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AUGUST 2016
OHIO CELTIC FESTIVAL
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
If you are interested in volunteering for The Ohio Celtic
Festival to be held August 12th-14th please contact: Linda
Walsh at 216-538-1358 or email iacpres99@aol.com.
I am looking for people to help work the entrance gates
and ticket booths. The shifts run anywhere from 3 to 4 hours
depending on where you volunteer. All volunteers receive a
festival t-shirt and free entrance on the day that you work.
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RECRUITING NEW PINOCHLE PLAYERS
It’s going to be over ninety degrees later this week. But in
a couple of months, after the holidays, in the dead of winter,
when cabin fever has set in as it always does, you may be
looking for something to do. One thing you could do if you
were a player in the Pinochle League, would be to call and
schedule a pinochle match with a rival team.
To schedule said match, you would need to have joined
the Pinochle League before the end of August.
The Pinochle League membership has voted to not
increase dues for the 2016-2017 championship season; dues
will remain $36 per individual.
Registered teams play seven monthly matches between
September and March culminating in a Gala Championship
Banquet in May.
The league is in need of single players and teams of two
players to join.
Those who join will enjoy the camaraderie of inclusion in
the league and have at least seven occurrences to avoid
episodes of cabin fever when the weather has deteriorated.
Contact Tom McNeill at 440 473-6860 or via email at
iacespinochle@gmail.com for more information.
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BOOKBUZZ Bonnie Easton
COME JOIN THE FUN!
Pat Dowd
With some new faces and many old friends, the June “Steak
Shoot” night was filled with much laughter and good fun.
To get the evening off to a fine start, Bud Eppich won his
first steaks and was no longer a “virgin” – player, that is. He
was soon followed by Merrie Pyle, Susie Cooper, Bonnie
Ayres, and Mae Keenan.
Set 2 gave steaks to Mary McCluskey, Betsy Grinches, “Jen
Jen”, and Steve Pyle. Then it was Jeff Wade winning for his
wife, Judy, Tom Boyle, Jeff Wade again, and Sue Obojski.
Tom Boyle and Bud Eppich wanted to keep up with Jeff, so
they both won two more steaks, as did Ed Bopp and Kathy
Dowd.
Intermission gave everyone a chance to enjoy some dessert
and buy raffle tickets. Then it was on to Set 5. The first winner was one of my former students from Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel, Martha McCurdy. She led the way for Sue Obojski,
Helene Kane and Alana Gurry.
The final set of the regular games was won by our “regulars” – Rita McNeely, Bonnie Ayres, Barb Bopp, Therese
Male, and Marilyn Paulin.
The first two Bonus rounds were won by Rita McNeely and
Steve Pyle. They took home four more steaks each. Our
Grand Bonus for the evening was two beautiful London Broils
which were happily claimed by Pat Pease!
Jackie Duricky was glad she came for the first time, for she
and her friends won the night’s cash prize of $61. A good time
was had by all, and our “Holiday Cash” jackpot is growing!
Please join us Thursday August 18 at 7:30 p.m. for our next
“Steak Shoot” sessions sponsored by the Padraic Pearse
Center.
PADRAIC PEARSE CENTER
IS ON FACEBOOK
Check out the new Padraic Pearse Center Facebook Page at
http://facebook.com/padraicpearsecenter and click on LIKE
to follow our 2016 upcoming events, photos and more fun
stuff!
Here is a mixed bag of choices for your reading pleasure
this month:
Spill Simmer Falter Wither is the first novel by Sara
Baume. The story sounds like your typical lonely man
adopts dog story, but the author has more to offer with her
lyrical writing style. As the seasons change, the mangy,
one-eyed dog provides his owner with a richer, more fulfilling life
Tender: A Novel by Belinda McKeon tells the story of
two college friends in Dublin in the late 1990s. Catherine is
studying art and journalism while James’ goal is to become
a first class photographer. They share everything.
Catherine’s feelings turn romantic, but James cannot return
the sentiments. Enter heartbreak.
Cathy Kelly writes women’s fiction. Her latest is It
Started with Paris about a young Irish woman who accepts
a marriage proposal from her boyfriend at the top of the
Eifel Tower. Three different women participating in the
wedding each have to confront their own demons and put on
a brave face for the bride.
For more suggestions, check out our website at
www.padraicpearsecenter.weebly.com.
Happy reading!
PADRAIC PEARSE BOOK DISCUSSION
Join the Padraic Pearse Book Discussion group on Friday,
August 26 at 7:15 in the Board Room to discuss The
Immortal Irishman: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became
an American Hero by National Book Award winner
Timothy Egan. Thomas Francis Meagher led a failed revolt
in Ireland during the Great Famine and was banished to a
penal colony in Australia. He escaped and appeared six
months later in New York City. There, he formed the Irish
Brigade during the Civil War where he and his men distinguished themselves at several of the fiercest battles. After
the war, Meagher traveled to Montana where he became the
territorial governor. What a fascinating life!
On September 23, we will discuss The Last Days of Magic:
A Novel by Mark Tompkins. Questions? Contact Bonnie
Easton at 440-237-4372 or email marina48@sbcglobal.net.
