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VOLUME 7 • ISSUE 10 | Community News Powered by the Citizens of Westlake and Bay Village | MAY 19, 2015 Kiwanis place ‘Pinwheels For Improving economy, budget Prevention’ along Hilliard cuts help Bay Village sail on

by Tara Wendell

s a rising tide lifts all boats, the Awaves of eco- nomic progress appear to be reaching Bay Vil- lage’s symbolic sailboat. In her May 12 State of the City address to the West Shore Chamber of Com- merce, Mayor Deborah Sutherland stressed a continued emphasis on

k i os cutting costs and taking advantage of available resources, but does see tk o r Ru hope on the horizon. oto by denny wendell by P h oto y V i ct While overall rev-

o b Mayor Debbie Sutherland addresses the West Shore t enues are still down, Chamber of Commerce on May 12. Ph o property and income Westlake Aktion Club members Lynn Gomez and Michael Sigmund tax collections in 2014 were up more than 3 ‘Yay, no estate tax,’” Sutherland said. “Then I with pinwheels to be placed in the Hilliard Boulevard tree boxes. percent over the previous year, an indicator take that hat off and put on my mayor hat and to Sutherland that municipalities are catch- say … ‘How do you implement that without by Victor Rutkoski Westlake Kiwanis Family placed pin- ing up to the rebounding economy. Coupled causing a tremendous amount of pain?’ And wheels in the 111 tree boxes along with cost-saving measures that have reduced it was very painful. But we did it.” he Westlake Kiwanis is part- Hilliard Boulevard from Westlake general fund expenses, the city is back to Last year’s LeanOhio training session pro- nering with Providence House City Hall to the Rocky River border. bringing in more money than it outlays, but vided insight into ways of reducing wasted Tin their annual Pinwheels For These pinwheels represent abused is still working to overcome the loss of estate time and resources in city operations, result- Prevention event. On May 16, Plant- children of Cuyahoga County. tax revenue. ing in savings across multiple departments. ing Day in the city of Westlake, the » See Pinwheels page 6 “I can put on my Republican hat and say, » See state of the city page 2 Record year for Destination Imagination at Bay Schools

by Karen Derby level. These three teams will be com- this competition requiring innovative peting against teams from 45 states and creative problem solving, using hree Bay Village Schools teams and 14 countries at the Global Finals. skills from both the arts and sciences. ch will compete at the Destina- Over 16,000 attendees are anticipated Teams from all four of the dis- Ttion Imagination (DI) Global to participate in this event, the world’s trict’s school buildings, representing Finals at the University of Tennessee largest celebration of creativity. kindergartners through high school

Ris y Holly in Knoxville, May 20-23. Their out- In all, 20 teams from the Bay Vil- seniors, competed. Five Bay Village o b t standing performances at DI’s Ohio lage Schools competed in this year’s Schools teams qualified for the state

Ph o state tournament in Mount Vernon DI competition, beginning at the level competition held in Mt. Vernon, Bay High students, from left, Jessica Perri, Olivia advanced the teams from Westerly regional tournament held at Beach- with three teams advancing to the Risch and Jessica Bohannon are one of three Bay Elementary, Bay Middle School and wood High School. This is a record Global Finals. Village teams moving on to the DI Global Finals. Bay High School to the international number of teams sent by the district to » See Destination page 4 Westlake athlete kicks it up a notch by Tara Wendell contacted with a tryout offer from the Cleveland Fusion, a women’s t rowing up in Westlake, full-tackle football team. The Lauren Acker was well- Fusion is one of 40 teams in the recognized for her achieve- country that make up the Women’s

G y Ca r ol M aa ments on the soccer field. But today Football Alliance (WFA) league, o b she is making a name for herself in one of the largest in the history of t a different sport – tackle football. women’s football. Ph o This past March, Lauren was » See KICKER page 4 WHS grad Lauren Acker, right, kicks off for the Cleveland Fusion, a women’s tackle football team.

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previous Nixle service, phased out last CELEBRATING state of the city from front page March, which cost $5,700. A continuing priority for Suther- Community Powered News 6 YEARS of CITIZEN The service department’s new work- community services department in pro- land’s administration is to address Clean Citizens participate JOURNALISM order program has helped eliminate viding 8,700 outreach services last year Water Act mandates and other improve- 726 in writing, editing, redundancy and promote efficient use including meals, holiday assistance and ments regarding the sewer system. In photographing and delivering this newspaper. of equipment. medical equipment loans. a 2009 communication that the mayor WINNER of the In what Mayor Sutherland called a “We really couldn’t do any of that jokingly calls her “love letter from the Ohio School Boards Association “banner year” for commercial improve- without the generosity of our residents, EPA,” the federal agency required the city Media Honor Roll 2013 ments, the building department issued not only from their donations but the to close up four sanitary sewer overflows. for Excellence in Educational Reporting permits for more than $16 million in also time that they spend,” Sutherland A commitment to resolve these issues, The Westlake | Bay Village Observer alterations in 2014 – most notably to said. “They’re just so caring. We couldn’t Sutherland said, has led to Bay Village is a hyperlocal community newspaper and website written by, for and about Bay Schools and the O’Neill Healthcare do half of what we do without the folks becoming a model community in terms the residents of Westlake and Bay Village, campus on Bradley Road. in our town.” of response and compliance. providing perspectives and information “It was a very active year for us; The mayor and some of her Wests- “There are some communities that, about topics and events in our community. The mission of the Westlake | Bay Village potentially another indication that the hore counterparts are still in the process when they get their ‘love letter,’ they Observer is to inform, involve and energize economy is moving along,” Sutherland of examining options for cooperation immediately lawyer up, which creates the community through citizen participation said. Fifteen new residential dwellings and a potential consolidation of fire an adversarial situation right out of the of the 700+ community volunteers. The views and opinions expressed in this were constructed, above Bay Village’s districts. One of the biggest obstacles box. We chose not do that and it’s worked publication do not necessarily reflect the annual average of 10 to 12, at a value of Sutherland identified is coordination out very well. [The EPA has] worked with views and opinions of the Westlake | Bay nearly $6 million. across the departments. us because not every community has the Village Observer staff. As part of the move to reduce expen- “We’re continuing to try to untangle same issues, not every neighborhood has Observer Guidelines ditures while providing quality services, how we’re doing things, how we can the same issues.” Want to submit an article to the Observer? We’d love to hear from you! 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Animal law expert to To join in, sign up through the Member Center at wbvobserver.com/members to submit your stories, photos and events. Nan Baker announces All content should be submitted through the speak in Bay Village on Member Center, not by email. run for state senator Letters to the editor (max. 300 words) may be May 26 sent to [email protected]. Please include full contact information. State Representative Nan Baker announced on Production office by Susan murnane tal in drafting animal welfare ordi- May 7 her candidacy for state senator representing 451 Queenswood Drive nances and legislation, including the 24th House District. Bay Village, Ohio 44140 nimal law expert Jeffrey Ohio’s Companion Animal Law 440-409-0114 • Fax 440-409-0118 Holland will speak on which was enacted in 2003 and It has been an honor to serve as State Rep- Copyright ©2015 The Westlake | Bay Village Tuesday, May 26, 7-9 p.m., made the first major changes to resentative at the Ohio House since 2009. Most Observer. All rights reserved. A Any reproduction is forbidden without at Bay Middle School, 27725 Wolf Ohio’s companion animal law in of my work has been focused on creating the written permission. Road, on Ohio law, especially a century. environment to retain, create and bring jobs to Denny Wendell with regard to animal neglect In 2013, Mr. Holland drafted Ohio. I have chaired the Economic Development Co-publisher, Community Advocate and animal cruelty. The meeting HB 274 which is known as God- Committee over the last several years. [email protected] is free and open to the public. dard’s Law. It would have made In this 131st General Assembly, the commit- Tara Wendell Questions from the audience are some acts of animal cruelty felo- tee has evolved to the Economic and Workforce Co-publisher, Senior Editor [email protected] encouraged, and Mr. Holland has nies for the first time in Ohio, but it Development Committee as we have jobs to fill the experience to address all of was not enacted into law. Currently, and we find our Ohioans needing the workforce Advertising Consultants Laura Gonzalez your animal law concerns. Goddard’s Law is pending before skills to qualify for those jobs. [email protected] • 440-477-3556 Mr. Holland is a partner in the Ohio legislature as HB 60. I purposely planned this announcement for Michelle Krieg the law firm of Holland & Muird- Mr. Holland graduated from May 7 to allow time to work on the state bien- [email protected] en with offices in Sharon Center Denison University in 1983, and nium budget. It’s a huge responsibility that I do QUESTIONS? 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He has provided various legal law at Case Western Reserve ment have worked together to provide the best Eric Eakin, Lydia Gadd, Wendy Hanna, services to all kinds of non-profit University School of Law, and he services while finding ways to be efficient with Cheryl Hayden, Laurie Henrichsen, Thomas Hill, RJ Johnson, William Krause, animal welfare organizations. was on the Ohio Peace Officers’ taxpayer dollars. Our mayors in the West Shore Kay Laughlin, Deb Marisch, He has also been instrumen- Training Commission Com- are trailblazers for others to follow. I am so for- Susan Murnane, Tara McGuinness, mittee that developed a tunate to have represented the state under their Sarah Polace, Jim Potter, Janice Patterson, Victor Rutkoski, curriculum for Humane local leadership. 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More stories, photos and events online at www.wbvobserver.com WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 19 MAY 2015 3 Sally Price, Her Story by Eileen Vernon House to Cahoon Park and the Caboose to the BAYarts is-story? Why not campus,” said Tom Phillips. “If her-story? Just for it had not been for Sally, the Htoday we will call it Osborn house might have come herstory, the story of much under the wrecking ball and lauded historian of Bay Vil- there would never have been a lage, Sally Price. learning center.” h li n aug I first learned of Ms. Through Baycrafters, Price through the book she Sally paved the way for BAY- wrote with Virginia Peter- arts. “Sally was the creative son, “Images of America: Bay force behind Baycrafters and Village.” BAYarts,” said Executive Direc- “Thanks to Ginnie and tor Nancy Heaton. “When we J ill Pr i c e McL esy ou rt Sally we have a wonderful were kids we always called the o c history of Bay Village,” says t porch of the Huntington House fellow Bay Village Historical Ph o ‘Sally’s Porch.’ Now BAYarts is Sally Price presents awards

