March 2020

MOVING BEACHWOOD FORWARD

COVER STORY:

This is an exciting time for Beachwood, with large and small projects on the horizon that will significantly impact the lives of people who live, work, and visit our city. Mayor Martin S. Horwitz and City Council President James Pasch discuss their goals.

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2 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 Letter from THE EDITOR EXPECT TO BE By Debby Zelman Rapoport hen I sat down to write this column, my overall frame of mind was in need of a lift. I did an online search to find a topic that SURPRISED Wspoke to me and would be relevant for March, stumbled across a listing that included Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2, and went with it. At Blu, the Restaurant I love Dr. Seuss! Who doesn’t? I started by reading his walking down Madison Avenue, illustrations to the University of “Isn’t it Time you Tried that Bottle?” “You have brains in your quotes, some of which I about to throw the book away, California and, in 1995, Wine Monday head. You have feet in included on this page and when he ran into former classmate the university library was renamed your shoes. You can steer throughout the magazine. I’m Mike McClintock, who had just . All bottles under $100 at 50% off • 4:00-9:30 p.m. always inspired by his creativity, been appointed juvenile editor Dr. Seuss was a talented yourself any direction logic, and talent; as well as how of Vanguard Press. McClintock author, illustrator, and artist “Did you say Oysters and Champagne, Darling?” Thursday you choose. he became an icon for people of promptly took him up to his office whose imaginative characters $1 oysters • 4:00-9:30 p.m. • Raw Bar/Main Bar all ages, all over the world. where they signed a contract. and clever stories have given Much of the following Geisel once said, “That’s one of the rise to everything from licensed “Haven’t I Seen you Before?” Daily Happy Hours information was found at reasons I believe in luck. If I’d been products and movies, to museums “You’re off to Great Places! seussville.com. Check out the going down the other side of and theme parks. He won many Select spirits and food specials • 4:00-6:00 p.m. • Exclusively at our Main Bar Today is your day! site! The content and graphics Madison Avenue, I would be in the awards for his various literary will take you back in time, when dry-cleaning business today!” and entertainment projects, Your mountain is waiting, Dr. Seuss’s books were front and Ted and Helen moved to including a Pulitzer Prize in 1984 AND So... get on your way!" center on your bookshelves. , California, in 1948 and for his special contribution to Also, check out the timeline at traveled the world. The people the education and enjoyment seussville.com/dr-seuss/timeline/, and places they encountered of America’s children and their which spans from 1904 to the sometimes became the inspiration parents. Three of his books “You’re on your own. present. Although Dr. Seuss died for his books. received Caldecott Honors, he was “You’veintroducing... Honestly Never Found Anything And you know what you in 1991, his legacy lives on, with In 1957, Dr. Seuss was the recipient of seven honorary new projects surfacing regularly. challenged to write a book that doctorate degrees (including one that Comes Close” Sunday Brunch know. And YOU are the Theodor Seuss Geisel was born first-graders couldn’t put down, from his alma mater), and he was on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, while using only 225 words chosen even posthumously awarded a 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. one who’ll decide where to go!” Massachusetts. Seuss was his from a list of 348. He used 236 star on the Hollywood Walk of mother’s maiden name. Since words, and was Fame in 2004. childhood, Ted was creative. When born. The book’s runaway success Dr. Seuss died on September – Dr. Seuss he walked through the Zoo in inspired the dawn of Beginner 24, 1991. He left behind a gigantic Forest Park with his father, he Books, a division of Random House. legacy of genius and imagination, quotes from brought a pencil and sketch pad In 1958, The Cat in the Hat Comes and every year on his birthday, At Rosso, Italia Oh, the to draw animals. Back and four other titles launched March 2, he is remembered Places You'll Ted started using the the series. around the globe. pseudonym, “Seuss,” when he was Another success, Green Eggs Happy birthday to Dr. Seuss! Molto Bene Wine Wednesdays Go! writing for Jack-O-Lantern, the and Ham, was published after Through this column, I share All bottles under $100 at 50% off • 5:30-9:30 p.m. humor magazine at Dartmouth. Dr. Seuss’s publisher, Bennett his legacy. One of my favorite He added “Dr.” in 1927 and Cerf, bet him that he could not Dr. Seuss books is Oh, The Places used the pseudonym Dr. Seuss write a book using fifty or fewer You’ll Go. I’ve gifted this book thereafter. After Dartmouth, Ted different words. This book, his many times, and will share the traveled to Oxford, where he best-selling title, has the fewest love with the first ten people who attended Lincoln College and met words of all his books. email me at beachwoodbuzz@ his future wife, . The After Helen died, Geisel gmail.com with the words couple then moved to New York. married Audrey (Stone) Dimond “Dr. Seuss” on the subject line. Dr. Seuss’s first children’s book, in 1968. Audrey infused Ted with Include your name and address blutherestaurant.com // 216.831.5599 And To Think That I Saw It On new vigor; they traveled together, and this special gift will come rosso-italia.com // 216.831.1004 Mulberry Street, was published and were very philanthropic. your way! 3355 Richmond Road // Beachwood in 1937 after its rejection by After Ted’s death, Audrey donated Corner of Chagrin and Richmond publishers 27 times. Ted was his original manuscripts and

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Debby Zelman Rapoport Care and compassion Editor/Publisher Yocheved Wylen Senior Account Executive Scott Morrison for the entire family. Staff Photographer Tybee Zuckerman When the time comes to make difficult end-of-life care decisions, you will find Moving Beachwood Forward Proofreader the comfort, dignity and loving care you and your loved ones desire when you Stephen Valentine choose as your care partner. his is an exciting time for Beachwood, with large and small Art Director Vinney Hospice of Montefiore projects on the horizon that will significantly impact the lives T Arlene Fine Our compassionate hospice team, led by a board-certified medical director, is of people who live, work, and visit our city. Mayor Martin S. Horwitz and City Council recently held a meeting to discuss 2020 goals and June Scharf dedicated to providing exceptional levels of physical, emotional and spiritual their two-year plan. I sat down with Mayor Horwitz and Council Jen Stern support. Integrative therapies–art, music, massage and Reiki treatments–are President James Pasch to discuss these goals. Contributing Writers also available to help soothe body, mind and soul. Jerry Zelman Story starts on page 7 Vice President of Operations Hospice care may be provided in the familiar comfort of your residence or in Letters to the Editor Written by Debby Zelman Rapoport Please send letters via email to Beachwood at Maltz Hospice House, Montefiore’s “quiet gem.” Photos by Scott Morrison, Discovery Photo [email protected].

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Mayor Martin S. Horwitz and City Council President James Pasch review blueprints in their eff orts to move Beachwood forward. by Debby Zelman Rapoport • Photos by Scott Morrison, Discovery Photo his is an exciting time for Beachwood, with large and small projects on the horizon that will significantly impact the lives of people who live, work, Tand visit our city. Mayor Martin S. Horwitz and City Council recently held a meeting to discuss 2020 goals and their two-year plan. I sat down with Mayor Horwitz and Council President James Pasch to discuss these goals. This Council’s philosophy is to learn about As a top suburb in our region, state, Over the past few years and for the fi rst what the mayor and administration wish to and nation, Beachwood is consistently time in decades, the City’s Charter and accomplish, and to “discuss, prioritize, vote, recognized for excellence. In the past year, Zoning Code were revised. These two and implement prioritized items,” indicated Beachwood was named #8 by the national documents govern the administration of Pasch. In addition to some of the mayor’s goals, Chamber of Commerce on its “Best Cities our city and provide a foundation for future council brings with them a wealth of individual to Live in Ohio” list; #32 by 24/7 Wall St. on economic growth. professional experiences across a multitude of its “America’s 50 Best Cities to Live” list; and “We listen to what residents say and plan platforms, and as Council President Pasch said, received the #1 rating by Midwest Meetings in to implement changes that will benefi t “we plan on thinking big about what we can its fi rst-ever “Customized Meeting Experience current residents, attract new ones, and accomplish for this community and this region.” Award” (up to 1,000 total guest rooms). increase the quality of life in our community,” “We plan to move things forward and get Plus, Four Seasons Apartments was named said Pasch. them done,” he continued. “Many items fall into “Property of the Year” by Northern Ohio A frequent request Mayor Horwitz hears one of three categories – livability, workability, Apartment Association. from residents is for better street lighting. or sustainability – all of which will continue to “We are proud of these accolades and Options to convert existing streetlights to improve the quality of life for residents and continue to work toward tomorrow’s LED and adding new sidewalk lights are both those who spend time in Beachwood.” successes,” Mayor Horwitz said. under consideration.

March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 7 Other capital-improvement • A community garden – projects under review include: Public space for residents to • A road that connects Harvard sign up for a plot of land on Welcome to Beachwood to Commerce Park which to grow their own fruits • An ODOT road project to and vegetables • Named the #1 Place to Live in Cuyahoga improve traffic flow at Chagrin • Outdoor exercise County ( Magazine, 2017) Blvd./Richmond Rd./I-271 equipment – A designated • A new or renovated Police area to enhance the walking • Featuring world-class healthcare, retail, Department trails at Beachwood City Park and dining that attracts more than 100,000 • Emergency sirens – City-wide The new projects above sirens that will be used to alert visitors daily are driven by a continued businesses and residents of economic growth. Economic possible emergencies • Home to 5,000 households and nearly 2,500 development initiatives are also • Updated signage to define companies comprised of 25,000 employees vital because businesses provide Beachwood’s boundaries the foundation on which our city grows. It is important to bring in As we talked about all • High property values new businesses, and even more this building, the mayor and important to focus on business council president stressed that • Low tax rates retention so that businesses may everything will be done with an grow and stay in our community. eye on sustainability. Sustainable • Superior city services “Businesses provide the solutions are crucial as we move tax base that supports our into the new decade. Hybrid or City and the Beachwood City electric cars, charging stations, • Diverse and well-educated residents who Schools. We want to increase LED lights, and solar panels are understand that growth and development Beachwood’s reputation as a just a few possibilities to reduce are vital for the health of every part of our hub of economic activity and our carbon footprint. community innovation so that businesses “Last August, I proposed Mayor Martin Horwitz and Beachwood City Council members work collaboratively to move things forward in Beachwood. From left: start, move, grow, and stay that we incorporate elements Mike Burkons, Alec Isaacson, Barbara Bellin Janovitz, James Pasch, Mayor Horwitz, Justin Berns, Eric Synenberg, and June Taylor. here,” said Mayor Horwitz. of sustainability into our City “Our goals toward that end operations; our recent purchases Business Incentives include increasing efforts to and practices reflect this. This year, The mayor and council ways to obtain information and programs that will set us City Council members, we each bring new and expanding I would like to create a Citizens’ Tax Increment Financing (TIF): president both expressed the communicate. apart and grow Beachwood took on an oath to represent our businesses to Commerce Committee on Sustainability to Helps finance public infrastructure improvements desire to expand the City’s “We have begun implement- as a leader in our region and community to the best of our Park, , develop a more comprehensive by directing payments toward a separate fund to working relationship with the ing digital technologies and beyond,” Pasch said. ability,” Council President Pasch Chagrin Blvd. and the Chagrin plan that will lead us into the finance the construction Beachwood Board of Education. continue to investigate oppor- “Government and lives aren’t said. “In doing so, we are working Highlands. Additionally, my future in an environmentally “There are mutually beneficial tunities,” Mayor Horwitz said. static, and neither is this list,” today to align Beachwood as a personal goal is to visit one friendly way,” Mayor Horwitz said. The Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Program opportunities that exist for “As a council, we are added Mayor Horwitz. “There leader of tomorrow.” to two businesses per week “For example, residents have for Commerce Park: our city and schools to work determined to work with the are many creative people with Beachwood’s future is bright. in order to promote business voiced an interest in rain barrels Direct-incentive, tax-exemption program that collaboratively,” Pasch said. mayor and the administration good ideas in this administration Zoning changes provide retention.” and solar energy, and it’s our job benefits property owners who renovate or construct Recent projects in which the so that many of these ideas and on City Council. Add input expanded opportunities for Council President Pasch added, to look into these opportunities.” two organizations partnered become a reality.” Council from residents, businesses, local creative opportunities that may new buildings in Commerce Park “in many ways Beachwood is a “We want to create legislation include legislation for seat belts President Pasch reiterated. organizations, and visitors, as well include living/work/play spaces, microcosm of our state, and small today that will benefit us now on school buses and police “We listen to residents, research as ideas from the Beachwood hotels, restaurants, residential, businesses are our backbone. and in the future. Residents and City Job Creation Incentive Grant: officers providing security in the opportunities, and make Board of Education, and the or business development. Since We want to work closely with our business owners are rightfully An annual grant payment for eligible businesses that schools (see page 28). decisions that align our beliefs possibilities are limitless. This is 2009, businesses have invested business owners so that they will demanding that cities meet the create new full-time or full-time equivalent jobs Technology and communica- with what we feel will best an exciting time in government. If more than $900 million in choose to grow their businesses environmental challenges of the tions opportunities continue to benefit the people who live, something innovative is presented commercial projects and with right here.” times, and it is up to us to shepherd Free Security Consults: evolve. From digital platforms to work, and play in Beachwood.” to us, we will consider it.” new projects on the horizon, that In addition to some of the in an era of environmental Active threat instruction and drills for Beachwood social media, tracking analytics “Each one of us in the “When we were sworn in as number is expected to grow. large projects noted above, responsibility,” Pasch added. businesses and community groups to promoting programs online, administration is dedicated to the mayor and council plan on Other topics discussed in the requesting services to submit- researching trends and best If you have questions or comments, Mayor Horwitz may prioritizing some other projects meeting were regularly scheduled ting plans, the possibilities are practices of top-rated cities in the Responsive Municipal Administration: be reached at [email protected] or 216.292.1901. that may seem small, but have a town hall meetings, converting limitless and continue to grow. country,” Mayor Horwitz added. Council President James Pasch may be reached at Famous in the area for efficient snow removal, large impact on the community grass ovals into parks, creating The city of the future will have “Our goal is to think big and [email protected] or 216.630.9671. and its residents. Some of those clear bike paths, and implementing top-notch city facilities, and more an interactive residential report- color outside the lines. We For additional information or to view live recordings from projects under consideration are: Smart-City technology. ing system and more efficient are determined to implement City Council meetings, visit www.beachwoodohio.com.

8 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 Mayor Martin Horwitz and Beachwood City Council members work collaboratively to move things forward in Beachwood. From left: Mike Burkons, Alec Isaacson, Barbara Bellin Janovitz, James Pasch, Mayor Horwitz, Justin Berns, Eric Synenberg, and June Taylor.

The mayor and council ways to obtain information and programs that will set us City Council members, we each president both expressed the communicate. apart and grow Beachwood took on an oath to represent our desire to expand the City’s “We have begun implement- as a leader in our region and community to the best of our working relationship with the ing digital technologies and beyond,” Pasch said. ability,” Council President Pasch Beachwood Board of Education. continue to investigate oppor- “Government and lives aren’t said. “In doing so, we are working “There are mutually beneficial tunities,” Mayor Horwitz said. static, and neither is this list,” today to align Beachwood as a opportunities that exist for “As a council, we are added Mayor Horwitz. “There leader of tomorrow.” our city and schools to work determined to work with the are many creative people with Beachwood’s future is bright. collaboratively,” Pasch said. mayor and the administration good ideas in this administration Zoning changes provide Recent projects in which the so that many of these ideas and on City Council. Add input expanded opportunities for two organizations partnered become a reality.” Council from residents, businesses, local creative opportunities that may include legislation for seat belts President Pasch reiterated. organizations, and visitors, as well include living/work/play spaces, on school buses and police “We listen to residents, research as ideas from the Beachwood hotels, restaurants, residential, officers providing security in the opportunities, and make Board of Education, and the or business development. Since schools (see page 28). decisions that align our beliefs possibilities are limitless. This is 2009, businesses have invested Technology and communica- with what we feel will best an exciting time in government. If more than $900 million in tions opportunities continue to benefit the people who live, something innovative is presented commercial projects and with evolve. From digital platforms to work, and play in Beachwood.” to us, we will consider it.” new projects on the horizon, that social media, tracking analytics “Each one of us in the “When we were sworn in as number is expected to grow. to promoting programs online, administration is dedicated to requesting services to submit- researching trends and best If you have questions or comments, Mayor Horwitz may ting plans, the possibilities are practices of top-rated cities in the be reached at [email protected] or 216.292.1901. limitless and continue to grow. country,” Mayor Horwitz added. Council President James Pasch may be reached at The city of the future will have “Our goal is to think big and [email protected] or 216.630.9671. an interactive residential report- color outside the lines. We For additional information or to view live recordings from ing system and more efficient are determined to implement City Council meetings, visit www.beachwoodohio.com.

