Old Brooklyn News

Serving our Community Since 1978 Fall 2016 Volume 38 Issue 8

Dina’s Famous wings A few tricks fom the best! p.16

“Learning Cottages” William Cullen Bryant’s expansion p.10

Four Profiles from... recent fhnt graduates p.22 We speak Spanish “Se Habla Español”

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation 2 Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation We are the accessible, family-friendly neighborhood where business and people come to grow. Dear readers, To accomplish that vision, we provide: School buses; garden vegetables; freshly sharpened pencils; changing leaf Community and Special Events colors; apple cider; family gatherings. Block Club Organizing Safety and Crime Watch What images are conjured up for you when thinking of autumn? These and Small Business Assistance many more images of fall are what we celebrate with this issue of the Old Brooklyn Real Estate Redevelopment News. Community Gardening The ldO Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (CDC) firmly be- Housing Rehabilitation lieves that the harvest is about reaping what you sow. True in more than just farm- Neighborhood Marketing ing – although having one of the largest community gardens in acts as confir- Community Education Planning mation – this is a belief about hard work, perseverance, and advanced preparation Code Enforcement to best position oneself for success. Old Brooklyn Advocacy That harvest is occurring all around Old Brooklyn. Whether the fruits of our labor is a reconstructed Pearl Rd., the fresh promise of a new school year, entrepre- Board of Directors neurial investments, or the tight knit welcome of a local block club, our plate is full. John Young, President To that end, we invite you to attend the Old Brooklyn CDC Annual Meeting Book Chrobak, Vice President on Thursday, October 27th at the Cleveland Maennerchor (4515 State Rd.) from Christina Kovach, Corporate Secretary 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Come to meet neighbors, hear about what is happening in Tiffany Sedlacek, Treasurer Old Brooklyn, and what the harvest is bringing to our streets. For more informa- Sue Allen Fr. Doug Brown tion or to RSVP, please call 216.459.1000. Kathleen Jackson Until December, John Jenkins David Martin Sean McGrane Richey Piiparinen

Staff Jeffrey T. Verespej Executive Director Jeffrey T. Verespej John G. Young Executive Director President, Board of Directors Jayme Lucas-Bukszar Residential Real Estate Project Manager

Ramses Clements Community Outreach Coordinator Become a Member & Invest in Your Community Rosemary Mudry ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Director, Economic Development Senior/Student $10 Jason A. Powers Name: Resident $15 Director, Marketing and Development

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Old Brooklyn.com 3 INSIDE the OLD BROOKLYN NEWS

5 Brooklyn Centre Naturalist 6 Old Brooklyn Community (Constellation Schools) 9 Mary Queen of Peace School 10 William Cullen Bryant Elementary 13 Benjamin Franklin Elementary OLD BROOKLYN NEWS 16 Dina’s Pizza & Pub The Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation 18 History is proud to provide home delivery 20 World Changers (P2 Missions) throughout our community each quarter. 22 Facing History New Tech High School A special holiday edition will come 23 Best of Instagram out in December.

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This month’s OBN writers- Kyra Berzonsky, Tricia L Chaves, Jo Donofrio, Gloria Ferris, Lynette Filips, Alexandra Higl, Mark Holan Editing by Old Brooklyn CDC

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

The Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation was founded with the mission to revitalize and connect our community. By uniting and empowering residents, business owners and civic leaders our work aims to support economic, physical, and social improvement. Our mission is only possible with the support of our community. Unlike other non-profits our work is uniquely tied to the Old Brooklyn neighborhood. As such our efforts to bring about social and economic progress can only be accomplished with the generous support of residents and businesses. Through membership in Old Brooklyn CDC, you commit to the importance of supporting our cause, and we simply could not operate without you. Your support helps us to achieve this neighborhood’s goals. See application on page 3.

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation 4 “Fall” for nature in Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre by Gloria Ferris Brooklyn Centre Naturalists it might be a good idea to pack a few pencils and small note- books so that each participant can record observations, jot Autumn is here and Brooklyn Centre Naturalists (BCN) down questions to be answered at a later time and sketch what thinks that now is the perfect time for families of all types to is seen. step back, plan some down time and connect to nature which Looking above to the sky, looking below to the ground and is as close as stepping out a back door. looking around when sitting quietly will be a learning experi- Whether participation is direct or indirect “back-to– ence for everyone. school” happens at a hectic, frenzied pace. Time is usually at In contrast to sunny mornings, rainy afternoons can be a a premium with full schedules, shorter days and cooler nights. great time for a trip to the library with journals in hand full of Now is a perfect time to reserve a few hours each weekend to the questions from exploration days. get up, get moving and explore the surrounding natural world. Google is a great way to answer something quickly and Take the time to slow down and learn new things with efficiently but what is the fun in that? the children in our lives or share the things we know or did as Discovering the books for any age that will answer the same children with others. questions in different ways and take a reader to places never imagined is a great experience. These two hours can make the next “show and tell’’” day a breeze or will do away with the angst of “what topic to choose” when the next research project comes along in school. Before the season passes, take advantage of the crisp, cool evenings to wrap up in blankets and gaze at the stars reflecting on what everyone learned and taught each other. The under- standing gained from natural and academic explorations can create a lot of opportunities to connect with each other. Through applying what was learned and creating more learning by planning the next weekend, adventures become lessons that last a lifetime.

