Rocky River Resident Reference 2022

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Resident Reference | 2022

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COMMUNITY SAFE Get a closer look at the city's new police station, as well as other ways the department serves Rocky River.

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CONTENTS 4 From the Mayor 6 Resident Spotlight

Resident Carrie Sowden shares tales of Lake Erie through her experiences as the archeological director at the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo.

7 Schools

Meet Heath Horton, Kensington Intermediate School’s new principal.

8 Library

Local authors Michael Jordan and Donald Hricik share their inspiration and favorite reads.

10 Around Town

Check out Rocky River’s new police station, as well as the variety of ways the force keeps the city safe.

14 Celebrating Community Spirit COVER: COURTESY RICHARD L. BOWEN & ASSOCIATES

Get inspired to get involved by discovering the many philanthropic efforts taking place throughout Rocky River.

20 Map and Street Index 23 Resident Reference 36 Restaurant Guide

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FROM THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER

Mayor Pamela E. Bobst

Executive Assistant to the Mayor Mary Ellen Umerley

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s we reflect on the past and look toward the future, one thing is certain: Rocky River is a proud place to call home. From the schools, businesses and Rocky River Chamber of Commerce to the police and fire departments and residents, we are a community that comes together and supports each other every single day. It’s what has allowed us to show such resiliency during the past few years, as well as provided us with the foundation for an even brighter future.

Within the pages of the 2022 Rocky River Resident Reference, we celebrate people dedicated to living out their passions. Whether it’s writing, our Great Lake, safety or helping others, each of these individuals offers a glimpse at the many facets that make our community unique.

On page 6, meet Carrie Sowden, the archaeological director at the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, who reveals amazing tales about Lake Erie’s history. Speaking of stories, on page 8, we introduce you to two local authors, Michael Jordan and Donald Hricik, who share inspiration for their books, as well as their favorite reads to add to your own bucket list.

On page 10, get a closer look at the city’s new police station, a collaborative effort to help ensure a safe community in which to live, work, play and raise a family. Here, we also introduce readers to other aspects of the department, including the Marine Patrol Boat, Citizen Police Academy and K9 Unit. Also important to Rocky River’s success are those who dedicate their time and efforts to helping others. On page 14, we showcase a variety of philanthropic efforts that showcase the giving nature of our community.

On behalf of the city of Rocky River, we offer a special thank you to the businesses and organizations that have made this publication possible. We appreciate everyone’s hard work and willingness to support the 2022 Rocky River Resident Reference.

With kindest regards, Mayor Pam Bobst

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“So much of what I do is study tragedy,” Sowden says, “Along with the loss of life goes the loss of employment, the loss of commodities — and the safer boating regulations that have resulted.”

As the coordinator of the Maritime Archaeological Survey Team (MAST), a nonprofit group dedicated to documenting and scientifically studying the secrets of the deep, she’s participated in upward of 500 dives across the Great Lakes. Close to home, Sowden’s expertise led to a positive identification of the remains of the Lake Serpent, a schooner known to have sunk off the shores of Marblehead in 1829.

She also co-directed the excavation of the sidewheel steamer Anthony Wayne, which perished in waters close to Vermilion in 1850, and led the surveying team chosen to map the underwater site near Put-in-Bay where the Battle of Lake Erie was waged.

“Every site is different,” she says.

“Sometimes, we record where objects are located. Other times, if pieces are not too fragile, we bring them to the surface (with state approval) after making sure we can properly care for them. If we don’t have the resources to do that, the best place for them is still at the bottom of the lake.”

Sowden earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta and received her master’s degree in anthropology from Texas A&M University’s Nautical Archaeology Program. But to the archaeologist, who’s lived in Rocky River since 2007, there’s no place like home.

“It has a small-town feel, but it’s only 10 minutes away from Downtown Cleveland,” says Sowden, who enjoys spending time in Rocky River Reservation, partaking of the goodies at Ohio Pie Co. and dining at Herb’s Tavern. “It’s the kind of town where you know your neighbors and say hello to the mailman. I adore living here.”

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t doesn’t take long for visitors of the National Museum of the Great Lakes to get swept away by the poignant stories Carrie Sowden shares about Lake Erie. Since becoming the Toledo museum’s archaeological director in 2004, the Rocky River resident has diligently studied centuries of shipwrecks and seafaring life.

The sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 has become an iconic story, and singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot memorialized the Edmund Fitzgerald in his 1976 ode to the doomed freighter. But, Sowden is quick to add, every shipwreck has a story to tell — including those that happened on Lake Erie.

“Even people who live here don’t realize their importance to our country, and the rest of the continent, not only today, but in terms of history,” she says.

Sowden’s examples are riveting. One of the most heartbreaking is that of the G.P. Griffith, a passenger steamer bound for Toledo that sank in June 1850 after it caught fire 2 miles off of the shore of Lake Erie near Willowick. The captain, intent on saving as many lives as possible, changed course and inadvertently hit a sandbar less than a half-mile from the beach.

“More people moved west along the Great Lakes than they did in giant Conestoga wagon trains,” the archaeological director says. “The G.P. Griffith was mostly filled with immigrants who boarded in Buffalo, bound for a new life. They had everything they owned and were probably wearing lots of clothes when they jumped in the water, which weighed them down as they tried to survive.”

Upward of 300 passengers perished.

It remains the largest loss of life on Lake Erie to date.

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Kensington Intermediate School’s new principal, Heath Horton, who began his tenure in August 2021, looks forward to helping students reach their potential in all facets of life.

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Report Card: Before taking the helm at Kensington Intermediate School, Heath Horton served as assistant principal of Rocky River High School and Brooklyn High School. He also taught language arts in the South Euclid/Lyndhurst City Schools district. A graduate of Elyria High School, the principal earned his bachelor’s degree in middle childhood education at Kent State University and master’s degree in educational administration from Ashland University. He’s currently working toward his doctorate in educational administration from the University of Findlay. “I had many wonderful teachers throughout my education who definitely left an impact on me, and I want to pay that forward,” he says. “I love helping future generations find their way.”

Support System: Horton is a strong advocate for the Positive Behavior Intervention Support Program created by the U.S. Department of Education to address students’ social, emotional and mental health. “It’s one of my great priorities to help students be successful in school beyond the academic circle,” he says.

Making the Grade: Horton takes pride in the fact that more than 90% of Kensington’s third graders are on track with scores in the Ohio Department of Education’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee. “That’s phenomenal,” he says. “Our kids are truly engaged from the time they walk into the building, participating in all of the student-centered activities and lessons taking place.”

Free Time: A world traveler, Horton has been to every continent except Antarctica. “I love meeting new people and learning about various cultures,” he says.

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How did your passion for writing begin? I get such joy out of reading and found it amazing that authors could spark emotions in you. Writing a novel was definitely on my bucket list. As a youngster, I devoured The Hardy Boys novels and progressed to the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury.

Who are some of your favorite authors? As I’ve aged, I’ve transitioned into reading a lot of historical thrillers. My all-time favorite book is Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett. I’m hooked on the Jason Bourne books by Robert Ludlum, and I really like the writings of Frederick Forsyth, best-known for The Day of the Jackal. I love the detailed history these authors create.

Are there any recent books you recommend? I look back at what I’ve read over the past year and three historical thrillers stand out: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, Three Hours in Paris by Cara Black and The Huntress: A Novel by Kate Quinn.

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hen Rocky River Police Chief George Lichman joined the force as a patrolman in 1998, duty logs were recorded with a typewriter and reports were printed using carbon paper. That time warp is ancient history.

On Sept. 22, the city dedicated its new police station, a 39,729-square-foot technological wonder offering wizardry that was inconceivable when the former station was constructed in 1954 and expanded in the early ’70s.

“Since I started here 23 years ago, we’ve installed a computeraided dispatch system, a computerized record-management system and digital phones and radios that need computer connectivity,” says Lichman, who took the helm in 2020. “We went from four or five PCs with no internet access or networking to about 25 PCs with a network. There have been so many changes in technology over the last 20 years, and the old building just didn’t have the infrastructure to handle them anymore.”

That problem’s been solved thanks to the 36-mile, state-of-the-art cabling system snaking through the new station. It’s guaranteed to meet police force needs for the next half century and beyond.

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The innovative complex — which serves the city’s nearly 22,000 residents and hundreds of businesses, along with 34 law enforcement officers and a professional support staff of 15 — also features amenities that were nonexistent in the old headquarters. Officers now have a locker room, complete with showers and charging stations for mobile devices. There’s also a garage to house the department’s fleet of vehicles, a private interview room off the lobby and a community room that’s big enough to hold events, press conferences and inservice training. Crime-solving evidence can be painstakingly secured and preserved in its own climate-controlled room.

“The community can feel confident about the security of the building and the jail since they’re tailor-made for the 21st century,” Lichman says. “The new jail has 10 cells, several of which are handicapped-accessible. This means that every prisoner can be locked down in an independent cell with a bed, toilet and sink. The jail also has a sprinkler system, a fire alarm and suppression system, adequate holding cells and shower facilities for the prisoners. The access points to the jail are secured with double-locking doors that can only be unlocked from outside the jail.”

LAND AND SEA Patrol cars and motor bikes aren’t the only ways the city’s police force ensures fast response times.

The Rocky River Marine Patrol Boat makes certain that boaters enjoy their time on the water. From May to November, the officers manning the city’s 26-foot Safe Boats International walk-around cabin patrol Rocky River and Lake Erie.

They also assist the U.S. Coast Guard and Ohio Department of Natural Resources in responding to distress calls, investigating boating accidents and fulfilling requests for safety inspections on vessels.

“Every year, our officers are engaged in one or two bona fide life-saving rescues — a kayak has capsized in heavy waves or a boat has taken on water and needs to be towed,” Rocky River Police Chief George Lichman says. “Boaters have told the marine patrol they enjoy seeing the police boat out there because it provides a sense of security and peace of mind.”

Rocky River Mayor Pam Bobst, who’s been on the job since 2006, explains that the design of the new station was a community effort. The needs assessment process engaged police officers, dispatchers, city council members and other residents in discussions, and conducted a feasibility study that addressed what the building should include.

“When it comes to law enforcement, the use of technology is huge in order to get the information that’s needed and provide interconnectivity among officers and detectives,” the mayor says. “We have a community that provides a foundation to individuals to live here, work here and raise a family here — and safety is extremely important. Our police force is deeply valued and well-respected. The new station is a shining example of that.”

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HEAD OF THE CLASS Since 2011, Rocky River police officers have dedicated themselves to strengthening partnerships they’ve formed with residents.

Once a year, the force hosts the Rocky River Citizen Police Academy, a free 14-week program that is modeled after certified officers’ training programs throughout Ohio.

Each course offers insight into police work and covers topics that include internet safety, domestic violence and stalking, juvenile crimes, drunk driving, legal issues, procedural justice, CPR, drug abuse, mental health issues, crime prevention, firearms safety and use-of-force laws. Students also participate in a two-hour ride-along with an on-duty police officer. To date, 118 residents, have graduated from the academy.

“STUDENTS WHO ATTEND THE CLASSES GAIN A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SO THEY KNOW WHAT WE DO AND HOW WE DO IT.” — GEORGE LICHMAN ROCKY RIVER POLICE CHIEF

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Rocky River Police Chief George Lichman, who has spearheaded the program since its inception, understands its value to the community.