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pring is coming, and so is the U.S. Census! So do your part and We may not be able to stop spring, but all of us can help make sure everyone gets counted in the Census. spread the word about S how important and The designated Census Day is federal programs gets spent every • The Census is 100% easy the Census is and April 1, 2020, during which the year for the next ten years. confidential. remember to send in snapshot of America will take Starting in mid-March, • The U.S. Census Bureau will place when everyone needs to information on completing NEVER ask for your Social your form! “count” themselves and where the Census will be mailed out Security number, bank they are online, by phone, or to every address in Ohio’s 8th information, money, or If you want to check your by mail. House District (and across the a payment. voter registration, the phone The first Census of the nation U.S.). Ninety-five percent of • Public libraries will be number at the County Board of was taken in 1790 and it is the households will receive their prepared to assist online Elections is 216.443.VOTE (8683). largest peacetime federal activity Census info in the mail and the Census takers. You can always contact my office every ten years. The U.S. Census remaining 5% of households at 614.466.5441 or at Rep08@ provides the basis for the number will have the form dropped So do your part and spread OhioHouse.Gov with questions of Electoral College votes each off by a Census taker. The the word about how important about the Census, voting or state has, the apportionment of 2020 U.S. Census is only ten and easy the Census is and other topics. the 435 U.S. Congress seats, the questions long. To help non- remember to send in your form! State Representative Kent 33 Ohio State Senate districts, English speaking residents, the Speaking of things to Smith represents Ohio’s 8th and the 99 Ohio House of Census Bureau has guides in remember – PLEASE remember House District which includes Representative boundaries. 59 languages, American Sign that the 2020 Primary Election is Beachwood, Euclid, South But beyond that, the Census Language, and braille. on March 17 – that’s right, on Euclid, Richmond Heights, East determines where the $1.5+ A couple of other important St. Patrick’s Day. People are going Cleveland, Woodmere Village and trillion of federal funds on 300+ Census details: to miss it unless we remind them! a little bit of the City of Cleveland.

March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 11 HEY NEIGHBOR! by Arlene Fine Dishing Out Great Food in Beachwood

ach day when legendary restaurateur Brad Friedlander opens “When you eat at a chain the doors to his two newest Beachwood restaurants, Blu, The ERestaurant and Rosso Italia, he says it feels like opening night. the money leaves town, but when you support “Everything has to be perfectly diners authentic, made-from- dining establishments. “When you a local restaurant, the in place, and everyone has to be scratch, Southern-Italian fare. eat at a chain, the money leaves on, from our chefs to our kitchen Helping Brad out with his town, but when you support a profits stay in our staff to our servers,” Brad says. “We newest restaurant ventures are local restaurant, the profits stay in community.” can’t have a bad performance.” his daughter Sasha Friedlander, our community,” he says. Brad debuted on the Cleveland stepson Julian Kuczma, and After being in the restaurant food scene 41 years ago, when he grandson Cameron Brooks. “It’s business for so many years, Brad Choosing Beachwood as the opened Lopez and Gonzales on wonderful to work side-by-side understands the dynamics that location of both Blu and Rosso Lee Road. The native Clevelander with family members and to can either make or break a dining was intentional. “The diners in comes by his passion for good get some great ideas from this spot. “There are restaurants this area are sophisticated and food naturally. His mother was younger generation,” says Brad. that are good businesses and appreciate good food,” Brad says. an outstanding cook and his dad, As one of the founders restaurants that are good ”We have accessible parking Alvin Friedlander, had a concession of Cleveland’s Independent restaurants,” he says. “The most and you can’t beat Beachwood stand at the old Cleveland stadium Restaurant Week, Brad has a difficult thing is to have both of in terms of location and a great where he was known as the Wiener strong commitment to local these factors in your favor.” place to do business.” Tzar of Cleveland. “I’ve always loved good food, “ says Brad. “And I still make the best salami and eggs in town.” But salami and eggs can only carry a foodie so far. During the course of his career, Brad has opened restaurants and designed menus that reflect his loyal clientele’s changing tastes and dining styles. “Today, food is much trendier and more international,” he says. “When I opened Lopez, there were maybe three Mexican restaurants in the whole city; now they are all over town. There is also an emphasis on healthier eating, which is a good thing,” The closing of Moxie, which had a 22-year run, and the opening of Blu in the same Richmond Road location came about naturally. Restauranteur Brad Friedlander and his family (from left) grandson Cameron Brooks, daughter Sasha More than 65% of Moxie diners Friedlander, and step-son Julian Kuczma welcome you to dine at Blu, the Restaurant and Rosso Italia, his were ordering fish and seafood, two new Beachwood restaurants. so Brad and his team decided to open Blu in response. And Rosso Blu, The Restaurant Rosso Italia Italia, which opened in the former 3355 Richmond Road 3355 Richmond Road Red location, next door to Moxie, Beachwood Beachwood was designed to offer Cleveland 216.831.5599 216.831.1004

12 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 BHS Climate Action Team Takes Action he Beachwood High School Climate congressmen. Additionally, consider how literature is a form Action Team thanks the community for Climate Action member Greg of activism. They also created supporting its first-ever Blue Jeans Perryman worked with English book covers that told a story of T teacher Todd Butler to develop climate change. GO GREEN Campaign that took place in a lesson for students to draw The Climate Action Team January to recognize Climate Action Week. comparisons between the book consists of Sophia Muliolis, Greg Cry Of The Beloved Country, Perryman, Carrington Peavy, With collection boxes in the During Climate Action Week, the South African Divestment Paisley Truitt, and Priyanka Beachwood School buildings, students also focused on Movement, and The Fossil Shrestha. Lori Joyner, secretary Beachwood Community Center, education and awareness. They Fuel Divestment Movement. to BHS high school principal Paul and Beachwood Municipal made daily announcements Students were challenged to Chase, is the group’s advisor. Center, the team collected to educate students and staff twenty boxes of jeans – with a about important climate-action- guesstimate of about 450 pairs. related issues, facts, and figures; These jeans will be up-cycled and sent a daily e-blast to into denim insulation that will inform students and staff how be used by more than 30 Habitat to get involved. Topics included of Humanity affiliates around rebate issues, inspirational the country. The project also thoughts, and differences satisfied grant opportunities that between global warming and are offered. climate change. Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go The team also set up an Green™ program strives to make area in the cafeteria, with the the world a little greener by help of Social Studies teacher eliminating tons of denim in Pam Ogilvy, where students landfills. A ton of denim is equal participated in a letter-writing From left: Priyanka Shrestha, Paisley Truitt, Sophia Muliolis, to 1,677 pieces. campaign to senators and Carrington Peavy, and Greg Perryman.

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14 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 Beachwood Arts Council Programs and Exhibit Beachwood Arts Council invites the community to attend the following programs and exhibit:

Dianne Palmer and Lou Armagno with Sinatra Selects Sunday, March 22 2 - 3 pm Beachwood Community Center The talented singing team of Dianne Palmer and Lou Armagno, Lou Armagno & Dianne Palmer with along with their wonderful quartet, Sinatra Selects Sinatra Selects, will delight their audience with some of Frank Sinatra’s best-loved songs, sure to make everyone smile. This concert, free and Have Confidence open to the community, is made possible by grants from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and Ohio Arts Council. Advance registration is not necessary. with Your Home Care.

The Morgan Conservatory Tour When you choose JFSA as your home care Saturday, March 28 provider, you not only receive the highest 10am - 12pm quality care and plenty of services to choose 1754 East 47th Street, Cleveland from, you get something extra: Confidence. Join BAC and explore this fabulous art center that is Our nurses and home health aides want dedicated to every facet of paper you to be as independent as possible and making, book art, and letterpress enjoy the confidence you gain when working printing. Enjoy making marbled with our supportive and caring staff. paper and creating a small project to take home. The fee is $15 for BAC members and $20 for non-members. To register, please call • Skilled Nursing 216.595.3400 by Saturday, March 21. • Medical Social Worker Beachwood Schools K-12 Art Show and Music Program • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Wednesday, April 1 - Wednesday, April 29 • Home Health Aides Beachwood Community Center • Medication Management Gallery Hours: • Lifeline Medical Alert Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm • Sat. 10 am - 3 pm • Sun. 10 am - 1 pm OPENING RECEPTION: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 • 5 - 7 pm • Home Cleaning Beachwood K-12 students will display their creative artwork, • Kosher Home Delivered Meals including collages, drawings, paintings, and sculptures. • Holocaust Survivor Support Services Entertainment at the Opening Reception, free and open to the • JFSA Shuttle On-The-Go! Free Transportation community, will be provided by talented student musicians.

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March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 15 Marvelous Ms. Mabel to the Rescue of Broken China By June Scharf

ou can bring your broken china plate to Mabel Snider’s house on “The harder the job, Bryden Road for repair and she’ll be delighted. But what she adores the more I like it.” is a real challenge, like a vase broken into many pieces with missing Y shards, and in need of detail work on the surface. The 96-year-old’s china repair business has been active for 35 years, but the workflow has been ~ Mabel Snider, 43-year slowing down. Mabel, however, is not. Beachwood resident

The feisty, petite widow and And that’s precisely what and they have stories or But has she ever had a job that great grandmother can barely she did. history attached to them, so it’s was too hard? contain her excitement over Today’s problem is that people aggravating when they break.” “No such thing. The harder the her work. don’t collect figurines – and When clients conduct business job, the more I like it.” “My clients hug and kiss and break them – like they once did. with Mabel, they will often cry Mabel notes that ceramic cry and pay me,” she exclaims. Shoppers stopped buying them when they drop off their treasures, items demand complete repair It all started in the late 1940s, and stores stopped selling them. many Lladros among them, then by hand. “Ceramics can’t be when she was 25 years old and “No one is interested they will cry again when they returned to the kiln. That’s like living with her husband on the anymore,” she explained. “As a pick them up. They don’t entirely taking a baked cake and putting second floor of the two-family customer once said, ‘All you do believe that Mabel can bring the it back in the oven.” house owned and occupied is look at them.’” She also notes items flawlessly back to life for Lest anyone think this work is by her parents since her birth, that in the age of cellphones further appreciation. But she has slight, the labor-intensive aspects on Earle Avenue, in Cleveland’s and computers, of which she never failed to do so. involve sanding the materials Glenville neighborhood. Every owns neither, people are just Mabel couldn’t wait to get composed of porcelain, ceramic, week, she’d help her mother otherwise engaged. started on her latest repair – a or china; making the filler paste, take out the trash, and on one At the peak of her business, vase that was broken into 12 and mixing paints to match the occasion, she discovered a Mabel had 25-30 items in her sections with shards. “When my surface artwork. It’s all a messy Benjamin Franklin figurine with a “shop,” also known as the third client was talking to me, I was process, but the shop is spotless. missing leg. bedroom in her ranch home. thinking… this piece goes there, Mabel attends to the cleanliness “I thought to myself, this can’t Despite the age and accidents and that piece goes over here….” with equal care. be thrown away, I must fix it.” befalling each damaged item, Quite a big job, right? Her preferred schedule is She didn’t need to go far to her clients are all emotionally “I don’t like the words big job. to work until 2 or 3 am, then find supplies. She had three much attached to them. “Often, the It’s an exciting job! It’s my idea awaken at 10 or 11 am. older brothers (which was like objects have been inherited of fun!” having three additional fathers, she quips), and one was an engineer who liked to fix things, too. He had tools and repair materials in the attic, which she sorted through, and then spent a week fabricating a new leg. Out of what? “That’s a secret, and I share the formula with no one except my two sons,” Mabel said. Her sons are Les, 74, also a Beachwood resident, and Randy, 69, of South Euclid. When Mabel showed her mother Benjamin’s successful outcome, her mother said, "Mabel, you found the other leg!” “No ma, I made it,” Mabel replied. “You did?” her mother exclaimed. “Mabel, you should go into business!”

16 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 abel loves to talk about prescriptions are my staying- to experiment with formulas. Putting the pieces together, Mher extended family, alive pills!” In other words, she never whether in life or in her shop, and her stories trace back to a She dealt with her high blood uses recipes. Aside from her is a lifelong practice for Mabel, direct connection with the family pressure and diabetes most of sons, other occasional guests and nothing is slowing her that owns Weiss Furs. It’s a true her life. Her father and brothers at her table include her down or diminishing her perky immigrant tale. Her parents all died at age 80 or younger; grandchildren, Matthew Snider, and positive spirit. were brought to the United her mother lived to be 90. and Stacey and Craig Cohen; States around 1900 by a cousin With her line of work, one and great grandchildren, Dylan To reach Mabel’s China Repair in the Weiss family to escape the might assume she loves and Kaylie Cohen. Shoppe, call 216.464.5821. antisemitism in Poland. Her father, completing jigsaw puzzles. Sam Fenster, was told by one of Wrong. his Weiss cousins that he needed “Everyone asks me about that. Putting the pieces to learn a trade. The options: a No. The pieces are all the same together, whether in butcher, a baker, or a furrier, all shape, so that’s boring. And businesses with which the three there are no missing shards.” life or in her shop, Weiss cousins were involved. Mabel continues to live is a lifelong practice “My dad didn’t want to mess independently after losing her with meat. And he didn’t want husband Mike eight years ago, for Mabel, and nothing to work all night and sleep and she still drives. How does is slowing her down or during the day, as bakers do. So, she do it? he became a furrier. After living She gets up every morning diminishing her perky in New York for some years, and takes two Tylenol for pain and positive spirit. he moved to Cleveland and in her neck and back. opened Fenster Furs downtown, “I just get out of bed and I located near 9th and Euclid.” don’t let it bother me.”

He also managed several Her only complaint: “I can’t Treat your child and nurture B”HB”H Yiddish theaters around town remember names lately.” both body and soul this summer at and produced many plays. But her memories of her Through this work in Cleveland childhood are vivid and CAMP GAN ISRAEL and earlier in New York, he accessible. She proudly details Located in the heart of Beachwoodood befriended many actors, some how she boxed in the backyard of whom had their sights with her brothers, then she • 9:00 - 3:00 on Hollywood, and were throws a few jabs in the air. She 9 AWESOME WEEKS! June 15 - August 14, 2020 • Grades K - 5 experiencing some antisemitism also recalls frequently playing Dramama at the time. He helped several backyard baseball with her Woodworking FieldField TTripsrips actors deal with the issue by brothers and assuming the changing their names. One pitcher position. She hasn’t lost example was the very famous her touch, as proven when she leading actor Paul Muni, born bobbled a figurine accidentally, Cooking Sports Frederich Meier Weisenfreund, then caught it. Art from Austro-Hungary. “Hey, if you had broken it, you Horseback Riding “My dad said that since the could fix it,” notes an interested meaning of his last name is reporter. “No need – I can still

‘pal’, his first name should be catch!” she replies. And she can Camp Fun Paul, and his last name should throw, something she proves by Jewish Pride Swimming sound like Moony which was demonstrating her underhand his nickname. He suggested sidearm curve pitch. a spelling that seemed Italian She loves to record game – Muni – a name that helped shows like Jeopardy and Wheel launch Paul’s career.” of Fortune so she can watch FOR MORE INFORMA TION So what is Mabel’s secret to them later in the day. She also GO TO www.CGIBeachwood.com surviving and thriving? enjoys cooking, regarding OR CALL 216-282-CAMP “Medication! My the kitchen as another place New for Summer 2020 - Tiered Tuition when Registered by March 15th!

March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 17 No More Excuses by Jennifer Stern

recently read You Are A Badass Every Day, by Jen Sincero, and was reminded of a fundamental truth. In every moment and in any Isituation we have the power of choice. We have the power to choose self-pity or gratitude, true grit or giving up, accountability or excuses, judgement or compassion, a growth mindset or a set mindset.

Sincero suggests studying Feeling confident in yourself soundtrack replaying negative Sincero self-help books, meditating, is a life’s practice. It is ongoing beliefs, limiting thoughts, writes, “If listening to powerful and and fluid. We have a lifetime of and disappointments on a you keep waiting inspiring speakers, journaling, recycled (defeating) narratives constant loop. They become for the right time, You’ll keep creating daily gratitude that often challenge our ability barriers to growth, healing, living the wrong life.” lists, exercising, reading to connect to personal strengths, and change. We must learn biographies of people who resilience, ability for growth, to interrupt this soundtrack inspire, listening to upbeat healing, healthy relationships, and practice replacing it Sincero writes in a and motivating music, and personal success. with messages of strength, practicing affirmations until “An excuse is simply a awareness, courage, resilience, direct, humorous, they become your truth, or challenge that you’ve decided personal power, and personal accessible way. She cuts visualizing your best self as a has power over you.” pride in an effort to create way to bring positive, high- Excuses are our way of change and to live differently. through the crap and vibe energy, and people into avoiding accountability, Sincero writes in a direct, gives readers clarity. your life. of turning away from our humorous, accessible way. She “Success is a way of being vulnerabilities, or of hindering cuts through the crap and gives and adapting and growing our innate ability to create readers clarity. You have the that gets easier the more you healthy change. Our excuses choice to live better, happier, Jennifer Stern, LISW, is a Loss and practice.” become a subconscious healthier, and stronger. YOU Bereavement Specialist at Ellen have the ability to remove what F. Casper, PH.D and Associates (and who) brings you down in Beachwood. For more by focusing on who you are information, call 216.464.4243. and want to be in strength. It Visit her website, www. is a quick read that serves as a transformativegrief.com, and powerful reset. No more excuses. sign up for monthly posts.

Fairmount Temple Cultural Arts Series

The Fairmount Temple Cultural Art Series is proud to present “A Night of Music and Memories,” with Treva Offutt, vocalist; Joe Hunter, pianist; and Bryan Thomas on bass. The event, which will include hors d’oeuvres, drinks, entertainment, dinner, and dessert, will take place Sunday, March 29, 4 :15 pm, at Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd. The cost is $29 per person for Fairmount Temple members and $33 for non-members. To register, please contact Lenora Riemer at 216.464.2857 or [email protected] by Thursday, March 19. Questions? Contact Susan Namen at 216.464.0607. Cultural Arts Series co-chairs are Ruth and Jerry Dombcik, Lenora and Elton Riemer, and Loramae and Ronald Simkoff.