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Sunny Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons are a great time to take a walk in one of the many parks that are close to Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn. There are acres of green space within their borders where tree identification and migra- tory bird watching is as easy as falling off a log. BCN would not recommend falling off any logs because it would be too easy to disturb an endangered amphibian or reptile preparing for winter. Remember that the purpose is not to get from one place to another, but to meander through a space where stopping, sitting and observing is encouraged. In advance of exploring,

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Old Brooklyn.com 5 Old Brooklyn Community Schools: Dedicated to comprehensive education

by Kyra Berzonsky standards. Even though a long tradition This is not just because it is a teaching of high test scores and positive student trend, but because the students have to In an age where test scores and aca- satisfaction already existed, the Old be prepared and ready to do jobs that demic achievement take center stage, it Brooklyn Community Elementary and may not even exist yet. Through mas- is refreshing to talk to Principal Cherie Middle schools did not rest on their lau- tering technology based learning, the Kasier. At the helm of the Old Brook- rels when in 2010 the Ohio State Board children can adapt to new situations. lyn Community Elementary and Middle of Education adopted new standards of Therefore, each classroom is equipped schools, she is passionate about bringing education. Working with her faculty and with a SMART board, and each student community and compassion into the parents, Mrs. Kaiser immediately adopt- receives a laptop to use for class. This school system. ed and upped their commitment to ex- gives the classes access to an array of use- The ldO Brooklyn Community cellence. ful educational resources online schools are a part of the Constellation However, the vision of a commu- Schools charter network, a collective nity-minded and compassionate envi- group of free schools through northeast ronment remains at the center of the Ohio. school’s work. Mrs. Kaiser has been with the school In order to balance striving for high in Old Brooklyn since 1998. In her first test scores with a holistic education ex- year she taught 27 students in the first, perience, the school identifies creative second, and third grades. She now leads outlets for the students. This includes a a total school enrollment of 580 students variety of music and art classes that are in grades kindergarten through 8th offered. grade. Mrs. Kaiser passionately expresses the With the growth in students has importance of having the children at come a strong reputation and consis- the Old Brooklyn Community schools Photo by Ramses Clements tently high performance by evolving familiar with the use of technology. Polar Express fun at Old Brooklyn Elementary

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Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation 8 Mary Queen of Peace welcomes new Principal

by Jo Donofrio

As the new school year begins, the morality and the values that we hold. pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. staff and students at Mary Queen of It is a more structured and calm en- Also, every student will receive a free Peace School are welcoming a new vironment, which creates a sense of a lunch regardless of their economic principal, Jessica Robertson, to the higher being’s presence.” background. Mary Queen of Peace family. The school continues to serve chil- “I am very dedicated to making “I love the class- dren in Old Brook- Mary Queen of Peace the number one room and being in lyn and throughout choice for parents in the area,” said front of the kids,” the great Cleveland Robertson. “I look forward to meet- said Robertson, who area. Many student’s ing as many families as possible, and has taught for more tuition is subsidized am asking for prayers as I embark on than thirteen years, by the Cleveland this new journey in my life. While I seven of which were Scholarship Program will no longer have a classroom to call at a Catholic elemen- and the EdChoice my very own, I now have a school to tary school in Euclid. Scholarship Pro- call my very own.” Most recently, she was gram. For more information, contact on the staff at Villa Enrollment the school office at (216) 741-3685 Angela St. Jospeph has grown over the or email sch_MQP@dioceseofcleve- High School. past few years and land.org. “I knew I eventu- will exceed 300 stu- ally wanted to pursue dents who make up an administrative a very culturally di- role, and recently Principal Jessica Robertson verse student body. completed my sec- “Diversity ond Master’s degree in Administration at Ursuline Col- helps student thrive lege.” She also holds a bachelor’s de- and understand more Homebuyer Workshop gree in middle school education and a what the real world & master’s degree in curriculum. will be like,” Robert- In her process that led to the son continues. “We Neighborhood Tour new role, Robertson heared many have a very strong good things about the school and the Hispanic population Where: Dina’s Pizza & Pub community. “I feel blessed to be the and will spend time 5701 Memphis Avenue school’s new principal,” she continues. this year embracing 2nd floor banquet room “The staff has welcomed me with open the Latino culture. arms, and I know this is the place I am We want everyone to When: Saturday, October 29 at 9:30 am. meant to be.” feel welcome here.” Mary Queen of Peace, formerly Mary Queen of Join us to learn the ins and outs of home Our Lady of Good Counsel, has a rich Peace challenges every buying, building your credit, and qualifying for history in Old Brooklyn. The school student to reach his or a mortgage from experts at Dollar Bank. is proud to offer up-to-date teaching her fullest potential. RSVP to: Sponsored by methods, curriculum, and multimedia “We want to give ev- [email protected] technology to students in pre-kinder- ery child a chance and or 216-459-1000 garten through eighth grade. Students the opportunity to re- receive a strong Christian foundation ceive the best educa- with high expectations for their aca- tion that they possibly Then enjoy a Lolly the Trolley tour demic performance in an environment can,” said Robertson. of Old Brooklyn that fosters integrity, and emotional, To meet the in- Including stops at a few spiritual and intellectual growth. creased enrollment, beautiful homes on the “I am truly dedicated to Catho- the school will now market. lic education,” explains Robertson. offer two sections A free continental . “Catholic schools promote a sense of and two teachers for breakfast is included

