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THE GREEN REPORT Bay Garden Westlake Scout installs Club decorates pollinator garden for the holidays by KARLA MUSSULIN

ormally at this time of year the Bay Vil- Nlage Garden Club would be busy preparing for our annual “Greening” work- shops. We’d be sweeping up glitter from hundreds of bows we made and counting and recounting all the accessories for our Greening projects. But, as we all know, this is not a normal year. Although we were forced to cancel Green- ing many of our members are still very busy with holiday The Bay Village Garden Club designed projects. a welcoming front door for Cleveland  See GARDEN CLUB page 2 Botanical Garden’s “Glow” display. Westlake serves as $53 million conduit insurer to senior living facility

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PHOTO BY KELLI JUNKINS BY PHOTO 2001, which oversees two senior Grant Junkins, left, is helped by Jessica Hanes, Anne Harris and Owen Welliver in n Nov. 19, 2020, the West- care campuses in the greater planting a pollinator-friendly garden next to Clague Playhouse as part of his Eagle lake City Council autho- Cincinnati area, Twin Towers and Scout project. Orized the City to serve as Twin Lakes. LEC is affiliated with a conduit issuer in $53 million the West Ohio Conference of the by JENNIFER HARTZELL earn Eagle, specific criteria recent years, and Grant knows healthcare revenue bonds in United Methodist Church. Twin must be met that includes that providing local support support of LEC-Concord Reserve Towers, which used to be Method- n November, the city of the earning of merit badges for these types of animals is Holding Co. LLC. ist Home for the Aged, also has a Westlake gained a new as well as completing ser- very important to their sur- “As a conduit issuer,” rich history dating back to 1899. Ipollinator garden, thanks vice hours. Only 4 percent of vival and preservation locally. Prashant Shah, the Westlake City The three campuses serve people to Grant Junkins, a Westlake scouts earn their Eagle rank! Pollinator gardens sup- Finance Director explained, “the of all faiths. High School senior who has I had the pleasure of port and maintain local pol- City has no financial liability in Jim Bowersox, LEC Vice lived in Westlake for 10 years. interviewing Grant about linators because the plants this transaction. The City is … President of Finance/CFO, said, The “Clague Memorial his project via email. When provide pollen and nectar merely lending its name to [LEC- “We needed the City of Westlake Pollinator Garden” is located I heard about this garden, I that they use for food. Pol- Concord] to issue bonds primarily to agree to act as a conduit (i.e., at the Clague Playhouse knew it was something that linator gardens ensure that to access the City’s credit and thus Westlake has no financial respon- on Clague Road, south of all of Westlake and Bay Village pollinators stay in the local obtain a low interest rate for the sibility for the debt) in order to Detroit. The entire project should know about! area because they have access bonds.” refinance the debt in the tax- was planned, developed, and I asked Grant why he felt to the plants they need, which LEC-Concord Reserve, locat- exempt municipal bond market led by Grant as part of his this particular type of garden then ensures continued sup- ed at 2116 and 2154 Dover Center and we are extremely grateful for quest to earn Eagle rank as a is important to the commu- port for local fruit and veg- Road, Westlake, is an Ohio non- their support of our efforts for Boy Scout. Grant is currently nity. He responded that he felt etable production and pres- profit senior care facility. It was this important step necessary to a Life Rank Boy Scout and has it was important to preserve ervation of local biodiversity. founded as the Lutheran Home make Concord Reserve the pre- been involved with scouting local pollinators such as hon- Pollinator gardens contain for the Aged in 1936. Later it was mier senior living community in since he was in second grade. eybees, hummingbirds, and plants that bloom at differ- renamed as Lutheran Home at the Greater Cleveland area.” He is working toward his butterflies, because they are ent times, providing ongoing Concord Reserve after the vine- The last time the City acted Eagle rank in Troop 225 of St. crucial to the growth of fruits support for the pollinators yard the land was built on. as a conduit issuer was in 2005, Bernadette’s Catholic Church. and vegetables. There has from spring to fall, and do not On Sept. 1, 2020, it became also for the then Lutheran Home Eagle is the highest rank been an alarming decrease utilize pesticides. affiliated with Life Enrichment at Concord Reserve in the amount a Boy Scout can achieve. To of pollinators nationally in  See SCOUT page 2 Communities (LEC), an Ohio of $24.7 million. 

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nials he would plant. Grant nator-Garden-Project. I know that Grant is an SCOUT then himself planned and In addition to his plan- inspiration to myself, and I CELEBRATING from front page diagrammed how the plants ning and executing of this hope he inspires you to go 12 YEARS Community Powered News of CITIZEN would be planted to build not amazing project that is an out and make a difference in Citizens participate JOURNALISM Last spring, Grant met only a productive garden, but environmental asset to West- the community! You might be 1,192 in writing, editing, with the Westlake city ser- also an aesthetically pleas- lake, Grant has volunteered wondering what you can do photographing and delivering this newspaper. vice department and city ing garden. He also installed to help the Metroparks aside from a large-scale proj- The Westlake | Bay Village Observer is a hyperlocal engineers. Together, they a rain barrel in the garden to clear invasive plants, he has ect that Grant did. Well, your community newspaper and website written by, for discussed some possible conserve water that will be helped with beach clean- individual actions can make a and about the residents of Westlake and Bay Village, projects that would impact used to water the garden. The ups at Huntington, and he difference. providing perspectives and information about topics the community positively. city donated leaf humus for has volunteered to clear You can fill your home and events in our community. The mission of the Clague Playhouse was men- soil enrichment as well as trash and debris from local garden with diverse, native Westlake | Bay Village Observer is to inform, involve tioned as a nice location to two yards of wood chips. waterways. He knows that plant species that bloom at and energize the community through the participation provide some enhancement, For more information a healthy environment is different times, and avoid of the 1,100+ community volunteers. All Westlake and which inspired Grant to con- about the garden and the directly related to healthy pesticides. Doing this will Bay Village residents are invited to participate. sider and decide on the pol- types of insects and animals communities. He plans to ensure you’re on your way to To join in, sign up through the Member Center at linator garden idea. it attracts as well as the types continue seeking opportuni- creating your own pollinator wbvobserver.com/members to submit your stories, Cahoon Nursery aided of plants planted, visit: www. ties to help the environment garden! Each of us can make photos and events. Grant in choosing the peren- cityofwestlake.org/837/Polli- when he can. a difference.  All content should be submitted through the online Member Center, not by email. Letters to the editor (max. 300 words) may be sent to [email protected]. Please include full contact information. Business promotional articles will not be published. Contact us for advertising rates. QUESTIONS? Contact: [email protected] or 440-409-0114 The views and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Westlake | Bay Village Observer staff.