Society member, Evelyn Allen. following the lessons laid out J ulia Sh u tt esy ou rt for the Children’s Scholarship “Sally provided a unique and by Sally, our guru; we honor her o c Art Show at Baycrafters in the t personal perspective of life work by serving the commu- late 1990s. Sally served as Ph o here since 1810. The photo- nity with integrity and respect the organization’s executive Sally Price, pictured in the Baycrafters circulating gallery graphs she provided and the for the history of the organiza- director for many years. in the 1960s, has made an indelible impact on Bay Village captions she helped write give tion. The campus grew during over her many years of service to the community. us all a precious history of our town.” her tenure of more than 30 years.” Added member Tom Phillips: “She is the ‘go BAYarts board member Julia Shutt Sally reared four children as a single widowed to’ person when researching our history. Our most describes Sally’s days at Baycrafters this way: “We mom and even though she worked many hours to recent project was Sally’s idea. She, along with Will kids would find Sally on the front porch of the Hun- support her family, she always devoted herself to Krause and I, are locating Sears Catalog build-it- tington House and she always took time to talk to the history of Bay Village. Her daughters, Jill Price yourself houses from the 1920s. There are eight or us. Sally’s generous spirit and her ability to read a McLaughlin and Vicki Price Lubin, live in Bay Vil- nine of them in Bay Village.” person’s passion made her the glue that helped me lage; her son, Chris Price, lives in Westlake. Daughter Sally headed Baycrafters and was the organiza- get started in the landscape business.” Donna Price Spence also lived in Bay Village until her tion’s guiding force for several decades. “My mom One of Sally’s best-known projects during her unexpected passing last month. is incredible, while an artist and a teacher, her col- tenure as executive director at Baycrafters was the There is much more to “her story.” Sally cel- laborative efforts to move the Fuller House via Lake annual Renaissance Festival. Large crowds came to ebrates her 84th birthday on May 29. Erie made international news in 1984,” said Sally’s Bay Village every Labor Day weekend for a trek back To share your memories, comments and best daughter, Jill Price McLaughlin. to the days of jousting, feasting and to relive, if only wishes with Sally, send them to editor@wbvobserver. “She was also the lead on moving the Osborn for a day, King Arthur’s Court and the Roundtable. com. 

Pittsburg;Slife Heating & Cooling, Inc.;B05064;4.625x7.5-4c (15Sp-Ords/Adjst) bay village kiwanis Bay Kiwanis gifts trash Super enclosure to Village Project Efficient by Jim Potter her volunteers stain the wood. Now the Enjoy super energy savings and quiet trash containers can be stored outside comfort with a new Lennox® system illage Project executive director and the odors are no longer a problem from Slife Heating & Cooling, Inc. Barb Harrell was recently asked to the volunteer cooks who are prepar- Vwhat gift she would like from ing food for families affected by cancer. the Kiwanis this year. She replied she The enclosure can be viewed on did not want a check this year from the the north side of the Village Project group, but would like them to provide an building at the corner of West Oviatt enclosure for their trash barrels. The Vil- Road and Donald Avenue.  lage Project has been keep- ing the trash barrels inside the building and on the hot ReCeiVe UP tO $ * summer days, the odor can 1,700 in rEBATEs get overwhelming. with the purchase of a qualifying Lennox® home comfort system. The Kiwanis group assigned retired architect COOling system Clean & CheCk Gordon Taylor to sketch out a design that would enclose $92.00 the four trash and recycling (Please present ad for your $20 savings.) containers. Next, engineer Foster McMasters gave dimensions and estimated materials needed for con- struction. The materials were purchased and construc- tion began. With assistance of Kiwanis member Allen slife heating & Cooling, inc.

Waddle and Foster’s son, y J e ff Ha rr ell (216) 221-0310 o b James, the enclosure was t [email protected] built over four weekends. Ph o 13729 Madison Avenue • Lakewood, OH 44107 On May 9, the enclo- Kiwanians Jim Potter and Foster OH Lic #16431 sure was turned over to McMasters construct an enclosure for the Offer expires 6/13/2015. *System rebate offers range from $300 to $1,700. Some restrictions apply. See your local Lennox dealer for details. Barb, who will select an trash containers at the Village Project © 2015 Lennox Industries Inc. Lennox Dealers include independently owned and operated businesses. One offer available per qualifying purchase. appropriate color and have facility.

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also had to create a brand and logo for their project destination from front page and create a live presentation that highlighted the Women’s business project and included a project evaluation. Westerly students Iain Ray, James Fowles, James Bay Middle School students Audrey Ray, Ava social to be held June 3 Chilton, Maeve Ransom, Finn Meadows, Patrick Ransom, Olivia Reed, Grace Chilton, Patty Yuhas, Lehane, and Annie Davenport (team named The Eliza Aleksandrovic, and Caroline Fowles (team by Cheryl Hayden Crew) will be presenting their service project in a named Aqua Girls) will be participating in the Feary challenge called Brand Aid. In this challenge, stu- Tales challenge. This group had to create a fairy tale ll are invited to attend a Women’s Business Social dents had to carry out a community service project about a character that faces and deals with a phobia. sponsored by The Westlake Women’s Club and that addressed a real need in the community. They They also created a functional artwork that served APalace Business Centres on Wednesday, June 3, a practical function, as well as an 5:30-8 p.m. Come learn about the opportunities offered expressive artwork that conveyed through the Westlake Women’s Club (formerly known as a thought or feeling. the Westlake Junior Women’s Club) and see what Palace Bay High students Olivia Business Centre is doing to support area small business- Risch, Jessica Bohannon, and es, all while connecting with women-owned businesses, Jessica Perri (team named Super- shopping and enjoying a little pampering! man’s Cake Shoes) built a struc- This event is free to attend and there will be door ture that weighed less than 75 prizes, refreshments and opportunities to connect with grams that could support a pres- other women and sample many products and services. sure board placed on top of it. Bring a friend, your sister, your mom or come alone and During their performance, they make new friends! removed parts from the structure The Westlake Women’s Club, whose mission is “to y Kim Ray while it continued to support realize the needs of our community and provide support o b t weight. Their structure was the while fostering fellowship among our members,” is wel- Ph o lightest of any structures in the coming new members. If you enjoy community service, State DI winners and Bay Middle School students (l-r): Olivia high school division, allowing are new in town or are looking to make new friends, we Reed, Audrey Ray, Grace Chilton, Patty Yuhas, Ava Ransom, them to earn an additional bonus. hope you will attend this event to learn more. Caroline Fowles and Eliza Aleksandrovic from Team Aqua Girls. Their challenge was appropri- A woman-owned and operated company, Palace ately named Lose to Win. Business Centres caters their flexible office plans to This is the third trip to the meet the needs of small, start-up and home based DI Global Finals for the team businesses. Turn-key office space is available for full Aqua Girls, the first Bay Vil- or part-time use and meeting rooms can be booked lage Schools team to compete by the hour. at the global level. The advisor If you have graduation or birthday parties to attend for the Bay Village City School this summer, you’re sure to find a few gifts to please at District’s Destination Imagina- this event. Plus you’ll have the chance to learn more

app tion program is teacher Marian about area small businesses! Shop, get pampered, con- Harmount. A video of all 20 nect and have fun, all while supporting local, women- teams in costume during the owned businesses. competitions is available at If you can’t make it, we’ll connect you with the

oto by Amy P by P h oto bayvillageschools.com/DI.  women’s businesses after the event. Email us at palace@ Regional DI winners and Westerly students (l-r): Simona Overfield, See more Destination palacebusinesscentres.com and we’ll send you a listing Kellie Keane, Grace Hopper, Elise Papp and Evelyn Ray from Team Imagination winners online of the businesses and organizations showcased at the Double K Double E S.L.G. at wbvobserver.com. event. 

Westlake for her junior and senior inspired me to be tough and never from front page KICKER years. She joined the WHS soccer back down from any challenge.” team and credits assistant coach Lauren’s soccer skills are now sight because of his occupation. They Lauren, who has played sports Shaun Koski with helping her both being put to the test in her new saw him often and he became their con- for as long as she can remember, on and off the field. sport. She plays wide receiver and fidant and trusted friend. thought it would be a great expe- “As a student athlete at West- is the kicker for the Fusion. She rience. She played basketball and lake High School, I learned disci- is 19-for-20 in PATs (points after soccer in elementary and middle pline and perseverance,” Lauren touchdowns) and ranks as one of school; when she entered high said. “Coach Koski always made the top three kickers in the country school, she decided to devote her sure I got the help I needed with for the WFA. Players do not get paid time solely to soccer. any classes I was struggling with for playing, but their travel expens- While at Westlake High and kept me on the right track. I es are covered. Lauren works full- School, Lauren was recruited by learned how to balance school and time as an educational specialist in Tim Carter, a nationally renowned work while playing sports.” inner-city Cleveland and coaches soccer coach, to live and play After graduating in 2008, soccer at Brush High School. soccer year-round for Shattuck St. Lauren continued her soccer career Currently the Cleveland Fusion Mary’s, a coed boarding school in by playing for Notre Dame College is in second place in their division. t Faribault, Minnesota. This required in South Euclid. She started as a They are 4-1 and have scored 186 a lot of hard work and dedication defender her freshman year but points, with only 30 points scored

and there was little time for rest or played midfield and forward her against them. Their home field is y Ca r ol M aa o b

visits home. last few years. Maple Heights High School stadium t

Lauren considers this to be one Lauren credits her family’s and games are played on Saturday Ph o of her greatest experiences as an support in helping her to always nights. Following a bye week and Lauren Acker, No. 86, grew up playing soccer athlete, but the distance from her strive for greatness. “My family was two away games, the final Fusion in Westlake. Today she is the kicker and wide family was difficult. After one year always behind me in every deci- home game is June 13 against the receiver for the Cleveland Fusion women’s at Shattuck, she decided to return to sion I made,” Lauren said. “They West Michigan Mayhem.  football team.

