November 2010 - Bratenahl Community Foundation

Bratenahl
LAMPLIGHTER
In this Issue This issue sponsored by Mike and Kathy Holmgren, page 5
Order Your Holiday Wreath page 12
Bratenahl Community Foundation Holiday Party, page 4
Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation
NOVEMBER 2010
Village of Bratenahl
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November 2010 Contributors
Council
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Howard Garfinkel
Mary Beckenbach, Pres. 761-1108 - [email protected]
Mary Beckenbach
Andrew Kaiser
Bill Bolton 541-6622 - [email protected]
Dominic Cellitti
John Licastro
Andrew Kesselem
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Greg Cunningham
Winnifred Makinen
George Mateyo 451-1958 - [email protected]
Beau Daane
Marla Murphy
Tom McDonald
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Jim Gallagher
Dr. Susan Murphy
Paul Stephan
440-823-3055 - [email protected]
Stephanie Gallagher
Mark Orel
Finance
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Eagan
Jeannie Emser-Schultz
Tom McDonald, Chr.
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Village Planner, David Hartt
Bratenahl Chapter of WRLC
Beau Daane, Pres. / George Mateyo, Liason
Bratenahl Historical Society
Richard McKeon, President
Nancy Gottschalt, Vice President
Johanne Irish
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Bratenahl Community
Foundation
President’s Letter
Thanks Mike!
The Foundation held its annual meeting September 20th at
the penthouse in One Bratenahl Place. About 50 members
attended this event. Our guest speaker Michael Fratello
entertained our audience for nearly an hour. Thanks again
Mike for supporting the Foundation and visiting with our
neighbors.
Dominic Cellitti
New Neighbors
A big THANK YOU goes to our new
neighbors Mike and Kathy Holmgren
for their donation to sponsor this
Lamplighter issue. The Foundation
really appreciates all of your support. If you see Mike and
Kathy in the village please thank them for supporting
Bratenahl.
4 Legged Neighbors
We are starting a new article each month that highlights our
four-legged, furry Bratenahl residents. If you would like your
pet highlighted for the next issue, please contact me at
216-288-4050
New Members
The Bratenahl Community Foundation has over 200 members
for 2010. I wanted to thank all the residents who renewed their
membership and welcome the new members to the Foundation. For those members who increased their membership
level for 2010, thanks again. If you have not yet joined the
Foundation for 2010, please support us. As you might know,
your contributions are tax deductible and all of your membership dollars go back to support village related issues.
Thank you Helen and Richard!
This year’s Bratenahl Community Foundation party will be held
at the home of Helen Moss and Richard Fleischman. They
have generously agreed to welcome us all into their Breezy
Bluff Estate, 9619 Lakeshore Boulevard. The party will be held
from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on December 12th. As usual we ask
those attending to bring a dessert or appetizer to share with
your fellow villagers. This year’s event will feature entertainment, contests and fun items that you can acquire, so bring
your checkbook.
Returning Home
Welcome back Jeanne Lyons to the Bratenahl Community
Foundation Board. As many of you remember Jeanne was
president of the Foundation for three years but, per the
Foundation by-laws, had to step off the board at the end of
her expired term. After a year away, she is eligible to return
to the board and has graciously agreed to do so! The board
is thrilled to be working with her once again.
New Treasurer
Donnie Long has been elected as treasurer of the Foundation
for the coming year. Thank you Donnie for taking on this
added responsibility.
Wreaths
This season we are once again selling wreaths. If you have
an interest in purchasing one of our beautiful wreaths, please
see page 12 for the order form. All profits from the wreath
sale benefit the Foundation, which then directly benefits
our village
Board Meeting Open House
If any villager would like to attend an upcoming Bratenahl
Community Foundation board meeting, they will be held on
the following dates. November 10th and December 8th at
my house on 97 Nantucket Court
Member Appreciation
The board of directors of the Bratenahl Community
Foundation invite all of our 2010 members to attend a
complimentary member appreciation event. The event will
be held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday November 16th.
Please join us at the home of Dominic Cellitti at 97 Nantucket
Court (off Haskell). Additional details on page 4.
How Can You Help
You can assist 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, Village Hall, 411 Bratenahl Road, Bratenahl Ohio 44108
Name: Address
E-mail Phone Number
Donation $50 Friend
$250 Patron $100 Supporter I do not wish to give a monetary
donation but would like to volunteer
or donate my time
Please be sure to renew your membership
each calendar year
$500 Gold Other
$1000 Lamplighter Sponsor
NOVEMBER 2010
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Cooking it Up
Dr. Susan Murphy
Pork Milanese (serves four)
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour for dredging
• 2 large eggs beaten to blend
• 1 1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
• 2/3 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 lemon cut in wedges
Place the flour in a wide shallow bowl. Put the eggs
in another wide shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs,
parmesan cheese, basil and thyme in a third wide
shallow bowl. Pound the pork chops until they are
1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper.
Working with one pork chop at a time, dredge the
chops in flour to coat lightly, then dip them in the egg,
allowing the excess egg to drip off. Finally, coat the
pork chops with the bread crumb mixture, pressing
gently to adhere. Set the pork chops in a single layer
on a baking sheet.
Bratenahl
Diane DeGrazia
C O M M U N I T Y F O U N D AT I O N
December 12th
3:00pm – 6:00pm
9619 Lakeshore Boulevard
Please bring a dessert or appetizer to share. This year’s event will
feature entertainment, contests and fun items that you can acquire,
so bring your checkbook. All proceeds will benefit the BCF,
which in turn directly benefits Bratenahl.
2010 Bratenahl Community
Foundation Member Appreciation Party
When: Tuesday, November 16th
from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: 97 Nantucket Court (off Haskell)
Why: to show appreciation for all 2010
Bratenahl Community Foundation members
*if you are not a member but would like to attend
the event, please join BCF either prior to
November 16th or at the party.
