Bratenahl
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AUGUST 2016
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Turning Your Family Vacation Into A Philanthropic Mission • 12817 Lakeshore, “Fuller” • Memorial Day Parade
Bratenahl
Community
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This issue sponsored by Dee and Jimmy Haslam
Bratenahl:
Beauty for all Seasons
Judson inspired Bill Jones to take charge of
his health while living in his home, with a
focus on prevention. With Judson at Home,
he has a plan in place to get the services
and care when he needs it.
To learn more, call (216) 791-3211 or
visit judsonsmartliving.org.
The view from my window today is of
that same shoreline, one hundred years
later. This morning shows Bratenahl
in its entire golden summer splendor:
White sailboats float over still blue
waters beneath a cloudless sky…
a faint breeze rustles the shiny, greenleaved trees. Birds chirp merrily as they flutter by.
All is serene; all is calm.
The view from my armchair as I watch headline news is
anything but serene and calm. The summer of 2016 has seen
one shocking tragedy after another unfold before our eyes.
Places with names such as Orlando, Istanbul, and Dallas
conjure up images of violent destruction.
Coverage of this year’s Presidential campaigns brings
no comfort either.
“You’re never too young to begin planning for your future.”
—Bill Jones, Judson at Home member since 2006
In a 24-hour news cycle, those images and the words that
describe them are endlessly repeated until they come to
dominate our consciousness. Sometimes I feel as if I were
living on the inside of a Jackson Pollock painting… a crisscross
of lines and colors careening and colliding in chaos, as if
“anarchy had been loosed upon the world.”
I often wish that I could bring CNN and its ilk to Bratenahl for
a day to experience its beauty and serenity. It might serve to
balance their world-view. Taking in the beauties of Nature for
which Bratenahl has been so blessed might stir an awareness
of “the deep-down goodness of things” in contrast to the
real but sickening horrors they must, of course, cover.
While the problems of our country and our world are many, the
solutions are few. I myself have no answers, so I take my cues
from 14-month-old granddaughter Arden’s playbook:
1) Arden does not know a stranger. Each person she meets
is a newly-found friend – no categories, no judgments.
6) She has a strong sense – though not inflated – of her
own worth and dignity. She sees it as her right to be
heard and wants a place at the grownup table.
7) She is working on sharing and taking turns.
8) She does not watch TV.
9) She is liberal with hugs.
10) She keeps moving in a forward direction. When she stumbles and falls, she picks herself up and keeps on keeping on.
11) She accepts the unpleasant things that come her way – teething, vaccinations – with grace and courage.
12) She does not hold a grudge or harbor resentment toward perceived harshness (Grammy’s reaction to her dumping a box of tapioca all over the kitchen floor).
13) She fights against injustice and assaults on liberty (enforced naps and bedtimes, the wearing of diapers and clothing, seatbelts).
14) She pursues happiness, but creates even more.
15) And she accepts the wise counsel of her elders (Do not put pebbles, twigs, ladybugs, Canadian soldiers, or pieces of old paper stuck to the sidewalk into your mouth).
We could all do far worse than to follow her lead.
I wish to all of you, as well as to our country and our world,
peace.
“Think of having a lake of your own, a hundred
miles long, the boundaries of which no eye can determine.
To know that it is yours forever, that it cannot be
taken from you . . .”
Description of the Bratenahl shoreline
Country Life Magazine, 1916
2) She offers to one and all a radiant smile, and is rewarded with a smile in return and a kind word.
3) She puts each day to bed at night and awakens to a fresh start each morning.
4) She knows we all do better when we hold hands.
5)
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She spends part of every day outside, stopping to taste
the rain or smell the flowers. She gives thanks for
being here, and sometimes bends down to kiss the
ground she walks on.
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About the Cover
A Country Drowning in Grief
Our cover photograph for this issue was taken by Michael
Yunis, a marketing communications industry professional
with over 35 years experience. Although according to Michael,
his real passion and expertise is in media and marketing.
company called Cleveland’s on Fire, LLC. The company offers
communication services and produces an apparel line that
promotes the revitalization of Cleveland. The apparel features
the slogan “CLE on Fire . . . But it ain’t the River.”
Since 2008, Michael Yunis has owned and operated his own
global/streaming radio station called VR2 - Vintage Rock Radio
www.vr2show.com. In 2012, he moved his studios into his
home at One Bratenahl Place. Today, he broadcasts from
Bratenahl to the World. The program features music from
what Michael calls, the Greatest Years in Radio, 1965 to 1985.