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PLEASEMore stories, PROOFREAD. photos and events online at www.wbvobserver.com WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 19 MAY 2015 5 westlake kiwanis Place hand on heart to honor Kiwanis Memorial Day American flag during parade Parade a Westlake tradition by Thomas Hill, Bay Village passes or the ceremony finishes, one VFW Post 9693 may return to the previous stature by Victor or position. Rutkoski s a veteran of WWII, I am hon- An updated rule for past or pres- continu- ored to proudly march in the ent military service men and women: ing Westlake AColor Guard during the annual If not attired in a military uniform, Atradition, Memorial Day parade in Bay Village. they are now permitted to execute the Kiwanis Memo- On this special day, in which we a right hand salute observing the rial Day Parade, takes honor our veterans, I thought I’d list presence of our flag or other military

place on Monday, k i os the correct protocol for those observ- ceremony. May 25. Come out ing the parade as the Color Guard These expectations should

and line the parade tk o r Ru carrying the American flag passes by. be observed by all American citi- route along Hilliard zens, unless he or she is physically Boulevard and enjoy y V i ct Protocol for Honoring our handicapped. These same expec- o b the parade, which t American Flag tations should also be observed

starts at 10 a.m. in Ph o When the American flag is dis- when the Pledge of Allegiance is front of Westlake Westlake Kiwanian Bob Clancy addresses the crowd at the played with a Color Guard during a recited during performances of our Christian Church and 2014 Memorial Day sevices in Clague Park. parade or other formal type cere- national anthem, the bugle calls “To terminates in Clague owe our freedom to these individuals who mony, those observing this function the Colors” and taps, and during a Park at the Gazebo for the Memorial Day left their lives on battlefields around the should: stand at attention; remove 21-gun salute. services. world. In respect for this solemn occasion their hats; and place their right hand We are honoring veterans that Please come and honor those citizens the Westlake Kiwanis requests that partici- over their heart (if wearing a hat, served our country during the con- of Westlake who gave their all in wars from pants refrain from throwing candy during hold the hat over one’s heart with the flicts that have caused us to enlist the the Civil War to Iraq and Afghanistan. We the parade.  right hand). After the Color Guard help of our military forces. 

died under a flag so that this country, as ground with 13 red-and-white stripes. flag pole and bracket can be installed at Flags offered to Abraham Lincoln said, “shall have a new This Memorial Day, honor these your home at ground level. (Homeowner birth of freedom.” people and this country by flying a flag. assumes all responsibility for the flag Another 100 years later, Americans If you are a Bay resident with limited bracket’s installation location.) The flag, Bay residents spearheaded a military drive halfway abilities or funds, a team of three Bay brackets and labor are completely free. around the world that defeated a dicta- Village civic organizations – American All parts are made in America! by Deb Marisch torship of unimaginable horror, to pro- Legion Post 385, Bay Village Kiwanis and To have a flag set installed at your tect their country. An American flag was Martha Devotion Huntington Chapter home, call 440-871-7680 or email deb@ eldom in history have so many worn as a shoulder patch. Daughters of the American Revolution – spfutures.com given so much for human rights Today, from dense Southeast Asian will help you show your pride in America. Requests will be taken while supply Sand freedom represented by a jungles to Far-East deserts of almost A 3-by-5-foot outdoor American flag, lasts; first come, first served. piece of cloth. intolerable heat, Old Glory again sym- During the War for Independence, bolizes Americans’ almost insatiable patriots sacrificed their fortunes, their appetite and zealot-like protection of homes, their sons and daughters and our flag. even their own lives for a country yet to On the home front, stories abound be formed and represented by a flag. of patriotic veterans and civilians fight- One hundred years later, thousands ing against almost overwhelming odds upon thousands of troops fought and to protect 50 white stars on a blue back-

Proud to have served a rr is h P y J oy o b t Ph o ay Village resident Art Zimmer- friends and relatives that contributed man, an Army veteran, proudly their lives to create a better America. Bdisplays a banner outside his This is my humble way of reminding home on Bruce Road to remind passersby everyone what the purpose of Memorial of the true meaning of Memorial Day. Day is all about.” “With all of the holiday activities – Art, who served in Vietnam and cookouts, parties, golf games, swimming Operation Desert Storm, also flies the – we often forget what Memorial Day Grand Union Flag to evoke the virtues is really about,” Art said. “Historically, that our founding fathers fought for: the day was a time to remember those honesty, integrity, loyalty and honor. 

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is to transform that awareness into westlake community services PINWHEELS action. We now have that opportunity from front page through the pinwheel, which reminds us of childlike notions and stands for A celebration of the chance at the healthy, happy and Why Pinwheels for Prevention? full lives all children deserve. For two decades, market research Kiwanis views this as part of their nonagenarians and beyond consistently has shown that the mission statement “changing the public views child abuse and neglect world one child and one community at by Lydia Gadd Oaks, Our House and Brighton Gar- as a serious problem. As a national a time” When you drive along Hilliard dens, along with one-third of the hon- organization whose mission is “to and see these pinwheels, take time to he Westlake Women’s Club orees who live independently. Pianist prevent the abuse and neglect of our reflect on all the abused children in recently joined forces with the Jack Hogue provided entertainment. nation’s children,” Kiwanis’ emphasis the world.  TWestlake Center for Commu- The oldest attendee was 103!  nity Services to honor our residents who are 90 years old and then some! The birthday cel- ebration took place at the Westlake Recreation Center and it included brunch, birthday cake and a formal recogni- tion of all honorees by Mayor Dennis Clough who presented them with proclamations. Papparazzi were oo plentiful as there were so many picture-wor-

thy moments. About y J e nn i f r Y o b 100 guests enjoyed t

the event. Some were Ph o residents of our local Beverly Nieberding accepts a proclamation from k i os assisted living facilities: Mayor Clough during a 90-and-up birthday Arden Courts, Devon celebration at the Westlake Rec Center. tk o r Ru y V i ct o b t Bay village community services Ph o Westlake Aktion Club members, from left in blue shirts, Lynn Gomez, Michael Sigmund and Chad Di Lillo, places pinwheel in holes Kiwanian Watercolor classes begin June 15 at Dwyer Center Alan Hendricks has just drilled. Looking on is fellow Kiwanian Bob Clancy. un with Watercolor” will be held Mondays from 1-3 p.m. for six weeks beginning June 15. Stephen Sitar will lead you on a magical, creative “Fand colorful journey. You’ll be amazed, happy and surprised at your results. Bay residents $32, non-residents $34.  Earn college credits from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Summer seamlessly transfer them back to your university. O’Neill Healthcare awards nursing Savings • Save hundreds per class and graduate faster Take advantage of • Attend convenient campus locations scholarships to 4 local standouts the lowest tuition or online learning options in Northeast Ohio* • Fulfill general education and core by Donna D’Amico Maddie Voiers of Bay High School, major requirements who will be attending Ohio Univer- ach spring, O’Neill Healthcare sity; Amelia Conroy of Avon Lake High Bay Village awards four scholar- School, who will be attending the Uni- Eships to local graduating high versity of Cincinnati; Mary Chudy of school seniors who are planning to Magnificat High School and Samantha pursue a career in healthcare. Candi- Neumann of Westlake High School, dates are required to complete a schol- who will both be attending The Ohio arship application, submit academic State University. letters of recommendation and write an All of this year’s winners will be essay about their reason for pursuing a studying nursing. Congratulations healthcare career. and best wishes to these very talented The four recipients for 2015 are young women. 

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Snippets of Bay Village History: bay village American legion Memorial Day Parade, 1936 Bay Village parade vehicles needed

he Bay Village American Legion wants to make sure that all veterans who wish to ride Tin the annual Memorial Day Parade have transportation. Anyone who has a convertible and y is willing to drive a veteran in the parade should call Geoff at 440-835-4078. The parade is scheduled for Monday, May 25,

c ie t o r i c al so and will start at 8:45 a.m. from the Huntington t Beach North parking lot and proceed west on Lake Road to the Lakeside Cemetery for a presentations by VFW Commander Fred Green and Reverend

h is village ay Dennis Stylski. The Bay High Band will provide patriotic music and the Brownies will lay flowers at the graves of the veterans buried there. b esy ou rt Following this ceremony the parade will pro- o c t ceed east on Lake Road to Cahoon Park and gather

Ph o at the Gazebo and Rose Garden. Major Troyan leads the Memorial Day Parade east along Lake Road from the Red Brick School House Introductions will be made by Mayor (Stop #30) to Lakeside Cemetery in 1936. Once the graves were marked in the cemetery, Dr. Earl Ross Deborah Sutherland and a Memorial Day address began flying over the cemetery and dropping rose petals. will be presented by Cleveland probation officer Marc Knipper. Legionnaire Jim Potter will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The American Legion will perform 21-gun Two of Bay High School’s Finest, the Navy. In October 1962, salutes at both the cemetery and the Rose Garden. Lt. William Barschow was The Bay Middle School band will play appropriate a Navy officer serving on a music at the Gazebo. The events should conclude William Barschow and Timothy Ptacek destroyer escort during the at 9:45 a.m.  Cuban Missile Crisis. From by Kay Laughlin there he was assigned to Vietnam as an advisor to the his Memorial Day during South Vietnamese on the gun boats that Bay Village’s ceremonies plied the Mekong Delta searching out Tin Cahoon Memorial Park, Viet Cong. the Bay Village American Legion When his first tour was over, he will read the roll of those men and signed up for a second. It was during women from Bay Village who have this tour on April 5, 1965, while given their lives to keep our coun- making a patrol up the Mekong River, try free. On that honor roll are two LEFT: Timothy Ptacek, Bay High class that Bill’s gun boat was ambushed by of Bay High School’s finest who of 1968, was awarded the Purple Heart Viet Cong and Bill died from a gunshot y served in the Vietnam War. and Bronze Star Medal. RIGHT: William wound to the head. Bill was awarded William Marcus Barschow Barschow, a 1955 Bay High graduate, the Silver Star for conspicuous gal- was the valedictorian of the Class was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal lantry (53 combat missions), the Air c ie t o r i c al so of 1955. He was president of the and Silver Star Medal. Both served in the Medal (30 combat missions), and the t National Honor Society, played Vietnam War. Purple Heart. The Class of 1955 will football and was in the class play. honor Bill at their 60th class reunion Bill, known as Barsh, was liked and on the corner of Bradley and Lake roads. this September. respected. He lived with his mom, dad After high school, Bill went off to Timothy Richard Ptacek, good h is village ay and sister, Anne, in a house they built Yale University, graduated and joined looking, green eyed, with jet black hair, was the apple of his mother’s eye. He was the fourth child of eight born b esy ou rt c os to Evelyn and Ed Ptacek. Tim grew t

