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August 2020
WEED ‘EM AND REAP
Beachwood’s Community Garden
Beachwood Passes
Mask Ordinance
Town Hall for Racial Equity
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Letter from
THE EDITOR
By Debby Zelman Rapoport
A
s I write this column, I can see the morning sun glisten on the
trees, while listening to a melody orchestrated by birds that chirp
their morning tunes. Much of the economy is open, and each of
us has our own opinion and guidelines about where we will go and how
we will behave.
Should I do my own shopping Benjamin wrote about how our failure, you never really feel the and receive access to an online
or have groceries delivered? Dine identity is based on the stories we glory of success. program with additional resources
out or eat at home? Visit a salon tell about ourselves, most of which We get more out of life when that explain the psychology
or cut and color my hair at home? are from our past or in definitive we look at our decisions through behind this topic.
Shop online or go to a store? The terms. We may find benefits by the eyes of our future self since
list goes on. reflecting on past experiences, today’s choices create tomorrow’s We get more out of life
I choose caution and but they don’t need to define memories. Benjamin shared a
consideration: Caution to us. Instead, he suggests we edit story about his son who was when we look at our
minimize opportunities to our narrative and define it by our asking him to go swimming. He decisions through the
contract (or spread) coronavirus desired future experiences. was tired and really just wanted eyes of our future self
and consideration by wearing He asks, “Do you know what to watch, but thought about how
a mask – indoors always, and future experiences you want to his future self would look back at since today’s choices
outdoors when I may be closer create? Are you actively creating this moment: Would he want to create tomorrow’s
than six feet from someone. those experiences in your life?” see himself on the sidelines, or memories.
Wearing a mask is a responsible, Benjamin explains the value interacting with his son, enjoying
considerate, respectful choice. To of engaging in challenging, new the experience? He jumped in!
me, it’s not a choice! Why would activities and how practice leads Whether you view current times This book may serve as a
anyone NOT choose to protect to greater outcomes which, in with doom and gloom, boredom, roadmap that helps you rewrite
those around them, especially turn, increases confidence and or optimism, I encourage you to self-limiting stories. If you’re
those who have immune encourages persistence. He create your list. Something on it on a journey that includes
deficiencies and may not be suggests taking 10-20 minutes may spark interest and bloom into self-reflection and growth, and
able to fight off effects from this to make a list of all desired future something beautiful. We all have would like a copy of this book,
virus? It’s infuriating! experiences – social, personal, or capabilities and interests to learn email me at beachwoodbuzz@
In fact, since I wrote this column, spiritual – and to write, next to something new and grow. We also gmail.com, with Personality
both the City of Beachwood each one, why you want to do it have access to online resources to Isn’t Permanent on the subject
and Cuyahoga County made it and how it will benefit your life. get us started. line. I’ll gift hardback copies of
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WEED ‘Em AND REAP Beachwood’s Community Garden Tybee Zuckerman
Proofreaders
In the same spot where Beachwood residents used to shoot Stephen Valentine
baskets, 40 gardeners are now scoring baskets loaded with fresh, Art Director
homegrown produce. Arlene Fine
Beachwood’s debut community garden is located in an enclosed June Scharf
basketball court next to the city’s Community Center. In less than a Jen Stern
week of the June 8 registration, all 40 plots were snapped up. Shana Wallenstein
With full sun and water on site, the garden plots began to thicken, Contributing Writers
and now they bear fruit, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Jerry Zelman
Vice President of Operations
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City of Beachwood Requires Facial Coverings in Indoor Areas
P
eople can do four things to prevent the spread of coronavirus: It is also a requirement
thoroughly and frequently wash their hands, practice social to practice adequate social
distancing, keeping a minimum
distancing, get tested for COVID-19, and wear a face mask.
of six feet between yourself and
To help limit the spread of Facial-Covering Requirements off their facial covering if they any other person outside of your
the coronavirus, Beachwood As defined in Exhibit A of are receiving a facial treatment, household or quarantine circle.
City Council voted to mandate the ordinance, “facial covering” shave, or other services on a
the wearing of face masks in means “a covering of the nose, part of the head that the facial “We want our residents,
Beachwood-based indoor areas mouth, and chin that is secured covering covers or by which
that are accessible to the public. to the head with ties, straps, or the facial covering is secured,” employees, and visitors
“This is a public health loops over the ears or is simply according to the ordinance. to stay healthy and wear
requirement in the midst of the wrapped around the lower face.” face masks to promote the
largest public health crisis of our All customers must wear facial Businesses are granted
lifetime,” said Council President coverings while they are: the right to refuse service to continued health of our city.”
