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News & Events 3

Crime Watch; Brooklyn CentreNaturalists; Senior in theSpotlight; Cash Mob 4

Town Crier; 5

Commercial News; 6

Community Toolbox;Housewarming; Tax Help;Winter Tips 7

Czech History; 8

Family Fun; CommunityMeetings 9

Senior & Church Notes 10

Service Directory & Classified 11

Acropolis Restaurant; OldAngle Gym 12

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Vintage store opens on Broadview Rd.by Jayme [email protected]

EPA, City and residents debate CREG Center

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2012/13Old Brooklyn - Brooklyn

Centre & City of BrooklynBUSINESS DIRECTORY

& Service Guide

If you’re a business owner andwould like to be listed or run anad in the OBCDC 2012/13Business Directory, please callSandy at 216-459-1000.

The CREG Center, or the ClevelandRecycling and Energy Generation Center, isa proposed $180 million facility at the Cityof Cleveland's Ridge RoadTransfer Station at 3727Ridge Rd. that would com-bine recycling separationand collection with thegasification of the remain-ing solid waste into "syngas", a fuel similarto natural gas. The syngas would be used asfuel to produce an estimated 15 megawattsof electricity, enough to power up to 15,000homes.

The City of Cleveland's Department ofPublic Utilities states that the CREG Centerwill increase recycling, reduce dumping atlandfills, generate electricity, create jobs,and reduce cost, while reducing the City'soverall carbon footprint.

Cleveland Public Powerhas applied for a permitwith the OhioEnvironmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) for therelease of airborne pollu-

tants related to the combustion of the syngas.As part of this permit, the Ohio EPA requiresa public comment period which includedtwo public meetings at the EstabrookRecreation Center on January 12th andJanuary 19th. During these meetings, publicconcerns focused on the release of airborne See CREG Center page 4

Bradley Road Surface Mining permitbefore Board of Zoning Appeals

On January 17, 2012, the ClevelandBoard of Zoning Appeals (BZA) agreed topostpone the Bradley Road Surface MiningPermit appeal until April 2, at 9:30 a.m.. They did so at the request of MayorJackson in order to "modify" the conditionsin the letter of intent between the City ofCleveland and the property tenants,Landsong Environmental, Inc. and TyIncorporated (aka, the appellant). Legally

the appellants are the property ownersWilliam Baumann, et al. Tom Simich is theowner/president of LandsongEnvironmental, Inc. and Ty, Incorporated,the tenants on the property. The Board ofZoning Appeals recognizes the tenant as theagent for the property owner.

In agreeing to postpone until April 2, theBoard of Zoning Appeals instructed the Cityto submit the "modified" letter of intent to

the Board of Zoning Appeals by close ofbusiness on February 17. BZA in turn willforward the letter of intent to Ward 12Council Member Anthony Brancatelli andOld Brooklyn Community DevelopmentCorporation (OBCDC). Old Brooklyn CDCwill post the letter to its web site.

BZA further instructed both the City andthe appellant that they will not accept anyrequest for another postponement, should

either party believe it necessary, after closeof business on March 22. Prior to that dateeither the City or the appellant can requestanother postponement. The Board will thendecide if a postponement is warranted.

Updated information will be posted to theOld Brooklyn web site,www.oldbrooklyn.com, between monthlypublishing dates of the Old Brooklyn News.

The proposedsurface mining site is a wooded/inactive landfill area at 4300 Bradley Rd.Houses on Sky Lane are on the lower left; houses on Gino Lane are on the right.

Old Brooklyn got a little funkier withthe opening of Blast from the Past Records& Vintage Store, 2217 Broadview Rd., onDecember 15th.The store is ownedby James Vavrek,Jeff Gonzales andKendall Jarrell.James lives in OhioCity, Jeff inTremont (though hehas lived in OldBrooklyn) andKendal in ParmaHts.

When askedwhy they opened avintage store in OldBrooklyn, Jamesreplied, "There's notanother store likethis in the neigh-borhood." "Andwe love OldBrooklyn," Jeff added.

The owners share a love for vinylrecords and vintage items; Blast from thePast Records & Vintage Store carries itemsfrom the 1940s through the 1970s. Jamesand Jeff have worked in other vintage storesin the Cleveland area and said that they"caught the vintage bug" from these past

experiences.Blast from the Past sells clothing, hats,

purses, shoes, knick-knacks, small house-hold items and vinyl records. They are alsofinishing the basement and once it’s complet-

ed, they’ll sell “retro” furniture in that area.They also buy and trade vintage items andcan make “house calls” if necessary.

The store owners can be reached at 216-458-9415. They also actively use facebookto advertise special sales and new items.Visit www.facebook.com/pages/Blast-From-The-Past-Vintage-Shop/206374569442149

Among a myriad of other vintage items, co-owners (left-right) KendalJarrell, James Vavrek and Jeff Gonzales even have a juke box for sale.

Photo by Sandy Worona

OLD BROOKLYN NEWS FEBRUARY 2012

OLD BROOKLOLD BROOKLYN NEWSYN NEWSThe Old Brooklyn News

will publish itsMarch, 2012 issue on

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Submission DeadlinesDisplay Ads . . . . . Wed., Feb. 22ndClassified Ads . . . . Fri., Feb. 24th News Releases . . . . . Fri. Feb. 24th For Information call 216-459-0135E-mail: [email protected]

2339 Broadview Rd.Cleveland, Ohio 44109

(216) 459-0135

The Old Brooklyn News (OBN) is a monthly publication ofthe Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC)and is available free of charge within the community boundaries ofBrooklyn Centre, Old Brooklyn & City of Brooklyn. The viewsexpressed in the OBN are not necessarily those of its publisher, edi-tor, staff, or of the board of trustees, officers, or commercial, resi-dential, institutional or associate members of OBCDC.

Reproduction of published material without the consent ofOBCDC is prohibited. Advertisers and Agencies assume all legalresponsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any andall text published in contracted display, classified or other advertise-ments. The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood andCommunity Press Association of Greater Cleveland.

website: www.oldbrooklyn.com email: [email protected]

Circulation 12,000Published Monthly

This month’s OBN writers -- Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips, Hallie Forcinio,Gary Horvath,Senior Citizens Resources, Inc., Brenda Theurer and OBCDC staff

OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn-For more information regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000.

Old Brooklyn NewsSandy Worona -- Layout & Ad Manager; Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor

Robyn Sandys, Executive DirectorCynthia Cejka, Office Manager

Tom Collins, Commercial ManagerDavid Fox, Real Estate Manager

Christopher Lohr, Program Services & Wireless CoordinatorJayme Lucas-Bukszar, Residential Marketing Manager

Sheila Quealy-Walter, Residential Code ManagerBarb Spaan, Outreach Manager

David Waldman, Program Service AssistantSandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBN Advertising & Sales Manager

Greg Huth, President Jeff Kipp, Vice PresidentTheresa B. Martin, Secretary Larry Avila, Treasurer

Old Brooklyn Community Development CorporationMISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging and empowering the community to

improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation Board Meetings, are every fourth Tues. ofthe month, 6-7:30 pm. OBCDC office (2339 Broadview Rd.,). Meetings open to the public but theboard reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000.

The day I am writing this was that uncom-monly warm and sunny day in January. Let'sall hope February is mild as well. I would gath-er ski and sledding enthusiasts would preferotherwise, but at least I am enjoying not hav-ing to shovel snow and drive in hazardous con-ditions.

The Old Brooklyn Buzz communitygroup is really taking off with over 40 mem-bers all working in different committees oftheir own personal interest. Check out the storyin the paper about what they are doing and Iencourage you to consider joining them. Thisis your community and just a few people canmake things a lot better. They were the folksresponsible for the adorable snowman draw-ings on the storefronts on Pearl Rd. For moreinformation on when this group meets callJayme or me at 216-459-1000.

The CDC is embarking on a new market-ing and communications plan for what is con-sidered downtown Old Brooklyn, Pearl Rdfrom the Zoo entrance to State Rd. We willhave exciting plans to share in the March issueof the newspaper about ways to attract newbusiness and create a more productive andpleasant environment in one of our main corri-dors. Check out the article on the front pageabout a new business in town.

We are also busyplanning our first majorfundraiser in a whilecalled "A Date with theDucks," to be held onMarch 30th. See the frontpage for more details. This is going to be areally fun and exciting event that will help theCDC with needed program funds for next year.And if you are a member of the CDC the tick-et price is only $15 (or $20 for non-membersand at the door). Membership information ison page 11 of the paper. . Hope to see you allthere.

Our real estate rehab program is goinggreat. We have one home on Altoona (see page7 ad) that will be completed in about four-weeks. This is one fantastic deal! At less than$90,000 the lucky owners will have nearly abrand new home that will have NO propertytaxes for ten years. Plus it is being built withenergy efficiency so the utility costs will belower than the usual older home in OldBrooklyn. And there is a brand new two-cargarage. We will be starting on anther home at2506 Roanoke soon which is smaller and willbe sold for less than $65,000. Please call eitherme or Jayme to view either of these wonderfulopportunities.

Enjoy your February holidays,Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day.

From the desk of theexecutive director

by Robyn [email protected]

Community activism startedfor Old Brooklyn resident BeckyDerwis with supporting her chil-dren's activities; she coached atOBALL (Old Brooklyn AreaLittle League) for several years,then became a board member andis also a Girl Scout leader forTroop 1821. Some of her favoriteGirl Scout projects include crafts,recycling and helping the com-munity.

Becky said that her transi-tion to neighborhood-basedorganizations was very natural;her parents, John and LindaDerwis, were involved with theOld Brooklyn CommunityDevelopment Corporation(OBCDC) as well as other groupsand taught her the value of staying informedand making a difference in the community.She hopes that she can pass these values onto her children through her efforts.

For years Becky's been interested inbiking and is "excited to share life and envi-ronmental benefits of biking." She was ini-tially involved with the Old Brooklyn BikeClub and is now an active member of Pedalfor Prizes, the grassroots organization whichcoordinates bicycle events and advocates forbicycle-related improvements in the OldBrooklyn neighborhood.

Becky is also one of the founding mem-bers of Old Brooklyn Buzz, a growing groupof residents who meet monthly to plan andimplement initiatives which strengthen theOld Brooklyn neighborhood. She said, "Ilike being part of this new group, like theteam interests and like networking." Sheadded that being part of these differentgroups allows her to "…share more, staymore informed and help other people."

Becky enjoys sharing Old Brooklyn

happenings with neighbors and friends ofand encourages them to get more involved.When asked how she would encourageyounger people to be more actively engagedin Old Brooklyn (or any neighborhood),Becky said, "Get involved with somethingyou are already interested in; your interest inother issues will grow. Be proactive andknow what's going on around you."

Knot Your Yarn is the name of Becky'shome-based business; she makes customhand-crocheted items. Her stepmother,

Lynea Derwis, taught her to crochet in 2008and she has been practicing and perfectingher craft ever since. Her crocheted itemscan be found online atwww.facebook.com/KnotYourYarn.

A lifelong Old Brooklyn resident,Becky grew up on Hillcrest Ave. "beforeWexler's was Wexler's." Now she lives onMemphis Ave. with her two daughters,Samantha and Gwen, and another lifelongOld Brooklyn resident, Mark Blake. Herfather and stepmother still live in OldBrooklyn and her brother owns his ownhome on Hillcrest.

