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About Our Cover While walking with a neighbor several weeks ago, Nancy Goble noticed these lily pads in one of our Haskell Home ponds. Nancy noted that in the 16 years that Ted and her have lived in Bratenahl, she never noticed them more vibrant. Nancy went on to say, “I enjoy capturing nature with my phone and just had to take a picture of this delicate light pink flower. Even though Ted and I have traveled the world, no matter where we go, we always appreciate the beauty we have right here in Bratenahl.”

Thank You BCF Janet Rosel Smith, Greater Cleveland Food Bank

As a new Board member on the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Bratenahl Community Foundation for your most generous donation during the pandemic. Thank you!

You may not be aware that the Greater Cleveland Food Bank is the largest hunger relief organization in Northeast Ohio, having served more than 404,000 of our neighbors in FY2020 and over 160,000 households since the onset of the pandemic.

Year over year, Cleveland has ranked among the highest child poverty rates among other large U.S. cities, and we know that nearly 1 in 4 senior citizens in the Greater Cleveland area are at risk of hunger.

The need has never been greater.

If you have ever driven by the long lines at the Muni Lot every Thursday afternoon (since March 2020) to see the number of cars lined up for the weekly food distribution, it is humbling, heartbreaking and daunting. These are our neighbors! On average 2,000 families are served by the Food Bank each week. Prior to the pandemic, the food distribution was monthly at their Waterloo location, which they have outgrown. The Food Bank broke ground last April on their new distribution center, scheduled to open next year.

Nothing good happens when you are hungry, and one dollar can help provide four nutritious meals.

To those who are reading this Lamplighter, please consider helping neighbors in our community by going online at www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org for more information. We need you!

Thank you for your support.

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“Summer declines and roses have grown rare; cottage crofts are gay with hollyhocks. And in a garden walks; you breathe an air of fragrant pinks and August smelling stocks.

-John Todhunter 1839-1916

Summertime and August marks the mid-point between the summer solstice and autumn equinox. August 1st, or Lammas Day, marks the beginning of the harvest and the first corn crop. If you get a chance, walk by the Ellen Berger Community Garden on Brighton Road by the Community Center. Pause a moment to see nature’s bounty of vegetables carefully attended by Bratenahl gardeners. Smell the beautiful perennials. To the Celts, August was known as the feast of the wedding of the Sun God and Earth Goddess.

As our community opens up after COVID-19 and gets back into the swing of normality, the Bratenahl Community Foundation plans to do the same. For instance, we intend to hold our annual meeting and holiday party. Details upcoming. Those who donate $50 or more to the BCF in the calendar year

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2021 become a voting member of the Foundation. So, if you have not yet renewed your Bratenahl Community Foundation membership for the calendar year 2021, please take a moment to do so. Those who are new to the community or have never been a member, now is the time to join. A BCF membership form is below.

Plenty of other Bratenahl traditions are opening up again as well. For instance, to support your local Bratenahl Police department, consider attending their Clambake on September 11th. Tickets can be purchased at Village Hall. It’s always lots of fun and a great way to meet Villagers. Plus, you’ll find plenty of ways to win great gifts, gift baskets and cash prizes.

Have a business, small or large? With the holidays fast approaching, think about taking out an advertisement in the Lamplighter to promote your products or services. With the popularity and reach the Lamplighter offers, you’ll be helping your Bratenahl Community Foundation and your business too. Added benefit, the BCF is a non-profit so you will find our rates extremely reasonable.

Finally, the Bratenahl Community Foundation is always on the lookout for a few good men and women to join our board. It’s a great way to get to know neighbors and fellow Villagers, and to give back and support the village you love.

Support The Foundation You can help the Bratenahl Community Foundation by either volunteering to assist us with our various projects as a “Friend of the Foundation”, and/or donating tax deductible funds.

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Elevating Community Through Connection, Communication and CaringThe Bratenahl Community Foundation has a 501(c)(3) non-profit designation.

Bratenahl Community Foundation Mission Statement:Elevate community through connection, communication, and caring. The Lamplighter communicates messaging from Village Council, Bratenahl 100, Blooms, Historical Society and others. Village activities, including the Holiday Party, connect residents. New owner gifts, New Avenues support and landscape upgrades extend caring in diverse directions. The Bratenahl Community Foundation has a 501(c)(3) non-profit designation.