“Students who attend the classes gain a basic understanding of the police department so they know what we do and how we do it,” he says. “We also want them to feel comfortable communicating with police and city officials so they can assist us in law enforcement by reporting anything unusual they see to the department.”

The chief is proud of the fact that many of the graduates become volunteer auxiliary police, providing supplemental security at high school football and basketball games and assisting with traffic details.

Graduates have also banded together to form the Rocky River Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the department in ways that include sponsoring Coffee with a Cop events and sending greeting cards to officers on special occasions.

“It’s a good organization,” Lichman says, “and I’m glad they’re there for us.”

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CANINE COMPANIONS We can all use a little help now and then, and when the Rocky River Police Department needs assistance with tracking down illegal drugs — ranging from opiates to marijuana, methamphetamines and benzodiazepines — Apollo and Diego are on the case. The dynamic duo of German Shepherds, ages 8 and 9 respectively, comprise the force’s K9 unit.

“They have a much better sense of smell than people, “ says Rocky River Police Chief George Lichman.

Bred locally at Schmidt Kennels in Macedonia, the canines began training with their handlers at 6 weeks old. With 240 hours of training under their collars, they’re certified experts when it comes to providing probable cause that the scent of illegal substances are present. They’re also certified in building searches, as well as tracking and apprehending suspects.

“So much of what we do has a public relations component, and the dogs are a home run,” the chief says. “People love them.”

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CELEBRATING COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Celebrating Community With a positive purpose and big heart, residents in Rocky River come together to be good neighbors.

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ROCKY RIVER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM More than 1,000 Rocky River residents fall below the poverty line and need basic household supplies and meals to sustain their families.

Meeting this demand since 1984 is the Rocky River Assistance Program, an initiative of the Rocky River Women’s Club.

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trips and recreation programs.

“This program has opened my eyes to the good in the world and community,” says Brooke Niehaus, who is co-director with Annie Guy. “It’s amazing to connect with different organizations and they are willing to help and give above and beyond what we ask.”

For instance, Lake Road Market donates staples like milk, eggs, meat, bread and frozen vegetables. And, the organization is run completely by volunteers.

“There are a lot of families who need assistance in our community, and it’s humbling and powerful to see how we come together to fully support our neighbors,” Guy says.

The Rocky River Assistance Program holds a number of drives throughout the year to collect nonperishables, household items, coats, school supplies and holiday gifts. Area groups such as sports teams often sponsor their own drives to help support the program.

“You can always drop off food at the Lake Road Market or Rocky River Rec Center,” says Guy of two convenient collection spots.

“Our goal is to reach as many families as we can, and it only takes one thing to change someone’s life,” Guy says.

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n Rocky River, philanthropy is expressed in many ways, and the longstanding giving spirit is contagious. While the pandemic certainly geared up organizations’ efforts, helping others is a tradition. Involvement in these efforts not only serves those in need, but it also builds connections.

“You really feel part of a community,” says Lynda Kovach, executive board director of West Shore Ohio Meals on Wheels.

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TINY KITCHEN BAKESHOP In October 2020, Leah Schaffer launched Tiny Kitchen Bakeshop in her Rocky River home as a way to increase awareness of charitable organizations and help them raise funds to support their causes.

“The idea of a bake sale is not new — schools, churches and other organizations have been doing them for a long time,” Schaffer says. “Tiny Kitchen is a rolling bake sale, so every couple of months, we feature a different organization and all profits of sales are donated to them.”

After one year of baking, groups and individuals ordered a collective 3,400 cookies and helped raise more than $3,200 for several organizations.

“The other mission is to increase awareness and access to the amazing organizations we have out there,” she says, relating that she was shocked to find out just how many nonprofits exist. “Many of them have such humble beginnings, and it’s really important for individuals to recognize that because a lot of us want to help in some capacity, but I don’t think we all feel empowered to do that.”

Tiny Kitchen Bakeshop is a vehicle for helping — and simply ordering cookies for a party, workplace, event or as gifts is an easy way to give back. Anyone can order cookies through tinykitchenbakeshop.com, and Schaffer says Rocky River residents have been great at spreading the word.

“I just hope Tiny Kitchen can serve as an inspiration to other people to look within themselves, recognize their talents and see value in giving those back to the community,” Schaffer says. “This is a small operation, but with the collaboration of many people within the community, we are able to make a difference together.”

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SOCKSPLUS The initiative began with an idea to collect socks after learning that it’s the most requested item from those who are living without a home.

“Just think about how miserable you would be if you had wet, cold feet,” says Martin Uhle, president and CEO of Community West Foundation, the organization that runs the program.

The effort grew into more than socks, and eventually, the foundation set up drop spots at Common Threads in Fairview Park and Good Neighbor Thrift Shop in Avon Lake.

“The donations are collected and go to our network and outreach workers,” Uhle says, relating that volunteers partner with cities to deliver items to the homeless where they are. Uhle, who lives in Rocky River, says the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless distributes items in Rocky River. To help, consider giving some of the most requested items: new socks, new underwear, toiletries, winter gloves and hats, backpacks, sleeping bags and tents.

Uhle adds, “Cash donations are used to support all kinds of programs, such as buying bus passes for the homeless and food donations for pantries.”

WEST SHORE MEALS ON WHEELS Many people think that Meals on Wheels is just for seniors, but that’s not the case, says Lynda Kovach, director of the West Shore Meals on Wheels (MOW) executive board, which has been around since 1973 and has two kitchens: one serving Lakewood and Rocky River, and another in Fairview Park.

“While many recipients are seniors, we have delivered to women who have just given birth and don’t have the time or energy to make meals — and for people who are on short-term disability or who have a medical condition and need the service for a couple of weeks,” Kovach says. “We also deliver for

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VELOSANO TRIKE & BIKE Some of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research is happening in our backyard at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, and 100% of the proceeds raised by Trike & Bike, benefiting VeloSano supports these life-changing endeavors.

VeloSano is Latin for “swift cure,” and the year-round fundraising initiative to support cancer research launched rides for kids ages 3 to 12 in 2018.

“Rocky River’s ride has become the gold standard of Trike & Bike events,” says Adam Gundlah, assistant director of development programs at Cleveland Clinic’s Philanthropy Institute. “It’s incredible to see the community come together with local businesses and generate such great support.”

The 2021 River event took place on Aug. 21 and during the three years the city has hosted Trike & Bike, 505 riders have raised $87,391, every penny of it supporting pediatric cancer research.

“The energy of people wanting to make a difference is infectious,” Gundlah says, explaining his reason for first interning at VeloSano after college and eventually joining Cleveland Clinic to assist with its VeloSano campaign. “Trike & Bike is also a very fun event for children that teaches them about the importance of giving back.”

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COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER people who can’t get to the store.”

For $8 per day, MOW delivers a lunch and dinner. This year, it started a scholarship program for individuals on Medicaid or SNAP that cuts the daily charge in half.

The meals are nutritious and prepared from scratch, including quality ingredients, fresh produce, homemade baked goods and soups.

“There are many ways to volunteer — in the kitchen, driving or if you have other interests,” Kovach says, relating that more than 100 help out in the Rocky RiverLakewood Kitchen.

“Our delivery person might be the only contact a person has all day,” she adds of the relationships volunteers build with recipients. For Kovach, the community spirit is what drives her involvement. “I knew I wanted to be active in some way when I retired, and I volunteered for many different organizations. With Meals on Wheels, it’s so friendly — and my involvement grew from that.”

ROCKY RIVER SENIOR CENTER Healthy aging is the mission at Rocky River Senior Center, where residents can participate in a range of philanthropic efforts to give back through its 501(c)3 and also benefit from the center’s initiatives. Every year, the center raises funds for its Christmas program and volunteers fill 150 bags with gift cards, chocolates and goodies, toiletries, food and other useful items that are delivered to seniors in the community who

are living in isolation, says Director Deborah Huff.

New this year is the Calladine Scholarship Fund, named after the center’s late director, which provides grants to seniors in the community living on a fixed income who cannot afford the center’s programs.

“We organize with the local scouts and sports teams for our leaf raking program for seniors,” Huff says, relating that, ultimately, the center wants to help older adults live independently for as long as possible. “We match volunteers to assist others, whether it’s organizing a house or mowing a yard,” Huff says. “If someone needs a wheelchair ramp built, we try to find volunteers who can help with that.”

Grocery shopping, especially during the pandemic, allowed those at high risk to stay safe at home while getting the food and supplies they need.

“Not just seniors, but younger people volunteered to help in the community,” Huff says. And when face masks were scarce early on in the pandemic, volunteers at the center made thousands of them to donate to hospital workers.

From holding concerts in its 300-seat auditorium to hosting free performances by the center’s troupe, Senior Players, the Rocky River Senior Center is a helping hand to so many in the community. Huff says, “If there is a need in the community, we look to fill that void.”

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ROCKY RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE In 2018, the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce set up a public service committee. Since that time, the group has grown a number of initiatives, from the annual Planting Day to helping maintain Rocky River Park on a biweekly basis.

“It’s really exciting to see business owners in the community get excited for these opportunities,” says Angela Barth, executive director. “It also gives them a chance to think outside of the box, be creative and work with their hands.”

Planting Day strengthens the city’s roots and inspires business owner volunteers to prepare public landscape beds and install new shrubs and flowers.

“We work with one of our landscaping members, GroundWorks Land Design, and they design everything for us and help us select the best plants for the area,” Barth relates.

The group also hosts Chamber Lights, a partnership with the city. Businesses sponsor a balled-and-burlapped Christmas tree that is displayed at city hall. After the holidays, those trees are stored and later planted in April on Arbor Day at sites throughout the community.

“It helps make our community greener, and we know how valuable trees are,” Barth says.

From beach cleanups to weeding and picking up debris, the public service committee has expanded its efforts in the last few years. Barth says, “We are an eager group of community members, and anyone in the community who is interested in partnering can get involved.”

MARKING A MILESTONE Rocky River Chamber of Commerce celebrates 100 years.

For a century, the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce has supported the business community and fostered an entrepreneurial spirit. The organization will celebrate its centennial on Feb. 25 with a roaring ’20s theme at Cleveland Yachting Club (CYC), showcasing the group’s rich past. A year of special activities are also planned.

“To be in existence for 100 years and have such active, strong and engage members is a true testament of what we can accomplish when we come together as a business community,” says Angela Barth, executive director.

The CYC reception will feature a faux life-sized cake with 100 candles on it that businesses can sponsor.

The chamber will prepare and bury a time capsule — with a focus on photographs of local businesses. “We want to show the interiors, exteriors and industry information that is prevalent to this time, such as restaurant menus, news clippings and other items that capture this moment in time,” Barth says, adding that the capsule will be reopened in 25 years.

The chamber is exploring the history, sifting through archives so it can illustrate what the group and city was like in 1922. “We have notes from the first board meetings that occurred, and our certificate of incorporation from then,” Barth shares. “We want to celebrate all year long with other community-wide events, such as Taste of River, and take pride in this accomplishment.”

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HOUSING Average household size: 2.27 Average family size: 3.01 Total housing units: 9,275 Median home value: $211,100 ECONOMIC In labor force (16 and over): 9,654 Median family income: $90,313 EDUCATION Enrollment, 3 and over: 4,861 High school graduate or higher: 94.8% Bachelor’s degree or higher: 51.7%

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LOCATION Only 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland via Interstate 90, approximately 9 miles from Public Square, Rocky River is a convenient location. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is only a 15-minute drive, and both Interstate 71 and the Ohio Turnpike can be reached in 20 minutes.