Yunis also talks about maintaining two main programming
platforms that promote Peace and Eco initiatives. The station
receives over 10,000 listener hits per week. His featured show,
“The VR2 Show,” is syndicated with affiliate stations throughout the country. New shows are produced weekly and air at
scheduled times on affiliate stations. With his late radio partner
and co-hostess, Chris Krause, they also established a marketing
Michael has been a Bratenahl villager for 4 years. Whenever
Michael tells someone about Bratenahl, he always mentions our
beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Michael took this month’s cover
photo from his balcony at One Bratenahl using his iPhone.
Bratenahl Blooms
Lisa-Jean Sylvia
This spring marked the 10th Annual Bratenahl Blooms plant sale.
In May of each year, the volunteer-run sale fills the community
center gym with a beautiful assortment of hanging baskets
and pots, annual flowers, vegetables & herbs, all for sale at
reasonable prices.
Finally, a great big “thank you” to Jimmy and Dee Haslam
for sponsoring The Lamplighter this month. With rising
costs, our newsletter gets more and more expensive to
publish every year. For the BCF to continue to bring
The Lamplighter to you quarterly and without
compromising its length or quality, we need more
Village support. Donations, sponsorships and
participation are all appreciated. Thank you.
Blooms Quick Tip:
Combine greenery from evergreen shrubs and cut flowers
from the garden to create fresh, simple flower arrangements.
Thomas Zung, Bratenahl 100
A day after the tragic event in Dallas that left five police dead
and seven wounded, The New York Times Editorial Page
referred to the United States as “A Country Drowning in Grief.”
Stories about incidents of police violence in Louisiana, Minnesota, Maryland, (and the shooting of Tamir Rice here in Cleveland) all sent shock waves throughout our land. In Cleveland
cooler heads prevailed, no violent protests took place; and we
are thankful to the Cleveland clergy for their leadership.
But violence can happen anywhere, anytime with devastating
consequences. Here in Bratenahl, we are fortunate to be
protected night and day by our dedicated police and K9 force.
The police need our help to be their watchful eyes for suspicious situations, which in-turn should be promptly reported.
Keeping the house and car doors locked, and then being smart
and safe all go a long way towards helping the police help us.
You might think about giving our police a friendly wave, and
place the Bratenahl 100 decal on the car rear window, on the
driver’s side, to show FOP support. In light of the Dallas
tragedy, our Bratenahl 100 president sent a letter of support
to each of our Village police officers, thanking them for
keeping us safe with an appreciation dinner.
Below are a few tips from the police, for whenever and wherever
you are stopped by them:
1) Keep both hands on the steering wheel.
2) Do not reach for your driver’s identification until
you are asked.
3) Make no sudden moves.
4) Stay calm, be polite, and do not become confrontational.
5) Tell the other car passengers to be quiet and keep
their hands visible!
On Sunday, December 4th, our annual Bratenahl 100 Members
Appreciation Day will be held, a day dedicated to our men in
Blue and Brown. This is a first-hand opportunity for you to visit
with our village police, the service department and their families.
We look forward to seeing you there. Celebrate and mingle
during the holiday season with your neighbors.
Our Bratenahl 100 motto, “We serve those who serve us.”
Thank you.
Memorial Day Parade
Bratenahl
Parks & Recreation Department
Bratenahl Blooms founder, Mary Ann Moskal says that she
created Blooms “as one way of bringing our small community
together. Our purpose is to contribute to the beatification of
Bratenahl and to bring people together for a good cause.”
When she formed the original committee in 2006, Mary Ann
recruited participants from throughout the Village during her
daily walks along Lakeshore. She intentionally included women
from all parts of the village. Nearly half of the original committee
– have served on the Bratenahl Blooms committee for the past
decade. The committee has grown to include nearly 20 women.
Over the years, proceeds from the plant sale have supported
various causes in the village.
Bratenahl Blooms has donated flowers for the village flower
boxes as well as a bench for the Community Center. Bratenahl
Blooms has also made contributions to the Bratenahl 100 and
to New Avenues to Independence, a home for women with
disabilities on the eastern edge of Bratenahl. Proceeds from
the 2016 sale will support the Bratenahl Foundation through
a sponsorship of the Lamplighter. In addition, Bratenahl
Blooms has become part of the Bratenahl Community
Foundation.
Blooms member, Susan Domanski, combined hydrangea
and evergreen foliage in this beautiful arrangement.
We thank you for your support and wish you “Happy Planting”.
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Turning Your Family Vacation Into
A Philanthropic Mission
Dominic Celliti
Because some families are too busy to consistently volunteer
throughout the year, combining a family vacation with a family’s
philanthropic mission is often an excellent choice.