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Good Eggs…A Grade “A” Read Jeannie Emser Schultz

If you’ve already exhausted your summer reading list, consider a new novel that is garnering rave reviews from a variety of NY Times best-selling authors as well as People Magazine (which deemed it a “witty, exuberant debut” and “Best of New Books”). Good Eggs, boasts a local connection as its author, Rebecca Hardiman, who is the daughter of Bratenahl resident Patience Humphrey. Rebecca dedicates the novel to her mom along with Rebecca’s Grandmother.

Rebecca is a former magazine editor for titles in New York and Los Angeles, including Movieline, In Style and People en Español. She, thankfully, turned from editing other people’s articles to showcasing her own writing expertise, setting this debut offering in Dublin, Ireland, where her talent for spot-on character development shines. Reared in Cleveland Heights (attending St. Ann’s and Beaumont schools), Rebecca also spent time in an Irish boarding school, which makes her Irish colloquialisms and descriptions of Irish life and boarding school ring true.

The story unfolds around the intergenerational members of the Gogarty family, each of whom is facing a crisis. Feisty octogenarian Grandmother Millie is earnestly trying to keep her kleptomania and other eccentricities from landing her in a nursing home. Her son, Kevin, is not only battling Millie’s foibles but his

own mid-life crisis that endangers his marriage to a workaholic wife. Meanwhile, Aideen, one of Kevin’s twin girls, rages in her own teen angst after her combative attitude leads her parents to ship her to a last resort boarding school. The rebelliousness of Millie and Aideen make them partners in crime for a unique grandmother-granddaughter relationship that will tackle a mystery across two continents.

The humor and intertwining of these three characters create misadventures that makes for a page-turner with a surprise ending. But when Good Eggs does eventually climax, you won’t really want to say goodbye to the Gogarty family, warts and all… wishing for just one more adventure.

Satisfied readers of Good Eggs will be happy to learn Rebecca is working on a second novel between her many in-person signings for this debut book. Rebecca currently resides in New Jersey with her husband, Alex, and their three sons.

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Know a Villager who deserves special recognition? We now have a feature for that! “Village Shout Outs” includes anything from a 50th anniversary to a marriage celebration to someone in the Village who earned a special distinction or received an award. Or maybe you want to recognize a service provider who went above and beyond? Or to make sure a Village birth or death gets noticed. To have your “Village Shout Out” considered, email me at bcflamplighter@gmail.com. Or Snail Mail it to :Tim A. Schultz, 7 Haskell Drive, Bratenahl, OH 44108, Attn: Village Shout Outs. From The BCF: Thanks to Joseph W. Diemert for sponsoring this issue of the Lamplighter. As most of you all know, while none of us on the BCF Board gets paid, it still costs plenty to desktop publish, print and mail each issue. Without our advertisers, BCF membership, and additional Village support, we could not do this. Thank you!

From Joe Klinehamer: Dr. Shazia Goraya, an award-winning Cleveland Clinic physician, has received this year the America’s Most Honored Doctor’s Award. This comes behind many other awards over the last 10 years that recognize Dr. Goraya’s effectiveness in treatment, timeliness and compassion. Dr. Goraya resides in Haskell Estates with her husband Dr. Tanvir Goraya, and daughter Sarah who has been selected this summer by the University of Virginia as a Jefferson Scholar. Congratulations to the Goraya family!

From Ted Goble: Special Shout Outs to Bratenahl residents, Drs Ben Boswell and his wife, Christina. Ben is serving with the Army Reserves and will spend the next 4 months in the Middle East. We all wish him well. When he is not serving abroad, Ben is a Sports Medicine specialist at University Hospitals and a team doctor for the Browns and Monsters. Ben’s wife Christina, an Infectious Disease physician, will do a tour herself starting in September with the WV National Guard. Ben is pictured here (center) at a recent golf outing with Haskell neighbors Ted Goble (left) and Bill Herzog (right).

