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VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 22 | Community News Powered by the Citizens of Westlake and Bay Village | 17 NOVEMBER 2020 Westlake welcomes two new firefighters by ROBERT ROZBORIL

estlake Mayor Dennis Clough administered Wthe oath of office to two new firefighters the week of Nov. 9. The week began with the swearing in of Ryan Nerkowski, who previously served as a part- time firefighter for Oakwood Vil- lage and Seven Hills. His former commanding officer, Oakwood Village Fire Chief James Schade, did the honor of pinning Nerkowski’s new badge to his ROZBORIL ROBERT BY PHOTOS Westlake firefighter Sean Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough swears in firefighter Ryan Nerkowski on Nov. 9, as Westlake uniform during the ceremony. McLaughlin, sworn in Nov. 12. Fire Chief Jim Hughes and Assistant Fire Chief Mike Freeman look on. Nerkowski wasn’t the city’s least-tenured employee for long. firefighter. said, moments before swearing people. They feel good about the respective oaths of office in front Three days later, Mayor “We are fortunate in West- in Nerkowski. “And the reason we career they have chosen and they of friends, family and colleagues Clough swore in Sean McLaugh- lake to have a really great fire have it is because we pick good make a positive difference.” in a pair of small ceremonies at lin, making him the city’s newest department,” Mayor Clough people, and they are dedicated Both firefighters took their Westlake City Hall. 

THE MEDICAL INSIDER Bay school board appoints new member A simple game plan by KAREN UTHE Management at Bald- SEMANCIK win Wallace University. to survive COVID-19 He is also an adjunct uring its Nov. 9 assistant teaching pro- by DIANA PI, M.D. regular meeting, fessor for Pennsylvania Dthe Bay Village State University. recent headline: Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Board of Education voted Dr. Schulz has also vaccine is 90% effective. unanimously to appoint served in several volun- A Well, maybe. It’s too early to tell based on Bay Village resident and teer capacities, includ- a number released in the middle of a trial. The real parent Dr. Scott Schulz to ing assisting military news: Pfizer CEO profited by unloading $5.6 million fill its board vacancy. veterans in furthering of his own stock near its peak value – on the day of A Bay Village resi- their education through the announcement. dent for the last six years, American Corporate The real and better news: Not one, but several Dr. Schulz has spent the Partners, and working vaccines are close to being ready. Today over 100 majority of his profes- with GED students to vaccines are in the development pipeline. sional career in post- explore their education

However, “A vaccine is only a vaccine. It’s noth- secondary education. He and career options via SCHOOLS VILLAGE BAY ing until it’s a vaccination,” said Dr. Michael Oster- currently serves as Vice Seeds of Literacy. Dr. Scott Schulz, left, is sworn in by Bay Village City holm, a renowned U.S. epidemiologist. Getting President for Enrollment  See BOARD page 2 School District treasurer Nicole Spriggs. people vaccinated takes time. Therefore, this winter, we’re very much on our own. But it’s fine because wearing masks works. THE DIGITAL WORLD the updated digital antidotes. (When I say “wearing masks,” I mean the whole she- I’m confident that many of bang of face coverings, physical distancing, safely you are seasoned geeks who can reopening schools and businesses, and extensive Keeping tabs on auto-renewals fix different ailments our technol- testing.) ogy devices succumb to. I also know To close this chapter on COVID-19, we need by TAK SATO commercial anti-virus software, some friends who opted for comput- both low-tech preventative measures and vaccina- operates under a similar principle er repair services from office supply tion, per CDC recommendation. everal columns ago I talked where they require their users to stores or big box electronic stores Months ago, CDC estimated 10% to 12% of the about the “subscription” annually renew (pay) to continue get- locally. For the latter, many technol- U.S. population has been infected by the COVID-19 Soption, i.e. leasing, for Micro- ting the virus signatures to prevent ogy services have also adopted the virus (rates in pockets of the U.S. can be higher or soft’s productivity software suite known viruses from infecting your subscription model to sell their pre- lower; where we are exactly, nobody knows). “Microsoft 365” as opposed to buying computer or identifying virus infec- ventative services after repair.  See COVID-19 page 2 “Office” outright. Another example, tions and eradicating them by using  See RENEWALS page 2

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for Bay Village Schools and our com- COVID-19 BOARD munity that each applicant exhibited CELEBRATING from front page from front page during the interview process,” said 12 YEARS Community Powered News of CITIZEN Board of Education Vice President Dave Citizens participate JOURNALISM That means most of us know some- He is a graduate of the University Vegh. “We hope they will all continue 1,189 in writing, editing, body who’s had COVID-19, even if we of Arizona, where he earned both his to pursue volunteer opportunities on photographing and delivering this newspaper. haven’t had it. B.A. in Communication and his Ph.D. in committees and other activities within The Westlake | Bay Village Observer is a hyperlocal To stop the infection from spread- Higher Education. He and his wife, Ruth, the school district.” community newspaper and website written by, for ing, experts think about 60% (range 30% have two daughters in the district, one Dr. Schulz was appointed to and about the residents of Westlake and Bay Village, to 70%) of the population need to have at Westerly Elementary School and one replace the seat vacated by Dr. Gayatry providing perspectives and information about topics immunity. It can be obtained by natural at Bay Middle School. Jacob-Mosier, who stepped down from and events in our community. The mission of the infection or vaccine. Bay Village Board of Education the Board last month. He will fulfill Dr. Westlake | Bay Village Observer is to inform, involve If we ditch our masks and embrace President Lisa Priemer said she appre- Jacob-Mosier’s term, which ends Dec. and energize the community through the participation the “let’s get it over with” open-season ciated Dr. Schulz’s post-secondary 31, 2021. He must run in the next gen- of the 1,100+ community volunteers. All Westlake and approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, education expertise, budget knowledge eral election – Nov. 2, 2021 – in order to Bay Village residents are invited to participate. the virus will find us and our loved ones. and experience working with nonprofit serve the next four-year term, which To join in, sign up through the Member Center at The crisis facing NYC hospitals and com- boards. “Dr. Schulz brings a wealth of would begin January of 2022. wbvobserver.com/members to submit your stories, munities last March and April can strike knowledge to our Board, especially “I am both honored and humbled photos and events. anywhere, anytime. when it comes to serving our students to join the Bay Village Board of Educa- Sure, many are symptom-free. And I post-graduation. His background is tion to serve a community that has All content should be submitted through the online pray when my time comes, I’d be the lucky especially important as we move for- given my family so much already,” Dr. Member Center, not by email. one to say, “Phew, it could’ve been worse.” ward in the writing of the school dis- Schulz said. “I see how my daughters Letters to the editor (max. 300 words) may be sent And “Who doesn’t love miracles?” As Brad trict’s next strategic plan as we focus have thrived in the district over the to [email protected]. Please include full contact Pitt’s Fauci said on an SNL skit, “miracles on the future of work.” last six years, and I look forward to information. shouldn’t be Plan A.” Eleven Bay Village residents using my experience as an educa- Business promotional articles will not be published. Today, almost 10 months from the day applied for and were interviewed for tor to further enhance Bay Village Contact us for advertising rates. of the first COVID-19 case in the U.S., over the appointment. Schools for the benefit of our students QUESTIONS? Contact: [email protected] or 246,000 Americans have died, and at the “We are grateful for the passion and community.”  