Becky Derwis' dizzying list of activities-- Old Brooklyn Buzz participant and Pedalfor Prizes organizer, Girl Scout leader,OBALL board member, Charles A. MooneyElementary School volunteer, CuyahogaCounty Board of Elections worker, home-based business owner and mom -- is a testa-ment to her passion for her family and theOld Brooklyn neighborhood.

(Lynette Filips contributed to this article.)

Becky Derwis with Mark Blake and canine friends

by Jamye [email protected]

Becky Derwis

Photo by Jayme Lucas-Bukszar

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The evening will include numerouschances to win cash and prizes, including afootball autographed by Sheldon Brown of theCleveland Browns and two tickets to an AkronAeros game. Attendees also will enjoy an arrayof foods and beverages.

The funds raised help support the opera-tion of the community garden behind BenjaminFranklin School, including maintaining thegrounds and purchasing equipment, tools,services and supplies needed to ensure a boun-tiful harvest for the 180+ gardeners who tendplots each season.

Anyone who wants to purchase tickets ordonate a prize should contact Jeff Kostura, vicechairman of the Garden Committee, at 216-218-4095. See display ad on back page formore information.

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NEWS & EVENTSMonday, February 6th

Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy SocietyIndependence Civic Center, Willow Room,6363 Selig Blvd., 7:30 pm. CVGS memberWally Huskonen speaking about the 1940United States Census which will be releasedApr. 12th of this year. (No index immediatelyavailable.) Contact president Ron Kraine at440-838-5743 or via www.cuyahogagenealogy.org for more info.

Thursday, February 9th Animal Attractions

Cleveland Metroparks, 3900 Wildlife Way -The RainForest, 6 - 9 pm. Hot fun & educa-tional presentations about “the birds & thebees” Zoo-style. Sinful dishes fromCleveland’s finest restaurants, open bar & winetastings with Jacobs Creek. Get-close animalopportunities. ETICKETS on sale; members -$55, general admission - $65.

Thursday, February 9thAntique Collectors Club

Busch Funeral Community Meeting Rm., 7501Ridge Rd.,7 pm. Topic: Members’ Show &Tell. Guests welcome; no charge first time.

Thursday, February 9thIRTF Open House

Interreligious Task Force on Central Americaoffice, 3606 Bridge Ave., 5 - 8 pm. Fair tradeitems for sale; food, music, door prizes, kids’activities, learning opportunities. Call 216-961-0003, visit www.IRTFcleveland.org oremail irtf @irtfcleveland.org for more info.

Friday, February 10thMetroParks “Urban Explorations”

Tour of The Plain DealerTiedeman Production & Distribution Center

9 - 10:30 am, 11 -12:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm. Ages8 years & up with adult. Tour includes eco-friendly design & present day use, museum,newspaper warehouse, paper stripping, presses& distribution center. Tickets mailed after reg-istration. Call 216-206-1000.

Friday, February 10thEarly Childhood Fair

Metro Catholic Early Childhood Center, 3555W. 54th St., 5 - 6:30 pm. Hands-on science, art,face painting & play experiences for children3, 4 & 5 years old; free. Preschool provides 5-day full & half-day program & 3-day full &half-day program. Visit kindergarten & 1stgrade. Call 216-631-5733 for more info.

Sunday February 19thCleveland Polka Association's

Presidents Day DanceCrowne Plaza Hotel, 7230 Engle Rd. Livepolka music by Tony Blazonczyk's New Phazefrom Chicago. Doors open 2 pm; music/danc-ing, 3 - 7 pm. No byob; food & beveragesavailable. Donation - $12; 18 & under, free.Call Paul or Sylvia, 216-228-1134 for largetable reservations or more info. Public wel-come. Mention "CPA" & get special room rateat Crowne Plaza for the night; 440-243-4040.

Monday, February 27thBoy Scout Troop 151 Open House

Brooklyn Heights UCC, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd.(at Broadview Rd.), 7 - 8:30 pm. New &prospective members can see what Scouting

Time Management - Thurs., Feb. 16th, 7 - 8pm; adult. Define values, purpose & goals toachieve what you need to accomplish in thetime you have in a given day. Presenter:Dynette Martin of Dynamic MarketManagement.Adult Evening Book Discussion - Mon., Feb.20th, 7 - 8:30 pm; adult. Kindred by OctaviaE. Butler.Adult Morning Book Discussion - Thurs.,Feb. 23rd, 10:30 am - noon; adult. Paris Wifeby Paula McLain.

Cuyahoga County's Healthy Start WebsiteCounty program provides free health insurancefor low to moderate income families with chil-dren up to age 19. Strives to enroll all eligiblechildren, teens & pregnant women to ensure"well child" checkups, dental & eye exams,preventive & emergency care. Familieschoose Caresource or Wellcare as theirManaged Care Plan. Plans provide services atleading hospitals, inc. Cleveland Clinic,University Hospitals & Metrohealth MedicalCenter. Call Healthy Start hotline, 216-987-7346, to enroll or visit www.healthystartcuya-hogacounty.us.

WSEM Food CenterWSEM Food Center at Brookside, 3784 PearlRd., 216-749-4295. Food service availableMon. - Fri., 10 am - 2 pm. Resale shoppe openMon, Wed. & Fri., 10 am - 2 pm. Call 216-749-4295 for appointment for help with completingfood stamp applications, or walk-in & ask tospeak to an outreach advocate. Applicationswill be completed & delivered to Dept. of Jobs& Family Services. Other outreach servicesavailable; call for details.

West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM)Enrolling for Early Childhood Education.Early Head Start, Head Start & Universal Pre-Kindergarten for children ages birth - age 5.Offers a home-based program to meet theneeds of area families. Free services to eligiblefamilies & also accepts county vouchers.Comprehensive services to meet educational,health, dental, nutritional, social, mental health& any special needs of children. Several pro-gram options & locations. Contact recruitmenthotline, 216-961-2997, for more info.

Mary Queen of Peace School Registration for Preschool thru 8th Grade

Call for tour & registration packet.Kindergarten registrants must be 5 years old bySept. 30th. Cleveland Scholarship & Tutoringvouchers accepted; county vouchers OK forpreschool & after care. Offers a curriculum toprepare 3 & 4 year-old children for kinder-garten. Fulltime: 8 am - 2:30 pm with extend-ed care; part-time: 8 am - 11 am. Call Ms.Patty, 216-741-3685, between 8:15 am & 3 pmfor more info.

St. Leo Preschool RegistrationsSt. Leo Preschool, 4940 Broadview Rd., inParish Community Center; accepting applica-tions for 3 & 4 year-olds half-day & full-dayprograms. Call Lisa Mersek, 216-661-5330,for more info.

St. Leo the Great School Registration2012-2013

St. Leo the Great School, 4900 Broadview Rd,grades K - 8. Children must be 5 yrs of age onor before Sept. 30th to be eligible for our all-day Kindergarten. A $50 non-refundable regis-tration fee is required along with the birth &baptismal certificate. Pick up registrationforms from the school office or rectory office.For new students in grades 1-8, a copy of themost recent report card is required along with a$50 fee & birth & baptismal certificates.Applications for the Cleveland ScholarshipVoucher Program will be available. Call 216-661-2120 if you have questions or to schedulea tour of the school.

St. Mary Byzantine School RegistrationSt. Mary Byzantine Catholic ElementarySchool, 4600 State Rd., accepting applicationsfor preschool - grade 8. Before & after schoolservices available. Local tuition assistanceavailable to all families; participates inCleveland Scholarship & Tutoring Program.Updated computer lab, interactive SmartBoards in all classroom, instrumental music &art instructor, athletics & more. Call 216-749-7980 or visit www.smbyz.org for more info.

Ready, Set, Grow PreschoolLocated in Brooklyn Heights United Church ofChrist, 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Ages 3 - 5.Learning & social skills for kindergarten readi-ness. Certified teachers. Registration fee, $25.Class times, 9:20 - 11:20 am. Call 216-741-2280 for more info.

has to offer. Open to any interested boys fromfifth grade up; bring an appetite. Meetings heldin church on Mondays @ 7 pm. CallScoutmaster AJ Hopkins 216-326-8585 [email protected] for more info.

Tuesday, March 6thAnnual Prom Dress Drive

Manna from Heaven, outreach of Fruitful in aDesert Place Ministry, 4490 Pearl Rd.Donations of formal gowns will be accepteduntil April 19th; every Tues. & Thurs. from 2 -6 pm. Giveaway will be from April 24th - May31st. E-mail [email protected] or call216-862-7177 or 216 799-7177 for more info.

Wednesday, February 15thSt. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church,5375 Broadview Rd. at Wexford; 5 - 7 pm.Everyone welcome for light supper of bread,homemade soup & dessert. Call Jim, 216-650-5596, for more info.

Friday, February 17thGreat Lakes Exposition 1936-1937

CanalWay Center E. 49th St. bet. Grant Ave. &Canal Rd., 10 am - noon. Presentation by DougKusak. Call 216-206-1000 to register.

Valley Save - A - Pet Inc.Valley Save A Pet, in cooperation with 20+ vet-erinarians in Greater Cleveland offering low-cost spay/neuter services. Now thru March.Telephone lines open 11 am - 2 pm every Mon.,Wed., Thurs. & Fri., plus 2nd & 4th Sat. of eachmonth. Call 440-232-CATS(2287) to schedule.

Brooklyn Animal Shelter Needs VolunteersHelp support their mission as a no time limitshelter to care for dogs & cats until they findtheir forever homes. All volunteer organiza-tion needs all types of talents -- dog walkers,caring for cats, answering phones,coordinatingfundraisers. To volunteer, call 741-1213 oremail Nancy at [email protected], or visitwww.brooklynshelter.org and click tab for vol-unteers; also look at furry friends available foradoption. Located at 8300 Memphis Ave. nextto fire station. Training provided.

Cleveland Public Library Free Adult Classes

Brooklyn Branch, 3706 Pearl Rd. 216-623-6920. GED class: Mon & Wed, 1pm, ESOLclass: Mon & Wed 10 am.

South Brooklyn Branch, 4303 Pearl Rd.GED class: Mon & Wed, 10 am. Registrationbegins Jan. 9th.

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Imagine that yourhouse has been bro-ken into, the Policeare just leaving andthe officer says,"You should beinvolved in CrimeWatch!" Your head

is spinning and you think WHAT IS CRIMEWATCH!

Crime Watch is a neighborhood watchprogram which enlists the active participationof citizens in cooperation with law enforce-ment to reduce crime in communities.Networks of neighbors are trained by crimeprevention officers about how to protect them-selves and their property as well as how toserve effectively as additional eyes and ears forlaw enforcement agencies in the community.

WHY neighborhood watch? Over 37.5 million crimes are committed every year. Burglary, auto theft, rape, child molesta tion and arson are the most prevalent neigh borhood crimes. One in four of all households are victim ized by violence or theft. Property crime outnumbers violent crime 9 to 1. 90% of criminals are amateurs who com mit crimes because of easy targets and opportunities.

Household burglary is one of the easiest crimes to commit and prevent. Criminals know that this is a working class neighborhood, and count on residents to replace what they worked so hard for.

