September 2015

Western Reserve Land Conservancy aquires former Henninger Landfill site
by Ken Wood, Director of
Communications and Marketing,
Western Reserve Land Conservancy
The nonprofit Western Reserve Land
Conservancy has acquired a 28-acre former
landfill in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood and plans to make it part of a growing green corridor which includes the
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Brookside
Reservation and the Ohio & Erie Canal
Towpath Trail.
The Land Conservancy secured a
Clean Ohio Conservation Fund grant to
purchase the former Henninger Landfill and
adjacent properties along Big Creek, just
east of the Zoo and W. 25th St. The parcel
could eventually become a key link between
the Zoo property and the Towpath Trail.
Plans call for public use of the property, and
project partners are working together to
make the vision a reality.
“For over 40 years – since the closing
of this old landfill – community leaders in
Old Brooklyn have struggled with how to
repurpose this land,” said Jim Rokakis,
director of the Land Conservancy’s
Thriving Communities Institute. “Western
Reserve Land Conservancy has taken the
critical first steps by finding the grant
money to buy this and identifying the dollars to do the minor clean up
that is required. Now we can
begin the planning process in
earnest.”
Jeffrey T. Verespej, executive director of Old Brooklyn
Community
Development
Corporation, further stated,
“This greenway corridor, which
has roots with the Treadway Creek Trail
connecting to the Ohio and Erie Canalway,
now extends to the core of Old Brooklyn
and its great anchors, further highlighting a
neighborhood that is a great place to grow.”
The Land Conservancy has placed a
conservation easement – a legal document
which permanently restricts any development – on the property. Land Conservancy
representatives said that preserving the
property will also protect water quality in
Big Creek, a tributary of the Cuyahoga
River.
The project protects 1,015 linear feet of
Lower Big Creek, and improving its water
quality will support the improvement and
ultimate delisting of the Cuyahoga River as
an Area of Concern (AOC). That designation is listed under U.S.-Canada Great
Lakes Water Quality Agreement (WQA)
due to the Cuyahoga River’s historical environmental degradation. The United States
Environmental Protection Agency administers all activities of the WQA.
Photo by Western Reserve Land Conservancy
Instead of being an ecological nightmare, the former Henninger Landfill is now in a position
to become an important greenspace in our neighborhood. Potentially, it could be part of the
land which will connect the Ohio and Erie Canal with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
The project is located within the
Cuyahoga River Watershed, which drains a
total of 812 square miles and flows through
all or part of six counties. Much of the
lower Cuyahoga River watershed is an
internationally designated Great Lakes Area
of Concern, a designation for the worst polluted tributaries to the Great Lakes. To
delist the Cuyahoga River as an AOC, identifying and protecting natural areas to
address the loss of fish and wildlife habitat
within its watershed is an essential step;
in a developed urban area, this project
should do just that.
Acquisition of this property could
also lead to possible future restoration
work along Lower Big Creek, including
erosion and water quality improvements, native plantings, invasive plant
removal, native tree reforestation and
reestablishment of native grasses and
native woodland wildflowers.
World Changers volunteers help a dozen Old Brooklyn homeowners in July
by Jayme Lucas Bukszar
[email protected]
World Changers, Gateway Church Old
Brooklyn, and Old Brooklyn CDC partnered
to make needed repairs to homes owned by
senior citizens and disabled persons in Old
Brooklyn this July for free or small donations.
World Changers is a national organization that connects willing volunteers with
homeowners in need of assistance in order to
repair homes and shape the hearts of the participants toward serving others. The
Cleveland projects in 2015 will involve
about 500 volunteers and are made possible
through the collaboration of dozens of
churches and several community development organizations.
They completed over 30 major home
repair projects, including the 12 in Old
Brooklyn. Gateway Church Old Brooklyn is
a local church that connected the neighborhood with World Changers and is managing
on the ground logistics for the volunteers.
Old Brooklyn CDC identified the homeowners in need of assistance and worked to raise
funds and get donations for supplies. Grace
Church provided space for evening meals
and other resources and Christ Church
brought volunteers and resources for home
repairs.
Gateway Church Old Brooklyn is a relatively new church that meets at Rhodes
High School and Christ Church, affiliated
with a larger congregation in Columbia
Station, rents space at Gloria Dei Lutheran
including transportation, meals, entertainment,
etc. They came from all over the country with
large groups coming from Tennessee, South
Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, and Illinois. The
largest group was from Mount Airy Baptist
Church in South Carolina. The groups traveled
by bus and stayed at Garfield Heights High
School. They were divided up into teams of 1020 teenagers and 2-3 adults who oversee work.
The teams completed work at 33 homes, 12 of
which were in Old Brooklyn.
The homeowners they helped expressed
gratitude and joy at watching the young volunteers work, Kathy Laczko said, “My house was
See World
Changers page 6
Photos by Sheila Quealy-Walter
There’s a time for work and a time for play; these photos show that the
young volunteers from World Changers did both when they were here!
Church for worship.
Tony Loseto, pastor at Gateway Church
Old Brooklyn established a relationship with
World Changers when he met Jay Schroeder,
Volunteer Coordinator for World Changers,
at a Southern Baptist convention. World
Changers looks for churches and organizations to help them identify needs in urban
settings. World Changers is a Life Way
organization and while affiliated with the
Southern Baptist church, they partner with
churches of all denominations that share the
mission to help people in need and strengthen communities. World Changers, in partnership with other local churches, completed
SAVE THE DATE
2015 Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation
Annual Meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 27,
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Maennerchor, 4515 State Rd.
All community members are welcome to attend.
projects
in
Garfield
Heights, Brooklyn Centre,
Slavic Village, and Clark
Fulton neighborhoods.
The volunteers completing the work included
teenagers, contractors, and
many others helping to
coordinate the projects
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Executive Director; New SCR
Executive Director; FHNT
Graffiti
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Tool Box
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History
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News & Events
Family Fun; Theater Notes
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All Faiths Pantry; Crime Watch;
BCN
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The Town Crier; SCR Volunteer 5
The Pour House
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Church & Senior Notes
10
Service Directory & Classified;
Community Meetings
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BF Garden
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Liz Kilroy-Hernandez new SCR director
by Liz Kilroy-Hernandez
Executive Director of
Senior Citizen Resources, Inc.
On June 29th Liz Kilroy Hernandez
became the Executive Director of Senior
Citizen Resources, Inc. (SCR). She replaced
Lori Peterson, who had left SCR at the end of
May.
A native of Cleveland, Liz graduated from
Cleveland State University with a social service and Spanish degree. She has had a long
career in the non-profit sector.
Liz’s career began as a community organizer in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood while
employed by Merrick House. She subsequently become a program manager at Cleveland
Housing Network, where eventually she
became the Director of Energy Services.
In that position Liz oversaw several energy conservation programs, the Home Energy
Assistance Program, bill assistance programs,
repair programs, lead safe housing, healthy
homes programs, and at various times, managed the large maintenance operation for the
organization. Liz was a member of the Senior
Leadership Team at Cleveland Housing
Network, as well as the Strategic Planning
team for the organization
After 27 years at Cleveland Housing
Network, Liz felt that it was time for a change.
She took a year’s respite to travel, (in the
U.S.A, and to Spain and Ireland to visit family), to rehab a home, to spend more time with
her 91 year old mom, and to assist two of her
sons with a growing canine bedbug scent
detection business called Nip It.
The time seemed right to return to social
services when the opportunity to be Director of
Senior Citizen Resources opened up. Liz’s
prior experience with management at a nonprofit as well as a growing desire to improve
the lives of seniors, and the appeal of returning
to a neighborhood based setting made this job
Usually when people see graffiti they
think of it as vandalism, but Facing History
New Tech (FHNT) High School on the third
floor of Charles A. Mooney Elementary
School, 3213 Montclair Ave., wanted graffiti
art on the walls for the new school year.
“This is the fourth year for our high
Liz Kilroy-Hernandez
a good fit in her career path.
Still learning the ropes of her new job, Liz
sees both great challenges and great opportunities to continue to provide and expand services
to the seniors in the Old Brooklyn Community.
SCR staff, the Board, and the seniors who both
volunteer and participate are all looking forward to continuing the long legacy of SCR,
and to continuing to evolve to meet the current
needs of the senior community in Old
Brooklyn and beyond.
Liz is enjoying getting to know the many
seniors who come to the Center. She thinks it’s
wonderful to see the many friendships which
have developed over the years, and hearing
why the members love being part of SCR.
Paco, Liz’s husband, is a native of Spain.
(Liz speaks fluent Spanish and loves having
the opportunity to speak it during her work day
with folks who also speak the language.) Liz is
the proud mother of four sons, and is finally
adjusting to the “empty nest” with the help of
the two rescue dogs who happily share the
Hernandez’s east side home.
school, and we have grown from 44 students
on that first day in 2012 to our current 300+
students in grades 9-12. Our school had
expanded dramatically, but what hadn’t
changed was how institutional our hallways
looked. We wanted that to change as well,”
said Principal Marc Engoglia.
After seeing projects which the Cleveland
non-profit Progressive Arts Alliance worked
on with other Cleveland Metropolitan Schools,
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Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) and is
available free of charge within the community boundaries of Brooklyn
Centre, Old Brooklyn & City of Brooklyn. The views expressed in the
OBN are not necessarily those of its publisher, editor, staff, or of the
board of trustees, officers, or commercial, residential, institutional or
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Old Brooklyn is home to over thirty thousand residents, the place of employment for
thousands, and the destination for millions
seeking medical care, wildlife and/or the products and services delivered by neighborhood
businesses.
All of those figures are significant, and if
leveraged, can help create the type of vibrant,
locally-owned, diverse, welcoming, and wellmaintained community sought by so many —
A Great Place to Grow.
Old Brooklyn Community Development
Corporation (OBCDC) continues to work diligently on a variety of strategies and initiatives
to assist in those lofty goals -- renovated houses which offer new families the opportunity to
put down roots; small business education and
assistance to transform our main streets into
walkable districts; close partnerships with the
Cleveland Police Department; and creative
programming to both engage those already
here and attract newcomers.
This organization cannot reach those
milestones alone; buy-in from our collective
strength is required. As the popular quote from
Margaret Mead states, “Yes, the power of individuals can change the world.” Those individuals, though, are each resident of Old
Brooklyn, not just the staff of OBCDC.
To truly build a great neighborhood, the
commitment must be shared by all. It is not
enough to wish for a better tomorrow, but it is
vital to take action for that change. Now not
everyone should become a real estate developer. (In fact, most should not!) However, there
are actions which all can take to make tomorrow in Old Brooklyn better than today:
John Young, President
Kathleen Jackson, Vice President
Christina Kovach, Secretary
Book Chrobak, Treasurer
Jeffrey T. Verespej, Executive Director
Barb Spaan, Outreach Manager
Sheila Quealy-Walter, Residential Code Manager
Rosemary Mudry, Director of Economic Development
Jason A. Powers, Director of Marketing & Development
Jayme Lucas-Bukszar, Residential Real Estate Project Manager
Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBN Advertising & Sales Manager
Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every fourth Tues. of
the month, 6 - 7:30 pm. OBCDC office (2339 Broadview Rd.,). Meetings open to the public but the
board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000.