James Pasch. “There is nothing • Inside a retail business patrons not wearing face masks.
more important than our health, establishment; Exceptions to the facial-covering “If you’re outside in
and science shows that a simple • In restaurants and bars, when mandate are listed in the final Beachwood, running errands, or
face mask helps blunt the spread not at their table; approved ordinance, which is visiting someone who isn’t part
of the virus. It is incumbent upon • In office spaces open to the now online at beachwoodohio. of your quarantine household,
all of us, not just to look after public when they are inside com. People who do not follow please wear a mask,” said Mayor
ourselves, but to also care for the establishment; the ordinance and who lack an Martin Horwitz. “We want our
our neighbors, friends and entire • In any personal care and exception will initially receive a residents, employees, and
community. If we all wear masks, grooming businesses. While in verbal warning, to be followed visitors to stay healthy and
we will all be safer. We must do a personal care and grooming by an $85 civil penalty for any wear face masks to promote the
our small part to save lives.” business, “customers may take subsequent violations. continued health of our city.”
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WEED ‘EM
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Beachwood’s Community Garden
By Arlene Fine
Patricia Sun
I
n the same spot where Beachwood gardeners adds much to the success of the to cultivate powerful neighborhood-
residents used to shoot baskets, 40 project, said June. “Community gardens are level social change and connection. Our
gardeners are now scoring baskets part of the sharing economy. Our gardeners gardeners also have the opportunity to
loaded with fresh, homegrown produce. represent different racial and religious grow, eat, share, and celebrate their own
Beachwood’s debut Community Garden backgrounds, allowing our participants traditional ethnic foods.”
is located in an enclosed basketball court
next to the city’s Community Center.
Neighborhood gardeners put down roots “My family and I wanted the
in 8-foot by 8-foot Douglas fir boxes lined Beachwood Community Garden to
with landscape fabric and washed gravel, grow from citizens planting seeds
then topped with a rich mix of topsoil and side-by-side by other gardeners
humus. With full sun and water on site, and sharing skills while getting
the garden plots began to thicken, and out into the fresh air. Families
now they bear fruit, vegetables, flowers, are meeting other families for
and herbs.
the first time. Children are away
Beachwood City Council members June E.
from their screens. All of us are
Taylor and Eric Synenberg planted the seeds
learning about new vegetables,
for the Community Garden.
“Based on our research, we knew the herbs and techniques. Hopefully,
benefits of providing a community garden this fall, our efforts will evolve
area for our residents,” said June. “Along into our first socially distant Soup
with physical exercise, gardening helps Garden Harvest Social and result
improve mental health and lets people in the creation of the Beachwood
grow fresh, healthy food close to home. Community Garden Cookbook.”
This is particularly meaningful during the
COVID-19 pandemic.”
The diversity of the neighborhood June Taylor
August 2020 Beachwood Buzz 7
Eric has been watching his family’s garden, Beachwood’s Public Works Director, that could be divided to accommodate two
garden plot and the camaraderie among the Chris Arrietta, in conjunction with the city’s gardeners,” said Chris. “We are pleased with
gardeners blossom. “Just like the Beachwood building, maintenance, and grounds crews, the success of this year’s garden and look
Family Aquatic Center and Barkwood created divided planters that could be forward to finding a permanent location next
Dog Park, this new garden is a spot where shared by two gardeners, one on each side. year, with the possibility of adding twenty
neighbors can gather outdoors, socialize, “After looking at community gardens in more boxes.”
and enjoy a healthy activity,” he said. Highland Heights and Orange Village, we Peter Conces, Beachwood’s recreation
To ensure there are no wallflowers in the decided to build 8-foot by 16-foot boxes director, keeps a close eye on the 40
unique, well-tended garden plots. “Many
of our gardeners have told me they have
always wanted to grow herbs, vegetables,
fruits, and flowers in their own garden, but
Beachwood’s deer population was a big
deterrent,” said Peter. “By providing a gated,
protected space, our gardeners are able to
reap a bountiful harvest.”
Included in the mix of gardeners who
paid a $20 annual fee, along with a $50
refundable deposit, are seasoned gardeners,
apartment dwellers, retirees, and young
families who want this to be a learning
experience for their children.
“It’s wonderful to see the look of
satisfaction on our gardeners’ faces as their
plants begin to grow, and nothing beats
the big smile on a child’s face when that
first cherry tomato appears,” said Peter. “I’ve
Ari, Jamie, Asher, Eric, and Noah Synenberg enjoy going together as a family to water the learned to never underestimate the power
garden and watch it grow. of a community garden.”