For many families, taking a volunteer vacation can be more
beneficial to children than the typical spring break style vacation
to a resort community. The activity will allow you to spend
vacation time as a family that will bond while working together
to help a charitable cause. The mission allows you to show
your children “hands on” altruistic behavior by way of working
together every day for an extended period of time. Through
traveling outside your community, your family develops a
broader view of the world, allowing them to understand just
how much life differs outside of the local community. It will
also visually teach children to appreciate their own secure
surroundings and how it differs from those who live in fear
or poverty. The vacation can serve as a catalyst for a family
to consider additional volunteering efforts after the vacation.
I believe a volunteer vacation is also an investment in your
children.
Once your family collectively agrees to take a philanthropic
mission, each family member needs to be part of the entire
decision making process. The more engaged your family is
during the selection process, the more committed they will
be in the result.
In order to plan your family philanthropic mission, you and
your family should consider the following basic questions:
When your family can answer those questions, then collectively
agree as a group, the next step will be planning the details of
your mission.
What Will You Have?
Four Seasons of Cocktails
In order for your family to choose the best possible mission,
I suggest researching your options. Listed below are a number
of web-based resources that can provide help in finding the best
vacation option for your family.
Roman Punch
(A delicious adult frozen treat)
• Global Citizen Network (GCN): (www.globalcitizens.org)
• Global Aware (GA): www.globalware.org :
• Helping Abroad: (HA): www.helpingabroad.org/
family-volunteer
• Hands Up Holiday HUH: www.handsupholidays.com
Habitat for Humanity Global Village: www.habitat.org:
• Global Volunteers: www.globalvolunteers.org
• Sierra Club: www.sierraclub.org
• Travelanthropist: www.travelanthropist.com
Narrow your list to one or two opportunities and then interview
the program coordinators of each organization. Below are listed
some beneficial questions to ask.
• What is the cost or fees associated with the program?
What is included and what is not included in the
presented costs?
• What types of accommodations, if any, will your family be
given during the program? Take into consideration the unique requirements of your family.
1. What kind of charitable impact does your family want to
make during your mission?
• What are the requirements and responsibilities of the program? How will each family member assist in fulfilling these requirements?
2. Will the mission be compatible with your family’s current philanthropic mission?
• How many other families or volunteers will be part
of the project?
3. What is your family’s budget for the mission?
4. How much of the trip will be dedicated to volunteering?
5. What types of volunteer experiences excite your family most and how will they benefit from this activity?
6. Do you wish to plan your mission yourself or will you hire a service provider or consultant to develop the trip?
7. How long will you spend on your mission?
• What is the specific time requirement of the program
from start to finish? Also, how many hours in a day will
your family be working on the project?
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And finally, what happens should a family member
become sick during the project? If the trip is international, understanding the limitations of local medical facilities is
important and one may want to investigate medical
evaluation and repatriation insurance.
8. Does your family wish to take a customized solo mission or travel with a group of other people on a similar mission?
9. Does your family wish to stay within the USA or
travel internationally?
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Arlene Kemejak
The ancient Romans had a name for the hot, sultry and humid
days of summer, “dies caniculares” or “dog days.” This is in
conjunction with the rising at sunrise of Sirius, the Dog Star,
in the constellation Canis Major, which led to the association of
this phrase. The dog days trace back to the Egyptians, Greeks
and later the Romans, all of whom waxed poetic with the
association of hot weather. The Romans had bad feelings for
Sirius associating it with an outbreak of insufferable heat and
fever. Civilization credits objects in the sky with influence over
earth and its inhabitants. If the Dog Star isn’t cursing you with
heat and humidity, it’s the moon driving you to lunacy.
The RNC Convention in Cleveland has come and gone and wasn’t
it enough to drive anyone to drink? At least we don’t have to put
up with First Lady and temperance advocate “Lemonade” Lucy
Hayes who declared the White House would be dry. Those fond
of alcoholic beverages at the time in Washington D.C. came up
with a way to hide the alcohol, using a spiked sherbet called
Roman Punch. This punch earned a reputation as a high-society
cocktail eaten with a spoon. Frozen orange skins were served with
a sherbet into which large quantities of rum were held.
First Lady Julia Grant dialed up presidential entertaining by
adopting the French style of dining. Roman “frozen” Punch was
the jewel in the crown that she used as an interlude between
entrees. You would be considered a rube if you didn’t know about
Roman Punch. Elizabeth Fries Ellet, in her 1869 book about
Washington society, “The Court Circles of the Republic” tells the
story of a “rustic pair invited by some accident” to a big party
during the administration of Andrew Jackson. “A tall strapping
Kentuckian had taken a saucer of frozen Roman Punch, which he
had never tasted before.” He turned to his date and said, “I swar,
Miss Jane, this beats julep all to nothing; who ever thought of
chawing rum?”
