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Bratenahl Community Foundation President’s Letter

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Donnie Long New BCF Logo Developed

As the Board of Directors went through its strategic planning process, it became evident that we needed to brand the BCF in a way that better reflected our mission and renewed effort to reach out, to partner, to build bridges and community. The beginning of this branding effort was to develop a new logo. We actually viewed prototypes of potential logos prior to the strategic planning process, so it was very interesting and enlightening to revisit those designs with the “new set of eyes” we had developed through the process. I am very excited to introduce the new logo here, which will lead to the next step of our branding: the development of a new website!

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Smart Bratenahl Community Education Series

As the Bratenahl Community Foundation moves forward in implementing its Strategic Plan, one of the first steps has been to identify the most logical strategic partners with which to develop projects and programs. I am very happy to announce that this series of educational programming is the first tangible result of that effort. The Foundation has been working with the Village Government, the Recreation Commission and the Bratenahl Sustainability Action Team (BSAT) to develop the programs, the first of which will be held at the Barbara Byrd Bennett Center on Thursday, April 12th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The focus of this program will be to hear about how the Cleveland and Bratenahl housing markets have been affected by the economic downturn and what lies ahead. We’ll also learn what we can do to help build and sustain our property values so that Bratenahl remains a community of choice well into the future. There is more specific information on the program elsewhere in this Lamplighter, but please plan to attend this meeting, gather valuable information and get the chance to have your questions answered.

New Board Members Sought

Our Board of Directors is a hardworking group of people dedi-cated to improving the village and community experience for all who call Bratenahl home. This is very much a “working board”, so we are particularly interested in a couple of new board members who will be responsible for managing the content of the new website. We are also looking for individuals who are interested in helping us market Bratenahl as a community of choice to young professionals and to those employed in Univer-sity Circle and the health care district. In addition, we will be developing a marketing plan for Bratenahl to highlight its unique and varied housing stock and price points, village amenities and community programs and services. We have several openings on the board to fill, so if you are interested in serving in this capacity, please give me a call at 216-346-6684.

Happy 90th Connie!

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Annual guided bird and plant walk in Bratenahl’s

conserved propertiesSunday May 20th at 10am

Wear good walking shoes. Rain or shine

Meet at the corner of Corning Drive and Lakeshore Blvd.

Questions? Call Beau Daane: 216-509-1983 [email protected]

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Common Yellowthroat, oil on masonite, by James Murphy


January Wine Tastingat The Community Center

The January Wine Tasting was well attended and continues to be a favorite event sponsored by the Bratenahl Recreation Department.

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Love Movies? Max Out with IMAX Tim A. Schultz

On one of the coldest, snowiest days of 2012, my wife and I took a breathtaking 3,260-mile journey down the Nile and then followed it with an equally spectacular river boat cruise through some of the most remote regions of the Amazon. And we were still home in time to watch the nightly news!

If you have not visited the Great Lakes Science Museum lately or experienced an IMAX film at the OMNIMAX® Theater, you need to add them to your local list of destination attractions. Five years since my last visit, I had forgotten the incredible IMAX movie experience, and how lucky we are to have an OMNIMAX nearby.

The Great Lakes OMNIMAX Theater showcases breathtaking multi-story films projected on a six-story tall domed wall using the world’s largest projector, incredible 70 mm film imagery (over 3x larger than standard film), and 11,600 watts of ultra-real digital sound (like being in a sound studio). To say these films are breathtaking is an understatement. As you follow the twists and turns of rivers, canyons and forests, you are totally immersed in the experience. You couldn’t feel any closer to the action if you were the cameraman sitting in the cockpit of the plane, or riding shotgun in the canoe as it crashes through the rapids. In fact, at the beginning of each film, an announcer reminds the audience that they “might experience brief moments of motion sickness.” Trust me, for those of you who pass on amusement park rides for that reason, it can happen.

On our visit, we took advantage of the two-movie deal. Normally $11.00 for each film, you can purchase two films together and enjoy a package discount of $15.00 for two. Our first film was Mystery of the Nile. Filmed in 1994 and produced by two-time Oscar nominee, Greg McGillivray, the film chronicles a team of adventurers who canoed and kayaked the entire course of the Nile River…from the river’s Ethiopian highland source to its Mediterranean Sea end. The 114-day journey was a challenge for experienced and intrepid team members alike. You’ll find yourself virtually part of the team as they battle raging rapids, endure 115º desert heat/sun exposure, ward off man-eating crocodiles and marvel at ancient Egyptian ruins few tourists see.

For our second film, we took in the Amazon. Narrated by Linda Hunt, the 1997 Academy Award-nominated film chronicles the quest of an American biologist as he searches out and studies native Amazon plants with legendary healing capabilities. Along the way, the film captures his interactions with seldom-seen indigenous tribes, as well as captivating footage of the Amazon’s diverse animal and bird population; including jaguars, monkeys, toads, snakes, sloths, tapir, pink dolphins, electric eels, piranhas, and the 300-pound pirarucu fish.

IMAX films change routinely. Call or check online to see what’s currently playing. But be prepared. On your way through the Great Lakes Science Museum to the OMNIMAX Theater, you just might get sidetracked. Without having to pay a museum entrance fee, you can take advantage of several interactive exhibits, browse the Science Museum gift shop or grab lunch at the family-friendly restaurant.

New Avenues to IndependenceMarla Murphy

The Village of Bratenahl shined at the New Avenues to Indepen-dence Holiday Ball, held on December 5 at LaMalfa Party Center. The ball was attended by about 500 guests, including Mayor John Licastro, Jeanne Lyons and myself. After the buffet dinner, Lydia Esparra of Channel 19 news emceed the recognition ceremony. Jeanne Lyons was awarded the 2011 Advocate of the Year Award, and I accepted the Volunteer Group of the Year Award on behalf of Bratenahl Community Foundation. The employee/director of the year was awarded to Paula Jordan, Director of the Bratenahl Group Home.

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Bratenahl Trivia: The Man Behind The Name

For many years in the early decades of 1900, “ a familiar sight in Bratenahl was the late Col. Aaron Williams, who tended the gaslights in the Village, in use even after World War II. The white-bearded Williams, an old scout who had worked with Buffalo Bill, could be seen on horseback lighting lamps with his naphtha torch. He later rode in a Model –T”. The Bratenahl Lamplighter is named in his memory.(Reprinted from the Plain Dealer,

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Living History: Q and A with Eva Szahlender Christine Domin

The Lamplighter recently sat down with 55-year Bratenahl resident Eva Szahlender and asked her to share her memories with us.

PART II OF INTERVIEW / FROM NOVEMBER 2011 Q. You’re known for your fix it skills, how did that come about?A. I followed my father around instead of my mother. All the hammering and sawing was more interesting to me. Early on I learned to drive a tractor, to mow the lawn and snowplow the drive. I’d chainsaw fallen branches after storms.

