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Old BBrooklyn Newswwwwww.oldbrooklyn.com June 2008 V.oldbrooklyn.com June 2008 Volume 30; Number 3olume 30; Number 3

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation

Serving Old Brooklyn, Brooklyn Centre & surrounding areas for 30 years

May neighborhood activities focus on green space near Big Creek by Lynette Filips

[email protected]

Inside the OBNInside the OBNCommunity Spotlight; From theDesk of the Executive Director;

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News & Events; CommunityMeetings 3

Eagle Scout 4

Town Crier; Theatre Notes 5

Commercial News; ArcelorMittal Steel 6

Community Toolbox 7

Italian and Romanian Churches;Key BankVolunteers 8

Family Fun 9

Senior & Church Notes 10

Classified & Service Directory 11

Old BBrooklyn CCDC NNow AAcceptingNominations ffor tthe BBoard oof TTrusteesThe Old Brooklyn CommunityDevelopment Board of Directors is nowaccepting nominations to fill seats thatwill be vacated by the Directors whoseterms end this fall. Please submit yourcontact information (including email) anda biography of yourself to:

Old Brooklyn CDC3344 Broadview Rd.Cleveland, OH 44109

Attention: Lynea M. ReindelYou may fax the information to 216-459-1741 or email [email protected]. There are 3 categories: residen-tial, commercial and institutional.For further information about the CDC,please go to www.oldbrooklyn.com. TheBoard of Directors link includes a copyof the CDC's Code of Regulations whichdescribes the criteria for each category.Additional information will also be post-ed in upcoming editions of the OldBrooklyn News. You must also be a member in goodstanding, which means your membershipdues are up to date. Membership infor-mation is also available on the web site.

The eight days between Saturday, May10 and Saturday, May 17 were more than amonth removed from Earth Day, but peoplewouldn’t have known that from the number ofgreen, eco-friendly activities which occurredin our community during that time period. Inone way or another, they all focused on neigh-borhood waterways — Big Creek, theCuyahoga River and Treadway Creek.

RiverSweepThe “octave” began on with

RiverSweep on May 10. A project of theOhio Canal Corridor (of which BrooklynCentre resident Tim Donovan is the execu-tive director), 2008 was the nineteenth yearit has taken place.

Old Brooklyn was again one of theCleveland-area neighborhoods which par-ticipated in RiverSweep. Almost 70 volun-teers (neighborhood adults and children,including members of Friends of Big Creekand three Girl Scout troops – Senior Troop1025, Cadette Troop 998 and Junior Troop1821) met at Zeleznik’s Tavern, 4200Jennings Rd., at 9 a.m. Saturday morning.

Ward 15 Councilman Brian Cummins,Old Brooklyn Community DevelopmentCorporation (OBCDC) employees TomCollins, Donn Heckelmoser and SandyWorona, and OBCDC Board members GregHuth and Lynea Reindel were among theworkers.

After a complimentary continentalbreakfast, for the next three hours, the vol-unteers gathered debris from surroundingwaterways (portions of the Lower BigCreek and the Cuyahoga River), railroadtracks, thoroughfares (Jennings Rd.,Harvard Rd., Valley Rd. and the W. 14th St.hill), and the Treadway Creek ravine.Although no tally was available for just thisarea, city-wide, volunteers removed a totalof 18 tons of tires and trash. (The event isOhio’s largest environmental cleanup.)

As in past years, after the work was com-pleted, the Old Brooklyn volunteers joinedthe approximately 1000 other volunteersfrom “Downtown”, Tremont, Ohio City,Slavic Village, Stockyards and Parma at acomplimentary lunch at Nautica in the Flats.Everyone who participated also received a2008 RiverSweep t-shirt.

Lower Big Creek Public MeetingImagine a bike and pedestrian trail

passing by a camp ground (maybe primitive,and maybe with campers), a restaurant, abicycle shop, an adventure sports park,and/or a Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroadstation as it works its way through the BigCreek Valley between the Ohio and ErieCanal’s Towpath Trail and the ClevelandMetroParks Zoo. These are some of thepossibilities which were presented at aninformative meeting on Tuesday, May 13,2008, in the Zoo’s auditorium.

The meeting was the second public ses-sion which OBCDC’s Commercial ProgramManager, Tom Collins, has organized toshed some light on what “could be” in thatsection of the Big Creek Valley. It com-menced at 6:30 p.m., a cross-section of thecommunity was in attendance. (Not surpris-ingly, members of Friends of Big Creekwere well represented.)

During the earlier portion, those pres-ent heard comments from Ward 15Councilman Brian Cummins, Ward 16

Councilman Kevin Kelley, Ohio CanalCorridor Executive Director Tim Donovanand City of Cleveland Planner GeorgeCantor.

The major portion of the presentation,however, was given by two of the consult-

ants for the project, Dennis Mersky of theFloyd Browne Group and Karen Selle ofHull and Associates. (Although he was notone of the evening’s presenters, Lower BigCreek Greenway Redevelopment &Restoration Plan Prime Consultant MichaelKannard of schmidtcopelandparkerstevenswas also at the meeting.)

As those present learned, the profes-sionals working on this project have manyfactors to consider. Perhaps the one of mostinterest to everyone is where the trail will belocated. There are basically two choices —in the Valley or at the uplands level.

While there are supporters and argu-ments in favor of each position, at least atthis point in time, it is more likely that thatthe trail will be in the Valley. That locationseems to be more compatible with the goalof providing the public with more urbangreen space, and the plan includes a neigh-borhood connector trail to Calgary Park inBrooklyn Centre. Of course, the greenspace in the Valley is not without humaninhabitants, currently: Brookside AutoParts; Turbonics and Accurate Mold and Die

— two companies in the building whichonce housed a wallpaper factory; MartinEnterprises (a construction and demolitioncompany); C & D Trucking; another truckand tire service; the PB Express Clevelandcontainer storage yard; and a massiveCargill (as in the Whiskey Island companywith mines under Lake Erie) pile of roadsalt. These firms will either have to relo-cate, sell a portion of their property, or grant a conservation easement before the trail canbe built.See Green space page 4

The 2008-09 Business Directory andService Guide will be distributed to OldBrooklyn & Brooklyn Centre households andbusinesses and drop offs in the City ofBrooklyn.

For more information on where toobtain the 2008-09 Business Directory andService Guide in your area or for additionalcopies, contact Sandy at 216-459-1000 or visitthe OBCDC office, 3344 Broadview Rd., dur-ing regular business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)Monday through Friday.

To the delight of students from Benjamin Franklin School, on May 16th (left to right) USCongressman Dennis Kucinich, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Ward 15 CouncilmanBrian Cummins and Ohio Canal Corridor Executive Director Tim Donovan snipped theribbon and officially opened the Treadway Creek Trail.

And they’re off! Excitement reigned after the ribbon was cut and the bikers, followed bythe children, headed down the Treadway Creek Trail. It’s a “must-see” for any able-bod-ied individual living in Old Brooklyn or Brooklyn Centre.

Photo by George Shuba


OLD BROOKLYN NEWS JUNE 2008

OLD BROOKLOLD BROOKLYN NEWSYN NEWSThe Old Brooklyn News

will publish itsJuly, 2008 issue on

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Submission DeadlinesDisplay Ads . . . . . . Fri., June 20thClassified Ads . . . . Fri., June 20th |News Releases . . . Fri., June 20th For Information call 216-459-0135E-mail: [email protected] NUMBER 216-459-1741

3344 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 15,000Published Monthly

by Donnald [email protected]

Lynette Filips -- Copy Editor

This month’s OBN writers -- Lynette Filips, Lisa Vanarcik, Lucille Johnson & 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 George Shuba -- Photographer

Robyn Sandys, Executive DirectorCynthia Cejka, Office Manager

Tom Collins, Commercial Program ManagerDonnald Heckelmoser, Jr., Residential Services Coordinator

Lori Peterson, Residential Program /Marketing ManagerSheila Quealy Walter, Code Enforcement Manager

Barb Spaan, Community Outreach ManagerSandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBNAdvertising & Sales Manager

Matt Reitz, President Abraham Bruckman, Vice President Steve Henstridge, Secretary Christina M. Kowalski, 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 third Tues. of themonth, 6-7:30 pm. OBCDC meeting room (3344 Broadview Rd., upstairs). Meetings open to the pub-lic but the board reserves the right to close portions of the meetings. To confirm call 216-459-1000.

From the desk of theexecutive director

by Robyn [email protected]

Green has finally sprung from every-where around us including this issue of the OldBrooklyn News! There are so many great“green” places to visit in Wards 15 and 16 fromwonderful city parks like Lowe’s Park and therecently dedicated Treadway Creek Greenwayand Trail at Harmody Park. Plus you can readabout exciting plans for the Lower Big Creekarea near the Zoo in Tom Collins column onpage 6.

Of course this past Memorial Day week-end there were plenty of gardeners plantingtheir crops at Ben Franklin Garden and thiscoming month on June 22, don’t miss theBrooklyn Centre Garden Tour at RiversideCemetery from 1-5 pm. For more informationon that event, call 216-351-0254. Finally, thereare a group of community people trying veryhard to maintain good air quality for theCleveland area, read more about that in theMittal Steel article on page 6.

This summer is full of exciting eventssuch as the All Access Housing Fair the CDC

is sponsoring on Saturday, July 26. Save thatdate and tell all of your friends from outside ofthe area to visit and take a great bus tour ofneighborhoods and houses throughout Wards15 and 16. We need sponsors and volunteersfor this event, please call Donn or Lori if inter-ested.

Remember to call our office if you areinterested in getting assistance on paintingyour home, need help with a home repair, or ifyou have neighbors who are not taking goodcare of their lawn or home. The CDC has pro-grams to assist residents on all of the above andmore. To learn more, go to our web site atwww.oldbrooklyn.com or call the office at216-459-1000.

The CDC is also looking for new Boardmembers; see the front page of the paper tolearn more about how to submit your informa-tion to join the board. Have a great June andcall us anytime with story ideas or just plainnews from your neighborhood!

Buzz and Peggy Zeleznik are the ownersof Zeleznik’s Tavern, 4002 Jennings Rd. (atJennings Rd. and Harvard Ave.) Originally agrocery store, the business was founded by“Grandma and Grandpa Zeleznik” on June14th, 1919. Zeleznik’s first building waslocated directly behind the telephone pole onthe northeast corner of the parking lot.

Seven and a half months after the gro-cery store opened, prohibition became the lawof the land, but that all changed on March23rd, 1933 when the Cullen-Harrison Actagain allowed the manufacture and sale ofcertain kinds of alcoholic beverages in theUnited States. Just two weeks later, on April7th, 1933, Zeleznik’s changed from a grocerystore to a full-fledged restaurant and bar.

The Leisy Brewing Company, 3400 VegaAve., was once the largest of Cleveland’smany independent breweries. In 1941 Leisy’sdecided to expand by opening a liquor estab-lishment behind what was then Zeleznik’sCafé. When a new law restricting breweriesfrom owning bars was put in force severalyears later, Grandpa and Grandma Zeleznikbought that Leisy building.

The tradition of family ownership atZeleznik’s Tavern has continued over theyears with Uncles Joe, Frank and Dick, and“Peewee” Zeleznik. Dick, Dorothy and BuzzZeleznik have owned Zeleznik’s since 1984.