Roman Punch is so forgotten that even Webster’s Dictionary and
Wikipedia claim the definition may be significantly out of date.
Emily Post wrote in her 1922 etiquette manual that this punch “
is unknown except at a public dinner….” This slushy drink was
dismissed as an affectation of those trying a bit too hard. I’ll let
you be the judge. It’s so easy to prepare that the nouveau-riche
stigma no longer applies. Chin Chin to the “dog days! Woof!
Woof!
Roman Punch
1 quart lemon sherbet or lemon ice (not sorbet, it’s too creamy)
1 cup rum
¼ cup Cointreau
1 split of champagne
4 oranges
Cut oranges in half, hollow out and refrigerate. Blend all other
ingredients but the champagne and freeze overnight. Just before
serving, gently mix champagne into the spiked sherbet and serve
in the hollowed out orange skins. Serves 8.
Summer Blockbuster Books
Patricia Lowrey
FICTION
All Summer Long
by Dorothea Benton Frank
Foreign Agent
by Brad Thor
Bay of Sighs
by Nora Roberts
The Games
by James Patterson & Mark Sullivan
Black Widow
by Daniel Silva
Here’s to Us
by Elin Hilderbrand
Boar Island
by Nevada Barr
House of Secrets
by Brad Meltzer & Tod Goldberg
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perservance
by Angela Duckworth
The Cavendon Luck
by Barbara Taylor Bradford
I Almost Forgot About You
by Terry McMillan
The Rainbow Comes and Goes
by Anderson Cooper & Gloria Vanderbilt
Dishonorable Intentions
by Stuart Woods
Magic
by Danielle Steel
The Emperor’s Revenge
by Clive Cussler & Boyd Morrison
The Pursuit
by Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg
Red Platoon: A True Story of American
Valor
by Clinton Romesha
End of Watch
by Stephen King
Vinegar Girl
by Anne Tyler
First Comes Love
by Emily Giffin
The Weekenders
by Mary Kay Andrews
NON FICTION
Bill O’Reilly’s Legends & Lies: The Patriots
by David Fisher
The Gene: An Intimate History
by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of
Nike
by Phil Knight
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Bratenahl
BYGONE
12817 LAKE SHORE – FULLER
Bill Beckenbach
Horace and Alice Fuller had their Victorian style home built at
12817 Lake Shore in 1887. An addition, designed by Charles
Schweinfurth, was added later.
Horace Arthur Fuller was born September 23, 1864 to Samuel
Augustus and Julia Clark Fuller. He was educated in the Cleveland
Public Schools. Leaving high school at age 16, he attended
a preparatory school for one year at Hudson College in Hudson,
Ohio, and then spent a year at Western Reserve University.
Horace married Alice Tenney Ingersoll on April 14, 1886 in
Brooklyn, New York. She was born April 26, 1864. They had two
daughters, Antoinette (Pierrong) and Marian (Ryan).
In January 1883, Horace became associated with the Condit
Fuller & Company, a company of iron and steel merchants where
his father was founder and President. The company became
Bourne-Fuller & Co. after the death of Paul P. Condit in 1886.
Horace Fuller’s first job at Condit Fuller & Company was in the
accounting department. He later moved to the sales department
and was eventually given entire charge of the financial end of
the concern. About 1885, he became Treasurer of the Union
Rolling Mill Co., a steel manufacturer, of which his father was
General Manager. In 1888, he became Assistant Secretary and
then General Manager and Treasurer upon the death of his father
in 1891. He became President and General Manager in 1911.
The two companies were brought together as Bourne-Fuller
Company in January 1912. In 1914, Fuller was elected President,
a position he held until his death in 1924.
Bourne-Fuller consisted of
three entities: the first was
Bourne-Fuller Company, a
sales agency or otherwise
known as an iron and steel
jobber. Second was the Union
Rolling Mill, a manufacturer
of steel, and third, the Upson
Nut Company, a manufacturer
of nuts and bolts. Together
they were the largest
independent steel company
in Ohio. The operations
included the entire process
of steel manufacturing,
extending from the making of pig iron to the manufacturing
of finished steel products.
The Bourne-Fuller Company was one of three constituent
companies that eventually formed the Republic Steel Corporation in 1930, with the principal stockholder being Cyrus Eaton.