440-409-0114 current rate of growth, without a universal mask mandate, experts predict another The views and opinions expressed in this publication 170,000 may die by the end of winter. model, from movie streaming services do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of With vaccines so, so close to reality, RENEWALS to computer repair/preventative ser- the Westlake | Bay Village Observer staff. from front page every death and illness seems senseless. vices and anything in between, you PRODUCTION OFFICE COVID-19 is a slow burn. It’s called may have several subscriptions active 451 Queenswood Drive the 16-trillion-dollar virus because it can The volume of robocalls and SPAM at any given time. Whether monthly or Bay Village, Ohio 44140 be – if we let it. calls were exacerbated in the weeks annually, it may also “auto-renew” to 440-409-0114 I have a simple game plan: wear my leading up to the recent election. I also the credit card you initially used to buy mask in public, maintain a healthy routine noticed that the increased volume has the product or service. I can only speak Copyright ©2020 The Westlake | Bay Village Observer. including regular exercise, stay put and become a new baseline for unwanted for myself but I will never remember All rights reserved. Any reproduction is forbidden without written wait for the vaccines. call volume. Literally the day after the all the different subscriptions and the permission. 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Dietary Servers Hospice of the Western Reserve, one of the largest hospice and palliative care programs in the country, seeks full- time and part-time (16-40 hours/week) dietary servers for its Westlake facility. Employees prepare and serve meals, wash dishes, clean kitchen and may perform cashier duties. Positions include working on alternate weekends. Must have good communication skills. Dietary experience preferred. A genuine commitment to the mission, values and work of the agency, and an ability to work effectively with others are required. In addition to a competitive salary structure, compensation program includes paid medical and dental insurance as well as a paid time off program, education reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Please email (recruitment@hospicewr. org), fax (216.481.3201) or send a letter of interest and resume for review to HWR, Human Resources, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110.

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WESTLAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ther notice due to the ongoing public health situation. Special events Holiday wreaths will honor through the end of 2020 have been cancelled. loved ones, history Those wishing to make a donation to by LYSA STANTON families or one of your loved ones. Vol- help with our ongoing unteers from the Westlake Historical expenses may send a enjamin Franklin once said, Society will be placing wreaths soon at check to The Westlake “Show me first the graveyards of Evergreen, Maple Ridge, and surround- Historical Society, 1371A Ba country, and I will tell you the ing cemeteries. Clague Road, Westlake, true character of the people.” If you would like us to place a holi- OH 44145. For over 10 years, the Westlake His- day wreath, please contact us at 216-848- For more informa- torical Society has been placing holiday 680 or 440-808-1961. You may also email tion about the Clague wreaths on the graves of founding and us at [email protected]. If you House Museum, updates pioneer citizens of early Dover (now would like to sponsor a wreath, the cost on closures, or to pur- Westlake). We believe placing a wreath on is $25 each. Please make checks payable chase items from the a grave is not only a symbol of remem- to The Westlake Historical Society and Museum Store, please call brance, it is a sign of respect for that mail to 1371A Clague Road, Westlake, OH us 216-848-0680. You can STANTON LYSA BY PHOTO person and who they were. 44145. Orders can also be placed online also follow us on Face- A wreath next to the obelisk marking the We would like to extend the oppor- at westlakeohiohistory.org. book and Twitter. Evergreen Cemetery burial site of the Lilly family, tunity for you, your family, organization, November Update We look forward to early settlers in what is now Westlake. group or business to place a wreath this The Clague House Museum will welcoming you back to the Clague House Thank you for your support during year in memory of one of our pioneer remain closed to the public until fur- Museum when it is safe to do so. these unusual times. 

THE GREEN REPORT like to donate? Please try the Cleveland MAKING A DIFFERENCE Furniture Bank. For a fee of $25 (or $50 if stairs are required) they will come Cleaning pick it up from your home. Your furni- Pam Denzler, ture donation will go to local families in Cleveland who don’t have furniture. during Covid Cleveland Furniture Bank will also pick founder of up other household items, appliances, by JENNIFER HARTZELL clothing, linens and books. With so many people and families struggling A Place 2B ME s with everything this year, during this uncertain time, these types we all need to roll with the of donations become all the more by DIANE REHOR Apunches – in other words, be important. Visit clevelandfurniture- ready for changes at any time. bank.org or call 216-459-2265 for more any of us have heard of services A recent change that is important information. available for those aging out of for Westlake residents to be aware of: Do you have an unwanted televi- Mfoster care, but what about ser- Simple Recycling has suspended ser- sion? Please consider taking it to a Best vices for those with special needs aging vice until the spring, unless we see a Buy for recycling. They charge a $25 fee out of high school who are losing their Pam Denzler change for the better in Covid numbers. for this, but you will know that you did social life connections? When Pam Den- Bay Village residents: For now the city the right thing by recycling the TV rather zler’s nephew, Thomas, was graduating cerebral palsy; her autistic son Lucas; and is still on the weekly route, however be than letting it sit in a landfill for eternity. from high school in 2012, she wondered her nephew, Thomas. prepared for this to change at any given Please call ahead before dropping any- the same thing. “Paula was Miss Social. In her time. Thank you to all of you out there thing off at a Best Buy to ensure they are Without finding a local resource, wheelchair, she’d finagle her way to who use Simple Recycling on a regular still running the program. If you have Pam, an