August 2013 - Bratenahl Community Foundation

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Bratenahl
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Bratenahl Artist Profile: Susan Murphy • A look at the Waterloo Neighborhood • 2013 Annual Meeting/Speaker Series
Bratenahl
Community
FOUNDATION
Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation
Featured Artist: Susan Murphy
Spring Birdwalk
Susan received her Doctor of Psychology degree
(PSY.D) from Baylor University. She served her
internship at Texas Research Institute of Mental
Sciences and her post-doctoral fellowship at
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
Susan moved to Dayton, Ohio to serve on the
Psychology staff of Barney’s Children’s Hospital.
From there she went into private practice. She
retired from Psychology in 1992 and became an
actress. If interested in that career you can see
her resume at www.susanmurphy.net.
Between theatre jobs, Susan paints.
Bratenahl Community
Foundation
President’s Letter
Larry Domin
K-9 Fundraiser / Hosted by Donna & Sander Schwartz
Aren’t summer days in Bratenahl glorious?
I had awakened once more to the rosy glow
of dawn over the tranquil blue waters of
the lake. How lucky I am to live here, amid
all this beauty. As I drove to work later on, I mulled over what
to say in this letter. My thoughts turned to a young man I had
interviewed about joining the Board of the Foundation. He seemed
the ideal candidate--energetic, enthusiastic, and eager to become
involved in the Village. He sat in on one of our meetings where we
discussed our annual Holiday Party, our watermelon stand at the
Memorial Day parade, and our “I Love Bratenahl” T-shirts, but in
the end he chose not to join us. He has great, noble visions for
saving the world; punch and cookies, watermelon and T-shirts
did not match his heroic mission. I applaud his idealism, for surely
the world does need saving.
Reflecting on this, however, it dawned on me that perhaps he, and
perhaps I, too, missed the point. In many ways the world is already
saved in the Village of Bratenahl in these United States. Bratenahl
is a place where much of humanity, past and present, might only
dream of living. To be sure, the Foundation does serve punch and
cookies at its annual Holiday Party, opening the doors to one and
all to come together in celebration and unity. The Foundation does
pass out watermelon at the Memorial Day Parade, honoring the
fallen and celebrating the blessings America confers on us all.
The Foundation has designed T-shirts emblazoned with “I Love
Bratenahl”, proclaiming our affection for a place many say is the
finest place in this area in which to live. All of these things are a
part of the work of the Foundation, but they are not the point of
its work. Gratitude is the point.
Gratitude for the safe, secure neighborhood we live in and the
people who keep it that way. For a Shade Tree Commission who
makes sure we stay Green and beautiful. For an infrastructure
of smooth roads, clear of snow and free of potholes. For sound
fiscal and fiduciary management that keeps us solvent. For a Rec
Commission that provides quality athletic, social, and avocational
activities to enrich the quality of life here. For government
personnel who keep things running as smoothly and wisely
as they know how. For Village Council, whose unpaid work and
Susan Murphy/ Derek /Pastel on paper
untold hours of thought and efforts on our behalf keep this place
running like a well-oiled machine. For them and all others who
tend to the nuts and bolts work of park maintenance, road and
bridge repairs, trash removal, tree trimming, communication,
legislation, finance, recycling, safety...for all the things most
of us take for granted but would surely miss, tended to by
dedicated individuals who serve us. Gratitude is the point.
No society on earth is perfect, so at times criticism is warranted
in order for a democratic society to flourish. One would hope
that all criticism be of the constructive, not the destructive, kind.
Criticism, however, is one thing you will not find in the pages
of the Lamplighter. As one former editor put it, “We strive to be
relentlessly positive.” Like cheerleaders, we know that the team
does its best when the voices it hears from the sidelines are
voices of support and encouragement. It is not to the Foundation
to criticize the coach, the team, the play or the fans. Gratitude is
the point.
Let me share with you two upcoming events that carry out the
Foundation’s educational mission in the Village, as well as foster
the ideals of a democratic society. First, in September we once
again will present our Annual Meeting/Speakers Series.
Our speaker this year will be State Senator Shirley A. Smith.
Come hear her talk titled “Your District: My Time in the Senate.”
She will also take your questions. Second, in early October, the
Foundation will once again host Meet the Candidates Night,
where those running to fill four spots on Village Council will
present their views and take your questions.
Last, may I ask your help as the Foundation once again prepares
the Bratenahl Phone Book, provided free of charge as a service
to all residents. If you are new to the Village and wish to be
added, if your information has changed, or if you wish information withheld, please fill out the form you will find in this issue.
You may also transmit your information via our website.
The Phone Book will be passed out at our Holiday Party-another reason for you to attend!
I look forward to seeing you at each of these events sponsored
by the Foundation in gratitude for the wonderful Village of
Bratenahl. Please consider supporting the Foundation in our
work to promote a positive environment, one of gratitude,
in our village.
Support The Foundation
I do not wish to give a
monetary donation but
would like to volunteer
my time
You can help the Bratenahl Community Foundation by either volunteering to assist us with
our various projects as a “Friend of the Foundation”, and/or donating tax deductible funds.
Mail to: Bratenahl Community Foundation, c/o One Bratenahl Place, Front Desk, Bratenahl, Ohio 44108-1155
Address
E-mail Phone Number
Donation $50 Friend
$250 Patron Susan Murphy/ Love /Pastel on paper
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$100 Supporter Please be sure to renew
your membership
each calendar year
$500 Gold Other
$1000 Lamplighter Sponsor
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Carol
This spring take the worry out of your Graduation,
First Communion or any party. I will do everything from flowers,
party favors, food, themed décor, flatware, beverage ware,
tables and chairs and more
On site attendants and clean-up
All you have to do is invite your guests, sit back,
relax and enjoy the party.
This year leave the party to me. Lock your date in now.
References and additional pictures provided upon request
Cleveland One World Festival to launch in
the Cultural Gardens on August 25, 2013
A Few New Books at
Cleveland Public Library
Bratenahl
Resident Robert Koeth Gains
International Recognition for Research
Jessica Foster
Patricia Lowrey
Jessica Foster
The Cleveland Cultural Gardens have hosted One World Day for
the past 65 years, which is an event that brings diverse ethnical
groups together for a celebration in Rockefeller Park. This year
though, the party will be bigger and better than ever before
thanks to art activist James Levin. On August 25th James Levin
is launching One World Festival to coincide with One World Day
in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park. James
Levin is a well-known Cleveland impresario, best known for his
creation of the Cleveland Public Theater and Ingenuity Fest.
Mr. Levin’s past successes have helped revive Gordon Square
and various deserted warehouses, by bringing the life back to
these dilapidated areas.
And the Mountains Echoed, a novel
by Khaled Hosseini
The author of The Kite Runner returns with a powerful story
of families. Beautifully written.
Bob Koeth and his colleagues at the Cleveland Clinic made
international headlines in April after publishing an article in
Nature Medicine about a new link they discovered between
red meat and heart disease. Nature Medicine is a leading peer
reviewed biomedical focused journal. The research publication
generated international attention quickly after it was released.