After Buzz married Peggy, she became apart-owner in the Tavern as well.

In addition to operating in the old Leisybuilding, Zeleznik’s Tavern keeps much oftheir past tradition alive through pictures andkeepsakes displayed proudly on the walls andshelves.

Buzz and Peggy are the third generationof Zelezniks; fourth generation Zeleznikswork on special occasions like St. Patrick’sDay and at the annual clambake.

In addition to their regular menu,Zeleznik’s is offering a new summer menu. Afull bar is available Monday throughSaturday, but they only have a beer license forSunday.

New Summer Menu2 hot dogs, french fries, soft drink - $3.50Hamburger, french fries, soft drink - $4.508 chicken wings, french fries, soft drink -

$4.00Chicken tenders, french fries, soft drink- $4.95

New Kids’ MenuHot dog, french fries, soft drink $2.00Hamburger, french fries, soft drinks $2.00

4 chicken wings, french fries,soft drink - $2.50Chicken tenders, french fries,soft drink - $2.50

Zeleznik’s opened an ice creamstand on May 16th and can now sat-isfy residents’ summertime cravingsfor cones, sundaes, milk shakes andGood Humor novelty bars. Thestand is open from 10 a.m. until 9p.m. Monday through Saturday andfrom 10 a.m. until about 7 p.m. onSunday. During the summer, the restaurantsection of Zeleznik’s will keep itsregulars hours of 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.Monday through Saturday, and 10a.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday. The bar,however, will be open until 2:30 a.m.

Monday through Saturday (but just until therestaurant closes on Sunday).

The Zelezniks welcome you to their fam-ily business, located just 1/3 of a mile south ofSteelyard Commons, and close to the Harvardterminus of the Towpath Trail and theCrestline terminus of the Treadway CreekTrail as well.

Zeleznik’s Tavern - 89 years in the community

4002 Jennings Rd. (at Jennings & Harvard) 216-741-0010

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This is the building in which “Grandma & Grandpa”started doing business when Zeleznik’s was a grocerystore instead of a tavern.

“Corn Hole” was among the games in which seniors from across Greater Cleveland com-peted at the twenty-third annual Senior Olympics. Old Brooklyn’s Senior CitizenResources, Inc. sponsored the event from Wednesday, April 30 to Friday, May 9; most ofthe competitions were held at Estabrook Recreation Center. Mayor Frank Jackson waspresent at the Victory Luncheon on May 9; after lunch, Plain Dealer columnist ReginaBrett addressed the group and presented awards in each of the sixteen categories.

Photo by Donnald Heckelmoser

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NEWS & EVENTSDepot, Brookpark store, 10800 Brookpark Rd.;Steel Yard Commons store, 3355 Steel Yard Dr.

Saturday,June 21stFlea Market

Parma Elks, 2250 Snow Rd., 9 am -5 pm. SnowRd. & Broadview Rd. behind car wash next toMcDonalds.

Sunday, June 22nd4th annual Brooklyn Centre

Riverside Cemetery Garden Tour1 - 5 pm. This year's theme -- Ideas, Innovation& Industry. Tickets - $8 in advance, $10 day ofthe tour; senior discount tickets - $5 in advance,$7 day of tour. Family packages available. CallGloria Ferris, 216-351-0254, or [email protected], to purchase tickets orfor more info.

Monday, June 22nd - Thursday, June 26thBeach Party (sign up now)

Brooklyn Hts. Church, 2005 West Schaaf Rd. ,6:30 - 8:30 pm. $5 registration fee includes t-shirt, snacks, fun, music, etc. Call 216-741-2280. All welcome, regardless of Faith.

CCC Western Campus Summer CampsCuyahoga Community College’s WesternCampus Recreation Dept., 11000 PleasantValley Rd., Parma. Summer 2008 sports, sci-ence & arts camps for girls & boys of all ages.

Volleyball Camp for GirlsGirls in grades 5-9 (ages 10-14) learn skill devel-opment & volleyball techniques. Camp runs 2 - 5pm June 16 - 20 in Western Campus RecreationCenter. Cost - $75. Registration deadline - June 11.

Introduction to Outdoor AdventureBoys & girls in grades K-3 learn about tentcamping, backpacking, water safety, nature edu-cation & hiking. Camp runs 9 - 11 am & 6 - 8pm June 23 - 27. Cost - $70. Registration dead-line - June 18.

Basketball CampBoys & girls in grades 3 - 9 (ages 8-14) learntechniques in dribbling, shooting, defense &rebounding. Camp runs 1 - 4 pm. July 7 th - 11thin Western Campus Recreation Center. Cost -$75. Registration deadline - July 2.

Soccer CampBoys & girls ages 3 - 14 learn about throw-ins,small sided games, corner kicks, goal keeping,ball juggling, penalty kicks & team concept.Camp runs 6 - 8 pm Aug.11-15. Cost - $75.Registration deadline - August 6.

Middle School Performing ArtsBoys & girls in grades 5-9 learn acting, singing,dancing & playwriting skills. Camp runs 8:30am - 3 pm July 14 - 25 & 9 am -5 pm July 26.Cost - $275. Call for deadline.

Creative DramaticsBoys & girls in grades 3 - 7 learn the basics of cre-ative movement, singing, improvisation & mim-ing. Camp runs 10 - 11 am Sat., June 14 - August2. Cost - $160 before June 1 & $190 after June 1.To request a camp packet before registering, call216-987-3075 or visit www.tri-c.edu/enrichment.No walk-in registrations permitted.

Monday, July 7thOld Brooklyn Comanche Youth Football

Lowe Park, Oak Park Ave. between State Rd. &Broadview Rd., 5 pm. Looking for cheerleaders,football players & coaches. Ages 6 - 8, 9 -11, 12

Monday, June 2ndCuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society

Potluck Picnic outside the Independence CivicCenter, 6363 Selig Blvd., 6 pm. All welcome.Call president John Stoika, 216-524-3472, formore info.

Tuesday, June 3rdNational Center for Biking & Walking

WorkshopsBrooklyn Memorial Methodist Church, 2607Archwood Ave., 1 - 5 pm. Free; public invited toparticipate, but space limited. Call 216-351-0254 or email [email protected] info.

Friday, June 6thArcelor Mittal Steel

Museum of Contemporary Art, 8501 CarnegieAve., 7 pm. Ohio Citizen Action & Neighbors ofMittal Steel celebrate the release of a short doc-umentary film on Mittal Steel in Cleveland. Call216-861-5200 or visit MOCA’s website,www.MOCAcleveland.org for more info.

Friday, June 6th & Saturday, June 7th15th Annual Steeple Vigil & Food Drive

Archwood UCC, 2800 Archwood Ave. Goal istwo tons of non-perishable foods for BrooksideHunger Center. Beginning Fri., 5 pm & endingSat., 5 pm. Also rummage & bake sale, hot food& refreshments. Call 216-351-1060 for more info.

Saturday, June 7thArchwood Street Sale

Fifty homes hold a huge yard sale.

Saturday, June 7thReiki II Training (R172 A&E)

MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500MetroHealth Dr., 8 am - 4 pm. Maximum classsize - 12 participants. Bring a pillow & blanket.Cost - Reiki II: $60 (class alone) or $80(includes Reiki manual) Credit hours -- 6.25 forsession. Contact Rosanne Radziewicz [email protected] or 216-778-4120with questions or to register.

Saturday, June 7thCleveland Saxon Dance Group

Annual Trachtenball Westside Sachsenheim Hall, 7001 Denison Ave.Schnitzel dinner served starting at 6:30 pm, fol-lowed by performances by adult & children’s SaxonDance Group. Guests invited to dance to HansSchobel und die Bergvagabunden. Wear your tracht& join in the traditional Aufmarsch!! Reservationsmust be prepaid; adult dinners, $18; childrendinners, $9. Contact Amanda Seiler-Botsch,216-235-5240, for more info & reservations.

Thursday, June 12thAntique Collectors Club

(The club’s 40th year, 1968-2008)Busch Funeral Home meeting room, 7501 RidgeRd., 7:30 pm. Ms. Susan Otto speaking aboutvintage nutcrackers. Guests welcome.

Saturday, June 7thFriends of the Library Used Book Sale

Brooklyn Branch, 3706 Pearl Rd. 11 am- 4 pm. Call216-623-6920 or visit www.friendscpl.org formore info.

Saturday, June 14thCCP Home Improvement Projects

Appliance Clinic - 10:30 - noon, to explain thebenefits of each Enery Star appliance & how to coola dwelling with less energy. Sponsored by Home

-13, 14 - 15. Coaches 18 yrs. & older.Registration, 12 - 3 pm every Sat. at Lowe Park.Children do not have to live in Old Brooklyn toplay for the Old Brooklyn Comanches. Anychild who wants to play is welcome here! Call216 - 254-9671 for more info.

Go Green! Recycle Your Old Car!“Go Green” & recycle your old car by donating itto Cars4Charities. Complete the entire donationprocess online 24/7 at www.cars4charities.org.Donated cars that need significant repair arecompletely recycled. Others are sold for repair &reuse. Cars4Charities handles the entire donationprocess & can have your car picked up in a mat-ter of days, free of charge. The proceeds fromyour car will be used to help one of over 1,000charities, including Prevent Cancer, AutismSpeaks, National Center for Missing & ExploitedChildren, the LAM Foundation, area food banks,homeless shelters, etc. You will be eligible for atax deduction of up to $500 or whatever your caris sold for, whichever is greater. Call 1-866-448-3487 (GIVE-4-US) for more info.

America Reads TutorsSouth Brooklyn Branch Library, 4303 Pearl Rd.,for elementary school students; Mon., 3 - 6 pm;Tues. & Thurs., 3 - 7 pm; Wed., 3:30 - 5:30 pm.Call 623-7067 for more info.

W.S.E.M. Child Development CentersFree Child Care for Qualified Families

Archwood Head Start, 2800 Archwood Ave.,free childcare for qualified families. Nowenrolling full & part day. Call 216-398-5488.

West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM)Enrolling for Early Childhood Education

All locations for ages birth through the age offive. WSEM offers infant & toddler care, HeadStart, the Early Learning Initiative (ELI) pro-gram as well as a home-based program to meetthe needs of area families. WSEM offers freeservices to eligible families, health & develop-mental screenings, comprehensive services toaddress educational, health, dental, nutrition,social, mental health & special needs. Variety ofprogram options & locations. Accepts countyvouchers. Call 216-651-2037 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 readiness.Certified teachers. Registration fee, $25. Classtimes, 9:20 - 11:20 am. Call 216-741-2280 formore info.

St. Leo the Great School Registration andFull Day Preschool Registration for 2008-09

St. Leo the Great Preschool will open a full-day8 am - 2:30 pm, Mon - Fri preschool program for3 & 4 year olds in addition to their regular half-day classes! Students must have reached 3 or 4yrs of age by Sept. 30, 2008 to be eligible for pre-school. A $50 non-refundable fee & a copy of thechild's birth certificate are required at the time ofregistration. Contact Mrs. Jeanne Sabol, 216-661-5330, for more info. Kindergarten & grades 1-8. Registration formsmay be picked up in the school office from 9 am- 3:30 pm weekdays. For Kindergarten registra-tion, children must be 5 yrs of age on or beforeSept. 30th to be eligible for registration. Bringyour child's birth &baptismal certificates alongwith a $50 non-refundable registration fee. "Weparticipate in the Cleveland Scholarship and

Tutoring Program. Please call 216-661-2120 formore information."