Absolutely Radishing – Gardeners Share Their Stories
PATTY AND DON ISENSTADT Ganash, a tech expert, taught the couple They also grew cucumber and zinnia plants
Rookie gardeners Patty and Don Isenstadt to mound soil around plants to retain from seed. The zinnias were planted to bring
are growing a garden teeming with vegetables, moisture and reduce weeds, to apply fish pollinators to the garden.
herbs and flowers. They credit their success emulsion as a fast-acting fertilizer, and to use The Fairmount Blvd. residents always
to the sage advice of fellow cowmmunity the square-foot gardening concept to make wanted to have a garden in their backyard
gardeners like Ganash Iyer, who helped the the most efficient use of space. but, “the deer ate everything before we could,”
couple grow a pair of green thumbs. Quick learners, the Isenstadts now have said Patty. “Having the city build raised beds in
“We quickly learned that a successful garden a garden to be proud of. Their thriving plot an enclosed space is a real blessing.”
is more than just putting plants into the ground,” consists of tomatoes; red, green and banana With the community garden so close to their
said Patty. “Ganash’s gardening tips have peppers; a kiwi plant; white and purple egg- home, the Isenstadts often walk there once or
enabled us to double the size of our harvest.” plants; flat and curly parsley; and basil and dill. twice a day to check on their crop. They spend
close to 45 minutes watering their plants,
pulling out weeds, and marveling at their
plants’ progress.
“During this time of isolation, it’s
wonderful to have a safe place we can go to
relax and be productive,” said Patty. “It’s also
nice to socialize and check out each other’s
gardens, being careful to stay six feet apart
and to wear masks.”
The Isenstadts give kudos to the city
of Beachwood. “The garden design is
ingenious, and we are grateful for the easy
access to water,” said Patty. “We are getting a
fantastic return on our investment and can’t
wait to share our bumper crop with friends
Don and Patty Isenstadt
and neighbors.”
8 Beachwood Buzz August 2020
Ruthie and Chaim Aloni with their grandmother, Debbie Ross Aisha Taylor
DEBBIE ROSS cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, AISHA TAYLOR they walk a short distance to
Thanks to the community marigolds, and a big sunflower Aisha Taylor’s garden is as the Beachwood playground,
garden, 9-year-old Ruthie in the middle. colorful and varied as a seed located next to the Aquatic
Aloni knows the pleasure of Along with a healthy catalog. Growing in her Center, for outdoor playtime.
plucking a freshly picked juicy harvest, Debbie said her garden plot are squash, “Instead of sitting in the
strawberry right off the vine grandchildren have reaped zucchini, tomatoes, pole house watching TV, my twins
and eating it on the spot. many other benefits. “They beans, bush beans, sweet are outdoors getting plenty of
Ruthie and her brother understand the basics of peas, onions, radishes, fresh air and exercise, and they
Chaim Aloni, 14, are the gardening, the value of cucumbers, orange bell are not feeling the isolating
grandchildren of Beachwood patience, and the importance peppers, jalapeño peppers, effects of the pandemic so
community gardener Debbie of taking care of things kale, lettuce, eggplant, and acutely,” said Aisha.
Ross. Sharing her knowledge responsibly,” said Debbie. calendula flowers. Using the garden as
and enjoyment of gardening “They have also learned “When I was a kid, my family a teaching tool, Aisha
with her grandchildren has to socialize and enjoy the and I used to grow vegetables encouraged her kids to use
been one of the highlights company of a community of and flowers in our backyard,” a ruler to measure the space
of Debbie’s gardening gardeners from widely diverse said Aisha.” Having an 8-foot between plants. She also gives
experience. backgrounds.” by 8-foot garden plot is them daily science lessons
“When I lived on Ranch To ensure the success of something new and it really as they watch with their own
Road, I maintained a large their garden, Debbie and expands my horizon.” eyes how small seeds can
vegetable garden each year,” her grandchildren visit their Once Aisha was assigned turn into large, fertile plants.
said Debbie. “After I moved plot daily. “They take turns her plot, she began to research “Gardening requires critical
to The Village, my gardening watering the plants and the best things to plant. “I thinking too,” said Aisha. “If
was confined to pots of herbs checking on how things are learned what plants were certain plants do better than
on my deck and windowsill. growing,” said Debbie. “It’s also compatible with each other and others we discuss why.”
When I had a chance to sign nice to spend time outdoors which to separate,” she said. Aisha’s father often
up for the community garden, around healthy plants and “That’s why my onion plants accompanies her and her
I jumped on it. I love to healthy people.” are on the opposite side of my children to the garden. “My
garden and have really missed Debbie gives credit to beans. I also had to determine dad is worried I will have too
watching things grow.” Beachwood for making the how much space each plant many tomatoes and will have
Debbie, a vegan, thrives garden a reality. “Despite required in order to thrive.” to learn how to can them,”
on eating healthy fruits and the fact that the pool is Assisting the Beachwood she said. “I’m thinking I’ll
vegetables, and her garden closed this year due to the native with her garden are just make lots of homemade
provides just that. The plot she pandemic, Beachwood is her four-year-old twins, who tomato sauce. Nothing will go
tends with her grandchildren is the greatest place to live. make an event of it. First to waste, and if we can’t eat it
bursting with four varieties of From neighborhood parks to Aisha and her kids water the all, we will share our bounty
tomato plants, rows of beans outdoor movie nights at the plants, study their progress, with others. That’s one of the
grown from seed, different high school to the community and enjoy the company of other beautiful features of this
colored peppers, cantaloupe, garden, we have it all.” their fellow gardeners. Then community garden.”