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Laurel girls today. LEADERS tomorrow. At Laurel, girls are leaders in the classroom, on the field and on the stage. Through a demanding academic curriculum informed by our Center for Research on Girls, our unparalleled public-speaking coursework and our beyond-the-classroom experiences, girls at Laurel lead every day. Come see how Laurel girls lead.

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20 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 What Does the Chamber Have to Offer?

he Beachwood Chamber of Commerce promotes business opportunities and community partnerships to stimulate economic vitality. We offer many options and benefits to Tresidents and businesses, with opportunities to be as engaged as YOU want to be! Networking: The Beachwood Chamber hosts monthly luncheon Employment Opportunities: Whether you are a company and Networking After Five events that offer opportunities to make looking for new talent or an individual looking for a new new business contacts, reconnect with existing connections, and career opportunity, contact the Chamber. We have a great promote your company. referral program.

E-blast Newsletter: This weekly newsletter is delivered to more Sponsorship Opportunities: Sponsorship opportunities are than 2,000 people. You do not have to be a member to receive it. available for each Chamber event. They provide a great way to Visit www.beachwood.org for details. promote your business and boost community involvement.

Events: The Chamber hosts annual events that include a golf Volunteer Opportunities: Chamber events are driven by outing and Taste of Beachwood. We also collaborate with the City committees, all of which welcome new members at any time. of Beachwood and the Beachwood Schools on initiatives that bring Meetings are held for an hour each month. our business community and residents together To provide more networking opportunities, several chambers have created ECCA Affordable Rates: Joining the Chamber is simple and affordable. (Eastern Cuyahoga Chamber Alliance). Participating chambers Discounted rates are available for non-profit and some service include Beachwood, Heights-Hillcrest, Warrensville Heights, Solon, organizations. For more information about the Beachwood Euclid, and Mayfield. The next networking event is scheduled for Chamber of Commerce, call 216.831.0003 or visit April 23. For details, please visit www.beachwood.org. www.beachwood.org. Join Us At Our Monthly Luncheon! “From Cleveland to the Moon” Presented by Bryan Palaszewski, Leader of Advanced Fuels for NASA Glenn Research Center Wednesday, March 11 • 11:30 am - 1:15 pm • Doubletree by Hilton, 3663 Park East Drive, Beachwood

Bryan has worked at the NASA Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field since 1989 and is currently directing research on high-performance propellants and atmospheric entry. He has conducted investigations on fuel additives for space missions, works with technology to be used in the planned Mars landing, and investigates the mining of outer-planet atmospheres for future space vehicles. He was also involved with the Ocean Topography Experiment (TOPEX), the Galileo Mission to Jupiter, and the Cassini Mission to Saturn.

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March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 21 Engaged Living for Active Adults Engaged Living for Active Adults

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22 Beachwood BuzzTo n March learn 2020 more about Council Gardens, contact Jackie Feldman at 216-382-8625 ext. 103 Music Students Excel he Beachwood High School Music Department had a very successful Tday at the 2020 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Solo and Ensemble Contest, which took place on Saturday, January 25, at Madison High School.

Each of the sixty participants rence, Ilya Nikitin, James O’Neill, in the orchestra, band, and Yoav Pinhasi, Laila Ramadan, choir received either a superior Zachary Sapell, John Shi, Owen (highest) or excellent (second Shook, Zoe Shook, Alonzo highest) rating. Congratulations Tovanche, Lorenzo Tovanche, to all musicians on their Sunny Wang, Paige Wong, Chris- successes! tian Wu, Jesse Wu, Grace Yan, Orchestra members included: Tory Yang, Tal Yankevich, Evelyn Abby Adams, Leana Adunts, Zhang, and Kai Zheng. Alice Anastos, Neha Chellu, Band members included: Abby Cherian, Lauren Clar, Gabe Benjamin Bosler, Zach Cohen, Connor, Lily DeYoung, Kabir Kanrry Kang, David Kuang, Dhillon, Sabrina Fadel, Emily Ehima Ogor, Adam Ritzenberg, Fan, Bridgitte Feldman, Audrey Zach Ritzenberg, Ryan Rovner, Hardis, Nick Harmer, Zachary Benjamin Saul, David Steckner, BHS’s String Ensemble did a fantastic job! Harmer, Layla Hahnemann-Gil- Eric Steckner, and Alex Thiam. Ben Bosler shows his “Superior Rating” certificate bert, Rebecca Gips, Vidula Jam- Choir members included: Neha Chellu smiles after her ‘Superior” performance bunath, Emma Joo, Somin Jung, Molly Markowitz, Shivani Tal Yankevich enjoying time with his accompanist, Adam Whiting Matthew Keyerleber, Ben Law- Rajgopal, and Alyssa Strong. Choir members Alyssa Strong and Molly Markowitz MANDEL JCC CAMPS We Take Having Fun Seriously!

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March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 23 BHS Student Strings Together Many Musical Achievements By June Scharf here comes a point in every musician’s career “You can’t take a break with music. when a choice must made. You either treat your instrument as a hobby or you let your It requires steady hours. T I figure that if I’m putting my all into something, passion take you wherever it may lead. In other words, you start taking it super seriously. I could get really good at it.”

Moonhee Kim chose the latter. She first picked up the violin borders and came to include Before these experiences, She made the determination at age four, following in the influential teachers whose Moonhee also dabbled to put her violin playing footsteps her brother, Jaeho, studios became second homes. briefly with the piano while in ahead of all else while she BHS Class of 2018. For him, Moonhee recalls her first elementary school. was in middle school. Now a however, the violin remained violin with great affection. It At this point in her life, she sophomore, her immersion a hobby. Just weeks after came from a shop in Chicago, devotes most of her time to music. in the art form catapulted Moonhee’s birth in South Carl Becker and Son, where “Music is my first priority, her onto numerous stages, Korea, the family of four moved violins have been crafted for so when I come home from as well as toward high praise to Logan, Utah, so that her multiple generations. school, I travel for lessons and I and numerous awards. Her father, Ungtae Kim, could “The violin I currently have have rehearsals. I also practice standout performances include assume a teaching position in is the first instrument ever a lot on weekends.” a debut at Severance Hall earlier civil engineering. From there, created by Tom Moyer, from To quantify the time this year with the Cleveland they moved to Knoxville, Carl Becker, which makes it commitment, she estimates that Orchestra Youth Orchestra, Tennessee, then to Beachwood super special for both of us.” she practices two to three hours and a 2018 appearance at about six years ago, where The instrument has taught her daily, plus four hours spent in Carnegie Hall for the American Moonhee started 5th grade. quite a few lessons, including orchestra rehearsals weekly, and Protégé International Concerto Neither Moonhee’s mom, how it demands great physical about seven to nine hours at Competition. Kyounghwa, nor her dad are effort and time sacrifices. chamber rehearsals each week The journey so far has been musically inclined, but they are “It can be hard and stressful, in the Young Artists Program at extremely rewarding. very dedicated to supporting but the end result is worth it,” the Cleveland Institute of Music “Looking back, it makes me their daughter’s interest in the she notes. “The feeling of being and the same at the Oberlin happy to see how far I’ve come, violin. Moonhee admits that successful pushes me forward.” Conservatory. how many friends I’ve made, pursuing musical performance Her focus shifted to being set When it comes to and how much I’ve developed, requires a large community to exclusively on the violin when understanding this level of not just as a musician, but as a propel a musician’s career, and she received encouragement commitment, she has found person,” she says. “But I couldn’t it definitely starts at home. But from teachers at the Oberlin a great advocate in Lisa have followed this path without the support she received soon Conservatory and the Goldman, BHS instrumental the help of many people.” branched out beyond those Cleveland Institute of Music. music teacher.

Left: Moonhee Kim, BHS Sophmore, was the featured soloist at Severance Hall with the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra on MLK day.

Above: Lisa Goldman, Moonhee’s BHS instrumental music teacher, and friends from the BHS orchestra congratulate her on her performance at Severance Hall.

24 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 “Mrs. Goldman has been thinking about college and with me every step of the way,” hopes to gain acceptance to Moonhee says, adding, “She one of the top music schools, also has offered me exposure to such as Julliard or the New others in the profession.” England Conservatory. To Goldman says, “Moonhee achieve this goal, it will represents a special and very tiny necessitate continued sacrifice. slice of musical achievement that Of what? One top element is only attained through hours of of a high school career: hard work with a dedicated and extracurricular activities. highly focused attitude. “You can’t take a break “Students working at this with music. It requires steady level typically put in between hours. I figure that if I’m two and four hours DAILY of putting my all into something, individualized, repetitious I could get really good at it,” skill development before and/ as opposed to splintering or after school, much like an her time between music and athlete training for a national a few extracurriculars. She competition,” she adds. “They also emphasizes the sacrifices are also expected to seek out her parents have made for to discover new things about within the U.S. performance opportunities her. Driving her to all her Moonhee in Szell Library at Severance Hall before her solo performance. that operate above and beyond destinations takes a great deal the most accomplished youth of their time, too. orchestra expectations and the violin,” she explains. She Her thoughts for others commitments. These highly “How do you get has gained rigorous time- who might be at a pivot selective opportunities include management skills too. point with their own musical soloing with orchestras, studying to Carnegie Hall?” At this point, she doesn’t pursuits: “Music is a complete with renowned instructors, and Goldman continued. have a favorite composer. She investment. You need to be participating in master classes at “The answer is to says she is in the process of attached to every component top conservatories throughout building her technique and of it. It’s super important to pay the country. practice, which repertoire, which means she’s attention to the details and it “How do you get to Carnegie Moonhee clearly did. not choosing her own music can be frustrating.” To deal with Hall?” Goldman continued. I enjoyed watching her at the moment. She will allow, the challenges along the way, “The answer is to practice, however, that she played her she says she has trained which Moonhee clearly did. I recent solo performance “dream piece” at the recent herself to be forgiving. enjoyed watching her recent in Carnegie Hall as a Severance Hall performance: “If it’s not working solo performance in Carnegie winner in the National Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. out today, then I try Hall as a winner in the National 1 in G minor, Op. 26. again tomorrow, it’s Protégé contest. I have also Protégé contest. “It was a huge honor to not the end of the enjoyed supporting Moonhee perform it. I had a lot of fun. It world. Baby steps at every possible opportunity What hasn’t been sacrificed was very special to me because are still steps and look forward to seeing along the way is her social it has lots of technical and in the right what the future will bring her!” life. She believes that her lyrical components.” direction.” When Moonhee thinks about friendships have expanded When spare time presents the future, she has big dreams through the connections she’s itself, Moonhee enjoys clothes and every intention to deliver made with the orchestra and shopping online and at the on them. She distinguishes chamber involvement. She mall, and she especially likes between an orchestra career also considers some upper cooking or baking “almost and that of a soloist, and classmen and adults as some of anything. It gets my mind she’d like to seek out the her mentors. off everything.” During her guest performer space. She In addition to meeting new summers, she attends music understands that to be “the people, Moonhee says she’s camps. In the past, she has best of the best, you need to learned a lot about herself. She attended Credo in Oberlin, give it everything and a lot of understands how much the ENCORE at Gilmour factors go into that.” She counts violin leads to her happiness Academy and Harpa money and luck among them. and how it “sparks” something quartet seminar with her “A lot of things need to align to inside her. She also likes how teacher in Iceland. This be at the top.” it feeds her craving to learn summer, she hopes to More immediately, she is more. “I’m constantly trying attend larger camps.

March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 25 Help Hit a Grand Slam! Join the Montefiore Montefiore. The event is held rain My Parents Foundation’s 6th Annual Home or shine. Chip timing will be used Run 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk and dri-fit shirts will be provided on Sunday, May 3, at Ursuline for every participant. Children 12 Found Their College Campus. Registration and under are free! Enjoy food, starts at 7:30 am, followed by the fun, awards and activities for all walks at 8:30 am. ages! Strollers are welcome! Home Baseball-themed event For more information sponsorships are available at the about sponsorships and event grand slam ($5,000); home run registration, visit montefiorecare. What a Sigh of Relief! ($2,500); triple ($1250); double org/homerun. For questions or The moment we walked in they were sold. ($750); and single ($500) levels. more information, contact Denise Pre-registration is $25 by Pease at 216.910.2350 or dpease@ Mom said she felt it was the right place, Friday, May 1 or $30 race day. montefiorecare.org. Proceeds friendly, active, safe with great Early packet pick up is on Friday, benefit Montefiore and The Weils transportation services, 24/7 nursing care May 1, from 10 am -5 pm at senior living communities. and month-to-month leases! Large two-bedroom suites Journey Through Grief are available – reserve yours now! Six-week Adult Bereavement Support Group Call 440.543.4221 to schedule a tour March 17 – April 28 • 3:30 – 5 pm • Montefiore or visit us at theweils.org. Miriam Katz, MSSA, LISW-S, participants in the grieving will facilitate this support process. To register or for more group. She will provide information, contact Miriam at materials and discuss a [email protected] or variety of topics to assist 216.910.2796. Caregiver Education A Montefiore Senior Community and Support Group CHAGRIN FALLS Tuesday, April 14 from 5-6 pm at Montefiore

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IN THE CITY SPOTLIGHT Meet Beachwood Police Officer CJ Piro and the Police Officers who Protect our Schools ive and a half years ago, the Beachwood Board of Education “Before I accepted this job, and City of Beachwood initiated a program to increase security in all of the Beachwood Schools’ buildings. When Police Officer I was concerned about the safety of F my two children. Now I’m concerned CJ Piro was offered the position of Director of Safety and Security for Beachwood City Schools, he was up for the challenge. about the safety of more than 1,500.”

Officer Piro, a 23-year veteran of the Topics for discussion may include: The best student texts to say the school is in lockdown, Beachwood Police Department, told us that primary and secondary exit strategies, the please do not panic. This is most likely a drill. he felt this job would be easier than being designated meeting or reconnection points, If a real situation is underway, please wait to on the road. He found this to be a myth, yet what to do if someone is lingering in the hear from the schools before reacting. more fulfilling. hallways, and what to do if a fight breaks out. In addition to teaching safety, Officer Piro “Beachwood is always known for excellence For added security, the Police Department’s and his team empower students through and is a leader in securing its schools,” Officer K-9 Officers (Jorik and Kai) visit the schools to reinforcement of everything from kindness Piro explained. “We are the only district sniff out explosives or drugs. Extra precautions to social media etiquette, and bullying to around that has officers in every building are in place prior to their visits. sexual harassment. throughout the school day, during all high “We empower students and staff with “Working in the schools is rewarding,” school sporting events, and extracurricular education. The more we discuss safety, the Officer Piro said. “My favorite part of this activities that attract large crowds.” more everyone thinks about it,” Officer Piro job is building relationships. As officers, The security team is prepared and proactive. said. “Faculty and staff are like sponges. They our jobs are often black and white – we use If an emergency were to arise, a plan is in ask great questions, work hard, and take steps cop talk and enforce laws. In the schools, place. Training, lessons, drills, and lockdown to provide a safe environment for all.” we have gray areas. We take security issues procedures are practiced regularly so faculty and Officer Piro shared that the schools’ seriously, soften our language, build students know what to do – without panicking. communication systems are up to date; relationships, encourage students, train “Teachers have great input and ask staff and students know the differences staff, and support everyone’s efforts to thoughtful questions,” Officer Piro said. between shelter in place, lock down, and promote a safe environment. “We come up with hypothetical questions rapid evacuation; and the community can rest “Before I accepted this job, I was for teachers to answer, and then discuss assured that police dispatchers know how to concerned about the safety of my two responses based on what they may do. Our effectively oversee any possible emergency. children. Now I’m concerned about the main objective is to be prepared so nobody He stresses that, in any situation, if something safety of more than 1,500.” panics in a real situation.” doesn’t seem right, say something. Plus, if a

Meet BPD Officers Who Protect Our Schools

Seven part-time officers, in addition to CJ, are employed to secure our school buildings. They are: was a SWAT officer who had specialized Emory Clark training specific to active shooter situations. In Emory has been a his free time, Emory’s family is his priority. He Beachwood officer for likes baseball, cooking on the grill, and five years. Previously, spending time with his horse. His message he worked for the City to the community focuses on social media. of Shaker Heights. Law “It is important to be aware of your child's enforcement is a family tradition. His father social media footprint. What are they posting? was also a police officer. Emory enjoys What messages are they receiving? If you see camaraderie with the school staff and something or know of something that is out students and is proud to be part of a team of character, address it. And if you feel the that uses specialized skills and has more than matter should be brought to the attention of Police Officer CJ Piro 100 years of combined experience. Emory the school, follow through.”

