Rocky River Resident Reference 2024

Rocky River The City of

Resident Reference

2024

INSIDE: Meet the library’s new director

Check out the brandnew Safety Town Organizations making a difference Unique River-based businesses Restaurant guide

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CONTENTS 4 From the Mayor From the

City of Rocky River Mayor Pamela E. Bobst

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Executive Assistant to the Mayor Mary Ellen Umerley

CITY RESOURCES 20 Map and Street Index 24 Resident Reference 36 Restaurant Guide

16 Helping Hands

Check out organizations making a difference in the community.

5 Schools

RRCSD has once again earned a 5-star Performance Index rating.

18 Faces of River

7 Library

Get to know Jessica Breslin, RRPL’s new director.

8 Safety Town

City Hall Park’s new Safety Town helps kids learn important safety skills.

9 Outdoor Oasis

Meet community members Beverly Smith and David Lipinsky.

On the Cover

The highly-anticipated revamp of Bradstreet’s Landing is now complete. Read more about what’s coming on page 9.

Learn about exciting updates to Rocky River’s parks.

11 Planting for the Future

Rocky River is proud to be named a Tree City USA for the 40th year.

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14 Businesses Beyond the Surface Discover two unique Rocky River-based companies.

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FROM THE MAYOR

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With kindest regards, Mayor Pamela Bobst

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hen you think about what makes a city a great place to live, green space and recreation likely top the list. Rocky River’s prime lakefront location affords us so many opportunities to enjoy not just the beauty of a Great Lake, but all the recreation opportunities that come with it. That’s why we’re so thrilled about the much anticipated Bradstreet’s Landing project’s completion.

It’s an endeavor that’s taken time and patience, but the end result is something we know residents will enjoy for generations to come. Our story on page 9 tells you more about the project.

In addition to Bradstreet’s Landing, our ongoing investment in other city parks, including new playground equipment, Safety Town, improved walkability and a new overlook at Rocky River Park, helps foster a healthy, vibrant community where families can create lifelong memories. Add to that the city’s commitment to preserving and enhancing the local tree canopy, and it’s easy to see why Rocky River is such a sought-after community.

With these amenities, not to mention easy access to highways, it’s no wonder so many businesses large and small choose to call Rocky River home. You’ll learn about two unique Rocky River-based companies on page 14 and discover how their innovation is shaping the worldwide supply chain and impacting the future of communication.

This issue also features some of the residents and organizations that are making a difference in our community. We are so grateful for their dedication.

On behalf of the city, we offer sincere thanks to the businesses and organizations that have made this publication possible. Your support is invaluable in showcasing the best of Rocky River.

SCHOOLS

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Excellence

The Rocky River City School District is once again honored for academic excellence.

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he Rocky River City School District shone as a top district in Ohio, based on the 2023 Ohio Department of Education report cards released in September.

“We have a rich history of academic excellence,” says Greg Murphy, communications specialist for RRCSD. “We’re so proud of our students, teachers, staff, parents/guardians and community for the hard work they put in each day.”

RRCSD received a Performance Index score of 110.2, which measures how well students perform on Ohio’s State Tests. The district’s PI score was the third-highest in the state.

RRCSD also received an overall 5-star rating, as well as a 5-star rating in the categories of Student Achievement, Progress, Gap Closing and Graduation Rate. The school district received a 4-star rating in Early Literacy.

Finally, Kensington Intermediate School earned the coveted National Blue Ribbon Schools award, one of just 353 schools nationwide to do so. The award honors schools that have made significant strides in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups, or whose students achieve high overall academic excellence.

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Rocky River Public Library’s new director, Jessica Breslin, is looking forward to leading RRPL into its next century of service.

Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

A: I’ve been working in public libraries

for 20 years. I was the branch manager in Bay Village for 10 years. I was a children’s librarian before that and loved the opportunity to work with all ages.

Q: Did you always want to work in a library?

A: Yes. As a kid, I spent the entire

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summer between the pool and the library. You could have 50 items out on your card at once, and I always did. I love what libraries represent as a place where people can come together.

Q: Why are you excited to be working at the Rocky River Public Library?

A: The staff are very dedicated, and

the level of programming is fantastic.

The community also drew me in and is very supportive.

Q: What initiatives are you planning for the library?

A: We’re celebrating our 100th

anniversary in 2028, and I’m looking forward to bringing us into the next century of service in a deliberate and exciting way. We’re looking at ways to adapt our programming to the community’s needs, refresh some spaces and ensure we’re sustaining partnerships within the community.

Q: Do you have any favorite books?

A: I’m almost always reading more

than one book. One of my favorite contemporary writers is James McBride and his book, Deacon King Kong. I love memoirs, and Molly Shannon's book, Hello, Molly. My childhood favorites are classics like The Secret Garden and A Little Princess.

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police, fire[fighters] and other community leaders,” says police Chief George Lichman.

The city engaged a landscape architect to develop a Safety Town that Rocky River Director of Recreation Bob Holub calls “whimsical,” with winding roads, a roundabout, a cul-de-sac, crosswalks, stop signs and a train crossing.

Underground electricity is in place to install working stoplights in time for the 2024 Safety Town season.

Buildings in the town resemble Rocky River landmarks, such as City Hall and the clock tower.

“We worked with West Shore Career Technical-District, and they constructed the houses as a student program,” Holub says. Resident Jenny Stratton, a member of the Rocky River Parks and Recreation Foundation, painted the structures, and resident Harlan Radford donated funds for a dozen pedal cars for the children to “drive,” which were assembled by school resource officers.

“It is getting used so frequently,” Holub says. “It’s cool to watch the kids ride around on their trikes and bikes enjoying the park.”

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afety Town is a rite of passage for many kindergartners, and adults have fond memories of wheeling their bikes through miniature towns to learn about safe crossing and stranger danger, too. Now, Rocky River has its own Safety Town, and the area will be open year-round.

The project was an all-in community effort and collaboration between the Rocky River Police, Fire and Recreation departments, schools and city.

“It’s a great tool for kids to learn safety, and to create positive relationships with

Bringing a true Safety Town to Rocky River was a community effort. By Kristen Hampshire

Outdoor Oasis

From lakeside to riverfront and all the green spaces in between, Rocky River offers a diverse array of parks and access points to enjoy the great outdoors.