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Mike’s coaching career began in 1971 in California. His work
with the San Francisco 49ers, the Green Bay Packers (and his
1996 Super Bowl XXXI win), and the Seattle Seahawks is
well-known and admired. His work with the Evangelical
Covenant Church and his and Kathy’s philanthropic pursuits
(e.g., the Holmgren Athletic Complex at North Park University
in Chicago) are less known but no less important.
Although Mike has little free time these days, he enjoys
spending that time on his motorcycles and with his family
at their cabin in the California redwoods and at their house in
Phoenix, Arizona. You may see Mike or Kathy with their
small dog, Stella, a fluffy white Havanese, whom we hope to
welcome to the village dog park. We are indeed fortunate
that Mike and Kathy Holmgren have chosen Bratenahl as
their residence here in Cleveland.
H O L I D AY P A R T Y
Preheat the oven to 150 and prepare a baking sheet
with a rack on it. In a large heavy sauté pan with high
sides, melt the butter and olive or vegetable oil over
medium heat until it is hot. Carefully place two pork
chops in the oil mixture until light brown about 3
minutes per side. Transfer the chops to the baking
sheet and sprinkle with more salt if desired. Keep
them warm in the oven while you cook two more
chops. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze on
the chops.
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Village People: The Holmgrens
Go Browns!
This is the first article in a new series focusing on village
residents who have stepped up to sponsor an issue of the
Lamplighter. We are pleased to begin with a profile of Mike
and Kathy Holmgren.
Mike and Kathy Holmgren have only been in Bratenahl for a
few months but have already taken part in community activities
in the village. We want to thank them for becoming members
of the Bratenahl Community Foundation and for sponsoring this
issue of the Lamplighter. It is the second sponsored issue of this
publication; we are grateful to the Holmgren’s for their support.
Mike and Kathy moved to Bratenahl early this year because
the village is situated near their church, Kathy’s volunteer job
at Catholic Charities, Mike’s office in Berea, and the Cleveland
Browns stadium. Mike, the new president of the Cleveland
Browns, notes that what he and Kathy have come to appreciate
about Bratenahl are the people who live here: outgoing, friendly
neighbors who form a true community and who appreciate
the beauty and serenity of Bratenahl’s location.
The Holmgrens grew up in the San Francisco area and met at
church camp in California when very young. They have been
married 39 years and have four daughters, whose professions
bespeak the pride Mike shows: doctor, lawyer, teacher, and
university communications director. They are his proudest
achievement, but he gives credit to Kathy, a nurse and social
worker, for their fine upbringing. Four granddaughters and two
grandsons (another on the way) complete the family. With so
many girls in the family, Mike enjoys Monday night phone calls
filled with empathy and opinions on just-completed football
games. Mike may be the boss of the Browns, but he defers to
the ladies at home.
Put This Meeting in Win Column
Clare Taricska
The Bratenahl Community Foundation held its annual meeting
September 20th at the penthouse in One Bratenahl Place.
About 50 members braved the bumper to bumper LSB traffic
caused by an accident on I90 that evening. Guest speaker
Mike Fratello entertained the audience for nearly an hour,
and then was peppered with questions from the rapt audience.
He spoke about how basketball brought him to Bratenahl
way back when, and about how Bratenahl retains home court
advantage in his global career. He shared insight into the
workings of professional level sports; coaching, management,
players, owners, rookies, injuries, winning, losing,
broadcasting, travel, personalities, salaries, maturity…
Mike Fratello regaled his Bratenahl
neighbors with tales from his years’
experience in professional sports.
Photo credit: Marla Murphy
NOVEMBER 2010
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Gardening Buzz
Eat Pray Love
The Social Network
Winifred Makinen
Tim A. Schultz
Andrew Kaiser
After the long hot summer, autumn is a welcome relief.
Falling leaves and fading flowers are reminders of the
impending dormancy of winter. Garden centers are stocked
with all kinds of bulbs to plant that will bloom next spring.
If you look carefully and early you may find some bulbs or
corms that bloom in autumn, not spring. Two of my favorites
are crocus sativus and crocus specious.
Eat Pray Love is a chick flick that many guys should enjoy as
well. After all, everyone loves to eat. Most of us are in search
of a higher meaning. And, in the immortal words of Lennon
and McCartney, “All you need is love.”
The Social Network follows the founding of the juggernaut
online site Facebook and the lawsuits that followed its explosion.
Although the movie is thoroughly modern in its setting and
material, its story goes back as long as stories go, and its theme
can be boiled down to the biblical query: “For what does it
profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul”.
Crocus sativus has the typical narrow leaf with a tiny white
stripe right down the center. In spring, the plants look just
like any clump of crocus, but there are no blooms, just leaves.
Then they go dormant until late September. With cooler
weather and a little rain, the plant sends out a lavender
bloom with a deep orange stigma, but no leaves.
This stigma is the renowned saffron, the pungent, aromatic
flavoring for rice and other foods. To harvest the saffron,
carefully pluck the stigmas, dry thoroughly, and store in
a glass vial. Use tweezers to avoid stained fingers.
About a dozen stigmas will flavor and color a large dish
of rice or paella.
For continuous good yields, divide the corms after the leaves
have died down in late spring and replant in improved soil.
Mark the area with a ring of pebbles, so it is easy to find and
not accidentally disturbed. All this might seem like too much
work, but check the price at a grocery store or WilliamsSonoma. It is well worth the effort! Think ahead, and next
year you can share this culinary treasure with your friends.
Crocus specious also blooms in early fall. Blooms can be
lavender, blue violet, or mauve. This is the showiest fall
blooming crocus and is easy to propagate by division or seeds.
There is also a crocus look alike, colchicum autumnale, that
blooms in fall. This is not a crocus, rather it belongs to the lily
family. It has very broad leaves about twelve inches long in
spring and then goes dormant. In fall, huge pink, purple or
white flowers resembling water lilies appear. All parts are
poisonous, so deer and other critters do not bother them.