St. Mark Lutheran School RegistrationSt. Mark Lutheran School, 4464 Pearl Rd.Applications accepted throughout the school yearfor kindergarten - 8th grade. Participates in theCleveland Scholarship & tutoring program. On-site before & after school daycare, hot lunch pro-gram, sports, music, newly updated computerlabs, accelerated reader program, interactivewhite boards, Girl Scouts & Cub Scouts. For reg-istration info or to schedule a private tour, call theschool office, 216-749-3545, or visitwww.orgsites.com/oh/stmarklutheran.

St. Mary Byzantine School RegistrationSt. Mary Byzantine Catholic Elementary School,4600 State Rd., is now accepting applications.Enrollment is open for students in preschool -Grade 8. Before/after school services are avail-able, as well as daycare throughout the summer.Local tuition assistance is available to all fami-lies, & our school participates in the ClevelandScholarship & Tutoring Program. The schoolprogram includes updated computer lab, interac-tive Smart Boards in all classroom, instrumentalmusic & art instructor, athletics, &more. Call tovisit, 216-749-7980 or www.smbyz.org.Register for kindergarten.

Rain or Shine - Free Parking Bring your own lawn chairs!

FATHERS’ DAY WEEKENDJune 14th & 15th, 2008

2008 American Indian Education Center

Saturday, June 14th Festival11 am - 6 pm.

Grand Entry 1 pm & 6 pmSunday, June 15th Festival

11am - 6pm. Grand Entry 1 pm.

American Indian Education Center, 1314 Denison Ave., Cleveland(216) 351-4488

[email protected] www.aiecc.net Oh 44109

Adults $10.00 Seniors $8.00 Children (4-12) $6.00

(Discount 2-day passes available at gate)

The festival offers a fun and entertaining way to celebrate the rich and diverseAmerican Indian culture and heritage. Featuring Native performers, dancers,singers, musicians as well as a Native comedian. Experience Native American Indiantraditional dancing, authentic food, educational demonstrations, storytelling, tradi-tional regalia, art and craft vendors from across the United States, Canada and more.

FESTIVAL at Edgewater Park Public Welcome

As I see it...by

Pastor JerryA minister driving through Texas ran

out of gas on US190. He walked back to aservice station to buy some, only to learnthat the attendant didn’t have a can hecould borrow. In an effort to be helpful, theattendant took a 2-liter Dr. Pepper out ofthe refrigerator, poured the beverage outand filled the bottle with gasoline. Theminister walked back to his car and pouredthe gas into the tank from the bottle. Amotorist slowly passing by who observedhis actions, yelled out, “I admire yourfaith, Reverend, but I don’t think it’s goingto work!”

Just as the automobile was not madeto operate on Dr. Pepper, we humans arenot made to operate on money. This does-n’t mean that money has no value; it does.It simply means that money is the wrongkind of currency for doing business in thespiritual dimension of life.

Money, which is material, cannot sat-isfy our deep life needs that are spiritual.Happiness comes only when we havepeace with God, when we are at peace withourselves and with others.

“So it is with those who store uptreasures for themselves but are not richtoward God.” (Luke 12:21).

Jerry Madasz is the pastor of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ

4216 Pearl Rd. (at the corner of Pearl & Memphis)

COMMUNITYMEETINGS

Brooklyn Centre Community Associationmeeting, Thurs., June 26th & (every fourthThurs., 6:30 pm, Archwood United Church ofChrist, 2800 Archwood Ave.

Old Brooklyn Community DevelopmentCorporation board meeting every third Tues.of the month, 6-7:30 pm, OBCDC meetingroom (3344 Broadview Rd., upstairs).Meetings open to the public for review & com-ments, but the board reserves the right to closeportions of meetings from the public. Call 216-459-1000 to confirm date.

Second District Police CommunityRelations meeting, Tues., June 10th (& everysecond Tues.), 7 pm, Applewood Center, 3518W. 25th St.

Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting,Thurs., June 5th (every first Thurs.), 7 pm,Gino’s, 1314 Denison Ave.

Ward 15 Democratic Club meeting, Tues.,June 24th (& every fourth Tues.), 6:30 pm,Estabrook Recreation Center, 4125 Fulton Rd.

Ward 16 Democratic Club Annual Picnic,Tues., June 17th. Brookside Reservation ParkPavilion. 6:30 - 8 pm. Bring a side dish!


Jimmy Grotenrath achieves Eagle ScoutOld Brooklyn resident James (Jimmy)

Grotenrath became an Eagle Scout on January24, thus reaching the highest rank attainablein the Boy Scouts of America. The ceremonyat which Jimmy received his award was heldat Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church onRoyalton Rd. in North Royalton.

Then, on April 13, with family andfriends, Jimmy celebrated his accomplish-ment at an Eagle Court of Honor at Our Ladyof Good Counsel (OLGC) Church, the loca-tion at which his troop meets.

A member of Boy Scout Troop 88,Jimmy has been involved with Scouting sincehe was six years old. He is the tenth Scoutfrom the troop to become an Eagle Scoutsince 1989, and the only one (of nineteenboys) in his original Cub Scout den to reachthat rank.

Requirements for the Eagle Scout rankinclude earning at least twenty-one meritbadges (Jimmy has thirty-nine) and perform-ing a major service project.

Jimmy’s service idea was a project tofreshen up the auditorium in Our Lady ofGood Counsel’s Parish Center. After EagleMerit Badge Area Counselor Tom Finkapproved his written proposal, Jimmy and hisfellow Scouts began the work. They rippeddown the wallpaper, and then sanded, primedand painted the walls. They removed a set ofbroken folding doors and replaced electricoutlet covers. The Scouts’ dads removed theno-longer-needed “smoke eaters”. The proj-ect took two-and-a-half months to complete.

A graduate of Our Lady of GoodCounsel Grade School and a soon-to-be-grad-uate of Padua Franciscan High School,Jimmy’s other interests include being a drum-mer in the high school marching band andspirit band, and the band’s vicepresident/equipment manager. He’s alsotreasurer of the German Club and has partici-pated in intramural basketball and football,backpacking retreats and Habitat forHumanity.

Jimmy plans to attend CuyahogaCommunity College with the possible goal ofbecoming a park ranger. Continuing inScouting as a leader is also likely to be in hisfuture because he believes, “What you putinto Scouting, you’ll get out of it.”

“I couldn’t believe I actually reached mygoal,” Jimmy reflected. “My Scoutmaster,Edward Riegelmayer (Mr. R.), directed,encouraged and pushed me.”

Jimmy also attributes his interest andsuccess in Scouting to the influence of hisolder brother, Sammy, and father, Al, who iscurrently the Boy Scout Committee Chairmanand who was the den leader when Jimmy wasa Cub Scout. Because the boys met at theGrotenrath’s home, Jimmy’s mother, Lita,was also involved with the Scouting program.

by Lucille Johnson

Jimmy Grotenrath and ScoutmasterEdward Riegelmayer proudly displayJimmy’s Eagle Scout certificate, patch andmedal, plus three additional medals -- forhis dad, mom and a Scouting mentor.

Green space from front pageIn addition to deciding where to posi-

tion the trail and what recreational facilitiesto locate near it, other discussion about thearea included how to restore the ecology of the Valley to its quintessential state as theflood plain of Big Creek. After a new bal-ance between industry, commerce andnature is established in the Valley, extensivereplanting of appropriate vegetation willneed to be done.

For more information about the recre-ational segment of this project, refer to TomCollins’ Restore Old Brooklyn column onpage 6. His focus this month is on a possibleadventure sports park in the area where theHenninger Landfill was formerly located.

Treadway Creek Greenway & Trail Grand Opening

The morning of Friday, May16, startedout with rain, but the moisture didn’t damp-en the spirits of the sizeable crowd gatheredin Harmody Park at 8:30 a.m. for the officialopening and dedication of the almost twen-ty-one acre Treadway Creek Greenway andTrail.

What was formerly the site of illegaldumping activity has become one of thejewels of this neighborhood. A two-thirds ofa mile asphalt-paved trail runs through thegreenway from Harmody Park (at SouthHills Dr. and Plymouth Rd.) to CrestlineAve. just west of Jennings Rd. It was con-structed by F. Buddie Contracting, LTD. at acost of $1,342,265.

The office of Cleveland Mayor FrankJackson organized the event (a grander, big-ger follow-up to a “soft”opening lastDecember 1). The Old Brooklyn CommunityDevelopment Corporation (OBCDC) provid-ed guests with coffee and donuts.

Both current and former political fig-ures spoke – Mayor Jackson, Ward 15Councilman Brian Cummins, Ward 16Councilman Kevin Kelley, U. S.Congressman Dennis Kucinich and a previ-ous Ward 15 councilwoman, Merle Gordon.Ohio Canal Corridor Executive DirectorTim Donovan, seated with the dignitaries,was also one of the presenters. The themewhich ran through the comments was thevision for this urban green space becoming areality.

The dream actually goes back to 1999,when then Ward 15 Councilwoman MerleGordon started to include the TreadwayCreek ravine in the problem neighborhoodareas targeted for the RiverSweep cleanup.

In 2002, when the Towpath Trailreached Harvard Ave., Brian Cummins (nowthe Ward 15 Councilman) was still the exec-utive director of the Old BrooklynCommunity Development Corporation. Atthat time OBCDC got funding for a neigh-borhood trail connector study.

That same year, Brian Cummins, MerleGordon, George Cantor, Ohio CanalCorridor’s Tim Donovan and City ofCleveland Planner Bob Laycock (who alsolives in Brooklyn Centre) wrote a grantrequest to The Cuyahoga County NaturalResources Assistance Council applying forfunds from the Clean Ohio Green SpaceConservation Program to build theTreadway Creek Trail. When the Councilawarded thirteen grants the following year,OBCDC learned that not only was theirrequest funded, but that it was at the top ofthe list.

The initial projected completion datewas late summer, 2005, but constructionwas delayed from the start. From January,2005 to May, 2007, the Northeast OhioRegional Sewer District constructed/reha-bilitated its Big Creek Interceptor, and sincesome of the work was done in the TreadwayCreek ravine, building the trail couldn’t startuntil they were finished.

The restoration of the greenway in theravine is as important as the construction ofthe trail. It included clean-up and theremoval of invasive plants (many by JamesFord Rhodes High School biology studentsand their teachers) and replacing them withnative plants, sowing seed for native grassesand woodland wildflowers, and doing thingsto resist erosion and improve the water qual-ity.

Retaining walls of varying heights“spilling over” with native vegetation are located at some points along the trail. Alsoplaced along the way are scenic outlook areas, custom benches, hand-crafted timber railings and signage (interpretive, way-find-ing and educational.)See Green space page 12

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This year the publication date of theJune edition of the Old Brooklyn News hap-pens to be at the end of May, on May 30, tobe exact. And anyone who remembers thedates of holidays before the National HolidayAct of 1971 knows that Memorial Day (moreaccurately, Decoration Day) used to beobserved on May 30.