August 2020 Beachwood Buzz 9
from the gardeners
Farah Al Ali (top right) with daughters Aisha, Shamsa,
Shamma, and Shaikha Aleassa David (standing) and Doug Cohen
FARAH AL ALI DAVID AND DOUG COHEN
Thank you, Beachwood! My kids were thrilled to start The Beachwood garden provides a fantastic opportunity
gardening. This is one of the most fun and engaging activities to cultivate our own crops and strengthen our roots with the
we’ve done since the start of COVID-19. My kids chose the community. The garden is a safe environment to meet new
plants, planned what to grow, where, and why. This provided people and enjoy meditative relief amidst the chaos of the
opportunities to teach, have fun, and enjoy the miracle of pandemic. We love visiting and tending to our plot, and we are
gardening; and now, they’re enjoying the fruits of their labor. eagerly anticipating our fall harvest!
Kathleen, Mike, Lisa, and Sarah Jane Fullerton
LISA FULLERTON
AVERY AND JAMIE FEUERMAN The Beachwood Community Garden has provided our
We really enjoy seeing the progress of our garden and others’. family with opportunities for beautiful outings right here in
We also find gardening very therapeutic, so we loved this Beachwood. It’s like our own Beachwood Botanical Gardens.
opportunity to expand our home garden. It gives us a fun, safe We love to look at what our neighbors are growing, and learn
place to go together as a family. from their great ideas!
10 Beachwood Buzz August 2020MARGERY AND FREDERICK GASS
We love our garden plot! It has been a delightful diversion from
all the stress of the pandemic. It is fun to be outside, working
with Mother Nature, to see what everyone else is growing, to SHARDA AND GANESH IYER (WITH BELLA)
learn from them, and to meet other Beachwood residents. Social We are enjoying the garden very much. Thank you for setting
distancing is easy because it is never crowded. We express a big up the raised-bed garden in Beachwood. This was a great idea,
thank you to all who made this possible. Thank you, Beachwood! and very thoughtfully done.
HANNAH IRVINE
I am thrilled to be a part of this community. I’m still pretty SHERRIE KANTAROVICH
new to the gardening world, so I’m trying new things as they Visiting the Beachwood Community Garden is the best part of
come along. It’s been such a pleasure to meet so many different my summer. It is fun to talk to fellow gardeners. Everyone is very
people around Beachwood – that may be my favorite part! friendly, and it is very relaxing to be outside, enjoying nature.
NATALIE KEYERLEBER
Cultivating a summer
garden each year is a family
tradition. Strolling through gardens
on a daily tour, chatting about
what is (or is not) growing well, and
eating vegetables straight from the
vine allow us to live in the moment
for a short while each day. When
the City of Beachwood offered us
this opportunity, we could not
pass it up!
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12 Beachwood Buzz August 2020Simcha, Shoshana, and Leah Spolter
TAMAR SPOLTER
We love our garden. Our favorite parts are learning gardening
tips from more experienced gardeners, meeting our gardening
neighbors, checking to see what’s growing in the other gardens,
MARLA SCHILLER and spraying with the hose. We thought we may be overwatering
The Beachwood Community Garden is both enjoyable and our zucchini plants, so we are experimenting with our routine by
rewarding. It’s fun to view the variety of plants and creativity watering some of them daily and others weekly to observe which
everyone has added to their garden. I’ve talked with friends from do better. We also added some vitamins to the soil and are waiting
theater, met new Beachwood residents, and watched families to see if our plants improve. My kids aren’t generally interested in
garden together all in just the first few weeks. I’m sure there will gardens, but this set-up is an exception. Thank you, Beachwood!
be a waiting list next summer. I have plot number 12 reserved! We can’t wait to do this again next summer.
Justin, Cora, and Jay Plummer, with Zoë and Ralph Tyler
JULIE SOROKA ZOË TYLER
We’ve never had a garden before, and this gives my boys, This garden has been a godsend! Watching the plants grow
Jack and Charley, something to do this summer. We all like under our tender care as “farmers” is so enjoyable. It is
going each day to water and see what has grown, and we wonderful to be outside and to share this small miracle of
finally have a pepper and a few tomatoes! nature. Thank you, Beachwood, for this healthy opportunity!
August 2020 Beachwood Buzz 13Town Hall for Racial Equity by Debby Zelman Rapoport
O
n Wednesday, July 8, the City of Beachwood hosted a Town Hall for Racial Equity,
moderated by broadcast reporter Darrielle Snipes. Mayor Martin Horwitz called for this
discussion in a statement at the June 1 City Council Meeting. City Council President
James Pasch and Civil Service Commission Chair Pete Smith served as panelists for this
open, honest discussion about race. Mayor Martin Horwitz and Police Chief Gary Haba were
originally slated as panelists; the Mayor was unable to attend because he was in the hospital
and Police Chief Haba retired.
