Bratenahl L A M PLIGHTER A U G U S T 2 0 12 What’s Inside... • Bratenahl Artist Profile: Gerry Kramer • BCF Launches New Website • University Circle Events Bratenahl Community FOUNDATION Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Bratenahl Community Foundation President’s Letter Bratenahl Memorial Day Parade/ Link Don Iannone Each year Bratenahl hosts a wonderful and fun Memorial Day Parade. This year’s parade was a great experience. In addition, we hope this new website will help market Bratenahl to the outside world; to attract people moving to Northeast Ohio from elsewhere, and to locals who may not have Bratenahl on their radar when moving within the region. We want to tell about this “best kept secret” and make Bratenahl a community of choice. As determined in our recent strategic planning process, this is essential in keeping Bratenahl a healthy, viable village into the future. Donnie Long On behalf of the Parade sponsors and organizers, I photographed the event. Here is the website link to view the photographs: http://smu.gs/Nt6qPU (Just copy and paste the full link into your Internet Web browser to view the 175 photos). New Website Developed for the Foundation! To those men and women who served our great nation! Featured Artist: Gerry Kramer The Bratenahl Community Foundation will be showcasing Bratenahl artists in the the Lamplighter over the next year. Our first edition in the series is One Bratenahl Place resident Gerry Kramer. Gerry Kramer was born and grew up in New York City. He holds a BA from City College of New York and a MFA from the University of Iowa. Over the years his work has been exhibited widely in the Cleveland area, Columbus, New Jersey, and Toronto. Kramer’s work has received several awards for special mention and a top award for painting in the May Show at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Gerry Kramer currently works as an Associate Professor of Art at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland Ohio. For more information go to gkramerart.com The Bratenahl Community Foundation is very excited to debut its new website at www.BratenahlCF.org. This brand new, dynamic communication tool extends the new effort to ‘brand’ the Foundation, incorporating the logo and other consistent design elements. The website will enable us to reach members of the organization and other village residents with important information about the activities and programs of the Foundation and enable them to identify and connect with our strategic partners. In addition, you’ll find information about the history of the Foundation, view upcoming Foundation events as well as other general events in the Village and reference an extensive archive of Lamplighter publications. The great thing about a website, when used effectively, is that it is a dynamic document, meaning that, rather than being a static publication, it has the ability to change, be updated and bring you significantly more in-depth Bratenahl community news and information faster, easier, and in a much more attractive format. The BCF will continue to publish the Lamplighter on a quarterly basis, as a service to village residents, but the new website will have more space to bring you longer articles, more photos of events, and information posted in real-time. We’ll be able to link with our regional neighbors to bring you news from the Cleveland communities that surround us, local cultural institutions, and educational content. So I encourage you to go to www.Bratenahlcf.org, take a look around, click on [email protected] and tell us what you think. And visit the website often to see new content and enjoy this dynamic communication tool! Memorial Day Parade – I Love Bratenahl!! Looking back a few months ago to the Memorial Day Parade, I have to confess that it’s the first year that I have walked the parade route and witnessed the community pride so evident in the faces of those along the way. It was exciting to see the variety of residents represented by the groups that marched and the floats that entertained. It was a special privilege to toss new “I Love Bratenahl” T-shirts to the crowd. Those shirts proved popular enough that they will be available for sale at the Bratenahl Place Sunset Concert on August 11th as well as through the website. These great T-shirts are a terrific way to show your civic pride and promote what a unique place Bratenahl is to live and enjoy. Bratenahl Place Sunset Concert Celebration A few months ago, I was approached by Christopher Axelrod asking for support for an event that he and other Bratenahl Place residents were planning for August 11th. With the goal of bringing the community together and providing an evening of music, fun, fellowship and harmony, I was eager for the Bratenahl Community Foundation to provide any kind of support that we could, as it is this kind of event and effort that is directly in line with the goals of our organization. It’s also the kind of partnership opportunity that we are actively seeking in order to capitalize on synergies that can be created when we work together toward mutual objectives. I look forward to the concert, to meeting more residents and to working together with other individuals and organizations in the future. I hope to see you there! P.S. Thank you to Clare Taricska for her assistance with this column. The Shade Tree Commission, with the assistance of Bratenahl Blooms, completed the planting of perennials and annuals in all 13 Village planter boxes this past May. 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Duane grew up in Shaker Heights, graduated from Lake view Lot, ________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ St. Ignatius High School, Boston College & Boston College Law located in the prestigious School. Upon graduating from law school, Duane moved to Lakehurst gated community. Washington, D.C., where he worked for the Federal Reserve $198,000 Board. Also, he worked as a federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Boston and Chicago before coming to Cleveland. As a federal Please call: prosecutor, Duane has successfully prosecuted several hundred 216 533-0868 or 216 -533-2547 criminal cases, including white-collar, firearms, and narcotics crimes and litigated successfully approximately 80 federal The lot has many valuable improvements - and is ready for building. criminal trials and numerous federal appeals. As an instructor There are beautiful and spacious common areas, with gardens and at CWRU Law School, Harvard Law School and Northeastern meticulously landscaped areas. University School of Criminal Justice, he has a broad understanding of the law and an unquenchable thirst for justice. Ugly Driveway? In Cleveland, Duane serves as the district’s Project Sentry & Project Safe Neighborhoods Coordinator & is the architect of the District’s Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative. In addition to prosecuting cases, Duane has spearheaded several important crime prevention initiatives in collaboration with CWRU, Third Federal Foundation and Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Kay Mathieu The Driveway Experts Asphalt Paving | Repairs | Crack Filling Seal-Coating and Concrete | Residential and Commercial IT NO DEPOeSd ir u q e R 216.328.1322 [email protected] Proud member of Angie’s List! Fully Insured, Locally Owned www.buckeyesurface.com FREE ESTIMATES Kay moved to Bratenahl in 2010, and resides at One Bratenahl Place. She is the mother of a 27 yr old son, Drew, who is currently in his last year of medical school in southern California. Kay is a California CPA who recently retired from over 30 years in financial leadership roles within Corporate America. In addition to her business background, she also holds an advanced degree and clinical training in Cognitive Psychology, and remains active as an individual and organizational success coach. Her personal interests include arts, education, and travel. She is active in Cleveland’s cultural life, serves on several local Boards, and can be found enjoying good food and friendships at favorite local dining venues. Leslie Yerkes Leslie Yerkes, a Bratenahl resident for over fifteen years, is President of Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc. an organizational development and change management consulting firm based in Cleveland. Leslie is a recognized consultant, author, and speaker throughout the United States and Europe. She is graduate of Wittenberg University and Case Western Reserve University. She is on the faculty at the Weatherhead Dively Center of Executive Education at CASE. When not working, Leslie can be found with her dog Buddha Bear. She loves travel, antiques and time spent with family and friends. 