Bordered by Lake Erie on the north and the Rocky River and Cleveland Metroparks on the east, the city is unique.

Residents can boat, fish and swim on Lake Erie and take advantage of nine city parks and the Metroparks for woods, playground equipment, picnicking, fishing and countless other activities.

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Beachcliff Market Square.....................................................E2 Bohlken Park........................................................................C6 Bradstreet’s Landing............................................................A2 One Church CLE....................................................................D5 Cabin.....................................................................................B2 City Hall.................................................................................C4 City Hall Park.........................................................................C4 Cleveland Yachting Club......................................................E1 Cowan Pottery Museum......................................................D2 Don Kelly Field......................................................................B2 Elmwood Park.......................................................................B2 First Church of Christ, Scientist............................................C3 Fishing Pier...........................................................................A2 Goldwood Primary School...................................................B5 Indian Island.........................................................................E1 Kensington Intermediate School........................................D1 Lakewood Park Cemetery.....................................................B4 Lighthouse Alliance Church.................................................E2 Linden Park...........................................................................D5 Lutheran West High School.................................................C5 Magnificat High School.......................................................C4 Martin Park...........................................................................B6 Morley Park...........................................................................D4 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church..............................................D4

Recreation Center.................................................................C4 River Square Shopping Plaza..............................................D2 River Plaza Shopping Center...............................................B5 Rockport Shopping Center..................................................D4 Rockport United Methodist Church....................................E5 Rocky River High School......................................................C3 Rocky River Middle School..................................................D3 Rocky River Park...................................................................D1 Rocky River Presbyterian Church.........................................B3 Rocky River Reservation (Cleveland MetroParks)......... E2–F4 Rocky River United Methodist Church................................E2 Senior Center........................................................................C4 St. Christopher Catholic Church...........................................D2 St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church................................A6 St. Peregrine Catholic Chapel...............................................A3 St. Thomas Lutheran Church................................................C3 Tri-City Park...........................................................................A6 Westgate Shopping Center..................................................C5 West Shore Unitarian-Universalist Church........................ D4 Westwood Country Club......................................................A4 Westwood Town Center........................................................B5

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11 River................................E2 Aberdeen Ct........................ A6 Aberdeen Rd....................... B2 Addington Blvd.................. B6 Allen Ct................................D2 Apple Ct.............................. B3 Arbor Cliff Ln....................... B2 Archwood Dr....................... A6 Argyle Oval.........................D1 Argyle Rd............................D1 Arundel Rd...........................E1 Ashley Ct............................. B3 Astor Pl................................D2 Avalon Dr......................B2–C2 Baldwin Ln.......................... A3 Bartlett Dr............................ A3 Bates Rd.............................. B3 Battersea Blvd.....................D1 Beach Cliff Blvd.............C1–D1 Beachcliff Row....................D2 Beachwood Dr.................... C2 Beaconsfield Blvd............... C2 Bears Run............................ A5 Beechnut Ln........................ A3 Berry Dr............................... A3 Beverly Hills Dr................... A6 Bidwell Ave.........................D2 Blossom Dr......................... A3 Bonnie Bank Blvd...............D5 Bradfords Gate.................... B6 Brandon Pl.......................... A2 Breezevale Cove................. A2 Briscoe Dr............................ A6

Bristol Ln............................. A5 Brook Ln.............................. B3 Buckingham Rd...................E1 Carmen Dr.......................... C4 Carol Blvd.............................E5 Carolyn Ave.........................D6 Center Ridge Road....... A5–E4 Chatham Pl......................... B3 Cherry Way......................... B3 Chippenham Ct.................. B3 Chrisfield Dr........................ A6 Cliffside Commons............. C3 Clifton Blvd..........................F1 Colahan Dr...........................E3 Collver Rd............................D1 Colonial Ct.......................... B6 Cornwall Rd........................D1 Cottonwood Dr................... B5 Country Club Blvd.............. B4 Creek Ln.............................. B3 Creek Ridge........................ A4 Crossbeam Ln..................... B6 Dale Ave.............................. C4 Dellbank Dr..........................E5 Delmar Dr........................... A6 Depot St...............................E2 Detour Ave.......................... C2 Detroit Rd...................... A3–F2 Devon Hill Rd..................... B4 Dorothy Ave.........................E2 East Asplin Dr...................... A5 East Shoreland Ave..............E3 East Surrey Ct.......................E5

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Forestview Ave................C4 Francis Dr.........................E5 Frazier Dr...................D1–E1 Gasser Blvd.....................D4 Gate House Ln................B3 Gibson Dr........................A5 Glendale Dr.....................D4 Goldengate Ave..............D4 Goldwood Dr...................A5 Grand View Dr.................A5 Hampton Rd................D3-4 Harbor Village.................A2

Harwich Ct.......................B3 Hidden Valley..................B2 High Pkwy........................E3 Higley Rd.........................B6 Hilliard Blvd...............A4–F3 Homeland Dr................. B3 Idlewild Dr.....................D6 Ingersoll Dr....................D2 Inglewood Ave................E3 Jameston Dr..................D4 Kensington Oval............D1 Kensington Rd...............D1

Kenwood Ave............B2-C2 Kings Mill Run............... B6 Kings Post Pkwy............. A6 Kingsbury Dr.................. C4 Kramer Dr......................D3 Lake Rd..................... A2–E1 Lakeview Ave.............D3–4 Lakeview Ct....................D3 Laramie Dr..................... A5 Laurel Ave.................D3-E3 Laurel Dr........................D3 Laverne Ave....................D6

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Leona Dr.........................D6 Linda St..........................D2 Linden Rd..................D5–6 Locust Ln........................ A3 Lorain Rd.........................E6 Macbeth Dr.....................E4 Magnolia Dr...................D3 Malvern Ave....................E2 Maplewood Ave............. C2 Marian Ln.......................D4 Mark Ave........................D6 Marlys Dr........................ A6 Martins Way................... B6 Meadowhill Ln............... A3 Medfield Dr................... B3 Mercedes Ave................D6 Middlepost Ln............... B6 Mitchell Ave....................E3 Morewood Court...........D2 Morewood Pkwy......C3–D2 Morley Ave......................E4 Nantucket Row.............. A5 Nelson Park Dr................E5 Northcliff Dr...................D1 Northview Rd.............D3–4 Oak Rd...........................D1 Old Detroit Rd.................E2 Orchard Grove Ave.........D4 Orchard Park Dr............. A3 Palmer Dr....................... A6 Parklane Dr....................D5 Parklawn Dr................... B2 Parkside Dr.....................D1 Parkview Ave..................D5 Parsons Ct.......................E2 Peachtree Ln.................. A3 Pease Dr......................... B5 Plum Path...................... B3 Plymouth Ave................ C5 Pocono Dr...................... A5 Pond Dr.......................... A2 Prospect Ave...................E2 Purnell Ave................D3-E3 River Dale Dr...................E1 River Ln.......................... B6 River Oaks Dr................. B5 River Parke..................... A3 River Pl...........................D4 River Pointe.....................E4 River Walk...................... A5 Riverbank....................... C4 Rivergate Dr................... A6 Riverside Rd................... A5 Riverview Ave............D2-E3 Riverwood Ave..........D3-E3 Robert Ave..................... B6 Rockcliff Dr......................E3 Rockland Ave.............. E2-3 Rocky River Oval.............F3 Roslyn Dr........................D1 Scenic Rd........................E2

Schlather Ln....................E3 Shoreland Ave..........D3-E3 Smith Ct.........................D2 Snowflower Dr..........B4-C4 Somerset Dr................... A5 South Bend Cir.............. C3 South Bend Dr............... C3 South Falmouth Dr........D2 South Hampton Ct........ B4 South Hampton Pkwy... B4 South Island Dr...............E1 South Kensington Rd....D2 Spencer Rd................ B5–6 Story Rd...........................E5 Stratford Ave.................. C2 Struhar Dr.......................E4 Sunnyhill Dr................... A6 Telbir Ave...................D3-E3 Thomson Cir.................. A6 Tiffany Ridge.................. A5 Tonawanda Dr................ A5 Valley Pkwy.....................F2 Valley View Dr.................F3 Vantage Point................ A4 Vine Ct............................ A6 Wagar Rd....................C1-5 Walnut Ln...................... B3 Warwick Ln..................... B4 West 192nd St................E2 West 210th St................ C5 West Asplin Dr............... A5 West Surrey Ct................E5 West Wagar Cir.............. C3 Westfield.................. C3-D4 Westhampton Dr....... B3–4 Westhaven Ln................D5 Westmoor Rd.................D4 Westover Ave...........D5–E5 Westway Dr.............. C3-D3 Westwood Rd................ A6 Whittlesay Ln................. B3 Wildflower Dr................ C4 Windsor Ct..................... B3 Winfield Ave...................F3 Woodside Dr.................. C2 Wooster Pkwy................D4 Wooster Rd..............D6–E2 Wren Ct.......................... B3 Wright Ave......................E2 Wynwood Dr...............A3-4 Yacht Club Dr..................E1

RESIDENT REFERENCE

Emergency Phone Numbers LOCAL Emergency Assistance.................................................911 Police........................................................(440) 331-1234 Fire...........................................................(440) 331-1212 Rocky River Marine Patrol........................(440) 331-1234 EMS/Paramedics.......................................(440) 331-1212 GREATER CLEVELAND Child Abuse Hotline................................. (216) 696-5437

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center.................... (216) 619-6192 Coast Guard Search and Rescue...............(216) 937-0140 Cleveland Illuminating Company............ (800) 589-3101 East Ohio Gas (Emergency Service).........(877) 542-2630 Poison Control Center............................... (800) 222-1222 Suicide Prevention....................................(216) 623-6888 Water Department (Emergency Service)..(216) 664-3060 *All emergency telephone numbers are operational 24/7.

Get Questions Answered ROCKY RIVER CITY HALL MAIN NUMBER............................ (440) 331-0600 Accident reports........................................(440) 331-1234 Ambulance billing...................(440) 331-0600, ext. 2285 Life Force.................................................. (800) 770-4767 Animal control..........................................(440) 356-5636 Appliance pick up/other special items.....(440) 356-5630 Bicycle licenses.........................................(440) 331-1234 Block parties.............................................(440) 331-0600 Boards, commissions and committees.....(440) 331-0600 Building code...........................................(440) 331-0600 Building permits......................................(440) 331-0600 City charter questions...............................(440) 331-0600 City Council meetings..............................(440) 331-0600 Civic Center room rental...........................(440) 895-2594 Civil service tests......................................(440) 331-0600 Community bulletin board.......................(440) 331-0600 Construction hours...................................(440) 331-0600 Curfew hours............................................(440) 331-1234 D.A.R.E......................................................(440) 331-1234

STAY IN TOUCH Get Rocky River updates pertaining to emergency events, county news and building closures and safety, as well as police communications regarding traffic, road closures and more through Nixle and Ready Notify. To register, log on to www.rrcity.com and click on the Ready Notfiy and Nixle icons to provide your desired contact information.