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PHOTO BY KELLI JUNKINS BY PHOTO Co-Publisher, Senior Editor An information sign at the garden lists the types of insects and animals it attracts as well as the types of plants planted. [email protected] Laura Gonzalez Advertising dinated our 2020 Glow display. Erika again be decorating a tree at the Bay Vil- [email protected] GARDEN CLUB conceived and constructed an exquisite lage Post Office. It may not be as large as CONTRIBUTING WRITERS from front page wreath of vintage plates surrounded by the Rockefeller Tree but it has the same Jeff Bing, Nancy Brown, Eric Eakin, Diane Frye, greenery. Holly’s unique silverware orna- color scheme. Soon, members will safely Lydia Gadd, Katie Garlock, Jennifer Hartzell, Each year the Cleveland Botanical ments, accented with sparkling icicles, distance in Holly’s barn to design small Dave Johnson, William Krause, Karla Mussulin, Garden presents its holiday spectacular, highlight the garland. Many accessories tray arrangements for the Village Project. Morgan Paskert, Diana Pi, Tak Sato, Karen Uthe Semancik, “Glow.” This year’s theme is “Home for were added to express the joy of sharing Members are presently gathering greens Bob Votruba, Judith Weiss, Elaine Willis, Stacy Windahl the Holidays.” Instead of decorating a a holiday meal. and accessories to fill the containers on tree our club’s assignment was to design Glow opened Nov. 21, and continues the city’s welcome signs. PHOTOGRAPHERS a welcoming front door. The title of our through Sunday, Jan. 3. Timed tickets can This year may be different but it is Eric Eakin, Lydia Gadd, Katie Garlock, display is “A Place at the Table.” be purchased at cbgarden.org. Preregis- beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Kelli Junkins, William Krause Our Co-President Holly Colleran and tration is required for your safety. We wish all a safe holiday and a healthy Vice President Erika Mittermeier coor- Closer to home, the Garden Club will new year.  ALSO HELPING Jon Mack, Kimberly Mitschke, Laurel Wendell BHS inducts 87 students into National Honor Society by KAREN UTHE SEMANCIK that can be bestowed on a high school student. It is the recogni- YOUR n Nov. 9, the Bay High tion of outstanding performance School Chapter of Nation- in both the classroom and the SUPPORT Oal Honor Society inducted community. KEEPS US 87 new members. The ceremony “These students truly repre- was broadcast on the Bay High sent the principles of character, GOING Live YouTube Channel with parts scholarship, leadership and ser- Advertising supports our pre-recorded so each student vice,” said Kathryn McCarthy, Bay civic groups who rely on could safely be honored. Fami- High School’s National Honor lies were able to livestream the Society advisor. “It is my privilege the free Observer to get event, hosted by Bay High School to serve with them as their advi- the word out on the good principal Jason Martin. This event sor.” Bay High School National Honor Society news & events happening marked the 81st annual induction To view a list of all students President Reegan O’Leary greets the 87 in our community. ceremony at Bay High School. inducted into the National Honor students who were recently inducted into NHS. Membership in National Society, please access this story at Due to COVID-19, the ceremony was streamed Email [email protected] Honor Society is the highest honor wbvobserver.com.  on the school’s YouTube channel.

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PET CARE WESTLAKE SENIOR & COMMUNITY SERVICES Open enrollment Socialize and learn from the safety of your home for dog licenses by LYDIA GADD • TED Talk and Discussion: is Dec. 1 to Jan. 31 Tuesday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m. eeling tired of being Everyone who Zooms by NANCY BROWN socially distant and with us is entered into a Fisolated from fun? Spin the Wheel Drawing aving a license for your dog isn’t Please consider Zooming at the end of the month. “Honly a law, but it’s also a lost dog’s with us! The Westlake Com- Your name is placed on the ticket home,” says Mindy Natichionni, munity Services Depart- wheel for each program you director of the Cuyahoga County Animal ment has been offering an attended. Shelter. When your dog has its license array of Fifty-Plus opportu- Also, if you recruit some- attached to its collar, its assigned license nities via Zoom since May. one new to Zoom, you receive number is all that is necessary for the We have exercise, discus- an extra chance on the wheel! shelter to identify the dog’s owner. If you sion groups, Smithsonian In the past month we gave do not buy your dog’s license during the tours, cooking classes, his- away holiday gift baskets and open renewal period, Ohio law requires tory classes, board games, Honey Baked Ham gift cards PHOTO BY LYDIA GADD LYDIA BY PHOTO a late fee equal to the cost of the license. book discussions and more! valued at $50 each. Westlake Community Services program planners Jodi Ohio Revised Code 955.91 states that The best part is that If you have any ques- Rodriguez and Jennifer Yoo in our Zoom Room helping all dog owners are required to purchase the classes are either facili- tions about these programs, to facilitate a program. a license in the county in which the dog tated or co-facilitated by how to register or how to resides. A recent inquiry to local shelters our Westlake Community might even win a prize at • Aging Alone: Wednesday, Zoom please call us. The and social media shows a growing number Services staff, so you’ll get the end of the month. More Dec. 9, 10 a.m. number again is 440-899- of dogs without any identification includ- to know us and we’ll get to about that later. • News and Views: Wednes- 3544. View a more in-depth ing a required license. This causes delays know you. The experience Here are just some of day, Dec. 9, 11 a.m. description in our monthly in safely reuniting pets with owners. is anything but impersonal. our December Zoom offer- • Laugh for the Health of It: Pathways newsletter found If a dog comes into a facility without You’ll also get to know other ings. All are FREE with the Thursday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. at www.cityofwestlake.org/ a license the dog is held by law for three seniors in our community, exception of exercise. Call • Coffee and Conversation: community-services. days and then can be adopted, relin- as we host with a friendly 440-899-3544 to register. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m. Our Community Ser- quished to a rescue group or euthanized. and social environment. • Exercise (for seniors): • Holiday Book Discussion: vices department is dedi- If a dog has a current license state law New to Zoom? That’s every Wednesday at 8:30 Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1:30 p.m. cated to providing qual- requires a 10-day hold OK! If you have a tablet, a.m. $5.00/session • Scavenger Hunt: Wednes- ity Fifty-Plus programs and Licenses are available through the computer or smart phone, • Smithsonian: Experiencing day, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. activities. You do not need county shelter’s website, cuyahogadogs. you can do this. Call us up America (The Great Cours- • Book Discussion: Monday, to be a Westlake resident to com, at Discount Drug Mart and at Pet and we’ll talk you through es): Mondays at 11 a.m. Dec. 16, 10 a.m. participate in our Zooms. Supplies Plus. The cost is $20 for a one- the steps. You won’t believe • Holiday Smart Energy • Podcast – Amusement Come join the fun and year license, $60 for three years, or $200 how easy it is and you won’t Living: Monday, Dec. 7, Parks: Tuesday, Dec. 22, socialize in the safest way for a permanent license.  be sorry you tried it. You 1 p.m. 1 p.m. possible. 

