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9511 Lakeshore – “Katewood” Part II Norweb • 40 Days of Outward Lent • Village Profile: Ilga Svech. A Life Well Lived
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This issue sponsored by Bratenahl Blooms Presidents Letter All at once, in a moment of clarity, my self-pity vanishes. I realize how blessed I am to be alive –anywhere- and I am Larry Domin grateful for this fragile, fleeting gift we call life. How brittle Thin Places and subject to change all our plans for all our days seem. Judson inspired Bill Jones to take charge of No, your eyes do not deceive you – This moment, here and now, in the Village of Bratenahl, his health while living in his home, with a This issue’s cover photo of a brilliant it really is as good as it gets. focus on prevention. With Judson at Home, yellow marigold does not mean that the My flash of insight reminds me of the ancient, pagan Celts he has a plan in place to get the services Bratenahl Community Foundation is who believed that heaven and earth were only three miles and care when he needs it. confused over what season it is. Rather, apart, and that at certain places, the distance was even shorter. To learn more, call (216) 791-3211 or it is our way of welcoming Bratenahl Blooms as partner to the At these thin places, one could be mesmerized, seeing into the visit judsonsmartliving.org. Foundation. Many of you will recognize Blooms on account of essential truth of things, where words collapse under the its flower sale held each May here in the Village. Bratenahl weight of awe. For me, Bratenahl is one of those thin places. Blooms brings to BCF its enthusiasm and dedication to I count it the great good fortune of my life to call this place keeping Bratenahl beautiful. Welcome, and thank you for my home your generosity in sponsoring this Lamplighter. Thanks to all who attended the Bratenahl Community The thought of gardens, blooming and fragrant, is a far cry Foundation Holiday Party on December 18 at the Bratenahl from the view from my window this second Sunday in January. Community Center. Goodwill and good cheer brought warmth Like an abstract painting, blocks of stark colors, lines and shapes to a cold night, with couples whirling on the dance floor to the make up the austere scene: an expanse of silver sky above beat of swing music. Thanks especially go to Duke Young for iron-grey water touching an icy shore. Skeletal, black-brown his generosity and magnanimity in funding this annual event. lines delineate bare-branched trees, and the cold canvas is Speaking of thanks, elsewhere in this issue, we list the names complete, a joyless tableau. of all who have so graciously contributed to the Bratenahl Each winter stirs in me the existential question: What am Community Foundation in 2016. Your generosity allows the “You’re never too young to begin planning for your future.” I doing here? I am, after all, a worshiper of all things summer. —Bill Jones, Judson at Home member since 2006 Bratenahl Community Foundation to continue its mission: Visions of Florida flood my imagination: Copper–skinned, to enhance the lives of all residents of the Village, this jewel bikini-clad beauties stroll white sand beaches; sunbathers relax of a place we all call home. on striped lounge chairs; mermaid-like figures ripple through My best wishes for 2017. sun-dappled, turquoise pools…. But then, I recall the past ten days…. About the Cover A Cessna aircraft carrying six passengers took off from Burke As Larry Domin pointed out in his cover letter, The Lamplighter Lakefront Airport and disappeared into the night sky’s took a different approach for our cover this month. With a murderous winds and churning waves . . . beautiful display of Marigolds, we welcome Bratenahl Blooms to the Bratenahl Community Foundation, and highlight their Since then we have daily watched a bulbous, black Coast 2017 Plant Sale, held this year on Saturday May 20th at the Guard helicopter cruising the shoreline looking for wreckage, Bratenahl Community Center. Considering the dreary greyness like a buzzard scavenging for carrion. One Lakeshore Boulevard that’s common to the Northshore in the month of February, neighbor reports being asked to scout her property for it’s also kind of nice to think about the beauty of a Bratenahl “debris”—human and otherwise. spring, which is right around the corner.
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2 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 3 Prosecutor Duane Deskins What Will You Have? 1600’s. By 1800, it was shortened to glögg which means To Lead Cleveland’s Anti-Violence Effort Four Seasons of Cocktails “to glow.” Gaye pointed out to me, as I was sipping the warm Glögg, it is nature’s blush. I immediately felt a glow like I just Christine Domin Arlene Kemejak schussed down the mountains. How is that? The warm liquid As Village of Bratenahl residents, we congratulate fellow Gaye’s Glögg, An Ancient raises the temperature of the mouth and stomach slightly, and resident, Duane Deskins, whom Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson Swedish Recipe for Aprés-Shoveling because alcohol is a vasodilator, it forces blood to the skin, has named as the city’s new chief of Prevention, Intervention making one feel warm and fuzzy. and Opportunity for Youth – a key appointment in the mayor’s Gaye Ramström, my platinum-haired Swedish neighbor, friend Gaye’s dad had a special mug he put his Glögg in, as is the recently unveiled comprehensive plan to stem the city’s youth and Ideastream Underwriter, stopped by my kitchen the other tradition. The Swedes often sing traditional drinking songs with violence epidemic. day. Gaye came by to have me sample some of her Glögg, an their Glögg. The most popular song is called ‘Helan går’ (Drink). old family tradition. Glögg, with the double dot diacritical mark Jackson said Deskins, a longtime federal and county prosecutor, If you aren’t the spirited adventurous type, Glögg can be a over the “ö” is a traditional Swedish drink originating around “will develop a strategy to draw together government offices, non-alcoholic tradition as well, using fruit juices, most typically Norrland, north of Stockholm on the eastern side of Sweden. nonprofit agencies, the private sector and corporate community black currant. This drink was introduced to Gaye by her far Gordon (father) to tackle the social problems and dearth of opportunities that who got the recipe from her far far Walter (paternal grandfather). So, if you are doing a little Aprés-Skiing or Aprés-Shoveling, beget crime and violence in the neighborhoods.” Glögg is a spiced, sugared and simmered red wine or port Glögg is the perfect little helper. Drink it while seated and The mayor said he has “high expectations” for what Deskins libation. give your car keys to a friend. Helan går! As the Swedes say, will achieve and the partnerships he will inspire. And Deskins “the whole goes down!” Just beware! Legend has it, and Gaye The history of Glögg dates back to the 1500s when, spiced echoed Jackson’s spirit of collaboration. says her family can attest to it, Glögg brings out the “rowdy” wine called Hippocras was sold by wine merchants. Named for in all of us. Family fights can ensue! Or maybe that was just “We’re going to bring together all the different parts and pieces Hippocrates, this wine was thought to have healing powers Gaye’s family! :-) of this community to build something different,” Deskins said, over muscle injuries (great for muscle strains induced by snow “to get past the notion that safety is simply a reduction in crime. shoveling). Perhaps that is why Gaye’s far far Walter, who was It’s actually an increase in opportunity . . . for kids who find 5’3” and quite the tumbler in the Swedish circus, was highly Gaye’s Glögg themselves, at no fault of their own, down the path toward sought after to climb up the Crow’s Nest of ships. Seems he 1 ½ cup of sugar plus ½ cup of water. Dissolve over the juvenile justice system.” sipped a bit of Glögg from time to time. King Gustav I of Sweden low heat until smooth and clear (bubbling gently). renamed the German version glühwein to “glodgan vin” in the A native of Cleveland’s Glenville and Shaker Square Make a garni/bouquet housed in a double layer of neighborhoods, Deskins comes to the city via Cuyahoga cheesecloth containing: 8 half sticks of cinnamon the County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty’s office, where he led length of your thumb, 20 whole cloves (do not use a broad initiative aimed at improving the quality of juvenile ground cloves); 8 cardamom pods opened to expose justice countywide. the cardamom seeds inside. If you have the actual seeds, at ETON Chagrin Blvd. ~ As the chief prosecuting attorney for the Juvenile Division and probably about 48 seeds. Tie together with kitchen string. director of juvenile crime prevention, Deskins worked to change Simmer in bubbling sugar and water for at least 15 Cleveland by Catstudio! the way cases are reviewed and youth are charged to ensure minutes. that those who are arrested for crimes in Cleveland are Add ½ gallon of an inexpensive port wine (some people Hand-Embroidered Pillows $168 treated the same as suburban youth, Jackson said. ~ use red burgundy or cabernet). Gaye’s family recipe uses Glasses ~ $14.75 Deskins will be responsible for executing the city’s port. Simmer with sugar/water and cheesecloth bouquet Towels ~ $20.00 comprehensive violence prevention plan – a framework for 30 minutes. Then let it sit in a kettle until Fat Tuesday. that builds upon existing programs and promises new If you are gutsy, you can add a half a cup of brandy, data-driven strategies. pouring the brandy on top and light it. Do it very carefully! Duane, we are proud of you! We wish you success in this important work. Serve the mixture heated in a small cup or shot glass. Add a jigger of bourbon. Gaye’s family used bourbon or blended whiskey, but you can add 151 rum or vodka. Add a pinch of black raisins and several whole blanched almonds. The raisins and almonds are essential to be authentic.
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4 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 5 Henry retired from his post as Ambassador to Cuba, and BYGONE returned to Cleveland in 1948. During all the diplomatic Obituary
postings, Emery May furthered her study of art and languages. Christine Domin The Norwebs maintained “Katewood” during their 31 years Marjorie Morris Carlson (1940 – 2016) passed away peacefully abroad. “As a Certified Elder Law at home in Bratenahl on October 18, 2016. Marge was 9511 Lakeshore – “Katewood” With the return of the Norwebs to Cleveland, Emery May, Attorney,* I have devoted educated at Hathaway Brown School (1958), The College of my career to defining, Part II Norweb who as a child bounced tennis balls off fine old paintings in Wooster (BA 1962), and Case Western Reserve University (MA promoting, and protecting her grandparent’s home, became an active member of the 1964). She was a life-long member of Fairmount Presbyterian Bill Beckenbach the legal rights of older Bratenahl Cleveland Art Museum’s accessions committee. In 1949 she Church, where she served as a Ruling Elder and President of Following the death of Albert Holden, a trust was set up to adults, and of persons with joined the museum’s board of trustees. In 1962 she became the mental and physical Fairmount Guild. provide income for his daughters, Emery May and Katherine, first woman president of the art museum; one of two women disabilities.” She was a founding member of The Junior Committee of during their lifetimes. holding such a position at that time in the United States. The Cleveland Orchestra and Chair of Key Concerts. Emery May had been her father’s favorite, and was always Henry Norweb served as Bratenahl Village councilman from She served as President of The Junior League of Cleveland. treated as the son he had hoped for. Having received few of the 1950 to 1955 and became the seventh Mayor from 1956 to 1957. From 1974 until her death, Marge was a member of the Board allowances fathers usually made for their daughters, Emery Attorney Janet L. Lowder In 1959 he became the first director of the Holden Arboretum. Bratenahl Resident of Trustees of The College of Wooster where she served as May developed into a gutsy and determined young lady. Under his leadership additional acreage was acquired, Vice Chair. She has been a Trustee of The Playhouse Square Following graduation from Westover School in Connecticut expanding the grounds from 1,000 to 2,900 acres. Foundation since 1991 and served on the boards of Judson Elder Law at age 21, she went to London just as World War I began. Park, The Musical Arts Association, The Cleveland Institute Emery May began collecting coins as a schoolgirl when Estate Planning She then volunteered in Paris driving an ambulance and caring of Music and The American Red Cross. From 1986 to 1998, she was given an American colonial coin. After more than Asset Protection for the wounded in French hospitals. It was in Paris where she she worked at The Cleveland Foundation where she served 50 years of coin collecting, she had the largest American Medicaid Planning met R. Henry Norweb. Emery May was immediately taken with as Executive Director of The Grantmakers Forum and from collection of English coins. She also specialized in American Guardianship the charming and well-mannered young Englishman. 