up on Columbia Road. Being part of Ph o such a large family, Tim had to hold his Tim Ptacek had this picture taken own and loved to tease and play small while serving in Vietnam and sent it pranks and jokes on others. He loved home to his family. He was killed in sports and parties. During high school, action in 1969. Tim worked at the Marathon gas station on Wolf Road. on May 21, 1969. Tim was awarded the Tim graduated from Bay High Purple Heart and Bronze Star. When he School in 1968. At that time, if you was brought home, there was a mile- enlisted in the Army you only went in long funeral procession behind his for two years but if you were drafted, hearse. He is sorely missed by his family another year was added to your service. and friends. Therefore, Tim, having a special girl, A quote from Mike Ranney, who decided to enlist. He left for Vietnam in served in WWII and was portrayed in January of 1969. the HBO miniseries “Band of Broth- Tim found himself caught in a ers,” is fitting: “I’m treasuring my firefight, protecting his fellow soldiers remark to a grandson who asked, and helping the wounded while guard- ‘Grandpa, were you a hero in the This photo from the Cleveland Plain Dealer shows “Barsh” on a patrol ing a bridge for the South Vietnamese. war?’ ‘No,’ I answered, ‘but I served in along the Mekong River. He was shot in his right eye and died a company of heroes.’” 

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bay village city schools Buddy Benches at Normandy Elementary promote recess friendships by Karen Derby Basel, school counselor and advisor to the club. “It will also help students who a n S e br i g y D

tudents at Normandy Elementary already have these skills practice show- o b t School in Bay Village care about the ing empathy for others.” Ph o feelings of all their fellow students. SOCC members have been pro- S One of the new Buddy Benches at Normandy Elementary School. That is why members of the school’s Stu- moting the benches to other students dents of Character Club (SOCC), a lead- through posters and a bulletin board. world a better place,” ership group promoting good character They also demonstrated recently how said Leo. traits and positive behaviors, figured out new Buddy Benches work during an SOCC students a way to help children who were feeling assembly presented to all the school’s will model the Buddy left out and lonely at recess. students. Bench use at recess The club of first- and second-grade “The purpose of the buddy bench and will be part of children has been working all year to is to make everybody feel cool,” said a “buddy patrol” to bring Buddy Benches to their school. second-grader Nolan Naughton as he promote its use. The polished wood benches with col- and others showed students how they Club members orful handprints painted on the backs should take a moment out of their play, were able to visit the have now been installed on the school reach out to a child sitting on the bench, manufacturer of the ley rt y A my Ba o b playground. If a child is feeling lonely and invite him or her to join in their fun. buddy benches earli- t or doesn’t have a friend to play with “Be a great friend, help others, be er this year. The field Ph o Members of Normandy Elementary’s Students of at recess, he or she can sit on a Buddy kind, be thoughtful,” was a recurring trip to U.S. Marble Character Club demonstrate how to use Buddy Bench. This is a signal to others on the message from all the club members. and Granite Corpo- Benches at school assembly. playground to reach out and include that Julia added, “My favorite part about ration of Westlake student in their recess fun. the SOCC club is that it finally let us was educational for the students, and it Another partner in the Buddy Bench “Buddy Benches will help children figure out a way to help people when also allowed them to express gratitude project was the Bay Village Education who need more strategies for making they’re sad and lonely at recess.” to the company for helping to make the Foundation, which provided a grant ear- friends and initiating play,” said Megan “I like SOCC because we made the Buddy Benches a reality. lier this school year. 

Life jacket event stresses safe boating practices t r ge C hr is y G eo o b t Ph o ay Schools Safe Boating students of the event, part of a week of activities record and to raise awareness that wear- Schools Boating Education program. The and staff put on their life jackets sponsored by the National Safe Boating ing life jackets saves lives. Later that day, program follows the nationally recog- BMay 16 at the Bay Boat Club to be Council, is to get the most people wear- the students completed an Ohio Boat- nized Spirit of America boating safety part of “Ready, Set, Wear It!” Day. The goal ing their life jacket to break last year’s ing Education Class as part of the Bay curriculum. 

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bay village foundation A home filled with love in Bay Village by Evelyn Allen activities for every one of them. Guid- ance, assistance and transportation are amily is everything. Especially provided for each resident by the caring to the residents and staff of staff of 15, and they are never without a FFontbonne Home in Bay Village. helping hand to turn to. Begun in 1982 as a “home away from Robin Hilsmeier, executive direc- home” for individuals with develop- tor of Family Haven which operates mental disabilities, it is currently home Fontbonne Home, lights up when she to five residents who have been together talks about the home and its residents, as a family for most of those 30-plus aged 43 to 73. Her passion for the work years. The residence was founded by and her love of her “family” is evident. Sister Genevieve Lane, CSJ, Ph.D., who “They are all always busy. That’s a The residents of Fontbonne Home – clockwise from top left: Joan, Ted, is now retired. big part of our mission, to educate, to Kelly, Marcia and Pat – have lived together for many years in a supportive The residents work together in per- empower, and to involve them in the environment and are active members of the Bay Village community. fect harmony, sharing chores, cooking community.” and cleaning duties and – just like all sib- They play in a golf league, Wednes- grams and living expenses. In lings – occasionally quibbling. A result of day is bowling night and they are all 2012 the fundraiser provided their combined effort is a prominently active members of St. Raphael Church a new vehicle to transport displayed sign in the living room that in Bay Village. residents to appointments. tells their story: “Together we make a Each year the staff and board of In 2013 a new generator was family.” directors holds an annual brunch and purchased, and last year Their days are full, with jobs and fundraiser to help support the many pro- funds raised provided a new furnace for the house. Goals for upcoming years include a second Former mayor, wife to be honored vehicle and eventually a ranch-style home where all The residents of Fontbonne Home worked of the residents can live on together to create a sign that tells their story. in annual plaque ceremony one floor, a necessary change with the aging of its current Fontbonne Home has been the by Eileen Vernon residents. This year’s fundraiser will be recipient of a grant from the Bay Village held on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Wagner’s of Foundation, which supports many of the enry Reese and his wife, Westlake. Tickets and sponsorships are non-profit organizations serving the Bay Helen, will be honored available by calling 440-250-2773. Village community.  Hon May 25 at the Bay Vil- lage Foundation’s annual Bronze Plaque Memorial Ceremony. Henry Reese was mayor of Bay Village from 1970-1978. Reese, a former Shell Oil executive, and his wife, Helen, were active in Former Bay Village Mayor Henry Reese the Bay Village community for and his wife, Helen, will be honored many years. Their sons, Wayne with a bronze plaque on the Cahoon and Robert, and their families are Park walking trail. remembering them. The Bay Village Founda- memorialized with plaques are read tion will host its annual ceremony and are remembered every year. to install and dedicate a permanent The Foundation will also The Bay Village bronze plaque honoring the former announce and present checks to the mayor and his wife. The program, now winners of the annual Bay Village Foundation in its 20th year, takes place under the Foundation grants during the program. tent at Cahoon Park North, following Three scholarships will be awarded to the Memorial Day observance at the Bay students, including the T. Richard Gazebo. Friends of the Reese family Martin Memorial Scholarship which is With your help, and the public are invited to attend the funded by perpetual grant contributed annual ceremony. The Reese plaque by the Martin family. we support many is the 30th plaque to be added to the The Bay Village Foundation bronze Cahoon Park walking trail and visitors plaque program was established as a wonderful organizations are invited to view the plaques cur- way for families and friends to give HUNTINGTON rently installed on the footbridge. permanent recognition to Bay citizens that make Bay Village Playhouse The Bay High Honors String Quar- in one central place. Donors that con- tet, under the direction of Ms. Carrie tribute at the level of $2,500 or more a great place to live. Singler, will play, and tenor Troy Ayers may request a plaque to honor the life II will sing “Nessun Dorma” and “Time work of Bay Village residents living or Lake Erie Nature to Say Goodbye” as the names of those dead.  & Science Center Thank you for your village continued support. { project } Become an Observer Do you have an interesting news story or a fun photo from around town? 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Westlake porter Public Library Upcoming events at Westlake Porter Public Library by Elaine Willis circuits This club explores Maker Move- Thursday, May 21 (7-8:30 p.m.) Career Transition Center: ment projects monthly. Please register. Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitiv- Improving Interviewing Skills – Wednesdays, May 20 and 27 (10:15 & ity, and Wheat Allergy – Join us for Learn how to discover what the employer 11 a.m.) Let’s Sing and Dance! – Sing Thursday, May 21 (12-1:30 p.m.) Small Busine$$ Lunch & Learn – an informative lecture on celiac disease, needs so your answers will differentiate and move to the music with Miss Nancy! gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy by you from other candidates. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Putting it all together, from the feasibility of starting a business through marketing, Dr. Aaron Petrey of the Cleveland Clinic. Tuesday, May 26 (1-7 p.m.) American Please arrive early to receive a ticket at Please register. the Preschool Desk. financial management, human resource Red Cross Bloodmobile management, and legal issues of operat- Friday, May 22 (10 a.m.-noon) Por- Wednesday, May 27 (2 p.m.) Wednes- Wednesdays, May 20 and 27 (4-5:30 ing a business. We will discuss the next ter’s Fiber Fanatics – A time for day Afternoon Book Discussion p.m.) and Thursdays, May 21 and 28 steps to move forward with your plans. needlecrafters to share, solve problems, – The May selection is “Chestnut Street” (6:30-8 p.m.) Bow Wow Books – Bring your lunch; coffee provided. Please and show off. by Maeve Binchy. Stop by the Youth Services Department register. and sign your child up for a 10-minute Friday, May 22 (4-5:30 p.m.) Weirder Friday, May 29 (10:30-11:30 a.m.) Thursday, May 21 (3:45-5:45 p.m.) reading time with a reading therapy dog! Science – Learn science while having Sensory Storytime – Join us for Tabletop Gaming Group – Board Bring your own book or choose one of fun! Our interactive after-school science a storytime for children with special games! Card games! RPGs! Stop by for ours. Registration begins each Wednes- program teaches fundamental principles needs and their parents/caregivers. The an afternoon of playing tabletop games day at 3:30 p.m. and each Thursday at in an entertaining format. Students will program includes interactive stories, with other gamers! Games will include 6 p.m. participate in hands-on experiments that rhymes, songs and movement activities, Munchkin, Settlers of Catan, Forbidden they can reproduce at home. For grades followed by 30 minutes of play. Content Wednesday, May 20 (6:30-8:45 p.m.) Island, and more! Grades 7-12. 5-8. Registration begins May 15. Cuyahoga West Genealogical is geared to ages 3-7. Registration begins Society – “German Research is Like Thursday, May 21 (4-5 p.m.) Magic Saturday, May 23 (2-4 p.m.) Carry- one week before each session. Tree House Book Club – Do you Strudel; It Unfolds a Layer at a Time” pre- out Crafts – Stop by the Youth Ser- Sunday, May 31 (2-3:30 p.m.) Bore- already love the Magic Tree House Adven- sented by Betty Franklin, Westlake LDS vices Department to see what each day’s dom Busters! – Games, crafts, puzzles tures or are you curious to find out what Family History Center featured craft is! Tables will be set up with and more! All ages. Children under age 9 the fuss is all about? Join us for one of the all of the supplies needed. must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday, May 20 (7-8:30 p.m.) Magic Tree House books, discussion and Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 Maker Club: Wearables and craft related to the book. Grades K-2. No To register for any of the programs, – Memorial Day: Library Closed Sewing Soft Circuits – Join us for an registration required. please call 440-871-2600 or visit signup. exploration of wearables and sewing soft Tuesday, May 26 (10 a.m.-noon) westlakelibrary.org:8080. 