occupational therapist by trade, the park to meet other women. Those basis to keep as much out of the landfill other electronics or computers you are founded A Place 2B ME, a non-profit women befriended her and accepted her as possible. wanting to get rid of, Bay Village offers organization whose mission is to help for who she was. I wanted to create that So, what to do with your stuff that residents a drop-off on the last Friday those with disabilities explore what they opportunity for others with disabilities you were going to put out on the curb of each month for such items at the enjoy, connect with others and partici- as making connections is so important,” for Simple Recycling? Easter Seals is still service department from 7:30 a.m. to pate in activities of their choosing. says Pam. “Paula also helped me better doing pick-ups in the area so please 3:00 p.m. Westlake holds computer and Pam, who lives in Westlake, founded understand the struggles families with check their website, www.easterseals. electronics round-ups in spring and fall. A Place 2B ME with 40 years of occupa- disabilities go through. At times, I felt com/noh, or call 1-800-708-2716 for Thank you to all of you read- tional therapy (OT) experience, including ‘pushed aside.’ I needed my own iden- details. Additionally, Savers in Rocky ers who do what you can to Reduce, health care, nursing homes and group tity with my likes and interests acknowl- River is still accepting donations, but Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle! As I homes. edged. That is why I named my organiza- please make sure you confirm that write at the end of almost all of my “My work motivated me to start A tion A Place 2B ME.” before you drive over there. Donations columns: Yes, your small actions Place 2B ME. People were always decid- Not all those with special needs are to Savers also benefit Easter Seals and MATTER! All of our actions add up to ing the leisure activities for the clients. I’d social. Pam’s nephew, Thomas, was a are tax deductible. a huge cumulative positive impact on ask myself, ‘How do you know that’s what quiet soul with a few friends. When he Do you have furniture you would our environment.  they want to do?’ I wanted to empower graduated high school, he lost his daily those with special needs to figure out social life. what they wanted. I developed a Leisure “While Thomas adapted by creating Interest Inventory to help them explore,” many friends on social media, we asked American Legion membership says Pam. Thomas to walk with another young man “An occupational therapist meets that wore sound deafening headphones people where they are at and modifies due to his disability. Thomas walked requirements have changed and adapts tools/strategies to increase beside him silently. Eventually, this young one’s independence in all areas of their man took off his headphones and con- by JIM POTTER papers to show qualification. life. While this usually involves basic skills, tinued their walk. Thomas guided me so Bay Village American Legion one area we specialize in is leisure activi- much to let people be themselves,” says he American Legion National Post #385 Vice Commander, Joe ties. We meet these young adults with spe- Pam. Headquarters in Indianapo- Cronin, says that dues in the local cial needs where they are at, help them For example, Pam’s son Lucas had Tlis has announced that all post are only $35 per year and that identify their own likes and interests and a love of woodworking. “Inspired by the veterans, honorably discharged, there are many benefits available to empower them to create connections, ide- Buddy Bench concept, we encouraged who served in the active military or members. ally with others of similar age, to pursue Lucas to build a wooden bench. Lucas felt reserves since Dec. 7, 1941, are eli- Joe can be reached at 216-521- those passions,” says Pam. good accomplishing the task. It calmed gible for Legion membership. 7849 for further details. Pam was inspired by three significant him. He was engaged. We took it to school An applicant need only provide The Post welcomes all veterans people in her life – her twin sister, Paula, for other kids to paint and donated it to a copy of their DD 214 discharge who have served our great nation.  who spent her life in a wheelchair due to an elementary school,” says Pam. 

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SPORTING VIEWS (in a baseball sense) we are now enter- ing year three of the “reduce the payroll so we can make more money” approach Tribe pitching depth already a curse that is borne – unfortunately – largely in part from our success at amassing by JEFF BING lent scouting staff – especially when some cash – and gear up for a real shot awesome pitching staffs. Even Chris it comes to drafting and/or trading for at a world championship. And given the Antonetti, who I always regarded as the efore you say it, I’ll say it for you: pitching talent. cyclical nature of sports (unless you’re, bastion of clear thinking when it came “Almost every team in the Major So then what, pray tell, is the prob- ahem, the Browns) teams usually follow to the Indians’ approach to building BLeagues would love to have the lem here? Am I just getting ornery in a period of success with a period of and maintaining a successful baseball Indians’ pitching staff.” my advancing age? Can’t I just sit back “rebuilding.” franchise, has said that because of our I can’t argue with that. For the and appreciate what we have, while we Indians owner Paul Dolan isn’t pitching depth, “We will be contend- better part of the last decade, the have it? buying into that approach anymore. ers for the next half-decade or so.” And Indians have sported one of the most Well, we can discount the “ornery As far as he’s concerned, we took our that’s all the Dolans needed to hear to consistent – and consistently deep – to advancing age” theory because truth shot in 2016, and the couple of years continue to jettison payroll. pitching staffs in the American League, be told, I’ve been fairly ornery most of that followed, when we spent big bucks So, fret not, Indians fans, we will if not all of baseball. They have been my life. In fact, I kind of like it. What I on Andrew Miller, Edwin Encarnacion, be “contenders” for another five years. contenders year in and year out, and don’t like, however, is where the Tribe is and others, and, well, it didn’t pan out as But because we let Carlos Santana go, not had a losing season during Terry headed, mostly because of the “Dolan hoped. The Indians were very competi- and will lose Frankie Lindor sooner Francona’s tenure as manager. And philosophy” as it applies to baseball. tive, but never went back to the World rather than later, we are going to have yep, there are a plethora of baseball Here’s the thing: Most baseball Series, and the Dolans claimed (stop me an offense that will be hard-pressed to franchises who would love to be where franchises, coming off the season the if you’ve heard this) to have lost gobs of score 3 runs a game. And with the cur- the Indians are right now. The winning Indians had (considered by most to money as a result. That will teach us fans rent cheapskate philosophy, it’s hard to culture. Annual contenders. Strong be successful in spite of departing the to want a world championship! envision any quick-fixes. (obviously) farm system. A steady and playoffs in the blink of an eye) would Yes, dear reader, because of our It’s also hard to envision any return effective front office with an excel- want to grab this opportunity – spend collective thirst for world domination trips to the World Series. 

