since victims of crucifixion often lin- Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9:30 - 10:30 am. call OBCDC, 216-459-1000. gered for days, Pontius Pilate was sur- Sunday, May 14th Light exercise class with a certified fit- prised to hear that Jesus had died so “Tribute to Mother” ness instructor; $3 per class. Sunday, May 21st quickly. St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Annual Luncheon Card Party Skeptics suggest that his body was Rd. Worship services at 8 am & 10:30 am. Chair Bowling - Mon., 10:30 am, Deaconess- Our Lady Of Good Counsel, 4223 Pearl Rd., stolen by enemies. Yet if Jesus’ enemies Krafft Center; Fri., 10:30 am, The Schwab noon - 4 pm. $5 includes raffle, door prizes, Tuesday, May 23rd had taken the body, surely they would Center. home make bakery & luncheon. For more info Widows & Widowers callJulia Santamaria, 216-351-9970 or Gladys have produced it to prove that he hadn’t St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview Rd. Open Square Dancing - Mon., 12:15 pm, Smolilo, 216-741-2581. risen from the dead. Luncheon at noon. Discussion & support. Deaconess - Krafft Center. Another theory: Jesus wasn’t really Cost, $3 a person. Menu features cabbage Thursday, May 18th rolls. Call the church office, 216-351-6499, for dead when taken down from the cross and Craft Classes - Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 - 11:30 Amish Countryside in Volant, PA reservations. escaped with the help of friends. But if am, Deaconess - Krafft Center. Trip departs Our Lady of Good Counsel, 4429 Pearl Rd. 7 am to 8 pm. Cost, $50 per person. that were the case, would they have Sunday, May 28th Crochet Class - Fri., 9:30 - 11:30 am, The Tour includes round trip motorcoach fare, preached a lie or been willing to die for "Remembrance for Veterans" Schwab Center. lunch at Neshannock Creek Inn, Amish coun- something in which they didn’t believe? St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview tyside & farmland tour, The Apple Castle & According to St. Paul, Jesus Rd. Worship services at 8 am. & 10:30 am. Fun & Games Orchard Market, Amish quilt shop, Amish appeared to more than 500 people after outdoor bake shop, The Cheese House, Amish Saturday, July 29 Canasta - Mon., 12:30 pm, Deaconess-Krafft his resurrection. From those experiences, “Biggest Garage Sale Ever” Center. crafts outlet & Daley’s Country Pantry & Christianity was born and the stories of St. Thomas More Church, 4170 North Amber Bulk Foods. For more info call Julia early Christians were set forth in books Dr., in the parking lot. $25 to rent a table; call Fruit Bingo - Mon. 11:10 am, The Schwab SantaMaria, 216-351-9970. later assembled as the New Testament. 216-749-0414 to reserve yours. Center; Wed., 10:30 am, Deaconess-Krafft Center.

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Richard Marcis, Sr. (Interim Pastor) Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Multicultural Open & Affirming. 4505 Broadview Rd. Over 75 yrs. of worship Worship Service 9:30 am 4423 Pearl Rd., Phone: 749-2323 www.archwooducc.org Pastor: Rev. Brent Richards Sunday School & Adult Study 11:00 am Pastor: Fr. LeRoy J. Moreeuw, C.PP.S. Brooklyn Heights U.C.C. Asst. Pastor: Dr. John Wood Pre-school/Day Care 3-4 yrs. Masses: Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8:30 am & 11:00 am Rev. Dr. Lee Holliday Phone. 351-8414 or 431-3515 St. James Lutheran Church Weekday Masses: Mon-Sat 8 am 4771 Broadview Rd.Phone: 351-6499 2005 W. Schaaf Rd., Phone: 741-2280 Sun. School: 9:45 am. Sun. Worship: 11 am School Phone: 741-3685 Nursery with adult supervision, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 7pm Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman Church of St. Leo The Great Sunday Worship 8 & 10:30 am 4940 Broadview Rd. Sunday Worship & Church School 9:30 am Fulton Road Community Church Sunday School & Bible Class 9:15 am Phone: 661-1006 Pilgrim Congregational UCC 3354 Fulton Rd. Phone. 631-9199 Sat. Services 5:00 pm Pre-school openings Pastor: Fr. Russ Lowe 2592 West 14th St., Phone: 861-7388 Rev. Freddie Ray, 355-2137 Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 am, 10 am, & 12 noon Pastor: Rev. Dr. Laurinda M. Hafner Sunday School: 9:30 am Service: 10:30 am NON-DENOMINATIONAL Saint Barbara’s Church Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday evening service: 6:00 pm 1505 Denison Ave. Children’s Church School 10:45 am Thurs., eve. Bible Study, 7pm Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research Phone: 741-2067 Thursday Worship 6:00 pm Good gospel singing & preaching 4150 Pearl Rd. FREE PUBLIC LECTURES Administrator: Fr. Michael S. Dyrcz Multicultural Open & Affirming Phone: 398-6990 WWW.IDMR.NET Masses: Saturday 5 pm, BYZANTINE CATHOLIC www.pilgrimalive.org Sun. 11 am -1 pm, Mon & Wed. 7-9 pm. Sunday 8 am, 10 am (Polish), 11:30 am St. Luke’s U.C.C. St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church All invited and encouraged to attend! Corpus Christi Church Palace of Praise 4216 Pearl