WHY participate? Because crime and the distrust and isola tion it creates hurts each of us, our neighbors and our children. Because Old Brooklyn is the second SAFEST place in the city of Cleveland to live, raise a family and work. Because it costs nothing to participate.

WHAT does it take? Neighbors getting to know each other. Everyone being trained to recognized and report suspicious and criminal activities on their streets. Neighbors continuing to communicate with each other and law enforcement officials. Attending a monthly meeting, set up by the coordinator.

HOW does a person get involved?Call Barbara Spaan, the Crime Watch

coordinator in this neighborhood for twenty-one years, at 216-459-1000. Presently thereare 157 block clubs in the three wards whichshe oversees. Be aware, be cooperative, andremember that although law enforcement offi-cers can't be everywhere at once, together wecan make a difference.

“What is Crime Watch?”by Barbara Spaan

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Planning for this summer's GardenWalkCleveland, scheduled for Saturday andSunday, July 21st and 22nd, continues to moveforward. The Brooklyn Centre/Old BrooklynGarden Finder Committee had their first meet-ing on January 28th. Residents who have cer-tified their backyard habitats with the NationalWildlife Federation will be receiving a noticein the mail or by email asking for their partici-pation in the 2012GardenWalk. Old Brooklyn repre-sentatives JoeMestnik, GregCznadel, KevinKubovcik, TamaraSims and JohnJenkins will be con-tacting OldBrooklyn gardenersthey have identified as possible partners for theevent. Sharon Martyn, Christine Stuckey andGloria Ferris will be perusing the BrooklynCentre area for gardens to showcase.

The planning committees on both sides ofthe Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge could use help.Invite other gardeners on your street to joinyou in being a part of this special weekend.Last year's gardeners said that it was more funwhen five to seven gardeners joined together toform a cluster. Attendees found the experiencemore enjoyable when they could walk easily

GardenWalk 2012 to include this neighborhoodthrough a block or two of the neighborhoodbefore moving on to the next cluster. "Themore the merrier."

Volunteers will be needed the weekend ofJuly 21st and 22nd from 11 am to 5 pm to helpguide attendees through the neighborhood andto act as neighborhood ambassadors. ArtHouse and the Ben Franklin CommunityGarden will serve as the headquarters of theirrespective neighborhoods.

In addition, GardenWalk Cleveland islooking for restaurants and retail establish-

ments which willpromote the eventwith a poster andwould like to beincluded in a guideof places to eat andthings to do.The Garden FinderCommittee wouldlike to have the bulkof the gardens and

volunteers identified by the end of February sothat they can move forward with plans of fill-ing gaps and forming connections through theneighborhoods so that the BrooklynCentre/Old Brooklyn garden map in the 2012GardenWalk Cleveland guide will be well-rep-resented.

Contact Gloria Ferris, 216-351-0254, oremail [email protected] to be included(either as a garden site or a volunteer) in thissummertime event.

Senior Citizen Resources, Inc. (SCR)volunteer of the month Jean Shukis is origi-nally from New Kensington, Pennsylvania(outside of Pittsburg). She came to Ohio inher 20's when she got married. She was mar-ried for 25 years, and had four children, butnow she is divorced. Jean has one sister; herfather lived to be 104!

Jean has lived at Deaconess-Krafft forseventeen years. She moved there when shewas 55, and has been very happy there. Shefeels that the place is a blessing in that itsaves a lot of people from loneliness.

Jean worked in bars (Pinky's and Libby'son Denison Ave. and another bar on ClarkAve.) until she retired in 1988. She enjoyedserving the patrons coffee in the morning.

After 1988, Jean did side jobs and start-ed volunteering. She loves to help people andfeels that other people's problems help herkeep things in perspective. She always want-ed to be a social worker, and tries to focus onthe positive and make everyone feel wel-come.

Jean volunteers at SCR almost everyday. She helps out at the check-in desk, is themain bingo caller, and sends cards to the sen-iors at SCR (and sometimes the staff!) whenthey are ill or could use some cheering up.Jean is regarded as a caring and involvedpresence at the Senior Center.

Jean also volunteers at St. JamesLutheran Church, serving food, cleaning upand helping the widows and widowers there.

Jean Shukis is SCR’s February “Senior in the Spotlight”

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Old Brooklyn Buzz, a group of commit-ted neighborhood residents and businessowners, launched the first Old BrooklynCash Mob at Wexler's Tavern & Eatery,4555 State Rd., on Thursday, December29th, of last year. It was very successful,attracting over 70 people, each willing tospend at least $10 at Wexler's that chillyThursday evening.

The Old Brooklyn Buzz group hosted asecond Cash Mob at the art show at NoRegrets Tattoo Co. of Cleveland, 4888 PearlRd., on Sunday, January 22nd. The art showfeatured Old Brooklyn and other local artistswith pieces starting under $20. HankLewon, owner of No Regrets… donated hisbusiness's share of the proceeds to the art

program at Pearl Academy (a charter ele-mentary school on Pearl Rd. just north of hisbusiness). Old Brooklyn Buzz memberswere pleased to support local artists and ele-mentary school "budding" artists at the sametime. Over forty people converged on the artshow and over $150 was donated to PearlAcademy.

The next Cash Mob is planned forSaturday, February 18th, at noon at Fred'sBreads, 2330 Broadview Rd. Old BrooklynBuzz encourages everyone to come andspend at least $10 to help support this localbusiness. The owner of Fred'sBreads will be running customer apprecia-tion specials throughout the day to show hisgratitude for being selected as the FebruaryCash Mob location.

Old Brooklyn Buzz will be meeting atthe Acropolis Restaurant, 6021 MemphisAve., on Thursday, February 9th, at 6 p.m. todiscuss the March Cash Mob and other ini-tiatives on which they'll be working. Thegroup is growing and welcomes all residentsand business owners to join in their efforts tomake Old Brooklyn an even better neighbor-hood.

Old Brooklyn "Cash Mobs" move forwardby Jamye [email protected]

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mercury and lead, increased truck trafficalong Ridge Rd., the potential for cost over-runs, and uncertainty with the proposedgasification technology.

Due to these public concerns, the OhioEPA public comment period was recentlyextended to February 23rd at the request ofthe City of Cleveland, which has plannedadditional public meetings to present theCREG Center proposal and take publicquestions and comments.

The additional upcoming meetings willbe held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday,February 8th, at Cudell Recreation Center,10013 Detroit Ave.; and on Thursday,February 9th, at Harvard CommunityServices Center, 18240 Harvard Ave.

Residents and concerned citizens inter-ested in commenting should attend theupcoming meetings listed, contact theirCouncilman, or write Cleveland PublicPower directly at: Cleveland Public Power,1300 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, Ohio44114-1135.


What a glorious winter we’ve beenblessed with this year! The snowdrops in mygarden started blooming a couple of weeks agoand most of my rose bushes never lost all theirleaves (and the “Queen Elizabeth” even stillhas two pink rosebuds on it!) What pleasure tothink that in six and a half weeks, spring willofficially be here!

This is also one of the four times duringthe year when there are five rather than fourweeks between issues of the Old BrooklynNews. But whether it would have been four orfive weeks, this month I’m again back lookingat authors, book titles and publishers withCleveland connections.

When I signed off last month I was in theprocess of reporting titles which Cleveland-based Gray & Company, Publishers hadreleased in the past few years. So first I’ll pickup with where I left off with them...

As mentioned last month, Gray &Company’s first book was published in 1992,and over the years, a number of their releaseshave been written by the same person. One ofthose persons is meteorologist Dick Goddardwho has been plying his trade on Channel 8 forfifty years. According to the book, that’s arecord for a television meteorologist anywhere.

For some years, Gray & Company hadpublished an annual almanac which Dick com-piled, but in 2011, they did something differentby releasing a book Dick put together of hismemoirs. It’s a 143-page soft-cover bookcalled Six Inches of Partly Cloudy whichretails for $12.95.

Just the photos -- fifty years of men’sfashions and hair styles -- would be great, butthis book has cartoons, quotes, wisdom andcaptivating text covering all of Dick’s life aswell. An animal lover, Dick is donating hisprofits from its sale to “animal charities”.

Books related to Cleveland sports are

another of Gray & Company’s specialties, andCleveland sportswriter Dan Coughlin was a“natural” to be one of their authors. He cov-ered the topic for forty-five years in our cityvia his jobs with the Cleveland Plain Dealer,WJW-TV, magazines and radio; in the processhe earned a number of professional awards forhis writing, too.

Dan retired from his last job at WJW in2009, but in 2010, his first book of whackymemories, Crazy with the Papers to Prove Itcame out. It’s soft-cover and 272 pages long,mostly text with a few pictures. It retails for$14.95.

A year later, its sequel, Pass the Nuts, waspublished. It, too, is a soft-cover text withsome pictures and priced at $14.95, but it has afew less pages -- 262, to be exact. Both bookscontain stories about the most unusual, eccen-tric and outlandish people Dan’s known in hisfour decades as a sports journalist.

The final Gray & Company release tomention this time is a hardcover book priced at$24.95. Published in 2009, it’s called “GimmeRewrite, Sweetheart...”, with the subtitle TalesFrom the Last Glory Days of ClevelandNewspapers Told by the Men and Women whoReported the News.

Most people reading this column willremember when Cleveland had two dailynewspapers -- the Cleveland Press exited thescene on June 17th, 1982 -- and some of useven remember the Cleveland News, whichwas sold to the Cleveland Press on January23rd, 1960.

In the days when Cleveland was a two-or-three newspaper town, being a journalist at oneof the dailies was a very exciting job. AuthorJohn Tidyman has divided his 253-page bookinto chapters dealing with different aspects ofthe newspaper publishing business, and in eachchapter, veteran Cleveland journalists tell sto-ries from the years of their newspaper careers.

The name of a journalist which anyonewho reads the Cleveland Plain Dealer thesedays is sure to recognize is Regina Brett.Because of the insightful columns which shewrites a few times a week for the newspaper,Regina has received numerous writing awards,and has also been a finalist two times for thePulitzer Award in the category of commentary.

In April, 2010, Grand Central Publishingreleased Regina’s first book, God NeverBlinks. It billed itself as “50 Lessons for Life’sLittle Detours” and catapulted Regina onto theNew York Times Bestseller’s List. It wasinspired by rough times in Regina’s own life,including a battle with cancer at age 41.Hardcover, it is priced at $21.99.

Just last month, Grand Central Publishingreleased Regina’s second book, Be theMiracle... Organized very much like her firstsuccessful volume, it is “50 Lessons forMaking the Impossible Possible”. Also hard-cover, it’s priced at $22.99.

Regina’s lessons are filled with spiritualvalues; we are, as Pierre Teilhard de Chardin,S.J., observed, “spiritual beings having ahuman experience”, not vice versa. But theessays do not come off as stuffy religiouspreaching, but rather very naturally and com-fortably. I think that after I finish reading Bethe Miracle... I should re-read God NeverBlinks, to keep reminding myself about what’sreally important in life.

I mentioned Arcadia Publishing in theDecember segment of this three-part bookround-up, but at that time, the only book I’dactually seen of the six I wanted to write aboutwas Judith Cetina, Ph.D.’s, CuyahogaCounty: The First 200 Years. Now I have thefive others in front of me.