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family also continued to face has become more creative and Cleveland Angels has local roots adversity into the summer with has overcome many of these balancing the costs of daycare obstacles, but they need your by JENNIFER HARTZELL it. She, along with many tire- the children in their care. and caring for the children. help as 2020 comes to an end. less volunteers, has made it the While Cleveland Angels This fall, they were Despite the financial toll that leveland Angels is a non- success it is today. is a regional organization matched with the Cleveland 2020 has taken, Cleveland profit whose mission is In Cuyahoga County, there whose mission is to serve as Angels Love Box program and Angels is proud to report that Cto “walk alongside chil- are currently 2,927 children in many foster care families in immediately the Love Box they are serving more children dren in the foster care system, as either foster care or kinship Northeast Ohio as they can, group and the family connect- and families than ever before. well as their caretakers, by offer- care. Many families who foster their work impacts our local ed and became friends. The This would not be possible ing consistent support through have agreed to take in additional community directly. Currently, group has been able to support without the support of the intentional giving, relationship placements during this time, there is a family in Bay Village the family both emotionally community and the tireless building, and mentorship.” and children being placed with who has been matched with as well as financially, enabling volunteers who have contin- Gretchen Dupps, a longtime Bay family or family friends in a Cleveland Angels programs. the children who have not had ued to show up for our families Village resident, is the founder kinship placement has greatly The family is one in which many “normal” experiences during this time of uncertainty. of the Cleveland chapter and increased as well. These fami- the parents have biological in their lives to have normal Cleveland Angels is host- executive director. lies have agreed to care for more children already in their adult childhood experiences and ing their first “3 Day Angel Before agreeing to start children despite many times years and decided to become things. Covid has not slowed Give-A-Thon” which will take and lead Cleveland Angels, being in uncertain financial licensed foster parents. The down Cleveland Angels vol- place Dec. 1-3. Cleveland Gretchen felt called to help circumstances themselves. parents received their first unteers from fulfilling their Angels is asking you, mem- support children in the foster Furthermore, many of placement, a 6 year old and 2 mission, and they are having bers of our community, to be care system because as a child these children are medically year old, just before the Covid a real positive impact on these a partner and support them in her parents had been foster fragile requiring extra levels of shutdown. children living in Bay Village. their goal of raising $30,000 to parents, so she has first-hand care, and many families have As a parent, I can’t imag- The nonprofit sector, continue to fulfill their mission knowledge and insight into the faced job lay-offs. Cleveland ine being in the position with including Cleveland Angels, supporting children and fami- best ways these families can be Angels is dedicated to support- two new children to manage has been hit hard financially lies in our community who are supported. When the oppor- ing these families so that they (online schooling, no daycare) during the pandemic mainly in need of care and help now. tunity arose a couple of years are able to continue to provide on top of normal full-time because fundraising events Please join us by visiting www. ago to begin the Cleveland foster care, as well as continue work responsibilities during that account for large portions cleangels.org for ways you can chapter of the national Angels to build relationships and pro- the shutdown, and this family of budgets have not been able help by volunteering and/or organization, she jumped on vide stability and healing for did not have an easy time. The to happen. Cleveland Angels donating.  Westshore Council of Governments (WCOG) Meeting, Nov. 18, 2020

This report contains member obser- with a short executive session to discuss County Planning Commission – vice, as well. Lyons offered to provide vations and selected highlights of a a personnel matter. Bobst: New director should be chosen more information to other cities who meeting of the Westshore Council of Gov- Fiscal Officer’s Report – Renee by the end of the year. are considering a similar switch. Both ernments, and is not an official state- Mahoney: Budget will not exceed fore- County Mayors and Managers Fairview Park and Lakewood are look- ment by the League of Women Voters, cast. There will be a payment to a retiree, Association – Koomar: There is a ing into it. nor does it represent the official minutes but there’s a reserve to cover it. question (at State level?) about whether There was discussion of the rescue of the meeting, which are prepared by RTA – Clough: Budget is in good or not cities can collect income taxes boats deployed by Rocky River, Lake- Mayor Koomar’s office. shape due to $11 million in federal fund- from people who work from home now, wood and Huntington Park. A new boat ing; in fact it is in the best shape since as opposed to their Cleveland work- will be purchased for Lakewood, Rocky by LWV observer JUDITH WEISS Clough has been on the board. There places. River and Bay Village, through a grant will be no need for a ballot initiative for New Business: Bay Village Fire from the Metroparks (?). The role of the Present: Mayors Koomar, Bay Vil- more taxing. Board is nearly finished Chief Chris Lyons explained the city’s rescue boats has changed from writing lage; Bobst, Rocky River; Clough, West- with the redesign of the system, and is new fire alarm system, which has elimi- tickets for safety infractions, but they lake; Cooney, Fairview Park; George, replacing rail cars. Ten million dollars nated the third-party monitoring server can patrol the lakeshore and promote Lakewood. Guest: Chris Lyons, Bay Vil- have been earmarked for future capital that relayed alarms to the central dis- education. The boats and their crews lage Fire Chief needs. patch device, saving about $6,000. They aren’t equipped nor specially trained The meeting was held in the Bay Vil- NOACA – Bobst: Nothing new to have also replaced separate landline for deep-water rescues; Rocky River’s lage Police Station community room. It report. phones with a one-time investment in boat mainly has to rescue kayakers in was called to order at 2 p.m. Land Bank – George: Progress is an I.P. system, that saves time in relay- the river. Further discussion among the Executive Session: Meeting began slow, but moving along. ing alarms to the central WestCom ser- cities will take place after Jan. 1. 

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 4. Action: Give your cially important if children something to one parent takes do and photograph them all the photos and 10 tips for holiday doing it. Hold hands, look never appears in out the window for Santa, them. (Yes, this is tell each other secrets, the voice of experi- portraits at home wrap presents ... so many ence.) options. 8. Groups by KATIE GARLOCK your children, the fireplace 5. Get in close: No and individuals: or in front of the tree. need to include the whole You may not have s the holidays arrive, 2. Timing: Young chil- room in every photo. Their extended family so does the oppor- dren are usually morning happy faces should say it together this year, Atunity to capture people, while teenagers all. but try taking each the magic of the season … prefer a slightly later time. 6. Expressions: Genu- child individually, especially for those of us For a successful session, ine expressions, happy or the kids together,

with children and grand- allow plenty of time and gentle, are everything. Tell and with parents. GARLOCK KATIE BY PHOTO children. If you are not work with their schedules. jokes, ask silly questions, The breakdowns Unwrapping the wonder of the season. having professional por- 3. Clothing: Keep it or sing a song to get past often become the hugs are given. (See Tip all. And don’t just leave traits made, I encourage simple and fun! The choice the fake smile syndrome. favorites. #7.) A sleeping child hold- those pictures on the you to take them yourself. is yours. You can dress up 7. Include everyone: 9. Home for the holi- ing a favorite toy is the per- phone or in the cloud. Here are my top 10 ways and go glam, since you Yes, Moms and Dads, you days: On the big day, use a fect way to end a holiday Select your favorites to create the best holiday may not get a chance to should be in there too. series to tell the story. Wide album. and have them printed, photos (no matter who go anywhere fancy this Years from now, when shots of decorated rooms 10. Have fun! Don’t so they can be enjoyed takes them): season. Or snuggle up in your children look at the remind of Christmas past. worry about getting that decades from now, when 1. Location: Choose a pajamas, if that has been photos, they should see Then get in close to cap- “perfect” photo. You want technology has changed favorite spot at home: the your uniform for most of their parents having fun ture happy faces as gifts a record of the way things and our discs and drives chair where you read to this year. with them. This is espe- are opened and thank you really are, outtakes and are outdated. 