It was featured locally on the front page of the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, gained national headlines in the New York Times, and
achieved international recognition as a BBC headline story.
The Cleveland Cultural Gardens and Rockefeller Park are traveled
by many, but are largely unexplored by most commuters.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is the three mile road that passes
through this area and it is lined with gardens that represent over
29 different ethnicities. Each garden is unique to the culture it
represents with various monuments, flowers, and flags. Over the
past five years, $500,000 has been invested in the gardens, with
three new gardens currently in the planning stage. The Cleveland
Cultural Gardens are one of a kind, not found anywhere else in
the world. People have traveled from as far as Brussels to study
the gardens, in hopes of building something similar in their own
country. The Garden’s recent renovations and additions, combined with its promotion of diversity, are heightening awareness,
which is sparking the movement to bring people to the park.
So this August, James Levin is on a mission to reinvigorate the
Cleveland Cultural Gardens by drawing people out of their cars
to the park. Mr. Levin is planning to break down cultural barriers
and have people celebrate their own culture while simultaneously
exploring new ones. One World Festival will showcase the best
of what each of Cleveland’s diverse cultural communities have
to offer, at one shared event. One World Festival will be an allday event and is free to the public. There will be over 100 ethnic
groups represented and the event will include food, drink, music,
art, performances, and athletic activities. The Cultural Garden will
celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016, so let One World Festival
2013 be the start of a much larger tradition to the Cleveland area.
For more information on the event, please go to:
http://clevelandoneworldfestival.com.
Life After Life
by Kate Atkinson
An inventive novel about a woman born in 1910 who dies and
is reborn again and again. It’s funny and thought provoking.
Inferno, a novel
by Dan Brown
The latest Robert Langdon blockbuster is destined to find a
large audience. Cleveland Public Library bought lots of copies
and it’s available on CD and eBook from the Library too.
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
by Sheryl Sandberg
The COO of Facebook presents a well researched and thoughtful
examination of working women.
Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls
by David Sedaris
A collection of comic essays.
Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe 1944-1945
by Rick Atkinson
The final volume of the Liberation Trilogy is a lively, sweeping
account of the period from D-Day to V.E. Day.
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This newly found connection between red meat and heart
disease relates to how the human body breaks down an
abundant nutrient found in meat called L-carnitine. The breakdown of L-carnitine produces Trimethylamine, which accelerates
the development of heart disease. L-carnitine is also found in
dietary supplements and energy drinks, indicating that these
products may cause cardiovascular disease as well. The study
also compared vegetarian to omnivorous diets, finding that
people with a meat free diet produced less Trimethylamine,
lowering their risk for developing heart disease. While Bob
and his colleagues were surprised and pleased with the news
headlines, health related breakthroughs are capturing big
audiences as people strive to live longer healthier lives.
Bob and his wife, Kim, have resided in Bratenahl for the past
six years. They recently welcomed the addition of their first child
this past November, Alden. Bob and Kim both grew up nearby
in Mentor, OH. They enjoy traveling the world and they can be
found in the summer boating at Mentor Harbor Yacht Club.
Bob is currently finishing his last year of medical school, while
also working on his PhD, at Case Western Reserve, with plans
to specialize in interventional cardiology
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Bratenahl’s Man Behind The Projector
Tim A. Schultz
If you’re ever lucky enough to be invited to Jim and Lori Zaas’
house to watch a movie, you are in for a major surprise and an
evening you will not soon forget. The reason, unlike most of us
with a common Blu-Ray player and wide screen TV, Jim Zaas
has a complete working movie theater built into the basement
of his Haskell home.
A Passion For Projection
Jim’s lifelong fascination with film projection started when he
was only six years old. When Jim’s father was hospitalized with
multiple sclerosis, his Uncle Lou made it a point to visit almost
every week. A movie buff, Lou would bring along his own
projector and movie to entertain Jim’s dad, as well any patient
who wanted to watch. To see his dad, Jim usually came along.
Interestingly enough, the movies that Uncle Lou showed held
little interest for Jim. Instead, he was fascinated by the mechanics
behind the show. And because of that fascination, Uncle Lou
soon bought Jim his first 8 mm projector. At the age of 7, Jim
started showing 8 mm silent movies to his buddies. Then, after
Jim’s uncle bought him his first 16 mm projector at the age of 12,
Jim’s passion for projection really took off. During junior high
and high school, Jim was the movie guy, routinely showing
fellow students films during recess and lunch. Jim was the
go-to guy for film projection for good reason: he was often
the only one who knew how to operate the projectors.
Inside The Zaas Theater
Movie night at the Zaas house is guaranteed to impress.
On the way to his in-house theater, you first pass through a
veritable museum. You’ll see 18 projectors from his collection
of 40 on display, each one with its own special story. There is
an exact replica of that first Bell & Howell projector that Uncle Lou
used to entertain his dad. There are also exact replicas of Jim’s
first 8 mm and 16 mm projectors, as well replicas of the projectors
that Jim worked on in junior high and high school. But that’s the
museum. It’s show time.
The projection room includes one 16 mm projector and two 35 mm
film projectors retrofitted with Xenon lamps. Built in 1947, these
500-pound Motiograph projectors were considered the Rolls Royce
of film projection prior to the digital age. Jim has also added a
digital projection unit for DVDs and Blu-Rays. To house all of his
feature films, he added a warehouse and storage facility behind
the projection room that is 15 feet by 20 feet. Then, to make certain
that his theater area, projection room and storage facility are all
climate-controlled, providing less humidity and adequate
ventilation, he even added a separate furnace.
Jim’s in-house theater is 18 feet wide by 30 feet long with 12
recliners in a stadium-seating format. As you walk up the sloped
incline to find your seat, you are guided by theater-stair lighting.
The screen is 13-1/2 feet wide by 6-1/2 feet high for a perfect
Cinemascope aspect ratio of 2.35:1. And as far as those noisy
projectors go, you won’t have to worry. They are in an elevated
enclosed projection room, which is behind and separate from
the theater.
With respect to Jim’s personal tastes in film, you will find plenty
of comedies and science fiction. It’s no wonder that one of his
favorites is, “It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” a movie with
special meaning. Married to Lori for 43 years, this was the
feature film they saw together on their first date.
You might wonder if Jim made any mistakes having a theater built
into his new Haskell home. Considering that it was his third effort
at installing a theater into a house, he got it right. He even used the
same builder who was responsible for constructing the last two
theaters in both of Jim’s homes in Moreland Hills and Chagrin Falls.
So why does he do it? According to Jim, “I don’t sing. I don’t dance.
I can’t entertain anyone. But I get tremendous satisfaction putting
on a show and seeing friends enjoy a movie in my home
entertainment center.”
ZAAS MOVIE NIGHT BENEFIT
Originally published in The Lamplighter in 2011, it
was fun taking you inside the remarkable built-in
Movie Theater and Projector Museum in the home of
Jimi & Lori Zaas. Re-read the article. Then experience
it firsthand. But call now. Jim & Lori will only host a
limited number of guests for an evening of great food
and wine, great fun, and of course, a movie.