Old Brooklyn News
Sandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager; Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor
This month’s OBN writers - William Allport, BFCG team, Bethany Hicks, Gloria Ferris,
Lynette Filips, Kim Wheeler, Ken Wood and OBCDC staff
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Old Brooklyn is one of the largest communities in Cuyahoga County, and with that
size comes great diversity. That diversity
allows individuals and families to find a
lifestyle to suit their needs. Your Old Brooklyn
could include a stunning home in the South
Hills neighborhood, a plot at the Ben Franklin
Community Garden, a new cafe, participating
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Whatever combination brought you here
or keeps you here, share that story. The best
ambassadors of Old Brooklyn are those who
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Build Community
Many of us, this author included, are
guilty of sticking to our mobile devices, our
personal networks and our comfort zone. There
is simplicity in that choice, but it also limits the
neighborhood. Before grousing about a neighbor’s paint color, high grass or basketball hoop,
take time to get to introduce yourself. It’s likely that you will find much more in common
than what meets the eye, and through that connection, the critical social fabric which yields
resiliency is born.
Every piece of the puzzle exists. The
pieces are scattered around the table, and
together we can put it all together.
Facing History New Tech decided to partner
with the arts organization on a very unique
concept. FHNT provided words and quotes
used in the social justice curriculum which
would be spray-painted on lockers and walls in
the hallways.
Christopher “Pokesone” Cook, an arts
educator with Progressive Arts Alliance, said,
“This is probably one of the most rewarding
projects I’ve been a part of because it brings
my two passions of education and art together.
It shows graffiti can inspire positivity and be
seen as art and not just vandalism. The students
can identify with it and they’ll be proud and
take ownership of it.” Mr. Cook worked with
FHNT students who wanted a hand in brightening up their hallways and also had an interest in going to art school in the future.
Facing History New Tech High School is
the only school of its kind in the nation, combining the human rights focus of Facing
History and Ourselves and also the projectbased learning of New Tech. So for the principal, Mr. Engoglia, this trendsetting art project
makes sense.
“When you walk into our school this year,
you will know that we are not just any other
high school, and that is true. We are only high
school like this in the country,” Mr. Engoglia
said.
FHNT students were at the school on a
recent afternoon during their summer vacation,
helping to paint the bathrooms, and were
amazed at the life the graffiti art has brought to
the school.
“It makes us extraordinary and it makes
us feel special,” senior Nicole King related.
The 12th graders who have been at FHNT
since this school opened in 2012 are thrilled to
finally see vibrant colors and inspirational
words and quotes around them as they travel
from class to class. They will be the first graduating class at Facing History New Tech since
it opened.
“It is an innovative way to have selfexpression that all students and staff will see,”
senior Joyenia Cabrera observed.
“We live by these words that are on the
lockers every day and now to see words like
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NEWS & EVENTS
Now - September 16th
Historical Guided Walking Tours
Take a hike! 6 pm Tuesdays: Playhouse
Square -- Meet at State Theatre Lobby, 1519
Euclid Ave.; 6 pm Wednesdays: Historic
Gateway Neighborhood -- Meet at Arcade,
401 Euclid Ave.; 10 am Saturdays: Historic
Warehouse District -- Meet at Constantino’s
Market, 1278 W. 9th St.; 10 am Sundays:
Canal Basin Park -- Meet at Settler’s Landing
RTA Station, 1025 W. Superior Ave.; 6 pm
Thursdays: Civic Center Tour -- Meet at Old
Stone Church, 91 Public Square. Sponsored by
Dollar Bank. Call 216-771-1994 or visit
www.historicgateway.org. for more info.
Reservations appreciated, donations encouraged. Held rain or shine.
Now through October, Cleveland
Metroparks’ Walking Works Program
Hike at least 8 of 13 designated Walking Works
trails on your own. After completing each walk,
sign & date Walking Works form & return to
Cleveland Metroparks. Receive 2015 Walking
Works shield & voucher good for free picnic
lunch for four at Wayside Furniture Café. For list
of designated hikes & directions & to download
Walking Works form, visit clevelandmetroparks.com. Walking Works forms also
available at Cleveland Metroparks nature centers.
Have-a-Heart Spay/Neuter Program
Now through Friday, November 13th
Have A Heart Spay/Neuter Program
Valley Save-A-Pet, in cooperation with 25+
veterinarians is offering low-cost spay/neuter
services. Pets must be current on shots or be
immunized for modest additional fee at time of
sterilization. Call 440-232-2287 Mon., Wed.,
Thurs. or Fri. between 11 am & 2 pm to obtain
form or for more info. Feral cat caretakers call
Mon. only.
Now through Thursday, November 19th
President James A. Garfield Memorial &
Wade Memorial Chapel
Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave., 9 am
- 4 pm, every day; free. Small gift shop sells
relevant memorabilia, puzzles, post cards &
books. Video tells story of the President/
Memorial & history of Lake View. Trained
interpretive guides can answer questions.
Saturday & Sunday, September 5th & 6th
Archwood Street Festival
Archwood Ave. between Pearl & Fulton Rds.
Sat., 9 am - 6 pm; Sun., 10 am - 5 pm.
Monday September 7th
Cleveland Polka Association's
B.Y.O.E. Annual Picnic
St. Sava's Picnic Grove, 2300 W. Ridgewood
Dr. Bring coolers, picnic baskets, whatever you
want to eat, drink or share. Gate opens, 2 pm;
live polka music, 3 - 7 pm by Dave Walter &
Old School from Burton. Donation: $10; 18 &
under, free. Call Sylvia or Paul, 216-228-1134,
for table reservations of 8 or more or for more
info. All welcome.
Wednesday, September 9th
Westside Basket Guild
St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 Broadview
Rd., upstairs hall. Class starts at 5 pm; come
any time up to 6:30 to start weaving. Meets on
second Wed. every month. Sept. 9th - Shelf
Storage Basket; Oct. 14th, Cauldron Basket,
$20. Supplies to bring when weaving -- old
towel, bucket, clothes pins, ruler, pencil, scissors. Call Connie, 216-749-7912, to RSVP.
Saturday, September 12th
Walk for the Mount 2K Walk
Mount Alverna & Parmadale, 6765 State Rd., 9
am - noon; rain or shine. Raffles, Polish food,
dancing & entertainment for all ages following
walk until noon. Adults: $30; children: $15,
Seniors: $25. Family plan for 2 adults & up to
4 children (under age 14): $100. Call Ron
Vojacek, 440-663-1102, or email rvojacek
@franciscancommunities.com for more info.
Monday, September 14th
Monday Night at the Movies
“Girl Rising”
River's Edge, 3430 Rocky River Dr.; 7 pm.
Optional discussion following. Free, but free
will offerings appreciated. Register at
www.riversedgecleveland.com.
Monday, September 14th
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society
Independence Civic Center, Willow Room,
6363 Selig Blvd., 7 pm. Speaker: Amanda
Epperson; topic: “The Scots in Ohio”.
Contact CVGS president Mary Boehnlein,
440-736-7180, or visit www.cuyahogagenealogy.org for more info.
Mon. - Fri., September 14th - November 13th
impACT the 216!
3:30 - 5:30 pm; Cleveland Public Library &
College Now Greater Cleveland present innovative program for high school students: 8-week
session provides enhanced math & reading proficiency through ACT test prep, video & recording
arts training; $100 stipend, complimentary bus
tickets, field trips & potential internship opportunities. Interested high school students or parents
call 216-241-5587 or email [email protected]. Visit http:/I www.collegenowgc.org/locate/community-based- programs/impact-the-216 to apply & for more info.
Tuesday, September 15th
Grindstone Knitters’ Guild
Mahler Museum, 118 E. Bridge St., Berea, 7
pm. Entralac Knit. Monthly meetings 3rd
Tues. each month. Call 440-821-8891 or 440826-1254 for more info.
Thursday, September 17th
Like Grains of Wheat-The Enduring
Legacy of Maura, Ita, Dorothy & Jean
John Carroll University, D.J. Lombardo
Student Center, LSC Conference Room, 7 pm.
1 John Carroll Blvd. Speaker: Margaret
Swedish, from Milwaukee; author of Like
Grains of Wheat: A Spirituality of Solidarity.
Free & open to the public. See
ursulinesisters.org/35 for more info.
Saturday, September 19th
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd,
8235 Memphis Ave., 9 am - 1 pm. Light lunch
provided.
Saturday, September 19th
13th Annual Charity Golf Outing & Dinner
Mallard Creek Golf Course, 34500 Royalton
Rd., Columbia Station, 10:15 am. $80 fee
includes golf, cart, lunch & dinner. Dinner
only - $25. Side boards, raffle & door prizes.
Benefits rescue efforts of Animals' Disaster
Team. Call 216-322-5584 or www.animalsdisasterteam.org for more info.
Saturday, September 19th
16th Annual Classic Car Show
Mary Queen of Peace Church, 4423 Pearl Rd.,
9:30 am - 2:30 pm. Rain date - Sat., Sept.
26th. Pre-registration fees: Cars & trucks - $8
($10 day of show). Bicycles & pedal cars - $4
($6 day of show). Concession stand, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, 50’s & 60’s music by Al’s
Unique D.J. Hosted by parents of scouting
groups of MQP. Sponsored by: Ameriflag Inc.
Call 216-398-1682 or email: annualclassiccarshow @gmail. com for more info.
Saturday & Sunday, September 19th & 20th
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival
Lincoln Park - 1208 Starkweather Ave.; Sat.,
11 am - 6 pm; Sun., 12 - 5 pm. Multi-racial &
multi-cultural. Features fine art, sculpture, jewelry, children's activities & programs, food
booths, musicians & performers. Free admission.
Call
216-575-0920
or
[email protected]. for more info.
Monday, September 22nd
Western Reserve Rose Society Meeting
North Royalton Public Library, 5071 Wallings
Rd; 7 pm. Presenter: Kevin Grace or Nicole
Dixon, Grace Brother’s Nursery. Refreshments.
Wednesday, September 23rd
11th Annual Cleveland Senior Walk
Mall C, downtown Cleveland; registration &
health screenings, 8:45 am; brief program, 9:30
am; walk begins, 10 am. If it rains, walk is inside
Public Hall. Free one or two-mile fun walk. Free
T-shirts to first 1000 registered walkers. Walkers
encouraged to carpool. Cars, vans & busses can
park in Municipal Lot at E. 9th St. & the
Shoreway for $3. (Exact change required). Free
shuttles will take participants to & from
Municipal Lot to Mall C. Registration deadline:
Fri., Sept. 18th. Call 216-664-2833 for more info.
Saturday, September 26th
50th Class Reunion South High School
Classes of June, 1965 & Jan., 1966. Holiday
Inn, Rockside. Visit [email protected]
for more info.
Saturday & Sunday, September 26th & 27th
Annual "Shunpike Shoppe" Sale
Brooklyn Historical Society annual sale at
museum, 4442 Ridge Rd. Sat., 10 am - 3 pm;
Sun., noon - 3 pm. (also day of quilt raffle
drawing). Hand-Quilted "Café Latte" quilt in
shades of tan. Specialty & herb breads, bakery,
Amish jams & jellies, hand-loomed rugs, lavender & catnip bags, fabric pine cone ornaments,
miniature pine cone baskets, owl purses &
"Ditty Bags", houseplants, perennials, naked
lady & surprise spring bulbs, a new tonnage of
elephants. Hand-quilting & two-harness loom
weaving demonstrations, ongoing Brooklyn
area history presentation. Free admission. Call
216-941-0160 for more info.