Q. Can you remember Bratenahl before all the development?A. Certainly. Take Oakshore Green: a scientist researching leukemia lived in the big house there and used the carriage house as a laboratory. Because he needed lots of blood samples, he kept Belgian horses and goats in the barn. One day, a pair of horses broke loose and ran into our yard, just as my grandmother stepped out to water her flowers. “Watch out for those horses Granny,” we yelled. She made it safely inside. Those goats gave off such a powerful stench that whenever we had a party, we’d pray that the wind didn’t blow from the east.

Q. How about Bratenahl Place and Haskell homes?A. Today’s B P was the site of the Country Club; Haskell was the gold course. The property went up for sale and there were no fences so we used to sled ride on the hillside and I’d ride my motorcycle up, down and all around.

Q. Tell us about your career?A. I was an X-ray/ ultra-sound technician at University Hospitals for 31 ½ years. When I had free time, I’d help the docs in orthopedics plaster broken bones.

Q. Have you ever thought of leaving Bratenahl?A. Never! I feel safe here. I love the lake, the trees, the space. We have wonderful people and great services. We’ve kept our taxes low and our finances in order.

Q. Have you ever run for office?A. No! My temper would get in the way!

Q. Now the quintessential Bratenahl question: Where do you shop?A. Heinen’s. I’m a lifelong Heinen’s shopper.

Q. What concerns you most about Bratenahl?A. Divisiveness. We’ve never had it before. Even when people disagreed- over the building of Bratenahl Place, for example~ they stayed friends. I hope this mean streak is short-lived.

Q. Did you and your parents become citizens?A. Absolutely. My parents loved this country. There was no dual citizenship back then, so they had to give up their Hungarian citizenship. I think we were better citizens because it didn’t come easily; we earned it. We paid the ultimate price when my brother was killed while serving in Viet Nam.

Thank you, Eva, for sharing your story with us!

Healthy Yards and Healthy WaterwaysArticle provided for public education by Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd., for Bratenahl to maintain compliance with Ohio EPA rules.

Rainwater that does not soak into the ground washes across our lawns and gardens, picking up chemicals and debris along the way until it reaches a storm drain. These storm drains empty untreated water into local creeks, rivers and lakes. Applying more chemicals to our yards than is absolutely necessary, such as fertilizers and pesticides, can be harmful to the plants and animals that depend on these water resources. This can affect us by increasing the cost of cleaning the water for drinking and recreational use, and by reducing the use of these water resources for fishing, swimming and other activities.

Follow these easy tips to create a healthy yard AND protect our waterways:

• Plant native plants! Native plants have adapted to the conditions of the area and require fewer chemicals for growth and pest management.

• Compost! Help reduce debris that enters and decays in our waterways. As large amounts of organic matter (such as leaf litter) decays, it uses up much of the life-sustaining oxygen in the water, which can lead to poor water quality.

• Harvest rainwater! Rain barrels can be used to capture some of the water that falls on your rooftop – diverting it away from the storm sewer system and allowing it to be reused as water for your plants.

• Use lawn and garden chemicals correctly or switch to alternatives! Be smart with your use of fertilizers and pesticides. Follow instructions on the packaging closely and avoid using chemicals when wet weather is in the forecast. Switching to organic lawn care methods not only creates a better environment for your family but will help you protect your watershed!

• Don’t mow too short! Keep your grass at 3 ½ inches or higher. This helps to shade out weeds, thereby reducing the need for herbicides, and it increases the depth of grass roots, which will help water soak into your lawn better

An Update for Friends of Euclid Beach Feral Cat ProjectGinger Hannah and Brian Licht

We would like to share a recap of the accomplishments of the Euclid Beach Feral Cat Project over the past 2 ½ years: 2009: 79 cats/ kittens surrendered to the APL; 2010: 254, cats/kittens rescued, surrendered to the APL, plus 68 cats TNR; 2011: 209 cats/kittens rescued and surrendered to the APL; 36 cats TNR. (Number drop reflects success of TNR in reducing unwanted litters of kittens.)

That is a total of 542 cats/kittens off the streets of the North Collinwood neighborhoods (Wildwood Marina, Euclid Beach Mobile Home Park, the state park pier and Euclid Beach Villa Apartments).104 cats were beneficiaries of TNR (trap, neuter, release).”NO more unwanted kittens.” We work with the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL) for the TNR and to find loving homes for the cats and kittens able to become household companions.

Our primary focus is the historic Euclid Beach area where unwanted cats and kittens are routinely dumped. This spring people will dump their pregnant cats on the beach. These terrified cats then hide until their babies are born, bringing into the world countless more cats doomed to a life of hardship. Overpopulation is a constant challenge; we work day and night to keep the four colonies at Euclid Beach under control. Thanks to our efforts, and your support, we have a resident population of approximately 129 now-healthy feral cats.

EBFCP shall continue our rescue and TNR efforts in 2012.

New Plans for 2012 Educational community outreach with a multimedia workshop “Caring for our Community Cats” (date/location TBA).

How You Can Help Unfortunately, the feeding, shelter and medical care gets expensive, and we are once again low on funds. As an all- volunteer not-for-profit organization that receives no public funding, our work depends entirely on the generous and compas-sionate support of people in the community. Our gratitude to the more than 172 individuals who support our efforts is truly heartfelt.

Together, we can help to end over-population and suffering in Euclid Beach and in other North Collinwood neighborhoods. Your caring is a powerful symbol of love, respect, and mercy. Thank you for caring.

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IN MEMORY – Charles BednarSusanne Eagan (a reprint of Village People from 2008)

Charles M. Bednar was born in Cleveland and grew up in the Cleveland area. He attended Cleveland Public Schools and was a football player.

When Chuck graduated high school near the end of World War II he was seventeen and entered Case Institute of Technology. At Case he was placed in an accelerated program to study engineer-ing. He also played football and joined Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

After completing his first year of college Chuck was drafted by the United States Navy where he served two years as an Aviation Electronic Technician during the Korean War. In the Navy Chuck was an instructor in the operation of electronic surveillance equipment. This included the naval air force and others on aircraft carriers. Chuck was also responsible for the instruction of career officers.

While in the Navy Chuck became an active football player. He played for two United States service teams and played against many experienced professional football players including Doak Walker, Don Shula, and Ron Kramer. He was also drafted by the Green Bay Packers and played with them for one year.

Upon discharge from the Navy Chuck returned to Case Institute to complete his engineering degree. For the next three years Chuck played football for Case and was a four letterman. He was All Big Four; teams that included John Carroll University, Case Institute of Technology, Western Reserve University, and Baldwin-Wallace College. Chuck was All-Ohio and played against many future college all-stars.

Chuck met his wife Inger at a college Newman Club party. Inger was studying interior design at Western Reserve University. Inger came to the United States from Baden-Baden, Germany which is in the Black Forest, to be a flight attendant and to study. Inger has her own design business and is working on active projects. She was head of the Shoreby design committee for five years.