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THE MEDICAL INSIDER FAITH & SPIRITUALITY Going to a Christmas party? Contribute to Calculate your own COVID-19 risk Christmas comebacks by DIANA PI, M.D. by STACY WINDAHL

hould you go to a Christmas ay Presbyterian Church (BPC) invites all West- party, meet friends for a drink, shore families and community members to be Scontinue your yoga or kick- Ba part of comeback stories at The City Mission boxing classes? There are online by donating items to make Comeback Kits. BPC will calculators, free and easy, that can be collecting items for the Mission’s Comeback Kits. estimate your COVID-19 risk. These kits are provided to guests of the organization’s For example, I swim at Lake- shelters and include immediate care, relief, and encour- wood High School with the O*H*I*O I know wearing masks agement products like: shampoo, conditioner, tooth- Masters Club. I’m trying to deter- is an inconvenience, brush, toothpaste, body wash, lotion, razors, shaving mine if it’s safe to continue swim- but it should not be a cream, new underwear and socks, women’s hygiene ming given the recent acceleration products, Bibles (New Living Translation), stationary, in COVID-19 cases. political grievance. pens, games. Question #1: What’s my chance It’s like saying gravity Shop for of encountering a COVID-19- infect- is a choice. any of the items ed person during my practice? requested and To determine that, I used an drop off your event risk assessment tool, designed keeping social distancing to 6 feet, I Second, the system considers addi- donation at BPC’s by the Georgia Institute of Technol- brought my risk down to low. Pretty tional factors including our local main entrance ogy, at covid19risk.biosci.gatech. good. hospital capacity. (25415 Lake Road) edu. Then I tried “19 and Me,” devel- More important than numbers anytime from I answered two questions: oped by a Mathematica data sci- and colors: Understand your own Sunday, Nov. 29, crowd size and location. Voilà, in entist, at 19andme.covid19.math- risk. If you (or your family, close through Sunday, seconds, I found that in a group of ematica.org. My estimated weekly contacts) are immunocompromised Dec. 27. 15 people, the probability that at risk of catching COVID-19 is 1.6% (see CDC.gov for the complete list- Bus passes least one person is infected with if I attend three swim practices vs. ing), I would not just consider, but are an urgent need also, and they can be purchased at COVID-19 is 39% (data obtained 0.14% if I skip them. do everything in the CDC and state/ area Marc’s, Giant Eagle, and Discount Drug Mart loca- 11/26/2020). The risk is not trivial. Needless to say, I had a boat- county advisory. tions. On Dec. 17, students from the Westshore Young Question #2: What’s my risk load of fun. (Before you calculate I know wearing masks is an Leaders Network will gather at BPC to sort items col- of contracting COVID-19 during a my risk of turning into a certifiable inconvenience, but it should not be lected as of that date. swim practice? geek, what fun things do you do on a political grievance. It’s like saying The items requested may seem like a small contribu- I tried two calculators. The cold and rainy days?) gravity is a choice. tion, but they are a significant part of providing practical first, available at mycovidrisk.app, Now the real question: How Hard facts: SARS-CoV-2, a help and restoring hope to men, women and children was developed by Brown Univer- seriously do I take these numbers? medium-size virus, can penetrate in need. sity Alpert Medical School. More I found the methodology your cells in minutes after contact. BPC has a long history of shared service with The information was needed: location, sound, the numbers ballpark rea- One person – on average – infects City Mission. Pastor Mark Tumney said, “We appreci- setting, crowd size, nature of activi- sonable. two to three more people. With more ate that families in our west side communities may be ties, and the percentage of people I learned important informa- than 260,000 deaths, it’s currently looking for ways to celebrate the season with acts of wearing masks. The estimated risk tion. I was surprised how much my the third leading cause of death in generosity and service. COVID makes that difficult this of me contracting COVID-19 after a risk went up by going to swim prac- the U.S. (behind heart attacks and year, but donating items for Comeback Kits can be an one-hour swim practice is high (0.1 tices – 10x. But I must admit I like cancer of all causes), and that’s 10 easy way to involve kids in providing meaningful gifts to to 5%). Ohio’s color-coded, county-wide months in with winter ahead. people who may have little else.” The calculator suggests miti- alert system better. First, colors are The bedrock of infectious dis- Help write a comeback story by dropping off needed gating factors: By wearing double- easy. Cuyahoga County, red = bad; ease control: Don’t get it. Don’t items at Bay Presbyterian Church though Dec. 27. Learn layered, tightly woven masks and Franklin County, purple = worse. give it.  more at baypres.org. 