V I L L A G E SHOUT OUTSFrom Bill Beckenbach: Shout Out to our Bratenahl Historical Society website (bratenahlhistorica.org). Visitations have been steadily increasing since it went live two years ago. For the month of June 2021 there were 1,997 user sessions with an average session of 5 minutes. The site has had visitors from all over the United States. BHS is proud of the work that has been put in and the exposure the Village of Bratenahl is receiving.

From Arlene Kemejak: Shout Out to my neighbor Ryan Cross. While walking his dog Eli, Ryan noticed a flooding issue in my area. Thanks to his eagle eye and a quick phone call to Leah McComb, Phil from Legends Sprinkling Systems came out, replaced the split head, tested the system and the water is dissipating from around my area that could have caused interior water damage if left unaddressed. Thanks also to the quick response from Leah and Coral Management, I am worry free (for the moment anyway!)

From Mary Beckenbach: Congratulations to Rick Horwath on the publication of his new book, A Herculean Effort, The Struggle to Save the Bratenahl School System, 1968 to 1981. This is a spectacular read that adds to the amazing history of Bratenahl, a community that we all love. The book is on sale for $20.00 at the Bratenahl Historical Society, 10300 Brighton Road.

From Arlene Kemejak: An Ellen Berger Community Garden Shout Out to Mary Ann Cox. Mary Ann spends hours and hours of her time helping the Bratenahl Recreation Center, making sure the grounds look great, all while doing her part to help us keep our gardens growing.

From Jeanne Lyons: A well-deserved Shout Out of thanks to Bratenahl resident Katie Kern-Pilch. Katie has guided Bratenahl Blooms in such a positive direction over the years with her timeless and tireless dedication. The annual flower sale has grown and “bloomed” under her guidance, and it has been a sincere pleasure to have been involved in this philanthropic, community venture.

From Laurie Henrichsen: Volunteers are an essential part of our team and are needed now more than ever. We are looking for new volunteers to serve patients and families in our Hospice and Palliative Care programs throughout northern Ohio. We see patients wherever they consider home. Various volunteer opportunities are available and may vary by location; there are also virtual and non-clinical opportunities to serve. There will be one daytime virtual volunteer training series held in August. Registration contingent on meeting pre-requisite requirements. To start the process and join our team, please visit hospicewr.org/volunteer or call 216-255-9090.

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In Memoriam Sidney Harvey Burrows, Age 79 (1942 -2021).

Sidney Burrows passed away peacefully on April 1, 2021 in Naples, Florida, after a five- year struggle with COPD. She was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Sidney met her husband of 53 years, J. Morris Burrows, a young Chrysler Institute of Engineering student/employee, at the University of Michigan. In addition to raising two young children, Kevin and Shannon, Sidney was an active member of many clubs and organizations wherever life took her and Morris. In 1992, Sidney retuned to Cleveland and Bratenahl when Morris became President/CEO of S&Z Tool and Die Company. During her years in Bratenahl, Sidney was a member of the Mentor Harbor Yacht Club (tennis and boating) and the Acacia Country Club (golf) where she served as President of the AWGA, and active member of Bratenahl’s Shoreby Club. Sidney will be remembered by many for her contagious smile and laughter.

Forever missed, never forgotten, held always in our hearts with love.

Bratenahl 2021. Fun Facts Tim A. Schultz

Surrounded on three sides by the city of Cleveland, and bordered on the fourth by Lake Erie, Bratenahl remains a secluded village, but a village like no other.

Less than 10 miles from downtown, Bratenahl prides itself on maintaining small village charm in a unique country setting. An abundance of trees; wildlife as diverse as fox, deer, coyote, and wild turkey; a wide range of exotic birds (hence our Bird Sanctuary distinction); plenty of protected green space; and panoramic views of beautiful Lake Erie all add to that charm. Bratenahl might be minutes from downtown Cleveland, but it’s light years from what outsiders might expect.

That includes old mansion beauty, contemporary new village development, and all of our unique homes, some dating back to the early 20th century. Last but certainly not least, our people; an eclectic assortment of villagers ranging from corporate magnates to business leaders, to artists and lovers of the arts; to politicians and community activists; and finally active retirees.