Old Brooklyn.com 9 William Cullen Bryant welcomes ‘learning cottages’ to building Community school implements plan to enhance learning and foster academic success

by Alexandra Higl

As the school year kicks into full gear, students at William Cullen Bryant School are reaping the benefits of proj- ects implemented to enhance their aca- demic experiences. Some are simple, aesthetic chang- es: a fresh coat of blue and gold paint adorning the interior walls; a new ceil- ing and LED lighting in the gymnasi- um. Others are plans in the works: more extracurricular, arts-based programs for students. But perhaps the most noticeable change is the new addition attached to the school: large modular units warmly referred to as “learning cottages.” Photo by Alexandra Higl These learning cottages house 10 According to William Cullen Bry- do the types of teaching that needed to new classrooms exclusively for William ant’s principal, Amy Mobley, these happen. That, and the beautiful build- Cullen Bryant’s middle school students. changes go hand in hand with the ing from the curb could certainly use With the additional classrooms, crowd- school’s vision for the academic year. some renovations inside in terms of its ed learning spaces, “art-on-a-cart” and “We strive to be a community ori- ability to have technology.” cluttered hallways are things of the past. ented school where we are instilling With the planning process under- This is simply one of the initial a love for lifelong learning in our stu- way Strategy Design Partners, a strate- phases of modernizing the learning en- dents,” explained Mobley. “Essential- gy consulting group, was brought in to vironment. ly, we are preparing students for high gather feedback from the families. Middle school students now ex- school, college and beyond.” Mobley explained that families perience music, art, Spanish and other Mobley and her team are beginning shared the same concern that there just classes in their respective spaces. Each to implement a project-based learning was not enough space for students to be student can safely secure their posses- style for their middle school students properly engaged. sions in their individual lockers. Teach- where they will have the opportunity According to Andrew Koonce, Ac- ers have the ability to integrate 21st cen- to inquire information on their own ademic Superintendent for the achieve- tury learning techniques with the help and develop 21st century learning skills ment and gifted network, this concern of digital projectors, sound systems for was well justified. through hands-on techniques. “When William Cullen Bryant was students who are hard of hearing and And this project – among other oth- built, it was designed specifically for additional electrical outlets. Hands-on ers - is the beginning piece vital in exe- kindergarten through fifth grade stu- learning can be practiced in the newly cuting this approach. dents,” explained Koonce. minted science and computer labs. And, When CMSD decided to add new Theimmediate goal became clear: thanks to the new design, special educa- classroom spaces over the summer, the the middle school students needed their tion students have their own space that Old Brooklyn Community Develop- own space. meets their individual needs. ment Corporation, Cleveland City “Sometimes, parents do not feel it As part of the Cleveland Met- Councilman Kevin Kelley, and a host of is an appropriate mix to have kinder- ropolitan School District’s (CMSD) garteners in the same building with other partners came together to support eighth graders, “ said Koonce. “Having achievement network, this kindergarten the school. a separate space just makes the flow for through eighth grade school focuses on “William Cullen Bryant has always a building much easier. And, the old- providing resources to students who are been a very good school,” said Kelley. er students are able to go outside and gifted learners or are above what is con- “But, when you walked around and spread their wings, ultimately preparing sidered “average.” talked to teachers there was not space to them for the next step: high school.”

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation 10 The addition to the school was part activities for their children,” said Mob- phase of bettering William Cullen Bry- of strategic process. ley. “Old Brooklyn CDC and Council- ant: adding infrastructure to the old “William Cullen Bryant’s building man Kelley are helping us provide those building in an effort to support the stu- is a model we have replicated through- opportunities.” dents and enhance the environment. out the district on both the east and west Kelley stressed the importance of Koonce, Mobley and Kelley agreed side,” said Koonce. “But in particular, providing extracurricular activities in that these changes are only possible with this school has been well-kept through the school. the support of the community. operations and custodial workers that “My hope is that by offering more “It is important for the communi- have done a beautiful job in maintain- extracurricular activities, educators can ty to know that William Cullen Bryant ing the physical plant.” teach using a different method,” said is really a pillar for them,” said Koonce. Mobley added that the project could Kelley. “And, ultimately students will “This is a school with educators who not have been accomplished without have better results.” care about their children and their ac- the support of her staff and the district. Mobley and Koonce confirmed that ademic successes. And, with all of the “It came down to the wire for us to the school is looking to bring in outside new changes that are happening in the be ready to open,” said Mobley. “It was programs focused on art-inspired learn- world of education, the community great for us as a staff because everyone ing, digital storytelling and theatrical should know that the committed staff pulled together to be done to open our performances. will do whatever it takes for students to doors on the first day of school. Our “We have a partnership with the move to the next level and be successful custodian worker was here around the to bring in some wherever they may go.” clock. It is amazing to see the care and matinees for the students,” said Mobley, Kelley echoed Koonce’s sentiments. pride he takes in this building.” “which really emphasizes our approach “This school epresentsr our tremen- Although the new addition of the to educate the whole child. Thanks to dous investment of resources,” added building is completed, the work is far the community, we have a lot of support Kelley. “We take education very serious- from done. to make this happen.” ly. Tese positive changes are symbols of Beginning as early as next year, the “Our families indicated that they- that commitment.” would like to see more extracurricular team will begin to implement the next

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Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation 12 Ben Franklin Elementary’s fourth graders share in a century old gardening tradition