4 Update on Trails in Bratenahl Supplement L O T Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Beau Daane Bratenahl Community FOUNDATION PLEASE JOIN US Bratenahl Community Foundation ANNUAL MEETING AND SPEAKER SERIES September 27th at 7:00 PM Barbara Byrd Bennett Center 11404 Lake Shore Blvd. Bratenahl, Ohio Guest Speaker Mr. Eric Gordon, CEO Cleveland Metropolitan School District Implementing the Cleveland Plan A Look at Our Path Forward Bratenahl Community FOUNDATION SAVE THE DATE Bratenahl Community Foundation Annual Holiday Party Sunday December 9, 2012 / 3-5 PM At the home of A group of 15 or so Bratenahl residents including Councilwoman Marla Murphy gathered late June to begin planning for trails in our two conserved properties: •The Bratenahl Bird Sanctuary (between Corning Drive and 105th/Bratenahl Rd.) and •The Bratenahl Greenspace Preserve (between Corning Drive and the Hamlet/Bratenahl Place) We decided on these next steps: -Marla Murphy will advance the stewardship plan for our two publicly owned properties that was submitted to Council in July, 2010 and has not yet been approved. -Once the stewardship plan is approved by Council, a group of volunteers will begin creating passive trails in the Bratenahl Greenspace Preserve (between Corning Drive and the Hamlet/ Bratenahl Place). We will follow deer paths and Dugway Creek. -Council will determine if the service department can and should help with the trail creation process. -Councilwoman Laura Bacci will continue to seek out grant funding that could be used to add wood chips to the trails and labels to select trees and native plants. Sarah Hawkins offered to help with the grant writing. If you would like to be involved in this process, please let Sarah Hawkins ([email protected]) and me know. We hope to work on this over the course of a couple Saturdays this fall. Right now we are targeting Saturday the 22nd of September at 2pm to begin. Please mark your calendars. [email protected] In the meantime, you are always welcome to enjoy the properties since they are Village owned. Always Buying Quality Antiques Furniture, Glassware, Lamps, Costume Jewelry, Toys, Artwork, Stained Glass, Clocks and more... List available! Highest prices paid since 1977 John Wilson and Susan Waychoff 291 Corning Drive Jeff Bub Auctioneer 216.544.6729 [email protected] Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 5 BSAT Release on Renewable Energy Study Andrew Sexton The Village of Bratenahl, working through the Bratenahl Sustainability Action Team, has recently signed a contract with Expedite Renewable Energy LLC to assess the feasibility of implementing renewable energy in the Village of Bratenahl. The study will be used for two primary purposes. First, using education and pilot-scale projects to engage and instill interest in renewable energy to Village residents to the point of sparking self interest in participating in projects, and second, to prepare a report which can be used by other catalyst organizations to spark similar self interests in other communities. Both of these are in fulfillment to NOPEC, the prime sponsor of the study. Expedite Renewable Energy LLC will work with the Bratenahl Sustainability Action Team, Bratenahl residents, elected officials and other key stakeholders to determine the best renewable energy project for its village and residents. Expedite Renewable Energy LLC will help educate stakeholders on all aspects relating to the investment in renewable energy and produce an “open source” feasibility study that takes a broad systems approach to look at the range of potential technologies and approaches that are now available to the Village to supplant non-renewable energy used in residences and public buildings. The study will be conducted over the summer of 2012 and the results will be made available to Village residents in fall 2012, via a public presentation of the results. SAVE THE DATE Come Celebrate Halloween For the Bratenahl Home of New Avenues to Independence Saturday October 27th at 6:30 PM Dominic’s Dangerous Dungeon A Haunted Haskell Home The Joseph Haber Murals: “Athletics” and “Studies” General Election Voting Information – Election Day November 6 Installation and Conservation Treatment Voters in all of Cuyahoga County’s municipalities will cast ballots for President, U.S. Senate and Members of Congress, Ohio Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives, County Prosecutor and County Council members, judicial candidates, State Board of Education seats, as well as issues. It is important for voters to be prepared to cast their ballots. The voter registration deadline is October 9th. Voters who have moved or changed their name since they last voted need to complete and return a new Voter Registration Card. After a voter has registered they will receive a post card that lists their ward, precinct, and voting location. Mark Erdmann, Associate Objects Conservator Diploma in Restoration and Conservation of Fine Metalwork, West Dean College In 1940, a WPA artist, Joseph Haber, made a name for himself with his experimentation by using Catalin plastic sheeting as an art medium. He created two relief panel murals for the combined auditorium/gymnasium of the Bratenahl Elementary School titled “Athletics” and “Studies”. Over 70 years later, a joint team was created between the Bratenahl Historic Society and ICA – Art Conservation to preserve and conserve Haber’s murals. Over time, the Catalin plastic, or cast phenol formaldehyde, had shrunk, resulting in cracks and missing pieces. Some of the missing pieces had been replaced with painted cardboard pieces. Ultraviolet light had also affected the original coloring of the mural pieces changing the soft variety of primary colors to shades of butterscotch and pumpkin. The plastic tiles were originally adhered to the pressed wood backing board with adhesive and attached with screws that were painted to match the coloring of the Catalin. As a result of the discolored tiles, the painted screw heads were noticeably visible. The two murals were removed from the gymnasium and taken to the ICA for treatment and conservation. The painted cardboard replacements were removed and tracings were made to match the missing pieces in order to complete the image. Silicone rubber molds were made to copy the different textures Haber had used in the tiled murals. A stable epoxy resin was colored with liquid dyes to match the varying colors on the murals. Once the molds were set, casts were made using the colored epoxy. Using the tracings, the epoxy casts were cut with a jeweler’s saw to match the missing pieces. Adhesive was injected under the lifting original pieces, and weights were placed to secure the pieces to the board. The cracks were filled with a flexible fill material that would adjust to any future shifting in the size of the plastic. Minor color adjustments to the replacement sections and filled cracks were made with acrylic paints and a gloss medium. It was decided to follow Haber’s original intent to create a seamless image by toning the screw heads to match the changed plastic colors. The thin Masonite backing boards were reinforced with a wood framework adhered to the back, and wood cleats were used to hang the murals in their new location. Finally, the backing boards were repainted to create a clean background for the newly restored murals. 