After the May issue went to the printer,we realized that we hadn’t included anythingabout Memorial Day in it. Unfortunately, it’stoo late to publicize the ceremony which tookplace at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26, at theBrooklyn Centre Burying Ground/DenisonCemetery on Garden Ave. or to ask for vol-unteers for the Brooklyn CentreCommunity Association’s clean up of thehistoric burial ground on Saturday, May 10.But it’s not too late to share some informationabout Memorial Day which even members ofthe older generation might not know.

For purists, the changing of the date ofMemorial Day simply to allow a three-dayweekend was abhorrent because it helped toobliterate the meaning of the day. In fact, forsome years after I started writing for thispaper, I received a long letter from formerBrooklyn Centre Councilman Ted Sliwaabout the importance of observing MemorialDay on the original date, which is what hisveterans’ group from St. Barbara Churchdid.

Now, however, my research shows thateven what he did doesn’t totally conform tothe original intent of the day. While it’s anice thought, Memorial Day wasn’t meant tobe about remembering deceased loved onesor even the deceased who’d served in the mil-itary. Decoration Day was about decoratingthe graves of the soldiers killed in the CivilWar (thus the name). It was first observed bythe federal government at ArlingtonCemetery in 1868; the Northern states adopt-ed it before the Southern states did. (Thereare soldiers from both the Revolutionary andthe Civil War among the 700 people buried inDenison Cemetery.)

Some people were already referring toDecoration Day as Memorial Day in the1880s, although the Decoration Day namepersisted well into the twentieth century.After World War I, the holiday came toinclude Americans who died fighting in anywar.

Red poppies became associated withDecoration/Memorial Day because of a poemwritten by a Lieutenant Colonel in theCanadian Army, John McCrae, MD, in 1915.“In Flanders fields the poppies blow between

the crosses row on row…” The color of thewild poppies which grew there came to sym-bolize the volume of blood which was shed inthose fields.

(Interestingly, Mother’s Day, too, has itsroots in the period of time just after theAmerican Civil War, but its original purposewas to unite women against war, and was acall for peace and disarmament. We’ll haveto save that historical perspective for nextMay, though, or we won’t have enough spacefor any current news.)

An even bigger cemetery event inBrooklyn Centre is coming up this month –the Brooklyn Centre CommunityAssociation’s Garden Tour of RiversideCemetery which will be taking place from 1– 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. Continuouswalking tours will be conducted until 4:15p.m.

In both last month’s and this month’sOBN we’ve printed the basic facts about thetour in our News and Events section, but nowevent organizer Gloria Ferris has submittedsome additional information to entice peopleto attend –

Two characters from last year’s tour,playwright Avery Hopwood and sailmakerWilliam Astrup, will be resurrected for arepeat engagement. And this year five newcemetery residents will be brought back tolife — John Ackley, who surveyed RiversideCemetery and was the model for the MosesCleaveland statue on Public Square; AnnaCoffinberry, wife of Judge of Judge JamesCoffinberry, who was an activist in her ownright; nurseryman and real estate developerJames Curtiss; Brooklyn Centre inventor/industrialist/philanthropist Claud Foster(who built the Brooklyn branch of the YMCAand also donated a lot of money to DeaconessHospital); and “Celery King” MartinRuetenik of Schaaf Rd. greenhouse fame.

The Historical Society Old Brooklynwill be on hand with the vintage photographsof local interest which they acquired from lastautumn’s sale of Frank Libal’s estate. Theyare hoping for insight from tour guests interms of identifying the people and places inthem.

Friends of Big Creek will have a dis-play of some of the maps they’ve acquiredwhich show the changes in the neighborhoodover the years.

A local genealogist will help people getstarted with a “pedigree chart”, and anantique car will be on display. There will berefreshments and musical entertainment, too.

In addition, the Cleveland MetroparksZoo will be selling ZooPoo compost and theBrooklyn Centre community groups will beselling their book filled with local historymemoirs, Reflections from Brooklyn Centre.

This column will return to its more typi-cal format next month. Please continue tosend your information to: Lynette Filips,The Town Crier, c/o the Old Brooklyn News,3344 Broadview Rd., Cleveland, Ohio44109

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Tri-C Collegiate & Civic Band Sunday, Sunday, June 1, 7 pm.

The Smokin Fez MonkeysSunday, June 8, 7 pm.

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Damon MaidaSunday, June 22, 7 pm.

Jim Gill & FriendsSunday, June 29, 7 pm.

The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival“Hamlet”

Preview -- Thurs., June 19th; Performances --Fri. & Sat., June 20th & 21st;

“Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead”Preview -- Thurs., June 26th; Performances --Fri., & Sat., June 27th & 28th.All performances are free & open to the public.In case of rain they will be moved inside to thetheater. Two quarters are required to exit theparking lot. Visit www.tri-c.edu/theatre/westor call 216-987-5536 for more info.

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Cleveland generally have some sort of iden-tity that helps to define them to others. Insome cases, as in Little Italy or UniversityCircle, the name becomes the identity. Inother neighborhoods the development cor-poration works to create an identity that willattract residents, new businesses and thealways welcome visitors.

Detroit-Shoreway, for instance, isbecoming known as an “arts” neighborhood.Ohio City, long a daytime destinationbecause of the West Side Market, hasbecome an evening destination because ofgood restaurants and taverns.

As the master plan for Brooklyn Centreand Old Brooklyn slowly develops, a newidentity is in the embryonic state.Specifically, it is redefining the long-termuse of the Lower Big Creek Valley from its

current identity of industry and bulk storageto a new image of sports and camping.Whether it grows or disappears will bedependent upon people recognizing howimportant it is to become a special destina-tion point.

Over 1.4 million people visit theCleveland Metroparks Zoo every year.Unless they come by helicopter, they cannotarrive or depart without passing throughBrooklyn Centre or Old Brooklyn. Formany of the visitors it is an annual visit, butvery few visit any other place in either com-munity.

We need to provide additional sourcesof visitor entertainment and recreation sothat we can capture some of these Zoo guestsand attract other people who are not Zoo-bound. The Lower Big Creek Valley is thenatural resource that can help make this hap-pen; adventure sports are one of the ameni-ties which could possibly be located there.

Adventure sports are the non-traditionalactivities that are not team participatory butcan be competitive: sports like rock climb-ing, repelling, BMX biking, gravity games,skate boarding, in-line skating and obstaclecourses. There is currently no single loca-tion in the city of Cleveland that offers thesechallenges, but a site may exist in OldBrooklyn which could possibly become anadventure sports park.

Pearl Rd. is flanked by large tracts ofland on the northern edge of Old Brooklyn.On its west side, of course, is the Zoo. On itseast side is twenty-five acres of an inactivelandfill. Hidden behind the former go-carttrack is the Henninger Landfill which is per-

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determine if the site could be capped to astandard acceptable for recreational use.That is a relatively inexpensive investmentthat would be required for any future use ofthe land. Construction of an adventuresports park would not require extensive sub-surface excavation for foundations or utili-ties. That reduces development costs.

An adventure sports park designed tohost competitive events will attract visitorsfrom all over the nation. It has to be open toboth competitive and non-competitiveenthusiasts as a strong regional attractionwhile earning recognition as a national des-tination for gravity games and BMX biking.The return to the community will be visitorslooking for shops and restaurants.

Is this a stretch of the imagination? It isonly if people do not want to see majorchange to downtown Old Brooklyn.

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not fill their many aging storefronts until anidentity is created that attracts people. Ifyou think this cannot be done, rememberwhat it looked like around the West SideMarket in 1980, remember when Tremontwas a community being sliced for interstateconstruction, and remember when Gatewaywas the crumbling Central Market.

The Lower Big Creek Valley is the nat-ural asset that must be re-envisioned if anidentity is to emerge that welcomes visitorsand attracts new investment. An adventuresports park combined with a trail connectionto the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail isachievable if the vision has champions.

Metal flakes and soot covering cars andhomes, nauseating odors, the strong smell ofsulfur, tall stacks emitting yellow and orangeclouds — Are these memories from the dayswhen the Cuyahoga burned and Mayor Perk’shair burst into flames?

No, these things are occurring today inneighborhoods around Arcelor Mittal Steel,1555 Harvard Ave. near Jennings Rd.According to the Ohio EnvironmentalProtection Agency, the steel maker is the “sin-gle largest polluter of the air and water inCuyahoga County.”

Ohio Citizen Action will be showing adocumentary film about Mittal Steel’sCleveland Works on Friday, June 6, at 7 p.m.at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 8501Carnegie Ave. The film will feature inter-views with neighbors of Mittal Steel and doc-tors speaking about health problems (e.g.,asthma, lung cancer and developmental dam-age) that polluted air can cause.

Eight different owners have operated themill in the Flats over the past ninety years.When LTV Steel went bankrupt in 2002, theCity of Cleveland provided the incentives forInternational Steel Group (ISG) to purchasethe mill and preserve over 1,000 jobs. MittalSteel purchased the successful company for4.5 billion dollars in 2005.

London-based billionaire LakshmiMittal, the third richest man in the world, cur-rently owns Mittal, an international companywith plants literally “around the world”.

Local attempts to encourage Mittal toreduce dangerous emissions include petitionscontaining over 34,000 signatures and pleasfrom over 500 doctors and nurses. All havebeen directed to plant manager Terry Fedor.

Liz Ilg, Cleveland Area Program Directorof Ohio Citizen Action, recently representedthat organization at a meeting with Europeancitizen groups in Luxembourg. Liz believesthat taking global action to persuade Mittal toreduce its pollution levels is warranted.

(Another Ohio steel maker, AK Steel inMiddleton, is currently employing modern pol-lution prevention technology. This companyhas put new pollution controls on its steel millsand is working towards a 99% reduction in airemissions.)

Ohio Citizen Action uses the power of thecommunity to convince major industries toprevent pollution at their facilities. Membersmake the most of whatever time they can spareby signing petitions, writing letters, makingphone calls, talking to neighbors, posting yardsigns, and speaking out at community meet-ings. These good neighbor campaigns haveoften won changes beyond what federal and/orstate regulations require.

Mittal inherited goodwill and subsidieswhen it purchased ISG. Its reply to pleas andpetitions has been to publish a public relationsnewsletter, establish a Good Neighbor hotlineand plant trees and grass.

For more information or to find out howyou can help, attend the June 6 meeting or logonto www.ohiocitizen.org.

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The Old Brooklyn CommunityDevelopment Corporation will host its firstannual All-Access Housing Fair to show-case Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre’spremier neighborhoods and accessibility tohighways, shopping, healthcare, parks, recre-ational towpaths and top-rated schools.

The All-Access Housing Fair will takeplace from 9 am- 3 pm on Saturday, July26, 2008 at William Cullen BryantElementary School. A $5.00 registration feeis required. Upon entry everyone will receivean All- Access pass which will provide dis-counts to local establishments and a $5.00gas card!

With the housing market in a slump andthe slow economy the DevelopmentCorporation is taking a positive proactiveapproach to the housing crisis. As residentsof Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn weknow the great attributes and amenities thatthese two neighborhoods have to offer. Thehousing fair is a way to let the rest ofCleveland learn about our area.

Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre offer agreat deal, such as:

ACCESS to high quality parochial and pub-lic schools. There are over fifteen schoolswith extremely involved parents in the twoneighborhoods.