bay Village branch library Westlake recreation department Upcoming programs at the What to do when school is done

Bay Village Branch Library by jim Dispirito 8 and ending the week of Aug. 10. Ages 6-10 class is 9-10:30 a.m.; ages by TARA McGuinness & Me Storytime – ages birth to 18 s the school days start to 11-16 class is 10:30-noon. Session months. wind down there is one fee: $60/resident; $65/non-resident. s we head into Memorial Day Amajor question on every Summer Sports Time (ages 3-5) weekend and our thoughts turn to • Thursday, June 4 (11 a.m.) Preschool parent’s mind. “Oh no, what am I This program has morning and Asummer fun, we’d like to invite you Storytime – ages 3-5 (not yet in kinder- going to do with them for the whole evening sessions, with a different to join us for two exciting programs we’ll garten). summer?” Yes, parents, that golden sport each day. Morning sessions be hosting in the community during the time has arrived. After your child are Mondays-Thursdays, starting at • Thursday, June 4 (7 p.m.) Family Sto- summer months. sleeps in the first morning, then 9, 10 or 11 a.m. The evening sessions rytime – children of all ages. gets up, brushes the sleep from meet Mondays and Wednesdays • Join friends, neighbors and library staff for ADULT DEPARTMENT their eyes and promptly yells out: from 5:30-7 p.m. Classes include a monthly book discussion on the BAYarts “I’m bored, there is nothing to do!” T-Ball, basketball, soccer and fun campus. Held on the porch of the Fuller Monday, June 1 (7 p.m.) Unveiling the Don’t worry, the Westlake Rec- games. There is an early summer House on Fridays from 10-11 a.m., the dis- Victorians – Discover what life was really reation Department has you cov- 4-week session and a later summer cussion will include the following books: like beyond Charles Dickens and Downton ered. We offer activities for almost 4-week session. Program fee: $50/ June 12, “Euphoria” by Lily King; July 10, Abbey. Fads, foods, medicine, scandals, lei- every age group. Daily programs, members; $60/non-members. “Us” by David Nicholls; and Aug. 7, “The sure activities and household hazards will weekly camps, swimming lessons, Princess Ballerina Camp (ages Interestings” by Meg Wolitzer be shared in an entertaining fashion. sport-specific camps and much 2.5-5) • Cooling off at the pool? Splash in for some more. The best part is that you This class meets Monday, June Wednesday, June 3 (7 p.m.) Cleve- quick storytime fun at the 2 p.m. rest can register right now for these 15-Thursday, June 18, from noon- land’s East Fourth Street – Short period! Monday and Tuesday afternoons camps and have the whole summer 1:30 p.m. Fee: $75/members; $85/ in distance but long in memories, East from June 8 to Aug. 18, presented by the planned out even before they run non-members. Fourth Street’s story has mirrored down- Children’s staff. out of school on the last day. Soccer Camp with Mike Besu town Cleveland’s dynamic rise, decline and Summer Day Camp (ages 6-12) (ages 5-14) CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT rebirth. Once the home to Cleveland’s opera Running weekly June 8-Aug. The return of Coach Besu’s house, central markets, and five and dime Thursday, May 21 (4 p.m.) Cookies and 7, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekly field soccer camps. Three weekly camps stores, Fourth Street fell into disrepair in the Books – Children in grades 3-4 are invited trips. Before and After Care avail- this year, the weeks of June 22, second half of the 20th century. Relive the to enjoy cookies as we discuss a good book. able. Weekly fee: $180/members; July 13 and Aug. 3. All camps run stories and follow its renaissance as one of Copies of the book will be available one $200/non-members. Monday-Friday, 9-11:30 a.m. Fee: the city’s most popular destinations. Join month before the discussion. Playful Preschoolers (ages 3-5) $90/residents; $110/non-residents. us as author Alan Dutka presents his book, Mondays to Thursdays, 8:45- Learn To Swim (all ages) “East Fourth Street: The Rise, Decline and Storytimes: Caregivers and their children 11:15 a.m. There will also be a We also offer swimming les- Rebirth of an Urban Cleveland Street.” A are invited to enjoy rhymes, songs, finger- noon-2:30 p.m. session the weeks sons at Peterson Pool in Clague book sale and signing will follow the pre- plays, books and stories together. No regis- of June 8 and June 22. Each week Park and at the Westlake Recreation sentation. This program is sponsored in col- tration is required. will include fun-filled activities Center. laboration with the Bay Village Historical centering around a different theme. More information regarding all • Monday, June 1 (9:30 a.m.) Toddler Society. Weekly fee: $55/members; $65/ of these programs and more can be Storytime – ages 19-35 months. Please register to attend the programs online nonmembers; $15 supply fee pay- found at our website at www.cityof- • Tuesday, June 2 (9:30 a.m.) Toddler at cuyahogalibrary.org, call us at 440-871- able to instructor on first day. westlake.org or by stopping by the Storytime – ages 19-35 months. 6392, or stop in to the library at 502 Cahoon Youth Tennis Academy (ages Recreation Center at 28955 Hilliard Road and register with a librarian.  6-16) Blvd., calling us at 440-808-5700 or • Wednesday, June 2 (9:30 a.m.) Baby Weekly sessions starting June by picking up our Rec Gazette. 

More stories, photos and events online at www.wbvobserver.com WESTLAKE | BAY VILLAGE OBSERVER • 19 MAY 2015 11 Relay for Life of Westshore German genealogical gearing up for May 30 event research across the pond by Amy Brediger by Jayne Broestl successful in one’s search for German ancestors, it is ith less ore and more necessary to have a work- than two individuals have ing knowledge of German Wweeks to Mbecome excited culture, history and go until the Relay for about exploring their own record-keeping systems. Life of Westshore, personal history, as a result Betty Franklin, from we are really step- of watching the popular the Westlake LDS Family ping up our game. television programs “Find- History Center, has this Our committee and ing Your Roots,” “Who Do knowledge and can offer teams are in full You Think You Are?” and/ excellent advice on how force to help make or “Genealogical Road to conduct genealogical this the best event Show.” research of German immi- yet. Many will begin their grant ancestors. Please join us research by first collect- She will present Saturday, May 30, at ing data from family and “German Research is Like the Westlake High friends, locally available Strudel: It Unfolds One School stadium from U.S. public or church Layer at a Time” to mem- noon until 11 p.m. vital records, tombstone, bers and guests of the for games, bounce cemetery and U.S. census Cuyahoga West Chapter house, food, DJ and records. But, the question of the Ohio Genealogical our main event, The most people will raise Society on Wednesday, Princess and Pirate eventually is “How to I May 20, at 7 p.m., in the