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Alaskan Native Heritage Month. plies last. Grades 7-12. Thursday, Nov. 19 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) Monday, Nov. 23 (11-11:30 a.m.) Westlake Porter Public Library WPPL Roblox Club – We have some pri- Building Worlds: NaNoWriMo Month vate servers set up for Tweens in grades Tutorial (Live) – Tweens, Teens and Upcoming late November events 4-6 to hang out with their friends and Adults: Join us on Facebook, Twitter and enjoy some of the most popular games YouTube for a writing tutorial series in by ELAINE WILLIS for writers in grades 7-12. We’re working via Zoom. Please register. support of your National Novel Writing our way through National Novel Writing Friday, Nov. 20 (11-11:30 a.m.) Fall Month goals! Following is Westlake Porter Public Month (NaNoWriMo) with a dedicated Yoga with Miss Nancy! (Live) – Join Tuesday, Nov. 24 (All Day) Kinder Library’s late November 2020 calendar of hour just to write. We’ll reserve the last 15 Miss Nancy on Facebook, Twitter or You- Club Packet Pick Up – Pick up your events. All programs are subject to change. minutes for any writer in need of group Tube to calm your body and mind with Kinder Club packet on or after Nov. 24. Please check westlakelibrary.org or follow brainstorming. Please register. Partici- yoga. Ages K-4. Each packet will contain three alpha- the library on Facebook and Twitter pants must provide an email address to Saturday, Nov. 21 (11-11:30 a.m.) bet letter activities that will be featured (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. receive Zoom instructions. Mystery STEAM Bag Challenge (Live) weekly on our Kinder Club blog. Ages 4-6. Wednesday, Nov. 18 (7-8 p.m.) A – Join us on Zoom to share your Mystery While supplies last. Wednesday, Nov. 18 (11-11:30 a.m.) Taste of Tea: Tea Preparation and STEAM Bag designs. Grades 1-2. Par- Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Library Closes Sing and Dance! (Live) – Join Miss Health Benefits (Live) – Join us on Zoom ticipants must register for and pick up at 5 p.m. Nancy on Zoom! Participants must pro- as we learn all about tea! Paula from Store- STEAM Bags in advance. Thursday, Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving vide an email address in order to receive house Teas will teach us how to properly Saturday, Nov. 21 (2-2:30 p.m.) Yoga Day: Library Closed Zoom instructions. Ages 2-6. select and brew tea, while also explaining with Miss Jen (Live) – Calm your body, Friday, Nov. 27 (4-4:30 p.m.) Cup of Wednesday, Nov. 18 (2-3 p.m.) the health benefits of various varieties. mind and spirit in this live Zoom Yoga Science (Live) – Join Miss Holly on Face- Wednesday Afternoon Book Discus- Please register. Participants must provide class taught by a certified yoga instructor. book, Twitter or YouTube to view a fun sci- sion – This month’s title is “The Statio- an email to receive Zoom instructions. Teens and adults. Please register. Partici- ence video! Recommended for ages 4-6. nery Shop” by Marjan Kamali. Please Thursday, Nov. 19 (11-11:30 a.m.) pants must provide an email address to Monday, Nov. 30 (11-11:30 a.m.) Pic- register to receive Zoom instructions. American Indian and Alaskan Native receive Zoom instructions. tionary! (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Wednesdays, Nov. 18 and 25 (4-5 Heritage Storytime (Live) – Join us on Mondays, Nov. 23 and 30 (9 a.m.-8 Twitter or YouTube for a game of Pictionary! p.m.) Teen Writers Group: Writers Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for a sto- p.m.) Teen Craft Pick Up – Stop by Youth To register for any of the programs, Room (Live) – A bi-weekly meet-up rytime celebrating American Indian and Services to pick up a craft kit while sup- visit westlakelibrary.org/events. 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Russell was THE MAN. HUMOR Being a younger brother is a role I take seriously. First and foremost it involves giving my brother periodic This winter, use the Considering the GIOAT grief. So in order to open up a discussion, err argument, I brought up the GOAT topic with a twist. “Hey bro, who is the GIOAT – greatest Italian of all time?” I inquired. My by GIOVANNI PALMIERO right S.A.L.T. brother has a degree in electrical engineering. He is smart rom birth to the age of 12 I thought living in a but deliberate. Years before I had dubbed him Mr. Science. Winter is coming! Road salt, or sodium chloride, double house on West 128th in Cleveland was After much thought he answered “Galileo.” I was stunned. only works above 15°F. One teaspoon of salt perma- Fnirvana. My grandmother and Aunt Vance lived “Are you kidding me?” I snorted. “Someone would nently pollutes 5 gallons of water! Salt works best when downstairs and every Sunday we gathered down there have eventually come up with that whole planets revolve it is applied before the snow falls, or right after snow is with 15-20 relatives for spaghetti and meatballs. around the sun thing!” removed from your sidewalk or driveway. Never apply My brother was two years older than I. We both were “OK, Mr. Wizard,” he replied with some annoyance, salt when rain is in the forecast, it will just wash away pretty fast runners. The biggest difference was he dreamt “who is your pick?” into the storm drain and out to our waterways. of using that speed getting around end for the Cleveland “Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio!” He patrolled center field for This winter, pledge to use the right S.A.L.T. (Stuff, Browns while I saw myself stealing bases for the Indians. the Yankees like a gazelle and could mash right up there Amount, Location, Time): Rocky Colavito was the star for the Tribe. Even the with Ted Williams. His 56-game hitting streak is an amaz- • Only use rock salt (sodium chloride) above 15 non-Italians wanted to be him. He had a very unique ritual ing record that may never be equaled. It has stood for 79 degrees F. before every at-bat. He lifted his bat up over his head and years. • Spread only enough salt to do the job – one 12-ounce brought it down with both hands behind his back. He Adding to his resume was his marriage to Marilyn coffee mug full of salt is enough to effectively de-ice had tremendous power and could throw the ball from the Monroe, the most incredible movie star of her era and about 10 sidewalk squares. outfield straight to the catcher, cut-off man be damned. arguably any era. Before we began littering landfills with • Spread salt only on the surfaces that need to be de- We couldn’t afford to go to many games so we made empty K-cups, one of the greatest inventions in the ‘70s iced, and never on the lawn, at the base of a tree or our stadium visits count. A bunch of us would take the 22 was the Mr. Coffee. Every house had one and they chose right next to a stream or storm drain! bus downtown to attend on bat day. Even the cheapest Joe D. for their spokesperson. His impeccably dressed • Only apply salt right before the snow falls or right seat in old Municipal Stadium merited a free bat. On our visage was a TV constant. after snow is removed from my driveway or sidewalk way home we all practiced our Rocky-style stretch and of My brother lives in the Bay Area of California. Many – and never when rain is in the forecast. course fantasized about hitting that game-winning homer. Genoese fishermen settled in ‘Frisco and one of them had To formally take the pledge and earn your very I don’t remember the acronym GOAT (greatest of all a son named Joe. So on one of my visits I had my bro take own Lake Erie Starts Here mug (pick up required while time) being around when I was young. If it had been I’m me to the church where Joe married Marilyn. We also lifted supplies last), go to cuyahogaswcd.org and click on sure there would have been little debate. Rocky was our a few cocktails at Lefty O’Doul’s on Union Square where programs and pledges to take the “This Winter, Use favorite but everyone knew Babe Ruth was the greatest. Joe spent many an evening with his close friends. the Right S.A.L.T.” pledge. Jim Brown was the GOAT in football. There were no Cava- People wrote songs about Joe. Could you imagine – Elizabeth Hiser, Watershed Program Manager, liers and the only NBA we saw was one game on Sunday Paul Simon singing “Where have you gone, Galileo”? Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District afternoon. It was usually a Celtics game so in my mind Bill Hmmm ... no. 