Our current demographics, as of July 1, 2020:

Population Total Population 1,274 (100%) Population in Households 1,266 (99.4%) Population in Families 802 (63.0%) Population in Group Quarters 8 (0.6%) Population Density 1,242

Income Medium Household Income $105,123 Average Household Income $153,997

Percent of Income for Mortgage 15% Per Capita Income $89,341

Housing Total Housing Units 824 (100%) Owner Occupied Housing Units 577 (70.0%) Renter Occupied Housing Units 162 (19.7%) Vacant Housing Units 85 (10.3%) Medium Home Value $365,530 Average Home Value $488,562

Households Total Households 739 Average Household Size 1.71 Family Households 350 Average Family Size 2

Not bad for a small Village that sits on a total land mass of only 1.02 square miles. Give yourself a pat on your back. You’re reading this Lamplighter because you either live here or once lived here, and still want to be part of Bratenahl.

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Bratenahl High School By Richard Horvath, Bratenahl Historical Society In July 1970, Bratenahl faced immediate closure of its elementary school because it did not have a high school. Due to recent state law changes and based on a feasibility study prepared by Stanton Leggett and Associates, school officials believed the village could implement a high school program provided the State Board of Education gave them time to achieve their goal. When the State refused to delay the July 1970 deadline, the Bratenahl school district went to court.

While the litigation proceeded, the school district searched the village for a facility to temporarily house a high school program and land on which to construct a high school building. On September 7, 1971, Bratenahl High School opened for classes at the former Bratenahl Nike Missile Site on the western edge of the village with an enrollment of 54 students. At the Nike Site, the School Board leased three main buildings: a barracks containing a library, resource center and classrooms; a mess hall for a lunchroom and commons; and an administration building. The curriculum was developed by the University of Akron. Report cards using letter grades were not utilized at the high school. Instead, a conference report system was employed. This non-graded report evaluated a student’s individual progress in each class.

Late in 1971, Daniel and Ann Ford contacted the School Board with an incredible offer. They were willing to donate their historic mansion and large parcel of land at 11404 Lake Shore Boulevard, consisting of 7½ acres, to the school district as a location to construct a new high school. The deed was signed on December 27, 1971.

The School Board’s lease at the Nike Site expired on September 1, 1973. Because of the continuing litigation with the State, the school district could not use capital funds authorized by Bratenahl voters to construct a high school building. Use of the existing mansion on the Ford property was not possible because the cost of renovating the building to meet school standards was cost prohibitive.

On August 6, 1973, the School Board approved a two-year lease agreement for the use of The Temple, on East 105th Street at University Circle. The facility included eleven classrooms, two rooms for art and music, a kitchen for home economics, and a social hall which could be used for physical education. Completed in 1924, The Temple was the home synagogue for Tifereth-Israel, a Reform Jewish Congregation. Selection of a site for the high school outside the village was not popular, but the School Board had no other realistic option.

By late 1973, developments in the State litigation allowed the School Board to proceed with issuing bonds in the sum of $500,000 to fund construction of a high school building on the Ford property. On December 10, 1973, the School Board hired

B Y G O N EBratenahl architect William B. Morris to design the new building. He was selected because the School Board felt that an open classroom approach was suitable for Bratenahl, and Morris’s prior work most closely matched this concept. Morris’ preliminary plans for the high school called for remodeling the existing Ford mansion and the erection of a new building designed with a pod concept.

From the outset, costs exceeded estimates. Morris estimated the cost of building the new high school and renovating the Ford mansion would be about $400,000. When bids were opened in June 1974, the construction and renovation costs were nearly double the estimates. The School Board was forced to reject the bids and the architect was engaged to redesign the project to bring the cost down. The new design eliminated use of the Ford mansion and modified or eliminated features in the high school building. The scaled-down project was rebid but there still was a financial gap.

On October 12, 1974, the School Board held a groundbreaking ceremony for what was called the “Bratenahl High School Community Center.” Early in 1975, the School Board announced that $80,000 in additional money was needed to complete the “minimum essential” by March 1975. The School Board engaged The Bratenahl School Plan Foundation for assistance. Together, the two organizations appealed to the community to donate funds for the construction project. They were successful. By April 1975, the School Board reported that all materials for the new high school building were under contract.

