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Letter from
THE EDITOR
By Debby Zelman Rapoport
L
ast month I attended TEDxAkron, a program that featured 14 local
speakers, each of whom made it through an audition process to
create a TED talk. TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas,
usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TEDx spreads the program
through local markets.
Speakers talked about won’t change unless we act to in reflective listening, such as, now and then.
customer service, civil liberties, change it. “I hear that you are having a
diversity and anti-racism. A spo- NAMI shared good news: bad day today. Yes, some days Things to Avoid Doing:
ken-word artist inspired young “Stigma is 100% curable. Com- are certainly more challenging • Criticizing, blaming or raising
people to be their best, authen- passion, empathy and under- than others. I understand.” your voice.
tic version; and June Scharf, a standing are the antidote. Your • Instead of directing the conver- • Talking too much, too rapidly,
journalist and contributor to voice can spread the cure.” sation with “you” statements, too loudly. Silence and pauses
Beachwood Buzz, shared her When people are closed off, use “I” statements. are okay.
story of transforming weakness they may have hidden wounds • Be a good listener, be respon- • Showing any form of hostility.
to strength. that need nurturing. Often, sive and make eye contact. • Assuming things about them
Christine Tackett, a nurse and those affected with mental • Ask appropriate questions, or their situation.
educator, shared her proactive health conditions want to be but don’t pry. • Being sarcastic or making
approach to mind, body and heard. One way to get them to • Share some easy insights as a jokes about their condition.
spiritual wellness. Three words talk, once they’re ready, is by way of encouraging conversa- • Patronizing them or saying
from her presentation stuck with listening. And a good way to tion. For example, talk about anything condescending.
me long after the curtains closed. persuade someone to keep the the weather or the community.
She explained why the words “tell conversation going is to say, “tell • Reduce defensiveness by shar-
me more” are life changers. me more.” ing your feelings and looking NAMI shared good news:
I bring this up because of its Because one-in-five Ameri- for common ground.
immediate relevance. This issue cans lives with a mental health • Speak at an age- and devel- “Stigma is 100% curable.
of Beachwood Buzz falls on the condition, you are likely to opmentally-appropriate level. Compassion, empathy
tail end of Mental Health Month, encounter someone with mental Keep in mind that mental and understanding are
recognized by the National illness in your family or daily life. illness has nothing to do with
Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) If you are unsure of how best to a person’s intelligence. the antidote. Your voice
and the rest of the country to approach them, NAMI provides • Be conscientious of another’s can spread the cure.”
raise mental health awareness. these tips: feelings.
Each year, millions of Americans • Talk to him or her in a space • Genuinely express your concern.
face the reality of living with a that is comfortable, where • Offer support and connect the For more information about
mental illness, and each year, there are minimal distractions subject to outside resources dealing with mental health
NAMI fights stigma, provides and you aren’t likely to be as needed. Ask, “How can I issues, visit www.nami.org. And,
support, educates the public interrupted. help?” if you have any story ideas for
and advocates for policies that • Gradually ease into the con- • Provide hope for recovery. future issues of Beachwood
support people with mental versation. The person may not Buzz, please, “tell me more” by
illness and their families. want to talk, and that is okay. Things to Avoid Saying: emailing beachwoodbuzz@
This year’s theme, “Cure Stig- Greet him or her with kind- • Just pray about it. gmail.com.
ma,” highlights that one-in-five ness. Sometimes less is more. • You just need to change your
Americans is affected by mental • Be sure to speak in a relaxed attitude. Wishing you a happy, healthy
health conditions. Stigma is toxic and calm manner. • Stop harping on the negative, month of June!
to their mental health because • Communicate in a straightfor- you should just start living.
it creates an environment of ward manner and stick to one • Everyone feels that way some-
shame, fear and silence that topic at a time. times.
prevents many people from • Be respectful, compassion- • You have the same illness as
seeking help and treatment. ate and empathetic to the my . . .
This perception of mental illness person’s feelings by engaging • Yes, we all feel a little crazy
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Dr. Darrell Cass’s route to becoming a highly-skilled surgeon who Stephen Valentine
once separated conjoined twins has had several notable inflection Art Director
points. One of them involved learning how to repair cars.
June Scharf
The new director of Fetal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic can draw a Contributing Writer
direct connection between the emergence of his interest in taking
things apart and fixing them, as he does in surgery, with time spent Jerry Zelman
Vice President of Operations
messing around with cars, as he did when he was a teenager.
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Beachwood Surgeon
Expands Pediatric,
By June Scharf Fetal Treatment Options
D
r. Darrell Cass’s route to becoming a highly- infant or fetus, as well as the parents who
typically require some substantial support
skilled surgeon who once separated conjoined themselves. Mothers who undergo in utero
twins has had several notable inflection points. surgery for their fetus also need great under-
standing and oversight.