23rd, 30th; 2 - 3:30 pm. Library & AARP
Foundation have partnered with local community service providers to offer programs for the
50-plus population that address engagement,
nutrition & health & independent living.
Evening Book Discussion - Mon., Sept. 21st,
7 pm. West of Sunset by Stewart O'Nan.
Morning Book Discussion - Thurs., Sept.
24th, 11 am. Orphan Train by Christina Baker
Kline.
Rock & Roll History: The (First) British
Invasion - Tues., Sept. 29th, 7 pm. Dr. Joel
Keller talks about groups that entered
America's rock scene from 1963 - 1967. Listen
to recordings from the Beatles, Stones, Dave
Clark Five & more.
Saturday, October 3rd
City of Brooklyn Fall Festival
Brooklyn Veteran’s Memorial Park, 11 am - 8
pm; parking at St. Elias & Brooklyn Rec.
Center. Live Music, food trucks, Chili Cookoff, Thirsty Dog Brewery Beer Garden,
autumn craft sale, bonfire, pie-baking c o n test, hayrides, autumn bakery by Polaris.
Brooklyn Community Groups children's activities - face & pumpkin painting, MetroParks
mobile learning classroom, bounce house, fire
trucks & much more.
Friday & Saturday, October 9th & 10th
Brooklyn High School 50th Class Reunion
Fri., Oct. 9th, School tour & Homecoming
football game; Sat., Oct. 10th, Brooklyn
Museum tour & dinner at Carrie Cerinos.
Contact reunion committee, [email protected], for more info.
Saturday, October 10th
October Arts & Crafts Fair
Dr. Martin Luther Church, Fellowship Hall,
4470 Ridge Rd., between Biddulph & Memphis,
10 am - 4 pm. Free admission & parking.
Handicap accessible. Arts, crafts, gifts DML
cafe`& bakery. Call 216-749-5585 for more
info. Crafters needed. Cost $25 per table;
w/electric, $30. Table & chair with approx., 9 x
6’ area. Call 440-887-0625 or email: [email protected], for application & cut-off date.
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All Faith’s Pantry wants to assist
people in need to bring home groceries
by Leah Jones
Former OBCDC Intern
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? All Faith’s
Pantry here to bring you groceries! Old
Brooklyn resident, John Visnauskas and a
team over 100 volunteers are on a mission to
make a difference.
John started All Faith’s Pantry (AFP)
ten years ago. It’s a faith-based, non-profit
organization which provides mobile pantry
services, delivering healthy fresh produce
and a variety of nonperishable items to seniors with low incomes and individuals who
are homebound with limited mobility. AFP
has 35 delivery teams which consist of dedicated volunteers from diverse faiths and
Photo by: Leah Jones
business communities who are committed to
John Visnauskas, Executive Director of All
delivering groceries directly to the home of
Faiths Pantry, shows a AFP reusable bag,
seniors at no cost.
available to supporters for a $5 donation.
On April 1, 2015, AFP was recognized
by the Cuyahoga County Council for having make momentous progress in happily servdelivered over one million pounds of food. It ing approximately half a million pounds of
was named 2015 Mobile Pantry of the Year, food every year.
The mobile pantry program provides
and presented a plaque in recognition for
2010 Innovative Program of the Year. Both groceries to more than 300 homes per month.
achievements were recognized by Greater The second program offered is the Fresh
Produce Distribution which is held the fourth
Cleveland Food Bank.
Before the organization began, John Saturday of each month between 9 a.m. and
worked at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 11 a.m. It serves seniors with low incomes
assisting with providing food to those in and the general public of Brooklyn, Old
need. Overtime, he began to notice how the Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre at Gloria Dei
demographics of seniors were changing on a Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5801
national level with the increase of medical Memphis Ave.
AFP’s ultimate vision is to see mobile
expenses, fluctuations of income, and limited
transportation. He felt that “they are under- pantries spread nationally. Hunger in the senior population can be alleviated by partnerserved and most deserving.”
These issues ignited John to grow a con- ing with organizations, local churches and
cern and question, “How are those with min- others who are inspired to carry out the misimum to zero mobility receiving emergency sion. John is more than willing to provide
food assistance in the community?” After mentoring and assistance with starting up
further consideration and the support of other mobile pantries in the community.
There are also several others ways to
dynamic volunteers, in 2006 All Faith’s
spread
the cause. All Faith’s Pantry has volPantry was successfully launched; it has prounteer
opportunities
available to people from
vided tons of food to many who needed food
all
walks
of
life
who
share a common interassistance.
Since then, programs were developed, est in lending a hand. Help is always needed
partnerships were established and the service for delivering groceries, packing bags and
area stretched from serving residents in Old other areas of the organization.
Contributions can be made online using
Brooklyn to southwest suburbs within eighty
PayPal
or by mailing a check to All Faiths
square miles including Brooklyn Centre and
Pantry,
P.O.
Box 34239, Parma, Ohio 44134
the cities of Parma, Parma Hts., Middleburg
Hts., North Royalton, Berea and Brook Park. with the mail-in donation form. All donations
Each volunteer is valued for working are tax-deductible. More information is
together and sharing the vision by keeping a available on the AFP organization website,
list of residents to whom they consistently www.allfaithspantry.org, and by contacting
bring groceries. Their tremendous efforts John Visnauskas by phone at 216-496-4329
have formed relationships with the residents or by email at [email protected].
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As school bells ring, help keep students safe
by Barb Spaan
[email protected]
Whether your loved one is 5 years or 16
years old, have you prepared them for the
start of another school year? Too many parents can hardly wait to get them out the door
and out of their hair.
How prepared are they? Moreover, how
well are you prepared? You’re not with them
all day to watch over what is happening or to
give advice.
Parents spend lots of money for uniforms, phones, computers, books, materials,
special activities, preparing lunches or doling out lunch money. They want their children to have the best experiences and education.
But there is no amount of money to
replace talking with children before, during
and even at the end of every day about their
activities and concerns. They will tell you if
you ask.
How does your child travel to school?
What route do they travel? Who do they
travel with? When they left, what were they
wearing and what did they take with them?
How much do you know about the
school and teachers? Can you trust them
with your loved ones’ lives? What is the
school security routine for fire, tornado and
intruder alerts? How will they contact you if
something happens during the school day or
after special events? Have you taken time to
talk to your children about “What to do
IF...”?
If you can’t answer all these questions,
you have not
done
your
home
work.
You will have
no one but
yourself
to
blame if and
when
something happens to your children. It will take a
little time to get the information/answers but
it won’t cost a penny.
Take time now to sit down and talk to
them about their travel and personal and
school safety. Spend the time each day to
know what’s going on and with whom they
are friends. Encourage them to bring their
friends home so you can meet them. Make
sure your children can always reach you. Go
to the school and ask questions.
You know your children. Do you see
sudden personality or physical changes? Ask
questions now. If they won’t tell you, is there
anyone else they will talk to? Don’t give in;
keep an eye on them until they return to the
child/children you knew.
Don’t let them lock you out of their
rooms. Place the computer in a location of
common living area for all to see. If you
need professional help, don’t be afraid to get
it.
Your children are not replaceable. They
need you always and forever… They may
not agree with that now, but remember that
you’re the parent — older and wiser. They
didn’t come with an owner’s manual, but all
you really have to do is guide, care for and
love them.
Enjoy summer fading to autumn this month
by Gloria Ferris
Brooklyn Centre Naturalists
These days talk turns to signs of an early
autumn and the Farmer’s Almanac’s prediction
of a very snowy winter. Brooklyn Centre
Naturalists (BCN) suggests instead of anticipating the future, to embrace and enjoy these
beautiful last days of summer. Soon
enough the leaves will turn
and the snow will fall.
BCN believes that living
in the moment, celebrating these days of
late summer, is time
well spent.
When stepping out a
back door in the evening, a
person is greeted with a cacophony
of insect sounds. Some people say that the
insects are locusts but actually they are cicadas
which arrive every year as summer winds
down. The buzzing of these insects is soothing
to some and quite nerve-wracking to others.
Soon enough the temperature will turn colder
and there will be silence once again. When the
first cricket is heard, summer is gone.
When hot summer days turn into cool
evenings which require a sweater or light jacket, stargazing is quite enjoyable. Look northwest in the darkening sky and the seven bright
stars which make up the Big Dipper (aka Great
Bear/Ursa Major) are easily seen. At this time
of the year, it seems to pour whatever it holds
onto the earth.
In the northern hemisphere, the Big
Dipper never drops below the horizon so it is
visible throughout the year. Trace a line northward from the two stars forming the bowl to
find Polaris, the North Star, which marks the
handle of the Little Dipper (aka Little
Bear/Ursa Minor).
Waking up at first light gives one a chance
to see “the Morning Star” or as it is more commonly known, the planet Venus. Looking to the
left of it, the planet Mars can also be seen, but
more faintly. On September 21st, the last full
moon of summer will appear. So get out there
and enjoy summer before it leaves for another
year!
The sounds of honking geese are truly a
mark of summer ending and that autumn
approaches quickly. Now is a fascinating time
for birdwatchers because it is one of the few
times when different species flock
together to forage for insects
and berries before migrating south. Fledglings
have left the nest,
learned to fly, and prepare to venture off on
their first migration
with others who have
made the journey before
them.
Late summer is also an optimal time to
add trees and perennials to the landscape. New
plantings have at least two months to take
advantage of cooler temperatures and soaking
rains to establish a healthy root system.
Taking into consideration the light in a
garden as well as bloom times and color will
make a garden a pleasant place to be year
round. Therefore, ‘research before purchase’ is
a good rule of thumb. Many nurseries have
sales going on to cut down on stock which
must be overwintered. American holly, sweet
gum, witch hazel, bayberry, elderberry, bee
balm and spiderwort are some good native
species to consider adding to a garden going
natural.
Very soon the leaves will change color
and fall from the trees to be blown by winds
which turn cold and colder. So as squirrels
busily build nests high in the treetops, as the
sun still warms afternoon breezes, and the last
days of summer fade, it is a good time to live
in the moment. Cherish each late summer day
remembering the sights and sounds so that
when the snows of November arrive too soon,
you will have many summer memories to sustain you.
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Summer continues to escape from us, and
as I recall all the events which we’ve promoted
in this newspaper over the past few months,
I’m thinking about the ones which were successful and the ones which did not go as
planned because of the weather. Such is the
chance one takes with outdoor events!
I’m also thinking about something which
didn’t happen at all this year -- Pop UP Pearl.
I’ve heard from numerous sources that residents have been asking when it’s going to take
place. After the 2014 event season, OBCDC
reviewed the summer’s events and opted to try
something different this year. Instead of
PopUp Pearl they came up with the Cleveland
Summer Cinema: Under the Stars in Old
Brooklyn movie program. Of the ten films
scheduled, seven were shown in their entirety,
two were shown in part, and one
(Ghostbusters) got totally rained out twice.
In last month’s column I wrote about
some free events which had taken place earlier
in the season -- Cleveland Public Theater’s
Station Hope, Riverside Cemetery’s Music
Festival and one of the Cleveland
Shakespeare Festival’s outdoor productions.
And I stated that I was very much looking forward to the variety of free performances on
Tremont West Development Corporation’s
Arts in August calendar.
