Who We Are Debra Zelman Rapoport Editor/Publisher Adam Jacob Account Executive COVER STORY August 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 Phone numbers will not be published.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. Meet Beachwood City Schools Superintendent Bob Hardis. As Bob Hardis takes on the position of superintendent of the Beachwood City Schools, Beachwood Buzz proudly introduces him to the community. Complete story on page 8. Photos by Discovery Photo, Scott Morrison. Meet: Beachwood City Schools Superintendent As Bob Hardis takes on the position of superintendent of the Beachwood City Schools, Beachwood Buzz proudly introduces him to the community. Bob Hardis City Council Update • Pages 28–32 Beachwood Voting Precincts American Red Cross Blood Drive Mulch Available to Residents Got Water? Personal Shred Day Habitat for Humanity Restore Drop-Off Upcoming Meetings Attention Drivers Upcoming Art Exhibits Core Climber Added to Beachwood’s Playground Summer Concert Series 50-Year Resident Salute Family Fun Day Honkin’ Haulin’ Hands-On Trucks Beachwood Family Aquatic Center RX Drug Drop You and Your Schools • Page 33 Governor Cuts $1.3 Million of Beachwood’s Annual Funding Hilltop Welcomes New Principal Back-to-School Dates 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 If you’ve been a Beachwood resident for 50 years or longer and have not yet been recognized by the City of Beachwood, please see information about the 50-Year Resident Salute on page 31. 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 August 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 5