More stories, photos and events online at www.wbvobserver.com WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 17 NOVEMBER 2020 7 BAYarts adapts for the holidays Bay Schools hosts virtual town hall by KAREN PETKOVIC on anxiety, adapting to change ith the cancellation of festivals and holiday by KAREN UTHE SEMANCIK crisis mode to adapting to a new way Wbazaars due to COVID, of functioning, they may seek advice, many artists who rely on these ay Village Schools invites com- tips and resources to help their stu- events for their income have munity members to attend a dents better adapt. been struggling to find ways to Bvirtual Town Hall – “Anxiety Town Hall guests can submit their get their work seen. For decades, and Adapting to Change” – from 6:30- questions when they pre-register at BAYarts has provided income for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, via bit.ly/Nov19TownHall. Once regis- regional artists in the year-round Zoom. The webinar event is hosted by tered, attendees will receive a special consignment shop and galleries. Bay Village City School District, with Zoom link to join the event. The annual Holiday Shop alone experts from MetroHealth, Recovery This event is the second virtual provides income for hundreds of Resources and the Educational Service Town Hall webinar the district has artists while supporting the local Center of Northeast Ohio. offered to families this fall through economy. Artists love it for the The event is geared toward par- its Rocket Family Learning Series. In ease and reward of selling their BAYarts highlights hundreds of regional artists ents and guardians of students in October, a group of experts conducted work. throughout the year. grades PreK-12, and the panelists will “Responding to COVID-19,” with the “BAYarts does all the heavy help families adjust to change and focus on health questions and mitiga- lifting – ticketing, marketing, display – I capacity and safety, BAYarts has spread uncertainties. As families move from tion processes related to the virus.  just drop it off,” says Westlake artist Laura out! Wide aisles, timed entrances and mul- Robbins. “I can then spend time in my tiple checkout points have been imple- studio instead of hassling with setting up mented. An online shop was launched at a festival with hefty fees that may or early this year and private shopping par- may not pan out.” ties have been popular for small “pods.” Westlake hosts ‘Patriotic Pick- With COVID mandates for limited For more information, visit bayarts.net.  Me-Up’ for local veterans Clague Playhouse holds annual jewelry sale by ROBERT ROZBORIL n honor of Veterans Day 2020, the West- by DOTTIE PALAZZO protocols: limit of 6 shoppers in the lobby Ilake Senior and Com- at a time; all to wear proper masks or facial munity Services Depart- any in the community look to coverings; all to wear gloves when han- ment hosted a drive- our annual holiday Jewelry Heist dling jewelry; socially distanced displays; through event on Nov. 11 MSale for interesting and quality cashier available behind a plexiglass panel; to say “thank you” to local jewelry, handbags and accessory items at all earrings and some other items carefully veterans. reasonable prices. We will be holding our pre-cleaned, and bags will be available for Mayor Dennis PHOTO BY ROBERT ROZBORIL ROBERT BY PHOTO 11th Jewelry Heist on Fridays and Satur- wrapping. Clough was on hand to Westlake Senior and Community Services days, 1-7 p.m., from Nov. 20 through Dec. This is our largest fundraiser of the greet the brave men and Director Lydia Gadd and Activity Planner Jodi 12 in the Clague Playhouse lobby. year and your support will help offset the women who have served Rodriguez hold up signs thanking veterans. By diligently following the following challenges created by the COVID-19 pan- our country. Participants COVID-19 guidelines, we believe we can demic. Cash, check or credit card. received gift boxes and baked goods veterans are coming out here so we can offer our patrons a comfortable and safe Any questions please call the Box from the safety of their cars and were say ‘thanks’ for their service to our coun- shopping environment. Our staff and vol- Office at 440-331-0403 on Friday and Sat- able to converse with the mayor from try over the years,” Mayor Clough said unteers will be checking their tempera- urday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Clague Play- a safe distance. during the event. “And it’s just nice to be tures each day and we will follow these house, 1371 Clague Road in Westlake.  “We’re just very pleased that the able to put a little smile on their face.” 

READER'S OPINION tance of looking out for others, we are in hold doors. Whether it’s getting on the trouble at times. A good leader knows the a world of trouble. These boys are going bus, going through a lunchroom door, or difference between right and wrong, and to grow up and go into a world of much into a church, gentlemen go last. (Older pivots away from the group when they How to raise uncertainty. It is our job to prepare them. adults always go first, men and women.) proceed in the wrong direction. This is They will go out on dates, to colleges with 2. Teach your young man how to critical. Young men need to learn to think a gentleman countless temptations, into the business listen. A gentleman understands that on their own if they are going to be good world, marriage, fatherhood, and possi- there are times when one should respect- leaders. by COLLEEN HARDING bly into war. Each of these paths requires fully listen. Also, gentlemen do not inter- This is a good start. a firm backbone, the ability to think of rupt anyone when they are speaking. As a mom, I look at this generation f you follow the news and current others, and a good sense of self. 3. Gentlemen stop and look at you in with some concern and fear at times. One events, one observation comes to Here are a few tips on how to get the eyes when they speak to you. day our girls may get into a car with one Imind. We are a bit starved for gentle- started. Everything starts with baby 4. Gentlemen say please and thank of these young men. We will trust them to men and some leadership. My statement steps, and the earlier you start, the you, which seems relatively simple, but make sure they get home safely. We will is not a political crack on anyone. Repeat better. Developing a gentleman and a it’s not. Most people are in such a hurry hope that they will look out for them. We my comment is NOT meant to criticize leader doesn’t happen overnight. It is a today, they rarely use common courtesies. will trust that they will be kind and respect- anyone. It is also not meant to sound consistent work in progress. These steps 5. We need to teach our young men to ful. I hope that if the world presents a situa- sexist. This article is about our boys, and will introduce our young men to how to have empathy and a moral compass – how tion that is not favorable, these young men I’m looking for “a few good men.” put others first. to think independently and not always will be strong enough to make the right So how do we find them, and better 1. Ladies go first, and gentlemen follow the pack. The pack gets people into decisions for our daughters and yours.  yet, how do we raise them? What needs to be done to improve the number of young men raised with dignity, char- Jim Sgro’s Village Barber Shop acter, integrity, morals, values, kind- ness, respect, discipline, and a little Dare to be the LIGHT! NOW OPEN ! empathy? Livestream service, Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Before we talk about the steps Inclusive Spiritual Community. Affi rmati ve Prayer. Call for an needed to get started, let’s first address Livestream Meditati on and Classes. appointment: why it’s important. If we don’t teach 23855 Detroit Ave., Westlake, OH, 440-835-0400 440-871-0899 our young men how to care for others, www.unityspiritualcenter.com 620 Dover Center Rd. Bay Village to think outside of themselves, to A positi ve path for spiritual living practice discipline, and the impor- Open Mon-Fri: 8-6, Sat: 8-5. Closed Sun.