Now another season of Arts in August is
behind us, and although I wasn’t able to attend
every performance -- I understand that some
Old Brooklyn residents did! -- I did make it to
half of them. And it’s difficult to convey what
a delightful experience it is to someone who
has never been to one. The Lincoln Park setting is kind of ‘bohemian’, and can make one
feel as though he/she is somewhere other than
Cleveland (and just a few, easily-traversed
miles from Old Brooklyn at that!)
This year, the genres of arts at Arts in
August included a student and a Shakespearean
theatrical performance, two styles of jazz, three
dance companies, and opera. Some people in
the audience stay the whole time, some come
late, and some leave early. Some bring food
and beverage and some just bring a blanket or
a chair. Some bring children -- a good way to
expose them to culture without ‘breaking the
bank’. So put being there at least once on your
mental ‘to do’ list for next summer.
We also list free library programs in our
News and Events section, and two which I
attended at the Parma Snow Branch of the
Cuyahoga County Public Library this summer are worth talking about. Now that that
library has been enlarged and includes an auditorium it’s become one of the sites for the
System’s author visits.
Maybe because I’m a writer myself, I
really enjoy hearing other writers talk about the
inspirations for their books and the paths on
which their writing has taken them. And so I
OLD BROOKLYN
was among the crowd which packed the auditorium for Regina Brett’s talk on Monday,
June 1st and Kate DiCamillo’s talk on
Wednesday, August 12th.
Regina, of course, is a Plain Dealer
columnist who’s twice been a finalist for a
Pulitzer Prize. Kate writes for school age children; two of her books received the Newbery
Medal (the highest award for a piece of children’s literature published that year) and another was designated a Newbery Honor book.
Regina Brett was there to promote her
most recent book, God Is Always Hiring: 50
Lessons for Finding Fulfilling Work. It’s
actually her third book and the third time I’ve
heard her speak about her life and her books.
Her first book is God Never Blinks: 50
Lessons for Life’s Little Detours and her second book is Be the Miracle: 50 Lessons for
Making the Impossible Possible.
While all three books have the same format, reading each one is not an ‘I’ve heard this
before’ kind of experience. I’m amazed at the
number of stories which Regina comfortably
packs into each chapter, and even more by her
ability to remember all those stories from the
many people she encounters in life, and then
relate them to each other in such an easily readable form.
Whether hearing Regina talk in person or
reading one of her books, one cannot help but
be taken with what a gifted writer she is. She
finds God and spirituality in everything she
encounters, and she shares her experience of it
in the most natural sort of way. If you have an
opportunity to attend one of her talks/book
signings, seriously consider doing it!
Kate DiCamillo, too, was overflowing
with positive energy, and at least half of the
crowd was the younger set. Although she’s the
author of approximately twenty books (with
more on the way), Kate is best known for
Flora & Ulysses (the 2014 Newbery Award
winner); The Tale of Despereaux (the 2004
Newbery Award winner); Because of WinnDixie (a 2001 Newbery Honor book); and The
Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (the
2006 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award).
In addition to listening to the formal part
of their presentations, when I attend children’s
author’s talks, I also love to watch them interact with their young fans at the book signings
which follow the presentations.
While he’s not renowned enough yet to be
the recipient of a prestigious award, another
author was recently in town, too. And he
walked into the OBCDC office with a copy of
his book, Look to Your Left, which he hoped,
we’d help him promote. His name is Jeremy
M. Burnside and although he’s a trial lawyer in
Portsmouth, Ohio now, Jeremy spent his growing up years in Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn.
Born in 1978, Jeremy went to Corpus
Christi School from kindergarten through second grade. His parents were teenagers when he
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to practice law in both Ohio and Kentucky. He
came home to Cleveland and for five years
worked downtown at a personal injury firm.
Then, having decided that he wanted to go out
on his own, he moved to Portsmouth, where he
opened his own law practice; met Maddie, the
woman who would become his wife; and
became the father of two young children.
If you remember Jeremy from his Old
Brooklyn/City of Brooklyn days, or even if
you don’t, you might very well enjoy reading
about the adventures and the ‘ah-ha’ moments
which got him to where he is today.
Jeremy has been in contact with the local
Cleveland branch library manager and is working toward giving six talks about the experience referenced in his book. Contact him at
www.jburnside.com for more details.
Next month I will get back to our more
typical topics at this time of year -- student
news and church news. So especially if you
have something about that to share, now would
be the time to email it to: [email protected].
was born; his mom’s parents lived on
Archmere Ave., and he spent his summers at
Archmere Park, playing tennis and going to the
basketball camps held there from time to time.
Jeremy’s book also references the Near
West Side (between Clark Ave. and Storer
Ave.) because that's where his dad lived (and
he lived, off-and-on, until he was about eight).
Jeremy moved to the Brooklyn Acres
(and in 1994 to Torrance Ave.) and graduated
from Brooklyn High School in 1996. He went
on to the University of Charleston, West
Virginia for college, and then opted to attend
the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy,
Virginia.
Look to Your Left chronicles, with the help
of some fictional characters and dialogue, the
true story of Jeremy’s first year at what was
then America’s newest, and presumably worst,
law school. And at least during his first semester there, Jeremy may have been the school’s
worst pupil. But he soon turned that around to
become a first-class law student.
After graduation, Jeremy became licensed
SCR volunteer of the month: Irene Lescinski
by Bethany Hicks
In September, Senior Citizen Resources,
Inc. (SCR) is honoring a previous SCR and
current MetroHealth volunteer, Irene
Lescinski. Irene volunteered as a cook from
1991-2009, when SCR had a program at
Estabrook. After retirement, she also served
the community by volunteering at the Hunger
Center for several years, where she interviewed and assisted those who came in to
receive groceries.
Throughout her years of employment,
Irene worked as a Teacher’s Aid and as a
candy maker and money counter at the May
Company. She raised two children and has
three grandchildren, one residing in China and
the other two in Kentucky.
Today, Irene still remains well-traveled,
as she participates in all of the senior trips that
SCR has to offer. Her travels include visits to
New York City, Disney World, Hawaii, cruises
to several islands, and a trip to Alaska for her
and her husband’s 50th wedding anniversary.
“I don’t know what I would do without
this place,” Irene said of SCR, “The people
here are so nice and it’s like a second home to
me.” The
frequent
particip a n t
enjoys
coming to
the Center
to socialize,
do
puzzles
and play
dominoes.
When the
annual
Irene Lescinski
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Olympics roll around, she is an enthusiastic
competitor. “Get up, get dressed and don’t
give up, no matter how you feel,” Irene
reminds us. “Don’t stop.”
Senior Citizen Resources is thankful for
its volunteers and is in great need of Meals on
Wheels deliverers. Anyone who is interested
in becoming a volunteer at SCR and making a
difference in the community should contact
Kim Susak at 216-749-5367, ext. 1119.
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SEPTEMBER 2015
The Pour House brings new menu and atmosphere to Memphis Ave. tavern
An avid pool player since she was a
child, Kelly began looking for a bar in Old
Brooklyn which would have space to host
Kelly MacCarthy has opened her secpool leagues. After a long search, she found
ond location of The Pour House in a vacant
the spot on Memphis, in which she was able
former bar at 6101 Memphis Ave. A classicto put three pool tables; she currently sponstyle bar, Kelly serves several draft beers
sors six teams.
along with a variety of craft beers in bottles
Kelly herself participates on the
and a small menu of gourmet-style bar food.
Monday night league team and she plans to
A wall version of the an iconic 1938 photobring back an “all girls” team this fall
graph of New York City iron workers sets
because it was a huge success in the spring.
the tone of the interior and welcomes an
The leagues and teams are a positive addieclectic group of young and old patrons to
tion to the bar, bringing a fun and upbeat
hang out and share stories over good food
vibe to the neighborhood; one team even
and a beer.
dressed as their favorite superheroes for one
of their games.
Beyond pool, Kelly
has put together a menu
of hand-pressed, never
frozen gourmet burger
sliders featuring unique
toppings like “the
Britney” with peanut
butter, bacon, sauteed
onions and cheddar
cheese. The rationale
for sliders: it’s easy to
mingle and chat while
you eat a small bite.
(Someone who’s hungrier can order a set of
three for $8 for a full
Photo by Jason A. Powers meal.)
Meals reflect both
Kelly MacCarthy, owner of The Pour House
Old Brooklyn’s Eastern
Although the bar just opened in
European heritage, like kielbasa and sauerJanuary, Kelly had been looking for a spot in
kraut, as well as Kelly’s Irish one, like
Old Brooklyn for a while. She has owned
corned beef and shepherd’s pie. Kelly has
several bars in the West Park area, including
also started a nightly dinner special prepared
the original Pour House at 12210 Lorain
from scratch. One of her most popular speAve. Kelly became interested in Old
cials is chicken paprikash, which she plans
Brooklyn through her participation in pool
to serve every Thursday night. Chicago beef
leagues and discovering that many of the
sandwiches will soon be the Monday night
serious pool players were from the Old
special.
Brooklyn area and supported bars which
Rounding out the menu are several salhave leagues.
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Now the owner of two bars, Kelly got
into the business at age 26 while in school
working toward a degree in business administration. An opportunity to buy a bar came
up and she realized that she could either
study business administration or run a business. She decided to dive in then. She says
it’s all worked out well; she worked many,
many hours those first few years and put in
lots of shifts behind the bar.
Kelly credits the time behind the bar
with introducing her to lots of people and
has made her a hands-on owner. A people
person, Kelly welcomes folks to set up birthday parties, approach her to start a dart team,
or host a fundraiser.
Coming up this fall, The Pour House
will expand its current Monday through
Saturday, noon to 2:30 a.m., hours by adding
Sunday Browns games. For Sunday hours
and to keep tabs on events like next month’s
Halloween party, follow The Pour House on
Facebook or call 216-303-9942.
World Changers from front page
of Brooklyn Centre, and Slavic Village.
When asked why the volunteers chose
to travel from other parts of the country to
work in the Cleveland region, one youth volunteer stated, “We are here because God
loves us and wants us to support community
and pour love on other people.” Another
responded, “The best way to reach people is
through service.”
Pastor Tony Loseto shares his excitement in Gateway Church’s participation in
the projects. As a new church in the community, he says “We are seeking to bring
new life through the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
They are grateful to be part of the community in a meaningful way and are looking forward to continued service projects in the
future.
painted with love!” with her daughter Lisa
Laczko echoing, “We’ve been enjoying the
kids, it was a fabulous experience.”
Cleveland
Councilman
Tony
Brancatelli also expressed appreciation, “I
want to thank Tony Loseto and his team at
Gateway Church Old Brooklyn in working
with World Changers and bringing these volunteers together to help families in our community. These young men and women are
not only helping residents, they are learning
how important civic engagement is in our
neighborhood, we truly appreciate their
efforts.”
Councilman Brancatelli represents
Ward 12, which includes a portion of the Old
Brooklyn neighborhood, as well as a portion
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How?
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2) Present your card for a signature each time you shop at a
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for a chance to win prizes
throughout the construction.
#boostBroadview is a campaign
by the Old Brooklyn Community
Development Corporation to
support local businesses during
the road construction.
Open to the public with over
400 vehicles being sold each month.
The sign in front of Broadview & Schaaf
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#boost Broadview. The OBCDC-sponsored
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this summer’s repaving of Broadview Rd.
