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OBN ends monthly publication

As previously published in the Marchedition of the Old Brooklyn News, the for-mat, delivery method and timing of the OldBrooklyn News will change beginning July2016.

All residents of Old Brooklyn willreceive – free of charge – the Old BrooklynNews through the mail with a special issue inJuly. Subsequent editions will be mailed ona seasonal calendar of September,December, March and June. The OldBrooklyn News will be formatted as a fullcolor magazine with more pages to help tellthe neighborhood’s important stories.

Beyond universal local delivery, theOld Brooklyn News will be dropped off atvarious locations in Old Brooklyn andthroughout Greater Cleveland.

The Old Brooklyn News will continueto reflect the stories that make Old Brooklyna great place to grow, and provide informa-tion about what is happening in the neigh-borhood and at the Old BrooklynCommunity Development Corporation(OBCDC).

The Old Brooklyn, Brooklyn Centre,and City of Brooklyn Business Directory &Service Guide will no longer be published,but many of the advertisements will contin-ue to be in the Old Brooklyn News.

For timely updates, OBCDC encour-

ages staying connected through its bi-week-ly e-newsletter, which can be signed up forfree at www.oldbrooklyn.com. Additionally,follow OBCDC for relevant updates onFacebook, twitter (@OBCDC) andInstagram (old.brooklyn).

OBCDC thanks the support from com-munity advertisers who make the publica-tion of the Old Brooklyn News possible.Additional credit is due to the staff and com-munity members who work on content cre-ation, editing and layout every month.

The Old Brooklyn News has been suc-cessful for the past thirty-eight yearsbecause of support from community adver-tisers and the hard work of staff and partnerswho collaborate on content every month.

Specifically, credit is due to currentstaff member Sandy Worona and contractorLynette Filips, without whom the OldBrooklyn News would not happen.

Sandy’s diligent approach and consis-tent excellence in news layout creates thevisual appeal, while her work with advertis-ers and community partners helps fill upeach and every page.

Lynette’s dedication to the OldBrooklyn News is unparalleled, as she goesabove and beyond what is requested of her.

OBCDC also thanks the many commu-nity members and former employees whobreathed life into the Old Brooklyn News,without which, the neighborhood would notbe as strong.

Executive Director; JoAnnBolton; Ambassadors 2

News & Events 3

Crime Watch; BFCG 4

The Town Crier; OBCDC Intern 5

New Businesses 6

Tool Box 7

Civil War; BCN; Theater Notes 8

Family Fun 9

Church & Senior Notes;Paul Kirk Jr. 10

Service Directory & Classified;Community Meetings 11

Crime Watch Funraiser; City/Senior Award 12

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by Jeffrey T. [email protected]

The days are getting longer, kids areheading back to the baseball field, and OldBrooklyn Community DevelopmentCorporation’s movie nights will soonreturn to Loew Park.Recently the OldBrooklyn FamiliesGroup (OBFG) wasawarded a grantfrom NeighborhoodConnections whichprovides grants to groups ofresidents in Cleveland and EastCleveland to do projects which improve thequality of life in their communities.

The OBFG will be using these funds tohost a children’s summer education seriesmeant to teach and entertain, as well asshowcase the many institutions in OldBrooklyn and Cleveland. The programs willtake place before each Tuesday night moviefrom June 14th through August 9th.

Prior to the movies, OBFG will alsoparticipate in the Old Brooklyn Farmer’sMarket from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by the OBFGtable to learn how to spend “OBFG Dollars”and decide how to fill your shopping totewith delicious, healthy food with help from aMetroHealth nutritionist.

Then enjoy a different family-friendlyprogram each week from 6:30 to 8 p.m. inthe field behind the Market.

Great Lakes Science Center, TheCleveland Museum of Art and The WesternReserve Historical Society will be bringing

their community programs forthree of the sessions.

Learn from a naturalistfrom the ClevelandMetroparks and anexpert from the

Northeast OhioRegional Sewer District

right in our own backyard. Participate in a community art project

with a local artist and Old Brooklyn resident,learn how to volunteer with Boy and GirlScouts, build a woodworking project withstudents from Old Brooklyn CommunitySchool, and participate in a variety of sportsand activities with members of GatewayChurch Old Brooklyn.

Best of all, take some time to connectwith neighbors and learn about how tobecome involved with the Old BrooklynFamilies Group.

Learn more about the group onFacebook (/groups/OldBrooklynFamilies),Twitter (@OBFamilies) or e-mail at [email protected] to join the e-list.

OBFG organizes events before moviesby Kristen Wilson

OBFGFamilies Group Member

Two Old Brooklyn residents will sharethe spotlight at an upcoming LiteraryCleveland program called “UntoldCleveland: the History of OldBrooklyn.” Lynette Filips,local historian and copyeditor of the Old BrooklynNews, will lead a discus-sion about the history of theneighborhood. A writingworkshop with Dr. KatherineClark, who teaches English composition atNotre Dame College, will follow.

“Untold Cleveland: the History of OldBrooklyn”, will be held on Saturday, June18th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the SouthBrooklyn Branch of the Cleveland PublicLibrary, 4303 Pearl Rd. Produced in partner-ship with Neighborhood Connections, the

workshop is free and open to the public(ages 14 and up).

Registration is requested as seating islimited. To register, visit http://www.lit-cleveland.org/ and scroll down until the

event is visible on the home page.Click on the link for registration

details. Through workshops,

classes, readings andevents, Lit Cleveland is

working to build a strongcommunity of writers and

readers in Northeast Ohio. It waslaunched by an activist group of Clevelandwriters and readers following the 2015Cleveland Inkubator event. The groupreceived vital early support from Lake ErieInk and the Cleveland Public Library.Writer, freelance journalist and teacher LeeChilcote cofounded the group and nowserves as director.

Lit Cleveland brings together history, writing

An Old Brooklyn Education Summitwill be hosted on Saturday, June 11th from 9a.m. to noon at Estabrook Recreation Center,4125 Fulton Rd. All residents, families, stu-dents, principals, teachers and program part-ners are encouraged to attend.

The Summit is an opportunity for inter-ested community members to learn about:what is happening in the neighborhoodschools, opportunities to get involved, andhow to build relationships across OldBrooklyn. The Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn-Cleveland and Old Brooklyn CommunityDevelopment Corporation (OBCDC) are theevent’s sponsors.

OBCDC will open the doors toEstabrook at 8:30 a.m. for check-in and

complimentary breakfast items and coffeefrom Kim’s Catering. Although students areencouraged to participate in the Summit,parents with young children can access com-plimentary childcare provided on-site byHorizon Education Center.

A community education plan has beenunder development for over six months to

include andimprove allpublic, privateand charterschools in OldB r o o k l y n .During thattime, staff atOBCDC hasc o n d u c t e dassessments ofall OldB r o o k l y nschools. Thesea s s e s s m e n t swere the resultof one-on-one

meetings with principals, assistant princi-pals, staff and parents to review the needs ofeach building. These conversations centeredaround successful students and how theschools would like to encourage familyengagement, provide youth service opportu-nities, attend community events, and experi-ence non-traditional curricula.

See Education Summit page 6

Old Brooklyn Education Summit comingby Ramses Clements

[email protected]

Phases I and II of the Pearl Rd.Rehabilitation Project between I-71 andState Rd. are underway. Dominion beganwork north of State Rd. to update and repairgas lines early this spring and over thecourse of the summer will continue work inspots between State Rd. and Brookpark Rd. New curbs and sidewalks are alreadyinstalled in several areas along the south-bound side of Pearl Rd.and repaving hasbegun. Streetscape and repaving work willcontinue north of State Rd. on the south-bound lanes until mid-summer when crewswill move to the northbound side of PearlRd. Roadwork north of State Rd. is slated tofinish by December 2016.

See Pearl Rd. page 2

Pearl Rd. construction proceeds on schedule

by Rosemary [email protected]


Photo by Jason Powers

Image source: Getty Images

OLD BROOKLOLD BROOKLYN NEWSYN NEWS

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

Reproduction of published material without the consent of OBCDC is prohibited. Advertisers and Agencies assumeall legal responsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any and all text published in contracted display, classi-fied or other advertisements. The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and Community Press Association ofGreater Cleveland.

This month’s OBN writers - Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips, Jennifer Terry, Tena Petrovic and OBCDC staff

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

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

Jeffrey T. Verespej, Executive DirectorBarb Spaan, Outreach Manager

Sheila Quealy-Walter, Residential Code ManagerRamses Clements, Community Outreach CoordinatorRosemary Mudry, Director of Economic Development

Jason A. Powers, Director of Marketing & DevelopmentJayme Lucas-Bukszar, Residential Real Estate Project Manager

Sandy Worona, Community Outreach Coordinator/OBN Advertising & Sales Manager

John Young, President Book Chrobak, Vice PresidentChristina Kovach, Corporate Secretary Tiffany Sedlacek, 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 neighborhood

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

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Over the past few years, there havebeen numerous highlights that have mademe proud as the Executive Director of OldBrooklyn Community DevelopmentCorporation.

Some of them are physical: the soon-to-be redevelopment of the historic bank build-ing at the corner of Pearl Rd. and BroadviewRd. and the restoration of the KratherBuilding.

Others are visionary for the future: acommunity organizing to ensure that thePearl Rd. Rehabilitation Project is in align-ment with our needs and to envision a futurefor the former Henninger Rd. landfill.

Still others are fun and celebratory:Cleveland Summer Cinema, An OldBrooklyn Nite, the OBCDC annual meetingsat the Cleveland Maennerchor, and therecent launch of the “What’s Your OldBrooklyn” campaign at Cinco de Bowling.

However, the most meaningful to mehave been the victories around our commu-nity, and the moments that celebrate our peo-ple.

A few recent examples have broughtthose highlights to the forefront.

In May, members and supporters of theOld Brooklyn Crime Watch gathered for afundraiser. The spirit of neighborliness,commitment to the community, and decades-long friendships filled the room.

Many of these residents are those whovolunteer long hours, knock on doors, andgive back to ensure that our streets remainconnected and safe. The value of those rela-tionships cannot be overstated, and are thetrue makings of a great place.

Also in May,the senior classfrom FacingHistory New TechHigh Schoolopened the doors ofthe school to pres-ent their SeniorCapstone projects.These were studentswho voluntarilychose to go to a brand new school four yearsago, now celebrating their success; over90% of the first graduating class will beattending college. During thoseprojects, it was easy to witness the maturity,confidence, intelligence and drive of theseyoung men and women who tackled com-plex global issues through academicresearch. These are the future leaders of ourcommunity.

Lastly, the Pass the Torch 1K / 5Kbrought together Old Brooklyn residentsyoung and young at heart. Although theweather was cold and with scattered show-ers, participants ranged from the mid-singledigits to octogenarians. The more senior rac-ers were all smiles, ignoring the poor condi-tions to enjoy the short race near James FordRhodes High School. These neighbors arethe ones who paved the way for our successtoday, and are the foundation this communi-ty stands on.

At the root of a great place is great peo-ple. As the instances above show, and asother articles in this edition of the OldBrooklyn News highlight, our community isrich with those assets. That is the highlightof my job.

From the desk of the executive director


Old Brooklyn business owner is star onupcoming The Price is Right episode

JoAnn Bolton, owner of Jo’s MemphisFulton Barbershop for over 30 years, ful-filled a lifelong wish to bean audience member on ThePrice is Right televisionshow in March of 2016.Her daughter Tina request-ed tickets online and off shewent to Hollywood with herson, his wife and a goodfriend.

JoAnn said the wholeprocess of getting on theshow took over five hours.“You start in a line outsideand then are brought to aseated area where you aregiven a name tag and num-ber. Then they take yourpicture in front of a greenscreen. I had the best time talking to peoplefrom all over the country while waiting inthe various lines.”

The Price is Right staff took phones andcameras from everyone to prevent outsidephotos, and finally seated potential contest-ants and audience members. JoAnn thinksthat she was selected to be part of the audi-ence because she was friendly and talkative,especially about her Old Brooklyn tieswhich of course are shared with the show’shost, Drew Carey.

