Bay Village Schools Announce November Levy

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he Bay Village Schools will place a tax 15th out of the 31 districts in the county, levy on the November 2 ballot. The and administrator salaries are also about Tdistrict deferred a planned levy in average. 2009 due to a poor economy, but it cannot “Despite the lower spending levels, our wait another year. A small bond issue also student achievement measures are always being discussed. near the top,” she said. Huntley pointed out The 6.9 mill levy is for basic operating that while Bay Village has a residential tax costs including utilities, supplies, salaries, rate among the highest in the county (16th transportation, etc. The requested millage out of 80 taxing districts), it is because the would also allow the gradual transition to city is more than 95 percent residential all-day kindergarten, a new state require- (compared to county average of 66 per- ment. The cost of the levy to homeowners cent), and not because the schools spend would be approximately $17.60 per month more. “We spend relatively less than others ($211 annually) for each $100,000 of home in the county,” she said. “But we get a great valuation. return on the taxpayer’s investment.” “We were able to make our 2006 levy Board members and administrators stretch to four years because we’ve really are also studying a possible bond issue for kept a tight lid on overall spending,” said replacement and upgrades to big-ticket Bill Selong, Board of Education president. facilities items like electrical and heating “It’s now necessary that the increase is a systems. Space for the state mandated all- little higher than what we’ve seen on the day kindergarten program is also being previous three-year levy cycle. But we felt considered. The bond issue decision will that a large proportion of our residents be made at the board’s June 29 meeting. were being affected by the economic down- “We walk a tight line with these low turn in 2009. We’ve kept this levy request, levels of spending relative to other dis- after four years, as low as we can while still tricts,” Selong said. “Should the operating protecting our educational program.” levy fail, we would need to quickly reduce Vice president Amy Huntley acknowl- our budget significantly. It’s a fast slide PurpleStride runners head out on the 5K run at Cahoon Memorial Park. edged that it is difficult to ask taxpayers for downhill when levies fail, and it’s tough to additional dollars in an economy that has rebuild programming you’ve lost.” by Teresa Young not fully recovered from a recession. “We A more detailed announcement on PurpleStride Cleveland 2010 took place Saturday June 12th at Cahoon Park hope residents will understand that our the levy can be found at www.bayvillag- in Bay Village. The event was a 5k run and 2 mile walk to benefit The Pancreatic district already falls far below the average eschools.com and on the Observer website Cancer Action Network. The event was a huge success, attracting more than in spending per student for school districts at www.wbvobserver.com. The board will 1500 people and raising over $115,000. The run/walk included a silent auction in Cuyahoga County – the Bay Village dis- hold a series of informational meetings and other family-friendly festivities in the park. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth trict ranks 27th out of 31 districts in spend- to answer questions, and the district will leading cause of cancer deaths but has the least amount of federal funds being ing, and it spends $2,210 less per student provide more information before the elec- spent on it’s research. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network wants to change than the county average,” she said. She tion through the mail and the district’s that by advancing research, supporting patients, and providing hope to those also noted that teacher salaries average website. affected by this horrible disease. Please visit www.pancan.org.

BAYarts “Birds of Bay” Circle the Parade Photographers wanted!

by Bob Zak new camera club for adults, The Westlake Photo Guild, is forming Aat Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Anyone who owns a camera and enjoys photography, from hobbyists to professionals, are encouraged to attend the next meeting which will be on the first Thursday of the month, July 1, starting at 7 p.m. We will be meeting in the library’s Craft Room. The meetings are a fun and social way to spend a few hours a month, talking pho- tography with like-minded people. One of the subjects to be discussed is Adobe Pho- toshop Elements and its tutorials. Member- ship is free. For more details, contact me by e-mail at [email protected] or call me BAYarts participated in Parade the Circle – an annual Cleveland Museum of Art event in University Circle – with “Birds of Bay” at 440-835-1185. Hope to see you there! on June 12. The visual parade art was carried by BAYarts students and Erin Stack (center, in red), Director of Education at BAYarts and Bob Zak lives in Westlake. coordinator of BAYarts Parade the Circle Workshops.

Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 15 JUNE 10 • WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER 1 Bay organizations meet to discuss activities, Bicentennial by Cynthia Schuster Eakin family was living there. Achievement Awards Night by presenting Outstanding The Reuben Osborn Learning Center is presenting Leadership awards to Elizabeth Butler and Jacob Faile. lans are underway for the city’s Bicentennial a display honoring Bay Village veterans. It will cul- David Johnson was named as this year’s representative and, if discussions at a recent Community minate in a July 17 dedication for Bay High graduate at Buckeye Boys State, with Carter Phillips as alternate. PCouncil meeting are an indication, it will be a Sgt. Ken Henniger. Henniger was killed in Vietnam in Laura Petto was named representative at Buckeye grand celebration. 1969 and posthumously awarded the Silver Star. His Girls State, with Emily Kukura as alternate. Representatives from area community organiza- medals will be presented to the learning center and This summer, the American Legion is sponsoring tions gathered at Huntington Park on May 27 to report put on permanent display. a team in the Pony Division of the Bay Men’s Baseball on recent activities and discuss Bicentennial news. The 41st annual Bay Village Country Festival takes Program. Post #385 has been sponsoring teams longer The Bay Village Bicentennial Committee will begin place in Cahoon Memorial Park on June 19, 9 a.m. to 4 than any other sponsor. the Bicentennial weekend festivities on Oct. 9 with a p.m. There will be antiques, fine crafts, live music by The Bay Village Women’s Club Foundation award- 9 a.m. race. It will be followed by family fun activities the Erie Travelers Appalachian String Band and deli- ed six college scholarships to Bay High seniors. The in Cahoon Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lolly cious refreshments. Admission is only $3 and parking awards totaled $12,000. the Trolley will provide shuttle services between the is free. Phone 440-835-2718 for information, or visit The Bay Village landmark afghan, a great gift for park museums and Bay Arts, the Lake Erie Nature & www.bayhistorical.com. graduating seniors, commemorates the first settle- Science Center and the Bay Village Branch Library. The Bay Village Historical Society presented its ment in 1810. This has particular significance as the Special programs are planned at each destination. annual scholarships to two outstanding students of city celebrates its 200th anniversary. The afghans are Sunday, Oct. 10, is the date of the Grand Parade, history, Bay High seniors Katelyn Waddle and Peter $45. Call Janet at 440-871-3910 for information. beginning in early afternoon. The day will culminate Kahnert. The League of Women Voters awarded two $1,000 in the lighting of the new cupola and a candlelight cer- The Bay Village Kiwanis co-sponsored the 50th scholarships for students for outstanding citizenship. emony attended by representatives of the 26-member annual Academic Achievement Program at Bay High The league will commemorate the 19th amendment Bay Ministerial group. A combined church choir of 200 School on May 25. Certificates were presented to and its 90th anniversary on August 26, Women’s Equal- will perform at the ceremony. students in the four grades who had a grade point ity Day. Bay Village native and actress Patricia Heaton is average of 3.6 or above. Engraved plaques were given The new “Bay Traditions II” cookbook, a Bicen- narrating a video, “Bay Village: 200 Years.” The com- to seniors who achieved the 3.6 GPA in all four years. tennial project of the Women’s Club, includes the his- memorative CD will soon be available for purchase. Kiwanis awarded $11,500 in scholarships to 10 stu- tory of Bay Village, as well as some historic recipes. The Martha Devotion Huntington Chapter of dents. Scholarships presented that evening by 27 par- It is available at Bay True Value Hardware and at the the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is ticipating community groups totaled $170,000. Dwyer Memorial Senior Center. Cost is $12. celebrating Bay Village’s Bicentennial by sponsoring The Kiwanis-coordinated Bay Days celebrations The Bay Village Education Foundation held its genealogical workshops at the Bay Library on June will take place on July 1, 2, 3 and 5, with fireworks on Tri-Bay Golf Outing on June 11. Proceeds benefitted 17 at 6:30 p.m., and June 19 at 2 p.m. Learn who your Monday, the legal holiday. Kiwanis will be among the the Bay Alumni Association, Rockets Association and ancestors were in 1810. Phone the Bay library at 440- food vendors, serving up their homemade curly fried Bay Village Education Foundation. The education 871-6392 for reservations to “Climbing Your Family potatoes. Proceeds go towards their Scholarship and foundation kicks off its 25th anniversary year this Tree.” Welfare Fund. The Classic Car Drive-In is July 2. August. The chapter is selling raffle tickets for a hand- Bicentennial Memorial Red Buckeye trees were Cynthia Eakin is Secretary of the Bay Village Commu- made queen-size quilt. Tickets are $1 each, or six for planted by Kiwanis on Arbor Day, April 30, at all four nity Council $5. The drawing will be held on October 10, 2010. Call Bay Village public schools. Doris Gorgas at (440) 835-0714 for tickets. The annual Kiwanis pancake breakfast, which In honor of the city’s Bicentennial, the Bay Village took place on April 18, served 557 attendees and Historical Society is offering a limited edition print netted $3,000. Do you enjoy the of the historic Community House. Once the Cahoon The Bay Village Garden Club recently filled the barn, the Community House was constructed in 1882. city welcome sign baskets with red petunias. They Observer? Artist Thomas William Jones, a Bay High graduate, cre- donated and installed a new Community House sign ated the prints using archival paper and 12 separate in time for the Bicentennial celebration. The garden Support our community ‘s citizen- ink colors. The cost for a print is $85. The original club also maintains plantings around the gazebo, city written paper by placing an ad to artwork is available for $22,000. Phone 440-871-7338 hall, and the Seascape sculpture. keep us growing! for details. Bay Village American Legion Post #385 organized You can “Light up Bay’s History” by contributing the Memorial Day Parade, which included groups Your business or group can show to the historical society’s Bicentennial project, the from the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars your appreciation for the Observer reconstruction of the original cupola on the Com- and the Vietnam Veterans. City officials, distinguished by purchasing a supporter’s ad for as munity House. Checks should be made out to the Bay students and band members also participated. Village Historical Society Cupola Fund and sent to P.O. The legion post, in observance of Flag Day, con- little as $30 an issue. Box 40187, Bay Village, OH 44140. ducted a flag retirement ceremony at the post, 695 Call us for details Rose Hill Museum has opened for the season with Cahoon Road, on June 11. Last year, 250 flags were at 440-409-0114. the exhibit, “Looking Back 200 Years.” The Cahoon retired. homestead is decorated to look as it did when the The American Legion participated in the Kiwanis04-28 Hot Diggity Dog 3x5_Staff:10-27 Hot Diggity Dog 3x8.qxd 4/15/2010 12:50 PM Page