The conversation was reflective of the community in because, after World War II, past in order to understand
scheduled for community which they serve. white G.I.’s received low-cost how to be better than that in
members to voice their “This will be achieved by federal home loans to move our future. We need to learn
opinions. About 90 individuals hiring and promoting a diverse into the suburbs. What makes from those mistakes instead of
participated via Webex. group of qualified candidates,” Beachwood particularly unique repeating them, so when we talk
Darrielle shared Beachwood Pete said. “Diversity here refers to during that time period was about embracing diversity, now
statistics, as noted on the city’s race, ethnicity, and gender.” that, when just a small village is a time to act.”
website: 77.3% of the population Pete is the son of a peace in 1948, Fairmount Temple James is confident that we
is white, 13.7% is Black, and officer, specifically a corrections bought a 32-acre plot of land can create a community where
7.4% is Asian. Beachwood is also officer, who served as a public on Fairmount Blvd., where the every member will thrive. "We
home to people who observe servant himself. He is of temple is currently located. need to take the energy that we
different religions. Beachwood African descent and has been a When residents heard of the saw at our Rally for Racial Justice,
is a very diverse community. The Beachwood resident for more synagogue’s plans to welcome where we had more than 1,000
conversation was scheduled for than a decade. 1,800 families, they were worried residents present, and use it to
residents to voice their opinions “I'm an involved parent that the demographic change create real sustainable change.
so City Council members and and neighbor,” he said. “My would be detrimental to public We’re not going to solve our
administrators can come up with appointment to this position was safety and welfare. problem or the world’s problems
applicable solutions for racial not an accident, but a deliberate In May of ’52, the Village of tonight, but we are going to
disparity. and a thoughtful act on the part Beachwood filed a lawsuit to start listening. That’s where the
“There is no time like the of the city to bring different prevent the temple from being real work begins.”
present,” Darrielle said. “People perspectives to all aspects of built. In 1954, the case went all James then asked residents
are awake. They’re listening and government.” the way to the Ohio Supreme to share their stories of what
see what is happening in this He closed his statement by Court, which ruled that the it's been like for them to live,
country. I hope you’ve come saying, “The dynamics and synagogue could be built, work, and raise their kids in
with an open heart and an open subjects that will undoubtedly forever changing the future of Beachwood, and what concerns
mind, and are ready to discuss come to light tonight are our city. Within 10 years, our and hopes they have. He
possible change.” centuries old and we’re not city’s population jumped from announced that all of his City
Pete said in his opening going to solve them in 90 about a thousand to over six Council colleagues were on the
statement, “I am present because minutes. However, I encourage thousand people, and additional call, as well as several members
of the importance and the us all to actively listen without Jewish institutions and of the Beachwood Board of
delicacy of the community/ assumptions of what we believe synagogues moved into Education.
police interactions, now we do and do not know.” our community. “As elected officials, we're
and always. Disturbing and James then shared his In 2010, when James moved here to listen because we know
disproportionately deadly opening statement. “Tonight is to Beachwood, demographics that's where real change starts,”
interactions between people of important because the nation started to change again. “When he said.
African descent and the police is at an inflection point when it I first moved here, I would hear Residents’ questions included:
forces of America are not new. comes to conversations about people say that the city doesn't In light of everything that we
A recent national conversation race, equity, and inclusion. look the same,” he said. “Then, have seen nationally, when it
regarding sweeping reform, Beachwood is no different. We when I started my term on comes to the death of George
however, is long overdue.” are a microcosm of what we Council, I was questioned, ‘Do Floyd and other Black men and
The Civil Service Commission have seen across the country. we ID people who are on the women, what steps have the
is responsible for representing In order to approach tonight’s basketball courts? Why do we City Council and the City of
the citizens of Beachwood in conversation, we must first need a new football field? What Beachwood taken to make sure
the hiring process of fire, police, review the past of our region.” will lights on the football field do that something like that doesn't
and EMT personnel. As chair, James explained how to our property values?’” happen in our community? Is the
Pete’s vision is to be instrumental Cleveland’s white population He paused, then said, “I think city prepared to declare racism
in making personnel more began to decline in the 1940s it's crucial that we look at our a public health crisis? What is
14 Beachwood Buzz August 2020From left:
Darrielle Snipes
James Pasch
Pete Smith
being done to ensure that police reflect the community at Mayor Martin Horwitz, who
are of the mindset that people of large, who are diverse in initiated the idea of this Town
color are as deserving of respect terms of color, gender, Hall, and all who attended. “These problems are
and equal treatment as white and ethnicity. Questions were thought centuries old and we’re
people? I read that police with • The nation is having a provoking, and I hope we
at least an Associate’s degree conversation right now achieved our goal of giving
not going to solve them
use excessive force 40% less about the use of licensed people a voice and starting in one, two, or three
than those without and exhibit social workers on the police down this road of clarity and conversations, but we
less racist attitudes. What’s force. It is an area that the deliberate discomfort. These
the education level required administration and City problems are centuries old
can take one step after
of Beachwood police officers? Council may explore. and we’re not going to solve another and face them
Does Beachwood employ or • Chokeholds are banned in the them in one, two, or three square. We look forward
plan to employ social workers City of Beachwood. conversations, but we can take
to respond to calls involving • All officers wear body cams one step after another and face
to hearing more from
a mental health crisis? Are and have dash cams in them square. We look forward you and continuing the
chokeholds banned? Do officers their cars. to hearing more from you and conversation.”