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n abundance of natural assets provides residents and visitors with rich outdoor experiences, from lakefront to riverfront, to the Metroparks and to eight city parks with two tot lots. “Our parks allow for connections to the community and in many ways, they speak to a community’s identity,” says Mayor Pamela Bobst.

Ongoing park investments include updating several playgrounds following the evaluation of their structures, says Bob Holub, the city’s director of recreation. There is new equipment at Morley Park, and a proposal was finalized for equipment at Martin Park. A playground update has also been approved for Tri-City Park.

“Walkability is also a focus,” Holub says.

The city is working on pathways during the coming year to improve connectivity, including repaving the path around Linden Park and the Rocky River Civic Center, along with adding walkways.

“We are looking at adding a connector between Elmwood Park and Bradstreet’s Landing across Lake Road to provide

continued access points,” adds Rich Snyder, the city’s director of public safety-service.

In keeping with a master plan developed with the city’s Parks and Recreation Foundation, the overlook at Rocky River Park is now complete and provides improved access to the lakefront.

The overlook is dedicated in memory of longtime resident Jody Frost, a gift from the family. “Not only is it meaningful, it’s a wonderful asset,” Bobst says.

The overlook complements other park features, including the pavilion with a stone fireplace that is home to the city’s concert series and other performances. The space is also open to the public for events and casual gatherings. “It is heavily used and a place where residents hang out, eat lunch or share dinner with loved ones,” Holub says.

With the diversity of parks Rocky River offers, there truly is an outdoor space for everyone, whether to play tennis, go fishing, play ball or enjoy a picnic. “On any given day, you can have a different experience at one of our parks,” Bobst says.

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BRADSTREET’S LANDING Sunset lovers, beach glass combers, birders, paddleboarders, fishing enthusiasts and causal strollers have long migrated to Bradstreet’s Landing and its pier, a pivotal Lake Erie watch point and destination. Now phase two of the highly anticipated project is complete, following the June reopening of the reimagined pier.

The undertaking began with Cuyahoga County Council’s 2018 approval of funding to reconstruct the 590-foot-long pier, which was originally built in two phases.

The nearshore section was completed in the 1960s, and the 330-foot extension was done in the early 1980s. Part of the due diligence process involved inspections.

“We had no reason to believe there were

any issues with the pier, but we didn’t have records or the expertise to evaluate its structural integrity,” explains Bobst.

But once the divers submerged, they immediately encountered deteriorated crossbeams. “They didn’t even take off their dive suits before calling us from the pier to say, ‘You have to shut this down,’” Bobst recalls.

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“This is a special place where we can enjoy an amazing variety of activities, and its history is so foundational to Rocky River.” — Mayor Bobst

So began a yearslong undertaking to restore, rebuild and revitalize Lake Erie’s longest public fishing pier, which attracts more than 15,000 visitors annually.

Upon further investigation, the nearshore portion that weathers the most wave action required the most attention.

The section beyond it was sound. “The priority was to get the pier fixed, and that required six permits,” Bobst explains.

Then came the pandemic, with its material shortages, construction labor pains, waiting and more waiting. Equally taxing was the complexity of a waterfront project involving many stakeholders, including the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Port of Cleveland and the Ohio EPA. “Why is this taking so long?” residents and visitors wanted to know.

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THE OUTCOME A commemorative medallion set into the pier was specifically designed with help from the National Museum of the Great Lakes. The fishing pier’s cantilevered design is purposefully angled so those fishing can rest against the surface, and those who require a wheelchair can roll up and comfortably cast a line.

With the completion of phase two, the parking lot was reconfigured, recognizing visitors’ preference to drive in, circle around, park and enjoy the views. A 115-foot-long waterfront boardwalk and 90 feet of stepped revetment along the shoreline allow pedestrians to enjoy an upclose experience. There is increased beach access with space for paddleboarders and kayakers to offload their watercraft.

A sculpture was commissioned to highlight the importance of recycling

and keeping beaches clean. Additional plans called for a rain garden and lighting. Restrooms will be available closer to Lake Road in 2024.

While the master plan illustrated a building on the lakefront for event rental, it would have inhibited lake views. “We didn’t want it to compete with the beautiful lake and, instead, chose to make the pier simple and elegant,” Bobst says.

Parking was also reduced, recognizing the previously underutilized lot. “We wanted to maximize the green space as much as possible,” Snyder says. “We have opportunities to increase parking over time if necessary.”

Bobst says, “This is a special place where we can enjoy an amazing variety of activities, and its history is so foundational to Rocky River.”

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The project broke ground in fall 2020, before extensive permitting and COVID-19 shutdowns slowed progression. “We did everything within our contractual capabilities to keep the project moving, but you can only do so much,” says Snyder.

He acknowledges that with delays and labor woes, the “COVID escape hatch” is a common disclaimer. But for anyone who started a homebuilding or remodeling project amid the pandemic, there’s likely a different perspective. Material costs shot

up, budgets were reconfigured, contractors were hard to come by and promised timelines changed. The second phase of the Bradstreet’s Landing project had to be rebid multiple times to accommodate carefully stewarded budgetary parameters.

However, the revitalization project that launched with a surprising inspection evolved into a visionary, albeit more-complicated-than-planned, initiative, one that elevated a sought-after Lake Erie asset into an accessible, attractive gem in Rocky River.

Planting for the Future

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For the 40th consecutive year, Rocky River is a Tree City USA and earned the honor of hosting this year’s awards ceremony. by Kristen Hampshire

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today.”

Albert Einstein said it, and the city of Rocky River lives it with a longtime commitment to preserving and enhancing its urban forest and tree canopy. In April 2024, the city will receive the Tree City USA designation for the 40th consecutive

year, a recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Urban Forestry.

It’s also the eighth year in a row in which the city earned a Growth Award, an honor attained by select communities that demonstrate a higher level of tree care and public engagement, says Rich Snyder, the city’s director of public safety-service.

“Trees are the only infrastructure that appreciate in value,” Snyder points out, naming some of their many benefits: cleaning the air, filtering stormwater, combating climate change and increasing property value. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, trees can increase home value up to 15%.