When: Friday September 6th • Cost: $65 per person
Call: 216-851-2875 for Reservations and More Details
A Benefit For the
Bratenahl Community
Foundation & The
Lamplighter
Although Jim’s real passion was projection, it takes a movie
to make a show. At 12 years old (and after his first couple of
projectors), Jim began collecting films. For every Christmas and
birthday, Jim could count on at least one new movie from his
uncle and mother. Then, at age 30, Jim took his collection to the
next level. When Sunray Films went out of business, he made his
first major purchase, buying 135 feature films for $18 each.
Today, Jim owns over 550 films, including 180 in 35 mm format,
each nicely stored on multiple 45-pound reels, the same large
film format still used by most local theaters. (Today, some theaters
are switching to digitally downloaded movies on a hard drive.
No more celluloid.)
Before You Vote... Meet The Candidates
Agenda: Several village residents are running for village council
and Charter Commission. Come listen to their viewpoints and
compare their visions for the village
When: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Bratenahl Community Center
Mark Your Calendar For Our Annual Meeting and Speaker Series
Guest Speaker: Senator Shirley A. Smith
Bratenahl
Community
FOUNDATION
From the 21st Senate District of Ohio
Her Topic: “Your District, My Time in the Senate”
When: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bratenahl Place, Penthouse
Bratenahl
Community
FOUNDATION
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BRATENAHL’S BRIGHTWOOD
LOSING A LEGACY
CALENDAR NOTES
Jeanne Lyons, Chair
Bratenahl Shade Tree Commission
Even before the Brightwood Estate
was completed in the1870s, a rare and
expensive tree for that period in time
was already growing very close to a
home site on a seven acre gentlemen’s
farm. Brightwood (9534 Lakeshore Blvd.)
was the dream of Edward P. Williams,
a co-founder of the Sherwin-Williams
Company. He delighted in “puttering
around” his beautiful property, and I’m sure carefully watched over
his copper beech tree, just about 50 feet from his fashionable Stick
Style home.
Now over 200 years old, the copper beech (Fagus sylvatica) towers
magnificently over the home, with shining leaves a glorious deep
purple in summer, that transform to a copper hue in autumn.
Unfortunately, lightning took a heavy toll years ago, opening up a
huge interior portion of the trunk and permanently compromising
the tree.
The new owners of Brightwood, Keith Galestock and Frederick
Kemp, have been advised the beech will be a danger to their home
and must be felled. Sadly, this is yet another fatality in Bratenahl’s
aging tree canopy, reminding us of how rapidly our ancient living
resources are being destroyed by man and Mother Nature.
So in the spirit of honoring a living legacy in Bratenahl, I felt it
only fitting to share this photo of a tree that has survived centuries
of storms, droughts, infestations of insects, demanding nothing
from anyone, simply enriching Bratenahl with a colorful reminder
of its past.
September
September 6
Movie Night fundraiser for the
Community Foundation/Lamplighter
September 10
BCF Annual Meeting:
6:30pm at BP1- Penthouse
Featured speaker: Senator Shirley A. Smith
September 12
Master Planning Meeting 6-7:30
Barbara Byrd Bennett Center
October
October 1
Candidates’ Night
November
BCF Wreath Sale
watch the Lamplighter for details
November 28
Thanksgiving
December
December 8
Bratenahl 100 Membership Party
December15
BCF Village-wide Holiday Party
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nominating Petition Charter Government
Special Notice: At the November 5, 2013 General Election,
there will be a ballot issue asking Bratenahl voters whether a Commission should
be chosen to frame a Charter. The Ohio Constitution provides any municipality with the
ability to frame and adopt a charter; or provides the ability for “home rule.” Along with the ballot issue
questioning whether a Charter Commission should be formed, there needs to be a slate of candidates to be elected
to constitute the 15-member Charter Commission. If you are Registered
to Vote and are interested in being
elected and serving as a member of the Charter
Commission, you must obtain a Nominating
Petition from the Board of Elections, have the Petition signed by a minimum of 10,
but not more than 30, Bratenahl registered voters, and file the completed Petition with the Board of Elections by
Thursday, August 22, 2013, 4:00 p.m.
More information is available at www.bratenahl.org.
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Waterloo Has Not Met Its “WATERLOO”
Jeannie Emser Schultz
In 2007, The Plain Dealer headline read: “Can Waterloo Rd.
Be Cleveland’s Next Tremont?” Six years later that area of
Collinwood has yet to enjoy the gentrification of a Tremont or
Ohio City, but ambitious plans, currently in the works, may
promise a phoenix-like future.
First a bit of history: a half century ago, Collinwood was home to
Irish and Eastern European immigrants who worked in the nearby
railroad yard. Waterloo became a tough ethnic street, boasting
“a mix of real rogues and characters,” according to Cleveland
Councilman Mike Polensek. But as second and third generations
moved away, the area--like so many urban neighborhoods-changed —and not for the better.
The area’s continued strength as an arts district will ultimately
make it more attractive, not only to small business, but potential
homebuyers. And, like Tremont or Ohio City, it creates a larger
sense of community.
To Barber’s Waterloo “godmother,” add über adman Alan Glazen
as “godfather” and driving force behind the neighborhood’s
Project Light Switch, which has assembled a coalition of business
owners. Glazen, with husband-wife business partners Randy Kelly
and Linda Syrek, have acquired three properties, turning a family
restaurant into Chloe’s Kitchen Diner (soon to undergo an interior
facelift), renovating the Harbor Pub and operating the historic
Slovenian Workman’s Bar and bocce arena (to become Waterloo
The Tavern). (Glazen has an affinity for the area as his father was
a longtime Collinwood resident.)
If the Waterloo Arts and Entertainment District had a godmother,
it would be Cindy Barber who, along with partner Mark Leddy,
took a chance in 2000 to premiere their Beachland Ballroom &
Tavern in an area considered “iffy”. But the bands came as did
sold out audiences. A former journalist, Barber was adept in
garnering media coverage for her venue, which, in turn, focused
the spotlight on the neighborhood.
Today The Beachland has
earned a must-play reputation
among music industry
insiders. Its success and
foot traffic soon attracted
other businesses…a record
shop, café, boutique, gallery.
Enter Arts Collinwood,
a non-profit gallery and arts
education center providing
cultural activities for all ages.
Instituting the annual eclectic
Waterloo Arts Street Festival
(which celebrated #11 on
June 29), it attracts 5000plus attendees.
Already on the horizon for the former Waterloo KeyBank Building
is a restaurant/entertainment destination. Crop Rocks and The Vinyl
Vault, brainchild of Crop Bistro & Bar owner Steve Schimoler and
former Rock Hall CEO (and former Bratenahl resident) Terry Stewart,
will include dining, a cooking school and perhaps the nation’s
largest library of musical recordings on vinyl. Also coming is
Brick (cooperative ceramics studio) and Praxis (fiber art discipline
workshop/classes).