use body and/or dash cameras? • Officers currently go through continuing the conversation.
What about training? implicit bias training, and the
Responses to these questions city will work on how they
included: may do better by increasing
• Mayor Martin Horwitz took training opportunities.
President Obama’s four-step • The City continues to recruit
pledge in the immediate the best and brightest
aftermath of George Floyd’s candidates possible.
murder: To REVIEW police Residents of all ages spoke.
use of force policies, ENGAGE Some shared stories of racism
your community by including in their past, others shared
a diverse range of input, suggestions and observations.
experiences, and stories in All were heard.
your review; REPORT the In closing, James said, “Thank
findings of your review to you for your insights, your
your community and seek stories, and your questions,
feedback; and REFORM your and for helping guide the
community’s police use of conversation. There are changes
force policies. that will be made in the coming
• James asked City Council weeks and months. As we
colleagues to be proactive address those changes, we will
by creating a comprehensive do so in a transparent manner.
list of ideas that Council We will come back to you to talk
may use to make us a better about solutions, and how we’re
community that embraces bridging gaps that currently
diversity and inclusion exist in our community.
• City Council is expected to “To me, this is the first
discuss declaring racism a of many conversations,” he 8-31-20.
public health crisis. added. “I thank Pete and my
• Policies are in place for Council colleagues for helping
interviewing and hiring a us prepare for this eventing
group of individuals who and for joining us. I also thank
August 2020 Beachwood Buzz 15Time for Reframe
by Jennifer Stern
N
egative thought patterns are depleting. They create barriers to
contentment, peace and productivity. When negative thoughts are
habitually accessed, the perspective through which one experiences
the world becomes distorted.
Rigid thinking (black or white, Mind reading without checking If you are feeling critical • What can I control (approach,
all or nothing) doesn’t allow to see if assumptions are true of yourself or someone else: attitude, response)?
for life, people, or relationships causes a lot of unnecessary drama stuck, resentful, negative,
to be fluid, messy, or real. The in personal and professional or exhausted, it is time for a • Will this matter next week,
middle path, the gray, is where relationships. It is important not to personal inventory. First, detach month, or year?
balance exists. It allows for make assumptions or personalize from triggered thoughts and
other possibilities, compromise, what you are hearing or reading. beliefs. Breathe. Create space Mind reading without
or solution-focused dialogue. Instead, ask for clarity: for facts and logic to guide you
Rarely do absolutes exist. through this process. checking to see if
Using words like always, never, • This is what I am hearing you assumptions are true
everybody, or nobody creates an say, am I correct? • How do I know this belief is causes a lot of unnecessary
unrealistic view of relationships true? What are the facts (not
and life patterns. There is no • Tell me more. Help me feelings)? Am I using logic drama in personal and
perfect person, relationship, understand, is this the (not emotion)? Can I identify professional relationships.
job, or life. Try to be in the intended takeaway? any strengths, positives, other
moment without attaching a possibilities, or opportunities? Creating space for personal
greater, more pervasive meaning • This is my understanding of inventory allows for increased
to a particular experience, what you said, are we on the • Am I only focusing on and self-awareness, productive
interaction, or outcome. same page? filtering in the negatives, processing, responsiveness
the disappointments, the (instead of reactiveness), and
resistance, opposition, the ability to counterbalance
or frustration? What am I negative awareness with
choosing to give power to? positive. Reframing is a powerful
tool that allows for negative
• Am I making assumptions, thought patterns to be replaced,
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personalizing, catastrophizing, creating space for greater clarity,
attaching meaning, or contentment, productivity, and
jumping to conclusions? positive awareness, as well as
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16 Beachwood Buzz August 2020From the Desk of Kent Smith
D
uring a crisis, we need to activate the gears of government, but when
that machinery has been woefully underfunded, we should not be
surprised when it fails. After a strong start fighting the COVID-19
pandemic, Ohio’s case numbers and all its related grim outcomes are getting
worse by the day. It seems like our statewide hashtag needs to change from
#AllInThisTogetherOhio to #ItsUpToYouOhio because Ohio is ill-equipped for
this fight, and that reality might cost you your life.