One of them involved learning how to repair cars. In October, Darrell moved to a home in
Beachwood from Houston, where he was the
The new director of Fetal Surgery at in class and had experts perform dissection surgical director of the Neonatal Intensive
Cleveland Clinic can draw a direct connec- on the organ systems. Witnessing this, he Care Unit at Texas Children’s Hospital. While
tion between the emergence of his interest says, was an “exceptional” experience. “I was in Houston, he also co-founded and co-di-
in taking things apart and fixing them, as fascinated by it,” he states. rected that hospital’s special Fetal Center,
he does in surgery, with time spent messing It also motivated him to work hard in where he worked for 18 years and grew its
around with cars, as he did when he was a science classes. He excelled overall though reputation on a national level.
teenager. His father is an auto mechanic, and and graduated as Valedictorian of Agoura Now at Cleveland Clinic, he works as a
Darrell frequently went to work with him and High School, Class of 1982. When he reflects pediatric and fetal surgeon, focusing on
learned how to service vehicles. on those dissection experiences, he says thoracic issues within the Department of
“Back in the ‘80s, I took apart the engine they strongly influenced his decision to Pediatric Surgery. His world-renowned ex-
in my Mazda RX-2, souped it up, and put it pursue medicine. pertise has been established through more
back together. I did that to a Ford Pinto, too. His self-described “energetic, feisty and than 20 years of highly successful surgical
That’s what you do when you’re 16 years old,” active” personality has proven to be a interventions, some self-created, on infants
he says during an interview at his Cleveland great match for surgery, especially when who manifested complex problems. Many
Clinic office. Or maybe that’s what Darrell in combined with his confidence and great of those patients required management
particular did because he likes working with command in the operating room. Plus, peo- of congenital diaphragmatic hernias and
his hands and fixing problems. ple benefit greatly from one of his medical congenital lung malformations, among other
Another pivotal point in the 53-year-old’s practice’s hallmarks: his extremely patient types of abnormalities.
development came in 11th grade when Jerry and compassionate bedside manner. His work places him on the cutting edge
Lasnik, the biology teacher at his Southern Unlike many other areas of medicine, of surgical procedures, with some of his
California high school, featured a cadaver he essentially has two sets of patients: the tiny patients being briefly removed from
6 Beachwood Buzz n June 2018
the womb for repair, then replaced after
their surgery is complete. He describes the
net effect of his practice as restoring lives
that otherwise would have been lost or
deeply compromised.
He is very proud of his work, with several
cases standing out due to the severity of
the medical issues. One such patient was a
24-week-old fetus who needed open fetal
surgery. Without intervention, she would
die. Now she is a perfectly healthy 10-year-
old girl. Darrell says he was brought to
tears when he witnessed her singing
karaoke to Taylor Swift while simultaneous-
ly twirling a hula hoop around her waist
(high neurological function, he notes) at
the tender age of five.
Another momentous achievement was
the separation of conjoined twins in 2014,
involving 26 hours of surgery and a team of
professionals, including other surgeons.
“The entire process was very dramatic,” he
says, marginally capturing the enormity of
the procedures. His team spent eight months
preparing, with some of that time devoted to
conducting surgical simulations.
After their birth, Darrell determined that
the twin girls needed time to grow bigger
and stronger before undergoing surgery.
Also, they required tissue expanders inserted
at 8 months to prepare the skin for what was
to come. At 10 months, he decided they were
ready. One of his profound memories from
the experience was the visual and symbolic
impact of how the twins entered the operat-
ing room on one gurney and left at separate Dr. Darrell Cass on a medical mission to Guatemala.
times on two gurneys.
To succeed with such a grueling proce-
dure, Darrell fell back on his training where
long hours were a regular practice. “I learned
how to fall asleep standing up for 10 seconds
and then feel great afterward.”
During the surgery, he says, his emotions
were essentially absent. “There’s no time to
think about how you’re feeling,” he adds, but
he did cry once everything was done and
the girls were safely in the PICU. He was also
tearful as he recalled the experience.
Darrell’s guiding mental approach to all
of his cases is to frame them by how he
can make a difference. “A lot of surgeons
say they couldn’t work with sick kids, but I
look at it exactly the opposite. I don’t focus
on their being sick; I focus on how to help
them get better.”
Joining Cleveland Clinic is affording him
the opportunity to act on his ambition to
create a globally-known center for the best
fetal surgical practices and innovations. He
June 2018 n Beachwood Buzz 7
“A lot of surgeons say
they couldn’t work with
sick kids, but I look at
it exactly the opposite.
I don’t focus on their
being sick, I focus on
how to help them get
better.”