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electricity! Grades 1-2. Registration for play-dough squishy circuits with an Westlake Porter Public Library the Dec. 4 supply pick-up will register on-demand webinar to watch whenever you for this program as well. Participants you’d like! Suitable for adults, teens and Upcoming early December events will need to provide an email to receive kids! Instructions for materials pick-up Zoom instructions. and webinar access will be sent a few Saturday, Dec. 12 (All Day) Mystery days before the program. Registration by ELAINE WILLIS ning Dec. 4. Grades 1-2. Please register. STEAM Bag Challenge Supply Pick Up begins Dec. 7. Registering for this event will also register – Pick up your Mystery STEAM Bag sup- Tuesday, Dec. 15 (11-11:30 a.m.) Effective Nov. 19, Westlake Porter Public you for the Zoom event on Dec. 11. Par- plies at the Drive-Up Window on or after Stories and Signs (Live) – Join us on Library is offering drive-up window ser- ticipants must provide an email address Dec. 12. Each bag contains mystery craft Facebook, YouTube or Twitter and enjoy vices, telephone services, online programs to receive Zoom instructions. materials and a challenge card. Use the a storytime while learning a few words in and limited computer access ONLY. The Saturday, Dec. 5 (2-2:45 p.m.) materials to complete the design chal- sign language! Ages 0-3. physical library will be closed for brows- STEAM Maker Lab: Toymaker (Live) lenge and share with us on social media! Tuesday, Dec. 15 (7-8 p.m.) Cur- ing, but open for limited computer access – Have you ever wondered who cre- Grades 1 and 2. Registration begins Dec. 5. rently Reading (Live) – Bring a book to by appointment only. The new, expanded ates toys and how they do it? Join us on Saturday, Dec. 12 (9 a.m.- 6 p.m.) rave about or find your next favorite! An WiFi can be accessed in the parking lot for Zoom to answer those questions and Holiday Craft Pick Up – Celebrate the open discussion for teens in grades 7-12 those who need the Internet. more! Grades 3-5. You must register for season! Come to the Drive-Up Window who love to read. Registration begins one Customers may continue to request the STEAM Maker Lab: Toymaker Supply beginning Dec. 12 to receive a bag filled week before each session. Participants materials online by visiting westlakeli- Pick Up starting Nov. 21 to be registered with festive holiday crafts! While supplies must provide an email address to receive brary.org or by calling the library at 440- for this program. Please provide an email last. No registration required. Zoom instructions. 871-2600. Materials already on hold will address to receive Zoom instructions. Saturday, Dec. 12 (11-11:30 a.m.) Wednesday, Dec. 16 (2-3 p.m.) be available for pick-up through the drive- Saturday, Dec. 5 (4-5:30 p.m.) Intro Pokemon Fun! (Live) – Join Miss Rachel Wednesday Afternoon Book Discus- up window during regular open hours. to Belly Dance – Join us on Zoom as for a Pokemon Zoom meeting! We’ll play sion (Live) – This month’s title is “The Limited computer access appointments Roxi DellaDonna leads a beginners belly a guess that Pokemon game and have Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin. Please can be requested by calling the library at dance class, teaching you how to add time for show and tell. Feel free to bring register to receive Zoom instructions. 440-871-2600, ext. 2. movement to your life and connect with a favorite Pokemon card or toy for show Wednesday, Dec. 16 (7-8 p.m.) Following is Westlake Porter Public your body. No experience is necessary. and tell! Registration begins Dec. 5. Alfred Hitchcock: His Greatest Library’s early December 2020 calendar of The lesson is suitable for all shapes, sizes Sunday, Dec. 13 (1-5 p.m.) Ameri- Films (Live) – Join us on Zoom for a events. All programs are subject to change. and activity levels. Please register. You can Girl Doll Club Pick-Up – A Winter fascinating presentation on the Master Please check the library’s website or follow must provide an email to receive Zoom Fun supply kit will be available at the of Suspense! Alfred Hitchcock was the library on Facebook and Twitter instructions. Drive-Up Window beginning Dec. 13. a master director of mystery movies (@WestlakePorter) for the latest updates. Mondays, Dec. 7 and 14 (9 a.m.-9 Ages 6-10. Registration begins Dec. 6. with surprise endings in the early and p.m.) Teen Craft Pick Up – Come to the Registering for this will also register middle 20th century. He was also a Wednesday, Dec. 2 (11-11:30 a.m.) Drive-Up Window to pick up a craft kit you for the Zoom event on Dec. 20 from very active anti-fascist as some of his Cook with WPPL, Volume 1 (Live) – while supplies last. Grades 7-12. 2-2:30 p.m. Participants must provide an movies confirm. This presentation will Join us on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube Monday, Dec. 7 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Call- email address to receive Zoom instruc- offer information on many of his great- as we make Smoky Chipotle Chicken ing Crafters: Holiday Swag – Decorate tions. You will need this kit to participate est films. Please register. Participants Chili for a chilly weekend. a beautiful holiday swag using poinset- in the program. must provide an email to receive Zoom Wednesdays, Dec. 2 and 16 (4-5 tias and assorted trimmings. Please reg- Monday, Dec. 14 (7-8:30 p.m.) Maker instructions. p.m.) Teen Writers Group (Live) – An ister. Pick up supplies Dec. 7-12. Monday: Squishy Claus Circuits Pick- To register for any of the programs, online meet-up for teens in grades 7-12. Monday, Dec. 7 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Up (On Demand) – Create holiday visit westlakelibrary.org/events.  This is an hour to just write, with the Tween Craft Pick-Up – Come to the last 15 minutes reserved for any writer Drive-Up Window starting Dec. 7 for in need of some group brainstorming. a tween craft kit. Grades 4-6. While Please register. Participants must pro- supplies last. vide an email address to receive Zoom Monday, Dec. 7 (11-11:30 a.m.) instructions. Pictionary! (Live) – Join us on Face- Wednesday, Dec. 2 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) book, Twitter or YouTube for a game Horror Film Club: Online Edition – The of Pictionary! Club will meet online using the video Tuesday, Dec. 8 (11-11:30 a.m.) sharing site Watch2Gether. New mem- and Wednesday, Dec. 9 (6:30-7 p.m.) bers are always welcome, but children Family Storytime (Live) – Join us under 13 must be accompanied by an on Zoom for an interactive storytime adult. Please register. To participate, featuring books, rhymes, songs and check the event on the library’s website movement. For families with children as early as 6 p.m. on the day of the pro- up to 2-6, siblings welcome. Please gram. There will be a link to take you to register. Participants must provide the site. You do not need an account with an email address to receive Zoom Watch2Gether to participate. instructions. Dec. 3-10 – Calling Crafters: Snow- Tuesday, Dec. 8 (1-3 p.m.) Career man Ornament Take-Home Kit – Using Transition: Glassdoor for Job glue and our take-home kit, create a Search (Live) – Join us on Zoom for Snowman Ornament. This is a fun, easy a look at Glassdoor, a career website project to do at home. Please register. where current and former employ- Kits may be picked up at the Drive-Up ees anonymously review companies Window anytime from Dec. 3-10. where they’ve worked. You can search Thursday, Dec. 3 (11-11:30 a.m.) Cup for specific companies and gather of Science (Live) – Join us on Facebook, information on company culture and Twitter or YouTube to learn about the sci- values, career growth opportunities, ence behind how leaves change color. salary and compensation, and more. Thursday, Dec. 3 (1-7 p.m.) Ameri- Please register. Participants must can Red Cross Bloodmobile provide an email to receive Zoom Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 (3:30- instructions. 4:30 p.m.) WPPL Roblox Club – We have Tuesday, Dec. 8 (7-8:45 p.m.) some private servers set up for tweens in Tuesday Evening Book Discus- grades 4-6 to hang out with their friends sion (Live) – Join us on Zoom for a and enjoy some of the most popular discussion of “The Music Shop” by games via Zoom. Please register. Rachel Joyce. Please register to receive Friday, Dec. 4 (11-11:30 a.m.) Sto- a Zoom invitation and instructions. rytime (Live) – Join us on Facebook, Participants without a computer, Twitter or YouTube for a fun storytime! tablet or smartphone can join using Friday, Dec. 4 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) Got a traditional phone. Science? Supply Pick Up – Learn about Friday, Dec. 11 (4-4:45 p.m.) Got Newton’s Law of Motion. Kits will be Science? (Live) – Join us on Zoom available at the Drive-Up Window begin- where we’ll be experimenting with

More stories, photos and events online at www.wbvobserver.com WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 1 DECEMBER 2020 7 THE DIGITAL WORLD Visitor brings cheer to hospice staff Appropriateness while oping to add a little joy to the infirmed, their families, caregivers and staff, Bob Votruba and Hhis dog, Bogart, visited the Hospice of the Western technology shopping Reserve on Thanksgiving Eve. Many of the staff stood in the windows of the Ames Family Hospice House, express- by TAK SATO 2014 for $120 had “expired.” All ing their appreciation from inside. Chromebooks have an expira- “It was a nice way to help the staff know that they ’ve talked before about tion date, similar to Microsoft’s are appreciated“ said Frank Kukula, Facilities Manager “appropriateness” when Windows or Apple’s MacOS, and Team Leader. Ishopping for technol- stops getting automatic updates. This time of year is especially hard for everyone and ogy devices. Although price This new Chromebook has an with COVID-19, it has added additional challenges for will always be a limiting factor, expiration date in 2026. everyone who care so much for our loved ones. A big debt appropriateness of the device’s For my everyday tasks of gratitude is owed to these angels of comfort.  features should be aligned to like emailing, web browsing, how you will use them ... regard- and attending video meetings, less of how big your piggy bank all activities performed with may be. Chromebook connected to the Here are two examples you internet, aka the cloud, via Wi-Fi, may ponder this holiday season: Chromebooks do them well. • iPhone 12 Pro at $999+ or I grab my Windows computer iPhone SE at $399+? instead if I have to host video • Entry level Windows 10 meetings, conduct webinars, laptop at $350+ or Chromebook teach classes for our nonprofit, at $150+? or use applications only avail-