6 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation To avoid lines on Election Day and to allow extra time to study the ballot, all registered voters may Vote by Mail. Vote by Mail ballot applications are available at the Board of Elections website: www. boe.cuyahogacounty.us, by calling the Board of Elections at 216-443-3298, and at all public libraries. Voters who are interested in serving as poll workers may call 216-443-3277 or apply on-line at: www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us. Change in Vote by Mail for the November 6th Presidential General Election: •The Ohio Secretary of State will automatically mail all voters a Vote by Mail Ballot Application for this election. • Ballot applications are also available on the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website: www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us, all public libraries, or by calling the Board of Elections at 216-443-3298. October 2, 2012 - Vote by Mail Opens: • The Board of Elections will begin mailing ballots to voters who have requested a ballot. • Voters may begin to vote early at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. November 2, 2012 Last Day to Vote Early at the Board of Elections: • 6:00 p.m. is the deadline to hand deliver Vote by Mail ballot applications to the Board of Elections. (Due to recent rulings, there may not be voting the last 2 weekends prior to the election, check the BOE website for details and updates.) November 6, 2012 Election Day - Polls Open at 6:30 a.m. and Close at 7:30 p.m. • Bring proper identification when voting: a current and valid photo identification card, driver’s license or state issued identification, military identification, a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the voter’s name and current address. • Voted Absentee/Vote by Mail ballots returned in person must be received at the Board of Elections by 7:30 p.m. Ballots CANNOT be dropped off at a voting location. 7 Ellen Berger Marla Murphy and Kathy Peterson A bright light went out in Bratenahl on July 4th this year. Ellen Berger passed away. Her very special life was celebrated on July 8th with a graveside service at Lake View Cemetery. Rabbi Sharon Marcus led the service, with contributions from family and friends. Afterwards, a reception at the home of Jim and Marla Murphy was attended by neighbors, family, friends, former co-workers and students. It was a true representation of Ellen’s life. Ellen was a vital member of the Bratenahl community, involved in village government and in attendance at monthly council meetings and a longtime member of the Bratenahl Community Garden. Ellen was born and raised in Lorain. After graduating from Lorain High School, Ellen attended The Ohio State University, earning an elementary education and teaching degree. Driven by a desire to work in urban schools, Ellen relocated to Cleveland and took her first teaching position in an elementary school at 102nd and Woodland. Eventually, Ellen became the Guidance Counselor at Glenville High School after earning her Master’s degree at CSU. Her career helping students included Patrick Henry Junior High, East High, and involvement with the beginning of the Law and Public Service Magnet at MLK High School. She finished her career with the students and faculty at Glenville. In her 42 years, Ellen worked tirelessly to get her students into college. Her only criteria, you had to show up and do your best. Her reward was helping kids get into Harvard, Yale, military academies, beauty schools and the many other places their dreams took them. Sometimes the accomplishment was just to keep them in school. She also played a major part in the desegregation program in 16 Cleveland schools. After she retired, many of her students kept in touch and would visit her at Oakshore when they returned to the area over the holidays. She clearly touched many lives. Ellen was a passionate gardener and wonderful baker. Her cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies were famous. Each holiday season, she would bake 42 cheesecakes for friends, former students as well as the Bratenahl police and service departments Ellen was a Bratenahl resident for over 20 years. Her life partner, Dr. James Fleming, pre-deceased her in 2008. Ellen survived by her sis Natalie of Lorain, Ohio. Reducing NEORSD Fees Using Native Vegetated Filter Strips The Cleveland Museum of Art Exhibit Update Storm Water Education provided by CVE, Ltd. Christine Domin Storm water is an issue for many communities and can affect water quality and habitats of our local streams. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) proposes to charge fees to landowners based on the amount of impervious cover on their property (e.g., rooftops, driveways, etc.) for a number of communities throughout Northeast Ohio. However there are ways that residents can reduce these fees up to 25% by installing approved storm water structures. One of these on-site storm water storage structures is a vegetated filter strip. What: Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties NEORSD identifies vegetated filter strips as uniform strips of dense turf, meadow grasses, trees or other vegetation with a minimum slope to which water flowing from impervious surfaces is directed. As the water flows through the filter strip, many of the pollutants and sediments are removed and much of the water is absorbed into the ground. Native plants are great to use because they have longer root systems that help water soak in better. It is important to note what type of soil is under the vegetated filter strip. Water will not soak into dense clay soils very well, so it may be necessary to amend the soil and make sure that the soil is not compacted to allow for maximum drainage. To obtain an individual residential property credit from NEORSD for a vegetated filter strip, the following criteria must be met: 1.50% of the property’s roof area must drain to the vegetated filter strip. 2.Runoff from downspouts must be dispersed using splash block prior to reaching the filter strip. 3.The slope of a vegetated filter strip must be greater than 1% and less than 5%. 4.Filter strips must be fully vegetated, and vegetation must be kept healthy. 5.Vegetated filter strips must have a minimum length of 50 feet, but must be designed to provide a length based on their slope within the ranges specified by NEORSD. For more information on NEORSD filter strips: http:wwwneorsdorg/I_Library.php?a=download_file&LIBRARY_ RECORD_ID=4637 To download an individual residential property application: http://www.neorsd.org/stormwater-residential-ind-application.php Where: The Cleveland Museum of Art When: Through September 15 What do you think of when you hear “The Roaring Twenties”? Speakeasies? Bootleg gin? Flapper girls dancing the Charleston? Jazz played in night clubs or at the lavish parties Jay Gatsby threw at his Long Island mansion? The silent films of Charlie Chaplin? The current show at the Museum of Art mirrors how artists of the time reacted to the culture that shaped this exuberant decade. The American Twenties began in the aftermath of United States involvement in World War I, as well as the influenza epidemic of 1918-1919, an unwelcome “souvenir” the soldiers brought home from the European battlefields. After the devastation of and brutality of war and the virulent effects of the epidemic, Americans were ready for a change, not just a return to normalcy, but a chance to celebrate and enjoy life. The Olympic Games, suspended during the war years, gave the impetus for a turning back to the Golden Age of Greece. The classical ideals of robust athleticism and physical perfection matched the thirst of world-weary Americans for a rebirth of energy and vitality. Throughout the exhibit, gorgeous sculptures of the human form, as well as paintings and photographs emphasize