Dog licenses.............................................(440) 331-1234 Elmwood cabin, City Hall gazebo or Rocky River Park shelter rental............ (440) 356-5657 Employment............................ (440) 331-0600, ext. 3371 False security alarms..................... (440) 331-1234, ext. 0 Fences.......................................................(440) 331-0600 Fire prevention/code................................(440) 895-2589 Garage sales.............................................(440) 331-0600 Garbage pickup........................................(440) 356-5630 Hazardous waste......................................(440) 356-5630 Hydrant flushing (discolored laundry)...........(440) 331-0600, ext. 2285 Ice rink fees................................. (440) 356-5656, Press 2 Lawn-cutting hours...................................(440) 331-0600 NOPEC..................................................... (855) 667-3201 Property complaints, residential...............(440) 331-0600, ext. 2028 Property complaints, commercial.............(440) 331-0600, ext. 2584 Recreation programs................................(440) 895-2599 Recycling..................................................(440) 331-0600 Senior citizen activities.............................(440) 333-6660 Senior citizen transportation....................(440) 333-6665 Sewer charges......................... (440) 331-0600, ext. 2022 Sewer blockage........................................(440) 356-5630 Speed limits..............................................(440) 331-1234 Street signs/traffic signals.........................(440) 356-5633 Swimming pool fees.................... (440) 356-5660, Press 2 Taxes......................................................... (440) 895-2582 Tree lawn trees..........................................(440) 331-0600 Voter registration......................................(440) 331-0600 Zoning regulations...................................(440) 895-2584 *The answers to many questions may be found by doing a search in the codified ordinances at www.rrcity.com.

Elected City Officials

The city charter, passed in 1960, provides for the election of a mayor, a law director and seven members of council, one elected from each of the four wards in the city and three elected at large. The terms of these offices are two years in length, and all expire on Dec. 31, 2021. Legislative meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. Committee-of-the-whole meetings are held the first and third Mondays at 7 p.m.

Council members can be reached by phone, email or through the clerk of council, Susan Pease, at (440) 3310600, ext. 2156.

MAYOR Pamela E. Bobst Office: (440) 331-0600 21285 Avalon Drive, (440) 331-6961, mayor@rrcity.com

LAW DIRECTOR Michael J. O’Shea (216) 470-8098, moshea@rrcity.com MEMBERS OF COUNCIL – AT LARGE David W. Furry 420 Parklawn Drive, (440) 895-1575, dfurry@rrcity.com Christina Morris 20934 Lake Road, (440) 941-0555, cmorris@rrcity.com Brian J. Sindelar 2309 Valley View Drive, (216) 409-2352, bsindelar@ rrcity.com MEMBERS OF COUNCIL – WARDS Ward 1: Thomas J. Hunt, president pro tem 1087 Whittlesay Lane, (440) 871-8111, thunt@rrcity.com Ward 2: James W. Moran, president 3340 Chrisfield Drive, (440) 356-6233, jmoran@rrcity.com Ward 3: Jeanne P. Gallagher 20863 Stratford Ave., (216) 352-3615, jgallagher@rrcity.com Ward 4: John B. Shepherd 3280 Nelson Park Drive, (440) 333-0675, jshepherd@rrcity.com COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND CHAIRMEN Buildings, Equipment and Technology: Brian Sindelar Contracts - Governmental/Judicial: John Shepherd Environmental: Christina Morris Finance: James Moran Parks, Recreation and Health: David Furry Planning, Zoning and Economic Development: Jeanne Gallagher Safety: Thomas Hunt

Federal, State and County Officials Federal

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D), Term expires January 19, 2025 Washington, D.C. 20500, (202) 456-1414 president@whitehouse.com White House comment line: (202) 456-1111 Comments on a specific issue: whitehouse.gov/ webmail UNITED STATES SENATORS FROM OHIO Sherrod Brown (D), Term expires January 2024 455 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-2315 Fax: (202) 224-6519

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RESIDENT REFERENCE Cleveland: 1301 E. Ninth St., Suite 1710 Cleveland, Ohio 44114, (216) 522-7272 Fax: (216) 522-2239

COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER Thomas P. Gilson, M.D. 11001 Cedar Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44106, (216) 698-3690

Rob Portman (R), Term expires January 2023 448 Russell State Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-3353 Cleveland: 1240 E. Ninth St., Room 3061 Cleveland, Ohio 44199, (216) 522-7095

COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 5550 Venture Drive, Parma, Ohio 44130, (216) 201-2000

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 9TH DISTRICT Marcy Kaptur (D), Term expires January 2023 2186 Rayburn Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, (202) 225-4146 Local: 1 Maritime Plaza, Toledo, Ohio 43604, (419) 259-7500 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 16TH DISTRICT Anthony Gonzalez (R), Term expires January 2023 1023 Longworth HOB, Washington, D.C., 20515, (202) 225-3876 Local: 13477 Prospect Rd., Suite 212, Strongsville, Ohio 44149, (440) 783-3696 U.S. CAPITOL Switchboard: (202) 224-3121 Senate officials: www.senate.gov House officials: www.house.gov

State OHIO GOVERNOR Mike DeWine (R), Term expires January 2023 77 S. High St., 30th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215-6108, (614) 466-3555 Fax: (614) 466-9354 STATE SENATOR, 24TH DISTRICT Matt Dolan (R), Term expires January 2025 Ohio Senate Building, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio 43215, (614) 466-8056 STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 16TH DISTRICT Monique Smith (D), Term expires December 2022 District 16 Representative, Ohio House of Representatives 77 S. High St., 12th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 466-0961, Fax: (614) 719-3998, ohiohouse.gov/monique-smith

*To inquire about the status of bills in the State Senate or State General Assembly, call the Legislative Public Information Office at 800-282-0253. It is helpful if you have the bill number or revised code number available when you call.

County CUYAHOGA COUNTY EXECUTIVE Armond Budish (D), Term expires January 2021 Cuyahoga County Administration Building 1219 Ontario St. Cleveland, Ohio 44113, (216) 443-7000 COUNTY COUNCIL - DISTRICT 1 Nan A. Baker (R), Term expires December 2022 Cuyahoga County Administration Building 1219 Ontario St., Fourth Floor Cleveland, Ohio 44113, (216) 698-2047

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COUNTY PROSECUTOR Michael C. O’Malley, Term expires January 2021 Justice Center, 1200 Ontario St., 9th Floor Cleveland, Ohio 44113, (216) 443-7800

City Departments Rocky River City Hall

21012 Hilliard Blvd., (440) 331-0600 Mayor Pamela E. Bobst..........................(440) 331-0600 Mary Ellen Umerley, Executive Assistant to the Mayor............................................................ext. 2002 Susan Pease, Clerk of Council...............(440) 331-0600, ext. 2156 Mike Balla, Facilities and Maintenance Manager....... .......................................(440) 331-0600, ext. 3384 Chris Grau, IT Support.......... (440) 331-0600, ext. 2031

Public Safety-Service

Rich Snyder, Director............(440) 331-0600, ext. 2581 Maureen Nakonek, Safety-Service Coordinator .....ext.

2011 Mark Filipic, Public Works Coordinator ........ext. 2025

POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief George Lichman..........(440) 331-1234, ext. 2150 Lieutenant David Wagner, Executive Staff Assistant.................................ext. 2152 Julie Morron, Police Manager/Youth Services...ext. 2165 Detective Tracey Hill, Juvenile Detective...........ext. 2561 Detective Garth Selong.................................... ext. 2163 Detective Craig Witalis, Detective Bureau....... ext. 2162 Police Reports .......................................... ext. 2100/2102 Mike Jarvis, Animal Control Officer........(440) 356-5636 *All emergency calls please dial 911

FIRE DEPARTMENT Aaron Lenart, Chief.............................(440) 356-5642 *In an emergency, dial 911

Joe Williams, Fire prevention officer:. (440) 895-2589 Shelley Sollars, Administrative Assistant:....(440) 331-0600, ext. 2285 Your address must be visible from the street so the fire department can find your home. The Fire Code requires smoke alarms on each level of the home, outside each sleeping area and in each sleeping room. Replace smoke detectors that are 10 years or older. Carbon monoxide detectors on each floor are a requirement in all dwelling units furnished with fossil fuel-burning appliances.

Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T): C.E.R.T. training promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people they serve. The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations or workplaces in basic response skills. C.E.R.T. members are then integrated into the

emergency response capability for their area. Consult the city’s website for current information about the CERT program and its classes. Contact Julie Morron for details at (440) 331-1234.

Finance Department

Michael A. Thomas, CPA, Director and Tax Administrator..............(440) 331-0600, ext. 2582 Jennifer Peters, Finance Manager................... ext. 2021 Kim Waltz, Sewer Charge Administrator............ext. 2022 Franca Reale, Accounts Payable........................ ext. 2024 Finance Clerk/Secretary...................................... ext. 2038 TAXES For current tax rates, consult the city’s website under the Finance Department tab. Tax revenue provides the resources for the breadth of city functions described herein. Rocky River residents are responsible for paying the following local taxes: INCOME TAX The current income tax rate in Rocky River is 2 percent and is imposed on earned income consisting of wages, salaries and net profits of business attributable to activities in the city. Credit up to 1.5 percent is allowed for tax paid to other cities. As with the federal and state income tax, much of the local income tax is collected through employer payroll withholding. Annually, all residents over 18 years old are required to file either 1) an income tax return, or 2) a valid exemption certificate.

Effective, Jan. 1, 2016, Rocky River joined the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) to administer and collect the income tax on behalf of the city. For further information, you may contact RITA at (800) 860-7482, www.ritaohio.com or the city tax administrator at (440) 331-0600.

REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAX The projected property tax rate for Rocky River (129.97 mills for 2020 pay in 2021) is levied on the tax valuation of land, buildings and certain public utility ($884,539,490 as of 11/25/2019). The full rates shown in the chart on Page 38 may be reduced by a House Bill 920 reduction, a non-business credit and owner occupancy credit. Therefore, the effective rates are less than the full rates. The tax is collected by Cuyahoga County and is billed to property owners and due semiannually in January and July. The chart also illustrates how the real property tax is distributed.

ROCKY RIVER FINANCIAL AUDIT COMMITTEE The committee reviews and reports on internal control over financial reporting and on compliance and other matters based on an audit of financial statements performed in accordance with government auditing standards.

Members: Brent R. Leslie, Chairman Yvette M. Ittu Thomas G. Stafford *Meetings are held as needed in the committee room at City Hall. Secretary: Jennifer Peters, ext. 2021

RESIDENT REFERENCE BOARD OF TAX REVIEW The board hears appeals by residents with regard to city income tax. The board consists of three members; two appointed by City Council (serving a two-year term) and one appointed by the Mayor (serving at the Mayor’s discretion).

Members: Gary Previts Brian Kolonick John Urban

Recreation Department

21018 Hilliard Blvd., (440) 356-5657

Bob Holub, Director................................(440) 356-5664

Krissie Miller, Assistant Director............. (440) 895-2599, ext. 3362 Recreation Administration.................... (440) 356-5657 Civic Center:............................................(440) 895-2599 Katie Blodorn, Fitness & Community Programs Manager Jason Frolo, Sports & Leagues Manager Michelle Eibel, Aquatics & Safety Manager Daniel Conway, Recreation Program Coordinator Kathy Sack, Administrative Assistant Jane Reich, Marketing and Membership Coordinator Jeff Waddell, Recreation Facilities Coordinator Chris Cogan, Recreation Facilities Coordinator CITY PARKS Bates Road Tot Lot, 711 Bates Road, Fenced park, play structure for 2- to 5-year-olds with two slides, three climbing areas, a tunnel, “steering wheel” and two elevated platforms.