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Tim Gerding Brian Steele is generally stationed at Hilltop. His law- Tim has been a Brian has been part enforcement career includes 3 years with Beachwood police of the team since its East Cleveland Police Department and 27 officer for five years. inception. He started his years in Lyndhurst. He enjoyed Before then, he was law enforcement career just 2 months’ retirement before a Berea police officer at accepting the position in Beachwood! for 33 years, where he served on SWAT, in 1982, and moved to City of Twinsburg in After graduating from high school, Pete in the Detective Bureau, and as a field 1984, from where he retired in 2015. Brian served our country in the U.S. Navy and training officer. He retired as sergeant chose law enforcement because he didn't see traveled the world. He chose a law- in 2015. When Tim was 12, he delivered his future in an office or factory environment. enforcement career because he felt it newspapers in the early morning with He says, “I made the right choice. It has would be fun, exciting, and a good way his loyal dog, Snarls, who was tragically been an interesting experience for me to serve his community. “I enjoyed my run over and died in front of him. A local since Day One.” Brian loves working in the time in the Navy and hoped that lessons police officer took him and Snarls home. Beachwood Schools and says it’s wonderful learned would carry over into police This small act of kindness and service to feel appreciated by the staff, parents, and work,” he said. “Working as a part-time from the officer had a large impact on especially the students. In his spare time, officer in the schools is a great post- Tim’s view of police officers and has he loves to travel with his wife, Cindy, and retirement job because I really enjoy helped shape the type of officer he would play golf. His message to the community is, interacting with the kids, having fun with strive to become. Tim is motivated by his “No matter where you are – in your house, them, and showing them that police positive interactions with students and hometown, or on vacation – always pay officers are kind, approachable, and the community. As written in On Combat, attention to your surroundings. You are the ready to help. It's also a good feeling to by Lt. David Grossman, “I've always best person to keep yourself safe.” know that we are providing the schools considered myself a sheepdog protecting with security as sworn police officers in my flock.” His free time consists of taking Tony Longino-Thomas the buildings on a daily basis.” In his free care of his family, travel, motorcycles, and This is Tony’s fourth time, Pete likes to hunt, fish, and spend staying physically fit. He is also on the year with the schools. His time with his family – especially Sunday board of directors of his community credit history includes working dinners and holidays. His message to the union. Tim’s message to the community is, 10 years as a U.S. Air community is, “Let’s keep doing what “Slow down in school parking lots!” Force police officer (Gulf we’re are doing. Beachwood schools are War Vet). He was then hired as Solon’s first among the best in the state, with kind, Jerome Hall African-American police officer and was caring residents, successful business Jerome has been employed by that city for 20 years. Tony grew districts, and wonderful city services.” a Beachwood police up in Cleveland’s inner city and, in his words, officer for five years. “without sounding too cliché, I wanted to Tom Powers He began his career be part of the solution.” He is fulfilled by his Tom has also been in law enforcement in Beachwood job because of the kids. “I am with the program December 1982 with the Summit County motivated every time a parent, staff member, since its inception. He Sheriff’s Office. He retired from full-time or student thanks me.” He and his wife, retired from the Mentor status as an administrative sergeant Bridgette, are both Master Level USA Track Police Department and went into reserve status in October and Field officials, and travel the city, state, as a lieutenant with 35 years of service, 2008. Jerome became motivated to go and country working at meets. Tony also having also served in the Patrol Division into law enforcement at 9 or 10 years of enjoys spending time in his indoor/outdoor and Detective Bureau. Tom followed age, when a motorcycle officer stopped man cave, watching a game or listening to his father, who was a police officer with to talk with him when he was riding his jazz music. In his message to the community, the Painesville Police Department. Tom bicycle. The officer made a significant Tony repeats Tim Gerding’s message: accepted this position because of his impression and at that moment, Jerome “Parents, relax. When you drop your kids off, love for kids and working with the knew that law enforcement was a path he we are the sheep dogs watching over the public. In his free time, Tom listens to wished to follow. He enjoys his livelihood flock. We got your six*.” music and enjoys attending shows. He and position at the schools, and finds joy also plays golf and loves sports, mainly in being a role model for the students. * We got your six is a military expression baseball and hockey. He played softball During his free time, Jerome like to spend that means we have your back. for many years, a game that his youngest time with his four children. He also plays daughter now plays in college. He and his baseball in the Roy Hobb League’s 53rd Pete Messina wife, Susan, travel to most of her games. and 60th divisions, and referees high Pete has been Tom’s best safety advice is, “Always be school basketball games, something he’s with the program aware of your surroundings and report been doing for 30 years. He says, “It’s a since its inception. anything suspicious. Also, surround GREAT day as long as my students and staff He has worked at all yourself with people who have your best are SAFE during my watch.” Beachwood schools, but interests in mind.”

March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 29 MARTIN LUTHER JANUARY PERFECT PLEDGERS KING, JR. DAY City Council thanks first-grade Girl Scouts, Troop # from Bryden, for leading in the Pledge. March 2020 In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Beachwood Jr. Day, Mayor Martin Horwitz Each scout received her “Good Neighbor Badge” for Insider had the honor of presenting speaking during Citizen’s Comments. They each introduced Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. with a City at least one Girl Scout Cookie, along with its description. of Beachwood proclamation. Contact Info SAFETY DRILL AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER Dr. Moss shared Dr. King’s CITY OF City directors thought they were attending a regular staff meeting on February 11: instead, Fire inspirational messages of love. BEACHWOOD Chief Steven Holtzman announced a safety drill regarding a fictional public-health crisis in the   Fairmount Blvd. City of Beachwood. Everyone traveled from City Hall to the Public Safety Center, where a full-scale Beachwood, OH  Emergency Operations Center (EOC) had been activated. Assistant Fire Chief Shaun Lutz explained TREE STEWARD OF THE YEAR .. the scenario and then led Situation Reports. This was a valuable opportunity for the administration Congratulations to Chris Vild, City of www.beachwoodohio.com to practice responding to an unfolding crisis in real time. Beachwood Environmental Manager, on being named a Tree Steward TV PROGRAMMING of the Year by The Sherwick Tree Spectrum - Ch.   Steward Program, which trains local AT T U-Verse & - Ch.  volunteers how to plant, care for, and EMERGENCY Dial  maintain trees. The program is run collaboratively by Holden Forests & Gardens and the Western Reserve Pictured from left: Sydney Howard, Emma Perez, Madison Ferns, Land Conservancy. Departments Ellie Small, Norah Gerken, Charlotte White and Julianna Chan. Chris Vild, pictured with Laura Marks, CLERK OF COUNCIL who also received the award .. AUDITOR .. PARENT COACHES NEEDED BUYING/SELLING ONLINE? Community Services and HR administrators Beachwood Recreation programs cannot be offered without BUILDING Pete Conces, Karen Carmen, and Dana Canzone parental involvement. Interested in coaching? Contact Are you buying or selling goods .  . Assistant Fire Chief Lutz shares the scenario with the assembled team evaluate the plan and make the necessary phone online? If you are meeting calls to city employees acting as staff members of Frank Vicchiarelli at .  .. The City requires Youth Sport COMMUNITY SERVICES local outside organizations. Volunteer Adult Coaches to submit to a background check. someone in person to transfer .  . goods, The Beachwood Police Department has a space in its ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT parking lot where you can safely .  . SENIOR TRASH ASSISTANCE meet the other party in person. FINANCE Are you ‹+ years or disabled and have no one in your single- This space is designated with a .  . family home to assist you with your trash and recycling cans? sign and has a camera recording The City of Beachwood can help. Call -  - to register. the area. FIRE & RESCUE .  . LAW Communications Coordinator CITY OF BEACHWOOD SUPPORTS GREATER .. Building Commissioner William Griswold and Business Fire Chief Steven Holtzman Lynn B. Johnson writes a Retention Specialist Keri Zipay enjoy a post-drill discussion discussed next steps with the UPCOMING MEETINGS media statement that she later with Mayor Horwitz. The background skeleton was a nod group once the drill concluded. MAYOR'S OFFICE presented to firefighters acting to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health representative CLEVELAND FOOD BANK .  . as local reporters. who had hoped to attend but had another briefing. The City of Beachwood is happy to support CITY COUNCIL Monday, March at : PM POLICE the Food Bank through candy sales, casual Fridays, and other Thursday, March  at : PM ..  Missed a Council Meeting? initiatives. City employees exceeded the Monday, April  at : PM Listen to audio recordings or view live & archived videos by visiting www.BeachwoodOhio.com PUBLIC WORKS annual $, fundraising goal by more Questions? Call .. .  . than “! PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Thursday, March  at : PM Facebook.com/BeachwoodOH MAYOR BARBARA Questions? Call .  . Facebook.com/BeachwoodPolice MARTIN S. HORWITZ JAMES PASCH BELLIN JANOVITZ JUSTIN BERNS MIKE BURKONS ALEC ISAACSON ERIC SYNENBERG JUNE TAYLOR FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Twitter.com/ BeachwoodOH ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW Twitter.com/BeachwoodPolice Monday, March at : PM EMAIL YOUR COUNCIL MEMBER Monday, March  at : PM [email protected] Monday, April  at : PM Ex: [email protected] Questions? Call .  . .  . COUNCIL PRESIDENT COUNCIL V.P. .. .‹ . . .  .. .. 30 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 [email protected] .. .. MARTIN LUTHER JANUARY PERFECT PLEDGERS KING, JR. DAY City Council thanks first-grade Girl Scouts, Troop # from Bryden, for leading in the Pledge. March 2020 In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Beachwood Jr. Day, Mayor Martin Horwitz Each scout received her “Good Neighbor Badge” for Insider had the honor of presenting speaking during Citizen’s Comments. They each introduced Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. with a City at least one Girl Scout Cookie, along with its description. of Beachwood proclamation. Contact Info SAFETY DRILL AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER Dr. Moss shared Dr. King’s CITY OF City directors thought they were attending a regular staff meeting on February 11: instead, Fire inspirational messages of love. BEACHWOOD Chief Steven Holtzman announced a safety drill regarding a fictional public-health crisis in the   Fairmount Blvd. City of Beachwood. Everyone traveled from City Hall to the Public Safety Center, where a full-scale Beachwood, OH  Emergency Operations Center (EOC) had been activated. Assistant Fire Chief Shaun Lutz explained TREE STEWARD OF THE YEAR .. the scenario and then led Situation Reports. This was a valuable opportunity for the administration Congratulations to Chris Vild, City of www.beachwoodohio.com to practice responding to an unfolding crisis in real time. Beachwood Environmental Manager, on being named a Tree Steward TV PROGRAMMING of the Year by The Sherwick Tree Spectrum - Ch.   Steward Program, which trains local AT T U-Verse & - Ch.  volunteers how to plant, care for, and EMERGENCY Dial  maintain trees. The program is run collaboratively by Holden Forests & Gardens and the Western Reserve Pictured from left: Sydney Howard, Emma Perez, Madison Ferns, Land Conservancy. Departments Ellie Small, Norah Gerken, Charlotte White and Julianna Chan. Chris Vild, pictured with Laura Marks, CLERK OF COUNCIL who also received the award .. AUDITOR .. PARENT COACHES NEEDED BUYING/SELLING ONLINE? Community Services and HR administrators Beachwood Recreation programs cannot be offered without BUILDING Pete Conces, Karen Carmen, and Dana Canzone parental involvement. Interested in coaching? Contact Are you buying or selling goods .  . Assistant Fire Chief Lutz shares the scenario with the assembled team evaluate the plan and make the necessary phone online? If you are meeting calls to city employees acting as staff members of Frank Vicchiarelli at .  .. The City requires Youth Sport COMMUNITY SERVICES local outside organizations. Volunteer Adult Coaches to submit to a background check. someone in person to transfer .  . goods, The Beachwood Police Department has a space in its ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT parking lot where you can safely .  . SENIOR TRASH ASSISTANCE meet the other party in person. FINANCE Are you ‹+ years or disabled and have no one in your single- This space is designated with a .  . family home to assist you with your trash and recycling cans? sign and has a camera recording The City of Beachwood can help. Call -  - to register. the area. FIRE & RESCUE .  . LAW Communications Coordinator CITY OF BEACHWOOD SUPPORTS GREATER .. Building Commissioner William Griswold and Business Fire Chief Steven Holtzman Lynn B. Johnson writes a Retention Specialist Keri Zipay enjoy a post-drill discussion discussed next steps with the UPCOMING MEETINGS media statement that she later with Mayor Horwitz. The background skeleton was a nod group once the drill concluded. MAYOR'S OFFICE presented to firefighters acting to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health representative CLEVELAND FOOD BANK .  . as local reporters. who had hoped to attend but had another briefing. The City of Beachwood is happy to support CITY COUNCIL Monday, March at : PM POLICE the Greater Cleveland Food Bank through candy sales, casual Fridays, and other Thursday, March  at : PM ..  Missed a Council Meeting? initiatives. City employees exceeded the Monday, April  at : PM Listen to audio recordings or view live & archived videos by visiting www.BeachwoodOhio.com PUBLIC WORKS annual $, fundraising goal by more Questions? Call .. .  . than “! PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Thursday, March  at : PM Facebook.com/BeachwoodOH MAYOR BARBARA Questions? Call .  . Facebook.com/BeachwoodPolice MARTIN S. HORWITZ JAMES PASCH BELLIN JANOVITZ JUSTIN BERNS MIKE BURKONS ALEC ISAACSON ERIC SYNENBERG JUNE TAYLOR FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Twitter.com/ BeachwoodOH ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW Twitter.com/BeachwoodPolice Monday, March at : PM EMAIL YOUR COUNCIL MEMBER Monday, March  at : PM [email protected] Monday, April  at : PM Ex: [email protected] Questions? Call .  . .  . COUNCIL PRESIDENT COUNCIL V.P. .. .‹ . . .  .. .. [email protected] .. .. March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 31 CITY PARK WEST MARK YOUR CALENDAR! ART EXHIBITS SLEDDING HILL FR PRSA SR A FR RSITS AC CMMIT CTR The Beachwood City Park West sled hill is located on COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT the south end of the park. Bring your friends and family WOMEN TO WOMEN Sunday, May ‘ •  AM – noon out for a great winter activity. Please observe the Wednesday, March  - Wednesday, March  following rules and be courteous of other users. Bring personal documents, mail and files to be shredded for Featuring works by Kourtney • All sledding is done at your own risk FREE! Proof of residency required. Rain or shine. Limit:  blue Lynum, Katie Hofacker and bags or 6 banker boxes. • No building of ramps, jumps, or moguls Kate Morgan. • No supervision provided Opening Reception: Sunday, • Parents are responsible for children March 8 • : - : PM • Return to top of hill along outside edge of sledding OVERNIGHT SENIOR TRIPS area BEACHWOOD SCHOOLS • Sledding is a hazardous activity and presents K 12 ART SHOW AND substantial risks The City of Beachwood announces four MUSIC PROGRAM • Use caution when sledding and be considerate to overnight trips in : others Wednesday, April  - Wednesday, April  • Atlanta, Georgia • Users assume full responsibility for determining if Beachwood K- students will display their creative artwork, conditions are safe for sledding April 26-30 including collages, drawings, paintings, and sculptures. At the • Los Angeles, California Opening Reception, entertainment will be provided by talented May 17-21 HYDRANT FLUSHING student musicians. The show and reception are free and open to • Montreal-Quebec City The Fire Department will be conducting hydrant the community. Presented by Beachwood Arts Council. August 9-13 flushing from Saturday, April ‰ – Saturday, May . Opening Reception: Wednesday, April  • ‰: - Š: PM Signs will be posted. Hydrant flushing may occur on • The Greenbrier Resort, your street on any day during that week. Should you West Virginia encounter discolored water, please run the COLD October 20-22 Art Gallery Hours water until it runs clear. For more information, call MON  FRI •  AM   PM «.¬.¬«‰. A $200 deposit per trip will reserve your space. SAT •  AM   PM, SUN •  AM   PM Travel insurance is recommended. ENERGY—SAVING TIPS Questions? Call 216.595.3733. • Make sure your home is properly insulated BEACHWOOD NAMED #32 OF 50 to help reduce heat loss: inspect doors and BEST CITIES TO LIVE BARKWOOD'S windows and apply caulk or weather stripping where necessary to keep out cold air GENERAL SAFETY TIPS The City of Beachwood was named # in America’s 50 Best Cities EXTENDED HOURS to Live by ¤/Š Wall St. We are proud to be listed in the top ‰ of • Be aware of your surroundings Barkwood now has a night light and extended hours. • Keep your thermostat at a comfortable this nationwide recognition! temperature: each degree lower has the • Lock your vehicles at ALL times Visit daily from : AM – : PM potential to save about -percent on your • Secure your home and garage at ALL times and do not leave We welcome our  members representing  dogs! heating bill valuables outside Dogs must be registered to utilize Barkwood. Separate • Schedule an annual furnace inspection and • Do not leave keys in unattended vehicles while warming INTERNMATCH small and large dog areas are available. Open to tune-up by a qualified HVAC professional them up or otherwise Beachwood residents only. Beachwood's InternMatch  online opportunity center The following must be presented to register: • Clean or replace the furnace filter • Be on the lookout for, and REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS is now live! Internship opportunities with Beachwood • Proof of residency PERSONS OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY companies are posted for students looking for Summer • Keep furniture and drapes from blocking heat (current utility bill and driver’s license) registers and return vents to ensure heat can Criminal or suspicious activity can be reported by dialing ¬--  placement. Whether you are a local business seeking • Verification of vaccinations from the veterinarian flow into the room or our dispatch at «-¤«¤-¤. an intern or a student seeking a summer internship, we are • $‹Œ annual fee • Close unused vents here to help. Forms and additional information available at • Avoid frozen pipes by opening faucets and RX DRUG DROP BOX Beachwood businesses: prepare your job descriptions. www.beachwoodohio.com. maintaining a constant drip, or wrap pipes in A prescription drug drop-off box is located in the Police Register online now for excellent summer interns! For more information, call ‹’.‹“‹.’“. insulation Department lobby. Residents can deposit unused, unwanted Search InternMatch at www.beachwoodohio.com Barkwood also has its own Facebook page! Give it a or expired prescription pills at the Drug Drop Box at the Police “Like,” post your pictures, and learn about the new Barkwood livestream. Department, Monday ¢ Friday between £: AM and ¤: PM. City Insider No liquids or needles are allowed. Visit www.facebook.com/BarkwoodDogPark