Work is expected to begin after some sorely needed streetscape,
structural and cosmetic improvements and parking concerns are
addressed. (At the Festival, we ran into Alan Glazen who noted
that they hope to have these new businesses open by April.)
At the Beachland, Barber has also added a larger summer patio,
and instituted a great Sunday Brunch (see menus as well as
upcoming acts at beachlandballroom.com). She is also working
to create a nearby space that will showcase musical instruments
for local makers to sell.
At the far west end of the road, Jackie Chen’s Chinese eatery has
operated for several years, and, premiering earlier this spring, Blitz
BBQ opened across from The Beachland, Adding another ethnic flair
to Collinwood complex is the Callaloo Café. The intimate Callaloo is
named after the traditional Trinidadian dish…slang for “a mixture of
things”…an apt description for Waterloo Road itself. The day we
dropped in for lunch, Callaloo’s Trinidadian owner, the affable Kelvin
Cadiz, was giving a lesson on expensive chrome-plated steel drums,
lending a wonderful island vibe. (Free steel drum lessons are
available on Tues., Thurs. & Sat., and live music on select nights.)
And although Waterloo has “come a long way, baby,”
Collinwood business owners admit there’s still plenty of room
for improvement. (We noticed the crumbling sidewalks from
our previous visit were finally patched along the main drag in
time for the recent Festival. Our wish list would include walkway
pavers, perhaps some aesthetic streetlamps and façade sprucing, plus expanded outdoor beverage/dining opportunities.)
So far $5 million has been committed to the area for structural,
cosmetic and pedestrian-friendly changes. Cindy Barber would
like to see a boutique hotel or hostel in the plan, an idea Glazen
also embraces. What Barber doesn’t want is for Waterloo to
become a restaurant-only destination (even though chefs like
Michael Symon and Rocco Whalen have also indicated interest
to follow Schimoler’s lead in the district.)
With the backing of these new investors, plus veteran promoters
like Barber, Arts Collinwood and Northeast Shores, a renaissance has begun that was unthinkable 10 years ago. “Today,”
Ward 11 Councilman Polensek states, “this is a neighborhood
that’s going to become a destination!”
Other veteran Waterloo stops include sausage shops: Raddell’s and
R & D Sausage Company. R&D owners Joe and Carol Zuzak have
been offering a variety of smoked meats and sausages for over
26 years. They also sell local organic eggs (which Joe adds,
“Many Bratenahl residents order in advance.”). Just walking into
R&D’s or Raddell’s and being hit with that delicious smoky aroma
dares you to not leave without a few links of homemade, old-world
sausages. At Raddell’s, choose from Croatian, Lithuanian, Hungarian,
Slovenian and Polish sausages, meats, pierogies, frozen dobosh
tarts and imported food and spices.
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Strategic Master Plan Takes Shape
A bene f it f or the
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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 2012, the shelter has successfully
adopted out more than 17,500 pets to loving homes in the community. The Northeast Ohio
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Our Mission:
Through adoption, spay and neuter, and education, we save lives to make
euthanasia of healthy animals unnecessary.
Jan Purdy
Bratenahl is shaping its future through a Strategic Master Planning
Process and hundreds of residents have already engaged in the
planning effort by responding to a survey and attending public
meetings. In May, more than 200 people gave their opinions
through our community survey, and this summer scores shared
their ideas by participating in three public meetings.
Building on the visioning framework of the 2010 Future Search
process, we are now ready to start identifying implementable
projects to strengthen our Bratenahl. The next public meeting
will focus on prioritizing cost-effective project investments that,
for discussion purposes, are being grouped into six broad themes:
Environment - Tree Canopy, Stream Protection, Natural
Environment Maintenance, Green Infrastructure, Alternate Energy
Lakefront - View Shed, Public Access, Preservation/Protection
Community Capacity - Financial Management, Village Governance
& Capacity, Creating a Community Development Corporation
(CDC)
Public Facilities - Village Hall, Police Station, Service Department,
Community Center, Barbara Byrd Bennett Building
Development - Redevelopment of existing structures or sites,
Housing, Commercial Development
Image - A Marketing Plan for Village, High-End Gateways
for Village entrances, Billboard Regulations, Protecting our
Community Aesthetically, Keeping our Community Clean
Saturday, September 21th / 5-9:30
Tickets $60
Bratenahl Village Park
Reservations Required
Contact: Donna Schwartz at 216-249-4444
RSVP by September 13, 2013
Northeast Ohio SPCA / 9555 Brookpark Road / Parma, OH 44129
Phone: 216-351-7387
Email: northeastohiospca@sbcglobal.net • www.northeastohiospca.org
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Bring your project ideas to the next meeting scheduled for
September 12, 6:00 - 7:30 pm at the Barbara Byrd Bennett Center.
Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to 681-4266 x1.
Join your neighbors and participate to ensure that we build
a community consensus and reflect it in action plans to guide
the future of our Village.
Don’t forget to visit our Master Plan Blog online which includes
a Summary of Findings to Date, survey results, project meeting
notices, background documents, articles and other related
project material. Your comments are welcome there, too.
The blog is linked to the Village website or go directly to
http://bratenahlmasterplan.wordpress.com/.
Guiding the planning effort is a volunteer Steering Committee
whose members include Judge Cassandra Collier-Williams,
Vikki Broer, Don Iannone, Trevor Jones, Mayor John Licastro,
Tom McDonald, Councilwoman Laura Bacci Merhaut, Erin Smith
and Leslie Yerkes. Our professional urban planning consultants
are Environmental Design Group (EDG), a highly qualified firm
selected through a competitive bid process.
We all want to hear your ideas. So, join us and share your thoughts
about Bratenahl’s future! If you have questions, please contact
Master Plan Steering Committee Chair, Jan Purdy, at 216-851-8005
or jfpurdy@msn.com.
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Art Notes:
Happenings at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Christine Domin
Looking for things to do in Cleveland?
The choices are many at the Cleveland Museum of Art!
Gallery One: Cutting-edge Technology meets Fine art.
Visit this interactive space featuring the 40-foot-wide Collection
Wall, a micro-tile, multi touch screen that shows images of all 3,000
works of art on display in the museum’s galleries. Simply touching
an image enlarges it and provides an instantaneous grouping of
related works, according to style, theme, technique, and time
period. Seeing works of art grouped by an organizing principle
gives the visitor a mini-lesson in art appreciation and a focus for
going to see works of art in the galleries. Other areas of Gallery
One feature interactive touch screens (Lenses) to enhance skills in
looking at art: When, Where, Why, and How an art work came to be
made. For the youngest visitors to the Museum, Studio Play offers
child-friendly, hands on space that encourages everyone to Please
Touch! Bright and colorful, kids and adults alike will want to play
with line drawing on a big touch screen, be challenged in an art
matching game, create contemporary mobiles, assemble puzzles,
build with blocks, or enjoy a special story area. Bring the child in
your life or reawaken your own inner child in this creative,
engaging environment!