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OLD BROOKLYN NEWS
Help is available for reducing winter utility bills
“Your home;
Your neighborhood”
Fall landscaping and lawn tips
by Chris Kotal,
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Autumn is my favorite time of the year,
when as a gardener, I get to reap some of the
rewards of my hard work. This is harvest
time for most people’s gardens as well as the
final opportunity to plant a final crop of cool
season vegetables. This is also a good
opportunity to analyze and evaluate what
plants did well and how to rotate the crops
next season.
As fall approaches, there are many
things that can be done to prepare lawns and
gardens for next season. To improve your
flower beds, when things cool down, perennials that have faded (such as day lilies) can
be cut back, divided and replanted. Bulbs
can also be planted in open areas to help
bring more color to the spring landscape.
Late in the fall is also a good time to cut
back most perennials and clean leaves and
debris from flower beds. Some perennials,
such as ornamental grasses, can be left up to
provide winter interest and food for birds.
After a dry end to the summer, turf
grass could be in need of some renovation.
The first thing to establish is whether or not
the lawn should be replaced. If the turf is
past the renovation point (i.e., large dead
spots in the lawn) kill off any weeds or existing vegetation as soon as possible.
Next, either strip out the old sod layer
or rototill it in to amend the existing soil.
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After getting the new spot level, reseed and
cover with peat moss or straw. Fall is a great
time to plant grass seed because moisture is
usually abundant in the fall and weed competition is low.
If the existing lawn is worth saving,
there are a few different steps to take. If you
have excessive thatch in your lawn, it can be
removed with a machine called a “de-thatcher” and then raked up by hand.
(Thatch is a loose, intermingled organic
layer of dead and living shoots, stems, and
roots that develops between the zone of
green vegetation and the soil surface.)
Source: plantscience.psu.edu/research/centers/turf/extension/factsheets/thatch
Afterwards, seed can be can be broadcast by a spreader or a slit seeder. Per a professional grounds keeping magazine, “Slit
seeders utilize closely-spaced vertical cutting blades or discs to create a shallow furrow, or slit in the turf, in which seeds are
placed. The seed is stored in a hopper until
it’s delivered to the soil and, depending on
the machine, a roller or series of packer
wheels may follow behind the seed head to
close the slit around the seed to promote
additional seed-to-soil contact.”
(grounds-mag.com/mag/grounds_maintenance_making_contact/)
If the lawn isn’t too bad, a simple aeration and fertilization will go a long way. As
always, if you are unsure of how to proceed
with gardening projects, consult with a professional to save valuable time and money.
Remember to stop to enjoy the fall colors,
sip some cider, and carve some pumpkins in
between all the hard work.
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The Ohio Home Weatherization
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the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce
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toward your outstanding utility balance equal
to 1/24 of the arrearage plus the accruing
arrearage (if any). Household income limits
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Size of Family Maximum Income
(1) $17,505 (2) $23,595 (3) $29,685 (4) $35,775
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Size of Family - Maximum Income
(1) $20,597.50 (2) $27,877.50 (3) $35,157.50
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OLD BROOKLYN NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2015
Spring Rd. at Broadale Rd. was once South Hills area business center, II
by William Allport
Former resident of Morningside Dr.
(Editor’s note: Last month we ran part 1
of this 2-part series about an Old Brooklyn
commercial center of yesteryear. Readers who
did not pick up an August OBN can access the
first part of the story online at www.oldbrooklyn.com. The first paragraphs of last month’s
article are reprinted here, to serve as an introduction to this month’s segment, too.)
These days, the intersection of Broadale
Rd. and Spring Rd. (just east of Benjamin
Franklin Elementary School) gives little indication of the bustling commercial center it
once was. From the early 1900s until the late
1950s, that corner was the ‘go-to’ place for
most of the residents of the South Hills neighborhood.
At that time, the strip mall at the northwest corner of Brookpark Rd. and Broadview
Rd. was still a developer’s dream. The subsequent opening of that strip mall was the beginning of the end for the businesses which had
long thrived at the Broadale/Spring intersection.
Although the businesses have long since
closed, the buildings in which they operated
remain. Of course the doors are locked and the
windows painted over, but to someone like me
who knew them well, it looks like they are in a
state of suspended animation, waiting to
reopen.
I’ll share my memories about three of
them – a grocery store, a barber shop and a
candy store – in this article. (Tom’s Grocery
Store was the subject of the August article.)
Directly north of Tom’s garage on
Broadale was Fred’s Barber Shop. Fred was a
short man, probably no taller than 5’5”. He
had a slight build and jet black hair. I figured
he was in his late 50s or so at that point in time.
There was no apartment above the barber shop,
so I am not sure where Fred lived. My parents
told me that in 1946 they took me to Fred’s for
my first haircut. I have no recollection of that
event although undoubtedly my older brother
Tim was probably in the chair before me.
It was a tiny shop; there was a bench on
the right side running the length of the shop.
When you entered, you sat down on the bench;
normally there were one or two kids in front of
you. Fred worked by himself and cut probably ninety percent of the hair of the kids who
lived in the neighborhood.
Next to the bench was a stack of comic
books Fred provided for his younger patrons.
Comic books in those days were highly sought
after by the sub-teen set. Every kid had a stack
in his bed room. They ranged from Donald
Duck to Chip & Dale to Action Comics to the
Classic Comic Books which many kids —
including me — would use as reference mate-
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Size of Family - Maximum Income
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(4) $42,437.50
How to Apply
Along with a complete application, applicants must include proof of income for the past
12 months and a copy of their recent fuel/utility bills. There is a waiting list for assistance
(after eligibility has been determined) and it
varies from program to program, in some
cases, could be months. Cleveland Housing
Network is the local provider for Cuyahoga
County.
To enroll or re-enroll in PIPP Plus and/or
HEAP, call the appointment hotline at 216518-4014. Seniors age 60+ or physically disabled can schedule in-home appointments by
calling 216-774-2351. Cleveland Housing
Network has partnered with several local nonprofits to assist with the PIPP Plus and HEAP
processes. The closest locations to Old
rial so we could write
book reports on books
we hadn’t read. Often
times when there was a
crowd at Tom’s Grocery
Store, I would walk to
Fred’s and sit on the
bench and read his new
comic books to kill time
until the crowd at Tom’s
abated. It never bothered Fred that I used his
establishment as a
library/waiting room.
Fred had two barber chairs but only used
Photo by Jayme Lucas Bukszar
one. The two barber
chairs were located on 1616 Spring Rd. (northeast corner of Spring Rd. at Broadale Rd.)
the left side of the shop
with a large mirror affixed to the wall over the opener for an eleven year old. The youth who
wash basin and cabinets which were normal to perpetrated the crime was quickly apprehended
the barber trade. The floor was well worn by Cleveland Police. He wasn’t from our area.
linoleum broken in places with the wooden Somehow that seemed to make things better in
my mind. At least a South Hills kid hadn’t
floor showing through.
Fred called every kid who entered his robbed Fred.
Rounding out our little metropolis was the
shop “young man.” Fred would say “Alright
young man; it’s your turn” or “How would you candy store located directly across the street
like your hair cut today, young man?” The lat- from Tom’s on the northwest corner of Spring
ter statement was a ruse. Fred cut a kid’s hair and Broadale. I am not sure how much that
exactly the way Fred wanted it cut. The kid store netted but one thing is for certain — the
rarely had any influence in the process. Hair largest purchase they ever had was somewhere
was cut long in the winter and into a crew cut between twenty five and fifty cents. The lion’s
share of their purchases was in the nickel and
in the summer. No exceptions.
I distinctly remember one time when a kid dime category.
The establishment was the iconic candy
who had a rather unsavory reputation entered
store.
As you walked into the shop you immeFred’s Shop and requested a haircut similar to
the style then being sported by Elvis and the diately noticed a large glass case that ran the
early Rock ‘n Rollers. Fred asked him if his length of the store on your left. The glass case
mother had approved of such a cut. The kid had three shelves. On each shelf was displayed
stammered. Fred told the kid to come back a variety of penny candy which would impress
with a note from his mother if he wanted such even Willy Wonka. At the end of the case was
a haircut. Like Tom, Fred knew most of the res- a table and an open cash drawer. The floor was
idents of the neighborhood including that kid’s linoleum. That was it — extremely spartan.
Once again, there was no air conditioning.
mother.
The proprietress who ran the store was
Only one thing about Fred’s Shop upset
known
simply as the Candy Lady. She was
me. If an adult came into the shop for a haircut,
he went in front of all the kids who were very short, probably no taller than five feet.
already sitting there. It didn’t matter if there She always wore a cotton dress and a smile and
were six kids in front of the adult and they had said very little. She ran the store by herself. No
been waiting an hour, the adult went first. I one to my knowledge ever knew her real name.
never thought that was fair, but in that neighborhood kids kept their mouths shut and didn’t
question adults’ rules.
One afternoon in 1956 Fred’s shop was
robbed by a youth who stabbed Fred in the
process. Fortunately the stab wound was not
life-threatening. As I recall Fred took a few
days off to recover and then reopened his shop
with his left arm wrapped in a large bandage. I
had seen shootings and stabbings on the
Westerns we all watched on TV, but I never
really appreciated the true violence of such an
act until Fred was stabbed. That was a real eye
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Her husband would show up occasionally
wearing dress slacks and a white shirt. He must
have had a “business job” somewhere in
Cleveland. They lived over the candy store.
If you wanted a piece of candy or a candy
bar you would ask the Candy Lady for your
selection. She would retrieve it from within the
case and then hand it to you after you had paid
the requisite penny, nickel or dime. If you had
selected several pieces of penny candy, she
would put those in a small brown bag. I didn’t
realize it at the time but the glass case eliminated pilferage which would no doubt have been
present if the candy had been displayed in open
boxes on tables.
The Candy Lady stocked every candy bar
imaginable, in addition to candy dots on paper,
wax lips and teeth, Mary Janes, single licorice
strips and, my favorite, Bonomo’s Turkish
Taffy. There was a steady stream of Benji kids
into that store at lunch time and, of course, on
their way home from school. She never seemed
to learn the names of the kids and probably
didn’t have to. The demand for her product
eliminated any necessity of marketing!
Sometime in the late 50s the aforementioned strip mall at Broadview Rd. and
Brookpark Rd. was opened with a great deal of
hoopla and fanfare. The new Super Market
with its broad aisles and incredible product mix
quickly put Tom out of business. Similarly the
state-of-the-art Barber Shop which sported
four barbers and four chairs caused Fred’s to
close. Not long after the Candy Store also fell
victim. The buildings in which those great
stores were housed still stand at the corner of
Broadale Rd. and Spring Rd. bearing mute testimony to the family businesses which once
prospered there.
I know that progress is necessary and we
are far better off from a material standpoint
with the new method of product distribution.
But every time I find myself driving through
that intersection, the sights and sounds from
the mid-50s rush back to me. Tom is chopping
meat, Fred is cutting hair and the Candy Lady
is providing sweets to the neighborhood kids.
It was a great time and place to be alive. I
don’t think we will ever see that again.
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Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration & Music
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Learn to weave a rug, dip candles, meet a colonial magician,
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Vintage Market Place@the Falls - Sun.,
Sept. 27th, antique vendors - Farmers Market
on Mill St. Call Connie, 216-650-8853, for
more info.
Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath
330-666-3711 [email protected]
Made in Ohio Arts &
Crafts Festival - Sat. &
Sun., Sept. 5th & 6th; 10 am
- 5 pm. Over 120 Ohio artisans, local food &
entertainment. Vendors: jewelry artists, potters, carvers, glass artists, soap & lotion makers, quilters & variety of unique crafters.
Admission: $5. Visit www.madeinohiofestival.com for more info.
Home Depot
homeimproverclub.com/kdsworkshops
Make a Football Toss Game - Sat.,
Sept. 5th, 9 am - noon. Workshops
offered 1st Sat. of every month.
Free hands-on workshops designed
for kids ages 5 - 12 at all Home Depot stores.
Children must be present at store to participate.
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
28728 Wolf Rd.
440-871-2900 www.lensc.org
Open daily: 10 am - 5 pm; free admission.
SkyQuest: Pluto: Up Close and Personal Sept. 10th, 19th & 24th, 7:30 pm. Hear what’s
been discovered about Pluto since New
Horizons made its closest approach to the
dwarf planet last July. Program lasts approx. 45
minutes. Fee: $5.
International “Observe the Moon” Night Huntington Beach, Fri., Sept. 18th, (rain/cloud
date: Sat., Sept. 19th), 7 - 10 pm. Take stairs
near concession stand to get to beach. Kids of
all ages enjoy fun activities, looking at moon
with the naked eye plus telescopes for viewing.
Mapleside Farms
294 Pearl Rd. Brunswick
330-225-5577 www.mapleside.com
Mapleside Season Kick-Off - Sat. & Sun.,
Sept. 5th & 6th.
41st Johnny Appleseed Festival - Sat. & Sun.,
Sept. 12th & 13th. (Festival
admission - $5)
Medieval Festival - Sat. & Sun., Sept. 19th &
20th.
Hometown Hero Weekend - Sat. & Sun.,
Sept. 26th & 27th.
Princess & Superhero Weekend - Oct., 3rd &
4th.
Pumpkin Fest - Sat. & Sun, Oct.
11th & 12th; Sat., 10 am - 10 pm;
Sun., 10 am - 6 pm.
(All inclusive admission: $12, 55 & older; $6,
2 & under free. for all of the above.)
Memphis Kiddie Park
10340 Memphis Ave.
216-941-5995 memphiskiddiepark.com
11 amusement rides for children, concession stand,
arcade & miniature golf course. Ticket prices:
book of 25 tickets - $31; strip of 10 tickets - $19
single tickets - $2.25 All miniature golf - $4 per
player. Sun. - Thurs. 10 am - 8:30 pm. & Fri. &
Sat. 10 am. - 9 pm. Children must be under 50
inches for most rides. Email: [email protected]
for both general & party info.
Sweeties Golfland
6770 Brookpark Rd
216-472-1340 www.sweetiesgolfland.com
Sweeties Golfland has concession stand serving hot dogs, nachos, beverages & more, plus
ice cream with 100+ candy toppings available.
Sun - Thurs: 10 am - 10 pm; Fri. & Sat: 10 am
-11 pm. $7 - 18 holes of golf (per person); $12
- 36 holes (per person); 4 & under free. Early
Bird special - 10 am - 3 pm, Mon. - Fri., $5 per
person for 18 holes. Last group of golfers taken
45 minutes before close.
Festivals & EVENTS
Labor Day WEEKEND
Cleveland National Air Show: Sat., Sept. 5th
- Mon., Sept. 7th. Burke Lakefront Airport
(Downtown)
Kamm’s Corners Greek Festival - Fri. - Sun.,
Aug. 29th - Sept. 1st. 3853 W. 168th St.
Octoberfest - Fri., Sept. 4th - Mon., Sept. 7th;
Cuyahoga County Fair Grounds, Berea.
Polish Cultural Festival - Fri., Sept. 4th; 5 11 pm., Sat. 3 - 11 pm. - Sun., 3 - 10 pm.; St.
John Cantius Church, Tremont.
St. Rocco Festival - Thur., Sept. 3rd. - Mon.,
Sept. 7th; St. Rocco Church, 3205 Fulton Rd.,
near westside.
St. Elias Church Festival - Fri. - Mon., Sept.
4th - 7th. St. Elias Melkite Church.
Serbian Cultural Festival - Sat. & Sun.,
Sept. 5th & 6th. St. Sava Eastern Orthodox
Church Broadview Hts.
THEATER NOTES
Beck Center
17801 Detroit Ave.
216-521-2540 www.beckcenter.org
Mackey Main Stage
“The Spitfire Grill”
Fri., Sept. 18th. - Sun., Oct. 18th; Fri. & Sat.,
8 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Tickets: $12- $31.
Cleveland Public Theater (CPT)
6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727 ext 205
www.cptonline.org
annual Pandemonium fundraiser
Sat., Sept. 12th; 7 pm - midnight. Tickets:
$150 ($85 tax-deductible). Includes complimentary beverages & top-flight culinary
delights from 30+ local restaurants. Dazzling
entertainment in every corner of CPT’s campus. Free valet parking.
Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave. 216-241-6000
www.playhousesquare.org
Allen Theatre
“Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors”
Sat., Sept. 5th - Sat., Oct. 3rd; times vary;
check website. Tickets: $20 - $100.
Great Lakes Theater at
The Hanna Theatre
“The Secret Garden”
Fri., Sept. 25th - Sat., Oct. 31st; Wed. - Fri.,
7:30 pm; Sat., 1:30 & 7:30 pm; Sun., 3 pm.
Tickets: $15 - $70.
“King Lear”
Fri., Oct. 2nd - Sun., Nov. 1st; Thurs. & Fri.,
7:30 pm; Sat., 1:30 & 7:30 pm; Sun., 3 pm.
Tickets: $15 - $70.
Kennedy's Theatre
“Death and the Maiden”
Thurs., Sept. 17th - Sun., Oct. 4th; Thurs., Fri.
& Sat., 7:30 pm; Sun., 2:30 pm. Tickets: $22.
Labatt Blue Light
Lime Outdoor Concert Series
Thurs., Sept. 17th; 5 pm -- Easy Glistening - A
Tribute To Yacht Rock (sounds of the 70s & 80s).
Near West Theatre
6702 Detroit Ave.
216-961-6391 www.nearwesttheatre.org
“The Snow Queen”
Fri., Sat. & Sun., Sept., 18th - 27th. Thurs.,
Fri., Sat; 7:30 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Exciting new
pop/rock musical for youth ages 9-15.
Tickets: Star seat single, $20; adult, $10;
child, $8.
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CHURCH N OTES
Brooklyn Presbyterian Church
4308 Pearl Rd. 216-741-8331
Resale Shop - open to the public on 3rd Sat.
of month, 10 am - 2 pm. Used clothing (all
ages & sizes), household items & limited furniture. Affordable lunch & small food pantry
for emergency provisions. To donate items
contact Rev. Sheryl Swan.
"40 Days for Life" Kickoff Meeting - Mon.,
Sept. 21st, 7 pm; Parish Center.
Music Program for families & adults; guest
musicians & choirs throughout year. Visit
www.brooklynpc.org for more info.
Blessing of Pets - Sat., Oct. 3rd, 9 am; lower
parking lot.
Brooklyn Heights United Church of Christ
2005 West Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280
Room for rent - bridal & baby showers, birthday parties - handicapped accessible. Call to
schedule.
Mary Queen of Peace Church
4423 Pearl Rd. 216-749-2323
Labor Day Mass - Mon., Sept. 7th, 9 am;
upper church.
Mary Queen of Peace Seniors - Wed., Sept.
9th; lunch at noon with meeting & social to follow; Marian Lounge.
Catholics Returning Home - 6-week program
beginning Wed., Sept. 9th, 7 pm; parish office.
Men's Prayer Group - Sat., Sept. 12th & 26th,
8:30 am; Parish Center.
Natural Family Planning Information
Session - Sat., Sept. 12th, 10 am; parish office.
Ladies' Autumn Dessert Tea - Sat., Sept.
12th, 1 pm; Marian Lounge.
First Day of Parish School of Religion - Sun.,
Sept. 13th, 9:30 - 10:45 am; school.
"Discovering the Spirit Within" - 4-week
gifts discernment sessions, Mon., Sept. 14th, 6
pm; Parish Center.
"Interested in Becoming Catholic"
Information Night - Tues. Sept. 15th, 7 pm;
parish office.
Mobile Food Pantry (free produce offered by
Cleveland Food Bank) - Sat., Sept. 19th, 9 am
- 11 am; upper level garages.
16th Annual Classic Car Show - Sat., Sept.
19th, 11 am - 3 pm; lower parking lot. Free
admission. Rain date - Sat., Sept. 26th.
Flu Shots offered by Walgreens - Sun., Sept.
20th. After Masses & at Community Meal.
Free Community Meal - Sun., Sept. 20th, 1
pm; Parish Center cafeteria.
World Apostolate of Fatima Holy Hour Sun., Sept. 20th, 2 pm; lower chapel.
LEAF meeting (Ministry to Families who
have loved ones incarcerated) - Wed., Sept.
23rd, 7 pm; Parish Center room 204. Child care
provided.
Night at the Races (fundraiser for MQP
school) - Sat., Oct. 3rd, 6 pm. Call 216-7413685 for tickets.
Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church
418 W 15th St, Lorain, Ohio
440-244-9090
Cleveland Mass Mob XVII, Sunday, Sept.
27th, 10:30 am.
Pearl Road United Methodist Church
4200 Pearl Rd. 216-661-5642
Rumage Sale - Fri., Oct. 2nd, 4 - 8 pm; Sat.,
Oct. 3rd, 9 am - 2 pm; bag sale begins at noon.
St. James Lutheran Church
4771 Broadview Rd. 216-351-6499
Presenting "The Story" during services.
Beginning Sept. 12th & 13th & continuing
through June. Sat., 5 pm & Sun., 8 am & 10:30
am. "The Story" presents the Bible in
31themes with pictures to better understand
what the Bible is all about. Everyone invited.
Sunday School - Sun., Sept. 13th, 9 am, downstairs Stohs Hall. Children 3 years & up
through 8th grade invited to learn more about
Jesus. Every family invited to special breakfast. Explore "the Story" & consider the many
stories in the Bible. Use colorful Bible book
for the year; children can take home their story
book at end of year. Call to enroll.
Fifty Plus Group - Wed., Sept. 16th, noon,
upstairs Gathering Room. Hot luncheon
served. Cost - $3 per person. Member of
Westside Basket Guild will show & tell about
baskets. Anyone 50 years or older invited.
Widows and Widowers luncheon - Mon.,
Sept. 28th, noon, upstairs Gathering Room.
Menu: rigatoni & meatballs, green beans, salads & desserts. Cost - $3 per person. Call 216351-6499 to RSVP. Bring a friend.
Annual St. Wenceslaus Day CelebrationSat., Sept. 26th. Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes
SEPTEMBER 2015
SENIOR NOTES
Senior Citizen Resources (SCR)
Deaconess-Krafft 3100 Devonshire Ave.
(Must be 60 and over ) 216-749-5367
(Free van transportation,
lunch & variety of activities)
Mondays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Bowling10 am;. Wii -11 am; Canasta - 12:30 am.
Tuesdays: Crafts - 9:30 am, Crochet Group 9:30 am, Chair Bowling - 10:30 am, Arm
Chair Exercises - 10:30 am; Pinochle - 12:15
pm, Line Dancing- 1 pm.