During commercial breaks, Drew andhis crew interact with the audience. Duringone of these interactions, JoAnn gave DrewCarey a Cleveland themed t-shirt designedby local artist and photographer Jim

Ptacek*. In return, Drew signed JoAnn’sshirt which said the “Bucket List” andincluded the words/phrases: The Price isRight, Indian’s spring training, and retire-ment with check boxes.

JoAnn has been watching The Price isRight for as long as she can remember, andit’s on every day at Jo’s Barbershop. JoAnnsaid of the experience, “It was a great timeand I would definitely go back again!” Tunein to Channel 19 on Wednesday, June 1st, at11 a.m. to see if JoAnn won.

You can also visit JoAnn in person atJo’s Memphis Fulton Barbershop at 4231Fulton Rd., in the Memphis FultonShopping Center’s arcade. They can bereached by phone at 216-661-8110.

(*Jim Ptacek’s photographs and printscan be found online at a variety of placesincluding http://www.galleryone.com/artfram-ing/ptacek.html and at local stores includingAmeriflag, Inc., 3307 Broadview Rd.)

by Jayme [email protected]

JoAnn Bolton

Diana� s Hair Care Center LLC

Diana Basenback36 yrs. experience

facebook dianas hair care center

“Now located” 4317 State Rd.

216-739-1155

Haircut $10Perms $45

Color $40 - $60

As this reported in the February edition,the Old Brooklyn Community DevelopmentCorporation (OBCDC) was awarded a grantin December from Neighborhood Progressfor the purpose of promoting the communi-ty. OBCDC developed a full social mediacampaign around the concept thateveryone experiences OldBrooklyn in a different way,and called it: the What’sYour Old Brooklyncampaign.

The campaign consistsof three major components.First, OBCDC will be using grantfunds to put on several events throughoutthe year on top of the traditional events OldBrooklynites are used to seeing. ClevelandSummer Cinema has been expanded toinclude a Farmer’s Market and in MayOBCDC held a Cinco de Mayo event in thevacant bowling alley at Memphis FultonShopping Center. Other unique events areunder development.

Secondly, OBCDC will be expandingits social media presence to includeInstagram and Snapchat beyond the currentFacebook and Twitter channels.

These channels, along with aredesigned OldBrooklyn.com, whatsy-ouroldbrooklyn.com campaign website and

Social media Ambassadors promote Old Brooklynbi-weekly email newsletters are providingnot only our residents but also potential res-idents and curious guests various ways tolearn more about Old Brooklyn.

As part of the development of thesecampaigns, OBCDC hired a consultant todevelop internal policies and training docu-ments for OBCDC staff and a group of resi-dent ambassadors.

The ambassadors are a cohort of localresidents who, through an applica-

tion process, were selected totake part in a training

and subsequently takeon the work of pro-

moting our neighborhoodthrough social media channels.

Ambassadors will be using socialmedia to share, educate and celebrate Old

Brooklyn with the broader community ofCleveland.

They’ll also be helping to developsmaller local events throughout the year tohelp expand what it means the answer thequestion: What’s your Old Brooklyn?

The current cohort members are: AdamHarvey, Gabriel Johnson, Beth Loseto,Katrina Marshall, Josie Steffes Roberts,Kate Warren and Kristen Wilson. OBCDCis still looking for a few more ambassadors!If interested please find the application onoldbrooklyn.com/opportunities and send itto [email protected]

by Jason [email protected]

Pearl Rd. from front page Phases III and IV of the project south of

State Rd. on Pearl Rd. will begin early in2017 and are scheduled to wrap up byautumn, 2017. Throughout all four phasesof the project one lane of traffic will bemaintained in each direction.

Businesses along Pearl Rd. remain openthroughout construction; many have addi-tional parking behind their buildings or will

make accommodations to assist patrons inpicking up items.

Support of local business throughoutconstruction projects is important to ensur-ing a vibrant commercial corridor onceroadwork is complete.

Questions about construction should bedirected to the City of Cleveland’s Mayor’sOffice of Capital Projects at 216-664-2231.

Photo courtesy of JoAnn Bolton

The Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation will publish its next issue in mid-July. It will be the inaugural edition of the home-delivered Quarterly Old Brooklyn news.

Ciculation 15,000 - Delivered Quarterly

Old Brooklyn is seeking writers for the new Quarterly edition. For more information visit:OldBrooklyn.com/opportunities and fill out an application or reach

Jason Powers at [email protected]

Interested in advertising in our new, full color and large distribution magazine?Please contact Old Brooklyn at 216.459.1000 - [email protected]

NEWS & EVENTSDJ Larry Walk from the "Happy Polka LandRadio Show". 12 - 2:30 pm. Erie KnightsBand- 3 - 5 pm. Local food vendors rain orshine. Shuttle buses provided from local park-ing venues. A portion of all Proceeds benefitAll Faiths Pantry & the Parma Animal Shelter.Call 216-749-4010 for more info.

Sunday, June 5thO.B.Y.L. Kick - Off Parade

Charles A. Mooney Elementary School, 3213Montclair Ave. Arrive at noon; depart 1 pm toLowe Field.

Monday, June 6thCuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society

Independence Civic Center, Willow Room, 6363Selig Blvd.,7 pm. Speaker: Tom CirincioneTopic: Finding Your Italian Ancestors. Call 440-736-7180, or visit www.cuyahogagenealogy.orgfor more info.

Tuesday, June 7thPolish Genealogical Society

of Greater Cleveland St. Mary's Polish National Catholic ChurchHall, 5375 Broadview Rd. at Wexford Ave.;7:30 pm. Speaker Benjamin Kman presentingactual "case study" involving genealogicalresearch tracing a maternal line through variousrecords back to an ancestral village.

Tuesdays, June 7th - August 30thDance Party

US Bank Plaza, Euclid Ave., E. 14th St &Huron Rd. 12-week outdoor dance event.Learn Swing, Argentine Tango, Salsa &Kizomba on the square with the best Clevelanddance instructors from Viva Dance Studios.Easy & fun instruction starts 5:15 pm. Danceto top DJs & live bands. Tues, Jun 7th -Lindy/Swing Night with Valerie Salstrom ofGet Hep Swing with Band- Red Light Roxy.Jun 14th - Swing & Blues night withHeriberto Perez of Viva Dance Studio, DJ RobLove and Band- Group. Jun 21st - West CoastSwing Night with Corey Flowers of VivaDance Studio & DJ Katie Fallon. Jun 28th -West Coast Swing NIght with Corey Flowersof Viva Dance Studio & DJ Faith Musko. Formore info go tohttp://www.playhousesquare.org.

Wednesday, June 8thWestside Basket Guild

St. James Lutheran Church, 4771 BroadviewRd., upstairs hall. Class starts at 5 pm; comeany time up to 6:30 to start weaving. Meets onsecond Wed. most months. Jun. 8th,Reflections basket; $25. Jul. 13th, RainbowTwill, $37. Supplies to bring when weaving --old towel, bucket, clothes pins, ruler, pencil,scissors. Call Connie, 216-749-7912, to RSVP.

Thurs, Fri, Sat, June 9th, 10th & 11thMultiple Homes Garage Sale

3724, 3906, 4302, 4304, 4306 Woburn Ave. &maybe more, 9 am - 5 pm. Lots of variety, aton of stuff, food & drinks for sale.

Thursday, June 9thAntique Collectors Club Meeting

Busch Community Meeting Room, 7501 RidgeRd., 7 pm. Speaker Deborah Willis givingpowerpoint presentation about Clevelandminiaturia. Call Publicity Chairman RobertMurdoch, 440-845-7046, for more info.

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Now - Thursday, September 18thHistorical Guided Walking Tours

Take a hike! Tuesdays, 6 pm: Civic CenterTour -- Meet at Old Stone Church, 91 PublicSquare. Wednesdays, 6 pm: WarehouseDistrict -- Meet at Constantino’s Market, 1278W. 9th St.; Thursdays, 6 pm: PlayhouseSquare -- Meet at State Theatre Lobby, 1519Euclid Ave.; Saturdays, 10 am: GatewayDistrict -- Meet at Arcade, 401 Euclid Ave.;Sundays, 10 am: Canal Basin Park -- Meet atThe Flat Iron Cafe, 1114 Center St. Sponsoredby Dollar Bank. Call 216-771-1994 or visitwww.historicgateway.org. for more info.Reservations appreciated; donations encour-aged. Held rain or shine.

Now through October, Cleveland MetroparksWalking Works Program

Hike at least 8 of 13 designated Walking Workstrails on your own. After completing eachwalk, sign & date Walking Works form &return to Cleveland Metroparks. Receive 2016Walking Works shield & voucher good for freepicnic lunch for four at Wayside FurnitureCafé. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for listof designated hikes & directions & to down-load Walking Works form. Walking Worksforms also available at Cleveland Metroparksnature centers.

Monday, May 30thMemorial Day Services

Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave. Firstceremony, 10:30 am; traditional veterans' pro-gram on lawn in front of memorial. Includesplacing of wreaths from various veterangroups. Keynote speaker: Mr. Tim Garfield,Great Great Grandson of President James A.Garfield. Also Memorial Day Band Concertpresented by Cleveland Letter Carriers' Band.Public invited to bring picnic lunches & lawnchairs or blankets. Second service, 1:30 pm atJames A. Garfield Memorial; will honor eachperson entombed or inurned at Lake View dur-ing past year. Public invited.

Every 2nd Wednesday Beekeeping Educational Sessions & MeetingsRocky River Nature Center, 24000 ValleyPkwy., N. Olmsted; 7 - 9 pm. Discuss care &raising of bees & current apiculture manage-ment techniques. Register at www.greater-clevelandbeekeepers.com.

Monday, June 6th - Friday, August 26thSt. Mary’s Byzantine Summer Camp

St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic School, 4600State Rd. Activities, library, swimming, picnicsat the park, playing plus various field trips.Kindergarten, first, second & possibly thirdgrades. Vouchers will cover service. Call 216-351-8121 for more info.

Saturday, June 4thCleveland Polka Association's Picnic

St. Sava's Picnic Grove, 2300 W. RidgewoodDr. Gate opens 3 pm with live polka music byBuffalo Concertina All Stars, 4-8 pm.Donation: $5; 18 & under free. B.Y.O.E. --Bring your own coolers, picnic baskets,snacks, etc.. Hot dogs & chips available. CallSylvia, 216-228-1134, for table reservations of8 or more or more info. Public welcome.

Sunday, June 5thPierogi Palooza

Broadview Multi-Care Center, 5520Broadview Rd., 12 - 5 pm. Live entertainment.

Visit [email protected] for moreinfo. re: programs & classes.

Cuyahoga County Public LibraryParma Snow Branch - 2121 Snow Rd.

216-661-4240 cuyahogalibrary.orgRegistration required for all programs.

City Club Fridays @ the Library - Watch livestream of City Club of Cleveland FridayForums on big screen in Auditorium, 12:30 pm.

Author Visit: Nathaniel Philbrick - Thurs.,Jun. 2nd, 7 pm. Discussing his latest, ValiantAmbition: George Washington, BenedictArnold and the Fate of the AmericanRevolution.

Perennial Plant Swap - Sat., Jun. 4th, 2 pm.

Live Happy - Mon., Jun. 6th, 2 pm.

Chalk the Walk - Sat., Jun 11th, 11 am - noon.

Adult Zentangle® Inspirations Club - Thurs.,Jun. 16th, 7 pm.

Caring for the Caregiver - Wed., Jun. 22nd, 2pm.

Valley Save-a-Pet Spay/Neuter Program Low cost spay/neuter services to pet owners inGreater Cleveland area who cannot afford regularcost of spay/neuter for their pets. Also, veterinar-ians have discounted cost of first rabies & distem-per vaccines at time of spay/neuter. Cat or dogowners should call 440-232-2287 between 11 am& 2 pm on Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. (Feral catcaretakers call Mon. only.) Program will contin-ue thru mid-Nov. Visit www.valleysaveapet.orgfor more info.