When Chuck and Inger moved to Bratenahl fifteen years ago he became interested in local politics. His interest was a result of serving on the Bratenahl Concerned Citizens Committee. A number of Bratenahl Villagers asked Chuck to consider running for Village council. Bob and Kathy Barber persuaded Chuck to run for council and spearheaded his campaign with the help of many others. Chuck served on our Village council for four years where he chaired the Public Improvements committee and participated actively in other committees. Chuck along with former Mayor Dick McKeon worked on citizens’ complaint issues.

IN MEMORY – Richard S. CarabooladJeanne Lyons

Insurance executive Richard S. Caraboolad of Cleveland and Palm Beach, Florida died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 from cancer at his mother’s Palm Beach home. He was 57 years old.

Born June 30, 1954, in Shaker Heights, he was the son of Maureen Donnell of Palm Beach and Newport, R.I., and of Salim E. Caraboolad of Shaker Heights.

He was a graduate of The Hawken School for Boys in Lyndhurst, Ohio and of the Choate School in Wallingford, Conn. He earned a bachelor’s degree at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Ill.

Mr. Caraboolad was owner and president of the Caraboolad Insurance Company and until recently worked with the Neace Lukins agency in Cleveland.

He was an accomplished athlete, excelling in tennis and skiing; and was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He was also a collector of art and fine wine, and a generous supporter of children’s charities.

Mr. Caraboolad was a member of the Bath & Tennis Club in Palm Beach, and the Union Club and Kirtland Country Club in Cleveland. He had also been a long time resident of One Bratenahl Place, Bratenahl, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers Geoffrey and his wife Nancy, and Michael and his wife Melanie; six nieces and nephews; and a stepdaughter.

He was the brother of the late Nancy Caraboolad Hayes.

COWELL & HUBBARD…A DINING GEMJeannie Emser Schultz

If you’re a Zackophile…a fan of chef-restaurateur Zack Bruell’s Parallax, L’Albatros, Table 45 or Chinato, add his newest gem to your must-dine list. And “gem” isn’t a stretch considering Bruell’s new Cowell & Hubbard Restaurant is located in the historic building that housed its namesake jeweler from 1920 to 1981.

This newest addition to the vibrant PlayhouseSquare neighbor-hood, Cowell & Hubbard at 1305 Euclid Ave, features contempo-rary minimalist décor with signature Bruell comfy red banquettes. An open kitchen and stylish bar complete the main room, with a glassed-in private area for dining or presentations plus an intimate space in what used to be the vault.

(Bruell discovered a locked safe in that vault and had to hire someone to “crack” it. Alas, when the safe was opened, no left-behind jewels were found but Zack DID discover a historic document of the jeweler’s incorporation, which he plans to hang in the eatery.)

The “contemporary vanguard,” menu pulls from many influences including French (escargot, bleu cheese croquettes, cabbage & fois gras terrine, mussels provençal, fois gras “donuts” with orange gastrique, truffled chicken breast); Asian (Thai noodle soup, udon noodles with daikon, carrots, shiso & ponzu vinegar sauce, Vietnamese Bánh Mi sandwich of duck paté, prosciutto cotto, pickled veggies) and Moroccan (lamb breast with mint, yogurt, preserved lemon and Moroccan spices over cous cous, Moroccan pizza). Toss in a Russian Salad, Beef Ceviche, Peruvian Lima Beans, Lox & Eggs, Gravlax & Blini, Risotto, Beef Marrow and Welsh Rarebit for a United Nations of choices.

And, yes, besides Beef Cheeks and Sweetbreads, there ARE selections for less adventurous diners…salads, fish, scallops, beef & veal, vegetarian fare and the not-to-be-missed Playhouse Square Burger (with paprika-caramelized onions that echo the former iconic Mawby’s) on a plate heaped high with crispy- good pomme frites.

Desserts (all $7): when was the last time you saw Paris Brest on a menu? It’s here, along with a too-long-to-mention list that includes Strawberry Napoleans, a Truffle Selection, Meringues with burnt caramel ice cream and sea salt plus Lavender & Honey ice cream.

Open for lunch and dinner every day but Mondays, Cowell & Hubbard offers Happy Hour 4:30 – 6:30 pm and 9 pm until closing. Lunch prices are $6-$15; dinner $6-$28. Reservations are sug-gested at 216-479-0555, or make them online at cowellhubbard.com to see hours and salivate over the menu and extensive bar selections. Valet available at dinner.

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Grocery Alternative Coming to Bratenahl Greg Cunningham

Would you have guessed that there are nearly 75,000 farms in the state of Ohio or that under 1% of your food supply is produced in Northeast Ohio? Seems like a general disconnect, doesn’t it? That’s what Fresh Fork Market founder Trevor Clatterbuck thought in 2008.

Fresh Fork Market specializes in connecting local families with local farmers via its farm buying club. Fresh Fork Market custom-ers, or members, subscribe to a weekly farm-fresh grab bag from June 6 thru November 3. Each week during this 22 week season, the members receive a mixed bag of produce, meats, cheeses, and more, all sourced from local farms. The members pick-up their grab-bag weekly at one of Fresh Fork Market’s 15 area pickup locations.

For 2012, the Village of Bratenahl is one of those 15 pick-up locations. Fresh Fork Market will offer a pick-up in the parking lot of the Village Hall on Fridays from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM starting June 8.

Fresh Fork Market founder Trevor Clatterbuck goes on to explain more about the grab bag. “We select the contents of the bag so that we help you build a meal plan for the week. Our customers really enjoy the variety we offer.” In 2011, Fresh Fork Market customers sampled nearly 350 different products from 92 area farms. “It’s very rewarding when my customers thank me for introducing them and their children to different vegetables.”

Clatterbuck admits that some of the items may be like “throwing a curveball at a novice hitter.” He claims, “My customers might not know what to do with the items. We know that, so each week we write a newsletter explaining the farming methods and providing recipes.” Fresh Fork Market also offers a blog with original recipes and techniques, including content contributed by Cleveland food-legend Parker Bosley (former of Parkers New American Bistro in Ohio City).

Fresh Fork Market started offering this service in 2009 and has seen steady growth since then. “Each year I reduce my market-ing budget and double the number of customers. The service speaks for itself,” boasts Clatterbuck. “The feedback I get is that my customers buy for three reasons: the freshness and quality of the products, the variety, and the convenience, particularly having someone do their grocery shopping for them and provide instructions on how to best use everything.”

To learn more about Fresh Fork Market, please visit www.freshforkmarket.com. Packages range from $25 to $50 per week and vegetarian and vegan options are available. Sign-up now thru early May. Membership spots are limited and do sell out each year.

