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“STEAK SHOOT” OFF TO A GREAT START!

Pat DowdThursday night, April 21st, was the start of a new season of

“Steak Shoot” games, and once again our “regulars” were

joined by new players who wanted to join the winner’s circle.

Set 1 was quickly won by our veteran players Bonnie Ayres,

Maggie Gurry Spellman, Ed Bopp, and Merrie Pyle. They

were soon followed by Ann Turk, Betsy Grinches, Sue

Obojski, and Martha Beck.

The evening moved along quickly as Set 3 winners claimed

their tickets for packages of two steaks: Theresa Male, Kevin

McCluskey, Erica Drew, and Mary McCluskey. Set 4 made

happy winners of Sharon Kane, Jeff Wade, Kevin McCluskey,

and Theresa Male. Kevin and Theresa were now double win-

ners!

At intermission, our players quickly purchased their tickets

for the monthly cash raffle as well as our “Holiday Cash” raf-

fle which will be distributed in November. Refreshments were

part of the intermission, and soon we were back to winning

steaks.

Marilyn Paulin, Alana Gurry, Betsy Grinches and Pat

Codney eagerly claimed their Set 5 steak winnings and then

we were into the final set of the regular games. It wasn’t long

before we heard the excited voices of Sue Obojski, Laura

Eastridge, Martha Beck, Bonnie Ayres, and Stephen Pyle call-

ing, “Steak!”

The bonus rounds were won by Sue Obojski- 4 steaks, and

Judy Wade – 6 steaks. And our Grand Bonus game winner was

none other than Betsy Grinches, who took home 12 center-cut

boneless pork chops! And to round out this first night of the

season, Mary Jo Gurry happily took home the $50 cash prize.

Don’t miss out on all the fun and the delicious steaks – join

us for “Steak Shoot” on the third Thursday of each month at

7:30 PM in the Phil Walsh Cabaret Room.

Cost for the evening which consists of 24 regular games,

and the bonus games is $10 for one rack of 3 cards. With our

new pricing structure, if you buy 2 racks of cards, you’ll get a

3rd rack free! Join us on June 15th for another fun night!

BOOKBUZZBonnie Easton

What’s new this month in the world of books?

The Weight of Him: A Novel by Ethel Rohan is the story

of Billy, a 400 lb. man with an addiction to food and an

overwhelming grief over the suicide of his 17 year-old son.

He seeks ways of dealing with both his problems and find

solutions that will improve the quality of his life

The Last Night at Tremore Beach: A Novel by Mikel

Santiago is a psychological thriller about Peter Harper, a

famous English composer, vacationing on the coast of

Donegal to heal from his recent divorce. On his last night, a

storm rages and Peter begins to suffer from agonizing

headaches and strange dreams. Reviewers predict readers

will not be able to put this novel down.

Patricia Falvey, author of The Yellow House, offers her

second book, The Girls of Ennismore. In Ireland in the

early 1900s, the owners of a great estate ask the daughter of

their servants to be the companion of their lonely daughter

and receive an upper-class education. The girls’ friendship is

threatened by the difference in their backgrounds and the

outbreak of the 1916 Rebellion as they head in opposite

directions.

Happy Reading! For more suggestions, check padraic-

pearsecenter.weebly.com.

Join the Padraic Pearse Book Discussion 7:15 pm

Friday, June 16 to discuss The Secrets of Roscarbury

Hall: A Novel by Ann O’Loughlin. Two estranged, eld-

erly sisters in County Wicklow find themselves facing

bankruptcy, so Ella decides to open a café on their

estate against Roberta’s wishes. The café is successful

and starts to make money. When a young American

woman who works for them arrives to look for her

birth mother, an adoption scandal of baby selling that

began in the 1950s must be investigated.

Join us in the Board Room for a lively discussion.

In the coming months, we will read:

July 21: Leaving Lucy Pear: A Novel by Anna

Solomon

August 18: Wonder by Emma Donoghue

September 16: Valiant Gentlemen: A Novel by

Sabina Murray

November 17: Ashes of Fiery Weather: A Novel by

Kathleen Donohue

PADRAIC PEARSE BOOK DISCUSSION

PADRAIC PEARSE CENTERIS ON FACEBOOK

Check out the new Padraic Pearse Center Facebook Page at

http://facebook.com/padraicpearsecenter and click on LIKE

to follow our 2017 upcoming events, photos and more fun

stuff!

HE SAID…SHE SAID…By Barbara Comiskey and the Membership

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There is a lot of celebrating going on in the Fitzgerald

family! The senior of the two Bob Fitzgeralds turned 85 on

May 5 and younger Bob Fitzgerald will be celebrating both

his birthday and his retirement on 6/25 from the State of

Ohio Taxation Department after 33 years of service.

Congrats and best wishes to both of you.