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2 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 15 JUNE 10 More stories online at www.wbvobserver.com westlake recreation center Summer’s in session by Chris Haldi take off. Kids Cooking Camp is for children ages 7-12. ummer is a great time for you and They will learn to make fun, the family to check out what the simple snacks and desserts SWestlake Recreation Center has to during this three day camp. offer. We have a wide range of programs Summer Day Camp is for for the young to the adults. Enjoy some children in grades 1-6. The of our programs that will be outside and kids will stay busy, keep don’t forget about the ones that are held entertained and will enjoy inside, too. For further references for pro- a field trip each week. Spots gramming refer to our summer program are filling up quick in each book or our website. Take a look at what camp. Make sure to sign up we have coming up in the near future: before it’s too late. Give yourself the chance to increase Here’s something for your flexibility, coordination, balance, the young ones. Playful and strengthen your core muscles and Preschoolers is for children Queens and a king enjoy a story at Westlake Rec’s Royal Tea Party. have fun at the same time. These two ages 3.5-5. This program is classes will offer you both a work out taught by preschool teach- how to use the equipment and learn the stars in no time. Don’t miss out on these and a chance to learn new moves. The ers that will have the children learn, play benefits the D.E.N. has to offer. After great opportunities. Beginner’s Belly Dance and Continuing and explore. The kids will enjoy making completion of the class each child will More information regarding pro- Belly Dance classes will start Monday, crafts, large muscle activity, academic receive a D.E.N. card and will be able to grams and events, please make your June 21. enrichment, music and snacks. The fun use the D.E.N. during open hours. way up to the Westlake Recreation The kids need something to do and new learning experiences start Monday, If you’re looking to learn new dance Center which is located at 28955 Hilliard somewhere to go during the summer June 21. steps, you might want to consider Inter- Blvd., call us at 440-808-5700 or go to when school is out. The Westlake Recre- Check out the D.E.N. Intro class. It’s mediate Ballroom, Advanced Ballroom our website at www.cityofwestlake.org/ ation Center can help you out. Starting a two-day class that will be held June 22 and Intermediate Swing classes, which recreation. Monday, June 21, the Kids Cooking Camp and 24 from either 10:30-11:15 a.m. or will start Wednesday, June 23. These Chris Haldi works for the City of Westlake and our annual Summer Day Camp will 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Children will learn classes will have you dancing like the Recreation Department.

Westlake Historical Society Bay Men’s Club awards scholarships searches for the Cutest Pet The Westlake Historical Society is looking he Bay Men’s Club, Award of Excellence; for the Cutest Pet in Westlake: the city’s oldest civic was awarded the Judy Send your photo entry in to: Torganization dating Coolidge Journalism Cutest Pet Contest to 1917, has awarded $1,000 Award; served as Relay P.O. Box 45518 scholarships to two worthy for Life student chair; Westlake, Ohio 44145 recipients: Abby Glass and was team captain of Please remember to include owner’s Kati Corbitt. HUGS for Maria; served name and contact info. Glass was active with with Youth Challenge; is The society is requesting a $5.00 dona- the Girl Scouts, Key Club in the youth group at St. tion for each entry. and SADD; served on the Raphael Parish and went For more information visit www.west- Drama Club/Stage Crew on several mission trips; lakeohiohistory.org or call 440-471-4090. and was stage manager; was editor-in-chief of the was a two-year member of yearbook; is a member Thespians; was active with of the National Honor the Culture Club and Relay Society; was a member for Life; was in the High Bay Men’s Club Scholarship Committee Chairperson John of the swimming and School Youth Ministry at St. Stanton, left, and President Wayne Douglas, right, present diving teams; was a four- The Raphael Catholic Church; scholarships to Abby Glass (second from left) and Kati Corbitt. year golf team member; played in the marching and and was on the All Ohio symphonic bands; was a four-year member of the swim team; Academic Team in 2009. Kati hopes to attend John Carroll FineWine and worked as a lifeguard and water safety instructor at the University or Baldwin Wallace College in the fall. Bay Aquatic Center. She hopes to attend either John Carroll “We are happy to be able to provide scholarship assis- & Tobacco University or The University of Dayton in the fall. tance to these fine young leaders,” Bay Men’s Club Scholarship Corbitt earned The President’s “Call to Service” Award Chairperson John Stanton said. “They certainly have earned NOW A STATE and Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Award; was a member our support with their academic achievement and exemplary LIQUOR AGENCY! of the All Ohio Academic Team; received a Kiwanis Academic citizenship.” sDIFFERENTWINES s/VERIMPORTED DOMESTICBEERS s7ALK INHUMIDORROOM How to keep your laptop secure s/PENDAYSAWEEK s!LLWINETOBACCOACCESSORIES by Walter Ely when you log in at your favorite coffee who works there. 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Calendar of Events by Elaine Willis