classical ideals of toned, sleek, and graceful bodies. It was time to celebrate, and even flaunt, human flesh in its joyful, unabashed glory. A key example of this is seen in the exhibit’s hallmark painting “Self Portrait with Rita” by Thomas Hart Benton. Benton is posed like a Greek demi-god, bare-chested and muscular, alongside his wife Rita, as they enjoy the suns and sea at Chillmark, a fishing village on Martha’s Vineyard. Rita, seen in a skin-revealing bathing suit, gazes at the distant view with the serenity of an Italian noblewoman in a Renaissance portrait. Self-aware and self-confident, they exude the glamour we associate with the Brad Pitt / Angelina Jolie alliance today. Other facets of twentieth century culture on display are the transition of America from an agrarian to an industrialized economy, and the accompanying rise of cities. Skyscrapers emerge as the new urban cathedrals, all vertical planes and sharp angles. Charles Sheeler’s “Church Street El 1920” pays homage to the towering structures of lower Manhattan, alongside the elevated train and tracks, emblematic of the United States as an urbanized, economic power. Charles Demuth’s “My Egypt” shows the strength of balanced, geometric forms in his take on massive grain silos in his hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The title provides an easy comparison with the great pyramids of ancient dynasties. Complementing this theme, Clevelander Elsie Drigg’s elegant rendering of an airplane in flight stands as an icon of the Machine Age. Amid the upbeat vibe the show transmits, however, are vaguely ominous signs that the golden years of heady intoxication and rapid progress are numbered. In the last of the galleries, several paintings cast a shadow over the ebullience and optimism of the decade. One, of a massive, dead chestnut tree, a tangle of gnarled, leafless branches, does not bode well for what lies ahead. Another star of the show, Edward Hopper’s “Lighthouse Hill” sends out a mixed message. A solitary but sturdy, gabled house on the Maine Coast stands with the rugged individualism prized by Americans and their fierce determination not to be dragged into international conflicts. The lighthouse, though, may allude to our growing role as a beacon of democracy and freedom in the changing world – a role we did not escape for long. To the Editor of the Bratenahl Lamplighter From Michelle Lightning – P.O. Carrier 813 I have had the privilege to be the mail carrier for 20 years in Bratenahl. On March 20th of this year, I was injured in a fall as I was delivering mail; the elbow was broken and required surgery to repair it. I was told by the doctors that I will never be 100% healed because of my age, yet I hope to return to work if I am able. I’d like to thank the many wonderful and thoughtful residents of Bratenahl who have called me and sent get well wishes to me. Over all these past 20 years I have had the pleasure of the beautiful views of our Lake Erie and the well wishes and prayers of residents who have shared in my personal issues (the deaths of my brother in 2010 and my sister in 2011 and military deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan for my son in the Air Force). I’ve been given support and encouragement for so much from so many in Bratenahl. A heartfelt thank you doesn’t say enough but I do thank you so much and hope to see you all again soon. Love and thanks……… 8 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 9 Living History: Q and A with Kay Mathieu Christine Domin What brought you to Bratenahl from the perfect weather of California? I relocated from Wisconsin to California for career opportunities during the 70’s. But my heart never left the Midwest. When it was time to retire from my career, I wanted to come “home” to the Great Lakes, and the great people of the Midwest. I love Bratenahl’s “village” setting on acres of green space, with a front row seat to Lake Erie’s beauty and stunning sunsets, and easy access to all that Cleveland has to offer. University Circle holds the greatest concentration of renowned cultural, educational and medical institutions within any one square mile in the country, and it’s right in our back yard! How have you survived the winters? Without winter, spring is not much of an event. Good weather is cause for celebration among Clevelanders. I like that. And if the winter gets too long, Hopkins is also very accessible. You were actively involved in the arts scene, both in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Tell us how you feel about Cleveland’s cultural life and how you’ve entered into it. Cleveland’s theatre district is one of the most active in the country; the museums are among some of the nations most celebrated, and galleries are diverse and ambitious in their support of local artists. Did I mention that we also live in culinary heaven? Arts and culture inspire me, so it is natural for me to participate and contribute. I was thrilled this year to join the Board of both the Cleveland Institute of Music Women’s Committee, and the Cleveland Arts Prize. If you have not yet indulged in the musical genius that flows from CIM, I invite you to visit their event schedule on the web, and visit their award-winning Mixon Hall. The Cleveland Arts Prize has honored local artists with its prestigious awards for over 50 years. You can meet prize winners via the video archives at clevelandartsprize.com. I believe that they will inspire you with their appreciation for Cleveland, and their contributions to Literature, Design, Dance & Music, and Visual Art. Another cultural legacy is the Cleveland Orchestra. It has maintained its revered position within the top five orchestras in the world for decades, and for good reason. To live only minutes away from Severance Hall is such a thrill for me. Marine Week Celebration: Hosted by Helen Moss & Richard Fleishman It seems that the Village of Bratenahl is as politically charged as Washington D.C. As a former corporate executive, and now a success coach and consultant, what suggestions could you offer to help Bratenahl move forward in a united and positive way? History shows us that powerful armies are united by a common enemy. A great nation is united by a common good. We are a village of intelligent, educated, and accomplished people who I find warm, engaging, interesting, and fun-loving. Whatever we focus on, will grow. I focus on the positive. Photos by Don Iannone © Visual Advantage Photography Reliable, Flexible and Affordable Judson Smart Living at Home offers you a complete range of services for living in your home, on your terms. Customize our services to your specifications, so you only pay for what you want, when you need it. Take the first step toward aging successfully in your own home and call us today. For details call Melissa at (216) 791-3211 or visit www.judsonsmartliving.org. 10 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 11 Friendship Bratenahl Bird Walk Mary Beckenbach Bratenahl residents enjoying the spring 2012 bird/plant walk as Larry Rosche from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History shows participants evidence of an owl in the Bratenahl Bird Sanctuary. Every once in a while we all meet a special person who we can say makes a difference in our lives. My special friend is Miss Ruby Abrons. Ruby was born in Mississippi and grew up in Tennessee. She moved to Cleveland in 1921 and is a resident of Ward 10 in the East 140th Street area. Miss Abrons attended nursing school and worked for Hillcrest Hospital Systems as a Scrub Technician in the surgical department, until her retirement in 1996. Since then, she has been an advocate of the East 140th Street area. Our Village had been working for several years to help beautify this area through the concept of public gardens. What we were unable to do, Ruby has done. After attending one of our Future Search East 140th Street Project meetings, Ruby took it upon herself to build a community garden in her neighborhood. She