32 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 CITY PARK WEST MARK YOUR CALENDAR! ART EXHIBITS SLEDDING HILL FR PRSA SR A FR RSITS AC CMMIT CTR The Beachwood City Park West sled hill is located on COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT the south end of the park. Bring your friends and family WOMEN TO WOMEN Sunday, May ‘ •  AM – noon out for a great winter activity. Please observe the Wednesday, March  - Wednesday, March  following rules and be courteous of other users. Bring personal documents, mail and files to be shredded for Featuring works by Kourtney • All sledding is done at your own risk FREE! Proof of residency required. Rain or shine. Limit:  blue Lynum, Katie Hofacker and bags or 6 banker boxes. • No building of ramps, jumps, or moguls Kate Morgan. • No supervision provided Opening Reception: Sunday, • Parents are responsible for children March 8 • : - : PM • Return to top of hill along outside edge of sledding OVERNIGHT SENIOR TRIPS area BEACHWOOD SCHOOLS • Sledding is a hazardous activity and presents K 12 ART SHOW AND substantial risks The City of Beachwood announces four MUSIC PROGRAM • Use caution when sledding and be considerate to overnight trips in : others Wednesday, April  - Wednesday, April  • Atlanta, Georgia • Users assume full responsibility for determining if Beachwood K- students will display their creative artwork, conditions are safe for sledding April 26-30 including collages, drawings, paintings, and sculptures. At the • Los Angeles, California Opening Reception, entertainment will be provided by talented May 17-21 HYDRANT FLUSHING student musicians. The show and reception are free and open to • Montreal-Quebec City The Fire Department will be conducting hydrant the community. Presented by Beachwood Arts Council. August 9-13 flushing from Saturday, April ‰ – Saturday, May . Opening Reception: Wednesday, April  • ‰: - Š: PM Signs will be posted. Hydrant flushing may occur on • The Greenbrier Resort, your street on any day during that week. Should you West Virginia encounter discolored water, please run the COLD October 20-22 Art Gallery Hours water until it runs clear. For more information, call MON  FRI •  AM   PM «.¬.¬«‰. A $200 deposit per trip will reserve your space. SAT •  AM   PM, SUN •  AM   PM Travel insurance is recommended. ENERGY—SAVING TIPS Questions? Call 216.595.3733. • Make sure your home is properly insulated BEACHWOOD NAMED #32 OF 50 to help reduce heat loss: inspect doors and BEST CITIES TO LIVE BARKWOOD'S windows and apply caulk or weather stripping where necessary to keep out cold air GENERAL SAFETY TIPS The City of Beachwood was named # in America’s 50 Best Cities EXTENDED HOURS to Live by ¤/Š Wall St. We are proud to be listed in the top ‰ of • Be aware of your surroundings Barkwood now has a night light and extended hours. • Keep your thermostat at a comfortable this nationwide recognition! temperature: each degree lower has the • Lock your vehicles at ALL times Visit daily from : AM – : PM potential to save about -percent on your • Secure your home and garage at ALL times and do not leave We welcome our  members representing  dogs! heating bill valuables outside Dogs must be registered to utilize Barkwood. Separate • Schedule an annual furnace inspection and • Do not leave keys in unattended vehicles while warming INTERNMATCH small and large dog areas are available. Open to tune-up by a qualified HVAC professional them up or otherwise Beachwood residents only. Beachwood's InternMatch  online opportunity center The following must be presented to register: • Clean or replace the furnace filter • Be on the lookout for, and REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS is now live! Internship opportunities with Beachwood • Proof of residency PERSONS OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY companies are posted for students looking for Summer • Keep furniture and drapes from blocking heat (current utility bill and driver’s license) registers and return vents to ensure heat can Criminal or suspicious activity can be reported by dialing ¬--  placement. Whether you are a local business seeking • Verification of vaccinations from the veterinarian flow into the room or our dispatch at «-¤«¤-¤. an intern or a student seeking a summer internship, we are • $‹Œ annual fee • Close unused vents here to help. Forms and additional information available at • Avoid frozen pipes by opening faucets and RX DRUG DROP BOX Beachwood businesses: prepare your job descriptions. www.beachwoodohio.com. maintaining a constant drip, or wrap pipes in A prescription drug drop-off box is located in the Police Register online now for excellent summer interns! For more information, call ‹’.‹“‹.’“. insulation Department lobby. Residents can deposit unused, unwanted Search InternMatch at www.beachwoodohio.com Barkwood also has its own Facebook page! Give it a or expired prescription pills at the Drug Drop Box at the Police “Like,” post your pictures, and learn about the new Barkwood livestream. Department, Monday ¢ Friday between £: AM and ¤: PM. City Insider No liquids or needles are allowed. Visit www.facebook.com/BarkwoodDogPark

March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 33 CITY OF BEACHWOOD NON PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. SUN. MARC 8 BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUES 2019 YEAR END TOTALS BEACHWOOD Beachwood Recreation is pleased to offer our Youth Baseball/Softball COMMUNITY leagues for the Spring/Summer of ‚‚. Please be sure to note that • Tons of rubbish picked up: 3,429.41 CENTER you must place your child in the league based on the age they will • Total tons of recycling materials generated be up through August , ‚‚. Plus, some of our Girls Softball and (including tons of construction materials): Boys Baseball programs will be operated in conjunction with O.C.E.R. (Orange Community Education & Recreation) and other communities. 704.55 • Tons of leaves collected for recycling: 602.77 BASEBALL PROGRAM Novice Coed-TBall €ˆ‰ Years • Tons of brush collected for recycling: 450.14 Rookie Boys Coach Pitch ­ˆŒ Years • Tree lawns repaired: 93 Minor Boys Player Pitch „ˆ Years Major Boys ˆ‚ Years • Appliances picked up: 74 Pony Boys (Part of the Lyndhurst Dads' Club) ˆƒ Years • Resident requests completed: 10,200 • Sewer laterals televised: 300 SOFTBALL PROGRAM Rookie Girls Coach Pitch ­ˆŒ Years • Tons of concrete poured and finished: 404.75 Minor Girls Player Pitch „ˆ‚ Years • Trees planted: 221 Detailed descriptions, ages, locations and fees for all leagues • Total tree work completed: 4,208 can be found in the Winter Recreation Guide or online at www.beachwoodohio.com. Questions? Call ‚‰.‚„‚.„­ or email frank. [email protected]. RESIDENTS MAY REGISTER CUYAHOGA COUNTY'S PLASTIC BAG BAN NOW IN EFFECT IN PERSON Though now in effect, enforcement is being delayed 2 until July  to make the transition easier for everyone. Plastic bags harm our health and quality of life. The ban is being put into effect to protect Lake Erie, rivers, parks, and natural resources. Each year, more than  million bags are discarded in Cuyahoga County alone, and drinking water treatment plants cannot filter them out of the system. Also, water and sewer systems run more smoothly without plastic bags clogging storm drains and discharging into our lakes, streams and creeks. KIDZ CAMP • GRAD

Bag bans work. They have been in effect in China for BISON CAMP • GRAD more than a decade, and Ireland for ­ years. In Chicago, • GRAD bag usage dropped by more than € percent in the first SPORTS CAMP month of its program. Currently, ‚­ countries and ƒ„ TEEN TRAVEL CAMP • GRAD jurisdictions have regulations on plastic bags. THEATER CAMP • GRAD Resident According to the EPA,  billion Resident Early Bird plastic bags are used and Registration Registration December 2 discarded in the U.S. every year. Ends March 6 We can help reduce this WWW.BEACHWOODOHIO.COM tremendous pollution waste.        MayorMayor Martin Martin S. Horwitz S. Horwitz • Council JustinPresident Berns Brian Linick Mike • Council Burkons VP James Alec Pasch Isaacson • Council Members: Barbara Justin Bellin Berns, Janovitz Alec I saacson, James Barbara Pasch Bellin EricJanovitz, Synenberg Eric Synenberg, June June TaylorTaylor

34 Beachwood Buzz n February 2020 CITY OF BEACHWOOD NON PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. SUN. MARC 8 BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUES 2019 YEAR END TOTALS BEACHWOOD Beachwood Recreation is pleased to offer our Youth Baseball/Softball COMMUNITY leagues for the Spring/Summer of ‚‚. Please be sure to note that • Tons of rubbish picked up: 3,429.41 CENTER you must place your child in the league based on the age they will • Total tons of recycling materials generated be up through August , ‚‚. Plus, some of our Girls Softball and (including tons of construction materials): Boys Baseball programs will be operated in conjunction with O.C.E.R. (Orange Community Education & Recreation) and other communities. 704.55 • Tons of leaves collected for recycling: 602.77 BASEBALL PROGRAM Novice Coed-TBall €ˆ‰ Years • Tons of brush collected for recycling: 450.14 Rookie Boys Coach Pitch ­ˆŒ Years • Tree lawns repaired: 93 Minor Boys Player Pitch „ˆ Years Major Boys ˆ‚ Years • Appliances picked up: 74 Pony Boys (Part of the Lyndhurst Dads' Club) ˆƒ Years • Resident requests completed: 10,200 • Sewer laterals televised: 300 SOFTBALL PROGRAM Rookie Girls Coach Pitch ­ˆŒ Years • Tons of concrete poured and finished: 404.75 Minor Girls Player Pitch „ˆ‚ Years • Trees planted: 221 Detailed descriptions, ages, locations and fees for all leagues • Total tree work completed: 4,208 can be found in the Winter Recreation Guide or online at www.beachwoodohio.com. Questions? Call ‚‰.‚„‚.„­ or email frank. [email protected]. RESIDENTS MAY REGISTER CUYAHOGA COUNTY'S PLASTIC BAG BAN NOW IN EFFECT IN PERSON Though now in effect, enforcement is being delayed 2 until July  to make the transition easier for everyone. Plastic bags harm our health and quality of life. The ban is being put into effect to protect Lake Erie, rivers, parks, and natural resources. Each year, more than  million bags are discarded in Cuyahoga County alone, and drinking water treatment plants cannot filter them out of the system. Also, water and sewer systems run more smoothly without plastic bags clogging storm drains and discharging into our lakes, streams and creeks. KIDZ CAMP • GRAD

Bag bans work. They have been in effect in China for BISON CAMP • GRAD more than a decade, and Ireland for ­ years. In Chicago, • GRAD bag usage dropped by more than € percent in the first SPORTS CAMP month of its program. Currently, ‚­ countries and ƒ„ TEEN TRAVEL CAMP • GRAD jurisdictions have regulations on plastic bags. THEATER CAMP • GRAD Resident According to the EPA,  billion Resident Early Bird plastic bags are used and Registration Registration December 2 discarded in the U.S. every year. Ends March 6 We can help reduce this WWW.BEACHWOODOHIO.COM tremendous pollution waste.        MayorMayor Martin Martin S. Horwitz S. Horwitz • Council JustinPresident Berns Brian Linick Mike • Council Burkons VP James Alec Pasch Isaacson • Council Members: Barbara Justin Bellin Berns, Janovitz Alec I saacson, James Barbara Pasch Bellin EricJanovitz, Synenberg Eric Synenberg, June June TaylorTaylor BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION Dr. Brian Weiss, President, (216) 438-1733, [email protected] Dr. Robert P. Hardis, Superintendent, (216) 464-2600 ext. 299 • [email protected] Maria E. Bennett, Vice President, (216) 264-9398, [email protected] Michele E. Mills, Director of Finance/Treasurer, (216) 464-2600 ext. 239 • [email protected] Jillian DeLong, (216) 509-3514, [email protected] Dr. Ken Veon, Assistant Superintendent, (216) 464-2600 ext. 230 • [email protected] Josh Mintz, (650) 464-6788, [email protected] Lauren J. Broderick, Director of Pupil Services, (216) 464-2600 ext. 234 • [email protected] Megan Walsh, (216) 287-4657, [email protected] Kevin Houchins, Director of Equity & Community Engagement, (216) 464-2600 x237 • [email protected] Linda LoGalbo, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, (216) 464-2600 ext. 289 • [email protected] Beachwood City Schools Valerie Parker, Pupil Services Coordinator, (216) 464-2600 x264 • [email protected] Kathleen Stroski, Assistant Treasurer, (216) 464-2600 ext. 240 • [email protected]

African American History Month Color My World Art Project Board of Education NEWS Among the recognitions and lessons that took place around the district for African Thank you Beachwood Place for hosting the American History Month, Bryden students were asked to consider the values of racial third annual “Color My World” art display of Recent Resolutions: harmony and social justice, and to focus on appreciating the unique characteristics that Beachwood Schools’ second grade, fifth distinguish all of us. Bryden’s social-skills curriculum presented that: grade, middle school, and high school n Presentation: Stakeholder n All of us have universal needs – for companionship, food, shelter, etc. – students’ self-portraits. Our art teachers Feedback Update and that these needs connect us. Chuhny Hahn, Rachel Hartwig, Heather n Presentation: Recognition n Even if people are different from us Grano, and Tucker White inspired our of students for Noetic Math in their appearances, preferences, students’ artistic expression through the Contest Awards Beachwood students won seven of etc., they are still unified by basic n Demo by Elementary Students the nine awards in the 30th Annual human needs and experiences; and creation of monochromatic self-portraits to competing in National Cup are deserving of respect, civility, remind us that we celebrate what makes Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Stacking Competition Contest, which was sponsored by and kindness. each of us unique, and the unity and n Final Reading of Policy East View United Church of Christ Thanks to Bryden counselors Katy connectedness within our community. Revision allowing PE Waiver (Shaker Heights). The essay topic this Crismon and Topher Starzyk, who lead Beachwood’s incredibly diverse community for Marching Band and Drill year was, “Given Martin Luther King, Jr.’s calls this important curriculum. is our district’s greatest strength. Team participation for racial justice, what guidance would he offer for the current immigration crisis?” n Pool Roof Replacement Request for Qualifications Congratulations to Tolga Cavusoglu (BMS), Beachwood Hosts ESOL and Citizenship Classes Ethan Chan (Hilltop), Lauren Clar (BHS), n Fall Varsity Sports Head Asher Hardis (Hilltop), Annaya Jain (Hilltop), Every Tuesday and Thursday since the Coach hiring Eva Ptahia (BMS), and Luc Vega (BMS). Many beginning of the school year, Beachwood thanks to the church for sponsoring this City Schools has hosted English for Speakers Future Resolutions: meaningful experience and for the of Other Languages and United States congregation’s generosity in awarding more Citizenship classes in partnership with the n Final reading of public records than $1,575 in scholarships. Cuyahoga County Public Library system. We access policy are proud to share space with more than 30 community members from all over the Workshops with Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt globe who are learning English Board Meeting Calendar: and studying to become citizens Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt (BHS ‘83), Gallery of Success inductee and of our nation! n March 9, 2020 @ 7:00 pm Stanford University professor world-renowned for her research on n March 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm implicit bias, returned in February for her second of three visits this year. Dr. Eberhardt led instructional workshops for teachers aimed at building trust and self-efficacy in our students. She also facilitated discussions regarding cultural diversity with teams of parents and students from each school building. The school board, city council, Bison ACT Roadmap and mayor met with Dr. Eberhardt to explore ways our institutions can work together to initiate change at a structural level to ensure More than 90 students have enrolled in the Beachwood’s future as a welcoming, inclusive community. Bison ACT Roadmap, Beachwood’s initiative providing high quality, affordable preparation for the ACT college entrance exam. Roadmap programs are open to any Beachwood resident, whether they attend public or private school. For more information about the Roadmap and its June/July program, please visit beachwoodschools.org/ACTRoadmap.aspx

Open to all Beachwood residents -- public and private school students. Visit us at www.beachwoodschools.org 36 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 www.facebook.com/BeachwoodBison @beachwoodbison BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION Dr. Brian Weiss, President, (216) 438-1733, [email protected] Dr. Robert P. Hardis, Superintendent, (216) 464-2600 ext. 299 • [email protected] Maria E. Bennett, Vice President, (216) 264-9398, [email protected] Michele E. Mills, Director of Finance/Treasurer, (216) 464-2600 ext. 239 • [email protected] Jillian DeLong, (216) 509-3514, [email protected] Dr. Ken Veon, Assistant Superintendent, (216) 464-2600 ext. 230 • [email protected] Josh Mintz, (650) 464-6788, [email protected] Lauren J. Broderick, Director of Pupil Services, (216) 464-2600 ext. 234 • [email protected] Megan Walsh, (216) 287-4657, [email protected] Kevin Houchins, Director of Equity & Community Engagement, (216) 464-2600 x237 • [email protected] Linda LoGalbo, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, (216) 464-2600 ext. 289 • [email protected] Beachwood City Schools Valerie Parker, Pupil Services Coordinator, (216) 464-2600 x264 • [email protected] Kathleen Stroski, Assistant Treasurer, (216) 464-2600 ext. 240 • [email protected]