An analysis of two recent 50 states. More recent data than 70,000 confirmed cases and and wearing a mask. Our best
reports on public health funding suggests things are trending a positivity rate of about 6%. That strategy is our own behaviors.
levels indicate that Ohio’s in the wrong direction for the data suggests two disturbing It’s Up To You, Ohio.
recent failures result from a Buckeye state. According to the possible projections:
lack of resources. The Trust most recent America’s Health 1. There might be 700,000
for America’s Health (tfah.org) Rankings report (2019), Ohio Ohioans with this disease and Our best strategy
produced a report at the end ranks 47th out of 50 for public 2. At our current rate, it will take
of 2017 that rated the 50 states health funding. See for yourself another 400 days to test every is our own behaviors.
for public health preparedness at americashealthrankings.org. Ohioan once. Can you wait It’s Up To You, Ohio.
for diseases, disasters, and Based upon the lack of state another 14 months to know if
bioterrorism. Ohio achieved investment, Ohio’s lack of you are positive?
a score of 3 out of 10 possible COVID tests should come as no State Representative Kent
measures. Only Alaska (2 out of surprise. As of mid-July, we are So please wear a mask. Smith represents Ohio’s 8th
10) had a worse total. four months into the COVID-19 Asymptomatic transmission is House District which includes
The Trust also evaluated per crisis, and we have only tested how this virus spreads. Until Beachwood, Euclid, South
capita spending on public health one million Ohioans. On our best Ohio strengthens its public Euclid, Richmond Heights, East
programs and subsequently day, Ohio has conducted 25,000 health infrastructure, our best Cleveland, Woodmere Village, and
ranked Ohio 44th out of Coronavirus tests. There are more weapons are physical distancing a little bit of the City of Cleveland.
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August 2020 Beachwood Buzz 17From Education to Real Estate
Shoshana Socher Raises the Bar
by Debby Zelman Rapoport
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ourteen years ago, Shoshana Socher was a
homeschooling mom. As her children grew older, she
thought about attending nursing school or law school,
but with a large family, neither of those fit her lifestyle.
Then she thought about real estate.
“The bar for entry in real estate is administrative support team in “I’ve wanted a Little Free Shoshana
low, but the bar to succeed is high,” place, plus a huge, rich database. Library for ages,” she told us. “I may be reached at shoshana@
she told us. “I thought it would be When you start solo, you create love to meet neighbors this way, thesocherteam.com. If you
an interesting challenge.” everything on your own.” and to talk about books and are interested in installing
Despite the 2008 economic When COVID struck, Shoshana share them. I’m so glad that the a Little Free Library, contact
meltdown that came not long after wasn’t sure how the housing City of Beachwood approved the Beachwood Building
she started, her tenacity led her to market would react. But, like other its installation. Neighbors stop Department at 216.292.1924
grow a thriving business. small businesses, The Socher Team by when they’re walking. They for guidelines.
Five years after launching has learned to adapt. browse, take books, and chat.
her new career, her son, Coby, “Instead of long in-person People also drop off all sorts “It’s a great time to buy,”
returned from a year of study showings, people ended up buying of books – fiction, non-fiction,
in Israel, and joined her as a homes without ever having been cookbooks, sometimes books in she added. “Interest rates
business partner. Within three in them,” she told us. “We sold three other languages.” are historically low. If your
years, he’d sold dozens of houses in a row that out-of-town clients Shoshana and her husband, rate, as a homeowner,
as well as commercial property had only seen on Facetime! Abe, have six children: Naomi,
downtown, and had been “It’s a great time to buy,” a children’s librarian in is not around 3%, you
featured on HGTV’s popular she added. “Interest rates are Philadelphia; Anna, a teacher at may want to consider
“House Hunters” TV show. In historically low. If your rate, as a Fuchs Mizrachi in Beachwood; refinancing.”
2018, Coby was awarded Crain’s homeowner, is not around 3%, you Coby, a realtor in Beachwood;
Cleveland “20 in Their 20’s” award, may want to consider refinancing.” Dani, a creative executive at
and Crain’s featured Shoshana As of July, the team had sold Major Chord, a film and TV
in its “Notable Women in Real 109 homes this year, and is on production company; Dalia,
Estate” feature the following year. track to sell over 200. Shoshana is a junior at Stern College for
The dynamic mother-son duo particularly proud that she sells Women in New York; and
realized that they couldn’t grow the more houses in Beachwood than Bayla, an incoming sixth
business further without building anyone else. “We moved here grader at Beachwood Middle
a team. “We now have a nine- especially for the school district’s School. They also have six
person team that operates out of commitment to inclusion, and I grandchildren and counting!