It is also the source of colchicine, which is used in the treatment of gout. Plant three to four inches deep in soil, or use
a glass fish bowl with a layer of pebbles and enough water to
just reach the base of the corms. Sit back and enjoy the show.
The foundation for every good movie is a good story, and that
is the core strength of this film. Eat Pray Love is based on the
phenomenally successful book written by Elizabeth Gilbert, a
personal memoir of one woman’s journey to spiritual healing,
redemption and self-discovery. While books are always better
than movies, in this case it’s a sure bet. In fact, I think that the
director, Ryan Murphy, and Jennifer Salt, screenplay writer,
knew that would be the case going in. It’s probably why they
created the movie to almost read like a book. As you watch
each scene unfold you can almost feel the pages turn. Then,
when you leave the theatre, you will either be discussing the
book or realize that you need to read more, knowing that
Gilbert’s year-long journey of self discovery has too many
layers to be adequately covered in two hours.
Julia Roberts heads the cast and delivers another solid
performance as Elizabeth Gilbert. Unfortunately, with that
iconic smile and laugh featured in every one of her films,
Roberts always seems to be playing herself. It’s the reason
why I think the supporting cast is the real star of this film.
First there is Billy Crudup, who plays her ex-husband.
Through the anguish of divorce, he makes Gilbert realize she
needs to change her life. Then there is James Franco who
plays the younger rebound lover. He makes her realize she
needs to take a year off, travel the world and find herself.
Then there is the cast of oddball characters she meets along
the way. In Rome, we meet Tuva Novotny, playing the
displaced Swede who helps Gilbert rediscover her love of
food and family. In India, we meet Richard Jenkins, playing
the tortured Texan who teaches Gilbert the power of prayer
and redemption. And finally in Bali, we meet Javiar Bardem,
playing the divorced Australian who helps Gilbert realize that
it is all right to love again. All deliver fine performances, but
if there is an Oscar nod in this film, you will find it coming
from Jenkins, one of today’s finest character actors.
Eat Pray Love is food for the mind, body and soul. Go see it
with your BFF. Then prepare to be seduced by a parade of
pasta, pizza, pesto and prayer, mixed with a heaping helping
of love. Running Time: 133 minutes. Rating: Rated PG-13 for
some strong language, sexual references, and brief nudity.
The film opens at a campus bar with Mark Zuckerberg on a
date which seems more like a class lecture, as the girl struggles
to keep up with his barrage of facts. After insulting her and
being told off, he retreats to his dorm room where he simultaneously blogs about his failed rendezvous while creating a complex online program, which he has up and running within
a matter of hours. This will be the most primitive model for
Facebook.
When this project was announced a few years ago, I had more
than a few reservations. How could they make an interesting
film about a networking site? However, as the cast and crew
began to form, it was clear the film would be of substance.
It is directed by David Fincher, who has established himself
as one of the great visual directors. His involvement elevates
the project as he beautifully captures the Harvard campus,
and particularly several crew races on the Charles River.
The screenplay by Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men, The West
Wing) is based on the nonfiction book The Accidental Billionaires
and it is a marvel as it blends complex dialogue with a flashback
narrative. I was reminded of Fincher’s own Zodiac where we
were assaulted with loads upon loads of case facts (computer jargon and legal speak with this film) which we could
not fully comprehend upon an initial viewing, but felt we did
anyway.
The film is wonderfully cast and for the first time that I can
think of, it can be safely said that we have a great acting
showcase for young actors. Jesse Eisenberg, a dead ringer
for Zuckerberg, plays him as if he actually were a computer
program with responses to every situation but maybe
lacking basic human emotion and understanding. The
results are spectacular. Supporting players also shine.
Andrew Garfield plays his friend, Facebook cofounder, and
CFO. Justin Timberlake plays Napster founder and snake
Sean Parker. Rooney Mara is wonderful in a small role as
Zuckerberg’s incorruptible date in the opening scene. It is a
wonder watching these actors convincingly play smart and
well established characters.
The Social Network is a wonder of a film in so many ways,
yet by the time it ended I was left wanting more. It ends on
a clever note, but I was hoping the film would have gone
deeper and further explored the tragedy of Zuckerberg’s
character. Although it could have been more ambitious in
scope, this is one of the year’s best films.
Andrew Kaiser loves to discuss movies and can be reached
at [email protected]. He also writes a film blog;
http://filmreviewsnsuch.blogspot.com
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NOVEMBER 2010
7
Plumb Snug:
Have a Master Plan
Kudos to the Americano
Mark Orel
Congratulations to the Americano for
winning the Mayor’s Dessert Challenge at Taste of Cleveland
this year. Cole Davis and Chef V presented their version of
Peach and Nectarine Cobbler to “bring the win home to
Bratenahl” as they eloquently put it. At the restaurant, this
rich and delicious cobbler is served with ice cream (I speak
from personal experience) but due to weather and facility
restraints it was served with crème anglaise for the competition.
Lara Bauman
One mistake I find most homeowners make after they have
their repair and/or improvement budget, is to plan according
to that budget and only that. Most homeowners would do
better with a master plan, that is, to pretend that they have an
unlimited budget and unlimited time and work back from that.
By doing this the homeowner can plan for future up-dates as
opportunities arise. For example, a homeowner decides to
remodel their kitchen. Without a master plan, that is where it
begins and ends. If they had a master plan and another phase
might be remodeling the bathroom, this is a perfect time to
modify the plumbing and electrical leading to the bathroom.
When the time comes to remodel the bathroom, the pipes
and wires are already in place to attach to new. Take plenty of
photographs and include something to reference the position
of the new work, especially if it will be hidden or covered over,
like pipes or wires in the wall. A little planning now will save
time, money and effort later.
Mark is a proud product of Bratenahl’s own school system,
K-12. He is now a carpenter specializing in historic restoration.
You can reach Mark at 216-797-1180 or
[email protected]
With this victory come several rewards. Most importantly, the
Americano got the recognition they deserve for their excellent
food. There is a trophy, which is now displayed in their case.