A BENEFIT FOR THE
Northeast Ohio SPCA
The purpose of the Northeast Ohio SPCA is to provide a safe haven for abandoned,
healthy, homeless, and adoptable loving pets until they can find a home.
The shelter opened in April of 2004 and as of the summer of 2015, the shelter has successfully
adopted out more than 26,322 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.
Fuller was a Director of Central National Bank, American Box
Co., and Director of Sheriff Street Market and Storage Company. He was also a member of the Bratenahl School Board.
He was a social member of Country, Mayfield, Tavern, and
Union Clubs. Memberships also included the Delta Kappa
Epsilon Club of New York City, Forest and Stream Club of
Wilmington, Vermont, and the Midwick Country Club of
Pasadena, California.
Horace Fuller was a Republican and belonged to the Euclid
Avenue Presbyterian Church. He died February 28, 1924 at
the age of 60. Alice died October 15, 1952. Both are buried
in Lakeview Cemetery.
John and Mildred Putnam purchased their lakefront mansion
in 1926.
Saturday, October 8th / 5-9:30
Tickets $65
Bratenahl Village Park
Reservations Required
2066 South Taylor Road
Cleveland Hts, Ohio 44118
Contact: Donna Schwartz at 216-249-4444
RSVP by October 3, 2016
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In Memoriam:
“As a Certified Elder Law
Attorney,* I have devoted
my career to defining,
promoting, and protecting
the legal rights of older
adults, and of persons with
mental and physical
disabilities.”
Attorney Janet L. Lowder
Bratenahl Resident
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Elder Law
Estate Planning
Asset Protection
Medicaid Planning
Guardianship
Long-Term Care Options
Special Needs Planning
Call (216) 861-0360
Visit Hickman-Lowder.com
*Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation.
The Bratenahl Community Foundation mourns the passing
of every Village resident and extends our deepest sympathy
to family and friends:
Forever missed, never forgotten, held always in our
hearts with love.
Coletta R. Orel
Coletta Orel was born April 10th, 1924 and passed away May
15th, 2016. According to a memorial tribute presented by her
daughter, Chaplain (Major) Valeria Van Dress (Orel), friends
and family will remember her as “a servant to her country
and family,” and because of the lifelong example she set for
“generosity and cheerfulness.”
During WW11, Orel was a Sergeant in the Army and a
stenographer who had the privilege of serving under General
Curtis LeMay, taking dictation from him while being stationed
in Germany after the war. As a WAC (Women’s Auxiliary Corps),
Orel was part of the Air Force just after WAC was created in
1942. Consequently, Coletta Orel is part of history. She also
received honorable discharges from both the Army and the
Air Force.
Valeria said that her mother would be forever remembered
because of her generosity and her cheerfulness. She added
that her mother’s home on Burton Avenue was always open
to neighbors and friends. In addition to her love of animals,
roller-skating, pinochle, and bowling (Coletta and her husband
both played on the Bratenahl Bowling League), Coletta Orel
was an avid dancer. She even taught lessons well into her
80s, and loved to share the the freedom and happiness of
dance with others.
Hospice of the Western Reserve Hosts Warehouse Sale
Save the Date: September 16-17, Hospice of the Western Reserve Warehouse Sale
The next sale is scheduled for Friday, September 16, 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m., and Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at
Hospice of the Western Reserve Headquarters, 17876 St. Clair
Ave., Cleveland. Whether it’s sprucing up a home, staging a
property, locating a “like new” desk for a student, or finding
a dining room table large enough for holiday gatherings,
Hospice of the Western Reserve’s Warehouse Sale is the
place to be to find gently used home furnishings, accents
and accessory pieces—all priced at a fraction of their
original retail prices!
In addition to furniture, framed artwork and lamps, the
selection often includes matching sets of fine china,
glassware, antiques, collectibles and one-of-a-kind treasures.
The proceeds not only support seriously ill patients and their
families, but veterans in need of specialized care, grief and
trauma counseling in schools and other community-based
programs provided by the nonprofit agency throughout
northern Ohio. Cash and major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard,
and Discover) are accepted for payment (no checks). Ample
parking is available in the Hospice of the Western Reserve
parking lot. (Follow the “Warehouse Sale” signs
upon arrival at the agency’s site.)
Donations of Furniture and Household Goods
Sought for Sale
Donations of furniture and household goods are still actively
being sought. Furniture items will be previewed by volunteers
prior to acceptance for donation; tax receipts will be provided.
Arrangements can be made to pick up large furniture or fragile
donations free of charge from some locations in northern Ohio.