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Rocky River is the county’s first city to earn a grant for planting trees on private property, Bobst adds. “By in large, communities have been planting and replacing trees, but where we are seeing tree loss overall is on the private side, and that requires educating people on the benefits, which we are working on,” she says.

This year, Rocky River will host the Tree City USA awards ceremony, slated for the first weekend in May. It will honor the community’s success with urban canopy initiatives. Ohio Cat, which collaborates with the city as a supplier for Caterpillar equipment, is sponsoring the event. Over the years, Ohio Cat has provided the necessary equipment for tree-related projects and other operations. “We work together to take care of the city’s needs for support and advice,” says company President Ken Taylor.

“This is a chance to partner with the city on something that is really important.”

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Planting and caring for trees have always been priorities for Rocky River, and about a decade ago, the city ramped up its efforts, says Snyder, who holds a degree in natural resources. He completed a four-part ODNR program called Tree Commission Academy, a deep dive into arbor biology and canopy management.

“It helped me discover opportunities, because it’s one thing to plant trees and another to manage your urban forest,” Snyder explains. His goal is to plant the right tree in the right place to maximize their potential.

Aiding in this mission, the city received grants for a tree inventory and an urban site index, which involved gathering soil condition information from tree lawns to inform tree selection. With this insight, the city developed a database of areas that can accept new trees. “We also select the right trees for those locations, so it’s a deliberate effort,” Bobst says.

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of Trees

From planting to pruning and maintenance, the city’s four certified arborists level up tree care in Rocky River.

“To obtain this professional credential from the International Society of Arboriculture requires continuing education, and it holds our arborists to a higher level of accountability,” explains Rich Snyder, the city’s director of public safety-service.

A team of four credentialed arborists shows a commitment to the urban canopy. “It’s a huge benefit for the community,” says David Arendec, an ISA-certified arborist with the city who also holds tree risk assessment credentials.

Tree work occurs on a daily basis in Rocky River. “From young tree maintenance to large tree removals, we are also completing landscape projects and routine mowing of the

city’s parks and properties,” Arendec says. “We are always trying to better ourselves and do what is right for the city for plantings that will last for generations to come,” he adds. “It’s a big responsibility.”

On average, Rocky River plants about 200 trees annually and plans to expand the effort. “We are progressive in our tree planting, and we offer tree assessments on a daily basis,” Arendec says. “If a resident calls and says, ‘My tree doesn’t look

so healthy,’ we can take a look. It’s a service we offer.”

Every year, a city team devises a planting game plan. Given the natural cycle of mature trees requiring removal, “we want to fill in those gaps and start a program where we can provide trees to residents to plant on their private properties,” Arendec notes.

This includes education, too. “If we’re planting a tree, let’s help it survive,” he says. “If we do our part, it will provide a great deal of benefits.”

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World Group States,” says Frederick Hunger, the company’s CEO and chairman. “If it’s anything with shipping containers, we are involved, whether that is ocean freight or drayage, [as in] domestic movement. Our global presence includes interacting with Brazil, China, Vietnam and other countries.”

Think of that old song “Trains and Boats and Planes,” by Burt Bacharach, and you will understand the company’s transportation capabilities.

But it’s not just goods and cargo; it’s also people. World Group assists cruise ships with itinerary and voyage planning,

customs clearance, tugboat connections, food and water supplies, and even personal help for crew members, which includes health care when a vessel is in a Great Lakes port.

“The slang term is ‘vessel husbandry’ for these services. Vessels give us their honey-do list,” says Hunger.

The Cleveland area has always been World Group’s home. Hunger says relocating senior management from around the country to Rocky River is not a problem because of the community’s good schools, accessibility and proximity to cultural

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Founded in 1960, the global company has 900 employees with 220 in Rocky River, the site of its world headquarters since the early 1980s. Specializing in transportation, logistics, supply chain fulfillment and storage, World Group does it all for clients.

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and recreational opportunities, including those found on Lake Erie.

This year, the company founded the World Group Foundation, a nonprofit organization assisting local, national and international needs. Hunger calls the new effort an expanded way to give back.

Comsat Architects “A civilization depends to a large extent on its communication facilities to provide not only the materials, but also the incentive for learning,” said visionary American scientist Donald Hornig. But

probably not even Hornig, born in 1920, could have predicted the warp speed needed to meet our world’s — indeed, the universe’s — ever-evolving and expanding communication requirements.

But Comsat Architects, a satellite telecommunications company in Rocky River that supports NASA, defense and space industries, has stepped up to propel us into the future.

Founded in 2014 by former NASA employee Dr. Kul Bhasin, the company helps link Earth to satellites and other out-of-this-world locations and systems.

It has developed technologies that include CubeSat constellation intelligent routing, network self-healing, data storage and forwarding, and other hightech systems and solutions.

Bhasin identifies his company’s four major areas of concentration as: lunar communication for NASA’s Artemis mission, which plans to land the first woman and person of color on the moon; supporting NASA space communications by private satellite companies, including SpaceX and Amazon Kuiper; the development and continuation of NASA’s Human Research Program, which provides safe space exploration for humans; and the creation of a small satellite in space to study climate change in Northeast Ohio.

Currently, the company has 30 employees and four co-ops and brings in five to 10 summer interns. Comsat Architects has received prestigious recognition for providing challenging job opportunities to young, brilliant, scientific minds who might have otherwise left Northeast Ohio to seek positions.

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Helping Hands

Discover local organizations driving positive change in the community.

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arious organizations throughout Rocky River strive to lend a hand — or many volunteer hands — to assist residents in need.

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Founded in 1954, RRWC is a nonprofit social and service organization that brings its 100-plus members together through service and fellowship events. RRWC will commemorate its 70th anniversary in spring 2024, according to Kathryn Brandt, president of RRWC. “I joined RRWC because I wanted to get to know some people in the area,” Brandt

says. “It was also surprising how much good the club does for the community.”

Brandt emphasizes that RRWC is much more than a social club. Initiatives include: • The Rocky River Assistance Program that distributes food to people in need twice a week.

• An initiative that provides back-toschool bags filled with supplies.

• The “Adopt a Family” program, which provides gifts during the holiday season.

The Rocky River Assistance Program The Rocky River Assistance Program was initiated in 1984 by the Rocky River Women’s Club and supplies residents below the poverty line with food once a month. Families who enroll can receive five to seven bags of nonperishable food per month.