single handedly challenged government agencies at all levels to provide her with the tools that would accomplish her dream. “No” is not an acceptable word in her vocabulary. Three years ago she established a community garden by obtaining a vacant property on Darley Road, wrote a grant to finance the garden, and contacted students from John Carroll University to clear the land, and to prepare the soil for planting and The Ohio State Extension Service provided her with vegetable planting material. Today the garden is completely filled with wonderfully fresh vegetables that she gives to her neighbors and friends during the summer months. On May 16, 2012 Ruby was honored by Mayor Jackson as the Senior Citizen of the Year for Ward 10 at a ceremony that took place at the Cleveland Public Auditorium and Conference Center. This summer she spearheaded a “Garden Party” for the Ward 10 residents and those residents from Bratenahl who wished to attend. This was her outreach to us as a means of motivating us to become involved in the greater community. The “Garden Party” took place on August 7th at the Longfellow School on East 140th Street, with lots of musical entertainment, games, and a talent show as the finale. When Ruby is not working in her garden she is helping neighbors as a member of the East 140th Street Block club, The Triangle Club, and the 5th District Police Safety Committee. Ruby has made a difference in so many lives, including mine, and for that I am grateful. 12 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Around University Circle …. A Celebration of Local Food and Fun! Smart Bratenahl Session on Sustaining Bratenahl Property Values Liz Sheele Don Iannone Join your Bratenahl neighbors and friends at Cleveland Botanical Garden when it hosts its 3rd Annual RIPE! Fest on Saturday and Sunday, September 22-23 from 11:00 a.m. to sundown. This is another great opportunity to celebrate Cleveland’s excellent local food scene. And you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful setting! A fall weekend of fun features live music, local cuisine, food trucks, local merchants and healthy living workshops. Learn from the pros as you take in live cooking and gardening demonstrations presented by local chefs and farmers. Enjoy food, beer and wine tastings. Live bands will provide entertainment for the entire family. Children’s games and activities will focus on healthy eating. Tickets are: $8 for Garden member adult, $13 for non-member adult $5 for Garden member child, $7 for non-member child Food, fun, music and more! What could be better! Want a preview? Plan to attend the Harvest Dinner benefit on Thursday, September 20th. Dine under the stars with fabulous cuisine freshly prepared and locally sourced from some of Cleveland’s top chefs. This evening has been called “magical” come see why. Call 216.721-1600 x 100 for details. Bratenahl Dog Park Update Peggy Collins The Bratenahl Dog Park is continuing it’s fund raising efforts to make improvements to the park. The BDP was created about 12 years ago and is a 2 acre completely enclosed area for dogs to run off leash. It provides a comfortable grassy area with both shade and sun for the dogs and their owners. Last year we were able to have running water installed because of fund raising efforts. Thank you to all who purchased a plaque or made a donation. This year we would like to install a double gate system. This type of system provides a safe and secure area to leash and unleash dogs while entering and exiting the park. This helps to insure no dog escapes and also gives more reserved dogs a second to adjust and check things out. So with that in mind we are continuing to take donations in any amount or you can purchase a plaque for $100. This could be to memorialize a previous pet, praise a current one or honor the animal lover in your life. Order forms for the plaques are available at the park and at the Bratenahl Community Center. Over one hundred and twenty Bratenahl residents gathered at the Barbara Byrd Bennett Center on the evening of April 12th to hear experts discuss Bratenahl residential property value trends and share their ideas and questions on the subject. The session was positive in nature and well received by attendees. The two-hour community workshop was jointly sponsored by Bratenahl Community Foundation, Bratenahl Village Government, Bratenahl Recreation Commission, and the Bratenahl Sustainability Action Team. In addition, nine of the Village’s homeowner associations signed on as supporters. The collaborative effort was viewed as a success by all sponsors and supporters. The program agenda included presentations by: Hoby Hanna, President Howard Hanna Real Estate, Cleveland James Rokakis, Executive Director Thriving Communities Institute Lou Tisler, Executive Director Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland An active question and answer period followed the presentations; during which residents shared their ideas and questions about current and future residential property value trends in the Village. The expert presentations emphasized the unique and special nature of the Bratenahl real estate market and the overall strengths of the local market given the community’s diverse housing stock, high quality community services, and Bratenahl’s location on Lake Erie and its convenient access to major employment, entertainment, educational, shopping, and business centers in Cleveland and the surrounding region. Bratenahl’s residential market outlook for the future is seen as favorable, especially when compared to that of many other Greater Cleveland communities. The expert presenters cited the need for careful professional marketing of Bratenahl to homebuyers in the future. They also emphasized the need for community residents to play an active role in promoting their community to potential future homebuyers and for Bratenahl Community Foundation, Bratenahl Village Government, and local homeowner associations to work as a team in marketing the community to keep existing residents and attract new ones. Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 13 Bratenahl Memorial Day Parade V I L L A G E Public Improvements Sewer Work in the Village Mary Beckenbach Mr. Don Bierut recommended and the committee accepted his proposal to review and repair or reline the sewer system, and to prepare bids not to exceed $25,000.00 as budgeted by the Finance Committee. ODOT Eddy Road Bridge Replacement: The meetings on the ODOT Eddy Road Bridge Replacement Project concluded with guest speakers Natalie Conley, Director of Aesthetics and Design, Transportation Engineer, ODOT District 12; Jason Wise, ODOT Project Manager and Don Bierut, Village Engineer, Chagrin Valley Engineering, LTD presenting the final drawings for the project to residents of Bratenahl. Ms. Conley presented the design outlining the bridge deck, parapets, ramp walls, lighting and fencing. AIRPORT EXPRESS Committed to Excellence Domestic and Foreign Auto Body, Inc. “Building Our Future On Service To You” EXPERT BODY AND FENDER WORK With AIRPORT EXPRESS you are assured: On-Time pick-up • Experienced Drivers • Dependable Service Call in advance to set up your time. Order at least 1-2 hours, or day before travel. Your order will be handled efficiently. 