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remained in the hives to strengthen and events including cupcake DENNY WENDELL BY PHOTO decorating, sandPorter volleyball, Library Board President Elizabeth Sheehe Under the revised ordinance,become upon extremely an owner’s active and are thriving. beginningWestlake Aug. recreation8. “faces department.of the library” that Friends of Porter encourageThe Fall the Fairy growth and a juggler at Westlake’s Fall Festival & Pumpkin Hunt entertain a long linegolf, of 5K families relay, bowling and cardboard (center)boat races and Library Director Andrew Mangels (right) first violation of this ordinance, theMr. owner Danniger is guilty anticipatesof that this The Alegohouse Health,visitors Applied see when Companies, entering Echo Health, Public Library of thewaiting community. to select from over 400 pumpkins at the pumpkin patch. More than 1,000 peoplewere attended held at the various venues throughout thehonored city. The volunteer Deb Myers (left) with the library's a minor misdemeanor and canis be the fined first up year to $150. honey will be able to be whereEquity Dr. Trust,Shep the-Q-Lab, building. Rae-Ann Because Suburban, of Western and her many extracted » See DOGS from pagethese 2 outdoorLakeevent hives. Erie featuring NatureWhile free hayrides, balloon artists and treats. See more: wbvobserver.com/photoblogs.Enterpriseschampionship and trophy the City went of toWestlake Q-Lab, an participated internationalannual Myrna Chelko Volunteer Award at a recent pard was arrested isher longevity as a volun- volunteer services DENNY WENDELL BY PHOTO the bees produced &honey Science last Center year, is itoffering a free inprovider the weeklong of material competition. durability Twenty-six testing with volunteerdifferent corporate recognition event. BAYarts’ own Fullerteer, In Myers 1984, is the known Fuller for House was floated by include being an A makeshift dam diverts the Sperry Creek into pipes remained in the hivesevent to strengthen when the honey and Stuart Morris of Lakewood holds his 18-month-old son, events including cupcake decorating, sand volleyball, House, which washer knowledgebarge to its about new location the library on theand BAYarts her resulting officer of that group and a library board member. under Queenswood Drive as the bridge above is encourage the growth Elliott, to get a close-up view of the beehive inside the Lake golf, 5K relay, bowling and cardboard boat races located in what isability campus. to assist Dr. patrons. Sheppard She was also arrested volunteers July for 30, the Myrna exemplified the volunteer spirit, which is why demolished. Since this April 9 photo, the old bridge of » Seethe BEEHIVES community. page 2 Erie Nature and Science Center. “Youwere are heldnot just at various saving venues throughout » See CHALLENGE the city. page The 12  structure in Bay Village has been completely removed. WHS senior Bay High saving energy, now Cashelmara atFriends 1954, of Porteron the Public front Library’sporch of annualthis, his Big parent’s Book Sale the award was created in her name. Lake Erie Nature energy andchampionship money with trophy your went to Q-Lab, an international the time of his arrest. home, and charged with the murder of his & Science Center is offering a free investmentsprovider in efficiency,”of material durability testing with corporate selected as best A celebrity in its own wife, Marilyn.More stories, photos event when the honey The Observer – Dedicated to the ideal dollarsStuart Morris of and Lakewood environment holds his 18-month-old son, saidright, Ted theBedell 122-year- of Gardiner, and events online at jazz drummer Elliott, to get a close-up view of the beehive inside the Lakethe old district’s Fuller House partner became in/wbv iden observerinternational- wbvobserver.com that volunteers define a community. First Name Last Name » See BEEHIVES page 2 byErie KAREN Nature DERBY and Science Center. Bay High earned a tifyingnews 30and years implementing later when it was moved » See CHALLENGE page 12 estlake High School score of 96 on the 100- energyto its conservation current location strate -on BAYarts senior Jeremy McCabe he U.S. Environmen- point scale, far exceeding gies. “You are reducing your W campus via a barge on» See Lake GIRL Erie. SCOUTS page 14 was selected to perform in the tal Protection Agency the required score of 75 in carbonBAYarts footprint will to host the an ben informal- gath- FREE All-State Jazz Band at the Ohio T(EPA) has awarded the rigorous examination of efitering of our on environment.”Aug. 13 on the Fuller House Music Educators Conference in Bay High School the Energy energy efficiency. porch » See to ENERGYpiece together page your4 personal Cleveland the week of Feb. 1-4, Star Building label, memories of the people and the events. DENNY WENDELL BY PHOTO FREE TO READ! Event organizer Amy Brediger, in blue, walks a lap at Westlake High during Relay for Life on 2017. Jeremy submitted his audi- recognizing the The gallery exhibit: “A Strange Holiday: tion this spring and was selected school as one of the May 31 with, from left, Jackie Ferguson, cancer survivor Missy Johnson, and Maureen Rote. Check this box if you do not want your name included in a list of donors. FREE TO WRITE! An Aesthetic Examination of the Sam as the only drummer in the band. most energy effi- Getting a scary Sheppardmakeover Case” willFREE open Friday, Aug. by AMY BREDIGER be released until July. I consider this a huge  Submit your story Students from all over Ohio sub- cient K-12 school 8, 7-9 p.m. and run through Sept. 27 in achievement and sincerely appreciate everyone online by March 30 mitted audition recordings for facilities in the

the Sullivan Family Gallery. SOCIETY HISTORICAL VILLAGE BAY COURTESY PHOTOS ell we did it – and we couldn’t have had who helped make it happen.  