ACCESS to major highways such as I - 71, I-480, 176 (the Jennings Freeway), I- 90 andI-77. The relative ease to get anywhere inCleveland within minutes from any direction

is appealing to many folks. ACCESS to a vast array of shopping. Thenew Steelyard Commons, Ridge Park Square,and many locally owned businesses can suitalmost any need. Shopping is right at yourfingertips.

ACCESS to top-quality healthcare. TheMetroHealth Medical Center is located with-in minutes of Brooklyn Centre and is highlyacclaimed for its trauma care unit. The recentopening of The MetroHealth System’sSenior Health and Wellness Center (in the oldDeaconess building) has brought new energyand life into the community.

ACCESS to parks and recreational tow-paths. Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centrehas the most green space in all of Cleveland.Beginning with the Cleveland MetroparksZoo, which is known throughout the world,and leading to the Towpath Trail which willultimately run from downtown Cleveland toZoar, Ohio.

ACCESS to family fun activities such as ArtHouse and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

ACCESS to the Benjamin FranklinCommunity Garden which is the largest com-munity garden in northeast Ohio.

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The morning will begin with a compli-mentary continental breakfast. The morningpresentation will be Choosing A Home- AreYou Ready to Buy? and will discuss whatone should look for when purchasing a home.The second of the two morning presenta-tions, Homeownership-Maintaining YourInvestment, will look at maintaining your homeafter you have purchased it.

Meanwhile a housing tour of the neigh-borhood will be conducted on Polly theTrolley (Lolly the Trolley’s sister). Realtorswill showcase premier housing stock that isavailable within the two neighborhoods. Inthe afternoon a sack lunch will be providedthen the morning workshops and the trolleytours will be repeated.

Families are encouraged to attend. Bringthe children for a fun-filled day of hands-onactivities such as crafts, games and outsideactivities at the playground. Also strollthrough the beautiful William Cullen BryantSchool and marvel at the unique architectureof this building.

Local merchants, lenders and varioushome improvement businesses will have dis-plays set up at the fair. This is an opportuni-ty for local merchants to “show-off” theirgoods and demonstrate how customer serviceis an integral part of making Old Brooklynand Brooklyn Centre a place to do business.

Community involvement is needed tomake this housing fair a success and we areencouraging you to get involved. If youwould like to be on a committee they are:Hospitality Committee - will solicit dona-tions for food, beverages, paper goods, andoversee set-up of food at the event.Sponsorship/Marketing Committee - willsolicit business sponsorships and exhibitors.Participant Committee - will assist realtorsin setting up Polly the Trolley Tour and map-ping out the sites . Insure that the participantsare satisfied and assist exhibitors with setting-up tables, and create signs for the tables.Beautification Committee - will assist mer-chants with beautifying their property andcoordinating clean-up of streets on the day of


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Key's Neighbors Make the DifferenceDay is one of the leading corporate volun-teerism efforts in America and the hallmarkof Key Bank's continued effort to makea difference in Cleveland communities.

Many of Key Bank's branchesclosed at noon on Monday, May 20th,so that employees could volunteer atspecifically planned projects inCleveland neighborhoods from 1 p.m.until 5 p.m. A number of them were inOld Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre -

-- Twelve Key Bank volunteers,including Old Brooklyn residentsLinda Sevcik and Mike Fodor from the

Compliance Risk Assurance Department,worked at the Benjamin FranklinCommunity Garden between Spring Rd. andTampa Ave. (Mike is also a gardener atBenjamin Franklin.

-- Ten Key Bank volunteers from thePearl-Brookpark Rd. and Tiedeman-PearlRd. branches painted the garage of OlgaBlabolil, a ninety-four-year-old OldBrooklyn resident. -- Groups comprised of eight to ten Key

Bank volunteers worked at Arthouse onDenison Ave., Senior Citizen Resources, Inc.on Memphis Ave., Metro Health MemphisAve. Campus, and the Swendenborg Chapelon Broadview Rd.

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prosperity go hand-in hand-in-hand.That's why Key Bank is committed tohelping people and communitiesachieve economic self-sufficiencythrough their ongoing involvement andphilanthropic investment in financialeducation and workforce developmentprograms.

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Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighbor-hoods, as well as the Key Bank customerswho may have been inconvenienced by thebranches which closed early that day.

Personal, business and community pros-perity go hand-in hand-in-hand. That’s whyKey Bank is committed to helping peopleand communities achieve economic self-suf-ficiency through their ongoing involvementand philanthropic investment in financialeducation and workforce development pro-grams.

Old Brooklyn CommunityDevelopment Corporation would like tothank the volunteers who were assigned toactivities within the Old Brooklyn andBrooklyn Centre neighborhoods, as well asthe Key Bank customers who may have beeninconvenienced by the branches whichclosed early that day.

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Key Bank volunteers pose for a photo with OlgaBlabolil, whose garage they painted on May 20th.

Other Key Bank volunteers weededalong the driveway at the BenjaminFranklin Community Garden.

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It’s time for a few more additions toItalian and Romanian church histories

Over the months/years of writing these arti-cles about Cleveland’s ethnic groups and thechurches which they have established, we fromtime to time hear from readers who have addi-tions and/or corrections to share. After wereceive enough of them, we print a catch-uparticle; this month is one of those times.

As we briefly mentioned in the April OldBrooklyn News, there’s a little more to talkabout in terms of the Italian parishes we cov-ered in September, October, November andDecember.

When we wrote about the Our Lady of Mt.Carmel (OLMC) Churches in the RomanCatholic Diocese of Cleveland, we said thatOur Lady of Mount Carmel Church on EuclidAve. in Wickliffe was never an Italian parish.Technically that was correct, because theDiocese of Cleveland had stopped establishingnationality (as opposed to geographic-bound-ary) parishes at the time that OLMC,Wickliffewas established in 1923.

The reality is, though, an Italian friend whobelongs to that parish told me, that manyItalians lived in Wickliffe at the time, workingthe vinyards which then abounded there. Thearea and the congregation were so Italian, infact, that for a a lady to belong to the Women’sSodality (an organization dedicated to espe-cially honoring Mary, the Mother of Jesus) atOLMC, she had to be Italian.

Another story concerns the annual spaghet-ti dinner which the women of OLMC churchcooked. The area was quite rural in the earlyyears, so there were a lot of farms. Althoughthe pastor had a car, not all of the members did.So just before the spaghetti dinner, the pastordrove the roads and backroads, picking up thevegetables, eggs -- and whatever else hisparishioners could supply -- needed to preparethe spaghetti dinner.

Then in January we wrote about theRomanians who’d settled in Cleveland. Frominformation I’d gleaned reading The Peoples of

Cleveland, compiled by the Works ProgressAdministration (WPA) and published by theWestern Reserve Historical Society, I hadwritten that most male Romanian immigrantslived “in boardinghouses, and it was a board-inghouse on Wedel St. (now W. 73rd St.) andHerman Ave. which became the Romanians’first place of worship and social center.”

Shortly thereafter I received an e-mail fromfaithful reader/knowledgeable historicalresearcher Craig Bobby informing me of twoerrors in that statement. The first was the cor-rect spelling of Weddel (i.e., two d’s) St. Thesecond was that Weddel was not the previousname of W. 73rd. St., but rather of W. 54th St.north of Detroit Ave. (and that W. 73rd. St. hadpreviously been called Ramsey St.)

While I have not yet gone to the CuyahogaCounty Archives and confirmed the informa-tion Craig conveyed to me in the bookletdetailing the name changes of numberedstreets, I feel confident enough that Craig isright to print the information he sent me in thisarticle.

Also after the January article about theRomanian Byzantine Catholics and theRomanian Orthodox was published, DonChoban, whose family has deep roots in theRomanian Orthodox community, loaned mehis copy of an extraordinary book publishedin 1999 by Fr. Vasile Hategan, the retired pas-tor of St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Churchin Cleveland. It contains historical informa-tion about all the Orthodox Churches inCleveland and surrounding counties (northeastOhio), including nationality groups we havealready discussed, but obviously, discussedincompletely. Those additions to some Slavicethnic groups will appear in a future article.

During recent months when this series hasnot appeared with the regularity it had in thepast, I have periodically been approached bypeople wondering why. Be assured that I stillintend to write about houses of worship whichall the ethnic groups who’ve made Clevelandtheir home have established.

by Lynette [email protected]


F A M I L Y F U N !Dive-In Movie: Fri., June 27. Bring some-thing to sit on & enjoy the movie from a spoton the lawn or while relaxing in an inner tubein Ledge Pool. (Inner tubes available by reser-vation only; $4 for single & $6 for double.)Doors open at 8 pm; cartoons start at 8:30 pm.Feature movie The Sandlot begins at 8:45 pm.Visitors must be 8 or older to use the pool &rent an inner tube. Refreshments available. Formore info or to reserve a tube call 330-239-2911. (Also movies on Fri., July 18, & Fri.,Aug., 8th.)

Pool Hours - 11 am - 7 pm, May 24th - Aug.17th. Fees -- adults, 12 & over, $4.50; chil-dren 6-11, $3.50; 5 & under free; seniors 62& over, free.

Learn to swim program: Morning swimclasses - June 9th - 20th. Evening classes -June 9th - July 9th. Parent & child classesJune 14th - August 16th. $30 per session withseason pass; $50 all others. Call 440-331-8635for more info.

Pool party packages - special reserved areawith picnic tables for up to 3 hrs; Parties musthave at least 10 people. Call 440-572-9990 toschedule a party & request pricing on foodpackages.

Cleveland Metroparks Maple Grove PicnicArea; Rocky River Nature Center RockyRiver Reservation 24000 Valley Pkwy.,

North Olmsted 440-734-6660

Lewis Rd. Fun Horse Show: Sun., June 8th,Lewis Rd. Riding Ring (located off Lewis Rd.between Cedar Point & Barrett Rds. in NorthOlmsted) Sponsored by the Cuyahoga CountyFarm Bureau Equine Advisory Council; opento any breed. For more info log ontowww.cuyfb.org or call 440-877-0706.Spectators admitted free. Special reining pres-entation at intermission.

Celebrate Father’s Day with “ A Day withDad” at EarthWords, Sun., June 15th, noon -2:30 pm. Spend quality one-on-one time togeth-er. Make a craft, (choice of wooden trainengine, wooden bug or toad house) Have someeducational fun outdoors with a naturalist.Enjoy a lunch (inside or outside) of hot dogs,chips & beverage. Visit EarthWorks -- Father’sDay sale of 15% off everything. Dads will geta coupon for 25% off one item.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 3900 Wildlife Way

216-661-6500 clemetzoo.comAdult admission, $10; children 2 - 11, $6;(Admission always free for kids under twoand Zoo members.)

Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo - Sat.,June 14th, 10 am - 4 pm. Over 100 adoptabledogs, cats, puppies & kittens. Largest animaladoption event in the area. Dozens of area ani-mal rescue organizations will be on the Zoo’sTicket Plaza to help visitors find the pets bestsuited to their lifestyles.

Fathers’ Day at the Zoo - Sun., Jun. 15th, 10am - 7 pm. Free admission for dads on Fathers’Day. Enjoy special narrated ZooTram tours fea-turing resident Zoo dads.