3,000 square feet of space we just love everything about this city: At the end of our
renovated on Mercantile Road, in the amenities, the small-town conversation, Shoshana shared,
Beachwood,” Shoshana said. friendliness, the way you can “Stop by our house on East
“It’s got an industrial chic vibe – run into friends and neighbors Silsby and pick up or drop off a
it’s a really modern, fun, flexible at Mitchell’s Ice Cream or when book. And if you want to buy,
Top: Business partners Coby and
office,” she added proudly. “Coby you’re getting coffee at Nervous sell, or invest in real estate, or Shoshana Socher
and I designed it together.” Dog,” she says. join a team that really stands by Below: Shoshana invites
Their business continues Shoshana’s five-year plan is its mission to amaze each and neighbors to visit her home’s
to grow because Shoshana, to grow the team and focus on every client, call me!” Little Library on East Silsby
Coby, and their team believe in coaching and training her agents
perpetual growth and recruiting and others at Keller Williams Beachwood Real Estate Facts (first six months of 2020)
like-minded people. “We are Greater Metropolitan and beyond. • Average sales price is $371,600
always looking for agents Education has always been at the
• 69 homes have sold in 2020
who want to succeed without core of Shoshana’s belief system:
• On average, 12 houses/condos sell per month
having to reinvent the wheel from home schooling her children,
themselves,” Shoshana said. to building her business, to recently • 28 homes are on the market now
“We’ve done a lot of groundwork, installing a “Little Free Library” on • It is a strong seller’s market
have systems and a great her front lawn.
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August 2020 Beachwood Buzz 19Golden Doodle Puppies
Raise the Woof
By Arlene Fine
W
hat’s more adorable than a brand new
cuddly, frisky, affectionate golden
doodle puppy?
A whole litter of them – just guardian home. Once a family us. We cared for, loved, and “Sometimes you just hope
ask Mitch Luxenburg. is accepted into the strictly raised the puppies until they to break even,” he says. “You
For the past two years, Mitch’s monitored program, they were eight weeks old, at which become a breeder for the
Lyndway home has been receive the “pick of the litter” point they were crate trained, love of dogs, and the joy and
overflowing with puppy love. as their family pet from a socialized, and ready for their wonder of bringing brand-new
Mitch, with the assistance of reputable breeder. Depending forever homes.” puppies into the world. Even
his four teenage children, has on the gender of the dog, it is Things have come full circle though I am attached to the
entered the ranks of professional given to the breeder from for Mitch as he now places puppies, it is pure magic to
breeder of golden doodles. three to five times over a five- many dogs with guardian see the look on the faces of
The Luxenburg family’s or six-year period for breeding families. In fact, Murphy lives children (and adults!) when
affinity for non-shedding purposes. At the age of four with his guardian family, BHS they hold their puppy for the
golden doodles began in to six years, the dog is spayed alum Jason Toth and Alan first time.”
2011 when Delilah joined the or neutered and then becomes Hazard. Several more litters Based on his experience,
household. “She still remains a permanent part of their are expected over the coming Mitch advises parents, “Don’t
the perfect dog and as she guardian home family. months, including mini- and get a puppy because your kids
got older, we added a second As Mitch became friends with medium/standard doodles, want one. Get a puppy because
golden doodle,” said Mitch. the breeder, who primarily bred as well as mini and medium/ you want a dog because, I
“At some point we realized we mini-doodles, they decided standard bernedoodles, which promise you, the puppy isn’t
loved puppies so much but to work together and breed Mitch started breeding in 2020. going to be a puppy for long,
couldn’t keep bringing more medium/standard doodles. In and sooner or later, it’s going
and more dogs into our home.” January 2019 Mitch’s family “At some point we to be your dog. Also, remember
To solve the problem, brought in their first breeding that the puppy is coming to
Mitch, who is also a practicing doodle, Quinn, from Idaho. This realized we loved live with you, not the other way
attorney, parlayed his past spring, Quinn was bred puppies so much but around. Training your puppy
experience and expertise with a male golden doodle, couldn’t keep bringing early and consistently will
with raising dogs to become a Murphy, that he and his partner give you, your family, and your
guardian home for two male brought into their program more and more dogs pet the best lives together,
mini-golden doodles from a from North Carolina. into our home.” complete with endless rewards
highly regarded breeder with The litter, which was adopted and love for everyone.”
25 years’ experience. out about a month before deliv- Because of the high cost to Mitch Luxenburg’s doodle
A guardian home is a ery, was born on Mother’s Day. properly care for the puppies, litters are sold out months in
permanent home for a “When Quinn had her including the installation of advance. He expects to have
breeding male or female dog. puppies, my kids were there artificial turf in his backyard, more puppies available this fall.
Very stringent guidelines to help,” said Mitch. “It was an Mitch emphasizes that For more information, visit his
must be met to become a amazing experience for all of breeding isn’t about money. Facebook page.
Nothing says love like warm puppies, especially golden doodles.
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