Save the DatesSt. Mary Byzantine Catholic Grade School

Celebrating 60 years Sun., Sept. 11th, church picnic at KeystoneShelter picnic area, Metroparks W. RidgewoodDr., Parma, open to all alumni & current stu-dents. Sat., Oct. 1st, Celebration/reunion at St. MaryByzantine Crystal Chalet, 3600 Biddulph Ave.Sun., Oct. 2nd, Liturgy followed by schoolopen house. Anyone who attended St. Mary ByzantineCatholic Grade School & wants to be added tothe list, or knows someone who does shouldcontact the school at 216-749-7980 or [email protected]

Saturday, June 11th2nd Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair

Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical LutheranChurch, 4470 Ridge Rd. Open 10 am - 4 pm.Home made kolbasi sandwiches & sides, homemade pastries, food, music, demonstrations,kids area sidewalk chalk art, helium balloonsFree event.

Sunday, June 12thBump to Bows a Mommy Boutique Show

The Little Gym of Avon, 37450 Colorado Ave.10 - 3 pm. A pop-up-shop, this year's event fea-tures a variety of handmade artisan baby &children's items, as well as local businessesthat are catered to families & little ones. Shopa variety of handmade clothing, headbands,tutus, home décor, educational businesses, &more. Admission & parking free. Call LexieGomez at 440-476-4013 or email [email protected] for more info.

Saturday, June 18thRhythms of Latin America:

IRTF 35th Anniversary Dance GalaViva Dance Studio - Asia Town Center, 1541E. 38th St., 2nd floor, 7 pm - midnight. Livemusic, dance lessons, food & drinks. Tickets:$15 - $35; includes admission, Hors d’oeuvres& dance lessons. Call 216-961-0003 or visitirtfcleveland.org for more info. Register atirtf35.eventbrite.com.

Tuesday, June 21st & every 3rd Tuesday Grindstone Knitters’ Guild

Mahler Museum, 118 E. Bridge St., Berea, 7pm. Call 440-821-8891 or 440-826-1254 formore info.

Monday, June 27thWestern Reserve Rose Society meeting

North Royalton Public Library, 7051 WallingsRd., 7 pm. Speaker: WRRS member AdeleHetzel. Topic: Roses from Rose Cuttings.

Sunday, June 26thSlovak Picnic

Slovak Sokol Camp, 2069 Royalwood Rd.,between State & Broadview Rds; 12 - 8 pm.Admission $4 at gate. Food, beer-Pivo, pastries& dancing. Music by The Frank MoravcikBand. Call 440-886-4828 or 440-885-1994 formore info.

June 2016River’s Edge Classes

3430 Rocky River Dr. 216-688-1111, ext. 251

Monday Night at the Movies, Jun. 20th, 7pm -- The Island President; optional discus-sion following. Free, but free-will offeringsappreciated. Register at www.riversedgecleveland.com.

Basics and Beyond Yoga - Mon., 7 - 8:15 pm.Begin at any time. Fee: $10/class for 3 or more.Pre-registration required.

Tai Chi Easy & Qigong - Ongoing Thurs., 10- 11 am. Fee: $8/class ($10 walk in). Call toregister.

Meditation to Awakening the Spirit:Meditation to Open the Heart - Wed., Jun.15th, 6:30 - 7:45 pm. Fee: $15.

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Homebuyer Workshop & Neighborhood TourSaturday, July 9th 9:30 a.m.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Auditorium

Sponsored by:

Learn the in’s & out’s of homebuying Down payment assistance & other programs available Breakfast provided Lolley the Trolley Tour of Old Brooklyn & great homes after the workshop

RSVP: [email protected] is free but space is limited

OLD BROOKLYN NEWS JUNE 2016

Help stamp out drug dealing & usingby Barbara Spaan

[email protected] end of May marks the beginning of

the growing season in northeast Ohio. BenFranklin Community Garden (BFCG)opened its gates for the 2016 season on May21st. To help fill the 206 plots, BFCG is wel-coming over twenty new gardeners this year.Not only are the gardeners from the OldBrooklyn area, but they also travel from sur-rounding suburbs for the opportunity to gar-den at BFCG.

Please join the BFCG gardeners onSaturday, June 11th at 10 a.m. when theGarden will behosting a learn-ing circle for theOhio StateE x t e n s i o nS e r v i c e .Gardeners of allexperience lev-els are invited tothis free event.Along with gar-dening ques-tions and tips,please bring adish to share as this will be a potluck event.The garden is located behind Ben FranklinSchool at 1905 Spring Rd.

What puts community gardening insuch great demand? According to theAmerican Community GardeningAssociation, there are fourteen good reasonsfor community greening.

1. Community greening grows leadersbecause garden leaders emerge to organizevolunteers for projects and to help maintainprojects.

2.Community greening can help feed peo-ple and save money. Studies show thathome and community gardens produce foodworth hundreds (in some cases, thousands)of dollars. This can be very beneficial forlow income families who are located inareas known as ‘food deserts’, and do nothave access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

3. Community greening promotes healthier communities, physically and mentally.

4.Community greening helps people learnabout civic participation.

5. Community greening helps save energyand keeps urban air cool and clean.

6.Community greening provides job train-ing. In many urban settings, these greenspaces are the only place for children tolearn about careers in the booming business-es of horticulture and food production.

7. Community greening can help reducestress, because exposure to green plants hasbeen shown to relieve stress. Gardens likeBen Franklin provide a quite oasis in a noisy,urban area.

8. Community greening can help feed thehomeless. Like Ben Franklin, many com-munity gardens donate food to hunger cen-ters. Some even provide plots to the home-less as a step towards self-sufficiency.

9. Community greening helps preservecultural heritage. No matter where a person

was born, every-one has his/herown cultural tiesto food.Community gar-dens provide aplace to growthe vegetablesand herbs whichmake everyn a t i o n a l i t y ’sfoods unique.

10. Communitygreening pro-

vides places for children to play and learn.In a world of fast food and chain stores,many children do not even know what veg-etables like a rutabaga are, or what they looklike. School gardening programs like theone at Ben Franklin expose children to gar-dening and help them to make food connec-tions.

11. Community greening helps cities savemoney by recycling. Many community gar-dens use yard waste to amend the soil.Leaves and grass clippings which would bethrown into city dumps can be composted.These composted nutrients are then returnedto the soil to help keep it fertile.

12. Community greening can help makepeople more productive. Studies haveshown that workers who have access togreen spaces are more productive becausethe exposure to plants helps the mind to rest.

13. Community greening helps peoplekeep physically fit. A gardener can burnmore calories in one hour than a persondoing aerobics does.

14.Community greening teaches patience.In a world of instant gratification, gar-

dening takes time. Whether starting withseeds or seedlings, harvest time can seem sofar away. Watching a garden move frombeing a patch of dirt to a green lush ecosys-tem is amazing (not to mention the payoff offresh-from-thegarden produce).

Drugs on our streets is not a new prob-lem to any community, including OldBrooklyn. With the change in the weather,the calls to my office change. Too oftenthese days, callers’ safety concerns are aboutdrug dealing and ‘using’ right in front oftheir homes or the houses next door. Whatcan they do?Here’s an appropriate mode of action —

Always observe what is really happen-ing. You may want to get a closer look – adescription of the person, car and licenseplate number, if possible. Have you noticedthis before? If so, what was the time andday? How often is this going on?

If you’re not sure what’s happening,call a neighbor. He/she may see somethingyou can’t see. Maybe they have noticed thesame thing; share information.

Document (write down) what you see.Be as detailed as possible; video tape or takea picture. This way when you talk withpolice and neighbors, you will give correctinformation. You may need to keep track ofactivity and license plates for future policeinformation.Continue observing and documenting...

Here’s a common scenario of ‘using’ —someone pulls up in front of a home; thedrugs may be delivered and the person pro-ceeds to inject, snort or pop their drug ofchoice; after they leave, you find pills or bot-tles or needles in the street or on your lawn.Dispose of them properly; needles need tobe placed in a can or bottle so that no onegets stuck with the dirty needle.

Call for help, 216-621-1234, and beready to give your information to theCleveland Police. Don’t worry about anyoneknowing that you gave the information. Thisphone number is taped; you have to giveyour name for them to know to whom they

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After you have called the police, andthe dealer or user drives away, call 621-1234again and let ‘Dispatch’ know that the carhas left.

If the problem is ongoing, with lots ofcars coming and going, or you notice thecorner of your street — or any location —dealing in the open, or repeat needles or pillsfound lying around, call 216-623-5214, theSecond District’s Vice Unit, and give themthe documentation you’ve been collecting.

Finally, if you know that there is a drugproblem for sure and you want to get help,call 211. Cleveland has many resources;MetroHealth and Recovery Resources aretwo which are nearby.

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Not surprisingly, it is with profound sad-ness that I write The Town Crier column in thislast monthly issue of the Old Brooklyn News.The Old Brooklyn Community DevelopmentCorporation (OBCDC) has been publishing anewspaper since March, 1978 (though it was-n’t until May, 1981, that it became the month-ly Old Brooklyn News which we’ve come toknow.)

And even though I was never involvedwith the production of the Old BrooklynBusiness Directory, with sadness I bidfarewell to that publication, too. It was firstproduced in 1989, and in addition to its valueas an annual neighborhood Yellow Pages, evenmore so now, the copies in our archives willcontinue to serve as an important historicalrecord of the businesses, churches, schools,etc. which have been in our neighborhood.

Although I was enamored with the OldBrooklyn News since its inception, I did notbegin writing for the paper until March, 1990.That was when (now deceased) OBCDC exec-utive director Jerry Preseren allowed me towrite my first history article about Schaaf Rd.Over twenty-six years later, that one story hasmultiplied into many hundreds of monthly his-tory articles (sometimes even two a month).

Just over a year later, in June, 1991, Jerrypermitted me to debut this column. It, too, hasbeen running every month ever since. Thankyou posthumously, Jerry, for the opportunity towrite both features, and thank you to the read-ers who have supplied me information and sup-port for some of them.

Of course I’ve also written hundreds ofother articles for this paper. Ultimately they,too, will become neighborhood history; it hasbeen my privilege to have been able to chroni-cle it all.

I am also grateful to former OBCDCexecutive director Brian Cummins for allow-ing me the opportunity to try being the copyeditor of the Old Brooklyn News. I began doingthat c. 2004, which was approximately half ofmy time with this organization.

My position as OBN copy editor is beingeliminated after this issue, so I will not havemuch input into Old Brooklyn’s new quarterlymagazine. But I’ve been told that The TownCrier and my history article will be part of the

new publication, and I will still appreciatereceiving your suggestions for items to includein this column, as well as comments about his-torical articles. ([email protected])

In its prime, the Old Brooklyn News pub-lished 25,000 copies, 20,000 of which werepersonally delivered to every residence andbusiness in the neighborhood.

Beginning in June 2007, OBCDC execu-tive directors began gradually cutting the num-ber of papers printed to the current 9000, noneof which are currently home-delivered.Former OBCDC executive director RobynSandys dropped home delivery with the sameJune 2007 publication date.

(I consider the increased number of copieswhich will be printed of the new Old Brooklynmagazine, and the return to home delivery tobe two positive aspects of the change.)

Despite the stress of publication dead-lines, I have truly enjoyed “doing the paper”with Sandy Worona all these years. And I’veenjoyed the occasional “perks” of the job, too,one of which was last month --

On Saturday, May 7th, the family of AlanFreed, the early 1950s Cleveland DJ and orig-inator of the term “Rock ‘n’ Roll”, organized amemorial service to inter Alan’s ashes in LakeView Cemetery. (They had most recently beenon display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame& Museum.) And although the general publicwas also invited, I received a special invitationas a media person -- and had a chair to sit on!

Unveiling the monument was the culmi-nation of the event. It’s an impressive shinyblack stone (granite or marble) reproduction ofa jukebox with a short ‘bio’ of Alan Freed onone side, and an engraving of a jukebox on theother side. Alan’s family had it made in Italy.

There were tender talks about Alan’s lifethroughout the program, but the most fun partof the afternoon were the performances by1950s musicians -- Jimmy Clanton himself andThe Drifters (none of whom were originalmembers of the group).