Senior Safari - Fri., June 27th. Activities 10am - 1 pm. Visitors age 55 years & older receivefree Zoo admission. Savvy senior activitiesinclude animal enrichment demonstrations,musical entertainment, wellness exhibits &more.

A-MAZE-ING Amphibians Maze Includedwith Zoo admission. In celebration of the Yearof the Frog, an 1800 sq. ft. amphibian-themedmaze has been constructed in African Savanna.Guests read panels that cover amphibian-themedquestions. Their answers dictate which directionto take. Try to leap farther than a frog in thejumping area or glide like a tree frog on a zipline.

Art House, 3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556

Family Open Studio – Third Sat. of the month,1 – 3 pm; $5 per person; $18 family of four;children 3 & under, free. Family members &above cost per visit: $5 per adult, free for 2 chil-dren, $3 for each additional child. No pre-regis-tration required. Family Open Studio provides asafe & fun environment for families to create arttogether. Self-guided activities at drawing/paint-ing station, clay hand-building station & craftstation. Craft projects vary each month.

Saturday children’s classes, after schoolchildren’s programs, evening teen & adultclasses - Complete schedule of classes, dates,times & fees available on the website,www.arthouseinc.org To register for a class orworkshop call 216-398-8556. Art House isopen to the public Mon. — Thurs., 10 am – 4pm, Fri. by appointment & Sat., 9 am - 12 pm.

CanalWay Center, E. 49th St between Grant Ave & Canal Rd

216-206-1000

Train Day, Sat., Jun. 21, 10 am - 4 pm. Join thetrain spotters club listening to engineers talking astrains pass over the reservation & canal. Checkout the model train displays. Children can createtrain crafts & ride the kids’ train ($1 per person).Take a self-led walk along the “hobo trail” or joina hike with staff to the Tressel Overlook. Call216-206-1000 for more info.

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

http://www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org

Rainbow Science Family Workshop - Sat.,June 7th, 12:30 - 1:30 pm. $5/person work-shop fee.

Digging for Dinos with Dad (Child drop-offworkshop, Sun., June 15th. Activities at 11am, 1 pm & 3 pm. Half-price admission fordads.

Invent It - Family Workshops - Sat., June21st & 28th, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. $5 per per-son workshop fee.

Cleveland Metropark Garfield ParkNature Center 11350 Broadway Ave.

216-341-3152 Camp Garfield, Wed., Thurs., Fri., June25th, 26th & 27th, 9:30 am - 4 pm. Forcampers who have completed grades K-1.New & improved day camp. Campers willexperience outdoor exploration, adventure &time travel. Activities throughout the forests,meadows & wetlands, all while discovering thenatural & cultural history of the surroundingarea. Space is limited; call to register.

Lunch Time Craziness: Wacky Wednesdaysin June: Ohio’s comback animals, wildflow-ers, squirrels, frogs. Stop by Garfield ParkNature Center’s Front Porch to discover thewackiness of every Wed. June 4th - Aug. 27th11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Different subject everyweek. Stay for five minutes or the entire time.Rain location -- inside the Nature Center. Call216-341-3152 for more info.

Cleveland Metroparks Hinkley ReservationLedge Pool & Recreation Area

1151 Ledge Rd. between State & Kellog Rds.440-331-8111

www.clevelandmetroparks.comLedge Pool & Recreation Area “OpenHouse” - Sat., May 17th, noon - 4 pm. Enjoycomplimentary refreshments, stroll thegrounds, purchase season passes & sign up forswimming lessons. For more info about sea-son passes, swimming lessons & other aquaticprograms call 330-239-2911.

Season Passes - $70, for individuals, $105,families in the tax distric; $135, non-tax dis-trict families. Unlimited use of the pool for theseason.

Australian Adventure, included with Zooadmission, 10 am - 5 pm daily. Get reacquaint-ed with kangaroos, wallabies & wallaroos.Travel aboard the Boomerang Express orclimb to the top of the Yagga Tree. See sheep,goats & donkeys in the animal barn.

Frogs, Hogs & Dogs included with Zooadmission - New summer attraction thru Sun.,Sept. 28th featuring endangered amphibians,red river hogs & New Guinea singing dogs.

Professor Wylde’s Animal Show thru Sun.,Sept. 28th, 11:30 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm in theZoo’s Amphitheater. Included with Zooadmission.

TOUCH! Amazing Rays & Sharks, $1 perperson in addition to regular Zoo admission;

Butterfly Magic-free with Zoo admission.Thurs., May 22nd - Sun., Sept. 28th; FreeforZoo members.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History 1 Wade Oval Dr. 216-231-4600

www.cmnh.orgMuseum - Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm; Wed. to10 pm; Sun., noon – 5 pm. Age 2 & under,free; age 3-6, $6.50; age 7-adult, $9.50; seniors& students, $7.50. Two new dinosaurs on permanent exhibit --“Jane”, in the main lobby, a life-sized skeletalcast of a juvenile tyrannosaur (or possibly nan-otyrannus, a close cousin); and “Triceratopshorridus”, in the Kirtland Hall of PrehistoricLife, a 21-foot long, full-sized replica of adinosaur that lived 68-65 million years ago.

Cleveland Public Library, Brooklyn 3706 Pearl Rd. 216-623-6920

Play and Learn! – Every Fri., 10-11 am. Joinother caregivers & toddlers, have fun with avariety of books & learning toys.Preschool Story Time – Every Fri., 11–11:30am. Stories & songs for children ages 3-5. Callfor specific program requests or more info.

Cleveland Public Library, South Brooklyn4303 Pearl Rd. 216-623-7067

Preschool Storytime - Every Tues., 11:30 am- 12:30 pm and Thurs., 10 - 11 am. Interactive stories, rhymes, songs & other activities forchildren 3-5 years. Call to register.

Toddler Time - Every Tues., 10:30 - 11:30 am.Interactive stories, rhymes, songs & other activ-ities for children 1-2 years. Call to register.

Play and Learn - Every Fri., 11- 12 pm. Joinother caregivers & toddlers. Have fun with avariety of books & learning toys & make newfriends. Call to register.

Grace Church2503 Broadview Rd. 216-661-8210

Upward Basketball Camp - Tues., Jun. 24th-Fri., Jun. 27th, 9 am - noon. Ice cream cele-bration for participants & their families Fri. at6:30 pm. For kindergarten-6th grade to learnbasketball skills & have fun. Free, but regis-tration required. Call church office for registra-tion form.

Grand Pacific Junction Mill St & Columbia Rd. Olmsted Falls.

440-235-9277Summer Solstice - Fri., Jun. 20th – Sat., Jun.21st. New Event, free to the public. Celebratethe longest day of the year/first day of summerwith:

What’s the Buzz & Craft Show - Fri., June20th & Sat., June 21st, 10 am - 6 pm. Learn allabout honey & honey bees.

Bee Beard demonstration, Sat., 1 pm. Music performances throughout the evening,Sat., June 21st, 5 - 11 pm. Email [email protected] or visit www.grandpaci-ficjunction.com for more info.

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

www.GreatScience.comEinstein: The Exhibition -Now thru Sun.,Sept. 2nd, Mon., - Sun., 10 am - 5 pm.Fascinating exhibition explores AlbertEinstein, not only as a scientific genius whoreconfigured our concepts of space & time, butalso as a complex man actively engaged in thesocial & political issues of his day. Tickets -$5.50 - $17.95. Free admission for members.

Hale Farm & Village 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath

330-666-3711Opening Day, Sat., June 7. Old FashionedFamily Fun Days, Sun., June 8. Spend theday in history & meet pioneers, skilled crafts-men & townsfolk coping with life during theAmerican Civil War & celebrate HaleFarm’s50th anniversary of serving the community asa museum. Cake & ice cream & a day full ofhands-on activities for children of all ages --19th century toys & games, “make & take”crafts for kids, farm chores & more. Visittowww.wrhs.org/halefarm for more info & cal-endar of events.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center28728 Wolf Rd. Bay Village 440-871-2900

www.lens.orgSpace Camp- Tues. - Fri., June 17th - 20th.9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Ages 6 - 13. Fee - $220,child; $200, member’s child. Explore the solarsystem with new probes & more new hands-onactivities. Enjoy water rockets, vacuum cham-ber & the Mars Rover movie. Pre-registrationrequired; call to register.Stellar Stars - Wed., 11 am & Sat., noon, $2.Marvel at the night sky & enjoy the stars, watchlasers moving to music & learn fun facts aboutthe solar system. Take home a planet picture tocolor & add a sticker to your passport.Twinkle Tots - Thurs. & Sat., 11 am, $1perperson, including infants. See what’s new inspace, watch lights dance & see magic.Big Explosion in Russia - Sat., June, 7, 14, 21& 28, 2 pm & Sat., June 7 & 21, 7 pm. $3admission. Find out about the largest asteroidimpact in modern times which caused massivedamage in Russia. See Saturn & Mars in the tele-scopes. Evening program includes telescope view-ing after the show, weather permitting.

University Circle Inc.Parade the Circle, Sat., June 14th. Parade atnoon; Circle Village activities, entertainment& food - 11 am - 4 pm. Free community artsparade presented annually by ClevelandMuseum of Art. International & national guestartists join Greater Cleveland artists, families,schools & community groups in a spectaculardisplay of bright costumes, giant puppets, stilt-dancers, handmade masks & colorful floats.Presented by University Circle Inc. For moreinfo about the parade, call Community ArtsDepartment, 216-707-2483 or email [email protected].

Wade Oval Wednesdays - University CircleJune 18th - August 27th

Free concerts, 6 - 9 pm. Music, includingBlues, Irish Rock & Reggae. Grab a bite to eat,relax in the beer & wine garden. Extendedhours, special events & discounted admissionsto Cleveland Botanical Garden, The ClevelandMuseum of Art & Cleveland Museum of NaturalHistory. Visit www.universitycircle.org or call 216-707-5033.

HEEL PAIN

There are over 50 bones in our feet. The bones in the feet

make up about one quarter of all the bones in our body.

The bone at the heel of each foot (called cafcaneus) is the

largest bone in the foot. An estimated 40 million people

complain of pain in the heel when one or both feet are

placed on the floor as they arise each morning. The pain

could be coming from a heel spur, which is projection of

bone on the bottom of the heel bone. The term plantar

fasciitis refers to an inflammation of a ligament that

attaches to the bottom of the heel bone. The pain could be

related to other things such as arthritis, or even a small

fracture. In order to get at the precise cause of the pain, the

podiatrist will usually perform a physical examination and

ask questions about the pain.

The good news is that simple measures often will take care

of the problem. Things such as rest, ice, oral anti-inflam-

matory drugs, stretching exercises, injections of steroids,

and arch supports can be helpful. In rare instances, surgical

correction may be necessary. New procedures utilizing

endoscopic surgery or shock wave treatment utilizing

sound waves have been of value if the pain is chronic.

TTHHEE UNION HHOUSSEBar and Restaurant

Daily Lunch & DinnerHOMEMADE SPECIALSLUNCH DAILY AT 11:30 am

wings, burgers & other appetizers.