Textile Gallery: Luxuriance: Silks from Islamic Lands, 1250-1900
In this newly opened space, jaw-droppingly beautiful wall hangings
and ceremonial garments conjure up an exotic Arabian palace
of silk-turbaned sultans and bejeweled dancing princesses.
The exhibit features some of the finest, most sumptuous Islamic
textiles in the world- woven of the finest silks from the imperial
courts of six countries. On the first wall, floor to ceiling, is a crimson
and gold-embroidered silk curtain that once hung in the Alhamabra
palace in Granada, Spain. Simply exquisite, it is a museum treasure
and a joy to behold. Another breathtaking, gorgeous example is
called Silk Hanging with Tree of Life, from the Ottoman Period in
Turkey. Against brilliant, canary-yellow silk taffeta, a slender tree
extends its graceful limbs outward in bouquets of delicate, Turkish
flowers, the whole thing tied at the bottom in an extravagant,
sapphire silk bow. Those prone to fainting should bring smelling
salts. Gorgeous, indulgent, and hypnotic, this gallery is a magic
carpet ride.
Prints and Drawings Gallery: Less is More: Minimal Prints
At the other end of the artistic spectrum, this exhibit features
a wonderful collection of minimalist prints. Simple, geometric
shapes and patterns, primary colors as well as black and white
studies, reductive and spare, these works are a contrast to the
Islamic Textiles luscious intoxication. You will not swoon from
sensory overload, but do not be fooled.
Intensity is to be found here, but it is conceptual rather than tactile.
In the shadow of a world whose paradigms had been shattered
by global economic depression and all-out, cataclysmic war, artists
of the 1960’s sought to reset the philosophical, metaphysical clock.
As T.S. Eliot once wrote of searching for “the Still Point of the
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turning world,” these artists may have longed for a Zen-like quiet
and order after the chaos of the preceding decades. It was a time
to focus on pared- down, simplified essentials in cool, rational
terms. One of the featured artists, Frank Stella described his work
as “Only what can be seen there is there. What you see is what
you see.” Intellectual, but also emotional and subjective, these
works of art may lead one to the same kind of contemplation and
wordless, introspective reflection that looking at the moon shining
white against the night sky might bring on. Wordless music, the
silence of a sleeping baby’s breath, the soft stillness of a setting
sun, this show will speak to you in quiet, but profound ways of
what is left when everything extraneous is taken away.
Glass Box East Wing: Damian Ortega:
The Blast and Other Embers
Handymen, pay attention: Where else can you see a hanging
mobile made of hundreds of old tools that resembles a planet in
space? As curator Reto Thuring describes it, it is an “orchestrated
explosion that disperses spherically and simultaneously in all
directions.” Amazing. Thought-provoking. Really out-there.
Carrie May Weems Three Decades of Photography and video
Dear Bratenahl Neighbors,
Thank you for making us feel so welcome here in our
new home. We are truly blessed to be in the company
of such a warm and friendly village!
The Dague Family
(Pam, Carlos, Connor, and Christopher)
Bratenahl
New “Bratenahl Room” getting a face lift!
Parks & Recreation Department
Bratenahl Community Center, 10300 Brighton Road
FACILITY HOURS
Monday-Friday 11:00 am to 8:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (and pm for rentals)
OPEN SUNDAYS FOR RENTALS ONLY
Office Hours for Stephanie Gallagher, Parks and Recreation
Program Director:
Monday – Friday 3:30 pm-8:30pm and by appointment
Call Stephanie Gallagher at 216-451-5350 for registration,
or e-mail BratenahlCenter@sbcglobal.net
Monday – Friday 3:30 pm-9pm and by appointment
Club 55
Third Tuesday of every month at 10 am
Falon Meditation
Saturday mornings 9-10am
Yoga
Sundays and Mondays at 10 am,
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Pottery Tuesdays at 6 pm
Crocheting
Mon/Tues/Wed Noon to 3pm
Weight Room
Open daily
Internet Café
Open daily
Knitting
Starting in September
1st & 3rd Tuesdays 5-8pm
BRATENAHL FIREWORKS: Snap, crackled and popped!
Allow me to return the favor by helping with your next
purchase or lease of a new or pre-owned Volvo.
Carlos, Volvo Manager
cdague@gomontrose.com or 216/351-9999
Approximately 1000 people were on hand to watch our
Bratenahl Fireworks display at Village Park the evening of
July 3rd. With many other communities cancelling their shows
due to financial cutbacks or rowdy crowd behavior; Bratenahl’s
event went off without a hitch. There were kiddie rides for
the little ones, and great music featuring the band “Twist”
which played in the gazebo up to the start of the fireworks.
We received excellent feedback this year about the event and
the quality of the fireworks. Special thank you to the Service
Department for making Bratenahl’s parks and green space
look so fabulous. Also a special thanks to Chief Dolbow and our
Bratenahl police department for all their diligent work in keeping
everything flowing smoothly and operational during the event.
We apologize to those resident’s who didn’t receive their coupons
in the mail this year. We’ll do a better job next year getting them
to you. Please note that if for any reason you don’t receive your
tickets or if you misplace them just tell us as the ticket booth
and we’ll gladly replace them.
The old kindergarten room at the Community Center is undergoing some slight cosmetic surgery. The Recreation Commission
has allocated money from its’2013 budget to spruce up the room
a bit. We will be installing new window treatments, a large new
area rug and some framed artwork of photos that were featured
in “”A Place Apart” the History of Bratenahl, book released by the
Bratenahl Historical Society. The sprucing up has already begun
and hopefully will be finished by the publication date of this
edition of the Lamplighter. Stop by and give us your feedback.
We hope you like the changes we’ve made! (The reason this
room was chosen to fix up is because it is the room most rented
out for baby showers, parties, etc.)
A huge thank you to Blooms!
The Recreation Commission would like to offer a huge thank
you to Barb Musca and Bratenahl Blooms committee for sharing
proceeds from this year’s plant sale and donating 2 stone benches
for the outside of the Community Center. The “Bunny Bench”
which sports stone bunny legs and a bunny perched on the top
of the bench, adds a great whimsical touch to the Community
Center’s front yard. The second bench is located closer to the
community garden.
Barb and the Blooms committee work tirelessly to put on this
fundraiser each year and choose a different item each year to
donate which will benefit the village in some way. Thank you
to all those on the Blooms committee. Your efforts do not go
unnoticed!
Concert in the Park set for Thursday, August 29th
Ok. So the kid’s have all gone back to school, the summer heat
is starting to dissipate, and your’re looking forward to next week’s
long holiday weekend….so let’s party! The recreation department
is going all out to make this a great evening for you at Village Park.
There will be live music and dancing, beautiful tables with linens,
flowers and candles , up-lighted trees and foliage, and a buffet
featuring a beautiful assortment of cheeses, fruits, appetizers,
desserts and a coffee bar. If you enjoyed our new neighbor’s
Meet and Greet event; you’ll also enjoy this one. Don’t miss this
fun event and party one last time before the autumn leaves begin
to fall. BYOB. (Rain date TBD)
Kick start your Labor Day weekend! $30 a couple / $15 for singles.