by Tracy Moavaro garden works. This includes how to plant demonstration vegetable garden, peren- and tend a garden to looking at microbes nials and herb garden.. The students and It is not often that you hear nine under a microscope, another activity that their instructors use a stand-alone build- year olds extolling the virtues of salad, gets mentioned in thank you notes. ing for the winter. The students also get but that is common conversation with The master gardeners teach the chil- to study fruit trees on the property and fourth grade students at Ben Franklin dren to understand life cycles, root sys- tour the “grown-ups” gardens. Elementary School. tems, plant reproduction, and the envi- By springtime, the children have A horticulture program run by Mas- ronmental impacts of built objects like learned about horticulture from many ter Gardeners from angles, from the the Ohio State scientific principles University Exten- to how to plant sion (OSU) im- the seeds provid- merses these chil- ed by OSU and dren in a garden the City of Cleve- with a tradition land’s Summer that goes back over Sprout Program. 100 years in Cleve- Betty Korhnak land. remembers kids The learning commenting on garden, part of the gardening mistakes five acre commu- in a nearby plot nity garden behind belonging to an their Spring Rd. adult. “Of course school, has a wide they have beetles!” array of vegetables Students at and fruits, from Ben Franklin Ele- Photo by Jason Powers what is familiar to mentary love the any kid - carrots, Students learn about gardening from Ohio State University Master Gardeners program. Many potatoes, radishes - continue to garden to the less familiar, like basil. roads. The kids also learn about nutri- with their families at home, and one “We’ve found that they will try any- ents and how to read the labels on food student who was initially unenthusiastic thing so long as there’s ranch dressing,” from the grocery store so they can make went on to get his degree in horticulture joked Master Gardener Betty Korhnak, informed choices. And yes, the lessons at Ohio State - on scholarships, and he is one of the volunteers who run the pro- include all the vocabulary the children now in a doctoral program. gram. need for Ohio’s standardized tests. But it all starts down in the dirt And indeed, the fresh salad is men- The garden goes back to the nation- at Ben Franklin Community Garden, tioned in nearly every thank you note ally acclaimed horticulture program in where students get to learn science by written write months later by students at Cleveland’s public schools (1904-1978). making worm tea (worm compost -- one the end of the school year. “The salad was Generations of Ben Franklin schoolchil- student told an instructor “I thought my favorite!” is a typical comment, with dren worked this land through the Great you were going to drink it!”) and grow- lessons on how they learned to harvest Depression and the victory gardens of ing what any kid would enjoy: a “pizza the vegetables, wash them, and cut and World War II. After the program fell vic- salad.” prepare them for eating. Potato soup is tim to budget cuts, volunteers turned the Ben Franklin Elementary School is another favorite, but one that starts with lots into a thriving community garden located at 1905 Spring Rd., Cleveland. an activity most any kid would love: dig- that despite having over 200 plots has a The garden (behind the school) is open ging in the dirt. long waiting list for Old Brooklyn resi- Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 Due to the harvesting happening at dents who want to join. p.m. (earlier in fall), Sunday 9:00 a.m. to the start of the school year, the rest of The Ben Franklin fourth graders have 4:00 p.m., and Holidays 11:00 a.m. to the year is busy with learning how the their own section, right near the OSU 4:00 p.m. Old Brooklyn.com 13 BROADVIEW SCHAAF MARATHON 4661 Broadview Road ROSEBROUGH 459-8674 or 741-2921 www.bsmautoservice.com

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Old Brooklyn.com 15 Old Brooklyn Entrepreneur spreads her wings: A history of Dina’s Pizza and Pub nion party as a small child) instead of Five years later, tragedy struck when by Tricia L Chaves asking for a loan. a bolt of lightning burned the building At just 19, gifted with a few Gold Circle badly enough that it needed to be de- Stepping foot inside Dina’s Pizza & garbage cans from her folks, she opened molished. Plans to reconstruct the old Pub day or night, it is typical to find the Dina’s Pizza & Ribs in a small storefront space were foiled too, since changes in restaurant and bar filled to the brim with near Saint Rocco’s church on Fulton construction codes reduced the amount patrons – many double-fis- of developable land to 75 ting a draft and a drumette percent of its original size. doused in one of Dina In September 2000, she Walsh’s homemade sauces. unveiled “The Filling Sta- Dina’s boasts many “Best tion” on Memphis Ave. Wings” titles from read- after a year-and-a-half hi- er polls and press alike, atus and a major renova- most notably top hon- tion that included a drive- ors in the The Cleveland through for carryout orders Plain Dealer’s Wings Play- and expansive garage doors offs. Tight-lipped as ever that create an open-air about the ingredients in space in the summer. Ini- her award-winning sauce tially, the second floor that blends, Walsh was eager to homes an expansive party share some kitchen tips and room was constructed as the recipe for success that an apartment, “A backup has made her business at plan, in case things didn’t 5701 Memphis Ave. one Dina’s Pizza & Pub go well.” of Old Brooklyn’s top din- These days, Walsh spends ing destinations for more more time bookkeeping than 15 years: grit, sweat, Rd. “When I started, I used to make the than in the kitchen but still puts in a and a great team. dough, make the pizza, even deliver the solid 60 hours most weeks, managing to A neighborhood native from West th pizzas. I probably should have thrown dodge the 3:00 a.m. homecomings she 56 St. and Memphis Ave., it took a in the towel in the first five years, but dreaded at the start of her career. Keep- rocky road to lead her full-circle back to I didn’t know what else to do with my ing her longtime customers happy with the block where she was born and bred. life,” she joked. fair prices and consistent product are her Being a businesswoman was in her After nearly a decade in the top goals, and she credits the fun, friend- blood: her father ran Cuffari’s Go-Karts Clark-Fulton neighborhood, she relocat- ly atmosphere to a staff of nearly 100 in and Arcade across from the Cleveland ed to Pearl Rd. with plans to expand her her employ – a handful that have been Metroparks Zoo while her mother held eatery in a larger space across from the with her more than 20 years. post at the family’s pub, the Villa Tavern. former RTA garage in Old Brooklyn. Wanting to make her parents proud, she “I never wanted to be a bar owner,” pooled startup funds from her life sav- she confesses, “I didn’t see any glamour ings (including cash from her Commu- Dina’s top Three Tips for in getting home after 3:00 a.m. every Award-Winning Wings at Home night.” Her then-husband Start with high-quality wings – fresh, convinced her never frozen. At the restaurant, each ACTIVE otherwise, insist- batch is made to order. M etro MILITARY ing patrons would Directly dunking the wings from the prefer a pint with fryer into a scratch-made sauce is the A ppliance SENIOR their pizza and pas- secret to retaining the crispiest skin. ta. While holding The best way to boost a bottled sauce R epair DISCOUNTS out for a permit to is not by adding heat, but making it sell beer and wine, sweet. Dina opts for old-school reci- S ervice a low-cost liquor pes, skipping “trendier” sweeteners LESS license fell in her like agave and turbinado in favor of 216-741-4334 COSTLY lap from a 90-year more “traditional” add-ins like brown old man on Cleve- sugar and honey. REPAIRS land’s east side.