Like all of the Arcadia books I have men-tioned either in book review articles or assources for my historical writing, these are justa few of the thousands of titles in the compa-ny’s Images of America series. Each is 127 or128 pages long and is formatted with 200sepia-toned photos and explanatory text.Authors from across the country contract withArcadia to put these local history books togeth-er, usually about a municipality or organizationnear where they live.

And so Seven Hills resident John Sabol,author of two previous Arcadia books,Cleveland Czechs and Cleveland Slovaks, lastyear had a book (largely) about ClevelandHungarians published. It’s called, Cleveland’sBuckeye Neighborhood.

More nostalgia about Cleveland’s EasternEuropean ethnic groups, especially the Czechsand the Poles, can be found in Arcadia’s SlavicVillage (the eastern side of Old Brooklyn’sWard 12!). Written by Sandy Mitchell inassociation with the Slavic Village HistoricalSociety, it was released in 2009.

As for other relatively recent Arcadiabooks which deal with locations close to OldBrooklyn --

In 2004, the Cuyahoga Valley HistoricalMuseum and the Cuyahoga Valley NationalPark Association saw their collaborativeeffort in print as Arcadia’s Cuyahoga Valley. Itfocused on the Canal and River towns whichare/were south-east of Brecksville--Thornburg, Jaite, Brandywine, Boston,Peninsula, Everett and Botzum, rather than thenorth end of the Valley in Cleveland proper.

In 2006, Thomas Matowitz, Jr.’sCleveland Metroparks was published. It hasearly photos of the older “Metropolitan Park”reservations on both the east and west sides ofGreater Cleveland (so no pictures of ourBrookside Reservation/Park or the Zoo, whichwere relatively recent additions to the EmeraldNecklace, are included).

In 2009, Arcadia released retail historianChristopher Faircloth’s Cleveland’sDepartment Stores. The book is approximate-ly 75% downtown stores and 25% after someof them established branches in the suburbs. Itis a real trip down memory lane for anyonewho knows what it was like to shop in down-town Cleveland in its glory days.

The Cleveland Metroparks book retailsfor $19.99. All the others are priced at $21.99.

From time to time I also receive an emailasking me if I would like to receive a reviewcopy of a novel which a local author has writ-ten. Such was the case last November, whenRed Giant books contacted me about a bookwhich Rick Ridgway of Mentor-on-the-Lakewrote.

The book is called Ablaze, and it wascopyrighted in 2010. The author’s second pub-lished work, it’s set in 1993, with the protago-nist being a divorced guy on a week-long roadtrip with his best friend, trying to make sense oftheir lives. The book’s price is $13.

Next month’s Town Crier will return to itsmore typical format. As always you are wel-come to send submissions for this column tome either via [email protected] or bymail to Lynette Filips, Old Brooklyn News,2339 Broadview Rd., Cleveland, 44109.

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Joe Gigante and Sons was started in 1975. In May of that year, I, Joe Juniorbought a dump truck. When my dad saw me pull in, his eyes got wide and hesmiled and said, "I guess we're in business now." I paid $500.00 for that truck,it needed some work, but it ran. It had no power steering, and brakes that had tobe pumped to stop.

When we removed an existing driveway back then, we used a sledge ham-mer, long 6 ft. steel bars, picks and shovels. We loaded the truck by hand, nobackhoe or front end loaders. It was my uncle George, 4 of my brothers, and meworking away from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm every day. We worked like machines.When we came home my mom would have dinner for us. It seemed there wasnever enough food, after we ate at home we would go out to eat somewhere else,then we would go out and lift weights or run up and down Brookside Hill. (Forreal)

A story I remember about my Dad, was one evening while he was out giv-ing estimates, he stopped at a red light, as he looked at his notes his foot slippedoff the brakes and bumped into the car in front of him. He immediately put hispick up truck into park, got out of the truck and approached the car in front ofhim. The man was sitting in the driver's seat with his hands on the steeringwheel. There was yellow goo coming from the top of the man's head and drip-ping down his face. My dad thought he had hit the man harder than he thoughtand the man hit his head on the steering wheel and his head must have explodedwith his brains coming out of his head. My dad never having seen such a thingbefore was ready to find a phone to call an ambulance. Dad looked over at theman's wife, she was sitting there with her eyes tearing up, and she began to laughhysterically. Dad was so confused, after a few seconds, she explained that herhusband was ok. They had just come from Honey Hut and her husband wasready to take a swig of his banana milk shake at the same time my dad bumpedinto him. The driver just sat there with the milkshake running down the top ofhis head down his face, to angry to move or yell.This is just one of the many funny and dramatic stories of our business lives asa family operation.

As I tell this story, I really start to miss my dad even more. He was not onlymy dad but my partner in business. When he died he left a hole in me. I knownothing will ever fill that hole but the peace of God to endure, the grace of Godto move forward. If anyone has lost a loved one God's peace and grace is foryou also. Just ask him, your loved ones are standing next to him, cheering us onto move forward. What is really important in life is that we can become aninstrument of His love.

Joe Gigante & Sons

Save the DateOn the afternoon of Saturday, May 12th, theHistorical Society of Old Brooklyn is planninga Civil War 150th anniversary event with anAbraham Lincoln re-enactor, quilt display andCivil War era type food for sale.

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needs or if there are other financial toolsavailable that will help commercial proper-ty owners improve their property andimprove the bottom line.

Sidewalk SignsIt often comes as a surprise to many

business owners but signs cannot be placedon the sidewalk. It is illegal in the City ofCleveland to place an easel sign in the pub-lic right of way. It is considered an obstruc-

tion and a hazard.Over the last year there has been a vis-

ible increase in businesses that place twosided easel or "sandwich boards" on thesidewalk advertising the business or prod-ucts. Enforcement of the prohibiting ordi-nance is the responsibility of the ClevelandBureau of Sidewalks. Generally an inspec-tor will inform the business of the ordinanceallowing the business to immediatelyremove it. A repeat offense will result in aviolation notice and a fine.

Sidewalk inspectors are not on theprowl looking for the signs but they dorespond to citizens who call the bureau orthe Mayor's hotline. That has prompted theinspectors to visit the commercial corridorsof Old Brooklyn.

Column disclosure: Portions of thiscolumn appeared in the January 2011 edi-tion of the Old Brooklyn News

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February is the month for businessplanning. It is time to prepare the year endfinancial statements. It is tax preparationtime. It is time to take the physical invento-ry of stock. It is also a good time to assessthe value of your business and property todetermine if it is time for new investment inyour building.

If you own commercial property oroperate a business in a building in need ofrenovation, February should be your plan-ning month. It is a fine time to talk to con-tractors and architects. It is a fine time tolook at materials and attend building tradeshows. It is a fine time to ask yourself whatcan be done to make your building moreattractive to business tenants, to rent theempty storefront or increase customer visitsto the store.

As the winter heating bills arrive it istime to get that energy audit and make somechanges to conserve energy and reduceoperating costs.

Sometimes you just have to invest in arenovation to make your building competi-tive, to keep existing tenants and attract newtenants. The appearance of your building isthe first impression customers and tenantsreceive. A poor impression is an invisibleexpense in lost opportunity and is difficultto erase.

The City of Cleveland has an incentiveprogram to help commercial property own-ers renovate storefronts and therebyimprove the appearance of the commercialcorridors. It is titled the Cleveland

Storefront Renovation Program. It providesa 40 % rebate on the cost of exteriorimprovements to the fronts of eligiblebuildings. It can refund as much as $28,000to the building owner or building tenant, ifthey follow the program guidelines.

The intention is to restore the buildingto its original architectural integrity andmake a visible improvement to the appear-ance of the neighborhood. It is not a pro-gram to make up for neglected mainte-nance. It is rather a restoration program thatcan provide new doors, windows, signage,lighting, structural repair, awnings, paint-ing, masonry cleaning and new sidewalks.It is a face-lift for aging buildings in need ofa makeover.

The owner manages the project follow-ing some basic guidelines that recognizethat restored buildings have a more wel-coming presence than buildings that coverup unique architectural features in anattempt to look modern.

The owner solicits bids from contrac-tors who must be licensed to work in thecity of Cleveland. There are some prevail-ing wage guidelines that may be applicable.Of course there is some paperworkinvolved. I assist the owner with that partof the project.

If the building is in need of major exte-rior renovations on the entire building(front, sides and rear) then a low-cost loanprogram is available. An owner can borrowup to $100,000 for exterior renovations atbelow prime interest rates. It is a fixed rateloan amortized over fifteen years payable inten years.

Calling me to learn if your building iseligible does not obligate you to anything. Iwould be happy to meet with interestedowners, visit the building, discuss theprocess and submit a preliminary applica-tion. There are no upfront charges and nofees associated with the rebate program.The City has a very good tool available toassist commercial property owners.

Use February as your planning month.Call me to see if this program meets your

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Free tax return preparation help available at South Brooklyn Library

A free tax preparation service & EarnedIncome Tax Credits for low and moderateincome families exists.

Through the Cuyahoga EITC Coalitionvolunteers (Earned Income Tax Credit), low-income taxpayers can receive quality taxpreparation, wealth building opportunitiesand other services.

EITC is a refundable tax credit avail-able to working adults without childrenearning up to $15,880 through families withat least two children earning as much as$41,646. The credit can be as large as $4,824and the average EITC credit for CuyahogaCounty in 2006 was $1,918. In highly urbanareas, it is estimated that between 15 and 20percent of those eligible for this credit do notclaim it. These are dollars that do not go tothe hard working families that earned themand therefore not into the Cuyahoga Countyeconomy.

The Cuyahoga EITC Coalition pro-motes free tax preparation services for mid-dle and low-income filers. Many filers aresubject to filing fees and refund anticipationloans (RALs) sold to them by private for-profit businesses. These fees and loans areavoided by using the Coalition's free taxsites throughout the City of Cleveland andCuyahoga County. The sites are free, quick,and an efficient alternative to paid preparers.

Other Tax Saving TipsInstall energy-saving improvements such

as insulation, doors, and windows in yourhome to quality for a tax credit of up to$500. (www.energystar.gov)

The Recovery Act Tax Savings Tool is anonline application that can help taxpayersdetermine their potential eligibility for vari-ous tax benefits available under AmericanRecovery and Reinvestment Act. Taxpayerswho use this tool are still responsible fordetermining their eligibility under applicablelaws for any claimed tax benefits.(http://www.whitehouse.gov/recovery/tax-saving-tool)

Teachers can take up to $250 in taxdeductions for classroom supplies purchasedin 2011 and business owners can take a num-ber of tax deductions for investing in theirbusinesses.

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There are also tax savings available topeople who make maximum retirement plancontributions. The maximum contributionfor an IRA is $5,000 ($6,000 if 50 years orolder), $11,500 for a Simple IRA ($14,000 if50 years or older), or $16,500 for a 401 (k)plan ($22,000 if 50 years or older).(http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/index.html)

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Housewarming program can help withenergy efficiency concerns in winter

Many homes are not as energy efficientas they should be and/or needs to be insulat-ed. Dominion East Ohio and ClevelandHousing Network (CHN) provide aHousewarming program to help consumersreduce utility usage and help make theirhomes become more energy- efficient andgo green, free of charge.