The Greatest Diet EverGreg Cunningham

The greatest diet ever is not really a diet. You see, a diet is a temporary alteration in your eating habits. The problem with this is that the weight loss becomes temporary as well. For permanent weight loss you need permanent change to your dietary habits. This is difficult to say the least.

Our habits are developed over years and years and become engrained to the point that we don’t even think about how or why we choose the foods we do. The way to make permanent change is to deal with, and root out, the poor eating habits and replace them with good or healthy habits. So, let’s take a look at how to do this.

Let’s say you decide to get rid of eating junk food (cookies, cakes, pastries, chips, colas, etc.). Then you have to come up with some foods you are going to snack on. For something sweet try a variety of fruits. For something crunchy try nuts or vegetables. Feeling hungry right after eating? Try beef, chicken, fish or eggs. They have healthy fats and keep you feeling full much longer than high sugar or processed foods.

In reality if you ate all of the fruits, vegetables and lean proteins (beef, chicken, fish, eggs, etc.) you could eat and have one serving of dairy and grains a day you would be hard pressed to not maintain a healthy weight.

The best way to do this is over time. For example, replace drinking colas with drinking water, milk, or tea for a week or two. Then add having a piece of fruit for that after dinner snack instead of your usual snack of choice. You can do this faster or slower, as you wish. The key here is that these changes are not temporary. Sure, it’s fine to enjoy some birthday cake or pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. Desserts and snacks are to be occasional and exceptions to the rule.

Success in weight loss and healthy eating, as in life, is not obtained easily and without effort. It is the effort that builds character; and when it comes to eating well, as the saying goes, “Nothing tastes as good as fit feels.”

Now, put that junk down and go workout!

Greg Cunningham is a personal fitness trainer who works with several residents in Bratenahl. For comments or questions Greg can be reached at [email protected]


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2012 Bratenahl Community Foundation Members

LAMPLIGHTER PATRONS Kathy & Mike Holmgren E.R. Mather & W.G. Mather Fund Connie & Greg Ross

GOLD PATRONS OF THE FOUNDATION Christine & Larry Domin Lori & Nick Howley Phyllis Donnelly-Ingold Kathleen & Charles Koch Carol & Tom McDonald Beth Mooney Jennie & Trevor Jones Mary Ann Jorgenson Lucy & Chuck Weller

PARTNERS OF THE FOUNDATION Lara & Tim Bauman Robert Benyo, M.D. Christine & James Berick Dorothy & Donald Campbell Marjorie & Harry Carlson Mary & Don Iannone John Lane Marla & James J. Murphy Georgia Froelich & Russell O’Rourke Siobhan Sinnott & Brendan Ring Barbara Ruhlman Liz & Bill Scheele Donna & Sander Schwartz Alvah Stone & Adele Corning Chisholm Memorial Fund of the Cleveland Foundation Donna & Richard Walsh Raymond Wolf Danica & Jozo Zovko

SUPPORTERS OF THE FOUNDATION Richard Ainsworth, Jr. Joan & Dwight Allgood Brenda Ashley & Gary Johnson Sue & Hal Artz Christopher Axelrod Karen & Charles Bauernschmidt Sheila & Ronald Birch Mary & Leon Blazey Sheldon Bloch Anne Bomar Joyce Burke-Jones & Tom Zung Brenda & Jerome Brownrigg Alice & Don Cairns Margaret Callinan Ginger Casey & Don McGrath Mark & William Corcoran Barbara & Robert Crombie Barbara Cross & Roy Call Agnes Daniel Diane DeGrazia W. Susan Dempsey Harlan Diamond Kim & Joseph Diemert, Jr. Stacy & Zoli Dudevsky Mary & Robert Durgin Ruth & Michael Eppig Janice & Allan Eva Carolyn & Daniel Fleig Terri & Howard Garfinkel Brian Garson Nancy & Ted Goble Kathleen & James Hammett Robin Hatch Pauline & Robert Hermann Rex Horchem Carolyn & Carl Horn Judith & Gary Johnson Royce & Roger Johnston Sara & Paul Kesselman Karen & Al Kriss Louis Lane Elin & Irvin Leonard John Licastro James & Lynne Liu Donnie Long Janet Lowder & David Kinkaid Richard Kozan Jeanne Lyons Stephanie & Stephen Malbasa Nancy & Michael Marn George Mateyo Antoinette McDonough

Mark McGuire Rita McKeon Susie & Andre McKinney Mel Millis & Susan Murphy Franklin Milgrim Molly & Anthony Musca William Miskoe Rona & Steve Mitrovich Deborah & Patrick Morin Richard Morrison Helen Moss & Richard Fleischman Antoinette & Raymond Negrelli Sheila O’Connor Janet & James Pearce Ginny & Bob Perkins Ava Peterson Breck Platner Jeanette Rose-Preston & Michael Preston James Puffenberger Deborah & Mel Pye Gaye Ramstrom & Sandy Coakley Gloria & Joe Rodio Susan Rothmann & Philip Paul Alan Ruben Abigail & Robert Ruhlman Beverly & Joe Schneider Joanne & Michael Schwartz Dr. Shirley Jordan Seay & Robert Seay Karen Sawka Laura & Paul Stephan Clare & Aaron Taricska Jean & Dick Taton Joseph Tetlak Linda Trent & Lane Blackburn Penelope & Michael Shemo Delores & Rev. Hilton Smith Chris & Ken Spano Kathy & Michael Skerritt Melanie & Dennis Sullivan Linda Trent Livingston Ulf Christine Uveges & Nicholas Loya Georganne Warren Deborah & Kriss Wiant John Wilson Duke Young

FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATIONColleen & Tom Austin Donna & John Beletic Ellen Berger Suzanne & James Blaser Mary & William Chilcote Beau Daane Marilyn Demeter Anne DesRosiers & Stephen Kadish James Dingus Sarah & Rev. Albert Dixon Mary & Robert Durgin Bill Goldman Ginger Hannah Gwyn Hartman Helen Jacobson Nancy Jacobson Nancy Johnson, M.D. Carolyn Reddy-Kraisner & Robert Kraisner Robert Malaga Sandra & Barry Miller Albert Musca M.D. Mildred Nellis Karen & Joseph O’Hara Clare & Edward Sawyer Ilze & Richard Schwartz Jean Schultz Helen Schultz Beverly & Levi Smith Robert Smith Ann Sylvester Eva Szahlender Charles Teare Mary Zalba Towbridge T.G. Valore Doreas Van Lier Susan & Neil Van Uum Musette Vincent Audrey & Sidney Waldman Geoffrey Williams Lorraine & James Zaas

Arbor Day Celebrationat the Bratenahl Village Park

Saturday May 5, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Please join the Bratenahl Shade Tree Commission and Village Officials for a commemorative tree planting.

The Arbor Day Celebration is in honor of Ms. Ronnie Hlad,

former Shade Tree Commission chairperson for over 15 years.