- Dr. Darrell Cass, director of
Fetal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic
some adjustment, it didn’t catch him by
surprise since he gained previous exposure
to it in 1988 when he fulfilled a year-long pa-
thology fellowship at Case Western Reserve
University. He also enjoys downhill skiing
and finds snow to be romantic.
Two years ago, his passion to help ill
children found a new application when he
became involved with what’s now an annual
medical mission to Guatemala. He joined
a team of other surgeons and specialists
who traveled there to perform four days
of life-altering surgeries on pre-screened
pediatric patients in need, at no charge. He’s
aided by his Spanish-speaking ability, which
is sufficient to converse with patients.
“It was an amazing experience, at Hospital
Hilario Galindo,” he explains. He handled six
to seven surgeries per day, usually simple
operations, such as large hernias, but which
Dr. Darrell Cass in surgery. will have life-long impact for these chil-
dren. The team brings all of its own medical
supplies, including IV materials, anesthesia,
seeks to build a fetal surgery program in- mine the best treatment while providing sutures, etc.
volving many specialists, then standardizing necessary counseling, followed by perform- “It is extremely rewarding and invigorat-
some surgical procedures, and finally making ing complex surgical interventions. He has a ing. We can get very caught up in life and
everything reproducible. long track record of offering solutions when this reminds us of what’s important.”
His own medical-educational journey other doctors had none. One such example Darrell has two children of his own:
spanned 15 years, beginning with earning is his ability to perform in utero treatment for Harrison, a 21-year-old junior attending the
his medical degree from UCLA, School of spina bifida. University of Colorado and majoring in polit-
Medicine. He later gained advanced skills by In his personal life, when he’s not at the ical science with thoughts about attending
training with the founding fathers of fetal hospital, Darrell enjoys working out at Life- law school, and Hannah, 17, a senior in high
surgery during his residency at the Univer- time Fitness in Beachwood. He’s also an avid school, who lives in Houston and will attend
sity of California San Francisco School of wine collector with around 4,000 bottles, UCLA in the fall.
Medicine. though they are still housed in Houston, but As their lives take shape, so, too, does
Some of Darrell’s key competencies and he’s making plans to move them here. He Darrell’s and he says he sees it as a grand ad-
essential differentiators lie with his abilities enjoys imbibing them with friends. While he venture. He fully intends to take his surgical
to diagnose problems in utero, then deter- admits that Cleveland’s weather has required practice “as far as it can go.”
8 Beachwood Buzz n June 2018
Dan Goodman – A Follow-up Story The Great
Catsby &
I
n last month’s Beachwood Buzz we featured BHS grad (class of
‘91) Dan Goodman, executive producer of the Oscar-winning
film, Dear Basketball. Since its publication, Dear Basketball
Barkeasy
received an EMMY at the Sports Emmy Awards (39th) in the Gala
category of Outstanding Post-Produced Graphic Design.
Rescue Village transforms
The six-minute animated Q. What was your response when really feel so fortunate for all the its annual summer event
short film brings to life a poem you won? great accolades and attention to a Roaring Twenties
that recently-retired LA Lakers the project has received. It’s themed party:
legend Kobe Bryant published A. The win came in the last humbling and something for
on the professional athletes’ category for which the project which we’re very grateful. On June 9, Rescue Village
website, ThePlayersTribune.com. was nominated. We really had will be Puttin’ on the Ritz to
It’s an inspiring portrayal of no expectation of winning, Q. What else would you like to benefit animals in need at
Kobe’s journey as a six-year-old especially after the other two share? ThornCreek Winery & Gardens.
who dreams of one day playing nominations didn’t go our way. A. I can’t emphasize enough how The Great Catsby & Barkeasy
professional basketball, achiev- But the whole experience was much this is a project win, Gala, presented by Hardy
ing that goal, and ultimately so incredible and surreal, and not an individual win. These Animal Nutrition, a Magnus
having to say good-bye to his the nominations themselves efforts are so hard to bring to owned company, is a new take
lifelong passion. were such a great thrill that we market and it really requires a on its annual summer fundrais-
Just after receiving the EMMY, were good either way at that tremendous amount of work ing event. The name has been
we had an opportunity to catch point. Obviously, it was nicer in every facet of the project. changed as well as the theme
up with Goodman. to win! When they called the I know it sounds completely and the venue in order to draw
project name as the winner, we silly and cliché to say, but once a new crowd and put a fresh
Q. Tell us about the EMMY nomi- were just stunned and excited. you’ve actually been through face on the event.
nation process. Considering the relatively small this whole process, you realize Rescue Village is encour-
A. Dear Basketball had three group we had compared to the why the cliché exists. We were aging theme costumes, will
nominations that night and big groups of people that the fortunate to be one part of an have live music by Red Light
one win. The interesting TV networks had in attendance, incredible team and couldn’t Roxy, authentic jazz-age cars,
part is we were one of few I’d say we did okay holding our be more thrilled with the and more! There will also be a
independent projects, not own, while cheering the win! I results of the collective efforts. fabulous silent auction, a wine
associated with a traditional pull, chance raffles, and great
TV network like ESPN, CBS food and drinks. Rescue Village
Sports, NBC Sports, etc. hopes to raise over $100,000.