Wednesday, June 16 (7-7:45 p.m.) BEACH PARTY HOP! – Put on your he Friends of Porter Public Library have won three Best Friends Awards from the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations grooviest Hawaiian shirt for this family dance party! We’ll learn new steps and have (ALTAFF). The awards honored the telephone pole banners advertising the lots of summer music to dance to. All ages welcome! T Annual Book Sale, the lobby banner, and the “Go Green” shopper bags available Friday, June 18 (2 p.m.) SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES – Mr. Fox and his family at the Circulation Desk. The Best Friends Awards recognize Friends groups from around the country clash with neighboring farmers in this adaptation of a Roald Dahl book. Showtimes for their print and electronic materials that promote the group and its special are 2 p.m. Please register one week prior to each show date. programs and projects. Saturday, June 19 (10:45 a.m.) and Saturday, July 17 (10:45 a.m.) WEST “The Friends of Porter Library really are our best friends,” said Library Director SIDE WRITERS Andrew Mangels. “We would not be able to do so many of the things we do without them, so we’re delighted that they have been nationally recognized.” Saturday, June 19 (2-3 p.m.) and Wednesday, June 30 (2-3 p.m.) It is awards season at the library. In April, the library and its trustees awarded LEGO CLUB – Bring your ideas and imagination! Ages 6-13. Please register one the Myrna Chelko Award for volunteers to Ingrid Bowman and the Thomas A. Fox Distinguished Trustee Award to former trustee Sharon Didion. week prior to each session. Elaine Willis is the Public Relations Associate for Westlake Porter Public Library. Monday, June 21 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), Tuesday, June 22 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), Wednesday, June 23 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), Thursday, June 24 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), Friday, June 25 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC BOOK – Teens in grades 6-12: Instructors from the Elyria Comic Book Initiative will Westerly buddies hatch plan to teach you how to create your own comic book. This is a 5-day course that runs from June 21-25. Register one time for all 5 sessions starting June 14. Space is limited! help children in hospital Monday, June 21 (2-3 p.m.) SUSHI, KID-STYLE – Join us for a fun afternoon treat as we make Candy Sushi. Allergy warning: Peanut products will be used. For ages 7-10. Please register starting June 14. by Elaine Willis more to create a team and enter the spelling bee. Entry information and Monday, June 21 (7 p.m.) FINANCIAL SAVVY BEFORE AND AFTER COL- estlake Porter Public Library is a word list will be available at the LEGE – Financial awareness is important for young adults. Kenneth Robinson will issuing a spelling challenge to library starting June 9, which is the discuss opening a checkbook and balancing it monthly, how to use debit and credit Wthe West Shore area: Find out start of the library’s annual Summer cards, and, the importance of your FICO credit score! We will also cover when to start how well you can spell at the Friends Reading Program. Spelling teams will putting money in an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) and saving money versus of Porter Library Spelling Bee. The Bee compete for bragging rights as the will be held as a special Friday evening West Shore’s best spellers. getting into debt. Please register. program on July 16 at 7 p.m. It is open To get would-be spellers into the Monday, June 21 (7-8:45 p.m.) MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE – A biographical to teams of four to six. spirit, the library will be screening drama about the life of England’s Queen Victoria as she prepares to become a mon- The library will be fielding a “Akeelah and the Bee,” the acclaimed team of spellers, and invites families, 2006 movie about a surprise spelling arch. Rated PG. Please register. neighborhoods, civic and community bee winner, on Tuesday, June 29 at Tuesday, June 22 (7 p.m.) WATER GARDENING – Come and learn how to organizations, local companies and 7 p.m. make the most of water in your garden whether in a container or a pond. Please register. Wednesday, June 23 (2 p.m.) AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSION – The June selection is “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown. Wednesday, June 23 (7 p.m.) FIND MONEY WITH FOUNDATION DIREC- TORY ONLINE – Learn how to use this comprehensive database you can use to search for grantmakers who give to non-profit organizations like yours. Please register. Thursday, June 24 (7-8:30 p.m.) FUTURES: UNDERSTANDING HOW THEY WORK – Presented by John Sawczak. Program will be followed up with a program on the Options Market on July 8. Please register. Friday, June 25 (2 p.m.) SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES – A tough hockey player is sentenced to one week as a Tooth Fairy. Showtimes are 2 p.m. Please register one week prior to each show date. -RLQW Friday, June 25 (10 a.m.- 12 p.m.) PORTER’S FIBER FANATICS – Socialize, 5HSODFHPHQW share, and solve problems with fellow needle artists while you work on your current 7UHDWPHQW project. 2SWLRQV Friday, June 25 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) COME PLAY WITH ME! – Open playtime with age appropriate toys, songs and rhymes for ages 2-5 and their caring adults. 6R