Light refreshments provided

BACKYARD COMPOSTING SEMINAR & BIN SALE TO BE HELD APRIL 17Kathleen Rocco

The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management District will be holding a Backyard Composting Seminar and Bin Sale on Tuesday, April 17 at the Gardens Under Glass in the Galleria, 1301 East 9th Street, Cleveland at 12:00 p.m.

Contact: Cristie A. Snyder, Program Officer (216) 443-3707 or (216) 701-0149, [email protected]

The seminar is designed to teach residents how to properly compost yard waste and food scraps in their backyards while offering low cost compost bins for sale. Backyard composting helps reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfills while creating a healthy soil amendment that can be used in gardens and landscapes.

Open to all county residents; registration is required. To register for this seminar, visit www.cuyahogaswd.org or call (216) 443-3731. The following items will be available for purchase by cash or check only:

• Wishing Well Composter - $50.00 • Ultimate Dirt Machine Digester - $50.00 • Sure-Close Compost Pail - $5.00

The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management District will be holding additional composting seminars throughout Cuyahoga County in 2012. For a full schedule, visit www.cuyahogaswd.org/en-US/Composting.aspx

To learn about other educational programs offered by the Solid Waste Management District, contact Kathleen Rocco at (216) 443-3731 or [email protected]

NOTICE: Public Forum Beau Daane

Public Forum to begin planning for trails in the Bratenahl Bird Sanctuary and the Bratenahl Greenspace Preserve

June 26th 6-7:30pm

Bratenahl Community Center

RSVP and questions to Beau Daane: 216-509-1983 / [email protected]

V I L L A G E A F F A I R S

Legislative Committee ReportMarla Murphy

The Legislative Committee met on February 7 to discuss three issues that would require either an amendment or addition to our current ordinances.

Fair Housing Ordinance: Council asked that the Village look at our code relating to Fair Housing. Updating the code would increase our ability to receive grant monies. Ms. Beckenbach contacted 20 villages in NE Ohio, and learned the Village of Cuyahoga Heights and Newburg Heights are the only village with a Fair Housing ordinance. The State of Ohio also does not have a Fair Housing Code. The proposed update to Bratenahl’s Code would protect all citizens’ rights to equal housing opportunities regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, handicap, familial status, national origin or gender identity or expression. The Mayor would administer the provisions and be responsible for the establishment and administration of a discrimination complaint service. The Code would provide for the investigation of and hearings regarding a complaint, as well as proper legal action if appropriate. This topic needs further discussion at future Legislative Committee meetings.

Fire Works: The Village currently has a fireworks ordinance, section 1519. Council asked for a review of the ordinance. It was suggested that permit applications be secured 30 days prior to an event and that we increase the permit fee to $100.00.

Movie Industry Filming: Several ideas and issues were discussed regarding the future of filming in our Village by the movie industry. Ms. Murphy spoke with Ivan Schwarz of the Cleveland Film Commission. Mr. Schwarz’s latest initiative is to secure an additional $25 million in state of Ohio tax credits. Mr. Schwarz indicated he would meet with us to make this possibility a win-win for our community. One concern is resident notification by the film industry to property owners within 150 yards of the filming. It was agreed that more discussion is needed on this topic.

Public NoticeLeon W. Blazey Jr., Clerk of Bratenahl Village

The Bratenahl Village cash basis financial reports for 2009 and 2010, prepared using fund accounting, along with the unqualified audit report of the Ohio State Auditors’ Office are available to the public for inspection at Village Hall, between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

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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 in the Lamplighter as a community service. The views, positions and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Foundation.



Licastro Honored by County Mayors and City Managers AssociationAnita Gray

On Thursday, February 23, 2011, Bratenahl Mayor John M. Licastro was honored by Cuyahoga County Mayors and City Managers Association President Georgine Welo and presented with an award. This award recognized the two years of Mayor Licastro’s Presidency of CCMCMA. His tenure as President in 2010 and 2011 was characterized as follows by his successor, Mayor Georgine Welo:

“Mayor Licastro served as President during two of the most difficult years the CCMCMA has ever experienced. His personal dedication, effort and hard work served us well in our effort to lessen the impact on cuts to local governments by the State of Ohio. He spent countless hours in meetings and on the telephone interacting with State Officials. His service to our organization is appreciated by his fellow Mayors and City Managers. We look forward to Mayor Licastro’s ongoing actions as Chairman of the Budget Committee to continue to protect interests of local governments and the people they serve.”

New Non-Recyclable Trash Pick-up Program Mary Beckenbach

The Service Department, under the direction of Joe Zalar, is initiating an additional program for non-recyclable trash. The Service Department will no longer pick up branches, prunings and trimmings except in the designated months during the fall and spring collection program.

This is a supplementary option to give residents an opportunity to use additional blue 96 gallon containers provided by the Service Department as an alternative to the current random pickups. The Village has purchased ten 96 gallon containers from Republic Industries, which are identified as Village Property, and are available for resident use.

Residents may call the Building Department at 216-681-3706 to request delivery of Village owned 96 gallon blue container(s). The Service Department will deliver the container(s) to the resident’s location. The resident will fill the container with refuse, etc. and Republic Services will empty the container with the regular Friday trash/recycling pickup. The Service Department will retrieve the can(s) on the Monday following the Friday pickup. The program will be on a first come first serve basis.

TALKIN’ TRASHMary Beckenbach

RECYCLE, EARN, REWARD!

A NEW PROGRAM OFFERED TO ALL BRATENAHL RESIDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN OUR RECYCLING PROGRAM

This new and innovative program called My Republic Rewards which is administered by Recyclebank will now reward residents in the Village of Bratenahl every time that you set out your green recycling cart at the curb on collection day. When you participate in My Republic Rewards you will earn points each time that you recycle. Points can be used for rewards like discounts and deals on groceries, apparel and merchandise at regional and national restaurants and retailers.

You will receive information in the mail in early April that will explain how to register for My Republic Rewards. Instructions will be mailed to each homeowner by Republic Services, our waste collection contractor. Registration is free and easy to do. We will keep you informed via the Village web site at www.Bratenahl.org and in the Lamplighter.

With this program, you’re not only saving yourself money on future purchases, but you’re placing a positive footprint on your community and environment.

We join more than 300 other communities and more than two million U.S. households who are being rewarded for their recycling efforts. This is an exciting initiative for our city; we hope that you will embrace the program.

SAVE GREEN BY GOING GREEN!

REMINDERPaul Stephan

Please “Pick Up Your Dog’s ‘Poop’“ from the sidewalks and tree lawns of the beautiful Village of Bratenahl.

Bio-degradable bags are available from dispensers along Lake Shore Boulevard.

Thank you from all residents.