RSVP a must at 216 451-5350 This is going to be a great Bratenahl
night out. Don’t miss it.
A date for the next Bratenahl Forum lecture is just about finalized.
Stay tuned for upcoming information regarding topic, dates and
venues. We think you’ll really enjoy this one!
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VILL A G E
The View from Village Hall
Mayor John Licastro
Dear Bratenahl Residents,
We have been fortunate to avoid the
violent weather that has plagued most
of the Country. Northern Ohio and
Bratenahl in particular again proves
that we are the best location in the
Nation. Please keep those who have
suffered in your thoughts and prayers.
One of the most challenging aspects of the Village’s Administration is staffing the Police Department. Our research shows that
Bratenahl has a compensation package for our officers that other
communities can exceed. Finding the right individual that has
the skills we need and is willing to make a commitment to our
community is indeed like finding the proverbial needle in a
haystack. Chief Rich Dolbow and Lt. Chuck LoBello are continually
interviewing candidates for part-time police officers. Once vetted
and background checks are completed, the candidates are brought
to me for a final interview. The part-time officers are used to limit
overtime and to give us a ready pool of men and women from
which we can choose a full-time hire when the need arises.
Ideally we prefer approximately ten to twelve part-time officers
to augment our full-time staff of thirteen officers.
We have lost several officers to other Departments in the last
several months. This is a trend that seems to be on the rise.
That being said, excellent candidates from the part-time pool
have been selected to replace them. Chief Dolbow and Lt. LoBello
have done a superb job under difficult circumstances. I believe
this is the best Police Department the Village has had in my
memory, which dates back to the 1950s. We take seriously the
task we deem most important – keeping this wonderful
community safe and secure.
A F FA I R S
V I L L A G E
From the Chief
Another First for the Bratenahl Police Department
Richard Dolbow, Chief of Police
Mary Beckenbach
As always, I continue to be amazed by the
warmth and generosity of those we serve.
Bratenahl truly is a wonderful community
of people, and the Bratenahl “Boys in Blue”
are proud to work for such a unique Village
where we feel connected to those we serve
as if they were part of our family.
Bratenahl Police Officer, Christopher Messinger, recently returned
from Columbus where he was one of eight Ohio police officers to
successfully complete the Ohio Drug Recognition Expert School.
On behalf of the Bratenahl Police Force
I wish to extend my gratitude for the support given to our K-9
program at the recent fund raiser hosted by Donna and Sander
Schwartz at their beautiful home. It was a wonderful and very
successful event. My thanks and appreciation to all whom
contributed of your time, gifts, and donations to aid us in
our goals.
The Department has selected Patrolman Vince Trusso to be our
second K-9 handler and we were able to purchase the newest
addition to the force, K-9 “MAX”. Both Ptl. Trusso and Max are
scheduled to undergo training and certification this September,
once certified they will work as a team alongside Sgt. Flanagan
and Eroc for an overlapping period of time until Eroc reaches his
retirement.
Thank you for all your continued support and know the
“Boys in Blue” are here to serve you! God Bless and stay safe,
Chief Richard Dolbow
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!
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Officer Messinger stated, “We live in a society where recreational
prescription drug use is at an all-time high and has become an
epidemic. I feel that we owe it to the families and victims of
accidents caused by drug use to get closure. Since my attendance
of the class I have arrested and charged four “Drugged Drivers”,
two of whom were impaired by (Phencycldine) PCP, and two who
were impaired by Heroin. Unfortunately Cuyahoga County is a
leader in the State for automobile crashes as the result of drivers
with diminished capacity. The goal of the program is to take some
of these impaired drivers off the roadways and keep our motoring
public safe.”
Symptoms and clues associated with drug impairment differ from
those associated with alcohol. “It’s a change in mindset of how one
approaches their surroundings and what an officer is looking for,”
Messinger said. “For example, while a drunken driver might slur
his words and have slow reactions, a drug-impaired driver might
be jittery and sweating.”
The expert’s evaluation, conducted at a police station, resembles
a medical exam. The multi-step process includes conducting an
interview, taking vital signs, measuring pupil size in a dark room,
checking muscle tone and obtaining blood and urine samples.
The Master Plan process continues. Village participation in this
important project is the only way it can be successful. See the
article in this issue of the Lamplighter for more information.
By the time this is published, candidates for Village Council will
have filed for election. Four of the seats are up for election as
well as that of Village Treasurer. Qualified, dedicated people
that care about Bratenahl are essential for good government.
Please make your selection carefully when Election Day in
November arrives.
The program is federally funded and coordinated by Ohio State
Highway Patrol. During 8 days of intensive training, Christopher
learned about physiology as well as the adverse effects drugs have
on the human body. He was taught to perform a 12 step evaluation
process to determine what category or categories of drugs a
person may be impaired by and how to render an expert opinion.
Following the completion of a written exam, the eight officers were
flown to Phoenix, Arizona to spend a week in the Maricopa County
jail evaluating inmates that had recently been arrested. Upon
completing the hands-on training an extensive final knowledge
exam was administered.
Vince Trusso and Max
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.
Recognition experts don’t attempt to identify a specific drug a
driver is suspected of using. They focus on narrowing down to
one of seven categories, like central-nervous-system depressants
such as Xanax or narcotic analgesics such as OxyContin.
With the support of Chief Dolbow and Lieutenant LoBello, the
Bratenahl Police Department continues to provide the highest
quality of training to provide our Officers with the necessary
tools to perform their duties and be recognized not only by local
agencies but also by the State. Officer Messinger is extremely
proud of his accomplishment and is looking forward to assisting
other agencies as well as our own with his expertise as a certified
Drug Recognition Expert.
A F FA I R S
Badge of Honor
Our two most recent promotions from the part time ranks to
full time police officer status, Patrolwoman Shana Webb and
Patrolman Steve Kaleal, are tremendous additions to our family.
They have proven
themselves to be
valuable assets to
our police department
and have earned
this promotion.
Congratulations to
Shana and Steve.
Legislative Committee
Marla Murphy
In May 2013, the Legislative Committee voted unanimously and
recommended that council amend the ordinance defining a vicious
dog which includes the removal of breed specificity. In addition,
Section 505.03 of the general offenses code, which presently
allows dogs to run at large (off-leash) at Foster Park, is amended
to reflect dogs are not permitted to run at large (off leash) upon
any public place, or upon the premises of another, except in the
designated enclosed dog park of the Village of Bratenahl. Dogs are
no longer allowed by law to run off leash at Foster Field located on
Foster Road. The provision that allows training dogs off-leash by
a certified dog trainer has been removed and is no longer allowed
under law.
The Village’s previous code defined a vicious dog, in part as . . .
belongs to a breed commonly known as Pit Bull dog, Presa Canario
or Hybrid Wolf dog. The ownership, keeping or harboring of such
a breed of dog shall be “prima facie” evidence of the ownership,
keeping or harboring of a vicious dog.