We’re sending tons of good wishes to Linda Walsh a

speedy recovery as she recuperates from a fall down some

steps. Get well, soon, Linda.

Congratulations to club member

Brandon Asazawa for finishing

Third place in the World Irish Dance

Championships and being the top

North American in his competition,

Men 20-21 years!

Robin Burton’s daughter, Naima,

started a new job at 30 Rock for

NBC. She is head of wardrobe, hair

and makeup. Is there a trip to NYC in

your future, Robin?

Abigail Skeder is asking for her 2

front teeth for her 6th birthday on

June 25. Emily McBride, grand-

daughter of Pat Pease, turns 5 on 6/28.

Don’t forget Marge Ockuly’s

birthday on 6/16 . . . Helen Irene

Vara celebrates her 60th birthday on

6/3 . . . and Betty McArthur on June

9. Don’t forget to wish Maggie

Spellman a happy birthday on June 9

and Thomasine Barner on June 13.Belated birthday wish-

es go out to Robin Burton who celebrated 69 on 5/26 and

Beth Gaffney on May 19.

Welcome to Ronald and Maureen from Dublin, Ireland

and his sister Kathleen with her husband John from Los

Gatos, California who will be visiting Theresa Manning

for two weeks in June.

Happy 80th to Mickey McNally on 6/6. Don’t forget to

wish Bob Heiss a happy birthday on 6/24/17 when he turns

59. Not sure what year he’s celebrating, but Russ Splittorf’s

birthday is June 3. Happy birthday to John Campbell and

David Stack, both on June 29.

Wedding bells will be ringing in June. Bill and Pat

Homan’s son John will be marrying Marcella Cua on 6/10.

Mary Lally’s grandson, Danny Sekerak’s wedding will

take place on 6/24 in Virginia. John Sweeney, grandson of

Jane Sweeney, will be married at the Annapolis Naval

Academy on 6/10. Best wishes to all those celebrating June

wedding anniversaries, too. Jessica and Matt Skedel cele-

brating number 7 on 6/25. For Jon and Mary Jo Gurry, it’s

wedding anniversary #34. Russ and Pam Splittorf will cel-

ebrate 43 years of marriage on 6/1. It’s 49 years together for

Bob and Ann Turk on June 1.

Mary Jean Donovan’s granddaughter, and Nancy

Donovan Farina’s daughter, Jacquelyn and her husband

Martin McLaughlin welcomed their son Martin Thomas

on October 31. This is Nancy’s first grandchild and Mary

Jean’s 23rd great-grandchild.

To have your important events included inthis column, please jot them down on the flyers found on thetables at the membership meetings or email me atbarbcomiskey@gmail.com.

Thirsty ThursdaysBack By Popular Demand

Weather permitting we have Thirsty Thursdays on our

patio. We'll keep you posted with drink specials and other

things!!!!!! The Pub will close on Thursday if we have the

patio open with the exception of the 3rd Thursday of the

month which is the Steak Shoot for Padraic Pearse. Stay

tuned!

THIRSTY THURSDAY’S ON THE PATIOMonth of June Drink Specials

June 1-Blue Hawaiian

June 8-Bahama Mama

June 15-Bikini Martini-Pub

June 22-Mudslide

June 29-Rum Punch

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KILROY MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING - HOLE SPONSORS NEEDED

The annual Kilroy Memorial Golf Outing is scheduled for Saturday August 12, 2017 at Briardale Greens. If you have been

a past contributor or hole sponsor we thank you! Your continued support of this event is very much appreciated. We are

seeking individuals and local businesses to become hole sponsors for this event. A $100 hole sponsorship makes it pos-

sible to keep costs to a minimum, as well as provide an opportunity to obtain low-cost advertising. An individual sign with

your name and/or logo will be posted at the golf course, at the banquet on the day of the Outing, listing in “The

Schanachie” and on the club’s website. We thank you in advance for your support!

Please mail this form along with your $100 hole sponsorship check made payable to:

Irish American Club East Side

Attn: Golf Outing

22770 Lake Shore Blvd

Euclid, OH 44123

PLEASE PRINT SPONSOR INFORMATION BELOW

COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON’S NAME: __________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE NO.: _______________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your continued support of this event. Please feel free to contact Patty Campbell should you need moreinformation or if you have any questions at (216) 965-3162 or email to poepatty@aol.com.

Kilroy Memorial Outing Golfers WantedThe annual Kilroy Memorial is scheduled for SaturdayAugust 12, 2017 at Briardale Greens. The fee for individualgolfers is $75. If you would like to enter, please completethe form below.

Mail this form along with $75 per golfer made payableto:

Irish American Club

Attention: Golf Outing

22770 Lake Shore Blvd

Euclid, OH 44123

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Foursome Names, Phone Number and Membership

Number

1. __________________________________________

2. __________________________________________

3. __________________________________________

4. __________________________________________

Thank you for your continued support of this event. Please

feel free to contact Patty Campbell should you need more

information or if you have any questions at (216) 965-3162

or email to poepatty@aol.com.