Rd. corner Memphis Ave. 4600 State Rd. Phone:216-741-7979 5204 Northcliff Ave., Phone: 351-8738 Phone: 351-4422 4274 Pearl Rd. Pastor: Fr. Russell Lowe Pastor: Very Rev. Steven Koplinka Pastor: Gerald Madasz Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm. Sunday, Phone: 741-9322 1st Friday of the Month: Communion Service 7pm 10 am, Holydays, 9 am. Pastor: Rev. Joseph Terry Weekday Mass, 9 am Mon. & Wed. Masses: Sat. Sunday Worship 10:15 am Crystal Chalet phone: 216-749-4504 Sunday Worship: 10:30 am 4:30 pm, Sunday 8 am & 10 am Trinity U.C.C. School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121 Wednesday Service: 7 pm 3525 West 25th St. (entrance off Scranton) Miracle Service: Friday 7 pm SPIRITUALIST Phone: 351-7667 EVANGELICAL Pastor: Rev. David T Durkit PENTECOSTAL Circle of Inner Light Church Grace Church 4815 Broadview Rd., Phone: 398-7743 Sunday Worship 10:30 am 2503 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-8210 W.58th Street Church of God Pastor: Rev. Virginia Collins Christian Ed 9:15 Pastor: Jeff Doeringer 3150 W. 58th St. Phone: 216-281-2958 Spiritual Service 2nd, 4th, Sat. 6pm. email: [email protected] Sunday: 9:30am Children,Youth & Adult classes Pastor: David Pratt Healing & Message Serv. 3rd Mon. 7 pm. Multicultural Open & Affirming 11am Worship Service Wed. nights, 6 pm., Teen KIDZONE & Sunday School: 9:30 am Weddings, Memorials, Baptisms, Prayer/Healing Circles United Church of Christ in Brooklyn night. Call for available adult classes. Sunday Worship: 10:30 am & 6:00 pm [email protected] Life Development class: Wed. 7:00 pm 8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 661-0227 LUTHERAN Youth Development: Wed., 7:00 pm SWEDENBORGIAN Pastor: Rev. Robert Z. Lahr Sunday School & Worship 11:00 am. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. Email: [email protected] Swedenborg Chapel UNITED METHODIST 5801 Memphis Ave. POLISH NAT’L CATHOLIC A New Christianity Phone:741-8230 Brooklyn Memorial UMC St. Mary’s Church 4815 Broadview Rd, Phone: 351-6141 Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10 am. Pastor: Rev. Junchol Lee 2607 Archwood Ave., Phone: 216-459-1450 Immanuel Lutheran Church Corner Broadview & Wexford, Parma Rev. Jennifer Brown Steinfurth, Pastor Scranton and Seymour Ave. Pastor: Rev. Roman Misiewicz Sunday Worship 11am, Adult Bible (non fundamental) 10 am Sunday morning Service 10:45 am. Phone: 781-9511 Pastor: Horst Hoyer Phone: 741-8154 Coffee hour between services German Worship: Sun. 9 am Sunday Masses: 9:00 am English; 11:00 am Polish Meditation & Prayer Wed, Th, Fri: 1-3 pm Fiesta of Faith 1-2 pm. English Worship: Sun. 10:30 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Non Denomination Weddings 351-8093 Nursery open during services. Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church A Warm Welcome Awaits You. Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church 5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.) PRESBYTERIAN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 4200 Pearl Rd., Phone: 661-5642 Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA) Pastor: Rev. Robert Ludwig Saturday Services 5:15 pm, Sunday 10:20 am 4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. Archwood U.C.C. Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10 am Sunday School & Adult Study 9:00 am Phone: 741-8331 2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060 Adult Study & Coffee Hour 11 am Call for new member classes being scheduled Sunday Worship 10:00 am Pastor: The Rev. David Bahr. Free hunger meal Thursdays 6 pm Parking at Busch Funeral Home Sunday 11:00 am (ASL Interpreted) http://www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc MAY 2006 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 11 SERVICE DIRECTORY APPLIANCE REPAIR HANDYMAN. Minor electrical & plumbing, wall repairs - staining - ceiling texturing - faux fin- A1 WING RITE SERVICE CO. 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No to express a preference, limitation or discrimination on tiles, damp proofing. Neat, professional, quali- account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, hand- contracts necessary. Very reasonable rates icap or familial status. Readers and advertisers are hereby with reliable service. Free estimates. Call ty work. 216-513-7751. informed that all housing opportunities advertising this DRYWALL FINISHING/REPAIR newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. OLD BROOKLYN INTERIORS, commercial John, 440-888-4842. & residential drywall finishing. Drywall repairs, ceiling textures, etc. Insured, professional work, QUALITY & AFFORDABLE GRASSCUTTING, free estimates. Contact Pete at 216-749-3632. weekly rates, other services too, bush trim- ming. Call 216-661-4177. Green Team Landscaping ELECTRICIAN LAWNMOWER REPAIR Spring Cleanups ELECTRICIAN FOR HIRE – Trouble-shooter. LAWN MOWER REPAIR. Used Mower’s Install outlets, fixtures, fans, switches & panels. Pick up &delivery. 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