The Communications Committee Andy Kesselem

The Communications Committee mission is to promote the development and management of an open and transparent system using processes and technology, to recognize the importance of ongoing exploration of any and all forms of communication between and among residents, officials, employees, and stakeholders that will support our governance, it’s operations and will maintain and/or improve effectiveness, efficiency and transparency of the Village of Bratenahl.

The committee has a motion before Council to create a line item for communication needs in the annual budget that may also include upgrades in technology, equipment, software, etc.

2012 Budget: The committee suggested reviewing past budget items and revise for other improvements to help the village in its communications needs.

New Website Design: As of the Feb. 15th council meeting an MOU (memo of understanding) has yet been signed by both parties. We anticipate the MOU to be completed in March. After meetings with residents, a preferred home page design with changes was given to the Clerk’s office.

Participants raised concerns about the most important part of the site — content. The Clerk stated that content could not be discussed at this time. The Communications Committee would like to be kept informed as to how the content will be developed and who would serve as copywriter. Some voiced concerns that merely editing current website copy would be unacceptable and a disservice to citizens.

Existing Website: Ms. Murphy informed the committee that she had discussed needed corrections with Mary Ranney who has since taken on responsibilities of updating the website.

Village Communications & Technology Audit: An audit of equipment and technology that is used for gathering and or creating ongoing communications, i.e. computers, software, printers, fax, phones, etc. so as to create an ongoing program for upgrades and IT infrastructure. Upgrading tools for staff will improve productivity and efficiency.

Robo Calling (RCS): the committee agreed that the village should adopt the use of a RCS to inform village residents in an emergency or for the need of some immediate attention. Costs are estimated around $2,000 to $2,500.

Wifi: The committee asked that the Rec. Commission and Communication Committee collaborate with each other to manage this technology and the costs for the Village.

Clerks Directive: All chairs of committees have been asked by Clerk Blazey to please observe the time line of three days for advanced posting of there agendas.

We welcome all residents to join us at our meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 in the Community Center.



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The View from Village Hall Mayor John Licastro

Dear Bratenahl Residents,

The year 2012 will be known as the winter that wasn’t. Spring is still a wel-come change, as our Village is now blossoming with a profusion of spring bulbs, flowering trees and shrubs. It doesn’t get much better than spring-time in Bratenahl.

Springtime also means that we have finished the process to appropriate monies to be spent in 2012. Frugality reigns, as always. We have experienced increased revenues in income tax, in part because of the NEORSD “Big Dig” south of the Shoreway. Revenues from Mayor’s Court are also on the rise, which speaks well to the efforts of our Police Department under the direction of Chief Rich Dolbow. These men and women work hard to keep our Village safe and secure. These increased revenues are in part offset by cuts from the State of Ohio. Barring the unpredictable, we are anticipating a reasonable carryover into 2013.

The next few years will be a struggle to balance our budgets and maintain services. Proposed State collection of income tax, a new property tax levy to support Mayor Frank Jackson’s plan for Cleveland Schools, reduction in the Local Government Fund and estate taxes from the State of Ohio, and a county-wide reappraisal of property values could have a negative effect on our budget and our pocket books. It is paramount that we manage our resources, offer services that are sustainable and minimize the tax burden on our residents.

Some of the items that are being discussed for 2012 are:

• Legislation re: filming by professional companies • Legislation re: firework displays • Code of Conduct/Ethics for Public Officials • Completion of website design/improved communication with residents • Access ramp for Village Hall. • Salt shed/Service Garage • Ongoing street and sewer maintenance • Additional waste/recycling containers for residents • Deer population control • Repaving of Holden Lane • Additional sound walls along the I-90 corridor • Recreation levy • Green space access • Pursuit of grants • Long term strategy on taxes and finances in light of loss of Estate Tax and Local Government Fund • Consideration of consolidation of village debt on capital projects, both present and future • Discussion of the use and future of the Community Center

Please join us in this dialogue. We hope to see you at our meetings. I close, as always with the refrain from Bratenahl’s School song: “…she is best, the very best, all Hail to Bratenahl!”

Village of BratenahlMayor John Licastro (h) 681-4338 • (w) 681-4266 [email protected] Lee Blazey 681-4266 [email protected] Roy Call 268-3930 - [email protected] Paul Stephan, Pres. 440-823-3055 - [email protected] Laura Bacci 851-0110 - [email protected] Mary Beckenbach 761-1108 - [email protected] Bill Bolton 541-6622 – [email protected] Andrew Kesselem 268-1904 - [email protected] Marla Murphy 541-4557 - marlamurphycouncil@ gmail.com Legislative Marla Murphy, Chr. Finance Bill Bolton, Chr.Public Improvements Mary Beckenbach, Chr. Public Safety Laura Bacci, Chr. Community Affairs Paul Stephan, Chr. Communications Andy Kesselem, Chr. Income Tax Administrator Sheila Birch 216-851-8508 - [email protected] Commission Vikki Broer, Chr. • Mary Beckenbach, Liaison Duke Young • Dave Dornback • John LicastroStorm Water Management Andrew Kesselem, LiaisonArchitectural Design Review Board Rick Bauschard, AIA, Chr. Steve Bucchieri, AIA James McKnight, ASLAShade Tree Commission Jeanne Lyons, Interim Chair Board of Zoning Appeals John Licastro • Mary Beckenbach • Fred KreinerRecreation Director Stephanie GallagherChief of Police Richard Dolbow 681-3075 - [email protected] Engineer Donald Bierut, Chagrin Valley EngineeringVillage Solicitor Dave Matty, Rademaker, Matty, McClelland, and GreveVillage Magistrates Chuck Bauernschmidt • Janet Colaluca John Murphy • Dan WiltBuilding Inspector, Tom Jamieson 681-3706 - Building @bratenahl.org Building Department 681-3706Service Director, Joe Zalar 681-7652 - [email protected] of Courts, Julie Kreiner 681-3086 - [email protected] Prosecutor, Joseph Diemert, Jr. & Assoc. 440-442-6800Village Planner, David Hartt Bratenahl Chapter of WRLC Beau Daane, Pres. Bratenahl Historical Society Richard McKeon, President Nancy Gottschalt, Vice President Johanne Irish David & Ann Dornback



Walls can ’ t talk, but they can MAKE A STATEMENT!

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Interior & Exterior Painting Wallpaper Installation

Drywall Repair & Installation Fire & water restoration

Faux finishing Wall murals

Bratenahl Village: Falzone Decision Report from Village Hall

Former Bratenahl Police Chief Paul Falzone filed a civil -rights lawsuit in Federal Court against the Village, Mayor John M. Licastro, Clerk of Courts Julie Kreiner, Police Chief Richard Dolbow, Police Sergeant Greg Barton, former Bratenahl Police Officers Tom Neelon and Chris McDonald and State of Ohio BCI Investigator Dennis Sweet. Falzone alleged that the Defendants conspired to violate his rights under state and federal law, citing multiple allegations.