The Housewarming program is avail-able to Dominion customers who meet theincome qualifications and can greatly help tomake a home more energy-efficient at nocost to the resident. The program is availableto both home owners and tenants.

The Housewarming Program providesenergy conservation measures that make thehome more energy-efficient. A safetyinspection is done at the beginning and endof the program to identify areas which needto be fixed and then measure the effective-ness of the improvements. Improvementswhich may be made are: furnace tune-up/repair, water heater tune-up/repair, insu-

lation measures and installation of a carbonmonoxide (CO) detector.

Individuals who do not qualify for theprogram, but are still interested in makingtheir homes more energy-efficient will findthat the Cleveland Energy $aver programcan help. It is a new program sponsored bythe City of Cleveland, Cleveland Action toSupport Housing (CASH) and ClevelandHousing Network (CHN).

There are no income limits for theCleveland Energy $aver program; the onlyqualifications are to be a resident of the Cityof Cleveland. The program provides anextremely low-cost energy assessment todetermine what upgrades a home needs. Theresident needs to hire an approved contractorto complete the work, either self-financed orwith a low cost loan through CASH. Afterthe work has been completed, rebates areavailable from the City of Cleveland andDominion.

To apply for either of these programs orreceive more information, contact David [email protected] or 216-459-1000.

by David [email protected]

More resident tips for surviving Cleveland’s winter seasoncourtesy of Old Brooklyn resident

Brenda TheurerClevelanders are finally experiencing

some of winter’s fury -- though a relativelymild fury, this year -- and the Old BrooklynNews continues the suggestions for makingwinter more manageable which we began lastmonth:

Snow tires should go on a vehicle’s driveaxle (meaning on the front for front wheeldrives and on the rear for rear wheel drives).

When putting on last year’s studded snow

tires, remember that they should go in thesame vehicle position that they were in whentaken off: driver side front, passenger sidefront, driver side rear and/or passenger siderear.

Snow tires can still be purchased and, fora fee, new snow tires can be studded. Mostplaces only put snow studs on new tires, andthere’s often a one-day wait to get them,because this is usually done by hand.However, a dealer may be able to order pre-studded tires.

Cars with studded snow tires are permit-ted in Ohio from November 1st through April15th. To check out Ohio’s snow tire code, seehttp://codes.ohio.gov/orc/5589.081 Ohiotirechaincodehttp://www.ehow.com/list_6900331_ohio-dot-tire-chain-laws.html).

Drivers with newer vehicles may alreadyhave a Roadside Assistance Plan. If not, con-sider getting a AAA membership,http://www.aaa.com. Allstate, too, hasRoadside Assistance Program. It is a free-to-

join, pay-per-use, plan which can be accessedat. http://carinsurancequotesspot.com/allstate-introduces-first-freetojoin-roadside-service/

With either plan, program the phonenumber in your cell phone.

It’s a good idea to change the batterieson all smoke detectors and carbon dioxidedetectors. Put a piece of masking tape on theold battery with the month and year on it sothat you will know how old each battery is.Then reuse the old batteries in something else,(like a transistor radio).


Catholic Czechs establish more congregations on east side of Cleveland

As I continue the story of theBohemian/Czech immigrants to Cleveland,there is one thing of which I have becomemost certain - a decent percentage of theirdescendants read the Old Brooklyn News(OBN)! And going beyond that, they alsoanswer my requests for information and let meknow when I didn't get something quite right.

In January's history article, the sixthmonth in which I've discussed the Bohemianinfluence in Cleveland, I began writing aboutthe Roman Catholic parishes which wereestablished for Czechs. I started with the firstone, St. Wenceslaus, but didn't get very far intoits history because St. Procop was founded sosoon afterwards; since St. Procop was locatedin an area of the original Brooklyn Townshipwhich is so geographically close to today's OldBrooklyn, I finished its story first.

I subsequently received a succession ofemails from John Sabol, one of the co-authorsof Arcadia Publishing's book, ClevelandCzechs (2009). John pointed out that thephoto in the January OBN of St. Wenceslauswas actually a photo of St. Wenceslaus' secondchurch building and that it was located at a dif-ferent "Little Bohemia" address (BroadwayAve. and E. 37th St.) than the first church was.

But even if St. Wenceslaus hadn't moved"down the street", our address in the photocaption would still have been incorrect,because we didn't catch a “typo” which statedthat it was located at Arch St. and E. 35th St.;the first church building according to theDiocese of Cleveland history book I’d consult-ed -- and as stated in the article itself -- was atArch St. and Burwell Ave./E. 35th Place.

However, the online Rootsweb Clevelandstreet names source lists E. 35th Place as thenew name of Arch St., not Burwell St./Ave.Historical research is wrought with the possi-bility of error and wondering which source tobelieve! The bottom line is that I regret pub-lishing something which wasn’t accurate andhope that no one will rely on my incorrect

information when writing about the sametopic.

John Sabol also sent me two articlesabout St. Procop Church from the PlainDealer, one from January 28, 1884, and theother from January 5, 1885. Both describe inmuch greater detail what I summed up in lastmonth's article with the simple statement,"When Father Koudelka was transferred to St.Louis in 1882… the people at St. Procopwould not accept any new priest as their pas-tor. As a result, the bishop of Cleveland closedSt. Procop from February, 1884 until July,1885."

The occurrences recounted in those twoPlain Dealer articles are like tales from the"Wild West", and make any current-dayprotests over church closings seem very tameby comparison. It is also interesting to notethat the parish's name was spelled Prokop inthose days.

Now getting back to the history of St.Wenceslaus, the "mother church" of allBohemian/Czech parishes in Cleveland --

In addition to the frame church which hadbeen erected in 1867, between 1870 and 1872a house next to the church was purchased foruse as a rectory, and a two-grade parochialschool opened. As mentioned last month, in1875, Father Antonin (Anthony) Hynek, whohad been the pastor of both St. Procop and St.Wenceslaus for two years, was relieved of hisduties at St. Procop. He then served solely asthe pastor of St. Wenceslaus until his death in1917.

The Catholic Bohemian population inCleveland was growing so quickly, however,that by 1886 it was obvious that the St.Wenceslaus congregation needed a biggerchurch. Therefore, land was purchased atBroadway Ave. and E. 37th St. for the secondSt. Wenceslauschurch (building).The cornerstonewas laid in June,1892, and twenty-four Bohemiansocieties, led bytwelve bands fromvarious parishes,paraded throughthe neighboringstreets in celebra-tion of the event.The new churchstarted beingused the same year, though it wasn't actuallyfinished until 1899.

In the early 1920s, the smoke and smogfrom the steel mills in the industrial valleybelow Broadway was causing many of theBohemians/Czechs to move to Maple Heights.A "mission church" of St. Wenceslaus was

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founded on Libby Rd. there in 1923.At first services were conducted at both

the mission church in Maple Heights and thesecond church on Broadway Ave. In 1924 adecision was made to establish the MapleHeights church as a separate parish. It, too,was called St. Wenceslaus; I will talk moreabout it next month.

Attendance at the Broadway St.Wenceslaus continued to dwindle, though, andOhio's plan to construct I-77 was the cityparish's final blow. The last Mass was cele-brated on June 9, 1963 and the church build-ings were demolished the following month inanticipation of the freeway construction.

When the Broadway St. Wenceslausclosed, though, the Czech people still in thatneighborhood weren't left without a nationali-ty parish to attend. In 1882, Father Hynek hadpurchased property for another Bohemianchurch at the corner of Hamm Ave. (just southof Broadway Ave.) and Randolph St. (E. 54thSt.) The man who was to be its first pastor,Father Stefan/Stephan (Stephen) Furdek, hadbeen recruited in Prague to serve Cleveland’sSlovak and Bohemian Catholics while he wasstill in the seminary. He came to Cleveland,finished his studies and was ordained here.

Father Furdek’s first assignment was atSt. Wenceslaus, but in May, 1883, after lessthan a year there, he was given the responsibil-ity of founding the new parish. Having visitedLourdes, France, on the way to America, henamed it Our Lady of Lourdes. The churchfaces E. 55th St., which was called WillsonAve. prior to 1906. (The mailing address is onE. 53rd St., though, which is what the front ofthe rectory faces).

Our Lady of Lourdes’ first church andschool, administered by the Sisters of NotreDame, opened that same year But the largenumber of new immigrants settling in the areanecessitated breaking ground for the currentchurch in the spring of 1891.

That same year, Our Lady of LourdesSchool, with 525students, had thenotoriety of beingthe sixth largestparochial school inthe Diocese ofCleveland.

The construc-tion of the currentOur Lady of Lourdeschurch building wascompleted in 1902.The structure wasdesigned by the samearchitect who drewup the plans for St.Michael theArchangel Church onScranton Ave.

The Lourdes campus expanded again in1906, when a new 16-room school was built.

For a short time Father Furdek wasassigned to St. Procop Church, one of theCzech parishes discussed last month. But theparishioners at Lourdes demanded his return!He subsequently returned to be the.pastor ofOur Lady of Lourdes until his death inJanuary, 1915. The fact that an estimated10,000-plus people came to his funeral --obviously far more standing outside in thecold than could be accommodated in thechurch -- is testimony to the peoples’ highregard for this man.

Father Joseph Koudelka, mentioned lastmonth in the segment about St. Procop’s, bythis point in time had become BishopKoudelka of Wisconsin, and he was among themourners at Father Furdek’s funeral.

Although Father Furdek was the pastor ofa Bohemian/Czech parish, he was also deeplyinvolved with the Slovak community, both inCleveland and across the nation. In 1890, inCleveland, he founded the First CatholicSlovak Union (FCSU), a fraternal insuranceorganization which provided for the widows,children and orphans of American andCanadian laborers in the steel mills, salt minesand coal mines who were killed in the line ofwork. It was the second Slovak fraternal insur-ance organization in America, and currently isthe largest Slovak insurance company in theworld.

The following year, Father Furdekbecame the founder and publisher of theFCSU’s weekly bi-lingual newspaper, Jednota(Union/Fraternity).

One year later, also in Cleveland, FatherFurdek helped the Slovak women organizetheir own fraternal insurance organization, theFirst Catholic Slovak Ladies Union/nowcalled the First Catholic Slovak LadiesAssociation. This group publishes a monthlymagazine called Zenska Jednota (FraternallyYours).

In 1907, Father Furdek became the firstpresident of the Slovak League of America,which was also founded in Cleveland.

Father (later Monsignor) Oldrich Zlamalwas assigned to be the second pastor of OurLady of Lourdes Church. During his tenure,the school gymnasium (1922), the convent(1926) and the rectory (1927) were built.Ninth grade classes were added to the schoolin 1939. In the spring of 1948, the first classgraduated from Our Lady of Lourdes HighSchool.

Our Lady of Lourdes High School wasmerged into the multi-campus ClevelandCentral Catholic High School in 1961. Due tothe demographic changes in the area and theresultant dwindling parish census, the Lourdessegment of the high school campus closed inthe mid-1980s.

In 1995, Our Lady of LourdesElementary School closed. Today the buildingis leased to a charter school called HopeAcademy. The parish still enjoys use of thefacility for certain activities, and the Lourdesalums from both the grade school and the highschool sponsor an annual Christmas party(though not on the grounds of their formerschool).