PHOTO BY KIM BONVISSUTO BY PHOTO this prestigious honor. United States. FREE TO READ! at wbvobserver.com Got a story or tip? Send it to A wedding photo of Marilyn nicer weather or better people to sup- I found myself crying as I announced the [email protected] TO WRITE! and Sam Sheppard. Wport our cause! The Westshore Relay is amount of money raised, $36,000 so far, to the over but I am still smiling from the overwhelming crowd Sunday morning. I know how much work Today, some 46 years later, Submit your story love that was felt by all. we all put into this event and it was heartwarm- WestlakeVOLUME church 10 • ISSUE 6 launches | Community NewsOperation Powered Christmas Childby thecon- Citizens of Westlake and Bay Village | MARCHonline by20, July 2018 17 Our event was a great success, coming in ing to have it pay off. I took on this Relay three tinues to make a difference in Donation Amount: at wbvobserver.com almost $10,000 over our original goal and still years ago when it was down and out, and now the lives of children through- First-pitch prize added going. We have team fundraisers scheduled over we are breathing new life into it together. Operation Christmas Child out the world. This year six the summer and a few donations that will not » See RELAY page 6 unreached groups of people will Mayor Cloughto Bay addresses fireworks raffle by NELSON BLOUNT17 minutesfor this of organization silence was “to be the recipients of shoeboxes VOLUME 7 • ISSUE 13 | Community News Powered by the Citizens of Westlake and Bay Village | JULY 7, 2015 meet emergency needs in crisis filled with toys and other items by ERIC EAKIN et my heart be broken areas through existing evan- for the first time along with the state of Westlake LBMS class middle school athletic director. “The most with the things that gelical mission agencies and shoeboxes being delivered to he Bay Days fireworks fun- incredible act was to donate the motivational $5 $10 $25 $50 Other: $ break the heart of national churches.” Since 1993 over 100 countries. There are so draising teamRewarding has added invitation for artists lunch back to the hospital. I am extremely “L by TARA WENDELL Bay Village Foundation plans      God.” These words by Bob the leadership of Samaritan’s many millions of children in our a second raffle prize: four donates prize proud of all the kids in my homeroom.”

Pierce, who in 1970 was presi- Purse (Franklin Graham) have world who have never received T DENNY WENDELL BY PHOTO estlake Mayor Dennistickets to the Wednesday, Aug. CEREMONIAL The Pasta for Pennies program encourages dent of Youth for Christ, were delivered more than 124 million a gift of any kind, much less a Make-up artist Katie Lane transforms Arabella into a vampireby LOUISE SEEHOLZER anniversary gift to residents Clough gave his 33rd13, Cleveland Indians game and back to charity students to collect spare change over a three- written after visiting children gift-filled shoeboxes. There are shoebox filled with gifts. as she teaches Halloween face-painting tricks to teens during FIRST PITCH annual State of thethe once-in-a-lifetime opportu- week period. Lee Burneson Middle School suffering in Korea. His mission 500,000 volunteers worldwide. » See CHILD page 2 a workshopW at the Bay Village branch library on Oct. 12. he opportunity for artists nity to throw out the ceremonial donated a collective $3,844.55 – the ninth high- City address to members of to display their work in the by KIM BONVISSUTO first pitch. est amount raised out of 466 Northeast Ohio the business community at the Community of Fine Arts More stories, photos Anyone who Thas already purchased a raffle hen Dennis Sullivan’s seventh-grad- schools that participated in the fundraiser. Sul- The Observer takesMarch pride 13 West inShore the Chamber community Show ... for the month of August pro- and events online at ticket for the suite for 16 persons at the Friday, Aug. 22, Indians game ers at Lee Burneson Middle School livan’s class collected $504.04. Please make checks payable to WBV Observer and of Commerce luncheon. The vides exposure of their work for sale /wbvobserver wbvobserver.com and the community takes pride inoffered the by Observer. the group is automatically eligible to win this additional prize. learned that they had won the Leu- “I can’t begin to express how incredibly annual presentation highlights and a possibility of prize money. But W The Aug. 22 Indians package includes a suite for 16 persons with food kemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pasta for Pennies grateful the parents and staff were to receive the work of the city’s depart- registration for the 2015 COFA, a and soft drinks, four parking passes and the opportunity forPolly four Barrett’s persons watercolor,contest “A Wildat the Ride,” school, they made a startling a wonderful meal,” said Kerri Peterson-Davis, ments over the previous year, juried art show, which the Westlake- to view the fireworks display from the visitors’ dugout. was exhibited in the 2014request. COFA. campaign manager for school and youth pro- offers a snapshot of the city’s Westshore Arts Council founded 16 The Aug. 13 Indians prize includes four seats to a game versus the The students asked that the Olive Garden grams at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society- finances and provides a look at years ago, has a July 13 deadline for art Porter Public Library, which has gra- MAIL TO: 451 Queenswood Drive, Bay Village, OH 44140 Arizona Diamondbacks and the ceremonial first pitch. The first 10,000 lunch they had won for their classroom be Northern Ohio Chapter. “Please express to upcoming projects. work submission. ciously hosted the event for the past persons to that game also receive a pair of aviator sunglasses, courtesy donated to the Ronald McDonald House, a your students that not only are they making Westlake’s healthy budget The W-WAC accepts works for several years. of SportstimeOhio. home-away-from home for families of children a difference in the lives and strong, diverse tax base allow the COFA from amateur/semi-profes- Details of how works are submitted The winning tickets will be drawn at Bay DENNY WENDELL BY PHOTO Days on the Fourth of July. being treated at Cleveland-area hospitals. Lunch of those fighting blood the city to provide a high level of sionals, 18 years or older, and in five for possible entry, fees, prizes and other TicketsWestlake for either Mayor prize Dennis are $25 Clough each or five for $100. All proceeds help was delivered to those families on May 29. cancer, but also the service and many community categories: Oil/Acrylic; Watercolor; pertinent information are outlined on to fundspeaks the Bay to Days members fireworks of the display, West which is now privately funded. “Many families on our team are currently lives of people who improvements. Business incen- Drawing/Pen & Ink; Charcoal/Pastel; the entry form, which is available online CallShore 216-386-5997 Chamber or on email March [email protected] 13. to purchase tickets personally affected by cancer,” said Sullivan, are currently spending The Observer is an independent, community owned publication. Please note that charitable contributions tives entice large companies to and Photography. at w-wac.org. For more information or for more information, or fill out the form on page 16 of this issue.  seventh-grade social studies teacher and hours in a hospital as locate and remain in Westlake. within WestlakeThe during 16th edition 2017, of COFA will take contact Robert Pearl at 440-554-7522 or “We do pride ourselves on totaling moreplace Augustthan 156,0003 through 29 at Westlake email at [email protected]. 