On September 3, 1975, Bratenahl High School opened for classes at 11404 Lake Shore Boulevard. When opened, portions of the building were still under construction and a few more months of work were required to complete the facility. The formal dedication ceremony for the Bratenahl High School Community Center was held on June 6, 1976.

The new high school was a remarkable achievement, but it did not last.

On September 4, 1979, with the loss of the State litigation, title to all Bratenahl school property was turned over to the Cleveland school system. Cleveland school officials contacted Judge Frank J. Battisti in the pending Cleveland school desegregation case seeking to add the Bratenahl students to the Collinwood area schools. Judge Battisti had other ideas. He ordered that the Bratenahl school buildings remain open, and the teachers and students remain in place. It took another two years for a final plan to be approved by the federal court.

For 10 years, the Bratenahl school district maintained a high school program that was described at the time as impressive and unique. On June 12, 1981, the tenth and final high school graduation exercises were held in the Bratenahl High School auditorium. The Cleveland School District owned the building and surrounding land for over 40 years. On January 27, 2021, title to the former Ford property and high school building returned to the Village of Bratenahl.

(Portions excerpted from A Herculean Effort: The Struggle to Save the Bratenahl School System 1968 to 1981 by Richard F. Horvath, on sale at the Bratenahl Historical Society.)

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Eddy Road Median Jeanne Lyons, Chair, Bratenahl Shade Tree Commission

About six years ago, the Ohio Department of Transportation requested the Village of Bratenahl remove the Liberty Elms that were growing beautifully in Eddy Road median. The reasoning behind this order was that trees posed many liability issues because of the size of the unusually narrow median on a four-lane road, and possible tree limb impediments.

The Bratenahl Shade Tree Commission removed the trees and created a design to plant salt-tolerate perennials, which was accomplished through very labor-intensive efforts.

This year, ODOT was approached again to see if a different variety of tree could be utilized, since so many municipalities have done the same type of plantings in their medians. This time, the answer was affirmative, based on the variety of appropriate columnar trees. The Village has requested that this final planting be a permanent application.

Starting late summer, the median will be cleared, irrigation lines moved, and topsoil will be added in preparation for new trees. The Commission is currently selecting the variety and availability of the correct, salt-tolerant trees.

Kindly be patient while this process moves forward.

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EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 2021This year begins another cycle of Exterior Maintenance Inspections in the Village of Bratenahl. (Ord. 3399 Passed 4-16-08)

The program requires an inspection from the public right of way the exterior of structures and yard of properties in Bratenahl. The inspections will begin this spring and will be conducted by our Exterior Maintenance Inspector, Frank Salamone. Mr. Salamone will not require entry to your residence nor for you to be home, he will be carrying identification and will be happy to present it upon request. Violations that the inspector may identify:

INSPECTION CHECKLIST• Roof: Overall condition including checking for holes, structural damage, deteriorated, missing or damaged roof shingle, etc.

• Chimney: Loose or missing bricks or mortar, off plumb, etc.

• Gutters & Downspouts: Non-functional, not secured or properly connected.

• Porches, Decks, Doors & Steps: Structural damage, holes, missing or damaged members, etc.

• Foundations: Cracks, broken foundation walls, crumbling, etc.

• Paint: Deteriorated or missing paint on surfaces including siding, trim, eaves, gutters, downspouts, railings, etc.

• Garage / Sheds / Accessory: Structurally unsound; deteriorated roof, windows, siding, doors, foundation, gutters, downspouts.

• Driveways, Walkways: Holes, cracks, flaking or uneven areas, etc.

• Fences / Walls: Deterioration, missing members, missing or deteriorated paint.

• Yard Area: Tall grass or weeds, litter, debris, junk vehicles, parking on landscape, fire hazards, rodent/wildlife shelter, or anything that presents a safety concern.

PROCESSIf violations are identified a Notice will be mailed to you. You will have 30 days to correct the violations. If, upon the second inspection, correction or progress is not observed a Citation will be issued.

We appreciate your cooperation with this program. It allows us to work for your safety and continued beautification of the Village of Bratenahl and preservation of its valuable housing stock. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Building Department at 216-681-3706.