COME IN AND TRY

“The Best FISH FRY in Town” HOMEMADE PIEROGI

Wednesdays & Fridays

Take-out and call-ahead orders available 216-635-0809 or fax 216-635-1484

MondayMussels 20feachDine in only 4 -10 pm

Wednesday Wings 20feach

Dine in only 4 -10 pm

Fish Fry & Homemade Pierogi

Tuesday Tacos $1.50

Dine in only 4 -10 pm

ThursdaySteak Dinners $7.95

4 -10 pm

Happy HourMon- Thurs. 5 - 8 pm.

Domestic Beer & Well Drinks $1.50

Drivin’ Miss Crazy

No Other Bands in June2713 Brookpark Rd.

Saturday June 7th


SENIOR NOTES CHURCH NOTESSaturday, May 31st - Sunday, Sept. 7th

Vatican Splendors Exhibit Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825East Blvd. 200 artifacts from the VaticanMuseum, many for the first time. Adults -$20; seniors - $18; kids 6 to 12 - $14. Visitwww.vaticansplendors.com for details.

Wednesdays, June 4th & 11thMusic & Spirituality

Swedenborg Chapel, 4815 Broadview Rd., 8 -9 pm. Accomplished local musician & musiceducator Paul Landefeld, Jr., presenting hissecond series of programs exploring the rela-tionship between music & spirituality(medieval to present time). Donations appre-ciated. Call 216-351-8093 for more info.

Saturday, June 14thRummage Sale

St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 BroadviewRd., 8 am - 1 pm, downstairs in Stohs Hall. Pay$4 for a bag & fill it with clothes & householdgoods. Call church office, 216-351-6499, formore info.

Sunday, June 15thPre-Fathers’ Day Dinner

Senior Citizen Resources (SCR)216-749-5367

Active Living Every Day - Presented atEstabrook Recreation, Tuesdays 10 am. Call216-749-5367 to register.

Bocce Ball - Tues., 8:30 am, Estabrook.

Book Club - Call 2196-749-5367 to register.

Chair Bowling - Fri., 10:30 am, The SchwabCenter.

Chair Exercise - Tues., & Thurs., 11:30 am,The Schwab Center. Thurs., 10:30 am,Estabrook Recreation. Fri., 10 am, Deaconess-Krafft.

Chair Volleyball - Wed., 11 am, The SchwabCenter.

Craft Classes - Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 - 11:30am, Deaconess Krafft.

Crochet Klatch - Tues., 9:30 - 11:30 am, TheSchwab Center.

Line Dancing - Tues., 1 pm. The SchwabCenter. $15 for a six-week session.

MetroHealth Lite & Easy Exercise -Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9:30 - 10:30 am. Lightexercise class with a certified fitnessinstructor; $2 per class. The Schwab Center.

Post Office on Wheels - First Thurs. of everymonth, 9:30 - 10 am, Deaconess-Krafft. 11 -11:30 am, The Schwab Center.

“SCR Strollers” - Walking group,Tues., 10:15am, meet at Estabrook Recreation Center.

Fun & GamesCanasta - Mon. & Wed., 12:30 pm, DeaconessKrafft.Fruit Bingo -Mon., 11:30 am, The Schwab Center;&Wed., 10:30 am, Deaconess-Krafft Center.

Pinochle Playing - Tues.& Fri., 12:15 pm,Deaconess-Krafft.

Monday, June 16thVatican Splendors from St. Peter’s Basilica.The Vatican Museums & the Swiss Guard Tour atWestern Reserve Historical Society. Cost - $19.

Thursday, June 19thFederal Reserve Bank Tour - Cost - $17.

Wednesday, July 30thGoodtime III - Cost - $32.

Wellness & Strengthening Exercise ProgramThe Senior Health & Wellness Center,MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Campus, 4229Pearl Rd. Mon., & Fri., 11 am - 12 pm. Programdesigned for adults 55 +. $2 per class or $20 per10 classes (get 11th class free w/punched card)Call 216-957-2800 for more info.

MetroHealth’s/Macy’s Oasis ProgramMacy’s, 8001 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, 440-886-1157. Weekday classes in many topics --history, computers, health, art, music & more.Open to individuals 50 years & older. Must bemember to take classes; membership is free;most courses have a small fee. Pick up a May- August catalogue at OBCDC or read classschedule & register online at www.oasisnet.org/cleveland; mail & in-person registration,too. Also sponsored by Mature Services.

MetroHealth SeniorAdvantageIndividuals 55 years of age and older are invit-ed to join MetroHealth’s Senior Advantageprogram. Among the many benefits availableto members are $1 off parking in Metro’s park-ing garage, free transportation to and fromMetro appointments for seniors lacking othermeans of transportation, 10% discount inMetro’s cafeteria, and invitations to specialsenior seminars and parties. Call 957-2800 (adirect line) for more information

Senior Living GuideProvides professionals & consumers withcomprehensive & current information aboutlong-term care resources & facilities.Distributed quarterly. For free copy, callOBCDC, 216-459-1000.

LUTHERAN

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323Pastor: Fr. LeRoy J. Moreeuw, C.PP.S.Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm; Sun., 8:30 & 11amWeekday Masses: Mon.-Sat., 8 amSchool Phone: 216-741-3685

Church of St. Leo The Great4940 Broadview Rd.Phone: 216-661-1006Pastor: Fr. Russ LoweMasses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 am, 10 am & 12 noon

Saint Barbara Church1505 Denison Ave.Phone: 216-741-2067Administrator: Fr. Lucjan StokowskiMasses: Sat., 4:30 pm; Sun., 9 am, 11am (Polish)

Corpus Christi Church5204 Northcliff Ave., Phone: 216-351-8738Pastor: Fr. Russell Lowe Masses: Sat., 4:30 pm; Sun., 10 am.Weekday Mass: Mon. & Wed., 9 am. Prayer Services: Tues. & Thurs. 8:00 am

ROMAN CATHOLIC

BAPTIST

CHARISMATIC

EVANGELICAL

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Circle of Inner Light Spiritual Community4615 Broadview Rd. at Swedenborg ChapelRev. Virginia Collins, 216-398-7743 & RenielleBrooksieker, 440-897-9505. 6 pm Sun. service.Healing & message services. Classes, circles, &ceremonies. [email protected]

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!

Palace of Praise4274 Pearl Rd.Phone: 216-741-9322Pastor: Rev. Joseph TerrySunday Worship: 10:30 am Wednesday Service: 7 pmMiracle Service: Friday, 7 pm

UNITED METHODIST

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Sponsored by the GREATER BROOKLYN MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION. If your Church would like to be included in this ad or changes in this ad are desired, PLEASE CALL (44O)845-5128

PRESBYTERIAN

Broadview Baptist Church4505 Broadview Rd. Over 80 yrs. of worship Pastor: Rev. Brent Richards, Asst. Pastor: Dr. John WoodPhone. 216-351-8414 or 216-431-3515Sun. School: 9:45 am. Sun. Worship: 11 amWednesday Night Bible Study: 7 pmhttp://broadview-baptist-church.orgwebsite: broadview-baptist-church.org

Bethel Free Will Baptist Church3354 Fulton Rd. Phone: 216-631-9199Rev. Freddie Ray, 216-355-2137Sunday School: 9:30 am Service: 10:30 amSunday evening service: 6 pmThursday evening Bible Study, 7 pmGood gospel singing & preaching

Harmony Baptist Church4020 Ridge Rd., BrooklynPhone. 216-351-3740Rev. Ed Allen, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11am & 6 pm.Sunday School: 9:45 amWednesday Prayer 7 pm

Grace ChurchSunday Worship: 10:00 am. (Cafe Oasis following)2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St. Phone: 216-661-8210Email: [email protected]: Jeff Doeringer & Charlie Collier

Brooklyn Memorial UMC2607 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-459-1450Pastor: Rev. Pamela BuzalkaSun. Worship: 10:45 am. Sun. school 10 amTues., Weekday wonders bible study, 11 am.Everyone welcome!

Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642Pastor: Rev. Paul WilsonSunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 amAdult Study & Coffee Hour: 11 amFree hunger meal Thursdays: 6 pmhttp://www.gbgm-umc.org/pearl-road-umc

Swedenborg Chapel A New Christianity 4815 Broadview Rd,Phone: 216-351-8093Pastor: Rev. Junchol LeeSunday Worship: 11am Adult Bible (non-fundamental): Sat., 10 amNon-Denomination Weddings- 216-351-8093

A Warm Welcome Awaits You.

SWENDENBORGIAN

Our Churches Welcome You

St. Mary’s ChurchCorner Broadview & Wexford, ParmaPastor: Rev. Roman MisiewiczPhone: 216-741-8154Sunday Masses: 9 am English, 11 am PolishSunday School: 10:00 am

POLISH NAT’L CATHOLICArchwood U.C.C.

2800 Archwood Ave. Phone: 216-351-1060Sunday: 11 am (ASL Interpreted)Nursery provided ages 1-5 Children's Sunday School: 11:15 amMulticultural Open & Affirming.www.archwooducc.org

Brooklyn Heights U.C.C.Rev. Dr. Lee Holliday 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280Nursery with adult supervision Sunday Worship & Church School: 9:30 am

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

Trinity U.C.C.3525 West 25th St. (entrance off Scranton)Phone: 216-351-7667Pastor: Rev. David T DurkitSunday Worship: 10:30 am email: [email protected]: trinityucccleveland.orgMulticultural, Open & Affirming

United Church of Christ in Brooklyn8720 Memphis Ave: Phone: 216-661-0227Pastor: Rev. Robert Z. LahrSunday School & Worship: 11am

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979Pastor: Very Rev. Steven KoplinkaDeacon: Joseph Hunt, 216-398-1953Divine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday,11 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal ChaletPhone: 216-749-4504School #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121

Good News Ministires Church3705 West 36th. (W. 36th & Mapledale Ave.)Phone:216-398-4913Pastor: Ernie Green. Sunday Worship, 11 amTV - Tues. 6:30 pm. Ch.21- 9 pm Ch. 26.Fri. 6:30 pm, Ch 21 Time Warner Channel.

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

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church E.L.C.A.5801 Memphis Ave. Phone: 216-741-8230Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10 am.

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

Parma Evangelical Lutheran Church5280 Broadview Rd. (North & Tuxedo Ave.)Phone: 351-6376 Pastor: Donald E. Frantz IISat., Services: 5:15 pm, Sun. 10:20 am. Sun,School: 9 - 10 am. Call for new member classes

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

St. Mark Lutheran Church4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545Pastor: Richard E. KurthSunday Worship: 10:15 am, Sat. - 5 pm.Sunday School & Adult Bible Study, 9 amElementary School: grades K - 8

Unity Lutheran Church4542 Pearl Rd. - Phone: 216-741-2085Rev. Peeter Pirn - Worship Service: 9:30 amSunday School & Adult Study: 11amPreschool/Day Care 3-12 yrs. www.unity-lutheran.org

St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 BroadviewRd., 11:30 - 12:30 pm in the lower level to honorall fathers. A "manly" meal of roast beef,mashed potatoes & gravy, corn dish & more.Price - $7, adults; $4, children. For reservationscall church office, 216-351-6499.

Friday, June 13th, & Saturday, June 14thRummage Sale with Patriotic Theme

St. Luke's United Church of Christ, 4216 PearlRd. (corner of Pearl & Memphis), Fri., 5 - 8pm, Sat. (Flag Day!), 10 am - 3 pm. Wide vari-ety of quality items. Hot dog lunch - Sat., noon- 1:30 pm. Donations welcome. Call 216-351-4422 Mon-Fri. 10 am - noon for more info.