Party. Join Anna, Elsa denny wendell by P h oto research my immigrant Porter Room of Westlake and Jake the Never- The solemn Luminaria Ceremony at last year’s Relay for Life. ancestor in his or her Porter Public Library, land Pirate as we have native land?” 27333 Center Ridge Road. an ice cream social, crafts and photos with the prin- naria or purchase them at the event. Our faithful For a large number of The public is invited cesses or pirate. The donation is $10 per child and volunteers will then line the track and the ceremony U.S. residents, their immi- at no charge. Social time, is bound to be a Fairy Tale good time. The party will will begin under the stars with a speaker, music and grant ancestor first resided with refreshments, is from start at 1:30 p.m. and end at 3 p.m. Come anytime love. Silence is given for our Survivor lap as we walk in Europe and, often, in the 6:30-7 p.m. during that time to enjoy the fun. as one in the fight to end this disease. A touching region now known as Ger- For questions or addi- Our Survivor Brunch is also legendary with moment for all. many. It is true that records tional information, visit Marigold Catering donating the entire meal again to Please join me in the fight and to honor my dad here and “across the pond” www.rootsweb.ancestry. let our Survivors know how much we care and how who lost his battle with cancer over two years ago. are being digitized and com/~ohcwogs or email: we root for them everyday. The brunch will begin at He is my inspiration and my drive to keep chairing uploaded to the web, at a cuyahogawest@gmail. 11 a.m. and close at noon as we all walk over to the this event as we work as a team of cities (Bay Village, dizzying rate. But, to be com.  stadium to have our Opening Ceremony and Survi- Westlake, Avon and Avon vor Lap. It is a wonderful way to honor our fighters. Lake) to make the West- You can sign up for the brunch on our website to shore Relay the success I ensure you receive the correct size shirt or you can, know it can be. of course, just come that day and be treated to the Our website is relay- amazing meal and be surrounded by friends and forlife.org/westshore. family. All involved share stories and hope. Visit the site for more After the Opening Ceremony we will start our info or call me direct at carnival-themed day with games, bands, choirs, DJ, 440-666-0662. bounce house and much more. Food will be served The clock is ticking all day along with all the fun you can handle. This is and as I sit and write this a wonderful family event and for just a few dollars I see a cardinal in the you can really enjoy the day. yard – I can’t help but As dusk approaches we will be getting ready consider the symbolism for our main event that always draws our biggest that cardinals are visitors crowd: the Luminaria Ceremony. It is a chance to from Heaven. Thanks, honor and support those affected by this disease. dad, for showing up and BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL The track is lit up by luminaria – paper bags con- giving the strength I need taining votive candles or glow sticks – that have to be the best Event Chair MAY 26, 7pm to 9pm the names of survivors, caregivers and those we I can. Hopefully a cardi- Jeffrey Holland, a highly respected animal attorney of have lost. nal visits you soon. Hope You can go to the website and purchase a lumi- to see you on May 30.  Holland & Muirden, Attorneys at Law will be presenting to the general public and anyone interested in learning more about animal welfare and laws regarding Hot Diggity Dog, inc. animals. There will also be a question and answer Professional Pet Care Services session following the lecture. Topics will primarily cover “We take the Personal In-Home laws relating to animal cruelty worry out of and neglect. This is a free Pet Care being away” Busy Work Schedule? event and open to anyone Busy Personal Schedule? who would like to join us. In-home visits tailored to your pets’ special needs: For More Info: 440.871.9245 • Reasonable Prices For All Services or www.friendsofbayvillagekennel.com • Meals, Walks, Medication • Plus personal play time and any other special requests • All in the surroundings of your home Sponsored by FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Friends of the 440-871-9245 or visit our website Bay Village Kennel www.hotdiggitydogusa.com A proud member of the Bay Village community

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local history be in Dover Village. Eventually he did for Austin and come here to live, in the 1850s.” Roxanna Lilly in The irony of this bit of family lore, 1844. After Aus- Who were the which was recounted by his grandson, tin’s death, the A.E. Weston, to Hadsell or Rutherford ownership passed Westons of around 1930, is that we were unable to to his wife, Rox- find a deed for the purchase of land in anna. On May 25, Dover in Deacon Asa Weston’s name, 1866, a deed was Westlake? though he did sell land in Euclid Town- recorded trans- ship in 1855, in Brooklyn Township in ferring the owner- by William Krause 1866 and in Dover Township in 1871. ship of it and 161 Something that is inexplicable is acres of land from Lilly-Weston house at 27946 Center Ridge Road Part one of a multi-part series. that cemetery records indicate that his Roxanna, her son first wife, Thankful, died in 1852 but Albinus Lilly and her daughter-in-law became part of what was known as irst there was Deacon Asa Weston. there is a deed stating that “they” sold Mary Lilly to George Weston for $9,000. Elbow Road. He was born in 1793 in Pittsfield, land in Brooklyn Township which was George and Rhoda Weston, his wife, So the Westons are at least par- FMassachusetts, the hometown recorded in 1866. Unless there was owned the Lilly-Weston house until tially responsible for this narrow of a number of the original pioneers another married couple in the Cleve- 1872. street, today known as Bassett Road, of Dover Township. He immigrated land area named Asa and Thankful Starting in 1869 they started selling that made it into the Guiness Book of to Ohio in 1816 and settled in Euclid Weston, which is a possibility, though large chunks of their backland to the World Records because it turns in all Township, east of Cleveland. unlikely. Arings, Bierbaums, Krones, Moores and four cardinal directions - north, south, His first glimpse of Dover was when The land he sold in 1871 was near Hungers. They would reserve a narrow east and west – in a relatively short he was hired by a man who owned land today’s Bradley and Center Ridge roads strip of land for access – land that later stretch of road.  near Toledo to deliver the taxes owed, in intersection. Deacon Asa Weston died person. In order to save money, Deacon in 1879 and is buried in Evergreen Cem- Asa walked from Euclid to Toledo and etery. Historical Saddler house build date confirmed back. A portion of today’s Westlake was According to Hadsell and Ruther- once part of Olmsted Township. This is Last month, I submitted a story the Frank Saddler family resided in a ford’s “A History and Civics of Dover an area where George Weston, Deacon about the Frank Saddler house at 317 rented home near the William Saddler Village”: “On the return, as he neared Asa Weston’s son, first purchased land Bassett Road in Bay Village. The most II house, 30165 Lake Road. Dover, it was nearly evening. In the in the mid-1850s. Cathy Flament’s my fellow researchers and I could say Until May 29, 1905, Frank and his distance he could see the sky lighted “Retracing Footsteps” quotes a Weston at the time was that it was constructed wife owned 15 acres of land in what by the Dover Blast Furnace and could descendent as stating that the Westons between 1901 and 1909. later became Westlake. It is land on hear the bugles and horns of the stage moved to the Lilly-Weston house after Further research of the tax records which Dover Elementary School is cur- coach announcing its arrival. He was their home near Bradley and Center at the Cuyahoga County Archives has rently located. On that date they sold so impressed by this gaiety and liveli- Ridge burned. confirmed that construction of the the land for $1,875. The proceeds may ness that he decided that if he should The Lilly-Weston house at 27946 house began in 1905 and was complet- have helped fund the construction of ever buy some land for a home, it would Center Ridge Road was constructed ed in 1906. As of the 1900 U.S. Census their new house. 

Bay Days fireworks fund offers Cavs BAY DAYS tickets, boat club membership Fireworks Fund RAFFLE by Eric Eakin bottle and more. The package is valued at more than $800. The deadline to pur- he Bay Days fireworks fundrais- chase tickets is July 4. You could WIN ing group, local citizens tasked The Freedom Boat Club package Twith raising funds for the Bay winner will have unlimited use of one one of 2 great prizes: Days fireworks celebration, which is of four boats docked at the Emerald now privately funded, is offering two Necklace Marina in Lakewood, as well 1-Year Freedom Boat CluB memBership great raffle prizes: a pair of excellent as boats docked in Sandusky, Catawba, or seats to 10 Cleveland Cavaliers games Port Clinton and more than 75 other Cavaliers tiCket paCkage next season, or a year-long membership locations nationwide. The winner also Freedom Boat Club RAFFLE TICKET in the Freedom Boat Club, which offers will get more than half off initiation unlimited use of powerboats docked fees the following year. The winner in the Rocky River and at more than 75 only pays for the fuel consumed, like a $25 for 1 entry or $100 for 5 entries other locations nationwide. rental car. The value of this package is Enter number of tickets: The group is also accepting mon- more than $8,000. Tickets for the boat etary donations so that the Bay Days club raffle may be purchased until the ■ Freedom Boat Club Membership fourth of July celebration will not be drawing at noon on May 25. 1-year unlimited use of a fleet of boats at all a dud. All the details, plus a PayPal button club locations. Drawing on May 25, 2015 The Cavaliers package includes a for cash donations, can be found on the great pair of tickets to 10 games next group’s website, www.bayfireworks.org. ■ Cleveland Cavaliers Ticket Package season, plus a “swag bag” of Cavaliers All cash donations, which are 2 tickets to 10 games. Sec. 227, Row 13, Seats 17 & 18. goodies, like a T-shirt, notebook, water handled by the Bay Village Foundation, are tax deduct- Includes access to “Wine & Gold Family” facilities and a ible to the extent Cavs “swag bag.” Drawing on July 4, 2015 allowed by law. For more NEW THIS YEAR! All entrants have a chance to win a information or Bay Days VIP experience with special parking and seating for to purchase raffle the fireworks, ride wristbands and other perks. tickets, contact Mail this form and a check payable to “The Village Foundation” to: Eric Eakin at Raffle C/O The Village Foundation • P. O. Box 40122 • Bay Village, OH 44140 216-386-5997 or ericjeakin@ Name: ______gmail.com, or use Address:______y E R I C a k i n the convenient Phone: ______o b t form printed on Email: ______