With the iPhone, a smart- able on traditional computers. BOB VOTRUBA COURTESY PHOTOS phone from Apple, for many with The point is, unless one Bob Votruba and his dog, Bogart, at the Ames Family Hospice House. typical usage like voice calls, needs to do heavy lifting tasks, texts, emails, video chats, useful Chromebooks – in my opin- apps, and web surfing, the cost- ion – are more appropriately conscious iPhone SE introduced aligned and a good investment Bay Men’s Club members this spring fits the bill (and saves to boot. Unfortunately, many some bills too). Just because it’s still misperceive the utility of a assist neighbors cheaper doesn’t mean you forgo Chromebook, perhaps because the Apple premium quality. it came up through the educa- by ERIC EAKIN bers have volunteered their Rather, iPhone SE uses the tion sector and only recently efforts over the years for the same “brain” as 2019’s top-of- gained popularity in the con- embers of the Bay betterment of the commu- the-line iPhone 11 Pro. Its screen sumer sector. Competition in the Men’s Club, masked nity, and this is just another is smaller but some may even technology marketplace, which Mfor everyone’s safety, way we can give back to our like how you can hold it in your may already be intimidating for recently raked and cleaned the community,” President Matt palm. Apple must have heard many, can also exacerbate the yards of 16 Bay Village residents Williams said. “Our guys had that bigger is not always better as misinformation. who could use a hand this time a great time helping others. they also introduced the iPhone The Chromebook user expe- of year. “Bay Men’s Club mem- That’s what it’s all about.”  12 Mini this fall. rience is very similar to using the On the other hand, if you Chrome browser from Google, are a hobbyist of photography/ hence the operating system is videography, the multiple lenses called ChromeOS. Most recent on iPhone 12 Pro (two wide Chromebooks can run Android angles and one telephoto) may apps, especially useful on a touch- be a welcome feature to up your screen Chromebook, thanks to game. Or the bigger screen that smartphones and tablets since shows finer details (geek talk: app usage is ubiquitous. pixels per inch or “ppi”) may be The appropriateness of the what you desire. device you choose, plus being A week before Thanks- cognizant that technology gad- giving, I bought our family’s gets have a built-in obsolescence second Chromebook at a sale (my current rule of thumb is 3 to 4 price of $149 before taxes. Our years), goes a long way in enjoying

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SPORTING VIEWS with family and friends. we really are trying to forget). FaceTime. Zoom. Texting like there’s But as much as I love to moan and no tomorrow. Emailing as if it were free groan about these guys – and I believe Thankful during the Covid Era? (oh wait, it is). Snail-mailing something they really should be much better than just to catch someone off-guard (do it they have shown so far – the fact is, these while you can, folks, the post office – as guys might still win 10 or 11 games. You’re darn right I am we know it – may be going the way of the Think about it: 10 or 11 victories? Yugo before you know it). Drive-bys are That usually takes any team named the by JEFF BING supposed to learn valuable lessons from becoming more common. Yes, we are Browns four or five years to accumulate. past experiences.) Don’t be caught having channeling road rage into “nice” rage. And I’m sittin’ here complaining? What in his has been one of the rougher to use some of those leaves you never got Who says Americans have trouble adapt- the name of Brady Quinn am I complain- holiday seasons for our family; in around to raking last month. And yes, the ing? Darn right. ing about? Tfact, my wife and I – after 43 and a neighbors will know exactly what you are But, since this is supposed to be a I have a brother-in-law (who is slight- half years of marriage – experienced our using those leaves for – don’t try to play sports-related column, let us shift our ly younger than me, BTW) who has spent first Thanksgiving of no family get-togeth- “innocent” because they’re not as dumb gaze to the Browns. Yes, the Browns. The the better part of the last year recovering ers. No kids. No grandkids. No other rela- as they look. very same Browns who boast a couple from a heart attack he had a week before tives, either. And Christmas looks about as So, we could sit here and feel sorry of underperforming first-round draft Christmas 2019. He’s a battler, and last promising as Thanksgiving. Seriously, let’s for ourselves (and make no mistake, I choices (Baker Mayfield and Myles Gar- week took his first steps (actually walking) break open a new case of Kleenex, and let take great pride in my ability to mope rett), lousy special teams, a very lousy since being hospitalized. It’s obviously it all out, shall we? at a moment’s notice), but au contraire, defense, and a schizophrenic offense. And been an uphill battle, but lesser people And while you’re at it, you might mon ami. In this “new normal” of social oh, yes, we would be remiss were we to (raise your hand, Jeff) undoubtedly would want to stock up on the toilet paper. (You distancing, face masks, and near-lethal forget rookie head coach Kevin Stefanski, not have persevered to the extent he has. remember what happened about eight doses of hand sanitizer, we have somehow who some have compared to last year’s So … what again was it I was not months ago, and keep in mind that we are found alternate means to communicate exercise in futility, Freddie Kitchens (who thankful for? 

BAY VILLAGE CITY SCHOOLS Bay Village second-graders work with children’s author to create books by KAREN UTHE SEMANCIK things in school that aren’t normal right now, udding authors in Kelsy so she welcomed the Hoy’s second-grade class opportunity to have Bat Normandy Elemen- her students work on tary School in Bay Village had a unique project. “I the rare opportunity to confer thought having these with children and young adult discussions would be author Rachel Vail late last fun and engaging for Second-graders in Kelsy Hoy’s class at Normandy Elementary School in Bay Village are working month via Zoom. The award- our students and would with award-winning children’s author Rachel Vail in creating their own stories and books. winning author joined the class really make these books for a brainstorming session come alive,” Hoy said. students will write their stories discussions because she missed idea while scrolling through the and discussed Vail’s “Elizabeth” Students worked on their for their books. Vail said she may meeting children and connect- author’s website. book series, about a second- ideas with Vail, and will turn even consider using one or more ing with them through her work. Hoy hopes this project will grader and her experiences them into book covers that of the student ideas as the basis Bay Village Schools is only the spark her students’ creativity growing up. they’ll present to Vail before for her next storyline. second group of students she and have a lasting impact on Hoy said there are a lot of Thanksgiving break. Then the 16 Vail began her virtual book has spoken with. Hoy got the how they read and write. 

th annual Bay Kiwanis Christmas Trees at Cahoon Memorial Park Cahoon Christmas Weekends: Nov. 27 - Dec. 13 Watch for Santa as he tours Bay Village* in a 1929 fire truck! Fridays 4-7 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 7 pm, * Sunday, Dec. 6 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays 10 am - 7 pm. * We are selling Fraser Firs, The Bay Village Historical Society and the Bay Village Kiwanis are asking all Bay Village residents, Canaan Firs, Balsam Firs, young and old, to join them in welcoming Santa Claus to Bay Village. Douglas Firs, and Colorado Spruce. Cash, checks and

Santa Claus will leave the Bay Lodge on Bradley Road on a fire truck, accompanied by credit cards with a $2 user fee.