1990 to 1998 as the first Director of Donor Relations. colonial, Canadian and South American coins. Emery May Long Term Care Options She is survived by her husband Harry and two children. Raymond Henry Norweb was born May 31, 1894 in Nottingham, was the first woman named to the council of the American Special Needs Planning England and moved to Elyria, Ohio with his family in 1907. Numismatic Society and was a fellow of the Royal Call (216) 861 0360 After receiving his B.A. from Harvard University in 1916, he Numismatic Society in London and of the Smithsonian. Visit Hickman Lowder.com entered the diplomatic service. That same *Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. year he traveled to Paris as secretary to Emery May became blind while in her 70s, which interfered Ambassador William G. Sharp during with her enjoyment of gardening, embroidery, and painting. World War I. She quickly learned to read Braille and worked with her coins through touch. Henry and Emery May married in Paris in 1917. They had three children: Henry Norweb died of cancer October 1, 1983 at age 89. Raymond Henry Jr. who was born in Emery May died just five months later on March 27, 1984 CLEVELND BORN. a Paris cellar during an air raid; Jeanne at the age of 88. Both are buried in Lake View Cemetery. Katherine (Mother Mary Joseph) who On September 25, 1984, Christie’s of New York auctioned the CLEVELND ONED. lived at “Loch Hame” with her great remaining contents from Katewood and the estate of Emery uncle, Guerdon Holden, while her father May and Henry Norweb. This was no ordinary yard sale. and mother traveled the world on Some attendees had to park over a mile away, taking a CLEVELND PROUD. diplomatic assignments; and Albert shuttle to a large yellow and white tent that seated hundreds. Holden, named for his grandfather. About 1,200 people showed up to the auction that took SINCE . Norweb’s diplomatic career following in $238,700. the war included postings in Japan as In April of 1992, after having sat empty for eight years, secretary of the embassy in 1922, then Katewood took on new life, thanks to the vision of volunteer SVE 20% to the Netherlands as secretary of the designers who put the home on view as the 1992 Designer RECEIVE 20% OFF YOUR embassy and chargés d’affaires in 1925, Hope House. Proceeds from the public walk-through benefited INCOMING ORDER! and to Chile as counselor in 1929. the Cuyahoga County Unit of the American Cancer Society. VLID T NY OF OUR 10 LOCTIONS He later served in Bolivia and the Dominican Republic and in While barely visible just west of Breezy Bluff, Katewood still OR ON PICK-UP ND DELIVERY. 1940 was named Ambassador to Peru. During World War II, exists today. You can find it at the western end of the Village, BRTENHL PROUD TOO. 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6 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 7 Making Bratenahl Bloom Barco Keeps Bratenahl Blooming mother and child together in the first four years is helping Colleen Brady Jeanne Lyons break a cycle of abuse and neglect, which is in-turn fostering VILLAGE PROFILES meaningful stable relationships between mother and child, Bratenahl Blooms has been enriching our community for As you walk through the Floridian garden center one last time improving outcomes for both. over ten years. It began as a way to bring the community before traveling north to Ohio, that luscious coral geranium just together. “Our goal has always been to bring the village keeps calling to you. Deep in your heart, you know it will not Ilga Svech. A Life Well Lived For the last 26 years Dr. Svechs has called our Village home. Kathy Jones together and we do this with a village plant sale. It is a positive thrive in your garden this summer, no matter how much TLC Her love for Bratenahl is apparent as she describes her enjoyment of Lake Erie, characterizing it as a “beautiful and fruitful experience helping friendships, developing new ones, you proffer, but that doesn’t stop you from wishing it could Most of us think of the mass migrations treasure.” She finds great joy and comfort in wonderful keeping Bratenahl beautiful through our flowers and plants, and be yours, along with a myriad of other glorious bedding of WWII being so, well, massive, but friendships and her neighbors Bob and Laura Maloney and just being fun,” says Mary Ann Moskal, current President of plants lining the aisles. that migration ranks a distant second to Boo Geist. She gives credit to the excellent management staff Bratenahl Blooms. today’s migration numbers. The world “Locally grown” is a trending marketing phrase for food and of Two Bratenahl Place Tower for making life so pleasant and is witnessing the highest levels Bratenahl Blooms was founded in 2006 by a group of women plants and rightfully so. Sourcing local elements for table or stress free. The proximity of Severance Hall, the Cleveland of displacement on record with 65.3 who met through the Bratenahl 100 and other community garden is sustainably smart and most of the time cost effective. Museum of Art and the enviously short commute to her million people displaced and 21.3 million organizations. They came from all over the village and few Soil, weather, daylight, climate, growing zones, can severely offices add to her delight of the Village. knew each other before meeting to organize Bratenahl Blooms. alter ALL plant material from the tiniest pansy to a 3” caliper refugees, half of whom being children. They had a shared goal of raising money and selling plants and balled-and-burlapped shade tree. Even state wide, bedding Last year the Cleveland area became Dr. Svechs’ personal story is inspiring and her professional flowers at a price a little above wholesale cost. plants grown in southern Ohio do not “condition” to the new home for 1200 refugees. achievements impressive. The courage of her parents in moving their young family to craft a better life for their children Bratenahl as quickly as locally grown. In 1944, Bratenahl’s very own, Ilga Svechs was eight years old Initially, Bratenahl Blooms was part of the Bratenahl 100 and all is being repeated many times over today. Her immigration and a refugee. Her family survived Nazi detention and UN of the money raised supported the service organization. After a Bratenahl Blooms plant material, offered annually in May at story included American sponsors who helped the family refugee camps, and in 1949 an American family sponsored her few years, Blooms became independent. Then in 2016 Bratenahl the Community Center, is by far superior because it’s grown make their way in America’s heartland in 1949. Blooms became part of the Bratenahl Community Foundation. at wholesaler Barco Sons Inc., in Medina. Some, but not all, family’s migration from Latvia to America. The Svechs’ made Blooms funds are still kept independent of BCF, and we maintain Cleveland area garden centers purchase plants from out-of- Michigan their new home, while eventually starting a business the same goals of growing friendships and raising funds by state suppliers. Barco is a one stop, local plant mecca. as Ilga continued her education. selling flowers. Originally rooted in Rocky River in 1938 and offering cut flowers Dr. Svechs’ drive and scholarship led to a successful career
Blooms funds have paid for the flowers planted in the street to the Cleveland floral market, Barco eventually moved to the as an educator, researcher and psychotherapist. Numerous
corner flower boxes along Lakeshore Boulevard and at Village Medina area in 1965, building 260,000 square feet of greenhouses. international awards are testament to her influential career
Hall. Also, Blooms donated funds for the bench outside the Today they focus on growing 1500 varieties of premium plants and important work on the effects of childhood trauma on
Community Center as well as supporting New Avenues to including mums, poinsettias, Easter lilies, rieger begonias, an adult development and functioning.