1-216-671-LIMO (5466) Contact: Donna or Joe Zovko 17017 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44110 Tel: 216.481.8696 • Fax: 216.481.8663 Legislative Committee Report The drawings show architectural and structural columns that separate the bridge area and the ramp wall area as an aesthetic piece of the project. They represent the art deco period of construction and since this feature is a part of the current structure, ODOT incorporated that unique design in the new bridge parapet and the columns along the ramping. An important feature of this agreement is the Business Retention and Expansion Advisory Council, which discourages communities from luring companies from surrounding municipalities, to their communities. Since we have few businesses in Bratenahl, this will not affect us. Instead, it will provide our village the opportunity to showcase our real estate market and beautiful community to those employees relocating to Cuyahoga County. ODOT is mandated to install black cyclone fencing that has a post spacing at every 5 feet and will contain a rectangle design in approximately every other section. The design was approved by the Committee at a previous meeting. The design work on the ramping on both north and south sides will be an Ashlar stone pattern mimicking the same texture as the Coit Road sound wall. Because the Coit Road sound wall will not be a part of the future sound wall replacement along I90, ODOT recommended that we try and compliment both walls with the Ashlar stone pattern. Marla Murphy, Chair In May, the Legislative Committee met and voted to refer the Cuyahoga County Business Attraction and Anti-Poaching Protocol legislation to council. Council voted in favor at the May 16, 2012 council meeting. Another element to this agreement is in economic development. Each community, signed on to this agreement, names an individual as the point of contact with the county for matters involving economic development. I am pleased to be named the contact to represent Bratenahl in this new role. The Legislative Committee is continuing their work on amending the fireworks ordinance. The key components to this piece of legislation include allowing public or private fireworks exhibits, increasing permit fees, requiring a 30-day permitting process, providing resident notification and including specific language that exhibitions begin no earlier than dusk and end no later than 11:00 p.m. Also under consideration, whether the Mayor should be required to sign the fireworks permit, along with a Fire Prevention Officer and Police Chief or his designee. The Legislative Committee meets at the Community Center the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. All presentations and architectural drawings are available at Village Hall for viewing. email: donnazovko@hotmail Assisting in Towing Insurance Claim Handling & Car Rentals 14 Mr. Bierut requested and the committee accepted a second proposal to begin repair of Holden Lane by fixing the deteriorated pavement and covering the new surface with a chip seal for a cost not to exceed $32,000.00, also budgeted by the Finance Committee. This is the least expensive method and Mr. Bierut will inspect all repair work. The replacement construction of the Eddy Road bridge will begin in 2015 and will be a two season project costing $9,000,000.00. CEI has underground utilities that run along the ramps on both the north and south sides of the freeway. There are also lighting cables and an underground sewer located 6 to 10 feet deep under the same ramps. The utilities, cables, and sewer system will remain. CPP stocks the pedestrian lighting chosen by the committee and these 6 lights will be anchored on the art deco pilasters along the parapet. There will be 3 lights on either side of the bridge and was approved at a previous meeting. The pedestrian lighting costs are estimated at $2,500.00 per pole installed. The State of Ohio requires vehicular lighting at each of the corners on the bridge for safety. Photos by Don Iannone © Visual Advantage Photography A F FA I R S Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation The Bratenahl Community Foundation extends an invitation to the Mayor and all Village Council members and committee chairs to submit articles. Those that are received are published unedited in the Lamplighter as a community service. The views, positions and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Foundation. Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 15 VIL L A G E The Communications Committee Andy Kesselem The Communications Committee’s mission is to promote the development and management of an open and transparent system, using processes and technology to recognize the importance of ongoing exploration of any/all forms of communication between/among residents, officials, employees and stakeholders that will support our governance, its operations and will maintain and/or improve effectiveness, efficiency and government transparency. New Website Design: Beginning in May 2012, the committee began exploring the need for additional content and, with the help of residents and other committee chairs, streamlined information gathering. That was done by July and has been forwarded to the Village Clerk for approval. It is anticipated it will be an ongoing effort by Village Administration to continually update and refresh. After our July meeting, a preferred home page design, plus a page for the Recreation Department, was given to the Clerk’s office and Cuyahoga County Information Technology Services for approval. It’s anticipated that the site will be operational for residents in the next two months. We welcome all residents to join us at our meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm in the Community Center. Communications Committee Andy Kesselem, Chair : Paul Stephan, Marla Murphy The Bratenahl Community Foundation extends an invitation to the Mayor and all Village Council members and committee chairs to submit articles. Those that are received are published unedited in the Lamplighter as a community service. The views, positions and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Foundation. A F FA I R S Public Safety Committee (PSC) Chair & Grant Writer Laura Bacci Public Safety Committee : In June, the PSC, in conjunction with Bratenahl Police Department, held a Children’s Safety Forum/Pizza party to discuss and learn about fire, bicycle and general safety rules for our children. Over 40 parents and children came to learn from Officers Rachel Vega, Ryan Durand, Mike Flanagan and Erok our police dog. Thank you to the Police Department for your time and participation! Grant Writing : I have taken on the task of grant writing with the help of resident SMEs (subject matter experts) in an effort to find funding for projects that our village budget may not normally fund. In keeping with our desire to market Bratenahl, Council passed legislation authorizing the Mayor to make an application to NOACA (Northeast Ohio Area Coordinating Agency) for Transportation Enhancement funding in the amount of $72,721 to improve the Eddy Road bridge when ODOT replaces it in 2014-15. Funding would be an 80/20 split, with Bratenahl investing the 20%, i.e. $14,544. Enhancements would include the addition of 6 attractive pedestrian lights as well as wrought iron style fencing on the bridge. This bridge replacement is a generational improvement, indicating a psychological differentiation in sense of place and welcoming people to Bratenahl. If the application is successful, Council will then decide whether to go ahead with the investment. NOACA will advise if Bratenahl has been successful in the next few months. Passive Trails in Greenspace Over 15 residents met recently to discuss the potential for passive trails in the conserved greenspace and bird sanctuary properties on Lake Shore Boulevard. Research is being conducted regarding the opportunity to apply for an Ohio Department of Natural Resources NatureWorks Grant early 2013. If you would like to be involved in this citizen-driven process, please contact Sarah Hawkins at [email protected] or Beau Daane. On a personal note, during my election campaign, after a long day of speaking with residents, I was welcomed into the home of Ellen Berger, offered a cool drink and lots of personal insight. We chatted for over an hour and shared our love of Bratenahl. Sadly, Ms. Berger passed away recently. I will always remember her warm welcome, her sharing of ideas and taking the time to chat. It’s what makes public service worthwhile. I will miss her. If you have any questions or ideas, please give me a call or send an email. Email: [email protected] - Tel: 216 851 0110 