In addition, clients receive extra nonperishable food for Thanksgiving in November, and in December the RRWC Adopt-a-Family program provides gift cards to families along with gifts for the children. Enrolled children can also

HELPING HANDS receive school supplies, healthy snacks, scholarships and new coats as part of the program.

“Food insecurity is a still an issue in Rocky River, so our main priority is to provide our clients with primarily nonperishable food,” says Diana White, co-chair of the Rocky River Assistance Program. “The program supplements whatever other support they get and is a way to help address the poverty gap.”

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“The goal is to prepare and deliver meals five days a week to people who have difficulty shopping or preparing their own food,” says Lynda Kovach, director of West Shore Meals on Wheels.

“We service seniors and nonseniors.”

Through donations, West Shore Meals on Wheels has brought meal costs down to $7 per day for cold lunch and a hot dinner.

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Beverly Smith

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“I’m not anyone special,” insists Smith, who graduated from Rocky River High School in 1954. “A lot of people come here, settle here and stay here because River is that kind of community where you can do that. In 13 more years, I hope to make it a century of living here.”

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There aren’t very many people who can say they have lived in the same house all their lives. But loyal Rocky River native Beverly Smith was just 10 days old when her parents brought her home from the hospital in 1936, and she’s never lived anywhere else.

Smith’s family has deep River roots, including having the roadway, Smith Court, named after her ancestors. Smith has been a professional ballerina, a teacher, a playwright, an actress and a singer with a group at the Senior Center. She has used all those talents to help make Rocky River a better place to live, especially for older adults.

Mayor Pamela Bobst praises Smith’s long-time volunteerism with the Rocky River Senior Center: “Beverly is absolute sunshine. She has a very positive attitude, is a great ambassador for the city and gives back in a lot of ways,” says Bobst. “I enjoy talking and listening to her about what it was like growing up as a child here.”

Smith is happy to tell anyone, for instance, about Rocky River’s historic “Sand Pit,” a social gathering spot where, for years,

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Ever since David Lipinsky became the executive director of the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce in July 2023, he has been riding a wave of activity as its new leader. But that hasn’t knocked Lipinsky off balance. He and his wife are paddleboard and surf athletes who compete across the country, including events in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, this past summer.

“It’s a great hobby to have, being so close to the water here. We have a great surfing community,” says Lipinsky, who grew up in Hudson and graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

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have allowed him to bring unique experience to his position with the Chamber.

Through his leadership and with his team, Lipinsky plans to continue to provide resources for the Chamber’s 470 members.

“A big piece of what we do is also creating quality events that not only affect the community in a positive way, but provide return on investment for our members,” notes Lipinsky, citing Taste of River and the Rocky River Business Expo as two of the most popular events.

Becoming the Chamber’s executive director also has its fun perks, Lipinsky says, especially if you enjoy dining out.

“My wife and I are definitely concentrating more on Rocky River when we go out to a restaurant or bar, now more than ever,” he says. “It’s mostly because we want to see and meet everyone in the business community. But also, it’s been great to try some places that were not on our radar before. We are seeing different sides of the community that we didn’t really know before.”

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Rocky River CITY MAP & STREET INDEX Points of Interest

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 River Westlake Baptist Church.......................................A3 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 Public Library..............................................3D 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

Demographics GENERAL Population: 21,755 (2020 census) Male: 45.3% Female: 54.7% HOUSING Average household size: 2.2 Total housing units: 9,001 Median home value: $261,600 ECONOMIC In labor force (16 and over): 63.7% Median household income: $81,370 EDUCATION High school graduate or higher: 97.9% Bachelor’s degree or higher: 63.1% 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.

Street Index 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 RRCITY.COM

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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 Eastlook Rd......................E2 Edgewood Dr...................F3 Eldora Rd.........................D2 Eldorado Dr......................E5 Elmwood Ct.....................C3 Elmwood Rd................C2-3 Endsley Ave.....................C3 Erie Rd.......................B3–C2 Eriewood Dr.....................C3 Erin Ct..............................C4 Fairhill Dr.........................E5 Falmouth Dr....................D1 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 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

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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

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Parking Regulations Parking on the hydrant side of the street is prohibited unless the street is more than 30 feet wide.

Overnight parking is prohibited on city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Residents may call police at 440-331-1234 for short-term overnight parking permission for a bona fide reason, e.g., driveway construction, overnight guests without enough room in the driveway, etc. Please have the make, model and license plate number of the car needing parking permission available at the time of the call.

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Rocky River RESIDENT REFERENCE Emergency Phone Numbers

Hydrant flushing (discolored laundry)...........(440) 331-0600, ext. 2285 LOCAL Ice rink fees.................................(440) 356-5656, Press 2 Emergency Assistance.................................................911 Lawn-cutting hours...................................(440) 331-0600 Police........................................................(440) 331-1234 Life Force..................................................(800) 770-4767 Fire........................................................... (440) 331-1212 NOPEC..................................................... (855) 667-3201 Rocky River Marine Patrol........................ (440) 331-1234 Property complaints, EMS/Paramedics.......................................(440) 331-1212 residential..........................(440) 331-0600, ext. 2028 Property complaints, GREATER CLEVELAND commercial.........................(440) 331-0600, ext. 2584 Child Abuse Hotline.................................(216) 696-5437 Cleveland Rape Crisis Center....................(216) 619-6192 Recreation programs................................(440) 895-2599 Coast Guard Search and Rescue...............(216) 937-0140 Recycling...................................................(440) 331-0600 Cleveland Illuminating Company............(800) 589-3101 Senior citizen activities.............................(440) 333-6660 Senior citizen transportation....................(440) 333-6665 East Ohio Gas (Emergency Service)..........(877) 542-2630 Sewer charges..........................(440) 331-0600, ext. 2022 Poison Control Center...............................(800) 222-1222 Sewer blockage.........................................(440) 356-5630 Suicide Prevention...................................(216) 623-6888 Speed limits..............................................(440) 331-1234 Water Department (Emergency Service)......(216) 664-3060 Street signs/traffic signals........................(440) 356-5633 *All emergency telephone numbers are operational 24/7.