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Village Conservation Easements Review (Western Reserve Land Conservancy) Pete McDonald – Director of Land Stewardship, July 2021 Every few years it is important to remember and reflect on the incredible natural assets the Village of Bratenahl has protected in perpetuity with Western Reserve Land Conservancy. These natural assets protect waterways; provide storm water and flood retention; help clean the air; provide beautiful scenic views; protect natural habitats and biodiversity; and generally improve the health of Bratenahl residents.

The Village owns three conservation properties, totaling approximately 24 acres. The Bratenahl Greenspace Preserve (aka “Dale/Ross”), protected in 2006, is 11.5 acres and located on Lake Shore Boulevard, between Corning Drive and The Hamlet. The Greenspace protects a corridor along Dugway Creek and includes forests, wetlands, and early-successional habitat. The Bratenahl Bird Sanctuary (aka “the Roediger property”), protected in 2009, is 8 acres and is located on Lake Shore Boulevard, between Bratenahl Road and Corning Drive. The Bird Sanctuary protects early-to-late successional upland forest. The Bratenahl Greenspace Preserve Addition (aka “Carney”), protected in 2015, is 4.6 acres of land along Lake Shore Boulevard across from the Green Space Preserve. The Addition protects forest, wetlands, and early-successional habitat acting as a buffer between Interstate 90 and Lake Shore Boulevard. Western Reserve Land Conservancy was instrumental in helping Bratenahl acquire the properties from private sellers using a variety of public and private funding sources including state and federal grant sources, contributions from Bratenahl residents, and funds from the Village. The public funding sources required the permanent protection of the properties with conservation easements held by the Land Conservancy.

A lot of people wonder “what is a conservation easement and how does it protect the land forever.” A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and a qualified conservation organization that protects a property as natural habitat, farmland, and /or a public park or preserve no matter who owns the property in the future. The primary purposes of the conservation easements on the Village’s properties are to protect natural habitat and to allow the properties to be used as passive-use, public nature preserves. It is important to understand that the Village owns the properties and, therefore, is in charge of making property management decisions. The Land Conservancy enforces the terms of the conservation easements and makes at least one visit per year to each property to check on the status. It is the Village’s job to ensure

that activities on the properties do not violate the terms of the conservation easements; however, the Land Conservancy acts as a close partner offering management advice and resources as well as assistance understanding what is permitted on the conserved properties. The three Village properties fit into the Land Conservancy’s extensive stewardship program including over 800 properties and 65,000 acres of permanently protected land in northern Ohio (https://www.wrlandconservancy.org/resources/maps/).

The three Village properties have slightly different permitted rights, but in general the following is permitted:

• Planting native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous species.

• Removal of invasive species and general habitat restoration.

• Low impact passive-use trails with benches and other minimally impactful passive use infrastructure.

• Cutting and removal of dead, damaged and diseased trees is permitted to a certain extent. It is important to leave some standing dead trees and fallen branches and logs on the forest floor as habitat for insects, birds, small mammals and other wildlife that utilize larger pieces of wood for food, shelter and other purposes.

• Cutting trees that are dangerous to people and/or property.

• General property management including using equipment as long as there are no significant impacts like rutting from motorized vehicles, habitat disturbance, etc.

Prior to undertaking any activities on the properties that may be impactful, the Village should notify the Land Conservancy and seek review and approval. In the past storm cleanups, invasive species removal and beautifying along the sidewalk at the edge of the preserve have been approved.

The Village and its residents can be proud of the conservation properties and take comfort knowing that the land will be protected for current and future generations to experience and appreciate. For more information, contact the Village or Western Reserve Land Conservancy.

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Cost is always a concern, but a 30-year bond issue approved by the voters for a modest millage (perhaps 4 or 5 mills) would generate the necessary income to have this vision become a reality. If we decided to upgrade the old buildings, that would also mandate a ballot issue. In fact, informal opinions indicate it would be cheaper in the long run to build new.

We took the necessary action several years ago to build a new service garage for the Service Department. The old structure was a furniture company cut in half by the Shoreway when it was built in 1953. We were able to make that building work for over 60 years. It was finally torn down and a new, $2 million dollar facility built. The debt we still carry for that construction is in the form a note we have been rolling over for several years. We must begin paying that down no later than 2023. That debt could be included in the bond issue mentioned above.