Bradstreet’s Landing, 22400 Lake Road Picnic tables, restrooms, beach, fishing pier, observation deck. Ohio fishing license is required.

City Hall Park, 21012 Hilliard Blvd.

Playground, gazebo, picnic shelter, Rocky River Water Zone outdoor pool, Hamilton Ice Arena and the Don Umerley Civic Center gym and track. Sunset concerts in the summer. Gazebo can be reserved March through October. ADA accessible equipment and surfacing throughout.

Elmwood Park, 600 Elmwood Road Playground, cabin and picnic shelter (fee charged), restrooms, grassy play area, two baseball fields, natural areas. The cabin can comfortably hold 80 people.

Folding chairs (50) and tables are provided for use inside cabin. There are six large picnic tables outside the covered pavilion. The 8-by-12-foot kitchen area has a microwave, refrigerator, stove and double sink. There are two fireplaces (inside and outside), and residents must supply their own firewood. Cable TV connection and free Wi-Fi is available. ADA accessible.

Linden Park, 3600 Linden Road Playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, basketball court, three tennis courts, six pickleball courts, sand volleyball, baseball, softball, football, soccer fields and sledding hill. ADA accessible.

Martin Park, 3900 Kings Mill Run Playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, basketball court, football and soccer field and kickball field.

Morley Park, South end of Jameston Road Playground, picnic shelter, basketball court, sledding hill.

Rocky River Park, 20250 Beach Cliff Blvd.

Playground, pavilion with fireplace (fee charged), restrooms, sledding hill, observation decks, beach (no swimming), sunset concerts in the summer on announced dates. ADA accessible.

Tri-City Park, 3640 Delmar Drive Playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, basketball court, football and soccer field, softball field, six tennis courts, six pickleball courts. ADA accessible.

RECREATION FACILITIES Recreation Center (440) 895-2599 Located at the Don Umerley Civic Center, this year-round facility includes a three-lane indoor walking track and two full-size basketball courts. There is a 19,000-squarefoot indoor aquatic facility complete with three-lane instructional/exercise/lap pool, leisure pool with four lanes, 25-yard lap pool, spa, lazy river with inner tubes, 94-foot water/loop slide, 1-meter diving board, three in-water play features, water vortex, easy-access beach entry with shallow water play area and tot slide. Also included is a tot pool, spray ground, viewing area, men’s, women’s and two family locker rooms.

The 5,000-square-foot fitness center includes cardio machines, strength-training equipment, stretching area, two group exercise studios, an indoor cycling room, a babysitting room, an indoor playground and

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RESIDENT REFERENCE a multipurpose room used for classes and birthday parties. Memberships and daily fee admissions are available for residents and for adults 18 and over who are employed in Rocky River. A limited number of nonresident memberships also are available annually. Free Wi-Fi. Program regisration and membership information can be found at www.rrcity.com/rec.

Hamilton Ice Arena............................ (440) 356-5656 Ice skating lessons, hockey and open/adult skates from September through March.Converted into a multipurpose facility in the warmer months for summer camp, sports programs and more. Check the city’s website at www.rrcity.com for current Recreation Department information on classes and fees. Free Wi-Fi. The Water Zone (outdoor pool): (440) 356-5660 14,000 square feet swim space with zero-depth entry; a lily pad walk, vortex pool and “spray ground,” three slides, lap lanes and shade structures.

DON UMERLEY CIVIC CENTER MEMORIAL HALL 21016 Hilliard Blvd., (440) 895-2594 Mary Sawyer....................................msawyer@rrcity.com Rocky River’s Don Umerley Civic Center consists of several meeting and event rooms available for rental.

These rooms are all accessible at ground level with no stairs or ramps.

FACES OF ROCKY RIVER There is a large prep kitchen shared by all of the rooms.

Located in the main lobby, the Veterans Memorial area features a place for reflection on those who have given the ultimate sacrifice serving our nation.

Request availability information using the online portal at http://www.rrcity.com/facility-reservations.

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION The commission establishes policies to provide recreation and leisure-time programs for residents and makes recommendations regarding the use and maintenance of the city parks. The commission consists of five members: One is a member of and appointed by the Rocky River Board of Education for a term of five years; one is a member of and appointed by City Council for a term of five years; three members have terms of five years, with one appointed by the Board of Education, one appointed by the mayor and the third appointed by the other four commission members.

Members: Dr. James Ulchaker, Chairman Joseph Roszak David Furry Amy Massad Rocky River City School Board Appointee Bob Holub, Director of Recreation, nonvoting member *Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:45 a.m.

Secretary: Erica Garland, ext. 5666

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Senior Services SENIOR CENTER CONTACTS 21014 Hilliard Blvd., (440) 333-6660 Deborah Huff Director...............................................(440) 333-6660 Cindi Williams, Administrative Assistant.(440) 333-6662 Laurie Schaefer, Programs .....................(440) 331-1114 Candice Miele, MSSA, LISW-S Social Services...................

(440) 333-6664 Transportation.........................................(440) 333-6665 SENIOR CITIZEN SUPPORT NUMBERS AARP Ohio ............................................... (866) 389-5653 Alzheimer’s Association ........................... (800) 272-3900 Board of Elections, Cuyahoga County....... (216) 443-8683 Benefits Checkup...................................... (216) 420-6750 City of Rocky River Senior Center............. (440) 333-6660 Cleveland Sight Center ............................ (216) 791-8118 Elder Abuse Hotline, Cuyahoga County.... (216) 420-6700 Homestead Exemption, Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office............ (216) 443-7010 Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program........................... (800) 686-1578 Options, Cuyahoga County In-Home Health Care Program............................................... (216) 420-6700 Senior Deferred Housing Rehabilitation Loan, Cuyahoga County Deptartment of Development.(216) 348-4066 Social Security Admin............................... (800) 772-1213, TTY: (800) 325-0778

RESIDENT REFERENCE EMPLOYMENT AARP Senior Employment........................ (216) 881-1155 Employment Connection...........................(216) 939-2599 Senior Employment Center...................... (216) 731-4664 SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES IN ROCKY RIVER Bickford of Rocky River............................ (440) 356-9797 Rocky River Village..................................(440) 356-3282 Normandy Manor.................................... (440) 333-5401 Pinzone Tower.......................................... (440) 356-0007 Rockport Retirememt Community...........(440) 356-5444 Welsh Home........................................... (440) 331-0420

Engineering Department

Michael Mackay, P.E., consultant.....................ext. 2581

Building Department

Ray Reich, Building Commissioner: ...(440) 331-0600, ext. 2584 Jeanne McIntyre, Administrative Assistant.......ext. 2032 Kate Straub, Planning and Zoning Coordinator:.ext. 2037 Pat Nugent, ESI Inspector: ............................... ext. 2034 Kevin Britten, Property Maintenance Inspector.ext. 2028 John Peters Rental Inspections......................... ext. 2036 PERMITS ARE REQUIRED Interior or exterior house alterations or additions require a permit from the Building Department. Check with the Building Department at (440) 331-0600 or city’s website at www.rrcity.com for a comprehensive

list of permits required. Building permit applications and rental property license applications are available on the city’s website.

Call the Building Department with any questions and to schedule inspections. Construction is permitted Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Construction is not permitted on Sundays or holidays.

PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission is composed of five members and one or two alternates to act as substitutes when a regular member is absent. One member shall be the mayor or a resident appointed by her for a one-year term, and the other four members serve terms of four years. The commission is responsible for long-term planning of the city and reports and makes recommendations on the construction of public buildings, streets or parks, the widening, narrowing or relocation of public streets, and zoning.

Members: William T. Bishop, Chairman Michael DeMarco Thomas Long David Allen Paul Capka Trevor McAleer, alternate *Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in council chambers. Secretary: Kate Straub, ext. 2037

BOARD OF ZONING AND BUILDING APPEALS The board is composed of five members and one or two alternate members to act as substitutes when a regular member is absent, three of whom are architects or professional engineers, for five-year terms. The board hears requests for variances from the city’s existing codes pertaining to building height, lot size, fences, air conditioners and signs. The board also hears appeals when plans have been rejected by the Planning Commission or building commissioner.

Members: Eric Pempus, Chairman Todd Brandt Richard Christ Patrick Farrell Christopher Wolf Herb Harpster, alternate Craig Wright, alternate *Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.in council chambers. Secretary: Kate Straub, ext. 2037

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF REVIEW The board consists of three residents who are architects and engineers and one alternate member to act as a substitute when a regular member is absent. Members serve for three-year terms. The board reviews plans and drawings filed with the Building Department

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RESIDENT REFERENCE to maintain high standards of development in the community by encouraging appropriate design and engineering.

Members: Jim Larsen, Chairman Jill Brandt Michael Tomsik

Law Department (440) 895-3374

Michael O’Shea, Director A. Steven Dever, Assistant Director/Prosecutor: Mary Ellen Umerley, Legal Assistant

*Meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 5 p.m. in council chambers. Secretary: Kate Straub, ext. 2037

Human Resources

Mike Greco, Director...............................(440) 331-0600

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Available positions are posted at www.rrcity.com under Departmental/Human Resources/Employment.

Civil Service Commission

The commission administers tests to prepare eligibility lists for positions in the classified service of the city, which are the police and fire divisions, and protects the interests of those classified employees in matters of appointment, promotion or removal.

Members: Michael Harvey, Chairman James W. Riedl Anjanette A. Whitman *Meetings are held as needed. Secretary: Mike Greco, (440) 331-0600

ROCKY RIVER RECORDS COMMISSION The commission provides rules for retention and disposal of records of the city and reviews applications for onetime records disposal and schedules of records retention and disposition submitted by various city offices.

Members: Pamela E. Bobst, Mayor Michael Thomas, Finance Director Michael O’Shea, Law Director Jeremy Feador, resident *Meetings are held as needed in the mayor’s office.

Secretary: Mary Ellen Umerley, ext. 2002

Service Department

David Arendec, Commissioner............. (440) 895-2585

SERVICE GARAGE Charles Wyatt, Dispatcher.......................(440) 356-5630 22401 Lake Road, service@rrcity.com SIGN AND SIGNAL DEPARTMENT John Delzani, Traffic Engineer................(440) 356-5633 22401 Lake Road, jdelzani@rrcity.com SNOW REMOVAL Section 521.06 of the city’s Codified Ordinances requires residents to keep their sidewalks free of ice

and snow. The Service Department does not plow aprons or nondedicated, private streets. The city also has a policy for snow removal from the aprons of senior citizens who are 70 years of age or older that live alone, qualify financially and are medically disabled and can provide proof of the disability. Senior residents who qualify must send in their applications annually prior to Dec. 1. Contact the Senior Center at (440) 333-6660 for details. The removal of snow from these aprons is done after the city streets have been plowed.

Rocky River has a snow ban requirement that prohibits parking on city streets when snow is in excess of two inches of accumulation. Once snow has accumulated over two inches, no parking will be permitted on city streets. The no parking snow ban requirements are definied in the Rocky River Codified Ordinance Section 351.19 titled, “Snow Emergency and Parking Ban.” TRASH & YARD WASTE COLLECTION Refuse picked up from your driveways must be properly contained in 32 gallon cans with detached lids, tied plastic bags and separately, blue bags for recyclables.