Swimming pool fees...................(440) 356-5660, Press 2 Taxes.........................................................(440) 895-2582 Get Questions Answered Tree lawn trees..........................................(440) 331-0600 ROCKY RIVER CITY HALL Voter registration......................................(440) 331-0600 MAIN NUMBER.............................(440) 331-0600 Zoning regulations...................................(440) 895-2584 Accident reports........................................(440) 331-1234 *The answers to many questions may be found by doing Ambulance billing...................(440) 331-0600, ext. 2285 a search in the codified ordinances at www.rrcity.com.

Animal control..........................................(440) 356-5636 Appliance pickup/other special items........(440) 356-5630 Elected City Officials Bicycle licenses.........................................(440) 331-1234 The city charter, passed in 1960, provides for Block parties.............................................(440) 331-0600 the election of a mayor, a law director and seven Boards, commissions and committees.....(440) 331-0600 members of council, one elected from each of the four Building code...........................................(440) 331-0600 wards in the city and three elected at-large. The terms Building permits......................................(440) 331-0600 of these offices are two years in length, and all expire City charter questions...............................(440) 331-0600 on Dec. 31, 2023. Legislative meetings are held every City Council meetings..............................(440) 331-0600 second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Civic Center room rental...........................(440) 895-2594 in council chambers at City Hall. Committee-of-theCivil service tests......................................(440) 331-0600 whole meetings are held the first and third Mondays Community bulletin board.......................(440) 331-0600 at 7 p.m. Council members can be reached by phone, Construction hours...................................(440) 331-0600 email or through the clerk of council, Susan Pease, at Curfew hours............................................(440) 331-1234 (440) 331-0600, ext. 2156.

D.A.R.E......................................................(440) 331-1234 MAYOR Dog licenses.............................................(440) 331-1234 Pamela E. Bobst Elmwood Cabin, City Hall gazebo or Office: (440) 331-0600 Rocky River Park shelter rental............(440) 356-5657 21285 Avalon Drive, mayor@rrcity.com Employment............................(440) 331-0600, ext. 3371 False security alarms..................... (440) 331-1234, ext. 0 LAW DIRECTOR Fences.......................................................(440) 331-0600 Michael J. O’Shea Fire prevention/code................................(440) 895-2589 (216) 470-8098, moshea@rrcity.com Garage sales.............................................(440) 331-0600 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL – AT-LARGE Garbage pickup........................................(440) 356-5630 David W. Furry Hazardous waste......................................(440) 356-5630 22824 Hilliard Blvd., (440) 336-5112, dfurry@rrcity.com

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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 1087 Whittlesay Lane, (440) 871-8111, thunt@rrcity.com Ward 2: Michael J. O’Boyle 2885 Pease Drive, 216-333-2710, moboyle@rrcity.com Ward 3: Jeanne P. Gallagher 20863 Stratford Ave., (440) 668-7864, jgallagher@rrcity.com Ward 4: Paul Shipp 2858 Gasser Blvd., 216-502-0466, pshipp@rrcity.com COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND CHAIRPERSONS Buildings, Equipment and Technology: Jeanne Gallagher Contracts, Governmental/Judicial: Brian Sindelar Environmental: Christina Morris Finance: David W. Furry Parks, Recreation and Health: Paul Shipp Planning, Zoning and Economic Development: Michael O’Boyle Safety: Thomas Hunt

Federal Officials

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D) Term expires January 19, 2025 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 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

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 Notify and Nixle icons to provide your desired contact information.

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UNITED STATES SENATORS FROM OHIO Sherrod Brown (D) Term expires January 2025 455 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-2315 Fax: (202) 224-6519 Cleveland: 1301 E. Ninth St., Suite 1710 Cleveland, Ohio 44114, (216) 522-7272 Fax: (216) 522-2239 J.D. Vance (R) Term expires January 2029 B40-C Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-3353 Cleveland: 1240 E. Ninth St., Room 3061, Cleveland, Ohio 44199 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 9TH DISTRICT Marcy Kaptur (D) Term expires January 2025 2186 Rayburn Building,Washington, D.C. 20515, (202) 225-4146 Local: 1 Maritime Plaza, Toledo, Ohio 43604, (419) 259-7500 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 7TH DISTRICT Max Miller (R) Term expires January 2025 143 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515, (202) 225-3876 Local: 7335 Ridge Road, Parma, Ohio 44129 U.S. CAPITOL Switchboard: (202) 224-3121 Senate officials: www.senate.gov House officials: www.house.gov

State Officials

OHIO GOVERNOR Mike DeWine (R) Term expires January 2027 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, 17TH DISTRICT Thomas F. Patton (R) Term expires January 2025 77 S. High St., 11th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215 *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 Officials

CUYAHOGA COUNTY EXECUTIVE Chris Ronayne (D) Term expires January 2027 Cuyahoga County Administration Building 1219 Ontario St. Cleveland, Ohio 44113, (216) 443-7000 COUNTY COUNCIL - DISTRICT 1 Patrick Kelly (D) Term expires January 2027 Cuyahoga County Administration Building 1219 Ontario St., Fourth Floor Cleveland, Ohio 44113, (216) 698-2047

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COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER Thomas P. Gilson, M.D. 11001 Cedar Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44106, (216) 698-3690 COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 5550 Venture Drive, Parma, Ohio 44130, (216) 201-2000 COUNTY PROSECUTOR Michael C. O’Malley Term expires January 2025 Justice Center, 1200 Ontario St., 9th Floor Cleveland, Ohio 44113, (216) 443-7800

CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY The Rocky River Police host an annual Citizen Police Academy. The CPA shares insight into police work and builds relationships between police and community members. The CPA is free, and those who live or work in Rocky River, or are otherwise a part of the Rocky River Community, are eligible to apply. Please email Chief Lichman at glichman@rrcity.com with questions or for an application.

City Departments

FIRE DEPARTMENT Aaron Lenart, Chief.................................(440) 356-5642

21012 Hilliard Blvd..................................(440) 331-0600 Mayor Pamela E. Bobst..........................(440) 331-0600 Mary Ellen Umerley, Executive Assistant to the Mayor......................(440) 331-0600, ext. 2002 Susan Pease, Clerk of Council................(440) 331-0600, ext. 2156 Mike Balla, Director of Public Buildings and Maintenance.............(440) 331-0600, ext. 3384 Ricky Bycoskie, IT Director....(440) 331-0600, ext. 2033 Rob Montgomery, Technology Assistant......(440) 331-0600, ext. 2040

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.