Verizon and their streaming Proceeds from The Great Cats-
service go90 was our distrib- by & Barkeasy Gala will help
utor and in total I think they Rescue Village provide care for
received four nominations, the thousands of sick, injured,
three for Dear Basketball and abused, abandoned, or home-
one for another project they less animals that pass through
did. I think it speaks volumes their doors annually, and will
for the direction of the indus- also support the programs that
try and the business. make the world safer for them.
Individual reservations are
Q. Where did this take place? $150/person and are available
A. The ceremony was at Jazz at http://bit.ly/greatcatsby.
at Lincoln Center in NYC. I Tables seating 8 or 10 are also
attended with my business available at this link.
partner, Bill Masterson, and Space is limited and Rescue
two of our colleagues. It’s Village expects this event to
a fantastic NYC venue with sell out, so early reservations
incredible views of central are encouraged.
park and Columbus Circle. We Learn more at http://www.
attended a cocktail party prior geaugahuma ne.org/great-
to the ceremony. Co-founders of Believe Entertainment Group (www.Believe Ent.com) catsby.
Bill Masterson and Dan Goodman, post-win.
June 2018 n Beachwood Buzz 9
Opiod Crisis Update Increased Need for
On May 10, County Council-
woman Sunny Simon held a town
cerated and in poverty.
Young adult advocate Natasha
Foster Parents
hall meeting with Euclid council- Wynn spoke about her experience In Cuyahoga County, there are them heal, feel safe, and feel loved.”
woman Laura Gorshe to discuss when leaving the foster-care sys- nearly 2,300 children in county Foster parents play a vital role
the fallout from the opioid crisis. tem; and Zelma Brown of Antioch custody, placed in foster care, in a child’s life. They also partner
This program provided insight Church spoke of Open Table and kinship care, or some other living with birth parents who want to
on the impact of addiction on how this positive model trans- arrangement. Since 2013, the be reunited with their child.
women and children. forms lives of our most vulnerable number of children in the custody DCFS especially needs foster
South Euclid municipal judge young people. of Cuyahoga County Division of parents for infants, preschoolers,
Gayle Williams-Byers provided Children and Family Services has teenagers, sibling groups, and
an overview of the specialized A forum will soon be held increased more than 40 percent. youths who identify as LGBTQ.
mental-health docket and how in Beachwood. Please This is the highest number of chil- To become a foster parent,
mental health is often associated watch for information dren in county care since 2011. you have to go through training,
with drug and alcohol addiction. in an upcoming issue of The Division of Children and background checks, and a home
Ryan Lacey, supervisor of the Family Services is looking for study before being approved. The
Beachwood Buzz.
Cuyahoga County Department of adults to serve as foster parents, effort is worth it to help a child
Child and Family Services START This meeting was scheduled committed to provide a loving, who needs a safe and supportive
Program, discussed the increased to inform Cuyahoga County safe and supported home. environment to call home. The
number of children entering into residents of the devastation “We need relatives, friends, schedule for training is available at
the foster-care system and the that goes along with the Opiod neighbors, community members, http://cfs.cuyahogacounty.us/en-
need for additional foster care epidemic. A forum will soon be and foster parents to be part of US/Pre-Service-Schedule.aspx.
families. held in Beachwood. Please watch our team,” said Cynthia Weiskittlel, Anyone interested in be-
Kathy Harris, regional manager for information in an upcoming director of the Division of Children coming a foster parent may call
of the Bridges program, present- issue of Beachwood Buzz. and Family Services. “Our children 216.881.5775 or visit http://cfs.
ed statistics on youth who age Simon is chair of County Coun- often come from difficult circum- cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/Poten-
out of foster care and how they cil’s Education, Environment and stances or traumatic events. They tial-Foster-Adoptive-Parents.aspx
often wind up homeless, incar- Sustainability Committee. need us to work together to help for more information.
“On average, students lose approximately
2.6 months of learning in math over
the summer.”