Stop by and take a look, then stay for dinner (and of course
dessert). The final prize is an opportunity for Mayor John
Licastro to have $150 donated to the 501(c)3 organization of his
choice. A big thank you goes out to Mayor Licastro, as he has
kindly chosen to donate this to the Bratenahl Community
Foundation.
Reversing Aging with
Weight Training
Greg Cunningham
Trash Pick-up on
Conserved Properties
O.K., I’m going to get “scientific” on you this time around.
Every now and again I like to challenge minds as well as bodies.
So, stick with me! I think you will find it interesting.
Beau Daane
It’s no secret that muscles become smaller and weaker with age
- and that resistance training restores size and function to aging
muscles. Evidence suggests that a key portion of the decline
occurs in a component of muscle cells called the mitochondria,
the principle engine of energy production. Mitochondria use
oxygen to convert carbohydrate, fat and protein into energy.
If the mitochondria aren’t working well, overall strength and
endurance suffer. What happens to aging mitochondria at the
molecular level, however, has not been adequately delineated.
To fill this gap in knowledge, scientists at McMaster University
in Canada and Buck Institute for Age Research in California
compared gene expression profiles of mitochondria in healthy
younger (26) and older (25) adult men and women. They then
looked at the relationship between the gene profiles and
muscle strength. Finally, the gene profiles of older adults
were compared before and after six months of weight training.
The results, published online May 23, 2007 in PLoS One, a
journal of the Public Library of Science, were an eye-opening
look at the underlying process of muscle aging and a dramatic
validation of the rejuvenating power of resistance training.
The second annual trash pickup on Bratenahl’s conserved
properties will be Saturday, November 6th, beginning
9:30am. Rain or shine! Meet at the corner of Corning
Drive and Lakeshore Boulevard. Bring good walking
shoes, gloves and garbage bags. Contact Beau for
more information 216-509-1983.
To join the Bratenahl Chapter for the Western Reserve
Land Conservancy simply become a member of the
Western Reserve Land Conservancy, and you will
automatically become a member of the Bratenahl
Chapter. If you would like to join the Chapter Board,
please contact any of the Board Officers.
Contact Beau for more information 216-509-1983.
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The older group was active and healthy with an average age of
70. The younger group was 35-50 years younger and relatively
inactive. Biopsies taken from the thigh of all subjects found that
the difference between young and old was correlated to muscle
strength. They found that strength was 59% lower for older
as compared to younger individuals. Fourteen of the older
participants then performed resistance training twice a week
for six months under direct supervision of a research assistant.
After a general warm-up they did 3 sets of 10 reps in 11 traditional exercises covering all body parts. Strength was evaluated
every two weeks and poundages were adjusted upward as
strength increased. Workouts lasted about an hour.
The older individuals were “able to improve strength by
approximately 50%, to levels that were only 38% less than that
of young individuals”, the researchers wrote. In other words,
weight training closed the strength gap from 59% to 38%, an
improvement of almost 36% in only six months. Even more
impressive, however, was the change in gene expression
profiles.
“The main, novel finding,” co-author Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky told
CS (Canadian Press) writer Sheryl Ubelacker, “is that we could
bring that aging mitochondria pattern back towards a younger
person, almost reversing the aging signature, pretty much by
40, 45 years with six months of weight training”.
The bottom line is: weight training can transform your body
and over all health at any age, but has a much more dramatic
effect on those over 50 than first thought. So, start lifting
something other than your AARP magazine!
Greg Cunningham is a personal fitness trainer who works with
several clients in Bratenahl. For comments or questions Greg
can be reached at [email protected]
Zinc: A Breath of French Air
Jeannie Emser Schultz
Tom Quick has discovered the successful alchemy
to turn “zinc” into “gold.” The former San Francisco chef, Epiq
Bistro owner, Piccolo Mondo Executive Chef is now Chef-Owner
of Zinc Bistro, Bar & Bakery at 668 Euclid Avenue. Quick’s
classic French take on lunch and dinner includes rotating plats
du jour to keep diners returning for seasonal menus and
specials like Bouillabaisse, Crepes Cordon Blue, Oyster Stew
and Cassoulet, plus what is advertised as “Cleveland’s only
Raw Bar.”
Maine Lobster Roll or Sweet Tea Chicken Salade, but don’t
confuse the lunch Steak Burger ($9) with dinner’s Zinc Burger
(at $25 because it includes foie gras, St. André cheese,
arugula and caramelized onions.) You can make a meal
out of Zinc’s interesting starters: Lobster & Bacon Risotto;
Foie Gras & Belgian Waffle; Escargot & Sweet Breads; Steak
Tartare (with fried capers, chicory & white anchovy); Chicory
Salad (with crisp lardons & poached egg) or Braised Short
Rib Ravioli.
Our recent dinner included Onion Soup Gratinée, Lobster
Bisque, Duck Confit and the evening special, Trout Amandine. For my money the Onion Soup is always the benchmark of a good French bistro, and Zinc’s, with its yummy
melted Gruyère, was as good as any I sampled in Europe
with a sweetness that was a welcome change from the too
salty, beefy U.S. versions. My husband voted the Lobster
Bisque the best he’s ever eaten…thick, with pieces of lobster
and a pastry topper. After swearing off restaurant duck
(usually dry and stringy), I took a chance and won the Duck
Confit lottery…crispy caramelized skin on a moist meaty leg/
thigh that fell off the bone with Lyonaisse potatoes, haricot
vert and a surprise: tender sautéed frisée! The trout,
however, fell short as the kitchen overcooked to crisp-anddry what should have been tender flaky fillets. Its saving
grace was Marcona almonds, fingerling potatoes and crisp
green beans.
Dessert posed tough decisions: the Napolean, Citrus Glacé
in a Coconut Tuile, Chocolate Pyramid or Strawberry
Vacherine? Our choice, chocolate Pots de Crème, may have
seemed pedestrian, but the creamy concoction was not.
