Who We Are Debby Zelman Rapoport Editor/Publisher COVER STORY Adam Jacob Account Executive Scott Morrison Staff Photographer Tybee Zuckerman Proofreader Stephen Valentine Art Director Jerry Zelman Vice President of Operations Letters to the Editor Beachwood Buzz magazine welcomes all Letters to the Editor. Please send all letters via email to beachwoodbuzz@gmail.com. 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. 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. The day has arrived when Beachwood can share in the great American tradition of Friday night football games. On Friday, September 16, shortly after 7 pm, the switch was flipped and the four 90-foot-high light towers came on, signaling a new era in Beachwood. Complete story begins on page 7. Band, pictured from left in percussion: Harold Dupree (big bass drum), Seth Rosky (cymbal), Tom Byrne (snare drum), Jack Spero (quad drum), Andrew Feldman (snare drum) and Joe Spero (cymbal). Pictured from left in tubas: Paul Jacobs, Andrew Steckner and Drew Kazdin. Drill Team, pictured from left: Jordyn Kaplan, Katelyn Howell, Jordin Thomas, Camille Hohl and Heather Johnson. City Council Update • Pages 28-33 Beachwood Ranked #1 – Best Place to Retire in Ohio Beachwood Business District – Continued Growth Fall Leaf Pick-Up Updated City Website Coming Soon – Ice Rink American Red Cross Blood Drive Trick or Treat in Beachwood Upcoming Meetings Art Exhibit Mary Poppins Jump Back Jog Beachwood Fills the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy Salute to Veterans Day Senior Police Academy Taste of Beachwood Be Seen Beachwood Family Fun Day Honkin Haulin Hands-On Trucks You and Your Schools • Pages 34-35 Elementary Consolodation and District Levy Cycle Update Gallery of Success Nominations National Merit Semifinalists The Cleveland Orchestra Performs at BHS Homecoming – October 14, 2016 Unique Boutique Advertise your business in one of our special sections this April! NOVEMBER FEATURES • CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS! Wellness Every Resident. Every Business. Every Month. Visit these local merchants and & LeSSonS LeArneD... get a jump start on your shopping! programs to Afterschool help kids learn outside of school! Health & AfTer sChool Holiday Gift Guide ACTiviTies What you need to know and where you need to go to stay fit and healthy Editorial Information Call 216.297.0200 or email beachwoodbuzz@gmail.com Advertising Information call 216.297.0200 or email beachwoodbuzzsales@gmail.com P.O. Box 22194 Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Saturate the Beachwood market. Advertise in Beachwood Buzz. Email beachwoodbuzzsales@gmail.com or call 216.297.0200 for details! In last month’s feature story, Jamie Starkey’s name was spelled incorrectly. Starkey is the program Spruce up your home, manager of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cleveland Clinic’s Tanya out inside and I. Edwards, MD Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine, and lead acupuncturist. Contact: Sales@beachwoodbuzzmag.com or call 216.342.5205 Cool Trends Warm Days 2016 Beachwood Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year October 2016 n Beachwood Buzz 5