Who We Are Debra Zelman Rapoport Editor/Publisher Adam Jacob Account Executive 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 Phone numbers will not be published.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. COVER STORY July 2015 On June 26, 1915, Beachwood Village was incorporated as a village and is now 100 years old. In this issue, we share information about Beachwood’s history as well as its present. Special thanks go to the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to use their “Then and Now” artwork. Pictured on the cover: • “Then and Now” at Chagrin Blvd. and Richmond Road, looking west. • Original stainless steel city pool opened in 1969 • Former Village Hall converted to Beachwood Center for the Arts • Mayor George Zeiger and Council in 1968 • Mayor Merle S. Gorden and City Council posing with their public art leaf commemorating 100 years • Beachwood Municipal Complex opened 2005 • Beachwood Family Aquatic Center opened in 2003 Be sure to read the cover story, starting on page 8. City Council Update • Page 24 Planning Commission Partners to Create 5-Year Master Plan New Playground Addition Centennial Fact Be Alert! No Earphones While Driving Upcoming Meetings Save the Date – Family Fun Day Senior Police Academy Swim Under the Stars Attention Bicyclists: Slow Down in Parks Summer Concert Series Traffic Safety Reminders 50-Year Resident Salute Art Exhibits Beachwood Family Aquatic Center Beachwood Schools Foundation The Beachwood Schools Foundation was created to provide a financial vehicle for individuals and organizations to fund educational opportunities and recognize student achievements. For a list of this year’s scholarship recipients, see pages 34 and 35. 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 Cleveland, Ohio Permit No. 1 Presort Std U.S. Postage PAID Beachwood Buzz welcomes Robert Hardis as Beachwood’s new superintendent, and wishes Dr. Richard Markwardt success in all of his future endeavors. Watch for the cover story on Robert Hardis in next month’s Beachwood Buzz. 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 July 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 5