Now moving on to something else I wroteabout in a previous issue --

In April, instead of a typical history arti-cle, I wrote an obituary about former OBCDCexecutive director LaVerne Maximuk. Justrecently I received an email from LaVerne’sson, Lynn. He lives in Kansas City, but wasalerted to my article by a friend and was able toaccess it on OBCDC’s website. He providedme with considerable additional informationabout his mother’s later years --

“LaVerne had moderate dementia for thepast 5 or 6 years and passed away after hav-ing a stoke and a heart attack out here inKansas while on her way from Ohio to Texas.LaVerne and her husband Paul moved fromOld Brooklyn in 1989 to Sandusky. They spentthe last 25 summers in Sandusky on the shoresof Sandusky Bay, and the winters in Port IsabelTexas on the Intercostal Waterway near South

Padre Island. After her illnesses here inKansas 3 months of rehab did not produceresults and she was moved to her daughter'shouse in Charlottesville, VA where she passedafter about 3 weeks there. Old Brooklynalways held a special spot in her thoughts andinterests. She and Paul made frequent visitsback to Old Brooklyn and closely followed theevolution of the community. She really workedhard to make the Broadview Show work for thecommunity but costs and needed repairs even-tually became too much. Paul is back inSandusky and looking forward to going back toTexas when winter approaches this year. Oneof my children lives in Medina so my wife andI (both Rhodes High Graduates) get back toOhio several times a year and my visits alwaysinclude a ride through Old Brooklyn and past

our house on Saratoga and Ben Franklinschool. I'm looking forward to the renovationof the Cleveland Trust Bank building on thecorner of Broadview and Pearl. My Rhodesclass of 1968 is starting to plan our 50 yearreunion and are hoping the party center part ofthat project will be completed by 2018 as apossible venue. What better place to have aRhodes reunion. Any updates on that projectwould be appreciated as we move through theplanning process.

I ended last month’s Town Crier columnwith an entry about Brooklyn Centre residentPaul Kirk, Jr. This month there’s a pictureand short article about him and the book hewrote on page 10, so keep turning the pages...

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I was born in Zagreb, Croatia in 1992,and lived there with my family until 1998until we moved to Cleveland. We lived inOld Brooklyn for about a year and in 1999,we moved to Parma, and have been thereever since.

I started my higher education atCuyahoga Community College while I was asenior at Normandy High School. Afterspending two years at Tri-C, I moved toCincinnati to attend the University ofCincinnati. I was there for about two years,and then I decided to move back toCleveland and transfer to Cleveland StateUniversity, which was my favorite institu-tion by far for a number of reasons.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts inUrban Studies from Cleveland State this pastMay. My major was environmental studies,with a focus in urban development and sus-tainability. My hope for the future is toreturn to Cleveland State to earn a graduatedegree in Environmental Studies, with afocus in planning and sustainability.

I have always taken a huge interest inthe environment and sustainability, so I hopeto learn more about the things that OldBrooklyn is doing to become more sustain-able in the near future from the staff here at

Old Brooklyn Community DevelopmentCorporation (OBCDC).

During my last semester at ClevelandState, I took my first GIS (GeographicInformation System) course, which taughtme more than I’ve ever known about thedemographics of certain areas of Cleveland,particularly Old Brooklyn. Finding out thatOBCDC readily uses GIS excited mebecause of how useful it can be for nearlyeverything that the CDC is trying to accom-plish.

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design, marketing and web development firm – have used their grant funding tosecure new office space on 4322 Pearl Rd. in the heart of Old Brooklyn. The newspace has allowed the three entrepreneurs to work more productively and createda more professional environment for welcoming clients.

Since moving into their new space, the firm has taken on many new clients,including their first Old Brooklyn business, Ameriflag, Inc. (with whom they areespecially excited to work). In addition, JAC Creative is on pace in 2016 to dou-ble their business from last year.

New clients and an additional workload means that the team is already look-ing to hire additional contractors to assist with videography, copy-writing and webdevelopment.

Cleveland JamOver the past year, Cleveland Jam owners Jim Conti, Dennis Schultz and Dennis

Kramer have worked closely with OBCDC to find the right spot for their business in OldBrooklyn. After touring many properties, the entrepreneurs settled on the greenhouse andattached storefront space at 1300 W.Schaaf Rd. near the intersection of W.11th St. The spot allows the owners toexpand their grape production as wellas produce peppers and other ingredi-ents for their jams and jellies (whichare made from the leftovers of wineproduction).

While production is alreadyunderway in the greenhouse,Cleveland Jam is still working withOBCDC and the City of Cleveland onthe storefront space which will sellproduce from the greenhouse in addi-tion to their jams, jellies and accompa-niments like crackers and pretzels.Cleveland Jam hopes to open the store-front this summer and will participatein the Old Brooklyn farmers market at Cleveland Summer Cinema. To order or learn moreabout Cleveland Jam’s products, visit their website: http://www.cle-jam.com/.

Connie’s AffogatoEntrepreneur Jason Minter has been hard at work building out his mobile storefront, a

bike- pedaled cart that sells theItalian “affogato” - a shot ofespresso poured over a scoop ofvanilla gelato - for a June 2016launch. Jason, who also worksfull-time in the community devel-opment field, has the storefrontmore than 80% complete and hasspent the last few months workingwith the City of Cleveland’sHealth Department and obtainingpermitting.

Connie’s Affogato hasalso been accepted intoJumpStart’s second cohort ofIMPACT entrepreneurs, a 12-

week class with an opportunity for additional funding. Jason is looking forward to bringingConnie’s Affogato to #whatsyouroldbrooklyn events and Cleveland Summer Cinema thisyear. To stay up to date on Jason’s progress, visit: http://www.conniesaffogato.com/.

Education Summit from front page Instead of focusing on just one school,

OBCDC realized that more could beachieved by working with all neighborhoodschools. Many of the issues voiced at oneschool were echoed by other institutionsdown the block.

Based on these conversations, OBCDCreached out to community partners (bothalready present in the neighborhood andthose who could come from outside OldBrooklyn) to provide services for schoolsand families. Each partner was vetted tomake sure that their services aligned with theeducation plan and neighborhood schoolneeds and were well-rounded organizationswhich provide effective resources.

The Old Brooklyn Education Summit isintended to convene a large gathering for allresidents, business owners, education pro-fessionals, families and volunteers to reviewthe work done to date.

At the Summit, there will be four break-out sessions. The topics — safety in schools,

community health, programming and socialservices — were the result of the hundredsof meetings with the education community.Each breakout session will be led by an edu-cator and a program partner. All attendeeswill have the opportunity to take part in thebreakout sessions to provide input, concernsand assistance in the hopes of making OldBrooklyn neighborhood schools great.

The Summit can be a springboard for acommunity-wide education initiative whichwill begin to take place immediately after it.

Many of the projects will rely stronglyon the supporting partners, while others willfocus on the schools providing volunteers tohelp coordinate the services within theschool day.

OBCDC invites all to come to theSummit, take part in this initiative and tobring ideas about how to improve educationopportunities for the community. RSVP forthe Summit to OBCDC’s CommunityOutreach Coordinator, Ramses Clements, [email protected].

In addition to expanding their businessin Old Brooklyn, Gabe has also recentlypurchased a home in the neighborhood andis working on renovations. Mike, Gabeand Andrew also enjoy frequenting GyroGuys, Honey Hut and other local business-es.

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Moving is never fun. It’s too rainy inthe fall and spring, too cold in the winter,and too hot in the summer. That said, peopledo need to move and summer is a populartime of the year to do it. Below are sometips that will hopefully make moving at leasta little less painful.

The first is to try to move on a weekdayin the middle of the month. Whatever youdo, avoid Memorial Day weekend and thelast weekend in July — they’re the 1st and2nd busiest moving days of the year.

Be realistic about packing. Just remem-ber that if, right before a summer move, youdecide you can’t and need help from themoving company, they may not be able toprovide it. No matter how much you’re will-ing to pay, the moving company you hiremight not have the crew to spare. One waythat can help with packing is renting a stor-age container for a month or two. The Cityof Cleveland does not require permits forstorage containers or dumpsters so long as

they are completely on your property andnot encroaching on the sidewalk or street.

Also, plan for the unexpected for bothscheduling and expenses. There can betruck breakdowns, unforeseen personal cir-cumstances can arise, and movers can call insick on your scheduled day. If possible, planto take an extra day off from work. Also,think about things that should not be put intothe moving van or truck in the summertime.For example, candles and some make upitems can melt all over your other stuff, ruin-ing them. Leather upholstered furniture will“sweat” if wrapped in plastic; use a padinstead. CD’s, videos and cassette tapes canwarp in a hot truck. Plan ahead to keep vul-nerable items out of the heat if you want tokeep them intact and keep your cool.

Be kind to the movers whether paid orvolunteer, they’re hot too. Offer cold waterfor the packing crew and allow them to takereasonable breaks, especially if the weatheris hot. Also, offer the crew lunch, if possible.Movers work a lot of hours in the summer,

so water, lunch, and breaks are defi-nitely appreciated. Keeping a simplefirst aid kit for your family andmovers can help with the commonscrapes and bruises associated withmoving.

Moving can be stressful for kids aswell as adults. You will need to planahead to keep your kids out of the wayof the moving crew and provide asafe, cool place to play. It is also rec-ommended to create a special box

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Moving with a companion animal usu-ally means moving with a cat or dog. And,cats and dogs can respond differently tofamily moves. There is a tendency to social-ize dogs more, including taking them tomore places than we do with cats. T h i sbecomes important if your cat’s only expo-

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examine it daily. Place your cat’s favoriteblanket or toy in the carrier, and praisehim/her when he/she goes inside.

In general, cats are more focused ontheir surroundings and don’t adapt to changeas readily as their canine counterparts.Felines thrive on constancy, and any disrup-tion to their environment can foster stress-induced behavioral changes. An independ-ent cat may become clingy and atypicallyaffectionate. Conversely, a cat who’s nor-mally demonstrative may become temporar-ily reclusive.

Dogs are often easier to travel with, butif your pet’s only experience in a car hasbeen a trip to the vet, you’ll want to accli-mate him to riding in the car a few weeksbefore your move. Start with short trips, per-haps to the park. Positive association will

reinforce the pleasurable aspect of car ridesand help decrease anxiety.

On the day of the move, place your catsor other small animals in their carriers andconfine your dogs to one room or the back-yard. If your dog has any territorial protec-tiveness or gets stressed out easily, ask aneighbor to watch him for the afternoonuntil all of your belongings are packedaway. Only after everything is out of thehouse should you retrieve your animal andplace him in the car or moving truck.

Cats should always be confined to ahard-sided carrier, as should other small ani-mals, such as rabbits, ferrets and birds.Allow enough room on either side of thecarrier for proper ventilation. Covering thecarrier with a sheet or light blanket for thefirst few hours of the trip can help cats relax.Dogs should also be restrained. Safety har-nesses, which attach to any seat belt, allowyour dog to sit or stand comfortably, where-as safety gates, made of either mesh ormetal, give him added mobility in a restrict-ed area. An unrestrained, agitated dog cancompromise your control of the car whiledriving. Moreover, there exists the risk ofyour already disoriented dog escaping fromthe vehicle at a roadside stop.

If you cannot take your pet with youduring the move, there are a variety of ani-mal relocation companies that will transportyour animal using either their own vehiclesor by prearranging appropriate relocationmethods and boarding. They also make surethat your pet’s paperwork is up to date.

Hidden HazardsNot all moves can be made in one day.

Be sure to call the actual hotel and verifywhat their pet policies are. Many pet-friendly hotels have a limited number ofrooms available for people with pets, or willonly allow small dogs and cats.

In the hotel room, look around for anydangers, such as open windows or holes inthe wall, before letting your cat out of hercarrier or your dog off his leash. Also watchfor new hiding spaces, especially for cats.

Strange environments provide all sortsof possibilities for hiding. Hotels also pro-vide an opportunity for your pet to escapeand become lost. Be sure to watch closelywhen you open and close exterior doors.

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address and phone number, or a cell phonenumber, on your pet’s collar.

Also, be sure that the electricity is turnedon at the new home and the air conditionerand/or fans are turned on to cool the housedown for moving in. And remember to turnoff the air conditioner before you lock up andleave your former home.