PUBLIC SAFETY-SERVICE

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 C.E.R.T. program and its classes. Contact Julie Morron for details at (440) 331-1234.

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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 Michael Asbury................................ ext. 2164 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.

PARKING RESTRICTIONS • Parking on the hydrant side of the street is prohibited unless the street is over 30 feet wide.

• Parking on all city streets is prohibited when snowfall exceeds two inches.

• Overnight parking is prohibited on city streets between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Residents may call police at 440-331-1234 for short-term overnight parking permission for a bona fide reason, e.g., driveway construction, overnight guests without enough room in the driveway, etc. Please have the make, model, and license plate number of the car needing parking permission available at the time of the call.

MEDICATION DISPOSAL A box for the safe disposal of unused medication is available in the police station lobby twenty-four hours a day for the collection of pills and capsules.

If you need to dispose of needles or liquid medication, please watch for Rocky River Police participation in the national DEA Drug Take-Back events.

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*In an emergency, dial 911.

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 Becky Taylor, 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 full property tax rate for Rocky River (134.45 mills for 2022 to be paid in 2023) is levied on the tax value of land, buildings and certain public utility property. The total tax value of all property in Rocky River, as of 12/22/2022, is $1,053,834,610. The full rate may be reduced by a House Bill 920 reduction, a non-business credit, an owner occupancy credit and a homestead credit. Therefore, the effective tax rate is less than the full tax rate. Real estate property taxes are billed to property owners and collected by Cuyahoga County with payments due semiannually in January and July.

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

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: G ary Previts, Brian Kolonick, John Urban

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

21018 Hilliard Blvd., (440) 895-2599 Bob Holub, Director...............................(440) 356-5657 Krissie Miller, Assistant Director...........(440) 895-3362 Ryan Schuhler, Fitness & Community Programs Manager Jason Frolo, Sports & Leagues Manager Michelle Eibel, Aquatics & Safety Manager Daniel Conway, Recreation Program Coordinator Erica Garland, Administrative Coordinator Jane Reich, Marketing and Membership Coordinator George Corrado, 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, Safety Town, Rocky River Water Zone outdoor pool, Hamilton Ice Arena and the Don Umerley Civic Center gym and track.

Gazebo can be reserved March through October.

ADA-accessible equipment and surfacing throughout.

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Elmwood Park, 600 Elmwood Road Playground, cabin and picnic shelter (fee charged), restrooms, grassy play area, two baseball fields, two batting cages, 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, four tennis courts, twelve 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 a 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 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 non-resident memberships also are available annually. Free Wi-Fi. Program registration 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-foot 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, Event Coordinator, 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. 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 using the online portal at http://www.rrcity.com/facility-reservations.

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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

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 Mary Hildebrandt, 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 Department of Development (216) 348-4066 Social Security Admin............................... (800) 772-1213 TTY........................................................ (800) 325-0778 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 Embassy of Rockport...............................(440) 356-5444 Normandy Manor....................................(440) 333-5401 Pinzone Tower..........................................(440) 356-0007 Rocky River Village..................................(440) 356-3282 Welsh Home............................................(440) 331-0420

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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Kim Kerber, P.E., Consultant..... (440) 331-0600, ext. 2581

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Ray Reich, Building Commissioner......(440) 331-0600, ext. 2584 Megan Moran, Administrative Assistant........... ext. 2032 Kate Straub, Planning and Zoning Coordinator....................................... ext. 2037 Aaron Hare, ESI Inspector: ................................ ext. 2034 John Peters, Rental Inspections........................ ext. 2036 Kirk Taylor, Property Maintenance.................... ext. 2028 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 the 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, David Allen, Paul Capka, Trevor McAleer, Michael Coyne (Alternate), David Wilson (Alternate) *Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 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: Patrick Farrell (Chairman), Richard Christ, Kristen Flaherty Martinez, Christopher Wolf, Craig Wright, Herb Harpster (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 to maintain high standards of development in the community by encouraging appropriate design and engineering.

Members: Jim Larsen (Chairman), Tom Evans, Steven Jennings *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

LAW DEPARTMENT (440) 895-3374

Michael O’Shea, Director A. Steven Dever, Assistant Director/Prosecutor Mary Ellen Umerley, Legal Assistant ROCKY RIVER RECORDS COMMISSION The commission provides rules for retention and disposal of records of the city and reviews applications for one-time 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, Administrative Coordinator.................(440) 356-5630 22401 Lake Road, service@rrcity.com SIGN AND SIGNAL DEPARTMENT Dan Gibson, Lead Supervisor - Traffic......(440) 356-5633 22401 Lake Road, dgibson@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

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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 Sept. 30. Contact the Senior Center at (440) 333-6664 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 defined 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 separate, 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.

The following items must be placed on your tree 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.

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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 lids.

Labels do not have to be removed.

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• 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.

• Must not be in excess of 1% of the square footage of the lot or 75 square feet, whichever is less.

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

• Must 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 stormwater 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.

OTHER ITEMS 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) • Computers/electronics • M otor oil (in a properly marked, unbreakable container) • Asphalt (noncommercial) • Concrete (noncommercial)

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Lead acid (automobile batteries) L atex 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 • C ontractors are responsible for disposal of discarded building materials • A rrangements 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.

2024 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR REFUSE & RECYCLING COLLECTION A holiday refuse and recycling collection calendar will be mailed to every household in early 2024.

For your convenience, the schedule will be posted on the city’s website once it is available. Visit rrcity.com/refuse-collection to review the 2024 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.

2024 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 8-12: Recycle Your Computer Week • May 6-10: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal • Aug. 12-16: Recycle Your Computer Week • Sept. 9-13: Scrap Tire Roundup • Sept. 16-20: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal 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 13 and Oct. 26 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 Joseph Burke (six-year term expires Dec. 31, 2029) 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. Open Mon.- Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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), Ray Reich (Building Commissioner), Kim Kerber, City Engineer, George Remias *Meetings are held as needed in the mayor’s office.

Secretary: Nick Barille, ext. 2593

Education

ROCKY RIVER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Rocky River City School District consists of the territory within the city limits plus a small contiguous section of Fairview Park.