I understand there is affection for our old buildings (I attended grade school at the BCC and had a brother attend high school at the BC), but the time has come to make long range, generational decisions that will secure the future of our beloved Village.

We will engage residents in this dialogue with the help of our newly-formed Community and Economic Development Committee and explore these and other scenarios as well. Please join us in this effort.

As I had mentioned in an earlier email, July 2021 marked the 20-year anniversary of my being Mayor of Bratenahl. I have been involved in Village government for almost 40 years, including serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission and Village Council. My family has lived here since 1955. Giving back to this Village has been a life-long passion, as well as an honor and a privilege.

I wish all of you good health as we navigate these trying times.

I close, as always, with the refrain from Bratenahl’s school song:

“…she is the best, the very best, all Hail to Bratenahl!”

The View from Village Hall Mayor John Licastro

Covid-19 restrictions have eased across the Country. Even though we forwent our traditional Memorial Day celebration and our Fourth of July gathering for the last two years, we are hopeful both will return to normal in 2022. The virus is not done yet. We must still be cautious until this enemy, in its various forms, is defeated for good. If you are not yet vaccinated, I strongly recommend you get the vaccine.

The Village now owns the Bratenahl Center (BC), formerly our old high school, located 11404 Lakeshore Boulevard. We were able to purchase it (and the 7.43 acres of land on which it is located) from Cleveland Municipal School District for one dollar.

We have begun a discussion regarding our public buildings, including the BC, our old grade school, now the Bratenahl Community Center (BCC) located at 10300 Brighton Road and Village Hall (VH) located at 411 Bratenahl Road. These old buildings, despite their charm, have become white elephants in terms of maintenance costs. They are also being used for purposes never intended. Two were built as schools (BC built in 1970 and BCC built in 1908), the other as a home for the Village Marshall in 1916 (VH). Not only is the age of these buildings a factor, we have struggled for years to use them in a manner that best suits our needs.

There is an emerging thought that the Village would be best served with a true civic campus, including a new police station, administration offices and facility for our recreation programs. The 7.43 acres of the newly acquired BC could easily accommodate these buildings, giving us structures built for our specific needs and use.

Locating a new police station in the geographic center of Bratenahl and closer to Bratenahl Place, where almost one fifth of our residents live, makes a strong argument for that location. A new police station would help with officer retention and attracting new officers, both challenges we now face. The central location also makes sense for administrative offices and recreation programs.

We must consider how to move forward with the BCC, something we have been debating for years. Perhaps sell it to a developer and have homes built on the property. VH could be torn down and replaced with a pavilion and rest rooms to enhance the Village Park.

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BratenahlParks & Recreation DepartmentBratenahl Community Center 10300 Brighton Road / 216.451.5350 recreation@bratenahl.org Hours: Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00-7:00 summer hours Friday 11:00-6:00 Saturday 9:00-5:00 and Special Events

The Recreation Commission: David Kozinski (Chair) Brad DiFranco Naomi Butcher (Vice-Chair) Mary Beckenbach Darryl Seguin (Treasurer) Rod Taylor (Council Rep) Joyce Flanagan (Secretary)

Coming Events:

Bratenahl Day August 21st (rain date August 22nd) 7:00-10:00 pm Village Park

*Music *Concessions *Balloonists *K9 Demonstration *Fireworks and more

I Ching Readings September 18th 10:00 am-4:00 pm Community Center

Tap into energetic forces to get insight into personal or professional situations with Deborah Urycki. Call and reserve your 15-minute time slot.

Seven Brothers Distillery Tasting September 23rd 7:00-9:00 pm Community Center

Enjoy a variety of spirits and specialty drinks (food will be served) $20.00 pp, reservations required.

Shred and Sharpen October 2nd 9:00-12:00 pm (shredding) Community Center

Knife sharpening is limited to 3 per person, capped at 50 residents. Reservations are required and knives must be dropped off at the Center prior to October 2nd. Residents will be called as their knives get finished. Reservations are not needed for document shredding, take them directly to the BCC parking lot.

Halloween Children- Pizza and trick or treating October 30th 12:00-2:00 pm Community Center

Adults- Heavy apps/BYOB/Music October 30th 7:00-10:00 pm Community Center Yes, wear a costume!