For several years, Our Lady of LourdesChurch was kept together (similar to how St.Procop was) by co-parish life coordinatorsand the priests who came there to offer theweekend liturgies. Then, during the VibrantParish Life initiative and subsequent cluster-ing process, the Diocese of Cleveland deter-mined that the parish would remain open andminister to the Czech (and neighborhood) aswell as to the Hispanic communities.

In July, 2009, Our Lady of Lourdesregained "resident pastor status" when FatherJoseph Callahan, a former Diocesan mission-ary in El Salvador -- and therefore a priest flu-ent in Spanish -- was appointed there.

In addition to the new St. Wenceslaus inMaple Heights, there were still three otherparishes established for Catholic Bohemiansin Cleveland - St. Adalbert on E. 83rd St., St.John Nepomucene on Fleet Ave., and HolyFamily on E. 131st St. And BroadwayMethodist Church was established in the sameneighborhood. We'll conclude this series nextmonth by talking about each of them.(Acknowledgments: I am grateful to JoeKocab for the graphic of the original St.Wenceslaus Church, and to the priests whoread the text of this article -- and suggestedadditions -- before it went to the printer.)

(second) St. Wenceslaus Broadway & E. 37th St.

(original) St. Wenceslaus Arch St. & Burwell St.

As I see it...by

Pastor Jerry

Our God is a God of healingHe’s a mender and fixer of broken

things. We need such a God, because wetend to break and spoil much of what wetouch. When we allow God to come intoour troubled hearts, he works gently andquietly, with the skill of a craftsman,beginning the work of restoring what islost.

You may not feel God’s every move,but one day you’ll sense a change thatwill stir within you the desire to right awrong. You might be moved to write anote to someone who has been distancedby anger or bitterness. Maybe you’llthink of calling a cherished friend or rel-ative you hurt with careless words.

Make that first move. You’ll findGod has already prepared a path torestored love. It may not be easy at firstto mend a broken relationship. It neveris. But God, the miracle worker, hasbegun the process and is awaiting yourmove.

Jerry Madasz is the Pastor at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ,4216 Pearl Rd. (corner of Pearl & Memphis)

Our Lady of LourdesE. 55th & Hamm


F A M I L Y F U N !Sun., Feb. 12th - Sweetheart Deal - $20 for 2toboggan passes, 2 hot dogs, 2 hot chocolates,& 1 fleece blanket. Sun., Feb. 19th - Military ID Day - all militarywith a valid ID pay $5; Mon., Feb. 20th - Presidents’ Day - noon - 5pm.Fri., Feb. 24th - Dollar Day - $1 hot dogs & $1sodas;Sun., Feb. 26th - FamilyFour-pack Day; $30for 4 toboggan passes, 4 hot dogs & 4 sodas. Chalet facility features 2 fireplaces (indoor &outdoor), main gathering area with large-screenTV, snack bar, loft area with video games &indoor restrooms.

Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River NatureCenter/Frostville Museum, Rocky River

Reservation 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted 440-734-6660

Friday Nights with Nature - Fri., Feb. 3rd,10th, 17th, & 24th. Spend your Fri. nights withnature. Take an armchair journey to a variety ofworld locations & explore the delicate yetsometimes harsh beauty of nature, or discoverthe culture & heritage of our cousins aroundthe globe. Call for more info.

Birds of Prey Weekend - Sat., Feb. 5th &Sun., Feb. 6th. Free. Discover hawks, eagles& owls. Computer demonstrations, exhibits,crafts, book display, photography show,demonstrations, live animal presentations,hikes, videos, etc.

Sat. Feb. 4th, 11 am - 4:30 pm.Birds of Prey Hike, 11-noon, Ice carving demo.The Ancient Art of Falconry, 12:30 - 1:30 pm Hunters of the Air Puppet Show 1:30 - 2 pm. “Hawks: Sun-loving Killers”, 2 - 3 pm. “Owls: Hunters of the Night”, 3:30 - 4 pm.

Sun., Feb. 5th, 12 - 4 pmBirds of Prey Hike, 12- 1 pm, CottonwoodPicnic Area.Hunters of the Air Puppet Show, 1:30 - 2 pm. Peregrine Falcons: City Cliff Dwellers, 2 - 3 pm.Raptor Rehab, 3 - 4 pm.

History of Maple Sugaring - Maple GrovePicnic Area - Sat. & Sun., Feb. 25th & 26th,Mar. 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th. Sunflower seedprovided. Terrain: may be snow; 1 mile.

Cleveland Metroparks Winter Recreation Fun

Sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing &ice skating at various locations. Use caution &proper equipment; use area only when properweather/snow-ice conditions exist. Call anypark district facility, 216-635-3200, or visitwww.clevelandmetroparks.com for more info.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo3900 Wildlife Way 216-661-6500

clemetzoo.com

Reduced Winter Admission - Now thru Mar.31st; both Zoo & RainForest. Adult admis-sion, $8; children 2 - 11, $5; under two & Zoomembers, free.

Sweetheart Day, Sun., Feb. 12th, 10 am - 5pm. Learn fun facts about Zoo’s animal“sweethearts” & get sweet deal on admission -receive one free adult or junior admission withpurchase of adult admission.

Fairytales & Frogs - The RainForest, Mon.Feb. 20th (Presidents’ Day), 10 am - 1 pm.Kids 12 & younger get free admission to Zoo& Rainforest. Everyone encouraged to dress asa princess, prince or frog. Meet Zoo’s frogmascots & princess. Crafts, stories & interac-tive life-size “Frogger” game illustrating dan-gers frogs face from pollution, climate change& habitat loss.

Great Lakes Science Center601 Erieside Ave. 216-694-2000

www.GreatScience.comFamily Sleepovers - Reach for the Stars,

Fri., Feb. 10th, 6 pm. Learn about stars, mete-ors, comets, black holes & more. Build &launch a rocket, view real moon rock, train tobecome an astronaut, sample soil from Mars &experience STARLAB Planetarium. Explorespace while watching OMNIMAX movie,Hubble. Call 216-621-2400, Mon - Fri, 9 am –5:30 pm to reserve a place.

“Goose Bumps” the science of fear - thru-Apr. 29th; Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Explorepopular fears in heart-pounding, laughter-filled(& totally safe) exhibition about the often-dreaded emotion.

NASA Glenn Visitor Center relocated toGreat Lakes Science Center. Free generaladmission to NASA Glenn & Science Centeron Tuesdays to youth 18 & under or any stu-dent up to 12th grade accompanied by adult.Regular admission, $7.95 - $9.95 a person.Free admission for members.

Home Depothomeimproverclub.com/kidsworkshops

Build, Learn, Create, have fun with KidsWorkshops - FREE hands-on workshopsdesigned for children ages 5 - 12 offered 1stSat. of every month at all Home Depot stores, 9am - 12 pm. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety & instill sense ofpride & accomplishment. Kids get to keep theircrafts & receive free Kids Workshop apron,commemorative pin & certificate of achieve-ment. Feb. project is a Keepsake Box; kidsbuild & personalize box to hold personal treas-ures (Could be a gift for Valentine’s Day.)

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage2929 Richmond Rd Beachwood

216-593-0575 www.maltzmuseum.orgPresidents’ Day - Mon., Feb. 20th, 11 am - 5pm. Special program, free with Museumadmission, featuring portrayals of AbrahamLincoln & 4 other U.S. past presidents.Pictures taken with these famous men; sam-pling apple pie, cherry pie & sugar cookies.Arts & crafts activities & special "Presidential"scavenger hunts throughout the afternoon. No

Art House3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556

www.arthouseinc.org

All Ages Family Open Studios - 3rd Sat. ofevery month; 1- 3 pm. Make individualpieces of family art works. Each month has dif-ferent theme; Art House provides materials.Children must be accompanied by an adult.Visit website for other programs or more info.

Children’s Museum of Cleveland10730 Euclid Ave. 216-791-5437

www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org

Hours: Mon. - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Exhibitareas close 15 min. prior to Museum closing.Cost - $7, children age 1 - 12; $6, adults &children 13 & over; free, under 11 months.

Pirate Family Workshops - Every Sun. inFeb., 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Fee - $5 per person.Non-members must pay additional Museumadmission of $7 person if they wish to play inthe Museum exhibits. Recommended for fami-lies with children ages 3 & older. Pre-registra-tion (in person at Museum or by calling) &payment strongly recommended.

"Sweetheart Waffles" Family CookingWorkshop - Sat., Feb. 11th, 10 - 11:30 am.Fee - $5 per person. Non-members must payadditional museum admission of $7 per personif they wish to play in the Museum exhibits.Whip up a batch of creamy waffle batter, cookin a waffle iron, top with whipped cream, fruit,sprinkles & chocolate chips. RSVP required, inperson, by calling 216-791-7114, or online.

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration - Fri. &Sat., Mar. 2nd & 3rd, 11 am - 4 pm. Fee.

Cleveland Metroparks BrecksvilleReservation Nature Center Rt. 82 entrance

440-526-1012 clemetparks.com

Drop In Discovery - Survival Bracelets - Sun.,Feb. 5th, 10 am - noon. Stop by anytime in themorning to make a functional and trendy sur-vival bracelets. Fee - $2 fee per bracelet.Program suitable for ages 7 - adult.

Hand Feed a Chickadee - Sat. & Sun., Feb.4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th; 10 am- noon. Experience thrill of feeding a free-flyingbird that lands in your hand to eat. A handful ofsunflower seeds & instruction provided.

Horse-Drawn Valentine's Day CarriageRides - Sat., Feb. 13th. Mile-and-a-half ridefrom Brecksville Stables through the woods toOttawa Point Picnic Area & back. Hot choco-late & cookies plus barn tours to meet the hors-es. Reservations required; $35 per couple; $50for family of four.

Cleveland Metroparks - CanalWay CenterE. 49th St. bet. Grant Ave & Canal Rd.

216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com

Vintage Valentines - Sun, Feb. 5th; 1 - 2 pm;ages 5 - adult. Learn about history of exchang-ing Valentine cards & then create originalValentines using old-fashioned pictures &prose. Materials provided; registrationrequired.

Cleveland Metroparks ChaletValley Parkway, Mill Stream Run

Strongsville 440-572-9990

Tobogganing runs thru first weekend in March;Thurs., 6 - 10 pm; Fri., 6 - 10:30 pm; Sat., noon- 10:30 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. Cost - adults,$8; children ages 11 & under, $6. One timeride tickets, $3. Thursdays: School & college ID night, $5with ID. Sun, Feb 5th - Superbowl Sunday; wear ateam jersey/shirt & save $2; Fri., Feb 10th - Lake Erie Monsters StreetTeam activities - 6 - 8 pm. Drawing to race‘Sully" the Mascot at 8 pm & receive discountticket to Feb, 12th Monsters game.

reservations required.Family Fun Day - Sun., Feb. 26th, 1 - 4 pm.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village

440-871-2900 lensc.org

Winter Holiday Programs - Valentine’s Day- Tues., Feb. 14th & Presidents’ Day - Mon,Feb. 20th. For children ages 1 - 5 with oneadult; 10 - 11:30 am. Fee - $5/child. Learnabout the holiday, meet an animal, make acraft, read a story & have fun. Each programhas different activities; learn through play.