To register for any of the programs, please call (440) 871-2600 or visit http://signup. westlakelibrary.org:8080.

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by Tom Meyrose three nights at the Sheraton Manhat- tan, two Broadway Musicals, dinner at une is going to be a very busy month Sardi’s, tours of the NBC studios, a boat for Huntington Playhouse! tour of lower Manhattan, tour guides J The comedy “Leading Ladies” and subway passes. opens on June 17 and plays through July Fratello’s Restaurant is also sup- 3 with performances on Fridays and porting the theatre by donating 10% of Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and a matinee each dine-in meal every Tuesday during on Sunday, June 27, at 2:00 p.m. In the the months of June and July. This is the pirates play, two English actors, Jack and Leo, second year they have supported the the- find themselves so down on their luck atre. Fratello’s is located at 32085 Electric that they are performing on the Moose Blvd. in Avon Lake. Eat for the Arts! Lodge circuit in the Amish country of For more information about our Pennsylvania. Hearing that an old lady shows, our New York trip, our children’s in York, Pa., is about to die and leave theatre program or our fund raiser with her fortune to her two long lost English Fratello’s contact the theatre at 440-871- nephews, they resolve to pass them- 8333 or go to our web page: www.hun- selves off as her beloved relatives and tingtonplayhouse.com. get the cash. The trouble is, when they Huntington Playhouse is located get to York, they find out that the rela- at 28601 Lake Road in Bay Village tives aren’t nephews, but nieces! and is an affiliate of The Cleveland The theatre is also planning a New Metroparks. York Theatre tour in 2011. The trip will Tom Meyrose is Managing Director of include a motor coach to New York City, Huntington Playhouse.

Cuyahoga County Public Library’s summer reading game, “Books Ahoy,” started The Village Foundation announces Saturday, June 5, and the Bay Village Branch Library celebrated with a Pirate Party featuring “Pirates of the Caribbean” impersonators. Young Cooper Lamb (center) concert ticket winners is flanked by Captain Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swan, and Tia Dalma. by Eileen Vernon

he Village Foundation held a raffle for guest passes to the “Jordin Sparks Greenisland with Kate Voegele” concert at the House of Blues, Cleveland on June 17. The Irish Pub & Twinning tickets were pulled on June 8 and the winner were notified June 9. Restaurant The first place winner was Robert Brdar, Stephanie Jordan won second place, and Warm, friendly atmosphere third place went to Sarah Dockrill, all of Bay Village. The Village Foundation thanks Kate Voegele and her family for the gener- Great food, Irish beer on tap ous prizes. The first and second place winners received two tickets to the show Open at 11:30am Mon.-Sat. and the pleasure of meeting with Kate Voegele after the performance; the third 25517 Eaton Way, Bay Village (off Columbia Rd.) place prize was an assortment of Kate Voegele merchandise. All three winners 440-250-9086 were very excited. Live Irish Music - June 19th - Mossy Moran - 7pm Eileen Vernon is President of The Village Foundation.

Join in at www.wbvobserver.com 15 JUNE 10 • WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER 5 bayarts Fuller House Naming Now showing - Mary Deutschman: Jazz paintings Rights Awarded Naming rights to the new Fuller House Gallery has been awarded to the Tom and Sandra Sullivan Family thanks to their generous gift of $25,000. The Sullivan Family Gallery will open in the fall with the work of professional artists living and working in Bay Village. Additional naming rights have been awarded to Catherine Fuller and family, Virginia and Ralph Cascarilla, and in the memory of Casey Coleman. There are still many opportunities available including classrooms, gardens and the new gazebos. For information on naming rights please contact jim@ Mary Deutschman presents new work inspired by “Jazz” through July 7 at the main gallery at BAYarts. bayarts.net.