Opened earlier this summer, Zinc capitalized on its superior
patio and outdoor bar that was packed day and night. (Prices
run: lunch - $7 - $16; dinner - $7 - $32.) Note: Due to the
Euclid corridor median, you must be driving east on Euclid
to enter Zinc’s underground parking, which is free with
validation. For sample menus, hours & directions, visit
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Gallic fans and foodies will love: Cognac/Crustacean Sauced
Hen & Lobster Fricassée; Steamed Mussels (with Pernod &
pommes frites); Coq Au Vin; Coquilles St. Jacques, Croque
Monsieurs and Madames and an extensive list of complementing French and American wines. Don’t miss lunch’s authentic
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Kathleen & Charles Koch
Carol & Tom McDonald
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Mary Ann & Jack Moscal
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Lara & Tim Bauman
Robert Benyo, M.D.
Greg Binford
Dorothy & Donald Campbell
Judi & Thomas J. Embrescia
Mike Fratello
Nancy & Ted Goble
John Lane
Ginny & Bob Perkins
Nancy & David Maruna
Marla & James J. Murphy
Molly & Anthony Musca
Siobhan Sinnott & Brendan Ring
Carol & David L. Rollins
Liz & Bill Scheele
Alvah Stone & Adele Corning
Chisholm Memorial Fund of the
Cleveland Foundation
Tammy Westerman & Alan Kitchen
M.A. Varghai
Raymond Wolf
Danica & Jozo Zovko
SUPPORTERS OF
THE FOUNDATION
Richard Ainsworth, Jr.
Susan and Kim Almendinger
Christopher Axelrod
Kay & David Baier
Karen & Charles Bauernschmidt
Mary & William Beckenbach
Donna & John Beletic
Majorie Benich
Sheila & Ronald Birch
Mary & Leon Blazey
Sheldon Bloch
Janice & John Borkey
Joyce Burke-Jones & Tom Zung
Brenda & Jerome Brownrigg
Ginger Casey & Don McGrath
Marge Colombo
Barbara & Robert Crombie
Barbara Cross & Roy Call
Agnes Daniel
Bourne Dempsey
Diane DeGrazia
Harlan Diamond
Kim & Joseph Diemert, Jr.
Lester & Marian Dickard
James Dingus, Jr.
Mary & Robert Durgin
James Eckstein
Carolyn & Daniel Fleig
Georgia Froelich Esq.
Terri & Howard Garfinkel
Gareth Giesler
Kathleen & James Hammett
Pauline & Robert Hermann
Rex Horchem
Patience & George Humphrey
Nancy Jacobson
Royce & Roger Johnston
Jennie & Trevor Jones
Carol & Joseph Klinhamer
Karen & Al Kriss
Louis Lane
Elin & Irvin Leonard
John Licastro
Dr. Lawrence Lief
James & Lynne Liu
Donnie Long
Janet Lowder & Daniel Kinkaid
Jeanne Lyons
Robert Malbasa & Bobbie O’Bell
Stephanie & Stephen Malbasa
June & Michael Mancuso
George Mateyo
Mark McGuire
Rita McKeon
Susie & Andre McKinney
Mel Millis & Susan Murphy
Franklin Milgrim
William Miskoe
Rona & Steve Mitrovich
Deborah & Patrick Morin
Richard Morrison
Edwin & Rev. Otis Moss, Jr.
Antoinette & Raymond Negrelli
Ava Peterson
Jeanette Rose-Preston & Michael
Preston
James Puffenberger
Gaye Ramstrong & Sandy Coakley
Katharine Lyn Rann
Barbara Robinson
Susan Rothmann & Philip Paul
Abigail & Robert Ruhlman
Barbara Ruhlman
Beverly & Joe Schneider
Helen Schultz
Donna & Sander Schwartz
Joanne & Michael Schwartz
Danielle Serino
Clare & Aaron Taricska
Jean & Dick Taton
Linda Trent & Lane Blackburn
Penelope & Michael Shemo
Delores & Rev. Hilton Smith
Chris & Ken Spano
Linda Trent
Livingston Ulf
T. G. Valore
Donna & Richard Walsh
Michelle Ward
Deborah & Kriss Wiant
John Wilson
Richard Wolcott
FRIENDS OF THE
FOUNDATION
Laurie Allmenger
Donna & John Beletic
Ellen Berger
Mary & William Chilcote
C. Lynne Day
Marilyn Demeter
Sarah & Rev. Albert Dixon
Gerald Fallon
Georgene & Mark Fuerst
Ginger Hannah
Gwyn Hartman
Dorothey Jackson
Helen Jacobson
Nancy Johnson, M.D.
Mary Ann Jorgenson
Sarah & Paul Kesselem
Michael Konstan
Ingrid Lantner
Jeannette & Douglas Lenkoski
Dorothy MacNab
Robert Malaga
Sandra & Barry Miller
Clarence. Mixon, Ph.D.
Dr. Sherrod Morehead
Albert Musca M.D.
Mildred Nellis
Robert Nichols
Charles Patterson
Tom Powell
Georgetta Ray
Dr. Jeffrey Renston
Gloria & Joseph Rodio
Rita Sachs
Karen Sawka
Bonnie Shelton &
Carrie Ross-Sheldon M.D.
Helen Schultz
Kathy Mead Skerritt &
Michael Skerritt
Robert Smith
Sandra Sprengel
Ann Sylvester
Charles Teare
Mary Zalba Trowbridge
Scott Truhan
Doreas Van Lier
Georganne Warren
Leslie Yerkes
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Bratenahl
C O M M U N I T Y F O U N D AT I O N
HOLIDAY WREATH SALE
Order Fresh Oregon Evergreen Wreaths for the holiday season.
All proceeds benefit the Bratenahl Community Foundation.
These beautifully hand-designed wreaths (24” diameter) consist of blueberry juniper,
mixed fir, incensed cedar and natural cones.