All refuse must be freely accessible and not in a bin, storage area or fenced-in area. The city of Rocky River is divided into five sections, and each section has a regular refuse collection day each week. If you are interested in knowing the pick-up day in your area, contact the Service Department at (440) 356-5630.

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RESIDENT REFERENCE lawn on your scheduled refuse collection day for pickup to avoid confusion about what is or is not a discarded item: children’s toys, grills, wheelbarrows, white goods (sinks, toilets, appliances, etc.), carpet, and old garbage cans (labeled “take can”) With regard to items placed on the tree lawn for pickup, Rocky River Codified Ordinance Sec. 941.03(b) specifies that these items are not to be placed on the tree lawn before 7 p.m. on the evening before your pickup day.

TRANSFER STATION Transfer Station Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-noon (must arrive before 11:45 a.m.); closed Wednesday, Sunday and holidays. On a Monday holiday when refuse is being collected, the transfer station is open from 8 a.m.-noon. Residents only with picture I.D. No commercial waste. No landscapers.

RECYCLING Rocky River uses the blue bag method of recycling.

Loose cardboard put out with refuse cannot be collected. Collapse cardboard into a blue bag or take collapsed cardboard to bins (see the following section for more details).

WHAT GOES IN YOUR BLUE BAG? • Glass: bottles and jars of all colors, food and beverage containers only. Rinse containers and replace lids. Labels do not have to be removed.

• Aluminum and steel: food and beverage cans

only (soda, soup, pet, etc.). Rinse containers.

Labels do not have to be removed.

• Plastic: beverage and soap jugs. Rinse containers and replace lid. Labels do not have to be removed.

• Newspapers: the entire newspaper, including inserts.

• Comingled (mixed) Paper: office paper, magazines, junk mail, cardboard, phone books.

• Cartons: food and beverage (milk, juice).

• Cardboard: must be in a blue bag to be collected with weekly recycling.

For useful information regarding Rocky River recycling and recycling in general, consult: cuyahogarecycles.org.

SIMPLE RECYCLING Residents can schedule free front door pick-up by going online to simplerecycling.com. Once the information has been entered, the website will provide a date for front door pick-up.

COMPOSTING Residents interested in composting are encouraged to review the city website for complete information regarding RRCO Section 521.11, highlights include: • Must consist of yard waste or fruit and vegetable waste and be stored in back yards, at least 15 feet from property lines.

• Must be enclosed by a barrier not exceeding 4 feet in height.

• Not be in excess of 1 percent of the square footage of the lot or 75 square feet, whichever

is less.

• Not create a public nuisance, foul odor or health or fire hazard.

• Not impede any natural water course or drainage runoff from the property.

GRASS AND YARD WASTE RECYCLING All grass clippings and other vegetation must be placed in natural, 30-gallon brown paper bags (available at hardware, home and grocery stores). Yard waste in plastic bags will not be accepted. The bags should be placed on the tree lawn on collection day. A special Service Department truck will pick up brush, grass clippings and other yard waste, which will be mulched and composted.

Brush must be cut in 4-foot lengths, tied in bundles and taken to the tree lawn. If a contractor removes brush or a tree, they are responsible for removal of all debris. In the fall, leaves should be raked to the tree lawn for pickup. They should never be raked into the street, because they plug storm-water catch basins, create an obstacle should a snow storm occur and may be a fire hazard if a car with a warm engine is parked over dry leaves.

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Residents may drop off at the transfer station, or the Service Department will collect weekly from your tree lawn, on your regular collection day, the following items: • Household appliances (refrigerator doors must be removed)

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• Computers/electronics • Motor oil (in a properly marked, unbreakable container) • Asphalt (noncommercial) • Concrete (noncommercial) • Lead acid (automobile batteries) • Latex paint (in dried form). To speed the drying process, mix into the paint either kitty litter, sawdust, vermiculite or a product called Oil Dry in an amount equal to the quantity of paint.

• Oil-based paint (in wet form) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS • Contractors are responsible for disposal of discarded building materials • Arrangements can be made for special pickups such as washers, dryers or hot water tanks by calling (440) 356-5630.

• Mattresses and box springs must be placed in a mattress bag when being discarded. Bags are available at no charge at the Service Garage on Lake Road.

2022 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR REFUSE & RECYCLING COLLECTION A holiday refuse and recycling collection calendar will be mailed to every household in early 2022. For your convenience, the schedule will be posted on the city’s website once it is available. Visit rrcity.com/refusecollection to review the 2022 schedule. For questions, please call the Service Department at (440) 356-5630, open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. You may leave a message at any other time, which will be addressed as soon as possible by the night crew.

2022 SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS At various times of the year, the county administers a collection program for paint and computers. They also collect pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. Leave the Special Collection items on your tree lawn (labeled and in a sealed container) on the following dates: • April 11-15: Recycle Your Computer Week • May 2-6: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal • Aug. 15-19: Recycle Your Computer Week • Sept. 19-23: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal • Sept. 12-16: Scrap Tire Roundup In November, political signs may be dropped off at the Service Garage on Lake Road for recycling. In December, holiday lights may be dropped off at the Service Garage.

COMMUNITY SHREDDING April 9 and Oct. 8 from 9 -11 a.m., or until the truck is full. Rocky River City Hall Parking Lot (Enter from Wagar Road). Picture ID as proof of Rocky River residency required. Two (2) standard size boxes per household.

No business material will be accepted. Bring your paper recyclables and witness the shredding process on-site.

No need to remove staples. For safety reasons, please remain in your vehicle– shredding documents will be removed and placed into containers for you. Boxes must be placed in trunk or back seat to limit contact.

Rocky River Municipal Court

21012 Hilliard Blvd., (440) 333-0066 Judge Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons (six-year term expires Dec. 31, 2023) Judge Brian F. Hagan (six-year term expires Dec. 31, 2025) Deborah F.Comery, Clerk of Court (six-year term expires Dec. 31, 2025) The court’s jurisdiction includes the cities of Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Rocky River and Westlake, as well as contiguous sections of the Cleveland Metroparks.Court costs are disbursed monthly to a number of state and county agencies, as well as the city of Rocky River. Fines are disbursed to the originating city, Cuyahoga County or state of Ohio as directed by law.

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Rocky River Wastewater Treatment Plant

22303 Lake Road Nick Barille, Plant Superintendent.........(440) 356-5640 The wastewater treatment plant handles sewage from homes and businesses in Bay Village, Rocky River, Westlake and most of Fairview Park. It is jointly owned by the four cities, and costs are shared based upon samples of flow and strength into the plant.

STORM WATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The committee is responsible for administering the city’s storm water management program and is composed of the mayor, the director of public safetyservice, the city’s engineer, a resident appointed by City Council and a resident appointed by the mayor.

Members: Pamela E. Bobst, Mayor Rich Snyder, Director of Public Safety-Service Nick Barille, WWTP Superintendent Mike Mackay, City Engineer George Remias *Meetings are held as needed in the mayor’s office.

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DISTRICT OFFICE Board of Education 1101 Morewood Parkway, (440) 333-6000, info@rrcs.org Dr. Michael G. Shoaf Superintendent of Schools...............(440) 356-6715 Elizabeth Anderson Assistant Superintendent................ (440) 356-6001 Samuel Gifford, Executive Director, Human Resources/ Support Services...............................(440) 356-6003 Jennifer Norman, Executive Director, Pupil Services...................................(440) 356-6006 Dr. Bryan Drost, Director, Technology... (440) 356-6002 Greg Murphy, Communications Specialist....................

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RESIDENT REFERENCE BOARD OF EDUCATION Under Ohio law, the Board of Education is a distinct unit of government with its own taxing authority.

Membership: Five residents, elected at large, serving four-year staggered terms.

Meetings: Open to residents, in accordance with the Ohio Sunshine Law, held monthly on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Board of Education Office. Committeeof-the-whole meetings are held during the week prior to the regular board meeting at 5 p.m.

Members: Peter Corrigan (term ends Dec. 31, 2025) 3933 Kings Mill Run...........................(216) 333-2028 Diana Leitch (term ends Dec. 31, 2023) 7 Westfield Lane................................ (440) 759-5980 Lauren Negrey (term ends Dec. 31, 2025) 3499 Thomson Circle.........................(440) 552-5540 Addie Olander (term ends Dec. 31, 2023) 21432 Kenwood Ave.......................... (440) 333-8459 Jessica Wilson (term ends Dec. 31, 2025) 4111 Leona Drive................................(412) 867-8470 State Board of Education – Fifth District Lisa Woods................lisa.woods@education.ohio.gov ROCKY RIVER CITY SCHOOLS Rocky River Early Childhood Center at Beach School 1101 Morewood Parkway, ...(440) 356-6000 ext. 6006 Tara Zbin, Administrator Special Needs Preschool ages 3-6

Goldwood Primary School 21600 Center Ridge Road................. (440) 356-6720 Dr. Carol Rosiak, Principal, Lindsay Barbicas, PTA President Kensington Intermediate School 20140 Lake Road................................ (440) 356-6770 Heath Horton, Principal, Jenny Saab, PTA President Rocky River Middle School 1631 Lakeview Ave............................. (440) 356-6870 Megan Rose, Principal, Megan Alexander, PTA President Rocky River High School 20951 Detroit Road........................... (440) 356-6801 Rob Winton, Principal Margie Hackett, PTA President Mandy Smith, PTA Council President Kelly Frindt, Early Childhood PTA President ROCKY RIVER EDUCATION FOUNDATION Brian Sindelar, President

Nonpublic Schools

Lutheran High School West 3870 Linden Road, (440) 333-1660 Mike Waugh, Principal Magnificat High School 20770 Hilliard Blvd, (440) 331-1572 Moira Clark, President

Ruffing Montessori School 1285 Orchard Park Drive, (440) 333-2250 Barry Wadsworth, Principal St. Christopher School 1610 Lakeview Ave., (440) 331-3075 Scott Raiff, Principal

Nursery Schools

Rocky River Presbyterian Nursery School 21750 Detroit Road, (440) 895-5437 21/2-year-olds to pre-K Rocky River United Methodist Church Nursery School 19414 Detroit Road, (440) 331-7676 3- to 5-year-olds Suburban Cooperative Nursery School Located @ Our Savior’s Lutheran 20300 Hilliard Blvd., (440) 331-9929 3 year olds to Pre-K St. Thomas Lutheran Early Childhood Center 21211 Detroit Road, (440) 331-4426 Courtney Cipollo, director 3-year-olds to kindergarten

Colleges, Universities and Other Schools

Cleveland State University Main Campus: 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, (216) 687-2000 Cuyahoga Community College District Office: 700 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH (216) 987-5323, (800) 954-8742, (216) 987-5082

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COMMUNITY SAFE Get a closer look at the city's new police station, as well as other ways the department serves Rocky River.

RESIDENT REFERENCE Rocky River Public Library

1600 Hampton Road, (440) 333-7610, Fax: (440) 333-4184, rrpl.org Jamie L. Mason, Director

The Rocky River Public Library is an independent library system administered by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Rocky River School Board.

Operating funds come from voter-approved levies and the state.

The library provides many sources and services, including but not limited to: books, e-books, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers; DVDs, BluRays and music CDs; stream or download books, videos, movies and music; more than 56 internetenabled computers for public use; computer classes; passport services; homebound delivery services; public photocopiers; free faxing; free notary service; programs and special events for all ages; reserve and renew items via the library’s website; drive-up window for pick up and drop-off; 24hour book returns; ongoing book sale; free Wi-Fi; wireless printing; 3-D printers available for public use; meeting rooms available for community and nonprofit groups.