On Thursday, May 5th, OBCDC/ #whatsyouroldbrooklyn sponsored a Cinco de Mayo bowl-ing party at the former Meszars Lanes in Memphis Fulton Shopping Center. Two hundredguests were treated to free bowling, corn hole, shuffle board, music and tacos.


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Last year’s sesquicentennial of the signingof the peace treaty at Appomattox Court Housein Virginia which ended the Civil War is over,but our articles following one of Cleveland’sfirst regiments, the Seventh Ohio VolunteerInfantry (7th OVI), has been continuing.

Some of the ten articles which I’ve writ-ten are available for reading on Old Brooklyn’sredesigned website, www.oldbrooklyn.com.Part I (in the February, 2015 OBN), Part II (inthe March, 2015 OBN), Part III (in the April,2015 OBN), Part IV (in the June, 2015 OBN),Part V (in the July, 2015 OBN), Part VI (in theOctober, 2015 OBN), Part VII (in theDecember, 2015 OBN), Part VIII (in theFebruary, 2016 OBN), Part IX (in the March,2016 OBN) and Part X (in the May, 2016OBN) started with the North’s organization,training and deployment of a Union militia inApril, 1861 and have been moving chronologi-cally through the battles in which the 7th OVIfought.

The 7th OVI’s first battle was at Kessler’sCross Lanes, (now West) Virginia on August26th, 1861. It was a terrible defeat for them.

Their second battle was at Kernstown,Virginia, nineteen miles south of Winchester,

on March23rd, 1862.A victory forthe North, itwas also astrategic vic-tory for theSouth.

T h e i rthird battle

was atK e r n s t o w n ,Virginia, the

first engagement in what’s now known asConfederate General Thomas ‘Stonewall’Jackson’s (Shenandoah River) ValleyCampaign. It was their second defeat.

Their fourth battle was the Battle of PortRepublic, Virginia, on June 9th, 1862. It was thelast combat in Gen. Jackson’s Valley Campaignand also another defeat for the 7th OVI.

Their fifth battle was at Cedar Mountain(near Culpeper, Virginia) on August 9th, 1862.The first battle of the N. Virginia Campaign, ithad heavy casualties and was another defeat.

Last month I wrote about some of the spe-cial moments of the battle, but I ran out of spacebefore I got to the point of relating that it wasthe first Civil War battle in which Clara Bartonwas allowed to bring her nurses into the field.

In the words of the National Park Service,“Arriving on August 13, she spent two days and

nights tending thewounded. Beforeleaving, she providedassistance at a fieldhospital for Confed-erate prisoners.”

Clara, the“Angel of theBattlefield,” hadbecome active in pro-

viding supplies to troops in mid-1861, tendingto soldiers wounded at the First Battle of BullRun in July, 1861. Encouraged by her father,she collected supplies and developed a distribu-tion agency.

In mid-summer of 1862, Clara got permis-sion to take supplies directly to the battlefields;Cedar Mountain is said to have been the first.

As I mentioned last month, my grandfa-ther’s grandmother’s brother, Francis (Frank) P.Werz, was one of the 1445 Union boys injuredat Cedar Mountain. He received a gunshotwound in his leg which eventually took his life.Before the Civil War, Frank and his father wereboot and shoe makers in Brooklyn Township,and Frank did not want to have his leg cut off.

I first became aware of Frank when I wasa freshman at the former Nazareth Academy inParma Hts. and my World History teacherassigned making a family tree. After docu-menting the important dates related to myimmediate family, the next step was to talk with

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my living grandparents.My grandfather was

proud of Frank, andalthough he didn’t have aphoto of him he did havetwo priceless objectswhich his grandmotherhad given to him --the bullet whichwas removed fromFrank’s leg, and hishandgun. And he gave the bullet to me!

(Unfortunately, the handgun was lost bythe family members executing my grandfa-ther’s estate.)

After Frank was injured, he and anunknown number of other injured soldiers wereplaced in the military hospital in Alexandria,Virginia. And there Frank languished until hedied five months later, on January 5th, 1863.

In doing genealogy, I learned about howthe U. S. Government provides military recordsthrough the National Archives. The cost isdivided so that military records and pensionrecords can be ordered separately.

Knowing that Frank was only 24 years oldwhen he died, and that he did not have a wife orchildren, I only ordered the military records.The envelope of copied materials which Ireceived contained muster rolls, from bothFrank’s time with his Company in the field andhis time in the hospital.

I also received Frank’s death certificatewith the cause of his death written in Latin --

vulnus sclopeticum -- gunshot wound. Thefamily lore was that he died of gangrene due tohis refusal to have his leg amputated.

However, I later learned that sacrificinghis leg would not have guaranteed Frank’s sur-vival; many soldiers who underwent this excru-ciatingly painful ‘surgery’ died anyway.Nothing was very clean in those days, and asawful as it sounds, the soldiers who survivedgunshot wounds the best were from the South,where there were more flies laying more mag-gots on the soldiers’ wounds. The maggots keptthe wounds clean by eating up the pus.

The military records also included a list ofFrank’s ‘effects’ (possessions) when he died: 1knapsack, 1 great coat, 2 blankets, 1 undresscoat, 1 shirt, 2 pairs boots, 1 pair leggins, 1 vest,1 portfolio, 1 pocketbook, 1 shinplaster (20cents), 1 rubber ring and money in the amountof $1.04.

Frank’s body was embalmed and shippedback to Cleveland (by rail, I assume). He isburied at St. Mary’s Cemetery (known at onetime as Burton St. Cemetery) on the north sideof Clark Ave. between W. 44th and W. 41st St.

Eventually I also got Frank’s pensionrecords which explained more things, but thereare so many things I wonder about, especiallywhat the months Frank spent in the hospitalwere like, and whether or not his parents andseven sisters were ever able to visit him there.

But since this is the last monthly issue ofthe Old Brooklyn News, I can no longer say that“the saga will continue next month...” Nor canI finish writing about the other Civil War battlesin which the 7th OVI was engaged.

Beck Center17801 Detroit Ave.

216-521-2540 www.beckcenter.orgStudio Theatre

“Heathers: The Musical”Now - Sat., Jul. 2nd. Fri. & Sat., 8 pm;|Sun., 7 pm. Tickets: $12 - $31.

Cassidy Theatre6200 Pearl Rd.

440-842-4600 cassidytheatre.com“The Wedding Singer”

Fri., Jun. 10th - Sun., Jun. 26th; Fri. & Sat.,8 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Adults: $20; students &seniors: $15.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT)6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727, ext. 205

www.cptonline.org

James Levin Theatre“Lines in the Dust ”

Thurs., Jun. 2nd - Sat., Jun. 18th. Thurs., Fri.,Sat. & Mon.,7 pm; Sun., 3 pm. Tickets: $12- $30.

Playhouse Square1501 Euclid Ave. 216-241-6000

www.playhousesquare.org

THEATER NOTES

Cleveland Play House at the Allen Theatre“Steel Magnolias”

Now - Sun., Aug. 21st. Sat., 2 pm & 8 pm;Sun., 1 pm & 6:30 pm; Tues., Wed., Thurs.& Fri., 8 pm. Tickets: $10 - $80.

State Theatre“The Phantom of the Opera”

Wed., Jun. 25th - Sun., Jun. 10th. Tues.,Wed., Thurs. & Fri., 8 pm; Sat., 2 pm & 8pm; Sun., 1 pm & 6:30 pm. Tickets: $50 -$135.

Great Lakes Theater at Hanna Theatre“The Fantasticks”

Now - Sun., May 29th. Tues., Wed., Thurs.& Fri., 7:30 pm; Sat., 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm;Sun., 3 pm. Tickets: $15 - $70.

Cleveland Shakespeare Festivalwww.cleveshakes.com

“King Richard the Second”Fri., Jun. 17th - PEACE Park, Coventryneighborhood, Cleveland Hts.Sat., Jun. 18th - Tri-C West Campus, ParmaHts.Sat., Jun. 25th - Lakewood Park, Lakewood.Sun., Jul. 3rd - Lincoln Park, Cleveland.All performances begin at 7 pm; free. Bringa blanket or low-slung chair.

USA General Hospital, Prince St.,Alexandria, Virginia

bullet removed from Frank Werz’s leg

Clara Barton, 1860sScene inside Alexandria’s military hospital

Brooklyn Centre Naturalists (BCN) is inthe process of submitting an application forcertification of the Brooklyn Centre-OldBrooklyn National Wildlife Federation (NWF)Wildlife Community. They thank everyonewho became certified backyard retreats.Without your answering their requests, theywould not have the number of individual back-yards needed (100 points) for certification.

Those 100 points were only a part of the350 points needed for certification, but tookthe longest time to achieve. BCN would like tocontinue to add backyards so add your nameand backyard to the number of Old Brooklyn-Brooklyn Centre neighbors who are part ofthis community which connects the naturalwith the built environment. Be part of it! Usethis http://www.nwf.org/Garden-For-Wildlife/Create.aspx to apply online or askBCN; contact information is at the end of thisarticle.

BCN’s mission is to educate and involvethe community and people-friendly habitat inan urban setting.

A community wildlife habitat is a desig-nated area that promotes and fosters the vigorand diversity of native birds and animals byproviding four basic elements throughout thecommunity that all wildlife need: food, water,

cover and place to raise young. It is a placewhere the residents make wildlife a prioritybecause the health of our community dependson the health of our environment.Becoming a registered — and soon-to-be cer-tified — NWF wildlife community was BCN’sfirst goal.

Since they are very close to achievingcertification as a NWF community habitat, it isnow time to set their sights on “what’s next”.

It was recently noted that in and aroundOld Brooklyn/Brooklyn Centre there are 150acres of greenspace, making BCN’s strategyof combining community with environment avery powerful connection; a unique and sus-tainable bond can be made.

BCN achieved this connection by listen-ing to the people who believed in the goal andadded their talent, time and treasure to achiev-ing it. BCN is again looking to its communityto plan a strategy beyond its first reason forbeing.

Recently, BCN held a strategy meeting todevise a plan to continue to work toward thatdeeper connection between the natural andbuilt worlds.

At that meeting, a new strategic plan wasdevised. Four committees were formed andmembers stepped up to lead certain initiatives.They hope that many of you will see a placewhere you would like to join and offer your

BCN moves forward with certification for becoming NWF Wildlife Community by Gloria Ferris

Brooklyn Centre Naturalist

Road sign Culpeper County, Virginia

talent and time to the BCN goals of develop-ing workshops and educational programs.They include promoting the use of Ohio nativespecies when planting gardens and landscapes;replacing trees; eradicating invasive species;implementing organic gardening practices;and preserving the community’s uniqueecosystem.

Briefly, there were four committeesformed:The Education and Programs committee:includes planning a mini symposium, a speak-er’s bureau and NWF certification. Communications Committee: includes mar-keting, media promotion and membership.

Vegetation: includes launching a Tree CanopyProgram and a ‘No Phragmites’ Zone.Clean Energy Committee: building a data-base of vendors committed to alternative ener-gy, storm water management, imbedded ener-gy in existing buildings (restoration andpreservation), straw bale and tiny house con-struction.

Anyone who would like to join and workon one of these committees should contactBCN at 216-351-0254 or email [email protected]. This same contact informa-tion can be used to obtain a National WildlifeFederation (NWF) backyard retreat applica-tion or to have any questions answered.


F A M I L Y F U N !pm, Go Fish! Seining. Sunday -- noon - 2pm, Reeling in Fun Drop-By; 1 - 1:20 pm,Fish Feeding; 2:30 - 4 pm, ElectrofishingDemonstration. Wear rubberboots, some available to bor-row.

Fish Frolic - Sat., Jun. 18th, 1- 2 pm. Naturalist Matt willteach some fishy games to play with friends.Flit about the field. Fish like water, so bringa water bottle. Center Park. 440-887-1968.

Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies - Wed., Jun.22nd, 10 - 11:30 am. Walk with naturalistDebra Shakland to search for early summerinsects in meadow. Discover differencesbetween beetles, bugs & butterflies Makecraft afterwards. Monarch Bluff Picnic Area.

