November 2010 - Bratenahl Community Foundation
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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 Lamplighter Staff Editor Clare Taricska Mayor John Licastro (h) 681-4338 • (w) 681-4266 [email protected] [email protected] Advertising & Production Clerk Murphy & Co. Graphic Communications Jim Gallagher 681-4266 [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer Roy Call 268-3930 - [email protected] November 2010 Contributors Council Lara Bauman 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 268-1904 - [email protected] Greg Cunningham Winnifred Makinen George Mateyo 451-1958 - [email protected] Beau Daane Marla Murphy Tom McDonald 906-3122 - [email protected] Jim Gallagher Dr. Susan Murphy Paul Stephan 440-823-3055 - [email protected] Stephanie Gallagher Mark Orel Finance Sue Eagan Jeannie Emser-Schultz Tom McDonald, Chr. Community Affairs Mary Beckenbach, Chr. About the Lamplighter... Public Improvement The Lamplighter is published bimonthly. The next issue will be in Bill Bolton, Chr. January 2011 with December 23, 2010 as the deadline for Public Safety articles and advertising. Mary Beckenbach, Chr. Legislative Committee Community Information George R. Mateyo, Chr. We need your contributions of community information and opinions on Village issues. Planning Commission Please send notices of births, deaths, marriages, meetings, social events, achievements Vikki Broer, Chr. • Mary Beckenbach, Liaison and letters to the editor at the address above. Articles will be limited to 450 words and Duke Young • Dave Dornback • John Licastro will be subject to editing according to stylistic conformity and space limitations. Storm Water Management Anonymous submissions cannot be considered. Writers are very welcome. Andrew Kesselem, Liaison The Mission of the Bratenahl Lamplighter is to publish an informative and reliable Architectural Design Review Board community newspaper to inform Villagers of community events, examine issues, Rick Bauschard, AIA, Chr. encourage participation in community affairs and promote positive achievements. Steve Bucchieri, AIA James McKnight, ASLA Shade Tree Commission Board of Directors Keith Sutton, Chr. • Bill Bolton, Liaison Dominic Cellitti, President. 216-288-4050 [email protected] Board of Zoning Appeals Liz Scheele, Secretary 216-224-4048 [email protected] John Licastro • Mary Beckenbach • Fred Kreiner Donnie Long, Treasurer 216-346-6684 [email protected] Recreation Commission Lara Bauman 216-761-4830 [email protected] Mary Blazey 216-451-4039 [email protected] Tim Bauman, Chr. • George Mateyo, Liaison Dot Campbell 216-541-2313 [email protected] Recreation Director Diane DeGrazia 216-249-1017 [email protected] Stephanie Gallagher Christine Domin 216-851-2875 Chief of Police Larry Domin 216-851-2875 Richard Dolbow 681-3075 - [email protected] Nancy Goble, 216-681-0026/ 216-704-0563 [email protected] Village Engineer Janet Lowder-Kinkaid 216-249-8530 [email protected] Donald Bierut, Chagrin Valley Engineering Jack Lane 216-761-3081 Jeanne Lyons 216-268-0906 [email protected] Village Solicitor Carol McDonald 216-268-0806 [email protected] Dave Matty, Rademaker, Matty, McClelland, and Greve Marla Murphy 216-541-4557 [email protected] Village Magistrates Jim Puffenberger 216-451-2648 [email protected] Chuck Bauernschmidt • Janet Colaluca Lyn Rann, 216-761-0751/ 216-798-4128 [email protected] John Murphy • Dan Wilt Abby Ruhlman 216-249-8005 [email protected] Building Inspector, Clare Taricska 216-280-0333 [email protected] Georganne Warren 216-249-3209 [email protected] Tom Jamieson 681-3706 - Building @bratenahl.org Tammy Westerman 216-931-7520 [email protected] Building Department 681-3706 John Wilson 216-308-0634 [email protected] Service Director, Joe Zalar 681-7652 - [email protected] Clerk of Courts, Julie Kreiner 681-3086 - [email protected] Cover photo: Marla Murphy Village Prosecutor, Tom Rein, Esq. 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 Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation David & Ann Dornback 2 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 3 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. Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 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. 4 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 5 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 AIRPORT EXPRESS Committed to Excellence With AIRPORT EXPRESS you are assured: On-Time pick-up • Experienced Drivers • Dependable Service Call in advance to set up your time. Order at least 1-2 hours, or day before travel. Your order will be handled efficiently. 1-216-671-LIMO (5466) Tim A. Schultz is the Senior Grand Exalted Movie Critic for the Lamplighter. Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 6 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. Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 8 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 www.zinccleveland.com or call 216-583-9462. 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 NOVEMBER 2010 9 2010 Bratenahl Community Foundation Membership Levels LAMPLIGHTER PATRON Kathy & Mike Holmgren GOLD PATRONS OF THE FOUNDATION Dominic Cellitti Christine & Larry Domin Lori & Nick Howley Phyllis Donnelly-Ingold Kathleen & Charles Koch Carol & Tom McDonald Beth Mooney Mary Ann & Jack Moscal PATRONS OF THE FOUNDATION Enjoy Your Party. Leave the cooking to us. 991 East 185th Street Cleveland, Ohio Bistro 185 can help you throw a fabulous party, Hours and get to enjoy it yourself! Lunch Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 3:00pm Whether it’s a small intimate party in your home, or an off-site event, we will provide exquisitely prepared, Dinner Monday - Wednesday, 5:00 - 9:00pm Thursday - Saturday, 5:00 - 10:00pm Saturday open for dinner only. unparalleled service of our professional, attentive staff. Closed Sunday Let us take the stress out of your event so that Gift certificates available. restaurant-quality food that will delight your guests. We can also help you plan every detail, and offer the you can focus on your guests and enjoy the party. —————————— Proud member of Cleveland Independents 216 481 9635 ■ www.bistro185.com Check out our monthly wine and beer dinners! Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 10 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 NOVEMBER 2010 11 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 $40.00 Payment must be received no later than November 24th For questions or more info, call Marla Murphy 216/905-8812 Please complete the order form and make check payable to: Bratenahl Community Foundation Mail your order and check to: Marla Murphy 10032 Lakeshore Blvd. Bratenahl, Oh 44108 You are cordially invited to attend th Servin’ Up Good ol’ Comfort Food FUTURE SEARCH – Open 7 Days a Week – Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sundays 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Orders must be received no later than: November 24, 2010 Name: Credit Cards Accepted with Visa / MasterCard / Debit Address: Telephone: On the Corner of 55th & St. Clair Total Number of Evergreen Wreaths @$ Total enclosed: $ Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 12 DINER on 55 the 216-361-0550 www.dineron55th.com NOVEMBER 2010 13 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. Gostilna at Knezak 768 East 200th Street (Across from Drugmart) Home Cooking Biggest burger in town 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 Happy Holidays & a Fabulous New Year from Marietta, Therese, Sonny, Elizabeth, Taylor, Laura for another wonderful year! & Roberta. THANK YOU ! NEW BRAZILIAN KERATIN SMOOTHING SYSTEM! Smoothes, Shines, and Softens Go from Curly & Frizzy to Sleek & Smooth You’ll LOVE it! Introducing LAURA ZELTNER Experienced AVEDA-trained hairstylist and AVEDA Educator/Advanced Program, whose background includes Haircutting with Nick Arrojo (formerly of “What Not to Wear”), fashion-show styling, men’s cuts, color, highlights, perms, relaxers, wet-wrap, special occasion styling, and facial waxing. Come & meet Laura for a Complementary Blow Dry & Style. And ask about her extended hours! Manicures & Pedicures by Roberta • Wednesdays & Saturdays $10 Off your 1st Visit Introducing Shellac Polish ~ Lasts 2 weeks with no chipping or cracking! The Salon at Bratenahl ~ One Bratenahl Place ~ Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 14 Salon Holiday 2010 Ad.indd 1 216.451.1444 10/14/10 11:19 AM NOVEMBER 2010 15 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. Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 16 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 Flexibility. Choice. That’s Judson Smart Living at Home. Smart Living at Home is a Judson program that brings the trusted Judson name to individuals in their homes, on their terms. You can easily customize our services to your specifications, so you only pay for the services you want, when you need them. Be proactive about your future. Age successfully in your own home with Judson Smart Living at Home. Call Melissa Schneeweis at (216) 791-3211 or visit www.judsonsmartliving.org. Judson at University Circle | Smart Living at Home | South Franklin Circle NOVEMBER 2010 17 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. 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The current contract expires this year and the new contract is to take effect January 1, 2011. ©Jeremy Tugeau www.jeremytugeau.com Serving lunch, dinner, cocktails and jazz to Bratenahlians since 1965. 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. Sunday nights are “Brendan’s Neighbor Nights.” Show your server a driver’s license or other government-issued I.D. with a Bratenahl address and 15% comes off the food portion of your check.* Brendan Ring, Proprietor • 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. 12387 Cedar Road ◊ Top of the Hill ◊ Cleveland Heights 216/795-0550 Before you leave the theater or home, call us on your cell phone and we’ll hold a table for you. www.nighttowncleveland.com 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. Published by the Bratenahl Community Foundation 20 NOVEMBER 2010 21 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 Lamplighter Advertising Rates Business Card 1/4 Page 1/3 Page 1/2 Page 1/2 Page (color- back cover) Full Page (black & white) Full page (color- IBC only) 3-1/2” W x 2” H$45 3-1/2” W x 3” H$55 3-1/2” W x 5” H$75 7” W x 4” H$120 7” W x 4” H$175 7” W x 9.5” H$195 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. MEETING AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER 10300 BRIGHTON ROAD Recreation Commision First Wednesday, 5:30 pm Bratenahl 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] The next issue will be in January 2011 with a deadline of December 23rd. It will be published in 2011 in January, March, May, July, September and November with a deadline of the 13th of the month prior to publication. Special Lamplighter Advertising Rates: Bratenahl Community Foundation Call for dates, time and locations 216-288-4050) The Lamplighter offers two special rates: Visit the Village website for other information and updates www.bratenahl.org 1.) Advertising for non-profit organizations entitle the advertiser to 50% off normal advertising rates shown above. 2.) Advertisers that commit to advertising in six issues of the Lamplighter, receive their sixth ad FREE of charge For questions regarding Non-profit pricing or advertisers interested in advertising for six issues for the price of five, contact Nancy Goble at 216-681-0026 email: [email protected] Cici Riley CRS Realtor/Broker [email protected] • www.ciciriley.com (216) 831-9310 LAKESHORE BLVD TOWNHOUSE One block from the Lake with vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, fireplaces, elevator & private terrace. $385,000 16 COLONY DRIVE Vacant land to build your dream home on the shore of Lake Erie in an unbelievable setting. $425,000 CUSHING LANE Glass contemporary on Lake Erie. 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