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Old Brooklyn.com 17 Cleveland 100 years ago was stellar decade for this city, Part II by Lynette Filips es do not totally agree with the details Cleveland. The names of some of the [email protected] surrounding the Call & Post’s origins, it bigger automobile companies which appears that Cleveland inventor Garrett were producing cars here include: In the summer edition of the Old Morgan started the Cleveland Call in Baker Motor Vehicle Co., found- Brooklyn News, I began to explore our 1916 and that another group started the ed by Walter Baker and F. Philip Dorn city a century ago and the years in Cleveland Post in 1920. The two strug- in 1898 to produce cars and trucks, which so many of today’s Cleveland gling newspapers merged sometime be- which then merged with Rauch & ‘staples’ were established or built. The tween 1927 and 1929 and become the Lang Carriage Co. in 1915 to become decade between 1910 and 1920 must Call & Post. the Baker Rauch & Lang Co.; have been a particularly exciting time I n addition to that publication for Chandler Motor Car Co., found- to live in Cleveland. African-Americans, Cleveland residents ed by Frederick Chandler in 1913, The institutions and construction had quite a choice of newspapers in and Cleveland Automobile, founded which I’ve already mentioned include 1916. Some were published in English by Frederick Chandler in 1919, which the Cleveland Play House, Karamu – the Cleveland Press (an afternoon pa- merged in 1926 to become Chan- House, the , per and the city’s most popular news dler-Cleveland Motors Corporation; the Cleveland Museum of Natural His- source); the Cleveland News (anoth- Jordan Motor Car Company, found- tory, the Cleveland Institute of Music, er afternoon paper); the Plain Dealer; ed by Edward “Ned” Jordan in 1916, the , the Feder- and The Cleveland Standard (a weekly which produced luxury cars until al Reserve Bank, the first completed which began publication on May 20, 1931; structures of the Group Plan on Pub- 1916, and ceased publication before the Peerless Motor Car Company, lic Square (the Federal Building and year was over). which under different names originally , and later the produced wringers for washing ma- Cuyahoga County Courthouse, the chines and later bicycles, manufac- , the Cleve- tured luxury touring cars from 1901 land and an ad- to 1931; ministration building for Cleveland’s TheWinton Motor Carriage Com- public schools), the West Side Mar- pany, founded by Alexander Winton ket, the Cleveland Zoo, the Cleve- in 1897, which produced vehicles land Metropolitan Park District, the (automobiles, delivery vehicles and Detroit-Superior High-Level Bridge even a racing car) until February, and the Lakewood Public Library 1924; System. F. B. Stearns Company, founded I hadn’t yet mentioned, though, 1916-Peerless - Touring Car by Frank B. Stearns, which produced that 1916 was also the year when the high-quality passenger cars (and Shakespeare Garden was dedicated in Other local newspapers were pub- eventually trucks) from 1897 through (where today’s Cleve- lished in the native languages of the 1929; and land Cultural Gardens are located). immigrants who were coming to Cleve- White Motor Company, an off- That year was the 300th anniversary land in such great numbers one hun- shoot of the White Sewing Machine of Shakespeare’s death, and around the dred years ago -- the Jewish World Company founded by Rollin White, world countries and territories which (published in Yiddish every day except which produced cars from 1900 until had experienced British rule in their de- Saturday); the Waechter und Anzeiger it merged with Studebaker in 1932. velopment were erecting gardens in the (the German daily newspaper); the Sz- Henry Ford also operated an as- Bard’s memory. When the theme of the abadsag (the largest of Cleveland’s six sembly line in Cleveland between gardens in Rockefeller Park changed Hungarian newspapers); La Voce del 1914 and 1932, making Model T’s from literary to nationality, however, Popolo Italiano and La Stampa (the two from assembled parts which had been the name of the Shakespeare Garden biggest Italian newspapers); and many brought to Cleveland from Detroit changed to the British Garden. other ethnic newspapers too numerous by rail. Ford’s inexpensive, mass-pro- Cleveland’s Cultural Gardens now to mention. My paternal grandfather, duced cars, as well as the Great De- honor thirty one nationalities. Locat- John Filipowski, was a linotype opera- pression, contributed to the decline ed on thirty-five acres of land between tor at a print shop on W. 11th St. in of Cleveland’s early prominence in the East Blvd. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Tremont during this time period, and auto industry. Dr. (formerly Liberty Blvd.), south of I’ve been told that he could set type in Growth was evident in our sec- St. Clair Ave. and north of Superior eight different languages. tion of Cleveland in 1916, too. A Ave., the land for a public park was do- Cleveland was, of course, an au- new high-level Brooklyn (i.e., Brook- nated by John D. and Laura Spelman tomobile town in these early years of lyn Centre) – Brighton (i.e., a former Rockefeller. America’s auto industry and the early name of the area south of the Big In the last edition I also mentioned leader until it lost that position to De- Creek Valley) Bridge carrying Pearl that the Call & Post (originally Cleve- troit. Until 1931, when the last Peerless St./Rd. over the Valley was completed land Call) was celebrating its 100th was manufactured, over eighty makes in 1916. anniversary this year. Although sourc- of automobiles were manufactured in Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation 18 During the centuries of human habitation here, a succes- Over 34 years of experience sion of bridges have spanned Big Creek. The first bridges barely rose over the surface of the wa- ter, and then on July 4th, 1887, the first high-level Brook- lyn-Brighton Bridge was dedicated. Constructed of iron and wood, it had been in use for approximately ten years when the second Brooklyn-Brighton (high-level) Bridge replaced it. The second high-level bridge, made of steel and wood, spanned the Valley from 1897 to 1915. The third Brooklyn-Brighton (high-level) Bridge opened in two phases. The southbound lanes opened in 1915 and the northbound lanes opened in 1916. The new bridge’s 4215 Ridge Rd. surface was concrete. Perhaps the reason that a new bridge “service and repair at a price that’s fair” was needed was because of all those Cleveland-manufactured automobiles which were on the road; in 1916, 61,000 auto- Monday - Friday mobiles were registered in Cuyahoga County. 