V I L L A G E The View from Village Hall Mayor John Licastro Dear Bratenahl Residents, A dry summer is a marked contrast to the wet weather we had last year. Sprinklers are a familiar sight as residents look to alleviate the near drought-like conditions. While it is a year of extreme weather across the nation, we are fortunate, for this summer could be much worse. Cuyahoga County’s property reappraisal is all but complete. The average drop in values across the County was 9%. The neighborhoods that surround Bratenahl experienced huge drops, anywhere from 21% to 29%. It speaks well of our Police Department, Service Department, relatively low tax rate and excellent services that Bratenahl’s drop was only 2.9%. We are thriving as a community despite the problems that plague the areas that surround us. Safety, a well maintained appearance, fiscal solvency and autonomy will continue to be our focus so that values continue to hold, if not improve. We have been holding Council meetings at the Barbara Byrd Bennett Professional Development Center (BBBPDC). This more comfortable venue has better seating, acoustics, access, etc. The CMSD is still considering a facilities plan that would sell A F FA I R S several buildings, including the BBBPDC. That process is moving slowly, but we have made it clear the Village is interested in acquiring BBBPDC for community use. There are further steps in the process that must occur when the CMSD moves ahead with the facilities plan, not to mention a public process here in the Village to see if residents agree to purchase the grounds and building. We look for your feedback. After several tumultuous Council meetings, culminating with the May meeting, I have exercised my authority as the presiding officer to assure meetings are more orderly and structured. This has met with approval, as more than 150 residents have signed a letter of support for my actions. It has energized many people to attend committee and Council meetings to participate in the process of government. Government officials are elected to represent you. Your voices determine not only who is elected, but how officials conduct themselves. Please continue to attend meetings and make it clear what path you want the Village to take. We hope to see you at our meetings. I close, as always, with the refrain for the Bratenahl School alma mater: …she is the best, the very best, all Hail to Bratenahl! LOVE N’ CARE FULL SERVICE H O S P I TA L A N I M A L H O S P I TA L The Bratenahl Community Foundation extends an invitation to the Mayor and all Village Council members and committee chairs to submit articles. Those that are received are published unedited in the Lamplighter as a community service. The views, positions and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Foundation. “We really love and care for your pet” Dr. Bedi, DVM &e • Dogs, Cats, Exotic Animals • Ear Cropping • Special Interest in Skin and Ear Problems • Boarding, Grooming & Microchipping HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri – 8:00am-1:00pm - 3:00pm-7:00pm Wed – 8:00am - 1:00pm • Sat. 8:00am - 2:00pm AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY AVAILABLE BY CALLING 216-531-5225 820 E. 185th St., 3 Traffic Lights North of I-90, Across from LaSalle Theatre WALK- INS • EMERGENCIES WELCOME • www.lovencarevet.com y d t q CareCredit ™ 16 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 17 VILL A G E A F FA I R S Bratenahl Shade Tree Commission Drug Take Back Program Jeanne Lyons Police Chief Richard Dolbow The Bratenahl Shade Tree Commission has had a busy year. Our Village is blessed with a wonderful tree canopy which requires good stewardship. Our goals this year have expanded in new directions in addition to seeking to keep our residents informed, and lines of communication open. Below is a list of highlights of our accomplishments to date: The Bratenahl Police Department provides a drug “take back” drop box in the front lobby of Village Hall where residents can drop off old, unwanted medications in a safe secure manner. • Members walked the Village this past spring with Alan Siewert, Urban Forester, from ODNR to identify locations of ash trees that may be infected with the emerald ash borer. 1. Safe Disposal helps reduce Drug Abuse. Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the USA. Disposing of unwanted or unused medications via the Drug Take Back Program removes the possibility of such medications ending up in the wrong hands for the wrong purposes. • Sponsored an Arbor Day Celebration and tree planting in May to honor former STC chairperson Ms. Ronnie Hlad. The event was well attended by many of Ms. Hlad’s family and friends, and an Autumn Blaze® maple with an accompanying sandstone plaque was donated. Her memorial tree was planted in the Village Park close to the tree and plaque donated by Ms. Hlad to her mother, years ago. • Contracted with a vendor to modify and install annuals and perennials in all 13 Village planter boxes. • Established a meeting for Village residents and officials with NEORSD to review guidelines on stormwater management and answer questions and concerns for those residents living adjacent to or abut a creek or waterway. • Contracted with a vendor to assist with 3 century trees that are in serious decline on Lake Shore Blvd. between Eddy Road and the Haskell gates. • Currently accepting quotes for Village wide fall pruning, removal of dead trees and overhanging limbs in all public right of ways. As always, if you have a tree related question, please contact Jeanne Lyons, chairperson of the STC at 216-268-0906. Why use the program? Here are a few important reasons to use the Drug Take Back Program for disposing of your old meds: 2. Safe Disposal reduces the risk of accidental poisonings. Unwanted medicines left in the home endanger our children, seniors and pets. Poisonings from prescription and over- the -counter medicines are increasing. Getting rid of unwanted medicines at the take-back program is an important part of being safe in the home. 3. Safe Disposal reduces the impact of medications in the environment. Large amounts of powerful medicines go unused or expire and the way we dispose of them makes a difference for our waters and environment. For years, the advice was to flush our drugs or mix them with kitty litter and throw them in the garbage. Flushing drugs send them directly into our waters, harming the environment. Drugs thrown in the garbage are available for others to take and use and can still get into our environment. 4. Returning medicines to a take-back program is the only environmentally sound method for disposing of unused medicines. Accepted Items: 1.Solid medications such as pills, tablets, capsules, powders, etc. 2.Ointments 3.Creams 4.Pastes 5.Transdermal patches 6.Inhalers Prohibited Items: 1. Syringes or other “sharps” such as pointed medical instruments, lancets, etc. 2. Liquids (i.e. cough syrup, liquid antibiotics, insulin, etc.) 3. Illegal or “Street Drugs” are NOT Permitted! The program is free and confidential. Simply deposit your old medications in the drop box located in the lobby at the Police Department 411 Bratenahl Rd. Bratenahl, Ohio. 24/7 18 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Bratenahl Parks & Recreation Department Stephanie Gallagher Bratenahl Community Center, 10300 Brighton Road FACILITY HOURS Monday-Saturday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (or by appointment) Closed Sunday Office Hours for Stephanie Gallagher, Parks and Recreation Program Director: Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm, and by appointment, Call Stephanie Gallagher at 216-451-5350 for registration, or e-mail [email protected] PROGRAMS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR 2012 Club 55 Third Tuesday of every month at 10 am Falon Meditation Saturday mornings 9-10am Bratenahl Fireworks 2012 Celebration Bratenahl friends and neighbors alike gathered on July 3rd for a hot dog and ice cream and to