Wednesdays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Trivia - 10
am; Chair Volleyball - 10:15 am., Fruit
Bingo - 10:30 am, Canasta - 12:30 pm.
Thursdays: Crafts - 9:30 am,
Chair
Volleyball - 10 am, Horse Racing - 10:30 am.
Fridays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Current
Events - 10 am, Corn Hole - 10:30 am, Wii 11 am; Pinochle - 12:30 pm.
Volunteer Drivers & Runners needed for
Meals on Wheels
Senior Citizen Resources. We deliver Mon. Fri. to Old Brooklyn residents. Call Kim
Susak, 216-749-5367, with any questions.
Free Groceries & Delivery for Low Income
Seniors - Low income seniors over 60 & individuals with mobility challenges living in Old
Brooklyn or Brooklyn Centre may qualify for
monthly delivery of free groceries from All
Faiths Pantry. Call 216-496-4329 for info.
Classes presented by MetroHealth Prime
Free Gentle Yoga Class
MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Health Center
4229 Pearl Rd., Room T-60. - Tues. & Fri.,
Sept. 4th, 8th,11th, 15th,18th, 22nd, 25th
& 29th; 6 - 7 pm.
Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature
Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy. Mon., Sept. 7th,
14th, 21st, 28th; 10 - 11 am.
To register, or for a listing of additional
events, visit metrohealth.org/prime or call
216-957-2800.
Grandparents Day
Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way. Sun., Sept.
13th, 10 am. - noon. Cleveland MetroHealth
Prime members are invited to bring their families for a fun-filled day at the zoo! All grandparents get free admission. MetroHealth Pediatrics
Station - visit us & spin the trivia wheel, free
blood pressure screenings provided by the
Senior Health & Wellness Center. Giveaways &
Boo at the Zoo ticket raffle.
MetroHealth Prime
MetroHealth Prime is a free membership program specifically designed to meet the needs of
adults 55 years and older.
The benefits of MetroHealth Prime include:
Free access to Prime Health Talks, wellness
classes and health screenings;
MetroHealth Prime Gold Card for parking
and cafeteria discounts at MetroHealth;
Quarterly Prime Newsletter filled with newsworthy health tips from Metro’s experts, calendar of events, healthy recipes and more.
To join, call 216-957-2800 or fill out an online
application at www.metrohealth.org/prime.
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Single Seniors Meetings
Zabor’s Community Center, 5666 Pearl Rd.; 7
pm, 2nd & 4th Sun. of every month.
Southwest widowed, divorced or separated
Christian group. Make new friends. Call 440888-3316 for more info.
Church, E. 55th St. & Hamm/Broadway Ave.,
4 pm. Bishop Roger Gries, OSB, celebrant.
Czech dinner following Mass, Bohemian
National Hall, 4939 Broadway Ave. Dinner
tickets: $16 per person. Reservations only; no
take out. Call 216-641-9128 for reservations.
The House of Glory
2337 Broadview Rd. 216-661-2080
Youth Bible Study - every 1st & 3rd Fri., 5 6:30 pm; free. Everyone age 13 - 23 welcome.
Visit www.thehouseofglory.net for more info.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland’s
summer pilgrimage schedule in honor of
‘Year of Consecrated Life’ proclaimed by Pope
Francis. Sept. 13th; 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Visit
www.churchvocations.com re: specific religious orders & their openhouse dates.
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LITE and EZ exercise classes
MetroHealth Senior Prime sponsors
LITE and EZ exercise classes for people 55
yrs of age & older. They are one-hour,
strengthening & balance classes, 75% sitting
& 25% standing. The entire program can be
done sitting.
Class size averages 15 to 20 folks who
meet at Estabrook Rec. Center on Mon., Wed.
& Fri. mornings, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. There is a
$2 fee per class or $20 pass for 15 classes.
It is a very supportive & non-competitive
group. Each participant is encouraged to work
at his/her own pace. A doctor’s release form
can be picked up at MetroHealth Wellness
Center or by stopping by the class at
Estabrook. Observe a class at the same time.
Our Churches Welcome You
If your Church would like to be included in this ad or if changes in this ad are desired, PLEASE CALL Sandy at 216-459-0135
BYZANTINE CATHOLIC
LUTHERAN
St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church
Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical
Lutheran Church
4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979
Deacon: Joseph Hnat, 216-233-4118.
Pastor: Fr. Marek Visnovsky
Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday,
10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal Chalet
Phone: 216-749-4504
School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121
EVANGELICAL
Gateway Church Old Brooklyn
Rhodes High School, 5100 Biddulph Ave.
Pastor: Tony Loseto
Phone: 216-302-4409
Sun. mornings 10:30 am.
Community group meetings throughout the
week. www.gatewaychurcholdbrooklyn.com
4470 Ridge Rd. Phone: 216-749-5585
Traditional Service 9 am.
Reverend Pastor: David Bennett
[email protected]
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Scranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511
Pastor: Rev. Horst Hoyer
German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am.
Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church
5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.)
Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz II
Sunday Worship 10:20 am Sat. 5:15 pm.
Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Coffee, 8:30 am.
St. James Lutheran Church
4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499
2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St.; 216-661-8210 Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman. Sun. Worship: 8 &
10:30 am / Sat. Serv: 5 pm. Sun. School &
Pastor: Charlie Collier
Bible Class: 9:15 am. stjamescleve.com
Sunday: Prayer 9 am. Sun. Worship 10 am.
Daily Lunch & Activities for Kids & Adults,
St. Mark EV Lutheran Church
11:30 - 1:30 (Mon. - Fri.) June - Aug.
4464
Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545
Wed. Family Night, dinner & classes resume
Pastor: Stephen Shrum. Sun. Worship:
Sept. Website:graceoldbrooklyn.org
Traditional 10 am. & Contemporary 11:30 am.
& Wed., 6 pm. Sun School & Adult Bible
HISPANIC PENTECOSTAL
Study, 8:45 am.
Iglesia Filadelfia de Cleveland
3510 Broadview Rd. Rev. Luis R Vizcarrondo
Unity Lutheran Church
440-941-1658 Website:www.ipmfohio.com
4542 Pearl Rd. 216-741-2085.
Services 7:30 pm. bilingual, except Mon. Mon, Rev. Peeter Pirn
Discipleship classes, Tues., Prayer/Oración, Sunday Worship: 9:30 am. & 7 pm.
Thur./Jueves - Bible Study /Estudio Bíblico. Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: 11 am.
Sun./Domingo;10:30 am; Sun. School/Escuela unity-lutheran.org twitter.com/@unitycleveland
Dominical, 12 noon Preaching/Mensaje.
Grace Church
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research
4150 Pearl Rd. Free Public Lectures.
Phone: 216-398-6990 www.idmr.net
Sun.: 11 am. - 1 pm., Mon. & Wed.: 7-9 pm.
All invited & encouraged to attend!
PRESBYTERIAN
Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA)
4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave.
Phone: 216-741-8331 - Rev. Sheryl Swan
Sun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 9:45 am.
Parking at Busch Funeral Home
POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
St. Mary’s Church
Brooklyn Seventh-day Adventist
Church
5375 Broadview Rd at Wexford, Parma
Pastor: Rev. Jason Soltysiak
Phone: 216-661-9246 Sunday Masses: 9 am.
English, 11 am. Polish/English Holydays: 10 am.
Sunday School: 10 am. www.stmaryspncc.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC
Mary Queen of Peace
4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323
Pastor: Father Douglas Brown
Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8:30 & 11 am. &
Children’s Liturgy Sun.11am. Weekday Masses:
Mon- Sat 8 am. mass. www.maryqop.org
St. Barbara Church
1505 Denison Ave. Phone: 216-661-1191
Pastor: Fr. Joseph Hilinski. - Masses: Sat., Vigil
4:30 pm. Sun., 9 am English, 11 am. Polish.
Confessions: Sat., 3:45 - 4:15 pm. Weekday
Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am.
www.tinyurl.com/st-barbaracleveland
St. Leo The Great
4940 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-1006
Pastor: Fr. James P. Schmitz
Masses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 & 10 am. & 12 noon,
children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sun. 10 am.
Mon - Thurs 7:30 am, Fri. 8:30 am, confessions
2:45 - 3:30 pm. Sat. www.leothegreat.org
4651 State Rd, Phone: 216-398-3844
Pastor: Laszlo Hangyas. Sat. Worship: 11:30
am., Sabbath school, 10 am. Radio, Wed.
8:30 - 9 pm. 1220 AM. brooklynohiosda.org
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Brooklyn Heights U.C.C.
Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Morris
2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280
Nursery with adult supervision
Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am.
Preschool: 3 yr. olds, Tues. & Thurs., 4 yr
olds, Mon. Wed., & Fri.
Brooklyn Trinity U.C.C.
8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227
Pastor: Sue Tamilio
Sunday School & Worship: 10:30 am.
UNITED METHODIST
Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church
4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642
Pastor: Dr. Ivy Smith
Sunday Worship 10 am.
Free hunger meals 2nd Thurs., 6 pm.
& last two Sun., 5 pm.
SEPTEMBER 2015
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CLASSIFIED
SERVICE DIRECTORY
AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING
HEATING
CAMPBELL HEATING & AIR COND. CO.
Repairs & installation. Furnaces & AC units.
Hot water tanks, humidifiers, air cleaners &
chimney liners. Licensed, bonded, insured;
senior discounts. 216-252-8292.
APPLIANCE REPAIR
REPAIR
METRO APPLIANCE REPAIR. Low service
charge, senior & military discounts;. Washers,
dryers, ranges, refrigerators & dishwashers etc.
All work guaranteed. Call 216-741-4334.
DEMOLITION/HAULING
HAULING - ALL TYPES. Garage demolition.
Call Richard’s, 216-661-7608.
ELECTRICIAN
NORTH STAR ELECTRIC - First in Residential
- upgrades - New circuits. Violations corrected.
Panel - Sub panels. EL12170. Licensed, bonded,
insured. Free estimates. Call Bill Stanton at 216398-5306 or 216-392-4276.
LANDSCAPING
DESIGNED LANDSCAPING BY OSH. Most
of your needs. Light tree work, shrubs, mulch &
topsoil, edging, low voltage lighting, garden
ponds, patios. Fall Clean-ups. Home 216-3989868. Business, 216-402-2861 Senior discounts.
FULL SERVICE LAWNCARE - NO CONTRACT 7 or 14 day schedules available. Old
Brooklyn lawns start at $15/mow. Call Patrick:
216-202-1547 or 440-865-4701.
GREEN TEAM LANDSCAPING - Weekly
lawn maintenance, edging, mulch, flowers, senior discounts, no job too small. 216-749-9772.
HEDGEMAN TRIMMING SERVICES. For
all your trimming needs. We provide the following services. Free estimates, hedge trimming,
weeding, mulching, light landscaping, low cost.
For clean-up call Joe at 216-906-1963.
ODOR REMOVAL
REMOVAL
HOME OR OFFICE ODOR REMOVAL
SERVICE / DEODORIZE. Pet odors, mold,
sick rms., smoke odors - fire or cigarette. Call
440-256-6242.
EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
JOE OLDJA
REPAIRS & REBUILDS - chimney, steps,
roofs, gutters, siding, garage roofs, concrete
repairs. All work guaranteed. Free estimates.
Call 440-243-2134. No Sunday calls.
PAINTING
MAKKOS PAINTING & DECORATING.