Independence group home in Bratenahl. eclectic mix of flowering annuals, bedding flats, hanging Since the fall of Communism in 1991 Ilga has traveled back Today, several local organizations are supporting the baskets, ferns, and Burpee home garden starters. Long-time village resident, Dot Lowder, digs up portions of to Latvia 12 times, initially returning as a Fulbright scholar successful assimilation of local immigrants. Global Cleveland her beautiful perennial garden to supplement the inventory. Quality grown plants, service and distribution in a highly teaching developmental psychology and psychopathology (globalcleveland.org), US Together, (ustogether.us) and the Her additions are eagerly sought by garden enthusiasts. competitive market is key to Barco Sons’ success, which at Latvia’s Academy of Culture and the University of Latvia. U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, (refugees.org) translates into happy customers who purchase from Her consulting to medical professionals and educators has offer many ways to assist the next wave of new Americans A White Elephant sale was organized and added by Ann Bratenahl Blooms. improved the psychological treatment of children in Latvia, who will add their story to ours. Dr. Svechs and her family are Dornback to the plant sale. It has proven to be a valuable addition especially in the Children’s Clinical University Hospital in Riga. a beautiful illustration of America’s melting pot. We hope this and some of the donations cause a great deal of discussion, Join us May 20, and be secure that you are purchasing the This has also influenced the country’s approach to female new wave of immigrants will create a new America for the and sometimes humor, between the sale staff and patrons. finest, “locally grown” plants money can buy. prisoners. Dr. Svechs’ focus on the importance of keeping next century, because their success will be ours as well. Bratenahl Blooms is a loving group of village residents helping in their own small way to improve our community. Our main purpose is to bring people together and improve our village Domestic and Foreign 1st meeting FREE to Bratenahl residents when you mention this ad through the simple act of a plant sale. Blooms welcome Auto Body, Inc. new members as a way to make new friends. There are no AIRPORT EXPRESS membership requirements, just a willingness to work together “Building Our Future On Service To You” PIANO Committed to Excellence “For the betterment of the Village”. EXPERT BODY AND FENDER WORK “Passion happens one note at a time” The 2017 Plant sale will be held on Saturday May 20th at the Contact: Donna or Joe Zovko With AIRPORT EXPRESS you are assured: Community Center. Pre-order forms (the bulk of our sales) will Mike Bruckman On-Time pick-up • Experienced Drivers • Dependable Service be distributed throughout the village in April. The deadline for 17017 St. Clair Avenue Instructor, Performer, Composer Cleveland, Ohio 44110 Call in advance to set up your time. Order at least 1-2 hours, receipt of pre-orders is Thursday May 4th. “For the betterment “I am also available to hire to play or day before travel. Your order will be handled efficiently. of the Village” Tel: 216.481.8696 • Fax: 216.481.8663 for you anytime” email: donnazovko@hotmail YouTube.com/GloKeys • [email protected] Lessons for all ages and levels in your home or at my Bratenahl Studio Assisting in Towing 216.256.6089 1-216-671-LIMO (5466) Insurance Claim Handling & Car Rentals
8 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 9 Best Books of 2016 VILLAGE AFFAIRS Bratenahl Community Foundation Membership 2016 Patricia Lowrey PLATINUM LAMPLIGHTER SPONSOR ($1,000) Halloween at The Community Center Wayne and Mary Ellen Carney • Larry and Christine Domin • Richard Fleischman • James and Dee Haslam • Robert Fiction Hostoffer M.D. • Patience Humphrey • Kathy and J. Stephen Jones, M.D. • Beth Mooney • Duke Young Barkskins by Annie Proulx GOLD PATRONS ($500) The Fortunes by Peter Ho Davies John and Janice Borkey • Gareth and Lynn Giesler • Victor C. Laughlin, MD Memorial Foundation Trust Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Carol and Tom McDonald • Jack and Mary Ann Moskal • James and Marla Murphy • Brendan Ring and Siobhan Sinnott Hot Milk by Deborah Levy PARTNERS ($250-$499) Howard and Terri Garfinkel Michael and Kathy Skerritt Diane De Grazia Hilton Smith Kareem Abu Elmagd and Kay Bebenek- LaRose by Louise Erdrich James Gibbs and Jerome Ritola Robert Smith Mary and Bill Beckenbach Gareth and Lynn Giesler Chris Spano Mirror Thief by Martin Seay James and Christine Berick Gerald and Rosemary Gold Nicole Stanish Mary Ann Carroll Gwyn Hartman Gregg and Deborah Strong Mischling by Affinity Konar Don and Dorothy Campbell Robert and Polly Hermann Ilga Svechs Dominic Cellitti Ninety-Nine Stories of God by Joy Williams Carl and Carolyn Horn Joe Taverna and Mike Yunis Ted and Nancy Goble The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead David and Kathy Hoercher Terry and Iman Thomas Kathleen and Jim Hammett Royce and Roger Johnston John and Margaret Wheeler The Vegetarian by Han Kang. Translated Richard Horvath and Colleen Brady Mary Ann Jorgenson Jeanette Webster James and Paula Kaval by Deborah Smith Keith Galestock and Frederick Kemp Chuck and Lucy Weller John Lane Paul and Sarah Kesselem Geoffrey Williams Zero K by Don Delillo Michael and June Mancuso Scott and Deborah King James and Lorraine Zaas Mr. Morton L. Mandel, Chando and Chanmi Kim Biography, Autobiography & Memoir Born to Run Chairman and CEO, Sharon Klonowski by Bruce Springsteen Jack, Joseph and Morton FRIENDS ($50-$99) Richard and Elizabeth Kozan The Reading Room Mandel Foundation Connie and Gary Adams Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life by Ruth Franklin Al and Karen Kriss Stephanie Gallagher David and Nancy Maruna Timothy and Lara Bauman Roger and Jennifer Langston Sing for Your Life: A Story of Race, Music, and Family Gerald and Gale Messerman Anthony Bianchi Ingrid Lantner by Daniel Bergner “READING SERVICE- Jeffrey Molchan James and Suzanne Blazer Eugene & Monica Lavelle Now Available in Bratenahl Randall and Christine Myeroff Gabor Brachna Elin and Irvin Leonard When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi David Rollins and Carol Nelson-Rollins Lloyd Bunker Remember how great it was to curl up and have John Licastro Mohammad and Akram Varghai Donald and Alice Cairns Lawrence Lief, M.D. a parent