– I tried them all,” he reports. The three clothing pools had different temperatures – scorching, medium hot and warm. But the ultimate high point was diving into the Atlantic Ocean at the end of the trip. “It was a life-changing experience,” he says. “Until then, I had tunnel vision: work, work, work. Afterward, I said, ‘Jeez John, there’s fun stuff out there.’” Now he considers himself more energized and ready to achieve his other ambitions. One of them is to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, a 2,100-mile adventure, demanding about three to four months’ time. He is also interested in triathlons and has already competed in two this summer. In the most recent one, out of 160 participants, he placed 57th overall and 2nd in his age group out of eight competitors. John’s wife, Elaine, was extremely supportive of his coastto-coast adventure. She says she was confident that he would complete it, “unless he was in a body cast.” And she even welcomes her self-described thrill-seeker husband’s next big challenge. Bellin Janovitz For CounCil “As a councilperson, I will be committed to working for you. Together, we will ensure Beachwood’s future as the best place to live, work and play.” Barbara It was a life changing experience. Until then, I had tunnel vision: work, work, work. Afterward, I said, “Jeez John, there’s fun stuff out there.” Paid for by Barbara Bellin Janovitz for Council Amy R Lipson, Treasurer, 26055 Hurlingham Road Beachwood, OH 44122 BBJANOVITZFORCOUNCIL@GMAIL.COM www.BARBARABeLLINJANOVITZ.COM For the Complex Legal Issues Facing Families Today • Divorce • Dissolution • Child Support • Child Custody • Negotiated Settlements Alice Rickel Associates Attorneys at Law Alice Rickel, LLC 3690 Orange Place • Suite 440 • Beachwood www.rickelaw.com • 216.831.1434 September 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 23