The amended ordinance removes breed specificity, amending
Sections 505.01(h) (1) Vicious dog means a dog that, without
provocation, and subject to subsection (h) (2) has killed or caused
serious injury to any person or animal as defined in Section
505.01(a). This amendment does not include a police dog assisting
one or more law enforcement officers in the performance of their
official duties, or a dog that has killed or caused serious injury to
any person while that person was trespassing, committing or
attempting to commit any other criminal offense on the property
of the owner, keeper or harborer of the dog.
Please remember that leashing and picking up after your dog
IS THE LAW. The Village provides plenty of bag dispensers to assist
our residents. If you see someone walking a dog off-leash or not
picking up after their dog, remind them of the law and notify our
police department. Let’s keep Bratenahl beautiful.
Legislative Committee meetings are the first Monday of the month.
Check the Village website or posting boxes for agendas.
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VILL A G E
Public Improvements Committee Report
Mary Beckenbach, Chairperson
Longo Sewer Work Resolution. After completing the study of the
proposals and the bids, and the completion of the project to repair
the sewers along Bratenahl Road north and south of Lakeshore
Blvd., and fix the additional pipe and fittings that were damaged
and reviewing the invoice that was received months after the
project completion, the Committee authorized the Village to
make a resolution of final payment to Longo Sewer Construction.
Annual Street Maintenance and Pavement Program, and annual
Sewer Maintenance program for 2013. The program outlines
cleaning approximately ½ of the village catch basins, performing
sewer repairs and performing pavement, sidewalk and curb
repairs.
Catch Basin Cleaning
Three bids have been received. AKE Environmental Group will
perform catch basin cleaning during the 2013 summer season.
The Village typically cleans about half of the basins annually.
The total cost of the catch basin cleaning is $7,162.50.
Sewer Repair
Past sewer inspection reports and videos were reviewed by
Mr. Bierut. Three repair locations will have open cut repairs
and sewer lining will be used to repair the fourth location.
The total estimated cost for the repairs is $34,600.00. Three to
five contractors will be contacted to get prices for the project.
A F FA I R S
the ground. We are in the process of mitigating this situation.
There have been several occurrences with severe clouds of
dust emanated from the project and settling on the residences
immediately across the street. Hopefully the addition of exhaust
fans on the new building will fix this problem. The contractor
has been notified several times that the contract specifically
states that all trucks must enter and exit the property on East
140th Street rather than the Lake Shore Road exit and entrance
ramping. The Village will continue to be a watchful eye and
appreciate your help by reporting your concerns to us.
Building Note
Mary Beckenbach
I hope that some of you have had the opportunity to visit
Village Hall to view the handicapped ramp installed this past
spring. If not, please take a moment to visit the beautiful garden
that Joe Zalar, our extraordinary Service Director, designed,
constructed and planted, framing the ramp for all of us to enjoy.
As usual Joe has gone beyond the call of duty to adorn our
delightful village. Our thanks go to Joe for his continued
contributions to this special community of Bratenahl.
ADA Access at the Community Center. The Village is planning
to apply for a grant to construct a multi- level lift to be located in
the storage closet on the gym level and culminate on the first floor
of the Community Center. The Village would also like to upgrade
and increase the amp service in the entire building to 400 amps.
There should also be a pressure plate/kick plate at the door
entrance at the gymnasium level for handicapped access.
The grant application will also cover upgrading the bathrooms
in the building
We continue to be vigilant concerning the North East Regional
Sewer District Construction project. Residents are experiencing
vibrations that might be caused by the pile driving deep in
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Legislative Committee
Laura Bacci
Marla Murphy
Identifying Funding Sources in Tough Economies...
Bratenahl’s present form of government is a non-chartered
municipality and adheres to the provisions of the Ohio Revised
Code for its structure, form of government and essential
procedures and powers. Our elected officials consist of
a Mayor, six Council members, Clerk of Clerk and Treasurer.
A Public Hearing was held July 2, 2013, to discuss an application
for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for ADA
(Americans with Disabilities Act) Access and Restroom facilities
at the Community Center. Council authorized putting the wheels
in motion to consider this CDBG application in June, to fund the
project and defray Village costs, estimated at $60,000.
The Law Director’s recent ruling on ADA access to Village Hall
and the Community Center was the impetus for this action.
As Chair of Public Safety, I brought this issue to committee and
discussed ADA access last year. Currently, the only ADA access at
the Community Center is via the gym. Residents with challenges
cannot get to lower or higher floors where many events are held.
The proposed plan includes installing an elevator in the gym,
reaching all floors in the building, and creating an ADA-accessible
restroom in the boys’ locker room.
This project meets federal criteria benefitting “limited clientele”,
and ADA access and restrooms are an acceptable project.
As it relates to Fair Housing, a federal law enacted in the 1970s,
Bratenahl follows the Ohio Revised Code. Attendance at a Fair
Housing meeting to keep our Building Department abreast of
current law is the only threshold requirement for making this
CDBG application, and this will be done.
A F FA I R S
Public Safety Committee
One resident suggested the addition of an automated door opener
with press plate, plus canopy for shelter, to assist entry, as was
discussed at a recent Recreation Commission meeting. Another
noted we must have the proper sink and commode for ADA
access.
Pavement, Sidewalk and Curb Repair
Don Bierut and Streets Commissioner Joe Zalar inspected the
pavement in the Village. Mr. Zalar marked areas in need of
repair and the areas were then prioritized. The total estimated
cost for the repairs is $38,970.00. Three to five contractors will
be contacted to get prices for the project.
Any potential bid above $50,000 will be formally bid.
V I L L A G E
Consensus among attendees was that this project should proceed
and it is prudent to seek funding through the County’s Municipal
Grant program. Deadline for the application is August 10, 2013
which will be done.
Next step: Complete the application and have Council pass a
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to make the grant application.
Bratenahl residents are assisting me in the grant-writing as was
the case for the Strategic Master Plan, eliminating the need for
Village Hall staff to take time away from their normal duties.
Plans for the Community Center may be viewed at Village Hall.
Each January, council votes one of its six members as President
of Council Pro Tempore, who acts as Mayor if the actual Mayor is
unable to serve. Presently, Paul Stephen is President Pro Tempore.
Under our present form of government, if council votes 3-3,
the Mayor is the tie-breaking vote.
The majority of Ohio communities have a charter form of
self-government. A Charter form of government provides
authority to exercise all powers of local government, enforces
within its limits and defines governing structure and organization.
Ohio law provides three local government structures: 1). Mayor
and Council; 2).Council and Manager; 3).Commissioners.
A Charter must stay consistent with certain state and all federal
laws, such as discrimination, prevailing wages and ADA.
However, in the past, courts gave greater power to Charters
based on “Home Rule”, meaning Charters had the power of
local self-government, the exercise of certain police powers and
the ownership and operation of public utilities. Over the years,
however, Ohio legislative action and court opinions have caused
its erosion.
Village council voted unanimously to place on the November 2013
ballot whether to form a commission to frame a charter. Also on
the ballot is a roster of non-partisan commission candidates. If the
voters approve the formation of a Charter commission, the fifteen
(15) candidates receiving the highest number of votes will serve
on the Charter commission.