The library also is home to the Cowan Pottery Museum.

Check out the library’s website for further information about programs, services and the museum.

Places of Worship

Beth Israel - The West Temple (Reform Jewish) Rabbi Enid C. Lader 14308 Triskett Rd., Cleveland............ (216) 941-8882 First Church of Christ, Scientist 1460 Wagar Road...............................(440) 331-3194 Greek Orthodox Community of St. Demetrios The Reverend Father Andrew Lentz 22909 Center Ridge Road..................(440) 331-2246 Good Soil Lutheran Ministries The Reverend Marissa Harrison 20300 Hilliard Blvd............................(440) 331-1773 One Church CLE 3300 Wooster Road Resurrection Church on the Rock Lead Pastor Marcus A. Taylor 3850 Linden Road............................. (216) 630-0988 Rockport United Methodist Church The Reverend Dr. Gordon Myers, Pastor 3301 Wooster Road........................... (440) 331-9433 Rocky River Presbyterian Church The Reverend Dr. Jon M. Fancher, Pastor 21750 Detroit Road,..........................(440) 333-4888 info@riverpres.org Rocky River United Methodist Church The Reverend Daniel F. Bogre, Senior Pastor The Reverend Paul A. Bennett, Associate Pastor 19414 Detroit Road............................. (440) 331-7676

St. Christopher Catholic Church The Reverend John C. Chlebo, Pastor The Reverend Timothy Daw, Associate Pastor 20141 Detroit Road............................(440) 331-4255 St. Peregrine Catholic Chapel of the Traditional Roman Rite 22953 Detroit Road............................(440) 333-3139 St. Thomas Lutheran Church The Reverend David Luecke, Interim Pastor 21211 Detroit Road........................... (440) 331-2680 West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church The Reverend Anthony Makar, Senior Minister 20401 Hilliard Blvd........................... (440) 333-2255

Good Citizenship Voter Qualifications

Citizens are qualified to vote in Cuyahoga County if: • U.S. citizen • 18 or older on election day. If one is 17 on a primary election day and will be 18 by the November general election day, he/she may vote in a primary election only for candidates, not issues.

• Resident of Ohio, Cuyahoga County and precinct at least 30 days before the election.

• Registered

Voter Information

For information regarding voter registration, polling locations, early voting, and vote by mail applications, contact the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at (216) 443-8683 or www.boe.cuyahogacounty.gov.

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RESIDENT REFERENCE Local Elections Regular municipal elections are held in odd-numbered years. Primary elections for partisan candidates for city office are held on the second Tuesday of September in a regular municipal election year. According to city charter, a party primary election shall be held only in the following events: • When more than two persons file as candidates for nomination of the same political party, and either at least one candidate from any other political party or at least one independent candidate files for nomination to the office of mayor, director of law or ward councilman. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast in the party primary election run for office in the general election.

• When more than four persons file as candidates for nomination of the same political party, and either at least one

candidate from any other political party or at least one independent candidate files for nomination to the offices of councilman at large.

The four candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast in the party primary election run for office in the general election.

The nominating petitions for both partisan and independent candidates must be filed with the Board of Elections no later than 90 days prior to the primary election day.

Useful Contact Numbers TRANSPORTATION Driver’s licenses and license plates Warren Village Shopping Center.......(216) 941-8008 3345 Edgecliff Terrace Title registration and driver’s licenses Top’s Plaza...........................................(440) 779-0830 26642 Brookpark Ext., North Olmsted Greyhound bus line.................................. (800) 231-2222 Regional Transit Authority........................ (216) 621-9500 Rocky River senior transportation ............ (440) 333-6665 UTILITIES Cox Utilities.............................................(216) 712-4300 Cleveland Division of Water: Report a problem................................(216) 664-3060 Customer service.................................(216) 664-3130 Dominion East Ohio Gas........................(877) 542-2630 Illuminating Company/First Energy..... (800) 589-3101 Rocky River post office...........................(440) 356-2465 Rocky River sewer division Billing .................................................(440) 331-0600 Repairs ...............................................(440) 356-5630 AT&T.........................................................(800) 660-1000

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HOSPITALS Avon Hospital.........................................(440) 695-5000 (Cleveland Clinic Health System) 33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Avon, Ohio 44011 Fairview Hospital....................................(216) 476-7000 (Cleveland Clinic Health System) 18101 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44111 Pediatric Emergency......................... (216) 476-7081 Emergency Department...................(216) 476-7080 *For satellite offices, call the main number Fairview Hospital Wellness and Health Education Center........................(440) 356-0670 3035 Wooster Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center (216) 237-5500 14601 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, Ohio 44107 *For satellite offices, call the main number above MetroHealth............................................(216) 778-7800 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 Rocky River Medical Office.......... (216) 957-3200 20575 Center Ridge Road, Suite 500 St. John Medical Center.........................(440) 835-8000 29000 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Fairview Hospital Wellness Center..................................(440) 356-0670 Community Outreach..........................(216) 476-7324 First Call for Help: United Way Information Service................... 211 or (216) 436-2000 Golden Buckeye Card...............................(800) 422-1976 Homestead Exemption.............................(216) 443-7050 Lakewood Community Service Center......(216) 226-6466 Legal Aid Society....................................... (216) 687-1900 Legal Hotline for Older Ohioans............... (800) 488-6070 Meals on Wheels ..................................... (440) 333-6298 Employment and Family Services............ (216) 987-7000 Medicare....................................................(800) 633-4227 Northcoast Health Ministry....................... (216) 228-7878 (Medical services for low-income individuals) Nursing Home Ombudsman and Options for Living.................................(800) 365-3112 Ohio Consumers’ Counsel.........................(877) 742-5622 Ohio Department of Insurance................. (800) 686-1578 Greater Cleveland Volunteers................... (216) 391-9500 Rocky River Assistance Program................(216) 556-5887 Rocky River Public Library Outreach Service.............. (440) 333-7610 Rocky River Senior Center........................ (440) 333-6660 Rocky River Senior Transportation............ (440) 333-6665 Rocky River Senior Center Social Worker.. (440) 333-6664 RTA Community Paratransit Service.......... (216) 621-9500 Social Security Administration 17513 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, Ohio 44107, www.ssa.gov Local..................................................(800) 722-1213 National telephone number.............(800) 772-1213

Sprint Relay Service Phone service for the hearing-impaired Information.......................................(800) 676-3777 To place a call....................................(800) 750-0750 Veterans Service Commission......... (216) 698-2600 UTILITY ASSISTANCE AT&T Lifeline Ohio.....................................(888) 256-5378 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).......................... ............................................................(800) 282-0880 Homestead Water Assistance...................(216) 664-3130 Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) Dominion East Ohio (HEAP) ....................(800) 282-0880 First Energy/CEI (HEAP)............................(800) 282-0880

Clubs and Organizations AFS International/Intercultural Programs, Rocky River Chapter Representative: Sandy Arancibia (440) 356-3725, josearancibia@sbcglobal.net American Legion, Rocky River Post No. 451 19911 Lake Road Commander: Art Stone........................... (440) 734-8144 American Legion, Hellenic Post 453 22909 Center Ridge Road - St. Demetrios Commander: Spyridon Farmakidis........ (440) 799-8190 Beach Cliff Garden Club President: Michelle Cox..........................(440) 331-6507 mm7cox@gmail.com Boy Scouts of America Greater Cleveland Council......................(216) 861-6060 College Club West collegeclubwest.org/collegeclubwest@gmail.com Community Band and Chorus Band: Scott Tenney Chorus: Michele Haras........ michele.l.harris@gmail.com Friends of the Rocky River Public Library President: Len Abrams .......................... (440) 331-6829 Girl Scouts of NE Ohio............................(800) 852-4474 Kiwanis Club of Rocky River President: Catherine Mathews catherinemariemathews@gmail.com League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland/ Rocky River Chapter Chairman: Judith Weiss......................... (440) 308-5670 www.lwvcuyahogaarea.org River Chapter #517 Order of the Eastern Star (OES) Secretary: Donna Miller......................... (440) 356-3224 Rocky River Assistance Program Operations Manager............................... (216) 556-5887 P.O. Box 16724 Rocky River Chamber Music Society President: Carol Jacobs............................(440) 471-7471 Rocky River Chamber of Commerce 1236 Smith Court Executive Director: Angela M. Barth......(440) 331-1140 www.rockyriverchamber.com

RESIDENT REFERENCE Rocky River Community Challenge Coordinator: Jenny Hess........................ (440) 376-3263 jennyshess@yahoo.com Marketing/Promotions: Chris Slomka.... (216) 905-6277 ceslomka@gmail.com Visit Facebook: Community Challenge — Rocky River Rocky River Community Garden President: Dave Gilronan...........dave.gilronan@gmail.com Rocky River Democratic Club President: Michael O’Neil Rocky River Green Team Chair: Andrea Mediate............ rrgreenteam@gmail.com Rocky River High School Alumni Association, rrhsalumni@rrcs.org Rocky River Historical Society President: Janet Cipriani.......................(440) 333-8027 Rocky River Lakewood Kitchen of West Shore Meals on Wheels Chair: Laurie Rokakis Volunteer and Administrative Coordinator: Kathy Blackwell......................................(440) 333-6298 Rocky River Masonic Lodge No. 703 F. & A.M. 20149 Lake Road, (440) 331-4797 Rocky River Music Study Group President: Birgit Ihms............................(440) 356-6533 Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation Jackie York .....................................yorkj500@gmail.com

Rocky River Public Library Foundation Director: Jamie Mason............................(440) 333-7610 Rocky River Seniors Council Inc. Senior Center......................................... (440) 333-6660 Rocky River Toastmasters President: Christy Howley..................... (630) 310-0653 Rocky River Women’s Club President: Penny Bucaro rockyriverwomensclub@gmail.com Rocky River Assistance Program Operations Manager............................... (216) 556-5887 P.O. Box 16724 Rotary Club of Lakewood/Rocky River President: Steve Clark Rotary Club of Lakewood/Rocky River Sunrise President: Jason Pickering Village Project Meredith LaVecchia.................................(440) 348-9401 West Shore Orchid Society Wayne Roberts.........................................(440) 236-5571 West Shore Coterie Club President: Mary Horvath....................... (440) 333-2873 West Shore Republican Club Robert Bodi ............................................(440) 250-9446, rfbodi@westshorerepublicans.org Women’s Association of Beach Cliff, No. 1 President: Pat Patterson.........................(440) 823-4949

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Women’s Committee of the Great Lakes Theater Chair: Barbara Cercone...........................(440) 333-8351 Women’s Committee of Rocky River Public Library Jamie Mason, director.............................(440) 333-7610 Lakewood YMCA Branch Director: Gary Rick..................... (216) 521-8400 16915 Detroit Ave., Lakewood YMCA – Westshore Branch Branch Director: Heidi Goblirsch........... (440) 871-6885 1575 Columbia Road, Westlake PRIVATE CLUBS Cleveland Yachting Club Inc. General Manager: Marc Dallas...............(440) 333-1155 200 Yacht Club Drive Westwood Country Club General Manager: Dan Denihan..............(440) 331-2120 22625 Detroit Road

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DINING GUIDE Bomba

Tacos and Rum • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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Specializing in tacos and rum with a Latin flavor.