African American History Month Color My World Art Project Board of Education NEWS Among the recognitions and lessons that took place around the district for African Thank you Beachwood Place for hosting the American History Month, Bryden students were asked to consider the values of racial third annual “Color My World” art display of Recent Resolutions: harmony and social justice, and to focus on appreciating the unique characteristics that Beachwood Schools’ second grade, fifth distinguish all of us. Bryden’s social-skills curriculum presented that: grade, middle school, and high school n Presentation: Stakeholder n All of us have universal needs – for companionship, food, shelter, etc. – students’ self-portraits. Our art teachers Feedback Update and that these needs connect us. Chuhny Hahn, Rachel Hartwig, Heather n Presentation: Recognition n Even if people are different from us Grano, and Tucker White inspired our of students for Noetic Math in their appearances, preferences, students’ artistic expression through the Contest Awards Beachwood students won seven of etc., they are still unified by basic n Demo by Elementary Students the nine awards in the 30th Annual human needs and experiences; and creation of monochromatic self-portraits to competing in National Cup are deserving of respect, civility, remind us that we celebrate what makes Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Stacking Competition Contest, which was sponsored by and kindness. each of us unique, and the unity and n Final Reading of Policy East View United Church of Christ Thanks to Bryden counselors Katy connectedness within our community. Revision allowing PE Waiver (Shaker Heights). The essay topic this Crismon and Topher Starzyk, who lead Beachwood’s incredibly diverse community for Marching Band and Drill year was, “Given Martin Luther King, Jr.’s calls this important curriculum. is our district’s greatest strength. Team participation for racial justice, what guidance would he offer for the current immigration crisis?” n Pool Roof Replacement Request for Qualifications Congratulations to Tolga Cavusoglu (BMS), Beachwood Hosts ESOL and Citizenship Classes Ethan Chan (Hilltop), Lauren Clar (BHS), n Fall Varsity Sports Head Asher Hardis (Hilltop), Annaya Jain (Hilltop), Every Tuesday and Thursday since the Coach hiring Eva Ptahia (BMS), and Luc Vega (BMS). Many beginning of the school year, Beachwood thanks to the church for sponsoring this City Schools has hosted English for Speakers Future Resolutions: meaningful experience and for the of Other Languages and United States congregation’s generosity in awarding more Citizenship classes in partnership with the n Final reading of public records than $1,575 in scholarships. Cuyahoga County Public Library system. We access policy are proud to share space with more than 30 community members from all over the Workshops with Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt globe who are learning English Board Meeting Calendar: and studying to become citizens Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt (BHS ‘83), Gallery of Success inductee and of our nation! n March 9, 2020 @ 7:00 pm Stanford University professor world-renowned for her research on n March 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm implicit bias, returned in February for her second of three visits this year. Dr. Eberhardt led instructional workshops for teachers aimed at building trust and self-efficacy in our students. She also facilitated discussions regarding cultural diversity with teams of parents and students from each school building. The school board, city council, Bison ACT Roadmap and mayor met with Dr. Eberhardt to explore ways our institutions can work together to initiate change at a structural level to ensure More than 90 students have enrolled in the Beachwood’s future as a welcoming, inclusive community. Bison ACT Roadmap, Beachwood’s initiative providing high quality, affordable preparation for the ACT college entrance exam. Roadmap programs are open to any Beachwood resident, whether they attend public or private school. For more information about the Roadmap and its June/July program, please visit beachwoodschools.org/ACTRoadmap.aspx

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Eureka! was developed by entrepreneurs and support During the Eureka! Micro- Students with their own the marketing students at micro-businesses that exist on Business Competition and businesses may register Beachwood High School for their a multitude of online shopping Expo, mystery judges will now for a free booth at Junior Achievement Company. platforms. They actively seek select ten micro-businesses EurekaBeachwood.com. In addition to inviting other out a “side-hustle” to support that exhibit creativity, Eligible young entrepreneurs young entrepreneurs from across their livelihoods and interests. savviness, professionalism, and need to be enrolled in middle Northeast Ohio to participate Social media is the primary tool meaningfulness. Each of the school, high school, or college. in the expo on April 18, the used to launch and promote ten winners will receive $100 Student entrepreneurs are marketing students have been these micro-businesses. for their micro-business. encouraged to promote their working throughout the year on Eight marketing finalists businesses, while selling their developing micro-businesses that Student entrepreneurs will then be select- goods and services during they can operate now and going ed to pitch their this free event that is open forward in their lives. are encouraged to businesses at to the public. The Young Business has evolved rapidly promote their businesses, the Eureka! Entrepreneur Market is in their lifetime. These students while selling their goods Young Entre- generously sponsored are witnessing the rapid decline preneur Mar- by the Burton D. Morgan of malls and big box stores. and services during this ket from 4-5 Foundation. Shopping on their phones free event that is open to pm, competing For more information, is their new normal. They the public. for $4,000 in prize contact Greg Perry at gwp@ value the small, independent monies. beachwoodschools.org.

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March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 39 44th Cleveland International Film Festival Cleveland International SEE BEYOND Film Festival Off-Site Films Support from PNC Bank Will Enhance Festival Hubs at Gordon Square and Cedar Lee Theatre The 44th Cleveland International Film Festival The Cleveland International 28 and Sunday, March 29. this year,” said Deanna Bremer (CIFF) unveiled its marketing Film Festival (CIFF) is once Screenings will take place at Fisher, executive director of campaign: SEE BEYOND. The again including two additional Near West Theatre and the FutureHeights. theme is a nod to exploring screening locations in two Capitol Theatre, both in the CIFF executive director new and different places, ideas, of Cleveland’s most popular heart of Gordon Square. Marcie Goodman noted, “We are and conventions. The Festival arts districts. With generous “The Gordon Square Arts proud and excited to establish enthusiastically challenges its support from PNC Bank, Festival District and Detroit Shoreway residencies in two premier arts audience to do this through programming will expand to Community Development districts. Complementing our the remarkable on-screen CIFF West in the Gordon Square Organization are proud to presence in stories brought to Cleveland Arts District on the west side and collaborate on CIFF West. Gordon with these additional locations each year by exceptionally CIFF East in the Cedar Lee District Square is fortunate to be home will result in a very robust CIFF44.” talented filmmakers from on the east side. The Festival to amazing arts and theater PNC Bank, National Asso- around the world. will continue to present more venues, and we love to highlight ciation, is a member of The The theme, designed by than 600 screenings at its home the art of film, giving visitors the PNC Financial Services Group, the team at Type Twenty base at Tower City Cinemas from opportunity to experience our Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of Seven, is also a celebration of March 25, through April 5. neighborhood and providing the largest diversified financial the Festival’s home in Tower “Bringing acclaimed films to residents with up-close access services institutions in the City Cinemas for the last 30 the Gordon Square Arts District to the festival,” said Jenny United States, organized around years. During that time, the and the Cedar Lee District Spencer, managing director of its customers and communities Festival’s growth exceeded will complement economic Detroit Shoreway Community for strong relationships and local all expectations by screening development in these classic Development Organization. delivery of retail and business more than 7,000 films and neighborhoods as Festival CIFF East takes place the banking including a full range welcoming more than 1.6 attendees also visit nearby shops second weekend of the Festival of lending products; specialized million film fans. and restaurants,” said Pat Pastore, on the evening of Friday, April 3, services for corporations and “See Beyond resonated PNC regional president for followed by two full days of government entities, including with our design team as a Cleveland. “Many people likely will programming Saturday, April 4, corporate banking, real estate way to showcase elements return time and again to explore and Sunday, April 5. Screenings finance and asset-based lending; of Tower City Center that are these areas after the Festival, will take place at the beloved wealth management and asset not normally recognized,” further contributing to their Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland management. For information said Brittyn DeWerth, creative vitality and continued success.” Heights. about PNC, visit www.pnc.com. director and owner of Type CIFF West begins the first “FutureHeights is incredibly The Cleveland International Twenty Seven. “By looking weekend of CIFF44 on the excited that Cleveland Heights' Film Festival is supported in part beyond the basics, our goal evening of Friday, March 27, Cedar Lee District – home to the by the residents of Cuyahoga was to illustrate the exquisite followed by two full days of Cedar Lee Theatre, where it all County through a public grant architectural details – programming Saturday, March began – will host the CIFF East from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. revealing the beauty it holds. In addition, the choice of The 44th Cleveland International Film Festival • March 25 – April 5, 2020 color allows for a visual pop of information, and subtle tone- More than 600 screenings will take place during the 12 days of the Festival, with more than on-tone in the background 400 guest filmmakers from around the world who will be visiting our city for the Festival. CIFF44 begs to be explored.” program details will be available at clevelandfilm.org on Friday, Feb. 28, with Program Guides The Festival is once hitting the streets the week of March 2. Tickets will go on sale to CIFF Members on Friday, March 6, again working with Fusion and to the general public on Friday, March 13. For more information, please visit Filmworks to produce the www.clevelandfilm.org. Save $1 on each ticket when you use the code BBUZZ! CIFF trailer, which will be released on Opening Night at Playhouse Square on Wednesday, March 25.

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40 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 41 Bison Feast + Fest

Sunday, March 15, 2020 • 2 - 5 pm Beachwood Middle School Gym

The Bison Feast + Fest is a district wide, community building event THE TWELFTH ANNUAL for Beachwood students, staff, teachers and families. The mission of this school festival is to come together in friendship to celebrate our unique and culturally diverse school community. The Bison Feast + Fest is about building a spirited, strong and connected school community through sharing and sampling home AWARDS CEREMONY cooked food and enjoying cultural performances by students and their families, including dance, music, and art. International food samples, cultural performances, demonstrations, activities, and display tables are open to all who attend throughout the event. Each and every home cooked dish, performance, and activity are provided by our own school families. Event tickets will be sold the day of the event. The Bison Feast + Fest is a PTO fundraiser in support of Beachwood Schools programs. The Beachwood Schools PTO is committed to providing funding and volunteers for school-based enrichment and programs for students and teachers in grades K-12. To be an event sponsor, visit beachwoodschools.org/BFF.aspx.

Each and every home cooked dish, performance, and activity are provided by our own school families. Event tickets will be sold the day of the event.

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Volunteers are needed to make sample-sized tastings of their favorite foods. • Cook, share and serve sample size portions of food from your THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 6:30PM family heritage. Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Hall • Provide your own serving utensils. 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 • Sample cups and utensils for attendees, approximately 1/4 c. size, will be provided if needed. Seating is limited! Reservations required. • Power hookup is not available. • Recommended quantity is 50 servings. • Cooks will each have table space. GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY: • Let’s get cooking to celebrate FOOD, COMMUNITY and

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42 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Invest in Your Health from the Inside Out John Dumot, DO

mong cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer Upcoming is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Health & Wellness Events: AEvery year, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. March 3 • 6 – 7:30 pm UH Ahuja Medical Center March is national Colorectal In addition to regular The Institute offers direct Rosenberg A/B Conference Room Cancer Awareness Month, and screenings, Dr. Dumot says it’s colonoscopy scheduling for Ostomy Awareness Health Talk the perfect time to invest in your important to be physically active, healthy individuals 45 years Speakers include: digestive health. In addition keep a healthy weight, and or older, and is composed Meagan Costedio, MD, to regular checkups with your don’t drink too much alcohol or of gastroenterologists, Colorectal Surgery, and gastroenterologist, there are smoke in order to prevent colon hepatologists, and surgeons Linda Coulter, BSN RN CWOCN, a number of ways to prevent cancer. Risk increases with age, working with nurses, dietitians, Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse disease and stay healthy. and more than 90% of colorectal and other providers – all To register, call 216.593.1768 First and foremost, the key cancers occur in people 50 years committed to digestive health. to preventing colon cancer is old or older. Expert medical and surgical March 5 • 11 am – 2 pm scheduling routine colonoscopies. “I see a variety of digestive teams collaborate to provide UH Ahuja Medical Center “We recommend patients have and liver disorders, such comprehensive, compassionate Colorectal Awareness Month a colonoscopy every ten years as gastroesophageal care for each patient. Programs Health Talk starting at age 45,” says John reflux, inflammatory bowel range from essential preventive No registration needed Dumot, DO, Director of University disease, celiac disease, and screening and wellness Hospitals Digestive Health liver, pancreatic and colorectal initiatives to the most complex March 7 • 9 am – 1 pm Institute and Gastroenterologist cancers,” says Dr. Dumot. “Our care for advanced diseases. Hilton Gardens Akron/Fairlawn at UH Ahuja Medical Center. UH Digestive Health Institute is 3180 West Market Street “More frequent testing is needed dedicated to providing high- Akron, Ohio 44333 if polyps or cancer are discovered quality digestive health services Having regular screenings Healthy Living Expo during the screenings. Removing through our integrated system Topic: Urological Health, Heart colon polyps reduces the risk of of academic and regional and seeing your Heath, Foot and Ankle Health, colon cancer.” medical centers.” gastroenterologist is vital, and more. Dr. Dumot recommends Having regular screenings and Keynote Speaker: colonoscopy screenings be seeing your gastroenterologist is as precancerous polyps Roy Buchinsky, MD performed in order to prevent vital, as precancerous polyps and and colorectal cancer don’t To register, call 330.968.2599 colorectal cancer. Unlike other colorectal cancer don’t always always cause symptoms, screening programs for breast cause symptoms, especially at March 9 • 6 – 7:30 pm and prostate cancer, colorectal first. Symptoms over time may especially at first. UH Ahuja Medical Center cancer can be prevented by include blood in or on the stool; UH EMS Institute removing precancerous growths stomach pain, aches, or cramps Topic: Connor Integrative Health called polyps. Home-based that do not go away; and losing You don’t need to travel Network, Stress Management tests, while usually covered by weight without reason. far to receive exceptional No registration needed insurance, are not the best route The UH Digestive Health gastroenterology care. To to take for all patients. “If you Institute is a national leader schedule an appointment with March 11 • 6 – 7 pm have a history of colon cancer in in the prevention, diagnosis, a provider at the UH Digestive UH Ahuja Medical Center your family, home-based tests and treatment of digestive and Health Institute, please call, Beachwood Medical Academy will not be as sufficient as a liver diseases, and U.S. News 216.595.7997. To learn more, visit Keynote Speaker: colonoscopy,” he explains. “Home- & World Report consistently UHhospitals.org/Colonoscopy. Jodie Fink, PharmD, based tests don’t find actual ranks the program as one of the UH Ahuja Medical Center is Clinical Pharmacy Specialist polyps, which when removed best in the country for treating located at 3999 Richmond Road, No registration needed reduce the risk of colon cancer.” gastrointestinal disorders. Beachwood.

March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 43 Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show Features Outstanding Original Work by Area Art Students eachwood Arts Council’s Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show featured dynamic original works of 85 students from 22 Cleveland-area schools. This engaging exhibition opened on BSunday, February 9, with a festive reception and awards ceremony attended by students, friends, family members, teachers, and friends of the arts. The exhibition was on view at the Beachwood Community Center through March 1.

The panel of judges included: arts throughout northeast High School, Laurel School, • Honorable Mentions • Augusto Bordelois, owner Ohio for this unique cultural Orange High School, Richmond Bald Is Beautiful of Augusto Fine Art and experience. This project aims Heights Secondary School, (oil and acrylic on canvas professional teaching artist to endorse art in the schools Shaker Heights High School, painting) with the Center for Arts- and to encourage creative West Geauga High School, and by Olivia Doland, grade 12, Inspired Learning, the Art expression, hone artistic skills, Westlake High School. Bay High School House, and the Ohio Arts and promote professionalism Congratulations to the eight Art teacher: Cherie Bauer Council among high school art students prize-winning artists, all of whom Bingo Night • George Kozmon, artist, through the experience of a received monetary awards. (drawing) Cain Park Art Festival competitive juried exhibition. by Jon Jackson, grade 12, director, curator and lecturer Through creative competition, Award Winners Excel TECC Studio Art & (Case Western Reserve the students are able to define • First Place Design University Art Studio, their talents as they relate to their Poverty Kills (pictured, left) Art teacher: Dan Whitely Cleveland Institute of Art peers across (metal and polymer clay Stitched Emotions Summer Teacher Residency) the community. sculpture) (mixed media: pigment print • Susan Cone Porges, northeast The students were asked by Zoe Burns, grade 12, with thread) Ohio award-winning artist and to provide works that express Cleveland Heights High School by Leah Schneider, grade instructor “originality, craftsmanship and Art Teacher: Nancy Rich 12, the student’s personal view of his Laurel School In the judges’ words: or her world.” • Second Place Art teacher: Renee Psiakis “We were all extremely Participating schools included: Bloys and Grills Portrait with Words (pictured, impressed with the high Andrews Osborne Academy, (drawing) right) quality of work in this show. Aurora High School, Bay High by Jon Jackson, grade 12, (color pencil) We appreciated not only the School, Beachwood High School, Excel TECC Studio Art & by Haeun Shim, grade 12, technical mastery but also Beaumont School, Bedford High Design Beachwood High School the thoughtfulness of content School, Brecksville-Broadview Art teacher: Dan Whitely Art teacher: Heather Grano throughout. We were hard- Heights High School, Charles F. Candy Land (pictured, center) pressed to narrow our choices Brush High School, Cleveland • Third Place (oil painting) because there were so many truly Heights High School, Euclid Descent by Leticia Wuthrich, grade 11, exceptional options.” High School, Excel TECC Studio (digital photo print) Shaker Heights High School For the 25th year, Beachwood Art & Design, Gilmour Academy, by Josh Gordon, grade 11, Art teacher: Meryl Haring Arts Council has been fortunate Hathaway Brown School, Hawken Brecksville-Broadview Heights to bring together students, Upper School, John F. Kennedy High School Show co-chairs were Paula teachers, and friends of the Eagle Academy, Lakewood Art teacher: Dave Ockuly Rollins and Abbie Sender.