enjoy pre fireworks entertainment featuring the Band, “Night Breeze”, all compliments of the Bratenahl Recreation Department. This year’s fireworks celebration was attended by approximately 1000 people including many new Bratenahl residents and their families. The rain held off until after the fireworks began going off and the gentle rain that began falling was actually a welcome relief from the day’s heat. A good time was had by all and a little over $2000 was brought in at the gate from rides and refreshments. NEWLY RESURFACED TENNIS COURTS Take the time to check out Bratenahl’s newly resurfaced tennis courts beside the gazebo in Village Park. The tennis courts look great and the newly purchased tennis ball retrieval system is available for anyone wanting to use it by going to Village Hall and showing an ID. The tennis ball machine is located inside the tennis court proper in a shed. Upcoming Events Yoga Sundays and Mondays at 10 am, Wednesdays at 7pm at the Community Center Kick boxing Wednesdays at 7pm Multi Media Art Mondays at 7pm Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) Textile Art Alliance Workshop Saturday, October 6th, 9am-6pm and Sunday, October 7th from 9am-4pm at the Bratenahl Community Center. Please call Ms. Chris Malberg for details@216 533-6928 Pottery Class for Bratenahl Residents! MEC-Clay Studio (located in the Bratenahl Community Center) will be offering an eight-week pottery fall class on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 9:30 pm beginning Tuesday, September 11, and running through Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Classes include lessons in hand-building techniques, throwing on the wheel, and using low and high-fire glazes to make both functional and non-functional pieces. This class is being offered at a materials-only cost to residents of Bratenahl. (Students will need to bring a driver’s license or some other form of ID showing proof of residence to the first class.) Costs: $ 35 Materials fee (for glaze materials and firing); $10 for each 25lb bag of clay. Class size is limited to 12. Registration will be taken on a “first call/first come” basis. Artists/Instructors: Carl Morrison and Pam Esch. Please call 216/291-1127 to register. The deadline for registration is Thursday, September 6, 2012. Kid’s Halloween Party Saturday, October 27th from noon-2pm Bratenahl Community Center Gym. Prizes for the best costumes, games and lunch. Free to residents and their invited guests. Recreation Levy Renewal Paul Kesselem, Chair, Recreation Commission The Village Council approved the renewal of the Recreation Levy for placement on the November 2012 ballot. This levy will continue to support Bratenahl’s seasonal events, national holiday celebrations, park maintenance and renovations, and various programs held throughout the year. This is a renewal of the existing levy, not a tax increase. Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 19 Bratenahl L A M P L I G H T E R Lamplighter Advertising Rates Business Card 3-1/2” W x 2” H$45 1/4 Page 3-1/2” W x 3” H$55 1/3 Page 3-1/2” W x 5” H$75 1/2 Page 7” W x 4” H$120 1/2 Page (color- back cover) 7” W x 4” H$175 Full Page (black & white) 7” W x 9.5” H$195 Only Black & white ads are currently available Lamplighter Staff Editors Lara Bauman Diane DeGrazia Christine Domin Nancy Goble Advertising & Production Murphy & Co. Graphic Communications [email protected] Mail payments to: Nancy Goble, 77 Haskell Drive, Bratenahl, OH 44108. For questions, please call Nancy Goble at 216.681.0026 or email: [email protected]. About the Lamplighter... Please make checks payable to: Bratenahl Community Foundation. Prices are for camera ready ads. Ads sent via email as digital PDF, jpeg, and tiff files are simply placed into the publication at the size purchased. Payment must be received 2 weeks prior to the anticipated publication month. Ads should be sent to [email protected]. Questions – please call Jim Murphy at 216.226.5331. Designing an ad based on text, logo, images provided is available at an additional cost. This cost is dependent on ad size, text and graphics supplied by advertiser. For information on designing an ad, please contact Jim Murphy at 216.226.5331 for prices. Go to BratenahlCF.org to view our new website Northeast Ohio [email protected] August 2012 Contributors Peggy Collins Christine Domin Mark Erdmann Don Iannone Donnie Long Jeanne Lyons Liz Scheele Andrew Sexton NOTE: Non-profits will be charged only 50% required rates. A benefit for the Don Iannone Janet Lowder Kincaid Lynne Liu Jeanne Lyons Village Affairs Laura Bacci Mary Beckenbach Stephanie Gallagher Andy Kesselem John Licastro Marla Murphy Chief Dolbow Community Information We need your contributions of community information and opinions on Village issues. Please send notices of births, deaths, marriages, meetings, social events, achievements and letters to the editors at the address above. Articles will be limited to 400 words and will be subject to editing according to stylistic conformity and space limitations. Anonymous submissions cannot be considered. Writers are very welcome. SPCA The purpose of the Northeast Ohio SPCA is to provide a safe haven for abandoned, healthy, homeless, and adoptable loving pets until they canfind a home. The shelter opened in April of 2004 andas of the summer of 2012, the shelter has successfully adopted out more than 17,500 pets to loving homes in the community. The Northeast Ohio SPCA is a non-profit, private agency and receives no government funding. The shelter relies on donations and support from members in the community. Our Mission: Through adoption, spay and neuter, and education, we save lives to make euthanasia of healthy animals unnecessary. 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Bratenahl Community Foundation Board of Directors Donnie Long, President. 216-346-6684 Larry Domin, Vice President 216-851-2875 Liz Scheele, Secretary 216-224-4048 Lara Bauman 216-761-4830 Diane DeGrazia, Treasurer 216-249-1017 Duane Deskins Christine Domin 216-851-2875 Nancy Goble, 216-681-0026 216-704-0563 Don Iannone 440-668-1686 Jack Lane 216-761-3081 Janet Lowder-Kinkaid 216-249-8530 Lynne Liu 216-534-5448 Jeanne Lyons 216-268-0906 Kay Mathieu 310-367-1453 Andre McKinney 216-451-1164 Clare Taricska 216-280-0333 Georganne Warren 216-249-3209 John Wilson 216-308-0634 Leslie Yerkes 216-791-7802 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Saturday, September 29th Bratenahl Village Park Reservations Required Contact: Donna Schwartz at 216-249-4444 Northeast Ohio SPCA / 9555 Brookpark Road / Parma, OH 44129 Phone: 216-351-7387 Email: [email protected] www.northeastohiospca.org 20 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 21 Easter at the Community Center Bratenahl Community FOUNDATION PLEASE JOIN US Bratenahl Community Foundation ANNUAL MEETING AND SPEAKER SERIES September 27th at 7:00 PM Barbara Byrd Bennett Center 11404 Lake Shore Blvd. Bratenahl, Ohio Guest Speaker Mr. Eric Gordon, CEO Cleveland Metropolitan School District Implementing the Cleveland Plan A Look at Our Path Forward” Coupon Expires: 12/31/2012 SUMMER IS HERE A PRACTICAL AND CREATIVE APPROACH FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS Design, Consulting & Installation • Pond & Water Feature lnstallation and Maintenance Custom Stone Patios, Walks & Walls • Outdoor Low Voltage Lighting New Lawns, Hydro-Seeding & Drainage Systerns • Spring & Fall Clean-ups Lawn & Property Maintenance • Large Tree Plantings • Snow Plowing & Salting Certified Nursery/landscape • Master Gardener • Fully Insured Member of BBB Member of the Ohio Nursery Landscape Association • Member of the Home Builders Association 440.729.0665 www.lanhanlandscaping.com. 22 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 23 Bratenahl L A M P L I G H T E R Bratenahl Community Foundation c/o One Bratenahl Place, Front Desk Bratenahl, Ohio 44108-1155 [ DAT E D M AT E R I A L ]
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