- Harvard Graduate School of Education
Mathnasium of Beachwood
(216) 765-3551
www.mathnasium.com/beachwood
10 Beachwood Buzz n June 2018Holocaust Remembrance Day Journey
at the Maltz Museum Through
June 3, 2018
Grief Support
Group
E
ach year, the Friends of the Maltz Museum honor the memory of
6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust and celebrate the
Tuesday evenings,
courage of those who lived to tell harrowing stories of survival. On July 10 - August 14
Sunday, June 3, from 11am to 5pm, the public is invited to explore the from 5:30 – 7pm at
Museum, plus experience a film, lecture, and personal account of heroism Montefiore
during the Museum’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. Montefiore’s Vinney Hos-
The schedule is as follows: tickets to programs. However, pice is offering a six-week
• 1 pm: Film screening of registration for individual pro- “I have a strong desire for bereavement and support
Lost Town. grams is required since seating the people of Jewish faith group, free and open to
• 3 pm: Lecture on the is limited. To register, please call the community, for adults
to understand the direct
Armenian Genocide with 216.593.0575. suffering from recent loss.
Ara Bagdasarian With memory fading and hate connection between the Miriam Katz, LISW-S, will
• 4 pm: Survivor Talk with rising, now is the time to honor Armenian genocide and facilitate the group. To reg-
Roman Frayman personal and powerful memo- the Holocaust.” ister or for more informa-
ries of survival. – Ara Gabdasarian tion, please call Miriam at
All-day admission to the For additional information, 216.910.2796.
Museum is $5, which includes visit maltzmuseum.org.
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June 2018 n Beachwood Buzz 11Attention High School Students
Auditions Now Open –
SHOP Win $10,000 in College Scholarships!
It’s All Here! If you love to sing – if you
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All participants must have a
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• Fish Furniture prestigious Ohio Theatre. First- This is a benefit for memory-
• Marshall Carpet place winner will also have the care programs offered at Mon-
opportunity to perform with tefiore and The Weils, nonprofit
• Michaels The Cleveland Pops Orchestra at organizations and leaders in
Severance Hall. senior healthcare.
• Bed Bath & Beyond
• Great Clips Israel as a Jewish
• Ecclipse Hair Democratic State
• John Roberts Salon As we celebrate Israel’s 70th prism of
anniversary of independence, Jewish identity, the
• CVS the Jewish Federation of Cleve- Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and
land reflects and looks ahead minority communities in Israel.
• Fox & Hound with Israeli philosopher, profes- This program takes place
• 5th Avenue Deli sor and writer, Moshe Halbertal. Wednesday, June 6, 7 pm, at the
Professor Halbertal will share Mandel JCC Stonehill Auditori-
• Chipotle Mexican Grill insights about Israel as a Jewish, um in Beachwood. Register at
democratic state through the www.jewishcleveland.org.
• Café 56 (closed, but coming soon – 56 Kitchen)
• First Watch
10th Annual Summer Soirée
• Agni Yoga Studio
Get ready to mix and mingle at Music Box Supper Club, 1148
• Nail Lacquer with other Jewish young adults Main Avenue, Cleveland. The
in the heart of the Flats at the cost is $25 (pre-register) or $35
• Games Workshop YLD and JCLE’s 10th annual Sum- (at the door). Parking is $3. Regis-
mer Soirée for young adults ages ter at www.jewishcleveland.org.
• Atlas Cinemas 21+. Enjoy summer cocktails,
• Winking Lizard hors d’oeuvres, and live music.
Plus, purchase raffle tickets to
win prize packages from local
S.O.M. Center and Mayfield Roads businesses.
The Summer Soirée takes
Mayfield Heights • Just east of I-271 place Thursday, June 7, 7:30 pm,
12 Beachwood Buzz n June 2018Exciting News!
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and 3 pm for our Certified Pre-Owned Pet Adopt-a-thon, when about 20
animals from Rescue Village will be available for adoption. Adventure Subaru
will also be collecting items for Rescue Village all month long.
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June 11 Joe Montana (62)
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2018 Beachwood Buzz 13 nMichael Friedman Takes On New Role As Adventure Man
M
ichael Friedman, a Beachwood resident who has built a solid reputation in the auto
industry, recently became “The Adventure Man” after accepting a position as vice
president with Adventure Auto Group. Adventure has two dealerships – Subaru, in
Painesville; and Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram in Willoughby. In his new marketing campaign,
Friedman refers to the dealerships as “Adventure Land,” with his tagline being, “where all your car
dreams come true."
As the Adventure Man, Fried- at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo a fundraiser that took place at and was recently recognized by
man continues to do what he Fields, 10 am - 4 pm. Landerhaven. The Different Needs Founda-
does best – provide great value When asked about his affil- With the opening of Pinecrest tion for his charity work in the
to customers. He surrounds iation with the organization, just around the corner, Friedman community. He has a lifelong
himself with a staff that brings Friedman said that it makes him will be offering free valet parking passion for horse racing, passed
positive energy to work each feel good to give back to the to customers with a car from down to him from his late dad,
day, which converts to sales and community. “A lot of dog lovers Adventure Subaru in Painesville or Richard Friedman. Last year, he
excellent customer service. drive Subarus and most of our Adventure Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, was the second-leading owner
Friedman is also very phil- employees own dogs, so we’re Ram in Willoughby. You must have in Ohio, winning 41 races. In his
anthropic. On March 10, he spreading the love to help these an Adventure license-plate frame spare time, he enjoys spending
hosted a “Certified Pre-owned animals find homes,” he said. to take advantage of this offer. time with his companion, Linda
Pet Adopt-a-thon at his Subaru Friedman is an inductee of the Blumenthal, and his children,
store. Geauga Humane Society’s On Saturday, June 16, Beachwood Gallery of Success Morgan, Mara and Matthew.
