Who We Are Debra Zelman Rapoport Editor/Publisher Adam Jacob Account Executive May 2015 COVER STORY Building Relationships Retired Bryden Teacher, Steve Jurkovic, Building Relationships in Cleveland and Beyond Tybee Zuckerman Proofreader Jerry Zelman Vice President of Operations Rob Ghosh Art Director Letters to the Editor Write to us and tell us what you think. Beachwood Buzz magazine welcomes all Letters to the Editor. Please send all letters via email to beachwoodbuzz@gmail.com. Letters must have the contact’s name and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published. Calendar Section Please send information about clubs, organizations, events and meetings. The deadline is the 10th of each month. Email information to beachwoodbuzz@gmail.com Article Submissions Beachwood Buzz welcomes your story ideas. If you have a story idea or photos you would like to share, email beachwoodbuzz@gmail.com. All articles and photos will be reviewed by the publisher, and the person submitting the information will be contacted. Subscriptions Beachwood Buzz is distributed via the U.S. Post Office to every resident and every business, every month. If you live outside our distribution area, subscriptions are available by sending your name, address and a check for $30 (12 issues) to Beachwood Buzz P.O. Box 22194 Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Beachwood Buzz is published monthly. Reproduction in whole or in part in any manner without the written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. Steve Jurkovic is a household name for many in the Beachwood community. A Bryden elementary school teacher for 30 years, Jurkovic won the hearts of many of our children and their parents, and that love didn’t stop when he left the district. Story Photos by Scott Morrison, Discovery Photo. Also inside : Community Thank-You Celebration & BBQ to Honor Dr. Markwardt, Superintendent From Beechwood to Beachwood The Race • Race for the Place City Council Update • Page 24 From Beechwood to Beachwood Update on Beachwood’s Master Plan Centennial Fact Mulch – Now on Sale! Upcoming Meetings Olaf’s Summer Splash Mommy & Me Fairytale Tea Fertilizer Safety Art Exhibits Free Personal Shred Day Police Department Promotions/New Hires Proper Mulching for Happier, Healthier Trees Muffins with the Mayor Beachwood Historical Society Bicycle Summer Tour Beachwood Honors Soldiers Planning and Zoning Commission Overview Newest Housing Inspector Sworn In Road Work Curbside Leaf Pick-Up Heritage Home Program Beachwood Family Aquatic Center You and Your Schools – Page 28 Three Beachwood DI Teams Headed to Globals BHS Newspaper Staff Takes 1st Place Awards Beachwood Earns 8th Straight Music Education Award Community Thank-You Celebration & BBQ Beachwood Takes Top Prizes at Science & Engineering Fair Robotics Team Qualifies for States, Wins Imagery Award Correction: It was incorrectly stated in last months Beachwood Buzz that Neff Landscaping recommends six pre-emergent lawn treatments per year. It should have stated, six fertilizer applications, with up to two that could include pre-emergents. John Neff also suggests that anyone having pesticides applied to their property should make sure that the applicator is licenced by the State of Ohio. Editorial Information Call 216.297.0200 or email beachwoodbuzz@gmail.com Advertising Information call 216.297.0200 or email sales@beachwoodbuzzmag.com P.O. Box 22194 Beachwood, Ohio 44122 May 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 5