➜ ➜ ➜ a police cruiser, at 2 p.m. and travel throughout the city, greeting young and old alike. The prices range from $55 to $125 See the map for his route and approximate times. His ride will last about two hours. depending on type and height of LAKE RD the tree. Sizes range from 6 foot

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Christmas Eve Service Advent Episcopal Church Thurs, December 24 at 6:30 p.m. To join us for our Live Stream service, please go to Christmas Eve, Thur. Dec. 24 www.facebook.com/parknaz/ Candlelight Service 7:00 p.m. or www.youtube.com Parkside Nazarene Church Please join our Advent Family as (For availability of possible in-person services, please check our website) we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Parkside Church of the Nazarene 3760 Dover Center Road, Westlake 23600 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake www.parknaz.org www.adventwestlake.org • 440-871-6685

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DIGGING DOVER – WESTLAKE A Westlake buried treasure map by WILLIAM KRAUSE is now located, not Center Ridge Road. The professor’s relatives were n 2015, Case Western Reserve named Nosko and the farm and the University professor Gary Previts buildings on the property as per a 1927 Iemailed the mayor of Rocky River plat book matched up just as depicted with a fascinating story. He explained on the hand drawing, done by memory that in the 1920s, boy relatives of his by his relative years ago. Further exam- were out playing and discovered some ination of a 1920 plat book showed that muskets and scabbards/swords and Spencer Creek that empties into Lake brought them home. The mother of the Erie at Bradstreet’s Landing meandered house immediately threw their finds through Lakewood Park Cemetery after down the water well. passing under Center Ridge Road in a Attached to the professor’s email deep ravine (which still exists west of WILLIAM KRAUSE BY PHOTOS The “Treasure Map” drawn from memory by Nancy Nosko. was a hand-drawn map with the loca- the River Plaza shopping center on the tion of the well, marked with an “X”. The north side of Center Ridge in River). professor wondered if there could be any If the boys were playing in the connection between what they found ravine half a mile east of their home or and Bradstreet’s Disaster which occurred on future Westwood Country Club land, in 1764 in what is now Rocky River? suddenly the story seemed plausible. Because the well was located on Over the last couple hundred years, a farm on Center Ridge in Dover (now early 18th century coins, engraved Westlake), just over the city line from silverware, muskets, swords, cannon- Rocky River (east of today’s Berry- balls and bayonets stuck into trees and McGreevey Funeral Home in Westlake), encased by subsequent bark growth the mayor of Rocky River, Pam Bobst, have been found in Rocky River. Either contacted the mayor of Westlake, Dennis on the beach or on the high ground Clough. Mayor Clough, knowing about nearby. The assumption is that the my interest in history, forwarded the artifacts represent items lost when the email to me and asked me to investigate. boats were swamped by the waves or are items weary British soldiers and provincials ditched when they began their long march back to Fort Niagara 1927 Hopkins Plat book showing the 1920 Hopkins Plat book showing the in the New York colony. 10.2 acre Nosko (misspelled Neske) L. & A. Nosko farm site. Why would the mother throw the farm site with farm buildings. items down a water well? It is prob- ably the 1920s version of “you are going to shoot your eye out with that thing.” Unless it was sheer panic, one assumption might be that the well the weapons were thrown down was an abandoned well, because who would want to foul their source of water? On the other hand, abandoned wells were often used as trash pits on farm- The former Nosko farm site is just steads. If the well had dried up and west of The Harbor Court Assisted been abandoned then there is hope Living. that the artifacts might still be intact today rather than rusted into oblivion. they seemed amenable. The Nosko family owned the prop- Members of an Ohio bottle club Bradstreet’s Disaster historic plaque erty from 1919 to 1985, then it was sold were contacted. They explained that at Bradstreet’s Landing Park in to Fairland builders who developed wells are difficult to dig because they Rocky River. Hunter’s Point Lane, south off of Hilliard are often stone lined and narrow so Boulevard, on it. Except for an emer- that it is difficult for a hand digger to Spencer Creek is the center stream At first, I was skeptical because gency access drive for this cul-de-sac, maneuver their shoulders to remove depicted in the 1920 Hopkins Plat Center Ridge Road is miles from Lake the frontage along Center Ridge Road the materials from the bottom of the Book, emptying into Lake Erie at Erie and the beach where Colonel remained undeveloped. well. They said they would be willing to Bradstreet’s Landing. Bradstreet had his difficulties. My After doing the research my next task assist in locating the well and offering understanding was that after many of was to contact the current land owner advice on how to retrieve the artifacts. Bradstreet’s boats were destroyed in a to see if they would be open to some The project stalled when neither city fierce storm the 500 men who could exploratory digging on what is today a was willing to dedicate city staff and not be accommodated in the remain- wooded site. Fortunately, their offices equipment to do any digging. ing boats walked back to Fort Niagara are in Westlake and after they reviewed The professor first contacted Rocky on an Indian trail where Detroit Road copies of the research with their attorney, River back in 2015 because he was con- cerned that there was a “For Sale” sign on the property and he wanted people to be aware that there may be a bit of historic treasure there. The “For Sale” sign is gone now. The property remains vacant but it is prob- ably only a matter of time before something is constructed on it as Spencer Creek bisecting well. Hopefully before Lakewood Park Cemetery in the that happens someone 1920 Hopkins Plat Book; Nosko The former Nosko farm site at 22994 Center Ridge Road Spencer Creek west of River will do some treasure farm is southwest of Westwood is now a vacant wooded lot. Plaza Shopping Plaza. hunting.  Country Club.