We will deliver to your Bratenahl home beginning December 1.
$25.00 each or 2 for $40.00
Payment must be received no later than November 24th
For questions or more info, call Marla Murphy 216/905-8812
Please complete the order form and make check payable to:
Bratenahl Community Foundation
Mail your order and check to:
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10032 Lakeshore Blvd.
Bratenahl, Oh 44108
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Bratenahl
Parks & Recreation Department
Call Stephanie Gallagher at 451-5350 for registration
or e-mail [email protected]
Bratenahl Community Center, 10300 Brighton Rd.
The mission of the Bratenahl Parks and Recreation
Commission is to enhance our sense of community
through Parks and Recreation programs that promote
community involvement and maximize taxpayer value.
FACILITY HOURS
Monday-Saturday 9:00am to 8:00pm (or by appointment)
Closed Sunday
Stephanie Gallagher, Parks and Recreation Program Director
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday; 9:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm and by
appointment.
RECREATION COMMISSION
Tim Bauman – Chairman
Dr. Clarence Mixon – Vice Chairman
Donna Walsh - Secretary
Paul Kesselem- Treasurer
George Mateyo - Council Liaison
Jim Murphy
Andre McKinney
Kid’s Halloween Party
October 30th 5:00 to 6:30pm at the Community Center
Dress up all your little ghosts and goblins and come to the
annual kid’s Halloween party at the Community Center.
Prizes for best costumes. Food and beverages. This is free
for all Bratenahl residents and their invited guests.
Holiday Brunch
December 19th 12:00noon to 2:00pm in the
Community Center Gym
Tri -county Table Tennis now at the Community Center!
Each Monday and Wednesday’s beginning at 5:30 pm and
Saturdays beginning at 2pm the Tri County Table Tennis Club
will be setting up 6 tables in our gym. If you are interested in
playing or learning to play, just show up. No reservation is
necessary. The Tri Country Table Tennis Club is a not for profit
group of individuals who really know and are talented at table
tennis. There will be tables for beginners as well as serious
players. Any player can pop in for $4 an evening. Sessions
last about 3 hours. Feel free to stop by and check it out, for
free. Call Everett at 440-391-8588 for more information.
Club 55
Tuesday, November 16th
BRATENAHL PARKS & RECREATION
2010 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES /
ACTIVITIES
Children’s Reading Hour
The second Tuesday of each month at 10:00am at the
Community Center
Do you have a child who loves story time? Bring him or her
to the Community Center. Meet other kids and moms and
caregivers. We have blocks for the kids to play with, so don’t
worry that your child is too young. No charge. Snacks
provided.
Flu Shots
Thursday, October 28th 1:30 to 3:00pm at the Community
Center Call 216 451-5350 for appointment, or just walk in.
$30.
Yoga Class with Margo Eckstein
Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30pm. Sunday mornings 10:00am
to12:00noon at the Village Park Gazebo (weather permitting).
All yoga sessions are $5.00. Have questions? Call Margo
216-268-5755
CLUB 55
Tuesday, November 16th, at 10:00am
For all those 55 and older, join us for coffee, pastry
and lively conversation at the Community Center.
Call Steph Gallagher if you need a ride,
we gladly pick up and deliver! 216 451-5350.
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Check out our new fall menu!
Happy Hour 12-8
Monday thru Friday
Noon to 10:00 pm
A recent meeting of Club 55 brought some of Bratenahl’s
wisest together for coffee and discussion. Left to right are
Bob Glew, (former elementary principal of Bratenahl School),
Joanne Irish, Raj Secura, Nancy Gottschalt, Dave Dornback,
Anne Dornback, Dave Lewis (of Willoughby), Dave Kinkaid,
Jim Lowder and Dot Lowder. Photo credit: Jim Gallagher
Saturday
2:00 to 9:00 pm
Closed Sunday
(216) 738-1177
Salon at Bratenahl
Mixed Media Studio Group at the Community Center
Thursday nights, 5:00pm to 8pm
Fabulous CUTS, Vibrant COLOR, Texture PERMS,
Great MANI-PEDIs, & now Amazing Eyelash Extensions!
For more information and to register call Bratenahl
resident Shelley Robinson at 216-451-7027
Wishing you
Kick Boxing with Tim Hill
Mondays and Thursdays at 6:15pm. Have questions?
Call Tim 216-233-5078.
Massage Therapy at the Community Center
Feeling stressed out? Call Gayle to schedule an
appointment at 440-915-9579.
Would you like a personal email reminding you of upcoming
events and happenings at the Community Center?
If so, call or email Steph Gallagher with your information.
216-451-5350 or bratenahlcenter @sbcglobal.net
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Haber Murals Need Your Help
Lane Blackburn and Howard Garfinkel are spearheading
a drive to restore the WPA-era murals on either side of
the stage in the gym in the Community Center. You have
probably noticed them, but please pause and take a good,
close look while you are waiting to vote in November.
The cost for restoration has been set at $14,000.
Donations should be made payable to “The Bratenahl
Historical Society – Haber Murals Restoration” and mailed
to Howard Garfinkel, 10501 Lakeshore Blvd. #3, Bratenahl,
OH 44108. Did you attend the Bratenahl schools?
Do you have a memory from your school days about these
murals to share? Please contact either Lane Blackburn
216-761-7191 [email protected] or Howard
Garfinkel 216-761-9119 [email protected] with
your stories and questions.
Village People: Mike Flanagan
Four Legged Neighbors
Susanne Eagan
Dominic Cellitti
Mike Flanagan is one of Bratenahl’s finest and has been on the police
force for eight years; previously he was with the service department.
He has lived in Bratenahl since 1976. Mike was born in Lakewood
Ohio. When he was ten his family moved to Bratenahl. He attended
Bratenahl Elementary School and graduated from St. Ignatius High
School and attended Cleveland State University.
Names: Brady (blond) & Duffy (dark)
Owner: Dominic Cellitti
Ages: Duffy 5, Brady 6
In 2007 The Bratenahl Police conceived the idea for a canine unit
and Mike has been involved with the unit since its inception.