Rescue Village brought 21 dogs
to the dealership, all in search of he will host his second
their forever homes. Eighteen of Adopt-a-thon, from
the 21 pups were adopted, and 11 am to 3 pm, and
the other three have since found
homes. “It was a great event,” invites the community to
Friedman said. “People from attend. About 20 animals
all over traveled to Adventure will be available for
Subaru to share in this feel-good
program.” adoption and Adventure
On Saturday, June 16, he will Subaru will be collecting
host his second Adopt-a-thon, items for Rescue Village
from 11 am to 3 pm, and invites
the community to attend. all month long.
(Adventure Subaru is located at
1991 Mentor Avenue in Paines- Friendship Circle is also near
ville.) About 20 animals will be and dear to Friedman’s heart
available for adoption and Ad- since he likes to support organi-
venture Subaru will be collect- zations that help children. “I am
ing items for Rescue Village all grateful for the impact Friend-
month long. The shelter wish list ship Circle has on my 16-year-
includes: high-value dog treats, old son, Matthew, and other
Purina Cat Chow (blue bag), Puri- teen volunteers who enjoy
na Kitten Chow (yellow bag), any bonding with, mentoring, and
brand of canned cat food, Purina spending time with their friends
Dog Chow, Purina Puppy Chow, with special needs,” Friedman
peanut butter, and durable dog said. “By steering youngsters in
or cat toys. the right direction, Friendship
“This is just the start,” Friedman Circle’s positive impact will be
said. We will be the headline felt for years to come.” As a mon-
sponsor of Woofstock, the biggest umental supporter, Friedman
dog- and family-friendly festival steered $71,000 to the organiza-
and FUN-draiser in NE Ohio.” This tion through the Subaru Share Top: Michael Friedman, the Adventure Man.
event, sponsored by the Geauga the Love campaign. On May 16,
Humane Society’s Rescue Village, he was honored by the organi- Below: Morgan Friedman and Harley Schoen at Adventure Subaru’s
will take place on September 16, zation at “A Life with Friends,” Adopt-a-dog charity event, sponsored by Rescue Village.
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June 2018 n Beachwood Buzz 15Exciting Volunteer
Opportunities at JFSA
Tikkun Olam Volunteer (TOV) the JFSA Drost Family Center on
JFSA is searching for the right Commerce Park.
volunteer to spend some weekday
afternoon time with a Holocaust Horvitz YouthAbility
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comfort and with dignity. Special that can be enhanced by the addi-
training and orientation provid- tion of more adult volunteers. The
ed. Russian speakers welcome. This Horvitz YouthAbility program helps
is an exceptional opportunity disabled and at-risk young adults
to spend time with an active by engaging them in volunteer
Nonagenarian who lives at Myers service and social enrichment ac-
Have Confidence Apartments in Beachwood who
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including community projects,
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When you choose JFSA as your home care and JFSA activities. adults and college students, 8:45
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On Tuesday and Thursday Please spread the word
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16 Beachwood Buzz n June 2018Latest BPH Treatment Offers Alternative
to Surgery or Medication
Irina Jaeger, MD
U
niversity Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center urologist Irina Jaeger, MD,
has good news for the more than 50 percent of men over 60 who
suffer with benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH. (Most men are more
familiar with the common name for the condition, an enlarged prostate.)
The primary symptoms or in the office setting with a performing the procedure for
of BPH include an array of local anesthetic. Start to finish, almost a year and finds it often “One of the major
problems with urination, the entire procedure takes less is the best treatment option for
caused by the excess prostate than an hour, and most men go her patients. advantages of Urolift
tissue blocking the urethra. home without a catheter. If a “I usually will try medication over TURP is the short
The urethra is the tube that catheter is required, it is only in first, but I always discuss Urolift at recovery time,” Dr.