8 am - 6 pm More outlying (southwest) areas of today’s Old Brooklyn were annexed to the City of Cleveland in 1915, 1916 and Saturday by appointment only 1917, adding to the original area close to the intersection of Pearl and Broadview roads which had been annexed to Complete automotive mechanical repairs & services Cleveland in 1905. (The last annexation, formerly part of Brooklyn Hts. Village, would not occur until 1927.) Although the National Park Service is also celebrating its FREE 4 tire rotation with 100th anniversary this year, telling even an abbreviated story LUBE  OIL  FILTER service of its history in Ohio will have to wait until 1917, because I plan to write more Christmas nostalgia in the December edition. 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by Mark Holan eto said of his and the World Changers’ from groups like World Changers, these efforts. “We want to mobilize people violations for seniors with limited finan- When Beth and Roy Johnson needed and spread the Good News of the Gos- cial ability would go uncorrected and help to paint their home on Saratoga pel.” could eventually cause a blight to the Ave. this summer, they got it from a Sheila Quealy-Walter, housing and neighborhood,” Quealy-Walter said. group of organizations that have joined building code manager for OBCDC, Another Old Brooklyn resident forces to keep the housing who received assistance was stock in Old Brooklyn up- Joyce Witthuhn, who lives to-date and looking fresh. on W. 11th St. just off W. For the past three years, Schaaf Rd.. Joyce’s family Old Brooklyn Community ran the Witthuhn Florist Development Corporation business for over 120 years, (OBCDC) has been part- starting in 1892. nering with Tony Loseto She needed repairs to and his wife Beth of Gate- her home right next door to way Church in Old Brook- the florist shop and green- lyn. Working in conjunc- house, and when she de- tion with World Changers scribed how she felt when and P2 Missions, the Gate- the crew began painting and way Church and OBDC repairing the house, she had have painted houses, built tears in her eyes. “I could new porches and complet- not afford to make repairs to ed repairs on a number of the house,” Joyce said. “This homes in Old Brooklyn. was an incredible blessing to World Changers and me.” P2 Missions are initiatives of Photo by Mark Holan In the future, OBDC LifeWay Christian Resources The World Changers volunteer group and Gateway Church will of the Southern Baptist Con- continue to work with the vention. This summer, they brought worked with Gateway Church and World Changers/P2 Missions. 150 junior high and high school stu- World Changers/P2 Missions to iden- “When we first talked to Sheila dents to Old Brooklyn from June 25th tify the homes that needed the most in 2014,” Loseto said, “we were deter- to July 22nd. The students came from immediate attention to home improve- mined to get the program started. We Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, Del- ment and repairs. repaired and painted three houses that aware and Tennessee and paid $250 of Quealy-Walter works with programs first summer, and it was a good start. their own money to finance their mis- year round and has been pleased to have We planted the seeds of providing a ser- sion trip to Old Brooklyn. There were found partners in Gateway Church and vice to those who need help and don’t 13 crews that worked on 19 different World Changers/P2 Missions. have anyone else to help them. work sites. “Unfortunately, the funding for There remains a great need for the A total of 15 homes were repaired traditional government programs to kind of program that they provide. or painted this summer, and 11 homes help homeowners has dwindled consid- Many more homes are worthy of service, were painted and repaired in 2015. In erably” said Quealy-Walter. “When we but with the limited budget and service 2014, three homes were worked on were approached by Tony Loseto from hours, the program partners must iden- during the first year of the program. Gateway Church regarding the World tify the most needy properties. In the case of the Johnson’s home, the Changer P-2 Mission, we were ecstatic.” TheWorld Changers/P2 Missions crew of students got the job done in a When homeowners get behind in and Gateway Church have established little over a week. repairs and upkeep of their houses, they the roots of an annual summer program Locally, Tony is the planting pastor become eyesores in the neighborhood. that should be able to continue for for the church, which meets on Sunday That’s when OBDC and Quealy-Walter years. When groups like this put their mornings at James Ford Rhodes High get involved. heads and hearts together, they always School. He and Beth have been reach- “When a home is identified as hav- find a way to get things done. ing out to the community to help those ing a violation, the city inspectors create Some people talk about getting who need home improvements but can- and deliver a Notice of Violation to the things done, while others make things not afford to do the work. homeowner identifying the issues with a happen. The Old Brooklyn communi- “We want to reverse the mentality compliance date,” Quealy-Walter said. ty is lucky to have the ones who do the of ‘This is not a good place to live,’” Los- “Without the help from volunteer latter.