In the event the voters approve the formation of a charter
commission, that commission will place a charter before the
voters at a general, primary or special election within one year
of the November 2013 election.
Legislative Committee meetings are the first Monday of the month.
Check the Village website or posting boxes for agendas.
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Marla Murphy
August 2013 Contributors
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Jeannie Emser Schultz
Tim A. Schultz
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The mission of the Lamplighter is to publish an informative and reliable community
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Bratenahl Community Foundation Board of Directors
Technical questions - please call Jim Murphy: 216.226.5331.
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Gail Alber
certified massage therapist
Conveniently located in Bratenahl Village
Offering a variety of therapeutic services to help you
escape from stress and invigorate your spirit.
Larry Domin, President
Andre McKinney, Vice President
Liz Scheele, Secretary
Diane DeGrazia, Treasurer
216-851-2875
216-451-1164
216-224-4048
216-249-1017
ldomin@ampf.com
bestpersonnelsystems@msn.com
lscheele@cbgarden.org
dianedegrazia@sbcglobal.net
Lara Bauman
Christine Domin
Chase Foster Jessica Foster Nancy Goble, 216-681-0026
Jack Lane
Janet Lowder-Kinkaid
Lynne Liu
Tim Schultz
Clare Taricska
Georganne Warren
John Wilson
Leslie Yerkes
Duke Young 216-761-4830
216-851-2875
440-570-0700
440-590-5569
216-704-0563
216-761-3081
216-249-8530
216-534-5448
216-541-8540
216-280-0333
216-249-3209
216-308-0634
216-791-7802
216-347-2440
laracnp@yahoo.com
christine.domin@yahoo.com
chasehfoster@gmail.com
jessfoster18@gmail.com
tnngoble@gmail.com
• Relaxation massage
• Therapeutic/deep tissue massage
• Cranial-sacral sessions
• Reiki
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lynneliu2001@yahoo.com
marcomtim@yahoo.com
claretaricska@att.net
georgannewarren@officemax.com
johnew@roadrunner.com
catalystconsultingroupinc@gmail.com
DukeGolfs@gmail.com
Hours
Lunch
Lunch. Dinner. Drinks.
Monday – Friday
11:00am – 3:00pm
Dinner
Monday – Wednesday
5:00 – 9:00pm
Whatever the hour or occasion, Bistro 185 is
Thursday – Saturday
5:00 – 10:00pm
the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy an outstanding
Saturday – Dinner Only
meal and cocktail. The creative menu changes daily,
Happy Hour
and you can count on it to be absolutely delectable.
Monday – Friday
4:30 – 6:30pm
Every. Single. Time.
Closed Sunday
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Don’t miss our fabulous monthly
vegan dinners and wine pairing dinners!
Gift Certificates
available online
and at restaurant
- GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE One Bratenahl Place, Bratenahl, Oh 44108
440.915.9579
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An African Safari
LUNCH
Nancy Goble
Monday thru Friday
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
DINNER
Sunday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday thru Thursday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
TY
FUN
Thai Bistro
Offering full bar service including
beer, wine and spirits.
All menu items available for take-out.
Gift Certificates available.
815 Jefferson Ave. • Cleveland, Ohio 44113 • www.tyfunthaibistro.com
(216) 664-1000
BRATENAHL RESIDENTS RECEIVE 10% OFF - FOOD ONLY - WITH IDENTIFICATION
A safari in Africa was on my bucket list. We won it in a silent
auction at a University Hospitals function and the deal was sealed.
First, we went to Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls, one of the seven
natural wonders of the world. The falls were amazing, one mile
long, very noisy, and so much mist that we needed raincoats.
The next day we rode, ten feet high, on Jumbo the Elephant.
It was so scary that my hands did not leave the reigns for the
entire 90 minute ride through the reserve. Afterwards, we were
surprised to see, and pet, a beautiful tame cheetah that had
been rescued by the reserve as a cub.
One day we spent three hours watching a mother cheetah
and her two cubs. Their love for each other was amazing.
She was showing the cubs how to hunt. Mom was ready to
pounce on a young impala when all of a sudden a huge black
bird swooped down to warn all the other animals. The large
herds majestically scurried away.
Our last morning safari was Easter morning; there could not
be a better place to watch a sunrise among all those wonderful
characters. We prepared for our seventeen hour flight home
from Johannesburg with many wonderful memories.
The lodge we stayed in had a golf course, which we played
and walked with warthogs, impalas, cape buffaloes, and
monkeys. We could not leave our windows open at night
since baboons like to come and visit.
For our safari we then flew to Durban, South Africa, a big
city with growing pains from apartheid just twenty years ago.
We felt safe but cautious walking the beaches on the Indian
Ocean and on the streets with 3,000,000 people.
FALL IS HERE
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FOR ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS
Design, Consulting & Installation • Pond & Water Feature lnstallation and Maintenance
Custom Stone Patios, Walks & Walls • Outdoor Low Voltage Lighting
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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
Bratenahl
2013
Bratenahl Village Phonebook
Update Form
Name(s):
Address:
Phone:
Additional notes:
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440.729.0665
www.lanhanlandscaping.com.
Please take a few minutes to make sure the Bratenahl Community
Foundation has your appropriate information for the phonebook.
The next edition is anticipated later in 2013.
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New to the Village in the last 3 years?
Errors noted in the last phonebook?
Change in address within the Village?
Have you or a neighbor or friend left the Village?
Do you wish to be removed or have only specific information available?
The safari in Zululand was three hours away, driven by my
husband Ted on modern freeways, on the English side of
the road. We made it to the safari in time for the afternoon
open Jeep ride at 4 pm. The zebras, giraffes, and elephants
were amazing, roaming free in the 20,000 acre reserve.
We were surprised when our guide, Peace, said he would
pick us up at 5:30 am for the next trip.
The morning was a cool sixty degrees in the open Jeep.
We saw herds of impalas, rhinos, giraffes, water buffaloes,
and wildebeests. It was amazing to see how they all shared
the jungle. A conservationist told us about the poaching
problem of the rhinos, even in the reserves. The horns are
valued for “cancer medicine” and as an aphrodisiac.
Poachers are killed, no questions asked.
There were a few families of zebras and impalas living
outside our lodge door. The panoramic views were amazing.
Pictures cannot capture the real beauty.
Please send this form to: Bratenahl Community Foundation,
c/o One Bratenahl Place, Front Desk,
Bratenahl, OH 44108. OR EMAIL the information:
BCFLamplighter@gmail.com
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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 ]
Richard Anthony Inc. and Absolute Contracting Inc. have
been in business over 20 years. Eighteen of those years of
service has been dedicated in working for the village of
Bratenahl/Service Department and its residents.
We have been the company of choice for those clients who
are looking for:
● Custom Estate Entrances
● Erosion Control and Hydro Seeding
● Irrigation (Water Smart Systems)
● Landscape Designs and Creative Installation
● Outdoor Lighting
● Stone Work (Patios, Walkways & Bridges)
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August 2013 - Bratenahl Community Foundation

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