Animals a la Mode - Fri., Feb. 24th, 6:30 pm. For families with any age children. Fee -$5/person; children 1 & under free. Upbeat,interactive & educational show lasting about30 minutes. Maggie Watson presents furry,feathered & scaled live animals. Programcapped off with a serving of ice cream.

Old Angle Boxing Gym 3212 W. 25th St., 2nd floor 216-280-3458

Opens Mon. Feb. 20th

Free program for children ages 8 - 16 yearsold; all ages welcome to workout. Gym open,Mon. - Fri., 3:30 - 7:30 pm; Sat. & Sun., 12 - 3pm. Program offers nutritional, spiritual &scholastic values; tutor also onsite once a weekto help with homework. See article page 12

Parma-Snow Library 2121 Snow Rd.

216-661-4240 cuyahogalibrary.org

Hours: Mon. - Thur., 9 am - 9 pm; Fri. & Sat.,9 am - 5:30 pm; Sun., 1 - 5 pm.

Mathletes - Estimation. Thurs., Feb. 9th, 7 pm.Grades K - 3. Exercise math & logic brainwith other Mathletes in entertaining, hands-onprogram of games, activities & stories.Registration required.

Tongue Twisters Tournament - Tues., Feb.21st, 4 pm. Grades K & up. Afternoon of fun& laughs with stories, riddles,& jokes. Bringjoke or tongue twister to share.

Schools as Neighborhood Resources (SNR)The Schools as Neighborhood

Resource (SNR) program has started atJames Ford Rhodes High School, 5100Biddulph Rd. Class days and times are - 6to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday andThursday evenings. Sign up anytime,through April. Both children and adultscan participate for free.

If the Cleveland Municipal SchoolDistrict (CMSD) is closed on a Monday,

Wednesday or Thursday, either for ascheduled holiday or because of inclementweather, the evening classes at Rhodeswill not be in session (even though theseclasses are not taught by CMSD person-nel).

For more information call 216-812-8700 or visit the website: www.neighbor-hoodleadership.org/programs/snr.

Cassidy Theatre of Greenbriar Commons 6200 Pearl Rd. 440-842-4600

www.cassidytheatre.com“Sweet Charity”

Fri., Feb. 10th - Sun., 26th; Fri & Sat, 8 pm;Sun, 3 pm; Main Stage. Tickets - $20, adults; $15, students/seniors.

Cleveland Public Theatre6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727

www.cptonline.org

“Antebellum”Thurs., Feb. 23rd - Sat., Mar. 10th; GordonSquare Theatre. Tickets - $25.

Playhouse Square Center1501 Euclid Ave. 216-241-6000

www.playhousesquare.com

Allen Theatre“In Arabia We’d all be Kings”

THEATER NOTESWed., Feb. 1st - Sat.,Feb. 11th; 7:30 pm plus3 pm Sat. matinees. CWRU/Cleve.Playhouse MFA production. Tickets - adults,$15; students with ID, $7.50.

“Radio Golf”Wed., Feb. 15th - Sun., Mar. 4th; Tues., 7 pm;Wed.- Sat., 7:30; Sat./Sun. matinees at 2:30.Tickets - adults, $49 - $69; students under age25, $15.

Palace Theatre“RAIN”

Fri. & Sat., Feb 10th & 11th; 7:30 pm;Tickets - $22.50 - $56.50.

“Memphis”Tues., Feb. 28th - Sun., Mar. 11th; Tues. - Fri.,7:30 pm; Sat., 1:30 & 7:30 pm; Sun., 1 & 6:30pm. Tickets - $10 - $85.

COMMUNITY MEETINGSBrooklyn Centre Naturalists - No meetingthis month. For info about or to get involvedwith the July, 2012 GardenWalk in BrooklynCentre & Old Brooklyn, contact Gloria at216-351-0254 or [email protected].

Brooklyn Genealogy Club, Sun., Feb. 19th,2 pm, Brooklyn Fire Station, 8400 MemphisAve. at Roadoan. Program -- Bill Barrow,head of the Special Collections Library atCleveland State University and theCleveland Memory Project speaking about“Cleveland Memories”. Prospective mem-bers welcome.

GardenWalk 2012 Garden FinderMeeting, Sat, Feb 11th, 1-3 pm. ClevelandPublic Library, Brooklyn Branch, 3706 PearlRd. Topic: Mapping Our Garden Clusters.All invited. If you can't make the meetingbut would like to be in the loop call Gloria,216-351-0254 or [email protected].

Old Brooklyn Community DevelopmentCorporation board meeting, Tues., Feb.28th, 6 pm, OBCDC meeting room (2339Broadview Rd., upstairs). Meetings open topublic for review & comments, but Boardreserves right to close portions of meetingsfrom public. Call 216-459-1000 to confirm.

Second District Police CommunityRelations meeting, Tues., Feb. 14th (& everysecond Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center,3518 25th St.

Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting,every first Thurs.), 7 pm, Gino’s, 1314Denison Ave.

Ward 13 Democratic Club meeting, Tues.,Feb. 21st (& every third Tues.), 7 pm, GloriaDei Lutheran Church, 5801 Memphis Ave.

Ward 13 Republican Club meeting, Tues.,Feb. 14th (& every second Tues.), 7 pm,Calvary Chapel, 6770 Brookpark Rd.

CHURCH NOTES

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LUTHERAN

Church of St. Leo The Great4940 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-1006Pastor: Fr. Russell P. LoweMasses: 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, confessions2:45 - 3:30 pm Sat. www.saintleoschurch.org

Mary Queen of Peace4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323Pastor: Father Douglas BrownMasses: 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. Thomas More Church4170 N. Amber Dr. Phone: 216-749-0414Pastor: Rev. William G. Bouhall. Masses:Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8am , 10 am & 12 noon.Confessions: Sat. 3 - 4 pm.Weekday Masses: M, W & F; 7 am, T , Th, F, Sat;8:15 am.

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BAPTIST

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EVANGELICAL

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UNITED METHODIST

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PRESBYTERIAN

Broadview Baptist Church4505 Broadview Rd. Pastor: Rev. BrentRichards, Asst. Pastor: Dr. John Wood.Phone 216-351-8414 or 216-431-3515. Sun.School: 9:45 am. Sun. Worship: 11 am. Wed.Bible Study: 7 pm. http://broadview-baptist-church.org broadview-baptist-church.org

Westside Anglican Fellowship2716 West 14th St. 216-264-6004(Meet at Zion UCC) Father David Smith, Jr. Holy communion, Sun., 1 pm. Coffee fellowship following service.

Bethel Free Will Baptist Church3354 Fulton Rd., 216-631-9199 Rev.Freddie Ray, 216-355-2137. Sun. Schl: 10 am.Ser: 10:30 am, Sun. eve. serv: 6 pm. Thurs.eve. Bible Study, 7 pm. Good gospel singing& preaching Free bread give-away, 2nd &4th Sat. of the month, 10 - 11 am.

Harmony Baptist Church4020 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn, Pastor: DavidWojnarowski. Phone. 216-351-3740Sunday Worship: 11am & 6 pm.Sunday School: 9:45 am; Wed. Prayer 7 pm

Galilean Baptist Church4520 W. 11th St., Brooklyn, Between Schaaf & Spring Rds. Rev: Carson Hall, PastorPhone: 216-749-7787 or 216-392-4653Sun. School: 10 am; Worship:11am & 6 pm.Wed. 7 pm.

Grace Church2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St.; 216-661-8210Pastor: Charlie Collier Sunday: Bible Study 9 am. Sun. Worship 10 am. Wednesday: Dinner 6:30 pm., Kid’s Church &Adult classes 7 - 8 pm. Thursday: Youth Night 7 - 8:30 pm.Website:graceoldbrooklyn.org

Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642Pastor: Rev. Paul WilsonSunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 amCoffee Hour: 11 am. Wed. Bible Study: 9:30 am.Free hunger meals 1st & 2nd Thurs., 6 pm &last two Sun., 5 pm.http://www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc

Swedenborg Chapel 4815 Broadview Rd, Phone: 216-351-8093Pastor: Rev. Ron Brugler Sun. Worship: 11am, adult class Sun., 10 amWeddings & Baptisms - 216-351-8093A place to find love and acceptance.

SWEDENBORGIAN

Our Churches Welcome You

St. Mary’s Church5375 Broadview Rd at Wexford, ParmaPastor: Rev. Stanley BilinskiPhone: 216-741-8154 Sunday Masses: 9 amEnglish, 11 am Polish/English Holydays: 10 amSunday School: 10 am www.stmaryspncc.com

POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC

Archwood U.C.C.2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060Rev. Sara Ross Pastor Sunday: 11 am (ASL Interpreted) Nursery provided ages 1-5. Children'sSunday School 10 am. Multicultural Open &Affirming. www.archwooducc.org

Brooklyn Heights U.C.C.2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280Nursery with adult supervision Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 amPreschool: 3 yrs. old, Mon., Wed. & Fri.

Brooklyn Trinity U.C.C.8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227Pastor: Sue TamilioSunday School & Worship: 10:30 am

St. Luke’s U.C.C.4216 Pearl Rd. (corner Memphis Ave.)Phone: 216-351-4422Pastor: Gerald MadaszSunday Worship: 10:15 am

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979Pastor: Very Rev. Steven KoplinkaFather Deacon: Joseph Hnat, 216-233-4118.Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday,10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal ChaletPhone: 216-749-4504School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121

Good News Ministries Church3705 West 36th. (W. 36th & Mapledale Ave.)Phone:216-398-4913 Pastor: Ernie Green.Sunday Worship, 11 amTV - Tues., 6:30 pm. Ch.21 & 9 pm Ch.197.Fri. 6:30 pm, Ch 21 Time Warner Channel.

Dr. Martin Luther Ev. Lutheran Church4470 Ridge Rd. Phone: 216-749-5585 Pastor DavidW. Bennett. Sunday worship, Traditional service 9am. Praise service 10:30 am. Sunday school, 10:30am. www.LutheransOnline.com/DMLChurch.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A.5801 Memphis Ave. Phone: 216-741-8230Pastors Bela Bernhardt & Jon Paulus. SundayWorship 10 am. gloriadeicleveland.org email:[email protected]

Immanuel Lutheran ChurchScranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511Pastor: Rev. Horst Hoyer German Worship: Sun. 9 am. English 10:30 am

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd ELCA

8235 Memphis Ave. 216-661-9818. James D.Eckert, Interim Pastor. Sun., Worship Sun: 10:15am; Sun. Schl. 9 am. www.goodshepherdelca.org

Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.)Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz IISunday Worship 10:20 am Sat. 5:15 pm. Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Coffee, 8:30

Brooklyn Presbyterian Church (USA)4308 Pearl Rd. at Spokane Ave. Phone: 216-741-8331 - Rev. Adrienne LloydSun. Worship: 10:30 am. Sun. school 10:15 amParking at Busch Funeral Home

SENIOR NOTESSenior Citizen Resources (SCR)

Deaconess-Krafft 3100 Devonshire Ave.(Must be 60 and over ) 216-749-5367

Mondays: Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Bowling- 10 am;.Wii -11 am; Canasta - 12:30 am.

Tuesdays:Crafts - 9:30 am, Crochet Group - 9:30 am,Table Bowling - 10:30 am, Pinochle - 12:15 pm,Bocce Ball - 12:30 pm; Line Dancing- 1 pm.