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Old Brooklyn.com 21 The school of choice that’s shaping the future in Old Brooklyn

by Tricia L. Chaves

Occupying just 11 classrooms on the third floor of Charles A. Mooney Elementary, Facing History New Tech (FHNT) is a small high school that is making big changes in the lives of its students. Cleveland Metropolitan School District opened the “innovative school” in Old Brooklyn in 2012, which was the first of its kind in the country to combine the curriculum of Facing History and Ourselves with the New Tech Net- work’s project-based learning model. Principal Marc Engoglia, who was named a Mentor of the Year in 2014 by MLB. com, helped usher in the out-of-the-box way of teaching and was instrumental in creating a culture of connectedness to give every student enrolled in the program an opportunity to thrive. “While the statistics may say one thing, we expect something more, and students rise to the challenge,” says campus coordinator Kim Wheeler. This is evidenced by FHNT’s 95 percent graduation rate, compared to the district’s 66.1 percent, according to the CMSD 2016 report card. At FHNT, all-inclusiveness is more than a mission statement – rather a community philosophy that is deeply ingrained in the fabric of the diverse student body. Kids with special needs are integrated into the general education classroom, with extra help from special education teachers when necessary. LGBTQ students are welcomed in a sup- portive and safe environment. Since group projects are an integral part of study, team-building is a natural byproduct of everyday activities and collaboration organically creates a barrier for clique-building. “Who you are matters, but you have to get along with everybody else, too,” explains Engoglia. Finding the acceptance and support that eluded them while attending other institutions was the catalyst for success with four members of the school’s very first graduating class.

Joyenia Cabrera, salutatorian of the class of 2016, was awarded a full ac- ademic scholarship in her sophomore year as a participant in the Ohio State Uni- versity’s Young Scholars Program. Her high school career was transformative, both inside and out. She shed 150 pounds and found her calling: Inspired by her teachers at FHNT, Cabrera decided to pursue a degree in education at OSU and plans to teach in the future. “I wouldn’t be where I am without them,” she says, attributing the family-like atmosphere with helping her excel in her studies while building her self-esteem.

Bullied since junior high, Amizael Figueroa fled to FHNT af- ter being attacked by gang-affiliated classmates on his walk home from school. “My former guidance counselor suggested I change schools for my safety,” Figueroa explained, “and it changed my life completely. It felt like home right away, and everyone welcomed me before they even knew my name.” He credits his teachers for help- ing him become the first in his family to pursue a post-secondary education. With a full scholarship to Lake Erie College, he is sharing a room with his friend and high school classmate Kayvon Young. Af- ter earning his degree, he plans to apply to his alma mater in Old Brooklyn as a teacher and is eager to help other teens realize their full potential.

Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation 22 A sudden move from Chicago led Tavon Horn to FHNT in the 11th grade. What first intrigued her was how differently the school operated, and she was excited by a new, unconventional way of learning. Even more ex- traordinary was the faculty’s genuine interest in her well-being. “Because it’s a small school, the teachers really want to know you personally, and remem- ber the details about your life,” Horn said. Caring for her mother through terminal cancer revealed her own gift for helping others, and she is grateful for the “tough love” she got in high school when her persistence wavered. An innovative approach to learning coupled with the personal investment of her teachers propelled her toward a full scholarship at Notre Dame College where she is studying nursing.

When Raven Reynolds relocated to from New York, she enrolled at Valley Forge High because it was closest to her new home. A runner since the 7th grade, she excelled on the track but struggled when it came to math. In 11th grade, she transferred from her suburban school, where she faced bullying, racism and low expectations because she was a student with special needs. She was told repeatedly that she was not capable of getting good grades or graduating because she had an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). As part of her senior project, she volunteered with special needs children in the Charles A. Mooney Elementary School and raised funds to throw a pizza party for students who were unable to attend field trips due to their disabilities. Through a partnership with the track and field coach at James Ford Rhodes High School, Reynolds was able to continue competing as a sprinter and secured a full scholarship to Cuyahoga Community College where she is on the running team and enrolled in the Veterinary Tech program.

If you are interested in a diverse, small school environment with a curriculum focused on social justice and respect, you can learn more about Facing History New Tech online by visiting clevelandmetroschools.org/fhnt, facinghistory.org and newtechnetwork.org or by calling 216-838-8600 to arrange a tour. Space is available for high school students in grades 9 through 12.