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LAKE ERIE NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER and head to your favorite hiking trail, where a whole new ecosystem is waiting to be 6 ways for children explored. Scavenger hunts are a great way to keep your little ones and families to enjoy motivated on nature walks. Create a simple list of things to look for – a pinecone, an animal nature this winter track, a feather – and offer a treat once it’s complete. by MORGAN PASKERT and the dimmer one is Saturn. Lake Erie Nature & Science These two planets are 400 Center offers printable nature inter is on the hori- million miles apart, but cur- scavenger hunts at www.lensc. zon, but your out- rently in the same part of the org. Wdoor fun doesn’t need sky (this conjunction happens Read a story around the to come to an end. There is a only once every 20 years). fire beautiful winter world awaiting Over the next few weeks, We tend to associate out- for those who seek refreshment Jupiter and Saturn will become door fires with summertime and energy from the outdoors. closer together. On Dec. 21, they and s’mores, but this can be a Below are six ways you and will be 0.1 degree apart – there is perfect winter activity on the your family can enjoy nature no correlation to the winter sol- right night (with correct safety this winter, despite the chilly stice, only a happy coincidence. precautions taken, of course!). temperatures. Make an ice sun catcher Gather around the fire with Go stargazing Get outside and decorate! blankets and hot chocolate, and Winter skies can be the National Geographic Kids read a seasonal story such as clearest of the year and the rich- offers instructions on how to “Snowmen at Night” by Caralyn est in stars. In addition to winter create a natural ice sun catch- Buehner or “Bear Snores On” by constellations such as Orion, er to display in your yard. All Karma Wilson. GEOGRAPHIC | NATIONAL EPSTEIN LORI Making a homemade ice sun catcher is a fun winter project. Canis Major and the bright star you need for this simple craft Go birding Sirius, Canis Minor and Gemini is a Bundt pan, bits of nature Looking and listening for from indoors, you can attract at Lake Erie Nature & Science the Twins, this season you can (pine needles, berries, colorful birds in winter offers the ben- them to your yard with a classic Center by visiting www.lensc. observe The Great Conjunction leaves) and a ribbon. Just like a efit of trees not having leaves, bird feeder recipe: a pinecone, org. Among the indoor and between Saturn and Jupiter. snowflake, no two sun catch- making it easier to spot birds. peanut butter, birdseed and a outdoor live animal exhibits, Go outside and look toward ers are alike. Visit kids.nation- Some birds may have migrated string. natural history displays, state- the south/southwest, where algeographic.com and search south for the season, but those Take an indoor break of-the-art planetarium and you will see two objects shining for “sun catcher.” that have stayed offer much to Need a break from the cold nearby hiking trails, the center brighter than any surrounding Take a nature walk see and hear. to explore nature indoors? Reg- offers plenty to discover during stars. The brighter one is Jupiter Bundle up on a cold day If you prefer to watch birds ister for free general admission the winter season. 

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CBD does not produce a “high,” unlike THC. the judging panel included master gardeners, Aug. 13 with an awards ceremony at LaCentre. » See CBD page 4 a past Bloom winner and a couple of amateur Ethan Simon, Connor Reis, Robert Fulop and Austin Loosli won a state title for their “Multi-Unit More than 300 entrants competed in 23 If you’d like to keep the Observer serving the community, please send a cash or check VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 20 OCTOBER 18,Townhouse” 2016 model home design at the OTEEA competition in Columbus. | Community News Powered by the Citizens gardeners.of Westlake Plaques wereand awarded Bay Villagefor the topFREE | categories, varying in scale from expansive three finishers in each category, with the first- business landscaping all the way down to resi- by KIM BONVISSUTO Association (OTEEA) state con- School T & E Department garnered place winners receiving $25 gift certificates to dential window box gardens. 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The event was held added the prestigious Zupancic Festival three finishers in each category, with the first- was selected for the state’s best in conjunction with the growing award as well as a Best of Show cracks down on online by June 20 Fun place winners receiving $25 gift certificates to project during the Ohio Tech- MakerX festival. runner-up award. DoverHives Congregational thrive Church at won Lake best of the Erie Hilliard flowerNature one of Westlake’s & Science four garden centers. Centerat wbvobserver.comnology & Engineering Educators Students of the Westlake High » See TECHNOLOGY page 2 dogs at largebyboxes. WENDY See aHANNA list of all Westlake in Bloom winners, page 9. » See WESTLAKE IN BLOOM page 9 . All supporters will be recognized in future editions of the Observer. PHOTOS BY DENNY WENDELL BY PHOTOS wbvobserver.com by DENNIS DRISCOLL he Stickney Family Honeybee Exhibit has always been a popular one at VOLUMEJoe Paoletto6 • ISSUE of Allegro12 | The Health Community competes in Newspaper Powered by the Citizens of Westlake and Bay Village | JUNE 10, 2014 Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Myers receives Porter Library volunteer award o establish an effective remedyTHives to address thrive a serious at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center the 8-ball tournament event of the Westlake initial dog attack as occurredbyA highlight WENDY this past HANNAis summer,a hive framed in glass found Corporate Challenge at Buckeye Lanes. the Bay Village City Councilinside revised the halls ordinance of the Center. Guests of all by ELAINE WILLIS as well as at the Ice

T Tell BAYarts your Sam Sheppard DENNY WENDELL BY PHOTOS section 505.01 regarding animalsages running canhe getatStickney large. up close While Family and peerHoneybee into the Exhibit heart by JIM DISPIRITO United in fightCream Social. She against cancer of an active beehive. Regular visitors have the revised ordinance has the same running-at-largehas always probeen- a popular one at Joe Paoletto of Allegroestlake Health resident competes in has given close to watched this hive grow and strengthen over he City of Westlake recently wrapped up hibitions as the prior ordinance, the revisedLake Erie ordinance Nature & Science Center. or Fullerthe 8-ball tournament House Debevent story ofMyers the Westlake Relay for Life surpasses2,500 hours of ser- fundraising goal Tthe past several years. its annual Corporate Challenge, a week of has escalating penalties which providesA highlight Bay Villageis a hive with framed in glass found Corporate Challenge atreceived Buckeye Lanes.the vice to the library. The exhibit also includes another hive by PIXIE EMERSONsports,W games and contests pitting Westlake broad authority to deter a futureinside dog attack. the halls of the Center. Guests of all T 2019 Myrna Chelko Vol- Myrna Chelko located in the interior courtyard. With the help companies against one another, all in good fun. Now The running-at-large restrictionsages can prohibit get up the close owner and peer into the heart byAYarts JIM DISPIRITOwill beunteer Award from West- was a long-time of a dog, cat or other animal fromof allowing beekeeperan active the beehive.Scott animal Danniger, to Regular these visitors hives have have in its eighthlake year, Porter the challenge Public Library is organized by the library volunteer I’d like to help support the Observer! marking the become extremely active and are thriving. Westlake recreation department. remain upon any public street orwatched on any city this park hive except grow and strengthen over 60 anniversahe Cityat- of a volunteer Westlake recognition recently wrapped up who was known under the reasonable control ofthe a responsiblepastMr. severalDanniger person.years. anticipates that this B Alegoits annual Health, Corporate Applied Companies, Challenge, Echoa week Health, of ry of the Sam Shepevent- on March 31. for her dedication is the first year honey will be able to be Equity Trust, Q-Lab, Rae-Ann Suburban, Western The ordinance further requires that,The while exhibit on privatealso includes another hive pard trialT thissports, year games A Receptionand contests Desk pitting Westlake to the library and extracted from these outdoor hives. While Enterprises and the City of Westlake participated property, the animal be containedlocated on the in theprivate interior prop courtyard.- With the help with a companiesgallery exhibit againstvolunteer one another, since all2002, in good fun. Now her hard work. She the bees produced honey last year, it in the weeklong competition. Twenty-six different WILLIS ELAINE BY PHOTO erty and not allowed to cross outsideof beekeeper the property Scott line.Danniger, these hives have and relatedin its eighth events year,Myers the is challenge one of the is organizedfirst by the helped found the

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 12.23 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 The Mack Family (Jon, Lisa Anonymous 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free from developed areas like parking Westlake and Bay honored with two awards Jean Smith 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 and Holly) Marilyn Sommer 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 Martha Devotion Huntington Lysa Stanton & Dave Pfister 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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