carries urine through the gland place overnight. the patient’s first appointment,”
on its way out of the bladder. “One of the major advantages she says. “I want them to know Jaeger notes. “There is
Men with BPH experience of Urolift over TURP is the short there is a nonsurgical option if the minimal time missed from
urinary frequency, waking up recovery time,” Dr. Jaeger notes. medication is not effective, they work and patients are
several times a night to urinate, “There is minimal time missed can’t tolerate the side effects or if
difficulty starting urination, a from work and patients are they simply don’t want the hassle recovered completely
flow that starts and stops, a recovered completely in two of taking a daily medication.” in two weeks, meaning
weak stream and dribbling. weeks, meaning no pain on To qualify for Urolift, a man no pain on urination
“For decades, the only urination or blood in the urine.” must be at least 45 years of
treatment options available Recovery from TURP can take as age and have a prostate no or blood in the urine.”
were medications to manage long as three months. larger than 80 g. in weight, due Recovery from TURP
the symptoms or surgery Urolift also beats BPH to the available sizes of the can take as long as three
– known as TURP or laser medications in the area of implants used in the procedure.
vaporization – to remove the side effects. “Medications can Additionally, some irregularities months.
excess tissue,” Dr. Jaeger says. have sexual side effects such of prostate anatomy, which can
“Now, a new minimally invasive as erectile dysfunction or be detected during an office
procedure called Urolift offers retrograde ejaculation, as well examination, may disqualify
complete symptom relief as light-headedness and low a patient. Medicare and most
without the side effects of energy,” Dr. Jaeger explains. In commercial insurance companies
surgery or medications.” addition to sexual side effects, now cover the procedure.
Dr. Jaeger, the Division Chief TURP can sometimes result in
of Urology at UH Ahuja, is one leakage of urine. Dr. Jaeger sees patients at the
of only a handful of urologists in “Urolift is a mechanical UH Brainard Medical Building,
Northeast Ohio who is trained solution to a mechanical 29001 Cedar Rd, Lyndhurst;
and experienced in Urolift. The problem that does not involve UH Urological Institute, 1611
procedure involves placing cutting or heating the tissue,” she S. Green Road, University
tiny, biofriendly sutures, called says, “therefore, it does not have Suburban Health Center, South
implants, into the prostate to a negative impact on sexual Euclid; and UH Ahuja Medical
hold the excess tissue away function or on bladder control.” Center, 3999 Richmond Road,
from the urethra. The U.S. Food and Drug Beachwood. To make an
Dr. Jaeger performs Urolift at Administration approved Urolift appointment with her at any of
Ahuja Medical Center with the in 2014 for BPH in men over these locations, patients may
patient under mild sedation age 45. Dr. Jaeger has been call 216.844.3009.
June 2018 n Beachwood Buzz 17JCC Men’s Club Interplay Presents Church & State
I
The JCC Men’s Club offers its nterplay Jewish Theatre announces two staged readings
members the chance to socialize, of Church & State, by New York playwright Jason Odell
meet new friends, and take part in
discussion groups every Monday
Williams, at Dobama Theater, 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland
morning from 11 am to noon. Heights. Performances are on Monday, June 25 and
Community gentlemen are invit- Tuesday, June 26, both at 7 pm.
Fred Sternfeld
ed to enjoy coffee and presenta-
tions by interesting speakers. The The readings feature Chris God,” is an explosive look at uents and his conscience. The
temporary summer location was Bizub, John Busser, Ursula our broken political system. In playwright’s stated dream for
not confirmed when Beachwood Cataan,* Klara Hricik and Kristin 2017, the play was nominated this play is that it will one day
Buzz went to press. Netzband,* with Fred Sternfeld by the Off Broadway Alliance become obsolete. We’re not
Members are invited to at- directing. (*Appears courtesy of for Best New Play. there yet.”
tend the club’s annual luncheon Actors’ Equity Association.) Faye Sholiton, founding artis- The L.A. Times called Williams
at the Beachwood Community On the eve of his bid for tic director of Interplay, chose “a post-modern Clifford Odets.”
Center, Monday, June 11, begin- re-election, a North Carolina Church & State for its deft han- His other produced works
ning at 11:30 am. senator finds his off-the-cuff dling of one of the most vexing include: Handle with Care (New
Dr. Murray Altose, recently- remark to a blogger to be a aspects of contemporary York Times Critics’ Pick), The Sci-
retired chief of staff of the Louis potential career-ender. In the politics: how a politician takes a ence of Guilt, The Jungle Gym
Stokes Cleveland VA Medical aftermath of a school shooting, moral stand at a time when any and Baltimore in Black & White.
Center, is the keynote speaker. he questioned aloud his own hesitation is viewed as party Admission to the readings
His topic is “VA 101.” faith in God. With dueling ad- disloyalty. “We like to think is free, although donations are
Preregister by Monday, June vice from his devoutly Christian that our elected officials truly gratefully accepted. Reserve
4. The cost is $10 per person. wife and his liberal Jewish cam- struggle with their decisions on seats at interplayjewisht-
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to join! For complete infor- mize the damage to his career says. “Now we meet one public 216.393.PLAY (393.7529). Visit
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Find out more at MenorahPark.org June 2018 n Beachwood Buzz 19Hard Work Spells Student’s Success,
Beginning with Learning English
By June Scharf
W
hen Kelly Chiang moved to the U.S. from Taiwan by herself in 7th
grade to live with her aunt and cousins, she knew very little English.