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Election to the Irish American Club East Side Executive

Board will be held on Monday June 12, 2017. On Monday

May 8, 2017, the following members accepted nomination

to the Executive Board.

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President: Kevin McCluskey

Nominated by: Bill Homan

Seconded by: Mike Gronick

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Vice President: Mary Alice Curran

Nominated by: Bonnie McNally

Seconded by: Sarah Dirk

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Secretary: Sarah Dirk

Nominated by: Bonnie McNally

Seconded by: Brigid Gurry

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Treasurer:

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All write-in candidates must have earned credit for five

General Membership Meetings prior to May 2017. Voting

begins at 6:30 pm and closes at 8 pm. To be eligible to vote,

you must have earned credit for three General Membership

Meetings from June 2016 to May 2017. You must present

your membership card to vote. Should you require an absen-

tee ballot, please contact Heather O’Brien at 440-547-2763

or Smilechik@aol.com

Absentee ballots must be returned no later than

Wednesday, June 7.

We are voting on 2 Member at Large positions.

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Membership Secretary: Linda Walsh

Nominated by: Kevin McCluskey

Seconded by: Mary McCluskey

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Member at Large: Erin Homan

Nominated by: Robin Burton

Seconded by: Mary Alice Curran

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Election Night – Monday June 12By Heather O’Brien

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“In Memoriam” PlaqueIn the lower hall there is an "In Memoriam" Plaque

with the names of deceased members of the Club listed.

If you have a friend or loved one that was a member of

the Club and has passed away and you would like their

name to be included on this Plaque, you can send their

name and a check for $50.00 made out to the Irish

American Club or you can contact Jean Walsh at 440-

942-3207

HEADLINES and DEADLINESIf you would like to submit an article for the

Schanachie, the deadline for the July issue is June 5.You may continue to send your articles to the Club or you may email them toSchanachie@gmail.com. Submission time is not the onlycriteria for inclusion and we reserve the right to edit due tocontent and space. If you have any questions call Ann at440-943-3088 or Kevin McCluskey at 216-956-2653.

Note from the EditorAll articles must be submitted to me by e-mail at:

schanachie@gmail.com

They can be typed in Word and do not have to have

any limit on the width. No spaces before new paragraphs,

no returns at the end of each line and if you use tabs do

not use multiple tabs. The printer will fix the tabs.

Pictures must be jpeg (jpg). Send to me as an attachment

in your e-mail. Staff meet Wednesday, June 14 for proof-

reading at 7 pm Thank you in advance, Ann Turk.

Monthly Membership MeetingsMembers last names beginning with the following letters

please bring a dessert for that month's meeting. Any ques-

tions please call Dolly Luskin at 216-261-0967.

Month Letter Month Letter

JANUARY A & B JULY N & O

FEBRUARY C & D AUGUST P, Q & R

MAR. E & F SEPTEMBER S

APRIL G, H & I OCTOBER T, U & V

MAY J, K & L NOVEMBER W, X, Y & Z

JUNE M DECEMBER All Members

Keep up to date with weekly emailblasts from the IACES!

Do you know that the IACES sendsout weekly email blasts with informationon upcoming events at the IACES,Padraic Pearse and the greater Irishcommunity? If you would like your emailaddress added to this list, please contactSarah Dirk at obriendirk@gmail.com or216-337-9004

Membership Has Its PrivilegesBy Linda Walsh

YOUR vote counts! Vote on action at the monthlymembership meetings. You must sign the attendancesheet to earn credit. Please don’t sign in for anyone butyourself.

If you attend three meetings between July and May,

you can vote in the June election for Board members.

Card carrying members pay the member price for

Club events.

Receive our monthly newsletter, The Schanachie,

delivered to your home.

New members will receive a Club Pin and a copy

of our bylaws by attending a membership meeting.

There were 85 members signed in at the May meeting.

If you paid your dues, but are not receiving The

Schanachie, contact Membership Secretary, Linda

Walsh. The Schanachie is available online on the Club

website (eastsideirish.org) and on our Facebook page

(IACES).

If you have a child 18 years of age who has come off

your Family Membership, we have a membership rate of

$20 per year until s/he reaches age 21. No new members

in April.

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TICKET POLICYTickets for any event at the Irish American Club East

Side can be obtained by phone or mail. When mailing yourticket request, please be sure to include a self-addressed,stamped envelope and a check made payable to: IrishAmerican Club East Side. If you pre-order a dinner for anevent and do not show up or you do not cancel within 48hours of the dinner, you will be billed by the Club for theprice of the meal

Linda Carney Sarah Dirk161 E. 196 Street 150 E. 200 St.