Sunday Drop By: Pollinators - Sun., Jun.26th. Create your own insect life cycle craftin honor of National Pollinators Week. Byusing with creativity & imagination,Common household items become beautifulworks of art. Monarch Bluff Picnic Area.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo3900 Wildlife Way 216-661-6500

clemetzoo.comThe Ben Gogolick Giraffe Encounter -African Savanna area features large deckarea reaching into exhibit, putting viewers

head-to-head with giraffes whilefeeding them romaine lettuce.Giraffe Deck open 10 am - 4:30pm through Labor Day.Romaine lettuce cost: $2 per leafor 3/$5; available onsite.

Father’s Day at the Zoo - Sun., Jun. 17th, 10am - 7 pm. All dads receive free admission.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RailroadPeninsula Explorer Ride

Rockside Station -- 7900 Rockside Rd.800-468-4070 visit www.CVSR.com

Bike Aboard - Sat. & Sun., two round trips:9 am, southbound; 12:20 pm, northbound;12:55 pm, southbound; 4:15 pm, northbound.Bike Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in onedirection & ride train back. Bring bike aboard& ride for only $3. Train can be flagged downat any boarding station by waving both armsover head. Arrive 10 minutesbefore departure time. Pay farewhen boarding. Exact fareappreciated. Season passes avail-able for $30/person. One-wayprice also available to distance hikers & run-ners.

Edgewater Beach - Lakefront Reservationoff Route 2 West Shoreway; take Exit 192

216-635-3200Edgewater Live - Thurs., Jun. 9th - Aug.11th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm; free. Local food trucks,yoga, stand-up paddle boarding, adult bever-ages & family activities. Parking available inthe park, or in the nearby Gordon Square area,Detroit Shoreway Community DevelopmentOrganization will provide shuttles. Jun. 11th -Breakfast Club; Jun. 16th - Disco Inferno;Jun. 23rd - The Spazmatics; Jun. 30th -Victory Highway; Jul. 7th - The DiamondProject; Jul. 14th - Sunset Strip featuring BillyMorris; Jul. 2st -No concert due to RNC; Jul.28th - Revolution Pie; Aug. 4th - oldboy;Aug. 11th - Collage.

Estabrook Recreation Center4125 Fulton Rd.

Flag Football/Volleyball Camp - Jun. 13th- 16th, 1- 4 pm; 5 - 12 year-olds. Free.Frisbee Camp - Jun. 27th - 30th, 1- 4 pm;5-12 year olds. FreeBlock Party - Jun. 16th, 6 - 8 pm. FreeSponsored by: Gateway Church OldBrooklyn:

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

www.greatscience.com Tues.- Sat., 10 am - 5 pm; Sun, noon - 5 pmDaily science demonstrations & programsfree with paid general admission; can befound in exhibition galleries throughoutbuilding.

Steamship William G. Mather -- Restored618-foot historic flagship & see what life

was like onboard working Great Lakesfreighter. Explore 1925-built Mather fromstem to stern. Tue. - Sat., 11 am - 5 pm (lasttour ticket sale, 4 pm; last admission, 4:30pm.) Sun., noon - 5 pm. (last ticket sale, 4pm; last admission, 4:30 pm.) Adults, $9;seniors 65+, $7; youth 5 - 12 years, $6;under 5 & members free.

Home Depothomeimproverclub.com/kdsworkshops

Father's Day Trophy Smart Phone Holder- Sat., Jun. 4th, 9 am - noon. Workshops 1stSat. of very month. Free hands-on work-shops designed for kids ages 5 - 12 at allHome Depot stores. Children must be pres-ent at store to participate.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center28728 Wolf Rd.

440-871-2900 www.lensc.orgOpen daily: 10 am - 5 pm; free admission.Meet an Animal: Barred Owl - Sun., Jun.5th, 3 - 4 pm. Fee: $5/person. Learn aboutthis resident animal’s unique features, diet,habitat & survival tactics & see one up close.Daddy & Me Day - Sat., Jun. 18th, 10 -11:30 am. See stars in planetarium, meetsome creepy crawlers, go on bug hunt &make special critter craft to take home. Fee:$5/person.Wild Things Summer - Fri, Jun. 24th, 9:30- 10:30 am or 11 am - noon. Sat, Jun. 25th,10 - 11 am. Fee: $20/child; members receive10% discount.

Mapleside Farms294 Pearl Rd. Brunswick

330-225-5577www.mapleside.com

Concerts Over The Valley - Concerts everyFri. through Aug. 26th. Gates open, 6 pm;concerts, 7 - 10 pm. Beer, wine & BBQ avail-able. Jun. 3rd - “Out of Edan” (The EaglesTribute Band); Jun. 10th - Satisfaction” (TheInternational Rolling Stones Show); Jun. 17th- “Mr Speed” (The World’s Greatest KISSTribute); Jun. 24th - “One” (A Celebration ofU2). Check website for more concerts. No out-side food or beverages. All concerts, $5 perperson; 16 years & under, free.

Memphis Kiddie Park10340 Memphis Ave. 216-941-5995

memphiskiddiepark.com11 amusement rides for children, concessionstand, arcade & miniature golf course.Ticket prices: book of 25 tickets - $33; stripof 10 tickets - $20; single tickets - $2.25. Allminiature golf - $4.50 per player. Open Sat.& Sun. in May, 10 am - 6 pm; check websitefor more days & times. Children must beunder 50 inches for most rides. Email:[email protected].

Stearns Homestead Historical Farm -Parma 6975 Ridge Rd 440-845-9770

www.stearnshomestead.comFlag Retirement Ceremony - Sun., Jun. 12th,noon - 4 pm.Farm Market Opening Day, Sat., Jun. 25th,9 - 1 pm. Open to the public, Sat. & Sun., May - Oct.noon - 4 pm. Free admission. Lots to see/do.

Wade Oval Wednesdays University Circle, www.universitycircle.org

Jun. 15th - Aug. 31stFree concerts, 6 - 9 pm. Wide variety of livemusic. Shop local artists, eat & relax in beer &wine garden. Visit www.universitycircle.org orcall 216-707-5033 for more info. Jun., 15th,Justo Saborit - Latin Jazz; Jun. 22nd, Seafair- Indie Rock; Jun. 29th, Carlos Jones & ThePLUS Band - Reggae.

University Circle, Inc.Parade the Circle & Circle Village -- Sat., Jun.11th. Parade at noon; Circle Village activities,entertainment & food - 11 am - 4 pm. Freecommunity arts parade presented annually byCleveland Museum of Art & Circle Village.Parade includes drama & artistry of colorfulfloats, puppets, costumes, dancers & musicians.Circle Village at Wade Oval includes activities,live music & food. Visit ClevelandArt.org. formore parade info.

Hinckley Reservation Buzzard Roost, at State Rd. & West Dr.

440-526-1012Family Kayaking - Sat., Jun. 18th, 1:30 - 4pm. Explore Hinckley Lake from kayaks

With naturalists’ help.Look for great blueherons & other wildlife.Hinckley Lake Boathouse

& Store. Ages: 8 years & over (18 years &under with adult). Fee: $10; includes equip-ment. Register by phone.

Cleveland Metroparks LakefrontReservation 5555 North Marginal Rd.

216-431-3349Cuyahoga River by Boat - Tues., Jun. 7th,21st & 28th, 4 - 6 pm or 7 - 9 pm; Merwin’sWharf. Ride up Cuyahoga River with his-torical interpreter Doug Kusak. Learn aboutthe River, bridges, area geography, water-sheds, trails, industry & whatever elsecomes up. (River traffic will affect route.)Fee: $15. Register online.

Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream RunReservation - Strongsville Park Operations

9485 Eastland Rd, off Valley Parkway, west of Pearl Rd/Rte. 42 440-526-1012

Kids Fest & Duck Race - Sat., Jun. 4th, 11 am- 3 pm. Full day of fun includ-ing pony rides, face painting,inflatables & chance to see &touch army trucks, fire engines

& monster trucks. Proceeds benefit ClevelandMetroparks Wintergreen Cabin. Visitstrongsvilleduckrace.com for more info.

Fascinating Fireflies - Thurs., Jun. 30th, 8:30- 10 pm. Join Naturalist Joe Higgins on a fire-fly spotting adventure; family-friendly hike.

Cleveland Metroparks Rocky RiverNature Center/Frostville

24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted440-734-6660

Lewis Road Fun Show - Sun., Jun. 5th, 9am. See some rescue horses; show open toany breed & all disciplines. Riders & specta-tors both welcome. Lewis Rd Riding Ring,440-781-5060.

Scavenger Hunt - Thurs., Jun. 9th, 10-11:30 am. Kids search pond & forest forclues on naturalist-led hunt.

Pond Safari - Sat., Jun. 11th, 2 - 3:30 pm.Try to capture aquatic creatures which livein pond with net. Ages: 6 years & over withadult.

Nature Art Series: Recycled HummingbirdFeeders - Sat., Jun. 18th, 10:30 am - noon. Itcan take over 450 years for plastic bottles todegrade. Help Earth & the creatures thatshare it with us by reusing one. Bring sturdywater bottle; Beth Whiteley will show youhow to turn it into a beautiful hummingbirdfeeder. 12 years & over with adult. Fee: $7

Father’s Day Hike- Sun., Jun. 19th, 2 - 3pm. Hike around West Channel Pond.Search for wildlife like beaver, mink &water snakes.

Cleveland Metroparks WatershedStewardship Center West Creek

Reservation 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr.440-887-1968

Sunday Drop-by: Butterflies- Sun., Jun.5th, 1 - 3 pm. Check out butterfly habitat,life cycle & food requirementsin ‘the great outdoors’ (inmeadows & native gardens).

Build a Bird - Sun., Jun. 12th, 1 - 3 pm.Hike around West Creek Reservation withnaturalist Joe Higgins to observe birds innatural habitat. After the hike, create yourown unique species of bird with a fun activ-ity. Monarch Bluff Picnic Area

Fish Frenzy Weekend - Sat., Jun. 18th,10:30 - 4 pm & Sun., Jun. 19th, noon - 4 pm.Saturday -- 10:30 am - noon, UncleRobby’s Fishy Tales; learn fishing FUN-damentals; receive Guide to Ohio Streams;noon - 2 pm, Fish Print Drop-By; 2:30 - 4

Art House3119 Denison Ave., 216-398-8556

www.arthouseinc.orgAll Ages Family Open Studios - 3rd Sat. ofevery month; 1 - 3 pm. Class fee: free. Eachmonth has different theme; make individualpieces or family art works. Art House pro-vides materials. Children must be accompa-nied by an adult. Due to amazing interest &attendance, we are asking participants toRSVP. If you must cancel let us know so wecan make room for more artists. Visit web-site for other programs or more info.

City of Cleveland Outdoor Pool & SprayBasin Division of Recreation

216-664-2561Summer Outdoor Pools:

Loew Park - 4741 W. 32nd St.; Meyer Pool - 3266 W. 30th St.;Lincoln Park - 1200 Starkweather Ave.;Halloran Park - 3550 W. 117th St.Open second weekend in June thru second week-end in Aug., Wed. thru Sun., noon - 7:30 pm.

Cleveland Botanical Garden11030 East Blvd.

216-721-1600 www.cbgarden.orgHershey Children's Garden Activities - Jun.1st - Aug. 28th. Tues. - Sat., 11 am & 1 pm;Sun., 1 pm. Visit Hershey Children's Garden toimmerse, discover & play with nature withhands-on explorations all summer. Make mud-pies, read stories in treehouse, plant seeds atpotting bench. Find your way through arbor-vitae maze, run through fountain, climb rockwall, discover tadpoles in pond, use waterpumps to help water flowers in scrounger's gar-den, or dig in sandbox.

Cleveland Metroparks - BrecksvilleNature Center Rt. 82 entrance

440-526-1012Nurture with Nature - Thurs., Jun. 16th, 6:30- 7:30 pm. Explore nature through books,games, hikes & other activities. Learn aboutamphibians. Register by phone.

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

216-206-1000 orclevelandmetroparks.com

Hunt of the Month - Frogs - Mon. - Sat., 9am - 5 pm; Sun., noon - 5 pm. Find 20 hid-den frogs around Nature Center & then visitwetlands & listen for frogs. CanalWay Storytime - Wed., Jun. 1st, 11 -11:45 am & 6 - 6:45 pm. Hear stories & poemsabout fish & other water critters.

