Who We Are Debra Zelman Rapoport Editor/Publisher Adam Jacob Account Executive COVER STORY September 2015 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 Phone numbers will not be published.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. PIONEERS Kam and Chien Liao triumph over adversity, settle in Beachwood and express bountiful gratitude. Beachwood When Kam, 92, and Chien Liao, 93, were ready to move out of their apartment in Cleveland, they planned to buy a house in the suburbs on the east side, but their deposit check was swiftly returned when they tried to make a purchase. The realtor simply refused to sell to them, and they knew why. Because they are Chinese. The year was 1957. To find out why they settled in Beachwood and and how their lives unfolded, read their story, written by June Scharf, on pages 8 and 9. Photos by Discovery Photo, Scott Morrison. City Council Update • Pages 28–32 Special Salute to Our 50-Year Residents City Receives Top Bond Ratings Jump Back Jog Personal Shred Day Habitat for Humanity Restore Drop-Off Upcoming Meetings Beachwood Welcomes Whitney M. Crook Meet Beachwood’s Newest Police Officer People, Place, Things & More Art Exhibit Resident Art Show Meet the Artist: Peter Max Family Fun Day Honkin’ Haulin’ Hands-On Trucks Wizard of Oz Auditions Resident Hazardous Waste Round-Up Peter Max is Returning to Beachwood! For complete information, see City Council Update on Pages 28-32. Everyone has a story to tell. Tell yours in Beachwood Buzz. Beachwood Buzz is a magazine about Beachwood, by Beachwood, for Beachwood. Please submit your announcements, photos and story ideas to beachwoodbuzz@gmail.com On August 11, Mayor Merle S. Gorden recognized 17 50-year residents, presenting them each with an official city blanket and framed certificate. More photos and information can be viewed on page 28 in City Council Update. Pictured with Mayor Gorden are 50-year residents Audrey Caplin Belleli and Barbara Caplin. 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 September 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 5