Lake erie nature & science center planetarium at the nonprofit Lake Erie writing dollars, Faber Castell’s Cleveland- Nature & Science Center. Fun Fest was based Creativity for Kids brand donated supported by dozens of community busi- craft kits and underwriting support and nesses that donated gift certificates and Cleveland MomsLikeMe.com and WKYC- Family Fun Fest a hit for seventh year other great prize packages for the Duck TV partnered as media sponsors. Race. (They are listed online at www. Shawn Salamone is Community Rela- by Shawn Salamone fun, free interactive activities that rein- lensc.org.) Westlake-based Hyland Soft- tions Manager at Lake Erie Nature & Sci- force the importance of early childhood ware supported the event with under- ence Center. record number of rubber ducks education. Preschoolers dressed up in were entered in Lake Erie Nature & fantasy career costumes and posed for AScience Center’s 7th Annual Great photos that included a background to Duck Race on Sunday, June 6. Overnight matched their costume choice. thunderstorms also guaranteed one of Family Fun Fest is part commu- the speediest races ever as Porter Creek nity “happening” and part fundraiser to ran high and fast. The Great Duck Race support the nature education, wildlife was a highlight of the Center’s popular rehabilitation, live animal exhibits and Family Fun Fest that also featured live animal and plane- tarium shows, crafts, carnival games, bounce houses, hikes, face painting, an obstacle course, balloon twisters, food and more. This year also marked the first Fun Fest appearance by the colorful PNC Grow Up Great Mobile Learning Adventure Marin Way, Deb DeCarlo, Morgan Way and Dana Way, Families (including pets) lined the banks of the fast-moving Porter Creek to (MLA). The MLA is a all of Rocky River, enjoy the flower pot craft at Lake Erie watch The Great Duck Race, part of Lake Erie Nature & Science Center’s Family traveling exhibit of Nature & Science Center’s 7th Annual Family Fun Fest Fun Fest.

Readers’ Opinions Bay residents leaving in search of condos One senior’s opinion: Father’s Day is about children, too by Tim Maloney we were looking for. Our condo is less than a quarter of a mile was reviewing real estate ads on the Inter- from our previous home on Bates, but in terms by Dianne Borowski net recently when I came across an ad for a of the feeling of “community,” we might as well I house on Columbia Rd. in Bay Village. The be living in another state. A mitigating factor in ow will you spend your Father’s Day this year? Cards, cake ad caught my eye because that house was the our feelings of isolation from old friends and and presents help us honor the man who was there for us as first house that my wife, Bev, and I lived in when neighbors is the fact that they are now coming Hwe were growing up. He went to work, paid the bills, taught we moved to Bay in 1971. to us! us right from wrong and cheered us on as we tackled the complicated Two years later, we bought our first house Our particular condo association includes hurdles of adolescence. Perhaps this is not reflective of everyone’s on Elmwood Rd., and, over time, owned homes 65 units. We don’t know everyone in the asso- experience of dad but many of us can relate to it. on West Oviatt Rd. and Bates Dr. During our ciation, but of those that we do know, nine units Unfortunately, there are children who grow up without a father. 33 years of living in Bay Village we lived in all are occupied by former Bay residents. In addi- Some men walk away from fatherhood, unwilling or unable to commit four wards, and our children attended every tion, Bev and I know of at least 15 other friends to caring for their families. For these children, Father’s Day is just another public school in the city. In our son Scott’s case, and former neighbors who have left Bay for day, or a painful reminder that there is someone out there who should he actually may be the only person who ever condos or clusters in Avon Lake or Westlake. be a part of their lives, but isn’t. attended all four elementary schools as well The administration and city council in Bay Life is often difficult for single mothers. When resources are limited as the old middle school and the high school. Village has been struggling with the issue of the task of parenting by one’s self is even harder. Grandfathers, step dads, In a bit of minor irony, Scott was on the Board alternative housing for at least ten years, and uncles, older brothers, cousins, neighbors and teachers often step to fill of Education when the new middle school was little, if anything, has been accomplished. Bay the gap for absent dads. Some children, however, have no appropriate approved and built and his name is included is largely built out, but there are possibilities male role model in their lives. on the dedication plaque. that exist. Want to help a fatherless child? There are many ways to do this. Six years ago Bev and I moved to a condo in The problem is the need for zoning changes Volunteer to become a big brother, become involved in coaching or Avon Lake. We did so after two years of search- and initiatives to overcome community resistance scouting, become a mentor or foster parent. The need for father figures ing for a viable alternative to our large “empty and/or apathy. If no housing alternatives are devel- is overwhelming. As you celebrate Father’s Day, please remember the nest” on Bates. We wanted to stay in Bay Vil- oped, the drain of long-time residents will con- fatherless children who would benefit from some of your time and some lage, but we recognized that a condo or cluster tinue unabated, which helps to diminish a sense of your caring. Helping a child build a better future can be a gratify- home was what we needed, and the available of community. ing experience and well worth the time and effort involved. Dianne alternatives in Bay did not meet the profile that Tim Maloney is a former Bay Village resident. Borowski lives in Bay Village.