Thirsty Thursdays on the Patio!
Our newly renovated
North
Bar
and
the
Campbell-O'Brien Patio
will be open at 5pm on
Thursdays. Come have a
drink with friends and enjoy
summer!
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HE SAID…SHE SAID…By Rosemary Nugent and the Membership
Leading the celebration circuit this month is Ron
McGill’s daughter, Adria Fisher, who will don the party hat
on August 1.
Fabulous, fun and 40 is Angeline Lisson who celebrates
August 3.
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is August 4. Will
celebrants Mary Drucker and Mia Matos choose cookies
or cake for their parties? Or both?
Maggie (Cooper) Cavelli’s special day is August 8.
Heather Homan will blow out the birthday candles on
August 9. We wish her a safe and meaningful journey as she
travels to an Indian reservation in South Dakota for a mission trip.
Dan Hanson will enjoy cake and ice cream on August
12, as will Susan Cooper on August 13. Sammy Drew will
have six candles to blow out on August 16.
Joe Schindly, 2016 Cleveland Hibernian of the Year, was
born on Friday, August 18, 1933. Joe certainly embodies the
characteristics of Friday’s child who is loving and giving.
Donning the party hat on August 19 is Katy Profeta.
Here’s an exclusive listing - Mike Wagner’s birthday is
August 20!
Buddy Lawless’ special day is August 24. Erica and
Matt Drew will celebrate on August 28.
Nathan Ferencak, grandson of Betty McArthur, and
recent Riverside High School graduate, celebrates his birthday August 29.
Belated birthday wishes to Chris Faith who celebrated
July 18
A bouquet of roses for…Adria and Matt Fisher who
will celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary on August 2.
Her sister, Dana and Jerrod Schlauch will celebrate their
3rd anniversary August 3.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a
memory no one can steal. Condolences to Karen Hurley
on the death of her husband, Tomme who died in July.
To have your important events included in this column, please jot
them down on the flyers found on the tables at the membership meetings,
or call 216-531-8529, or email me at nugent220@yahoo.com.
2016-2017 Swearing in of the IACES Board Members by Euclid Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail to President Kevin
McClusky, Vice President Tom Davis, Member at Large Mary Alice Curran, Treasurer Pat Dowd, Member at Large Brigid
Gurry, Recording Secretary Sarah Dirk, Member at Large Amy Logan, Membership Secretary Linda Walsh, Member at
Large Mike Byrne
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July Membership Report
Monthly Membership Meetings
By Linda Walsh
Members last names beginning with the following letters
please bring a dessert for that month's meeting. Any questions please call Dolly Luskin at 216-261-0967.
There were 82 members signed in at the July General
Membership Meeting. Members must sign in to earn credit
for a meeting. You will need to have three meetings before
the June meeting in order to vote in the June elections.
Please, do not sign in for anyone other than yourself.
Renewal dues for the 2016-2017 are due now so please be
sure to renew your dues as soon as possible. If you have not
received a renewal notice please contact me. For those of
you who have paid your dues your new cards are being
mailed out this week and I thank you for your patience.
Just a reminder if you paid your dues, but are not receiving our newsletter please let me know. I will check to see
that your address has been activated. New members must
attend a Membership meeting to receive a Club Pin and a
copy of our by-laws. Dates for the meetings are listed on
the back of your membership card. Also the Schanachie is
available to read on line on our Club website (www.eastsideirish.org) and on our Facebook page. If you have a child
18 year of age, that have come off of your Family
Membership we now have a new rate for them of $20 per
year until they reach the age of 21.
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All Members
Note from the Editor
All articles must be submitted to me by e-mail at:
schanachie@gmail.com
They can be typed in Word and do not have to have
any limit on the width. No spaces before new paragraphs,
no returns at the end of each line and if you use tabs do
not use multiple tabs. The printer will fix the tabs.
Pictures must be jpeg (jpg). Send to me as attachment to
your e-mail. Co-editors meet Wednesday, August 10 for
proofreading at 7:00 p.m. Thank you in advance, Ann
Turk.
HEADLINES and DEADLINES
If you would like to submit an article for the
Schanachie, the deadline for the September issue is
August 1. You may continue to send your articles to the
Club or you may email them to Schanachie@gmail.com.
Submission time is not the only criteria for inclusion and
we reserve the right to edit due to content and space. If you
have any questions call Ann at 440-943-3088 or Francis
McGarry at 415-377-4731.
Keep up to date with weekly email
blasts from the IACES!
Did you know that the IACES sends
out weekly email blasts with information on upcoming events at the IACES,
Padraic Pearse and the greater Irish
community? If you would like your
email address added to this list, please
contact
Sarah
Dirk
at
obriendirk@gmail.com or 216-3379004
Membership Rewards Program
The Executive Board has approved a Membership
Rewards Program for this year. Each Club member gains
points for recruiting new members to join, old members to
re-join and for corporate sponsorships. Every new member
is worth 5 points, every member who has been dormant for
over two years and re-joins is worth 10 points and each corporate sponsorship is worth 20 points. Any member who
earns a total of 100 reward points receives a free membership for next year or $30 worth of March tickets. Please
make sure your name and membership number is on each
form submitted to earn your points.