The Village had a counter-claim, seeking reimbursement of $13,619.94 in overpaid wages paid to Falzone.

The United States District Court, under Judge James Gwin, entered an Opinion and Order on March 4, 2012 and granted the Defendants motions for summary judgment on the Plaintiff’s claims and denied the Plaintiff’s motion to dismiss the Village of Bratenahl’s counterclaim.

All claims were dismissed against the Village and all defendants. Falzone is obligated to repay the $13,619.94.

The complete document is available online through the Court as Case # 1:10CV02918.


Questions About A Tree in Your Yard?

The Shade Tree Commission and Alan Siewert, Urban Forester from ODNR will be walking

through the Village on April 13th. Please direct any shade tree questions to:

Jeanne Lyons, Interim Chair at 216-268-0906.

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Bratenahl Community Center, 10300 Brighton Road

FACILITY HOURSMonday-Saturday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (or by appointment) Closed Sunday Office Hours for Stephanie Gallagher, Parks and Recreation Program Director: Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm, and by appointment Call Stephanie Gallagher at 216-451-5350 for registration, or e-mail [email protected]

NEW PROGRAMS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR 2012

Internet Café…coming to the Community CenterResidents have asked us to provide a place where one could bring their laptop, relax with a cup of Joe and catch up on stock tips with the latest edition of the Wall Street Journal. So we’ve done just that. The Bratenahl “Schoolhouse Café” is up and running. We’re open Mon – Sat 9 am to1 pm. Enjoy complimentary coffee, pastry, wifi and daily copies of the WSJ and Plain Dealer. Jog on over, bring a neighbor and check out the new furniture and “look”. Community Starts HERE!

EASTER BRUNCH AND EGG HUNT SUNDAY APRIL 1st – NOON

Grab the kids, grandma and an Easter basket and head to the Community Center for a free brunch and egg hunt. Brunch will begin at noon and will be followed by an egg hunt in the front yard. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to add to the festivities and prizes will be awarded for golden eggs. We have a “big kid” hunt in the side yard (ages 4 to 10) and a “little guy” hunt area for those under 4 years of age. Join us for great family fun!

Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade / Monday May 28th Parade kicks off at 10 am at Coit Road, ceremony at Village Hall immediately following. Join your neighbors at Village Park afterwards for refreshments compliments of The Bratenahl Recreation Department.

Fireworks Celebration / July 3rd at duskBring a blanket or chair and enjoy fabulous fireworks, “Bratenahl Style”. Fireworks go off at dusk. Don’t miss this great family tradition.

Zumba Zumba classes will return to the Community Center. One hour sessions will be every Saturday morning at 10:00. Cost is $10. Start date: Saturday January 7th

Falun Dafa Classes Saturday mornings at 9:30 Free

Falun Dafa is a series of five exercises that are slow and easy to learn. This form of exercise is popular in Asia and around the world. It is described as an advanced practice of Buddhist self-cultivation. Falun Dafa allows its practitioners to unleash and acquire energy in a very short period of time. The movements are simple and create a stretching and opening of energy channels throughout the body. A calming effect occurs over body, mind and spirit, leaving partici-pants relaxed and calm. The one hour session is accompanied by soft background music. This class is great for all ages.

Table Tennis Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 pm and Saturdays at 2 pm Cost: $4/session

The Tri County Table Tennis Club is a not for profit group consisting of knowledgeable and talented individuals dedicated to Table Tennis. If you are interested in playing, or learning to play, please come to the Center. No reservation is necessary. Six tables are set up each session, with tables for beginners as well as more advanced players.

Sessions last approximately 3 hours. Feel free to stop by and check it out, or call Everett for more information (440-391-8588).

Club 55 Third Tuesday of the month at 10 am

Residents age 55 and over are encouraged to come for coffee, pastries and socializing. Don’t have transportation? Call Stephanie at the Center and arrange a ride!

Yoga Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm • Sundays 10 am – 12 noon Cost: $5 Instructor: Margo Eckstein For more information contact Margo (216-268-5755) Private sessions also available

Kick Boxing Monday evenings Instructor: Tim Hill Contact Tim for details (216-233-5078)

Fitness The Rec Commission has purchased a new tennis ball machine for use at the tennis courts, and a new recumbent bike for the weight/fitness room.

Come check out the weight room. It has an excellent selection of equipment and is free to all residents.

Stephanie Gallagher

BratenahlParks & Recreation Department

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(This will be our ONLY order form for this year’s sale)

Bratenahl Blooms Saturday, May 19th: 10am - 6:00pm (Pre-order pick-up only) Friday, May 18th 5-7pm

at the Bratenahl Community Center, 10300 Brighton Road

PRE-ORDER FORM 2012

NAME PHONE

ADDRESS

10” Hanging Baskets All Baskets: $14.00 Please indicate number of each variety:

Begonia Dragon Wing: pink____ coral____ _____Cherry Tomatoes in hanging basket: _____Fuchsia: Dark Eyes (dbl purple on red) _____ Swingtime (dbl white on red) _____Ivy Geranium: red____purple____pink____ _____ Million Bells: assorted colors _____ Petunia (Trailing): assorted colors _____Streotocarpelia: Concord blue _____Zonal Geraniums: red____white____pink____ _____ lavendar____salmon____raspberry____ _____ Total # of Hanging Baskets _____ Total $_____

Flats (36 per flat) All Flats: $14.00Please indicate number of each variety: Begonias (green leaf): Red Eureka___Pink Eureka___ _____ White Eureka ___ _____Dahlia: Fresco Mix _____ Impatiens: Merlot Mix___ deep pink___ red____ _____ white___salmon___mixed____ _____Lobelia: Riveria Marine Blue _____Marigolds: Bonanz Yellow____Bonanz Orange____ _____Petunias: mix ____red ____white____ _____Snapdragon (short): Montego Mix___purple___red___ _____ yellow___ _____Snapdragon (30”- 36”): Rocket Mix _____

Total # of Flats _____ Total $_____


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EditorsLara Bauman Diane DeGrazia Christine Domin Nancy Goble [email protected] Advertising & Production Murphy & Co. Graphic Communications [email protected] March 2012 ContributorsGreg Cunningham Christine Domin Jeannie Emser Schultz Ginger Hannah Donnie Long

Lamplighter Staff

About the Lamplighter...Community InformationWe need your contributions of community information and opinions on Village issues. Please send notices of births, deaths, marriages, meetings, social events, achievements and letters to the editors at the address above. Articles will be limited to 400 words and will be subject to editing according to stylistic conformity and space limitations. Anonymous submissions cannot be considered. Writers are very welcome.

The Mission of the Bratenahl Lamplighter is to publish an informative and reliable community newspaper to inform Villagers of community events, examine issues, encourage participation in community affairs and promote positive achievements.