read to you? Richard Whitney Beau Daane James and Lynne Liu Non Fiction Thomas Zung and Joyce Burke-Jones Lynne Day I am a Bratenahl resident who loves to read. I’ve recently Stephen and Stephanie Malbasa Rev. Albert & Sarah Dixon Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America launched a new service where I’ll come to your home to read Mark McGuire Paul Ertel by Patrick Phillips SUPPORTERS ($100-$249) Susie McKinney aloud to you anywhere within the Bratenahl village boundary. Paul Falzone Dick and Joan Ainsworth Toni and Raymond Negrelli Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising Stephanie Gallagher You choose the reading material such as the Wall Street Dwight and Joan Allgood Tim O’Brian of 1971 and Its Legacy by Heather Ann Thompson Julie Giroux and Tom Segelin Journal, the classics, your hometown newspaper, poetry, Thomas and Colleen Austin Russell O’Rourke and Georgia Froelich Theodore J. Horvath Charles and Karen Bauernschmidt Ginny and Bob Perkins Evicted : Poverty and Profit in the American City or the latest New York Times Best Seller. Reading sessions Jean Jacobsen Ronald and Sheila Birch Michael Preston and Jeanette Rose- by Matthew Desmond last 60 minutes and are scheduled on a month at a time Nancy Johnson Lee Blazey Preston basis. We can meet 3 mornings a week, Sunday afternoons Arlene Jones Ghetto: The Invention of a Place, the Spread of an Idea R. Lane Blackburn Roy and Georganne Radigan Stephen Kadish and Anne DesRosiers or whenever your schedule allows. Vincent Branca by Mitchell Duneier Oliver Ragsdale and Brenda Terrell Arlene Kemejak Fred Burger and Katie Kern-Pilch Whether your eyesight is starting to fail or you simply enjoy Mary Reinhardt Gerald Kurland I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Margaret Callinan the company of being read to (and who doesn’t) call me for Jaclyn Godic and Brad Reynolds James and Dorothy Lowder Grander View of Life by Ed Yong Roy Call and Barbara Cross Barbara Robinson Daniel and Mary McGuire more information, rates and scheduling. William and Mary Chilcote Marietta Roby Randi Ostry A Rage for Order: The Middle East in Turmoil, from Tahrir H. William and Diane Christ Do you have a senior parent who would enjoy the gift of Shirley Rodrigues Ava Peterson Thomas and Janis Cook Square to ISIS by Robert F. Worth a trusted friend reading to them? If so, call me for a Joseph and Gloria Rodio Mikey Price Robert and Barbara Crombie Robert and Abigail Ruhlman Georgetta Ray Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets confidential chat. Mike Daugherty and Renita Charrlin Rita Sachs Lyn Rann by Svetlana Alexievich Gregory DeGulis and Nada Hashem Character references available. Karen Sawka Jeffrey Renston Susan Dempsey Joseph & Beverly Schneider Thomas Roulston White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in (216) 246-7407 or [email protected] Harlan Diamond Timothy and Jeannie Schultz Kathryn Sweeney America by Nancy Isenberg Joseph W., Jr. and Kim Diemert Michael and Joanne Schwartz Rod Taylor Richard Dowden Andrew and Antoinette Sexton Musette Vincent Michael and Ruth Eppig Aaron Shaffer Sidney and Audrey Waldman Mark and Terri Fishman Michael and Penelope Shemo Thank you for all your support . We couldn’t do this without you! 10 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 11 From Kate McFadden: 40 Days of Outward Lent a few pictures for each day of Lent and make journal entries. Congratulations to Stephen L. Kadis of Bratenahl, once again Dominic Cellitti Each family member should complete their current day’s named in the 2017 Edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and obligation before moving on to the next day’s obligation. most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Some people observe Lent, which is a religious observance VILLAGE SHOUT OUTS 7. Just prior to Easter Sunday, perhaps on Good Friday which Kadis was selected in two categories, Tax Litigation and Tax Law. that begins on Ash Wednesday and covers a period of 40 is the last Friday before Easter Sunday, create a Lent Booklet He has been named as one of the Best Lawyers of America for 34 days, ending on Easter Sunday. The purpose of Lent is the that details how the family has helped others during Lent. Tim A. Schultz consecutive years, ever since the inception of the program in 1983. “preparation of the believer through prayer, penance, repentance of sins, atonement and self-denial.” In addition, some people The booklet could contain photos, quotes, or even little Know a Villager who deserves special recognition? We now have From Mary Beckenbach: abstain from a normal activity or practice during the 40 days. stories from each day’s journal. a feature for that! “Village Shout Outs” includes anything from A Shout Out to your Lamplighter editor Tim Schultz, also owner The act of abstaining is done to imitate Jesus Christ’s 40 days 8. On Easter Sunday, which is the conclusion of Lent, have a a 50th anniversary to a marriage celebration to someone in the of Marcom Solutions. Tim was chosen as one of four local of fast in the desert. family dinner. For families that observe Easter Sunday, this Village who earned a special distinction or received an award. professionals by the Cleveland Plain Dealer to share what it will probably already happens. During Easter dinner, review the Or maybe you want to recognize a service provider who went take to succeed in 2017. Tim’s advice “ … make good decisions If your family does observe Lent, re-educate your family about accomplishments of your family. Ask each family member to above and beyond? Or to make sure a Village birth or death that position the customer first, help them solve problems, and its meaning. If your family is religious, but does not traditionally discuss their favorite day of Lent or their favorite activity. gets noticed. To have your “Village Shout Out” considered, provide added value while exceeding expectations.” He also observe Lent, you might still use this 40-day period to act Make sure you use the conclusion of Lent to celebrate the email me at [email protected]. Or Snail Mail it to : mentioned, “stay current with new technologies and tools that philanthropically. Consider an “outward based Lent,” where wonderful accomplishments of your family. Tim A. Schultz, 7 Haskell Drive, Bratenahl, OH 44108, help better connect with clients and customers, including Skype, for 40 days your family either individually or collectively Attn: Village Shout Outs. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.” It’s great that our Bratenahl agrees to be consistently impactful to others. 4 Outward Lent Categories: From Larry Domin: resident is part of the Cleveland scene! Below are steps your family can follow to make • Forty Good Deeds: Each day during Lent, family members For those of you who attended our Big Holiday Party, you also had From Pat Bennett: your Lent project a success. choose a good deed to bestow upon a friend, non-family the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a special Birdhouse made Thanks to the BCF for its generous donation to the Hospice of 1. Prior to the beginning of Lent, arrange a meeting with your member or stranger. The good deed can be as simple or possible by Bratenahl Blooms. Congratulations to Dr Fred Pilch. the Western Reserve. Although there was plenty of delicious family to discuss the Lent project. Introduce your family to the involved as the member chooses. The goal is to reach As a registered bird sanctuary, our Bratenahl birds salute you! food leftover from our Holiday Party, none of it went to waste. idea of having an “outward” Lent where the entire family 40 people with 40 good deeds. Examples of good deeds From Bill Beckenbach: From the BCF: agrees to consistently help others for 40 days. include writing a short note of appreciation, or leaving a A great big Shout Out to our Bratenahl Historical Society, dedicated A Shout Out of recognition and appreciation to Pat Bennett for generous tip. to the enrichment of our community and villagers through the starting and maintaining a great looking BCF Facebook page. 2. Review the list at the end of this section to choose which one • Family Sacrifice: Each day your family can agree to give research, preservation, and educational promotion of the history Pat took this on within the last year and has done an excellent of the four categories is best for your family. The list consists up a small expense in their day and place the funds into a of our Village of Bratenahl. Established in 1990 by a group of job with it. Please visit, “Like” and feel free to submit your of the following: Forty Good Deeds, Family Sacrifice, One Family Charity Jar. This jar will build up during the 40-day long-time residents interested in preserving Bratenahl’s heritage, Bratenahl related photos. Individual, and One Cause. Once the category is determined, period and at the end of Lent, the money can be given to an and assuring that our legacy would be passed on to future genera- ideas can be chosen. individual or charity. For instance, a parent could give up a tions, the Society encourages villagers to become members for an From Kathy Jones: 3. Ask each family member for ideas of how to be impactful to cup of coffee at Starbucks each day or a child could give up annual fee of only $10.00. The fee entitles members to use the Congratulations to Bratenahl Villager, Beth E. Mooney. others during this period. Make sure the ideas are appropriate having a soda with their lunch to raise money for the jar. records presently in possession. Any artifacts or documents The Fed recently announced that Ms. Mooney, also chairman and CEO of KeyCorp, has been appointed to a one-year term for the category your family has chosen. anyone would be willing to donate or loan would be gratefully • One Individual: Your family chooses one individual and as the Fourth Federal Reserve District’s representative on the received. The Society is located in the Community Center and is 4. Approximately a week later, meet with your family to discuss over the 40 days of Lent does something special for this Federal Advisory Council. Mooney served as a director of the generally open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. the ideas each family member wants to pursue. As the leader, person. For instance, your family could agree to do some Federal Reserve Bank in 2016. It would be best to call ahead at (216) 533-1108 for an appointment make sure you personally contribute at least three good ideas. thing special for Grandma each day. It could be as small just to be sure. Ask each family member to share their ideas. If the family cannot as a phone call telling her how much she is appreciated or collectively agree on one idea, vote to arrive at a consensus. writing a handwritten note expressing your affection. Share your story... Preserve your legacy... Create a memory During this 40-day period your family should do everything 5. Approximately two weeks before Lent begins, query your possible to celebrate this individual and be as active as family to determine if everyone is committed and agrees to the possible in making this period special for them. Creating Custom chosen idea. Map out each of the 40 days and what ideas are Mike Bruckman planned for each day. 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The View from Village Hall • Discussion of wage increases for Village employees. Public Improvements Committee Report Land Conservancy Update Mayor John Licastro • Close watch of our revenue and expenditures. Mary Beckenbach, Chairperson Marla Murphy, Chairperson/Legislative Committee Cuts from the State to local governments are part of the I am pleased to submit the 2017 I am pleased to report that the Village Service Garage plans are Last fall the Legislative Committee met to discuss the Village’s new order. We did see a reduction in income tax last year State of the Village of Bratenahl Report, moving forward. The dedicated members of our Service three parcels of conserved land, which is an important that is factored in our projections for 2017. an annual requirement under the Ohio Department deserve a working environment that is safe, practical component to the Village Master Plan: Revised Code. • Coordinating with NEORSD of the continuing tunneling and serviceable. Council has reviewed and visited the existing • The Bird Sanctuary is located on the north side of Lake Shore and pump station project south of the Memorial century-old service garage and are in agreement that the current The Village’s effort to implement a Master near the corner of Corning Road. Shoreway. This also includes upgrades at the NEO Easterly conditions are unacceptable, and the facility should be rebuilt. Plan continues. The first step beyond • Green Space Preserve is situated on the north side of Lake Sewage Treatment Plant in 2017 and the impact it has on creation of the plan