“In Memoriam” Plaque
In the lower hall there is an "In Memoriam" Plaque
with the names of deceased members of the Club listed.
If you have a friend or loved one that was a member of
the Club and has passed away and you would like their
name to be included on this Plaque, you can send their
name and a check for $50.00 made out to the Irish
American Club or you can contact Jean Walsh at 440942-3207
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TICKET POLICY
Published by the Irish American Club * East Side Inc.
Kevin McCluskey Chairman
Editor: Ann Turk (440-943-3088)
Ad Manager: Kevin McCluskey (216-956-2653)
Circulation: Pat Homan (440-946-6232)
Contributing Editors: Linda Burke
Rose Marie Eppich * Eileen Garin
Rosemary Nugent * Sharon Spinks
Executive Board Members 2015-2016
President
Vice President
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Secretary
Members at Large
Kevin McCluskey
Tom Davis
Sarah Dirk
Pat Dowd
Linda Walsh
Mary Alice Curran
Amy Logan
Mike Byrne
Brigid Gurry
216-956-2653
216-849-6450
216-337-9004
440-429-5151
216-538-1358
440-666-5516
440-567-5170
216-990-2581
216-375-5469
Club Website:
www.eastsideirish.org
Phone numbers:
Irish American Club: 216-731-4003
Pub Phone: 216-731-1189
Club Fax: 216-731-6120
WiFi: Username-IACES
Password: 2167314003
Schanachie email: schanachie@gmail.com
Pub Hours for Spring and Summer
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CLOSED
CLOSED
6 P.M.- 11 P.M.
6 P.M.- 11 P.M.
6 P.M.- 11 A.M.
6 P.M.- 11 A.M.
6 P.M.- 11 P.M.
Society 317 Winner!
June 17, 2016
Kevin Mc Cluskey
Tickets for any event at the Irish American Club East
Side can be obtained by phone or mail. When mailing your
ticket request, please be sure to include a self-addressed,
stamped envelope and a check made payable to: Irish
American Club East Side. If you pre-order a dinner for an
event and do not show up or you do not cancel within 48
hours of the dinner, you will be billed by the Club for the
price of the meal
Linda Carney
161 E. 196 Street
Euclid, Ohio 44119
216-531-3816
lcarney161@sbcglobal.net
Sarah Dirk
150 E. 200 St.
Euclid, Ohio 44119
216-337-9004
obriendirk@gmail.com
Tickets for sold out event must be paid for by the
Thursday prior to the event
PLEASE READ CHANGES
MADE IN MAY 2016
IN THE FOLLOWING 2 ITEMS
Club Rental Information
The Irish American Club is available for rentals of all
sizes. We can accommodate showers, graduations, banquets,
receptions of all kinds, and of course, weddings. We have
two facilities available, the upper hall for larger parties and
the Phil Walsh Cabaret room for smaller parties. Koumbaros
is the exclusive caterer for the upper hall or the Phil Walsh
Caberet room. To reserve the upper hall for rental, please
call Rick Eberhard, 216-338-3774. To reserve the Phil
Walsh Cabaret Room for rental, please call Rick Eberhard,
216-338-3774, or Joe Capuozzo, 216-376-0599.
After Funeral Luncheon
In the event of the loss of a loved one, the upper
hall is available for after funeral luncheons. For a
nominal donation we will provide all set-up which
includes tablecloths on all tables, buffet tables,
coffee/tea service, servers and bartenders. The
servers are members of our Bereavement
Committee. If you choose to serve pop, beer, wine
or liquor, there is an additional charge.
If you need to reserve the hall for a funeral
luncheon, please call Rick Eberhard, 216-338-3774,
or Joe Capuozzo, 216-376-0599. The Bereavement
Committee will be notified of your needs.
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The Green Pages
Please support the businesses that support us!
Jack Murphy’s
Tradewinds Lounge
319 East 200th St., Euclid
Happy Hour between
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CLEVELAND'S BEST IRISH BANDS
Doors: 3:00 pm Music: 4:00 pm
Free family fun! Weekly food & drink specials.
See MusicBoxCLE.com for this week's band.
West Bank of the Flats near Shooters
15335 Waterloo Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
216-785-9475
Open
Mon 5 p.m.-12 a.m.
Tues-Th 4 p.m.-12 a.m.
Fri- Sat 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sun 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Food Available
Live Irish Music Every Thursday
Corporate Sponsors:
We would like to thank all of our Corporate Sponsors. Support those who support us.
Harp Level:
Bluestone Division — Ancient Order of Hibernians
Cleveland Whiskey
Flannery’s Pub
Irish American News
Koumbaros Catering
Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland
Monreal Funeral Home
Music Box Supper Club
Packy Malley's
Claddagh Level:
Eastside Landscaping
Jack Murphy's Tradewinds Lounge
Schulte Mahon-Murphy Funeral Home
Skinny’s Bar and Grille
Summit Painting
The Travel Connection
Shamrock Level:
Muldoon’s Saloon and Eatery
IBEW Local #38
Henry Fence
Lake County Captains
Adelio’s Contracting
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