6 WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 15 JUNE 10 More stories online at www.wbvobserver.com BAY VILLAGE Historical society Bay Bicentennial 10.10.10 A Bicentennial invitation: Bay Village Bicentennial flag unfolds

by Dave Tadych Soon, flag poles Write a letter to the future throughout Bay Vil- n the days ahead, lage will be flying the by Dave Tadych Letters can be typed or Bay Village resi- 3’x5’ banner. The new, handwritten in black ink Idents will begin to approved flag has its ave you ever won- only. If a letter is hand- see our Bicentennial basis from the Bay Vil- dered what things written, which will be flag flying as a testa- lage city flag residents Hwill be like 100 far more personal 100 ment to the efforts of have celebrated and years from now? Have you years from now, it should all residents – past and present, known enjoyed over the past 35 years. The light ever thought about what include a typed copy for and unknown – who have formed Bay Vil- blue sky contrasts with the deep blue you might want to say to readability. Both copies lage into this most desirable city we all water background, and the white sailboat someone who will be around will be included in the enjoy and love…and call home. and Old English “B” remain and continue in 2110? Well, now you have a capsule. This is a fantastic As most of Bay is well aware, the city’s to represent the city. chance to do just that! opportunity to write and com- Bicentennial is 10.10.10. With this in mind, Added in the new design are the dates The Bay Village Bicentennial municate whatever is on your the design of Bay’s Bicentennial flag was “1810-2010,” the word “Bicentennial” Committee has given all residents of mind to folks not yet born! approved unanimously by City Council under the sailboat and two white birds Bay a chance to communicate with one Residents have until July 10, 2010 Resolution 10-39, adopted April 19, 2010. in flight in the upper right-hand corner. special resident, one special group of to postmark and mail their 300 word The flag is on second order and will be Each white bird represents 100 years of residents or the entire city of residents message to: Letters to the Future, P.O. available to residents by June 30. Its cost, Bay’s 200 year history of proud growth and living here 100 years from now. Resi- Box 40187, Bay Village, OH 44140-1306. which includes tax, is $40.00 and the flag concern for residents. dents are invited to write a letter of no Only one letter per resident will be is being sold through Bay’s Historical Soci- As residents continue to turn on their more than 300 words to folks living in accepted. Include your name, address ety. Demand seems strong, as 24 flags have porch lights on the 10th day of each month Bay Village in 2110. and phone number, along with your already been ordered since the flag’s informal before the Bicentennial bash, watch for Three letters will be selected and date of birth. All letters become the unveiling and presentation at the Kiwanis the new flag to be flying. It will proudly added to the items placed in the city’s property of the Bay Village Bicentennial annual pancake breakfast on April 18. salute years past and years to come. 2010 Bicentennial Time Capsule. The Committee and may be published or capsule will be sealed December 31, 2010, displayed as the Committee sees fit. with a reopening date of October 10, 2110 So pause a while, think hard about Fun Facts for the Bay Bicentennial – just in time for Bay’s 300th birthday! your message, pick up a pen – black The Committee will select one ink, of course – and write that letter to • Did you know the Washington Lawrence family played golf at the Dover Bay Colony letter from each of three age groups: the future. Remember, only 300 words 16 and under, 16 to 64, and 65 and are allowed! Groups mailing multiple located on Lake Road west of the Lawrence mansion in the 1870s? over. The chosen letters will be read letters are asked to package them in one • Did you know that interurban rail cars began to roll through Dover Township in 1897? during the Bicentennial celebration on envelope to ease the postman’s burden. 10.10.10. 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June 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and June 19, 2-4 p.m. June 17, 8 p.m. June 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Climbing Your Family Tree ‘Leading Ladies’ Opens at Huntington Playhouse “Artistic by Nature” Art Festival The Martha Devotion Huntington Chapter of the Daughters The play runs through July 3, with performances on Fridays and Artists open their studios for this favorite annual summer event. of the American Revolution (DAR) will celebrate the Bay Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and a matinee on Sunday, June 27, at 2:00 Music on stage by HEY MAVIS! Bonus: sign up for Hey Mavis’ Village Bicentennial by conducting a Genealogical Workshop p.m. Read more on page X of this issue. songwriting workshop, then perform on our stage with the band at the Bay Village Branch Library. Speakers from the Western Huntington Playhouse, 28601 Lake Rd., Bay Village All ages, call 440-871-6543 to sign up. Free parking and admission. Reserve Historical Society and Cuyahoga County Library will Artists: for information contact [email protected]. make presentations. Call the library at 440-871-6392 to make June 19, 9 a.m. BAYarts outdoor grounds, 28795 Lake Rd. reservations. Seating is limited. Westlake Bike Rodeo Bay Village Branch Library, 502 Cahoon Rd. The Westlake Police Department is holding a Bike Rodeo to help June 20, 1:30 and 5 p.m. kids in grades K-5 master bicycle safety skills and promote bike Apollo’s Fire Concert June 17, 7-8:30 p.m. riding safety. The event is free and open to all Westlake residents. The period instrument ensemble Apollo’s Fire performs “Come to Radiation and Cancer Workshop For more information or to register, visit www.cityofwestlake.org. the River,” a program rich in the folk traditions and improvisatory Learn the basics of radiation oncology and participate in a Westlake Police Department, 27300 Hilliard Blvd. musical idioms of the 17th and 18th centuries. For more discussion about general medical radiology, CT and PET scans, June 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. information, visit www.apollosfire.org. X-rays and more. Bring any questions for University Hospitals 41st Annual Bay Village Country Festival Huntington Playhouse, 28601 Lake Rd., Bay Village presenter Charles Kunos, MD. Admission is free. Advance Antiques, fine crafts, live musical entertainment by the Erie registration required. For more information, call The Gathering Travelers Appalachian String Band, delicious refreshments. June 20, 7-9 p.m. Place at 216-595-9546, visit http://www.touchedbycancer.org, or Admission is $3 and parking is free. Phone 440-835-2718 for Father’s Day Concert and Barbeque email [email protected]. information, or visit www.bayhistorical.com. Local cover band Back Bay plays Dad’s favorite sing-a-long The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake Cahoon Memorial Park, corner of Lake and Cahoon roads tunes, barbeque at Vento or bring a picnic! Blankets or seating encouraged. BAYarts, 28795 Lake Rd.