itself was a Community The Phase One environmental site assessment has been com- Shore and runs along Dugway Creek. our residents that live in close proximity. Facilities Master Plan and Related Land Use Strategy. pleted and is determined to be clean. Mayor Licastro has • The third property is across from Greenspace Preserve on the This process began in May of 2014 and is coming to fruition. • Potential acquisition of CMSD’s former BBB Professional approved an asbestos survey of the building so that any south side of Lake Shore Boulevard. Part and parcel of this effort was to circulate a Recreation Needs Development Center. This is back on the table. asbestos, if discovered, can be safely removed. As owners of these parcels, the Village is responsible for making Study for Bratenahl. Here is what is at the forefront of this • Long-term strategy on taxes and finances in light of the The Public Improvements Committee has determined management decisions. The Western Reserve Land Conservancy ongoing discussion: loss of Estate Tax and Local Government Fund, as well as a preferred site option as seen below: (WRLC) is responsible for monitoring and enforcing terms of the 1. Replacement of the Service Garage and building of a road the above mentioned projects. The new 10,000 square-foot garage diagram will be located conservation easement. As part of the agreement between the salt storage facility. Van Auken Akins Architects Inc. has • Consideration of consolidation of Village Debt on capital closer to Garfield Avenue making the site more attractive. Village and WRLC, a Steward of the WRLC visits the properties presented a plan for the existing site that includes demolition projects, both present and future. The brown square in the lower left corner will be the location of each spring to observe any changes in the properties and to of the old structure, while erecting a new building and road the 1,600-foot salt dome that will provide easy access for delivery I would like to recognize and thank our Police Department, ensure that terms of the conservation easement are being upheld. salt storage facility. Costs are being discussed along with of salt and more efficient loading for Bratenahl service vehicles. led by Chief Rich Dolbow and Lt. Chuck LoBello. I also want In the past, Village resident Beau Danne, a Steward for the WRLC funding options. Council’s Public Improvements Committee to thank and recognize our hardworking and competent The process will move forward with the preparation of a has completed the annual visit to our properties on behalf of the has met with the professionals and residents. At the time of Village Staff, including Julie Kreiner, our Clerk of Courts, Request for Proposal (RFP) for a design/build contractor that WRLC. this writing, a recommendation to move this project forward Deputy Clerk of Courts, Angela Fernandez, Joe Zalar, the will be published on the Village website and in local newspapers. is being considered. A special Council Meeting was held on the morning of head of our Service Department and his men, Tom Jamieson If all appropriate steps are completed in a timely manner, the November 1, 2016 to tour the Bratenahl Bird Sanctuary. Shade 2. Upgrade to the Bratenahl Community Center. Bill Doty and Mary Ranney, who comprise our Building Department, Village would like to begin construction mid-summer of 2017, Tree Commission members, Council members Joyce-Burke Architects Inc. has taken on this project, which included the Diana Cooks, Deputy Village Clerk and Sue Capello, with a completion date in the fall of 2017. Jones, Jim Puffenberger and I walked the Bratenahl Bird Recreation Needs Survey. This is also being discussed by the Recreation Program Director. There isn’t enough room to The process will not begin until the Village Finance Committee Sanctuary with Pete McDonald of the WRLC and our Service Public Improvement Committee. At the time of this writing, thank all the volunteers that comprise our Boards and determines best avenues for funding this project. Council and Director Joseph Zalar. options are being considered with a Town Hall meeting to Commissions. The Village is fortunate to have them. the Mayor will be investigating options for funding. Offering present to residents in the works. The group discussed the following maintenance initiatives: I would also like to thank members of Village Council – notes, in the anticipation of bonds, would the first step in the • Clear brush and remove garlic muster and invasive species. The elected offices of Village Clerk and Village Treasurer have also volunteers - for their hard work and dedication. process. At this point in time, funding for the Service Garage been eliminated and replaced with an appointed office of a Village government has, in my memory, always functioned does not involve a tax increase. We will also be making a formal • Install a fence at the northeast section of the property. Village Fiscal Officer/Treasurer. This individual does not have to bottom up, not top down. As elected officials, we look for request to the Cuyahoga Land Bank, to partner with Bratenahl, • Remove a select few of the Norway maples adjacent to be a resident of Bratenahl, which gives us a much larger pool of residents’ input and guidance to help make the correct by assisting us in the demolition of the existing service garage the north side of Lake Shore to allow more sunlight in the applicants. We are conducting interviews and hope to have decisions for our Village. That, in-turn, allows Bratenahl to be and then returning the area to productive use. area (just like every year). someone hired before the end of February. on the proper path. Thank you for your feedback. We hope that the Bratenahl residents will support this endeavor! • Clear brush and debris in an area approximately 8 to 10 feet We look forward to a safe and prosperous 2017. between Corning Road and the conserved land, where it abuts The following items are on our agenda every year of late. We hope to see you at our meetings. I close, as always, residential properties. They are: with the refrain from Bratenahl’s school song: • Issue a reminder to residents that dumping of brush, grass • Discussion of the timing and funding for the repaving of …she is the best, the very best, all Hail to Bratenahl! clippings and any other rubbish and debris on the conserved Lake Shore Boulevard. Monies from the State of Ohio land is prohibited under law. (DOPWIC) and the