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Lake Erie Nature & Science Center bay village branch library Learn about our great lake Bay Village artists help create during Lake Erie Day public art installation by Sarah Polace by Wendy Hanna stations located throughout the Center, take part in a planetarium n May 12 budding art- s you live and work and show about the Great Lakes region ists at the Bay Village play along the shores of and participate in discussions or OLibrary helped paint ALake Erie, you may find activities about Lake Erie. Several a canvas that will become part yourself with questions about this Ohio Sea Grant staff members and of a public art installation at great resource. How are invasive partners will be available to share Cuyahoga County Public species spread? What makes a information on topics such as Library’s Parma-Snow Branch. harmful algal bloom? Why is Lake harmful algal blooms, clean boat- The young painters worked Erie called the “Walleye Capital ing and water quality, fisheries, with artist Augusto Bordelois of the World”? What are the fish- aquatic invasive species and more. in a style called action paint- ing opportunities available in this “We’re very excited about this ing which began with some region? new event and highlighting our of the participants painting Join us on May 23 for Lake Erie partnership with Ohio Sea Grant,” blindfolded. Young artists paint a canvas at the Bay Library as part Day, where visitors to Lake Erie said Darci Sanders, Director of Everyone helped make of a public art installation. Nature & Science Center will have Education at Lake Erie Nature & sure all the white space on the canvas a chance to ask the experts your Science Center. “They are an orga- was covered with different colors of questions and learn more about nization whose primary concern is paint. Once the entire canvas was topics related to this great lake. the health of Lake Erie. They look covered, the group worked together “There will be hands-on activ- at the holistic picture of the lake – to decide what they saw, a process ities for kids, and our staff will be from the science to the economics similar to looking at clouds and available for questions on a variety to the person utilizing it. In work- seeing shapes. Once they discovered of Lake Erie information for the ing with them we’re able to provide the outline of a horse, the artists adults,” said Sarah Orlando, Ohio very valuable information that is focused on more detailed compo- Sea Grant Extension Educator. accessible for all ages.” nents to turn the painting into a uni- “We hope to create an informal, Following Lake Erie Day at corn and decorate the background. fun and interactive event where Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, The library will unveil the art visitors can engage one-on-one Ohio Sea Grant and the Alliance installation with a ribbon-cutting with researchers and agency staff.” for the Great Lakes are hosting ceremony on August 12 at the Par- Lake Erie Day is a partnership an Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup at ma-Snow Branch. The art installation will the importance of children’s literature, educa- event between Ohio Sea Grant and Huntington Beach. Volunteers are combine the work of artists from many of tion and lifelong literacy. the Lake Erie Nature & Science invited to continue to celebrate CCPL’s 27 branches. The ceremony is being Join readers from across the county at Center on Saturday, May 23, from the Year of Clean Water by clean- held in conjunction with a visit from award- the Parma-Snow Branch on August 12 for this 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event ing up the beach from 4- 6 p.m. winning children’s author Kate DiCamillo as exciting event which begins at 5 p.m. with the is part of the Year of Clean Water Please register for the cleanup at the installation is inspired by her mission, art installation ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration for Sustainable Cleve- www.greatlakesadopt.org. “Stories Connect Us.” continues from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with a brown land 2019, and event attendees Learn more about Lake Erie DiCamillo is the winner of two New- bag picnic and ice cream social. Bring a picnic will have a chance to enter to win Day at lensc.org or by calling bery Medals and a Newbery Honor and meal to share with your family and the library a grand prize getaway at Cuyahoga 440-871-2900. Admission to the well-known for writing the beloved favor- will provide the ice cream. The final portion Valley National Park through the event is $4 for ages 4 and up, and ites “Because of Winn-Dixie,” “The Tale of of the event begins at 7 p.m. when Kate DiCa- Clean Water Tour & Sweepstakes! children, teens and adults are Despereaux” and more recently “Flora and millo will talk about her work and answer Throughout the day, visitors welcome. Pre-registration is rec- Ulysses”. As the 2014-2015 U.S. National questions from the audience. A book sign- to the Lake Erie Nature and Sci- ommended through the Center’s Ambassador for Young People’s Literature she ing will follow. To register for the event, visit ence Center are invited to stop by website.  has traveled the country raising awareness of cuyahogalibrary.org or call 216-661-4240. 

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estlake Porter Public Library by LWV observer Janice Patterson tion and Rocky River has received a demo- named Patsy Spisak the 2015 (Westlake/North Olmsted chapter) lition grant for acreage on Center Ridge WMyrna Chelko Volunteer Award Road. recipient and Karen Alfred the Thomas A. This report is not an official statement County Planning Commission: A Fox Distinguished Trustee Award recipient of the League of Women Voters. Mayor phased housing project in Olmsted Town- at the annual Volunteer Recognition Recep- Sutherland’s office prepares official min- ship is under review. tion on April 21. The Library’s 122 other utes, which are posted on Bay Village’s Cuyahoga County Mayors & City volunteers were also honored at the event. website. Managers Association: Mayors Clough The Myrna Chelko Award is given Present: Mayors Sutherland (Bay Vil- and Bobst reported on sessions they had annually to the library volunteer who lage), Bobst (Rocky River), Clough (West- attended at the recent National League of exhibits the spirit of volunteerism and lake), Kennedy (North Olmsted), Patton Cities Congressional City Conference in service to the library embodied by the (Fairview Park) and Summers (Lakewood) Washington, D.C. late Myrna Chelko. Spisak was selected to Also present: Fiscal Officer Renee ShareOhio: Cities have received a receive the award in recognition of her 15 Mahoney; Cuyahoga County Director of request to update equipment inventory years as volunteer, during which she has Westlake Porter Public Library Regional Collaboration Ed Kraus; Karl- lists for inclusion in a statewide database. staffed the Reception Desk with a sunny volunteer Patsy Spisak received ton Laster, staff assistant, Department of Ramifications of providing such lists were smile and a cheerful greeting. the 2015 Myrna Chelko Volunteer Regional Collaboration. discussed, with several mayors concerned The Thomas A. Fox Distinguished Award from the library. Westshore Enforcement Bureau about listing items that can’t be shared Trustee Award is given to a past trustee in (WEB): March and April financials were because of their nearly constant use. It was recognition of their long-term commitment to the development of library policies received. noted that the state’s emergency manage- and service, community, statewide and/or regional library advocacy, and service RTA: Public Square traffic issues ment office also has specialized equipment as a liaison between the library and the community. under study; project on target. Comple- available and should be considered for sit- Alfred served as a library board member for 16 years, for two years as the tion of new Brookpark station projected for uations such as the type of cleanup needed president of the board of the Friends of Porter Public Library, and was the chair 2016, in time for the Republican National in northern Ohio after Hurricane Sandy. of the library’s 2013 levy campaign, which resulted in a 70 percent passage rate Convention. Again, as in the April WCOG meeting, the – the highest in library history. NOACA: Deer issues a “hot topic” mayors stated the need for a memoran- In her post with the Friends of Porter Public Library, Alfred initiated an open in some communities. Grant awards to dum of understanding before entering the house “meet-and-greet” in an effort to recruit new members, and helped with be made in June for Transportation for ShareOhio program. the organization’s many events, such as the ice cream social and the annual book Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) Cuyahoga County Department of sale. She is an enthusiastic and tireless advocate of the library. program. Rocky River and Fairview Park Regional Collaboration: Department The library’s volunteers perform tasks as varied as shelving materials, staffing jointly applied for a planning grant in this director Ed Kraus outlined his intentions the reception desk, running Portables and the Book Nook, and serving on the Teen program. to support and strengthen the 59 cities’ Advisory Board and the Board of Trustees. 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Wa day down at the ballpark. internet stocks in better shape than FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “Hey was introduced to the “Somebody Else’s So – not having had the opportunity to you!” Bet you didn’t know you could Perez! Maybe you’re left-handed and Problem field” concept by Douglas Adams see the Indians in action “live” yet this come to the ballgame and get invest- just don’t realize it!” Sometimes, all it Iin his book, “Life, the Universe and Every- season – I thought it would be nice if ment advice, did you? takes is an approach from the other thing,” when I was in the eighth grade. At the my wife and I took in an Indians game. EXERCISE: “Hey Swisher! Put side. time, I did not believe such a thing existed. My The weather was great on Moth- down your wallet and swing the bat MOVIES: “Hey Hayes! Ben Affleck children, however, have provided irrefutable er’s Day, and being the big spender ... it’s lighter!” They don’t tell you this is a better Bat-man than you!” Person- proof of the existence of this field. that I am, off we went. Actually, if kind of stuff at the local gym. ally, I’m still trying to get over Ben’s The Somebody Else’s Problem field is you want to get technical, a guy at ARCHITECTURE: “Hey Ramirez! performance in “Changing Lanes.” something like a magnetic field. It utilizes a work won the pair of tickets in a I’ve seen better swings on a porch!” GENDER EQUALITY: “Hey person’s natural tendency to ignore things they raffle and didn’t want to go (“The I’m pretty sure Frank Lloyd Wright Murphy! You throw like a girl!” It’s don’t easily accept and makes those things go Tribe stinks!”) so he unloaded the tix was the first person to say this. heartwarming to know we can now unnoticed. It sounds fanciful, but my children on me. But nobody else has to know FAMILY: “Hey Rzepczynski! My put that male dominance nonsense have given me as much confidence in this field that, right? grandmother throws harder than behind us. now as I have in the field of gravity. Once there, most people prob- that!” It’s nice to know family is always While space – as well as local I asked my son on several successive morn- ably would assume that we simply in one’s thoughts. decency laws – prohibit the listing of ings to carry his hamper to the laundry room. took our seats in the ballpark and MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS: “Hey everything that was said at the ball- Several successive evenings he explained the enjoyed all the excitement the MLB Moss! The steroids aren’t working!” park, I hope this opens your eyes as presence of the hamper in his room, saying, “I experience has to offer. However, Why deal with a rude receptionist – to what you can learn by spending a guess I forgot.” that’s not entirely true. If you keep not to mention a high co-pay – when day at an Indians game. When I saw the overflowing hamper in your wits about you and really listen, you get this for free? Although next time, maybe I’ll his room, I almost took it myself. Resisting the there’s so much more to learn about OBJECTIVE COMPARISON: “Hey ask my wife to tone down her com- temptation, I used my finite fatherly wisdom to – not just baseball – but really impor- Chisenhall! Even Greg Little would ments just a little.  placed the hamper in front of his door where I assumed he could not miss it. I hadn’t taken into account the Somebody Else’s Problem field the digital world which made the hamper invisible to him. I still cannot fathom how he squeezed past. Internet Street Smarts Tip: “Didn’t you see your hamper?” I asked that evening. “No,” he replied, “I didn’t notice it.” Browsing secure websites That was the Somebody Else’s Problem field at work. His concern is wearing the by Tak Sato clothes. It’s somebody else’s problem to make sure they get to the laundry room. rowing up in Japan I It’s not only the boy who has fallen victim really enjoyed being a to the Somebody Else’s Problem field. One GBoy Scout. To this day afternoon while I was in the shower after there are skills I acquired during mowing the lawn, I heard the phone ring. It my scouting years that I still use. rang until the call went to voice mail. Then the Although this is not one of those phone rang again, and again. Had I been alone skills, learning how to encode in the house, this would have made sense. My messages so only my friends and daughter, however, was downstairs, just steps I could decipher and read them away from the phone. I began to wonder if made us giddy. something had happened to her. Throughout history, from As soon as I stepped out of the shower, I military adaptation of the threw on my robe to answer the phone that was Enigma machine to send coded ringing again. When I picked up the phone, my messages to the frontlines, to the wife asked, “Is everything okay? I’ve been trying current day application in the of the website visited. “Hyper Text Transfer Protocol” to get you on the phone.” She wanted to let me digital world, use of encryption continues to be critical or simply “http” can be seen preceding the address of know that she would be a little late. in guarding secrets and protecting individual privacy. the website you are visiting, such as the WBVO’s website After getting myself together, I went down- Simply put, encryption ensures that only authorized address which is displayed as http://westlakebayvil- stairs to ask my daughter why she didn’t answer parties can read the message. An example of encryp- lageobserver.com in the upmost horizontal box of the the phone. “I didn’t hear it,” she explained. “I tion in the digital world is for your computer/tablet/ browser (otherwise known as the the “Universal Resource wasn’t expecting a call.” smartphone to communicate securely with the bank’s Locator” or “URL” box). If a teenager isn’t expecting a call when computer so you can pay your utility bills, transfer funds When the URL box displays “https,” the trailing “s” the phone rings, it is somebody else’s problem, or conduct other transactions. signifies secure and encrypted communication taking and the field kicks in. It is almost as reliable As my readers know, we use an application called the place between your browser and the destination website. as gravity. “browser” to explore the cloud (aka internet) from our Most often https is employed by banks, online shopping For adults, the field does not appear quite computer/tablet/smartphone. Just like multiple makes sites, and others where security and privacy is paramount. as readily. We are able to take on problems that of a pickup truck exist (Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado and So when visiting websites such your bank’s, always truly are somebody else’s. Rather than letting Toyota Tacoma), there are multiple makes of a browser verify that the browser is using “https” so your commu- them go unnoticed, we let them keep us awake (Mozilla FireFox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Internet nication is encrypted and secure from prying eyes!  at night. On the other hand, maybe there are Explorer). Have a question for Tak about computers, soft- things we don’t notice because they are some- Browsers interpret internet’s standard language so ware or other technology? Send it to editor@wbvob- body else’s problem.  they can present the text, images, sounds and videos server.com.