Afternoon Archery for Kids - Sat., Jun.5th, 1 - 2:30 pm. Discover archery & enjoyit surrounded by nature. All supplies provid-ed. CanalWay Center parking lot. Ages: 9years & up. Fee: $5.

Family Bike Ride - Sat., Jun. 11th,18th & 25th; 2 - 4 pm. Easy-goingbike ride from CanalWay Center toHarvard Rd. & back; helmetrequired.

Discover with Dad - Sat., Jun. 18th; 9:30 -10:45 pm. Spend morning with dad in thepark. Eat donuts & walk to discover cultural& natural history of Ohio & Erie CanalReservation. Fee: $2. Register by phone oronline.

Kite Making - Sat., Jun. 25th, 2 - 3pm. Make light-weight, paper bagkite to fly high in the sky. Bringbrown paper bag & Center willprovide decorations. Register

online or by phone by Thurs., Jun. 23rd.

Great Backyard Campout - Sat., Jun. 25th,7 pm - 11am. Bring family for eveningunder the stars. Night hike, watch for batsover Canal & campfire. Sunday -- lightbreakfast & short hike, then pack up. Fee:$30 per family (up to 4). Register online.

Cleveland Metroparks Garfield ParkNature Center 11350 Broadway Ave.

216-341-3152 Urban Animals - Sat., Jun. 4th, 11:30 am -1 pm. Red Oak Shelter area. Learn aboutsome of Northeast Ohio’s common species.


CHURCH N OTESBrooklyn Trinity United Church of Christ

8720 Memphis Ave.216-661-0227

Strawberry Festival - Sat., Jun. 18th, 5 - 7pm. Strawberry shortcake & soda, $3; hot dog,chips, pickle & soda, $3. No RSVP required;all are welcome.

Brooklyn Heights United Church of Christ2005 West Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280

Room for rent - bridal & baby showers, birth-day parties - handicapped accessible. Call toschedule.

Cleveland Mass Mob XXIISaints Peter and Paul Ukrainian CatholicChurch, 2280W. 7th St. (Tremont), Sun., Jun19th, 10 am.

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

Avilas Holy Hour for Vocations - Thurs., Jun.2nd, 8:30 am; lower chapel.

First Friday Latin Mass - Fri., Jun. 3rd, 8 pm;upper church.

Blessing of Cars - Sat., Jun. 4th, 8:30 am;upper parking lot.

Free Bus to Rosary Rally at Cathedral of St.John the Evanglist - Sun., Jun 5th; bus leavesat 1 pm; Rosary Rally, 2 pm.

Bus Trip to FUJI Buffet and NorthfieldRocksino - Tues., Jun 7th, 2:30 pm. Call 216-749-6954 to RSVP.

Mary Queen of Peace Seniors - Wed., Jun.8th, 11:30 am; Marian Lounge.

Men's Prayer Group - Sat., Jun. 11th & Jun.25th, 8:30 am; Parish Center.

Mobile Food Pantry (free produce offered byCleveland Food Bank; ) - Sat., Jun. 18th, 9 - 11am; upper level garages.

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

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

Summer School Begins - Mon., Jun. 20th,Grades 2 - 8.

Vacation Bible School - Mon., Jun. 20th - Fri.,Jun. 24th, 9 am - 12 pm. Kindergarten to 5thgrade. Call 216-749-2323 to sign up.

LEAF Meeting (Listening, Encouraging &Affirming Families of the Incarcerated -Wed., Jun. 22nd, 7 pm; Parish Center.

St. Francis De Sales Church3434 George Ave. (corner of State & Snow Rds.)

440-884-2319Vacation Bible School - Mon. - Thurs., Jun.27th - 30th, 9:15 am - noon. For those whohave completed kindergarten - 4th grade.Bible, stories, snacks, music, crafts, games.Fee: $10 a child; $25 family of 3 or more.Register by phone or email at [email protected] by Fri, Jun. 10th.

St. James Lutheran Church 4771 Broadview Rd. 216-351-6499

Presenting The Story - during services Sat., 5pm & Sun., 8 &10:30 am; Wednesdays, begin-ning Jun 8th, 7 pm. The Story presents theBible in 31 themes. June topic -- Mysteries inMark. Everyone will receive helpful work-sheet.

Fifty Plus Group - Wed., Jun. 1st & 15th;noon. Upstairs Gathering Room. Jun. 1st -bring sack lunch & play fruit bingo with realfruit. Jun. 15th - hot meal provided; after-wards Jan & David Cisco will show slides oftheir recent trip to Israel. Anyone at least 50years old invited.

Reaffirmation of Marriage Vows - Sun., Jun.19th - at 8 & 10:30 am services.

St. Thomas More Church’s 7th annual festival

4170 North Amber Dr. (directly behindBrooklyn Rec. Center)

1- 8 pm. Free admission to church grounds.Events include: Children's games, free familyfun area, DJ, face painting, balloon artist, carshow, games of chance, instants. Live Polkamusic by The Honky Express, 3 - 7 pm in hall(handicapped accessible; no stairs). No byob;food & refreshments available throughout festi-val. Event ends with the raffle drawing forgrand prize of $10,000.00. (Cash prizes are pre-taxed amounts.) Visit www.stmparish.net &on facebook.

The House of Glory InternationalChurch2337 Broadview Rd. 216-661-2080Youth Bible Study - every 1st &3rd Fri., 5 - 6:30 pm; free.Everyone age 13 - 23 welcome.Visit www.thehouseof-glory.net for moreinfo.

SENIOR NOTES

If your Church would like to be included in this ad or if changes in this ad are desired, PLEASE CALL Sandy at 216-459-0135

Our Churches Welcome You

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN cont’d

Mary Queen of Peace4423 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-2323Pastor: Fr. Douglas BrownMasses: Sat., 4:30 pm. Sun., 8:30 & 11 am. &Children’s Liturgy Sun.11am. Weekday Masses:Mon- Sat 8 am. mass. www.maryqop.org

St. Barbara Church1505 Denison Ave. Phone: 216-661-1191Pastor: Fr. Joseph Hilinski. - Masses: Sat., Vigil4:30 pm. Sun., 9 am English, 11 am. Polish.Confessions: Sat., 3:45 - 4:15 pm. WeekdayMon. - Fri. 7:30 am.www.tinyurl.com/SaintBarbara

St. Leo The Great4940 Broadview Rd. Phone: 216-661-1006Pastor: Fr. James P. SchmitzMasses: Sat., 4 pm. Sun., 8 & 10 am. & 12 noon,children’s Liturgy of the Word, Sun. 10 am. Mon - Thurs 7:30 am, Fri. 8:30 am, confessions2:45 - 3:30 pm. Sat. www.leothegreat.org

St. Thomas More Church4170 N. Amber Dr. Phone: 216-749-0414Pastor: Rev. William BouhallMasses: Sat. 4:30 pm; Sun 8 & 10 am, 12 pm.

ROMAN CATHOLIC

ROMAN CATHOLIC cont’d

EVANGELICAL

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

UNITED METHODIST

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Pearl Rd. United Methodist Church4200 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-661-5642Pastor: Dr. Ivy SmithSunday Worship 10 am.Free hunger meals 2nd Thurs., 6 pm.& last two Sun., 5 pm.

Brooklyn Seventh-day AdventistChurch

4651 State Rd, Phone: 216-398-3844Pastor: Laszlo Hangyas. Sat. Worship: 11:30am., Sabbath school, 10 am. Radio, Wed.8:30 - 9 pm. 1220 AM. brooklynohiosda.org

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

St. Mary’s Church5375 Broadview Rd at Wexford, ParmaPastor: Rev. Jason SoltysiakPhone: 216-661-9246 Sunday Masses: 9 am.English, 11 am. Polish/English Holydays: 10 am.Sunday School: 10 am. www.stmaryspncc.com

POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC

Archwood United Church of ChristAn Open & Affirming, Just Peace Community2800 Archwood Ave, 216-351-1060Pastoral Care: Rev Wayne Brass Sun. Services & Sunday School 11 am. archwooducc.org

Brooklyn Heights U.C.C.Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Morris2005 W. Schaaf Rd. Phone: 216-741-2280Nursery with adult supervision Sunday Worship & Church School: 10 am.All are welcome.

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

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church4600 State Rd. Phone: 216-741-7979Deacon: Joseph Hnat, 216-233-4118.Pastor: Fr. Marek VisnovskyDivine Liturgies: Sat. Vigil, 4 pm.; Sunday,10 am; Holy days, 9 am. Crystal ChaletPhone: 216-749-4504 www.stmarybyz.comSchool #: 216-749-7980 Pre-School #: 216-351-8121

Christ Church6400 Memphis Ave. 440-236-8282Pastor: Katie BrownSun. Services: 11 am. christchurchohio.org

Gateway Church Old BrooklynRhodes High School, 5100 Biddulph Ave. Pastor: Tony Loseto Phone: 216-302-4409 Sun. mornings 10:30 am. Community groupmeetings throughout the week. www.gateway-churcholdbrooklyn.com

Gospel Christians Church4780 W. 11th St. & Schaaf Rd; Phone: 216-459-2855Pastor: Will RothensbuschSunday Worship: 11 am., Sun. School & AdultBible Study: 10 am. For info. re: weekday meet-ings call secretary @ 440-234-9652. All wel-come, God Bless.

Grace Church2503 Broadview Rd. & W. 28th St.; 216-661-8210Pastor: Charlie Collier Sunday: Prayer 9 am. Sun. Worship 10 am. Daily Lunch & Activities for Kids & Adults,11:30 - 1:30 (Mon. - Fri.) June - Aug.Wed. Family Night, dinner & classes resumeSept. Website:graceoldbrooklyn.org

Volunteer Drivers & Runners neededfor Meals on Wheels

Senior Citizen Resources. We deliver Mon. -Fri. to Old Brooklyn residents. Call KimSusak, 216-749-5367, with any questions.

Free Groceries & Delivery forLow Income Seniors

Low income seniors over 60 & individualswith mobility challenges living in OldBrooklyn or Brooklyn Centre may qualify formonthly delivery of free groceries from AllFaiths Pantry. Call 216-496-4329 for info.

Single Seniors Meetings Zabor’s Community Center, 5666 Pearl Rd.; 7pm, 2nd & 4th Sun. of every month.Southwest widowed, divorced or separatedChristian group. Make new friends. Call 440-888-3316 for more info.

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!

Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical Church4470 Ridge Rd. Phone: 216-749-5585Interim Pastor: Gregson. Traditional Service 9am. Contemp. 10:30 am. Sun. School 10:30 [email protected]

Immanuel Lutheran ChurchScranton & Seymour Ave. Phone: 216-781-9511 Pastor: Rev. Horst 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 IISunday Worship 10:20 am Sat. 5:15 pm. Sunday School: 9 - 10 am. Coffee, 8:30 am.

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

St. Mark EV Lutheran Church4464 Pearl Rd. Phone: 216-749-3545Pastor: Stephen Shrum. Sun. Worship:Traditional 10 am. & Contemporary 11:30 am.& Wed., 6 pm. Sun School & Adult BibleStudy, 8:45 am.

The Lutheran Church of the Good ShepherdThe Rev. James D.Eckert, Pastor LCDR,CHC,USNDeployed Phone: 216-661-98188235 Memphis Ave. Sun. Worship 10:15 a.m.www.goodshepherdelca.org Find us on Facebook

Unity Lutheran Church4542 Pearl Rd. 216-741-2085. Rev. PeeterPirn - Sunday Worship: 9:30 am. & 7 pm.Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: 11 am. unity-lutheran.org twitter.com/@unitycleveland

LITE and EZ exercise classesMetroHealth Senior Prime sponsors LITE and EZ exercise classes for people 55 yrs of age

& older. They are one-hour, strengthening & balance classes, 75% sitting & 25% standing. Theentire program can be done sitting.

Class size averages 15 to 20 folks who meet at Estabrook Rec. Center on Mon., Wed. &Fri. mornings, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. There is a $2 fee per class or $20 pass for 15 classes.