Only the alphabet and a few words were in her lexicon. This proved
to be an enormous barrier that she successfully navigated by working very
hard every day and not giving up.
The BHS Class of 2018 gradu- opportunities for her cousin who talking or texting. “I tell her what’s a spot on the All-State Orchestra
ate will head to the University of has autism. Kelly is an only child, going on and she has been very during her sophomore year.
Washington in the fall, marking and her father passed away three impressed with how much I’ve One of the greatest differenc-
a milestone in her educational years ago. improved in school.” es she has noted between the
achievement. She has trans- She admits that entering BHS There are no plans for her mom educational approach in Taiwan
formed herself from being “the as a junior was difficult, however, to join her in the U.S., so Kelly has compared with the system here is
shyest person ever” to one who is joining the tennis team proved to returned each summer to Taiwan how her native land focuses more
confident and gregarious. She also be her gateway to finding friends. to see her. In fact, attending on academics, to the exclusion of
speaks English without an accent, “I was able to meet people university in Seattle will be a extra-curricular activities.
a remarkable demonstration of before school started, so that convenient midway point, making “To be a successful student
her mastery over the language. provided a nice transition,” she it easier to travel to Taiwan, while here, you need to not just be
Taiwanese and Mandarin are explains. also maintaining a reasonable smart and study, but you should
her native sources of language Her journey leading to social distance for visits to Beachwood. participate in sports and other
fluency. success has its roots in the activities,” she has observed.
She says she came to this English as a Second Language “I’m a very hard worker To conform to this trend, she
country to expose herself to “a (ESL) program in which she was participated in Science Olympiad
different learning environment enrolled while attending school in and I have perseverance. and has volunteered for the Coun-
and culture.” Her mom and aunt Brecksville. She had daily, one-on- But I still have some cil for Exceptional Children. She
determined that the best time for one sessions with Tanya Cerrato, problems with English – also was a member of the National
her to move was before she would an ESL instructor, who began Honor Society.
be required to learn English in with phonics and continued it’s not an easy language.” Clearly, she has been busy, and
Taiwan. They thought it would be with speaking and writing skills. that meant there hasn’t been
better to learn the language here They worked together from 7th ~ Kelly Chiang, BHS Class much time or interest in other
to prevent her from developing an through 10th grades. distractions like TV viewing. But
accent from Taiwanese teachers. “Mrs. Cerrato made a strong of 2018 she admits she enjoys watching
The journey elicited a range of impact in my life, and I probably “Ellen” clips on YouTube.
feelings, including nervousness, wouldn’t be where I am today Kelly arrived in this country as While attending university, she
excitement and worry, mostly without her.” an accomplished violinist, and this plans to study pre-health sciences
surrounding the language hurdle, Kelly reveals her arrival in 7th has opened up many performance to become an occupational or
making friends and adjusting to grade was very difficult because opportunities for her. She began physical therapist. She’s not sure
the culture, lifestyle and learning she “had no idea what teachers playing in 1st grade, and at BHS, where she will eventually make her
environment. However, she had were talking about.” She didn’t get she was the first chair/concert- home, figuring that it will depend
one previous summer of exposure graded during her first semester, master in the school’s orchestra. on where she lands a job, whether
to the U.S. when she visited her and when she did during her She also played in the Contem- that’s in the U.S. or Taiwan.
aunt and enrolled in a YMCA sum- second semester, “it wasn’t too porary Youth Orchestra which What she has noted about
mer camp for eight weeks. “I ate bad, but it was hard to catch up,” brings together students from Beachwood is that it’s “a very tight
American food, and watched TV she admits. area high schools and is highly community, where everyone cares
shows and cartoons.” She also had With such a monumental chal- selective with its membership. She about each other.” The classes are
been listening to American pop lenge, how did she manage it? rehearsed every Saturday, 9 am much smaller here, compared
music and watching American “I’m a very hard worker and I – 1 pm at Cuyahoga Community with those in Brecksville, and the
movies. have perseverance. But I still have College, Metro Campus. teachers spend more time with
Her initial home was in some problems with English – it’s She also played with the students.
Brecksville, but four years after not an easy language.” Northeast Ohio Regional Orches- “The teachers and counselors in
she arrived, her aunt moved to She also has the steadfast tra which required an audition Beachwood care and want you to
Beachwood in pursuit of the support of her mother with whom process and performed seasonally. be successful and to feel included,”
district’s special needs educational she communicates daily, either by All of this involvement earned her she states.
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