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Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m. Friday, May 22, 3-5 p.m. and classic car owners to take part in their Sunday, May 31, 10 a.m. Westlake Democratic Club Meeting Community Block Party annual Memorial Day Parade and Service. The Bike to Church Sunday “The Politicizing of Elections’ Administration – A Four Bay West Crossing businesses will offer free parade travels down Hilliard Boulevard and Bay UMC is inviting all bikers, joggers and walkers Bi-partisan Activity” with speaker Sandy McNair, food, soft drinks, games, prizes and a chance to finishes in Clague Park, where the memorial (and even those driving cars!) to come to our 10 of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. This win a Kindle Fire tablet. In conjunction with the services honoring those civilians and military a.m. service. There will be a Social Hour after the is a good chance to learn more about the inside Block Party, Bay West Crossing is sponsoring a food who sacrificed so much to protect and keep this service sponsored by the Wellness Committee of elections. If you wish, bring a snack to share. drive to benefit the Westlake Community Services country free take place. with lots of delicious and refreshing food. All are Beverages provided. For more info, contact Food Bank. Donations of non-perishable foods will Hilliard Boulevard, Westlake Christian Church to welcome. Phone 440-871-2082 with questions. Jeanne at 440-892-3430. be accepted at the event. The most needed items Clague Park Bay United Methodist Church, 29931 Lake Rd. Western Cuyahoga Lodge 25, FOP Hall, 26145 Center include: peanut butter, tuna, macaroni and cheese, Ridge Rd., Westlake canned fruit and cold cereal. Monday, May 25, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 7 p.m. Bay West Crossing parking lot, 671 Columbia Rd., Village Foundation Bronze Plaque Ceremony Bay Village Community Band Concert The Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m. Westlake The Village Foundation will host its annual Bay Village Community Band is kicking off their Ask the Experts for National Mental Health ceremony to install and dedicate a permanent summer concert series with a Big Band Bash! Awareness Saturday, May 23, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. bronze plaque honoring Henry and Helen Reese. Highlights include pieces from Leroy Anderson A panel of mental health professionals and Lake Erie Day The Foundation will also announce the winners and Frank Sinatra. Don’t forget your lawn chairs! parents will discuss issues in children’s mental It’s a day to celebrate Lake Erie! Ohio Sea Grant of scholarships and will award community grants Cahoon Park Gazebo, Bay Village health, including the safety of medication for experts will provide information on our great during the program. The public is invited to behaviors. Your child does not need a formal lake – fishing, boating, beaches, water quality, attend. Monday, June 1, 9-10:30 a.m. diagnosis to benefit from this discussion. To Lake Erie Water Snake, algal blooms, Asian Cahoon Park, north of Lake Road Coffee with the Westlake Superintendent register for the program and child care, please Carp, Quagga Mussels and much more. The Westlake Schools Superintendent Geoff Palmer visit connectingforkids.org/events or email info@ planetarium will host a special presentation about Wednesday, May 27, 6:30- 8 p.m. invites community members for coffee and connectingforkids.org. our region of the Great Lakes. Kids will enjoy a Downloadables Help an informal opportunity to discuss important Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. wide variety of activities and exhibits. For adults Drop in for assistance with downloading books, school issues during a series of Coffee with the and families with children ages 4+. Tickets are $4/ magazines and audiobooks on your portable Superintendent sessions. Superintendent Palmer Wednesday, May 20, 11 a.m. person. Pre-registration is not required. device. Familiarity with your device, and account is hosting the community coffees to provide Westlake Garden Club: Fairy Garden Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd., access information, is recommended. another avenue for community members to ask Workshop Bay Village Bay Village Branch Library, 502 Cahoon Rd. questions, offer input and learn more about the Learn how to create your own fairy garden. All school district in a small group setting. Those materials can be purchased at 25% off retail price. Monday, May 25, 8:45 a.m. Saturday, May 30, noon-11 p.m. attending are welcome to come and go at any You may bring your own container or buy one Bay Village Memorial Day Parade Westshore Relay for Life time during the specified timeframe. there. Bring a brown bag lunch. Call 440-331-8722 At 8 a.m., parade participants will assemble in Help raise money for the American Cancer Society Panera Bread, 26137 Detroit Rd., Westlake for reservations. Huntington Park and at 8:45 a.m. will march to while having fun! Featuring games, food, music, Don Mould’s Plantation, 34837 Lorain Rd., North Lakeside Cemetery. The parade continues down bounce house and prizes. Walk a lap around the Tuesday, June 2, 7-8:30 p.m. Ridgeville Lake Road at 9 a.m., finishing in Cahoon Park for track or light a luminaria for a loved one with Dementia Caregiver Seminar ceremonies at 9:45 a.m. Call Joe Cronin at 216- cancer. Learn about the disease, its progression and Wednesday, May 20, 6:30-8:45 p.m. 521-7849 for more information. Westlake High School, 27830 Hilliard Blvd. the stages, as well as what to do and how to do Ohio Genealogical Society, Cuyahoga West Lake Road, Huntington Park to Cahoon Park it, during each phase. Gain the tools to cope Chapter Saturday, May 30, 1-4 p.m. with being a savvy caregiver in this four-part Guest speaker Betty Franklin, LDS Westlake Family Monday, May 25, 10 a.m. Mini Retreat for Couples Touched by Cancer education seminar on June 2, 9, 23 and 30. You History Center, will present “German Research is Westlake Memorial Day Parade and Services Join The Gathering Place for a couples cooking will also create a strategy and get your critical Like Strudel, It Unfolds One Layer at a Time” at 7 The Westlake Kiwanis Club invites anyone who class and an opportunity to walk the Unity life documents organized. A fee of $10 per class p.m. Social time, with refreshments, is from 6:30-7 likes a parade to join them for their annual labyrinth together. Advance registration required covers cost of materials. Registration required; call p.m. The public is invited at no cost. Memorial Day Parade. This includes sports by calling The Gathering Place at 216-595-9546. Roy Poillon, 440-385-7605. All are welcome. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. organizations, civic groups, churches, Scouts Unity Spritual Center, 23855 Detroit Rd., Westlake St. Bernadette Parish, 2256 Clague Rd., Westlake

Walk to Remember benefits local hospice patients by Laurie Henrichsen live musical entertainment from “It’s a wonderful, uplifting InCahootz, make-and-take crafts, event that often attracts multiple est Shore residents, face painting, healthy snacks and generations within a family,” said churches and commu- beverages and more. Registration is Westlake resident Bob Phillips-Plo- Wnity groups will have an available online at hospicewr.org/ na, director of residential services opportunity to support local hos- walk, or by calling 216-383-3715. for Hospice of the Western Reserve’s pice patients and their families More than 3,000 participants two hospice care centers: Ames by participating in Hospice of the are expected to walk to honor the Family Hospice House in Westlake Western Reserve’s 2015 “Walk to memory of their loved ones while and David Simpson Hospice House Remember.” The event takes place raising funds for charity care and on Cleveland’s east side. Sunday, June 7, 7:30 a.m. to noon, for services not covered by Medi- “Last year, many teams even at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. care and private insurance. These created custom T-shirts with pic- Registration opens at 7:30 include pediatric palliative care, tures and names of their loved ones a.m.; the walk begins at 9 a.m. the fulfillment of special wishes on the front. The event is open Registration is $25 for adults, $10 for hospice patients, art and music to anyone wishing to honor and Bob Phillips-Plona and his family pauses for a for children and $60 for families therapy, crisis response services in celebrate the memory of a loved photo at last year’s Walk to Remember. Pictured and includes full-day admission Northeast Ohio schools and com- one; no connection to hospice is (from left) are Tony Phillips-Plona, Bob with to the Zoo and Rainforest, T-shirts, munity grief support groups. required.”  grandson Brandan, and Tom Phillips-Plona.

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