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Brooklyn Presbyterian Church, 4308 Pearl Rd.,9 am - 12:30 pm. Children ages 4 - 15. Theme- “Make a Splash with Jesus”. Pre-register atChurch’s resale shop June 21st, 10 am - 2 pmor at Strawberry Festival June 1st, 4 pm - 6 pm.Suggested donation, $2 per family. All chil-dren welcome. Call Sarah, 216-351-4694, oremail [email protected] for registration formor more info.

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HISTORIC BROOKLYN CENTER COLO-NIAL. 2 Bdrms., valley view, lanscaped, deck,large master, claw foot tub. Updates: glass blockwindows, Anderson/Renoewal doors & windows,H2o, insulated. $63,000. Linda Sprague, 440-878-6105. Realty One Real Living.

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On Thursday, May 8, ConstellationSchools Old Brooklyn CommunityElementary and Old Brooklyn CommunityMiddle School students, parents and staffalong with community members gathered tocelebrate the ground breaking for an addi-tion to the school building.

The ceremony took place on the schoolgrounds were construction has alreadybegun.. Old Brooklyn CommunityDevelopment members Sandy Worona,George Shuba, Donn Heckelmoser andShelia Walter and Ward 15 CouncilmanBrian Cummins joined Constellation Schooldignitaries for the occasion.

Constellation Schools’ Old BrooklynCommunity Elementary principal, CherieKaiser, and Old Brooklyn CommunityMiddle School principal, Amy Mobley,hosted the groundbreaking ceremony. Itopened with words from the two of the threefounders of Constellation Schools, GeraldPreseren and Thomas Babb.

“Old Brooklyn Community openedtheir doors in the fall of 1999 with 27 stu-dents and now they educate over 300 stu-dents in the elementary and middle school.This is an exciting time for us and I know

that when the construction is finished we'llbe able to serve our students even better

than we do now,” said Gerald Preseren,Executive Director of Constellation Schools.

The addition will house twelve newclassrooms, a full-size gymnasium with astage, a new science lab, and a high-techcomputer lab. “We thank all the students,parents, staff and community members whohave helped us along the way in making OldBrooklyn Community Elementary andMiddle schools successful. This is for you.Enjoy,” expressed Thomas Babb.

The ceremony concluded with JeffreySoltis, Cherie Kaiser, Roger Riachi, DonnHeckelmoser, Sheila Walter, Sandy Worona,Gerald Preseren, Brian Cummins, AmyMobley and Thomas Babb breaking theground for the addition.

Constellation Schools Old BrooklynCommunity Elementary educates studentsgrades K-4, while Constellation Schools OldBrooklyn Community Middle educatesgrades 5-8. Constellation Schools currentlyoperates 16 community schools with a totalenrollment over 2,900 throughout NortheastOhio .

Constellation Schools are publicschools of choice, which means they arepublicly funded, privately operated and are

Old Brooklyn Community School breaks ground for addition to building

established to create high quality communi-ty schools by offering a superiorlearning environment. They are character-ized by small classes, high expectations,involved parents and engaged students.

Contact Lisa Vinarcik at 440-845-7688,ext. 50107, or visit our website at www.con-stellationschools.com. for information aboutConstellation Schools -- “The Right Choicefor Parents and a Real Chance for Children”.

Photo by George ShubaPosing with the ceremonial shovels for Constellation Schools Old Brooklyn Community(OBC) School’s groundbreaking are (left to right): Facilities Manager Jeffrey Soltis; OBCElementary Principal Cherie Kaiser; RFC Contracting President Roger Riachi; OBCDC’sDonn Heckelmoser; OBCDC’s Sheila Walter; OBCDC’s Sandy Worona; ConstellationSchools Executive Director Gerald Preseren; Ward 15 Councilman Brian Cummins; OBCMiddle Principal Amy Mobley; and Constellation Schools Treasurer Thomas Babb.

Green space from page 4The money which funded this project camefrom a variety of sources — $745,316 fromthe initial Clean Ohio Conservation RiverDay 2008/Friends of Big CreekFundgrant; $498,000 from the City of Cleveland;$285,000 from the Ward 15 Parks &Recreation fund; $10,000 from an Ohio & ErieCanal Association grant; and $5,000 fromWard 16 funds. The value of in-kind serviceand property was $273,850 and the value of a

land donation from the ClevelandMetropolitan Housing Association was$40,000.

The office of the Cuyahoga CountyEngineers saved the project over $20,000 bysurveying the area with funds from an OhioCanal Corridor equipment grant.

Members of the Richard Harmody fami-ly (the former Cleveland councilman afterwhom Harmody Park is named) andstudents/educators from nearby BenjaminFranklin Elementary School were recognizedat the grand opening. Those students, in addi-tion to the aforementioned Rhodes students,are doing some of the fieldwork in their envi-ronmental curriculum in the ravine.

By chance it happened that the trail open-ing occurred during National Bike Month (onBike to Work Day, actually), and a number ofwell-known bicyclists were at the grand open-ing, including Andy D. Clarke fromWashington, D.C., the executive director of theLeague of American Bicyclists (www.bike-league.org). Andy was in town for a BicycleFriendly Community Conference at the down-town Cleveland Public Library the day before.

Early in the trail dedication programAndy presented Cleveland, via MayorJackson, with a “Bicycle Friendly CommunityAward”, and at the end of the program, he wasone of the first in the lineup to head down thetrail on his bike.

Local bicycling enthusiasts at the openingwere Kevin Cronin from ClevelandBikes,

www.ClevelandBikes.org; Brooklyn Centreresident Lois Moss from Walk + RollCleveland, www.walkroll.com; and JimSheehan from the Ohio City bicycle co-op,www.ohiocitycycles.org. The Treadway CreekTrail opening is actually featured as one of theevents on the online Bike Week calendar atwww.clevelandbicycleweek.org.

After numerous dignitaries simultaneous-ly snipped the ribbon, and appropriate photoswere snapped, the bikers and hikers headed

down the trail, the first neighborhood connec-tor trail to the Ohio & Erie National HeritageCanalway’s Towpath Trail.

Anyone interested in helping to maintainit should contact Councilman Cummins’ officeat 216-459-8400.

Mention the word “confluence” (the pointof juncture at which two or more streams beginto flow together) and Pittsburgh (theAllegheny, the Monongahela and the Ohio) orHarper’s Ferry (the Shenandoah and thePotomac) might come to mind. But this cityhas its points of confluence, too, and thanks toa program sponsored by the Friends of BigCreek, a group of Clevelanders recently hadthe opportunity to view one of them.

The 18th annual RiverDay which Friendsof the Crooked River sponsor was held onSaturday, June 17. Events focusing on theCuyahoga River took place in all four of thecounties through which it meanders —Cuyahoga, Geauga, Portage and Summit —and one of them was in Old Brooklyn.

Attendees at Big Creek: Where the WatersMeet gathered at Zeleznik’s Tavern’s parkinglot at 11 a.m. for two hours of learning, hikingand fun. First they listened to Ward 15Councilman Brian Cummins, Friends of BigCreek president Bob Gardin and MichaelKannard, one of the aforementioned trail con-sultants, talk about what’s been happening sofar in that section of the Big Creek Valley andwhat the future plans for the area between thecurrent Harvard Ave. terminus of the Towpath

Trail and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo andbeyond are. Supporters hope that the BigCreek trail will ultimately extend even west ofRidge Rd.

Much of the discussion was about thesame topics covered at Tuesday night’s meet-ing, but because it was a smaller group, it waseasier to view the maps and ask questions. Ofparticular interest was the Harshaw Chemicalsite near the northeast corner of Harvard Ave.and Jennings Rd., where radioactive materialsused in the atomic bomb during World War IIwere manufactured. Extensive soil testing hasbeen/will continue to be done there.

The Friends of Big Creek are currentlyinvolved in a study about Big Creek’s water-shed, and after they have the results, they’ll beconferring with the commercial consultantsabout the plans to achieve the ecologicalrestoration of the floodplain and the riparianzone (i.e., the land on the banks of/borderingthe stream).

Reducing the velocity and flow of theCreek will be necessary at times, and thatmight be accomplished via bio-retention ponds(man-made water features where water is tem-porarily pooled).

RiverDay participants next hikedalong the railroad tracks to the seldom-viewedplace where Big Creek empties into theCuyahoga River. Although it is near to “civi-lization”, it gave such a feeling of seclusionthat one could almost imagine what it was likebeing an Indian or a French fur trader paddlingdown the river.

Friends ofBig Creek’sh o s p i t a l i t ycontinued witha complimen-tary lunch setup under acanopy amidthe trees. (Onlytables andchairs werem i s s i n g ! )Vice-presidentMary EllenStasek had pre-p a r e d . c h i l i ,a p p r o p r i a t ea c c o m p a n i -ments, bever-ages anddessert for thecrowd.

In appreciation for the experience, someof the people in attendance then wandered thepath next to the Cuyahoga, pulling out garlicmustard, the invasive species which, in recentyears, has been threatening to over-run nativevegetation.

Another opportunity to help outthis month

The tenth annual Big Creek WatershedCleanUp will take place on Saturday, June 7th,and assistance will be needed at the following

locations: Archmere Park on Archmere Ave,west of State Rd.; Brookfield Park onBrookfield Ave. between Bellaire & W. 130thSt.; and Brookridge Elementary School at 4500Ridge Rd. (behind the Brooklyn branch of theCuyahoga County Library). The event willtake place between 9 a.m. and noon.

Volunteers are advised to dress for theweather, and children under 18 must have adultsupervision. Refreshments will be provided forvolunteers.

In case of rain date, the cleanup will berescheduled for the following Saturday, June14.

Call Amy Roskilly, Cuyahoga Soil & WaterConservation District, 216-524-6580, ext. 22,or Rachel Napolitano, Bellaire-PuritasDevelopment Corporation, 216-671-2710, formore information.

Another opportunity to beinformed this month

The Ohio Canal Corridor will be sponsor-ing a public meeting concerning the preferredalignment of the Towpath Trail from HarvardAve. to Steelyard Commons on Tuesday, June17, from 4 – 8 p.m. at the ClevelandMetroparks Zoo. The consulting team willgive a short presentation and provide work sta-tions to help visitors understand how theydecided on the trail alignment, and give peoplethe opportunity to ask questions and offer com-ments.

Visit www.ohiocanal.org or call 216-520-1825 for more information.

A final FYIAs a part of the Fulton Rd. bridge replace-

ment project, $1.2 million in funding hasalready been secured for another trail which willreplace the eastern portion of the former JohnNagy Blvd. at Fulton Rd. and Denison Ave.

(Acknowledgment: I am extremely grateful toWard 15 Councilman Brian Cummins for all thehelp he gave me -- on a holiday weekend -- toensure that the information in this article wouldbe both accurate and complete.)

In observance of RiverDay on Saturday, May 17th, the Friends of Big Creek sponsored“Big Creek: Where the Waters Meet” at the confluence of Big Creek and the Cuyahoga.

A person standing at this point would be looking upstream at Big Creek onthe left and downstream at the Cuyahoga River on the right.

Photo by Mary Ellen Stasek

Photo by Bob Gardin

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