44 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 BHS 50-Year Reunion University Hospitals The Beachwood High School The committee is looking Ahuja Medical Center Class of 1970’s 50-year reunion is for classmates! If you know just around the corner! someone who may not know Earns Five Stars for Quality about the reunion, please share Friday, August 21 this announcement. Top CMS rating for 2020 awarded based on safety, Rustic Grill at StoneWater Golf Club For more information, visit efficiency and patient experience 1 Club Drive • Highland Heights Beachwood70.com. In the latest scores released 100 quality measures divided into Saturday, August 22 by the Centers for Medicare & seven categories: mortality, safety Beechmont Country Club Medicaid Services (CMS), the of care, readmission, patient 29600 Chagrin Blvd. • Pepper Pike federal agency that administers experience, effectiveness of care, Medicare, University Hospitals timeliness of care, and efficient Ahuja Medical Center earned five use of medical imaging. Scores stars. CMS rates hospitals from reflect common conditions, such CHHS 50-Year Reunion one to five stars, based on their as heart attack and pneumonia, The Cleveland Heights Sylvia Malcmacher Kramer at safety, efficiency, and patient and the overall rating indicates High School Class of 1970 will 216.319.5555. experience. UH Ahuja achieved how each hospital performs, on hold its 50-year reunion on If you know someone the highest possible rating of five average, compared to more than Friday, July 31 and Saturday, who graduated in this class, stars for 2020 – just 407 hospitals 4,500 other hospitals in the U.S. August 1. If you’re a graduate please tell them about this in the United States earned this Learn more about the 2020 of this class, please visit announcement or email designation. CMS ratings by searching clevelandheights70.com to information to Sylvia at CMS calculates star ratings the Hospital Compare site at make sure your information is [email protected]. based on a variety of more than medicare.gov/hospitalcompare. updated. Invitations will be sent via email. If you do not have an Attending Cleveland International Film Festival? email address, please contact Save $1 on each ticket when you use the code BBUZZ!

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March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 45 Join the Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center’s 20-Year Celebration

The Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & aquatics and a wellness regiment. Therapy Center is celebrating Members who have participated 20 years of serving residents in for 15-20 years will be recognized. Beachwood and neighboring communities. For the past two Tuesday, April 7 • 1 pm ® decades, the Center’s therapists Community Talk on MicroBiome and specialists have helped “Listen to your Gut” thousands of clients achieve their health and wellness goals through Monday, April 13 • 1 pm the use of therapeutic services that Occupational Therapist Hand reduce pain, heal, and rehabilitate. Talk, “How to Help Your Hands” Today, services have expanded to include many specializations within Friday, April 17 physical, occupational, and speech 10 - 11:30 am and 1:45 – 3 pm therapy programs. The Center’s Balance Screenings staff and administration thank you for your support and look forward Thursday, April 23 • 3 pm to keeping you strong for the next Free Aquatics Class 20 years! In celebration of this milestone, Friday, April 24 SERVICES the community is invited to attend 10 am and 2 pm Marcus Post-Hospital Rehabilitation these anniversary events: Healthy Food Demonstrations

Home Health Services Monday, April 6 • 11 am The Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Outpatient Occupational & Speech Therapies Kickoff Party Therapy Center is located at 27300 Enjoy cake, fruit, and a free wellness Cedar Rd., Beachwood. For more The Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center class; and learn the benefits of information, call 216.595.7345. Mandel Adult Day Center Housekeeping Plus Menorah Park’s Home Health Center for Dialysis Care (CDC Beachwood) Services Recognized in Top Ten List ® Menorah Park Center 4 Brain Health Menorah Park’s Home Health Home Care is so successful,” said Services, with locations serving Tina Witt, director of Home and Akron, Canton, Beachwood, Community Based Services at RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS and surrounding suburbs, was Menorah Park. “We take great R.H. Myers Apartments recently named among the pride in providing excellent, top ten for most experienced personalized care and helping Wiggins Place Assisted Living Residence in caring for those with hip our clients achieve extraordinary Stone Gardens Assisted Living Residence and knee replacements. This outcomes. In addition, our recognition comes from Dexur, hospitalization rate is lower Helen’s Place Memory Care Apartments a data-driven hospital and than both state and national Menorah Park Skilled Nursing Home healthcare news and research averages.” service. Rankings are based on Menorah Park’s Home Health data analysis of Medicare claims. Services have the resources Call Beth Silver at There are approximately 800 of one of Ohio’s largest health agencies in Ohio, which places care organizations with a local (216) 839-6678 the home care services among focus. Care is individualized 27100 Cedar Rd. • Beachwood, OH the top one percent. and offered in the privacy and “The experience and skill comfort of home. MenorahPark.org level of our professional, clinical For more information, call team is why Menorah Park 216.831.6500.

46 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 Reflections in Treating Chronic Pain Steve Saneda, PT, Certified, Chronic Pain Rehabilitation • Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center • 27300 Cedar Road, Beachwood • 216.595.7345

t’s hard to believe that I have Recent pain science research achieving “mindful movement,” been treating people with pain tells us that it’s complicated. movement or exercise that for more than 20 years. As I We no longer use a strict brings about body sensations I biomechanical model for the and explores how we anticipate, reflect on my formal education and treatment of pain – especially sense, process, and react to practical experience, I notice that chronic pain. It turns out that it’s these sensations. This approach there is sometimes a disconnect not just biology and physiology. is more a process than a between what I was taught about Studies now indicate the technique, one that combines causes of pain, and what I observe with clients. pain pathways of the nervous being mindful of not just how system are affected by psycho- the body feels, but what one’s In school, I learned specifics Yet, what I observe with social stimulation as well. attitudes and reactions are to about each muscle, its origin clients can be very different. I This understanding has led to that movement. As one builds and insertion as well as have seen clients with terrible different treatment strategies confidence in moving mindfully, nerve innervations. I learned joint alignment, but no pain when working with those who he/she may live with less pain. about joint movements, complaints; clients who are very suffer from chronic pain. Working with a therapist joint range of motion, and strong, but who experience We must now consider how or therapy center that under- proper sequencing of muscle terrible pain; and some who are a person’s stress, nutrition, stands this is an important contractions to achieve “normal very weak, but have no pain. self-confidence, fears, factor in reducing and movement.” I learned that pain I have seen clients work very avoidance behaviors, treatment managing chronic pain. Gaining occurs when a dysfunction in hard, but who never achieve expectations, and even how confidence in performing the musculosystem occurs. their goal of being pain free; and previously failed treatments regular exercise (still the gold A muscle may need to be others who turn to a treatment impact their management of standard) and understanding stretched or strengthened in that doesn’t make sense, one chronic pain. why flare-ups may occur makes order to restore that system that may have been “debunked,” This type of treatment managing chronic pain a and make the pain go away. yet have great success. approach is best summarized by journey worth taking.

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March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 47 Beachwood Men’s Girl Scout Cookie Sales Softball League eachwood first-grade Girl Scouts, Troop #71962 from Bryden As the weather breaks, the Beachwood Men’s Softball School, recently led the Pledge of Allegiance at a City Council League looks forward to wel- Bmeeting. Then, during Citizen’s Comments, they each introduced at coming current and new players least one Girl Scout Cookie along with its description. who will kick off its 2020 season this spring. Eligibility for new Charlotte introduced Trefoils, Sunday, March 15 Sunday, March 29 players is to be 23 years of age, Madison introduced Toffee- 12 – 2 pm 12 – 2 pm or 20 years for those who are tastic, Emma introduced S’mores, Giant Eagle in Beachwood Place a son/son-in-law of a current Norah introduced Thin Mints, player. Minimum age must Sydney introduced Samoas, be attained during the 2020 Julianna introduced Do-si-dos calendar year. Tryout dates are and Lemon-Ups, and Ellie tentatively set for Sunday, introduced Tagalongs. April 26 and Sunday, May 3, Each scout received her “Good 9:15 am at Fairmount School, Neighbor Badge” for speaking diamond #1. No registration is during Citizen’s Comments. necessary; just show up! At least Their cookie-selling schedule one session must be attended is as follows. Stop in for some to become draft eligible. tasty treats and support the New players may attend Girl Scouts! both sessions. To confirm the dates or for Sunday, March 15 additional information, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm contact Larry Adelman at Heinen’s on Pictured from left: Sydney Howard, Emma Perez, Madison Ferns, [email protected]. Green Road Ellie Small, Norah Gerken, Charlotte White, and Julianna Chan.

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48 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 Getting Started as a Search Angel: Yarn Over Solving Mysteries to Reunite Families Beachwood ent State physics professor and cantorial soloist Yarn Over Beachwood – the new name for Women 4 Peace knitting Robin Selinger will discuss her volunteer work as and crocheting group, meets at a “search angel” when she speaks at the April 1 the Beachwood Library on the K first Friday of each month from meeting of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland at Menorah Park in Beachwood. 10-11:30 am. Upcoming meetings are March 6 and April 3. New Well-known in the academic “Solving this mystery brought As part of her presentation, members, experienced or not, are world for her work in theoretical me so much joy,” Selinger says. titled “Getting Started as a always welcome. Yarn donations physics, Selinger got her start in “A few keystrokes on a computer Search Angel: Solving Mysteries are welcome too. Spread the word! family tree research as a hobby and a family is reunited.” to Reunite Families,” Robin will Yarn donations may be dropped in 2007. As a search angel, she Selinger, who holds also discuss how volunteers can off at the Beachwood Library. says she helps others locate bachelor’s and Ph.D. degrees in develop the skills needed to help Labels should read: Iris November, long-lost parents, children, physics from Harvard University, others as a search angel. Knitting Group. and other family members. joined Kent State’s faculty in The Jewish Genealogy Society “In the 13 years that we’ve been In just one year, she took on 2005 and serves on the board of Cleveland meets the first knitting and crocheting together, and solved three such cases, of directors of the American Wednesday of the month starting we have donated more than 8,500 including a woman whose Physical Society. She also in March at 7:30 pm in the Miller handmade items to needy groups father used a false name and displays her musical talent as a Board Room at Menorah Park, both in our own communities and disappeared when she was cantorial soloist for Temple Beth 27100 Cedar Road, Beachwood. internationally,” Iris, the group’s only four-years old. Selinger Sholom in Hudson where, aside Board members are available at founder, said. “It’s a good feeling!” discovered the father’s true from song leading at Sabbath the Help Desk from 7 pm to assist For more information, contact identity and found two half- and holiday services, she teaches with individual research questions. Iris at 216.831.2646 or siblings who welcomed their music on Sunday mornings at Guests are welcome. RSVP to [email protected]. long-lost sister into the family. the religious school. [email protected].

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Volunteer What’s New at Beachwood Place? Women of Fairmount Temple ome décor enthusiasts and retail fashion fans rejoice! Swedish invite the community to partici- pate in the following projects: Clothing Company H&M and Brookfield Properties are excited to Hannounce a 24,425-square-foot expansion of H&M at Beachwood Doll Making Place and the Northeast Ohio debut of H&M Home in 2020. Every Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 am H&M Home will offer modern In addition to H&M Home, designed specifically for kids Help make dolls for home- design and quality products at Beachwood Place will soon ranging from infants to tweens. less children who are registered the best prices, in an inspiring welcome the following new stores: Carters: Leading brand of for school, or are in preschool and sustainable way. Beachwood Zumiez: Leading specialty children’s clothing, gifts, and and have older siblings in Place will be the seventh retail retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories in America, selling school. This project is done in complex in the United States to accessories, and hardgoods more than 10 products for conjunction with Project Act feature this new store concept. for young men and women every child born in the United and is administered by the “As only the second property who want to express their States. Carters’ designs are Cleveland Public School Sys- in the entire Brookfield individuality through the based on a heritage of quality tem. For more information, call Properties portfolio of 170+ fashion, music, art, and culture and innovation that has earned Nancy Klein at 216.752.4123. retail locations to receive of action sports, streetwear, and the trust of generations of approval for this new addition, other unique lifestyles. families. Touch ‘n Tell Alphabet Books we are thrilled to work JD Sports: Leading global Baja Bistro Tex-Mex Grille: Wednesday, March 18 with H&M on this exciting retailer of sports fashion Quick-service restaurant 9:30 - 11:30 am expansion,” says Heidi Yanok, clothing and shoes. Since 1981, specializing in fresh Mexican and Help make Touch ‘n Tell Beachwood Place general JD Sports has introduced fresh Southwestern food. Baja Bistro Alphabet Books for children at manager. “H&M’s investment looks and exclusive collections offers customer-customized, the Cleveland Sight Center, in will not only provide a to the world. made-to-order items like premium conjunction with the women positive new experience for Journeys Kidz: Uniquely salsas and grilled chicken and from Fairmount Presbyterian our shoppers but benefit the branded youth footwear meats that are prepared on site Church. For more information, region as the only location of retailer offering shoes, apparel, daily for each customer right call Phyllis Berlas at 216.381.8738. its kind in the Midwest.” backpacks, hats, and accessories before their eyes.

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March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 51 Believe in Dreams elieve in Dreams, based in Beachwood, held its largest fundraiser Children are nominated by on February 1 at The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, to raise funds for adults, outside of their families, disadvantaged Northeast Ohio youth. Community supporters who work with them and see B their resilient spirit. Nominators raised a record-breaking amount of more than $220,000 to help make may include teachers, counsel- dreams come true. ors, coaches, and social workers.

Believe in Dreams grants “We couldn’t be happier with of airplane flying lessons, job “We provide dream- dreams for local children. It the turnout and support that shadowing, bedroom makeovers, experience packages provides access to enriching so many people in Northeast and music and gymnastics for children that opportunities, connection to Ohio have shown for Believe in lessons, just to name a few. community, and hope for the Dreams,” said John DiJulius III, “We provide dream- connect them with their future. Since the inception of founder and board chair of the experience packages for communities and help the organization five years ago, organization. “The organization’s children that connect them them build the capacity Believe in Dreams has granted purpose of giving every child with their communities and to reach their dreams.” dream experiences for 237 hope for a better future, in spite help them build the capacity to Northeast Ohio children. of their current circumstances, reach their dreams,” said Katie “Each dream experience has really resonated with so Eichenauer, the organization’s – Katie Eichenauer costs an average of $3,000. Our many people in our community. executive director. “We serve 2020 goal is to impact the lives As a result of their generosity, children in poverty who have Guidelines for nominating of 90 children, so we need to Believe in Dreams will be able to endured different types of children may be found at raise a minimum of $270,000 to impact more children and their trauma and hardships, including believeindreams.org. make that happen,” said Tonya families’ lives faster than we had grief, loss, non-parental custody Anyone wishing to donate, Grimes, director of development ever hoped.” due to abuse or neglect, and volunteer, or get more information for the organization. The gala Believe in Dreams has provided domestic violence. Our goal may contact Tonya Grimes at was our kick-off for this year’s incredible opportunities for is to provide joy and hope for [email protected] fundraising. children, some of which consist each of them.” or 814.977.4065. Department of Consumer Affairs Releases List of Top 10 Scams of 2019 Social Security, Robocalls, and Computer Tech Scams Top the List

The Department of Consumer Last year, many tried to entice you identify and report a scam.” share your account numbers. Affairs recently released its list of consumers to interact with There are many ways county Know that retail gift cards are the top 10 scams for 2019. them by offering them refunds. residents can protect themselves scammers’ favorite form of Robocalls of all types plagued The Top 10 Scams in against scams: currency. If anyone asks you Cuyahoga County residents last Cuyahoga County in 2019 were: • Don’t answer or return calls to share or send images of year. Social Security imposter 1. Social Security/Medicare Scams from phone numbers you gift card numbers to pay fees, scams topped the list of reports 2. Robocalls don’t recognize. Letting fines or bail, don’t do it! made to Consumer Affairs. In 3. Computer Tech Scams unexpected callers go to • Don’t get sucked into the these scams, callers pose as law 4. Prize Scams voicemail lets you screen drama of a call from someone enforcement and tell consumers 5. Arrest Scams out suspicious calls. Ignore claiming to be a grandchild or their accounts are about to be 6. Utility Scams calls that contain threats relative who is in jail and needs frozen because of fraudulent 7. Grandparent/Relative Scams that something terrible gift cards to pay bail money. activity involving their Social 8. Credit- or Debt-Related Scams will happen if you don’t Jails don’t accept retail gift cards Security numbers. 9. IRS Scams send immediate payment; or money wires. If someone tells Computer tech scams 10. Romance Scams for example, threats your you that the call must be kept remained on the top 10 list, but “If someone contacts you and account will be seized, your secret or that you’ll be in trou- scammers began to change wants a payment, computer access, electric will be cut off, or ble if you hang up, it’s a scam. their tactics. In the past, these or account information, end the you’ll be sued or arrested. callers posed as repair techs conversation and contact us right • Don’t engage in calls that Report scams to the Scam from well-known computer away,” said director of Consumer promise you a refund, prize Squad at 216.443.SCAM (7226) companies and sought access Affairs, Sheryl Harris. “Scammers are or grant money – these are or online at consumeraffairs. to consumers’ computers. smooth-talkers, but we can help ploys to get you to pay fees or cuyahogacounty.us.