(440) 409-0210, 19890 Detroit Road, bombatacos.com

Brown Sugar Thai Cuisine

Thai • $$-$$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

Features a variety of eye-catching, healthy dishes, including vegetarian options.

(440) 331-4110, 20130 Center Ridge Road, brownsugarohio.com

Bucci’s

Italian • $$-$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

Casual, family-oriented Italian restaurant operating for 39 years. Specializes in pizzas. Closed Mondays.

(440) 331-5157, 19373 Hilliard Road, buccis.net

Burger King

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

American-style food, famous for Whoppers.

(440) 331-9279, 20333 Center Ridge Road, burgerking.com

BurgerIM

American • $$ • DS,M,V •

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Tasty gourmet burgers.

(440) 799-4034, 19815 Center Ridge Road, burgerim.com

Burntwood Tavern

American • $$$ • A,DS,M,V •

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Features a warm atmosphere and savory food as well as a bar and outdoor terrace.

(440) 333-6700, 19304 Detroit Road, burntwoodtavern.com

Char Whiskey Bar & Grille American

Locally sourced meats and fresh burgers, mac-n-cheese and vegan options.

19337 Detroit Road, char-rockyriver.com

Cravings Cafe

American • $ • N/A •

Serves breakfast and lunch, sandwiches, wraps and freshly brewed coffee.

(440) 895-0098, 19701 Lake Road

Dairy Queen/Orange Julius

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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Serves hamburgers and chicken fingers along with frozen treats such as its famous Blizzards.

(440) 333-7763, 21665 Center Ridge Road, dairyqueen.com

Danny Boy’s Italian Eatery Italian • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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Award-winning pizza, specialty pizzas and pasta pies.

Family-friendly with big portions. Great Italian-American food presented in a perfectly Frank (Sinatra) atmosphere.

(440) 333-9595, 20251 Lake Road, dannyboyspizza.com

Duet Fine Catered & Prepared Foods Catering • N/A • DS,V,M

Fine catering with more than 50 years’ collective experience.

(440) 333-2220, 2252 Wooster Road, duetcatering.com

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Bakery • $ • A,DS,M,V •

Al Pita

Bearden’s

Includes variety of appetizers, salads, gyros, pitas and entrees filled with fresh ingredients.

Family-oriented home of famous battered onion rings and great burgers.

Mediterranean • $$-$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

(216) 603-9300, 19310 Detroit Road, alpitacuisine.com

Arby’s

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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(216) 239-5384, 19115 Detroit Road, einsteinbros.com

Erie Island Coffee Co.

(440) 331-7850, 19985 Lake Road, beardens-cleveland.com

Deli • $ • A,DS,M,V •

Specializes in scratch-made donuts with unique flavors.

(216) 282-8228, 19265 Detroit Road, bigmouthdonut.com

A – American Express

DS – Discover Card

M – MasterCard

$$ – $8-$16

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A coffee house that offers a genuine northern Italian blend that’s never bitter. It serves cold and hot deli sandwich, paninis, salads and soups.

Craft Donut Shop • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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Big Mouth Donut Co.

Slow-roasted and freshly sliced roast beef sandwiches.

(440) 331-9176, 21412 Center Ridge Road arbys.com

American • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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Fresh-baked bagels, sandwiches, soups, gourmet salads, sweets and snacks, offering healthy, smart choices.

(440) 333-3333, 19292 Detroit Road, erieislandcoffee.com

V – Visa

$$$ – $17-$24

- Wheelchair Accessible

$$$$ – Over $24

- Outdoor Patio

Ferris Steak House

American • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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Serving high-quality steaks, chops, salads, seafood and other delicious options.

(216) 281-1437, 2589 Wooster Road, ferrissteakhouse.com

Firehouse Subs

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

Highlights made-to-order hot and cold subs and a variety of hot sauces.

(216) 772-2300, 21860 Center Ridge Road, firehousesubs.com

First Watch

American • $ • A,M,V,DS •

Trans fat-free menu has health food but is not a restricted menu — serves omelets, oatmeal, pancakes, burgers and club sandwiches. Closes at 2:30 p.m. daily.

(440) 333-3529, 19340 Detroit Road, firstwatch.com

Flip Side

American • $$-$$$ • A,DS,M,V • • Chef-driven burgers, shakes and beer.

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(440) 799-8888, 19071 Old Detroit Road, flipsideburger.com

Giant Eagle

Ready-made • $$-$$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

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Chicken and pizza, etc.

(440) 333-2733, 22160 Center Ridge Road, gianteagle.com

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Go Buddha Meals

Plant-based Meals • $-$$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

A health-driven, plant-based meal company dedicated to creating afforable, fully prepared meals.

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Gourmet Guy Cafe American • $S •

Customizable sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls 20253 Lake Road, gourmetguycatering.com

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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

Contemporary Greek Cuisine • $$-$$$$ • A,DS,M,V • •

Offers classic flavors of the Mediterranean using family recipes and authentic ingredients.

(216) 712-4350, 21605 Center Ridge Road, thegreatgreekgrill.com

Heinen’s

Grocery • $-$$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

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Provides world-class customer service while offering the freshest, highest-quality foods.

(440) 331-3830, 19219 Detroit Road, heinens.com

Herb’s Tavern

American • $$ • DS,M,V •

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Old-style tavern serving beer, sandwiches and burgers.

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(440) 331-9870, 19925 Detroit Road

HoneyBaked Ham

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

Deli sandwiches with smoked ham and roasted turkey.

(440) 356-0440, 21943 Center Ridge Road, honeybaked.com

Joe’s A Fine Deli & Restaurant Deli • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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Full delicatessen in a family atmosphere, with pastas, seafood, gourmet salads, burgers and chophouse fare.

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King Wah Restaurant and Lounge Asian • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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Cuisine in a relaxed, contemporary ambiance since 1973.

(440) 331-0330, 20668 Center Ridge Road kingwahcleveland.com

Lake Road Market

Grocery • $-$$ • A,DS,M,V •

Large variety including fine wines, meats and cheeses.

(440) 331-9326, 20267 Lake Road

Market

American Bistro • $$$ • A,DS,M,V •

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An upscale craft beer bar with 24 craft beers on tap, and an additional 80 beers by the bottle.

(440) 799-4292, 1137 Linda St., marketbeer.com

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Deli • $ • M,V •

Salmon Dave’s Pacific Grille

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Providing fine cooked foods, wine and beer for more than 33 years.

(440) 331-4410, 20505 Detroit Road, martinsdeli.com

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Starbucks

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

Family-friendly fast food, home of the Big Mac.

Coffee • $ • A,DS,M,V •

Casual cafe offering a wide variety of coffee products.

(440) 333-7020, 21675 Center Ridge Road, mcdonalds.com

(440) 356-1760, 19555 Detroit Road, starbucks.com

Mellow Mushroom Italian •

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Originators of classic southern pizza, also serves craft beer.

(440) 356-7171, 19333 Detroit Road, mellowmushroom.com

Mitchell’s Ice Cream

Dessert • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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A clean, inviting atmosphere with lots of indoor seating.

(440) 333-4563, 19700 Detroit Road, mitchellshomemade.com

Old River Tap and Social

Pub Food • $$-$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

Serving lunch, dinner, drinks and take-out.

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(216) 801-4800, 20130 Center Ridge Road

Tartine Bistro

French • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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A clean, inviting atmosphere with lots of indoor seating.

(440) 331-0800, 19110 Old Detroit Road tartinebistro.com

Panera Bread

Vitality Bowls

Cafe • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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Superfood Cafe

Famous for soups, sandwiches and salads.

Acai bowls, smoothies, salads and paninis.

(216) 712-6999, 19511 Center Ridge Road

Pelicano’s Pizza

Wendy’s

Carryout and delivery subs, pizzas, pastas and catering.

Old-fashioned hamburgers served fresh and delicious.

Pizza • $$ • M,V •

(440) 333-0558, 2218 Wooster Road

Penn Station

Sub shop • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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(440) 333-7366, 19565 Detroit Road, penn-station.com Italian • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

Casual dining concept featuring fresh, high-quality Italian food.

(440) 333-1530, 19925 Center Ridge Road, mypiada.com Deli • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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19607 Detroit Road, (440) 596-3440, wholefoodsmarket.com

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Flavorful American • $$-$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

Piada Italian Street Food

Pier Beverage and Deli

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

(440) 333-4377, 21250 Center Ridge Road, wendys.com

Casual, sports-themed atmosphere, famous for subs and fresh-cut fries.

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A European-style bistro famous for tartine sandwiches.

Full wine and liquor bar, no reservations required.

(440) 857-0399, 19245 Detroit Road, oldrivertapandsocial.com

(440) 331-0555, 19705 Center Ridge Road, panerabread.com

440-333-8118 www.northerntitle.com

Subway

Swinging Door Bar and Grill

(216) 273-7608, 21613 Center Ridge Road, oldcarolina.com

A River Company Serving A River Company River for 25 Serving River foryears!

20 years!

(440) 331-3944, 19070 Old Detroit Road, stinodanapoli.com

(440) 333-2089, 21625 Center Ridge Road; (440) 333-0074, 19595 Detroit Road, subway.com

Carolina-style barbecue featuring pulled pork, ribs and southern sides.

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Authentic Italian food from the Naples region. Family-style carryout.

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(216) 353-7777, 19565 Detroit Road, ohiopieco.com

Old Carolina Barbecue Co.

Stino da Napoli

Deli • $ • A,DS,M,V •

Ohio Pie Co. Rocky River Home of the original Ohio-style pizza.

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Huge crab legs and fresh seafood on a diverse menu of traditional and seasonal specialties. Award-winning wine list. Reservations recommended.

(440) 331-2739, 19015 Old Lake Road, hrcleveland.com

McDonald’s

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Seafood • $$$ • A,DS,M,V

(440)-799-4300, 1313 Linda St., winebarrr.com

The Woods Restaurant & Lounge

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Carryout deli sandwiches.

Italian • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

A casual local landmark for 40 years, primarily serving Italian fare with daily chef’s specials. Deck, party center and catering.

(440) 356-6915, 22474 Lake Road

Raising Cane’s

Chicken Fingers • $-$$ • A,DS,M,V

(440) 333-4522, (440) 333-9663, 21919 Center Ridge Road, thewoodsrestaurant.com

Quality meals served quickly and conveniently.

(440) 236-0271, 21350 Center Ridge Road, raisingcanes.com

Zoup!

Rocky River Brewing Co.

Brewpub/Microbrewery • $$-$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

Specializing in beers handcrafted from the finest ingredients. Fresh seafood and pastas.

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(440) 895-2739, 21290 Center Ridge Road, rockyriverbrewco.com

Rustic Restaurant

American • $$ • M,V •

Casual dining experience, known for their Riegels Berger.

(440) 333-2422, 20780 Center Ridge Road

Sakana Sushi Bar and Lounge

Asian-Fusion • $$-$$$$ • A, DS, M,V •

Serving lunch, dinner and takeout.

(440) 857-0700, 19300 Detroit Road

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Wine bar with a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere, featuring an eclectic selection of 100 wines from Italy, California, Spain, South America, Australia and France.

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Soup, Salad and Sandwiches • $ • A,DS,M,V •

(440) 657-3200, 21619 Center Ridge Road, zoup.com

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