It is a very supportive & non-competitive group. Each participant is encouraged to workat his/her own pace. A doctor’s release form can be picked up at MetroHealth Wellness Centeror by stopping by the class at Estabrook. Observe a class at the same time.

Weekday: Mon - Fri, 7 & 8:15 am, Sat. 8:15am. Holy Days: Eve of Holy Days: 6 pm.Holy Days: 7, 8:15 & 11:15 am & 7pm.

Classes presented by MetroHealth Prime

MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Health Center4229 Pearl Rd.

Prime Gentle Yogo - Tues. & Thurs; 6 - 7pm; free. No registration required. Bringwater bottle for hydration. Call 216-957-2800 for dates or visitmetrohealth.org/prime.

Senior Health Same-Day Appointments- For appointment call 216-957-2100before 12 pm. to receive a same-dayappointment.

Senior Living GuideProvides professionals & consumers withcomprehensive & current information aboutlong term care resources & facilities.Distributed quarterly. For a free copy,stop in at OBCDC, 2339 Broadview Rd.

Brooklyn Centre resident Paul Kirk, Jr.has been fascinated with pressed glass --both clear and colored --since he was 12 or13 years old. It all started when he stumbledupon the glass collectors identificationbooks when he was at the Parma librarylooking for coin and stamp collector books.(Paul grew up in Seven Hills.)

Although Paul is a collector of many vari-eties of glass -- he has no idea how manypieces he owns -- in time he came to favorpressed glass from the late nineteenth andearly twentieth century.

One of the manufacturers of glass dur-ing that era was Bryce, Higbee & Company.

See Paul Kirk page 12

Paul Kirk, Jr. authors book about glassware by Lynette Filips

[email protected]

Paul Kirk, Jr.Photo by Sandy Worona


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LANDSCAPINGLANDSCAPINGCHRIS - ISH’S LAWN CARE - Grass cut-ting, edging, weed trimming, Prices starting@ $20. We also offer spring clean-up, senior& veteran discounts. Call 440-667-5799.

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St. Mary Byzantine Preschool & Pre-KSt. Mary Byzantine, 4600 State Rd. Programlicensed under the Oho State Department ofEducation. We follow the curriculum set upby the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Part-time & full time classes for 3 & 4 yr olds.Extended care available. Registration fee$50. County vouchers accepted. Call 216-351-8121 for more info.

St. Mary Byzantine School RegistrationSt. Mary Byzantine Catholic ElementarySchool, 4600 State Rd., accepting applica-tions for preschool - grade 8. Before/afterschool services available; also daycare whenschool’s not in session, (inc. summer).FREE tuition possible for every familythrough Cleveland Scholarship & TutoringProgram. School program includes technol-ogy instruction in new computer lab,enhanced learning through use of interactiveSmart Boards, instrumental music & artinstruction, CYO athletic options, & muchmore. Call 216-749-7980 or visitwww.smbyz.org for more info.

West Side Ecumenical Ministry (WSEM)Enrolling for Early Childhood Education.Early Head Start, Head Start & UniversalPre-Kindergarten for children ages birth -age 5. Offers home-based program to meetneeds of area families. Free services to eligi-ble families; also accepts county vouchers.comprehensive services to meet educational,health, dental, nutritional, social, mentalhealth & any special needs of children.Several program options & locations.Contact recruitment hotline, 216-961-2997for more info.

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March into Kindergarten CampaignParents of children who'll be attendingkindergarten or a new school this fall need toregister with their school districts now soparents, children, teachers & schools areprepared & children get the best start inschool. Families can call United Way's 2-1-1to connect with their local school district &log onto www.marchintokindergarten.comfor information on what they'll need to reg-ister, local school district contacts & tips onpreparing their children for a new schoolexperience.

Mary Queen of Peace School Preschool - grade 8. Cleveland Scholarship& Tutoring vouchers accepted for K - 8.Applications in school office. StudentShadow days welcome! County vouchersOK for Preschool. Stop by for a tour or call216-741-3685 Mon. - Fri., 7:30 - 3:30. Visitmqpschool.com or school’s Facebook pagefor more info.

St. Leo Preschool Preschool, 4940 Broadview Rd. 2nd flr ofthe St. Leo Parish Community Center.Licensed & operated under the OhioDepartment of Education. Preschool is askill development & preK program. Part-time & full day classes for 3 & 4 yr olds.Extended care is available. Child must be 3yrs old by Sept. 30th. $50 registration fee.County Vouchers are accepted. Call 216-661-5330 to register or schedule a tour.

St. Leo the Great School RegistrationSt. Leo the Great School, 4900 BroadviewRd. K thru grade 8 - Licensed & operatedunder the Ohio Department of Education &Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Childrenmust be 5 yrs old by Sept. 30th to be eligiblefor a full day Kindergarten. $50 registrationfee. Cleveland Scholarships accepted.Registration forms available at the School &Rectory office. New students in grades 1 - 8must also bring a copy of their most recent

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Brooklyn Centre Naturalists - No meetingthis month. Art House, 3119 Denison Ave.,9:30 - 11:15 am. Call Gloria Ferris, 216-351-0254, or email [email protected] questions. All welcome.

Brooklyn-Cleveland Kiwanis meeting - everyTues., noon - 1:30 pm, Golden Corral, 8676Brookpark Rd.

Brooklyn Genealogy Club meeting - usuallyat 2 pm on the third Sun of the month.Brooklyn Fire Station Community Room(located in rear, near parking lot entrance),8400 Memphis Ave., at Roadoan. Anyoneinterested in genealogy welcome; refresh-ments provided. Contact BGC Secretary SueHill, 440-865-0402, for more info.

Brooklyn Historical Society - No meetingthis month. Meetings 7 pm, at the Museum,4442 Ridge Rd. Everyone welcome. CallBarb 216-941-0160 for more info.

Cleveland Republican Organization meet-ing - Tues., Jun. 14th (& every second Tues.),7 pm, Brooklyn Hts. UCC, 2005 W. SchaafRd. Call 216-924-9419 for more info.

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Station, 8400 Memphis Ave. Speaker: GloriaFerris, one of the Founders of BrooklynCentre Naturalists. Speaking about theNational Wildlife Federation's communitywildlife initiative. She will outline steps forregistering our homes as backyard habitats.Refreshments. All welcome.

Old Brooklyn Crime Watch Meeting -Mon., Jun 6th; 6 pm. Grace Church, 2503Broadview Rd. Call Barb Spaan, 216-459-1000, for more info.

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

Southwest Citizens Area Council meeting -Thurs., Jun. 2nd (& every first Thurs.), 7 pm,Gino’s, 1314 Denison Ave.

Ward 12 Democratic Club meeting - Wed.,Jun. 15th (& every third Wed.); 7:30 pm.Gino's 1314 Denison Ave.

GREEN TEAM LANDSCAPING - Weeklylawn maintenance, edging, mulch, flowers,senior discounts, no job too small. 216-749-9772.

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LLC - Lawn cuts, mulch, trimming, clean ups,new lawns, shrub removal, decorative stone &much more. Call 216-496-5721.

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The United States government has des-ignated May as “Older Americans Month”,and for the past twenty-seven years, the Cityof Cleveland’s Department of Aging hashosted an annual Senior Day program. Itincludes an information fair, a boxed lunch,an awards ceremony, entertainment anddoor prizes for the many hundreds of theCity’s golden-agers who attend. The 2016event was held on Friday, May 27th, atCleveland Public Hall.

For the awards presentation, each ofCleveland’s seventeen City Council personschooses a senior in his/her Ward to recog-nize. Except for Ward 13, the constituents ofwhich are served by Councilman (and CityCouncil president) Kevin Kelley, The OldBrooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighbor-hoods are actually served by Councilmenwho also represent other neighborhoods;this year, they chose to honor seniors fromneighborhoods other than Old Brooklyn andBrooklyn Centre.

From Ward 13, however, the honoreecould only be someone from Old Brooklyn,and it happened to be someone we atOBCDC know very well because for yearshe’s been on neighborhood committeeswhich meet at our office – John Jenkins

We’ve reprinted a corrected version ofwhat was written about John in the bookletdistributed to everyone who attended thisyear’s Senior Day – because some of theinformation about John in the City’s bookletwas wrong.

John Jenkins was born to Arthur Johnand Irene Jenkins in Mahanoy City,Pennsylvania and raised in Philadelphia. Hemarried his wife, Rosemarie, in 1959 andtogether they have two children, five grand-children and two great grandkids. A mantruly dedicated to bettering his community,his endeavors encompass military, aero-space and civic engagement.

John joined the United States Army andearned a B.S. in Liberal Arts from theUniversity of New York, Diplomas from theUS Army Command and General StaffCollege, the National Defense Universityand the Engineer Officers AdvancedCourse. His civilian experience was in man-

agement positions, spent mainly withFortune 500 companies including RockwellInternational, Gould (Ocean SystemsDivision), McDonnell Douglas Corporationand Boeing Company, where he retiredfrom. He has served in numerous Commandand Staff assignments, including to NATOallies at various locations throughoutEurope. With over 30 years of active andreserve duty, John retired from the UnitedStates Army as a proud Veteran and Colonel.

John was elected to three terms as aBoard Member of the 37th DivisionVeterans Association and is beginning a sec-ond term as the organization's President.Previous assignments were Chair of theGovernance, Endowment, and ScholarshipCommittees. He has completed six years ofservice on the Board of Old BrooklynCommunity Development Corporation.During this period he has chaired and servedon various committees including Vice-President of the Board. He is currently amember of the Governance Committee andChairman of the Green Space Committee.

John is one of the founding membersof the Ben Franklin Community Garden, theoldest and largest community garden inCuyahoga County. He has been a gardenerthere for over 20 years and is currently amember of the Operating Committee andChairman of the Finance Committee. In hisspare time, John enjoys collecting coins,stamps and toy soldiers.

John Jenkins, Ward 13

John Jenkins honored at City’s annual Senior Day

4th Annual Crime Watch Fundraiser: Special thanks to everyone who attended and spon-sored the event — RET3 , Dave & Busters, Top Choice Painting & Flooring, B.A. Sweeties,Memphis Kiddie Park, Midas Muffler, Bed. Bath & Beyond, Memphis/Fulton Plaza,Carmino’s Pizza, Shell, Marc’s, McGraw & Grodeck, Dan Ezra, Ward 13 CouncilmanKevin Kelly and Ward 12 Councilman Tony Brancatelli, and the hosts, Mary Queen ofPeace Church and Father Doug Brown. Thanks, too, to the race sponsors — Linda Sevcik,Mark Ketterer, Rose Roy, Olmsted Communication, John Thomas, Sue Gundich, Capt.Keith Sulzer, Adam 5 Auxiliary and Kaci’s Salon.

Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off:May 27th - 30th

Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.Fri., noon - 11 pm (free before 5pm); $5 after 5 pm. Sat. & Sun., 11 am- 11 pm; $5. Mon. 11 am - 7 pm, $5.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo KidsDays:Sat., May 28th & Sun., 29th, 10 am - 7 pm.

Tremont Greek Fest: Fri., May 27th - Mon., 30th

Annunciation Greek OrthodoxChurch, 2187 W. 14th St.

Fri., Sat., Sun., noon - midnightMon., noon - 9 pm.

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Paul Kirk from page 10Very little had been written about them

and not all of it was accurate. So Paulapproached Schiffler Publishing, Ltd. aboutwriting his own book and they accepted hisproposal.

It took Paul one year and three monthsto complete his book. A $1000 grant fromthe Early American Pattern Glass Societyhelped him get started with getting the 570photos and catalogue images which thebook contains.

Although Homestead Glass Works:Bryce, Higbee & Company, 1879-1907 isstill at the printer, Paul is taking orders forit. The price is $34.99. Email him [email protected] to reserve acopy.

When he’s not hunting down glass,Paul might very well be fiddling with“Down the Road”, an old-time string band.Or he might be at work, bartending at theCleveland Clinic Foundation House. Overthe years Paul has also been very involvedin Brooklyn Centre neighborhood events.

Bryce, Higbee & Company glass samples

Scenes from Old Brooklyn Crime Watch Fundraiser

Photos by:Linda Karthan

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