Wednesdays:Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Chair Bowling- 9:30 am;Chair Volleyball - 10:15 am., Fruit Bingo -10:30 am, Canasta - 12:30 pm.

Thursdays:Crafts - 9:30 am, Chair Volleyball - 10 am,Trivia - 10 am; Horse Racing - 10:30 am;Bingo - 12:30 pm.

Fridays:Ez-Exercise - 9 am; Crochet Group - 9:30am, Chair Exercise - 9:30 am; CurrentEvents - 10 am, Corn Hole - 10:30 am, Wii -11 am; Pinochle - 12:30 pm.

Institute Of Divine Metaphysical Research4150 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!

Mary Queen of Peace Church4423 Pearl Rd. 216-749-2323

Sat., Feb. 4th - First Saturday Respect LifePrayer; 8 am, Mass, lower chapel; 8:30 am,prayer, Cleveland Surgi-Center.

Sat., Feb. 4th - Men's Prayer Group, 8:30am; Parish Center.

Sat. & Sun., Feb. 4th & Feb. 5th, St. BlaiseBlessings after Mass; upper church.

Sun., Feb. 5th - Boy Scout Sunday Mass, 11am; upper church.

Tues., Feb. 7th - St. Olaf College Choir fromNorthfield, Minn., 7:30 pm; upper church.Tickets available: stolaftickets.com; adults,$30; students with I.D., $20.

Fri., Feb. 10th - Family Friday forHomeschool Families; potluck, 6 pm; rosary,7:30 pm; Mass, 8 pm; Marian Lounge & lowerchapel.

Sun. Feb. 19th - Community Meal, 1 pm;Parish Center cafeteria.

Sun. Feb. 19th - Blue Army Cell Holy Hour,2 pm; lower chapel.

Wed., Feb. 22nd - Ash Wednesday Masses, 8am, noon & 7 pm; upper church.

St. James Lutheran Church4771 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-351-6499Pastor: Paul W. Hoffman Sun. Worship: 8 & 10:30 am / Sat. Serv: 5 pm. Sun School & Bible Class: 9:15 am.Website: stjamescleve.com

St. Mark Lutheran Church4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545Pastor: Stephen Shrum. Sun. Worship: 10:15 am,Wed. 6 pm. Sun School & Adult Bible Study, 9 am.

Unity Lutheran Church4542 Pearl Rd. 216-741-2085. Rev. Peeter PirnWorship Service: 9:30 am. & 7 pm.Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: 11am.www.unity-lutheran.org

Volunteer Drivers & Runners neededfor Meals on Wheels - Senior CitizenResources. Deliveries Mon. - Fri. to OldBrooklyn residents. Only one hour of timeneeded between 10:45 & 11:45 am. All routesoriginate from 3100 Devonshire. To help callRosemary, 216-749-5367, with any questions.

Fri., Feb. 24th, Mar. 2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th -Fish Fries, 4:30 -7 pm; Parish Center cafete-ria.

Sat., Feb. 25th - Ladies Lenten Day ofReflection, 8:30 am - 2 pm; Marian Lounge.

Sat., March 3rd - Men's Lenten Retreat Day,8:30 am- 2 pm; Marian Lounge.

St. Colman Church2027 West 65 St. 216- 651-0550

www.StColmanParish.org

Sun., Feb. 12th - Valentine's Day Dinner/Dance. Polka Mass with Fr. Joachim Pastirik,OSB, 2 pm; open to all. Dinner /Dance, 3 pm;with music by Johnny Pastirik music. Menu: 7oz roasted pork chop, kielbasa in kraut, piero-gi, red potato, salad, dessert. Tickets - $20,adults; $10, children. Reservations required;call Patricia Hollack, 216-221-7197. Checks orcredit/debit cards accepted.

St. James Lutheran Church4771 Broadview Rd. 216-351-6499

Sundays - Sunday School Breakfasts, 9 am,Upstairs Gathering Room. Children 3 years &up to age 12 & parents welcome to attend.

Wed., Feb. 15th - Fifty Plus group meetingupstairs. - Hot lunch; play bingo afterwards.Call church office to RSVP.

Wed., Feb. 22nd - Ash Wednesday, two serv-ices, 10:30 am & 7:30 pm. Both have Rite ofImposition of Ashes. Lenten services continueuntil Wed., Mar. 28th at 10:30 am & 7:30 pm.Lenten luncheon after all morning services at11:30 am in upstairs Gathering Room. Eveningdinners at 6 pm before evening services.Freewill offering will be taken.

Tues., Feb. 28th - Widows & Widowersluncheon; noon. Menu: ham & Swiss casse-role, peas amandine, salads & desserts. Cost -$3 per person. All widows & widowers invit-ed. Contact church office, 216-351-6499, toRSVP.

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Metro Health Senior Advantage sponsorsLITE and EZ Exercise Classes for people 55years of age and up. They are one-hour,strengthening and balance classes, 75% sittingand 25% standing. (The entire program can bedone sitting.)

We average 15 to 20 folks and meet atEstabrook Rec. Center on Mon. Wed. and Fri.mornings at 9:15 to 10:15am. There is a $2.00fee per class or a $20.00 pass for 15 classes.

It is a very supportive and non-competi-tive group. Each participant is encouraged towork at their own pace

A doctors release form can be picked up atMetro Health Wellness Center or buy stoppingby the class at Estabrook. We encourage folksto stop by and observe a class.

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AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING & HEA& HEATINGTINGCAMPBELL 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.

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DEMOLITION/HAULINGDEMOLITION/HAULINGHAULING - ALL TYPES. Garage demolition.Call Richard’s, 216-661-7608.

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NORTH STAR ELECTRIC - First in Residential- upgrades - New circuits. Violations corrected.Panel - Sub panels. EL12170. Licensed, bonded,insured. Free estimates. Call Bill Stanton at 216-398-5306 or 216-392-4276.

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WANTED OLD FISHING TACKLE of allkinds. Rods, reels & lures, etc. Call Clarence,216-749-1016 or 216-407-6329.

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Cleveland (ECGC), also known as the welfarerights organization, is one of the best keepsecrets in Cuyahoga County. It assists low-income individuals in Cuyahoga County withsatisfying basic human needs. Its goal is toempower, educate, advocate and guide peopleto resources.

ECGC offers utility assistance(CEI/First Energy ONLY) by appoint-ment only. Because it seems as though peoplehave to do Everything online, even apply foremployment, ECGC offers a free computercourse, Journey to Employment Pathways to Success.Participants will receive classroom training,self- directed computer learning, job search/job readiness training and computer literacy

training. ECGC does federal and State taxesfree. It also offers a furniture assistance programfor people in need (used furniture in good con-dition at a discounted price).

Qualified individuals receive discountsfrom AT&T through ATT Life Line Ohio.ECGC helps people apply for food stamps andhand deliver food stamp applications. It alsoadvocates for clients having issues with theircaseworkers.

If interested in furniture assistance, utilityassistance, free tax preparation or ECGC’s com-puter class, call 216-432-4770 to make anappointment.Sign up for Food Stamps & ATT Life Line Ohioat Old Brooklyn CDC, 2339 Broadview Rd. onTues. February 21st., 1 - 2 pm.

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Benjamin Franklin Community GardenPresentsOur 3rd Annual FundraiserTo be held at Cleats Club Seat Grille3995 Jennings Road, Cleveland

Saturday, March 24, 20126:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Join your fellow gardeners, family, friends and neighbors for a fun filledevening.

The event will include all you can eat (wings, pizza, pasta, dogs) and drink(beer, well drinks, soft drinks)!

The evening will also include a Chinese Basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, and sideboards.

For more information, to purchase tickets, or to donate a prize to the raffle,contact Jeff at 216.218.4095.

Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25 at the door.

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Cleveland, Ohio 44109Contact for tickets/donations (216) 218-4095

Acropolis Restaurant shares recipe for"Avgolemono" (egg & lemon chicken soup)

Acropolis Restaurant, 6021 MemphisAve, is an open and updated restaurant with anicely decorated party room/bar area. Jim K.Souris and Nicky Souris opened Acropolis onJuly 1, 2011.

Jim was born in Greece and most of hisfamily still resides there. He is an electricalengineer by trade and has a passion for cook-ing. He and his sister owned a successfulrestaurant in Greece and many items served atAcropolis Restaurant -- e.g., EggplantMoussaka, Pastichio (Greek lasagna) andSouvlaki (veal, pork or chicken shish kabobs)-- were also served there. He said that every-thing served at Acropolis is home-made fromscratch.

Nicky is a lifelong Cleveland area resi-dent with strong Greek heritage; she was borntwo weeks after her family arrived fromGreece. She studied elementary education atBaldwin-Wallace College and taught schoolin North Olmsted. Nicky also tutored Greekchildren and high school students. She isespecially proud that her children speak, readand write Greek fluently.

When asked why they chose OldBrooklyn to locate their new restaurant, Jimsaid, "We love the people here; they arefriendly, down to earth, and care about eachother". He added that they were consideringmoving to Old Brooklyn.

Acropolis Restaurant is open from 10a.m to 8 p.m., Sunday to Thursday, and 10a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday; thelounge is open seven days a week with fullliquor. Low priced appetizers are served in thelounge from 1 to 5 p.m. They can be reachedby phone at 216-398-8313.

A recipe for a traditional Greek soupserved at Acropolis is below; it is the “soup ofthe day" at the restaurant on Thursdays andSaturdays.

"Avgolemono" (egg & lemon chicken soup)Ingredients:

Whole chicken3 eggs

8 cups chicken stock1 - 2 freshly squeezed lemons

1/2 cup uncooked long grain ricesalt & pepper to taste

Directions:Cover whole chicken with chicken stock

-- in a large soup pot. (use more if needed)Add salt and pepper.Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes

(or until chicken is cooked through).Remove chicken and let cool.Add rice and cook for 30 minutes (or until

rice is soft).Beat eggs and lemon juice until very

creamy.Pour egg mixture into soup very slowly,

stirring constantly. (Take care NOT to scramble the eggs). Pull chicken meat off the bones and add to

rice mixture. Serve hot.


Acropolis Restaurant, 6021 Memphis Ave.

Old Angle Boxing Gym to open February 20thcourtesy Gary Horvath

Seven-time 1960s Open Golden GloveChampion Gary Horvath will be opening hisnew boxing gym on the second floor of 3212W. 25th St. on Monday, February 20th. Areception will take from 2 to 4:30 pm, at whichhot food and beverages will be served.Everyone is welcome; use the front entrance.(There’s plenty of parking behind the building,located between Meyer and Sackett avenues.)

The gym will offer a free programemphasing nutritional, spiritual and scholasticvalues for children 8 to 16 years old, but allages are welcome to workout. A tutor will be

on site once a week to help children with theirhomework. Z.UMBA will open later this year.

Gary’s been involved with boxing for 53years, and his staff -- Joe Santa Maria, DennisSweeney, Jim Wittenberg/aka "TheDestroyer"-- are all volunteers.

Gary has a long-term lease and expectsthe gym to grow in popularity. All equipment isnew, thanks to fundraising efforts by attorneyTim Misny. Without him, his wife, Stephanie,and son, Max, this endeavor wouldn't havebeen possible. Local news media will be film-ing the grand opening.

For more information call 216-280-3458.

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