Bratenahl Community Foundation Board of Directors Donnie Long, President. 216-346-6684 [email protected] Larry Domin, Vice President 216-851-2875 Liz Scheele, Secretary 216-224-4048 [email protected] Lara Bauman 216-761-4830 [email protected] Diane DeGrazia, Treasurer 216-249-1017 [email protected] Domin 216-851-2875 Nancy Goble, 216-681-0026 216-704-0563 [email protected] Carolyn Horn Don Iannone 440-668-1686 [email protected] Jack Lane 216-761-3081 Janet Lowder-Kinkaid 216-249-8530 [email protected] Liu 216-534-5448 [email protected] Jeanne Lyons 216-268-0906 [email protected] Andre McKinney 216-451-1164 [email protected] Clare Taricska 216-280-0333 [email protected] Georganne Warren 216-249-3209 [email protected] John Wilson 216-308-0634 [email protected]

Jeanne Lyons Winifred Makinen Marla Murphy Kathleen Rocco Tim Schultz

L A M P L I G H T E R

Bratenahl Lamplighter Advertising RatesBusiness Card 3-1/2” W x 2” H $45 1/4 Page 3-1/2” W x 3” H $551/3 Page 3-1/2” W x 5” H $75 1/2 Page 7” W x 4” H $120 1/2 Page (color- back cover) 7” W x 4” H $175Full Page (black & white) 7” W x 9.5” H $195Full page (color- IBC only) 7” W x 9.5” H $245 NOTE: Non-profits will be charged only 50% required rates.

Prices are for camera ready ads. If you need help producing your ad, please contact Jim Murphy at 216. 226. 5331 for prices. To place an ad, email art to [email protected] or call 216. 226.5331 or fax to 216. 226. 5331. Visit murphygrcom.com. Please make checks payable to: Bratenahl Community Foundation Mail payments to: Nancy Goble, 77 Haskell Drive, Bratenahl, Ohio 44108. Contact Nancy Goble at 216-681-0026 email: [email protected]

Special Rate:The Lamplighter offers two special rates: 1.) Advertising for non-profit organizations entitle the advertiser to 50% off normal advertising rates shown above.

For questions regarding non-profit pricing or advertisers interested in advertising, contact Nancy Goble at 216-681-0026 email: [email protected]

Design Services: Existing ads sent via email as digital PDF, jpeg, tiff files are simply placed into the publication at the size purchased.

Designing an ad based on text, logo, images provided is available at an additional cost. The cost is based on $55 per hour, or an agreed upon price between the advertiser and designer.

For information on designing an ad contact Jim Murphy at Murphy & Co. Graphic Communications. Phone: 216.226.5331.

Don Iannone Janet Lowder Kincaid Lynne Liu Jeanne Lyons

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Village Affairs Mary Beckenbach Leon Blazey, Jr. Stephanie Gallagher Anita Gray Andy Kesselem John Licastro Marla Murphy Paul Stephan

Bratenahl BloomsPRE-ORDER FORM 2012

Thank you for supporting Bratenahl Blooms! Please return both pages of this form with your payment by May 2, 2012 (checks only please - made payable to: Bratenahl Blooms)

Send to: Ann Dornbach, Treasurer, 10201 Lakeshore Blvd., Bratenahl, Ohio 44108Do you have questions or need more info? Please call Barb Musca at: 216-761-6786.

Annuals (4” Pots) All Pots: $4.00Please indicate number of each variety:

Ageratum (blue) _____Bacopa: white____ pink with ring ____ _____Coleus (assorted) _____Dusty Miller _____Euphorbia (Diamond Frost) ____ _____Spikes (green) _____Sweet Potato Vine: Marguerite pale green___purple___ _____Vinca Vine (variegated) _____Zonal Geraniums: white____red____lavendar____ _____ salmon____ pink____fuschia (raspberry)____ _____

Total # of Pots _____ Total $ _____

Herbs & Vegetables (4” Pots) All Pots: $4.00Please indicate number of each variety

Bell peppers (sweet red) _____Bell peppers (sweet yellow) _____ Banana peppers (hot) _____Banana peppers (sweet) _____Sweet 100’s tomatoes _____

Basil _____ Oregano _____ _____Chives _____ Flat-leaf Parsley _____ _____Cilantro _____ Rosemary _____ _____Dill _____ Sage _____ _____Mint _____ Thyme _____ _____ Total # of Pots _____ Total $ _____

TOTAL ENCLOSED FOR ALL ORDERS $_________

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Agenda: 1. Keynote Speaker: Hoby Hanna, President Howard Hanna Real Estate, Cleveland 2. Expert Panelist: James Rokakis, Executive Director, Thriving Communities Institute 3. Expert Panelist: Lou Tisler, Executive Director, Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland 4. Questions and Discussion

Information Technology Solutions

Smart Bratenahl

Bratenahl’s Legacy and Future: Since its start, Bratenahl has been a gem in

Greater Cleveland’s crown. The community’s

diverse and architecturally interesting housing

stock, high quality public services, forested

setting along Lake Erie’s shores, and

convenient location to Downtown Cleveland and

University Circle make Bratenahl a community

of choice from a residential living standpoint.

Recent economic changes have triggered a

sharp decline in residential property values

nationally, in Greater Cleveland, and in

Bratenahl. This special community education

session will inform residents about how to

sustain their property values during this time of

economic transition.

Note: Transportation provided if requested.

Contact Jeanne Lyons at 216-268-0906

Session Objectives:

1. Hear what the experts say about the

Greater Cleveland and Bratenahl housing

markets and what they see ahead.

2. Learn how to sustain your property values

during this economic time and how to keep

Bratenahl a community of choice in the

future.

3. Ask questions of the speakers and talk and

share ideas with your neighbors about

keeping Bratenahl vibrant and strong in the

future.

First in a three-part community education

series about key issues facing Bratenahl.

DATE, TIME & LOCATION:

April 12, 2012, 7:00-9:00 PM

Barbara Byrd Bennett

Center

11404 Lake Shore Blvd.

Bratenahl, OH 44108

SPONSORS:

Bratenahl Village Government

Bratenahl Recreation Commission

Bratenahl Community Foundation

Bratenahl Sustainability Action Team

HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION

SUPPORTERS:

One Bratenahl Place

Two Bratenahl Place

Haskell Homes of Newport

Bingham Homes of Newport

The Hamlet

The Wades of Bratenahl

Breezy Bluff

Oakshore Green

Wendon Court

Others to be added soon

REGISTER:

Don Iannone, Program Organizer

Register Online:

http://www.eventbrite.com/

event/3003077285

Register by Email:

[email protected]

Register by Phone:

216-202-5109

SMART BRATENAHL COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES “Sustaining Bratenahl Property Values” FREE and Open to All

Bratenahl Residents

L A M P L I G H T E R

Bratenahl Bratenahl Community Foundationc/o One Bratenahl Place, Front Desk Bratenahl, Ohio 44108-1155

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