County will help offset the cost when the Village Council agreed with the Legislative Committee’s time comes. The articles in The Lamplighter and the opinions expressed in these articles are those of our contributors and do not necessarily reflect recommendation to enact a policy naming Service Director • Continued maintenance of our roads, sewer and water the opinions of the Bratenahl Community Foundation. Joseph Zalar as the Administrator and contact of the systems. We will seek assistance from the County and conserved land. A tour of the parcels will occur twice per year. NEORSD in regard to sewer projects. Pete McDonald or a Steward of the WRLC will lead the tour on • Green space upkeep and access. Davey Resource Group May first. Joseph Zalar will conduct the tour on November first. is being considered to guide us through this process. A written report of their findings and recommendations will be • Police/Service Departments needs and wants, including made to Village Council. All residents are encouraged to attend. personnel and equipment. 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Back by popular demand!! Presently, there is an opening on the Recreation Commission. The first wine event for 2017 is February 23, 7:00-9:00pm at the If you are interested in joining, please call the Center for more Community Center kitchen. A selection of five wines coupled information or see the notice on the website. with painting a masterpiece of your own; what could be more Bratenahl fun? Space is limited to 20 so hurry and make your reserva- Dear Residents: Parks & Recreation Department tion! $20.00 per person. (The next wine event is scheduled Please be advised that this 2017 calendar is not all inclusive. for March 23) Be sure to visit our website regularly for updates on new Bratenahl Community Center programs, classes and events. I would also like to take this 10300 Brighton Road / 216.451.5350 opportunity to thank Laurel Herbold for her service and Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00 am-8:00 pm Pickleball Introduction Class: Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Pickleball is one of the fastest growing games around. participation on the Recreation Commission. She recently And special events Everyone can play, the game accommodates to all, no age resigned her position, and though she will be missed we wish or ability limits! Come to the Community Center on Saturday her the best of luck in the future. If any of you are interested in The Recreation Commission: March 4, 10:00am-12:00, to learn the basics of the game. serving on the Recreation Commission please visit our website Dave Kozinski (Chair) Tim Bauman (Treasurer) The class is free of charge but please call the center to register. or call the Community Center for more information. Kathy Jones (Secretary) Laurel Herbold Lastly, I hope all of you have a happy and healthy new year! Brad DiFranco (Vice Chair) Anita Gray Wine Tasting: Marla Murphy (Council Rep) Susan Capello (Director) – Susan Capello March 23, 7:00-9:00pm. Please call for information. What is going on at the Community Center? Do you need more information about an event? Do you need to post something on the Community Bulletin Board? Perhaps you Club 55 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00am-12:00. Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt: want to know how to rent the gym? Or maybe you would like to Club 55 is a casual group of ‘mature’ residents who meet to enjoy The Easter Bunny will be visiting the Center on Saturday get on the “Rec News” email distribution list? If so, please call a cup of coffee, nibbles and good conversation. Don’t be shy, April 8, 12:00-2:00pm. Following brunch the egg hunt will 216.451.5350, email me at [email protected] or check out come and join the group. commence in the building for the children. Don’t be late! the new and improved bratenahl.org website. I look forward to Internet Café Open daily hearing from you! Beer Tasting: The café is quiet place to study, read, play on your computer, April 27, 7:00-9:00pm. Please call for information. At Right: (Top) Christmas with Santa at the Community Center watch TV, do a puzzle or just relax. Additionally: At Right: (Bottom) BCF Big Band Big Holiday Party Mixed media Open daily The Memorial Day Celebration will be here in no time. Classroom 4 is available for those who need some extra room This year’s theme is “flowers.” Any and all people that for art and craft projects. would like to participate are invited to do so, but please call the Community Center so accommodations can be made. Playgroup Thursdays at 6:30pm ALL Village VETERANS, please call the Center. We want Parents, bring your kids (baby to early elementary) to join in the extend a special thank you for your service to our nation. fun and make some new friends! We are also happy to accept gently used toy donations for the children. The Community Garden will be leasing 12’x12’ plots for $20.00 each this year. Please call to reserve your plot. Pottery Tuesdays 6-9pm Come and get your hands dirty and create a work of art! The Tag Sale has been put on the calendar for June 10-11. Ten or more participants will be needed for this event to occur. Beginning potters to advanced are welcome. Call 216.291.1127 Please call early to reserve your table(s). for more information or to register for the class. ($20.00 per 8’ table) Fitness Room /Gym Open daily Come check out the fitness room. From treadmills to free weights, 2017 CALENDAR there is something for everyone! The gym is also open for free play Feb 11 8:00-11:00 PM Valentines Dance when it has not been previously reserved. There are a lot of singles Feb 23 7:00-9:00 PM Wine Tasting that come to play basketball that could use some Mar 23 7:00-9:00 PM Wine Tasting competition! Apr 8 12:00-2:00 PM Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt Yoga Wednesday 6:30pm Apr 27 7:00-9:00 PM Beer Tasting Sunday 10:00am May 29 10:00 AM Memorial Day Parade /Celebration Jun 10/11 10:00-4:00 PM Village Tag Sale Chair yoga Monday Chair Yoga 10:00am to 11:00am Jul 3 7:00 PM July 4th Celebration (a gentler yoga) Aug 18 7:00-10:00 PM Summer Bash Yoga helps improve a person’s health and lessens stress. Oct 28 12:00-2:00 PM Halloween Party Come to the Center and let Margot lead you to an improved you! Dec 16 12:00-2:00 PM Santa Brunch Need more information? Call Margot at 216.268.5755
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