Who We Are Debra Zelman Rapoport Editor/Publisher Adam Jacob Account Executive December 2015 COVER STORY Stanley Blum has a battle cry that’s rallied him for most of his 94 years, and it continues to serve him well: Give me a problem and I will find you a solution. Blum Cracks Code to a Well-lived, Colorful Life 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 Phone numbers will not be published.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. Full story on page 8. Story by June Scharf. Photos by Scott Morrison, Discovery Photo. City Council Update • Pages 30-34 Salt Refund Upcoming Meetings Fall Leaf Pick-Up Art Exhibits Crime Prevention Tips Holiday Season Shopping Peter Max Returns to Beachwood Distracting Driving Law Summer Day Camps Stretch Time Recycle Holiday Lights American Red Cross Blood Drive You and Your Schools • Pages 35-38 Partnering with Cleveland Metroparks Beachwood High School 15th Annual Leadership Conference Hilltop Celebrates Peter Max Orchestra News Elderclass Lunch & Program “Surviving the Drought” 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. Coming next month: Details on Elementary and Athletic facilities recommendations. 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 December 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 5