Euclid, Ohio 44119 Euclid, Ohio 44119216-531-3816 216-337-9004

lcarney161@sbcglobal.net obriendirk@gmail.com

Tickets for sold out event must be paid for by the Thursday prior to the event

Club Rental InformationThe Irish American Club is available for rentals of all

sizes. We can accommodate showers, graduations, banquets,receptions of all kinds, and of course, weddings. We havetwo facilities available, the upper hall for larger parties andthe Phil Walsh Cabaret room for smaller parties. Koumbarosis the exclusive caterer for the upper hall. If you wish to rentthe lower hall you may bring in your own homemade foodbut you also have the option of using our club caterer. Toreserve either the upper hall or the Phil Walsh Cabaret room,please call Becky (440) 657-6282.

Pub Hours for Spring and Summer Monday CLOSED

Tuesday CLOSED

Wednesday 6 PM- 11 PM

Thursday 6 PM- 11 PM

Friday 6 PM- 11 AM

Saturday 6 PM- 11 AM

Sunday 6 PM- 11 PM

Closing time at the Pub is at the bartender's discretion

SUNSHINE CLUBIf you know of a member who is sick or if there has been

a death in the family, Mary Kay Malone, Chairperson of the

Sunshine Club, will try and send a card on behalf of the

Club. You can contact Mary Kay at 216-337-4356 or send

her an e-mail mkm1159@yahoo.com with the member’s

information

Published by the Irish American Club * East Side Inc.Kevin McCluskey Chairman

Editor: Ann Turk (440-943-3088)Ad Manager: Kevin McCluskey (216-956-2653)

Circulation: Pat Homan (440-946-6232)Contributing Editors: Linda Burke

Rose Marie Eppich * Rosemary Nugent Sharon Spinks * Barbara Comiskey

Executive Board Members 2016-2017President Kevin McCluskey 216-956-2653Vice President Mary Alice Curran 440-665-8110Recording Secretary Sarah Dirk 216-337-9004Treasurer Pat Dowd 440-429-5151Membership Secretary Linda Walsh 216-538-1358Members at Large Mike Keenan 216-280-0207

Amy Logan 440-567-5170Mike Byrne 216-990-2581Brigid Gurry 216-375-5469

Club Website:www.eastsideirish.org

Phone numbers:

Irish American Club: 216-731-4003Pub Phone: 216-731-1189Club Fax: 216-731-6120WiFi: Username-IACES Password: 2167314003

Schanachie email: schanachie@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/IACES/

ON AIR IRISH RADIO

Saturday

10am - 11am: Johnson Brothers Irish Hour WKTL

FM 90.7

Sunday

7am - 9am: Sweeney Astray WCBS FM 89.3 & on

wesb.org

10am - 12 pm: Gerry Quinn’s Irish Hours WHK

AM 1420 with Colleen Corrigan Day & Eddie

Fitzpatrick

1pm - 3 pm: Echoes of Erin WCWA AM 1230

w/John Connolly

6pm - 7 pm: Song of Britain & Ireland WCPN FM

90.3 w/Joe Nichols & Kevin McGinty

4pm - 6pm: Beyond the Pale WRUW FM 91.1

w/Roger Weist

5pm - 6pm: The Hooley Hour WHK AM1420

9pm - 10pm: Hooley Hour WHK AM 1420 w/Tara

Quinn & Josh Vaughan

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The Green PagesPlease support the businesses that support us!

Jack Murphy’sTradewinds Lounge319 East 200th St., EuclidHappy Hour between

3 - 6 Weekdays216-481-8228

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CLEVELAND'S BEST IRISH BANDSDoors: 3:00 pm Music: 4:00 pm

Free family fun! Weekly food & drink specials.See MusicBoxCLE.com for this week's band.

West Bank of the Flats near Shooters

Harp Level:

Bluestone Division — Ancient Order of Hibernians

Cleveland Whiskey

Daughtery Construction Inc.

Flannery’s Pub

Irish American News

Koumbaros Catering

Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland

Monreal Funeral Home

Music Box Supper Club

Packy Malley's

Claddagh Level:

Eastside Landscaping

Jack Murphy's Tradewinds Lounge

Schulte Mahon-Murphy Funeral Home

Skinny’s Bar and Grille

Summit Painting

The Travel Connection

Shamrock Level:

Muldoon’s Saloon and Eatery

IBEW Local #38

Henry Fence

Lake County Captains

Adelio’s Contracting

Corporate Sponsors:

We would like to thank all of our Corporate Sponsors. Support those who support us.

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General Meeting

7:30 pm

Election Night

Thirsty Thursdays

on the Patio

Thirsty Thursdays

on the Patio

Thirsty Thursdays

on the Patio

The Town Pants

Upper Hall

7 pm

Book Discussion

7:15 pm

“The Secrets of

Roscarbury Hall”