(Donations to help defray the cost of movers are greatly
appreciated.) Those interested in contributing items for the
sale should contact the Warehouse Sale Team at 216.255.9090.
NOTE: The agency is unable to accept bedding, books,
clothing, cribs and car seats, small electronics, small and
major appliances, medical supplies, sporting goods, children’s
toys and games, computers and related hardware, mattresses
and box springs, televisions and stuffed animals.
Hospice of the Western Reserve warehouse sales will be held
periodically throughout the year. To receive notice of upcoming
sales, send an email to: [email protected],
or visit hospicewr.org/warehousesale for a schedule. For a list of
upcoming sales, visit www.hospicewr.org/cleveland-resale-shop.
About Hospice of the Western Reserve
Hospice of the Western Reserve is a nationally acclaimed non-profit agency providing comfort and emotional support to
patients and their families. The agency provides palliative end-of-life care, caregiver support and bereavement services
throughout the region, and cares for people in a variety of settings, including private residences, assisted living and
retirement communities, nursing homes, at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, David Simpson Hospice House on
Cleveland’s east side and Hospice of Medina County. For more information, visit hospicewr.org, or call 800.707.8922.
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VILLAGE SHOUT OUTS
Tim A. Schultz
Know a Villager who deserves special recognition? We now have
a feature for that! “Village Shout Outs” includes anything from
a 50th anniversary to a marriage celebration to someone in the
Village who earned a special distinction or received an award.
Or maybe you want to recognize a service provider who went
above and beyond? Or to make sure a Village birth or death
gets noticed. To have your “Village Shout Out” considered,
email me at [email protected]. Or Snail Mail it to :
Tim A. Schultz, 7 Haskell Drive, Bratenahl, OH 44108,
Attn: Village Shout Outs.
From Mary Beckenbach:
Another proud Shout Out to Bratenahl Police Officer Ryan
Durand’s 11 year-old daughter, Aubrey. Over the July 4th
weekend, the American Taekwondo Association World Tournament of Champions was held in Little Rock, Arkansas and
showcased traditional competitors in forms, weapons, point
sparring and combat weapons sparring. For these elite martial
artists, the championship events mark the culmination of a year
of hard work at regional, district and national ATA tournaments,
all to earn a coveted spot among the top 10 students in their
respective divisions. Aubrey Durand was the only one from her
region eligible to compete in this 2016 competition! She is a
second-degree black belt competitor.
From Mary Beckenbach:
A proud Shout Out to Bratenahl Police Sergeant Michael Flanagan’s 14 year-old son Quinn. Quinn is considered one of the top
100 volleyball strong side hitters in the country and has been
selected to attend and participate at the USA Olympic Training
Center in Colorado– for a week of intensive training, instruction
and tournament play, all in preparation for the 2020 US Olympics.
VILLAGE SHOUT OUTS
From Debbie Puffenberger:
A great big Shout Out to my wonderful husband Jim Puffenberger,
who is a big supporter of The Big Brother Big Sister Cleveland
Program. Jim and his “little brother” LaVonte McCaroll were
both recently chosen to represent the Cleveland Chapter at a
White House rally for an initiative entitled “My Brother’s Keeper.”
The initiative included a round table discussion with Senator
Sherrod Brown, White House representative Broderick Johnson
(Special Assistant to the President) and others to discuss issues
related to at-risk youth. LaVonte, now 19, has been Jim’s little
brother for the last 8 years. Although LaVonte has recently outgrown the program, Jim says, “LaVonte has not outgrown my
relationship with him.” I am very proud of you Jim!
The first picture is from the ATA District Championship in
Chicago Illinois and the next photo of Aubrey is with Grandmaster
Ho Lee at the ATA World Championships in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Congratulations!!
From Nancy Goble:
2016 is the Cleveland Playhouse’s centennial year. An award
winning Shout Out to Bratenahl’s own Beth Mooney, and Key
Bank, for winning the Centennial Star Award, for her support
over the years. Thanks to Beth for also being a regular supporter
of the BCF.
From the BCF:
Special thanks to Dee & Jimmy Haslam for sponsoring this
edition of The Lamplighter. Your generous $1,000 sponsorship
is deeply appreciated and greatly needed. This newsletter gets
more and more expensive to publish each year. For the BCF
to continue to bring The Lamplighter to you quarterly and
without compromising its length or quality, we need more
BCF memberships and sponsorship support. Go Browns!
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From Ted Goble:
A great big Shout Out to my lovely wife Nancy who was in
charge of a fund raising golf event at the Shaker Country Club
on July 16. Almost 60 participated in the event, which included
golf, dinner, a silent auction and live auction. The event raised
over $17,000 for “Play for Pink,” an organization that provides
funding for breast cancer research and for the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation.