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, Facilities..............(440) 356-6003 Jennifer Norman, Executive Director, Pupil Services....................................(440) 356-6006 Greg Markus, Treasurer.........................(440) 356-6004 Dr. Bryan Drost, Director, Technology....(440) 356-6002 Greg Murphy, Communications Specialist.............(440) 356-1473

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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 Kelly Rucker Frindt (term ends Dec. 31, 2027) 3494 Kings Mill Run...............rucker.kelly@RRCS.org Lauren Negrey (term ends Dec. 31, 2025) 3499 Thomson Circle........................(440) 552-5540 Addie Olander (term ends Dec. 31, 2027) 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

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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 Dawn Russo, PTA President Kensington Intermediate School 20140 Lake Road............................... (440) 356-6770 Scott Raiff, Principal Michelle Gatherwright and Olivia Bridges, PTA Co-Presidents Rocky River Middle School 1631 Lakeview Ave............................. (440) 356-6870 Megan Rose, Principal Angela Worgull, PTA President Rocky River High School 20951 Detroit Road...........................(440) 356-6801 Rob Winton, Principal Megan Rin, PTA Council President Gretchen Heil, Early Childhood PTA President

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NURSERY SCHOOLS

Rocky River Presbyterian Nursery School 21750 Detroit Road, (440) 895-5437 2 1/2-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 at 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, Ohio 44115, (216) 687-2000 Cuyahoga Community College Westshore Campus: 31001 Clemens Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145, (216) 987-6000

Rocky River Public Library

1600 Hampton Road, (440) 333-7610, Fax: (440) 333-4184, rrpl.org Jessica Breslin, 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 voterapproved 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; 24/7 access to streaming services and online books, videos, movies, or music; more than 56 internet-enabled computers for public use; computer classes; passport services; homebound delivery services; fine free checkouts, 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 dropoff; 24-hour book returns; ongoing book sale; free Wi-Fi; wireless printing; 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, Ohio 44111.......................(216) 941-8882

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First Church of Christ, Scientist 1460 Wagar Road...............................(440) 331-3194 Good Soil Lutheran Ministries The Reverend Marissa Harrison 20300 Hilliard Blvd............................(440) 331-1773 Greek Orthodox Community of St. Demetrios The Reverend Father Andrew Lentz 22909 Center Ridge Road..................(440) 331-2246 Mountain of the Lord Church Napoleon Karr, Pastor 3300 Wooster Road........................... (216) 258-7591 Resurrection Church on the Rock Lead Pastor Marcus A. Taylor 3850 Linden Road............................. (216) 630-0988 River Westlake Baptist Church Pastor James Mileti 22953 Detroit Road............................(216) 526-5103 Rockport United Methodist Church The Reverend Don Kraps, Pastor 3301 Wooster Road........................... (440) 331-9433 Rocky River Presbyterian Church The Reverend Peter J. Lawson, Transitional 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. Thomas Lutheran Church The Reverend David Luecke, Interim Pastor 21211 Detroit Road........................... (440) 331-2680 The Shepherd’s Church - Nondenominational Peter O. Pritchard, Lead Pastor Peteropritchard@gmail.com 19555 Center Ridge Road TSChurch.net 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: • A 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.

• a 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.

LOCAL ELECTIONS Regular municipal elections are held in oddnumbered 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.

• W hen 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 AT&T.........................................................(800) 288-2020 Cleveland Division of Water: Report a problem................................(216) 664-3060 Customer service.................................(216) 664-3130 Cox Utilities.............................................(216) 712-4300 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 HOSPITALS Avon Hospital.........................................(440) 695-5000 (Cleveland Clinic Health System) 33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Avon, Ohio 44011

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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 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 Employment and Family Services............ (216) 987-7000 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 Greater Cleveland Volunteers................... (216) 391-9500 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 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 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 Center Social Worker.... (440) 333-6664 Rocky River Senior Transportation............ (440) 333-6665 RTA Community Paratransit Service.......... (216) 621-9500 Social Security Administration 17513 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107, www.ssa.gov Local..................................................(800) 722-1213 National telephone number..............(800) 772-1213 T-Mobile IP Relay (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 Dominion East Ohio (HEAP)......................(800) 282-0880

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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 Friends of the Rocky River Public Library President: Susan Gallagher....friendsRRPL@gmail.com Girl Scouts of NE Ohio........................... (800) 852-4474 Kiwanis Club of Rocky River rockyriverkiwanisclub@gmail.com League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland/ Rocky River Chapter Chairman: Judith Weiss................... (440) 308-5670 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: David Lipinsky....(440) 331-1140 www.rockyriverchamber.com 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: Sharlene Marty.....sharlene@gotmarty.com Rocky River Democratic Club President: Nick Bitz Rocky River Green Team Chair: Andrea Mediate...... rrgreenteam@gmail.com Rocky River High School Alumni Association rose.megan@rrcs.org Rocky River Historical Society President: Ginni Goings........................(440) 331-4616

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Rocky River Lakewood Kitchen of West Shore Meals on Wheels Chair: Laurie Rokakis Volunteer and Administrative Coordinator: Kathy Blackwell................................(440) 333-6298 Rocky River Music Study Group President: Birgit Ihms......................(440) 356-6533 Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation Chris Klym.........................................(440) 871-8111 cjklym@gmail.com Rocky River Public Library Foundation Interim Director: Trent Ross..............(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 rockyriverwomensclub@gmail.com Rocky River Assistance Program rockyriverassistanceprogram@gmail.com Rotary Club of Lakewood/Rocky River President: Leslie Favre Krugman 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 wabc1925@gmail.com Women’s Committee of the Great Lakes Theater Chair: Barbara Cercone.................... (440) 333-8351 Women’s Committee of Rocky River Public Library Director: Jamie Mason......................(440) 333-7610 Lakewood YMCA Branch Director: Paul Weber.............(216) 521-8400 16915 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107 YMCA – Westshore Branch Branch Director: Ben Altemus......... (440) 871-6885 1575 Columbia Road, Westlake, OH 44145 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 Arby’s

Danny Boy’s Italian Eatery

Slow-roasted and freshly sliced roast beef sandwiches.