PHOTO BY DENNY WENDELL BY PHOTO the relationship we have devel- square feet of retail space and Hundreds of Bay High School students participated in the National School Walkout on oped with the business commu- 65,000 square feet of industrial are gratefully accepted but not tax-deductible. For questions about donating or more information on how to March 14, observing 17 minutes of silent reflection in remembrance of the lives lost in the nity,” Clough said. “To tell you space. CommercialLEAGUE and OF residen WOMEN- VOTERS High-quality microphones will be Parkland, Florida, school shooting, and to show their support for other schools that have that the city of Westlake contin- tial construction combined gen- purchased for Council chambers and undergone similar tragedies. The walkout was entirely student led and organized. Students ues to grow is often an under- erated a total investment in the for the conference room where com- worked with the school administration which supported the showing of student activism. statement.” city of moreLoud than $100 millionand clear mittee meetings are held. get involved, contact publishers Denny Wendell or Tara Wendell at 440-409-0114, [email protected]. Pictured are Julia Martin, holding a sign, and event organizer Danielle Cooke. See more Thirty-six businesses over the last year. As noted in the LWV’s presenta- photos of the event by Bay High student photographer Connor Starowesky on page 4. opened, expanded or relocated » Seefrom CLOUGH citypage 2 hall tion letter, by accepting the gift, the DENNY WENDELL BY PHOTO 12.22 City agrees to install and maintain the The Bay Village Foundation will add new features, replace worn materials system and to “record all open meet- and enhance the safety of the Play in Bay playground as a gift to residents in by CONDA BOYD ings and make recordings available to celebration of the group’s 20th anniversary. Westlake Rain & Garden Explorer Club 360: Visual he Bay Village City Hall micro- the public at no charge through the by EILEEN VERNON groups of volunteers that were raising phone project moved another city web site for both listening and funds for the Play in Bay playground and Show will explore ways assessment of Porter CreekTstep closer to completion at City download.” n celebration of its 20th year, The Bay for the expansion of the Bay Way Cabin. Council’s June 29 meeting, when Claire Since May 18, Council has been Village Foundation voted last month to Council President T. Richard Martin sug- by CAITLYN HARTZELL, 2014, “A Holistic Watershed season.Banasiak, Our assignment chair of wasLWV-Greater Cleve- posting its meeting recordings to the Iapprove two major projects. Trustees gested that a separate fund be set up to act to protect watershed ADDISON MEAUX, ABBIE Approach to Health at Hun- to do a land’svisual Bay assessment Village chapter, of presented a web. However, the sound quality is voted to make an anniversary gift to the as a private account to hold the incoming DENT and PHOEBE tington Beach.” the creek,check observing for $10,000 the pres to Council- President poor. Superior pickups will produce families of Bay Village by refurbishing and funds during the drives. The new fund was by MICHAELA KEKEDY The city of Westlake’s storm SUTHERLAND In summary the report ence of physicalPaul Koomar. debris, The foam, total cost of the proj- clearer recordings – and speakers adding new features to the Play in Bay play- called The Future of Bay. drainage watershed consists of stated that E. coli from Porter wildlife,ect, bank which erosion is expected and the to be completed installed in Council chambers will ground in Cahoon Memorial Park. Both groups succeeded in their goals rotecting Our Future” seven major streams and creeks that This is the first in a series of Creek was responsible for water characteristicsby early fall, is suchestimated as at $16,000. Twenty years ago, Bay Village City » See MICROPHONES page 2 » See PLAY IN BAY page 2 is this year’s theme for eventually discharge to Lake Erie: three articles from members closing the beach for 10-20 flow, turbidity and clarity. Council set up a private fund to help two “Pthe City of Westlake’s Cahoon, Porter, Schwartz, Sperry, of Explorer Club 360 on the percent of the swimming » See EXPLORER page 2 Rain and Garden Show, which will Wilhelmy, Wischmeyer and Wolf. health of Porter be held at Crocker Park’s Market These creeks have about 150 miles Creek, a stream Westlake firefighters Square on Saturday, March 24, from of storm sewers that collect rain that flows through Evelyn Allen Cynthia & Eric Eakin Martha Devotion Huntington Anonymous 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free from developed areas like parking Westlake and Bay honored with two awards Marilyn Sommer and open to the public. lots, roadways and buildings. Village, exiting at he Westlake Fire Department received “The use of sustainable prac- “Lake Erie is our sole source Huntington Beach two awards at the July 2 Westlake City tices and conservation throughout of drinking water and a vital rec- into Lake Erie. TCouncil meeting. our watershed helps protect our reational and economic resource ur concern The first, presented by the American future,” said Robert Kelly, director for the region,” said Wesley Davis, regarding George ArrudaHeart Association, was the organization’s Mis- Michael & Diane Ferry Chapter/Daughters of the Lysa Stanton & Dave Pfister Anonymous of the Westlake Engineering Depart- civil engineer for the city’s Engi- Othe creek sion Lifeline Silver Award, which recognized ment. “We bring local vendors and neering Department. “People can came from a study the Westlake Fire Department’s high standard organizations together at this fami- take simple steps to help minimize conducted by the of cardiac care and transport of patients suf- ly-friendly event, appealing to both debris, fertilizers, chemicals and Cuyahoga County fering from a STEMI, a severe heart attack adults and children to make it easier other contaminants from entering Health Depart- David & Carolthat Ballrequires urgent treatment to prevent Susan & Richard Fink Anonymous to learn how to help keep our local the watershed.” ment as reported Bay Village middle schoolers Caitlyn, Abbie, Addison and Phoebe American Revolution James Stevenson death. Of the 1,400 agencies in the state that waterways clean and sustainable.” » See GARDEN SHOW page 2 in their June 30, study a Porter Creek watershed map. provide emergency services, only 51 received PHOTO BY DENNY WENDELL BY PHOTO the award. Pictured left to right: Alexander Kuhn (American Heart Association), Chief James Hughes, firefighter Nick Dangel, More stories, photos The second award was a recognition from The Observer takes pride in the communityfirefighter Paul ... Carroll, firefighter Tyler Kelly, Asst. Chief Mike Freeman, firefighter Eric Szytec, Capt. Russ Hetman, and events online at St. John Medical Center for excellent care of firefighter John Kish, firefighter Glen Netkowicz, Lt. Doug Vasi, Linda Owen (St. John Medical Center, manager of /wbvobserver wbvobserver.com and the community takes pride in the Observer. 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