What a wonderful event for the Cleveland Playhouse’s
centennial year. Our own Beth Mooney with Key Bank
won the Centennial Star Award for all of her support.
Beth accepted with grace and humor. We appreciate all
of Beth’s support to the Bratenahl Foundation also over
the years. Thanks Beth.
In the picture are Laura Kepley and Kevin Moore,
directors of the playhouse
Jim with LaVonte McCaroll and White House
Representative Broderick Johnson
From Larry Domin:
An appreciative Village Shout Out to Joe Zalar for celebrating 30
years of Bratenahl Maintenance Department service. We thank him
for all he does to make our Village a great place to live, and for all
four seasons of the year.
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V I LLAGE
The View from Village Hall
Mayor John Licastro
At the time of this writing, we continue to
experience a dry summer. Although the
weather has been relatively cool, our
Service Department has been busy
watering newly planted trees and corner
boxes, in addition to their regular duties.
Their efforts ensure Bratenahl will be
beautiful no matter what conditions Mother Nature has in
store for us.
Our Police force has been working overtime, with the RNC
having just ended and additional patrols necessitated by a few
incidents. I am happy to report these incidents were dealt with
quickly, with two individuals responsible quickly apprehended.
Officers were patrolling the Village in plain clothes and in
unmarked cars. Special night patrols using night vision goggles
were conducted. This extra effort paid dividends with the arrest
of the aforementioned two. We will keep our heightened level
of awareness and presence throughout the remainder of the
summer and beyond. Keeping you, your homes and property
safe is our primary mission.
Revenue to date has seen a slight downturn, particularly in
income tax. We hope to make up the shortfall over the second
half of the year. We had a healthy carryover from 2015 that gives
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17017 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
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A FFA I R S
us a significant cushion. Overall, the fiscal health of Bratenahl
is the envy of most communities in North East Ohio, despite
the significant revenue cuts from the State of Ohio. We will
continue to monitor both income and expenditures and
spend monies when necessary in a frugal manner.
The Administrative Staff has fully implemented all aspects
of our new website at www.bratenahl.org. We encourage
you to use this resource on a regular basis. It is easy to
maneuver and contains a wealth of information that is
updated on a regular basis. You will find agendas, minutes,
traffic information, information on CodeRED and Daily Call,
financial documents, recreation programs, the Mayor’s
Message, etc. Many thanks to Mary Ranney, Diana Cooks,
Angela Fernandes, Julie Kreiner and Sue Capello for their
efforts. I believe you will find that the website properly
represents our Village.
The Recreation Study is complete and is being reviewed
by Council Committees. At the time of this writing, an
architectural firm is being interviewed to shepherd us
through a process to rebuild the Service Garage and to add
a salt dome. The future use and function of the Community
Center is being discussed as well. All of these are part and
parcel of the Village’s Master Plan. We welcome your input
and comments.
We hope to see you at our meetings. I close, as always,
with the refrain from Bratenahl’s school song:
…she is the best, the very best, all Hail to Bratenahl!
V IL L A G E
A F FA IR S
Report from the Public Improvements Committee- When seconds count, you can count on
Mary Beckenbach
Our service department and the Village Engineer continue
to make Bratenahl a special place to live by repairing the
streets, sidewalks and manholes this summer so that you
are not only safe, but so that the areas being refurbished
will remain very nice looking.
Pavement repair locations:
• 9718, 9925, and 13501 Lakeshore Blvd.
• Lakeshore at Haskell Drive
• 10412 Brighton Road
• 150 Garfield Lane
• 10008 Burton Avenue
• 10119 Foster Avenue
• Various other locations
Sidewalk repair locations:
• 10501, 1797, 13800, and 13822 Lakeshore Blvd.
• Lakeshore Blvd. east of Corning Drive at the
guardrail, and the north side 150 ft. east of Eddy Road
• 10024, 10032, 10323, 10400, and 10401 Brighton Road
• 10303 Burton Avenue
• 9906 Foster Avenue
• 31 Garfield Lane
• 299 Corning Drive
• 353 and 411 Bratenahl Road
• NW corner of Bratenahl Road at Brighton
• Walkway between Burton Avenue and Foster Avenue
• 13796, 13800, and 13812 Lakeshore Drive
CodeRED is a FREE emergency notification service provided to
all residents within the Village of Bratenahl that will notify you of
emergency information through phone calls, text messages and
emails. The system will be used to keep you informed of local
events that may immediately impact your safety. As a local
resident, the Village of Bratenahl encourages you to take action
and register your cell phone for this service and verify your
home location during the enrollment process so we may target
notifications that directly impact your home or business.