52 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 Invitations From UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN Women of Fairmount Temple IN TIME FOR PESACH

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Learn about the exciting new lineup of shows planned for the 2020-21 KeyBank Broadway Series, the improvements to the KeyBank State The- atre and guest experience, and behind-the-scenes stories and insights FIRST about programming. Find out more about why Cleveland’s Playhouse NIGHT SEDER Square is such a jewel and second only to America’s largest performing APRIL 8TH arts center, New York’s Lincoln Center. After Refacing Please RSVP [email protected] by March 16. Event chair is Ellen Klein. Co-chair is Iris Greene. STARTING AS LOW AS $99-$249/MONTH! Meet Author Terri Libenson Pajama Diaries: Before A Jewish Family in the Funnies Wednesday, 216.446.9630 | kitchentuneup.com Wednesday, April 1 Locally owned & operated by David & Liz Conn. 7-9 pm Fairmount Temple

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March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 53 Rachel Lappen Named Chief Development Officer of The Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Seasoned development executive with deep knowledge of Cleveland and Jewish Community The Jewish Federation of period of time, served as its with the Baltimore Symphony Cleveland recently named interim chief development Orchestra and Chicago Rachel Lappen as its new chief officer. Among her many Children’s Choir. development officer, effective duties at the orchestra, Rachel “I had the pleasure of Federation leadership and March 1. Lappen brings managed all aspects of the meeting with numerous highly the talented professional staff nearly 20 years of integrated development function, raising qualified individuals through our to help ensure we have the development experience in more than $30 million annually. national search for this position. resources needed to address both the Jewish community From 2013 to 2017, she was Rachel’s breadth of experience, the community’s immediate and the arts to this role at the director of institutional combined with her deep needs, as well as appropriately Federation. advancement at Gross knowledge of Cleveland and plan for its future.” “We are thrilled to welcome Schechter Day School in Pepper the Jewish community, made it Rachel received her Bachelor Rachel to the Federation team,” Pike. Prior to that, she was an easy decision,” said Erika B. of Arts in Biblical Studies said J. David Heller, board chair. executive director of Chagrin Rudin-Luria, president. “I have from the Jewish Theological “Her proven track record as a Arts in Chagrin Falls. no doubt that she is the right Seminary and in Music from development professional and Rachel began her career in person to lead the Federation’s Barnard College in 2000 and leader makes her ideally suited as executive development efforts.” earned her Master of Arts for this position.” assistant to Philip Glass, an “I am so honored and in Arts Administration from Rachel comes to Federation internationally recognized humbled for the opportunity Columbia University in 2005. from The Cleveland Orchestra, composer and pianist. Over the to serve the Jewish community She and her husband, Dr. Justin where she was senior director years, she’s also held positions in this capacity,” said Rachel. “I Lappen, live in Beachwood with of development and, for a of increasing responsibility look forward to working with their two sons. City of Beachwood Summer Trips The City of Beachwood will Plantation, Margaret Mitchell Montreal-Quebec City The Greenbrier Resort host four overnight trips in House, the Atlanta Fox Theater August 9-13 October 20-22 2020 and registration is now to see a live performance of $2,010 per person/double; $955 per person/double; open. A $200 deposit per trip Hamilton, and much more. $2,790 single $1,080 single will reserve your space. Travel Price includes airfare, deluxe Price includes motor coach insurance is recommended. For Los Angeles, California motor coach transportation, transportation, two breakfasts, more information, call Esther or May 17 - 21 four nights hotel accommo- two dinners, two nights Shannon at 216.595.3733. $2,230 per person/double; dations, four breakfasts, four lodging at The Greenbrier, $2,650 single dinners, all sightseeing and daily afternoon tea, bunker Atlanta, Georgia Price includes airfare, deluxe entrance fees, all gratuities for tour, access to the Casino Club April 26-30 motor coach transportation, four baggage handling, local guides with $20 slot free play, culinary $1,950 per person/double; nights accommodations (three and drivers per itinerary. The demonstrations, historic hotel $2,350 single nights hotel accommodations trip will include dinner at the tour, and all gratuities for Price includes airfare, motor and one night on the Queen Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in baggage handling and driver. We coach transportation, local Mary), baggage handling, four Montreal as well as a city tour will take a ride into Lewisburg airport transfers, four breakfasts, breakfasts, one lunch, and four with all the highlights of Mon- for those who would like to three lunches, four dinners, dinners. This trip will include treal. Once we arrive in Quebec walk around the area. This trip four nights’ hotel lodging, all visits to the Getty Villa and City, highlights will include is meant to be a leisure trip for entrance fees, gratuities, and Research Institute, city tour, Chateau Frontenac, Notre you to relax and enjoy all the baggage handling. This trip will Walt Disney Concert Hall tour, Dame Basilica, Morrin Centre, amenities the resort has to offer. include guided tours of Atlanta Dolby Theater tour, behind the Musee du Fort, Parliament and CNN Atlanta; entrance fees scenes tour of Universal Studios, Building, Terrasse Dufferin, to the Botanical Gardens, Martin Highland and Hollywood areas, Montmorency Falls, Old Port Luther King, Jr. National Site, Catalina Island, dine and spend Quebec, Chouinard Pier to World of Coke, Atlanta Civil War a night on the luxurious Queen enjoy a dinner cruise, Cathedral Cyclorama, the home of Gone Mary. This is just a taste of what of the Holy Trinity Church, with the Wind, the Stately Oaks we will see and do in LA. and more.

54 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 Native Plants, Trees, and Seeds Cuyahoga Soil & Water SWCD. There are two native Shaping Conservation District (SWCD) is conifer species and nineteen selling native plants, trees and varieties of native broadleaf tomorrow’s seeds. For details and to order, trees available. Order deadline civic-minded visit cuyahogaswcd.org and is March 24 and pick up will be click on Native Seed, Tree, and at Cuyahoga SWCD office mid- leaders. Plant Kit Sales. April. Prices vary. Native Plants – There are Native Seeds – Native seeds seven native plant kits available: are sold year-round and each Butterfly/Bird, Prairie, Prairie pack contains enough seed Grass, Pollinator, Shade, Rain to cover 250 sq. feet. Six seed The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center and Garden, and Wetland kits. Each packets are available: Mesic Scholars Academy explore the humanities through collaborative kit contains 50 native plugs and Woodland Edge, Rain Garden, learning, seminars and lectures, civic engagement, nationally is suitable for covering about Ohio Pollinator Oasis, Butterfly/ recognized speakers and unique travel and research opportunities. 100 square feet. Kits are $140/ Hummingbird, Mesic Annual/ each and are shipped directly Perennial Forbs, and an Annual to the address on the order. Seed Mix. All packets are $15 For more information: www.tri-c.edu/mandelcenter Spring deadline is March 11 (kits except the Annual Seed Mix, 216-987-2600 | [email protected] shipped in late May/early June). which is $12. Cuyahoga Community College Fall deadline is July 17 (kits The Cuyahoga Soil & Water Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Rd., Highland Hills, Ohio 44122 shipped the week after Conservation District’s mission Labor Day). is to implement program and J, J  M M Native Trees – The practices that protect and H    C native tree sale is through restore healthy soil and a partnership with Licking water resources. 19-0836 Support the Local Autism Community at HAPPY HOUR Strike It Big for Milestones MON-FRI,HAPPY HOUR 2-6 PM Strike It Big for Milestones, People can get involved in the MON-FRI, 2-6 PM presented by Davis Automotive following ways: MON-FRI, 2-6 PM Group, will take place Sunday, • Register a team of up to six March 15, 11 am to 4 pm, at prior to the event and raise Spins Bowl in Independence. $200 to bowl for free on The autism-friendly event will March 15 provide entertainment for all • Donate to your favorite team ages, including face painting, or bowler arcade games, a raffle and • Become an event sponsor more. All contributions support the Milestones free autism To join the fun or learn more, $ off off Helpdesk, a service which please visit milestones.org/bowl- $ $5off Margaritas when5 you spend allows families in Beachwood ing, or contact Vanetta Perry at Margaritas when moreyou5 spend than $35 Margaritas when you$ spend 1/2 Price more than 35 $ and across Cleveland to contact [email protected]. 1/2 Price Onlymore one coupon than per table35 can Every1/2 Monday Price - ALL DAY! Only one couponbe used per andtable cannot can be professional staff for personal Every Monday - ALL DAY! be Onlyusedcombined oneand cannotcoupon with be per any table other can Every Monday - ALL DAY! combinedbeind with used of any offer and other cannotor special. be guidance, local resources and ind ofcombined offer or special. with any other ind of offer or special. individualized information at each and every stage of their child's development. Beachwood

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March 2020 n Beachwood Buzz 55 National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland Seeks Nominees for $10,000 Roslyn Z. Wolf Grant Award

The National Council of Jewish president, NCJW/Cleveland. Hope, a nonprofit that on many civic and cultural Women/Cleveland (NCJW/ “It gives us great pleasure to enriches lives of children living boards in Cleveland, including Cleveland) seeks nominations for recognize organizations with in foster care and residential The Cleveland Orchestra, the 13th annual Roslyn Z. Wolf innovative programs to enrich treatment; and Girls with Sole, Jewish Family Service Award for Youth, Family, and the same population that we a nonprofit that uses fitness Association, and Bellefaire/ Education. The $10,000 grant seek to impact,” she added. and wellness to empower the Jewish Children’s Bureau. will be awarded to a community minds, bodies, and souls of Roslyn was married to Milton non-profit organization whose Qualified organizations girls who are at risk or have A. Wolf, former United States program demonstrates an experienced abuse. ambassador to Austria. outstanding contribution to our with budgets under The award was established Visit ncjwcleveland.org community in the areas of youth, $1 million are to honor the late Roslyn Z. for the award criteria and family, and education for the encouraged to apply. Wolf’s ideals. Roslyn was application form to be coming year. devoted to the mission of completed by March 31 Qualified organizations with The award will fund a the NCJW in her concern for and emailed to president@ budgets under $1 million are project outlined in the improving the lives of women, ncjwcleveland.org, faxed to encouraged to apply. The award application at children and families. She 216.378.2205, or mailed to will fund a project outlined in was a lifelong participant in President, NCJW/Cleveland, the application at tinyurl.com/ tinyurl.com/se46p3u. the academic, fine arts, and 26055 Emery Road, Cleveland, se46p3u. Jewish communities. Born in Ohio 44128. The award will “Organizations with programs Past winners have included Cleveland, she graduated from be presented at NCJW’s that are consistent with NCJW’s Lake Erie Ink, a nonprofit that Cleveland Heights High School Annual Spring Meeting on mission to impact lives for provides creative expression and received her B.S. degree in June 7. Contact Elaine at women, children, and families opportunities to youth in Art History from Case Western 216.378.2204, ext. 102, with are eligible,” said Elaine Geller, Greater Cleveland; Fostering Reserve University. She served any questions.

Jewish Federation of Cleveland Announces YLD Microgrant Program Recipients he Jewish Federation of Cleveland recently announced its fifth cohort of Young Leadership Division (YLD) Microgrant Program recipients. TThrough this program, YLD hopes to create a thriving, vibrant Jewish Cleveland young adult community by empowering individuals or groups to create, plan, and host experiences for Jewish Clevelanders, ages 22-45.

YLD Microgrant Program The newest recipients include “Breaking Bread,” an event to mark recipients may receive up to $1,000 Aaron Wolkoff, Ali Stern, Blair the end of Passover. to support their projects per Gorenberg, Annie Weinstein, Betsy, representing Jewish Big Through this program, calendar year. Funding is available Betsy Tucker, and Maya Camhi. Brothers Big Sisters Association, twice annually, with applications Aaron, representing B’nai will host Bigs’ Night Out, a YLD hopes to create due in July and December. Jeshurun Congregation’s Atid, will recruitment and engagement a thriving, vibrant “Since its inception in host Shabbat dinners for young event for the Bigs of the program. Jewish Cleveland young 2017, the Microgrant Program adults living in Jewish Cleveland. Maya, representing Jewish has helped young Jewish Ali, representing Cleveland Lakewood Alliance, will host adult community by Clevelanders to imagine and Partnership Minyan, will work “Passover in Lakewood,” a custom, empowering individuals create personalized events and on additional security for the interactive and woke seder or groups to create, plan, meaningful experiences for our group’s events. inclusive to all traditions. peers,” said Cameron Orlean, YLD Blair, representing Moishe House For more information about and host experiences for board chair. “The board and I Cleveland, will host “Torah on Tap,” a the YLD Microgrant Program, Jewish Clevelandcers, are excited to see such a diverse unique way for young professionals visit jewishcleveland.org/ ages 22-45. range of programming for young to engage in Jewish learning. yldmicrogrant, or contact Leah adults in Jewish Cleveland Annie, representing Fairmount Markowicz at lmarkowicz@ this year.” Young Professionals, will host jcfcleve.org or 216.593.2905.

56 Beachwood Buzz n March 2020 Beachwood Library Programs Beachwood Historical For a complete list of programs, share her Celtic culture, and for more information, or to register accompany her songs with piano Society Challenge! for these programs, contact the and folk harp. Her poetic lyrics library at 216.831.6868 or visit paint the picture of how the Irish cuyahogalibrary.org. came to America. Come sing along. Registration preferred. Blood Drive Saturday, March 14 Pruning and Deadheading: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm When, Why, and How Donate blood today! Wednesday, April 1 • 7 – 8 pm For more information or to Learn from Cuyahoga County schedule an appointment, master gardeners to improve visit redcrossblood.org or call the appearance and increase the 800.RED.CROSS (800.733.2767). vigor of your landscape plants.

Drop in and Download Beginning Sign Language: The Beachwood Historical Can you identify where Monday, March 16 • 2 – 5 pm Sign Language is Fun! Society is committed to this site was located? Saturday, March 21 • 10 am – 1 pm Saturdays, April 4, 11, and 18 preserving the dynamic Learn how to borrow 2 – 4 pm history of Beachwood, Email answers to free eBooks, eAudiobooks, Join Valerie Williams as she educating people of all [email protected]. eMagazines, movies, and music. teaches basic American Sign ages, and sharing historic All correct answers will be Bring your device and passwords Language using role-play and collections. It preserves and to the library to get started. other fun activities. Adults and promote artifacts, documents entered in a raffle for a $50 children over 10 accompanied and photographs; educates restaurant gift certificate. Guitar 101 by an adult are welcome. people about the history of Monday, March 23 • 7 – 8 pm No experience needed. Beachwood, from “Beechwood” Join Bryan Reichert, faculty at Registration preferred. to Beachwood; sponsors LAST MONTH’S CHALLENGE: Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of events; and researches and Music, to learn the basics of guitar. Art Book Club archives information. Acoustic guitars provided for use Monday, April 6 • 2 – 3 pm in the class. Registration required. Enjoy a discussion of The THIS MONTH’S CHALLENGE: Museum of Lost Art, by Noah During the Cold War, Nike Meet Author Greg Lukianoff Charney. Books will be available Missile Bases were set up as part Tuesday, March 24 • 7 – 8 pm at the circulation desk one of the U.S. Air defense system. Greg Lukianoff, co-author of month prior to program date. Seven sites were in Cuyahoga The Coddling of the American County, with one right here in Mind, will discuss his work on the Through the Eyes of the Artist: Beachwood. Each launch base This sign is located on the issue of free speech. Gustav Klimt consisted of a battery of Nike- back of the Fairmount School Friday, April 10 • 10 – 11 am Ajax missiles, missile-assembly, sign at the entrance of the Big Pharma: Art historian Felicia Zavarella generator, acid-storage buildings, building on Fairmount Blvd. Pulling Back the Curtain Stadelman will present her a fueling area, underground Thanks to all who emailed their on the Business of Health Care series on the lives and works missile storage and launchers, guesses, and congratulations Wednesday, March 25 • 2 – 3:30 pm of beloved artists. Gustav Klimt barracks, and a launcher- to Sam Barker who will receive Wednesday April 1 • 2 – 3:30 pm was a controversial figure in his control trailer. The control area, a $50 gift certificate to Tres This is a two-part series. time. His works were constantly one-half mile from the launch Potrillos restaurant. Registration required. criticized for being too sensual. area, consisted of a mess hall, Today, they stand out as a administration building, barracks, Meet Author Kristin Harmel “visual symphony” and are radar tower, and control van. Monday, March 30 • 7 – 8:30 pm regarded as the most important Can you identify where this Meet Kristin Harmel, author of paintings ever to come out of site was located? Email answers The Winemaker’s Wife, a heart- Vienna. Registration preferred. to beachwoodbuzz@gmail. wrenching story about how one Sponsored by the Friends of the com. All correct answers will decision can change our lives. Beachwood Library. be entered in a raffle for a $50 restaurant gift certificate. The Lyrical Songs of the Irish location and a new photo will be Tuesday, March 31 • 7 – 8 pm posted next month, along with Meet Elise Panehal, who will the raffle winner’s name.

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Call 1-877-636-3380 to schedule your colonoscopy or to learn more, visit UHhospitals.org/Colonoscopy. © 2018 University Hospitals

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