Award-winning pizza, specialty pizzas and pasta pies.

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

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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

Bearden’s

American • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

Italian • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Bakery • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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Big Mouth Donut Co.

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

Specializes in scratch-made donuts with unique flavors.

Erie Island Coffee Co.

Brown Sugar Thai Cuisine

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

(440) 331-7850, 19985 Lake Road, beardens-cleveland.com Craft Donut Shop • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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

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

Deli • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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 more than 40 years. Specializes in pizzas. Closed Mondays.

Average Entree: $ – Under $8 $$ – $8-$16 $$$ – $17-$24 $$$$ – Over $24

-W heelchair Accessible - Outdoor Patio

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

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

A – American Express DS – Discover Card M – MasterCard V – Visa

Gunselman’s To Go

American • $$ • DS,M,V •

Classic American tavern fare.

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(440) 589-7828, 21800 Center Ridge Road, gunselmans.com/gunselmanstogo

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Ice Cream• $ • A,DS,M,V •

Cones, shakes, sundaes, pints.

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(216) 712-4069, 19935 Center Ridge Road

Heinen’s

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(440) 333-1510, 19292 Detroit Road, erieislandcoffee.com

Ferris Steak House

American • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

Grocery • $-$$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

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

Herb’s Tavern

American • $$ • 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

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

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Old-style tavern serving beer, sandwiches and burgers.

(440) 331-9870, 19925 Detroit Road

HoneyBaked Ham

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

Firehouse Subs

Deli sandwiches with smoked ham and roasted turkey.

American-style food, famous for Whoppers.

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

Joe’s A Fine Deli & Restaurant

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

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

Burntwood Tavern

First Watch

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

Burger King

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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 • $$$ • A,DS,M,V •

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

(216) 712-4591, 19337 Detroit Road, char-rockyriver.com

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

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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

Giant Eagle

Ready-made • $$-$$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

Chicken and pizza, etc.

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

Gourmet Guy Cafe

Serves soups, salads, noodles, stir fry and vegetarian options.

Customizable sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls.

(440) 895-0098, 19900 Detroit Road, thaicravings.com

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

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, lakeroadmarket.com

American • $$ •

Market

(440) 799-4083, 20253 Lake Road, gourmetguycatering.com

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

Gourmet Java Bistro

Bistro • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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Breakfast, lunch and early dinner; healthy eating seven days a week.

(440) 444-8827, 19056 Old Detroit Road

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

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

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

American Bistro • $$$ • A,DS,M,V •

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

Martin’s Corner Deli • $ • M,V •

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

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

McDonald’s

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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

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

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

(440) 333-7890, 19215 Hilliard Blvd.

American • $ • A,M,V,DS •

Thai Cravings

Thai • $ • N/A •

Deli • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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Mellow Mushroom

Old Carolina Barbecue Co.

Originators of classic southern pizza; also serves craft beer.

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

Italian •

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

Mitchell’s Ice Cream

Dessert • $ • A,DS,M,V •

American • $$-$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

Panera Bread

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Cafe • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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

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

Handcrafted ice creams with a focus on local dairy and fresh ingredients.

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

Old River Tap and Social

Pub Food • $$-$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

Pizza • $$ • M,V •

A clean, inviting atmosphere with lots of indoor seating.

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

Old School Pizza and Wings

Home of the original Ohio-style pizza. Carryout only.

Classic American cuisine in a fun, laid-back setting.

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

Pelicano’s Pizza

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Ohio Pie Co. Rocky River Pizza • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

Pizza, Wings, Grinders, Pasta • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

(216) 712-4080, 19071 Old Detroit Road, oldschoolpizzaandwings.com

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Famous for soups, sandwiches and salads.

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Carryout and delivery subs, pizzas, pastas and catering.

(440) 333-0558, 2218 Wooster Road, pelicanospizza.com

Penn Station

Sub shop • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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

(440) 333-7366, 19565 Detroit Road, penn-station.com

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Vitality Bowls

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

Fine catering and prepared food.

Acai bowls, smoothies, salads and paninis.

Italian • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

(440) 333-1530, 19925 Center Ridge Road, mypiada.com

Pier Beverage and Deli Deli • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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(440) 356-6915, 22474 Lake Road Mediterranean • $-$$ • A,DS,M,V •

Superfood Cafe • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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

Casual cafe offering a wide variety of coffee products.

Old-fashioned hamburgers served fresh and delicious.

Stino da Napoli

Fast casual Mediterranean concept that is family owned and dedicated to serving the community delicious food.

19815 Center Ridge Road, pitaway.com

Italian • $$ • Cash only •

Whole Foods

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Grocery • $-$$ •

Authentic Italian food from the Naples region.

Dine-in and carryout.

Quality meals served quickly and conveniently.

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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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Serving lunch, dinner and takeout.

Wine Bar - Rocky River

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

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

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

Swinging Door Bar and Grill

The Woods Restaurant & Lounge

American • $-$$ • A,DS,M,V •

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.

(216) 801-4800, 20130 Center Ridge Road, swingingdoorlounge.com

Tartine Bistro

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French • $$ • A,DS,M,V •

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A European-style bistro famous for tartine sandwiches.

Full wine and liquor bar; no reservations required.

(440) 857-0700, 19300 Detroit Road

Salmon Dave’s Pacific Grille

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

Seafood • $$$ • A,DS,M,V

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

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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.

Serving lunch, dinner, drinks and take-out.

(440) 895-2739, 21290 Center Ridge Road, rockyriverbrewco.com Asian-Fusion • $$-$$$$ • A, DS, M,V •

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

(440) 331-3944, 19070 Old Detroit Road, stinodanapoli.com Deli • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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

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Grocery store focused on natural and earth-friendly options.

Subway

Sakana Sushi Bar and Lounge

American • $ • A,DS,M,V •

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

Raising Cane’s

Chicken Fingers • $-$$ • A,DS,M,V

(216) 712-6999, 19511 Center Ridge Road

Wendy’s

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

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Starbucks

Coffee • $ • A,DS,M,V •

Carryout deli sandwiches.

Pita Way

Catering • $$ • DS,V,M •

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

Zoup!

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

Specializes in soups, sandwiches and salads.

Taza’s

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

Lebanese • $$-$$$ • A,DS,M,V •

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

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

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