Interior and Exterior painting - ceiling and drywall repairs - staining - ceiling texturing - faux
finishes - quality work guaranteed- free estimates, insured. Call Jeff Makkos, 440-625-0718.
GUTTERS
MONDE
HOME
IMPROVEMENT
Seamless gutters/gutter toppers. Call John,
216-906-1448.
PLUMBING
A1 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING. All plumbing problems. Water heaters, gas lines, sewers
and drains. 216-688-1288.
HANDYMAN
A to Z HOME RENOVATION - John
Makrai, Craftsman. Call 216-536-7788.
AFFORDABLE HANDY HANDS - No job
too small. Residential/Commercial. Repair &
new construction. Siding, carpentry, plumbing,
painting, electrical, carpet, concrete, windows/doors & more. Call 216-389-7588.
SOUTH HILLS HARDWARE. Complete
plumbing services. Hot water tanks installed.
Drains cleaned. 216-749-2121.
TREE SERVICE
SERVICE
TREE SERVICE. Cut down trees, stump
removal. Free estimates. Call Richard’s, 216661-7608.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Brooklyn-Cleveland Kiwanis - every Tues., noon
- 1:30 pm, Golden Corral, 8676 Brookpark Rd.
Brooklyn Historical Society meeting - Wed.,
Sept. 30th, at museum, 4442 Ridge Rd., 7 pm.
Judy MacKeigan, historian & archivist from
Cleveland Metroparks, will speak & show vintage photos about history of Metroparks.
Followed by refreshments. All welcome. Call
Barb, 216-941-0160, for more info.
Cleveland Republican Organization meeting - Tues., Aug. 11th (& every second
Tues.), 7 pm, Brooklyn Hts. UCC, 2005 W.
Schaaf Rd. Call 216-832-9195 for more info.
Historical Society of Old Brooklyn meetingPot Luck/Show-n-Tell, Fri., Sept. 11th, 6 pm,
Pearl Road United Methodist Church, 4200
Pearl Rd. Enter from parking lot off Memphis
Ave., use rear entrance to church off parking lot,
(blue door). Call Constance Ewazen, 216-3988969, for more info. New members welcome.
Laurel Garden Club meeting - Tues., Sept.
8th, 7 pm, Community Room, rear of
Brooklyn Fire Station, 8400 Memphis Ave.
Prizes for best vegetable, flower or herb at
annual "Harvest Show & Tell" contest.
Shirley Basista & Mary Ann Dougherty will
teach flower design. Decide about items to
bring for Fall Festival. Refreshments served.
Don't have to be a member; all welcome.
Old Brooklyn Crime Watch meeting - Fri.,
Sept. 4th, 7 pm, St. James Church, 4771
Broadview Rd. Call Barb Spaan, 216-4591000, for more info.
FOR RENT
ONE, TWO & THREE BDRM. APT.
FOR RENT - from $300 - $600 mn. No
pets. Call John 216-905-6328.
Ward 13 Democratic Club meeting, Tues.,
Sept. 15th (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, Gloria
Dei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave.
Class 1 Pavers &
Remodelers
“NOBODY BEATS
OUR PRICES”
KITCHEN & BATHS
Residential Driveways
Asphalt, Concrete & Masonry
Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Windows
Porch Repair
216-397-6349
Great financing
FOR SALE
BROOKLYN HTS. CEMETERY MAUSOLEUM. One double crypt, section C;
$4,000. Call 216-524-8631.
ROOMS FOR RENT (MEN &
WOMEN) Share bathroom &
kitchen. $350 month + security
deposit. Call 216-299-5527 or
216-280-7484.
School registration information
March into Kindergarten Campaign
Parents of children who'll be attending
kindergarten or a new school this fall need to
register with their school districts now so
parents, children, teachers & schools are
prepared & children get the best start in
school. Families can call United Way's 2-1-1
to connect with their local school district &
log onto www.marchintokindergarten.com
for information on what they'll need to register, local school district contacts & tips on
preparing their children for a new school
experience.
Mary Queen of Peace School
Preschool - grade 8. Cleveland Scholarship
& Tutoring vouchers accepted for K - 8.
Applications in school office. Student
Shadow days welcome! County vouchers
OK for Preschool. Stop by for a tour or call
216-741-3685 Mon. - Fri., 7:30 - 3:30. Visit
mqpschool.com or school’s Facebook page
for more info.
St. Leo Preschool
Preschool, 4940 Broadview Rd. 2nd flr of
the St. Leo Parish Community Center.
Licensed & operated under the Ohio
Department of Education. Preschool is a
skill development & preK program. Parttime & full day classes for 3 & 4 yr olds.
Extended care is available. Child must be 3
yrs old by Sept. 30th. $50 registration fee.
County Vouchers are accepted. Call 216661-5330 to register or schedule a tour.
St. Leo the Great School Registration
St. Leo the Great School, 4900 Broadview
Rd. K thru grade 8 - Licensed & operated
under the Ohio Department of Education &
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Children
must be 5 yrs old by Sept. 30th to be eligible
for a full day Kindergarten. $50 registration
fee. Cleveland Scholarships accepted.
Registration forms available at the School &
Rectory office. New students in grades 1 - 8
Second District Police Community
Relations meeting, Tues., Sept., 8th (& every
second Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center,
3518 W. 25th St.
Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting,
(every first Thurs.), 7 pm, Gino’s, 1314
Denison Ave.
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must also bring a copy of their most recent
report card. Extended care is available. Call
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or
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tour.
Visit
www.leothegreat.org for more info.
St. Mary Byzantine Preschool & Pre-K
St. Mary Byzantine, 4600 State Rd. Program
licensed under the Oho State Department of
Education. We follow the curriculum set up
by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Parttime & full time classes for 3 & 4 yr olds.
Extended care available. Registration fee
$50. County vouchers accepted. Call 216351-8121for more info.
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St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Elementary
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school services available; also daycare when
school’s not in session, (inc. summer).
FREE tuition possible for every family
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enhanced learning through use of interactive
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instruction, CYO athletic options, & much
more. Call 216-749-7980 or visit
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Enrolling for Early Childhood Education.
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needs of area families. Free services to eligible families; also accepts county vouchers.
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OLD BROOKLYN NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2015
BFCG’s Rooted in the Community theme at County Fair brought them blue ribbon
and was recognized as a Cleveland Historic
Landmark in 2005.
*Charity: Thousands of pounds of produce
are donated to local hunger centers each year.
*Natural Habitat: Ben Franklin provides
shelter and sustenance for a multitude of critters and bugs (some more welcome than others).
*Generations: Throughout the years gardeners have partnered with family members
and friends in their gardening efforts and the
love of gardening has been passed on to future
generations. There are groups of families
working side by side throughout the Garden.
*Education: The Garden originally was for
students of the school and there is still a portion set aside for the 4th graders. Lots of education is going on from more experienced gardeners to newer gardeners as well. And Master
Gardeners are enlightening the minds of new
gardeners with information about fungus, beetles, blights, etc.
*Community: Whether it’s building community within the Garden or hosting events for
the community around the Garden, community
by Carolyn Brichacek, Mary Breslin &
Tom Sargent
BFCG Garden Committee members
Gardeners at Ben Franklin began to see
the fruit of their labors in late July and early
August. The long-awaited harvest started with
radishes, kohlrabi, yellow summer squash,
cucumbers and green beans. About this time
the first shades of red on the tomatoes could
also be seen; after the many hours of weeding,
watering and waiting, it’s always a welcome
sight.
July and August also brought about new
efforts by the gardeners as their interest turned
to the annual Cuyahoga County Fair. The first
meeting, attended by gardeners Mary Breslin,
Tom Breslin, Carolyn Brichacek, Phyllis
Crespo, Mike Doherty, John Jenkin, Greg
Noeth, Elicia Polacek and Jennifer Terry, was
held in early July. The goal — to brainstorm
and talk about ideas which would bring the
blue ribbon back to the Benjamin Franklin
Community Garden.
After seven blue ribbons in the preceding
years, taking home a red ribbon -- second place
-- in 2014 was a bit of a shock. This year the
gardeners were determined to come up with a
theme to complement not only the produce displayed but also the essence and spirit of the
Garden. (And they did! The ribbon will be
proudly displayed in the case at the Garden for
all to enjoy.)
After several worthy ideas were considered, the committee settled on the theme suggested by Mary Breslin and Carolyn
Brichacek: Rooted in the Community. The Ben
Franklin Community Garden is about so much
more than just gardening and taking home a
harvest of vegetables!
The idea for the theme came from the
huge oak tree which stands at the entrance to
the Garden. The Benjamin Franklin
Community Garden, like the oak tree, has
become a presence rooted in the Old Brooklyn
— and the Greater Cleveland — community.
The committee decided to use this theme to
display not only the produce from the Garden,
but also its connections which impact the community in many ways.
Ben Franklin Community Garden
exhibit at the 2015 Cuyahoga County Fair
With the help of art students Jaime
Ausperk (Cleveland Institute of Art) and
Angelia Johnson (St. Joseph Academy), a
paper mache’ tree was made to be the focal
point of the display.
Seven themes which reflect the essence of
the Garden were selected by the committee:
History,
Charity,
Natural
Habitat,
Generations, Education, Community and
Volunteers. Each theme was represented by a
picture and hung from a branch of the tree, to
represent the ‘fruit’ the Garden provides.
*History: The Benjamin Franklin
Community Garden is the one of the oldest and
largest gardens in Cuyahoga County, instituted
in 1929 to provide a learning venue for the students at Ben Franklin Elementary School. It
has operated as a community garden since
1979, offering approximately 200 garden plots,
is happening everywhere — ice cream socials,
bike tours, picnics and more.
*Volunteers: Ben Franklin is fortunate to
have had several groups come throughout the
season to help with special work projects.
Many hands make light work.
The paper mache’ tree also had roots
made of twine which ran down the steps and to
the baskets of harvested produce which were
displayed. The gardeners who donated produce for this year’s display are: Mary Breslin,
Tom Breslin, Carolyn Brichacek, Phyllis
Crespo, Chris Crites, Mike Doherty, Joe
Hadacek, Alan Hejel, John Jenkins, Ken
Keckler, Greg Noeth, Jenny Pepera, Elicia
Polacek, Kim Repinski, Mary Ellen Stasek,
Dianna Hosta-Stickney, Mark Tapajna,
Jennifer Terry and Neil Wilds.
Due to the early heavy rains, it’s been a
tough year on most of the Ben Franklin gardeners but many years of gardening experience
and knowledge helped the season to be fruitful.
Already the seeds of next year’s gardens are
being planted in the thoughts of the faithful.
Graffiti from page 2
‘trust, respect, responsibility’ all around us, that means a
lot to us and what our school
is all about,” added Nicole
King.
As the students continued to brighten up the restrooms with paint and stenciling, they said that they are
excited to come back to
school. “This is a special
place, and we are proud to be
the first graduating class.
It’s great that our students
Photo by Kim Wheeeler
helped design and paint the
words that mean so much to Two Facing History New Tech students work to transform the
our school and makes it third floor of Charles A. Mooney elementary school with art.
home to us,” said Cassy Arroyo.
dening outside the school to more signs so the
This will be the first year that FHNT has
community is aware of this one-of-a-kind
grades 9-12. It has grown so much that it will
school in the heart of the Old Brooklyn, are
now have all of the third floor in the Charles
planned.
Mooney building. Other projects, from gar-