Book Signing and Discussion November 18th 7:00-9:00 pm Community Center

Please join residents Bill Beckenbach, BYGONE Bratenahl and Rick Horvath, A Herculean Effort, The Struggle To Save The Bratenahl School System for an evening of Bratenahl history. The main topic of discussion “Bratenahl in the 60’s: A New Beginning” Please call for a reservation; refreshments will be served.

Santa Brunch December 11th 12:00-2:00 pm Community Center Bring your Santa letters and cell phone cameras! Please check the website for new events and event updates.

NOTE: A tennis player list is being compiled for players who are looking for someone to play with (or against). If you would like to be put on the list, please contact the Community Center.

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What Will You Have? Tequila Sunrise Jell-O Shots Arlene Kemejak

“There’s always room for Jell-O!” J-E-L-L-O was advertised by General Foods in 1934 and signed on Jack Benny as their spokesperson on the radio.” I am sure growing up as a kid most of you remember this advertising jingle. In the 1939 movie, The Wizard of OZ, the horse that changed colors was actually six horses sponged down with jello. JELL-O is a brand recognized by 99% of Americans. It is a registered trademark of Kraft Heinz based in Chicago, Illinois. How’s that for branding? I fondly remember all those family gatherings where my aunt was sure to serve this jiggly dessert with floating fruit and whipped cream, perfect for those last Dog Days of summer.

JELL-O or gelatin was first used in Egyptian times and traces of gelatin were found in a pharaoh’s grave used as glue. Gelatin was considered a sign of wealth and only the elite classes could afford it. What a culinary sophistication due to the skill and time necessary to make this concoction of gel.

When I tell you the origins of JELL-O you may turn up your nose. The process consists of rendering collagen from animal bones and then clarifying it. A London cookbook describes the procedure like this:

“Take out the great bones of four calves’ feet and put the feet into a pot with ten quarts of water, three ounces of Hartshorn, three ounces of Isinglass, nutmeg, blades of mace; then boil it and… strain it in a flannel bag. Let stand for 24 hours. Scrape the fat from the top, put in whites of six eggs, beaten until frothy, boil, strain in the flannel bag again and run the jelly into little high glasses. Add orange flower water, wine and sugar. Lemon if you please.”

The industrialized age and Pearle Bixby Wait, a carpenter and cough syrup manufacturer, along with his wife Mary simplified this. This granulated gelatin and sugar added flavors such as cherry, orange, strawberry and lemon.

Before you think this can’t be tasty try adding Sammy Hagar’s famous Cabo Wabo tequila! Two layers of tequila infused Jell-O in a mandarin orange slice. The result is not only fun, but quite the piece of art. A slice of summer sure to put a smile on your face….

Tequila Sunrise Jell-O Shot

6 mandarin oranges (pick out ones that aren’t mushy) 1 package of cherry jello 1 package of orange or lemon jello 2 cups of boiling water 1 cup cold water 1 cup silver tequila (I used Cabo Wabo but make sure it is clear tequila) Drizzle of grenadine

Slice the mandarins in half. Scoop out the fruit into a bowl and save fruit for another recipe, or place a bit of the orange on top of the final product. Put the empty half slices into a muffin tin. Prepare the cherry jello by pouring the packet into a large bowl, and add I cup of boiling water. Stir well so there aren’t any granules. Add ½ cup cold water, ½ cup silver tequila. Drizzle a bit of grenadine so you won’t taste the tequila, and you get a pretty red color. Pour into the mandarin peels, filling them half way. Chill a minimum of 2 hours. Don’t rush this process, and don’t put this in the freezer to hurry it along! Pour any extra jello into 1-ounce solo cups. After the cherry jello has chilled and hardened, prepare the orange or lemon jello as you did for the cherry jello. Pour this mixture on top of the chilled cherry jello and fill all the way to the top. Pour any remaining into the other small solo cups. Place this back in the refrigerator for 2 more hours. Once they are chilled, remove from the refrigerator and slice the peels in half. You can add a small bit of the mandarin fruit on top of the solo cup extras. This same process can be served to the kiddies if you don’t add the tequila.

As the Eagles sang “It’s another tequila sunrise stirrin’ slowly cross the sky….” OLE!

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