The police force put the program together and funds were raised
privately through donations from Bratenahl residents. K9 Erok is
a male pure bred German shepherd who receives his commands in
German. Erok is multi-talented, he can bite when ordered to do so,
track humans, track objects (for evidence, knives, guns, etc.), drugs,
including heroin, cocaine, meth-amphetamine, and marijuana.
He has made cash seizures and uncovered illegal drugs that were
bundled in masking agents and camouflage. Erok’s sense of smell
is 500 times better than a human’s sense of smell. Courts have held
dogs reliable and accurate. Erok can establish probable cause for
further search and his work is excellent. He is a passive alert dog;
he is only allowed to search and sit in order to prevent property
damage. Mike indicated that a dog must be trained for either
narcotics or explosives not both. Erok is not a search and rescue
dog and cannot be turned loose to rescue someone; however Erok
and Mike found an elderly resident who wandered away during the
night. Erok remained on the leash and they found the person in a
wooded area. He is trained to apprehend the “bad guys” and is
used mostly for narcotics patrol. The Bratenahl Police have made
dozens of arrests thanks to Erok. Private donations pay for Erok,
his training, (which is continuous – twice per month), equipment,
and the specially equipped police car. Mike wants Erok to know
the residents since the residents paid for him. Erok is a social and
friendly dog; he will not attack unless ordered to do so or if Mike
is assaulted.
Mike enjoys living in Bratenahl and particularly likes the strong
sense of community, friendliness, and neighborliness. He said
that the most challenging aspect of his job is working on the freeway.
The freeway is a dangerous environment and a police officer must
know how to work it. During his leisure time he enjoys sailing,
boating, snow skiing and time with his three children. He has
coached at Holy Cross School and is active in the FOP where he
organizes the annual clambake. Mike enjoys dining at Scotti’s,
Bistro 185, Muldoons and especially enjoyed the veal chop he
had at Americano. He has traveled throughout the United States,
where he enjoyed surfing at the beaches in San Diego and Santa
Cruz California, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Mike has
three children; Quinn who attends Holy Cross School, Mackenzie
who attends Beaumont School and Olivia who goes to Cleveland
State University.
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What Makes Them Special: Brady is a registered therapy dog
and Duffy is an AKC confirmation Champion Show Dog.
Favorite Activities: Duffy loves playing catch with his Frisbee
and chasing squirrels while Brady loves tug of war and rough
contact playing. They both absolutely love riding in the car.
Duffy as a show dog. With the help of Steve I learned
about the “show ring”. Between 6 months of age until
three years old, Duffy participated in over 100 dog shows.
He retired from the show ring once he became an AKC
Champion Show Dog registered under the name of CH
April’s Fly Me To the Moon (Duffy).
This article is the first of a recurring series that will highlight
a four legged Bratenahl resident. If you would like your
friend featured in future issues, please contact
Dominc Cellitti at [email protected] or 216-288-4050
Favorite Foods: Anything and everything, but especially Pig Ears
Brady was purchased as my first ever dog almost 7 years ago.
He had such a calm personality; I decided to take all the necessary
courses to have him qualify as a registered TDI and Delta therapy
dog. Brady has visited a variety of hospitals and retirement centers
over the years. Because he is a therapy dog, most retail stores
allow Brady to shop with me. After meeting Steve and Sherrie
Klonoski’s beautiful Champion Golden Retriever Zak, I purchased
Duffy
Brady
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View from Village Hall
Mayor John M. Licastro
Another election looms ahead with
issues that pertain to our Village, County,
State and Nation. I will discuss County
and Village issues to provide some
insight and clarity. We hope you find
this helpful.
Issue 28 Proposed Tax Levy (Replacement and Increase)
A replacement of 4 mils of an existing levy and an increase
of 0.5 mil to constitute tax for the benefit of the Village of
Bratenahl for the purpose of current expenses at a rate not
exceeding 4.5 mils for each one dollar of valuation, which
amounts to 45 cents for each one hundred dollars in
valuation, for five years, commencing in 2010, first due
in calendar year 2011.
This property tax increase will cost each homeowner on a home worth $300,000 – approximately $160/year or
$13/month, and will continue to pay for such expenses as
police, trash pickup, parks and public land maintenance,
utilities, debt service, and all day to day administrative and
service costs, etc. If it passes it will realize an additional
$130,000 per year to the Village.
Keep in mind that if it fails, the Village would LOSE
approximately $250,000 per year (this has been paid by
us as taxpayers since 1986), which would be devastating.
It is one of only two operating levies for the general fund.
All of these monies go into Village coffers.
Issue 29 Village of Bratenahl Proposed Municipal Income
Tax (Increase) Shall the Ordinance providing for a 0.5%
increase in the current tax on income, to a rate of 2%,
beginning January 1, 2011 for the purpose of capital and
operating expenses for the Police and Safety Services be
passed?
This income tax increase will cost each wage earner earning $100,000 per year – approximately $250/year or
$20.83/month. This income tax rate increase will be the
first since 1981 and if passed will ensure continued superior
police protection and quality emergency services.
Our current income tax rate of 1.5% is well below the
norm for the County. 2% is the average. If passed, the
rate increase would bring in an additional $325,000 per
year to the Village, all of which will go to our Police and
Emergency services.
We must keep our safety forces strong. The Police force has
been cut as much as possible without affecting the safety and
well being of our community. These hard working officers and
dispatchers have gone without wage increases and endured
cuts in other areas to balance the budget. We also will begin
to pay an annual fee for ambulance service to Cleveland in
2011, which is a first. There is nothing left to cut that makes
any sense, fiscally or logically.
I believe that these issues represent a moment in time for
Bratenahl that is critical. If passed, we can continue to
provide the services we have grown accustomed to and need
to survive. The pressure we feel to remain autonomous and
safe is huge. For example, we will incarcerate well over 700
individuals in our jails in 2010. That is equal to half the
number of residents we have living in Bratenahl.