Bradley Bay Health POETRY Center awards My Celia Walks nursing scholarships by Carl Christman, Bay Village Whenas my Celia walks by Nancy Girardot My blood flows hot. Your permeating eye, dear Herrick, ach year Bradley Bay Health Center So long ago, has quickened mine. awards a $500.00 Nursing Scholarship Eto graduating high school seniors who So now when Celia walks, are pursing a career in nursing. The applicants My blood flows fire-like must meet certain requirements including a written essay, teacher recommendations As she moves in polyester so diaphanous. and a specific grade point accumulation. And dances Congratulations to all the recipients as they Pictured (l-to-r): Samantha Kolke, Bay High School; Amy England Such movement glides, pursue their nursing careers. RN,C., Dir. of Nursing, Bradley Bay; Kelsey Thomas, Magnificat Excites the eye, the mind, the heart. Nancy Girardot is Director of Marketing for High School; Ericka B. Smith, Westlake High School; Candy And when my Celia walks, Bradley Bay Health Center Sanson, LISW, CCM, LNHA, Administrator. Each step pulls tight The sheath she wears. Then, then...

Bay Days is Coming! Men and Boys Highlights include live music, Classic Car Cruise-In, bike parade and fireworks. by Joseph Psarto, Westlake The search for the Absolute by Rhonda Schneider on Monday. The schedule of Kiwanis Club-sponsored events is tempered in a great man ay Village’s annual Independence Day celebra- kicks off on Thursday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. with live music by a mother who will always tion, Bay Days, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club at the Gazebo with the Keller Brothers Singers. Then think of him as a child. Bof Bay Village, will take place July 1 through 3, it’s the Classic Car Drive-In at Cahoon Park on Friday, He may move kingdoms shut down on Sunday, July 4 (in accordance with the July 2 at 5 p.m., along with DJ Cadillac Mike, and then with sword or pen Cahoon Will agreement), and then resume on Monday, at 6:30 p.m. it’s more live music at the Gazebo with the July 5—all at Cahoon Park. Sloppy Joe Band. Saturday, July 3 features music at the and love a beautiful Circe, Booths and rides will be open from Noon to 10:30 Gazebo at 6:30 p.m. with Aftermath, Experience the but his mother p.m. daily, and from Noon to 4 p.m. each day, thrill- Sixties tribute band. Then the weekend is rounded sees tin soldiers lined up seekers can ride to their heart’s content for the flat rate out with the Bike, Trike and Wagon Parade on Monday, on the table, and she knows of $15 with a ride wristband. July 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the Gazebo, more live music at when it’s time for his nap The Kiwanis Club of Bay Village, along with the the Gazebo at 1 p.m., adult and children games at City of Bay Village, has once again lined up a spec- the Cahoon Soccer Fields at 2 p.m., classic rock band by the dispositions on his face. tacular Independence Day celebration for young and Eastwind performs at the Gazebo at 7 p.m., and then He pouts and she smiles, old alike at this year’s Bay Days celebration. Come on the perfect finale to the festivities is the GALA Firework he smiles and she laughs, out and enjoy the rides, help local civic organizations Display at Cahoon Parks at dusk, about 9:45 p.m. he laughs and she thinks of raise money at their booths and of course, take your Rhonda Schneider is a member of the Kiwanis Club of gods and men and little boys, entire family to the incredible fireworks presentation Bay Village. and tucks him in at night, chasing the ghosts away. 5th Annual Crocker Park Art Fair brings artists from across the U.S.

Puppet-maker Nancy Gates of Pittsburgh, Pa., and acrylic sculptor Lucy Phelps of Venice, Fla., were among the artists showcasing their wares at the fair, held June 12-13 in Westlake.

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