• Traffic Issues
• Boil Alert
• Public Health Crisis
• Criminal Activity
• General information
ENROLL TODAY! Visit www.bratenahl.org and click the
CodeRED icon located on the Bratenahl Police page
CodeRED Sign Up
Catch basin and Manhole reconstruction:
• 9718 Lakeshore Blvd.
• Lakeshore Blvd at Haskell Drive
• Bratenahl Road at Lakehurst Drive
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Your patience is much appreciated as we continue to
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VI LLA G E
Bratenahl
Parks & Recreation Department
Bratenahl Community Center
10300 Brighton Road / 216.451.5350
Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00 am-8:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
And special events
The Recreation Commission:
Dave Kozinski (Chair)
Kathy Jones (Secretary)
Laurel Herbold
Marla Murphy (Council Rep) Brad DiFranco (Vice Chair)
Tim Bauman (Treasurer)
Anita Gray
Susan Capello (Director)
What is going on at the Community Center?
Club 55
3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00am-12:00.
Club 55 is a casual group of ‘mature’ residents who meet to enjoy
a cup of coffee, nibbles and good conversation. Don’t be shy,
come and join the group.
Internet Café Open daily
The café is quiet place to study, read, play on your computer,
watch TV, do a puzzle or just relax.
Mixed media Open daily
Classroom 4 is available for those who need some extra room
for art and craft projects.
Playgroup
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Parents, bring your kids (baby to early elementary) to join in the
fun and make some new friends! We are also happy to accept
gently used toy donations for the children.
Pottery Tuesdays 6-9pm
Come and get your hands dirty and create a work of art!
Beginning potters to advanced are welcome. Call 216.291.1127
for more information or to register for the class.
Fitness Room /Gym
Open daily
Come check out the fitness room. From treadmills to free weights,
there is something for everyone! The gym is also open for free
play when it has not been previously reserved. There are a lot of
singles that come to play basketball that could use some competition!
Yoga
Monday 10:00am, Wednesday 6:30pm
Sunday 10:00am
Chair yoga
Monday 11:15am (a gentler yoga)
Yoga helps improve a person’s health and lessens stress.
Come to the Center and let Margot lead you to an improved you!
Need more information? Call Margot at 216.268.5755
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AFFAI R S
Coming Events
Village Park Jazz Night
Jazz will be playing in the Park from 7:00 pm-10:00pm on
August 11th. Come to the park with your blanket/lawn
chairs and your favorite picnic supplies. Enjoy the music
in the company of friends and neighbors at our beautiful
Village Park.
Bratenahl Village Community Shredding Event
All Ohio Secure Shred will be at the Community Center
September 10th from 10:00 am-1:00pm. Bring your personal
documents to be shredded on site. Residents are asked to
have their documents bagged or boxed to be emptied in the
shredding bins (bags and boxes will be returned to residents).
Have a question? Contact Susan at the Community Center at
216.451.5350 or [email protected].
Dance Class
Serendipity Dance (www.serendipitydancemovement.com)
will begin a 6 week dance class at the Community Center.
Classes will be on Tuesday nights from 6:45 pm-7:30 pm,
September 20 - October 25. Everyone is welcome (seniors,
the coordinated, the uncoordinated, special needs, beginners,
experts…) from the age of 15-115. Learn to Cha Cha, Salsa,
Merengue, Bollywood, Line Dancing and more. Having fun
is the six week goal! Call 216.451.5350 for more information
or to register; registration ends September 16, 2016.
AUGUST
Resident rate $30.00 prepaid/$7.00 drop in
Nonresident rate $60.00 prepaid/$12.00
drop in minimum 4/maximum 15
Playgroup Open House and Ice Cream Social
Playgroup is looking to add new families. Come enjoy an
ice cream and meet the “regulars.” The cold weather
will be here soon enough and the Community Center is
a great place for the kids to play and parents to socialize.
Thursday, September 22, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Children’s Halloween Party
The Halloween party for the children is on October 29th, 12:002:00 pm. Dress up the kids in their costumes and come to the
Center for a little trick or treating!
Do you need more information about an event? Do you need
to post something on the Community Bulletin Board? Perhaps
you want to know how to rent the gym? Or maybe you would
like to get on the “Rec News” email distribution list? If so,
please call 216.451.5350, email me at [email protected]
or check out the new and improved bratenahl.org website.
I look forward to hearing from you!
-Susan Capello
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