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Nov. 19th, 6 pm; Sunday mornings - 10:30 am. pumpkin with any purchase of $5 Free Community Meal - Sun., Parish Center. Community group meetings or more while supplies last. An Sept. 18th & Oct. 16th, 1 pm; throughout the week. Parish Center cafeteria. www.gatewaychurcholdbrooklyn.com News & Events September - October 8th, in Veterans Memorial Park. Sunday, October 16th ticket. To register call 216-741- TechCentral Free Computer Specialty & herb breads, bak- Cleveland Polka Association’s 7979 or stmarybyz.com to pur- Classes ery, Amish jams & jellies, hand- Anniversary Dance chase tickets or for more infor- Cleveland Public Libraries. To loomed rugs, lavender & catnip Copper Stone Event Center (for- mation. register, call 216-623-2980; bags, fabric pine cone, pumpkin merly Agostino’s) 4630 Ridge or call or stop in at your local & apple ornaments. Specialty Rd. corner of Ridge & Biddulph Saturday, November 26th branch. South Brooklyn, 4303 purses, “ditty” bags, houseplants, Rds. 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Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation 26 she entered a sampling of the produce Geri Parisi, $150, Holy Name High and flowers she grew there in this year’s School. Cuyahoga County Fair. The judges recog- Mary Queen of Peace also awards three nized her efforts with blue ribbons for her ‘memorial’ scholarships to its eighth grad- lima beans and zinnias. ers— In addition, Tatum entered a col- The winner of the $500Darlene lege scholarship competition which the Brezovsky Memorial Scholarship is the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society aforementioned Brianna Carabello. She sponsors to encourage young people to was chosen based on an essay which all the participate in the Fair and to continue their entrants wrote about “what career I would education in a horticultural field. Tatum like to go into”. was one of two students (the other per- Two students, the aforementioned Dylan Spencer Geri Parisi Although we wouldn’t know it from son was from Parma) who received a $500 and , each re- the thermometer in late August, another scholarship to help with college expenses. ceived $250 toward their high school tui- Brian Himes Memorial summer is turning into another autumn. Tatum’s plan is to study “environmental tion through the Scholarships School is back in session, and organizations science, natural resources and herbal med- . They were chosen based whose meetings coincide with the school icine” at Cleveland State University. She on their extra-curricular activities and how year are back on schedule. received the award at the Fair’s opening cer- they treat others and live the way a Catho- Our regional theater groups are ready emonies on August 8th. lic student should live. for their 2016-2017 seasons, too; the Tatum graduated from the Montessori Mary Queen of Peace pastor Fr. Doug Cleveland Play House is opening with the High School in on Sun- Brown chose the two recipients of the $250 Paul Armbruster Memorial Scholarships, Tony Award-winning drama All the Way day, June 5th, and was officially presented – (just right for an election year like 2016 is!) with the Girl Scout Gold Award on Sat- also to help with high school tuition the Alia Sealey Ishayah on September 17th, and Great Lakes The- urday, June 18th, at John S. Knight Cen- aforementioned and Cedeno. ater is opening with the Tony Award-win- ter in Akron. She was one of thirty-three Knights of Columbus ning classic Broadway musical My Fair Girl Scouts from eighteen Northeast Ohio The $350 Scholarships Lady on September 23rd. counties who received the Award this year. were awarded to two students Closer to home the gardeners at the Moving on to more of our young peo- who have exemplified commitment and Ben Franklin Community Garden (BFCG) ples’ achievements -- service as detailed in the mission of Mary Aja Mitchell, collectively have been harvesting. They Students graduating from the eighth Queen of Peace. They are again entered the Cuyahoga County Fair grade of some Catholic elementary schools who is now at Magnificat High School, and Angela Branco. (which was held at the Fairgrounds in Berea and who are headed for Catholic high the aforementioned from Monday, August 8th through Sunday, schools have a chance to win various partial Mary Queen of Peace School awarded a August 14th this year). This year the theme scholarships to help with their high school new scholarship this year, and it is the most of the BFCG’s veggie display was GOTTA tuition. At Mary Queen of Peace School generous of any of them. The first recipient Our Lady of Good Counsel GROW ‘EM ALL, and they received a sec- (in the former Our Lady of Good Counsel of the $2,500 (OLGC) Award Juliana Kapluck, ond place red ribbon for their effort. (The School building), twelve students received is now North Royalton Community Garden came stipends of varying amounts from the a freshman at Trinity High School. The in first.) The four Ben Franklin gardeners school’s PTU (Parent Teacher Unit). The scholarship is for an eighth-grader who will who comprised “the Fair Committee” were students, the amounts of their awards, and be attending a Catholic high school and Annemarie Hanna, Kathy Reiter, Jamie the schools they are now attending are: who epitomizes the qualities of Lottie Mar- Ausperk and Gary Chapman. Nora Culaj, $1000, St. Joseph Acade- tinko, an OLGC alum. And best of all, it’s In individual entries, Jennifer Terry, my; renewable for all four years of high school the BFCG’s Operating Committee chair- Ishayah Cedeno, $550, St. Joseph – up to $10,000 in tuition help! person, received first place blue ribbons for Academy; Sometimes students receive awards af- her dill pickles, sweet peppers and butter- Alia Sealey, $550, Villa Angela-St. Jo- ter they leave their schools, too. Such is nut squash and third place white ribbons seph High School; the case with a former Old Brooklyn stu- Laura Simna for her jalapeno peppers. Angela Branco, $400, Holy Name dent named who graduated Last summer we wrote about the plot High School; from St. Joseph Academy in 2003. The Brooklyn Centre resident Tatum Cum- Dylan Spencer, $400, Cleveland Academy held its second annual “25 under mins (with help from her family) planted Central Catholic High School; 35” competition to recognize outstanding and maintained at the Garden to raise food Valentina Norena, $400, Holy Name young alumnae, and Laura was one of the for animals at the Cleveland Metroparks High School; 25 alums chosen from over 50 nomina- Zoo. She got the idea for the project to Thadeaus enryH , $250, Holy Name tions. Music – most especially the violin fulfill one of the requirements to earn the High School; -- is Laura’s forte’ in life, which is not sur- Girl Scout Gold Award. And that Award Stephanie Peneda, $250, Holy Name prising, since both of her parents are musi- and the garden plot continue to be ‘in the High School; cians. news’. Haylie Sowell, $200, Holy Name The nextTown Crier column won’t be Even though that requirement for High School; until December, when the next issue of this earning the Gold Award was completed, Jordan Stewart, $200, Holy Name magazine will be published, but any time this spring Tatum and her parents again High School; before then you are welcome to email your took a plot at the Ben Franklin Garden to Brianna Caraballo, $150, Holy Name suggestions to: [email protected] help feed some of the Zoo’s animals. Then High School; (or snail-mail them to Lynette Filips c/o the OBCDC office). Old Brooklyn.com 27 PRSRT STD Old Brooklyn CDC ECRWSS 2339 Broadview Road US POSTAGE Cleveland Ohio 44109 PAID EDDM RETAIL

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