We have been frugal - our expenditures in 2010 are less than
3% higher than they were in 2001 - which is almost unheard
of in Cuyahoga County. Many communities are spending
more than double in that same period. It is obvious that a tax
increase given the state of the economy is difficult to swallow.
I have said more than once, a tax increase must be a last
option, not a first. We have been forced to use almost all
of our reserves to keep our level of services. This is, in my
opinion, time to exercise our last option.
Cuyahoga County Council and County Executive are also
on the November ballot. This newly formed government is
charged with remaking our County with a new vision and
purpose. All of the effort - I was privileged to serve on one of
the transitional committees - and success will be determined
by electing the right officials. Please review their qualifications
and choose well. Our County is in crisis. We must have the
right people in place to prevent more negativity and loss.
We hope to see you at our meetings. I close with the refrain
from the Bratenahl School Alma Mater:
…she is the best, the very best, all hail to Bratenahl!
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Public Safety Committee Report
Mary Beckenbach
Emergency Medical Service
For the past ten years, the Village of Bratenahl has been receiving
excellent service from the City of Cleveland’s Emergency Medical
Service at no cost. In January 2010 the Cleveland City Council
mandated that in order for the Village of Bratenahl to continue to
receive Cleveland’s EMS, Bratenahl must enter into an agreement
for five years with the city of Cleveland for a fee of $25,000 per
year with annual increases of $5,000 over the five year period.
The current contract expires this year and the new contract is to
take effect January 1, 2011.
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In order to be well informed as to the Village’s options, the Public
Safety Committee performed an extensive study of possible
alternatives. Seven suburban communities were contacted that
have their own fire and EMS service. The communities could not
break out the separate costs for fire and EMS service. In order to
do a fair comparison it was necessary to add the Village of Bratenahl fire service contract of $165,000 per year. Total fire and EMS
service for 2011 would be $190,000.
The cost for each community was converted to a cost per resident
and then factored into the cost for the Village of Bratenahl with
1,340 residents. The results are as follows.
• For the Village of Bratenahl to have their own fire and
EMS Service, the annual budget would be in the range of $650,000 to $784,000 per year an estimated increase of $460,000 to $594,000 to the Village budget.
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• Personnel costs for duty twenty-four hours per day seven days per week were not included in the budgets for the seven communities surveyed.
•Start up cost to purchase equipment was also not included. One fully equipped EMS truck costs an estimated $400,000.
Three additional suburban communities were contacted who
outsource their EMS services. Again, the costs were converted
to a cost per resident in order to obtain a fair comparison.
The average monthly cost of the three communities was $8.57
per resident. For the 1,340 residents of Bratenahl, the monthly
cost for outsourcing EMS services would be $11,484 per month
or $137,808 per year, an increase of $112,808 to the Village
budget for EMS services.
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In order to complete their due diligence, the Committee
contacted three private medical response corporations, each
of whom made a presentation to the Committee. After the
presentations, the three corporations plus the City of Cleveland
were requested to provide data concerning historical
response times, mutual aid, historical liability, number
of calls from communities that they serviced and number
of transports, oversight, training and performance.
•The City of Cleveland responded in writing with
answers to all of the requested data.
•One private corporation did not respond to our request.
•One private corporation did respond but was too expensive.
•One private corporation did not provide the service deemed appropriate for the Village needs.
A question was raised about outsourcing and
in-house billing.
•The cost of billing is included in the City of Cleveland contract. The contract will not allow the billing to be done separately by the Village.
•Several communities outsource billing for EMS
transport. The average return on collections from the billing agency averages 92% to 95% per transport.
Some outsource companies keep all collections and
also bill a 3-5% annual fee based on the monies
collected for service to the communities.
•Medicare will not pay third party billing, therefore the community has to bill a Medicare patient directly.
•Those communities that bill the client directly have average charges of $500.00 (Cleveland $400) for a basic life support transport and $600.00 (Cleveland $500) for
an advanced life support transport. The return from Medicare, Medicaid, is $218.00 per transport.
Supplemental Insurance picks up the remainder of the bill depending on the supplemental insurance provider.
For many years the Village of Bratenahl has received outstanding fire and EMS services from the City of Cleveland.
Based on the history of excellent service combined with
lowest cost, the Public Safety Committee recommends that
the Village of Bratenahl negotiate the contract with the City
of Cleveland. The Committee requested that the Mayor, as
part of his Mayoral duties under the ORC, and acting as the
Chief Operating Officer of the Village, enter into negotiations
with Martin Flask, Cleveland’s Director of Public Safety, to
combine both EMS and Fire Service into one contract.
Mrs. Beckenbach will also attend the negotiations.
* This discount applies only to the food portion of the dining check. It cannot be used for music, entertainment, alcohol, any non-food related charges, tax or gratuity. This discount can only be used by a
resident of Bratenahl with a government issued I.D. showing a Bratenahl address (e.g. a Bratenahl couple entertaining a non-Bratenahl couple will receive the discount only on the portion of the check
attributable to the Bratenahl couple). This discount may not be used with any other discounts or promotions. This discount may not be applied to private parties.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
MEETINGS AT VILLAGE HALL
411 BRATENAHL ROAD
L A M P L I G H T ER
Village Council Meeting
Third Wednesday, 5:30 pm
Architectural Review Committee
Second Tuesday, 4:30 pm
Planning Commission
Fourth Wednesday, 5:30 pm
Finance Committee Meeting
Second Monday, 5:30 pm
Legislative Committee Meeting
First Monday, 5:30 pm
Public Safety Committee Meeting
Third Monday, 5:30 pm
Community Affairs Committee Meeting
Fourth Monday, 5:30 pm
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Mail payments to: Nancy Goble, 77 Haskell Drive, Bratenahl, Ohio 44108.
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The next issue will be in January 2011 with a deadline of December 23rd.
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prior to publication.
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